Neil purchased his first porsche, a bumblebee limited edition 914, in 1975. Rather than going through an auction to buy, you can instead go straight through the seller, guaranteeing your price so that you pay precisely what you intend to and not a penny more. Neil goldbergawardwinning 356 restoration specialist. Porsche 356 b carrera 2 cabriolet revive the passion porsche 911 factory restoration restoration of the porsche 911 model year 1964 accident repairs on the porsche 911 e 2. Porsche 356 technical restoration guide book manual 356a 356b 356c a b c fits. Paint stripping and welding begins on my porsche 356 restoration project. Called the 356a, these cars came in coupe, convertible and speedster body types. Speedsters a site dedicated to all aspects of porsche. It was as close as zuffenhausen ever got to a gmstyle facelift. And to ensure that this remains the case for every model 356 a owner, porsche classic has reworked the brake drum specifically for these classic vehicles. Through his contacts at the restoration shop, jim learned of a 1962 roadster for sale. Rather than buying a new version of whats already been perfected, however, you can find an original porsche 356 for sale on jamesedition.
This porsche 356 has not had your typical restoration. My reveiew is from the perspective of a person without prior knowledge of the vehicle, a non owner but a potential buyer. Brian long is a very accomplished member of the motoring press. This beautiful 356 coupe was given a restoration by 356 restore out of colorado.
Some cars may be as old as 55 years, and due to the variability of the build at the factory, rust or prior accident damage they may need some trimming and adjustment to fit. The book of the porsche 356 by brian long the original version of this book was a classic but this complete revision has more than 100 new photographs and lots of interesting new material about these early porsches that i have not seen elsewhere a must for the collection of any 356 enthusiast. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The porsche 356, introduced in 1950, put this renowned german automaker on the sportscar map. As difficult as these images make it to believe, the car began its life in quite the usual way, i. Still, the basic porsche 356 design had a lot of life left in it. Weve been restoring 356 porsches since 1992 and have restored well over 100.
Our new feature continues with more images of the 356 porsche speedster restoration highlighting work on the floor and the welding process. Full access to the this site ability to create classified ads, comments, member car profiles, etc. This book does not spend time or money creating the perfect 356, and does not necessarily search for nos new old stock replacement panels if a reproduction panel or patch is appropriate. This book does not spend time or money creating the. The porsche 356 is a luxury sports car which was first produced by austrian company porsche konstruktionen gesmbh 19481949, and then by german. If you want to visit a particular area, click on any of the links above. Book of the porsche 356 is a new release of the title originally published in 1996.
Results include ads from the february, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. This 1960 porsche 356 roadster has just undergone a 3 year concurslevel mechanical and cosmetic restoration, its now being offered in betterthannew condition with a. While all parts have been produced as originals, they may not fit your car 100%. Porsche restoration of the porsche 356 speedster model year. The first book to purchase in any porsche restoration effort. Classified ads, photos, shows, links, forums, and technical information for the volkswagen automobile. Luckily ive just found the missing dealer parts catalogs to complete the set for my car.
The 1963 was completed and is still jims daily driver. Got a tech question, or a question about originality. Stoddard authentic porsche parts is a leader in the vintage and oem restoration auto parts for your porsche 356, 911, 912 or 914. This beautiful speedster just came out of a fresh restoration by jim and bj kellogg of 356 restore. Willhoit auto restoration has been in the business of restoring the porsche 356 since 1976. The 914 had 2 trunks, front and back, and, as a salesman on the road, this was the perfect car for fun and work. Use the filters to narrow down your selection based on price, year and mileage to help find your dream porsche 356. Real book 120 pages of do it yourself guidance in the restoration of porsche 356 by j. Nov 01, 2009 the second edition of this book continues the restoration of a 356 porsche to driver level condition. Not such a daunting task when you work at a place with a huge inventory of used 356 parts so ill have to see if jack, my boss can help me out here. Several porsche 356s were stripped down in weight, and were modified in order to have better performance and handling for these races. At classic driver, we offer a worldwide selection of porsche 356s for sale.
All work is performed to the highest standards at our 14,000 sqft long beach, california facility, and our cars are often in the winners circle at porsche club concours events. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. From there began the 6 month process of restoring her back to better then new. Vintage porsche fine art print 356 coupe speedster 550 spyder 911.
Porsche technical restoration by 356 registry abebooks. It is extensively revised and substantially expanded. Detailed porsche restoration projects are carried out at tuthill porsche, from classic road cars to historic porsche racing models. Download pdf 356 porsche technical and restoration guide book full free. Morocco historic rally preparations the porsche 911 safari car of federico polese prepares for next months 2020 morocco historic rally. Although the first 356 type porsche was manufactured in 1948, the line didnt really come into its own until the late 1950s. Assembling a restored porsche 356 a engine with a few nice performance upgrades. Porsche 356 guide to do it yourself restoration, a book by jim kellogg of 356restore, a denver colorado 356 porsche restoration workshop. This porsche 356 prea is quite often the most controversial entrant at the classic car shows it appears in, and is it hard to see why. The porsche 356, a restorers guide to authenticity iv. Pdf 356 porsche technical and restoration guide download. Engine rebuild books, engine rebuild tools, porsche engine stands. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access.
Porsche cars 911 906 917 956 962 944 turbo 356 914 944 928 550 book. Hope you can see from these just how much goes into each 356 porsche restored. Classic porsche 356 your car restoration hobby website. P63547 blue with red leather interior for more than seven. The owner of the 1963 had a restoration shop and would restore the 356 letting him jim assist in the process. A lovely car with humble origins and a successful competition history. The second edition of this book continues the restoration of a 356 porsche to driver level condition. Porsche 356 technical restoration guide book manual 356a. This 1954 pre a 356 speedster was given to us as you see in the first picture, straight from the media blasting shop. Established porsche as a manufacturer of serious sports cars. Technical and restoration guide by 356 registry isbn. The nuts and bolts of porsche 356 restoration by roland, ron isbn. Just what i needed to understand the ins and outs of the 356 i just got. The 356c parts catalog is comprised of one main and two supplemental books.
For a year jim visited the shop weekly and learned some restoration techniques. For each year, from 1950 through 1965, the author examines with amazing detail every change, documented or not, of each model and now including major. But even though the 356 was the first porsche sports car, it was far from the first sporting porsche. As if to prove that, porsche trotted out the 356b in time for the frankfurt show in late 59. The porsche 356, close to stock or highly modified, has enjoyed much success in rallying and car racing events. Our parts catalogs are available free with purchase. Kellogg with 250 photos in 120 pages in new, neveropened condition.
Ferry and ferdinand porsche with the porsche 356 1 at gmund. A great collection of invaluable information and strategies for working on a 356. A few notable examples include the porsche 356 sl, and the porsche 356 a carrera gt. Technical and restoration guide 356 registry editorial this book is a compilation of thechnical and restoration articles, columns and tips that originally appeared in the 356 registry magazine during its first 20 years of publications. The 356 porsche, a restorers guide to authenticity iv takes a partbypart, yearbyyear approach to what an owner or prospective buyer should look for when evaluating a 356 porsche.
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