1964 Porsche 356C Coupe
- Engine Size
- 1600 cc
- Transmission Type
- 4 Speed Manual
- Body Style
- Coupe
- Miles
- 85,700
- Vin
- 218144
- Stock
- Po4166
1964 Porsche 356C Karmann Coupe
• VIN 218144
• Engine no. 713376 - matching
• Transmission no. 78128 - matching
• Completed on April 23, 1964
California 356, single-family ownership for the past 27 years, finished in Silver Metallic over a Red leatherette upholstery. The paintwork is in fantastic condition with excellent gaps and panel fit. The cabin features perforated red leatherette seat centers, door panels, and new Red German square weave carpets that were recently installed. The silver metallic painted dash is equipped with factory VDO instrumentation, a clock, and an AM/FM stereo (the original radio and amplifier are also included in the sale). Due to a long life in California weather, the undercarriage remains in exceptional condition with no indications of rust. The chrome wheels are 4.5” x 15” fitted to Pirelli Cinturato CN36 185 70 VR15 tires.
According to the owner, this 356 has remained a California car since new. It was acquired in 1995 and the following year a decision was made to do a complete restoration. From 1996 to 1997 the vehicle was repainted in Silver Metallic. The body was reassembled with replated OEM chrome, rubber seals, and moldings. Following the assembly, the 356 was fitted with new suspension components, a new interior, and the driveline was completely overhauled. After the restoration, the vehicle was sparingly driven and was stored in Northern California until 2015. The 356 was then moved to Southern California where it was used for local driving events, car shows, and occasional cars and coffee on the weekends.
Mechanically, it is powered by the matching 1600cc flat-four engine with larger Solex carburation and intakes producing over 80 horsepower paired with a 4-speed manual 741 transmission and four-wheel disc brakes. It is an incredible 356 to drive! Complete with tool kit, date-coded spare tire (2/64), owner's manual, and Certificate of Authenticity. The 356C holds a special place in Porsche history, not only as a sales success but as an icon of one of the BEST 356s to drive.
Mechanical upgrades and maintenance since September 2015
• Rebuilt brakes and restored/replated calipers (by Image Imports)
• Stainless steel brake lines and OEM lines
• Restored the distributor (by Partsklassik)
• Restored carburetors (by Image Imports)
• Transmission rebuild (by Rancho Transaxles)
• New clutch and 901 throw-out bearing kit (by Willhoit)
• New torsion bar sport bushings (by Willhoit)
• New stainless steel sport muffler that has been ceramic coated
• Recent tune-up and valve adjustment
Engine
- Engine Type
- —
- Engine Size
- 1600 cc
- Fuel Specification
- —
Body
- Body Color
- Silver
- Body Style
- Coupe
- Doors
- 2
- Paint Type
- —
Basic
- Year
- 1964
- Make
- Porsche
- Model
- 356C
- Miles
- 85,700
Interior
- Interior Color
- Red
- Secondary Interior Color
- —
- Seating Type
- —
- Seat Material
- —
- Shifter Type
- —
- Center Console
- No