1960 Porsche 356 BT5 Roadster No reserve Swedish registration Chassis no. 88476 Engine no. P*800948* - Roadster version wanted - High-quality restoration - Interesting original options - No reserve This car was exported new to the USA via Porsche Krauss, Nuremberg, and delivered to its first owner, Mr. Scott Taylor of Portland. It was gray (Silbermetallic) with red interior, and benefited from options such as a rear luggage rack, tonneau cover and Blaupunkt car radio with antenna, as well as headrests, equipment it still has today. In 2008, it underwent a complete restoration by Markham Motors in the USA, after which it was purchased by Staffan Wittmark. Wittmark is particularly fond of this color combination for 356s, as it is very similar to that of the Convertible D in the collection. Since then, it has seen very little use and, in 2020, was entrusted to Porsche Haninge for a complete overhaul. Born as a normal 1600 version, it was restored to the layout of a Super 90, from which it adopted the chrome wheel covers, and its engine was replaced by one stamped P*800948* and fitted with twin Solex PII4 double-barrel carburetors. The original engine was number 603807. The restoration has stood the test of time very well, and the body, built at the time by the Drauz workshops, is of fine quality, as is the paintwork in its original shade. Completely rebuilt, the front trunk comes complete with tool kit and battery cutter. The interior is beautifully crafted, with red imitation seats and headrests. The car's file includes photos of the restoration, enabling us to assess the work carried out, as well as various documents from Porsche confirming its interesting original features. In its roadster version, the 356 is particularly sought-after as it is reminiscent of the famous Speedster, while benefiting from the pleasure of driving with the top down to the pleasant rhythm of the air-cooled 4-cylinder engine that forged the brand's incomparable sporting reputation. - Sought-after roadster version - Good-quality restoration - Interesting options fitted when new - No reserve This car was exported new to the United States through Porsche Krauss in Nuremberg and supplied to its first owner, Scott Taylor, from Portland. It was grey ('Silbermetallic') with a red interior and had options including a rear luggage rack, tonneau cover, headrests and a Blaupunkt radio, which are still fitted to the car today. In 2008, it underwent a complete restoration in the US by Markham Motors, after which it was bought by Staffan Wittmark. He particularly liked this combination of colours for the 356, as it was very close to that of the Convertible D in his collection. Since then, it has seen little use, and in 2020, it was sent to Porsche Haninge for a full service. Originating as a standard 1600 version, it was restored to look like a Super 90 with that model's chrome wheel trims, and its engine was replaced by another unit stamped P*800948* and fitted with two Solex PII4 twin-choke carburettors. The original engine had the number 603807. The restoration has withstood the passage of time very well and the body, built at the time in the Drauz workshops, is of good quality, as is the paint in its original colour. The front boot has been completely restored and is equipped with its tool kit and a battery cut-out switch. The beautifully finished interior has seats in red leatherette which have been very well retrimmed and are still fitted with headrests. The car's history file includes photos of its restoration, from which the work carried out can be assessed, as well as various documents from Porsche confirming its interesting original specification. In its roadster version, the 356 is particularly sought after, as it recalls the famous Speedster, while allowing owners to enjoy driving with the hood down to the likeable beat of its air-cooled 'four', which established the company's unrivalled sporting reputation.