Porsche 356 Coupe

1963 to 1965 · Coupe

A 1963 Porsche 356 Coupe cost $4,595 new. Over the past 12 months, 50 have sold publicly at a median of $80,250. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $81,400. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $7,000 to $314,820, depending on mileage, color, and history.

Free to follow · no card needed · Also on iPhone

Shifty Estimate
$81,400
High confidence · $44K to $122K
Up 11.1% over 12 months
Oct 2025Rolling 6-month medianOct 2026
Median · 12 mo
$80,250
Sales · 12 mo
50
Original MSRP
$4,595Up 1671% since new

The market

Every recorded 1963 Porsche 356 Coupe sale, by date and price
Oct 2026 · Hagerty Marketplace
$56,500 · 77,800 mi · Red
See this car
$100k$200k$300kNov 20252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $81k
Sold Bid to, not sold
47 sales · 20 unsoldmedian $80kupdated Oct 2026

Community

Latest results

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

Sold $87,000

1964 · Light Ivory · 45,000 mi
Sep 25, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1963 Porsche 356 Coupe, sold Sep 2026

Sold $55,500

1965 · Red · 4,000 mi
Sep 15, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1963 Porsche 356 Coupe, sold Sep 2026

Sold $110,000

1965 · Red · 25,000 mi
Sep 8, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1963 Porsche 356 Coupe, sold Aug 2026

Sold $125,000

1964 · Champagne Yellow · 42,000 mi
Aug 18, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1963 Porsche 356 Coupe, sold Aug 2026

Sold $67,500

1965 · Sky Blue · 2,500 mi
Aug 17, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Every 356C

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

Specifications

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

Common questions

How much does a Porsche 356 Coupe cost?

A 1963 Porsche 356 Coupe cost $4,595 new. Over the past 12 months, 50 have sold publicly at a median of $80,250. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $81,400. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $7,000 to $314,820, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1963 Porsche 356 Coupe worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $81,400, up 11.1% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 50 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Porsche 356 Coupe a good investment?

It has appreciated 1671% against its $4,595 list price. Values are up 11.1% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $7,000 to $314,820, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Porsche 356 Coupe have sold?

Shifty has 122 public sales of the Porsche 356 Coupe on file. The earliest was on Jan 28, 2016.

What has a Porsche 356 Coupe sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $56,500Oct 28, 2026Red · 77,800 mi
  • $87,000Sep 25, 2026Light Ivory · 45,000 mi
  • $55,500Sep 15, 2026Red · 4,000 mi

About the 1963 Porsche 356 Coupe

The final evolution of Ferdinand Porsche's original vision, the 356C represents the pinnacle of the air-cooled flat-four era before the 911 changed everything. Built from 1963-1965, these coupes featured the most refined mechanicals of any 356, including the smooth SC engine producing 95 horsepower and disc brakes all around, a first for the model. The ZF steering box delivered improved road feel, while subtle styling updates like chrome headlight rings distinguished it from earlier cars. With just over 16,000 coupes produced across all variants, 356Cs are notably rarer than their predecessors. Today's collectors prize them for their perfect balance of classic 356 character and modern usability. The coupe's elegant roofline, penned by Erwin Komenda, remains timelessly beautiful. Values have steadily climbed as enthusiasts recognize the C-series as the most sorted 356, offering genuine daily-driver potential wrapped in unmistakable Porsche DNA.

Sales and listings

Showing 20 of 171 on file

Free: the 2027 Collector Car Outlook.