Porsche's In The Park
Dec 17, 2018 17:40:04 #
There was a Porsche's Concours at St. Armands Circle in Sarasota on 12/15/2018. I will be posting several models over the next few days.
This one is a 1960 Porsche 356B. Came in two models, a 60 and a Super 90, this is the Super 90. The power plant made 102HP with a top speed of 115MPH. Just 2,163 unites were produced in the 3 model years making these cars very rare and sort after. Much better viewed in the download.
Enjoy!
Don
This one is a 1960 Porsche 356B. Came in two models, a 60 and a Super 90, this is the Super 90. The power plant made 102HP with a top speed of 115MPH. Just 2,163 unites were produced in the 3 model years making these cars very rare and sort after. Much better viewed in the download.
Enjoy!
Don
1960 Model 356B
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Dash - Notice key is on the right
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Rear View
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Club Badge
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Dec 17, 2018 18:34:30 #
Excellent 356!
That car has Ferdinand Porsche's DNA all over it.
The 356 is merely an evolution of the car that Ferdinand designed for Zundap and subsequently for Hitler before the war.
The engine is in the wrong place and Porsche heirs knew that and tired unsuccessfully multiple times to kill it. But the Porsche purist would not let go of the rear engine concept, notwithstanding its quirky handing. So the 911 series lives on to this day.
Jason
That car has Ferdinand Porsche's DNA all over it.
The 356 is merely an evolution of the car that Ferdinand designed for Zundap and subsequently for Hitler before the war.
The engine is in the wrong place and Porsche heirs knew that and tired unsuccessfully multiple times to kill it. But the Porsche purist would not let go of the rear engine concept, notwithstanding its quirky handing. So the 911 series lives on to this day.
Jason
Dec 17, 2018 18:44:38 #
PAR4DCR wrote:
There was a Porsche's Concours at St. Armands Circle in Sarasota on 12/15/2018. I will be posting several models over the next few days.
This one is a 1960 Porsche 356B. Came in two models, a 60 and a Super 90, this is the Super 90. The power plant made 102HP with a top speed of 115MPH. Just 2,163 unites were produced in the 3 model years making these cars very rare and sort after. Much better viewed in the download.
Enjoy!
Don
This one is a 1960 Porsche 356B. Came in two models, a 60 and a Super 90, this is the Super 90. The power plant made 102HP with a top speed of 115MPH. Just 2,163 unites were produced in the 3 model years making these cars very rare and sort after. Much better viewed in the download.
Enjoy!
Don
Great set, Don
Dec 17, 2018 19:40:04 #
Regardless of for whom the original cars were designed, one theory was that Hitler wanted a fundamental "people's" car thus the Volkswagen was born. The Porsche was just an "upgrade." I fell in love with the old bathtub in 1962 but could only afford to buy one in the 1980s. There was nothing like the thrill of driving my 356B on winding country road holding onto that understanding control. The car was far from luxurious, but was my baby until I moved and had no room for it. It lives on now in Rome, Italy, totally restored by the person who bought it from me. It could last forever!
Dec 17, 2018 20:24:54 #
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Dec 18, 2018 06:08:20 #
Like it, Don. I used to have an old "4-banger" myself about half-a-million years ago.
Dec 18, 2018 10:01:58 #
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Dec 18, 2018 18:38:32 #
JasonC wrote:
Excellent 356!
That car has Ferdinand Porsche's DNA all over it.
The 356 is merely an evolution of the car that Ferdinand designed for Zundap and subsequently for Hitler before the war.
The engine is in the wrong place and Porsche heirs knew that and tired unsuccessfully multiple times to kill it. But the Porsche purist would not let go of the rear engine concept, notwithstanding its quirky handing. So the 911 series lives on to this day.
Jason
That car has Ferdinand Porsche's DNA all over it.
The 356 is merely an evolution of the car that Ferdinand designed for Zundap and subsequently for Hitler before the war.
The engine is in the wrong place and Porsche heirs knew that and tired unsuccessfully multiple times to kill it. But the Porsche purist would not let go of the rear engine concept, notwithstanding its quirky handing. So the 911 series lives on to this day.
Jason
Thanks for viewing and commenting Jason.
Don
Dec 18, 2018 18:39:06 #
Dec 18, 2018 18:41:00 #
toxdoc42 wrote:
Regardless of for whom the original cars were desi... (show quote)
This car only had 55,000 on it. I was in the same boat toxdoc, had to sell my Boxster. Cried all day.
Don
Dec 18, 2018 18:41:45 #
Dec 18, 2018 18:43:01 #
rlaugh wrote:
Great set my friend...I was painting!!!!
Thanks Bob. I will keep on the look out for other attractions in the future and will let you know about them. You do the same. Now get back to painting!!
Don
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