Porsche 356 Cabriolet

1963 to 1965 · Convertible

A 1963 Porsche 356 Cabriolet cost $4,595 new. Over the past 12 months, 20 have sold publicly at a median of $145,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $151,600. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $21,840 to $841,174, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$151,600
High confidence · $74K to $186K
Up 22.8% over 12 months
Oct 2025Rolling 6-month medianOct 2026
Median · 12 mo
$145,500
Sales · 12 mo
20
Original MSRP
$4,595Up 3199% since new

The market

Every recorded 1963 Porsche 356 Cabriolet sale, by date and price
Sep 2026 · Bring a Trailer
$73,000 · 704 mi · Light Ivory
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$200k$400k$600k$800kAug 202320252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $152k
Sold Bid to, not sold
50 sales · 16 unsoldmedian $146kupdated Sep 2026

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Latest results

The newest 1963 Porsche 356 Cabriolet sales with photographs
1963 Porsche 356 Cabriolet, sold Sep 2026

Sold $148,000

1965 · Champagne Yellow · 21,000 mi
Sep 19, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1963 Porsche 356 Cabriolet, sold Sep 2026

Sold $170,000

1963 · Slate Gray · 85,550 mi
Sep 10, 2026 · Hagerty Marketplace
1963 Porsche 356 Cabriolet, sold Aug 2026

Sold $101,000

1964 · Light Ivory (6404) · 57,000 mi
Aug 12, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1963 Porsche 356 Cabriolet, sold Jun 2026

Sold $125,000

1963 · White · 72,000 mi
Jun 18, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1963 Porsche 356 Cabriolet, sold May 2026

Sold $123,000

1964 · Silver · 95,000 mi
May 15, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Every 356C

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 28, 2026
Every 356C. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 28, 2026
Cabriolet1963 to 1965Coupe1963 to 1965
Shifty Estimate$151,600$81,400
Sold median$145,50020 sales$80,25050 sales
12-month moveUp 22.8%Up 11.1%
For saleNoneNone
Other 356 generations

Specifications

Engine
Flat-4, 1.6L
Power
75 hp
Torque
84 lb-ft
0 to 60
13 s
Top speed
100 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Original MSRP
$4,595
Designer
Ferdinand Porsche

Common questions

How much does a Porsche 356 Cabriolet cost?

A 1963 Porsche 356 Cabriolet cost $4,595 new. Over the past 12 months, 20 have sold publicly at a median of $145,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $151,600. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $21,840 to $841,174, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1963 Porsche 356 Cabriolet worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $151,600, up 22.8% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 20 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Porsche 356 Cabriolet a good investment?

It has appreciated 3199% against its $4,595 list price. Values are up 22.8% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $21,840 to $841,174, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Porsche 356 Cabriolet have sold?

Shifty has 55 public sales of the Porsche 356 Cabriolet on file. The earliest was on Aug 14, 2023.

What has a Porsche 356 Cabriolet sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $73,000Sep 26, 2026Light Ivory · 704 mi
  • $148,000Sep 19, 2026Champagne Yellow · 21,000 mi
  • $170,000Sep 10, 2026Slate Gray · 85,550 mi

About the 1963 Porsche 356 Cabriolet

The final evolution of Porsche's groundbreaking 356, the C-series Cabriolet represents the pinnacle of Stuttgart's first production car. Built from 1963-1965, these drop-tops featured the most refined iteration of the air-cooled flat-four, with the desirable SC variant producing 95 horsepower from its 1.6-liter engine. The C-series introduced disc brakes up front and a more comfortable interior while retaining the pure, lightweight character that made the 356 legendary. With only 16,668 Cabriolets produced across all C-series variants, these cars are significantly rarer than their coupe siblings. The open-air 356C offers an intoxicating blend of mechanical simplicity, gorgeous Reutter coachwork, and that unmistakable Porsche driving experience that launched a dynasty. Today's collectors prize these final 356s for their improved reliability and refinement, making them arguably the most usable classic Porsches for weekend drives through winding roads.

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