Vehicle Description
1964 Porsche 356SC Reutter Coupe
• VIN 128990
• Completed on March 9, 1964
• Engine no. 811533 - Matching
• Transmission no. 76571 - Matching
Single-family ownership for 16 years in Southern California and
European Collectibles has sold this 356SC to two clients in
Califonria over the past few years who have both driven and enjoyed
the drive. Finished in the original color combination of Champagne
Yellow (6405) over Black leatherette upholstery. The paintwork is
in great overall condition with factory-side aluminum body molding.
The Hella headlights are protected by mesh stone guard grills and
the electrical system is fully operational. The interior is in
excellent condition and benefits from a complete refurbishment with
everything replaced with the exception of the original door panels.
Equipped with VDO instrumentation, original 3-spoke VDM steering
wheel, a Porsche radio delete plate has been replaced with a Custom
Autosound - Bluetooth hand free stereo system which connects to
your phone, and 5.5" x 15" KPZ chrome wheels that are fitted with
new Sprint Classic Vredestein 165 HR15 tires.
Porsche's factory build sheet indicates that VIN 128990 was
originally sold by AMAG Automobil und Motoren to the first owner,
Mr. Stalder, from Hasle-Ruegsau, Switzerland. On January 1, 2012,
Auto's International in Escondido, California supplied a new
headliner and a full black leatherette interior which included a
dash, door tops, front seats, rear seats, rear panels, and garnish
rail covers. One of the former owners, who is also a retired
Porsche mechanic for over 40 years, did a complete engine and
transmission rebuild in 2017. A 74 mm Scat Crankshaft was sourced
from Willhoit Auto Restoration, 86mm pistons and cylinders and
Carrillo rods were sourced from Shasta Design, the cylinder heads
were lightly ported and polished, and the engine was reassembled
with all new OEM components. The former owner also completely
disassembled the transmission, inspected the internals, and
reassembled the transmission replacing any worn components. The
result is a fantastic running and driving 356SC.
Mechanically powered by its matching 1600cc flat-four engine which
produces 95 horsepower and runs phenomenally paired to its matching
manual 4-speed 741 transmission and four-wheel disc brakes.
Complete with spare tire, Certificate of Authenticity, Kardex, and
27 years of service history. Extremely nice driving 356SC Coupe
with plenty of horsepower and extremely fun to drive and is well
sorted.
History
The 356 was a lightweight and nimble-handling rear-engine
rear-wheel-drive 2-door sports car available in hardtop coupe and
open configurations. Engineering innovations continued during the
years of manufacture, contributing to its motorsport's success and
popularity. However, when the T6 got disc brakes in 1964, with no
other visible alterations, they called it the model C, or the SC,
when it had the optional extra powerful engine. The last revision
of the 356 was the 356C introduced for the 1964 model year. It
features four-wheel disc brakes, as well as an option for the most
powerful pushrod engine Porsche, has ever produced, the
95-horsepower "SC".