Porsche 356 356C
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 176 public sales of the Porsche 356 356C. The records run from January 2016 to September 2026. In the past 12 months, 68 sold at a median of $96,152. The Shifty Estimate runs from $83,000 for the Coupe to $136,900 for the Cabriolet.
Versions
About the Porsche 356 356C
- Built
- 1963 to 1965
- Versions
- 2
- Body styles
- Coupe, Convertible
- Engine
- Flat-4, 1.6L
- Power
- 75 hp
- 0 to 60
- 13 to 13.5 s
- Top speed
- 100 to 105 mph
- Designer
- Ferdinand Porsche
The Porsche 356 356C was built from 1963 to 1965.
The Coupe, the most traded version: 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.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Porsche 356 356C cost?
In the past 12 months, 68 sold at a median of $96,152. Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $67,500 and $148,000. The Shifty Estimate runs from $83,000 to $136,900, depending on version.
What is a Porsche 356 356C worth today?
The Shifty Estimate depends on the version. Each describes a well-kept example. Cabriolet: $136,900. Coupe: $83,000.
What is the cheapest 356 356C to buy?
The Coupe has the lowest Shifty Estimate, at $83,000. In the past 12 months, 49 sold at a median of $80,600.
Which 356 356C is worth the most?
The Cabriolet has the highest Shifty Estimate, at $136,900. In the past 12 months, 19 sold at a median of $146,000.
How many Porsche 356 356C examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 176 public sales since January 2016. 68 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $73,000 on Sep 26, 2026.
Which 356 356C sells most often?
The Coupe trades most often, with 121 recorded sales. 49 came in the past 12 months. More sales make its value the firmest to read.
Where do Porsche 356 356C examples sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 12 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Gooding & Company (2), Mecum Auctions (2), Car & Classic (1) and Collecting Cars (1).
How many miles do Porsche 356 356C examples have when they sell?
Across the last 14 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 38,500 miles. The lowest showed 704 miles and the highest 85,550 miles.
Where do Shifty's Porsche 356 356C prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Porsche 356 356C. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.