# Porsche 356C Carrera Market Intelligence

> Live inventory, active auctions, and real-time pricing analysis for the Porsche 356C Carrera.

### Overview
- **Make:** Porsche
- **Model:** 356
- **Generation:** 356C
- **Production Years:** 1963–1965
- **Canonical Market URL:** https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche/356/356c/356c-carrera
- **Data as of:** February 16, 2026 (latest listing update or sale; 2026-02-16T18:01:06.000Z)
- **Source Coverage:** Curated across Bring a Trailer, PCARMARKET, Cars & Bids, and vetted specialist dealers.

## Trailing 12-Month (TTM) Market Performance
- **Active Live Inventory:** 0 verified cars available
- **Active Live Auctions:** 0 live auctions with open bidding
- **12-Month Confirmed Benchmark Sales:** 2 completed transactions

## Factory Specifications
- **Vehicle Model:** Porsche 356C
- **Years:** 1963-1965
- **Layout:** Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive
- **Engine:** 1,582 cc air-cooled boxer-four (Type 616/15 or 616/16); 1,966 cc quad-cam on Carrera 2
- **Power:** 75 hp @ 5,200 rpm (1600 C) / 95 hp @ 5,800 rpm (1600 SC) / 130 hp (Carrera 2)
- **Torque:** 91 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm (1600 C) / 91 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm (1600 SC) / 119 lb-ft (Carrera 2)
- **Redline:** 5,500 rpm (C) / 6,000 rpm (SC) / 6,500 rpm (Carrera 2)
- **Compression:** 8.5:1 (1600 C) / 9.5:1 (1600 SC) / 9.8:1 (Carrera 2)
- **Chassis:** Unitized steel body with integrated floorpan and box-section longitudinals
- **Curb Weight:** 2,050 lbs (C Coupe) / 2,130 lbs (Cabriolet) / 2,230 lbs (Carrera 2)
- **Transmission:** Type 741/2c four-speed manual transaxle with floor shift
- **Brakes:** ATE hydraulic disc brakes, 278mm front / 272mm rear solid discs
- **0-60 mph:** 13.5 s (1600 C) / 11.0 s (1600 SC) / 8.8 s (Carrera 2)
- **Top Speed:** 107 mph (1600 C) / 115 mph (1600 SC) / 125 mph (Carrera 2)
- **Production:** 16,678 total 356C units (13,509 coupes, 3,169 cabriolets, including 126 Carrera 2)

## Sales Ledger Preview
Showing the 2 most recent of 2 recorded sales (last 12 months).

| Date | Vehicle / Spec | Gearbox | Mileage | Sold Price | Marketplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2026 | 356C Carrera | Manual | 6,800 mi | $549,469 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jan 22, 2026 | 356C Carrera | Manual | 38,000 mi | $500,000 | Bring a Trailer |

## Market Memory (Last 12 Months)
- **Benchmark Sales:** 2 completed transactions
- **Earlier Sales on Record:** 1 since 2025

| Calendar Year | Completed Sales | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | — |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the current market price of a Porsche 356C Carrera?

Market pricing for the Porsche 356C Carrera varies depending on specification, mileage, condition, and provenance. GarageScout monitors active inventory and verified auction results to establish current price bands.

### How many Porsche 356C Carrera examples are currently for sale?

As of February 16, 2026, there are no verified Porsche 356C Carrera examples actively listed across monitored specialist dealers or auctions. Enthusiasts can start a GarageScout Hunt to be alerted the moment a matching example hits the market.

### How many Porsche 356C Carrera cars sold in the last 12 months?

GarageScout recorded 2 sales of the Porsche 356C Carrera in the trailing 12 months, counting confirmed sales only. Restomods, gearbox conversions and sales priced like deposits or placeholders are left out.

### Where does GarageScout's Porsche 356C Carrera market data come from?

GarageScout's Porsche 356C Carrera figures come from the listings and sales it has recorded on Bring a Trailer. Repeat sales of one car matched by VIN count once, and a median sale price is stated only where 3 or more sales in the trailing 12 months back it.

## Related Markets

- **Generations:** [356](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche/356/356), [356A](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche/356/356a), [356B](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche/356/356b), [356C](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche/356/356c), [Replica](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche/356/replica)
- **356C variants:** [356C Coupe](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche/356/356c/356c-coupe), [356C SC](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche/356/356c/356c-sc), [356C Speedster](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche/356/356c/356c-speedster)
- **Model:** [All Porsche 356 markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche/356)
- **Make:** [All Porsche markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/porsche)

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*Data synthesized by GarageScout Market Intelligence. Preserving vehicle market memory across enthusiast auctions, specialist dealers, and private sales.*