The Porsche 356 was a lightweight and an excellent handling sports car , available in various body styles of coupes and open configurations. Engineering and continuous innovations improved the car during the years of production from 1948 through 1965. The last revision of the 356 was the C , introduced for the 1964/1965 model year. The car received disc brakes all-round, a sturdier stabilizer rod, modified rims and hubs, and a more refined transmission. The 75 HP engine instead of the 60 HP became the standard.
A total of 16,678 C's , of which 3,265 cabriolets, were produced between 1963 and 1965. Only 588 cabriolets were manufactured in 1965, the last year of production of the iconic 356 and that made them the ultimate example of Porsche's convertible .
This car , bodied by Reutter , was first delivered to a distributor in Culver City , CA and is one of the last 588 built . It was perfectly restored in 2009/2010 and it remains in excellent shape , has tight panel gaps, a canvas top as new and beautiful black paintwork which is combined with a deep red leather interior. Thanks to the extreme care of its previous owner it shows only a minimum of wear . The 75 HP of the matching numbers engine are alive and very alert , the handling is at Porsche's best which makes this car a perfect match for long distance rallying or touring.
The car comes with the Porsche kardex, an owner's manual , toolkit , service invoices, a Belgian title and a Fiva card.
If you have a serious interest in the car you are more than welcome to visit our collection . Please be advised that we are only open by appointment. In the meantime do not hesitate to contact us should you need more information.