jhubs

+1. I do like the concept and the lines are exceptional from almost every angle...it's the 356 front end that needs to be updated a bit and 993eed. My biggest issue would be that it is produced by the French and that scares me more that just a little.

Anyone know the definition of European Heaven and Hell?

H.H.Chinn

It's growing on me, but I'm not quite convinced. It's like Volkswagon's remake of the classic bug. What if they did the same to the Karmen Ghia. These seem to be a reinterpretation of the classic 356. This is one of several Speedsters at this years 356 Bull Session.

Tania W

I prefer this...but I don' think it's a 993 donor.

curve lover

Tania-- Thanks - I hadn't seen that. Crazy cool car if produced. However, current proportions are unusual for a rear-engined P-car. Plus, real-world may force the wheels to shrink ... while growing side-view mirrors.

I love the 356 Speedster's curves. To my eye, the new car in cabrio993's originating post does a remarkable job of keeping / updating those classic curves, while hinting at 993 design cues, too.
However, your above concept car could definitely grow on me. It's already classier than the modern Panamera prototypes!

FWIW: no 993 donor. I think the artist did that on a computer (amazing image, if so); no sheet metal yet. Same for this VW Bug update dubbed the 'Porschette,' but he'll build it on a customer's 997 C2S:


VW Cabrio look alike, 'Porschette'
V.A.G.'s Retro look..what do you think?
1965 Porsche Panamera. Kind of...
Porsche Panamera 1965 Design Concept

curve lover

variation on that theme: 356 with 993 wheels...

cabrio993

That's some mean agressive camber on those rear wheels!

cmoss

If I had the bucks I'd buy one.

Flying Finn

Ever saw a thing called Porsche 997 with the round headlights and all?

I don't think Porsche can go retro since it really never has gone modern with their styling...

cabrio993

Well...they sure tried it with the 996.

So I think the 997 is not going retro for Porsche but realizing that they had failed with the 996 and continue were the 993 had left...

curve lover

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curve lover

In 2007, you could order a '356' with disc brakes, 911-type alloy wheels, sports exhaust, satellite navigation, iPod compatibility + CD, remote locking, alarm immobilizer, close ratio gearbox, rear seats with seat belts, etc.

... the Gmund Speedster by Tygan. Ltd to 20 orders; any color, as long as you like black or silver.

Another take on the 'modernized 356' concept.

Mia911

i like it....it looks like a 356 with 993 front lights, some rockers and front and rear custom spoiler kit...i bet you can build one out of a 356 kit....

tjangi

SKM

993 headlamps on a 356 cabriolet. It's a shame that all the money spent on this 356 was not to restore it to original specifications. But, of course, people can do as they please with their cars and money.