How to determine matching numbers on a 356

[Enrique Lopez]

I am about to purchase a 1965 356 C and need to inspect its matching numbers. Can anyone help me determine where in the car are the factory numbers for the chasis, engine, body and transmission? And how do I determine this is a matching numbers car?

After I do this, how can I get a Certificate of Authenticity from Porsche and the 356 Registry?

Thanks!

[Barry Brisco]

Hello "eltome",

These 3 articles should answer your questions:

Chassis Number Locations
http://porsche356registry.org/resources ... tions.html

Engine and Trans Number Locations
http://porsche356registry.org/resources ... tions.html

Porsche Certificate of Authenticity (COA) and Kardex
http://porsche356registry.org/resources ... ardex.html

The only way to determine if a 356 is "matching numbers" is to get the COA for the car, or travel to Stuttgart and persuade Porsche to let you examine the production records.

The above articles, and many more, can be accessed from this page:
http://porsche356registry.org/resources ... icles.html

What is your name?

Good luck,

[Enrique Lopez]

Hi Barry, thanks so much for the info, it is really helpful, I will look into it.

Best,
Enrique

[Enrique Lopez]

Hi Barry, the page "Chassis Number Locations" does not display photos, is this a web issue? or is it maybe my computer?

I looked at your car and your family history around it, what a great story.

Thanks,
Enrique

[Barry Brisco]

Hi Enrique,

Sorry, I've fixed the bug with the photos on that article page, you should be able to see them now.

http://porsche356registry.org/resources ... tions.html

Best regards,