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1,582cc OHV Flat 4-Cylinder Engine Twin Zenith Carburetors 75bhp at 5,200rpm 4-Speed Manual Transaxle 4-Wheel Independent Suspension 4-Wheel Disc Brakes *Matching numbers *Originally owned by actor Christopher Lloyd *Largely original *First 356 model with disc brakes *Porsche Certificate of Authenticity THE PORSCHE 356C Porsche had offered a cabriolet version of its 356 from the very beginning of series production in 1950, and it had proved to be quite popular over the years. However, when the final "C" version of this iconic sports car was introduced for 1964, cabriolet sales had begun to decline. Only 2575 were produced that model year and a mere 587 more for 1965, making these last-of-the-line convertibles even more collectible today. Cabriolets were luxurious and comfortable touring cars, capable of cruising at 90 mph for hours on end. The 1964 "C" also brought the introduction of four-wheel disc brakes, which added to the C's driving prowess. The "Normal" C engine produced a reasonable 75 horsepower, while the highly-tuned "Super" C developed 95 horses. THE MOTORCAR OFFERED This elegant Irish Green over black leather 356C cabriolet was among the last 50 constructed, and has a most interesting history. Its Certificate of Authenticity states that it was completed May 20, 1965. The only option listed was a set of Dunlop tires, but the car is fitted with a number of other options including a wood-rimmed steering wheel, Euro-spec lenses, and several other items that may have been added prior to delivery. This car was purchased new in Southern California by stage and film actor Christopher Lloyd (Back to The Future). When a former owner asked Mr. Lloyd if he had been a car collector, Lloyd said "I knew somebody who was very much into cars and kind of an engineer himself and he said, 'this is the car to get'. I wanted a car to last me a long time, and it was apparently very durable and well made. So, I went out to order it at the dealer in 1965, a 356C, and the salesman said they'd just stopped making them, like, a month before. He showed me the 911, going to the next model, and it just didn't appeal to me at all. I was very disappointed." Shortly afterward, however, Lloyd's disappointment was allayed; the salesman called to tell him that a 356C cabriolet was on the water, and its prospective buyer had changed his mind. The car was available if Lloyd wanted it, and of course he did. Lloyd kept and enjoyed his green cab until 2011, more than 45 years. "I drove it I don't know how many thousands of miles. I mean, it was fabulous. And I sold it to a real collector. He had an airplane hangar full of collectible cars. But that was my one romance with a car." Over its long life, this cabriolet was driven and maintained, but never "restored". The engine and transmission are original. The current owner states that "there is no evidence of any prior collision damage, and its floor pans, longitudinals, and battery box (typical restoration items), lights, instruments, and trim are all original. It is safe to assume that the top and seat covers have been replaced given the car's age. Much of the car's exterior paint appears to be original. There have undoubtedly been some spot paint repairs over time, but no total repaints." The most recent prior owner carried out some major mechanical work. According to the consignor, the engine, fuel system, exhaust, brakes, suspension and steering were all professionally rebuilt and are well sorted. A new clutch was installed. Exposed metal from peeling undercoat on the underside was painted and the factory undercoating lightly touched up. Small paint chips were filled and the exterior paint carefully polished. The car has been fully detailed. The result is a well-preserved and very usable un-restored car with the patina you would expect of a properly-maintained 52 year old Porsche. The odometer reads approximately 55,000 miles, which the prior two owners believed were original per registration documents