The Porsche 356B is one of the most desirable vehicles to have ever rolled out of the German company’s factory. Good examples are almost certainly more desirable and highly-sought today than when they were new. This 1963 356B Super-90 is a solid and complete car that is in need of a full restoration. What makes it all the more attractive to potential buyers is the fact that it comes equipped with what is a fairly rare factory option. The Porsche is located in Lakewood, New Jersey, and is listed for sale here on eBay. Bidding on the 356B has reached $38,100, but the reserve hasn’t been met.

Now we get to see the factory option that makes this Heron Grey 356B stand out from the crowd. The vehicle rolled off the production line equipped with an electric sunroof, which is a very desirable option amongst collectors. The bad news is that the sunroof doesn’t currently operate, but the good news is that all of the hardware required to return it to working order remains readily available. The body of the Porsche looks to be quite solid, and while there are a few minor dings visible, these look like they would be fairly easy to address. It looks like there might also be a small spot of rust near the bottom of the rear window, but once again, that appears pretty minor. The news isn’t quite as good when we delve below the surface. The floors have a significant coating of surface corrosion, but it also looks like there might be holes developing in a couple of places. This isn’t necessarily a deal-breaker, because if the next owner is serious about returning the car to its absolute best, then they would probably have been facing something close to a full nut-and-bolt restoration anyway. If the floors look in the least bit questionable, then replacing them would be the best option. The external trim and chrome is all present, but some items will require some restoration. All of the glass is said to be original, and its condition looks quite nice.

The interior of the Porsche is very much like the rest of the vehicle in that it has its good and bad points. The dash and pad look really nice, and it would seem that it won’t take a lot of work to have them looking at their best once again. The covers on the seats are definitely showing their age, and the headliner is also sagging. So, apart from the dash, it looks like the rest of the interior is going to require a full restoration. Once again, given the potential value of the 356B, it should be well worth the effort.

Under the hood of the 356, we find the 1.6-liter Super-90 flat-four engine, which sends its power to the road via a 4-speed manual transaxle. It should be no surprise to learn that with a tag like “Super-90,” the engine produced 90hp. One of the factors with this car that is going to no doubt be a huge plus once it has been restored is that it is a full numbers-matching vehicle. Even better, it currently does run and drive. These engines are essentially indestructible if they are properly maintained and treated with respect, so it is entirely possible that some thorough servicing and some detailing could be all that is required to have the 356 performing at its very best.

Porsche enthusiasts will look at this 356B and see a car that has a lot of potential. The fact that it is so original and unmolested is a really strong factor in its favor when considering it as a restoration project. The electric sunroof makes it even more desirable, and with values of good examples continuing to climb, I have very little doubt that someone will eventually snap this one up.