37-Years-Owned 1963 Porsche 356C Coupe 2.4L
Vehicle Details
- Year: 1963
- Make: Porsche
- Model: 356C Coupe
- VIN: 215285
- Mileage Shown: 31,788km (TMU)
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Registration
- Color: Signal Red
- Seller Type: Private Party (Facilitated by Dealer)
- Dealer Fees: $500
- Location: Gottingen, Germany 37070
- Country: Germany
- Lot #: V-0060943
Finished in Signal Red, this 1963 Porsche 356C Coupe was sold new in Burbank, California, and remained with its second owner in Monterey Park from 1968 until the current owner’s purchase in 1988, when it was imported to Germany. The car was modified with a new 2.4-liter engine custom-built by Klaus Motoren about 4 years ago, featuring a Weber 40 IDF carburetor and a stainless-steel exhaust. Accompanied by the original 1,600cc engine, this 2.4-powered 356C Coupe is now being offered for auction by its longtime owner in Germany.
The Signal Red Karmann bodywork is decorated with removable Lufthansa, Shell, Heuer, and Goodyear vintage racing decals. Equipment includes body-colored bumpers with chrome overriders, chrome trim, a polished driver’s side mirror, a twin-grille rear decklid, vent windows, a rear valence with dual center-mounted tailpipes, and 15” chrome wheels with Porsche-crested hubcaps.
The cabin is appointed with black vinyl upholstery, charcoal square weave carpeting, and a body-colored dashboard fascia. Accessories include front bucket seats, folding rear seatbacks, a three-spoke steering wheel, analog VDO instrument dials, a dashboard clock, and a Blaupunkt pushbutton radio.
A replacement 2.4-liter flat-four engine was built and installed by Klaus Motoren about 4 years ago, featuring an oil pan extension, a Weber 40 IDF carburetor, double ball bearing throttle linkage, an electric fuel pump, stainless-steel headers, and a stainless-steel sport muffler. The engine produces a claimed output of 180 HP and is paired with an original 4-speed manual transaxle. The seller indicates approximately 8k kilometers have been driven on the replacement engine, and the original 1,600cc engine is included in the sale.
This sale will include a German registration, service records, a black California license plate, and the original engine.
The seller would like you to know: “The Porsche is accident-free, and no welding work has been carried out on the vehicle. It presents itself as an extremely well-maintained, almost new car. The paintwork, instruments, and interior are immaculate.”
Comments (12)
@Geschwindigkeit the engine it’s build by Klaus Motors in Germany
The KLAUS engine is based on the Type 4 engine's crankcase. The engine's peripherals, as well as its crankshaft and valve train, have been modified and further developed over the past 30 years. Over the years, they’ve developed a variety of groundbreaking parts. The concept of the milled engine housing for the fan ring mount and the intake silencer has proven particularly successful
You will find on the photos the technical details attached
It’s a fun to drive it !
Can you please provide more detail on the engine build.
@kcarlos Import duties are just 2.5% . For vehicles over 25 years old, shipping costs are surprisingly manageable — making classic car imports far more attainable than many expect.
Anyone have any info on importing from Germany. I wonder how the current administrations tariffs will effect this.
Thanks for your reply.
Can you please post a driving video from inside the car so I can see shifting and if it drives and brakes well?
Any compression/leakdown checks you can share?
Any new drive train or steering components?
Thank you.
@witz The car now delivers 161 horsepower. It offers a refined driving experience, allowing you to fully appreciate its power output.
@A65 No rust or welding on the car .
Engine oil and filter change 2x
Valve adjustment 2x
Ignition system service including timing plugs and distributor 2x
Carburetor synchronization and adjustment 2x
Fuel system inspection including hoses and filters 2x
Brake system service including fluid flush inspection pads and lines 2x
Transmission oil change 2x
Suspension and steering lubrication and inspection 2x
Wheel bearings cleaned repacked and adjusted 2x
Clutch and throttle cable inspection and adjustment 2x
Rubber components checked or replaced as needed 2x
Electrical and lighting check 2x
Road test and tuning verification 2x
Those have been been performed twice since 2020-2025
Bid in the amount of $20,000
Looks like a really great car! Super clean, the 2.4 VW type 4 motor must makes a lot of power.
Any rust anywhere in the car?
What repairs and maintenance have been done to the car over the last 5 years?
How does it drive and handle?
Thank you.
Bid in the amount of $12,000
Bid in the amount of $10,000