1964 356C Coupe / Full Restoration / Extra Clean / Drives Great / Numbers Match

1964 Porsche 356 C Coupe Description

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Model year: 1964
Type: C
Style: Coupe
Coachbuilder: Reutter

Beginning Chassis Number: 128105

End Chassis Number: 131927

History

· Originally sold by Pray Automobile Group, Greenwich, Connecticut

· Delivered to its first owner in Greenwich July 28, 1964

· Sold to second owner in Plymouth, Michigan

· Sold to current owner/seller January 23, 1988

· Fully restored by the current owner/seller over several years

· Restoration completed 1993

·1994 356 Registry Derby Concours Class winner

·Approximately 2300 miles since restoration

· 115,300 total miles believed accurate

Body

· Color Code 6413 Black

· Originally Color Code 6412 Bali Blue, per Porsche GmbH Certification

· Media blasted to bare metal

·Bodywork by Paul Kennedy, Anchor Bay, Michigan, 1992

· All leaded seams with light body filler skim coat, only

· Paint by the current owner/seller 1994

· Sikkens base coat/clear coat paint

· No collision evident in body or chassis

· A rust-free car with great gaps and proper-fitting trim in great condition

· Hood unbent

· Tight and quiet when driving. No wind noise

· Doors, hood and deck lid close easily with great gaps

· Door bottoms rust-free

· Ignition key on Porsche blank also operates both door locks

· Tinted and shaded Sigla windshield with no chips. scratches or delamination

· All other glass in very good condition

· Bright trim all rechromed by Martin's of Philadelphia, 100% complete and in very good condition

· Correct front and rear bumper guards and trim strips

· Genuine Talbot outside mirror

· All weatherstrips in very good condition, soft and undamaged

· Gas filler door operates correctly

Interior:

· Black full leather interior by 356 specialist. No vinyl.

· Originally grey leatherette interior per Porsche GmbH Certification

· Front and rear seat panels perforated leather

· Seat recliners have excellent chrome and function properly

· Seats slide and latch easily

· Les Leston 390mm wood-rimmed steering wheel

· Gray carpet in very good condition

· Correct rubber mats show little wear

· Correct white headliner with no damage

· Correct sun visors

· Glove box fits well with very good original liner

· Glove box key operates

· Aftermarket seat belts with proper anchors

Original Engine # P 714194 matching Porsche GmbH Certification

Production year: 1964

Internal Name: 616/15

Common Name: 1600 C

First Serial # in year: 711871

Last Serial # in year: 716804

· Case halves and third piece all matching, stamped “680”

· 1720cc big bore pistons and cylinders

· Leak-free

· Noise-free

·New starter motor, 2017

· Turns over easily, starts promptly

· Correct Zenith 32 NDIX carburetors

· Correct Bosch generator and voltage regulator

· Correct muffler with no rust or leaks

· Correct Bosch VJR4 distributor with points and condenser

· Correct “normal” heaters (non-European)

· Carb preheaters fitted and working properly

· Steady 800 RPM idle

· Pulls smoothly and runs cool

·Rotella 15w40 Oil change 2017

Original Type 741/2c Transmission # 79991 matching Porsche GmbH Certification

Stamped “6 4,” June 1964 production

· Serviced by Vic Skirmants, 356 Enterprises, 1992

· Shifts easily through all gears, up and down

· Linkage and clutch properly adjusted

· Leak-free

· Properly filled with GL4 gear oil

Suspension, brakes, steering:

· New Boge shocks 1993

· King and link pins rebuilt

·Steering box rebuilt

·New tie rod ends

· New one-piece axle boots

· Disc brakes correctly rebuilt with calipers and hardware replated

· New steel brake lines and rubber hoses

· DOT 5 silicone brake fluid

· Backing plates and other fittings refinished

· Parking brake correctly adjusted and fully working

· Michelin XZX radial tires 165R15 with 90% tread remaining, new in 1993

· 4 ½ inch wide original KPZ/Porsche chrome wheels, purchased new circa 1990 with 1980’s date stamps

· Correct, original hubcaps in very good condition

· Identical spare wheel with never-used matching tire

· Drives as it should. Tracks straight. Brakes function as-new and with no pulling.

All the rest:

· 6 volt electrical system

· Newer conventional battery

· Fuel and temperature gauges function properly

· New fuel sending unit 2017

· Speedometer is accurate compared with GPS

· Both odometers operate properly

· New speedometer cable, 2017

· Clock disconnected to avoid battery drain

· Lights, horn, wipers and all operate

· Front indicator lights, tail lights, brake lights turn signals all operate properly

·Rebuilt turn signal switch, 2017

· Hella 128 yellow fog lights with correct switch, all working

· Optional shift lock with key

· Correct Blaupunkt Frankfurt AM/FM/long wave pushbutton radio

· Hirschmann antenna

· Speakers operate as-new

· All windshield washer components intact- washer fluid not filled

· Heater works properly

· Always garaged by current owner

Also included:

· Clear Michigan title

· Porsche GmbH Certification letter

· Original tool kit with mostly-complete tools

· Red Messko tire pressure gauge in leather pouch

· Original Bilstein jack and handle

· Copies of vintage bill of sale and registration as shown

· Ignition, glovebox and shift lock keys

“The large print giveth and the small print taketh away”- Tom Waits:

Please remember, this is a used car, which, as nice as it may be, is not prefect. I strive to deliver accurate descriptions, but it is possible to miss small deficiencies and will not be held liable for these minor misnomers. This vehicle is sold AS IS/WHERE IS and comes with no warranties, expressed or implied, whatsoever.

Known issues:

· Painted 25 years ago, so there are imperfections from careful ownership and use

· Bubbles in paint on left quarter, near torsion tube cover. See photo

· Small bubbles in paint between headlights and hood on both sides, also near antenna

· Paint is thin on roof, above passenger door

· Chrome on wheels shows some pitting, but is still very good. See photos

· Dash vent control stuck. Floor heater control and sliders work well.

· Tires are older, but have no visible dry rot or damage

· Clock has been disconnected to limit battery drain. “Was working when disconnected”, but may need repair

· All mirrors have light delamination of silvering around edges of glass

Not included:

· NO ADDITIONAL ITEMS ORIGINAL TO THIS CAR ARE AVAILABLE THAT ARE NOT IN PHOTOS, SORRY

Pre-purchase inspection is welcomed. Please contact me through “Ask seller a question” to arrange inspection and for any additional information.

Offered with realistic reserve. There is no “buy-it-now” price. Car will be sold to high bidder above reserve.

Shipping:

Buyer is responsible for vehicle pickup or shipping. Loose items will be inside car for shipping.

Other Terms:

$1000.00 deposit required within 48 hours of auction close.
PayPal accepted for deposit, only.
Payment methods accepted:

-Wire transfer in US funds.

-Cashier's Check (certified from US or Canadian bank) or money order.

-Cash (in person).

PayPal not accepted for full purchase payment.

Vehicle and title will be released to the buyer only after funds clear. There will be no exceptions.

Bid with confidence! See my overwhelmingly-positive feedback.

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