My car: |
1964 SC Coupe |
Tip-off that a 356 was the car for
me: |
Engineering features that were standard for Porsche and ahead of other contemporary makes, and just fun to drive |
My age when I acquired my first
356: |
45 |
Engine type: |
Rebuilt SC motor with big bore kit and higher performance cam |
Miles driven per year: |
Approx 4,500 |
Favorite destination: |
N.W. Illinois / S.W. Wisconsin rural roads and Road America |
Fantasy road trip: |
Driving to Napa Valley Calif. on the "back roads" |
Most inconvenient mechanical
failure: |
Last summer when returning from the ECH the rear bushing in transmission linkage failed after 43 years |
Car I'd have if I couldn't have a
356: |
Early 911 |
What I like most about my car: |
Fun to drive, and I’m able to do just about all mechanical work to keep it in top condition |
Most unique feature: |
Color, there aren’t many Irish Green 356's |
Most recent repair: |
Replacing windshield wiper rubber around posts through cowl |
Longest drive so far: |
95 WCH in Colorado, I drove 2800 mi on that trip |
Next project with this car: |
LED Brake Light / Turn Signal lamps to fit under the rear grills |