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Wanted...Set of knobs for a Blaupunkt radio.

Please contact Ron Domkowski at Rond18@juno.com.


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Wanted: any information that might help locate 356 engine #41418

Jay McCook is a former Illinois resident and current member of the Midwest 356 Club. He is the owner of a 1955 Speeedster he purchased from British Racing Works in Lyons, IL, in 1975, and he has restored that car and is trying to track down its original engine, which was separated from the car before he bought it. If you know anything about this engine, please contact Jay at clonejay@peoplepc.com.


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For Sale: 1955 Pre A PORSCHE SPEEDSTER

Same owner for over 30 years.  Very original and rust free example.  Excellent throughout.  Great to drive as well as look at.

I acquired the Speedster in 1978 in a partially restored condition.  The restoration project was competed in 1981.  The scope of the restoration included professional painting as well as rebuilding or replacing of all mechanicals including the professional rebuild of the upgraded 1600 engine and original transmission.

The suspension was thoroughly gone through and Koni shocks were added.  The entire brake system, including master cylinder, slave cylinders, shoes and lines were replaced and the drums were refurbished.

The complete electrical system was replaced or rebuilt including wiring harness (Y&Z), generator, voltage regulator, starter, and instruments.  Additionally, electronic relays were added to enhance headlight brightness and available starter amperage for reliable starting.

New black vinyl top, interior, and floor mats were also installed.  All chrome and trim pieces were also replaced.  The new 16" tires and tubes that were installed in 1981 were replaced in 2008 with Avon tires/tubes due to age.  There has only been 6,000, rain free, miles put on the car since its 1981 restoration.

The Speedster will come with new side curtains, complete with carrying case, a tool kit, owner's manual, two binders containing KARDEX sheet, Porsche factory correspondence, 356 CD's, numerous Speedster related publications, etc.  Some of the spares included are headlight seal beams and lenses, tire strap, original metal battery cover, NOS clutch cable assembly, fan belt, oil filter, oil strainer gaskets, two carb rebuild kits, etc.

An exciting and appreciable investment at $125,000.

Please call or email Denis Downs at 708-361-1160 or Denis.downs@att.net to arrange an inspection in Palos Heights, Illinois.





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For Sale: 1964 356C Coupe Black on Black

Black w/ black leather. Grey german-weave carpeting.  White headliner.  Chrome wheels w/ crest wheel covers.
4th owner California, Black plate car that originated in Santa Barbara/ Santa Maria area.
Previous owner is a true "German" mechanic.
Shiny, solid, straight Karmann body w/ good gaps, one re-paint and nice chrome.
Numbers matching sequence chassis, engine, transmission and crank case.  Strong and dependable 75 hp engine.  Extensive work on engine, fuel system, transmission, clutch, wheels, brakes and more.
Great fun to drive and stops well.  Narrow Nardi steering wheel, owners manual, jack, partial tool set, luggage rack, Optima battery. Serviced by local PCA member.
86,300 +/- miles.
$45,900.00
Contact K. VanDort, 356 Registry Member # 18890 at prschkvd@charter.net for list of features, service history.






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Wanted for 1964 356 C:  Information leading to the capture of engine # 730473.

Complete engine running or not, case only, just the 3rd piece (timing cover) or current owners info--any leads greatly appreciated.  Wish to reunite car with original engine, or as much of it as I can find.  Jeff Uhlman, 20032 N. Dixie Hwy., Bowling Green, OH 43402 419.352.9355 jdudsu@dacor.net



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For Sale: 1964 Porsche SC Coupe, VIN 218585 / Motor 812284

I have decided to restore an A coupe and to change the color of my speedster and build a hot 912 motor.  So much for the good news.  My wife has decided these endeavors will be financed by the sale of my SC coupe.

The coupe is a California car with extensive records back to the early 70’s.  In 1987, it was changed from Bali blue to Champagne yellow and Elgin Cam rebuilt the motor with one of their cams and a big bore kit.  Later the car was brought to Chicago where it had two owners who apparently used it rarely.

Prior to buying it three years ago, I drove the car to 365 Works Glenview, Illinois for an inspection.  Tom Funk found the bottom to be original and very solid and the car to be fundamentally very good, but needing relatively minor attention in a wide variety of areas.  I had him sort out the car.  Work included: new clutch, pressure plate and throw out bearing, replacing an over-torqued rocker stand, engine and trans mounts, steering box adjustment and general service of suspension and brakes, replacing fuel line and linkage bushings and tuning engine, etc.  (Records are available.)

In addition, I had the front seats re-upholstered in leather from Autos International, put on chrome wheels and new 165 15 tires.  After over $5000 of sorting, the only problem I’ve encountered in over 10,000 trouble-free miles has been a noisy generator which was replaced, and a broken speedo cable.  The car pulls like a bear and invites you to blow by modern highway traffic.  I am told that the Nardi wheel is original.

When I bought the car, there were a variety of dings and stone chips and a few bubbles along the bottom three inches of one door skin.  Three years of driving had added a few more, so I decided to have the bottom of the door re-skinned and to get rid of the blemishes.  The only way the body shop could assure me of an excellent and long-lasting job, was to strip the body down to bare metal prior to re-painting.  The paint has been chemically removed and the door bottom re-skinned.  Glass, doors, hood and trunk were removed and jams were painted.  Rubber and deco strips were replaced as needed.  Progress photos are available.

The price is $55,000.  The car is nicer and more desirable than the Champagne yellow B coupe I saw at the recent R.M. Auction in Arizona which sold for $100,000.  The original tool kit is available.

I can be reached at 847-275-5813.

Lou Natenshon




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