1965 Porsche 356SC Cabriolet

• VIN 161447
• Engine No. 821613 - Matching
• Transmission No. 84072 – Matching
• Certificate of Authenticity

This 356SC Cab has been in single-family ownership for the past five (5) decades. It is finished in the original color combination of Light Ivory (6404) over a Red interior. Optional equipment from the factory includes headrests (left and right), chrome wheels, and a camber-compensating spring.

The paintwork is in beautiful overall condition. The upholstery was completely redone, including new German red leather and vinyl material, German square weave carpets, a black soft top, pad and headliner, and a black boot cover. A factory VDM steering wheel sits in front of VDO instrumentation, with an original Blaupunkt AM/FM radio. The undercarriage is solid, rust-free, and fully detailed, including the suspension. The 4.5" x 15" chrome wheels are mounted to Vredestein 165 15 Sprint Classic tires (date coded 2023).

Complete with history and paperwork going back to the early 1970s. Mr. Detreitos sold this 356 to the past owner, who was a longtime owner from 1972 to 2024. Karosserie Ltd. In Fairfax, Virginia performed a complete bare-metal restoration; the process took over two years and was documented. Karosserie Ltd. rebuilt the transmission, replacing all components as necessary with all new gaskets and seals. The engine was rebuilt several times over the years as well. By the end of 2023, European Collectibles purchased this 356SC Cabriolet, and the following work was performed, including rebuilding the braking system, cleaning the fuel system, installing new tires, a valves adjustment, the jets cleaned, the engine was detailed, tuned and a compress test was performed with the following results #1 175, #2 175, #3 168, #4 175. This 356SC is turnkey and performs amazingly with plenty of horsepower with an excellent shifting transmission.

This 356SC Cabriolet is powered by a 1600cc engine (Type 616/16), producing 95 horsepower. It's paired with a manual 4-speed transmission (Type 741) and features a four-wheel disc braking system. This 356SC is not just a classic; it's a piece of history. It comes complete with photo documentation of the restoration, a Certificate of Authenticity, a spare wheel, a jack, a tool kit, a boot cover, and 52 years of service history. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a highly desirable top-of-the-line 356SC Cabriolet in its original color combination, equipped with its original driveline.