1964 Porsche 356 C on 2040-cars
Los Angeles, California, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:1600
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Tan
Make: Porsche
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: 356
Trim: C
Drive Type: RWD
Options: Leather Seats
Mileage: 9,157
Exterior Color: Red
Don't let the good looking pictures deceive you. I bought this car with the intention of doing a complete restoration because it apparently has matching numbers and the car is pretty much all there. I do restorations in my garage and just do not have the time and energy to take on another one..so for those of you who have that time, here is your opportunity. The body has some rust in it in the typical areas, but the does not appear to have been in any real accidents. Surprisingly, the engine is very strong. 150 compression in each cylinder and the heads look like they have been recently done. I think the engine is at least a 1750 or more because of the power. The old Webers are pretty worn out and the heater boxes are missing replaced with J-pipes. Muffler is some sort of an aftermarket one and exhaust note is quite unique. The car has the potential of either a minimal restoration that would make a good driver or complete restoration. Battery box has been replaced the the pan is in decent shape. Transmission is very strong and smooth. When I got it it did not run and the engine was full of oil. I have pulled the motor and replaced the oil cooler seals (where the leak was coming) replced the trans mounts, replaced distributor, plugs, clutch, pressure plate and t/o bearing, generator, fuel pump, ign wires and fuel petcock. The engine sheet metal is very funky and will probably need to be replaced. This is a very good project car and has the potential of being a very nice car.
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