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Description Porsche’s Type 356, introduced in 1948, is acknowledged to be one of the world’s great sports cars. Over a 15-year production run, the handsome and durable 356 evolved from a streamlined little aluminium-bodied coupe powered by a VW-derived, 46hp 1100cc air-cooled flat four to a powerful autobahn burner carrying a complex, two-litre four-cam boxer Carrera engine of 130 horsepower. Its development brought not only coupes, but luxurious cabriolets and more spartan speedsters and roadsters. More than 76,000 examples were made in all by the time production ceased in 1965. The 356B, produced from 1960 through 1963, represents the mid-point in this design’s progression. In what is known as “T5” form, the B introduced new front and rear sheet-metal, while retaining the curved front trunk lid and rounded fenders of the 356A series. The B also added some features demanded by American customers, such as raised front and rear bumpers with over-riders to better protect the body from parking mishaps. The headlamps were raised, a larger hood handle added, and front vent windows appeared in the doors. Mechanically, the gearbox and drum brakes were upgraded. A new steering wheel and column refreshed the interior, along with redesigned rear seats. A “Super” model with raised compression added an extra 15bhp over the standard version, while the even hotter Super 90 added 30bhp – a full 50% more power than the base car. This absolutely fantastic example of the Porsche 356B Super 90 Cabriolet is one of the most beautiful examples we have seen. As confirmed by its Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, this car (chassis 155210) had red leather interior from the start of its life. It has matching numbers (engine 802827 and transmission 45568) and was subject to a restoration in 2012 by Porsche specialists. One of the finest cabriolet cars ever built and a superb summer drive! Next Lot » Enquire Your name Email Telephone Message Type your message Search Enter the make/model/year you are interested in