Description

1965 Porsche 356C – Matching Numbers with Documented Provenance

Key Information:

• Make: Porsche

• Model: 356C

• Year: 1965

• Mileage: 41,558

• Engine: 1600cc Flat-Four

• Transmission: 4-Speed Manual (Type 741)

• Drive: Rear-Wheel Drive

• Color: Original factory color combination

• Fuel Type: Gasoline

• Condition: Used – Well-preserved

• Ownership: 2 owners from new

• Documentation: Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, original warranty books, history from 1970

This 1965 Porsche 356C is a beautifully preserved example featuring matching numbers throughout, as confirmed by its Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. It retains its original factory color combination, providing a level of authenticity that appeals to collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Powered by its original 1600cc flat-four engine mated to a Type 741 four-speed manual transmission, this final-year 356C also benefits from four-wheel disc brakes, introduced on this model for improved stopping performance. The car delivers an engaging and genuine driving experience true to its era.

The car comes with a rich and well-documented history, including comprehensive records dating back to 1970, the original 1965 warranty booklets, and factory tools—all of which speak to the careful stewardship it has received over the decades. Solid and rust-free, it presents as an honest, unmolested example with just two owners from new.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a truly original and well-maintained 356C—an icon of classic Porsche design and engineering—perfect for those who value heritage, accuracy, and timeless driving character.

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