1965 Porsche 356

1965 Porsche 356 SC Cabriolet · VIN 161410 · Engine No. 813333 - Matching · Transmission No. KD62921 · Completed February 20, 1965 · Porsche Kardex Exceptional restoration: the final year of the Porsche 356SC Cabriolet, finished in Black with a Red leather interior, red carpets, a black convertible top, and a boot cover. Delivered to the first owner, Mr. Perry from Birmingham, Alabama, through Brumos Porsche in Jacksonville, Florida, and accompanied by the factory Kardex, this Cabriolet retains its matching-numbers SC engine. As the final and most developed evolution of the 356 line, the SC combined four-wheel disc brakes, an improved transmission, and the 95-horsepower engine, making it the most drivable pushrod-powered 356. From 2023 to 2024, this 356SC Cabriolet was completely restored by European Collectibles. The restoration was performed to a high standard throughout, with every major aspect of the 356 addressed, including bodywork, paint, upholstery, drivetrain, suspension, braking system, electrical components, trim, and final assembly. The 356 was completely disassembled; the body was stripped to steel, prepped, painted, color-sanded, glazed, and finished in Black to show condition. The interior has been upholstered in red leather with red carpets, creating a striking contrast against the black exterior. Interior details include roll-up windows, vent windows, headrests, Blaupunkt AM/FM radio, padding, headliner, and a properly finished black convertible top. The exterior is complemented by a chrome luggage rack, brightwork, chrome rims and hubcaps, and carefully fitted rubber components, all of which contribute to the presentation. Mechanically, powered by the matching 1.6-liter SC air-cooled flat-four engine (Type 616/16) producing 95 horsepower and paired with its rebuilt factory replacement 4-speed manual transmission (Type 741) and four-wheel disc braking system. The engine and transmission have been completely rebuilt. The braking system, suspension, a