Vehicle Description
Recent photo documented 1965 Porsche 356C Coupe, bare metal repaint
in Signal Red, all new interior, and complete tune up all completed
in 2018! Coming from the past owners of 35 years! Outstanding rust
free example representing the last of the Porsche 356 production!
All number's matching and complete with Porsche Certificate of
Authenticity! An outstanding investment for any Porsche enthusiast!
Porsche 356C Background: Beginning in 1948, the first production
run of Porsche 356C 's were made and a true legend was born! With
revisions and improvements year after year, the 356 gradually
became more refined. In 1959, the Type 5 or T5 was introduced and
became the first to wear the 356B designation. This variation
stayed only until mid-1962 when another revision, the T6 design,
added dual engine grills for additional ventilation, wider front
hood, and adding fuel filler door to the passenger front fender.
They stayed largely the same until 1964 when the 356C model carried
out the final production of the Series ending in 1965. These
special final series examples were fitted with 4-wheel disc brakes
for the first time vastly improving braking capability, making them
recognizable because of their a unique, flat hubcaps. Sadly for
some, once truly perfected, it would make way to the larger, 6
cylinder 911 model, which was formally introduced in 1965 and
shared Porsche showrooms for approximately one year. These gorgeous
cars are loved by all and celebrate a lengthy history, available in
both Coupe and Cabriolet forms, with some 76,000 built until
production came to a close in April 1965. Porsche 356C Info: This
wonderful, February production 1965 Porsche 356C Coupe is finished
in Signal Red over Black Leatherette vinyl interior! Powered by its
original, numbers matching 1600cc horizontally opposed 4-cylinder
engine producing 75 horsepower mated to its original 4-speed manual
transmission. Features include green-faced VDO gauges, push button
Blaupunkt radio, key lock shift handle, front & rear bumper guards
with correct rear exhaust pass-thru, round driver side outside
mirror, 15 chrome wheels, padded dash, day/night rear view mirror,
front seat lap belts, locking glove box, molded plastic trunk mat,
windshield washer system, and 2-speed electric wipers! VIN: 222066
Engine #: P*717386* Engine Type: 85802- 616/15 Transmission #:
85889 Transmission Type: 741/2c Having survived with the former
family owners since 1982, this numbers matching example came to the
St. Louis Car Museum as a wonderful, garage kept example. Located
in 1982 while residing in Southern California, Susan & David
Hudzinski purchased this rust free Porsche to enjoy, and later
brought with them when they relocated to Muskego, Wisconsin in
1984. Always garaged when not in use, they always made sure it was
properly maintained as a suitable driver. Their most recent
contributions were all new brakes in 2009, and new clutch kit in
2014. Less than 3,000 miles have been driven since 2014. Upon
arrival to St. Louis, the older paint was definitely showing its
age, as well as an interior with a replacement 2-tone interior. It
was decided to cosmetically restore this example professionally,
starting with a complete bare metal body with all window glass
removed. The interior was also completely removed in anticipation
of being replaced, along with the dash instrumentation. The car was
then sent to Mid-America Auto Body for stripping and preparation of
new base coat/ clear coat in Signal Red. This involved minimal body
work, multiple primer coats, hours of meticulous block sanding,
before final application of the top coat & several layers of clear
coat. It would be color sanded and buffed to a stunning
presentation, all of which was photo documented from start to
finish. We had the front & rear window frames, door handles, front
hood handle, body side moldings, interior ash tray, and front &
rear lights bezels all chromed by St. Louis Plating. The horn
grills, rear engine grills, antenna, and wiper arms were all
replaced with new components provided through Stoddard Porsche.
Additionally, all body gaskets, weather stripping, window gaskets &
felts are all new. All window glass remains factory original
Sekurit & Sigla brand. The interior was also fully refurbished with
fresh components provided through Stoddard. This included correct
German weave carpeting, all new seating upholstery & and front seat
foam, door panels, rear panels, rear center panel, door arm rests,
and more! The gauges were reinstalled with fresh gaskets, interior
dome lights replaced for new, along with rear window defrost vents,
rebuilt radio with new speakers, rubber floor mat & shift surround.
The results are spectacular and speak for themselves! To finalize
our contributions to this stunning 356C, both original Zenith NDIX
32 carburetors were completely rebuilt, engine oil/filter changed,
new air filters; new ignition cap, rotor, condenser, and spark
plugs and plug wires were replaced for new. It has been beautifully
tuned and couldnt be more ready to fully enjoy once again! It comes
with the original owners manual, Porsche Certificate of
Authenticity, all factory body tags, correct jack, dated-coded
spare (11/64), and lug wrench. Please feel free to call with
additional questions! Wed also be very happy to show you this
terrific Porsche 356C in person, so please feel to visit our
showroom!
