Porsche 356 SC

1965 Porsche 356SC Coupe

VIN 221970

The revised version of the 356 at the end of production was the 356SC, truly one of the BEST 356s to drive. Originally delivered on June 15, 1965, by P.C. Pacific now Burlingame Porsche in the San Francisco Bay area. Finished in Sand Beige with a complete new Black interior including new door panels, dash, seats, and charcoal German square weave carpets. Black California plates. Original floor pans which are solid and rust free. Very straight body with excellent gaps and panel fit. All bright work and rubber seals are in excellent condition. The 1600cc SC engine runs out strong, 4-speed manual 741 transmission and four-wheel disc brakes. Options include chrome wheels, and a Blaupunkt AM/FM Radio. Complete with owner’s manual, tools, and jack.

Specification

1,582 cc OHV air-cooled horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine, outputting 95HP, with dual 40 Solex carburetors, four-speed manual 741 transmission, independent front suspension with laminated torsion bars, parallel trailing arms, and tubular shock absorbers, independent rear swing axles with torsion bars and tubular shock absorbers, and four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes.

History

The 356s are lightweight and nimble-handling rear-engine rear-wheel-drive 2-door sports car, available in hardtop coupé and cabriolet configurations. Engineering innovations continued during the years of manufacture, contributing to its motorsport’s success and popularity. The last revision of the 356 was the 356C & 356SC introduced for the 1964 & 1965 model years. It featured disc brakes all round, as well as an option for the most powerful pushrod engine Porsche ever produced with 95-horsepower « SC ».