1960 Porsche 356 B Roadster Racecar

Description

New for the 1960 model year, the 356 B was known internally as the “T5.” While it may have looked similar on the outside to the 356 A that it replaced, there were numerous significant changes throughout the entire car. Mixed in among those changes (enlarged bumpers, raised headlights, newly positioned blinkers, and a larger front hood handle) was the replacement of the now iconic Speedster model for the short-lived Convertible D mid-way through 1959. While a few Speedsters may have slipped out the back door for racing that year, the new Roadster model permanently joined Coupe and Convertible in the 356 B model range as the sporting model for 1960. Just like the Speedster, the Roadster with its light body and removable windshield became the darling of those who drove their 356s to the track, raced them, and drove home.

Over the years, many open-topped 356 have been raced, yet most of these have not been built to the level of this Roadster. Finished in Ruby Red with a Silver Metallic front livery reminiscent of Bruce Jennings’ late 1950s 356 racers, this vintage Roadster racecar features an impressive 1,700 cc engine with all the right components that include JE pistons, Carrillo rods, and an Accusump dry sump oil system. Unraced since its completion, this 356 B Roadster is sure to be a front runner in the right hands.

Highlights  

• Originally constructed as a 1960 356 B T5 Roadster by Drauz 

• Built as an SCCA E-Production racer as early as 1981 

• 1,700 cc air-cooled flat-four Type 616/33 engine built by Joe Cogbill and refreshed by Klub Sport Racing with: 

  • JE pistons 

  • Carrillo connecting rods 

  • Six pound Scat crank 

  • Elgin WC 7805 cam 

  • Straight-cut cam gears 

  • Lightened tappets and rockers 

  • Custom length stainless steel pushrods 

  • 8 mm valve stems 

  • Tilton flywheel and clutch 

  • Modified cooling fan 

  • Accusump dry sump oil system 

  • Remote oil coolers 

  • Solex carburetors with tall intake trumpets 

  • Bursch exhaust 

  • Electromotive crank fire ignition 

  • 13 quart oil capacity 

• Raised 741/0C gearbox with DACB ratios (long first gear) and 7:34 ring & pinion 

• Rebodied in 1991 after a racing shunt to replicate a Speedster 

• Lightweight composite front fenders with headlight delete and hood from Joe Cogbill 

• Bumper delete 

• Single grille aluminum louvered GT-style engine lid 

• Black-painted full-width welded in TIG-welded roll bar / cage built by Dave Klym of FABCAR Engineering fabricated from .090 wall, 1.5 inch, chromoly tubing 

• Three-spoke MOMO suede steering wheel with SPA Design quick-release hub 

• Stand21 carbon fiber race seat 

• 15 inch lightweight forged Fuchs wheels shod with Hoosier “Speedster” competition tires 

• Weight, including minimal fuel, is 1564 pounds 

• Please note that while the odometer currently displays 36,554 miles at the time of cataloging, the true mileage is unknown 

 Features  

• Finished in Ruby Red 

• Black upholstered dashboard, gauge hood, and upper door trim 

• Front trailing arms, spindles, and other components from FABCAR 

• Custom made aluminum rear tonneau cover 

• Adjustable, quick change spring plates  

• 21 mm diameter front sway bar  

• Carrera shocks  

• Fitted with 356 C Ate disc brakes with Pagid pads  

• Dual brake master cylinders with adjustable bias bar  

• Fuel Safe fuel cell dated April 2024 

• New wiring  

• New AN hoses and ends 

• Chromoly heim joints to connect steering arms to tie rods 

• Custom mounted towers to retain proper steering geometry 

• Chromoly steering shaft 

Known Imperfections  

• Slight wear on steering wheel 

 Included  

• Racing log books from Waterford Hills Road Racing Inc. (WHRRI) and SCCA from 1981-93 

Ownership History

Previously owned by William Demeter from September 1981, and later, Denis Gilbert from August 1991 this 1960 Porsche 356 B Roadster is said to be an unraced example since its rebuild from E-Production to vintage specs.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. 

Contact: Rebecca Wolanin Phone: 813.389.2162 email: rwolanin@hagerty.com