1964 Porsche 356C - Auction - Concord, ON - Selling NO RESERVE at Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction, Carmel Monterey California August 19, 2016.
The Porsche 356 is an icon in the luxury sports car market which was first produced by Austrian company Porsche Konstruktionen GesmbH from 1948-1949. A German company Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche GmbH took over production from 1950-1965. It was Porsche's first production automobile.
The 356 is a lightweight and nimble-handling, rear-engine, rear-wheel drive, two-door sports car available in hardtop, coupé, and open configurations. Engineering innovations continued during the years of manufacturing, contributing to its motorsports success and popularity. Production started in 1948 at Gmünd, Austria, where approximately 50 cars were built. In 1950 the factory relocated to Zuffenhausen, Germany, and general production of the 356 continued until April 1965, well after the replacement model 911 made its autumn 1963 debut. Of the 76,000 356’s originally produced, approximately half have survived.
This U.S specification 1964 Porsche 356C 1600 was purchased new in California by its first owner. Working as a biomedical engineer, the original owner was very detailed in his maintenance of his prized Porsche 356. Always dry stored in a climate controlled environment #216729 was a weekend and event car to be enjoyed by enthusiast alike.
In 2014, this vehicle was sold with its matching numbers engine and transmission in Maryland (copy of title included). In January of 2015 #216729 was sold north of the border and was taken to Canada for a major restoration. After nearly 16 months of tireless effort the restoration was completed in May/2016 totaling over $84,000 (invoice included, not including the purchase of the vehicle in 2015) This recent restoration included major service/sorting front to back, complete new interior, complete break down and replacement/refreshing of all components. The exterior and interior are believed to be completed as built by Porsche; exterior paint (code 6413) and interior in red leatherette (code A). Additional to the service and interior build, the vehicle was stripped and painted for $20,000. (invoice not present)
Accompanying this vehicle is a full binder including restoration invoices, photo album, service records from most recent service, sale and import into Canada, the original owner’s manual and the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. Also included is the 356C Travel Kit, Jack, and Tool Roll with Tools.
Having travelled “0” miles since its major restoration this 1964 Porsche 356 C#216729 is ready to hit the open road! A blue chip investment Porsche, if you wish a spectacular example, this is it!
Selling At Auction at NO-RESERVE...Absolute Sale!! Bonhams Quail Lodge, Carmel, Monterey California collector car auction, August 19th / 2016. For further information Go to bonhams.com OR call Direct.