Vehicle Description
1964 Porsche 356 C Cabriolet
75 horsepower, 1,582cc OHV air-cooled horizontally opposed
four-cylinder engine with dual Zenith 32NDIX carburetors,
four-speed manual 741 transmission, independent front suspension
with laminated torsion bars, parallel trailing arms, and tubular
shock absorbers, independent rear swing axles with torsion bars and
tubular shock absorbers, and four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes.
European Collectibles did an exquisite restoration for one of our
clients on this 1964 356C Cabriolet over a 20-month period from
2012 to 2014. During the restoration, this 356 was completely
disassembled so that every aspect could be properly addressed.
Everything has been rebuilt & restored including the 1600cc engine,
manual 4-speed transmission, and disc brake system. Offered with
tools, owners manual, boot cover and Certificate of Authenticity
from Porsche confirming matching decks, doors and drive-line.
Finished in a beautiful period correct color combination Slate
Grey/Red. The 356 C is truly one of the BEST 356s to drive. If you
have been looking for an open 356 this would be a great one to
own.
History
The last revision of the 356 was the 356 C introduced September of
1963 for the 1964 model year. It featured disc brakes all around,
as well as an option for the most powerful pushrod engine Porsche
had ever produced, the 95 hp (71 kW) "SC". Production of the 356
peaked in 1964. The company continued to sell the 356 C in North
America through 1965, as demand for the model remained quite strong
in the early days of the heavier and more "civilized" 911. The last
ten 356s (cabriolets) were assembled for the Dutch police force in
March 1966 as 1965 models.