1965 Porsche 356 SC Coupe

Mild Outlaw / Fenders Flared / Bumpers and Trim Removed

VIN / Chassis Number: 130164

Engine and transmission matching Porsche Certificate of Authenticity

1720cc Skirmants Engine / Skirmants Transmission

Original Electric Sunroof

Receipts since 1968 through all three careful owners

Absolutely rust-free

Super clean, not smoked in

FAST- starts, stops, runs, drives as it should

 

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Model year: 1965
Type: SC
Style: Coupe
Coachbuilder: Reutter

Beginning Chassis #: 128105

End Chassis Number: 131927

 

Originally delivered to its first owner in New York, this 356 SC has had only three careful enthusiast owners.  Originally modified by the second owner, it has been carefully preserved and developed over time.

 

Documented History

·         Three owners since new

·         Receipts since 1968

·         Sold to second owner in 1969

·         Repainted to current Bali Blue and flared

·         Developed for club events and autocross

·         Sold to current owner/seller Neil Goldberg, noted 356 restorer and historian, in 2003.  You can learn more about Neil here

·         2007 East Coast Holiday Hill Climb Winner, driver- Marco Marinello

·         2007 East Coast Holiday Hill Climb 2^nd Place, driver- Bob Garretson

·         Further development, exterior respray, 2011

This is Neil’s personal car

 

 

Above:  356 Registry magazine coverage of 2007 East Coast Holiday Hill Climb

 

Body- Deck lid and both doors all stamped “164” matching Chassis Number

Originally Light Ivory

Repainted Bali Blue, color code 6412, in 1973 by second owner

·         Electric sunroof, as fitted originally per Certificate of Authenticity, works properly

·         New correct gray sunroof weatherstrip

·         Original floor

·         Longitudinals replaced

·         Battery floor replaced

·         Rear fenders flared

·         Bumpers removed

·         Nerf bars installed

·         Resprayed Bali Blue with glass out and no tape lines visible, by Autometric, 2011

·         Hood is un-kinked and left hinge is not stamped with chassis number

·         GT style through-the-hood gas filler by Ted Dunham

·         Pre-A style hood handle

·         Windshield washers removed

·         GT Werk aluminum GT mirror

·         Fender fuel door filled

·         Rocker trim removed

·         Fog light openings filled

·         Deck lid louvered

·         Rear pan exhaust openings filled, reflectors removed

·         “A” front signals installed

·         Doors, hood and deck lid all open and close easily with great gaps

·         Front and rear hood supports work every time

·         Door bottoms rust-free

·         New glass and weatherstrip 2011

·         Bright trim in excellent condition

·         All weatherstrips in excellent condition, soft and undamaged

·         A completely rust-free car with great gaps and proper-fitting trim in great condition

·         Tight and quiet when driving.  No wind noise

 

Interior:

Originally black leatherette / corduroy interior per Porsche Certificate of Authenticity

Fully upholstered in Hirsch Rust leather, 2004

·         Rust full leather interior by 356 specialist.  No vinyl.

·         Reproduction GT seats in aluminum

·         Seats tilt, slide and latch easily

·         Genuine Les Leston steering wheel rebuilt with thicker rim by Bruce Crawford at Hardwood Classics

·         Tan carpet in excellent condition, new in 2004, from Autos International

·         Custom front carpet over rubber mat

·         Correct stock rubber mats in as-new condition

·         Perfect headliner, new in 2004

·         Correct sun visors

·         All interior lights operate

·         Cigar lighter operates

·         Glove box fits well with very good original liner

·         Autoflug seat belts properly fitted

 

Original Engine # P 821069 matching Porsche Certificate of Authenticity

Production year: 1964

Internal Name: 616/16

Common Name: 1600 SC

First Serial # in year: 820523

Last Serial # in year: 821180

·         Case halves and third piece all matching, stamped “521”

·         Maintained since 1980’s by Vic Skirmants at 356 Enterprises

·         Last rebuilt by Vic 2003

·         1720cc

·         10 1/2:1 compression ratio

·         86mm Shasta pistons

·         Classic Isky 1010A cam

·         Leak-free

·         Noise-free

·         Turns over easily, starts promptly

·         Original Solex 40 PII-4 carburetors

·         Velocity stacks, adjustable for length, with K&N tall air filters

·         Mechanical fuel pump

·         Also has electric fuel pump under RF floor

·         Correct 12V Bosch generator and voltage regulator

·         Modern hi-torque starter

·         Bursch exhaust with light gray high-temperature coating

·         Updated Bosch 090 distributor with electronic ignition

·         Full flow spin-on oil filter in left fender well

·         Custom oil pump cover with braided stainless lines to filter

·         Retains stock oil filter

·         NLA aluminum oil cooler at stock location

·         Mainley by Design sump cover

·         Swepco oil

·         All sheet metal powder coated

·         All fasteners correct with correct finishes

·         Steady 800 RPM idle

·         Pulls smoothly, especially over 3000rpm, and runs cool

 

Original Type 741/2C Transmission # 79459 matching Porsche Certificate of Authenticity

·         Stamped “54,” May 1964 production

·         Rebuilt by Vic Skirmants at 356 Enterprises, 2003

·         1B-2A-3A-4B gears

·         Open differential

·         Side covers drilled for improved oil flow to fulcrum plates

·         Proper finishes on all parts

·         Hoop and transmission mounts powder-coated

·         Lightened flywheel

·         Aluminum Kennedy clutch

·         Shifts easily through all gears, up and down

·         Linkage and clutch properly adjusted

·         Leak-free

·         Swepco oil

 

Suspension, brakes, steering:

All fully freshened and sorted by Neil

·         Koni shocks

·         Front link pin carriers decambered and reinforced

·         Steering box leak-free

·         Stock front sway bar

·         Rear axles fully rebuilt by Neil, 2011

·         Rear suspension fully powder-coated

·         Disc brakes correctly rebuilt with calipers and hardware replated by Neil, 2011

·         New painted master cylinder

·         New steel brake lines and rubber hoses

·         DOT 5 silicone brake fluid

·         Parking brake correctly adjusted and fully working

·         Yokohama AVS ES100 radial tires 195-60/R15 88H with 80% tread remaining, new in 2011

·         American Racing alloy wheels, 7” x 15”, bought new in 1973, with receipt from Porsche dealer

·         Wheels just balanced with stick-on weights on back sides, only

·         Genuine Porsche center caps

·         Long wheel studs

·         Front wheel spacers

·         Lowered properly

·         Properly aligned.  Tires wearing evenly.

·         Drives as it should.  Tracks straight.  Brakes function as-new and with no pulling.

 

All the rest:

·         Properly converted to 12 volt electrical system

·         Instruments, wipers, generator, voltage regulator and all bulbs 12V

·         Original wiring harness

·         Marchal “Fantastic” 660 7” driving lights with clear bulbs and custom mounts on front pan

·         Original fog light switch added

·         Fuel tank converted to through-the-hood filler and original filler blocked

·         Genuine 356A fuel cap with custom drilled deco by Ted Dunham

·         Gas tank sealed and refinished

·         Custom rubber seal for gas filler to hood with overflow tube

·         Original plastic trunk liner in very good condition

·         Odyssey lightweight battery

·         All gauges function properly

·         Speedometer is accurate compared with GPS

·         Indicated mileage is believed actual

·         Headlights, fog lights, horn and wipers all operate correctly

·         Front indicator lights, tail lights, brake lights and rear turn signals all operate properly

·         Shift lock with correct, original key

·         Genuine Michigan 1965 license plate, unrestored and in correct original colors, legal for Michigan registration

·         Heater cans powder-coated, linkages fully rebuilt, works properly

·         Always stored in heated garage

 

Also included:

·         Clear Michigan title

·         Porsche Certificate of Authenticity

·         Original tool kit with most tools

·         Original Bilstein jack

·         Original sunroof emergency closure knob

·         Genuine Porsche Lemmerz steel spare wheel with never-used temporary tire to save weight

·         Additional lug wrench for American Racing wheel nuts

·         Original Driver’s Manual

·         Receipts through three careful owners

·         Copy of 356 Registry magazine, Volume 31, Number 3, coverage of the 2007 East Coast Holiday, as shown in photos

·         Rubber Porsche logo front mats

·         Alfred Bull custom, fitted car cover with storage bag.  Supplier to Formula 1 teams since 1968, these are no longer made.

·         Very sexy fog light covers

·         Set of keys on Porsche blanks

 

“The large print giveth and the small print taketh away”- Tom Waits:

Please remember, this is a used car, which, as nice as it may be, is not prefect.  I strive to deliver accurate descriptions, but it is possible to miss small deficiencies and will not be held liable for these minor misnomers.  This vehicle is sold AS IS/WHERE IS and comes with no warranties, expressed or implied, whatsoever.

 

Known issues:

·         Very few chips and marks in paint around the car including LF fender.  See photos

·         Floor is original, but has few dents and undercoating damage- NO RUST

·         Some light curb scrapes on nerf bar bottoms, battery floor and muffler

·         Few nicks in aluminum trim on windows

·         Few light scratches in left quarter glass and right door glass

·         Wheels show some marks from 40+ years of careful use

·         Some nicks in pain on dash and inside glove box

·         Tool kit is not 100% complete

·         Owner’s manual has back cover torn off, but is complete

 

Not included:

·         Windshield washers., license light, bumpers and rocker decos all removed and not available

·         NO ADDITIONAL PARTS ARE AVAILABLE THAT ARE NOT IN PHOTOS, SORRY

 

Pre-purchase inspection is welcomed.  Please contact me through “Ask seller a question” to arrange inspection and for any additional information.

 

Offered with realistic reserve.  There is no “buy-it-now” price.  Car will be sold to high bidder above reserve.

 

Shipping:

Buyer is responsible for vehicle pickup or shipping. Loose items will be inside car for shipping.

 

Other Terms:

 

$1000.00 deposit required within 48 hours of auction close.

PayPal accepted for deposit, only.

Payment methods accepted:

-Wire transfer in US funds.

-Cashier's Check (certified from US or Canadian bank) or money order.

-Cash (in person).

PayPal not accepted for full purchase payment.

 

Vehicle and title will be released to the buyer only after funds clear.  There will be no exceptions.

 

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