Well one thing`s for sure, when I woke up on Monday morning, I had no idea that by Saturday we`d have another Porsche in the family. This despite having the most vivid dream on Sunday night... something about trying to fuel a 356 by putting the nozzle in the oil filter.
Then on Wednesday evening, an ad appeared here on DDK, for a 356 and I pm`d for pictures... just for Hayley really.
Thursday we travelled to see it.
Friday we didn`t sleep.
Fortunately on Saturday the NHS was closed so we were able to take Mr. 58A-71E down to see the car and ask his opinion. (Thankyou James.
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Then we bought it, or should I say her, for Ruby is her name. Hayley`s been looking for a car for a long time now, always wanted a 356 but had pretty much settled on finding a nice Karmann Ghia. As you can imagine she is very very happy.
Yes you`re right the ariel is a bit wayward.
And so she is the proud owner of a 1959 A 1600 Super and just as I was starting to learn a little bit about 911s, I`ve got to start from scratch again with 356s. (First lesson don`t put fuel in the oil filter)
Here`s a couple more shots.
I`ve only driven a 356 once before and that was for just a short time. Driving this car is a revelation, so different to a 911. So smooth and so easy to drive. I can see you have to book early to do any overtaking but that just adds to it`s charm... a completely chilled driving experience, I love it.
Thanks go to Richard (shortwheelbase) the previous owner, selling a car like this is always going to be a wrench but you`ve made my wife a very happy woman, It was pleasure doing business.
Garaging looked to be a bit of a problem but after a day throwing stuff away the arrangement is snug but works pretty well.
Regards, Mike and Hayley.
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