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356 values...

I never really understood the rapid increase in driver quality "average" 356 values myself - Speedsters, Roadsters, 4 cam cars, and/or SC's in interesting color combos, sure that's logical.

A red and black vinyl interior 356B, hmmm.... no, I don't see it being worth north of $30k in "driver" condition. I think these cars will settle back into the $20k range, while the rare/odd ones (and open cars) will maintain or slightly appreciate in value.

356's are nice driving cars with lots of charm. I feel they will always have a market, kinda like most 911's will probably always have some kind of value (some more than others of course).

One thing that a 911 has over a 365/912 is the true thoroughbred flat six engine. The VW based 356 flat four is dated & slow, but still expensive to repair - which makes the purchase and operating costs versus the available performance questionable. Most 911's sound wonderful and are quick - even by today's standards.
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