1964 356 SC Cabriolet / Fully Restored 2015 / Sorted / Numbers Matching

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Model year: 1964 (built 1963)
Type: SC
Style: Cabriolet
Coachbuilder: Reutter

Beginning Chassis #: 159001

End Chassis Number: 159832

History

· Built September 6, 1963

· Delivered September 10, 1963

· Selling dealer Autohaus Max Moritz, Reutlingen, West Germany

· Original Owner was an American soldier, stationed in Germany

· Brought to the USA on January 9, 1964 by Max Hoffman Motors

· Ziebart rust protection was applied soon after arrival in the US

· Still with the first owner, the car was in metro Washington, D.C. until 1966

· Moved to storage with original owner’s parents in Lansing, Michigan until 1970

· Under instruction from the owner, the parents sold the car to its second owner September 1970

· As a friend of the second owner, the current owner/seller first drove the car in September, 1970

· Second owner deceased 2001 and the car passed to a family member

· Sold to the current owner/seller October, 2015

· Complete restoration by Euro Autowerks, Rockford, Michigan, completed June 28, 2016

· Gilmore Car Museum Honors in Class trophy winner, August 2016

· 85,720 total miles believed accurate

Porsche Certification of Authenticity

· Engine Number 820158

· Transmission Number 71262

· Signal Red 6407

· Black Leather/B

· Optional Equipment

• Prepared for two headrests
• Two pairs of seatbelts
• Blaupunkt radio “Frankfurt”
• Two loudspeakers
• Antenna
• Michelin tires (165/15)

Body

· Color Code 6407 Signal Red, matches Porsche Certification of Authenticity

· Bodywork by Euro Autowerks, Rockford, Michigan, completed June 28, 2016

· Rotisserie restoration

· New battery box bottom panel and jackspurs

· Floors and longitudinals are original

· Few other metal repairs

· Bare-metal respray

· Doors and decklid are all stamped “281,” matching chassis number

· Front lid is stamped “81,” matching chassis number

· Door bottoms rust-free

· No collision evident in body or chassis

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

· Hood is unbent

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

· Shat-R-Proof windshield with no chips. scratches

· All other glass is original and in very good condition

· Windows open and close easily

· Bright trim 100% complete and in very good condition

· Original Durant mirror

· Correct front and rear bumper guards and trim strips

· All weatherstrips are new, soft and undamaged

Convertible Top:

• Black canvas top cover from Autos International installed by Euro Autowerks, February, 2016

· Top frame fully restored in correct color

· New top wood from Autos International

· Latches have perfect chrome

· Rear window has no damage, new 2016

· Reutter serial number tag

· Tonneau cover fits properly with Tenax fasteners and storage bag, new 2016

· Opens and closes easily

· No rattles or wind noise when driving

Interior:

· Black Leather Code B, matches Porsche Certificate of Authenticity

· Black leather front seat covers and quarter panel covers from Autos International installed by Euro Autowerks, 2016

· Dash pad, both door panels and rear seat covers are all original

· Front seats have new padding

· Leather accessory head rests from Autos International

· Seat recliners function properly

· Seats slide and latch easily

· Refinished steering wheel

· Charcoal carpet is new 2016

· Correct new rubber mats from Stoddard’s show no wear

· Correct gray headliner with no damage, new 2016

· Correct sun visors, new from Stoddard’s

· Perfect interior mirror

· Ashtray shows little use

· Glove box fits well with nice liner

Original Engine # P820158 matching Porsche Certificate of Authenticity

Production year: 1963

Internal Name: 616/16

Common Name: 1600 SC

First Serial # in year: 820001

Last Serial # in year: 82002

· Case halves and third piece all matching, stamped “662”

· Fully rebuilt 2015

· 1600cc cast iron cylinders

· No leaks

· Noise-free

· Turns over easily, starts promptly

· Correct Solex 40 PII-2 carburetors

· Additional electric fuel pump at rear torsion tube for easy starting

· Correct, rebuilt, Bosch generator and voltage regulator

· Correct “European” exhaust with restored heat exchangers, proper mounting, and muffler with no rust or leaks

· Correct Bosch VJR4BR18 distributor with points and condenser

· All engine tin refinished

· New body seals

· Steady 800 RPM idle

· Pulls smoothly and runs cool

Original Type 741 80C Transmission # 71262 matching Porsche GmbH Certification

Stamped “8 3,” August 1963 production

· “80C” stamp for Speedster gears BBAB

· Only few miles since rebuild 2015

· New clutch

· Shifts easily through all gears, up and down

· Linkage and clutch properly adjusted

· Properly filled with GL4 gear oil

Suspension, brakes, steering:

· New Koni shocks

· King and link pins rebuilt

· Steering gear has no play and is properly filled, leak-free

· New steering damper

· New one-piece axle boots

· Brakes completely rebuilt including calipers, pads, and hardware replated

· New front brake rotors

· New steel brake lines and rubber hoses

· Fresh brake fluid

· Backing plates and other fittings refinished

· Parking brake correctly adjusted and fully working

· Michelin XZX radial tires 165 SR 15, new 2015

· New Stoddard’s chrome wheels date-stamped “09 15”

· Correct, new hubcaps with crests

· Chrome original Lemmerz spare wheel, date-stamped “11 65” with vintage Michelin XAS radial tire

· Drives as it should. Steering wheel is level when driving straight. Tracks straight. Brakes function as-new and with no pulling.

All the rest:

· 6-volt electrical system

· Original wiring harness

· New Optima sealed AGM battery

· Custom battery hold-down

· All gauges function properly

· Speedometer is accurate compared with GPS

· Both odometers operate properly

· Instrument lights and dimmer all work

· Dash light functions correctly by its switch

· Original Blaupunkt Frankfurt AM/FM/SW radio works properly

· Speakers are loud and clear

· Original locking antenna is straight and clean

· Original headlight and taillight assemblies

· New red/orange taillight lenses from Stoddard’s

· Lights, horn, wipers and all operate

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

· Turn signals self-cancel

· Shift lock with key

· All windshield washer components intact- washer fluid not filled

· “European” heater is complete and works properly

· Always garaged by current owner

Also included:

· Clear Michigan title

· Porsche Certificate of Authenticity

· Complete tool kit with some new components from Aase Sales

· Bilstein jack

· Original Drivers Manual and Service Book with stamps and records from new

· Build book of photos from purchase in 2015, through restoration, to current condition

· Book of records and receipts, including 1970 title to 2nd owner, 1990’s maintenance, and complete 2015 restoration receipts

· Complete set of four original keys

· New ignition key on Porsche blank with leather pouch

· Porsche Club of America and 356 Registry grille badges

· Gilmore Car Museum Honors in Class trophy

· Original convertible top shipping cover, as supplied by Porsche

· Older cockpit toneau cover

· New Colgan bra front end cover

· Collection of take-off original parts, including red/red taillight lenses, sun visors, 1960’s seat belts, interior mirror, outside door handle

“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 paint and trim imperfections from final assembly and careful driving

· Original bumper guards are unrestored and have light scratches and pitting. See photos

· Small scratches in front bumper bright trim. See photo

· Exhaust tips are unrestored, with pitting. See photos

· Original rubber inserts in left rocker, left rear bumper, and right front bumper trim are slightly shrunken in length. See photos

· Original bright trim around windows is unrestored, shows light pitting and few scratches. See photos

· Windshield has very slight delamination at lower left corner. See photo

· Very few marks in glass. See photos

· Clock does not operate

· Interior light operates from switch, but does not operate from door switches

· Windshield washer is complete, but has not had fluid added, not tested for operation

Not included:

· NO ADDITIONAL ITEMS ORIGINAL TO THIS CAR 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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