Vehicle Description
1964 Porsche 356C Coupe
• VIN 127XXX
• Engine No. 710894 (matching)
• Transmission No. 72092 (matching)
• Completed October 08, 1963
According to the Certificate of Authenticity, this 356C was ordered
in Signal Red (color code 6407) with a Black (color code B)
Leatherette interior. This 356 has been exceptionally
well-maintained, solid, and rust-free. The 1600cc engine is in
excellent running condition producing 75 horsepower with a 741
manual 4-speed transmission and four-wheel disc brakes. Original
options include: chrome wheels, flat hub cabs with no crest (early
production September to December of 1963), Blaupunkt Frankfurt
AM/FM radio (currently with aftermarket radio), 2 load speakers, an
antenna, rear luggage straps, and retractable seat belts.
Original floor pans, paint is in exceptional condition with a few
minor paint imperfections, beautiful interior with German square
weave carpets. Noted to be restored by a well known 356 restoration
shop in the Los Angeles area in the early 1990s. Three known owners
over the last three decades from Tucson, Arizona to Newport Beach,
California. Service records from 1999 to present. Complete with
original keys, owner's manual, service book, and original tool kit.
Great opportunity to purchase a great 356. The 356C is truly one of
the BEST 356s to drive.
Specification
• 75 horsepower
• 1,582cc OHV air-cooled horizontally opposed four-cylinder
engine
• Dual Zenith 32 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
• Four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes
History
The 356 was a lightweight and nimble-handling rear-engine
rear-wheel-drive 2-door sports car available in hardtop coupe and
open 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 introduced in
September of 1963 for the 1964 model year. It featured disc brakes
all around with a 75-horsepower engine.