Porsche 356 Carrera


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Follow along as the author profiles the lineage of the 356 Porsche Carrera four-cam production cars, and the production-based racing cars from 1954 through 1965. Chapters tell the story of the Carrera's humble beginnings to the end of its line. Scrogham fills this volume with black-and-white archival photographs, and page-after-page of full color photographs. He also includes details of the unusual GT versions of 356A, 356B and 356C cars with standard pushrod engines.




Porsche 356


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Porsche's 356, unveiled at the Geneva show in 1949, was the foundation stone of the marque's long term success - its shape, rear engine and refinement became signatures of the later cars, including the 911 and 930. This work charts the design, development and production history of the car.




Porsche 356 Carrera 1500 GS.


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Porsche 356


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Porsche 356By Brian Long.The full and fascinating story of the postwar CoupTs and Spyders that started the Porsche legend. Coverage includes Porsche 356 development, production history, specifications, and racing records. Plus guidance on buying and restoring a Porsche 356 as well as information on current replicas of this classic German sports car. Hdbd., 8 1/4"x 9 3/4", 160 pgs., 180 b&w & color ill.




Porsche 356


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Porsche's simple, reliable, and freshly styled 356 became the cornerstone of the marque's long-term success. Unveiled 50 years ago in Geneva, the car's lines and rear engine-design informed the construction of later models and quickly garnered a devoted following on both sides of the Atlantic. This all-color model history explains the brilliance of Ferdinand Porsche's 1949 design, charts the 356's competition history, and forms a persuasive argument that the 356 set the standard for all postwar sports and GT cars. In addition to marvelous color photography, including images from original sales brochures, enthusiasts will find full performance specifications, chassis and engine numbers, and body changes.




Porsche 356


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This is the complete guide to finding the best available example of the classic front-engined Porsche 356. Insight from real ownership experience is coupled with unparalleled technical knowledge, resulting in the first dedicated guidebook for potential buyers of the Porsche 356. A comprehensive guide, including an inspection checklist that buyers can use when viewing a car, photos of key areas to check, and known issues for each model, and an overview of key specifications and potential upgrades. Market and value data are also supplied to help give an idea of what a specific Porsche 356 is worth. From whether a Porsche 356 is a suitable car for you, to the cost considerations to be taken into account when searching for and viewing a used model, the authors' aim is to arm the prospective buyer with enough knowledge and insight to be able to view a used Porsche 356, and quickly assess its quality, before considering whether to make a purchase. Take the first step towards finding your dream car by reading this guide today.




Porsche 356 and 550


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This beautifully illustrated history highlights the Gmund from the Austrian Alps, the Stuttgart road rally winner of the '50s, the Speedster best-seller, the Carrera non-racers' favorite, the "A", "B", and "C" series, and much more.







The Tubs


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'The tubs' is a series of personal stories about the 356 Speedster and successors in New Zealand.




Porsche 356 Guide to Do-It-Yourself Restoration


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The second edition of this book continues the restoration of a 356 Porsche to driver level condition. This book does not spend time or money creating the “perfect” 356, and does not necessarily search for NOS (new old stock) replacement panels if a reproduction panel or patch is appropriate; but the book strives to give you a restoration that will be correct, admired and driven. This second edition provides more detail and contains additional comments to assist those restoring a 356 which was purchased disassembled. This second edition follows the restoration of a 1957 sunroof coupe from the time of purchase to the first drive. Additionally, detailed comments are provided from vendors, such as media blasting, painting, and upholstery.