1962 356 1600 s

faapgar · 03-29-2018, 07:36 AM

Hi,I have found a 1600 Super here in N.C.that is unrestored,rustfree and engine turns freely.Straight body with no accidents or previous repairs.Front hood is damaged from being closed improperly.Needs paint & interior.He is asking $25 K.What do you think?Has been in dry storage since 96 and shows 66,000 miles.Ciao Fred

SalParadise · 03-29-2018, 08:23 AM

Fred, I have not seen prices like that since the 1990s.

Flynt · 03-29-2018, 08:26 AM

No brainer.
I'll give you $30k

frankie08033 · 03-29-2018, 08:55 AM

I'll raise the ante and offer 31k

ficke · ficke's Garage

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Originally Posted by faapgar

Hi,I have found a 1600 Super here in N.C.that is unrestored,rustfree and engine turns freely.Straight body with no accidents or previous repairs.Front hood is damaged from being closed improperly.Needs paint & interior.He is asking $25 K.What do you think?Has been in dry storage since 96 and shows 66,000 miles.Ciao Fred

I had to check to see if someone opened a old thread!
See if he has any other old cars he wants to sell at less than half of the currant market price.

NYNick · NYNick's Garage

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Originally Posted by faapgar

Hi,I have found a 1600 Super here in N.C.that is unrestored,rustfree and engine turns freely.Straight body with no accidents or previous repairs.Front hood is damaged from being closed improperly.Needs paint & interior.He is asking $25 K.What do you think?Has been in dry storage since 96 and shows 66,000 miles.Ciao Fred

Flip to me for a quick $5K. Serious.

SalParadise · 03-29-2018, 12:18 PM

Fred with all the rage these days for original patina, I would not repaint it if the paint is remotely still on the body - I'd leave it and sell it for 30% above market value.

faapgar · 03-29-2018, 03:53 PM

Hi,thanks for the response.I went and gave him a check for $25 K today.There were two other lurkers who gave him a lowball offer.When the check clears I will pick it up.I am a retired factory trained mechanic or technician if that sounds better.30 years ago I had a restoration shop as well.I will get the motor running and do an evaluation on the mechanicals.I noticed today the motor has brand new weber carbs. It just had a fresh rebuild which I can determine once I clean the fuel system and crank it over.The oil is clear and fresh.Car was red and resprayed yellow.Original paint on dash & door jambs still.Battery box was jacked up on RF forward corner and not perfect.I will post some pics in the next few days.I was in a hurry and forgot the camera the first time I looked at it.Ciao Fred

SalParadise · 03-29-2018, 04:21 PM

Fred that's awesome. Nice to see you scored it. Seems like a nice buy for sure.

zedsn · 03-29-2018, 04:52 PM

Would love to see photos when you are able.

pu911 · 03-29-2018, 06:20 PM

Fred,
Congrats, great score.

Phil

Munky King · 03-30-2018, 02:26 AM

Wow. That’s a real deal.
Fred, you’re a lucky man!

For many of us, such a find wouldn’t be about flipping, but the opportunity to own a great car that we otherwise couldn’t afford.

I hope you fall into that camp and have a great car that you can enjoy for years to come.

If not, you just made a great investment and should see a good quick return on your money.

Pics please

NYNick · NYNick's Garage

Man, that's just the kind of 356 I'd be looking for. Congratulations!
If you're looking for a quick sale, please keep me in mind. I'll be down there with cash in hand.

faapgar · 03-30-2018, 03:30 AM

I will go take some pictures today.Paint code is 6211.Chassis is 211794.I will have it running early next week.Ciao Fred

ItzaMe · 03-30-2018, 04:18 AM

Very cool.

ficke · ficke's Garage

Reference point
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1961-porsche-356b-super90/

SalParadise · 03-30-2018, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ficke

Reference point
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1961-porsche-356b-super90/

Will be interesting to see what this brings. I find the photography to be quite deceptive on this auction - there is obviously a sizable hole in the rocker that the photo doesn't go into detail with.

They are fun. They are like a VW Bug. The first Porsche I had was a '63 356 Super that I bought for $100 with no floors in 1987. Back then people had some sort of prejudice against the '61,'62, and '63 Supers. I never got that.

ficke · ficke's Garage

They are fun, I just got into them a couple of years ago.
Seems the new 'order' going form the top to the bottom and not taking into account the variations like Speedsters and Carreras, etc. Pre A>A>SC>C>B.
Prejudice against the B's is still there, new body, old brakes, trans, etc.
All that being said a no rust, no wreck, original car like faapgar found trumps everything. Condition almost rules all with these old cars.
Once again, nice find!

Matt Monson · 03-30-2018, 05:43 AM

Jealous. There’s a B coupe here I’ve been after for years. I offered $20k nearly 5 years ago. I keep hoping one day the old guy gets a little desperate for cash. I would keep it.

SalParadise · 03-30-2018, 06:52 AM

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Jealous. There’s a B coupe here I’ve been after for years. I offered $20k nearly 5 years ago. I keep hoping one day the old guy gets a little desperate for cash. I would keep it.

We all have to give it up sometime so you'll probably get it.

The 356 now is old and slow. They remind me so much of the three VW Ovals that I owned. They drove like them, they smelled like them. For me I wouldn't ever go back unless it was a deal 'I could not refuse.' I appreciate them. I don't care about it being a B, A, or C. They all drive the same to me.

Next thing for me is a Beck Spyder. That's my next Porsche, or fake Porsche. I'm going to do it, probably in the next two years. That way I have the experience without worrying, and I can get back to whatever VW aircooled hankering I have (very little now, but it still exists).