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Right now and for a while, the A model is more desirable than a B or C, car for car. 'Right' A coupes as far as I have seen, bring substantially more than a similar B or C. There are a lot more C's than B's, more B's than A's plus some prefer the A look as the "original". Of course the A Speedster is far and away reputed to be the most value of any of the normally aspirated 356's, although some Pre A Cpes/open cars before 53 may be right in there with Speedsters. The C cars are in some respects more driveable but the difference in my mind is more what your own perception is than the reality of driving. You have to ask yourself "why am I interested in this car"? Is it because you want it because you like it; is it because you are looking for a deal on a car; is your intention to resell; or all of the above. If you want an A cpe, then take your best shot and don't worry a whole lot if you are paying some too much or stealing the car. If it is in the bottom half of what you perceive it's value to be, don't fool around.
Of course you know what opinions are worth, but been at this for a while and we all struggle with value, particularly if making a mistake will hurt and affection for a car can't erase that. Sorta like a gamble in buying stocks. One thing. They don't depreciate like buying a new Cadillac, Lexus or even a Porsche these days and that is worth something.
RoySmalley
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