1962 Porsche 356B Roadster

The 1962 356B Twin-Grille Roadster represents the culmination of an idea that began in 1954 when Porsche unveiled the 356 Speedster. Lightweight and relatively inexpensive, the Speedster was Porsche's entry-level model, foregoing such niceties as a radio, glove box and roll-up windows. In 1959, the Speedster was updated with windows (rather than side curtains) and sold as the 356A Convertible D, and in 1960, was unveiled as the Roadster with a T-5 Model body shell, chrome windshield and lightweight convertible top.

In 1962, the final iteration, 'Twin Grille' Roadsters were produced, using the T-6 body shell found in the 356C series and assembled in Belgium.

The current owner acquired this twin grille roadster early in 2024 from John Willhoit in Long Beach, CA. He searched for some months for the perfect 1962 Roadster with a unique color combination. Chassis 89746 is one of 248 'Twin Grille' Roadsters built by D'Leteren Freres in Belgium. It has the matching engine and transmission and wears its factory colors of Champagne Yellow over Green leather. It was restored almost two decades ago by Automobile Associates in CT. The car won numerous wards after the restoration including the Gmund award in Portland, OR at the Porsche Parade in 2006, Best German Sports Car at the 2007 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, Best in Class Sports and TT lass at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance in 2007.