75 hp 1,582 cc air-cooled horizontally-opposed four-cylinder engine, four-speed manual transmission, independent front suspension with torsion bars, anti-roll bar, trailing arms and telescopic shock absorbers, independent swing axle rear suspension with torsion bars and telescopic shock absorbers, and front and rear disc brakes. Wheelbase: 82.7"

• Porsche Certificate of Authenticity included

• Ground-up photo-documented restoration by marque specialist

• Fully-sorted and recently driven from Maine to Florida without incident

• Original Irish Green over Fawn interior combination

Essentially a sports version of Dr. Ferdinand Porsche’s Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle, the 356 was the first production model from Porsche. The 2+2 coupe was the most prolific model, with a cabriolet and open roadster, known as the Speedster, added later. The 356A was introduced in 1956 with a curved, one-piece windshield, more specialized Porsche components, and a greater choice of engines. The 356B arrived in 1959, featuring raised headlights and higher bumpers, more interior room, a larger engine, a larger rear window, and suspension refinements. Finally, the 356C arrived in 1963, and disc brakes at all four wheels became standard. Additional equipment and an engine upgrade to 1.6 liters were also part of the change. Despite the debut of the new 911 in late-1963, sales of the 1964 356C set records for the model year: 10,312 cars, of which 4,744 were Karmann-bodied coupes.

The 356C is considered by many to be the penultimate first-generation Porsche as it is the most mechanically sophisticated and refined, as well as equipped with the most powerful standard engine of the 356 range. Completed on February 25, 1964, this 356C sports its original color combination of Irish Green exterior over Fawn leatherette interior. This excellent example was subjected to a photo-documented restoration by marque specialist William Briggs, of European Motoworks, Lincolnville, Maine, with over $100,000 spent in the process. A highly desirable twin-grille example with a four-speed manual transmission, it comes complete with its Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. It is reported to be fully-sorted, having recently completed a road trip from Maine to Florida without incident. Welcome at countless vintage driving events or shows the world over, this venerable 356C is the perfect addition to any sports car enthusiast’s collection.