Projects Anyone know anything about old Porsches?

Known about this for about 25 years. Older poor restro, but all there. It's been sitting for about 30 years now. Could be mine but I don't know much about them. It's a 1960 or so, and says 1600 on deck lid..id.

 

Since you don't know much about them you should pass it on...to me.

I have always wanted one of those in my garage. Have built a few of the engines bot not much else.....

 

I'm right here in Indiana. If you don't claim it let me know.

 

That is a 356 & it's worth a bunch if it's all there - if you can get this car for around 6-8k, you have done well

 

Looks like it could be a 1960 356B. Definately not a 62 or later. Here's link that will help.
http://www.356registry.com/techinfo/research/Guide/index.html

Dan Marvin, Owner
Exeter Auto Supply

 

Are there after market parts for these? The motor is sitting on a bench. Looks like a it came out of a airplane. The top, gauges, interior, bumpers, emblems, windshield frame, are really nice.

 

Look for rust in the lower body. My neighbor bought one out of californicate (also a cabriolet) for $25K. He's tickled with his purchase. but beware these cars are prone to rust and can be expensive to restore. Looks good. Good luck.

 

Hard to tell from the pics but it looks like a 356B or possibly a C.They are pretty desirable cars but the restoration costs were prohibitive 25 years ago;I can imagine what they are like now.Biggest problems with them were rusting around the jack pads and heater boxes.I worked on one back in the late 70's for a friend and it was a blast to drive.
There's a place in Indiana(or maybe Ohio)called the Taj MaGaraj or something like that who has one made into a sedan delivery.I think he specializes in early Porsches.

 

There are a ton of aftermarket parts for them.. They are a bunch of fun to both work on and drive.

 

Looks like one of the 356 Models, Id jump on it!

 

Check on Rennlist.com for an air-cooled forum with lots of experts. Beware tho, any nut or bolt that isn't "correct" really impacts the value of those cars, no hot rodding!! (unless you use overpriced German tuner bits)

 

It's a '60 or '61 356B Roadster, bodied either by Drauz or D'iterian, depending on the year.
Done in show condition, with matching engine number, it's worth about $125K
in today's market. Cost to turn it into that condition depends upon your skills.
If it's not a rusted out hulk, about $100K in a professional Porsche shop. If it's
not rusty, and all there, it's still worth $30-$40K as it sits. PM me if you need specific
details, and I can tell you if it has it's original engine. Good luck.

 

exactly... you beat me to it..

 

I m with everybody else here. If you decide to pass on it, I would love to buy it. They are a very simple car to work on and maintain. This one is a 356b because of the horn grilles next to the front turn signals dont have the 3 spears that extend past the horn grille and the front bumper is larger and is pointed (kind of a triangle shape if viewed from a cut away). The hood handle is open in the center so that also dates it as a 356b. Does it have a cowl vent between the hood and windshield?If it does that would make it a 1958 or newer. as mentioned before these cars do have a rust problem but restored with #matching they are a high dollar car. They are the most fun on twisty roads in summertime with the top down. Not a blazing fast car but a gocart that will have you smiling from ear to ear.Porsche 356 registry is a great source for identity and numbers game.

 

Tried to register. Asked me a question about what was the last year the 356 was produced in large numbers? WTF? They are grouchy hu?

 

GRAB IT.....mines a fake, but FREAKING FUN!! Mr. Porsche and the Designer of the VW's were brothers, that's why the early models are darn near the same....same type of motor and tranny set up, perfect real ones do go from 70-120K...

 

Heres the inside of it..

 

JustplainJ knows a little about them. He just bought one recently. Send him a PM.

 

Even the owner of a fake one should know their History better than that...

 

Don't mess with old Porsches unless you know what you are doing. Porsche people are very serious and if you don't do something 'correctly', you will quickly find yourself with something no one wants. If you do it the 'right' way, it could be a great car. But, usually doing it the right way isn't cheap or easy, especially with Porsches. That car is worth way more as is if mostly original than than fixed up in not the 'correct' manner. That car has a lot of potential, but some of that potential is to be a very expensive lesson in the wrong hands. Porsche people are ok with mods, but have to be done certain ways and for certain reasons, usually real actual performance and real actual performance takes knowledge, skill and $$$'s. And if restoring, needs to be done top quality or again most won't even want it, not even for cheap.

 

Uh, they were the same dude, dude.

 

Most important thing to be concerned about is rust, especially in the rear suspension attachments. Engine is basically a big VW and easy to work on. A very nice car. Did I say watch out for rust? That really is the make or break on these cars. This book might be worth reading through:http://www.amazon.com/Buying-Drivin...dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

 

Yeah I know what you mean. Corvette people are the same way. Checking every little caasting number and so on. It's all there, minus maybe a emblem or so. I will take some more pics and pm some of you guys. It's a friend of mines car. He knows what it is but doesn't give to shits about it. He did say he would sell it to me. It's got to come out of there one way or another. It's been eating at me a while now...

 

This may sound slightly rantish maybe preachy but not meant to be. Most people who are into old cars would love to own that. It's a really good example and needs to be cleaned assembled and driven in the condition it's in. For you that sounds like not the path you see. If you want to buy it if it's reasonable and sell it to a Nut that just loves them you will come out well ahead. Also could be a great trade for some quality Ford stuff. BUT DON'T FUCK IT UP! Modifying one of those was ok when they were cheap and all over. They aren't anymore and should be taken care of. That's a neat little car and if you do decide to keep it be forewarned it's like getting your first piece of ass. You will suddenly lose all control and just get lost for a while in early Porsche stuff!


Tim

 

Once you open one up you understand why it's not just a big VW. Waaaaay better, more horsepower, and the same cubic inch as most @1600CC.

Tim

 

I owned an very early 914 2.0L. Watch out for rust....pass on it if it is rusty. Seriously, they are not easy to repair rust on.

 

Holy shit!! the Porsche in a barn still exists!! If I had the money I would be all over that.

 

If that thing was smashed flat and buried in a feedlot, It'd still be worth 10k! Bring on the haters, but those little bastards are fricking COOL!!!!!!!!!!!! Dude, you need that car!

 

c mon guys. its just a B roadster. no big deal... ha ha. like others have said. if you can get that car for a reasonable amount you better jump on it.. that is a rare car.

 

any cabriolet is worth a ton o cash, regardless of condition. buy it and sell it for a healthy profit if nothing else.