1963 Porsche 356 B Cabriolet Racecar
VIN:
157546
Engine:
Flat 4 Cyl, no. 741153 (from a 912)
Transmission:
4 Speed
Color:
Gulf Livery / Black
Fully Developed Racecar with 171hp! Racing History dating back to 1965.
This 1963 Porsche 356 B Cabriolet is a fully prepared and developed vintage racecar with period history dating back to 1965 where it competed in the 24th running of the Santa Barbara Road Races, among other events. With the car comes receipts for work done totaling $136,000 USD, and at this time the car is ready for competition with many of the premier road racing sanctioning bodies.
Ownership history is known for this chassis back to 1965, where it competed in the 24th running of the Santa Barbara Road Races. It's Historic Racing Heritage began when it was purchased from a widow in Santa Barbra by Joe Boucher. Boucher reports racing the car at Phoenix, Holtville, and Riverside in the early 1970s. Boucher sold the car to Doug March who owned the car until 1989 campaigning the car in SCCA F Production and other Porsche related time trial events. Ed Yates purchased the car in 1990 and was an active participant with HMSA, VARA, and the Porsche Owners Club. Perhaps the most notable of these events are the Monterey Pre-Historic Race weekend at Laguna Seca, and the Wine Country Classic at Sears point (1995). Ed Yates then sold the car to Edward H Hanley III, who did extensive work to the car (see documentation, photos), and raced the car in many events. The current owner has exercised this example with VARA and HSR West in 2003, 2004, and 2005. The logbooks of all races and dashplates come with this car. The documentation included gives extraordinary detail and insight into this car's rich heritage.
Owing to its long race history, this car is very well developed. The roll cage is a beautifully constructed unit by Jerry Woods which enhances the rigidity of chassis. The Dave Koch built and blueprinted engine has less than one hour of time and produces a peak horsepower of 171.2 at 7500rpm with 140 ft/lbs of torque at 5200rpm. Solex PII 42mm carburetors and JE 86mm pistons are fitted, along with a Burch racing exhaust. Full flow oil coolers have been installed with braided lines. The transmission is a short course ratio unit, no. 714/2. Period correct disc brakes are fitted. The floors and longitudinals have been replaced with reinforced OEM material. The king and link pins have been amply reinforced. A Fuel Safe cell and full fire system have also been fitted in the car. The gauges have been rebuilt to ensure reliability and accuracy. New Hoosier race slicks have been mounted, and a new Sparco Corsa race seat has been installed. This development work alone totals more than twice the asking price of the car!
Today the car remains in excellent condition and is ready to go vintage racing. It is among the most competitive Porsche 356s anywhere and boasts period racing history to boot. While it may require slight tailoring for individual sanctioning bodies and their differing rules, no major work should be needed before starting its next season of racing. This car CAN be street legal with just a few modifications. Please send an email with any questions or comments. Thanks for L@@king!!!
This car comes with two (2) three ring binder with a summary of the cars history detailing which events it has participated in, ownership history back to 1965, several photos of the car vintage racing, and a photo documentation of the restoration(CD-ROM) See all photographs. Please send an email for more information. Thanks, Lee
