In other words, the Porsche 356C was a real driver’s car, one for someone with a true feel for the grip of the road.

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This final iteration of the 356, the 356C, introduced for the 1964 model year, remained a four-cylinder, air-cooled, rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive car with unitized pan and body construction. But now it featured disc brakes all around on its wider 4.5′ wheels, as well as an option for the most powerful pushrod engine Porsche then had ever produced, the 95 hp (71 kW) ‘SC’. It showcased twin rear engine grills, a more squared-of front hood for larger trunk access, a curved windshield, revised steering linkage, and improved suspension. These magnificent cars were only produced for two years before transition into the 911-era Porsche.

Sporting Motorist was even more fulsome than Road & Track in its praise of the 356C, a car whose rolling, curvaceous lines seemed even more stunningly beautiful than its predecessor: ‘The Porsche has always been a fiercely individualistic motor car and even after all these years it remains so.

Smoother, quieter and more sophisticated than it used to be, it still remains very much a driver’s car, with the indefinable ability to respond to the judgement and skill of the man behind the wheel.’

And we have a stunning example of one of these beauties right now at Beverly Hills Car Club, a 1964 Porsche 356C 1600 Reutter Cabriolet featured with a Certificate of Authenticity.

This lovely car is finished in Light Ivory (6404), complemented with a black interior. This stunning vintage vehicle exudes timeless elegance and classic charm, making it a must-have for any discerning collector or enthusiast.


The convenience manual-crank windows, and driver-side rearview mirrors ensure optimal visibility and control on the road, while the pop-out rear quarter windows and vent windows add a touch of practicality to the interior. Noteworthy details are the fender-mounted antenna, sun visors, analog clock, tool kit, boot cover, and a spare tire. Every aspect of this vehicle has been carefully crafted to provide a luxurious and comfortable driving experience that is second to none.

In addition to its timeless design and optimal performance, this 356C comes equipped with a range of special features that enhance its appeal.

Like the majority of its fellows, our 356C had been despatched to the USA, Porsche’s most important export market.

Looking at this beautiful Porsche 356C you cannot help but be reminded of the thinking of ‘Ferry’ Porsche, who founded the Austrian company with his sister, Louise, later relocating Porsche to Stuttgart in Germany. In an interview in September 1972 Ferry described the development of the 356: ‘I had always driven very speedy cars. I had an Alfa Romeo, also a BMW, and others. ….By the end of the war, I had a Volkswagen Cabriolet with a supercharged engine, and that was the basic idea. I saw that if you had enough power in a small car, it is nicer to drive than if you have a big car which is also overpowered. And it is more fun.’

‘On this basic idea, we started the first Porsche prototype. To make the car lighter, to have an engine with more horsepower, that was the first two-seater that we built.’

-Alex Manos, Owner