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Mon Dec 06, 2010 11:27 pm

I didnt find a thread like this so i hope im not stepping on any toes here..

Just wanted to show you a 356? i think its called being restored around here in a friends' bodyshop. It has massive amounts of rust but he is determined to fix er up and i can admire that kind of passion for a car.

Tue Dec 07, 2010 5:47 am

Here's a few I've come across in North Florida. Not necessarily secret's but found while hunting parts:

Tue Dec 07, 2010 5:49 am

Alachua County:

Tue Dec 07, 2010 9:12 am

mpribanic wrote: Alachua County:

:shock:

Tue Dec 07, 2010 9:26 am

Nice find in FL --- is that 3 different Karmann Coupes? Only about 1750 of those made -- to find 3 together is rare. Not particularly popular - some cut off the hard top and convert them to a Cabriolet!

Tue Dec 07, 2010 9:35 am

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=389477&highlight=history

Tue Dec 07, 2010 10:10 am

Wolfgangdieter wrote: Nice find in FL --- is that 3 different Karmann Coupes? Only about 1750 of those made -- to find 3 together is rare. Not particularly popular - some cut off the hard top and convert them to a Cabriolet!

There's more than those 3. One of the pics is a notchback, one a coupe and one a cab.

Tue Dec 07, 2010 10:11 am

Maybe rename the thread "Today in Porsche 356 hunting history"?

Tue Dec 07, 2010 11:09 am

mpribanic wrote: Maybe rename the thread "Today in Porsche 356 hunting history"?

Done! \:D/

Wed Dec 08, 2010 8:15 am

Here's a couple more from the same property:

Roadster:

assorted models:

Wed Dec 08, 2010 8:25 am

are any for sale? whats the story? :?:

Wed Dec 08, 2010 8:28 am

Here's a Jax, Florida find. This car was restored and then disappeared for 10+ years. Turned up down the street from its current owner.

1963 Super 90.

Wed Dec 08, 2010 8:33 am

superman73 wrote: are any for sale? whats the story? :?:

I believe he would sell them. But they are all parts cars. The owner has been into 356's for 30+ years. If someone showed up with cash money I bet he could be persuaded. Not sure though what he would accept as far as money though....

Wed Dec 08, 2010 9:36 am

mpribanic wrote: Here's a Jax, Florida find. This car was restored and then disappeared for 10+ years. Turned up down the street from its current owner.

1963 Super 90.

sweet!!!! :D

Sun Dec 12, 2010 7:24 am

somewhere in upstate NY

Sun Dec 12, 2010 2:56 pm

UZI wrote: somewhere in upstate NY

That's a Volkswagen bug, but it looks like it has a Porsche engine.

Sun Dec 12, 2010 3:01 pm

34FraserNash wrote: That's a Volkswagen bug, but it looks like it has a Porsche engine.
And that's why its posted here.

Sun Dec 12, 2010 6:19 pm

Glenn wrote: 34FraserNash wrote: That's a Volkswagen bug, but it looks like it has a Porsche engine.
And that's why its posted here.

I don't know if it's possible, but could it be a VW engine with the carbs, intake manifold, fan and other ancillaries from a 356 or 912 engine bolted on? :wink:

Back on topic, this bug and 356 engine could be a cool project to restore together, or the engine could possibly be salvaged for use in another Porsche.

Sun Dec 12, 2010 6:23 pm

no... it's a 356 engine for sure.

Sun Dec 12, 2010 6:55 pm

34FraserNash wrote: Glenn wrote: 34FraserNash wrote: That's a Volkswagen bug, but it looks like it has a Porsche engine.
And that's why its posted here.

I don't know if it's possible, but could it be a VW engine with the carbs, intake manifold, fan and other ancillaries from a 356 or 912 engine bolted on? :wink:
Look at the generator stand and how it is angled. Porsche.