This 356C
The car has undergone a complete nut-and-bolt restoration, with the body, chassis, mechanical components, and interior all brought to an exceptionally high standard. The result is a car that today boasts the level of finish and attention to detail one would expect from a comprehensive, no-compromise restoration.
The original color combination has been confirmed by Porsche documentation, with the car specified in Slate Gray. The exterior is complemented by a completely bespoke red Foglizzo leather interior, meticulously crafted by a high-quality coachbuilder. The quality of the interior craftsmanship provides a striking contrast to the understated exterior and gives the car a uniquely luxurious yet sporty character.
The centerpiece of the car, however, is undoubtedly the Willhoit WR 2.2 engine.
A far cry from the standard 1,600 cc unit, the Willhoit 2.2 is a comprehensively developed performance engine designed specifically for the 356. With increased displacement and extensively upgraded internal components, it offers a significant improvement in both power and torque while retaining the character of the Porsche flat-four. These engines have been tested at 135 hp, giving the car a level of performance that is transformative compared to a standard 356C.
The additional performance is supported by dual front oil coolers and a Magnaflow sports exhaust system with twin outlets and mufflers. The sports exhaust has deliberately replaced the original heating system, meaning that the car is not equipped with heating. This is a deliberate part of the performance-focused specification rather than an omission.
During the restoration, the car was also converted to 12V, and the braking system was substantially upgraded with 911-specification disc brakes, providing stopping power commensurate with the increased performance. The car also sits on a set of 16-inch Boyd Coddington wheels, giving it a purposeful stance while retaining the unmistakable proportions of the 356.
Inside, the beautifully crafted red Foglizzo leather covers the bespoke interior, which features sporty bucket seats with folding backs. A roll bar further emphasizes the car’s driver-oriented and outlaw character. It is the abundance of beautiful, high-quality details that makes it truly special: the Marchal fog lights, the exquisite steering wheel, the elegant covers for the bumper holes, flawless chrome and lights, the immaculately finished trunk and engine bay, the custom logos, and the Berlin Bullit mirror…
The odometer currently reads just 2 kilometers, reflecting the restoration and previous build work. The car is therefore essentially presented in post-restoration condition. The result is a 356C that retains the elegance and character of Porsche’s original sports car while offering performance, engineering, and craftsmanship far beyond that of a standard 1,600 cc model.
The car comes with extensive invoices documenting its restoration, its Porsche Certificate, the Kardex build sheet, and nearly 750 photos of the restoration process and the final result.
With its Porsche-confirmed original color combination, nut-and-bolt restoration, 136 hp Willhoit 2.2 engine, bespoke red leather interior, and comprehensively upgraded mechanical specifications, this is a truly exceptional 356SC built for the enthusiast who appreciates both originality and uncompromising engineering.
- Chassis: 21756*
- Engine: 2.2L flat-4
- Transmission: Manual transmission
- Mileage: 2 km
- Color: 6401 – Slate Gray / Red
- Nut-and-bolt restoration to an exceptional standard
- Factory 356SC with Willhoit WR 2.2 engine — 135 hp
- Porsche Certificate confirms the original Slate Grey over Red
- Custom red Foglizzo leather interior
- 911-spec disc brakes, dual oil cooling, and sports exhaust
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