Automotive importer, Max Hoffman, was the center of the sports car universe in the 1950s. Thanks to him, enthusiasts all over America quickly became familiar with a small, but formidable sports car company from Germany – Porsche.

Between 1948 and 1965, more than 70,000 Porsche 356s of all engine and body configurations were imported to the United States. And in that time, the 356 underwent a thorough and systematic process of improvement, which has become a hallmark of Porsche engineering, so it is no surprise that the ever-evolving 356 models were highly developed and sophisticated automobiles for their time. Shortcomings in design and execution were constantly being identified, analyzed and eliminated.

By 1962, the Porsche horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine had nearly reached its final development with the Super 90. The highest output engine to be fitted to a production up to date, 356 the 1.6-liter Super 90 produced 90 horsepower, double the output of the earliest versions of the 356. Suspension revisions, long since refined and perfected had rendered the 356’s handling characteristics nearly ideal. Construction had matured until fit, finish and function set the standard to which other manufacturers strived. The production Porsches existed in parallel with their racing counterparts, always benefiting from the innovations, but pursuing their own course toward meeting and exceeding the expectations of customers.

By the time production ceased in 1965, the car was a consistent winner both in terms of sales, and in terms of victory on the racetrack. Making its debut at the Frankfurt Auto Show on September 1959, the 356B updated the body style from the 356A without altering its unquestionable appeal to enthusiasts of good taste. Overall, the changes made to the 356B improved comfort, handling and drivability.

The 1962 Porsche 356B Cabriolet presented here is fully restored in a concours, extremely well-detailed manner that is simply stunning. The Porsche comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and photos of the comprehensive restoration, along with receipts that total over $130,000. No expense was spared; the original Super engine was totally rebuilt, as were the carburetors. The engine runs great and the engine bay is detailed to perfection, as per original specification. The original transmission was disassembled and rebuilt. The brakes and suspension have new and rebuilt components. The Porsche was totally disassembled and taken to bare metal, then expertly repaired leaving this application od Deluxe Glasurit Ivory paint looking spectacular.

All gauges have been professionally gone through, and being a quartz clock, the timepiece keeps accurate time. The biscuit leather interior and tan canvas top are from Autos International of California, while the top frame was reconditioned and correctly painted. All are exquisite in presentation, as is the squared German weaved carpet. This is arguably one of the best restored and nicest 356B Cabriolets available.