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1964 Porsche 356C Coupe is for sale

Between 1964 and 1965, Porsche produced the third version of its first production car, the 356C. All versions of this model are in high demand, especially if they are in good condition. More than 16,000 examples of the 356C version left the production lines and one of them, the 1964 Porsche 356C Coupe is for sale.

This 356C is powered by a 1.6-liter 616/15 flat-four with a factory-rated 88 hp (66 kW) and 90 lb-ft (122 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission that was overhauled and fitted with replacement synchro rings by Ameen Garage of Milwaukee, two years ago. In 2021, the fuel tank, fuel hoses and fuel level sending units were replaced, the carburetor was reconstructed and replacement heating hoses were installed. Last year, the valves were adjusted and the valve cover and drive belt seals were replaced, while the Optima battery was installed at the beginning of this year. It sits on a set of 15″ steel wheels wrapped in 165/80 Nankang tires.

The car is finished in Light Ivory and is in good condition. It is equipped with a windshield washer system, an underside front tow ring, twin engine grilles, body-color bumpers with bright guards, and disc brakes at each corner. In 2020, the body was repainted, the dents were repaired and the rust on the right rocker panel was repaired.

The interior of the car requires certain repairs, such as replacement of seat covers and floor mats. The seats and rear bench are upholstered in black leather, which covers the door panels and the upper part of the dash. In front of the driver is a three-spoke steering wheel and a five-digit odometer showing 42,492 miles (total mileage unknown). Additional equipment includes a cabin heater, a vintage-look cassette radio, and latch-and-link lap belts.

This 356C coupe is now offered in Pine Plains, New York with the owner’s manual, service records, a copy of the Kardex, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on June 22 and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $44,356.

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Ultra rare 1984 Porsche 911 SC/RS for sale

For the 1984 World Rally Championship season, Porsche produced a car that many fans of the German brand had never heard of, the Porsche 911 SC/RS. Porsche produced only 21 examples of this lightweight rally car, of which 20 were used in races, while one example is in the Porsche Museum. One example, 1984 Porsche 911 SC/RS is for sale.

This Porsche 911 SC/RS is powered by a 3.0-liter flat-six engine paired with a Type 915/71 five-speed manual transaxle with a designated fluid cooler, a limited-slip differential with 40% lockup, and an RSR-style clutch , which sends power to the rear wheels.

The car is finished in white and is in excellent condition. It is equipped with a whale-tail rear spoiler, a front chin spoiler beneath a front valance with dual air ducts, quad hood-mounted rally lights under a body-color cover, a driver-side mirror, a roof-mounted antenna, cross-drilled and ventilated disc brakes with four-piston calipers all around, dual master cylinders with adjustable bias, torsion bar suspension with adjustable lift points, Bilstein adjustable shock absorbers with auxiliary coil springs, and an aluminum skid plate fitted to the underbody. Rothmans Rallye de France decals were applied to each door in February 2024. It is mounted on a set of 16″ Fuchs alloy wheels wrapped in 205/55 front and 225/50 rear Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season tires.

The interior of the car was stripped, which included removing the rear seats, glovebox door and clock. Racing seats upholstered in black fabric, Sabelt four-point harnesses, Matter roll cage with removable door bars, black carpeting of thinner depth than the standard 911, roll-up windows, a Realistic CB radio, and a Jaeger rally computer were installed, while is an Eberspacher fuel-operated heater located in the front compartment underneath an aluminum cover. In front of the driver are a three-spoke steering wheel and a six-digit odometer showing 5,158 km.

The car comes with an inspection report from Jürgen Barth, a Porsche Classic Technical Certificate, a copy of its factory data card, its previous Swiss registration document, a technical manual, 1984 Tour de Corse route books, and a Montana title.

The auction ends on May 25 and the highest bid at the time of writing was $460,000 USD.

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1957 Porsche 356A Cabriolet sold for $85,356 USD

Porsche’s first production car, the 356, fetched six figures at auction for years, and buyers seem to be slowly losing interest in this model. One example, a 1957 Porsche 356A Cabriolet, was recently sold for “only” $85,356 USD.

The car is finished in black, well maintained and in good condition. It is equipped with a Ruetter body, a black soft top with a matching boot cover as well as dual side mirrors, a rear luggage rack with leather fasteners, polished side spears and rocker panel trim, and body-color bumpers with overriders and integrated exhaust. outlets at the rear, Koni shocks at the rear and four-wheel hydraulic drums.

Inside, the seats are covered in red leather that also covers the door panels and the upper part of the dash. In front of the driver are a two-spoke steering wheel and a five-digit odometer showing 52,076 km (~32k miles). Additional equipment includes belts on the front seats, squareweave carpets covered with black rubber floor linings, Blaupunkt push-button radio and a passenger grab handle, and a gold ASI plate is mounted on the right kick panel.

In 2023, the car was serviced, which included rebuilding the dual carburetors, replacing the fuel pump and cleaning the fuel tank. Along with the car, the new owner received import paperwork, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, dealer consignment in North Carolina with refurbishment photos, and transferable New York State registration.

This 356A is powered by a 1.6-liter flat-four engine with dual downdraft carburetors paired with a four-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. It sits on chrome-finished 15″ steel wheels wrapped in 165-series Vredestein Sprint Classic tires.

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1957 Porsche 356A Cabriolet sold for $85,356 USD