Vehicle Description
1963 Porsche 356 SC Cabriolet
• Chassis No. 159376
• Engine No. 820790 (Factory SC Replacement)
• Transmission No. 72325
• Completed October 8, 1963
Long-term Spanish ownership with three owners from new, original
finished in Dolphin Grey with a Red interior, currently finished in
Light Ivory with a Black interior. Completed on October 8, 1963,
this 356 was imported by Seida of Madrid and delivered new to its
first owner, Alfonso Riviere, in Barcelona, Spain. The technical
inspection booklet from the Spanish Ministry of Industry documents
regular inspections from 1986 through 2019. According to the ITV
Barcelona Inspection Booklet from 1967, in the notes, the engine
was replaced with a period-correct flat-four SC engine rated at 95
horsepower.
In 2017, the engine received a professional top-end rebuild by
marque specialist Valentin Motors in Barcelona, Spain. Recently,
European Collectibles installed German charcoal square weave
carpets and a soft top with a new pad and headliner. Mechanically,
a comprehensive mechanical service was done along with a safety
inspection that included replacing brake hoses, rear brake pads,
fuel lines, gear oil, heater repairs, and a full tune-up on the
engine.
Cosmetically, this 356 has some patina in the paint work, with
original trim and brightwork. The interior also has some patina and
features a VDM steering wheel, VDO instruments, headrests, and a
radio delete plate. The wheels are 4� x 15 chrome slotted wheels
mounted to Continental ContiPro Contact 185 65 R15. The
undercarriage is solid and rust-free and has been detailed.
Mechanically powered by a period-correct 1600cc flat-four SC engine
producing 95 hp paired to a 4-speed manual transmission with a
four-wheel disc braking system. Complete with a Porsche Kardex, a
partial tool kit, boot cover, and spare wheel. This 1963 Porsche
356 SC Cabriolet is well-preserved and maintained. It is the final
top-of-the-line model with the most horsepower, smooth shifting
transmission, and disc brakes. It is the most drivable of the
legendary 356 models.
