Name: Larry Petry
My car:
1960 356B T5 Roadster
Tip-off that a 356 was the car for me:
RS 60 s/n718-042 overall victory at the 1960 12 hours of Sebring
My age when I acquired my first 356:
21 (same car as in #1)
Engine type:
Normal
Miles driven per year:
3500
Favorite destination:
Road America
Fantasy road trip:
A drive from coast to coast
Most inconvenient mechanical failure:
The little starter relay failed near Rapid City, SD in 2006
Car I'd have if I couldn't have a 356:
A Porsche Boxster or Smart car
What I like most about my car:
When I get to drive it, and handling
Most unique feature:
Its simplicity
Most recent repair:
Installed a new starter relay that failed in 2006
Longest drive so far:
Trip to south Florida before restoration - trip to western South
Dakota after restoration
Next project with this car:
Install third brake light