A one-family-owned, unrestored 1960 Porsche 356 B Super 90 Coupe with under 50,000 miles heads to auction in California.
A remarkably original and historically documented 1960 Porsche 356 B Super 90 Coupe will be among the standout lots at the upcoming Air|Water Auction presented by Broad Arrow Auctions. With an estimate between $175,000 and $225,000, this preservation-grade coupe offers collectors a rare opportunity to acquire a 65-year-old Porsche with single-family provenance, matching numbers, and a trove of factory paperwork.
Delivered new via Porsche’s Tourist Delivery program in June 1960, chassis no. 112285 was ordered by William R. Wilcox of Azusa, California. Wilcox personally collected the car from the factory in Stuttgart before touring Europe and shipping the car back to the U.S., where it remained in Southern California for the next six decades. Optioned in Signal Red over a black and corduroy interior, the Super 90 included extras such as dual loudspeakers, Coco floor mats, and headrests, bringing the original cost to $3,470.20.
What makes this Porsche extraordinary isn’t just its specs—though the Super 90 engine was the most powerful available in the 356 B series—but its time-capsule condition. With just 49,751 original miles, the car retains its original paint, interior, tool kit, manuals, jack, factory teardrop key pouch, and even its black California license plates from 1963. It was garaged after Wilcox’s passing in 1976, remaining untouched for decades until his family sold the car in 2024.
Since then, the coupe has been gently recommissioned by marque specialists, with careful mechanical restoration including a refreshed braking system, carburetor tuning, and new fluids. Experts note its remarkable drivability, with original tolerances and vintage charm preserved throughout.
This Super 90 isn’t just a car—it’s a piece of living Porsche history, offering a glimpse into what it was like to drive off the factory floor in 1960. For preservation-focused collectors, few opportunities are more compelling. https://www.broadarrowauctions.com/vehicles/po25_r020/1960-porsche-356-b-super-90-coupe
