Let's see all our 356's, Speedsters, Coupes and Cabs. I'll start off with my 1961 356 T-5. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Here's mine, a 1962 356B S model, originally sold to Texas, to France, and to Japan. w/ smiles Jimmy Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Bushman, Nice car, never driven this car before, have had older bugs (Not an insult), what's it like to drive this car? Darryl
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'
Here's a picture of my car at the entrance of Brantwyn in Delaware, where the East Coast Holiday first tour went to. Plus a Speedster cake which my better 'alf had created. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
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.....
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
Thank you. The photo was taken near the summit of Mount Evans, Colorado Image Unavailable, Please Login
A few pics from a gathering of PCA members here in the New Mexico's 'Roadrunner' region last september. The Seedsters are real...beautiful. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Found another pic of my 356B next to the Rio Grande at some funky gas station. 84/285 the road to Taos. Image Unavailable, Please Login
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) Image Unavailable, Please Login
