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12-17-2015, 11:23 AM
#102
Hi Dan,
Me to, love all the 356 Porsches, A, B and C types.
This is a "real metal" 1957 Porsche 356 Speedster 1600S. Out of college, I bought it in 1976, running, worn, ratty but straight (not wrecked) for $1900.00. Similar to Paul Newman's movie Speedster of that era.
It is stock other than a Nardi wood wheel and Koni shocks. The guy who rebuilt the motor is long gone and the black paint is older now, but presentable. Thanks for asking.
John
Me to, love all the 356 Porsches, A, B and C types.
This is a "real metal" 1957 Porsche 356 Speedster 1600S. Out of college, I bought it in 1976, running, worn, ratty but straight (not wrecked) for $1900.00. Similar to Paul Newman's movie Speedster of that era.
It is stock other than a Nardi wood wheel and Koni shocks. The guy who rebuilt the motor is long gone and the black paint is older now, but presentable. Thanks for asking.
John
12-17-2015, 12:06 PM
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Real Cool. The price on all the older Air cooled Porsche's have really skyrocked lately. An investment in an aircooled 911 five years ago would have returned an awesome rate of return today. Much as your 356 has. Some cars are worth paying a little more for as when they hit their 20 year anniversary they turn into an asset. ( as long as they have not been bagged) Although if there is one car that can handle bagging it, it is the Porsche..
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12-17-2015, 02:08 PM
#105
I like to think of my car as less an investment sports car and more like a little magnificent Wehrmacht Panzer und Bathtub.
Your right though. Sadly, the 356 Porsches have turned into investments and I dislike that fact immensely. They were fun cars for young guys to drive and learn to work on. Remove 4 nuts form the studs and you can pull the engine out by yourself and drop in a new clutch in a couple of hours. Tuning the carbs is a snap as is installing spark plugs.
Used, the 356's were cheap back when I was a young guy, about the same or less as a new VW Beatle. No one in my family knows what it is, it is seldom driven, because you can't park it anywhere for obvious reasons and it is hidden away. Owning one of the last of the 911 air cooled Porsche cars is a distant goal, but it would also eat you out of house and home as a daily driver. Realistically, the 2016 Honda Civic Sedan Turbo will suffice! It drives safer and better. Also my CU will get me a deal, plus I can drive and park it at the movies or the local rib joint.
John
Your right though. Sadly, the 356 Porsches have turned into investments and I dislike that fact immensely. They were fun cars for young guys to drive and learn to work on. Remove 4 nuts form the studs and you can pull the engine out by yourself and drop in a new clutch in a couple of hours. Tuning the carbs is a snap as is installing spark plugs.
Used, the 356's were cheap back when I was a young guy, about the same or less as a new VW Beatle. No one in my family knows what it is, it is seldom driven, because you can't park it anywhere for obvious reasons and it is hidden away. Owning one of the last of the 911 air cooled Porsche cars is a distant goal, but it would also eat you out of house and home as a daily driver. Realistically, the 2016 Honda Civic Sedan Turbo will suffice! It drives safer and better. Also my CU will get me a deal, plus I can drive and park it at the movies or the local rib joint.
John
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