Name: Gordy Smith
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