The 1965 Porsche 356 SC represents the final and most refined evolution of the iconic 356 line.
Here is a car that didn’t just shape Porsche’s heritage, but defined the essence of what a driver’s car should be.
The SC was the top-spec model, fitted with the more powerful 95hp flat-four engine, offering a lively, eager response and that unmistakable air-cooled character that enthusiasts still chase today.
ABOUT THIS CAR
Slip behind the wheel and you’re greeted by a beautifully simple cockpit - slim pillars, elegant gauges, and the kind of mechanical honesty modern cars can only dream of. It feels intimate, focused, and wonderfully connected. On the road, the 356 SC is light on its feet, precise in its steering, 4 wheel disk brakes, and remarkably composed for a car from the mid-’60s. It doesn’t overwhelm with brute force but charms with balance, engineering purity, and that unique Porsche poise. The design is, of course, pure sculpture. Those flowing curves, the delicate bright work, the compact proportions. It’s a car that turns heads not with flash, but with timeless grace. A 356 SC isn’t just driven; it’s admired. It’s talked about. It becomes part of your story. This example is MINT. Body is straight as an arrow and the paintwork on it is flawless. Interior is exceptionally tidy, leather seats etc. Soft top and tonneau cover are like new. This car is the 14th to last one built Not original motor but period correct motor. This car was born true SC Cabriolet but has a 1964 C Motor installed. Personalised plates optional. Currently we have two sets of plates for this car - a set of black plates and a set of California style plates with the same number as Janis Joplin's car, who had one of these. Janis's car with the same registration number can be seen on various images on Google. This Porsche is an excellent driver quality example that's been in one ownership for 30 years in the USA. Engine runs great and car drives wonderfully. Porsche Certificate available along with original drivers manual.
Whether you’re a collector searching for the most desirable version of Porsche’s early masterpiece, or a passionate driver wanting an analogue experience in its finest form, the 356 SC stands as one of the most rewarding classics ever built. Quite simply, it’s the 356 perfected.
This is a STUNNING car and from an investment standpoint, the 356 SC stands among the safest and most desirable positions in the classic Porsche market. As the final and most developed variant of the 356 line, and produced in relatively limited numbers, the SC consistently attracts collectors seeking originality, history, and long-term value stability. Prices for well-sorted examples have steadily strengthened over the past decade, even through broader market fluctuations, and demand remains resilient worldwide.
Unlike more volatile segments of the classic car world, the 356 SC sits firmly in the “blue chip” category: high heritage, international appeal, mechanical simplicity, and strong parts support. It’s a car you can both enjoy and rely on from a value standpoint. For collectors looking for a secure, appreciating asset with genuine driving pleasure attached, the 356 SC continues to be one of the smartest plays in the air-cooled Porsche universe.
Will be sold WOF'd and Registered IF sold in New Zealand.
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