Po4442- 1964 Porsche 356SC Coupe

1964 Porsche 356SC Coupe
• VIN 217350
• Engine No. 811451 - matching
• Transmission No. 76059 - matching
• Four (4) owner California 356
• Records from 1970 to 2023
According to the Porsche Kardex this 356SC was completed on February 20, 1964, imported by Hoffman Motors in New York, New York, and sold to the first owner in Manhattan Beach, California. This is a California 356, owned by only four owners. Originally delivered from the factory in Light Ivory with a Black interior.
Currently finished in Signal Red, the paintwork is in great condition with a beautiful Black interior, recently the front seats have been reupholstered with leather faces, new dash cover, door panels, and German square weave carpets have been installed. The original steering wheel has also been refinished since the photos were taken and is complemented by deluxe chrome horn ring, VDO instrumentation, a dash-mounted clock and front fog lights.
This 356SC has been recently serviced, including an engine out service with a new clutch, pressure plate and throughout bearing, all the steel metal and fan shroud have been powder coated. A valve adjustment was done, all the fluids were changed, the carburetors and distributor have been dialed in, and the braking system has been gone through. The undercarriage has been completely detailed as well, the floor pans and suspension components were stripped to steel, German undershoot was applied to the undercarriage and the suspension was professionally detailed.
Mechanically this 356SC runs amazing with a 1600cc matching engine no. 811451 (Type 616/16), producing 95 horsepower paired with a 4-speed manual 741 transmission and four-wheel disc brake system. Complete with comprehensive service records documenting work done from 1970 through 2023, by the last four owners. The 356SC is the end of the 356 era and is one of the best to drive.