This 356 C Cabriolet was completed on July 20, 1964, and sold new to J.L. Hutchinson of Garland, Texas, via Porsche Cars Southwest. It was originally equipped with a green-tinted windshield, Speedster-style trim strips, and chrome wheels.

While little is known of its earliest history, the Cabriolet eventually passed through the hands of respected Porsche specialist Weldon Scrogham before receiving an extensive restoration by Carolina Coach Crafters of Mooresville, North Carolina. According to restoration records on file, the body was stripped to bare metal and refinished in Signal Orange (6916) – the color listed on the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. It should be noted that the Kardex and Reutter tag record the original color as Signal Red. The interior was reupholstered in black leather, while brightwork, glass, and seals were restored or replaced. Mechanical components, including the unstamped, correct-type replacement engine, were given similar attention.

Completed in 2016, this 356 debuted at the Concours on the Avenue in Carmel and won the Palmetto Award at Hilton Head that same year. It went on to claim 356 Open Class honors at the Amelia Island PCA Werks Reunions in 2017 and 2018 and was named Best Porsche at the 2017 Atlanta Concours. Offered with tools, jack, spare, and documentation, this beautiful 356 C Cabriolet represents the final and most refined iteration of Porsche’s landmark model.