1964 Porsche 356C - $55,000 - Santa Barbara, CA - 1964 Porsche 356C, Offered for sale is an exceptionally original, numbers matching, two-owner, factory original Slate Grey (Paint Code #6401) 1964 Porsche 356C Coupe. This is a very special example in a market where it has become exceedingly difficult to find unmolested, unrestored, original examples. Beyond that, this car retains its original Red interior and is finished in correct factory original color options. This is a 356 that should certainly be of serious consideration for any Porsche enthusiast or collector. We don’t come across examples like this very often.
The body on the car is excellent. The hood and deck lid and all the body panels are original to the car. The panel fit on the doors, hood, and rear deck lid is excellent and correct. The paint finish retains depth and the body is straight. The paint has a beautiful original patina and shows only minor imperfections appropriate to a properly maintained original example. The original glass, trim, and chrome are in good original condition. The wheels are original and somewhat unusual, as only a small portion of the production run came with crestless hubcaps. The interior’s everything you’d want in a vintage Porsche. The original carpets show a patina that only enhances the car’s overall appeal. Its correct and very rare Becker Monte Carlo radio is an interesting option and the original owner’s manual remains in the glove box. Everything in and on this car just feels right. The undercarriage, battery box, rockers, etc. are extremely solid and presentable.
This Porsche is as strong as you could ask for mechanically. Always firing right up, the car doesn’t smoke, idles consistently, and has no unusual hesitations or noises. The numbers matching original engine has strong and even compression and the carburetors have been recently serviced. The car pulls strongly through each of its 4 gears without any grinding or hesitation and the car handles beautifully. It’s a very tight and solid example that’s extraordinarily fun to drive.