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Oldtimer Australia is delighted to offer for sale this factory right hand drive 1991 Ferrari Testarossa.
The car is finished in the most striking and unique colour combination of Grigio Metallic, paint code FER 700/C with a dark blue interior. What a fabulous colour combination for a Testarossa. It just gives the car a very distinguished appearance.
This car was delivered to its first owner through Maranello Sales Limited in Egham, Surrey, UK on 5th April 1991.
Accompany this car is its original book set, including the service book, which confirms that this Ferrari Testarossa retains its original matching numbers engine. The service book confirms that this car was regularly serviced throughout its life. From new through until 2003 all the work was completed by Maranello Concessionaires. The service book entries note:
15/05/1991 by Maranello Concessionaires @ 1,137 miles
12/01/1993 by Maranello Concessionaires @ 5.801 miles
11/10/1993 by Maranello Concessionaires @ 8,994 miles
23/12/1994 by Maranello Concessionaires @ 11,355 miles
16/02/1995 by Maranello Concessionaires @ 11,400 miles
07/09/1995 by Maranello Concessionaires @ 14,495 miles
24/12/1999 by Maranello Concessionaires @ 18,380 miles
10/04/2003 by Maranello Concessionaires @ 18,766 miles
05/01/2005 by Ferrari Edinburgh @ 19,698 miles
25/06/2006 by Dick Lovett @ 21.852 miles
17/01/2008 by QV London @ 24,348 miles
15/09/2009 by Verdi for Ferrari @ 26,600 miles
30/01/2011 by Verdi for Ferrari @ 26,900 miles
12/11/2015 by Maranello Auto Services Gold Coast @ 28,178 miles
28/11/2019 by Maranello Auto Services Gold Coast @ 28,459 miles
The car passed through a few owners in the UK before being acquired by the current Gold Coast based owner on the 2nd March 2010. When he acquired the car the odometer read 26,546 miles. In the UK the car was registered as H705LPE.
After acquiring the car the current owner kept the car in the UK until 2013 when it was imported into Australia. There is an import approval on file dated 10th April 2013. The car finally arrived in Australia on the 10th July 2013. It was then put through the compliance process and finally registered in Queensland on 4th February 2014.
Prior to shipping the car to Australia, the radiator was rebuilt, the brake discs and pads were replaced and the front track rod ends were replaced.
In October 2014 the owner decided to fit a new Larini sports exhaust system. In November 2015 two new upgraded fuel pumps were fitted. The work was completed by Maranello Auto Services on the Gold Coast.
In November 2019, with 28,459 miles on the odometer, Maranello Auto Services serviced the car and replaced the timing belts.
In December 2022 Ferrari Gold Coast serviced the brakes and overhauled the callipers. At that time the odometer read 28,476 miles. In May 2023 they refurbished the fuse box and the associated circuit boards. Then in March 2025, they repaired a leak in the AC system , replaced the rocker cover drain tube gaskets and repaired a minor leak in the coolant tank.
Throughout his 15 years of ownership, the current owner has used the car sparingly, travelling some 2,000 miles in this time.
At time of photographing this car the odometer read 28,637mls which is confirmed by its service book as genuine.
From the moment we first laid eyes on this car we have been infatuated by the colour. It is refreshing to see a Testarossa in a colour different other than the ubiquitous red or black! Note: we do love Testarossas in red and black, but Grigio Metallic is something special!
Overall the paint on the car is in very good condition and it has retained a strong depth of colour and a deep gloss finish. If you look closely youll see the odd small imperfection but they are hard to see. The condition of the paint is more consistent with a car that has travelled c28,000 miles, rather than one that is 34 years old!
The glass is all in good condition with no cracks evident. The same can be said for all the external trim, including the lights and lenses.
Importantly, this car is clean underneath and it is NOT your typical English car. It has obviously been looked after in the UK and probably rarely or never used on salty roads. Its condition is equal to what you would see when inspecting an Australian delivered car, though of course the Ferrari Testarossa was never sold new in Australia. We have underside photos we can share with interested parties.
The wheels are the original 16 inch alloys, shod with Michelin Pilot Sport SX tyres, size 255/50/ZR16. The tyres are still in a good condition but the date stamps on them tell us they are old and really should be replaced on age if the next owner is considering doing some serious driving with the car.
The font luggage compartment is neat, clean and tidy. The space saver spare wheel is stored under the carpet.
Inside the cabin everything presents well, showing some light patina in places. The upholstery is dark blue, which compliments the paint work perfectly. The seats are firm and provide ample support. The leather is in a good condition with no tears evident, though both seats have some minor scratches on the side. On the drivers seat this is most likely caused by scratching the leather when engaging and disengaging the hand brake. A good leather doctor can easily repair this. The navy blue carpets are also in very good condition. The hard rubber mat on the drivers door sill shows some wear. The dashboard is a weak point on a Testarossa as the leather often pulls loose. On this car it is in excellent condition. All the instruments are clear and appear to be in good working order. The leather steering wheel also presents well.
Ferraris are made to be driven and we were genuinely excited to take this one out for a short test drive and photo shoot. We were not disappointed and a Ferrari Testarossa is also surprisingly easy to drive.
The car starts easily from cold and then quickly settles into a smooth idle. The Larini sports exhaust certainly gives the car an edge, without being too loud. After allowing the engine some time to warm up we gently nudge the car out into the morning traffic. A Ferrari Testarossa is a wide car at almost 2 meters, though you do not really notice that when you are driving it. Fortunately, the mirrors work well and give you a good sense of the dimensions of the car.
This car ticks a lot of boxes. It drives superbly, the engine revs freely and there is plenty of power on tap when you need it. The gearbox is smooth and the gear changes are easy both up and down the box. This car is a very useable car. It is quite happy to just sit in traffic and drive around town at 60 km/h, yet when the road opens up and traffic clears and you get the opportunity to shift down and press the accelerator to the floor you do realise that this is a real super car and you could very easily get yourself into trouble! With a quoted top speed of circa 285 km/hr and 0 100 km/hr in a tick over 5 seconds, the Ferrari Testarossa was one of the fastest cars you could buy in the late 1980s / early 1990s. Given the performance, it was pleasing to note that the brakes work well and pull the car up quickly and in a straight line when needed.
We are genuinely excited to offer for sale this well maintained, beautifully presented, factory right hand drive Ferrari Testarossa that is finished in a unique colour scheme.
Based on time, the car is due for a cam belt service.
Accompanying the car is the space saver spare wheel, jack, tool kit, book set (including its service book) in the correct leather pouch, an excellent history file and its original UK number plate.
An interesting fact is that in 1991 Top Gear did an episode titled A Week with a Ferrari 348, in which this Ferrari Testarossa made a cameo appearance.
Highlights:
- A desirable factory RHD example.
- Fabulous original colour scheme.
- Matching numbers, books & tools.
- Excellent service history and well maintained.
Price: $374,950
Background:
Apple, Coca-Cola, McDonalds and Nike are brands recognisable the world over. So is Ferrari and interestingly the iconic Italian luxury sports car manufacturer was named The Worlds Strongest Brand in the 2019 Brand Finance Global 500 Report.
Founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1939 out of Alfa Romeos race division as Auto Avio Costruzioni the company built its first car in 1940.
The Cavallino Rampate or prancing horse was the symbol chosen by Ferrari and like the golden arches it is recognised by just about every man, woman and child on the planet!
Twelve cylinder engines are synonymous with Ferrari. In fact, Enzo Ferraris very first car, the 1947 125S was powered by a 1.5 Litre V12 engine. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s the majority of Enzos masterpieces were powered by V12 engines of varying capacity. Interestingly all of these cars had the engine located in the front. Cross town rivals Lamborghini introduced their stunning Miura in 1966, which was powered by a transversely mounted V12 engine located behind the driver. This spectacular car took the motoring world by storm and sent shock waves throughout Ferrari HQ in Maranello. Ferraris answer, the 365 GTB/4 Daytona, was a fabulous motor car in its own right, but there was always something about the mid-engined sports car that gave it an edge.
It took until 1971 for Ferrari to unveil its first mid-engined sports car, the 365 GT/4 Berlinetta Boxer. The Boxer was very well received and it ultimately went into production and replaced the Daytona in 1973. Interestingly Ferrari opted for a flat 12 rather than a V12 engine configuration. The engine was mounted longitudinally rather than transversely as Lamborghini did with the Miura.
The Boxer was a great success for Ferrari and along with the Lamborghini Countach was one of the very real supercars of the seventies. The 365 GT/4 Berlinetta Boxer (387 cars built) was replaced by the 512 Berlinetta Boxer (929 cars built) in 1976, which was then replaced by the 512 BBi (1007 cars built) in 1981.
In 1984 at the Paris Auto Show Ferrari introduced the Ferrari Testarossa (Tipo F110) as a successor to the 512BBi.
The name was chosen to pay homage to the famed World Sportscar Championship winning 1957 250 Testa Rossa sports racing car. Testa Rossa, which literally means red head in Italian, refers to the red painted cam covers sported by both cars 12 cylinder engines.
The car was a huge success for Ferrari with its then flagship selling in massive number the world over. Incredibly, 7,177 Testarossas were built over eight years of production. Its successor, the 512 TR was introduced in 1991 and just over 2,200 cars were built through until 1994. The final iteration of the Testarossa was the 512M, produced from 1994 to 1996 with just over 500 cars built.

1991 FERRARI TESTAROSSA

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Oldtimer Australia is delighted to offer for sale an Australian delivered, factory right hand drive, 1987 Lotus Turbo Esprit HCI.
There is correspondence on file with Andy Graham from Lotus in the UK confirming that this car was imported into Australia by James Smith Motor Imports. The car retains its original Australian compliance plate, which is dated 1/88.
The Turbo Esprit HCI was the very last of the original Giugario designed Esprits, being replaced with the softer Peter Stevens designed car, designated X180, in 1988.
The Turbo Esprit HCI was an important model for Lotus as it was used to relaunch the marque in Australia, which was actually a complicated exercise. The British suppled right hand drive cars, designated as Turbo Esprit HC, with twin Dellorto DHLA 45 carburettors did not meet Australian emission rules at the time. The story is well documented in the May 1987 issue of Modern Motor magazine. James Smith from James Smith Motor Imports stated . . .a lot of work has gone into getting the car back on the market in Australia, which includes a re-engineering job involving both American and British components. It was not simply a matter of transplanting an American unleaded petrol engine into the back of a British Esprit, and Mr Smith has been responsible with Lotus for the creation of a one-off vehicle. The Australian car has different suspension, improved ground clearance, larger wheel arches, a new front spoiler, wider and lower seats, and a host of other improvements. The article states that Smith hopedto sell in excess of 20 cars, however, we understand that there were in fact 11 Lotus Turbo Esprit HCIs imported and sold new in Australia.
Today this car presents essentially as it left Lotus Hethel factory all those years ago, having aged gracefully over time. It is an incredibly original and beautifully preserved example, finished in Calypso Red (Paint Code A23) with a beige interior. The paint and interior both look to be original.
The very early history of this car is not known, however, by at least 1990 it had found its way into the ownership of Humphry Statter 3rd. Statter was a Melbourne based enthusiast who amassed a significant collection of cars over a very short period of time in the early 1990s. He sparingly, and in some cases never, used his cars and most were stored at the Chequered Flag Stables which was a car storage facility in Moorabbin, a southern suburb of Melbourne. This Esprit was one of Statters favourite cars which he mostly kept at his home and it was used from time to time. There is a VIC Roads registration document dated 19th September 1990 on file in his name. At that time the car was registered as DJR032X. In March 1992 he changed the registration to HMPHRY N.
Statter passed away in April 2018 and his car collection sold off in May 2019. According to the information provided at the time of sale, the car was last registered on the 27th June 2012, it had not been driven been driven for approximately 5 years and was last started approximately 4 years ago.
The car was acquired by a Brisbane based enthusiast who sent it to Brisbane based Lotus specialists Automotion, based in Enoggera for recommissioning and a major service. The work included new fluids, new spark plugs, a new fuel filter and a new timing belt. A number of fuel injection components were overhauled by a Sydney Bosch fuel injection specialist and a set of brand new period correct Pirelli tyres were fitted.
At that time the odometer read 17,047 km.
The car was then used and enjoyed before it was sold to its current owner in mid 2020 with the odometer at 18,996 km.
Over the last five years this fabulous car has been driven and at the time of photographing the odometer read 24,435 km. Importantly, the car has continued to be fastidiously maintained, firstly by a private mechanic and more recently by British car specialists Classic & Prestige Auto Services
In terms of major work, Brisbane based auto electrical and air conditioning specialists, Just Classic Cars, overhauled and upgraded the air conditioning system as well as went through and sorted various electrical issues with the car.
In January 2023 the car was taken to Classic & Prestige Auto Services to have the alternator replaced.
The gearbox is a known weak point on a Lotus Esprit. The S1, S2 and S3 all used the Citroen C35 transmission, which was used in the Citroen DS and SM. In these cars the gearbox was mounted in front of the engine and as a result it ran in the opposite direction. When used in the Esprit, Lotus had to adapt the gearbox otherwise it would have resulted into 5 gears in reverse and one gear forward!
In July 2023 Classic and Prestige reconditioned and upgraded the gearbox and differential. At the time a new crankshaft oil seal and spigot bearing were installed. A follow up oil change was completed in December 2023 and the door rubbers were replaced in May 2024.
We were genuinely excited when this car arrived at our showroom. Its overall presentation is incredible given the cars originality and its age. And yes, we are well aware that Lotus were never that well-built which makes this car an ever better story!
The paintwork, which looks to be essentially original, is still in excellent condition. It has retained a strong depth of colour and a high gloss finish. There are only a few small stone chips consistent with a car that has been used and enjoyed, albeit for only 24,435 km, yet obviously well cared for. The fibre glass body work is in very good condition with excellent panel gaps and no cracks evident.
The most notable wear is to the black anodised window trims. All the decals, stripes and badges on the car present well. Both the front and rear bumpers are in a good condition though there are some marks on them. The glass has all the correct markings and appears to be original. It is in a good condition with no chips or cracks evident. The lights and lenses are also in excellent condition.
The BBS wheels, which are a real feature, are in generally good condition with only some very small marks evident. The left front wheel has some light kerb rash. The front wheels are shod with Pirelli Cinturato P6 tyres, size 195/60/R15 which are date stamped 4418 (week 44,2018) and the rear wheels are shod with Pirelli P600 tyres, size 205/235/60/R15 which are date stamped 4617 (week 46,2017). Both the front and rear tyres are still in good condition.
Inside the cabin everything has been beautifully preserved and it really is neat and tidy. The seats are comfortable and provide excellent support. The leather is still in a good condition with no rips or tears evident. The curved instrument binnacle right in front of you presents well. All the instruments and warning lights in it are clear and all appear to be in good working order. The top of the dashboard is also in good condition. Even the carpets are clean and present well.
When the previous owner acquired the car the factory radio was not working and it was deemed to be beyond repair by a classic car audio specialist. It has been replaced with a modern Kenwood unit.
A really cool feature of this car is that the roof panel can easily be removed which effectively transforms the car from a coupe to a targa. There is also a wind deflector which can be installed to reduce wind noise.
From the moment this Turbo Esprit was delivered to our showroom there has been heated debate about who should get to drive it first! We were all keen to get behind the wheel to find out what it was like to drive. Well, we were not disappointed. Compared to previous models of the Esprit, the ergonomics have definitely improved. It is a lot easier, even for taller people, to find a comfortable driving position in the car. After having adjusted the seat to the right position we take a moment to just admire the interior. It is actually quite luxurious and everything is where you expect it to be. There is that typically Esprit curved dashboard in front of you and just to remind you which car you are driving there is the Turbo Esprit print on the panel with the AC controls just below the radio.
Starting the car is easy. You insert the key into the ignition, wait a few seconds for the fuel pump to prime the system and then turn the key further to start the car. The car starts easily, even from cold, and fairly quickly settles into a smooth idle. We patiently allow the car a little bit of time to warm up before we put it in first gear and gently drove it out of our showroom. To get the most out of the Turbo Esprit you need to drive it gently the first few kilometres until all the fluids have reached the correct operating temperature. From that moment on there is only one word to describe driving this car . . . FUN!!
The car drives superbly and it handles like its on rails. The engine feels strong and revs freely. The turbo smoothly builds up boost and helps the car accelerating quickly. There is hardly any turbo lag. With a quoted top speed of 240km/h and 0-100km/h time of 5.6 seconds, the Lotus Turbo Esprit HCI will easily keep up with its German and Italian counter parts. The gear charges are smooth both up and down the box. The steering is precise and the brakes pull the car up easily and in a straight line when needed.
The Turbo Esprit HCI was the last of the Giugiaro designed Esprits and only very few were delivered in right hand drive. As noted previously, we understand that there were only 11 cars delivered new to Australia, which may well be the total of all right hand drive cars built.,
Accompanying the car is an original tool kit, jack, spare wheel, wind deflector and owners handbook in its original leather pouch.
Oldtimer Australia is very familiar with this car, having tried to acquire it back in May 2019. We missed out then, but good things come to those who wait and are now genuinely excited to offer it for sale.
As a result, we are offering a unique opportunity to own one of the 11 Australian delivered, factory right hand drive Lotus Turbo Esprit HCIs.
Highlights:
- Australian delivered, factory right hand example.
- Low mileage, unmolested and beautifully preserved.
- Fabulous colour scheme.
- Ready to use and enjoy.
Price $124,950.
Background:
Colin Chapman built his first car in 1948. Built on an Austin 7 chassis and with its running gear, the car was known as a Lotus Mark I. Chapman built further specials, however, it wasnt until 1952 that Lotus Engineering was formed by Chapman and colleague Colin Dare. It was at this time that Lotus built its first production car the Lotus Mk VI. The legend was born and Lotus grew to become one of the worlds most respected and successful manufacturers of sports and racing cars. Over the years Lotus race cars claimed many victories and world championships. Their road cars used much of the technology and experience from the race cars and were equally as successful.
In the early years Chapman focussed on race cars, however, he soon realised that in order to be able to afford his racing efforts he would have to be successful in building commercial sports and touring cars. In the mid-1950s Chapman presented his first road car the Lotus Type 14 or Elite which was first shown at the 1957 London Motor Car Show at Earls Court. The Elite was quite revolutionary, featuring a monocoque, fibreglass reinforced plastic (FRP) body rather than a chassis. It was powered by a Coventry Climax FWE all aluminium single overhead cam 1.2 litre engine providing 75bhp. The car was very well received and ultimately very successful with just over 1,000 cars built through until 1963, however, it was not the commercial success that Chapman was hoping for. Not surprisingly the Elite was also a very successful race car, winning its class at Le Mans six times.
In 1959 Ron Hickman, who was brought into the company by Colin Chapman to further improve the troublesome GRP unibody design, started working on a new production car, the Type 26 or Elan. The initial plan was to continue to develop the fibreglass monocoque used on the Elite, however, that proved too difficult for a two-door sports car with an open top. The Elan was ultimately built with a backbone steel frame chassis and a fibreglass body.
The Elan was introduced at the 1962 London Motor Show at Earls Court and stayed in production through until 1975.
The Lotus Elan is one of the most popular and successful sports cars ever built. It is not known exactly how many Elans were built; however, it is somewhere between 15,000 and 17,000 cars.
A few years after the Elan was introduced Lotus became one of the first manufacturers to introduce a mid engined road going sports car, the Lotus Europa. The Europa remained in production from 1966 till 1975 and a total of 9,230 were produced.
Lotus flagship from the mid 1970s was the Esprit. The original Esprit concept car was first shown at the 1972 Turin Motor Show. The car was then developed further and a prototype Esprit was then shown at the 1973 Geneva Motor Show. Development was slow and Lotus finally introduced the production Esprit at the 1975 Paris Motor Show. The car proved to be worth the wait as it was launched to critical acclaim and it soon went into production with the first cars delivered by mid 1976.
The Esprit was made famous through its starring role in the 1977 James Bond movie The Spy Who Loved Me. Bonds Esprit was like no other and at the push of a button it converted into a submarine!
The first series cars, otherwise known as the S1, were powered by Lotus proven 2 litre 4 cylinder engine. The S2 was introduced in 1978 with lots of subtle cosmetic changes both externally and internally. In 1980 Lotus increased the engine size to 2.2 litres and the new model was aptly designated the S2.2. In 1980 Lotus joined the turbo revolution and the Lotus Esprit Turbo was launched in true Lotus style at a party hosted by then F1 team major sponsor Essex Petroleum in Londons Royal Albert Hall. The first cars were known as Lotus Esprit Essex Turbos and all were finished in the blue, red and chrome livery of Essex Petroleum. The S3 Esprit was introduced in late 1980 and built as both a standard Esprit and as the Turbo Esprit.
Lotus continued its association with James Bond and two Esprit Turbos were featured in the 1981 film, For Your Eyes Only.
In 1987 Lotus unveiled the new Esprit designed by Peter Stevens. Designated the X180 the new Esprits pedigree was obvious but the softened wedge design and new interior was very well received. This series Esprit was perhaps Lotus most successful with over 2,000 cars built in the 6 years of production from 1987 to 1993.
Chapman became famous for his engineering philosophy to add lightness. His cars were incredibly well engineered and always pushing the boundaries of the technology of the day.

1987 LOTUS ESPRIT Turbo HCI

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Oldtimer Australia is delighted to offer for sale an Australian delivered, factory right hand drive 1997 Ferrari F355 Spider equipped with the highly desirable 6-speed manual gearbox.
The car was delivered to its first owner, Mr Christopher Chronis, a well-known Melbourne fashion designer through Ferrari dealer Lance Dixon in Richmond, Victoria on the 16th May 1997. The second owner of the car also lived in Melbourne and used the car sparingly throughout his ownership.
The current owner acquired the car in 2022 and at that time the odometer read 39,375 km.
The car has its original books, including a fully stamped service book. Lance Dixon Ferrari maintained the car from new through until 2003. Cavalli Motorsport then serviced the car until 2016. In 2019 the car was serviced by Prestige City Garage and the last service was completed by Sports & Classic Car Services in July 2022. This was a cam belt service and at that time the odometer read 39,381 km.
Today the odometer reads 40,903 km.
This F355 was produced in an era of red Ferraris, so it is so refreshing to have this car finished in Giallo Modena (colour code FER 102 D.S). And what a fabulous colour . . . it brings out all the lines on the car and creates a perfect contrast with the black soft top. For the anoraks out there Giallo Modena is also the colour of the city of Modena, where Ferrari was founded. Walking around the car you cant help but being impressed with how well these F355s have aged. They still have an amazing presence.
Whilst Ferrari F355s are not super rare, finding a good example is getting harder and harder as these cars age. What we have here is an excellent example. The paint on the car is immaculate and it is hard to believe that it is almost 30 years old! It retains a strong depth of colour and deep gloss finish. You have to look hard to find any imperfections in the paint. The external trim is minimalistic, but all of the lights, lenses, badges etc are similarly well presented. The wheels are also in very good condition, with the only noticeable blemish being a very small mark on the left front wheel. The front wheels are shod with Pirelli P-Zero Rosso tyres, size 235/40 ZR 18. These are date stamped 1317 (week 13, 2017). The rear wheels are also shod with Pirelli P-Zero Rosso tyres but in the size 295/35 ZR18. These are date stamped 4919 (week 49, 2019). Both the front and rear tyres are in good condition.
The soft top on the car is in excellent condition and the mechanism to open and close it works well. The soft top tonneau cover is with the car, it fits well and is in good condition.
Inside the cabin everything is how you expect it to be based on the exterior presentation of the car. The seats present well and there are no rips or tears in the leather. They are comfortable and provide ample support. All the instruments are clear and appear to be in good working order. The switches on the dashboard and the centre console are not sticky as is often the case with Italian cars from this period. Even the carpets are in good condition.
It is very easy to find a comfortable driving position behind the wheel of a Ferrari F355. These car look fantastic but they are also ergonomically very good. They are also very rewarding to drive and offer exhilarating performance. This car is equipped with an immobiliser, so to start you turn the ignition on, then press the button on the remote control and wait for the red light in the middle of the dashboard to stop blinking. Then you turn the key further to start the car. It starts easily, even from cold, and then quickly settles into a smooth idle. The Ferrari F355 is often regarded as one of the best sounding Ferraris. The exhaust note is all performance and you cant help but smile as you sit patiently waiting for the engine to warm up. When ready to go, you notch the gear lever into first and gently edge the car out onto the street. It immediately become obvious that this is a great drivers car. The engine revs freely and it has almost instant throttle response. The gearbox is smooth andprecise with just the right feel. It really just begs you to keep changing up and down because you can! The steering is surprisingly light and very direct. With electrifying performance on tap it is reassuring to know the brakes are up to the task and pull the car up efficiently and in a straight line. In summary, this car is an absolute delight to drive!
Obviously, we put the top down for our test drive to our photo shoot location. Even with the top down it is surprisingly quiet inside the cabin and you can easily have a conversation with your passenger.
The Ferrari F355 is what we consider a true modern classic. In our opinion it is one of best looking modern Ferraris. It is a fantastic drivers car and for us a manual gearbox is a must, yet this is also a car that could be used as a daily driver if one desired.
And yes, before you ask the car retains its original matching numbers engine.
Accompanying the car is a complete book set (minus the torch) including a fully stamped service book and the original toolkit.
Highlights:
- Australian delivered, factory right-hand drive, matching numbers example.
- Beautifully presented in a great colour scheme.
- Low mileage, with only 40,903km.
- Books, including a stamped service book and original tool kit
- All tags and stickers in place.
- Beautifully presented and drives superbly.
Price $229,950
Background:
Apple, Coca-Cola, McDonalds and Nike are brands recognisable the world over. So is Ferrari and interestingly the iconic Italian luxury sports car manufacturer was named The Worlds Strongest Brand in the 2019 Brand Finance Global 500 Report.
Founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1939 out of Alfa Romeos race division as Auto Avio Costruzioni the company built its first car in 1940. The Second World War halted Ferraris dream, which was finally realised in 1947, when the first car bearing his name, the Ferrari 125 S, was built. From that day on Ferrari race cars dominated the world over, winning race after race and many world championships in Formula One, sports car racing and endurance racing. Ferrari built exclusive sports cars for the road too, but in the early days, this was primarily to fund his motor racing!
The Cavallino Rampate or prancing horse was the symbol chosen by Ferrari and like the golden arches it is recognised by just about every man, woman and child on the planet!
The Ferrari road cars from the 1940s and early to mid-1950s were built in very small numbers and it was not until the introduction of the 250 series cars that production numbers increased. Almost 1,000 Ferrari 250 GTEs were built from 1959 1963. The 250 series also produced some of the most special Ferraris ever built, including the Ferrari 250 LM, 250 SWB, 250 California Spider and of course the 250 GTO. The 250 series cars were superseded by the 275 series cars, the 330 series cars and later the 365 series cars. The nomenclature designated the cubic capacity of each cylinder. So a Ferrari 330 was powered by a 12 cylinder engine of 3,967cc capacity.
The Ferrari 308 GTB was introduced at the 1975 Paris Motor Show, essentially to replace the 246 Dino GT. The car was designed to fit between the top of the range 365 GT/4 Berlinetta Boxer and 2+2 308 GT/4. In 1977 Ferrari introduced the 308 GTS, which was essentially the same car with a targa roof. The car was made famous through its appearance on the TV show Magnum PI. The model evolved into the 308 GTBi / 308 GTSi in 1980 when Bosch K-Jetronic mechanical fuel injection replaced the traditional Weber carburettors. Two years later the four valves per cylinder Quattrovalvole or QV was introduced. The 308 was an incredible success and circa 12,000 cars were built from 1975 to 1985 before the 328 was introduced.
The 328 GTB / GTS was essentially an updated version of the 308 with the same engine as its predecessor, but with an increased capacity of 3,185 cc. Interestingly 328 GTS production out numbered 328 GTB production by a factor of five to one.
In total Ferrari built 7,412 328s, comprising 6,068 328 GTS and 1,344 328 GTBs throughout 4 years of production.
The 348 TB and TS replaced the 328 in 1989 and remained in production through until 1995 when it was replaced by the F355. The 348 today is not recognised as being one of Ferraris finest, however, this is probably unfair as the 348 was a great success and in total 8,844 cars were produced throughout the six years of production.
The F355 was first introduced in May 1994 and it was a game changer. It bought a fresh look and an upgraded engine. It became the first Ferrari to be fitted with a 5 valve cylinder head. It remained in production through until 1999 and in total 11,273 were produced before it was superseded by the Ferrari 360.
The Ferrari F355 was offered in three body styles, being the coupe (F355 Berlinetta), targa (F355 GTS) and convertible (F355 Spider).

1997 FERRARI F355 Spider

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Oldtimer Australia is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly desirable 1957 Aston Martin DB2/4 MKII.
The factory records on file confirm that this is an Australian delivered, factory right hand drive example that was delivered new to the Penfold family in South Australia. The car was delivered through Aston Martin agent D Brown (Australia) on the 8th July 1957. The original colour choice for this car was stunning. It was originally finished in sea green with a green interior, which is how the car is presented today.
This particular car is fitted with the desirable special series VB6J/***/L1 engine quoted as delivering 165 bhp, being 25 bhp more than the standard engine. It is also fitted with a larger sump.
The factory records note that a replacement engine, with the same number, was despatched to David Brown Australasia on the 13th November 1957.
It is understood that the Penfold family owned the car for many years. The history file picks up the ownership of the car in the 1980s when it was owned by former politician John Goss from Brisbane, Australia. It may well be that Goss acquired the car from the Penfold family. Goss used and enjoyed his Aston Martin for many years before selling to Donald Lane from Buradoo, near Bowral in the NSW southern highlands in 2001. The current Melbourne based owner acquired the car off Lane in c2005.
Over the last 20 years the current owner has used and enjoyed his Aston Martin as its makers intended. Even though the car presents beautifully, he is unashamedly a driver and not a polisher! To ensure the car is a reliable classic and available to be driven on a whim, he has had it maintained and regularly serviced. In 2017 the front Alfin brake drums were overhauled by TypeCast in the UK. In 2018 the cylinder head was overhauled. The car has been upgraded with a Jaguar differential to enhance drivability.
Today this Aston Martin DB2/4 MkII presents resplendently in its original colour scheme of sea green with a green interior. The current owner chose to remove the bumpers for two reasons. Firstly, to give the car that Aston Martin GT look and secondly to reduce the cars weight. The bumpers are heavy! The paint work, which was refreshed by Lane some 20 years ago, is in very good condition with some minor blemishes and stone chips evident. Its presentation is totally consistent with a well cared for car that gets driven. The external trim is minimalistic, particularly with the bumpers removed. The trademark Aston Martin grill is in excellent condition and a real feature.
The chrome wire wheels and spinners really compliment the paintwork beautifully. All of the wheels are in reasonably good condition with no kerb rash or damage. The chrome has started to pit/peel in places. The wheels are shod with Michelin X tyres, size 185R16 all around.
The cabin of the Aston Martin DB2/4 is quintessentially British. It is relatively simple, elegant and beautifully presented. The timber steering wheel is a feature and in excellent condition. The timber dash facia houses the cluster of Smiths instruments and both are also in excellent condition. The leather upholstery is soft and supple with no splits or tears. The seats are comfortable and provide good support. An Aston Martin DB2/4 has occasional rear seats which look to have been sparingly used.
Opening the rear hatch provides access to a large boot area. This area can be expanded by folding a panel down over the rear seats. There is plenty of room for the golf clubs here! The boot presents well, with very minor wear evident.
The massive bonnet hinges forward to reveal a beautifully presented engine bay, revealing the unique independent coil spring front suspension and chassis components as well as the 2,922cc Lagonda twin cam engine. The engine itself is a work of art, resplendent with polished aluminium features, traditional red cylinder head and proper finishes. Everything is neat, clean and tidy.
This Aston Martin DB2/4 MkII is a drivers car. The car starts easily, settling into a smooth idle without hesitation. Out on the open road it performs superbly offering a very spirited and rewarding driving experience. The engine has loads of power on tap and it pulls strongly through the rev range. The gearbox is tight and with a relatively short shift it provides slick gear changes. The car delivers a firm yet comfortable ride, direct steering and excellent braking.
Accompanying the car is an original leather bound Aston Martin DB2/4 Mk II handbook, an original and well used workshop manual, a copy of a parts catalogue, a factory sales brochure, Aston Martin factory records and a thick history file with many service receipts.
There are also the original bumpers, which are in excellent condition, the original differential, a spare wheel as well as the jack and basic tools which are stored in the engine bay.
If you are looking for an early pre DB4 Aston Martin it would be hard to find a better example.
Aston Martin only built 199 DB2/4 MkIIs, of which 146 were saloons. Of these 146 cars only a small number would be factory right hand drive with the high performance engine.
This car presents exceptionally well and drives superbly.
Highlights:
- Rare Australian delivered, factory RHD example.
- Sold new to the Penfold family in Adelaide.
- Fitted with the desirable special series VB6J/***/L1 high performance engine.
- Fabulous, original colour scheme.
- Great driving car.
Price $399,950
Background:
Aston Martin has produced bespoke sports cars for over 100 years. The company began in 1913, when founders Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford realised their desire to build distinctive, high quality sports cars that were both exhilarating to drive and a beauty to behold. Martin regularly competed in hill climb races at Aston Clinton, and a simple combination of the name of the event and the driver gave birth to one of the most famous automotive marques. Source: www.astonmartin.com.
Whilst Aston Martin produced some wonderful cars in their early years, business was always a struggle and the company was severely disrupted during both World War I and II. The company went bankrupt on more than one occasion and has endured many different owners throughout its history.
David Brown acquired Aston Martin in February 1947 and the first car produced during his ownership was the Aston Martin 2 Litre Sports, later known as the DB1, which was built in extremely limited numbers from 1948 to 1950. This was succeeded by the Aston Martin DB2 in 1950, which featured a new double overhead cam straight six engine of 2.6 litre (2580 cc) capacity, and was a car that really put post war Aston Martin on the map. Some 411 cars were built from 1950 to 1953, of which circa 100 were the convertible or drop head coupes. Its successor, known as the DB2/4, was first shown at the London Motor Show in 1953 and production started soon thereafter. Initially the car had the same engine as its predecessor, however, it was enlarged to 2,922cc in April 1954. Compared to the DB2 the DB2/4 had an extended roof line with a larger rear window, a one piece curved windscreen and real bumper bars. The biggest difference between the two cars was inside the cabin where the successor had far more roomwith two small occasional rear seats. The DB2/4 sold well through until 1957. In total 764 DB2/4s were built which included 565 of the Mk Is and 199 of the Mk IIs. The biggest change for the Mk II was that the bodies were made in-house by the recently acquired Tickford Coachbuilding Works in Newport Pagnell, otherwise the differences between the Mk I and Mk II were subtle. The DB2/4 was available as a four seat fixed head coupe or two seat drop head coupe from the start of production with a two seat coupe introduced on the Mk II. The DB2/4 MkII was succeeded by the DB MkIII and 551 examples were built from 1957 through until 1959.
The David Brown era was arguably Aston Martins finest with the company winning LeMans in 1959 and the iconic early DB series cars of the 1950s paving the way for the legendary DB4, DB5 and DB6 models of the 1960s.

1957 ASTON MARTIN DB 2/4 MKII

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Oldtimer Australia is delighted to offer for sale this stunning 1967 Ferrari 330 GTC.
This is a European delivery that was understood to have been sold new through Garage Franchorchamps in Belgium. In 1997 the car was offered for sale in Belgium and at that time it was advertised as a two owner car. It was then blue with a black interior. The car then founds its way to Italy.
Oldtimer Australia purchased the car in Rome, Italy in 2002 and subsequently imported it into Australia.
When this Ferrari 330 GTC arrived in Australia it was in need of some TLC and a decision was made to totally restore the car to its former glory. It was also decided to convert the car from left hand drive to right hand drive. For this, a correct steering box was sourced from Lyle Tanner enterprises in the USA. Some of this preliminary work was done by Ferrari restorer David Levy in Sydney. Progress was slow but steady. The car was then sent to well-known and highly regarded Ferrari and Lamborghini specialist Carle Rheinberger in Cooroy on the Sunshine Coast just north of Brisbane.
In January 2007, which was part way through the restoration, the car was sold to an Adelaide based classic car enthusiast and collector. He chose to have Rheinberger continue with the restoration and decided to have the car finished in grigio with a contrasting red leather interior. As part of the restoration Rheinberger completely rebuilt the engine and gearbox. The body was stripped and painted by Steve Cahuns Concours Restorations in Melbourne.
The restoration of this car was completed around 2010.There is a thick file of receipts detailing the work done during the restoration. There is also a large quantity of photographs on file taken throughout the restoration.
Oldtimer Australia was involved in the sale of this car to a well-known Melbourne based classic car enthusiast and multi Ferrari owner back in 2012 and at that time the odometer read 22,766 miles.
The current owner acquired this Ferrari 330 GTC in March 2016 and it has been used sparingly since. The car was last serviced in March 2021 and at that time the odometer read 25,520 miles.
Today the odometer reads 26,302 miles and although this is now considered to be an older restoration, the car still presents fabulously. The colour combination of grigio with a contrasting red leather interior suits the car perfectly. The paint still presents exceptionally well for a car that was repainted fifteen plus years ago. There are some bubbles coming through on the bottom of the passengers door which the next owner should attend to. Other defects are hard to find, however, there is a small stone chip on the left rear guard and if you look very closely, youll see some very tiny marks on the nose.
The body work on this car is sharp and the panel gaps are excellent.
All the chrome work on the car is in very good condition. The same can be said for all the external trim, including the glass, lights and lenses.
The trade mark 330 GTC 14 Campagnolo wheels and chrome spinners are a real feature and in generally good condition. There are a few small paint chips evident. The wheels are shod with Michelin XWX tyres which are date stamped 4503 and 4603 (week 45 and week 46, 2003). These tyres are still in excellent condition but based on age might need replacing if you intent to use the car on a regular basis.
Inside the cabin, this Ferrari 330 GTC is just a very nice place to be. The interior presents exceptionally well and the red leather upholstery is unmarked and beautiful. The seats are in really good condition and provide ample support for both the driver and passenger. As a result, this car is very comfortable.
The wooden steering wheel is in excellent condition and is a real feature and very characteristic for Ferraris of this period. The instruments are all clear and in good working order. The dashboard itself is also in excellent condition. The leather is not showing any signs of wear or sun damage. Behind the seats is space for a suitcase which is held in place by two leather straps. Even the carpets remain in excellent condition.
Under the bonnet, the presentation of the engine bay is consistent with the rest of the car. Everything is neat, clean and tidy. Importantly, everything also looks to be correct. Even the under bonnet matting is correct and it still presents like new! The boot is equally well presented and there is a spare wheel as well as the often missing jack and tool kit.
One could spend a very long time just admiring this Ferrari 330 GTC. It is after all a true work of art! But we are equally keen to see what it is like out on the open road! After making yourself comfortable behind the wheel, you flip the switch to turn on the fuel pump, insert the key into the ignition and turn the ignition on. After waiting a few second to allow the fuel pump time to prime the six Weber carburettors, you give the accelerator a few pumps and turn the key. You are instantly welcomed by that wonderful sound of a Colombo Ferrari V12 engine bursting to life.
You sit for few minutes taking it all in as the engine warms up. First impressions are good . . . really good! The V12 symphony is just fabulous and the engine sounds really healthy. Once the engine has warmed up sufficiently, select first gear and you are away.
If the first impression was good, then the second impression is even better! After a few short miles it is quickly apparent this car does everything it should. And it does everything so easily and so well! The car feels very solid on the road and there are no rattles or squeaks. The steering is direct and is not too heavy. The gear changes are easy and precise. Then back to that engine . . . it revs freely through the range and there is plenty of power on tap. The car just wants to go!
All too soon our test drive comes to an end and we arrive back at our showroom with a big smile on our face. This car is a real pleasure to drive and its presentation today is a credit to all those people involved with the restoration and its subsequent keepers.
The Ferrari 330 GTC is one of Pininfarinas finest designs. The proportions on the car are just right and the thin A and B pillars give the cabin an open feel and provide exceptional visibility. It is regarded as one of the very best driving Ferraris and as a result they are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts the world over.
There are only a handful of Ferrari 330 GTCs in Australia and as a result the opportunity to acquire one in this condition presents a very unique opportunity.
Accompanying the car is a history file, restoration receipts & photos, an original owners manual (in very average condition), an original parts manual as well as a jack and tool kit.
Highlights:
- Beautifully restored matching numbers Ferrari 330 GTC.
- Finished in a STUNNING colour combination.
- Rare car, being one of only 598 built.
- Ready for its next owner to show, use and enjoy.
Price $889,950.
Background:
Apple, Coca-Cola, McDonalds and Nike are brands recognisable the world over. So is Ferrari and interestingly the iconic Italian luxury sports car manufacturer was named The Worlds Strongest Brand in the 2019 Brand Finance Global 500 Report.
Founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1939 out of Alfa Romeos race division as Auto Avio Costruzioni the company built its first car in 1940.
The Cavallino Rampate or prancing horse was the symbol chosen by Ferrari and like the golden arches it is recognised by just about every man, woman and child on the planet!
The Second World War halted Ferraris dream, which was finally realised in 1947, when the first car bearing his name, the Ferrari 125 S, was built. From that day on Ferrari race cars dominated the world over, winning race after race and many world championships in Formula One, sports car racing and endurance racing. Motor racing, even back in those days, was not a cheap business to be in and Ferrari needed to find ways to fund it. The answer was an obvious one. Enzo discovered there was a burgeoning demand for high powered grand tourers bearing his prancing horse badge. The lucrative profits from building these cars benefited the racing team. At the same time these GT cars would benefit from the racing program. The engines to be used were civilised versions of the engines which had proved themselves in racing. It also meant all Ferraris would share in a rich competition heritage which would make them even more special.
The 125 S evolved into the 166 Sport which was then adapted for road use and sold as the 166 Inter in the late 1940s. The 166 was Ferraris first true GT car. It made its debut at the Paris motor show on 6th October 1949.
The Ferrari road cars from the 1940s and early to mid-1950s were built in very small numbers and it was not until the introduction of the 250 series cars that production numbers increased. Almost 1,000 Ferrari 250 GTEs were built from 1959 1963. The 250 series also produced some of the most special Ferraris ever built, including the Ferrari 250 LM, 250 SWB, 250 California Spider and of course the 250 GTO.
The Ferrari 250 series cars built from 1953 through until 1964 really put Ferrari on the map. The race cars dominated on tracks all over the world and their road cars were without peer and very successful. Ferrari was on a roll and his clientele were the rich and famous.
The 250 series cars were superseded by the 275 series cars, the 330 series cars and later the 365 series cars. The nomenclature designated the cubic capacity of each cylinder. So a Ferrari 330 was powered by a 12 cylinder engine of 3967cc capacity.
Without doubt one of the best cars to come from Maranello during this time was the subtle, yet beautiful 330 GTC.
The Ferrari 330 GTC debuted at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show. The car was designed to fill the gap between the four seater 330 GT and top of the range 275 series cars. The 330 GTC was built on the same chassis as the 275 and was powered by the same, slightly enlarged 3,967cc V12 wet sump unit with a single overhead cam per bank of cylinders which delivers around 300 hp.
Fitted with fully independent suspension, the 330 GTC was regarded as the best gran turismo car in the world at that time. Many viewed the 330 GTC as a closed version of the 275 GTS.
In total just shy of 600 cars were built from 1966 to 1968 before being succeeded by the 365 GTC. These cars are rare in Australia with perhaps only ten examples known to remain in this country.

1967 FERRARI 330 GTC

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Oldtimer Australia is delighted to offer for sale this Australian delivered 1962 Porsche 356 B T6 Super 90 coupe.
The Kardex on file confirms this car was delivered new through Porsche dealer Hamilton in Melbourne to Mr J Robertson in Toorak (Melbourne), Victoria. It has a birth date/delivery date of 23rd October 1962 and it was delivered new in Bali Blau (paint code 6212) with a red leatherette interior.
Today the car is presented in that exact colour scheme.
The Kardex notes the following options: RHD, green tinted windscreen, chrome strips and disc wheels.
After having spent time in Melbourne, this car found its way to Brisbane, Queensland in the early 1990s and into the ownership of Reg Cullen from Kenmore in Brisbanes west. It is understood that at that time the car had been repainted in Oslo Blau.
It is understood that when Cullen acquired the car it no longer had its original Super 90 engine fitted. He wanted to return the car to be as original as possible and went on the hunt for a suitable Super 90 engine. He got lucky and found an engine that coincidentally was numbered very close to the original engine that would have been in the car. Between 1992 and 1995 that engine was completely rebuild with lots of new parts. There are invoices on file for the parts acquired and the work completed.
Cullen subsequently used and enjoyed his Porsche and it was regularly serviced by Wayne Park Auto & Tyres in Milton (Brisbane). The earliest service invoice on file from Wayne Park is dated 28th June 2005 and at that time the odometer read 62,571 km.
Cullen kept the car until November 2014. After just over 20 years of ownership he sold the car to John Walker from Clayfield (Brisbane). At that time the odometer read 83,584 km. At that time the car was a little tired. Walker addressed the cars mechanical needs first and sent the car to well respected Porsche specialists DHM in Tennyson (Brisbane) who overhauled the front suspension, fitted a new steering damper, overhauled the brake master cylinder, fitted new tie rod ends and fitted retractable seatbelts.
Walker used and enjoyed the car for about twelve months and at the end of 2015 decided to embark on a cosmetic restoration. He wanted to return the car to its original colour of Bali Blau. It was immediately apparent that this project was not going to be a quick strip and repaint.
The task of repairing the body and preparing it for painting was entrusted to Dennis Laing. When the car was stripped back to bare metal one could see that time had taken its toll on this 356. There are numerous invoices on file showing the various pieces of sheet metal that had to be replaced before the body could be prepared for painting.
The overall project was a significant and very time consuming task which, including painting the car, took nearly 900 hours to complete.
Following the cosmetic restoration the car was used sparingly.
The current Brisbane based owner, who is a well known Porsche 356 tragic, acquired the car in February 2023 and at that time the odometer read 62 km.
After acquiring the car he sent it to his preferred mechanic who went over the car and sorted out a few issues relating to is lack of use over the last seven years. He also had a 123 electronic distributor installed.
Over the last two and a bit years the current owner has continued to improve the car and has taken it to a near concours level.
As a testament to the condition and presentation of the car it was accepted into the 2024 Noosa Concours DElegance and the 2025 Sydney Harbour Concours DElegance. It was exceptionally well received at both events.
The current owner has enjoyed his time and journey with this Porsche 356 B T6 Super 90 coupe, however, he has now decided to move in a different direction.
At the time of photographing the car, the odometer read 1,912 km.
Whilst colour is obviously a personal choice, we think that Porsche 356s are very colour sensitive. We also think that Bali Blau with a red interior is a perfect colour combination for a Porsche 356. It just gives the car a very elegant and distinctive appearance.
Even though this car was repainted some 8 years ago now, the paint still looks fresh and it presents really well. It has retained its strong depth of colour and its high gloss finish. When you look up close youll find some very minor imperfections which are consistent with a car that has been well taken care of but at the same time used and enjoyed the way its maker intended. The panel gaps on the car are all really good and the doors open and close easily.
All the bright work on the car is in good condition. The same can be said for all the glass. It is clear with no chips or cracks evident. All the lights and lenses are also in good condition.
The wheels are good condition with no sign of any kerb rash. They are shod with Dunlop sport classic tyres size 185/60 R15. The tyres are date stamped 2221 (week 22, 2021) and are still in very good condition.
When you open the door you cant help but being impressed with the interior. The red leatherette seats contrast nicely with the blue dashboard and the beige carpets. The seats are still in very good condition with no cracks or tears in the fabric. They are comfortable and still provide ample support. The rear seats appear to have hardly been used. The dashboard presents well and all the instruments are clean, crisp and appear to be in good working order. It even still has its original factory gearshift lock.
Porsche 356s look cool but they are also great fun to drive. This is a car well known to Oldtimer Australia and we were curious to see if this one drives as good as it looks. We were not disappointed!
As with all 356s still running their original 6 volt electrical system, it takes a few attempts to start the car when the engine is cold. You wonder for a split second if the engine will fire, but it does and then it quickly settles into a smooth idle. That unique 356 sound draws a smile as you wait patiently for the mechanicals to warm up.
For those not familiar with Porsche 356s, there is a big difference between the performance of cars with a base model 1600 engine which delivers around 60 hp and a 1600 Super 90 which delivers about 90 hp. That extra power makes the Super 90 so much better to drive and this car has plenty of power on tap. The engine revs freely and the car has excellent throttle response. It is surprisingly spritely! Equally important in a 356 is the gearbox. A tired gearbox with sloppy linkages takes much of the fun away from the driving experience. The gear changes on this car are direct and they are smooth both up and down the box. The suspension feels tight, the steering is relatively direct and the brakes pull the car up quickly and in a straight line.
It is our pleasure to be able to offer for sale this lovely Australian delivered 1962 Porsche 356 B T6 Super 90.
This car is ready for its next owner to show, use and enjoy.
Accompanying the car is a good history file dating all the way back to 1992, an owners manual, service booklet (that may or may not be original to this car), a spare wheel, jack and tool kit.
Highlights
- An Australian delivered, factory RHD 356 B.
- Desirable Super 90 model.
- Finished in its original and stunning colour scheme.
- Sorted, ready to show, use & enjoy.
Price $234,950.
Background:
The Porsche story is a fascinating one and its roots go back to the 1930s when Professor Ferdinand Porsche was instrumental in the design of the first Volkswagen and also Auto Union race cars. By 1939 he had built three Porsche cars to compete in the 800-mile race from Berlin to Rome. Unfortunately, the race was cancelled due to the war and Porsche was forced to focus on supporting the German war effort, however, he had always wanted to build his own cars. In 1944 Porsche was forced to leave Stuttgart and he set up a small operation in Gmünd, Austria. Soon after the Porsche family and many of their engineers were captured and sent to jail. Ferdinand Porsches son. Ferdinand junior, or Ferry as he was known, was released six months later and he returned to Gmünd to rebuild the family company. Things moved quickly and Porsche was involved with cars again and in mid-1948 the first Porsche 356 was built. It is understood Porsche built some 50 aluminium bodied cars by hand in their small factory at Gmündbefore relocating back to Stuttgart, Germany in 1949.
Instead of building the body of the car himself Porsche decided to collaborate with an old partner, the body manufacturing company Reutter who had both the expertise and infrastructure to mass produce the bodies for the 356 coupe and cabriolet.
Nowadays, the first series of the 356, built from 1948 through until 1955 are known as the 356 Pre A.
In 1955 the 356 A was introduced. The internal factory designation for this model was Type 1 which was quickly adapted by enthusiasts who referred to the 356 A as the T1. The 356 A became available as a coupe, cabriolet and a Speedster. Buyers had the choice between a 1,300cc and a 1,600cc engine and later the Super version.
A second revision of the 356 A was introduced early in 1957. It became known as the Type 2 (or T2). Late 1958 the Speedster was replaced by the Convertible D which was now build by coachbuilder Drauz. In late 1959 the 356 A was replaced by the 356 B. The 356 B was available as a coupe, cabriolet and roadster, with each body style available with a number of different engine options.
The last revision of the 356 was the 356 C introduced for the 1964 model year.
The 356 remained in production through until 1965 and evolved into one of the most successful sports cars ever built.

1962 PORSCHE 356B T6 Super 90

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