1960 Porsche 356B Super Roadster

While some favor the recklessly dashing profile of the Speedster, the Roadster is a far more usable and durable car

by Jim Schrager

When Porsche introduced the improved 356B in 1960, the Speedster was succeeded by the Roadster. This was a change in name, even though both cars, and the interim Convertible D in between, remained at the bottom of the Porsche price schedule.

In addition to the new name, the 356B delivered meaningful changes to the chassis, body, engine, and transmission. Larger Alfin brake drums were standard, there was a new transmission and shift lever design, and the 356B bodies had raised headlights with more serious bumpers. Engines were both improved in reliability and power, with a new pushrod variant, the 90-hp “Super-90” joining the 60-hp “Normal” and the 75-hp “Super.”

The Roadster offered here has recently undergone a two-year comprehensive restoration that began with the dismantling and examination of all the parts and components. The car was then stripped to bare metal and installed on a rotisserie. Doors and lids were fitted to the body panels,...