Chassis no. 222095

Engine no. 717627

1,582-cc, 88-hp horizontally-opposed six-cylinder engine, four-speed manual transmission, four-wheel independent torsion bar suspension, and four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes. Wheelbase: 82.7-inches.

Built in a long run of basic, A and B models from 1948, Porsche’s perennial 356 made its final transformation with the Type 6 body in 1963. Designated 356C, it had a new ZF steering gear and a compensating spring at the rear to calm the swing axle suspension. Four-wheel disc brakes were also part of the revision, and a 12-volt electrical system became available. Two 1,600-cc engines were offered, the “C” version with 75 DIN (European horsepower (rated 88 by SAE), and the “SC” with higher compression and counterweighted crankshaft making 95-hp DIN (107 SAE).

Porsche popularity soared, and more than 10,000 cars for 1964 bested the company’s total over its first decade. However, the new 911 model was introduced in July, presaging the phase-out of the 356.

This Karmann-bodied 356C coupe is in presentable overall condition. Showing well in red, it exhibits just a hint of orange peel and brightwork that shows a little bit of aging. The red interior is in very good condition, set off nicely by a gray vinyl headliner. The engine shows some use, and the undercarriage, while clean, is clearly original. It is equipped with an AM/FM/short wave radio and a clock. Sold new to Walter Taver, Jr., of North Hollywood, it was delivered on June 7, 1965 by Europa Motor Car Co., Ltd., the local Porsche-Volkswagen dealer.