PORSCHE 356: The Good, The Bad and the Smelly!

[@ManinaGarage]

See how this all started HERE 👍 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/boWZeKuFpMqtntU

[@micmacpole]

I grew up in the 1960's and had a 1953 and 1961 Porsche 356. Then they were all hand built unibody cars where only the doors, decklid and hood bolted onto the body. They never had a rattle, even 60 years later. These German cars do have a nostalgic scent to them which evokes fond memories of all the fun I had with them back in the day. I still love the classic styling and the feeling of driving a go cart that can turn on a dime. This amazing feeling was also only shared with the Porsche 914 which fitted with a bored out 4 cylinder or 911 engine was the ultimate refinement of excitement in an air cooled Porsche. I have had a lot of Porsches over the years and still have a 914, 968 and Boxster S. My favorite for a long drive is the 968 or the Boxster S. But for the most fun driving on the twisties I so much prefer the 914. At age 72, I am so glad I grew up with all these amazing cars and glad to still have 3 of them in my garage. Back in the day, I also had a 1965 Corvette convertible with a 350 engine and 325 hp. Lots of performance but it was like driving a truck and Harley Davidson at the same time. Everything shook and rattled from the door glass to the side pipes. I never really liked anything about that car except the styling. Afterwards, I never owned another vette.

[@ManinaGarage]

Sounds like you are still living the dream! Thank you for watching 🤘😎

[@danjensen7483]

In 1967 bought 3 year old low mileage clean 1964 SC, still my favorite car 56 years later after spending millions on some great cars

[@ManinaGarage]

The car is tremendously characterful, it has been very educational and fun to play with. Sounds like you have had some fun ones! 🏎️💨💨Thank you for watching! 🤘😎

[@FunAhead_TV_Official]

Great video, Finn! Content and editing are top notch as usual. Congratulations on the 356… such a beautiful car!

[@ManinaGarage]

Thank you very much for watching! Hopefully it will become more reliable and less deadly in the near future 😅 Thank you for watching! 🤘😎

[@50zoomie]

The colored crests on the hubcaps were an option on all 356 C and SC

[@enriclibert545]

Hi, Finn like to see you again with porsches👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ManinaGarage]

Great to hear from you Enric! Thank you for watching! 🤘😎

[@aboyandhisdog]

Great to have you back, Finn!! Enjoy your new car!!!

[@ManinaGarage]

Thank you for watching! 🤘😎

[@TheTuscanyGuy]

Glad to see you back on YT again Finn!

[@ManinaGarage]

Thank you Dude! 🙌

[@daffodildeb]

If you’re smelling gas, you might need to replace the gas line in front, under the dash. It’s a common source of gas smells inside the cabin. We’ve had our ‘64 SC sunroof coupe for 55 years.

[@ManinaGarage]

Thank you very much for the heads up, I’ll check it out! 🫡

[@rhettcorcoran2879]

Good luck, excellent video, I look forward to seeing the following videos.

[@ManinaGarage]

Thank you for watching Rhett! 🤘😎

[@tonycoughlin911]

Good luck with your rehab and very best wishes for 2024! Look forward more videos and laughs in the New Year!

[@ManinaGarage]

Thank you for watching Tony! 🤘😎

[@hotrodporsche996]

Your heath will return to you better than ever! Also, nice video of your new ride. Keep the videos coming. :)

[@ManinaGarage]

Thank you for watching! 🤘😎

[@MichaelCoburn]

I want a 356. I have a 2023 911 GTS but want the book end. Thoughts?

[@ManinaGarage]

You are welcome to message me through instagram @amaninagarage

[@haroldsingh7486]

Buy a solid C! You’ll love it!

[@ManinaGarage]

@@haroldsingh7486 Another 356 fan! Thank you for watching Harold! 🤘😎

[@samhalgren6305]

Now, I suppose we'll have to watch you (and the girls) rebuild carburetors! Actually...looking forward to it!🙂

[@ManinaGarage]

Thank you Sam, that makes me want to actually rebuild a carburetor 🥳 You Rock! 🤘😎

[@samhalgren6305]

I rebuilt all 4 carbs on my 81 Honda CB750. It’s not that difficult, just find a mentor before you begin!

[@Pwelvr]

Hang in there. Get well.

[@ManinaGarage]

Thank you! 🙏

[@POLKPROP]

Cool introduction

[@ManinaGarage]

🙌 Thank you for watching! 🤘😎

[@tonysoprano7425]

Nice one Vinnie

[@ManinaGarage]

Hey Tony!!!! Thank you for stopping by! 🙌

[@donesper2070]

Still have the 996? 😎

[@ManinaGarage]

Hello Don, I do not have the 996 anymore. Thank you for watching! 🤘😎