
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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- Median · 12 mo
- $145,500
- Sales · 12 mo
- 20
- Original MSRP
- $4,595Up 3199% since new
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Every 356C
| Cabriolet1963 to 1965 | Coupe1963 to 1965 | |
|---|---|---|
| Shifty Estimate | $151,600 | $81,400 |
| Sold median | $145,50020 sales | $80,25050 sales |
| 12-month move | Up 22.8% | Up 11.1% |
| For sale | None | None |
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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