Highlights

Matching-numbers car, fully disassembled and awaiting restoration
Desirable final-model 356C with 1,600cc engine and disc brakes all round
One of the last 356s built, with chassis records confirming late 1964 production
A rare opportunity to have a 356 built to your exact specification
Supplied with NOVA documents ready for UK registration on completion

The Appeal

The 356C represents the final and most refined evolution of Ferdinand Porsche's original vision: a light, nimble, small-engined sports car that could embarrass much larger rivals. With its 1,600cc flat-four and disc brakes all round, the 'C' delivered improved performance and stopping power while retaining the achingly pure lines that defined the 356 from the outset. As one of the last built, this Reutter-bodied cabriolet sits at the very end of the production run, making it a particularly significant car.

The market for good 356s is well established, and beautifully restored examples populate many of the world's finest collections. This is a rare chance to acquire a matching-numbers 356C that has been fully disassembled and awaits a ground-up rebuild to the new owner's precise specification.

This is a thorough restoration project: the bodywork, engine, gearbox, trim, instruments, and most exterior fittings are present, but the car will require a complete reassembly and rebuild. A Pennsylvania certificate of title accompanies the car, along with NOVA documents that will allow UK registration once the restoration is complete.

Key Information

Mileage: 70,301 miles displayed, but this cannot be verified
Country of registration: USA (Pennsylvania title)
Roadworthy inspection status: not applicable; the car is fully disassembled and not roadworthy
Technical specs: 1,600cc air-cooled flat-four, four-speed manual gearbox, disc brakes all round
Paperwork: Pennsylvania certificate of title, NOVA documents for UK registration, chassis records

The Detail

Completely disassembled and will require full reassembly and recommissioning
We are informed that the car is matching numbers throughout
Reutter-built body, one of the last 356s produced
Bodywork is present but requires full restoration
Finished in very aged white with obvious paintwork deterioration
Underside shows a mix of good and poor areas as depicted in the photographs
Floors are in poor condition
Interior has mismatched leather seats and will require full restoration
Soft top is folded and will require replacement
Retains its green VDO gauges, though these are untested
Most exterior trim, including lights, bumpers, badging and chrome, remains fitted
Exterior fittings will likely require replacement or refurbishment
1,600cc air-cooled flat-four engine and four-speed manual gearbox are present but untested
Full mechanical and running gear restoration will be required
Left-hand drive, USA-market specification

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