355A Factory Worshop manual - exact replicas / reprints?
355A Factory Worshop manual - exact replicas / reprints?
Hello.
I just bought a factory workshop manual for the 356A, bought as an original 1950s book.
However, it looks almost brand new. If it's genuine, well really great but I just wondered if it could be a replica or really good reprint.
Is there any way I could tell? Or does anyone sell really accurate reprints?
This is the book with the white cover and blue / red spanners on the front.
I just bought a factory workshop manual for the 356A, bought as an original 1950s book.
However, it looks almost brand new. If it's genuine, well really great but I just wondered if it could be a replica or really good reprint.
Is there any way I could tell? Or does anyone sell really accurate reprints?
This is the book with the white cover and blue / red spanners on the front.
1959 356A T2 RHD.
Original UK - 500th AFN sale.
Vin 108544
Original engine 1600cc standard - P75269 (missing)
Current engine 1955 1500cc - P35778
Car is awaiting restoration.
Originally silver with red interior
Many oxide induced ventilation holes.
Original UK - 500th AFN sale.
Vin 108544
Original engine 1600cc standard - P75269 (missing)
Current engine 1955 1500cc - P35778
Car is awaiting restoration.
Originally silver with red interior
Many oxide induced ventilation holes.
Re: 355A Factory Worshop manual - exact replicas / reprints?
Ah well.
I guess this answers the question - Genuine Porsche reprint:
https://www.rosepassion.com/en/parts-po ... 54-0-81146
But I got this and a 1976 Stoddard reprint of the 356A parts catalogue for just over £200, so I won't complain.
I guess this answers the question - Genuine Porsche reprint:
https://www.rosepassion.com/en/parts-po ... 54-0-81146
But I got this and a 1976 Stoddard reprint of the 356A parts catalogue for just over £200, so I won't complain.
1959 356A T2 RHD.
Original UK - 500th AFN sale.
Vin 108544
Original engine 1600cc standard - P75269 (missing)
Current engine 1955 1500cc - P35778
Car is awaiting restoration.
Originally silver with red interior
Many oxide induced ventilation holes.
Original UK - 500th AFN sale.
Vin 108544
Original engine 1600cc standard - P75269 (missing)
Current engine 1955 1500cc - P35778
Car is awaiting restoration.
Originally silver with red interior
Many oxide induced ventilation holes.
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Re: 355A Factory Worshop manual - exact replicas / reprints?
I bought my factory 356A workshop manual and the supplement manual for 58 /59 cars from AFN in 1969. I paid £5- for both brand new. They both have full full red thick card covers and ring binder action. It was the best £5-00 I have spent on the car. Elfrink book has a lot but the factory one has so much more.
Roy
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Re: 355A Factory Worshop manual - exact replicas / reprints?
Thanks Roy.
I am on the lookout for the supplement now. I'm sure one will turn up.
I've had a copy of the Elphrink book as long as I've had the car. Can't remember where it came from but it is a good book too.
I am on the lookout for the supplement now. I'm sure one will turn up.
I've had a copy of the Elphrink book as long as I've had the car. Can't remember where it came from but it is a good book too.
1959 356A T2 RHD.
Original UK - 500th AFN sale.
Vin 108544
Original engine 1600cc standard - P75269 (missing)
Current engine 1955 1500cc - P35778
Car is awaiting restoration.
Originally silver with red interior
Many oxide induced ventilation holes.
Original UK - 500th AFN sale.
Vin 108544
Original engine 1600cc standard - P75269 (missing)
Current engine 1955 1500cc - P35778
Car is awaiting restoration.
Originally silver with red interior
Many oxide induced ventilation holes.
Re: 355A Factory Worshop manual - exact replicas / reprints?
I would also be interested in a copy for the 356a cars
Is there a scanned copy on the internet anywhere that can be downloaded or does anyone have it on a disc or stick device?
Cheers
Is there a scanned copy on the internet anywhere that can be downloaded or does anyone have it on a disc or stick device?
Cheers
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Re: 355A Factory Worshop manual - exact replicas / reprints?
I have/had one. Let me see if I can find it
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Re: 355A Factory Worshop manual - exact replicas / reprints?
Hi Neil
If you have a pdf or similar of the 356a workshop suppliment, I'd be interested too.
Thanks in advance : )
If you have a pdf or similar of the 356a workshop suppliment, I'd be interested too.
Thanks in advance : )
1959 356A T2 RHD.
Original UK - 500th AFN sale.
Vin 108544
Original engine 1600cc standard - P75269 (missing)
Current engine 1955 1500cc - P35778
Car is awaiting restoration.
Originally silver with red interior
Many oxide induced ventilation holes.
Original UK - 500th AFN sale.
Vin 108544
Original engine 1600cc standard - P75269 (missing)
Current engine 1955 1500cc - P35778
Car is awaiting restoration.
Originally silver with red interior
Many oxide induced ventilation holes.
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Re: 355A Factory Worshop manual - exact replicas / reprints?
There are these if of any use?
1950-1959
https://www.porsche.com/all/media/pdf/o ... ATALOG.pdf
1960-1965
https://www.porsche.com/all/media/pdf/o ... ATALOG.pdf
https://www.classic-parts.com/wp-conten ... 1.2023.pdf
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wbre8q4zyah2 ... VfpKa?dl=0
1950-1959
https://www.porsche.com/all/media/pdf/o ... ATALOG.pdf
1960-1965
https://www.porsche.com/all/media/pdf/o ... ATALOG.pdf
https://www.classic-parts.com/wp-conten ... 1.2023.pdf
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wbre8q4zyah2 ... VfpKa?dl=0
Re: 355A Factory Worshop manual - exact replicas / reprints?
Great. Thanks very much for the links. They are excellent.
Pretty funny that the 356A PET has 356 pages : )
Pretty funny that the 356A PET has 356 pages : )
1959 356A T2 RHD.
Original UK - 500th AFN sale.
Vin 108544
Original engine 1600cc standard - P75269 (missing)
Current engine 1955 1500cc - P35778
Car is awaiting restoration.
Originally silver with red interior
Many oxide induced ventilation holes.
Original UK - 500th AFN sale.
Vin 108544
Original engine 1600cc standard - P75269 (missing)
Current engine 1955 1500cc - P35778
Car is awaiting restoration.
Originally silver with red interior
Many oxide induced ventilation holes.
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Re: 355A Factory Worshop manual - exact replicas / reprints?
The manuals are available on the 356 registry website if you are a member.
https://porsche356registry.org/content. ... _id=481598
https://porsche356registry.org/content. ... _id=481598