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Porsche sub-contracted the construction of the cabriolet bodywork to several different coachbuilders with Reutter undertaking the majority of the orders. Other contributors included Karmann of Osnabruck, Drauz of Heilbronn and d'Ieteren of Brussels.
The 356B was introduced in September of 1959 and brought with it many changes, included a one-piece rounded windscreen and 15-inch diameter wheels. The new engine displaced 1600cc and offered more performance than its predecessors. The outward appearance was very similar to the final 356Bs but with a few styling revisions.
This 1965 Porsche 356C is a 'black plate' car that was first owned by Mr. & Mrs. Widmyer in July 1965. The second owner purchased the car in October 1999 and has retained it since that time. In 1988 the engine was rebuilt after having traveled 97,536 miles. In 1990 it was treated to a re-paint and a new top. The car is painted in Signal Red with a black leather interior.
In 2007 it was brought to the Bonhams Auction, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia, held at the Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club in Carmel, California. To date, the car has traveled 120,308 miles. It was sold for a high bid of $75,000 plus premium and taxes.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008
The 356B was introduced in September of 1959 and brought with it many changes, included a one-piece rounded windscreen and 15-inch diameter wheels. The new engine displaced 1600cc and offered more performance than its predecessors. The outward appearance was very similar to the final 356Bs but with a few styling revisions.
This 1965 Porsche 356C is a 'black plate' car that was first owned by Mr. & Mrs. Widmyer in July 1965. The second owner purchased the car in October 1999 and has retained it since that time. In 1988 the engine was rebuilt after having traveled 97,536 miles. In 1990 it was treated to a re-paint and a new top. The car is painted in Signal Red with a black leather interior.
In 2007 it was brought to the Bonhams Auction, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia, held at the Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club in Carmel, California. To date, the car has traveled 120,308 miles. It was sold for a high bid of $75,000 plus premium and taxes.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2008
2007 Bonhams, An Important Sale of Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $85,000-USD $95,000
Sale Price :
USD $75,000
1965 Porsche 356C Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Porsche 356C
(Data based on Model Year 1965 sales)
| 1965 Porsche 356C Coupe Chassis#: 219141 Sold for USD$187,000 2024 Mecum : Indy Fall Special | |
| 1965 Porsche 356C Cabriolet Chassis#: 160860 Sold for USD$212,800 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction | |
| 1965 Porsche 356C Coupe Chassis#: 219141 Sold for USD$148,500 2024 Mecum : Monterey | |
| 1965 Porsche 356C Cabriolet Coachwork by Reutter Chassis#: 161388 Sold for USD$142,240 2024 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | |
| 1965 PORSCHE 356C Chassis#: 222421 Sold for USD$99,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
| 1965 Porsche 356C Cabriolet Chassis#: 161416 Sold for USD$168,000 2023 Bonhams : Quail |   |
| 1965 Porsche 356 C Cabriolet Chassis#: 161417 Sold for USD$330,000 2023 Mecum : 2023 Monterey | |
| 1965 Porsche 356C Cabriolet Chassis#: 161632 Sold for USD$132,000 2023 Mecum : Houston | |
| 1965 PORSCHE 356 C COUPE Chassis#: 220851 Sold for USD$137,200 2023 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction | |
| 1965 Porsche 356C Sold for USD$159,500 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
| 1965 Porsche 356C 1600 Coupe Chassis#: 220507 Sold for USD$78,400 2021 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours dElegance Online Auction | |
| 1965 Porsche 356 C Coupe by Karmann Chassis#: 220142 Sold for USD$82,500 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
| 1965 Porsche 356C 1600 Super - Barn Discovery Chassis#: 131866 Sold for USD$96,982 2021 Silverstone Auctions : The Classic Sale at Silverstone | |
| 1965 Porsche 356 C 1600 SC 'Sunroof' Coupe by Karmann Chassis#: 220615 Sold for USD$123,200 2021 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | |
| 1965 Porsche 356 C Cabriolet by Reutter Chassis#: 160904 Sold for USD$280,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction |   |
| 1965 PORSCHE 356C COUPÉ 'OUTLAW' Chassis#: 131232 Sold for USD$63,945 2020 Bonhams : Goodwood Speedweek | |
| 1965 PORSCHE 356 C CABRIOLET Sold for USD$198,750 2020 McCormick's Auction # 68 | |
| 1965 Porsche 356 C Coupe Chassis#: 220992 Sold for USD$120,400 2020 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona | |
| 1965 Porsche 356C Cabriolet Sold for USD$159,500 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | |
| 1965 Porsche 356C Cabriolet Sold for USD$345,740 2019 Shannons - Melbourne Summer Classic |
Porsche 356Cs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1965 Porsche 356C's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 Porsche 356 C 1600 C Coupe by Karmann | 221362 | 2024 RM Sothebys : Dare to Dream | $90,000 | $120,000 | |
| 1965 Porsche 356 C 1600 Cabriolet | 161915 | 2024 Broad Arrow : Porsche Air|Water | |||
| 1965 Porsche 356 C Cabriolet | 161915 | 2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia | $200,000 | $250,000 | |
| 1965 Porsche 356C Coupe | 222421 | 2023 Mecum : Chattanooga | $70,000 | ||
| 1965 Porsche 356C | 222421 | 2023 Mecum : Dallas | $80,000 | ||
| 1965 Porsche 356 C 1600 Outlaw Coupe | 219649 | 2023 Broad Arrow Auctions : Porsche 75th Anniversary | $120,000 | $140,000 | |
| 1965 Porsche 356C Coupe | 2021 Mecum : Glendale | $85,000 | |||
| 1965 Porsche 356C Coupe | 2020 Mecum : Dallas | $120,000 | |||
| 1965 Porsche 356 C 1600 SC Cabriolet by Reutter | 162089 | 2020 RM Sothebys : Driving Into Summer | $120,000 | $140,000 | |
| 1965 Porsche 356C Coupe | 2019 Mecum : Dallas | $120,000 | |||
| 1965 Porsche 356C Coupe | P717550222142 | 2019 Mecum : Monterey | $87,000 | $100,000 | $125,000 |
| 1965 Porsche 356C Coupe | 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | $67,000 | |||
| 1965 Porsche 356c Race Car | 131590 | 2018 Mecum : Monterey | $62,000 | ||
| 1965 Porsche 356C | 2017 Silver Auction Sun Valley | $80,000 | |||
| 1965 Porsche 356C Cabriolet | 161750 | 2017 Mecum : Monterey | $115,000 | ||
| 1965 Porsche 356C Coupe | 2017 Russo & Steele : Newport Beach | ||||
| 1965 Porsche 356 C | 2017 Amelia Island Select : Hollywood Wheels Auction | $55,000 | $65,000 | ||
| 1965 Porsche 356B/912 Prototype | 13415 | 2016 Mecum : Monterey | $600,000 | ||
| 1965 Porsche 356 | 2016 Mecum : Chicago | $110,000 | |||
| 1965 Porsche 356C Cabriolet | 2016 Russo & Steele : Newport Beach | ||||
| 1965 Porsche 356C/1600 SC Cabriolet | 161043 | 2016 Worldwide Auctions The Houston Classic | $200,000 | $240,000 | |
| 1965 Porsche 356 C Coupe | 131874 | 2015 WorldWide Auctions Houston Classic Auction | $100,000 | $120,000 | |
| 1965 Porsche 356 C | 2015 Hollywood Motors : Amelia Island Select | ||||
| 1965 Porsche 356C Coupe 1600 CC, 4-Speed | 2014 Mecum Kissimmee | $55,000 | |||
| 1965 Porsche 356C Cabriolet | 161242 | 2013 Mecum Auctions Monterey | |||
| 1965 Porsche 356 C Coupé | 218959 | 2011 Bonhams Automobilia, Motos de collection et Automobiles d'exception au Grand Palais | $38,000 | $44,000 | |
| 1965 Porsche 356 Two Door Cabriolet | 2009 Boca Raton, FL Kruse | $49,000 | |||
| 1965 Porsche 356 Speedster | 2002 Michigan Fall Classic Car Auction The Kughn Collection | $25,500 |
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