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To address values for 356's you have to break them out in groups..

For simplicity.. I would look at them in terms of ...

Group 1: Speedsters & Carreras..
If you think the price of either of these is falling or will fall then you are sadly mistaken.. not gonna happen, I've seen junkers needing major restoration trading in the high $80k range and above. Hell, you'll pay $80K just for a four cam Carrera motor. I have friend that just sold his very nice above driver, but not concour Speedster for $120K

Group 2: Other open (Roadsters & Cabrios)
Becuase the other open top (the Speedsters) has become unobtainable for most, the price of roadsters and cabrios tend to be dragged up and hold as there are fewer of these around as well. Low I would say is $40K.. its all over the board beyond..

Group 3: Pre A & A
Again, scarcity.. there aren't many pre-A cars around, bent window cars are especially sought after. Regarding the A's most Porschephiles think they are the prettiest of the 356 line

Group 4: Lump the rest as other
B's and C's, primarily coupes.. these are the 356's that tend to fluctuate greatly through the price range.. I've seen some very nicely restored cars from a low of $20K to as much as $60K and of course many cheaper drivers and restoration candidates..

Group 5: 356 Outlaw cars
Modified 356's of any vintage year.. tend to be more coupes than open cars, and again prices are all over the boared and not falling. Price usually based on quality of restoration in combination with tasteful mods, such as "the Baron's" car as posted by Macroni.



BK911; Mainly owned by these guys cause many of them have had the cars since the 70's and early 80's when you could pick them up for $1500. They knew a value when they saw, jumped on them, held them and have restored many of them as they've increased in value over the years. I think there are many younger folks that would love to own these slow old Porsche.. they will get the opportunity as the old gaurd dies off. Some cars will be handed down, others will get a great bargain, and other will trade at strong prices.. as there remains a strong demand for these cars..especially in Europe.

dporsche74; You need to look closely at the ones you're seeing that are way down.. the devil is in the details

wgwollet; I couldn't even begin to picture a 356 in the same light as a Model T with regard to desireability, collectability, or useability, nor value! Not a good comparison at all. 356's aren't running out, they're available.. you just have to be willing to pay if you want a good one, be it a restoration candidate or driver.

Clearly, they ain't no 911 and as far as I'm concearned they barely get out of thier own way. However, they're a quirky-ass blast to drive, especially the modfied outlaw cars.. many of which have 911 motors in them or very tweaked 4 bangers.. and everyone you pass is pointing, smiling and giving you the thumbs-up!

Just my 02 cents worth..