1963 356B, possibly Italian delivered S90
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2018 12:16 am
Greetings,
I recently traded for this 1963 356B in project status. It is possibly an Italian delivered, Super 90, but I have not ordered a COA or Kardex yet. I was hoping to get some feedback first, as this is my first 356 (not first P car). Fortunately, the car appears to be complete and included many new parts.
Possibly Super 90:
-No serial number or type on the engine case, but I was told by the previous owner that it was a Super 90 engine and I found a strange note in a box of parts from a previous owner to mechanic stating this. I also found a receipt for a $9k engine rebuild, complete with an 86mm big bore kit listed.
-S90 Solex Carburetors 40 PII-4
-S90 5,500 rpm redline tach
-S90 compensation spring
-Car has been painted and license plate and badge holes were filled, but I can see the 2 holes where the “90” was. 90 badge found in box of parts included.
-Correct S90 “nipple” hubcaps
Possibly Italian delivered:
-Km/h speedometer
-Period correct, plastic Italian license plate
-License plate holes match Italian license plate. No signs of any other holes.
-Fender mounted turn signals included in box of parts
Paint/body/transmission:
-The car was take apart and resprayed, but in my opinion, the color is not very true to the original Ruby Red. To me the red is too “light” or almost pink compared to the original red. The dash and interior was left unpainted/original, and clearly the paint doesn’t match. In dimmer light, light it looks more correct.
-Although the paint has zero miles on it and looks like a decent job, the off-red will really annoy me so I might just get it repainted. Fashion gray perhaps…
-The previous owner had new floors installed. The only area I can find that still needs attention is the rear engine shelf. A new one came with the car.
-Transmission date and type look correct. Wheels are date matched.
Any feedback is appreciated!
I recently traded for this 1963 356B in project status. It is possibly an Italian delivered, Super 90, but I have not ordered a COA or Kardex yet. I was hoping to get some feedback first, as this is my first 356 (not first P car). Fortunately, the car appears to be complete and included many new parts.
Possibly Super 90:
-No serial number or type on the engine case, but I was told by the previous owner that it was a Super 90 engine and I found a strange note in a box of parts from a previous owner to mechanic stating this. I also found a receipt for a $9k engine rebuild, complete with an 86mm big bore kit listed.
-S90 Solex Carburetors 40 PII-4
-S90 5,500 rpm redline tach
-S90 compensation spring
-Car has been painted and license plate and badge holes were filled, but I can see the 2 holes where the “90” was. 90 badge found in box of parts included.
-Correct S90 “nipple” hubcaps
Possibly Italian delivered:
-Km/h speedometer
-Period correct, plastic Italian license plate
-License plate holes match Italian license plate. No signs of any other holes.
-Fender mounted turn signals included in box of parts
Paint/body/transmission:
-The car was take apart and resprayed, but in my opinion, the color is not very true to the original Ruby Red. To me the red is too “light” or almost pink compared to the original red. The dash and interior was left unpainted/original, and clearly the paint doesn’t match. In dimmer light, light it looks more correct.
-Although the paint has zero miles on it and looks like a decent job, the off-red will really annoy me so I might just get it repainted. Fashion gray perhaps…
-The previous owner had new floors installed. The only area I can find that still needs attention is the rear engine shelf. A new one came with the car.
-Transmission date and type look correct. Wheels are date matched.
Any feedback is appreciated!