Abandoned 356 spotted in rural Oklahoma.

[Porsche9]

Duct tape and K-car engines.

The 356 actually looks to be in decent shape based on the photo. I'll be real curious to hear about what you can find out. Based on the strip and number it maybe it has some interesting racing history.

[Retroman1969]

Originally Posted by Porsche9

Duct tape and K-car engines.

You have to admit they go well together!

If I got my hands on something like this, it would be refurbished (not restored) back to an original state. It might even be fun to restore the racing graphics to it just for extra historical interest.

Unfortunately with things like this, you often get:
"It's been sitting out there for 47 years, but I'm still gonna do somethin' with it someday".

Or

"I've seen Barrett Jackson, I knowed whut it's wuuurrrrth! Ain't takin' less than $150,000 for it!"

I'm hoping for: "my husband collected all that junk! Take what you want."

[njbray]

Maybe we should 'crowd fund' (986 forum only) its purchase and restoration. Then send it to an auction and (hopefully) make a nice profit!

[Porsche9]

Originally Posted by Retroman1969

You have to admit they go well together!

I'm hoping for: "my husband collected all that junk! Take what you want."

You never know and sometimes the chase for a given cars can take years. Alot of times it takes the owner passing and the wife/famly just wanting to get rid of the junk. If you can get it for the right price you might be able to flip it to someone that can restore it properly.

K-car engine - only if it's one of those turbo jobs. What was it, a 2.2l intercooled turbo that put out about 150 hp. Duct tape the blow off valve shut and that could get interesting.