1965 Porsche 356C Cabriolet

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This 1965 Porsche 356C is a Reutter-bodied cabriolet that was refinished in blue over black approximately two decades ago. Power comes from a 1.6-liter flat-four paired with a four-speed manual transaxle, and other equipment includes a black soft top with a black boot cover, chrome-finished 15? wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, VDO gauges, and a Blaupunkt AM radio. The car is said to have been purchased new in Oregon and relocated to California soon thereafter, and the selling dealer sold the car in 2014 to the current owner. This 356C cabriolet is now offered on dealer consignment with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, manufacturer’s literature, a tool roll, two awards from the Werks Reunion, and a clean California title.

The car was delivered new in Bali Blue (6412) and was refinished approximately two decades ago. Equipment includes a twin-grille deck lid, a black soft top, and a black boot cover. The selling dealer notes cosmetic imperfections that are shown up close in the photo gallery below.

Chrome-finished 15? ventilated steel wheels with hubcaps are mounted with 165-series Vredestein Sprint Classic tires. Each corner is equipped with disc brakes.

The car received black leather upholstery from the factory. Features include front bucket seats, folding rear seats, square-weave carpeting, rubber front floor mats, gray front lap belts with Porsche-crest buckles, and a Blaupunkt AM radio.

A three-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of green-letter VDO instrumentation that includes a tachometer with a 6k-rpm redline as well as a 120-mph speedometer, a combination gauge, and a clock. The five-digit odometer shows 48k miles, approximately 4k of which have been added under current ownership. True mileage is unknown.

The 1.6-liter flat-four is equipped with dual Solex carbuertors.

The engine-case stamping reads P?716614? and matches the number shown on the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity below. Transaxle stampings are pictured in the gallery.

Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transaxle.

The Porsche Certificate of Authenticity lists the production date, original colors, powertrain numbers, and factory-delivered options. Awards from the Werks Reunion in Monterey, California from 2017 and 2018 will also accompany the car.