Description
H&H Classic Auction @ The Imperial War Museum, Duxford/ Cambridgeshire
9th October, 2024 13:00
1964 Porsche 356 C
Ferdinand Porsche at his best
Estimate
£70, 000 - £80, 000
Registration No: T. B. A
Chassis No: 130308
MOT: Exempt
Formerly part of the Aalholm Automobil Museum, Denmark
European spec 356 displaying c. 48, 240km
Refurbished, retaining some original patina
Supplied with an extensive history and many original parts
A fantastic, regularly driven iconic Porsche that could be taken to the next level
The Porsche 356 was Porsche's first production automobile when it appeared in 1948, from their Gmund, Austria facility. The model designation crossed-over the introduction of the 911 (1964), with production of the 356 ending in 1965, North America still sending orders to Zuffenhausen, Germany, through 1965. The last revision was the 356 C and more powerful stablemate 356 SC, were both introduced for the 1964 model year. The ‘C’ possessed a version of Porsche’s 1600cc air-cooled flat-four boxer with a 4-speed transmission and with disc brakes all round. A lightweight and nimble-handling, rear-engine, rear-wheel drive, two-door, available both in hardtop Coupé and open configurations, its engineering innovations continued throughout production, contributing to its motorsport success and popularity.
Acquired in 2012, this former resident of the Aalholm Automobil Museum, Denmark, is a European market left-hand drive example. It was brought to the UK in 2002 and has had just two previous UK owners recorded, the current since 2011. Condition-wise, there’s a mix of original patina on top, however, underneath it's been refurbished. In ownership, the 356 C has been the subject of an engine, gearbox (new clutch, flywheel and mounts) and suspension overhaul (new bushes and bearings etc.) and refreshed brake calipers. The engine has seen the addition of Prill 1720 pistons & cylinders, new valves and guides and a Prill fast-road camshaft etc. Furthermore, the Zenith carburettors have been overhauled and the generator refurbished, noticeably producing more voltage.
To the benefit of improved performance, heat exchangers and related heater components were removed and the Karmann Konnection Sebring exhaust fitted, all removing significant weight, the vendor not requiring any heater in the summer months he has driven the car. Inside, the seats have been reupholstered, with new internals, powder-coated frames etc and enhanced with Pepita inserts, more 'grippy' seats which were introduced from December 1963. The original steering wheel & gear knob are in a box of removed parts. The vendor comments, ‘it drives well - notably since the suspension and engine were done'. Kept in a heated and dehumidified garage, it has seen use as a, as the vendor puts it, as a ‘great dry-day daily driver’. It’s now time for another custodian and our vendor admits he will miss it. The 356 C is offered with a history file, a number of removed parts and an up-to-date V5C Registration Document will accompany the sale. The aforementioned removed parts will need to be collected from Poole, Dorset after the sale. The cherished plate ‘DCJ 1A is not sold with the car and we believe the Porsche will be put back on its original plate, ‘DUJ 204B’.
