Sorry it has been a while to get back on the PC and update. The next generation 356er is about to be born!
Xmas is a week away so here are some Xmas themed photos to get you in the spirit and ensure your 356's are not left out!
So for the Holiday's, here is a bumper update with a few things to keep you busy and entertained on.
A T2 Speedster and Convertible D with gifts to go.
Our 356 brother in the USA, Mark Pribanic used his A Coupe to transport his tree....
A rather young looking Santa, T6 1600 Normal Cabriolet.
Here in NZ we would be alarmed to see the next image in the flesh. Just as heartbreaking seeing it in an image.
But our cousins in the USA are coming across these 356 graves often.
You think a Pre A or A?
I am yet to see a car used in this fashion in NZ, but who's going to be first?
Californian Convertible D 1600 with factory Reuter luggage rack, with a special Surf board bracket!
Those Bumpers sure were strong! never thought they could be used as a ladder.
Will not be everyones cup of tea, but they are taking orders for these coffee tables. What better to way to use a knackered gear box.
Scene Media featuring Jason MacLean's Porsche 356 and Charlotte Louisa Moran.
The front torsion tubes have had changed, lifted, air suspension added, Fuch wide rims, empi steering wheel.
The list goes on.!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tchEvhBNTQ4
Recently RM Auctions sold this amazing 1958 RHD Sunroof Carrera Coupe with Rudge wheels.
Exert from RM Auctions....
The example we are pleased to present here was a special order 356A Carrera GS T-2 that was originally finished in Silver Metallic (#5706) paint with, fittingly, an Irish Green leatherette interior. Further specification included a sunroof, safety belts, “Ponto-Stabil” mirror, corduroy linen-bag, Speedometer in miles, desirable chrome central locking wheels (Rudge), removable headlight grilles and right-hand-drive. It was completed on 23 November, 1957 and shipped to Motor Distributors Limited, the distributor of Volkswagen for Ireland and UK.
check it out while it is still on their site...
http://www.rmauctions.com/CarDetails.cfm?SaleCode=LF11&CarID=r148&Currency=GBP
Selling for 257,600 Pounds!
Just a few of the great photos we have seen on the net recently. Please feel free to send some in to share!
Check out the different roof lines of the 3 racing cars. They are all 1948 Cars, but featuring differences.
1961 Abarth Carrera 356B. The rarest 356B's you will ever see.
How often would you get asked to restore a Porsche for Hans Peter Porsche? Not often, and not a Gmund 356!
This award winning restoration features recently in a few places on the net and deserved a mention here.
exert....
On August 21, 2011 Road Scholars Restorations won 1st in Class at the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours. After a two-year restoration project for Hans Peter Porsche, Road Scholars debuted the 1949 Porsche Gmund Coupe to take First in Class in the Class O-2 Postwar Sports Closed.
Here is the link, check it out.
http://road-scholars.com/road-scholars-and-hans-peter-porsche-take-1st-in-class-at-pebble-beach/
A recent posting on www.Porsche356registry.org reveals some new and never before seen pictures of the late James Dean. Check them out!
Above: Little Bastard 550-0055 Spyder on the left and his 80126 Super Speedster on the right.
http://porsche356registry.org/356talk/1/23815.html
This is awesome! This is one way to cook your Sausages and Steak. Recently seen on Ebay for sale. It is a real master piece.
I am sure more will follow. Check out the use of the Glove boxes!
Not often you get a line up of Carrera's but in this case the 1st Rally Stuttgart-Solitude Lyon-Charbonnières.
Two 59 GT's and a brand new 1960 Carrera B Coupe make up the Porsche contingent.
The Porsche Carrera 356 dominated the 1600 cc GT class and Boutin / Motte even got the overall win.
read more by searching on Rally Stuttgart-Solitude Lyon-Charbonnières.
In recent months, the Webmaster has learnt that there are two 356a Coupes on route to NZ!
A 1958 and a 1959 so stay tuned and look out for them. Also we will endeavour to get them signed up to 356Downunder!
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