1963 Porsche 356 Coupe
$81,500
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Details
| Year | 1963 |
|---|---|
| Model | Porsche 356 Coupe |
| Series | 356 |
| Mileage | 17,000 miles |
| Colour (as listed by seller) | Silver |
| Interior colour | Red |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Condition | Listing details from the car's own Facebook Marketplace listing: Year: 1963; Mileage: 17000; Transmission: Manual; Exterior Color: Silver; Interior Color: Red. |
| Seller | Marketplace seller |
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| Location | Pacific Grove, CA |
About this car
Listed on Facebook Marketplace in Pacific Grove, CA at $81,500. This 1963 Porsche 356 Coupe is showing 17,000 miles, finished in Silver over a Red interior, with a manual transmission, offered by a Marketplace seller; the listing was verified live on 2026-11-14.
More about this car
A Distinctive California Porsche
A high quality, beautifully restored example of Porsche's iconic 356B T6 S Coupe, presented in elegant silver with a striking complimentary red leather interior. A wonderful opportunity for an enthusiast seeking an elegant, well-presented classic Porsche 356 with documented early California provenance and a character all its own.
Documented Porsche and California Provenance
The Kardex indicates the car's original sale through Competition Motors in Hollywood, California, and records its original factory specifications. (The dealership where James Dean purchased his Porsches.)
The car retains its original 1963 California license plates, which, according to the current owner, have remained with it since its original registration. These period plates provide a distinctive visual connection to the car's California history.
A copy of the California title issued in 2010 also identifies the same plate number, providing additional documentary evidence supporting the car's California history.
Based on the ownership history to date, the car has had three owners. Available records including the Kardex, copy of the previous owner’s California title, with documentation timeline and receipts from current owner are included.
With its original Porsche factory record, surviving California plates, and historical title documentation, this 356 offers an appealing connection to California's early Porsche community.
Restoration History
Between 2010 and 2015, the Coupe is reported to have undergone its restoration under the direction of Claudio Zampolli, the Italian-born automotive designer and creator of the sixteen-cylinder Cizeta V16T supercar, at his Sherman Oaks, CA shop. According to the previous owner, who was a personal friend of Zampolli, the car was entrusted directly to him for restoration, with payment made privately and no time constraints imposed. The previous owner has personally recounted the restoration experience, including the circumstances surrounding the work. Although original invoices and restoration documentation are no longer available, this account provides additional insight into the car's history and restoration.
Exceptional Presentation
With brand new Michelin XZX tires mounted on German manufacture chrome rims, the exterior presents beautifully, with glossy silver paint, bright chrome, and timeless proportions that have made the Porsche 356 one of the most admired classic sports cars ever produced.
The interior features fresh red leather upholstery, complemented by the classic Porsche dashboard, period instrumentation, and carefully finished interior trim. The silver-and-red combination gives the car a particularly striking appearance, and highly sought after. The front luggage compartment is equally well presented.
This authentic, dry California 356 has an exceptionally clean, solid underside and provides an excellent overall presentation. Typical trouble areas of a 356 underside such as the doors, longitudinals, pans and lower body edges are in fantastic condition.
Distinctive Sporting Details added During Restoration
These details give the car a distinctive personality while preserving the unmistakable character of the classic 356.
• Arbath style exhaust with a sporting, Euro-inspired character. (which can easily be changed back to a stock style arrangement if preferred)
• Rear reflectors delete for a cleaner rear profile.
• Additon of an original Talbot racing mirror.
Engine & Mechanical Information
Within the exceptionally clean and detailed engine compartment, the car is fitted with a replacement 60-HP Porsche 356 engine from the T5 era, in overall superb mechanical condition. The engine starts readily from cold, runs smoothly, and provides full responsive performance just like its 75HP brothers both in town, and on the highway.
The original transmission shifts and operates smooth, brand new Koni red shocks, recent full mechanical overview and new Optima battery present the coupe for daily enjoyment on the road.
Asking price: $81,500
If you are interested, please contact me to discuss this fantastic car. Please check out the cold start and driving videos, and an extensive photo library is available upon request.
Odometer shows 17,400, actual mileage unknown
Prospective buyers are welcome to inspect and enjoy the car in person. More details of ownership history are available as well.
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