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Award-winning restoration
California car for most of its life
Copy of Kardex, factory owner's manual, tools, jack, and spare
Regarded as the best driving 356 model
26,170 miles = 42,117 kilometers
Among Porsche enthusiasts, there is a never-ending debate about
which model is the ultimate open 356. The Speedster has long been
regarded as the most collectible, and does enjoy a certain purity
of line that is very attractive; however, the later Cabriolet enjoy
functional and mechanical updates that make the cars more
pleasurable to use in the real world. Thus, enthusiasts wishing to
enjoy their cars will be attracted to the 356 "C" Model Cabriolet,
with their higher horsepower and largest displacement engines, the
most refined transmission, and with increased stopping power with
disc brakes, this 356 represents the ultimate evolution of the open
356.
Even as the bodywork evolved to integrate larger bumpers and
revised headlights, the 356C was still able to retained the
timeless silhouette that brought the car to its initial
acclaim.
Completed in February of 1965, the 356 was sold by Cotton-Goff
Porsche in Buena Park, California, and has remained a California
vehicle for most of its life. It is in excellent cosmetic
condition, and was restored by a previous owner, a Porsche Club of
America past president, between 2000 and 2004. Once completed, the
Cabriolet hit the show circuit and the fine workmanship was
confirmed by numerous awards, including a First Place at the
Ventura Show Porsche Competition, a second-place finish at the
356-only Dana Point Concours d'Elegance, and a People's Choice
award at the North/South Meet Concours.
The car is equipped with a number of rare options and accessories,
including the desirable Blaupunkt radio, a Hirschmann Red-Tip
antenna, and a wood VDM steering wheel. The new owner will be fully
prepared for any weather condition as the car is complete with its
insulated top, matching boot, and even a matching tonneau
cover.
The car was sold in 2008 by Gooding and Co. to its next owner who
kept this beautiful Slate Grey Cabriolet in dry, covered storage in
his collection, driving it only for pleasure on sunny days. He
enjoyed exercising the car regularly, keeping the car in impeccable
mechanical condition and was one of his favorite vehicles in his
collection. The entire presentation of the car overall shows that
it was lovingly maintained and cared for during his ownership.
In 2012 the car arrived at Canepa and was quickly picked up by a
customer who wanted to add a few things. The 6-volt system was
upgraded to a 12-volt system, along with some other minor
mechanical work before it went to the owner. One of his favorite
cars, he kept his 356 in his garage but wasn't able to find enough
time to drive it as much as he wanted to. When it recently arrived
back at Canepa, the car hadn't changed in the 7 years from previous
ownership. The car was mechanically inspected and serviced, and
given a full Canepa concours-level detailing. The entire underside
was washed, along with the engine bay and trunk area, with the
interior receiving the same exacting treatment to leave every
surface spotless. The slate grey paint was polished using only foam
pads and light polishes, only increasing the shine of the paint
finish. Now completed and ready for weekend jaunts or the show
lawn, this 356C Cabriolet will treat you to one of the finest
driving experiences that the 356 platform has to offer.