A 1965 Porsche 356 C 1600 SC Coupe in Photos
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This 1965 Porsche 356 C 1600 SC Coupe sold for $145,600 through RM Sotheby's in 2023.
The most advanced and well-built versions of the model are the 356 C and SC (shown here), made in 1964 and 1965.
According to the auction house, this example is dressed in its factory-correct Kunstleder Schwartz (Black Leatherette) trim.
A close-up of the gearshift for the car's four-speed manual transmission, which was the only shifting option throughout the entire 356 dynasty.
The two-door vehicle features a 2+2 seating configuration.
This car's 1.6-liter flat-four engine originally made 95 hp, though its original twin Solex carburetors were subsequently replaced with a twin Weber setup.
This 1965 example of Porsche's 356 had its body built by Reutter.
While a car with its engine hung over the rear wheels was a novelty at the time, the concept is very familiar to today's drivers, who will find a 356 manageable if the laws of physics are generally observed.
Porsche's 356 is a wonderful classic to own and drive, and is especially coveted by enthusiasts with an appreciation for purity of concept and refined design.
