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FAQ: 1960 Porsche 356B 1600S Cabriolet at DFW Car & Toy Museum
TL;DR
The DFW Car & Toy Museum's acquisition of a rare 1960 Porsche 356B 1600S Cabriolet offers collectors a unique opportunity to view an iconic, high-performance classic with appreciating value.
This 1960 Porsche 356B 1600S Cabriolet features a 1.6-liter air-cooled flat-four engine with dual Zenith carburetors, a four-speed manual transaxle, and a T5 body with raised bumpers and headlights.
The museum's addition of this classic Porsche preserves automotive history and craftsmanship, connecting generations through shared appreciation for timeless design and engineering excellence.
A beautifully restored 1960 Porsche 356B Cabriolet in Ivory over blue leather now resides at the DFW Car & Toy Museum, featuring a Moto-Lita wood-rimmed steering wheel and green-letter VDO gauges.
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The DFW Car & Toy Museum has welcomed a restored 1960 Porsche 356B 1600S Cabriolet to its Ron Sturgeon Collection, celebrating this iconic classic car's addition to the museum.
It features an Ivory exterior over blue leather interior, a 1.6-liter air-cooled flat-four engine with dual Zenith carburetors, a four-speed manual transaxle, a T5 body with raised bumpers and headlights, a Moto-Lita wood-rimmed steering wheel, Becker-style dash, and VDO gauges including a 120-mph speedometer.
It represents a turning point in Porsche's first production model with its T5 body updates, embodies the refined styling and spirited performance of Stuttgart's golden era, and is considered one of the earliest and most collectible Porsche models, connecting generations as both sculpture and sports car.
Ron Sturgeon is the founder of the DFW Car & Toy Museum and a dedicated car collector for over 30 years, whose passion began with repairing Volkswagens as a teenager and led to a successful automotive career, including building a large auto salvage operation and restoring classic cars.
The museum is located at 2550 McMillan Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76137 (at Meacham and I35w) in North Fort Worth. It is a 150,000-square-foot facility with free parking and admission, open Tuesday-Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, and features climate-controlled car storage, event facilities, and is dog-friendly.
Visitors can see it during the museum's operating hours: Tuesday through Saturday, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, at the DFW Car & Toy Museum in North Fort Worth.
Originally delivered in silver and refinished in Ivory before 2001 during a comprehensive refurbishment, with a repaired five-digit odometer showing 14,000 miles as of 2009, it showcases careful restoration and preservation.
They should visit the museum's website at dfwcarandtoymuseum.com for more information, including details on admission, hours, and other exhibits. The museum encourages pictures and offers facilities for events like car club meetings.
It enhances the museum's collection with a highly collectible classic car, attracting Porsche enthusiasts and car lovers, and reinforces the museum's role in preserving automotive heritage while providing an entertaining experience for visitors.
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