Porsche 356 C
Highlights
- Bali Blue with a Cashmere interior
- Porsche Kardex
- Matching Numbers
1964 Porsche 356C Coupe
VIN 216020 • Engine No. 711238 – Matching • Transmission No. 72873 – Matching • Porsche Kardex • Completed October 29, 1963
A beautifully restored, numbers-matching 356C Coupe finished in Bali Blue with a Cashmere interior. Imported by Mac-Han Import in Waltham, Massachusetts, and delivered to the first owner, Charles Paine of Woonsocket, Rhode Island. The 356 was factory-ordered with one side-view mirror and a compensator spring. In September of 1963, the 356C was the first 356 model to introduce four-wheel disc brakes to improve braking.
This 356 was acquired by a well-known Porsche marque expert in Southern California for his personal collection. At the time, it was a solid, rust-free example with original floor pans and was selected as the basis for a complete restoration intended for his personal use. As the restoration neared completion, one of his clients expressed interest and ultimately acquired it.