GBX

http://www.aventuramotors.com/site/i...product_id=164

http://www.aventuramotors.com/site/i...product_id=158

Prices are fairly similiar.

The '64 has a sunroof, disk brakes (i assume) and is newer.

The '63 doesn't have disk brakes??, is one year older, but is an S90 which has a more powerful engine, right?

Forgetting about color, which is the better car for the $?

jcnesq

64 & 65 have disk brakes, prior all drum.

I don't remember the exact HP numbers, but 64 was bumped up a little. I don't think you would notice much difference in performance.

Personally if everything else is equal, I'd opt for the 64 because of disk brakes and some other improvements, and the C's (64 & 65) typically have a little higher value.

Lots of information at 356 Registry (http://porsche356registry.org/). You'll have to join for full access, but if you are even just thinking about a 356, its worth it for the wealth of information found there (and includes a great magazine too).

Also, you REALLY should get a PPI by someone experienced in 356's. There can be huge differences between two cars that might look OK, and certain problems can be very expensive to fix.

Prices seem high to me, you can probably do a lot better if you take your time and look around and make sure you get a solid car. But then prices can vary drastically depending on condition, level of restoration, etc., etc.

Matching numbers (body, engine, trans) are more highly valued.

gr1275

Both appear to be very nice examples. I'd lean towards the '64 for the reseasons Jim noted. I've been shopping for one for the past month. Prices seem all over the board but, numbers matching, excellent driver quality examples seem to be in the $60 and up range. The A's and C's seem command the higher prices though.
Let us know what you decide.

Gary

GBX

Thanks a lot! So you guys think that the horsepower differences between the S90 and a C is negligable??

gmsracing

As far as color goes, I like the blue one with the red interior!

Turb-OH Brad

Given the choice, I'd take the C for sure. Disc brakes, better color, better interior, and more.

That said, make sure you have the PPI done before you put any money down.

gr1275

I think both were rated at 90HP in original trim.

Gary

niche

64 c

GBX

Pretty sure that the S90's were rated at 90hp and the C's were 75hp. The SC was 95hp

GBX

Another I'm interested in.

http://sloancars.com/1298/1964-356-c...en-71234miles/

Love the colors on this one but no sunrooof. Does a sunroof car really command such a large premium or are there other factors to consider such as cloth seats, older resto, etc?

gr1275

It's my understanding the sun roof does draw a premium. Sloan does always seem to have very nice cars listed.

Gary

points

Sunroof is very nice to have. Stability and handling of a coupe and the sun shines in.

Edgy01

Sloan is usually on the high side, and sometimes makes untrue statements about the cars. You have to know what you're looking at with him.

Bola964

Aventura Motors is always way too expensive. Do some further research.
Start with rennlist classifieds, 356 Registry and PCA. Then try the other venues like ebay and some reputable sellers.
Sloan has good things, but this gray one is for sale for over a year. It needs work.
Rule number one: go see the car before you shell out the same money you'd spend on a brand new 6 cyl. Cayenne!
GL with the search.

jainbaby

Not sure I want to sell, but I have a Smyrna Green 62 T6B. If you like the color, I am in NJ and it is fully restored. It has Tan interior, which is nicer than grey IMHO.

Let me know, I would be way way under the prices you are looking at on the other two cars.