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1963 PORSCHE 356SC CABRIOLET
EU registered
Chassis No. 159414
Engine No. P710822
Yellow with beige interior
Engine: Horizontally opposed air-cooled four cylinder at rear, 1,582cc, 95bhp at 5500rpm, two Solex carburettors; Gearbox: four-speed manual with Porsche synchromesh; Suspension: front, independent with torsion bars and trailing arms, rear, swing axel; Brakes: hydraulic disc all round. Left hand drive.
As a production car available in Cabriolet, Coupe, Speedster and Roadster form, the 356 quickly became a world phenomenon. As part of an ongoing programme of improvements, engine size went up to 1600cc and power to a comfortable 95 bhp in the more potent variants such as this model. But above all, it was the quality built into the type - the concentration on a single air-cooled theme, the rewarding handling that gave the car its place in the sun. In 1960 the B came along, provided with more robust bumpers, higher headlamps and a host of hidden refinements. Aerodynamics were improved, as were the brakes. The top speed was now quoted at 109mph. By 1963 the final version of the 356 became available, the C was available in either srandard 75 bhp specification or 95bhp SC specification, all models were now fitted with ATE disc brakes all round.
This is an attractive and freshly restored example of Porsche's ubiquitous 356, offering all weather motoring and entry to Porsche Club, and other classic car events such as historic rallies.
EU registered
Chassis No. 159414
Engine No. P710822
Yellow with beige interior
Engine: Horizontally opposed air-cooled four cylinder at rear, 1,582cc, 95bhp at 5500rpm, two Solex carburettors; Gearbox: four-speed manual with Porsche synchromesh; Suspension: front, independent with torsion bars and trailing arms, rear, swing axel; Brakes: hydraulic disc all round. Left hand drive.
As a production car available in Cabriolet, Coupe, Speedster and Roadster form, the 356 quickly became a world phenomenon. As part of an ongoing programme of improvements, engine size went up to 1600cc and power to a comfortable 95 bhp in the more potent variants such as this model. But above all, it was the quality built into the type - the concentration on a single air-cooled theme, the rewarding handling that gave the car its place in the sun. In 1960 the B came along, provided with more robust bumpers, higher headlamps and a host of hidden refinements. Aerodynamics were improved, as were the brakes. The top speed was now quoted at 109mph. By 1963 the final version of the 356 became available, the C was available in either srandard 75 bhp specification or 95bhp SC specification, all models were now fitted with ATE disc brakes all round.
This is an attractive and freshly restored example of Porsche's ubiquitous 356, offering all weather motoring and entry to Porsche Club, and other classic car events such as historic rallies.
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