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Porsche 356 B-T6 Ghia

1961Coachwork by Ghia

THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE

Model dossier

Production period
1961
Body style
Coupé
Type
One-off

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR

Coachbuilding, design & conversions

PRICE & SALES RECORD

Vehicle value

Original price
Not documented
Latest recorded sale
Not documented

01 / THE STORY

History & context

The Porsche 356 Ghia is a one-off vehicle believed to have been designed by Giovanni Michelotti and built by Carrozzeria Ghia. This unique 356B T6 was first presented at the 1961 Geneva Motor Show and is known for its distinctive modifications and styling features. The body design of the Porsche 356 Ghia includes a ‘smiling’ front grille, which gives the car a more friendly and approachable look compared to the standard 356. It also features additional headlamps, a bulging boot, and a truncated rear end, giving it a more dynamic and aggressive stance. Another unique aspect of the car is the deletion of the dividing chrome on the bonnet, a detail that differentiates it from the production models. Under the hood, the car retained the standard 1,600cc engine of the 356, providing the same performance as the original model. While the Porsche 356 by Carrozzeria Ghia was presented as a one-off prototype, it remains a rare and noteworthy example of a custom Porsche design, blending the elegance of Ghia’s craftsmanship and italian design with the sporty legacy of Porsche. The car’s unique styling continues to capture the attention of automotive enthusiasts and collectors, making it a standout piece in Porsche’s history.

02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY

Specifications & construction

Production & construction

Production type
One-off

Design & manufacture

Designer · Documented
Giovanni Michelotti
Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
Ghia
Manufacturer · Documented
Porsche

04 / INDIVIDUAL HISTORY

Chassis & provenance

Chassis 116915
Chassis number
116915
Year
1961

06 / EVENTS & AWARDS

Events & awards

Geneva General · legacy_preserved
Date
1961
Chassis
General

Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: _yoast_wpseo_primary_events. No award inferred.

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

No publishable archival references are currently catalogued for this vehicle.

10 / CONNECTED HISTORY

Timeline

Chronological history1 dated records
  1. Unassigned chassis · Event

    Geneva

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