1964 Porsche 356C
A Porsche 356C Coupé, the final and most refined iteration of the 356 lineage, originally supplied new through Brumos Porsche in Florida. Imported to the United Kingdom in 1995, the car spent roughly a quarter-century with one owner who used it on regularity rallies across Europe, including the Monte Carlo Challenge and Classic Marathon. It carries a matching-numbers drivetrain confirmed by a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, has benefited from a specialist engine rebuild and various mechanical upgrades, and retains most of its original bodywork and panels.
Ownership
- 2023-02-24Auction saleSold £58,000 (≈ $73K)
- → 1995US-based owner or owners prior to UK importnone documentation
Car was in the United States until being imported to the UK in 1995; no specific owners during this period are identified in the catalogue.
- 1995 → 2021Acquisition unknownSingle UK private ownerpartial documentation
Kept and actively used on European regularity rallies and road events for approximately 25 years; initiated various mechanical upgrades and rebuilds during their tenure.
- 2021 →Private saleSubsequent UK ownerpartial documentation
First change of UK ownership since 1995; car is described as now coming out of long-term ownership ahead of this auction.
- Date unknownFactory deliveryBrumos Porschepartial documentation
Florida-based Porsche dealership that supplied the car when new; no further details on the initial retail customer are given.
Competition
- —Monte Carlo Challenge
Car used on this regularity rally event by the long-term UK owner; the experience was documented in a Porsche Post magazine article.
- —Winter Challenge
One of several regularity rally events attended during the previous UK owner's tenure.
- —Rally of the Tests
One of several regularity rally events attended during the previous UK owner's tenure.
- —Classic Marathon
Long-distance European rally event completed, demonstrating the car's reliability over extended mileage.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2016Engine rebuildAutostrasse
Gearbox overhauled by Porsche specialists; invoices retained in the history file.
- —Engine rebuildAndy Prill
Full engine rebuild carried out by a recognised marque specialist; dyno testing confirmed output just above 100 hp, with roughly 7,000 miles accumulated since completion.
Dyno printout included in the car's documentation.
- —Mechanical
Both carburettors rebuilt; bills for the work are on file.
- —Modification
Front suspension upgraded to adjustable LEDA units and rear to Bilstein dampers; electrical system converted from 6-volt to 12-volt for improved reliability in competition use; bolt-in rear roll-bar fitted; timing equipment and sports exhaust added; MOMO steering wheel fitted (all original components retained).
These changes represent the principal departures from the car's original specification.
- —Bodywork
Repaint carried out at an unspecified date; limited repairs made to the lower door sections, with the majority of original panels remaining in place. All body repairs are documented.
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