Advice on 1963 356 'Super' Cabriolet
10-02-2006, 01:20 AM
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Advice on 1963 356 'Super' Cabriolet
Ok, I know you guys are brutally honest with your advice/opinions so I couldn't think of a better place to start.
I've recently posted a question on trading my 993C2S for a 356 and got some great feed back....well, I'm now considering keeping the 993 and getting rid of my Range Rover. Anyways...
What do you think about this 1963 356 Super Cabriolet? It has a Certificate of Authenticity from Porsche and the numbers match. (It lists the following):
Model Year/Type: 1963 356 B 'SUPER' Cabriolet
Birth Date/Delivery Date: XX/XX/1963
Engine Number: XXXXXX
Transmission Number: XXXXX
Exterior Paint Color/Code: Champagne Yellow/6205
Interior Material Color/Type: Black - Leatherette
Optional Equimpent:
Dimmable inner Rear View Mirror
2 Speakers
2 Paris Seat Belt
Lockable Antenna
Trim Moldings
15" Chrome Plated/Perforated Disk Wheels with Dunlop Tires
It supposedly ran before the the current owner start tinkering with it. I understand that it's going to be a lot of work to get this to a "driver". So my basic questions are:
1) how valuable are 1963 356 Super Cabriolets if restored to a "driver" condition?
2) I know it's real hard to tell by these pictures but what do you think this vehicle is worth in its current state?
Thanks VERY much. I really do appreciate it.
SoCal
I've recently posted a question on trading my 993C2S for a 356 and got some great feed back....well, I'm now considering keeping the 993 and getting rid of my Range Rover. Anyways...
What do you think about this 1963 356 Super Cabriolet? It has a Certificate of Authenticity from Porsche and the numbers match. (It lists the following):
Model Year/Type: 1963 356 B 'SUPER' Cabriolet
Birth Date/Delivery Date: XX/XX/1963
Engine Number: XXXXXX
Transmission Number: XXXXX
Exterior Paint Color/Code: Champagne Yellow/6205
Interior Material Color/Type: Black - Leatherette
Optional Equimpent:
Dimmable inner Rear View Mirror
2 Speakers
2 Paris Seat Belt
Lockable Antenna
Trim Moldings
15" Chrome Plated/Perforated Disk Wheels with Dunlop Tires
It supposedly ran before the the current owner start tinkering with it. I understand that it's going to be a lot of work to get this to a "driver". So my basic questions are:
1) how valuable are 1963 356 Super Cabriolets if restored to a "driver" condition?
2) I know it's real hard to tell by these pictures but what do you think this vehicle is worth in its current state?
Thanks VERY much. I really do appreciate it.
SoCal
Last edited by SoCal; 10-02-2006 at 04:08 AM. Reason: typo - delivery date should be 1963 (and not 1964)
10-02-2006, 03:42 AM
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looks like a decent start for a project.
These cars are fairly valuable, however if you're restoring to make money, good luck.
Yes the higher horsepower engine adds. and the fact that this car is original and is numbers matching, certainly helps.
These cars are fairly valuable, however if you're restoring to make money, good luck.
Yes the higher horsepower engine adds. and the fact that this car is original and is numbers matching, certainly helps.
10-02-2006, 11:07 AM
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Regardless of HP, the Super 90 (engine model 616/7) is desirable because they didn't make a lot of them...your engine # is suppose to start with a number 8XXXXX...check below the generator stand...
I'd say a B cab in average driver condition would sell for around $40k-45k...to restore the pictured car to such condition would take between $30-$35k (maybe more)...I don't how much dough the Super 90 status will add...my advice would be to get one ready to enjoy...
I'd say a B cab in average driver condition would sell for around $40k-45k...to restore the pictured car to such condition would take between $30-$35k (maybe more)...I don't how much dough the Super 90 status will add...my advice would be to get one ready to enjoy...