Just Picked-up Two 356's and ....

[dgale]

Hey 356 experts, I just picked-up a 1960 356B w/sunroof, and a 1965 356 SC from a guy who bought an entire estate out of probate here in Northern California. He had no interest in the cars so I was able to buy both for $5500. They are complete, rust free, and in fairly good overall condition. (2 extra 1600cc motors too!)

They've been sitting in a barn/shop (with a concrete floor) for 10+ years and they had the dust on them to prove it! Not a bad deal but they do need to be gone through to bring them up to drivable and/or showable standards.

My question right now is what were the notable differences between the 1965 'C' and the 1965 'SC'? (brakes, suspension, engine, transaxle, etc)

I don't have enough knowledge about these cars yet, so I need to rely on some of you experts to help. I can answer lots of 928 and 914 questions, but little to none for the 356!

Thanks,

[derwhite]

Here is everything you will need to figure these cars out, pick
what you need:



356 PORSCHE FACTORY TECHNICAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE:
See samples of these items at the following website:

http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/DerWhite/Derwhites356LiteraturePage.htm

(A) 356 PORSCHE EXPLODED-VIEW PART DIAGRAM SETS:
Exploded-view part diagrams are the line drawings from the original factory parts books. They show all parts/all models in exploded-view format so you can see how parts go together. Great visual aid for restoration, assembly and disassembly. Set comes in 3-ring binder. Sets are the line drawings only.
(1) 356-Pre-A Porsches (1950-1955), 51 pages-$14.
(2) 356-A Porsches (1956-1959), 74 pages-$17. (3)** 356-B T-5 Porsches (1960-1961), 72 pages-$17.
(4)** 356-B T-6 Porsches (Supplement to 356-B set)(1962-1963) 46 pages-$14.
(5)** 356-C Porsches (Supplement to 356-B set)(1964-1965) 42 pages-$14.
(6) COMPLETE SET, all years/models 1950-1965, 285 pages-$60.
**3 & 4 or 3 & 5 together in one binder-$25.

(B) 356 FACTORY WORKSHOP MANUALS:
These are "copies" of original factory workshop manuals, presented in 3-ring binders.
(1) Pre-A factory workshop manual, Pre-A cars 1950-1955, (copy) 350+ pages-$45.
(2) 356-A factory workshop manual, 356-A cars 1956-1959, (copy) 500+ pages-$65.
(3) 356-B/C factory workshop manual, 356 B T-5 cars 1960-1961, 356-B T-6 cars 1962-1963, & 356-C cars 1964-1965, (copy) 900+ pages-$85.

(C) COMPLETE 356 PORSCHE FACTORY PARTS BOOKS:
Complete parts books include exploded-view diagrams, part numbers and complete part descriptions, each presented in 3-ring binder.
(1) Complete "copy" 1953 Pre-A Porsche factory parts book-160+ pages-$35.
(2) Complete "copy" 1955 Pre-A Porsche factory parts book-350+ pages-$45.
(3) Complete "copy" 1956 356-A Porsche factory parts book-COMING SOON!
(4) Complete "copy" 1959 356-B Porsche factory parts book-1,016+ pages-$75.
(5) Complete "copy" 1962 356-B T-6 Supplements to the 356-B Parts Book-400+ pages-$45.
(6) Complete "copy" 1963 356-C Supplements to 356-B Parts book-300+ pages-$40.

(D) 356 PORSCHE COLOR-CODED WIRING DIAGRAM:
11" X 17" color reproduction of an original factory poster showing the color coded wiring diagram for a 356 B T-5 Porsche. Diagram is generally applicable to all 356 Porsches with minor variations-$7.

See additional items of 356 Porsche Technical information at:

http://members.aol.com/derwhite/356OddsEnds.html

All prices include postage in USA. Inquire about out-of-USA postage cost. All books in 3-ring binders. Your satisfaction guaranteed, or your money back. Call or email for additional information. To order, send note listing items wanted,
personal checks welcome. Use a copy of this ad as an order form.

Charlie White
8639 E. Via de los Libros
Scottsdale, Arizona 85258 USA
Phone: 480-367-8097
Email: derwhite@aol.com

[dgale]

Thanks for the info re. available literature. Wow, there's bunch of it!
Do you know if the factory '65 SC had a limited slip transaxle or was that an option for all models?

Doug

[derwhite]

A limited-slip differential WAS a factory option for the 356-C's,
1964/65. See a complete listing of Porsche 356 Factory Accessories, some with pictures, at my website:

http://members.aol.com/Porchrat/356PorscheAccessoriesMainPage.html

Much more 356 Porsche technical and other information at my
main website at:

http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/derwhite/Derwhites356LiteraturePage.htm


Regards,

Charlie White
Scottsdale, Arizona

[dennis356]

Do you want to sell either one of them?