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Cars / Porsche / 356 RoadsterLive
1960 Porsche 356 Roadster

✦ Shifty Estimate

$196,400

1.1% · 12 mo
High confidence$115K to $327K
12 months median
$157K
Sales, 12 months
15
Original MSRP
$4,600 · ▲ 4170% since

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1960 Porsche 356 Roadster

1960 to 1962 · Convertible

Price history

$100k$200k$300k$400k$500kAug 202320252026✦ SHIFTY ESTIMATE TODAY $196k
Sold Bid, not sold
26 sales · 10 unsoldmedian $157kupdated Sep 2026

Recent sales

33 sales

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.