Description
Timeless and iconic PORSCHE 356 C, the last and most refined with its disc brakes, the mother of the 911.
Spectacular and desirable in its extremely rare original sky blue colour.
Delivered to Los Angeles in February 1964, owned by an American journalist.
Imported from the USA in 1995 by a famous Paris-Dakar motorcycle racer.
Subsequently owned by a Porsche mechanic who carried out a comprehensive restoration including a new engine (extensive invoices on file).
Has covered 18, 500 km since and to this day.
Repurchased and further restored by Atelier des Coteaux, including impeccable new paintwork to date.
Very comprehensive history file and invoices as well as two expert certificates over time.
Owned since 2022, have further improved the restoration quality for a budget of €20, 000
including conversion to 12 volts, new exhaust, reconditioning of Solex carburettors to remain matching, engine removal and opening to confirm low mileage, whilst doing so carried out cylinder bore deglaze and piston ring replacement.
Completely matching, bodywork, engine, gearbox, colour, Sonauto certificate and most importantly genuine factory KARDEX from the period.
Blue Skaï upholstery... "possibly original?" in satisfactory condition.
Headlining in impeccable condition.
Carpets and mats in very good condition.
Chrome-plated rims as period option, tyres 90% new.
All chrome in good condition.
Registration document "standard", easily reversible to classic registration if desired.
Expertised in 2000 for €110, 000 and in 2025 for €125, 000.
Can be considered very close to "concours" condition.
Faultless operation, comparable to what it was in 1964, spirited and quick.
Stored in individual private garage under supplied cover.
Note: certain white spots appearing in some photos in this file are merely camera flash reflections.
