This Porsche 356 got away, but there are more like it here.

Modified 1964 Porsche 356C Coupe

Bid to $68,064 on 12/23/23

This 1964 Porsche 356C coupe was completed on June 15, 1964, and purchased new by a military serviceman stationed in Weisbaden, Germany. The car was subsequently brought to the US, where it was modified in outlaw-style in 2021 with work involving a repaint in green, a refresh of the interior, and rebuilds of the 1.6-liter flat-four and four-speed manual transaxle. Additional equipment includes twin Zenith carburetors, 15″ steel wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, Koni shocks, Fibersteel front bucket seats, a custom dash panel, and a roll bar. The car was acquired by the selling dealer in 2022 and offered on BaT in March 2023. This modified 356C is now offered in New York State with refurbishment records, a copy of the Kardex, and a clean California title.

The front bumper as well as the hood trim were removed, an aluminum decklid with louvres and a mesh grille was installed, and the car was repainted in the current shade of green as part of the aforementioned refurbishment. Exterior details include a faired-in driver-side mirror, a body-color rear bumper, headlight guards, rear quarter-panel louvres, Porsche GT badging, and a single central exhaust outlet. The windshield and rear window seals were also replaced at the time of the paintwork.

Silver 15″ steel wheels were recently installed by the selling dealer and are mounted with 185/70 Vredestein Sprint Classic tires. A matching spare and a jack are stored in the front trunk. Braking is handled by yellow-finished calipers over discs at all four corners. The ZF steering box was rebuilt in January 2021, and the car features Koni shocks.

The interior was refreshed as part of the refurbishment with the addition of Fibersteel low-back front bucket seats upholstered in tan leather and patterned cloth. Tan leather extends to the dashpad and door panels, and additional appointments include a roll bar, a passenger-side grab handle, a fire extinguisher, a rearview mirror, and lap belts.

A wood-rimmed steering wheel with a Porsche-branded horn button fronts a custom Speedster-style body-color dash housing a tachometer with a 5,200-rpm redline as well as a 120-mph speedometer and a combination gauge. The five-digit odometer shows 34k miles, approximately 2k of which were added by the selling dealer. The gauges were rebuilt in November 2020 by Palo Alto Speedometer in California, and total mileage is unknown.

The 1.6-liter flat-four was rebuilt by Jeff Adams of Speedsport Tuning of Danbury, Connecticut, in June 2021. Work included installing twin Zenith carburetors and JE 86mm pistons with cast iron cylinders as well as adjusting the valves and replacing the camshaft, oil cooler, and Bosch starter. Service in preparation for the sale involved changing the oil and adjusting the carburetors.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a rebuilt four-speed manual transaxle. Service performed during the refurbishment also included replacing the flywheel, pressure plate, cross shaft, and clutch disc and fork along with the synchro brake band and fuel tank.

The engine-case stamping reads P☆731972☆, which matches the number listed on the copy of the Kardex. Transaxle stamping number 78811 is shown in the gallery along with other identifying markings.

A copy of the Kardex report lists initial delivery information as well as the factory colors and powertrain serial numbers.

Photos showing the car during various stages of the refurbishment can be seen in the gallery below.

Photo Gallery

Auction Result

High Bid	USD $68,064 (Reserve Not Met)
Auction Ended	December 23, 2023 at 10:48AM PT
Bids	15

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