HERO WORSHIP

Modified air-cooled Porsches often earn the Outlaw epithet, but we think of this altered 356 B Super 90 as more of a Hero, or at least somewhere in between the two...

Words Johnny Tiper

Let’s face it, any car surviving from the early or middle of the last century is a bit of a hero. The fact it’s still around shows its owners have valued it enough to keep on top of maintenance and, where deemed necessary, restoration. We were therefore intrigued to discover this 356 B Super 90, which has been returned to as-new condition, albeit with elements of the Outlaw tendency thrown in. WITH THE SUBTLE CHANGES, THIS PORSCHE PRESENTS NOT UNLIKE A SEMI-LIGHTWEIGHT PERIOD RACE OR RALLY CAR Under the circumstances, as-new isn’t quite an accurate description. The original model didn’t come with 550 Spyder seats, lowered suspension, nor a bumper delete. Aesthetic appreciation is a personal thing, and there is an argument bumpers ruin the lines of any self-respecting sports…

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Classic Porsche (Digital) - 1 Issue, December 2024

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