1965 Porsche 356 SC 1600 Cabriolet

This fine example of the 356SC was completed at Porsche's Zuffenhausen Works as a 1965 model-year SC Cabriolet. This very car, chassis no. 162151, was the 14th to last 356 to roll off the production line and was essentially manufactured alongside the all-new 911 at the time. Indeed, you can say that this very car benefitted from the many upgrades and improvements which Porsche implemented during the long and successful 356 production run. The new 356SC Cabriolet was finished as it appears today, with the Cabriolet bodywork painted Irish Green, and the cockpit trimmed in Light Brown Leatherette, and is believed to have been delivered to the European market from new. The Porsche would later migrate to the US, where it was purchased by the consignor in 1972, and has since remained in his devoted care, receiving both mechanical and cosmetic attention as needed. In the early 1990s, the original engine was removed, and a period-correct 356SC unit (number 821844) was rebuilt at fitted, by noted engine builder 'Maestro'. The car was later professionally repainted, in the original Irish Green color. Today this lovely 356SC Cabriolet - from the very end of the celebrated model's production run - presents beautifully throughout, with great shine to the exterior paint, good fit and finish, and a nice patina to the light brown interior. Fog lights are fitted in the front, and a newer black convertible top is fitted with a matching top boot available to cover it when down. The car runs on slightly wider wheels, giving it better road holding, and a wood-rimmed steering wheel is fitted to handle the hairpin turns. An abundance of spare parts and maintenance items accompany the sale of the car, including wheels, Solex carburetors, cylinder heads, heat exchangers, the original steering wheel, old original upholstery pieces, gasket sets and weather stripping, along with a large box of restoration and service records, 356 books, the Porsche issued Certificate of authenticity and original owner's manuals. A newly purchased original Porsche tool kit is offered with the car as well, along with what appears to be the original jack. Now offered from 48 year of cherished ownership, this desirable, 14th from the end 356SC Cabriolet is ready for its next custodianship.