58 356A with 2.7rs motor

[Nur964]

I am looking for information about this very interesting 356
possible picture of how it was built.

[Jbrooks]

Looks like one of Rod Emory's outlaws

http://www.emorymotorsports.com/outlaws/emory-outlaw-356-s/141-1957-porsche-356-outlaw-coupe

http://www.emorymotorsports.com/images/stories/2013/356/gaudio/Emory_Motorsports_Porsche_356_Outlaw_9.jpg

[Nur964]

Looks like one of Rod Emory's outlaws

As far as I know, the car was restored and built by "Automobile Associates"

[Nur964]

Information from canepa site
Car 1958 Porsche 356 A
VIN 101887
Mileage 8,344 miles
1958 Porsche 356 A Coupe Outlaw? VIN: 101887 230hp 911 2.7 RS engine with Weber IDA carburetors 911 Porsche type 901? five-speed gearbox Porsche four-wheel disc brakes Available with authentic 15 x 6 Minilites or 356 steel wheels Boxed section pressed steel chassis in unit with the floor pan Wheelbase: 2100mm (82.7) A favorite way to pass the time is to think up what would make the ultimate Porsche. It would have to be beautiful and powerful. Of course what good is beauty if you can?t back it up? This 1958 Porsche 356 Outlaw may be that ultimate Porsche. Step on the gas and this 356 will really grab your attention. You see, instead of the original four-cylinder engine, it has a 1973 2.7 liter Porsche flat six engine built to RS specs. This complicated conversion was carried out by Automobile Associates of Canton, CT, a shop specializing in race prepping Porsches for PCA Club Racing. The owner?s main goal was to build an outlaw 356?, and that goal cost in the neighborhood of $250,000. The engine in this car was built to1973 Carrera RS specs; hotter cams, higher compression (9.5:1) and 230 horsepower. It also runs Weber IDA carbs instead of the RS spec mechanical injection. The inner rear panels of the 356 had to be extensively modified to fit the larger 911 engine. To help engine cooling, a Mocal oil cooler is used. The oil tank for the engine is a 911 unit that has been cut down and reshaped to fit inside the 356?s rear quarter panel. A type 901 5-speed transmission from an early 911 has also been carefully installed. The front suspension is 356C, with 911 front anti-roll bar and Koni shocks added to improve handling. Front spindles are from a 356C. These spindles allow direct bolt-on of early 911 vented disc brakes. The rear suspension was changed to the later 911 IRS style and brakes are 911-vented disc at the rear. Inside the car, there are more nice touches: Carrera style seats, a period radio, and a wood steering wheel. A roll bar and Simpson belts provide the safety and comfort needed for fast cruising. The exterior also benefits from attention to detail such as the Carrera bumpers and leather hood straps. Not only is this car perfectly restored, but it is very tastefully modified with its period accessories. So why spend all this time and money to update a 40 year old car? The owner loved the looks of the 356 but hated the lack of power, crude brakes and squirrelly handling of the old cars. The car now weighs 1975 pounds, has 230 horsepower on tap and drives just like a hot-rodded early 911. Prepped, sorted and tested by the race mechanics at Canepa Design. Ride height was fine-tuned, the chassis setup, and corner weights adjusted. It is now a stunning daily driver that combines classic styling, racetrack performance, and the muscle to run with just about any Porsche built since

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[roy mawbey]

Have to say that is some car. It is strange how the 356A shape just never loses style even after 60 years it still looks great.

I guess with all those suspension mods front and rear, the extra weight in the back is offset by those. Really looks a nice professional job from the photos and the colour looks nice too.

I would like to get out of my car and into that one just to feel the difference.

Roy

[jjeffries]

I realize this is on old post but I just read it. What a desirable car, but not surprising because Automobile Associates is a superb shop. My claim to fame is that they recently repaired the 915 gearbox from my 911SC (for a very reasonable amount of money, to boot). When I dropped it off, they had a GS in for service and three (real) 73 911RS's in restoration. A quiet yet effective bunch of serious craftsmen. John/CT

[neilbardsley]

Looks like a stunning car. I really don't get a flat 6 in a 356. If you want that kind of power buy a kit 550?