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ABOUT THE BOOK
Would you love to buy the original Porsche 356, but are scared of owning an expensive lemon? Help is at hand!
This is the complete guide to finding the best available example of the classic rear-engined Porsche 356 for a sum you can afford. Insight from real ownership experience is coupled with unparalleled technical knowledge, resulting in the first dedicated guidebook for potential buyers of the Porsche 356. A comprehensive guide, including an inspection checklist that buyers can use when viewing a car, photos of key areas to check, and known issues for each model. Market and value data are also supplied to help give an idea of what a specific Porsche 356 is worth. The guide has an overview of key specifications and potential upgrades.
From whether a Porsche 356 is a suitable car for you, to the cost considerations to be taken into account when searching for and viewing a used model, the author aims to arm the prospective buyer with enough knowledge and insight to be able to assess any Porsche 356, and quickly conclude whether to make a purchase.
Take the first step towards finding your dream car, by reading this guide today.

Porsche 356 by Brett Johnson

ISBN: 9781787112964
UPC: 6-36847-01296-0

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£13.99 (UK), $25.00 (US), 32.99 (CAN)

BULLET POINTS
• Like having a real marque expert at your side
• Benefit from Brett Johnson’s ownership experience and technical knowledge
• Covers all Porsche 356 models produced from 1950-1965
• Guidance on choosing the right model for you
• Key checks – how to spot a bad car quickly
• Unique point scoring assessment system
• Comprehensive guide to inspecting a potential purchase
• Technical insight from a leading Porsche specialist
• Details of owners’ clubs and independent experts
• Information on key problems across the model range

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr Brett Johnson spent twelve years in the Porsche parts business and seven years practising veterinary medicine. Now a writer, he has published several notable books on Porsches including The 911 & 912 Porsche, a Restorer’s Guide to Authenticity, and The 356 Porsche, A Restorer’s Guide to Authenticity, which has sold over 45,000 copies worldwide.
Place of birth: Indianapolis, USA • Hometown: Indianapolis, IN 46250 • Nearest city: IndianapolisBrett Johnson bought his first 356 Porsche in 1971, a $325 356A cabriolet. In the following years he bought, rebuilt and sold 356 Porsches and other sports cars.
In 1975 he became editor of the restoration column in the fledgling 356 Registry magazine. The column’s subject matter gradually drifted from restoration to authenticity, which served as the basis for his renowned 356 authenticity book.
In addition to his passion for Porsches, Brett is also a practicing veterinarian in Indianapolis.
At the time of this printing Dr. Johnson’s Porsche collection has dwindled to only four, including the 1955 Continental sunroof coupe on the cover of this book.
Place of birth: Indianapolis, USA. Hometown: Indianapolis, USA


SPECIFICATION
V5296 • Paperback • 19.5x13.9cm • £13.99 • 64 pages • 79 pictures • ISBN: 978-1-787112-96-4 • UPC: 6-36847-01296-0