For Sale
1965 Porsche 356 C Coupe VIN 222038
Champagne Yellow Exterior with Green Leatherette Interior
PRICE $125,000 OBO
This is an exceptional 1965 Porsche 356 C coupe, with all numbers and colors matching, per the COA. The car has only been driven a total of 54,xxx verifiable miles and has been in dry storage in Denver since 1984, over 30 years. There has only been one previous owner, the original, who purchased the new car in 1965 from a Porsche dealer in Chicago. The car was transported to Denver, Colorado in 1975 and driven until 1984 and then stored and not driven.
General
I acquired the car from the original owner in 2014 after three years of negotiations with the owner and his former wife, who had possession of the car, and he had the title, it is a true 'garage find'. After it was acquired, it was deicded to restore the car to street concours conditions rather than to leave the car in its original condition. This was based on minor rust issues, poorly repaired minor collision damage to the right fender, coupled with the fact that the car had been in storage for so many years with almost no maintenance and the paint had deteriorated. All of the exterior metal and the undercarriage metal, with exception of the hood which was replaced when the right fender was repaired, are original to the car. Over $60,000 in restoration costs and several hundred hours were devoted to returning the car to its original condition. The car was entered in the June 2015 Colorado Concours and Exotic Sports Car Show and won first place in the 356 class, scoring 239.5 out of a possible 240 points. The car has been driven less than 200 miles since the restoration. The original owner resides in Denver and is available to substantiate the provenance claims.
Body, Paint and Trim
In 2014 the exterior trim, bumpers, and all glass were removed and the exterior and bumpers were plastic media blasted. This disclosed several, very minor, rust issues which were repaired as well as damage to the right fender. All of the original under coating on the floor pan and fender wells was scraped off by hand. Then, the usual re-paint process was commenced with metal preparation and finishing, epoxy primer, blocking and sanding until all panels fit and gaps were returned to factory specifications. The paint work was completed by one of the most experienced 356 painters in the Rocky Mountain area, who is a national concours multiple Best of Show winner. He also re-undercoated the floor pan, wheel wells, longitudionals, closing and related undercarriage panels. The exterior paint was color matched using the color spectrometer at the Glasurit national headquarters. The paint is exceptional and factory new and the gaps and panel fit are likewise exceptional. All exterior chrome parts, i.e. hood handle, bumper guards, side glass and quarter glass frames and head light rings were re-plated to concours standards by famous Victor Miles. New bumper and rocker trim was installed.
Engine
The original C Engine, P717366, was rebuilt by Storz Garage, Denver, Colorado, to include a top end overhaul and new rod bearings, valves, springs, guides. The original cylinders were bored to 1720 cc to accommodate new 86mm JE pistons and rings, the heads were rebuilt, and all components were balanced. The original Zenith carburetors and fuel pump were rebuilt and new gaskets and seals were installed. The engine sheet metal and related components were re-painted to concours standards and all hardware was cad plated. The original air cleaners were re-painted.
Transaxle
Original transaxle #85837 was inspected and found to be in very good operating condition and it was not rebuilt, however a new clutch disc, pressure plate and throw out bearing were installed.
Interior and Glass
All of the seats, door panels, headliner, rear seating area, sun visors, carpets, garnish rails, dash cover and dash paint are original to the car and are in very good to excellent condition. The dash cover was removed, a new thin pad installed and the original dash cover re-installed. The threshold step plates and trim pieces were replaced with correct new replacement parts. New door seals were installed and a new windshield and new floor mats were installed. All other glass is original and in very good condition. The seat rail stands were re-painted and the seat rails, together with the related hardware, were re-plated. The gauges were refurbished and calibrated and operate correctly. The steering wheel was properly restored.
Steering, Suspension, Tires and Brakes
The brake calipers were rebuilt, the rotors turned and new Boge shocks were installed. The wheels were carefully stripped and painted using correct silver Galsurit paint. Five new Michelin tires, XZX 165 SR 15 were installed, balanced and an alignment was performed. The five factory wheels are dated 1/65. Please note - the front and rear suspension components and axle tubes were not restored.
Electrical
The lights and horns, which were restored, function properly as does the original Blauplunkt Frankfort radio. New light bulbs were installed throughout.
Miscellaneous
The original and complete tool kit and restored jack, owners manual and car cover, and the original paint touch-up stick are included. The two screwdrivers are after market reproductions. The car is located in Denver, Colorado and is available for inspection.
A photo album, which shows the condition as the car was when found in storage, together with photos of the restoration process and current condition, is available at:
http://imageevent.com/356consulting/...champangegreen
Contact Information:
Tom Scott
356 Consulting, LLC
303-819-0101
Tomlynns@aol,com
Denver, Colorado
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