Help Identify this top please...

[dandrew089@gmai]

So I bought this hardtop in NYC for 600$ it was in the attic of a 4 story building that was being demolished. I thought it would fit my 56' 356 Speedster but I was way off. I cannot figure out what year or vehicle this hardtop is from!? If anyone knows...

[stevej37]

I really have no idea.

I'm just wondering if the pooch is 'for sale'
Best breed of dog....EVER!

[dandrew089@gmai]

Thanks, Toby is not for sale...but yes best breed of dog ever!!

[faapgar]

I had a few of these.It is an A Hard top.Condition looks great.$4-6,000 value at least.Ciao Fred

[dandrew089@gmai]

So a Porsche 356a? Any idea what year, because it doesn't look like any of the ones I see online.

And thanks!!

[faapgar]

With the pop out side windows definitely an A.Headliner looks original.6-10,000 now.Great FIND.Fred

[dandrew089@gmai]

How do I sell it?

[Joe Bob]

356 registry. Not sure but they may be a subscription service now. Be advised they are mostly a bunch of crusty old wankers.

If you are a member of the PCA, you can advertise in the club magazine. You can put some insane price like $10K and then follow it up with or "Best Offer". Maybe someone in the local club would be willing to help evaluate it. Or can hook you up with a few local drop top 356A members.

It would be pricey to ship. So make sure any asking price is FOB your location.

Good luck, great find.

[Joe Bob]

https://www.porsche.com/usa/accessoriesandservices/classic/models/356/356-a/

[dandrew089@gmai]

Guys you are all awesome... Thanks for all your help.. I owe you guys a beer, or wine...or tea!

[stownsen914]

Can't hurt to list is in the 356 classified section here on Pelican.

[Daves911L]

That is NOT a 356 hardtop, A or otherwise. Rear glass is too big and side glass is wrong shape. The B pillar on a 356 top is much heavier. Those are definitely NOT 356 latches or pop-out window levers. Not sure what it is. Looks vaguely familiar but I can't place it. Kind of a pretty top. It does look very much like a Reutter product, and almost like a 356 top. Were there ever hardtops for Karmann Ghias?

[Joe Bob]

Since Porsche put part #s on dang near everything. I would suggest trying to look for one.

[peter leinberge]

Try this, OP, as I did when my nosiness/curiosity overwhelmed my common sense as to not spending time on someone else's problem instead of the seemingly insurmountable mountain of my problems.
Viola'... I spent 2 minutes googling european car factory hardtops. First came a Bay M Vay 507 (way cool). Nope, Wrong, totally off. Then I typed in "Renault Caravelle factory hardtop", 'cuz I always liked them aesthetically. Now that looks closer by a bunch. I'm still not 100% certain, but at least you get the idea if you still shive a git about it.
Now if I'm correct, where do I go to collect the prize money ??

[Daves911L]

Peter, I think you've nailed it. Renault Caravelle sure appears to be it. Like you, it piqued my curiosity and its been bugging me for 3 days that I couldn't place that top.
Thanks,
DG

[jac1976]

Originally Posted by peter leinberge

Try this, OP, as I did when my nosiness/curiosity overwhelmed my common sense as to not spending time on someone else's problem instead of the seemingly insurmountable mountain of my problems.
Viola'... I spent 2 minutes googling european car factory hardtops. First came a Bay M Vay 507 (way cool). Nope, Wrong, totally off. Then I typed in "Renault Caravelle factory hardtop", 'cuz I always liked them aesthetically. Now that looks closer by a bunch. I'm still not 100% certain, but at least you get the idea if you still shive a git about it.
Now if I'm correct, where do I go to collect the prize money ??

This is what I did and I agree; it’s from a Renault Caravelle.

[peter leinberge]

Originally Posted by dandrew089@gmai

How do I sell it?

Easy! Just join the Caravelle Registry of Automotive Perfection.com
They gotta be on the Web somewhere,
just use their acronym, the first letter of each word in the title, it'll pop right up.