Descripción
The Porsche 356 was first produced by Austrian company Porsche Konstruktionen GesmbH (1948–1949) and then by German company Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche GmbH (1950–1965). It was Porsche's first production car and the Austrian company also designed the Cisitalia Grand Prix race car, the Volkswagen Beetle and Auto Union Grand Prix cars.
The Porsche 356 is a lightweight and nimble-handling, rear-engine, rear-wheel drive two-door car which was available both in both Coupé and Convertible configurations. Engineering innovations continued during the years of manufacture, contributing to its motorsports success and popularity. Production started in 1948 at Gmünd in Austria where Porsche built approximately 50 cars. In 1950 the factory relocated to Zuffenhausen in Germany and general production of the Porsche 356 continued until April 1965, well after the replacement model - the Porsche 911 made its debut in September 1965. Of the 76, 000 356's produced, approximately half still survive.
The 356 T6 C was the pinnacle of 356 development, launched in 63 the ‘C’ featured four wheel disc brakes (first seen on the 2. 0 Carrera 2), a more refined ride and excellent performance available as the ‘C’ with 75hp or as the ‘SC’ with 95hp respectively. Road and Track Magazine enthused over its comfort, quality and excellent performance, concluding “one would look a long time before finding a sports or GT car that offers more pure driving enjoyment”.
According to the Porsche Kardex record, this lovely RHD Porsche 356C 1600 Coupe - Chassis No: 129578 and Engine No: 713460 is a Fully 'Matching Numbers' and 'Matching Colour' car and was built on 27th April 1964 and exported to Porsche agent Lindsay in Johannesburg, South Africa on 23rd June 1964. The record also records that its first owner was a Dr S E Boorany from Johannesburg.
The car is now showing 86, 054 miles on the speedometer which we were advised is original, but without an early history on the car, we are unable to confirm this. It has been the subject of fairly major restoration works in the past and belonged to the owner of specialist 'Carrera Porsche' in Randburg, Johannesburg for the last 20 years or so and had been in storage for at least the last 5+ years before we bought it. Prior to shipping to the UK, the car was fully commissioned and serviced by Porsche specialist 'Flat Six Performance' in Cape Town and it really does drive beautifully.
This car is in exceptional condition as you can see from the photographs and it is unclear how many RHD examples were produced in 1964, but it is believed to be less than 300 making this example an exceptionally rare model indeed!
We are just in the process of obtaining UK registration with the DVLA and upon sale the car will be given a a new MOT (although now exempt) and it will come with our own 6 Month Mechanical Warranty.
Car on display @ our showrooms in Mortlake, SW London.
NB: Classic Chrome Ltd make every effort to ensure that the information in this advertisement is accurate and all statements as to provenance and condition are given as opinions only. When describing any car that is more than 20 years old, we sometimes have to rely on the car’s history file and any information provided by the previous owner(s). This information in passed on in good faith and is therefore not purported to be a statement of fact. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves as to the condition and fitness for use of the vehicle. This does not affect your statutory rights.
