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POR68 wrote:As mentioned above, I believe that Hendrik and Mike's new book covers much of this. In Australia, Geoff Starkey compiled an extensive history of the RHD deliveries here in 2011. Estimates were that around 500 were sold as RHD in Aust and that about 75% survive. Sales of individual models here don't reflect the patterns elsewhere, with the BT6 being among the smallest group (44). Economic conditions at the time are cited as a major factor, with the car equalling the cost of a metropolitan house at the time.
I was at a 356 meet /concours in the early 2000s in Melbourne ... there were over 100 cars there ... 4 or 5 were 912s and from memory about 10% were LHD ...so a good 80 + RHD 356s in one City in Aus (Melbourne has many more than Sydney and theres a handful in Brisbane Adelaide and Perth)
That yr also had the original museum car present ...I'm sure I have pictures somewhere .
Cheers
Hig
I used to have a 72 911 I drove every day... Now I have projects...
'73 911 Track car ...being put back together
'59 Conv D... refit underway...Upholstery done !!
Best place to buy a 356 in the 50's Hig was Australia. That demon rust caused havoc and really still does if you wake it up with a few downpours. The hidden areas of bodywork where without removing everything to get at, is just waiting for rain. I attach maybe my 2nd try ever with ' postimage.org' a photo of my RHD car. Gave up on photobucket.
Maybe it will work?
POR68 wrote:As mentioned above, I believe that Hendrik and Mike's new book covers much of this. In Australia, Geoff Starkey compiled an extensive history of the RHD deliveries here in 2011. Estimates were that around 500 were sold as RHD in Aust and that about 75% survive. Sales of individual models here don't reflect the patterns elsewhere, with the BT6 being among the smallest group (44). Economic conditions at the time are cited as a major factor, with the car equalling the cost of a metropolitan house at the time.
I was at a 356 meet /concours in the early 2000s in Melbourne ... there were over 100 cars there ... 4 or 5 were 912s and from memory about 10% were LHD ...so a good 80 + RHD 356s in one City in Aus (Melbourne has many more than Sydney and theres a handful in Brisbane Adelaide and Perth)
That yr also had the original museum car present ...I'm sure I have pictures somewhere .
Yep, each year there is the popular 356 Parade, held in Melbourne. Cars from all over the country make the long journey to this increasingly popular event. The Australian 356 Register does a nice Facebook review on the event. The distribution of the cars is broadly from across the country and even in our small Sunshine Coast community in Queensland we easily count around 9-10 cars from '53 to '64.
Given the data above about the number of dealer-sold RHD cars here, many of the now RHD cars would be conversions of course, or other imports. Some original RHD South African cars seem to be finding their way here too.
Merv
Australia
Porsche 356 BT6 (1 of 44 Australian delivered)
Yes Rob same as your one, Meissen with Red interior. Notice you also had a Durant mirror on the door.
One of the few non-original items on my car that were only fitted on ' C' models and 911 but I am pleased to have.
There have been some delays I'm afraid, personal circumstances have changed shall we say but nothing that can't be overcome.
When we are back on track and have a date, Mike or I will certainly announce it.
(Formally 356ist)
Membership #: 356!
1953 Cabriolet
1959 Coupe (Sold)
1961 Notchback
1961 Sunroof Coupe (Sold)
1962 Coupe (Gone, but not forgotten!)
ALL RHD OF COURSE!
They keep coming out of the woodwork though, people see the big money some cars go for and think theirs is worth the same.
(Formally 356ist)
Membership #: 356!
1953 Cabriolet
1959 Coupe (Sold)
1961 Notchback
1961 Sunroof Coupe (Sold)
1962 Coupe (Gone, but not forgotten!)
ALL RHD OF COURSE!
Thanks Hendrik for the update, sorry to hear re personal circumstance but glad that your back on track by the sounds of things. I'll definitely be buying a copy of the book so look forward to it's release.
I have a RHD which should be back on the road within the next couple of weeks, but unlike others Hendrik mine IS NOT FOR SALE.
looking forward to seeing the book as and when it's available, are orders being taken yet?
regards
Ian
formula vee-
'60 356b rhd CONVERTED TO "A"
'67 912 rhd SOLD
'69 914 Crayford RHD
'71 914 Crayford RHD
'69 911s lhd
'71 914/6 race car
Marcos SOLD
66 CHEVY pick-up
57 CHEVY Pickup SOLD
Porsche Tractor
2 X PORSCHE PINBALL M/C
