Vehicle Description
1965 Porsche 356C Cabriolet
VIN 160913 completed on August 11, 1964
European Collectibles was commissioned to perform a full Concours
level restoration with no expense spared over a 20-month period,
from 2015-2016. During the restoration, the 356 was completely
disassembled so that every aspect could be properly addressed. The
body was stripped to bare metal and metal finished. The decks,
doors, bumpers, and soft-top frame were all properly fitted during
the metal finishing to ensure the best possible fit. The complete
driveline was rebuilt including the engine, transmission,
suspension, braking system, new wire harness, and fuel system. All
of the chrome was triple plated, and the components were either
restored or replaced.
According to the Certificate of Authenticity, this 356 was
originally delivered in Light Ivory with Black leatherette
interior. The owner elected to have the color changed to a special
order Bali Blau (6412 color code) a very desirable and stunning
color combination with a Fawn leather interior and tan carpets.
Options include a VDM Wood Carrera steering wheel, AM/FM Blaupunkt
Frankfurt Stereo, loudspeakers and antenna, Hella 128 fog lights
with amber lens, removable headlight stone guards, and chrome
wheels with Vredestein Sprint Classic 165HR15 tires. Mechanically,
the 1600cc engine has 75 horsepower and is a joy to drive with a
smooth-shifting manual 4-speed 741 transmission. Matching number
driveline per Certificate of Authenticity. Complete with tools,
jack, books, boot cover, photo documentation of the restoration and
Certificate of Authenticity. Rare to find a 356 Cabriolet in
perfect show condition in a stunning color combo that is sorted and
ready to enjoy!
History
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.
