This 1965 Porsche 356C is on offer from the well-respected 356 specialists at Parts Obsolete. They don’t claim it as one of their scratch-builds, but it does display many of the components we have seen on their fleet of track cars. The German flag stripe scheme is aggressive, but we like it. Find it here at Emory Motorsports in McMinnville, Oregon for $52k.

The race history is not outlined, but it is clear that the car has already spent its fair share of time lapping the tracks of the Northwest. We are usually against Fuchs on 356s, but they don’t look bad here. A set of silver steel wheels widened to the same 6″ would look sharp, but might be a bit heavier. The spun aluminum Raydyot fender mirror and lightweight plexiglas quarter windows are nice additions as well. We were amazed at how heavy the factory glass quarter windows were with their chrome frames.

The interior features a cage with a knee-bar and door bars. A fire system is plumbed throughout and the stock tach has been swapped out for a hefty AutoMeter unit in the interest of accuracy over aesthetic. Overall, it is a purposeful interior.

The drivetrain sounds impressive, with a claimed 135 horsepower coming from the 1620cc Solex-fed engine. We like the remote oiling system and Oberg filter. This is all proven Emory stuff that we are sure is working well given that they call the car “very reliable and race ready.” We would take their word for it.

The Emory guys know their regional race groups, so one phone call would likely give a good overview of the car’s needs and info on where it would be accepted for competition. This is one the cheaper cars you can buy from these guys, and they are good people to know if you are in the 356 racing scene. The benefits here seem to go beyond the car.