1964 Porsche 356SC Coupe 2dr Man 4sp 1600

If someone claims that there exists a more delightful and enjoyable early classic car than the Porsche 356, give them two pinches and tell them they must be dreaming. With its lightweight construction, rear-engine layout, and precise German engineering, the 356 provided the genetic foundation for the iconic Porsche 911 that we recognize today.

The Porsche 356 SC was the ultimate performance variant of the 356 C Generation, boasting the most potent pushrod 4-cylinder engine ever available from Porsche, with a staggering 95 HP. This represented a 15% power increase over the standard 356 C engine, thanks to a reinforced counter-weighted crankshaft, short-skirt pistons, a more aggressive camshaft configuration, and larger Solex carburetors.

The SC was primarily available as a Coupe, but a Cabriolet variant was also offered. It succeeded the Super 90 from the previous generation, serving as the flagship model for the final evolution of the Porsche 356. The SC engine was later slightly revised and used as the powerplant for the entry-level variant of the Porsche 911, the Porsche 912.

We’re pleased to present this Australian Delivered, Porsche 356 SC - delivered new to Sydney in 1964. Documented to be one of only six Porsche 356 SC delivered to Australia and one of four delivered in 1964, this ultra-rare car on Australian soil has only had two owners in the last 50 years. The last of whom a major 356 collector in Melbourne.

With matching numbers, confirmed by Porsche Australia, the car is in preserved condition. The black paintwork shows a lovely patina with the recently retrimmed interior by expert Tim Ward, in a deep red factory Porsche vinyl a handsome contrast.

Mechanically, the motor and drivetrain have recently been through a service at Porsche 356 Specialist Northern Prestige. It fires up and warbles with all the air-cooled flat-four charm you’d come to expect and love from an early Porsche, the suspension is tight and steering responsive to keep you level and planted in the corners.

Complementing the car are an original handbook and receipts. With fewer cars popping up these days in their original condition, let alone one as beautifully preserved as this one. The turnkey example of one of the rarest 356s on Australian soil will be the pride of its next custodian.

DG41 - Make mine rare.