Vehicle Description
1965 Porsche 356C Coupe
VIN 219198
Completed on July 7, 1964
Sold new at Everly Motors in Salem, Oregon on October 17, 1964, to
Mr. Deschweinitz who enjoyed this 356 for several decades until the
mid-1980s. A nut and bolt restoration was done in the early 1990s
by Gary Gorono, who was the owner of a well-respected Porsche
restoration shop in Salem, Oregon. The current owner took
possession of this 356 in 2002 and had it serviced by Akers Motors
in Seattle, Washington. During his ownership, he has added a
headlight relay kit, a starter relay kit, new transmission mounts,
dual master cylinder kit, new starter, and a new steering coupler.
In 2004, a complete engine rebuild was done by Shasta Design in
Lakehead, California.
Finished in Champagne Yellow with Black upholstery. Matching
numbers per Certificate of Authenticity. Amazing condition with
beautiful paint and interior, rust-free body with excellent panel
fit. Chrome wheels with Michelin 165 SR 15 tires. Compete with
documentation spanning from 1995-2013, original Porsche Service
Book's I & II, memo book by the current owner documenting service
and mileage, Certificate of Authenticity, original owner's manual.
Excellent opportunity to own the most desirable year of the 356
Coupe that has been well documented and cared for its entire
life.
History
The 356C was the final model to debut before the completely new
911. It therefore mainly featured mechanical rather than aesthetic
improvements. This model also served as development for Porsche
into the widespread use of all-round disc brakes and much work was
undertaken to improve the tail-heavy bias of earlier cars with the
addition of larger anti-roll bars and a steering damper. The 356C
represents the final and most developed version of the model that
made Porsche's reputation on roads and racetracks throughout the
1950s. It was a far cry from the handful of basic sports cars made
in a small village in postwar Austria. Porsche had grown
exponentially and gained an enviable reputation all over the world
for building high quality, fun, and quick sports cars. It was
almost all thanks to the 356, and the 356C was a worthy
send-off.