After designing, driving, and then selling two replica Speedsters over the course of six years, I was undecided on what future project I would tackle...until two weeks ago.
An acquaintance of mine and a fellow-member of the Santa Barbara PCA, who was the owner of a nicely restored '62 356-B Sunroof Coupe, told me he was "thinking of selling" it.
I knew it was in 10-point condition and asked what price he wanted. It was "below market value" (IMO) and we made the deal. After inspections, I picked up the car a week later and it's now in the garage with the 911.
It's not nearly as fast as my 2332 JPS was, but it's a whole different animal. It has a 912 Super 90 engine (95 HP), new interior, clutch, brakes (drums all around - yikes!) and it's a blast to drive.
So, real or replica...they're all great cars in their own ways. This 356 Coupe is a car I've been lusting after since my infatuation with vintage Porsches began in the '70s. I am a lucky guy...as are we all.
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