So Cal?! I remember seeing that you were moving, but never thought California was on the list, let alone So. Cal. We live just across the LA/Ventura County line (on the Ventura side), and members of the Santa Barbara Region PCA. Look forward to meeting you one of these days if our paths cross at a local event.

Jay

 

>It is surprising how much activity this thread has generated...

I figured as much. Anybody who loves a 356 is a gearhead and a classic acr lover.... We don't have to be exclusive ;-) (coming from a guy who's owned nothing but porsches since 1996)

 

We said we'd never move back to L.A. but we always thought we might end up back in the Desert, and we did.........

Guess we'll be members of the Riverside Region, although we might just transfer into The Grand Prix Region because that the one we originally joined 20 years ago.

We'll be in our new home the first week of May. We are looking forward to meeting you too. We'll be at the German Autofest so I'm sure we'll see you there.

~JoAnne

 

Wow, I had no ideas those cars were in such demand... I could have bought 3 356s in the same time it took to find a nice "Roundie" 2002 ! Ok, all 356 Bs, but still !

It's got issues, some rust (not a 356 construction so it's as big a deal, tons of OEM panels available), but it cost me as much as a used, leaky 356 motor ;-) Coincidentally, this car is leaky too ;-)






It needs a paint job - eventually - some rust repair but cosmetic only, the gearbox is getting replaced with a 5 speed unit, the diff resealed, brakes, shocks... The 912 parked next to it in the garage showed its jealousy by running like crap today !

 

Let me be the first to congratulate you!!. A very good friend of mine is a hard core restorer check out www.sports-car-restoration.com Matthew McGinn in Plantsville, Ct. he is often on this site. He is cut from datsun 510 / 2002 / Alfa GTV stock and owns one of each in fact. He of course is also a porsche nut. I'm sure he will be happy to answer any questions you may have or source parts etc..... Just check out the site / gallery for a sample of some past projects. 02 vert / 450hp 635csi / 911 RSR in progress. Very impressive end results best of show 02 fest LRP for one of his customers. The list goes on and on.

Good luck and enjoy your new toy!!!

Brgds, Peter

 

Thanks ! I'll go browse there...

Well, she's in the shop for now, I might as well dig into the 912 motor and figure my carburation problems now ;-)

 

Hey Greg...I'm also a huge fan of the 2002s...they are cool cars and the original ones, with "intact" interiors, really carry the old BMW essence... I hate the over modded ones...it's unbelievable what you see people doing to these cars...just like the 914s...what a waste and bad taste...oh a rhyme!

PS. I'll keep my eyes open as well...

 

Double Congratulations my dear friend....
Oh Timing is everything....


Also, a little plug again, please remember to send me any leads to good 3.0CS for sale.

 

JoAnne.. where about in California? Of course im driving cross country again this year.. Id love to finally meet up (plus need to get youre approval of the girlfriend -she will be comming with me)

 

We are moving to the Palm Springs area, a 2 Hour drive from L.A. We'd LOVE for you to come spend a few days with us. Don't forget to bring your swimsuits...

~JoAnne

 

I just sold my 72 BMW 2002 Tii in March...for $6500 - to help pay for the new paint job on the 356

 

You know most people would have paid twice that amount, me included ???
unless it was a rust bucket !
Oh well...