Porsche 356 Roadster

1960 to 1962 · Convertible

A 1960 Porsche 356 Roadster cost $4,600 new. Over the past 12 months, 12 have sold publicly at a median of $175,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $215,100. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $97,000 to $541,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$215,100
High confidence · $126K to $278K
Up 18.2% over 12 months
Oct 2025Rolling 6-month medianOct 2026
Median · 12 mo
$175,000
Sales · 12 mo
12
Original MSRP
$4,600Up 4576% since new

The market

Every recorded 1960 Porsche 356 Roadster sale, by date and price
Sep 2026 · Bring a Trailer
$541,000 · 600 mi · Champagne Yellow
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$100k$200k$300k$400k$500kAug 202320252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $215k
Sold Bid to, not sold
35 sales · 19 unsoldmedian $175kupdated Oct 2026

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The newest 1960 Porsche 356 Roadster sales with photographs
1960 Porsche 356 Roadster, sold Aug 2026

Sold $175,000

1960 · Black · 41,000 mi
Aug 7, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1960 Porsche 356 Roadster, sold Aug 2026

Sold $205,000

1961 · Fjord Green · 150 mi
Aug 3, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1960 Porsche 356 Roadster, sold Jul 2026

Sold $175,000

1961 · Ivory · 29,000 mi
Jul 3, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1960 Porsche 356 Roadster, sold Jun 2026

Sold $120,000

1960 · Slate Gray (6001) · 28,000 mi
Jun 5, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Every 356B

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 30, 2026
Every 356B. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 30, 2026
Roadster1960 to 1962Cabriolet1959 to 1963Coupe1959 to 1963
Shifty Estimate$215,100$137,600$73,500
Sold median$175,00012 sales$137,25014 sales$80,60035 sales
12-month moveUp 18.2%Up 34.5%Down 11.4%
For saleNoneNoneNone
Other 356 generations

Specifications

Engine
Flat-4, 1.6L
Power
75 hp
Torque
81 lb-ft
0 to 60
13 s
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, 12 have sold publicly at a median of $175,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $215,100. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $97,000 to $541,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1960 Porsche 356 Roadster worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $215,100, up 18.2% over the past 12 months. That sits above the $175,000 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: 12 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Porsche 356 Roadster a good investment?

It has appreciated 4576% against its $4,600 list price. Values are up 18.2% 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.

How many Porsche 356 Roadster have sold?

Shifty has 42 public sales of the Porsche 356 Roadster on file. The earliest was on Sep 16, 2023.

What is the most expensive Porsche 356 Roadster sold?

The highest public sale on file is $541,000, on Sep 2, 2026, with 600 mi.

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
  • $379,000Aug 15, 2026Black (6013)
  • $275,000Aug 15, 2026

About the 1960 Porsche 356 Roadster

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.

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