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Very rare two owner
(second owner less than 800 miles) 1963 Porsche 356B. This car was purchased
by legendary Alto-Saxophone player Bud Shank direct from the
factory in August 1963. With body number 125232 this car is
believed to be the last Reutters body 356B coupe made
see Porsche Spec's information HERE.
From 1963-1984 the car
was used in Los Angeles as a daily driver until 1986 when it
was driven to Port Townsend, WA. From 1988 to 1991 the owner
embarked upon a body restoration. All hardware and rubber were
removed from the body by Bob Sedlak with assistance from Mr.
Shank. The car was sanded to bare metal and painted it's
original Heron Grey. All metal parts were re-plated or
replaced. New wheels tires and hubcaps along with restoring
the passenger door were also done at this time.
From December 7th
1988 to April 25th 1989 the engine was sent to "The Maestro"
Harry Pellow in Cupertino, CA for a complete overhaul and
restoration including Weber carburetors, 1720 pistons from
1600, 050 distributor etc. Plus a bunch of polished and chrome
parts on the engine.
SEE THE MAESTRO'S
LITTLE SPEC BOOK HERE.
In October 1981 the
car was taken to Paul's Upholstery in Seattle, WA for new
carpets, headliner, new vinyl dash top, rear seat compartment,
seats re-upholstered in black vinyl and grey fabric.
Everything except the original door panels. In 2007 a new
aluminum oil cooler was installed plus an additional oil
cooler on sump. Also 4 new 356B hubcaps with Porsche
medallions were added.
The car was
professionally transported to Tucson, AZ in an enclosed
transporter. We have virtually all of the receipts on the car
since it's inception, as well as factory certificate of
authenticity. This car is impeccably clean to does not have
any rust or rot including the original battery box and pan.
Also has the original tool kit in mint condition.
This car is a
multiple award winner in three states, including several "top
only" firsts and seconds also a second place full concours in
the May 2007 "Cinco De Mayo" show. This vehicle was featured
in the September/October 2006 356 Registry with a featured
article (CLICK HERE TO SEE THE
ARTICLE).
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