1964 Porsche 356 1600 SC Cabriolet
- Engine
- 1.6L flat-four SC unit, higher compression, 95 bhp
- Colour
- Light Ivory
A 1964 Porsche 356 1600 SC Cabriolet, first registered that year and sold new in the United States, retaining its original Light Ivory paintwork over red leather interior. Fitted with the more powerful SC engine producing 95 bhp, it carries an array of factory options. The engine unit was replaced in 1968 and subsequently rebuilt with uprated components in 2010. Supported by Kardex documentation, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, and a FIVA identity card.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €149,500 (≈ $164K)
- 1964 →Factory deliveryOriginal US purchaserpartial documentation
Sold new in the United States; original specification of Light Ivory over Red leather interior was retained.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1968Engine rebuild
The original engine was removed and replaced with a different unit, number KD P 0820080.
- 2010Engine rebuildColpani Motori
The replacement engine was fully stripped and reassembled with upgraded internal components.
Work carried out at Colpani Motori in Brescia.
- 2010BodyworkInterni Auto Maieli
The convertible soft-top and interior upholstery were both refurbished.
Carried out concurrently with the engine rebuild.
- 2016ServiceRiverside Motors
A general mechanical overhaul was carried out.
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