[vracer]

I got out of the 356 market in '10, so my knowledge is only 'fairly' current. What follows is only scratching the surface.
The notchback is the least desirable model.
This car has the least desirable engine.
'Black plates' are not original to '61s. They had yellow with a '61 sticker.
If you're still interested in the car, have her get a COA so you can check originality of the car. Then wait 4-5 months for her to realze that it isn't worth what she thinks.