Porsche 356 C

The vehicle in detail

Debuted in 1963, the final evolution of the 356 incorporated a series of incremental refinements while introducing the model’s most significant mechanical advancement. Standard four-wheel ATE disc brakes replaced the earlier drum system, delivering markedly improved stopping power and resistance to fade. These upgrades, combined with ongoing chassis, suspension, and drivetrain development, rendered the 356 C the most capable and technically advanced iteration of Porsche’s first production model.

Completed on March 22, 1965, this 356 C was sold new via influential early Porsche dealer Vasek Polak to Hideo Yamane, a dentist based in Palos Verdes, California. Finished in Slate Grey (6401), a particularly attractive non-metallic hue, over black leatherette, the sole factory option noted on its Kardex is chrome-plated ventilated steel wheels.

This 356 was owned for a period by enthusiast Charles Eddy of Palos Verdes before being purchased by Tommy Trabue circa 2002. Well presented and retaining its matching-numbers engine, the car appears to have been repainted in its original color. The interior is believed to have been replaced in red leatherette with factory-style headrests, while a period-correct Lietz-style luggage rack has been fitted to the deck lid. Accompanied by a spare tire and documentation, this 1965 Porsche 356 C Coupe stands as a well-maintained, final-year example offered in an attractive color combination.