Wanted: 356 luggage rack

[Russ Czura]

Hi Folks,
I was going to buy a "Carrera" style engine lid with Louvres punched into it on both sides of the chrome grille. Very expensive so now I'm interested in buying a "LUGGAGE RACK" for my Speedster. Doesn't have to be new but must be in Exc. cond. Chrome etc.
What do you have & How much? Pics would be great as well.
Thx, Russ

[Mike Wilson]

There was one in our Classified ads very reasonably priced.

Mike

[Russ Czura]

Thx Mike! I just sent the seller in "NC" a quick reply to buy the rack! It's just what I was looking for! Great!!
Thx, Russ

[Martin Benade]

Make sure it has holes for a single grill car as well as the T6 mentioned in the ad. I think it does, but I am not positive.

[Mike Wilson]

As always, glad to be of help, Russ.

Mike

[Russ Czura]

I heard from the seller & the luggage rack shown has been sold. He does have another in even nicer cond. but it's for a "Twin Grille" car. I'm looking fir an "A" single grille rack.

Thx, Russ

[Mike Wilson]

Check on The Samba, eBay or one of our used parts bendors or possibly one of our members has one they are willing to sell. Since you have a Speedster, I'd suggest a Reutter or Amco rack.

Mike

[Mike Wilson]

Check out our Classifieds. It looks like one listed that will work for a single grill.

Mike

[Ronald Sieber]

I have a restored Reutter rack that is adaptable for single and double grills. The four mounting tubes screw into the relevant holes in the rack, whether you want single grill or double grill configuration, and give the rack space to stand about 1/2" proud of the engine lid. Not sure if it would clear louvers if you had a louvered deck, but it works for my single grill A car just fine.

[Russ Czura]

Hi Ron,
Would you be able to send me a few pics to my email address ( toysrrus1@att.net). Please advise cost as well. I live in "Pickens, SC" 29671 for shipping costs? I have to see where "Hillsborough, NC" is relative to myself. Maybe pick up?? That would be nice!!

Thx in advance,

Russ

[Martin Benade]

Russ you should check it your engine lid has the threaded inserts for the luggage rack like a Porsche would, or if it is at least shaped the same so you could use nuts and washers after drilling the holes.

[David Jones]

You can get a new one from Stoddard.
https://www.stoddard.com/64480101002-nla.html.html

[James Watters]

My Leitz rack fits my single grill "A" and my 64C.

[Russ Czura]

The "Stoddard" rack looks great but $500.00 +?shipping, "OUCH". A slightly used one would be nice! My grille duplicates the single grille size wise etc. so, Nuts & Washers would work just fine! James W. are you selling?

Thx, Russ

[Mike Wilson]

Russ: keep checking The Samba, eBay and our own classified ads.

,ike