Best place to search 356 convertibles?

[Tim Hancock]

One of my bosses at work has a customer who is coming to the states next week for a visit. The gentleman asked my boss if he had a clue about where to search in the states for preferably a "1964" 356 convertible. Anyone have any suggestions on best places to search?

I would like to help my boss out if possible with a few good leads.

[pcarhiway]

Try this link to the 356 Registry

Ads - 356 Cars - 64 c cabriolet

[Seahawk]

Good link above.

Samba

Reenlist

Ebay.

Happy hunting. Prices across the 356 spectrum have been very interesting lately.

[Dottore]

Originally Posted by Seahawk

Prices across the 356 spectrum have been very interesting lately.

Indeed. You won't get much change from 100k euro for a nice 356 in Europe these days. And I'm not talking about speedsters, or GS cars or anything rare.

[Baz]

Don't forget the classifieds in the back of Panorama and on their website (PCA) I believe there are classifieds. Also - each PCA region maintains their own website and newsletter with classifieds. A lot of beating the bushes but since you asked.....

Those open cars are not cheap!!!

[onlycafe]

try hemmings.

Porsche 356C for sale | Hemmings Motor News

[john70t]

If you don't mind a replica with a fat engine:
Beck 356 Porsche Speedster and CHAMONIX 550 Spyder Replica / Kit Cars
VINTAGE SPEEDSTERS - 356 Speedster Photos and Video
ReplicaSpeedsters - Canadian Vintage Speedsters Dealer - Porsche 356 Replica - Speedster Replica

[Zeke]

Bob Campbell and John Wilhoit.

[Laneco]

Tim,

Should the interested party be impartial to fiberglass replicas, I know where there is an absolutely exquisite Intermeccanica speedster six cylinder - with all 911 suspension, brakes, steering and drivetrain. The drivetrain is a fuel injected (motronic) 3.2 with the best 915 I've ever driven (wevo upgrades). Yeah, I got to drive it, which perhaps indicates the owner lacks judgement - LOL!

It's not cheap - it was an over six figure car to buy/have built new. But it is absolutely fabulous in every way.

angela

[Tim Hancock]

I have not met or spoken to this person yet, but he is coming from Germany and I would be doing right by my new bosses if I can provide some help. Thanks for the help folks.

(seems odd that a German is car shopping for a German car in the States)

[imcarthur]

The owner of Focal in France bought 2 356s - a coupe & cab - from the US last year. Far cheaper than anything in Europe.

Ian

[daepp]

Costa Mesa's European Collectibles? Caveat emptor tho...

[speeder]

Originally Posted by DAEpperson

Costa Mesa's European Collectibles? Caveat emptor tho...

There are a whole bunch of dealers in Costa Mesa and nearby environs that deal in 356s and other old iron. Just tell him to use google.

[Paul_Heery]

You didn't mention where the visitor was going to be in the states. But, if he happens to be on the East Coast, perhaps a visit to Sloan Cars would give him an idea of some of the more expensive ones available. (no experience or affiliation with them)

Used Porsche Inventory | Low Mileage Porsche for Sale | Classic Porsche Inventory | SloanCars.com | Sloancars

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by Tim Hancock

I have not met or spoken to this person yet, but he is coming from Germany and I would be doing right by my new bosses if I can provide some help. Thanks for the help folks.

(seems odd that a German is car shopping for a German car in the States)

Not at all. They rust faster there.

BTW, Wilhoit's wife is German. They might get along well.

[speeder]

At Willhoit's he's going to pay $200k for a restoration no matter which model it is. That's something to keep in mind.

[speeder]

And yeah, these cars took a stroll down the periodic table decades ago in Germany. All Germans buy their collectible cars here.

[Joe Bob]

After checking yer sanity and wallet......the CA dealers and the 356 registry. I hear Kelly McGillis and her fake speedster are up for long term rent. lease or sale

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by speeder

At Willhoit's he's going to pay $200k for a restoration no matter which model it is. That's something to keep in mind.

Might want to check with John before quoting his prices.

[LWJ]

I would call Rod Emory. When I was there recently I saw 10 - 20 356's in process. I don't expect that he has any to sell (although he might) but he will know who does. You should be able to find them under Parts Obsolete. McMinnville, OR.

Larry