Porsche 356 C

The vehicle in detail

For sale is an exceptional 1964 Porsche 356 C Coupé—the final and most technically advanced iteration of the legendary 356 series.

At the heart of this vehicle is the 1.6-liter flat-six engine built by Gianfranco Marchetti of Parma. For decades, Marchetti has been one of the most renowned specialists in historic Porsche racing engines. The engine has been completely rebuilt and meticulously tuned for historic motorsports. A lightweight crankshaft, high-compression pistons, Carrillo connecting rods, and open intake manifolds enable exceptionally responsive acceleration and the ability to maintain high RPMs up to around 8,000 rpm. The driving experience is rounded out by an open sports exhaust system with an unmistakable, classic Porsche sound.

The transmission has been tuned to the engine’s characteristics and harmonizes perfectly with the high-revving powerplant. Even in its factory configuration, the 356 C features the coveted ATE disc brakes on all four wheels as well as the improved ZF steering gear—technical features that make the 356 C the most sought-after production version of the series to this day.

For use in historic motorsports, the vehicle was additionally equipped with a full roll cage and deep racing bucket seats. The vehicle has a history in European historic racing; among other things, video footage exists from the legendary Trento-Bondone hill climb.

Whether it’s historic hill climbs, track days, rallies, or events like Spa-Francorchamps, the Nürburgring, or the Planai Classic—this 356 was built to be driven.

Technically, the car is in good condition and ready to drive immediately. For collectors and drivers seeking an authentic Porsche 356 with a genuine motorsports history and exceptional engineering, this presents a rare opportunity.