For Sale: 1964 Porsche 356C in Costa Mesa, California

1964 Porsche 356 C Cabriolet

• 1600cc Engine No. 715223 - Matching
• Transmission No. - 81977 - Matching
• Completed September 1, 1964
• One of 1,744 356C Cabriolets produced in 1964

According to the Kardex, this Cabriolet was originally finished in Ruby Red with a Black interior, and options include chrome wheels, Dunlop tires, and an AM/FM Blaupunkt radio. The first owner was Helen P Squire from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Delivered by P.C. Import located in Northbrook, Illinois, they were one of the seven Porsche distributors in the USA in the early 1960s.

This is a great open 356 C Cabriolet with a strong running 1600cc 75 horsepower engine (Type 616/15), with smooth shifting manual 4-speed transmission (Type 741), four-wheel disc brakes, and matching engine and transmission per Porsche Kardex. The paint work has patina and some paint imperfections. However, it is very solid and rust-free, and the undercarriage has been completely detailed, including the suspension. It is becoming very difficult to find good 356 C Cabriolets. This is a great opportunity to purchase a matching number open 356 at a very reasonable entry-level price.

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
- Independent rear swing axles with torsion bars
- Four tubular shock absorbers
- Four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes
- Wheelbase: 82.7 in.