Vehicle Description
1964 Porsche 356 C Coupe
• VIN 215XXX
• Engine number 711XXX - Matching
• Transmission number 72XXX - Matching
• Completed October 30, 1963
Originally delivered new to G. Bettiaelli from Grenchen, and
handled by AMAG Porsche in Switzerland. Special ordered color,
Silver Metallic, with a Red interior and Red corduroy inserts
(A/C). According to the current owner, his Uncle purchased this 356
while he was in the military service in Switzerland in the late
1960s. The 356 was brought back to Southern California where it has
been for the past 50 plus years. The car was gifted to the nephew
after the passing of the uncle.
According to the Kardex from Porsche, this 356C Coupe is all
matching driveline, original 1600cc engine (75HP), original 4-speed
manual (741) transmission and four-wheel disc brakes. It is in need
of a cosmetic restoration, but it is fully drivable in its current
condition. The floor pans are in good condition, but both jack
spurs are in need of replacement and the front battery box floor
pan has been patched under the battery area. Excellent mechanical
condition and ready to either enjoy or undergo a cosmetic
restoration!
History
The last revision of the 356 was the 356C introduced for the 1964
model year. It featured disc brakes all round, as well as an option
for the most powerful pushrod engine Porsche had ever produced, the
95 horse power "SC". 356 production peaked at 14,151 cars in 1964,
the year that its successor, the new 911, was introduced to the US
market (it was introduced slightly earlier in Europe). The company
continued to sell the 356C in North America through 1965 as demand
for the model remained quite strong in the early days of the
heavier and more "civilized" 911. The last ten 356's (cabriolets)
were assembled for the Dutch police force in March 1966 as 1965
models.