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LOT 119 White
The car that started it all for Porsche was the 356, evolving from the earliest Volkswagen derived prototypes of the late Forties to become a sophisticated sports car and an accomplished performer both on the road and track. With development of the all-new six-cylinder Type 901 well underway, Porsche released the final evolution of the 356 series in July 1963, known as the 356C. With a number of technical advances, including the switch to ATE disc brakes all round (with larger 15 inch wheels) and the adoption of ZF steering, the 356C was noticeably better to drive than its predecessors. The curvy body was largely unchanged but under the engine lid were revised versions of the famous flat-four. The 356C was available with two different pushrod engines, the 75 bhp 356C or the 95 bhp 356SC, with compression raised to 9.5:1 and twin Solex PJJ-4 carburetors responsible for the extra power. Another refinement used in the SC motor was a counter-weighted crankshaft, giving appreciably smoother running. Porsche sold the 356SC in either coupé or cabriolet guise and the latter, with bodywork by Reutter, was beautifully finished with a lined hood that folded neatly away behind the occasional rear seats. It’s worth noting that Porsche wouldn’t build another. This particular car was delivered in the United Kingdom on April 25, 1964 and finished in the exotic sounding Togo Brown (Code 6411) with fawn leather trim. After coming to Australia in the 1970s, the Porsche was completely restored from the ground up by a marque specialist in New South Wales during the 1990s and is now the property of a South Australian collector. With matching numbers (engine and gearbox) and a set of genuine chrome wheels, the Porsche is a stunning example of this desirable model. The 356SC Cabriolet is an absolute delight to drive, the willing Boxer motor pushing the little car along at rapid speeds, while having the top down adds an entirely different dimension to the 356’s character. Although austere by modern standards, the painted dash under the leather pad is well stocked and everything about the car is beautifully made in typically Teutonic fashion. Sold without registration.
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