1956 A Coupe Resurrection

[AZViking]

I found myself working on the 356's, which really got me thinking about owning a one.
Several months ago, I started looking for a 356 and It had to be an A. Then amazingly, I found a 1956 356 A for sale in Bakers Field California. pictures where sent and a deal was made

The man I purchased it from was the nephew of the owner, told me the car had been wrecked in 1962 and parked on the family property where it had promptly been put on its roof and striped. And had been sitting there as long as he can remember 40 years. Witch left the bottom of the car in remarkably good shape. Unfortunately the roof was returned to the earth. And clipped in the removal process. I am now collecting parts for the restoration.

As I get photos and time I will post them.
Sven

[neilb]

not a bad looking body sven

sorry but i have to ask, why did it have to be an 'a' 356?

[roy mawbey]

Sven,

That will keep you busy for a while! Did it still have the engine and transmission all complete?

I guess you prefer the near original looks of the 'A '

Best of luck with the work!

Roy

[AZViking]

I just really like the style of the A, with the dropped headlights.

[JTR70]

Thanks for posting up your build Sven! Very interesting car and story. Poor thing, it looks to have been exposed to a few field fires over those many years and used for target practice at some point. best of luck on your hunt for parts(brace yourself, that's going to get expensive) and looking forward to your updates.
Justin

[AZViking]

Thats funny you say that. A fire is what spawned the owner to sell it. Was not bad as the paint only changed color. but hot enough to get the led to start flowing. I am very interested in a roof. Dose any one know how to get a hold of David Gensler (DG58INNM). He had mentioned having a roof.

[JTR70]

Hey Sven,

If you're still in the market for a roof this just occurred to me:

Drew Saunders is getting ready to cut the entire roof section from this car here shortly to build himself a Speedster. You might want to contact him directly about it. Here's his build thread:
http://www.abcgt.com/forum/14-356-Restoration-Projects/19482-Rusty-Tub-2-1958-Speedster-Project.html?limit=6&start=90
Justin

[AZViking]

That is a nice roof! Thanks for looking out. David Gensler has 85% of what I need. I just need to get to New Mexico and get it. In the meantime I have been working on accruing other countless missing parts.