Rare 1961 Porsche 356 Notchback Coupe Hits The Beach

It was a one-year model with a retrofitted hard top - a 1961 Porsche 356 B "Notchback" coupe. Jason Alford of Westport, CT brought his Aetna blue model to the Spring Fling Rally at Compo Beach on April 21, 2024 and that's where RIDE-CT spotted it.

[@grahames9228]

Never knew about them. You learn something every day.

[@ride-ct-classiccars]

I'd certainly never heard of the model. That's what makes writing about cars so much fun. You're always learning something.

[@randyarnold6361]

My first ever Porsche experience was in a 62 notch back owned by my high school chemistry and physics teacher. He was able to purchase it new because the dealer couldn't sell it! I went on to have a 64 C coupe because of that experience and my teacher became a longtime friend after high school.

[@ride-ct-classiccars]

Great story!

[@alastairwatson3201]

Who knew? A great car made all the better for its uniqueness.

[@ride-ct-classiccars]

Couldn't agree more. So glad I noticed it at the rally.

[@richardhill6125]

Back in late 72/early 73 I worked as a lot boy at a foreign car dealer in the Denver area. One of these was in the shop for some kind of maintenance/repairs? That is the only time I ever saw one of these.

[@ride-ct-classiccars]

I feel lucky to have stumbled across it. I knew it looked a little different but I wasn't sure why. When I asked the owner the story behind it, boy , did he have a good story to tell.