1965 Porsche 356C Coupe (Lot 1)

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Globally respected for top-flight, air-cooled Porsche engine development and service, Thoroughbred Motorsports of Corry, Pennsylvania, was founded by Dr. Karl Hens — a man whose experience and knowledge have been honed by a lifetime dedicated to building precision Porsche powerplants. Along his journey of automotive excellence, Dr. Hens amassed a collection of special air-cooled Porsche sports cars spanning every generation, alongside a nearly immeasurable treasure trove of highly sought-after Porsche parts.

On-site lot viewings are available by appointment at Hagerty Garage + Social Savannah, 1446 Dean Forest Rd., Savannah, GA 31405.

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The Porsche 356C, sold between 1963 and 1965, was the ultimate evolution of the automaker’s first sports car.

Born from the original 356 in 1948, the 356C benefitted from numerous mechanical and visual refinements learned during earlier 356A and 356B variant production. The result was that the 356C achieved Porsche’s lofty goal of a lightweight, sporty machine — thanks in no small part to new, game-changing four-wheel ATE disc brakes, which proved to be both stronger and less maintenance-intensive than the prior drum brake setup. When combined with its dampened ZF steering and fully independent suspension, the 356C was simply magic.

Its Karmann bodywork had been subtly refined as well, with larger windows framing carried-over window vents, dual grille air intakes on the engine lid, and flat-faced hubcaps that both allowed for the new disc brakes and differentiated it from earlier 356Bs.

This example is finished in Signal Red with black upholstery, rides on 15” wheels wrapped in Dunlop tires, and features a rear-mounted luggage rack.

In place of its original engine, a 912-sourced, air-cooled flat-four has been fitted. Estimated to produce 100 horsepower, the engine sends power to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transaxle.

This 1964 Porsche 356C is now offered at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist in Georgia with a clean Pennsylvania title in the current owner's name calling it a 1965 model.

Highlights

• Offered from the Thoroughbred Motorsports Collection

• Finished in Signal Red with black upholstery

• Rear luggage rack

• Deluxe steering wheel with horn ring

• 912-sourced air-cooled flat-four

• 4-speed manual transmission

• 4-wheel ATE disc brakes

• Euro-market 356C heat exchangers and exhaust

Factory Equipment

• Steel unibody

• Rear-mounted engine with rear-wheel drive

• Torsion bar independent suspension

• ZF steering box

• 15” wheels

• Redesigned windows with window vents

• Flat-faced chrome hubcaps

• Bucket seats

• Blaupunkt AM/FM radio

Modifications

• 912-sourced air-cooled flat-four

• Weber carburetors

• Electronic tachometer

• European market 356SC heat exchangers and exhaust system

• European-market exterior lighting

• Dual horns from a 356SC

• Underside coated with protective bedliner

Servicing

• Brake calipers rebuilt in preparation for the sale

• Shifter bushings replaced

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of vehicles in this collection, it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present. Please refer to the photo gallery.

Ownership History

This 1964 Porsche 356C is offered from the Thoroughbred Motorsports Collection of no-reserve automobiles.

Included Items

• Tool kit and tool roll

• Jack

Additional Information

Dr. Karl Hens states,

"Features of 1965 Porsche 356C:

• Factory Deluxe Steering Wheel

• Original radio

• Early 912 engine – 1.6l – 90+hp with many updates like Weber carburetors – original engine had 75hp

• Car is rust free with new floors, trunk etc. all rust was cut out and panels properly removed and replaced with correct parts at very high level.

• Car and trunk were undercoated with “truck bedliner”

• All brake calipers were disassembled and refurbished with new rubber seals

• Brake system was flushed and bled

• Interior was partially restored

• Many rubber seals were replaced 

• Horns were completely refurbished

• Car features all European lighting system including headlights

• Electrical system was refurbished by cleaning many contacts to provide good 6V service

• Electronic tachometer update in original look

• Rear luggage rack with vintage suitcase and leather straps

• New 6V battery

• Restorations performed on the 1965 Porsche 356 included:

  • Engine removed and top end resealed/adjusted for body repairs

  • Ultra desirable and rare 356C Euro Heat System with heat exchangers restored with all correct valves etc.

  • Floors were replaced and rear seat area, trunk and engine bay properly restored, bedliner coated

  • Engine was installed with fresh hot air hoses for Euro heat exchangers

  • Shifter and coupling bushings were renewed

  • Horns were fully restored, so were many electrical components

"Car was reassembled with many new seals, garnish rails refurbished, heater vents and seat mounts refurbished, interior components refreshed and installed with new hardware."

A Broad Arrow Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this listing. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 Email: rpotts@hagerty.com

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