✦ Shifty Estimate
$152,300
- 12 months median
- $136K
- Sales, 12 months
- 4
- Original MSRP
- $4,600 · ▲ 3211% since
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1960 Porsche 356 Roadster
1960 to 1962 · Convertible
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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, 4 have sold publicly at a median of $136,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $152,300. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $114,000 to $175,145, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1960 Porsche 356 Roadster worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $152,300. We rate confidence medium: 4 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
What has a Porsche 356 Roadster sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $175,000Jul 3, 2026Ivory · 29,000 mi
- $120,000Jun 5, 2026Slate Gray (6001) · 28,000 mi
- $110,000Apr 14, 2025Red · 9,000 mi
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.