1964 356C Coupe

Introduced in for the 1964 model year, the 356C marked the culmination of the 356 series with notable enhancements such as disc brakes at all four corners. Available in either Coupe or Cabriolet body styles, the 355C represented a significant evolution from its origins with an elevated driving experience compared to its predecessors.

This 1964 356C Coupe has been refinished in Aetna Blue over a Tan leatherette interior and features a rebuilt transmission along with a rebuilt 1.6-liter flat-four and 14 years worth of service records.

The Aetna Blue paint presents in very nice condition and the car looks fantastic with the driving lights replacing the front bumper. Adding to the looks are a set of 15” slotted steel wheels painted in gold with chrome centers and white-walled tires. On the inside, the interior is in very nice condition as well and features a yellow-finished three-spoke steering wheel that plays nicely against the Tan leatherette on the seats, door panels, and dash.

The rebuilt 1.6-liter flat-four has been fitted with dual Weber carburetors and as mentioned previously, has been religiously serviced over the last fourteen years. The seller also notes a stainless-steel exhaust system and new Optima battery have been added in preparation for the sale. Overall, a great example of a 356C and although not original, I love the choices in color and light modifications. Definitely one I’d like to drive.

The market for 356C coupes has been fairly steady over the last twelve months sitting just below the $90,000 mark with a handful of cars jumping over $120k. Our Spotlight car sold at a final bid of $109,777, on the upper end of sales, but shy of some of the fully restored, matching-numbers examples at the top. A very good price for a nicely done car with great history. Both buyer and seller should be happy here.

Two things that go hand-in-hand? Porsche and watches. Every Porschephile I know is also a watch nerd. And like Porsches, watches can be enjoyed at all price points. 

On a recent visit to Pittsburgh, SML subscriber Allan S. tossed me his new Sheffield Allsport watch. Sheffield Watches is a reboot of an old dive watch brand founded in New York in the ‘50s that was synonymous with producing low-price point, quality watches. The weight of the stainless steel case felt robust, as did the feel of the screw-down crown and unidirectional bezel—definitely quality. As for price point, the Sheffield diver punches way above its weight at $108. You can’t buy more watch for the money, period. 

And that’s what Sheffield Watches’ founder Jay Turkbas set out to accomplish, reviving the brand's ethos and creating a watch synonymous with quality, technology, and affordability. Taking inspiration from his original Sheffield watch from the ’70s and his 30-plus years of experience in product development and innovation, he knocked it out of the park with a durable watch capable of exploring the depths of the ocean one day and cars & coffee the next. And all at a price point equivalent to the $13 the watch originally cost back then. Take a moment to give Sheffield Watches a look. I know you’ll be just as impressed as I am.

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