1964 Porsche 356C Base 1.6L

Price: - Item location: Syracuse, New York, United States
Description:

1964 Porsche 356 1600 C Karmann Coupe

This is a 1964 Porsche 356C Karmann Coupe with Certificate of Authenticity and matching numbers. This car was originally purchased from Foreign Motors Inc. in Boston, Mass. and was delivered on September 14, 1964 to original owner in Providence, Rhode Island. Current owner purchased car in New York State in 1976. Partial restoration started in 1982. Driven about 5 years total since 1976and off the road since 1998. Kept in a garage for last 38 years.Only 5-6 thousand miles since engine rebuild with Big Bore kit, Webers, and extractor exhaust. Gear box shifts with ease. Original doors, windows, trunk and deck lid. Doors and windows have neverbeen removed. All four windows work. Doors slam shut with a “quality thunk” ! Door locks work.Rebuilt battery box and working 6 volt electric system. Gas tank sand blasted and re-coated. Most interior and exterior lights work. Windshield wipers work (windshield washer buds missing). Originalchrome moon hubcaps. Body looks good. The car has a lot of good metal. There is some fiberglass work in the typical places. Closer inspection will show some dings, scratches, some sanding marks,a small ripple on rear fender, and slight dimples on front hood.Front floor repaired with sheet metal and angle iron. Rear floor is good. Car has not been driven as it needs complete brake system (including master cylinder) and front end work.Tires havegood tread but are old. Rear axle leaks gear oil although rear axle has been replaced and there is a split in the same rear rubber axle tube bellows. Some rust holes in heating channels but rocker panels themselves are very solid. Jack posts rusted out.Carbs may need rebuild. Carpets need replacement.Good heater boxes. Many original and extra parts including Zenith Carbs, fly wheel, spare tire and wheel, front bumper (bent and cracked), two under door chrome deco strips, exhaust “stinger” pipe,window washer tank, original keys, Porsche Service Book issued to original owner, Blaupunkt Radio Instructions, original Driver's Manual (a few pages of rear Index missing) and WorkshopMaintenance Manual. This car starts and runs. It has a great shine and great lines and is 90% complete. This a restoreable vehicle.Car is sold as is, where is. Buyer responsible for pick up and transport and all associated costs. Deposit of $1500.00 via PayPal required within 24 hours of auction close. Balance due within 7 days of auction close. Cash or Bank Wire preferred.
Call Jim at 315-440-0065 with any questionsor email through eBay.

On Jul-31-16 at 17:34:10 PDT, seller added the following information:

UPDATE:Carbs should not need to be rebuilt - only synched.View YouTube link to hear engine run.
https://youtu.be/1pGLtDmhQjA

Vehicle Details:
  • Condition: Used
  • Make: Porsche
  • Model: 356
  • SubModel: 1600 C Karmann Coupe
  • Type: Coupe
  • Trim: Base
  • Year: 1964
  • Mileage: 108,026
  • VIN: 218123
  • Color: Togo Brown
  • Engine size: 1.6L 1582CC 97Cu. In. H4 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Drive type: RWD
  • Interior color: Fawn Leatherette/K
  • Vehicle Title: Clear
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