Best reference book for the 356? | 356 Speedster, 550 Spyder, Replica, Automotive Community

Former Member

I know there's a few books on the 356 out there (and mentioned in this site). I hit the Amazon link and checked a few but I'm still confused as to which one I should buy to check out specs and pictures so as to make my future replica as accurate as possible (as I mentioned on a previous post I'm planning to buy a Speedster replica next semester) If possible I'd like to buy just one book with the info. I need. Which one would be the best? Thanks to all.

12/12/031:32 PM

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Former Member

I know there's a few books on the 356 out there (and mentioned in this site). I hit the Amazon link and checked a few but I'm still confused as to which one I should buy to check out specs and pictures so as to make my future replica as accurate as possible (as I mentioned on a previous post I'm planning to buy a Speedster replica next semester) If possible I'd like to buy just one book with the info. I need. Which one would be the best? Thanks to all.

12/12/031:32 PM

Dr. Brett Johnson's book, THE 356 PORSCHE, A Restorer's Guide to Authenticity, Beeman Jorgensen, Inc., 1997. It's the bible of 356'ers.

12/12/033:42 PM

John Leader

If you're only going to buy one book, that's the one to get.

12/12/034:47 PM

Former Member

Thank you guys; I hit the Amazon link and ordered it right away.

12/13/0310:21 AM

Ron O1984/2010 IM, B.C. Canada

I wish that someone would write a book for 356 replicas that is similar to Wayne Dempsey's '101 Projects for Your Porshce 911'. What a book!
Ron

12/13/035:50 PM

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