Vehicle Description
GR Auto Gallery is please to present this iconic, 1965 Porsche 356
C Cabriolet to the world stage. The Porsche 356 layout was none
other than a nothing-wasted design with top-notch workmanship and
outstanding road manners. This blue print for Porsche turned into
instant sports car success from the pre-production models through
1965 when production ended for the 356. The car was configured in a
closed coupe as well as a few different styles of open cars. The
evolution of the 356 was more in performance and functionality
rather than superficial styling changes. The tail end of production
for the 356's were the "c" models or known by some as the disc
brake cars. They were not only the most refined but also the cars
with the most power.
The 1965 Porsche 356 C offered here is a highly original example
that has been with the current owner for the last 22 years. He
acquired the vehicle from the state of Oregon from the daughter of
the original owner in the condition that you see it today and it
has been kept in a climate controlled garage at a seasonal home in
northern Michigan. Every spring the car was serviced prior to the
summer season to ensure mechanical fitness. The car holds the
serial number of 161720, engine number of 717048, and a
transmission number of 85399. These numbers have been verified to
GR Auto Gallery by Porsche North America as numbers matching. The
car is finished in its original factory color Signal Red over black
interior with charcoal square weave carpeting. The car has been
painted at some point prior to 1996 and it shows excellent. The
interior remains extremely tidy, under the front bonnet remains
original as does the engine bay and the undercarriage retains what
appears to be its original coating. Mechanically, this 356 C is
spot on. The 1600cc engine still features its Zenith Carbs with
proper air cleaners. The car starts easy, idles smooth, and
accelerates proper. The car remains nimble through the corners,
suspension remains tight; in short this is a great driving example
of what is considered by many as the best overall 356.
The Porsche 356 is one of the most endeared vehicles ever made. The
car has huge global demand and values continue to rise. They have
reached icon states while remaining very driver friendly and
usable. When it comes to investing in cars, quality and originality
matters. The car offered here, while not freshly restored, is a
great, usable example with the numbers in place. The car comes
complete with owners handbook, tool role, and service history under
the most recent ownership.
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
