Pre A's?

912uk · Post by **912uk** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 10:42 pm

356boy wrote:
I still didn't like the colour but hmmm I would love to see this car...where is it.. North South??
its not far from you

Your Bloody teasing me now.. stop it.

Ok the bins are the same as mine.. So is it in Hampshire?

912uk · Post by **912uk** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 10:52 pm

numbers corr.. now I am going to have to rattle my brain

Ok two in Romsey ( ones a cab ) two old boys who aren't club people
Henricks
I can think of 5 that have been though Andy's workshop ( mostly race cars)
I am waiting for Mike to come in here as he knows of a few and there is always Mikes secret stash of 356's

Cubists one.
Yours
Mine
the one in the pic
One in Reading ( blue unrestored one )
One in resto in Essex
The very rusty one VW Motoring mag bought
Andy's ( or is it Andrew ) old car very early one just sold
His mate Fergus in London with the stunning orginal 54 from Perth WA bought at Auction.

steam coming out the grey matter...

Darrens old car the red one

what are we up to now?

17 so far plus what Graham said so yes we are at about 20-25 because I am sure Fred Hampton knows of a few as well. So It's not a bad guess.

again 10 or so infact more.. are up and running...

356boy · Post by **356boy** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 7:23 am

hold on, didnt darrens split go to italy

Hendrik Moulds · Post by **Hendrik Moulds** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 4:14 pm

I know of a RHD Cabriolet we did a few years ago,and I restored the first RHD 356 sold by AFN many years ago,that was a '54 now in Australia I think.

Are you sure it was a '54. According to Jenks' book about AFN the first car they sold was 60277 which is a '53 (and 20 chassis numbers before mine). Would like to know more about that car though.

As to other PreAs, the only other ones I have seen aren't running at the moment.

912uk · Post by **912uk** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 4:48 pm

Pee on ones fire ok 16 ish.. I got a pre a model is that 17 again

cubist · Post by **cubist** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 7:09 pm

Mark... two more I know of, both atterly shugged but both '53s. I do a lot of publishing for some of the bigger houses around Norfolk and one's just opened it's garages to me. Pics not allowed yet but as soon as i've got her ear i'll get some pro shots done and a swift bark-rubbing over the VINs. They're definitely not for sale but also aren't going anywhere either unless it's my trailer supporting their weight

I was thinking of waiving my copyright on the next book project there in exchange for 'those dirty old cars in the corner m'Lady'.

You never know...

912uk · Post by **912uk** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 7:16 pm

18

Cubical can you get VIn numbers and details I am looking to start to build the 356 register site I don't think i will add the numbers for public use but will list them for data collection and getting better idea's of how many out there..

Should be able to start my 356 Reigster for the UK with about 40 cars.

Hendrik Moulds · Post by **Hendrik Moulds** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 7:19 am

Cubist, you know you don't need TWO '53s. Let me take one off your hands when you get them, you know you want to.
And it's been over 6 months since I last bought one.......

Graham · Post by **Graham** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 6:38 pm

356ist wrote:
I know of a RHD Cabriolet we did a few years ago,and I restored the first RHD 356 sold by AFN many years ago,that was a '54 now in Australia I think.
Are you sure it was a '54. According to Jenks' book about AFN the first car they sold was 60277 which is a '53 (and 20 chassis numbers before mine). Would like to know more about that car though.

As to other PreAs, the only other ones I have seen aren't running at the moment.

Sorry,its been a while since Ive seen the car,the chassis number was 51552,bought by Ted Wolley and extensivly raced throughout its life,came over with two other RHD cars,this was the first one sold,We found it by chance being lifted by a chain through its windows being dumped in a skip at AFN,we stopped them,and restored it!
If we had not been there that day,it would have gone.
For some reason Export56 have been offering it for sale for a long time now,they have a picture of it on there home page,reg number 3581H,also there is a picture of a Ivory 356 spinning at Goodwood I think? in Jenk's book,thats the same car.

Graham · Post by **Graham** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 9:29 pm

Here it is!

356boy · Post by **356boy** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 10:23 pm

nice

912uk · Post by **912uk** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:11 pm

Wow that is nice and well timed Graham...any other photo's

Hendrik Moulds · Post by **Hendrik Moulds** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 7:21 am

Wow! Looks like you did a fantastic job from what sounds like quite a wreck.
You mentioned a RHD cabriolet as well?

Graham · Post by **Graham** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 6:30 pm

I have a lot more pictures somewhere,though I will have to scan them,its got a late gearbox and engine,late brakes and many other mods,the interior is stunning,one of the best I have done,oh and I restored that probably 8-10 years ago,when I was in my early 20's!!

Mike Smith · Post by **Mike Smith** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 1:38 pm

Add 1955 RHD Cab to your list also

Vin No. 60 791

Reg. No. 427 DMP

Just another project I will probably die with

Mike at PR