1960 Porsche 356

T5 Cabriolet Convertible

4 - Cyl.

Manual

152784

Gasoline

1960 Porsche 356B T5 Cabriolet Black Tan For Sale in San Francisco, California     San Francisco, CA   415-205-0716   sales@carplanet.com 1960 Porsche 356B T-5 Cabriolet Just over 1700  miles on this beautiful restored numbers matching 1960 Porsche 356B T5 Cabriolet. The 308th 1960 Cabriolet built. A California car from new and still wearing both original black license plates. Original battery box, floors and longitudinals. Fully rebuilt original engine and rebuilt original gearbox. Professional repaint and interior restoration. Attractive Black with Tan interior. Excellent fitting new canvas top and tonneau cover. Ready to enjoy! The following is a detailed description of the car, along with over 200  photos and 2 videos.  iPad and iPhone viewers can access photos by clicking HERE. Please email or call us at 415-205-0716, if you have any questions.     Photos and Videos                                                       Body, Paint and Trim Having resided in California since sold new in 1960, the body remains in excellent condition. All areas of the body are rust free, except the battery box floor which has some minor rust. All closing panels have excellent gaps. The  front hood has never been kinked. The floors, longitudinals and battery box are all original.   All  trim parts are in good to excellent condition. All glass is in excellent condition with no chips or scrapes. Front and rear light lenses show no cracks. All chrome parts show good to excellent shine. Some of the original chrome trim parts show some slight pitting, but still have good shine. The original color was Aetna Blue (color code 740). Color was changed to a very attractive Black, which is a correct color for the year. Paint was professionally applied approximately five years ago and is in excellent condition with excellent shine. With such low miles driven, since being painted, the paint has only a few very minor blemishes. Interior The Tan interior is in excellent condition throughout with all seats and side panels recovered. A new correct German squareweave Tan carpet set was also installed. The new black canvas top was professionally installed and has an excellent fit with clear rear window. Rear window has a zipper, so can be opened while the top is in the up position. Electricals Headlights (low and high beams), tail lights,  brake lights, turn signals, interior lights, horns and windshield wipers are functional. The starter and generator are functioning fine. Generator is newly rebuilt. Speedometer, tachometer, oil temp and fuel gauges are functional. Fuel float is still the original dated 11/59, while the original fuel tank is dated 12/59. Oil pressure and generator lights are functional. The odometer is functional and currently reads 1704 miles. The battery is in  good condition. Engine and Transmission The engine is the original numbers matching 1600 engine (number 601013), but received fulll rebuild  by the previous owner, who was a professional mechanic.    The original Zenith carburetors were fully rebuilt also. The engine has less 2000 miles on it, since the rebuild was completed. The engine starts easily, holds a steady idle and accelerates smoothly with good power. Recent engine maintenance includes valve adjustment, timing adjusted,  new spark plugs, carburetors tuned and engine oil changed. The original 4 speed 741/0 transmission (number 33561, dated November 1959) is installed and shifts smoothly into every gear with no grinding or unusual noises. The gearbox is one of the very few early style single front mount gearboxes. Shocks, Wheels, Tires and Brakes All four  BOGE shocks are new. Steering is smooth and direct.   Front end was inspected and is nice and tight. Wheel alignment is correct and car tracks straight at high speed. During our freeway and city test drive the ride was comfortable with no unusual noises. New chrome 5.5" wheels are currently installed with attractive new chrome Super hubcaps. The four Pirelli P6000 radials (size 195/60HR15) are in very good condition with no cracks or uneven tread wear. The brakes are in excellent condition with recent adjustment. New brake hoses, new rear steel lines, new wheel cylinders and drums machined. The emergency brake is adjusted correctly, operates smoothly and holds tight. Extra Parts and Documentation The following extra parts are included: New chrome spare wheel, jack and partial toolkit. Documentation includes clear California title. Phone: 415-205-0716  -- Email: sales@carplanet.com Terms & Conditions: This vehicle is being sold "as-is", with no warranty, expressed or implied. Vehicle is available for an independent inspection prior to end of the auction and we will be happy to arrange one at the expense of the interested buyer. Taxes and Licensing: California buyers will be charged sales tax and licensing and processed on your behalf. Out of state buyers (including other countries), we will send title and you will be responsible for registration and taxes in your own state or providence. All transactions will be charged a $55 documentation fee in addition to the sales price. If leaving the state or country, the car must be picked up by a transportation company that can provide a bill of lading, otherwise California sales tax will be charged. (All licensed transport companies provide these). Payment: A non-refundable deposit of $1000 is due within 24 hours of the auction close. The remaining balance is due within 7 days from the close of auction, unless other arrangements were made. Accepted payment methods are bank wire transfers, cashier's checks and money orders. If you wish to obtain financing, please do so ahead of time. We reserve the right to end the auction early. We also reserve the right to verify any or all bids to ensure exceptional auction integrity. Please do not ask the reserve amount, as we will not disclose this information. Shipping: Transportation expenses are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Vehicle must be picked up within 10 days from close of the auction, after which a storage fee of $15.00 per day (or partial day) will be charged. We cannot be held liable for any problems or damages arising from or due to transportation handling. The buyer is responsible for all shipping charges and fees from point of sale to the final destination. In addition, it is the buyer’s responsibility to arrange & coordinate shipping. We are happy to provide a list of transporters. This vehicle is being sold by CarPlanet.com, a licensed vehicle dealer in the state of California. Car is also advertised for sale locally. We reserve the right to end this auction early.