Short story, I have a '89 928 S4, which my dad loves.. the dad of a distant relative of his died and left his farm to said relative. In which is a 356, dont know the year yet, all I know is it started two years ago and they have the original books and manuals. The person the farm was willed to is, to put it lightly; "not all there"... Asked my dad if he wants to buy it but me not knowing 356's is asking me what to look for...

From looking at it doesnt appear to have any prior accidents, of course it is not in great shape...

What should we look for specifically? Here are some pics my dad sent today

Dont even as yet know what year it is or mileage..

 

Hello; Your best bet is to go to http://porsche356registry.org, they have lots of information and resources.

 

Looks to be a 1957-1959, hopefully will have more details this week...

 

Not a 1957-59. Itis definitely later...

Either a T6 B or a C.

Nice find either way.

 

Agree its either a T6 B (1962-63) or a C (1964-65). If it has drum brakes its the former, if disk brakes the latter.

356 Registry has lots of resources.

Pick up "Buying, Driving, and Enjoying the Porsche 356" by James Schrager, good reference.

 

Will keep posted as get more info, he <gasp!> only wants $2500, like I said he is "...not all there..."

 

I was basing the year on the taillights and grill on rear engine cover

 

Buy it! You simply cannot go wrong at that price, even if you end up parting out the car.

 

Agreed, no question buy it. Looks to be a "C" based on center of dash. Popular to many as it is the last 356, has disc brakes and other upgrades. Looks to have some rust on lower edge of door (also common) which may indicate other rust (also common).

 

thanks guys! Also noticed the exhaust is not original as it is not exiting through the bumperettes... hmmmmm....

 

I would not buy it unless the rake was included!!

 

Buy it quick before someone else does. Before he has a chance to run an add for it.

If it gets posted for sale it will be gone in a heart beat!

Nice find!

 

Have that base covered!

 

Exhaust is no big deal - that was a common mod back in the day. Car actually looks fairly sound, although if the underside is a rusted out hulk that would be cause for concern (but it is fixable, just more $$$). Doors don't look bad - very common to have some rust on the lower doors, but not that difficult to fix.

My gut tells me this is a raging steal.

 

Wow, that's one hell of a deal!