ByronBayChris Posted 19April, 2016 Report Share Posted 19April, 2016 I have two little purple NSW Historic Plates in my hand – and happy days are here. Towards the end of last year I suddenly put my 993 on the market with an “urgent : must sell” as I had found a new car. Well, I still have the 993 (anyone, anyone ?) and this gorgeous 1962 Porsche 356B Super 90 has found a home in Byron Bay.It is a USA import - I imported it directly from the seller in California. This car has lived in both California and Oregon since new. It was prepared to be both a vintage race and road rally car while still being street legal. The car was vintage raced periodically from the ’80s up until 2006, including 10 appearances at the Portland Historics with no DNFs. It is a numbers matching car, although some of those numbers are sitting in a box. The car currently runs a 912 engine with Weber carbs. The original transmission remains in the car, and it still runs on 6V, using an Optima 6 volt spill free battery. The car has been lowered and balanced with Koni adjustable shocks and a Skirmants bar on the rear. It has been de-cambered front and rear. It has drum brakes all around, with the following modifications made by Emory Motorsports who did much of the work on the car. Reproductions of the factory racing backing plates which have large scoops front and rear to maximize cooling. Steel braided brake lines. Dual chamber master cylinder. Super Blue racing brake fluid. Special brake shoes. Drums were ceramic coated with a heat reflecting coating in the center to keep the bearings cool and a heat defusing coating around the rest of the drum to expedite coolingThe 912 based motor was built by Motorsports International and containsBalanced crankshaft & rodsShasta 9.5 to 1 pistons and cylindersNorris 3/4 camWeber 40 carburetors with K & N filtersFront oil cooler with Aeroquip lines, quick disconnect fittings and 930 inline thermostatLightweight flywheellDistributor modified with Pertronics 6-voltSo far, I’ve removed the cage, replaced the required lights and fitted some non-mandatory seatbelts. Panel shop touched up some small things (and replaced a windscreen I broke) and found no damage or rust to repair. Loves to rev about 2300rpm. Once above that, it spins freely and quickly. A mate of mine who does Targa took it for a spin with me and it is a ball – even at road legal speeds.Here are some pics of the car prior to delivery to Australia. I have no better ones for now, so here she is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Kay Posted 19April, 2016 Report Share Posted 19April, 2016 Way Cool BBC.....way way cool !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 19April, 2016 Report Share Posted 19April, 2016 love it! you are getting good at this import business... how much do you charge for other punters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 19April, 2016 Report Share Posted 19April, 2016 Got to stop lookin' at that BAT site Chris. One cool ride you've got there. Welcome to the 356 fold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 19April, 2016 Report Share Posted 19April, 2016 Cool stance bro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronBayChris Posted 19April, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 19April, 2016 Got to stop lookin' at that BAT site Chris. One cool ride you've got there. Welcome to the 356 fold.Yes, it'll be the financial death of me Learning lots already.........lots ! love it! you are getting good at this import business... how much do you charge for other punters Importing is easy. Compliance is a "little" harder. Just tick all the boxes, don't try to be "smart", pay the fees and drive away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 19April, 2016 Report Share Posted 19April, 2016 Awesome mate, congrats on getting it on the road. I expect some video's soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 19April, 2016 Report Share Posted 19April, 2016 Thats fantastic Chris, congratulations. Looks awesome.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merv Posted 19April, 2016 Report Share Posted 19April, 2016 What a beauty Chris! Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okrasa Kid Posted 19April, 2016 Report Share Posted 19April, 2016 Love the shot of it on the track trailing a Devin D Porsche!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 19April, 2016 Report Share Posted 19April, 2016 Love the shot of it on the track trailing a Devin D Porsche!!!!Was just about to lap it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 19April, 2016 Report Share Posted 19April, 2016 Fantastic, Chris. Life's treating you well in Byron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronBayChris Posted 19April, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 19April, 2016 Was just about to lap it. That was my comment also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 19April, 2016 Report Share Posted 19April, 2016 Definitely have to make next BBC&CMy favourite Porsche So jealous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason E Posted 19April, 2016 Report Share Posted 19April, 2016 Lucky man. I'm now feeling conflicted. You're 993 is the absolute business but that 356 is something else again.....sigh....................sigh...repeat infinitum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 19April, 2016 Report Share Posted 19April, 2016 Black on red...winner.plenty of camber on the rear.Congrats BBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okrasa Kid Posted 19April, 2016 Report Share Posted 19April, 2016 1200 lb versus 1980 lb I don't think so!Cheers - nice pick up though I kinda wish i had my old Super 90 back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike-S Posted 20April, 2016 Report Share Posted 20April, 2016 I remember seeing that car for sale and thinking it looked like a cracker, congrats on the purchase! A friend of mine in Switzerland was also interested, you beat him to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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