356 Porsche
A Restorer's Guide to Authenticity
TITLE 356 Porsche A Restorer's Guide to Authenticity, rev iii
AUTHOR Johnson
ENGLISH
ISBN 10 0929758161
ISBN 13 9780929758169
OUT OF PRINT -- NO LONGER AVAILAABLE @ BLOCKS BOOKS
FROM MY REVIEWS IN THE 356 REGISTRY:
356 Porsche Authenticity, rev 3, by Brett Johnson, is one of the basic books needed for restoring a 356. Keyed to the factory parts manual, Brett writes how it really was. If you are buying, restoring, or just interested in the 356, this book is indispensable and absolutely required. Even if you have an earlier edition, the improved photographic reproduction and updated information make “rev iii” a must buy. And it’s reasonably priced at $27.95.
TITLE 356 Porsche A Restorer's Guide to Authenticity, rev ii
AUTHOR Johnson
ENGLISH
Hard, signed & numbered
ISBN 10 929758064
ISBN 13 9780929758060
LIST PRICE $30.00
OUT OF PRINT -- AVAILABLE @ BLOCKS BOOKS
TITLE 356 Porsche A Restorer's Guide to Authenticity, rev ii
AUTHOR Johnson
ENGLISH
Soft
ISBN 10 092758080
ISBN 13 9780929758084
OUT OF PRINT -- NO LONGER AVAILABLE @ BLOCKS BOOKS
TITLE 356 Porsche A Restorer's Guide to Authenticity
1st edition
AUTHOR Johnson
ENGLISH
ISBN 10 9780929758145
ISBN 13 No ISBN 10
PRICE $40.00
OUT OF PRINT -- AVAILABLE @ BLOCKS BOOKS
FROM MY REVIEWS IN THE 356 REGISTRY:
Brett Johnson's book is out! Basically a compilation of his Restoration/Originality columns in the Registry, modified by corrections from the membership, THE 356 PORSCHE: A RESTORERS' GUIDE TO AUTHENTICITY(I don't know why the apostrophe is there either) is nothing less than THE WORD on originality and correctness of the 356, including body, chassis, trim, interior and luggage compartment. The book should be on the shelves of every 356 lover -- right next Ludvigsen. And like Ludvigsen the very rare quibbles are expert level disagreements rather than errors. The book is organized in the sections around Factory Parts Manual drawings. First Brett gives the chassis numbers as (if) listed in the Manual and then his analysis of the Registry members' cars. A multitude of errors in the Factory Manuals are exposed. Last there is frequently a synthesis if information is divergent. I am sure Brett will be deluged with additional information, not listed, now that the book is out. For instance,
the hinge mechanism of the vent windows on cabriolets, differs between my C and earlier cars. Brett claims to be delighted to receive any new information.
I can think of no other automobile which is now as well documented as the 356
Porsche. $20.00 the book is also extremely inexpensive -- especially when you consider thatthe profits are being split between the Registry and Brett's other love, Classic Amusement Parks. I am not sure whether our shorthand method
of referring to titles will result in this BOOK being called THE 356 PORSCHE (other less worthy books have precedence) or perhaps AUTHENTICITY. In any event THE 356 PORSCHE, A RESTORERS' GUIDE TO AUTHENTICITY is a must buy!
