356 "Field" Find, Is it a good deal?? Options

[grasshopper]

Hey guys! My dad just went to pick up a 914 today, and when he was there he spotted a 356 out in the field. It was a 1958 cabriolet with a hardtop (I thought that was a really rare option). It was complete with the original engine (not in car, but complete). The car needs floor pans and rockers, but is otherwise solid. The guy only wanted $1800 for it...which I thought was cheap, but wanted to ask you guys first. Let me know. Thanks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[Pat Garvey]

Hey guys! My dad just went to pick up a 914 today, and when he was there he spotted a 356 out in the field. It was a 1958 cabriolet with a hardtop (I thought that was a really rare option). It was complete with the original engine (not in car, but complete). The car needs floor pans and rockers, but is otherwise solid. The guy only wanted $1800 for it...which I thought was cheap, but wanted to ask you guys first. Let me know. Thanks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Wow, before you even ponder it get a 356 expert to look it over! Horror tales abound about 356's that were initial bargains but turned out to have the wrong nose or tail, etc. Plus, no matter how cheap you go on a restoration, you'll be in a lot deeper than on a 914 (stock).

How come no one else has found this car? I'd pass if you're doing another car right now. In fact, I'd save money & buy one that someone else has had to spend the bucks on. Unless it's rare (& this one isn't so rare) it's a loosing proposition. Now, if you want to hang on to it for 20 years or so,,,,,,,,,