1964 Porsche 356C

At first glance, the 356C, introduced in mid-1963, differed little externally from its predecessor, the 356B, since it continued to use the T-6 body type which had arrived in 1962. Porsche, however, brought the 356 concept to its zenith with the 356C, available in Coupé and Cabriolet form, with the addition of Dunlop four-wheel disc brakes as standard, a higher-lift camshaft for the 1,600cc engine, new flat-face hubcaps and deeper bucket seats. These seats came courtesy of Porsche's acquisition of Reutter, which included the future Recaro subsidiary. 356 production peaked at 14,151 cars in 1964 which coincided with the arrival of the new 911 model, however, Porsche continued to sell the 356C in North America right through to the end of 1965.

Just out of long-term ownership, we are pleased to present to market this beautiful Porsche 356. Supplied new by Brumos Porsche of Florida, and imported to the UK in 1995, the car was enjoyed and improved by a single owner for the next 25 years, changing hands for the first time since being in the UK in 2021.

Set up and enjoyed on various regularity rallies and European road trips, including the Monte Carlo Challenge, Winter Challenge, Rally of the Tests and Classic Marathon, demonstrating the car is more than capable of covering long distances with ease.

The car benefits from a full engine rebuild by marque specialist, Andy Prill, and the dyno printout shows the car was producing just over 100hp with approximately 7,000 miles being covered since the work was completed. The gearbox was also rebuilt in 2016 by Porsche specialists, Autostrasse, as have the carburettors with bills on file for all the work carried out. The suspension has been upgraded to adjustable LEDA on the front and Bilstein on the rear and the car has been converted to 12-volts for more reliable starting and lighting during competition use.

Being the final evolution of the 356, the 'C' also benefits from disc brakes all round which we understand work really well. The only real changes away from the original car are the bolt-in Roll Centre rear roll-bar, the addition of the timing equipment, a sports exhaust and a classic MOMO steering wheel. The original items, including the original steering wheel, are all with the car. It has been painted some time ago, but remains largely original on the body, with original panels in place and only some small repairs carried out to the bottom of the doors, all of which has been documented. It starts on-the-button, drives especially well and definitely has a certain charm about its original yet purposeful appearance. The Porsche Certificate of Authenticity is present, confirming the matching numbers along with a large folder of invoices, the original Drivers Manual, FIVA identity card, past MOTs and invoices from Roger Bray, PR Services, Autostrasse, Francis Tuthill and Karmann Konnection. The car was also featured in an article in Porsche Post magazine, detailing the previous owners experience with the car on the Monte Carlo Challenge, copy included.

A thoroughly likeable 356, ready to be enjoyed in every possible way and offering huge value in today’s market.