1964 Porsche 356C 'GT Outlaw' Coupe

1,582cc OHV Flat 4-Cylinder Engine
2 Twin-choke Weber Carburetors
Est. 110 bhp at 5,700rpm
4-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Tastefully upgraded with period-appropriate cosmetic performance tweaks
*Desirable, fully evolved end-of-the-run 356 C-model with factory disc brakes
*Offered with Porsche COA and restoration receipts totaling more than $60,000
*Retains the matching numbers engine

THE PORSCHE 356

Porsche's Type 356, introduced in 1948, is acknowledged to be one of the world's greatest sports cars. Over a 15-year production run, the handsome and durable 356 evolved from a streamlined little aluminum-bodied coupe powered by a VW-derived, 46hp 1100cc air-cooled flat four to a powerful autobahn burner carrying a complex, two-liter four-cam boxer Carrera engine of 130 horsepower. Its steady development brought not only coupes, but luxurious cabriolets and more spartan Speedsters and Roadsters; more than 76,000 examples in all by the time production ceased in 1965.

In Southern California in the 1950s a movement emerged dedicated to customizing the Porsche 356, one such variant being known as the 'Outlaw'. It is believed that the first 'Outlaw 356' was created in 1957 by Dean Jeffries, who wanted to showcase his abilities as a custom car builder. As well as working as a custom car designer and fabricator, Los Angeles-based Jeffries became famous as a stuntman and stunt coordinator for motion pictures and television programs.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This striking Porsche 356 'GT Outlaw' Coupe has been tastefully upgraded, with period-appropriate cosmetic performance tweaks, giving it a fantastic look and appearance. According to the Porsche-issued Certificate of Authenticity on file, this 356 emerged from the Zuffenhausen-based Porsche Works on March 12th, 1964, as a fully-evolved 356 C-model, benefitting from the many production upgrades carried out during the 15 year-long 356 production run, including factory 4-wheel disc brakes. The new Karmann Coupe was painted Light Ivory, trimmed with a black leatherette interior, and optioned with a green tinted windshield, extended steering column, Blaupunkt 'Frankfurt Deluxe' radio, two loudspeakers and antenna.

The 356C Coupe is known to have been kept in California for many years, during which time it was treated to the more sporting 'GT Outlaw' look which it currently sports. Autohaus Inc of San Diego, California carried out much of the work, which a close inspection reveals have been done to a very high standard. On the outside, the Coupe bodywork has been refinished in the lovely Burgundy red color as seen on it today, while competition-inspired details added includes the leather safety straps on the front compartment lid, mesh-grille headlight covers and yellow lenses, GT script on the rear, plexiglass windows, and a rear vallance/apron, very much like the ones fitted to the 356 Carrera cars. Porsche 904 GTS-style silver painted steel wheels are fitted, shod on Good Year dual sport tires.

Once inside, one is greeted by a stunning tan leather interior, with matching light brown German square weave carpet. Bucket seats are fitted at the front, while the rear seats have been substituted for an intelligently installed custom rollbar, color-matched to the Burgundy exterior color. Leather luggage hold-down straps are fitted to help keep things in place during spirited driving. A wood-rimmed steering wheel is fitted, along with two cool vintage-style stop watches to keep you on time on a classic car rally. The Porsche is offered along with a large history file, which contains invoices of work done to the car totaling more than $60,000, an owner's manual and the Porsche-issued Certificate of Authenticity. Importantly, this Porsche still retains its matching numbers engine.

This superb performance-oriented 356 would be a great car to exercise on the many classic car rallies and tours taking place around the Globe on an annual basis, and benefits from being made in the final and fully evolved 356 C-model production run.