Highlights

Restored in 2016 by the specialist Bretagne Roadster in Saint-Malo
Matching chassis, engine and gearbox serial numbers
Currently owned by the present owner for nearly 10 years, stored in a private, locked garage
Registered under a ‘Carte Grise de Collection’

The appeal

The 356 C represents the final and most refined iteration of Porsche’s iconic first production model. Featuring four-wheel disc brakes and a host of subtle improvements over its predecessors, the C-series is widely regarded as the most accomplished in the 356 range, a car that embodies everything Porsche learnt over more than a decade of continuous development.

This 1964 example was imported from Texas and restored in 2016 by Bretagne Roadster, a respected specialist based in Saint-Malo. It now features a slate-grey exterior with a red interior, having been repainted and reupholstered from its original white-on-black scheme during the restoration. Most importantly, the matching serial numbers for the body, engine and gearbox have been verified. Since the restoration, the car has been in the sole ownership of a French owner for nearly a decade, stored in a private, locked garage and serviced annually by Garage Armenaud in Nantes.

The seller rates the bodywork, paintwork, interior and mechanical condition as good as new, and describes the car as easy to drive. Fitted with 15-inch wheels featuring chrome hubcaps and colour-matched Porsche badges, it presents itself as a well-maintained and roadworthy example of one of the most desirable air-cooled Porsches.

History and documentation

First registered in 1964
Imported from Texas, USA; the number of previous owners registered in the USA is unknown
Purchased by the current owner in December 2016; sole owner registered in France
Matching chassis, engine and gearbox serial numbers recorded; the exterior colour and interior are not original
Registered under a ‘Carte Grise de Collection’
The odometer reads 27,615 km; it has rolled over or been replaced, so the reading is not considered to reflect the actual distance travelled
MOT valid until December 2026; the seller states they intend to renew it shortly

Condition

The current exterior colour is slate grey; originally white
Red interior; originally black
Headrests have been fitted
Gauges and instruments converted from miles to kilometres by Station Compteurs
15-inch wheels with chrome hubcaps and colour-matched Porsche badges
The seller rates the bodywork, paintwork, interior and mechanical condition as new
The overall condition is described as good by the seller
Stored in a locked, private garage

This 1964 Porsche 356 C is finished in slate grey – a change from its original white – complemented by a red interior in place of the original black upholstery. Headrests have been added, and the dials and instruments have been converted from miles to kilometres by Station Compteurs. The car sits on 15-inch wheels with chrome hubcaps and coloured Porsche badges. The seller describes the bodywork, paintwork, interior and mechanical condition as new, whilst assessing the vehicle’s overall condition as good. It has been stored in a locked private garage.

Mechanics

1.6-litre air-cooled flat-four engine with twin carburettors
Four-speed manual gearbox
6V battery
Electronic ignition fitted in 2017
Wheel alignment carried out
Routine servicing and oil change carried out by Garage Armenaud in Nantes
Described by the seller as easy to drive

The 1964 Porsche 356 C is powered by a 1.6-litre air-cooled flat-four engine with twin carburettors, mated to a four-speed manual gearbox. The car has a 6V battery and was fitted with electronic ignition in 2017. Wheel alignment has been carried out, and routine servicing and oil changes have been carried out by Garage Armenaud in Nantes. The seller describes the car as easy to drive.

BEFORE YOU BUY

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✓ The seller is registered as a private seller, which means that consumer rights under European consumer protection legislation do not apply. However, you are still covered by Car & Classic’s terms and conditions.

✓ We require a non-refundable fee to be paid if you are the successful bidder or if your offer is accepted. Please refer to our FAQs and terms and conditions for specific rates.

✓ This vehicle is sold ‘as is’, on an ‘as seen, where seen’ basis and without warranty. Photographs and descriptions are provided for guidance only, and it is standard practice to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle before purchase for your own peace of mind.

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