Porsche 356 C

The vehicle in detail

Now, let’s talk about this 1964 Porsche 356 C we have here at RNR Classics. Chassis 217990, built by Karmann in July ’64, is one of just 8,567 coupes made that year. It began its story under the California sun before making its way to the Netherlands and eventually Belgium. And thanks to a bone-dry climate and some serious pampering, it looks like it just came off a movie set.

In 2019, the car received a full mechanical restoration – nearly €30,000 worth – by our team at RNR Classics. Every component was overhauled with respect for originality and patina. Engine, gearbox, brakes, suspension – refreshed, revised, and re-loved. The car now features an electric booster pump and a new ground cable, so cold starts are a breeze. The brakes? Completely overhauled. The carbs? Rebuilt. The driving experience? Absolutely sublime.

It still wears 90% of its original Light Ivory paint, glowing with character. The chrome? Shiny and straight. The optional 15” chrome wheels? Still gleaming. Inside, it’s a time capsule: black vinyl seats with patina that is full of adventurous stories, a freshly restored Blaupunkt radio, and a dashboard still rocking its factory paint. Matching numbers? You bet – confirmed by a Porsche Production Specifications certificate and even a letter from the former CEO of Porsche North America. Bonus points for documentation: Belgian registration, California title, and a fistful of service records.