Palo Alto, California: 1964 Porsche 356C Up for Grabs

Substituting tҺe 356 B fоr tҺe 356 C in 1964 wаs а wise Ԁecisiоn. TҺere were tҺree engine оptiоns insteаԀ оf fоur, аnԀ tҺe 60 Һp mоԀel wаs remоveԀ. TҺe B 1600 Super’s 75 Һоrsepоwer engine, оn tҺe оtҺer ҺаnԀ, wаs tҺe bаse mоԀel. TҺe 356 C 2000 GS Cаrrerа’s tоp-tier engine prоԀuceԀ 130 Һоrsepоwer.

1964 Porsche 356C (CC-1744931) for sale in Palo Alto, California

On the outside, the C series and the B series looked identical. The reworked wheels stood out, featuring flatter hub caps devoid of the Porsche Crest. Since disc brakes are now standard on all 356 variants, the redesign of the hub caps was inevitable. A spherical outside mirror was another characteristic of the B type.

1964 Porsche 356C (CC-1744931) for sale in Palo Alto, California

In May of 1966, the final Porsche 356 C was delivered.

1964 Porsche 356C (CC-1744931) for sale in Palo Alto, California

 

1964 Porsche 356C (CC-1744931) for sale in Palo Alto, California

As far as restored vintage cars go, this one is in excellent condition. All systems are operational and functioning well. On Sundays and when I have events, I drive it around town. Cars are fun for me to drive and enjoy. The engine is not compatible. Is a 100-horsepower, 2 liter engine from a 1965 Porsche 912.