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  1. bushwhacker

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  2. Kristian

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    nice car! :)
     
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    Beautiful car!

    Where does one look to find an acceptable driver 356?
     
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    Anything in a 'Radium Green' shade?
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    Bushman,
    Nice car, never driven this car before, have had older bugs (Not an insult), what's it like to drive this car?
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    Very nice! This was for sale not too long ago, wasn't it? Is it still?
     
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  9. bushwhacker

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    Daryl, it's just a great little cruiser, not a lot of power but who cares. You're not out to impress everyone with 0-60 times that's for sure. You can't even tell the engine is running at idle. I did a drive out with the Porsche club this past summer and the little guy held it's own when it got real twisty with the 911 boys. I've had seven Porsches over the years, everything from cruisers to full out race cars and I can honestly say I have as much fun with this car as any of them. I get as many thumbs up and waves as the Ferrari and even when you park next to the mega machines the little car gathers a crowd and I don't have to worry about parking it at a restaurant or store. I guess it's just unpretentious and cute, like walking a weenie dog..........women love it.



    Yup, 'Ferrariads'
     
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    Very cool, what a history! Love the twin grills and the 'S' motor. :D
     
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    Whew! Awesome.:D
     
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    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Not to hijack, but how would you say your pre-A is to drive compared to an A?
     
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    I'm digging the green. And the luggage rack. Very cool.
     
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    I honestly cannot say as this is the only 356 I've owned - I doubt if there's a huge difference though but best if you went on the 356 registry site and asked the crew there - I'm sure you'll get a response ....... I can say it's a somewhat different experience to my other air cooled Porsche a 73 RS.....
     
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    Glad you like it, Bullfighter. The color is period correct original. The previous owner in France was a meticulous individual and spent two years restoring this car sticking to originality in terms of paint color, carpet material, and other parts. He was very proud of his attention to details. The rack is original, along with tinted front glass, steering wheel horn ring, etc. 356s are obviously not terribly fast cars, but they have the unspeakable enjoyment when driving 356s. Probably, the better drivers are the latter mdoels such as 356Cs. Personally, I liked the overall appearance of 356B. Originally, I was looking for a Speedster too, but considering all the factors, it just wasn't very practical for my driving environment. If you're into fast and exciting one, I would recommend the Carrera model which is very wild indeed. Thanx again. w/ smiles Jimmy
     
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    1962 356B Roadster
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    Beautiful roadster! Where's the pic taken? :D
     
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    Thank you. The photo was taken near the summit of Mount Evans, Colorado
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    Wow. what's that green 356? Is it part of the Imperial Palace collection in Vegas?
     
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    yes! :D
     
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    That green car was built in Zurich by Hans Waibel. In 1948 Waibel was approached by a client, Rupprecht von Senger and asked to build a car. It was created taking a VW chassis, removing the body and fitting a light alloy cabriolet body and Porsche engine.

    This is a 356! (Gmund Coupe)
    (no, it is not mine but how I wish it was)
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