Porsche 356 C

New rear suspension for improved roadholding

Bodywork by Reutter, one of Porsche’s historic partners (before it was absorbed by Porsche in 1963)

It became the last Porsche convertible with an air-cooled 4-cylinder rear engine until the 912.

Total production of the Porsche 356 C Cabriolet (1964-1965): around 3,265 units

1965 estimate: between 1,000 and 1,200 units

Of these, probably several hundred delivered to the United States via Hoffman

Max Hoffman

Max Hoffman was an influential New York-based importer, responsible for introducing many European marques to the American market, including Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Alfa Romeo and others.

He imported the first Porsche to the US in 1950

Convinced Ferry Porsche to create specific versions for the American market

Played a crucial role in the success of the 356 in the United States

The 1965 356 C Cabriolet sold via Max Hoffman was often well equipped to appeal to wealthy American customers

Today, they are highly sought-after, especially if they have their Certificate of Origin (COA), which states “Hoffman, New York” as the delivery point.

Between 400 and 600 1965 356 C/SC Cabriolets were probably sold through Hoffman in New York.

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