As beautiful as that car is, knowing the background and that the owner has had it longer than I've been alive REALLY touches my heart. Fantastic color combination...there is just something about a Porsche in red leather. As you drive away I can just imagine the fellow in yellow w/the fanny pack saying a silent prayer-LOL.

Yes! Skip's car is a gem. I've done some miles in it and it's fabulous-- like its owner and his wonderful wife, Suesan.

Definitely a great classic Porsche. A friend has owned his 356 SC for about 30 years and put many fun miles in it. He now drives it occasionally as the value have gone a bunch, but it remains a solid and fun car to drive.

I have same car and for years made small improvements. Now has 4G fourth gear which makes it more enjoyable on interstates, when required. Just got a new cabrio top. Occasionally add a stone chip. But not thinking of a repaint for then it may become a garage queen. So many won't drive their car because of value. I have insurance and hope for the best and just drive for the enjoyment. Yesterday changed headlights to led, so i can drive with lights on all the time. Still grease and adjust the valves too.

Great 356 in my most desirable color combination. I used to have a 1960 356B T5 Super Coupe. I feel compelled to offer something about the daily driver rating. For me, I would never arrive at my destination on time because the car garnered a lot of attention, from anyone who used to have a 356 to people who knew nothing about the car. People loved to ask about the car, and I loved talking about the car. I feel that is one of the attributes that sets the 356 apart from all other Porsche models. During the five years of ownership, I would say that now I know what it's like to be the most handsome person around. Everyone is looking at you. So, for daily driving, only do so if you are willing to take the time to talk about your car and are not in a hurry. Additionally, the value, especially for good examples like this one and mine, is so high now that daily driving is not ideal.

Love my 1963 356B Cabriolet. Still has the original red leather interior. During the down to metal restoration, the previous owner changed the color from the grey to Porsche metallic silver. Just had a big bore engine rebuild with the Zenith carbs "restored", replaced the front drums with disc brakes, LED tailgate kit, and a 40W Aurora Bluetooth digital radio kit insert with Alpine speakers for my blues while driving.

Just met up with a friend who brought his 1965 356 SC to Daytona for The Roar and Rolex24. It will be in the corral next weekend. Beautiful car! Great review Damon! Hope you can make it to the Rolex next weekend.

Beautiful 356.Thanks for the review.

I have owned my C coupe since1980

Another great review of a great car. thanks. It is really too bad that these cars are now so valuable that it is not wise to go out and drive the hell out of them--or use them as a daily driver. I have a 2014 Carrera 991, red and beautiful inside and out; it is not worth much so I feel comfortable driving it around town and on trips. The irony of Porsche ownership is the nicer and more expensive the care is the less we drive it, depending upon CTEK chargers to keep our cars alive.

My first Porsche was a 1965 356 SC. I wish I had been able to keep it. There was a switch under the dash for extra gas. It was a 1.6 updated to 1.8 kit from VW & Porsche magazine Also, mine had the fueling cap for the gas tank in the trunk. In a English racing green color with carry rack . If a Uhauler hadn't back up and over my front, I think I'd still have it today. Original purchase price $1000.0 in 1975.😎

Awesome car and great review - thanks!

A dream drive in the car of my dreams.The big problem with 356 s for me is there prices now.

Any details on how that 3 point seat belt is installed? I have a 1960 Roadster and one of the difficulties of the 3 point belt kits in a convertible is there isn't a B-pillar to mount it on.

Great vid and the colour combo I would choose if I was replacing mine. I have used my 356C as a daily during the summer for the last few years, easy to live with, small, light and a break from heavy modern stuff. I can support the scoring it can be used as a daily, I use it for the school run, cafe, etc.

Great review. My only Porsche is a 718 Cayman, which is fast, great handling, and has modern features like A/C and cruise control, but there is nothing like a 356 in great condition like the one you drove. I have a manual transmission, though, maybe one of the last.

The difference in shifting feel between the C and the Speedster could be a lot of things. Perhaps the Speedster wasn't as well sorted as you suggest. The transmissions themselves are different and the linkage between the trans and the shifter is much more simplified for the later cars than the early ones. I personally haven't driven a "monkey motion" early trans car. I hope to try one some day!

Can you tell us exactly what SC equates to in the world of Porsche..? I owned an 82 911 SC

I drive by Mt Helix everyday, to do in a classic Porsche would be better.

The driver looks a bit insecure, when driving 🙈