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Changeover in demographics of 356 owners? Is it happening?
I am a fine artist. Decades ago I also did a picture book on 356's and went on a couple 356 club tours in SoCal. My impression was that 80% of the owners were over 60 but last week in Malibu at the cars 'n coffee at Malibu Village (Cross Creek and PCH) I saw five or six 356's arrive (including the real Dean Jeffries custom or a copy) all driven by guys in late 20s or 30s. Has there been a changeover in ownership and am I seeing sudden mushrooming interest in 356's? I only have a few Porsche 356 paintings but would make more if I thought there was new interest (I'm reachable by my forum name at google mail).
PS I am not an ageist, over 60 myself but as a writer interested in demographics of car owners for instance Chevrolet was forced to go mid engine when they discovered the average age of front engined Corvette owners was approaching 69. Now with ne Corvette they are meeting owners in their 40s.
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