Porsche 356 C 1600 (1965)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 128 images
• Video including engine running
• Paint thickness measurement
• A valuation report from the Netherlands is available, grade 3+ with a value of €75,000
• Extensive investments; see list in Image 123
• TÜV inspection will be renewed prior to sale

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1965
• First registration: USA
• Engine: 1.6-liter 4-cylinder boxer engine with 75 PS
• Transmission: Manual
• Exterior color: Red
• Interior: Black leather
• TÜV inspection renewed prior to sale; H license plate

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is red
• The vehicle has been partially repainted
• Paint thickness measurements showed values between 415 and 1,560 micrometers (Image 122)
• The paint and body are in good condition with only minor age-related signs of wear
• The paint finish shows slight orange peel.
• There is a very slight scratch approximately 2 cm long on the driver’s door.
• There is no known rust on the underbody.
• The tires are from 2016 and have approximately 6 mm of tread depth (Figure 122).

Interior

• The car features a black leather interior
• The interior is in good condition.
• The interior has been refurbished.
• There are no known defects in the interior
• The headliner was replaced in 2019.

Technical Specifications

• The vehicle is registered and ready to drive.
• The 1.6-liter 4-cylinder boxer engine with 75 PS runs flawlessly.
• According to the vehicle registration certificate, the engine has matching numbers.
• There is a slight oil leak at the transmission mount.
• The manual transmission operates flawlessly.
• The brake pads and brake fluid have been replaced; the fuel tank was replaced in 2022 and the clutch in 2019.
• The vehicle has one key for the ignition and a separate key for the door locks, as there was a defect in the ignition switch.
• The last service was performed in April 2025

History

Ownership History

• Originally delivered in the U.S., then to the Netherlands
• The vehicle was purchased from the Netherlands in 2018
• No detailed information is available regarding the previous owner’s ownership history in the Netherlands

Service History

• Maintenance documented since 2017
• Maintenance was performed by the seller himself, who is a certified master mechanic with classic car restoration as a side business
• Parts are verifiable via invoices
• 2019: New headliner and new clutch
• 2022: Fuel tank replaced
• Brake pads, brake fluid, engine oil, and transmission fluid replaced
• April 2025: Last service
• No service record book available
• Investments totaling approximately €12,945 are documented by invoices

Documents

• Appraisal report from the Netherlands available
• Birth certificate available
• Invoices for investments available

Summary

For sale is a 1965 Porsche 356 C with a red exterior and black leather interior. The vehicle was originally delivered in the U.S. and later came to the Netherlands, where the current owner purchased it in 2018. The Porsche is powered by a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder boxer engine producing 75 PS, paired with a manual transmission. According to the available certificate of origin, this is a matching-numbers vehicle. The car is registered, road-ready, and has an “H” license plate as well as a TÜV inspection valid through May 2026. The black leather interior is in good condition and has been refurbished. The headliner and the clutch were replaced in 2019. Additional features include a wood-trimmed steering wheel and chrome rims. The vehicle has been partially repainted; the paint finish exhibits slight orange peel. There is no known rust on the underbody or accident damage. A valuation report from the Netherlands is available, indicating a value of €75,000. Maintenance has been performed by the seller himself since 2017; he is a certified master mechanic who restores classic cars as a side business. Parts and repairs totaling approximately €12,945 have been carried out. Overall, this Porsche 356 C offers an interesting opportunity for enthusiasts of classic Porsche models, featuring an H-registration, a matching-numbers history, and roadworthy condition.