I am offering for sale my 1965 Porsche 356 C, a rare and authentic example that spent its entire life in California before being imported to France in 2018.
Originally sold new by the historic Competition Motors dealership, this 356 benefits from a clear and well-documented history since 1979, with invoices to support it.
Original color: Slate Grey
Electric sunroof
Repainted in black in 1979 (invoice available)
Undercarriage and suspension fully restored in 2020
Chrome in very good condition, not pitted; seals replaced; gauges restored
Four-wheel disc brakes (entire braking system rebuilt in 2020)
Original 12-volt electrical system
Reliable, solid, and ready to drive
Approximately 7,000 km driven since the restoration work
Regularly maintained
Non-matching engine, built to SC specification, 1720 cc (very strong performance, approx. 120 hp)
Matching-numbers gearbox
Fully documented engine rebuild (invoice available, less than 18,000 km since rebuild)
Carburetors rebuilt by AMS
Electronic ignition
Group 4 alloy wheels with AVON CR6ZZ tires
GT-style aluminum trim
Stainless steel exhaust outlet
Custom-made leather bucket seats (Automobile Sellerie)
Original period headlight grilles
A return to original factory configuration is possible, as all original parts are included (wheels, seats, trim, overriders, mirror).
1965 production was the lowest in the entire 356 history: only 1,096 examples built by Karmann, with barely 10% equipped with a sunroof.
Kardex available.
This 356 is not perfect and shows some signs of age on the bodywork, which contribute to its charm and original patina — a true car with character and a unique presence.
Estimated value: €91 000 (professional appraisal, September 2023)
Complete photo file and invoices available upon requestPrice : €82 500 .
Thank you.
Sébastien
