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“Overcoming the Overthinking” is a collection of former FOG President Alan Winer’s “President’s Perspectives” columns: stories about driving, fixing, and enjoying our 356s.

Alan writes with honesty, humor, and real-world experience that any 356 owner can relate to. The booklet has been well received by members and is an enjoyable, down-to-earth read for anyone who loves these cars.

Download here - Overcoming the Overthinking - A collection of Articles

From Tony Singer

In the late 1990's I decided to build a car for California Mille type rallye events. For one thing, it had to have decent weather protection. While I loved the Speedster, that was not in the cards.

Instead, I decided upon a 1959 Convertible D outlaw. As I had previously owned a 1959 Carrera GS/ST speedster, I loved its clean look. Alex Bivens, of Costa Mesa, did the work and we corroborated on it weekly. Every system on the car was improved, including the 912 engine. So this D became a GT clone and was likely one of the earliest "outlaw" restorations on such a car. To this day it turns heads wherever I take it.

At some point, in the early/mid 2000's, my car became the inspiration for a similar treatment on a 1963 356 B Coupe. It was beautifully done and moved on to another owner. About 16 months ago I, quite by accident, was able to purchase that precise car. It now has a Willhoit/Loop 1950cc 912 engine.

So now I have this lovely pair of GT outlaw clones.

50+ Years of 356 Ownership - Member Stories

This idea started in the September/October 2024 Registry Magazine - FIFTY-YEAR OWNERS by Jim Perrin

More photos and their stories have been submitted by members who have owned their 356 for over 50 years. Click the button below to go to the Landing Page for 50+ Years of 356 Ownership, then click on the link of their names to view their page. For security and privacy, these stories are only visible to logged in members.

50+ Years of 356 Ownership

If you have a story to share about owning your 356 for over 50 years, please send photos and the details to Lori (email to LoriSchutz@Porsche356Registry.org) to be included on the website.

Over the Hills and Far Away
The 2021 Southern 356 Drive

by David and Kim Campbell
Photos by Robin Hoffman, Bob Stonerock, and David and Kim Campbell

From the November / December 2021 Registry Magazine - With Bonus Photos

Since the first gathering in 2011, the Southern 356 Drive in Helen, Georgia, has remained true to its roots. “People, fun, and cars” is the formula George Bryan and Leonard Scrantz established for the first Georgia Mountain Party and each year the organizational team has made it happen. It is no surprise the event sold out within 62 hours of online registration opening this April. Seventy-one registered vehicles arrived with 142 attendees, from 19 different states. Approximately 43 percent of attendees were first-timers, all online forum members who got the jump on non-forum club members.

Boardwalk Reunion 2021

From Magazine - With Bonus Photos & Video

After a Gap Year Because of You-Know-What, the Second Annual Porsche Boardwalk Reunion Was...

Luftgekult 7

From Magazine - With Bonus Photos

Luftgekühlt has become an international Porsche bucket-list event, and Luft 7 lived up to expectations. As the name implies...

Amelia Island Concours Weekend

From Magazine - With Bonus Photos & Video

One to remember. The thing about the big annual events is that, after that first time, you want to return every year. And, if the organizers have their act together— much like a great composer, artist, or author—each...

Lime Rookie

From Magazine - With Bonus Photos

It’s been a while since high school—a time in the late sixties when I longed to race cars...

Attack of the Racks 2020

From Magazine - With Bonus Photos

For those of us in the cold, northern corner...

2019 Boardwalk Reunion

From Magazine - With Bonus Photos

Sadly, neither my high school in South Africa, nor the two US colleges I attended, ever arranged reunions of any sort. Despite my lack...

Eastern Swing - Watkins Glen

From Magazine - With Bonus Photos

This event has been on my bucket list for many years. Finally, the stars lined up for my buddy and I to travel the three hours west to find out what it’s all about. We were not disappointed...