Vehicle Description
1964 Porsche 356C T6 Karmann Coupe
• VIN 218969
• Completed on July 2, 1964
• Engine No. 714410 - Matching
• Transmission No. 80414 - Matching
• Certificate of Authenticity
Three (3) owners, California black plate car, finished in a special
ordered color Togo Brown (6411) over Fawn leatherette upholstery
and retains its matching numbers driveline. Togo Brown is regarded
as a premium option and was only available in 1964 and 1965.
In remarkable condition throughout, the paintwork has been executed
to very high standards with perfect gaps and panel fit. The
exterior benefits from factory glass, polished brightwork, and
pristine aluminum trim. The taillights have been upgraded with LED
bulbs and optional 128 Hella foglights are installed. Due to the
recent upholstery work by Autos International, the interior is in
exceptional condition with VDO instrumentation, Blaupunkt AM/FM
radio, and a set of Cocoa mats. The Lemmerz 4.5" x 15" chrome
wheels are in original condition and are fitted to Michelin XZX 165
SR15 tires.
According to the current owner, the 356C was originally purchased
by an airline pilot and was delivered in San Francisco, California.
By June of 1972, it was sold to a high school teacher who retired
as the principal of a large campus in San Jose, California. She had
the vehicle maintained at Modderman Service Inc. in Mountain View,
California. The records reflect that she had the engine overhauled
at 35,014 on July 16, 1973. The 356 was painted silver on September
30, 1974, and the interior was replaced with a cloth houndstooth.
After nearly three decades of storage, the principal sold the 356C
to the third and current owner on November 12, 2017.
The 356 was then trailered to All German Auto in Escondido,
California. The following work was performed, the fuel tank was
replaced, new fuel lines were installed, along with a new battery,
and the brake calipers and carburetors were rebuilt at a total cost
of $3,932.50. The 356 was at All German from November 2017 until
November 2018. During this period both All German staff and the
current owner searched for a qualified shop to do the
restoration.
John Cato Motorsports in Valley Center, California was chosen to
complete the restoration. All the bodywork was done by Larry
Petzen, who had over 40 years of experience, most of it at European
Auto Body. Petzen was very detail oriented and along with Cato did
everything up to the point of the paintwork. Being a California car
in storage, this 356 had very little rust. The body was stripped to
steel, the body was primed, prepped, block sanded, and repainted in
the original factory color. The paintwork took nearly a year from
November 13, 2018, until October 2019. The total cost for bodywork
and paint was $58,444.00. Over the next two months, the car was
moved to Autos International in Escondido, California and over
$12,000 was spent using factory Porsche materials. The cabin was
reupholstered with Porsche Saddle leather with Tan German square
weave carpets. A new headliner was installed along with Coco mats
and a new glove box. The interior gauges were repaired and
resurfaced by North Hollywood Speedometer and Clock Co. along with
the clock. The original Blaupunkt Frankfurt AM/FM/SW U716868 radio
was serviced by German Auto Radio Repair in North Hollywood,
California. All parts were either restored or replaced and the
entire car has been reassembled with new rubber seals.
In January 2020 the vehicle was shipped to John Chambers
Motorsports, Ltd. in Valley Center, California in January 2020.
John has more than 40 years of experience most devoted to
air-cooled Porsches. John rebuilt the engine using 86mm JE pistons,
Biral cylinders, and NXG spark plugs. The displacement was
increased to 1720cc with approximately 95 horsepower. All the
engine accessories were either rebuilt or replaced including the
generator, fuel pump, carburetors, and all seals and gaskets. The
transmission and drive train were also overhauled including a new
clutch and clutch assembly. The suspension was rebuilt using Koni
adjustable shocks. The steering box was rebuilt, and a new Koni
steering damper was installed. The brakes were rebuilt with new
lines, rotors, and master cylinder. A new exhaust system was also
installed. An electric fuel pump allows easy starting even if the
engine has not been used for several weeks. The generator was
rebuilt by Richter Auto & Electric. The engine was detailed to
include all original decals.
Powered by a number matching 1600c flat-four engine (Type 616/15)
that has been modified with a big bore piston and cylinders and is
capable of outputting 95 horsepower. The number matching 4-speed
manual transmission (Type 741) shifts effortlessly and is paired
with a 4-wheel disc braking system. Complete with original owner's
manual, jack, tool kit, Leitz luggage rack, and a complete file of
service records. A great opportunity to acquire a 356C Coupe that
has been exceptionally well restored and would make an excellent
addition to any collection.