Vehicle Description
1965 Porsche 356SC Coupe VIN 221970
The revised version of the 356 at the end of production was the
356SC, truly one of the BEST 356s to drive. Originally delivered on
June 15, 1965, by P.C. Pacific now Burlingame Porsche in the San
Francisco Bay area. Finished in Sand Beige with a complete new
Black interior including new door panels, dash, seats, and charcoal
German square weave carpets. Black California plates. Original
floor pans which are solid and rust free. Very straight body with
excellent gaps and panel fit. All bright work and rubber seals are
in excellent condition. The 1600cc SC engine runs out strong,
4-speed manual 741 transmission and four-wheel disc brakes. Options
include chrome wheels, and a Blaupunkt AM/FM Radio. Complete with
owner's manual, tools, and jack.
Specification
1,582 cc OHV air-cooled horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine,
outputting 95HP, with dual 40 Solex 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.
History
The 356s are lightweight and nimble-handling rear-engine
rear-wheel-drive 2-door sports car, available in hardtop coup� and
cabriolet configurations. Engineering innovations continued during
the years of manufacture, contributing to its motorsport's success
and popularity. The last revision of the 356 was the 356C & 356SC
introduced for the 1964 & 1965 model years. It featured disc brakes
all round, as well as an option for the most powerful pushrod
engine Porsche ever produced with 95-horsepower "SC".
