that's patently ridiculous.


why?


if you dig driving one now, why give it another 10-20 years? i don't get it.

we may not even be able to drive these things on the road in 20 years...

Another very nice looking car.
If you are not hung up on original engine and original brakes, there are a lot of driver level cars sub 100K.
I would think 75K should do it.
A's b's will perform similar to a SC if they have a 912 engine and disc brake conversion, which seems popular.
Remember people will pay a premium to have less horse power and worse brakes because it is original equipment so if it does not matter to you why pay more to be less satisfied in the driving experience?
Do not compete with them and look at those kind of cars.

I'd take a 356 with a 912 engine any day. In other news, I passed on a 912 with a 911 engine in it for $18K 4 years ago. Big mistake.

$80K is too much money for the driving value. As time goes by, demand has to be going down on these for those looking for a non collectible driver.

still don't see it.

and you don't have to spend $80k to get the experience. i know of a bali blue survivor that just went for $50K. a #'s car that just needed the usual mechanical wake up for a car that has been sitting for awhile. but with a new interior, the new owner is all in for no more than $60k for an original C that can be driven daily.

this one came off of craigslist.

have you driven a 356?...

what do people think of this one?

https://porsche356registry.org/classifieds/14587

Yeah, that's more like it. Actually, $30K is about all I would play for **any** driving experience, non collectible.

The closest 356 I got to was on jack stands so no unfortunately.

Love to see the bill for the $6,000 service.

I think your opportunity cost will change as you get closer to the end of your personal journey on this planet. Im just guessing but i bet lom's dad is at least twice your age.

I am rebuilding a 356C engine right now and getting a harsh dose of reality on how expensive 356's engines are.
I do not know what a "service" is to these people but if splitting the case for oil leaks or a valve job is part of it? $6,000 would get eating up pretty quick.
or they might be getting fleeced.
Yes I would like to see that bill too.

Right.
Short timer's see, or should see the world differently than people starting out or people in the middle of life.
That needs to be taking into consideration on advice giving here.

I’ve seen it and it’s gorgeous. A bit above where we wanted to end up.

The hunt continues with more options coming available all the time. Thank everyone for leads. It’s helpful.

The prices are very high on most cars in the NY tristate area due to the rich people.

That said, the hunt continues and my dad and I are having a good time looking. 50% of the fun!

Funny thing about wealth, people who have more than you are rich and people who have less than you are poor.
Pmax , you are a rich man with disposable income to most people if you own a Porsche of any sort.
So you are one of those "rich people"

356 The one that got away.
 

The one that got away. https://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-cars-sale/994254-sale-1962-356-coupe.html Was in 356 Registry Classifieds for 1 day at 15K. Bought by a friend for more than asking price and he sorted and fixed several problems then advertised here and sold 3 days later. A good solid original floors Cali 356B with a 912 engine. engine rebuilt 1500 miles and 5 years ago, transmission just rebuilt.

Saw that one. Even at $45k it was well bought.

Saw that one too and was tempted. The location of the car dissuaded me. Seemed like a decent driver.

356
 

I have had interactions with the seller before who is a decent 356er and active in the local 356 chapter. I only reason I didn't buy it sight unseen is that I already have 2 356s and a 3 car garage. I don't want to scrape windshields in the winter. I had enough of that growing up. I agree that 45K was a deal.

Probably a better car than the SC that sold on BAT recently for big bucks: https://porsche356registry.org/classifieds/20407

Sweet flip from $15 to $45K straddling my $30K price point.

Reading comprehension fail...