Puntiki:This car is a classic. It was produced from 1948-1966 and around 78,000 were built in both coupe and convertible form. It is estimated that over half of the cars produced are still around today. It was not a powerhouse, as the engine tapped out at around 130hp DIN, but it is a car to cruize in not to race..... Nothing like cruizing down the PCH with the wind in your hair, the beachboys playing, and a bikini model in the passenger seat......It is a timeless car and a convertible version is on my wish list.
Pablo over to you....
Pablo: Oh yes. This car is indeed a classic. It is, aside from the quintessential 911 the very essence of what Porsche represents. The 356 represents an era of automobile that was fun, spunky and shamelessly self-centred. And the best thing about the car is that they were reliable (aside from the tonneau) and well made. However, I have to say that the 300SL gullwing is by far a better classic, and arguably better looking as well. The 356 has its spiritual replacement in the 1996 Boxster, a car that saved Porsche from being gobbled up by one of the big German three.
