Vehicle Description
1965 Porsche 356C Coupe
This stunning, 1965 356C Coupe represents the last iteration of the
356. 'Time Capsule' is a description regularly used and too
frequently abused to describe a classic automobile. The term has
never been more appropriate than for this 356C Coupe. Owned by the
same family for four decades, this example is very original with
amazing Ruby Red paint, original black interior, brightwork, glass,
window trim and seals, five Lemmerz steel wheels, all date-coded
07/64, and dealer-installed air conditioning with new compressor
and dry that blows ice cold. The number '74' stamped on the deck
lid and front bonnet reflect the last two digits of the serial
number. The condition of this car, with perfect gaps and panel fit,
confirms the 46k odometer reading. Its factory replacement engine
is confirmed on the Porsche Kardex. This final-year model offered a
number of improvements over the 356B including an air intake vent
on the cowl that provided better ventilation to the cabin, and a
modified heating system that allowed fresh air to be blended and
directed with heat the engine produced. An electric tach replaced
the mechanical version. The fuel tank was revised to a flat
profile, becoming the floor of the trunk. Twin engine grilles
improved cooling.
The deep red exterior of this 356C is complemented by 15"
Vredestein Sprint Classic tires (purchased 2022) mounted on painted
steel wheels with chrome hubcaps adorned with the Porsche Crest,
with chrome bumper guards, chrome/rubber deco trim and side deco
trim, chrome driver side mirror, and a chrome luggage rack.
The black interior features VDO gauges including a dash-mounted
clock, a black VDM steering wheel with a horn button, an upper-dash
mounted fresh air control, and Blaupunkt AM/FM/SW radio with
speakers. Vents for the dealer-installed air conditioning unit are
discreetly placed beneath the dash adjacent to the pullout
ashtray.
The four-cylinder, air-cooled 1.6L engine fitted with 32 Zenith
carburetors produces 75 HP. Power is directed to the rear wheels
through a four-speed manual (Type 741) transmission with four-wheel
disc brakes that provide fade-free stopping power superior to
previous generations' drum brakes. Simply put this is an amazing
original example of a 356C Coupe that is ready to enjoy with rare
air conditioning.
European Collectibles is a full restoration and sales facility
capable of metal fabrication and finishing, paint and body
preparation, and all facets of mechanical rehabilitation. European
Collectibles performs all restoration functions 'In House' to
enhance efficiency and assure the highest quality control.
