Vampyre

Do you know if it is possible to convert a
1961 356B to a Speedster? I want to chop the top and make the car an open roadster.

Has anyone every done this to a 356B?

Is the car worth more if I do not chop the top.
the car has 67K miles on it, and needs restoration.

Thanks
Steve

Cupcar#12

is it a notchback coupe? if so you can covert it to a Cabriolet but it is difficult at best. if it is a full coupe - don't chop it - sell it and buy a Cabriolet. once you cut the top off it's almost worthless. and the coupe will never look right not to mention that the stock tops will not fit, the rear deck height at the bottom of the rear window is different.
all imho

Vampyre

Thanks for the information, I will not chop it.. I will restore and sell.

Thanks
Steve

Cupcar#12

you might just want to sell actually.. the "356 B" is probebly the most comman of the series. once you get into restoration you will overrun the possible re-sale value very easily. especially if it needs metal work & paint. It's really easy to spend 8-15K there alone, not to mention the cost of re-chroming all the bits (just did that btw for one of my cars - 3K, interior stuff - carpets, leather, etc = 4K)
i'd enjoy as is or sell and get what you want. it's always cheaper to buy a restored example than do it yourself. esp if it's a driver.
the couple of restorations i have done have gotten out of hand (like spending 20K on a 912 and then letting it go for 6K after 12 months of trying to sell it)

Vampyre

Thanks for that information.
I think with that in mind I might tell the person to sell it.

-Steve