
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.
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- Median · 12 mo
- $80,250
- Sales · 12 mo
- 50
- Original MSRP
- $4,595Up 1671% since new
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Every 356C
| Coupe1963 to 1965 | Cabriolet1963 to 1965 | |
|---|---|---|
| Shifty Estimate | $81,400 | $151,600 |
| Sold median | $80,25050 sales | $145,50020 sales |
| 12-month move | Up 11.1% | Up 22.8% |
| For sale | None | None |
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.
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