ralt12

different rear suspension

points

^^^^Nice garage!

doublecabmel

I will always have a 356 and a 993. More specifically I have 2 speedsters and 2 turbo s cars. Yes, I have a Porsche mental disorder and they will be dead man's cars- unless I find a way to take them with me. hmmm

Turbo Jonny

Just back from Porsche museum , have lots early car pics on my i pad for you addicts but
Not sure how to reduce size

Stratman

I got my first Porsche a Euro 76 930 when I was 31 in 1985. Did all the typical bolt on upgrades in the 80's. IC, K-27. In 91 I got a 356. Complete bare metal resto, Maestro massaged motivation. Used it as a work car for 5 years. Then major upgrades for the 930. I retired 4 years ago and got my 356 back up to snuff. Have used it as a daily driver since then. Taken numerous long road trips with no problems. I even went to Rennsport from Texas that ended up being a 5,000 mile trip. I now know and trust that car like a brother.

Like everyone says they are just fun. It's like a clown show car though. It makes most people smile, point, take phone pics, ask about it every single day. The 930 although a rocket is more like a monthly fix deal.

overrestored

To the OP original question... I'm 51... and have had my 356 for 20 years. I also have a 993TT and a 3.2 Carrera. The 356 can be tossed around on it's skinny tires at 35 mph and is tons of fun... and not that dangerous if I mess up. The '84 Carrera raises that speed to 55 or so in order to slide... and it starts to get dangerous at that speed if you screw up.. the 993 TT... well you just don't really want to slide that baby around on the street too much... it just sticks and goes. They are all really fun cars... each for different set of reasons.

There is a huge transition happening in the 356 world... where the old guard are passing on... and/or passing on their cars to the next generation of owners. I would still say that the majority of 356's are owned by guys who are 75+. But that is evolving rapidly.

hkspwrsche

I would love to have a matching 356 in white parked next to my 993. First and last of the air cooled.
I agree with the different limits and the danger factor. That's why the newest hyper cars are not to my taste.

Carlo_Carrera

I bought my 356C nearly 30 years ago. I have owned several 911s during that time as well. Comparing the two models is apples/oranges. I sold off many 911 but I still have my 356. Drive a 356, see if you like it.

odurandina

possibly? the 993 is a lock.

H.H.Chinn

I've owned a 911 since 1996 when I bought a Pacific Blue 911SC coupe. During that time I had the car restoratively repainted and saw my share of 356s in the shop for restoration. Only until you strip a 356 to bare metal do you really see what is in store. I bought my C2S in 2008, and am looking for the right C-coupe when it comes up.

356Downunder

My Avatar probably speaks for itself!!
Its already been said but its "more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow"....point to point on a windy road in a well set up 356 will take a bit to beat it!! On many of the club runs here in New Zealand other "modern Porsche" drivers have exclaimed that they had trouble keeping up my 356 on twisty roads when in actual fact I didn't even think I was driving fast!! Beautiful curvy lines, attracts good attention everywhere and with regular maintenance (oil changes and lubes) its a great fun car.

Mike_A

Harlan ...you like this one?

rstrahota

If so, that's not a c coupe. It's a T6 B I believe.
But it looks sweet!
Ds

Mike_A

Ahh...the hubcaps.....these are the binders after full mechanical resto

Mike_A

and the rears....