Vehicle Description
1963 Porsche 356 SC Cabriolet VIN 159539
Completed October 22, 1963
Once in a very great while a truly great 356 comes along, VIN
159539 is such a car. It was owned by the sales manager Christopher
Casler of European Collectibles for six years and was driven as a
weekend driver for several years unrestored with the original
interior. In 2012 a decision was made to do a complete ground-up
restoration. The 356SC was completely taken apart and every aspect
was addressed. The body was stripped to steel, prepped, primed and
painted (4-month process). The paint was done to show level in a
special ordered color "Bali Blue". All the gaps and panel fit are
perfect. All decks and doors match. Next, the undercarriage was
stripped to steel and detailed including all the suspension.
Original type sound deadener was installed in the interior and
engine compartment, which makes the drive with the top up very
quiet. Everything was re-chromed including the seat brackets,
window frames, original 4.5" rims, chrome bezels, etc. The vent
control on the dash, door handles, and lock cylinders were
completely disassembled and restored by Victor Miles from Concours
Refinishing, all the gauges were restored with new chrome bezels,
the VDM clock was rebuilt to quartz mechanism by North Hollywood
Speedometer, the original steering wheel was restored by Kock's
Steering Wheel Restoration with the center spokes re-chromed, the
Blaupunkt AM/FM radio was rebuilt, the chrome speaker surround
grills were re-chromed with the correct cloth material installed,
and all new rubber was installed. A complete new German interior
was installed by Thomas Auto Trim from San Diego, California with
attention to detail and originality. New wooden bows were installed
on the original soft-top frame and 12 different red wine leather
samples were inspected to pick the best color with the perfect
grain. Over a 3 month period, the interior was done to
perfection.
Mechanically all new suspension bushings were installed, the
steering box was rebuilt, brake calipers rebuilt, new brake rotors
and pads installed. The original 741 transmission was completely
rebuilt with all new synchromesh & bearings. The original engine
was taken down and inspected with perfect compression. The clutch
and pressure plate balanced. All the engine sheet metal was
powdered coated and the other parts CAD plated.�
The thing that sets this 356 apart from the rest is the quality of
the restoration. Everything was done with nothing left untouched.
After a 2.5 year restoration, it was done and was above and beyond
all expectations.�
Shown three times�
1st in Class Street Concour Porsche 356 Club of Southern California
Dana Point 2015�
1st in Class Street Concour Porsche 356 Club of Southern California
Dana Point 2016�
1st in Class Street Concour Porsche 356 Club of Southern California
Dana Point 2017
Offered with tools, records back to the 1970s, books, boot cover
and Certificate of Authenticity from Porsche, confirming matching
decks, doors and driveline. Truly one of the best 356 SC Cabriolets
that you will find. Everything has been done, finished in a
beautiful correct color combination and truly a dream to drive!
Well sorted and it has been driven 1500 miles since the restoration
with no issues.�
History�
One of the most desirable collector models is the 356 SC Cabriolet,
introduced in September of 1963 for the 1964-year model. It was the
best driving 356 built with plenty of horsepower! One of
approximately 1,200 SC Cabriolets built. This 356 features all of
the subtle improvements and updated details fitted to the 356 over
the 15 years of the production run. 1600cc producing 95 horsepower
engine with 741 manual 4-speed transmission and four-wheel disc
brakes.
