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  1. spirot

    spirot F1 World Champ

    Dec 12, 2005
    15,141
    Atlanta
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    Tom Spiro
    #1 spirot, Aug 3, 2011
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    I thought I would post some pics of my dad's survior 356. This car has 40K original miles, and is largely in original condition. It spends most of its time in the garage, ran weekly, but and driven every 3-4 months - for a short drive.

    It's not concours, but is a time warp car. No visible rust, and has been undercoated since new with rustoleum. He bought the car brand new in 1960, and has been the only owner. this car did a round trip from Pennsylvania to California in 61, and was my parents only car for a year or so before I was born. I've been begging my dad to sell it and get something he can drive and enjoy, but this is his car and he's keeping it. As for needs, paint is not super- repaint from about 20 years ago. the original laquer was getting brittle and cracking - but no rust under... chrome needs some replating... engine runs great, wheels need re painting, and it can use an alignment / wheel ballancing. Has all original documents, tools and Porsche Cert of authenticity.
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  2. camchain

    camchain Formula Junior

    Feb 12, 2004
    572
    Denver
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    Ron Hetherington
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  3. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Jan 26, 2005
    22,600
    Gates Mills, Ohio
    Full Name:
    Jon
    Guys who bought those cars kept them for a long time. The fellow I bought mine from had it since '64. When he finished racing, in '76, he just stored it till 2009.
     
  4. spirot

    spirot F1 World Champ

    Dec 12, 2005
    15,141
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    Tom Spiro
    Very nice! Pretty car. they are so fun to drive!

    I wish he would enjoy the car more. He's had some health problems this year and seems to be pulling thru, but still wish he could do more with the car and 356 registry. He's a bit of a loner!
     
  5. photonut

    photonut F1 Rookie
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Nov 16, 2007
    4,080
    Michigan
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    Joel
    she's a beauty!
    a real classic!
     
  6. spirot

    spirot F1 World Champ

    Dec 12, 2005
    15,141
    Atlanta
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    Tom Spiro
    Any 356 Service recommendations in Atlanta? The car is coming down here in the spring...need to get a tune up, check valves, clutch adjustment, and do an alignment and brake bleed.
     
  7. nickd

    nickd Formula Junior

    Nov 20, 2006
    991
    Landenberg PA
    Full Name:
    Nick Dunlop
  8. spirot

    spirot F1 World Champ

    Dec 12, 2005
    15,141
    Atlanta
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    Tom Spiro
    Thanks - I'm a registry member, just thougth I'd ask for f-chat recommendations from those who have specific experience. Thinking of Auto Atlanta, but dont know much about their reliability, reputation etc... anyone have any specific experience?
     

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