1962 356 Super Cabriolet
This factory, Slate Grey/ Red 1962 356 Super cabriolet, was initially purchased by Charles K. Bittner, a major in the Air Force stationed in Germany. He purchased this US-spec 356 through the factory but took delivery at SonAuto, Paris. Charles specifically ordered this car as a 356 Super cabriolet, but without a soft top, he only wanted a hard top with the car and drove it like that until 2006. The second owner purchased and installed the soft top ( both tops are included in the final sale). After Charles’s passing, the second owner purchased from the Bittner’s and restored it a few years later in Dec 2012. The car was taken down to bare metal and restored by a few notable 356 restorers in New England.
- 5 chrome wheels
- Almost all original trim and chrome. Very few pieces are reproduction.
- Correct factory radio
- Correct German square weave Red carpets
- Correct soft top with clear rear window w/ correct trim strip
- Detailed engine bay
- Detailed pictures of restoration
- Factory clock
- Factory hardtop included with final sale
- Full factory luggage set available
- Kardex report
- Long Term ownership
- Matching body panels
- New gas tank and fuel lines
- Older cosmetic re-spray
- Original Engine
- Original floors
- Original Slate Grey car- not a color change
- Painted in 2012
- Professional rebuilt motor by Rainer Cooney, upgraded to a 1720cc big bore kit ( matching number motor)
- RARE 1962 specific tool kit available
- Red vinyl interior
- Restored to be an excellent driver
