Porsche 356 C Coupe (1964)
for sale
Price: US $10,000.00
Price: US $10,000.00
Per attached
Kardex & COA, I have quite a unique Porsche 356C for sale. The only
information that PCNA was able to locate was the VIN & Engine Serial
#. The engine has been verified as numbers-matching, but other
than that it’s essentially a blank slate. Consequently, it presents
a unique opportunity for a collector to build the car to match
their desires.
Car has been several colors including signal red, now driver quality
Porsche sky blue (#6403). It is not an exaggeration to say it us truly only a high-end
paint job away from being a concours-level 356…..or drive as-is in comfort with
incredible performance. We are seriously considering to a glass out, bare metal
repaint to 1964/1965 special order color RARE delphingrau (Dolphin gray #6410).
It’s an unusual car, in that the floors and all structure are
super-solid, and already refinished. The
underside of the car has also been concours prepared in the proper
finishes. There are no rust issues and
all panels are properly in place as designed.
ENGINE, TRANSMISSION & RUNNING GEAR:
The matching numbers engine had a cost-no-issue $17K+ rebuild to SC
specs by respected 356-expert Bob Campbell @ Auto Specialties. Additional $25k
in service work by Bob w/ detailed receipts included. It was cosmetically built
to a full concours standard. This car drives like the wind, is exceptionally
nice as you could imagine from the money spent.
It is fresh, with all the right stuff, and full receipts. It starts immediately, idles beautifully, and
has sweet, clean power throughout the rev range with no stumbles. Each of these attributes is difficult to
attain in a 356 or early 911 engines. It
is wonderful--and rare--to have them all in one engine.
Everything is exactly proper for a 1964 C engine…..it's all
there. Plus it has full receipts
documenting every nut and bolt that was used in the rebuild.
Correct rebuilt Zenith carbs,
the proper rebuilt 022 distributor,
the colors, the finishes, the decals,
a correct stock muffler,
The new odometer shows about 2, 500 miles on the
new engine
The brakes and transmission work well, with no funny noises, clunks or
clanks. The transmission is the classic
knife through butter as it is supposed to be. The car has been properly converted to 12
volts, which is great for a car that is meant to be driven. This allows the starter to turn faster and
unlike many 356s that are ticklish to start, this one just jumps to life. Part of that is due to the fresh rebuild as
well, but I have seen newly rebuilt engines that are tough to start. Miles on the newly rebuilt instruments show
about 2900 miles since the rebuild.
Wheels are correct (chrome & paint) but there is not a build date
on them, so I can't tell how old they are. Tires are Vredsteins, an expensive and correct tire for the period. There is lots of tread, they look new. The
size on these is 185/70/15 and should be either 165/15 (original) or 185/65/15
(one size up, but close). The ride
height has been lowered in the front, and again, while many guys like this, it
isn't stock. It is easy to adjust the ride height back up to stock. This also makes the front of the car ride a
bit harsher than stock, but most wouldn't notice it
EXTERIOR:
56 piece Seal & Rubber Restoration Kit from
Sierra Madre (Part #: SMC.000.886). Every seal &
gasket on body will be replaced shortly.
The window frames have been rechromed and look
great. This is important as it is
expensive to do.
The deco strips below the doors are new.
The windows roll up and down and work well.
The rear taillights and license plate lights are
new.
Bumper guards are in very good shape.
The muffler and bumper guard set up is stock, but
will need to add the two muffler extensions that fit into the bumper
guards to keep them clean.
Front bumper guards are either rechromed or
new.
Antenna
is from the correct original manufacturer but is a new model - with a bit
smaller base than stock.
Alloy horn vents are new. Driver's side mirror is set on the fender
instead of the door. (This was not uncommon)
Door handles are good, front hood handle is
original and the chrome shows wear. (People
have a thing about keeping the originals, and especially the original crests.)
INTERIOR:
I
purchased a complete new interior from Autos International at a cost of $4, 500, including:
premium black leather seats x2,
front seats padding – upper & lower x2,
head rest set x2,
black leather rear seat straps x2,
complete carpet set - correct set of wool
square weave carpets
square weave floor mats (front & rear),
headliner,
door panels
The carpet has been removed, and a layer of modern sound deadening has
been carefully applied to all the flat panels of the interior. In some places, black vinyl has been glued
over the sound deadener to improve the appearance until the correct set of wool
square weave carpets are installed shortly.
The dash top looks original and
is very good. All the instruments have
been fully rebuilt and look and work as new. The clock has been rebuilt as well. All switches are in good condition and work as designed. There was a rally instrument in the dash at
one time to the right of the clock and the mounting holes are covered by a
piece of Velcro, which can be used to store the garage door opener.
The radio hole is covered with an OE blank out plate. There is a cleverly mounted swing down
electronic radio under the dash that can be swung down on a bracket for use or
pushed up under the dash to be hidden. Brand new speakers are included behind freshly-chromed OE speaker
grilles and the sound is excellent. There
is a hidden electronic radio on a swing down bracket. The fold-down electric radio works very well, and has a sound that makes period radios seem like toys. It folds up out of view when not in use.
The chrome on the front seat hinges is excellent. The back seats have seat belts for kids
professionally installed. The back seat
area has been carefully fitted with sound deadener prior to installation of the
correct German square weave carpet set. Modern, inertia reel seat belts for the driver and passenger.
The steering wheel is an after-market wooden wheel of a smaller diameter
than stock in very nice condition. These
can be valuable. The chrome around the
door frames and the rear seat pop-out windows has been freshly rechromed to an
excellent standard. Both front windows
roll up and down easily. The driver and
passenger seat belts are three-point modern designs, with inertia-reel
operation. These work well and are a
welcome addition to a car that is meant to be driven.
FRONT COMPARTMENT:
The front compartment has been very nicely prepared, with all surfaces painted to a concours standard.
The gas tank has the proper light gray paint, the correct OE sound deadening has been added to the gas tank and the surrounding panel, and the OE body tags and markings are all in place.
The car has a spare tire, leather restraining strap, a hydraulic jack, and a comprehensive vintage tool kit.
The car has been converted to 12 volts, which allows for easy starting. The battery is a leak-proof Optima, securely mounted in the normal position.
The OE black plastic trunk liner is in place and in good condition.
update: 2015-10-28
Condition: | Used | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | 216582 |
Year: | 1964 | Number of Cylinders: | 4 |
Make: | Porsche | Transmission: | Manual |
Model: | 356 | Body Type: | Coupe |
Trim: | Coupe | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
Engine: | $17K rebuild to SC specs by 356 guru Bob Campbell | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Drive Type: | RWD | Options: | Leather Seats, CD Player |
Mileage: | 100,000 | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
Sub Model: | C Coupe | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
Exterior Color: | Porsche Sky Blue (#6403) | Disability Equipped: | No |
Interior Color: | Black Leather |