1964 356C Cabriolet

The final incarnation of Porsche’s 356 debuted in 1963 for the 1964 model year as the 356C. New for ’64 were disc brakes at all four corners and, optionally, the 95-horsepower “SC” engine—the most powerful pushrod engine Porsche had produced to date. Radial Pirelli Cinturato tires also became standard, improving handling and road feel. Despite the introduction of the new 911, demand for the lighter, more familiar 356C remained strong, with production peaking in 1964 and North American sales continuing into 1965, marking the final chapter of Porsche’s first production sports car.

This 1964 356C Cabriolet left the factory finished in Togo Brown over a Brown leather interior and featured a Tan soft top along with a Tan removable hardtop, giving the car a pretty cool two-tone look with the top on. The car had been refurbished at some point in its life, possibly in the 1970s based on some sleuthing by commenters. It came with its numbers-matching engine, lots of older service records, and what appears to be an original Brumos Porsche license plate frame—worth its weight in gold.

Over the past twelve months, 356C Cabriolets have averaged $130,229, with a low of $57,000 and a high of $212,800. Our Spotlight car previously sold at Gooding & Company’s Amelia Island sale in March of this year for $126,000 all-in. Given that, estimates for this sale were right in that ballpark, with a range of $110,000–$150,000. However, it went unsold at a final bid of $105,000. Sure, it was an older restoration, but with an interesting color, hardtop, and its original engine, it should have at least met the low estimate.

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