Porsche 356 Carrera Speedster Zagato
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Porsche 356 Carrera Speedster Zagato
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVXlN1AG064&t=127s
Unfortunately no photo or shots of the engine bay. Seeing that they were built from A I'm guessing that they have 616 engines in? I was confused by his comment about a 1500 engine. I thought by 57/58 the 1600 4 cam has replaced the 1500?
https://www.coachbuild.com/2/index.php/ ... dster-1958
Unfortunately no photo or shots of the engine bay. Seeing that they were built from A I'm guessing that they have 616 engines in? I was confused by his comment about a 1500 engine. I thought by 57/58 the 1600 4 cam has replaced the 1500?
https://www.coachbuild.com/2/index.php/ ... dster-1958
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Re: Porsche 356 Carrera Speedster Zagato
The original had a 4 cam. These replicas use a push rod engine.
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Re: Porsche 356 Carrera Speedster Zagato
Herb Wetanson had what appears to be the first of these a few years ago at the MHAR. The story was that he commissioned it, a repro of a much earlier Zagato. It looks like, having made Herb's, Zagato decided to make a few more. If so, having footed the re-development cost, I wonder what Herb thinks about that?
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Re: Porsche 356 Carrera Speedster Zagato
I had to google Herb, as I hadn't heard of them before, however I suspect he is driving one of his wonderful cars or sitting in a nice house not caring at all!
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Re: Porsche 356 Carrera Speedster Zagato
Better to call it the Storez speedster. The original was destroyed in a road accident not far from the factory. See Denis Jenkinson's book for photo (a pretzel). If I am not mistaken the 2nd one was actually the vehicle in which Storez met his death on a rally
Herb's is beautifully done with pushrod engine. Cannot post photos on my telephone, but I have plenty RR
Herb's is beautifully done with pushrod engine. Cannot post photos on my telephone, but I have plenty RR
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Re: Porsche 356 Carrera Speedster Zagato
There was one at bring a trailer auction a few months ago. I wasn’t impressed with it personally. And it’s just a replica but with a completely different motor, etc. What’s the point? I’d rather have a real 356.
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Re: Porsche 356 Carrera Speedster Zagato
The BaT car was supposedly the sixth car and they all seem a little different. I prefer the versions without the fins. The "replica" comments, while accurate, are a little misplaced. It's not a "kit car" as stated in the BaT auction. It's almost more of a continuation car like Jaguar's new D-types. I think Aston Martin was going to do a run of DB4s too. Perhaps a cash grab by the coachbuilder, but having an original, vintage Zagato design in a fiberglass replica is one thing. This checks all the boxes of being "real" to me. Real 356 chassis, real aluminum coachbuilt body by Zagato. Maybe the motor isn't a carrera - but those engines cost as much as the car itself and maybe should be kept for genuine cars.
I love it (without fins). There was one at the 2018 Werks Reunion and I took scores of photos.
I love it (without fins). There was one at the 2018 Werks Reunion and I took scores of photos.
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Re: Porsche 356 Carrera Speedster Zagato
The fins are part of the original design. I agree they look awkward to me from the rear.
The four cam is the soul of these, hence why it’s discouraging not to have. Maybe find one for $150,000 or use the Capricorn new ones.
When Shelby did a continuation he argued they weee unused Vin’s. How does one use that term here?
I just think the price is so high too. I wish they had done one or two correctly with the Carrera motor.
They are doing a coupe too - from an early drawing. Seems very nice looking but was never built in period.
For the money though, woukdn’t a speedster or roadster be better?
The four cam is the soul of these, hence why it’s discouraging not to have. Maybe find one for $150,000 or use the Capricorn new ones.
When Shelby did a continuation he argued they weee unused Vin’s. How does one use that term here?
I just think the price is so high too. I wish they had done one or two correctly with the Carrera motor.
They are doing a coupe too - from an early drawing. Seems very nice looking but was never built in period.
For the money though, woukdn’t a speedster or roadster be better?
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Re: Porsche 356 Carrera Speedster Zagato
Watching the video, I could help but think this is one beautiful car. Coachbulit body hand-hammered I aluminum. Original 356 chassis. Sounds like a terrific combination and I for one am glad that Zagato is making just a few to add to the variety of the cars. The use of a pushrod motor makes complete sense and while the name of the car is a bit off with the Carrera reference I like what they put together.
Did anyone notice how the headlight fairings don't quite match up to the bodywork? Truly hand-done, just like the original Abarth!
Mark
Did anyone notice how the headlight fairings don't quite match up to the bodywork? Truly hand-done, just like the original Abarth!
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Re: Porsche 356 Carrera Speedster Zagato
This one uses a 1961 Cab for its VIN and parts...
Pretty disappointing sound when you expect the snarl of the 4 cam!
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1961- ... briolet-2/
Pretty disappointing sound when you expect the snarl of the 4 cam!
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1961- ... briolet-2/
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Re: Porsche 356 Carrera Speedster Zagato
The Polo motor would be a nice option for these.