Is it Real or is it Memorex? Porsche 356

"Mosqvich" (mosqvich) 10/06/2013 at 20:26 • Filed to: Is it real or memorex?, Porsche 356, replica, original, Manitou Springs, Colorado

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Older Porsches can be difficult to accurately identify, at least for me. Today while walking around Manitou Springs, Colorado, I saw this 356 drive by. I did a little research, but I really can't tell what year it is and whether it is even real. What are your thoughts?

Turner950 > Mosqvich 10/06/2013 at 20:30

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That has to be fake.
What the hell is going on with the exhaust???

Blondude > Mosqvich 10/06/2013 at 20:33

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I feel like Porsche 550s/356s are the same as Cobras in this sense. Unless you're absolutely sure its real, assume its a replica.

As for this specific car, I have no idea if its real or not.

McMike > Mosqvich 10/06/2013 at 20:46

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356A competition coupe (I think). I believe the louvers were added because they were lighter than glass.

Is it real? I have no idea. Not that smart on these birds.

http://straightspeed.blogspot.com/2012/10/1954-p…

This 1956 Porsche 356A Outlaw looks a lot like that car.

http://bringatrailer.com/2011/06/11/che…

Ravey Mayvey Slurpee Surprise > Mosqvich 10/06/2013 at 20:47

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I'm going to assume if it isn't on historic plates, it's a replica.

That being said, I have no problem with these as replicas.

Mosqvich > Ravey Mayvey Slurpee Surprise 10/06/2013 at 20:55

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They are historic plates.

Mosqvich > Turner950 10/06/2013 at 20:55

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I wondered about the exhaust as well, plus the straps. I'm not sure that makes it a fake. Maybe he brings it to the track.

Ravey Mayvey Slurpee Surprise > Mosqvich 10/06/2013 at 20:58

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Well, it appears my knowledge of Colorado plates needs review. In that case... I have no clue.