1961 Porsche 356B Race Car

This 1961 Porsche 356B has been extensively modified for vintage racing and prepared for competition with organizations including SVRA, HSR, and VSDCA. Reportedly first raced at the SCCA Land O’Lakes Region Memorial Day Classic on May 28, 1990, the car has since competed in more than 120 events, including recent appearances at Watkins Glen and Sebring.

It is powered by a 1,620cc flat-four built by Ecurie Engineering, featuring a SCAT crankshaft, Carrillo connecting rods, an Elgin camshaft, and Solex carburetors. A four-speed manual transaxle with a ZF limited-slip differential delivers power to the rear wheels.

Additional race-prep equipment includes four-wheel disc brakes, a full roll cage, Sparco racing seats, a fire-suppression system, and a fuel cell. Serviced by Vic Skirmants following its last race in March 2019, the car is now offered in Michigan on behalf of the current owner with logbooks, extra wheels and tires, and a clean California title.

The Reutter-bodied car is finished in black with matching headlight covers, hood straps, and white #26 livery. The bumpers have been removed, and the factory windshield and rear glass have been replaced with Lexan. Rust repair was reportedly performed in the past, and the car was originally equipped with a sunroof. Fifteen-inch by six-inch Fuchs wheels with black centers and polished lips are fitted with Hoosier Speedster tires, and an additional set of Fuchs wheels and tires is included.

Chassis upgrades consist of rebuilt four-wheel disc brakes with dual adjustable master cylinders, Koni shocks, 26mm rear torsion bars, a 22mm front sway bar, boxed front trailing arms, heavy-duty spindle assemblies, and Wright tie rods. The engine features 83.5mm pistons, 36mm-venturi Solex carburetors with velocity stacks, a deep sump with a steel skid plate, and dual front-mounted oil coolers. A fuel cell is mounted in the front trunk. Power is routed through the modified four-speed transaxle with a custom breather bottle and ZF limited-slip differential. Corrosion is noted on the underside, and additional photos of the underbody and Bursch exhaust system are shown in the gallery.