1964 Porsche 356 SC Sunroof Coupe

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Description

(SOLD) This matching numbers 1964 Porsche 356 SC has undergone a complete restoration to a Show/Driver level, and is a very well-optioned, beautifully restored, rust-free long time California car. The car was delivered in California new, and has been in the hands of the previous owner since 1976. This Porsche has a rare sunroof coupe, and perhaps the ultimate specification and configuration example for the discerning collector. It has the original body panels with great floors and panel alignment. The bodywork is exceptional, with very good fit and gaps. The paintwork is high quality, in the original color, and the panels extremely straight. The chrome is very good, the lights and lamps are excellent. The wheels are date code matching, and are beautifully chromed. The engine is equally impressive, having been cosmetically refinished during the restoration. It is well-detailed with the correct decals and small details like the correct the original oil filter housing. As well, this Porsche features a recently rebuilt stock transmission. The car is a pleasure to drive, with a wonderful coherent feel and excellent performance from all mechanical systems. This is a spectacular Porsche to add to any collection and it is very hard to find a better example!

History

Ferdinand Porsche`s first road going model bearing his own name was the 356. Introduced in 1948, it underwent continuous development during the production run, which finally ended in 1965. By production’s end, the car had come a long way. Engine output over doubled, from 40hp at introduction to just shy of 100hp in the last examples. The ultimate development from these years was the 356 C, which represented huge advances over earlier models, including the adoption of disc brakes. They were available in several configurations as both coupes and cabriolets, and with several motors. Aside from cars fitted the rare and extremely complicated four-cam racing motors, the SC the top of the range in terms of performance, with its more sporting suspension and more powerful motor. The Porsche 356 Coupe was very popular and known as “The Bathtub.” The 356 pre-A, A, B, C and SC are proven to be very popular with the Porsche enthusiasts. The 1964 C model features disk brakes, external gas tank filler and a locking transmission. This vehicle resided in Colorado for a great deal of time where it received special care. This vehicle has a California title.