1965 Porsche 356 C 1600 SC Sunroof Coupé
- Engine
- 1.6L flat-four with twin Solex carburetors
- Colour
- Signal Red over black leatherette
A 1965 Porsche 356 C 1600 SC coupe finished in Signal Red over black leather, originally delivered new in California in late 1964 with factory-optioned electric sunroof and chromed steel wheels. Numbers-matching engine and gearbox are retained, and the car carries its original California black plates. A comprehensive restoration to high professional standards was completed prior to 2011, and the car has since been lightly used and maintained by Porsche specialists in Los Angeles.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$123,200
- 1964 →Factory deliveryCalifornia first ownerpartial documentation
Vehicle shipped from the factory in late 1964 and initially delivered in California; retains original state registration plates from that era.
- 2011-11-01 →Private saleBel Air, California enthusiastfull documentation
Buyer had specifically sought a high-quality SC sunroof example; purchase included a detailed inspection report by Steve Linden of Specialized Vintage Vehicle Services dated 18 November 2011. During ownership, correct Solex carburetors were sourced, rebuilt, and installed, and the car received ongoing attention from Los Angeles-area Porsche specialists.
- Date unknownPrivate salePennsylvania collectorpartial documentation
Acquired via Gullwing Motors dealership in New York; car was repainted red during this period of ownership or prior to it.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2011InspectionSpecialized Vintage Vehicle Services
Comprehensive pre-purchase inspection carried out by collector car analyst Steve Linden at 54,485 miles.
Report confirmed restoration quality and noted previously replaced rear floors and battery well.
- 2021Service
Thorough tune-up completed early in the year by a Porsche specialist.
Documented by a service invoice; new tyres also fitted around this period.
- —Bodywork
Full repaint in red carried out to a high professional standard; original colour had been Light Ivory.
- —Repair
Rear floor sections and lower battery well were replaced as part of what was described as a restoration to maximum professional standards.
Condition noted in the Steve Linden inspection report of 18 November 2011, at 54,485 miles.
- —Mechanical
Period-correct Solex carburetors sourced, rebuilt, and installed to replace whatever units had been fitted.
Work carried out at considerable expense as part of the Bel Air owner's maintenance programme.
- —Mechanical
Brake service performed by a Porsche specialist in the Los Angeles area.
Documented by a service invoice in the accompanying file.
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