Description
Distinctive features: - Genuine 356 C Matching Numbers and Colour - Very good mechanical condition - Well-known history and meticulous maintenance - Acquired 17 years ago by its current owner This Porsche 356 C, launched on 15 May 1965, is a timeless icon of classic motoring. Imported from the United States in 1992, it has had a well-known history since the 1980s. It has now been in the hands of its owner for 17 years, a classic car specialist who has cared for it with passion and driven it 35, 000 miles. It currently has 4, 500 uncertified miles on the clock. This model is presented in its original colour, an elegant Slate Grey, with a new paintwork finish. The interior is trimmed in superb red leather. Under the bonnet, this 356 C is powered by a 75 bhp engine and a mechanical gearbox. The mechanics are in perfect condition, having been made reliable by its owner, with the heating system deliberately disconnected to avoid any problems. The car was last serviced in May 2024, including an engine service, gearbox flush and fluid change. Minor defects are limited to two slight paint imperfections (3 mm each) near the front grilles, but the bodywork as a whole is in perfect condition. Invoices and part of the car's history are available, as are several technical inspections, attesting to the care taken with this vehicle.
A significant number of repairs have been carried out, including: - Paintwork redone in 2023 - Clutch in 2020 - Front seats redone - Tyres in 2020 - Front and rear wheel arches - Front half-flats changed - Heating duct spars - Spare wheel well - Engine rebuilt 10 years ago - Segmentation and bushes - Annual oil change Historical summary of the model: The Porsche 356 C, the last evolution of the 356 series, was produced between 1964 and 1965. This model marked the end of an era for Porsche, which simultaneously launched the 911, its emblematic successor. The 356 C introduced disc brakes on all four wheels, a significant advance on the drum brakes of previous versions. It also offered the most powerful rocker arm engine in the range, the 1600 SC, delivering 95 bhp, as an option. The 356, Porsche's first production car, had seen the light of day in 1948 in Gmünd, Austria, with an aluminium body. In 1950, production moved to Zuffenhausen, Germany, where the models received steel bodies. Designed by Erwin Komenda, the 356 retained an instantly recognisable silhouette throughout its evolution, from the "pre-A" 356 to versions A, B and finally C. With more than 76, 000 examples produced in total, the 356 became a symbol of lightness and handling, appreciated as much for the road as for racing. The 356 C, despite its role as a transitional model, remained highly prized by collectors. Its last examples, built in 1966 for the Dutch police, concluded an automotive adventure that had begun almost two decades earlier. As Europe's leading car concierge, Carsup assists its customers with the purchase, care and sale of their vehicles, from classic cars to modern supercars. Aspiring to excellence, our passionate specialists make it a point of honour to select models with a clear history and rigorously maintained. Please note that we offer all new owners the possibility of storing their acquisition free of charge for a period of one month in the Carsup car park of their choice (Paris, Fontainebleau, Orléans, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Brussels, Antwerp, Geneva, London). The Carsup sales team will welcome you by appointment. 3-month guarantee offered and can be extended. Virtual and physical visit / home delivery possible.
