Vehicle Description
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.
