1960 Porsche 356 Roadster
1960 to 1962 · Convertible
Price history
Recent sales
33 sales
1962 · Champagne Yellow · 600 mi · manual2026-09-02 · CVLC$541,000
1965 · Red · 38,486 mi · manual2026-08-26 · TheCACollection$97,500
1961 · Black (6013)2026-08-15$379,00019622026-08-15$275,000
19622026-08-15$456,000
1960 · Black · 41,000 mi · manual2026-08-07 · copleymotorcars$175,000
1961 · Fjord Green · 150 mi2026-08-03 · 1600veloce$205,000
1961 · Ivory · 29,000 mi2026-07-03 · car_clubhouse$175,000
1960 · Slate Gray (6001) · 28,000 mi · manual2026-06-05 · bhambroker$120,000
1960 · Black2026-01-23$148,400
1960 · Metallic Gray · 24,000 mi · manual2025-12-19 · 1600veloce$145,000
1960 · Royal Blue · 66,000 mi · manual2025-11-10 · Peaceful100$157,000
1961 · Yellow · 17,000 mi · manual2025-10-21 · McDeeb$148,000
1961 · manual2025-08-16$173,600
1961 · Gray · 84,000 mi · manual2025-07-18 · FantasyJunction$188,800
1961 · Green · 70,000 mi · manual2025-07-13 · GmundMitty$192,000
1960 · Red · 9,000 mi · manual2025-04-14 · Schowoffvintage$110,000
1961 · Gray · 55,000 mi · manual2025-03-31 · 1600veloce$145,000
1960 · Silver Metallic2025-02-05$155,809
1960 · Red · 58,000 mi · manual2024-12-01 · jbillig$136,000
1962 · Red · 59,000 mi · manual2024-06-09 · JohnstonMotorsports$345,000
1961 · Red · 67,000 mi · manual2024-03-07 · roadscholars1$325,000
1962 · Red · 91,000 mi · manual2023-12-18 · roadscholars1$400,000
1962 · Gray · 65,000 mi · manual2023-11-19 · Chuckanatr$97,000
1962 · Black · 71,000 mi · manual2023-10-07 · GCEA$295,000
1960 · Blue · 416 mi · manual2023-09-16 · LiveFromNY$277,000
1960$104,500
1961$245,000
1962$461,500
1960$218,400
1960$155,250
1962$258,750
1961$235,200
Specifications
- Engine
- Flat-4, 1.6L
- Power
- 75 hp
- Torque
- 81 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 13s
- Top speed
- 103 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Original MSRP
- $4,600
- Designer
- Erwin Komenda
Common questions
How much does a Porsche 356 Roadster cost?
A 1960 Porsche 356 Roadster cost $4,600 new. Over the past 12 months, 15 have sold publicly at a median of $157,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $196,400. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $115,000 to $327,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1960 Porsche 356 Roadster worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $196,400, up 1.1% over the past 12 months. That sits above the $157,000 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. Confidence is high: 15 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a Porsche 356 Roadster a good investment?
It has appreciated 4170% against its $4,600 list price. Values are up 1.1% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $97,000 to $541,000, and mileage explains most of that.
What has a Porsche 356 Roadster sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $541,000Sep 2, 2026Champagne Yellow · 600 mi
- $97,500Aug 26, 2026Red · 38,486 mi
- $379,000Aug 15, 2026Black (6013)
The 356 Roadster represents Porsche's brief but brilliant foray into open-air motoring during the marque's formative years. Built from 1960-1962, this convertible variant of the iconic 356 featured a removable soft top and distinctive side curtains, embodying the pure driving experience that defined early Porsche philosophy. Under the rear deck, the air-cooled flat-four produced between 60-90 horsepower depending on specification, delivering the characteristic 356 balance of nimble handling and mechanical simplicity. With only around 4,400 Roadsters produced across all variants, these cars are significantly rarer than their Speedster siblings. The Roadster's more practical weather protection made it appealing to touring enthusiasts, yet it retained the sporting character that made 356s legendary. Today, clean examples command premium prices, particularly the later Super 90 models. The Roadster perfectly captures Porsche's transition from cottage industry to sports car icon.
