Porsche 356 SC

The vehicle in detail

This 356SC is in exceptional cosmetic and mechanical condition. The paintwork is in beautiful condition, with excellent gaps and panel fit. The upholstery is in extraordinary condition and features charcoal German square weave carpets with Red upholstery, a VDM steering wheel, VDO instrumentation, and a Porsche delete radio plate. The 4.5” x 15” chrome wheels are mounted to Vredestein Sprint Classic 165 15 tires (date coded 2024). The undercarriage is solid and rust-free, and European Collectibles has recently stripped the complete undercarriage to steel, undercoated in Wurth German undershoot to factory specification. The suspension components have also been stripped and painted as per factory specifications.

Originally imported by Max Hoffman and sold by Pray Automobile Corporation in Greenwich, Connecticut, to the first owner, William Bowers, on July 7, 1964. The original Service Booklet documents regular maintenance at the selling dealer from July 7, 1964, to November 26, 1969, when the odometer read 23,008 miles. By 1990, the 356SC was acquired by the second long-term owner, Mr. Denison, who entrusted Performance Plus Automotive with a major engine service at 78,620 miles. A decade later, a comprehensive restoration was undertaken by a marque specialist in New Jersey. The work included stripping the body to bare steel, a complete repaint in Silver Metallic, and reassembling with all-new trim, rubber seals, and chrome. The interior was reupholstered using correct German materials, while the original engine was rebuilt with 86 mm pistons and cylinders.