Jim Kellogg, the owner of 356RESTORE, bought his first 356 in 1978. It was a $750 1957 1500GS Carrera right hand drive sunroof coupe. It did not have the Carrera engine and was in poor shape. He made some fiberglass repairs, installed a fuzzy carpet and got it running. Knowing he did not have the skills for a proper restoration, he traded it for a 1963 sunroof coupe that also needed restoration. The owner of the 1963 had a restoration shop and would restore the 356 letting Jim assist in the process. For a year Jim visited the shop weekly and learned some restoration techniques. The 1963 was completed and is still Jim's daily driver. Through his contacts at the restoration shop, Jim learned of a 1962 Roadster for sale. With his newly gained, but limited knowledge, Jim bought the Roadster for a future project. This was delayed until Jim was transferred to the Denver area and had some time available. He found a body man who said he could do the restoration, but things turned ugly when the body man defaulted on a loan to buy equipment. Jim made an appointment to discuss the situation, but the body man never showed. Since he had been given a key to the shop, Jim entered and borrowed the shop MIG welder and plasma cutter. He left a note saying he had borrowed these tools. There was no response and then came word that the shop was being shop down. With the help of friends, the Roadster chassis and parts were rescued. The body man ended up in jail. So now Jim had the Roadster back and the tools to do the metal work, but no welding skills. Jim enlisted the help of a local welder to show him how to use the tools. With this assistance on evenings and weekends Jim taught himself how to weld and he finished the restoration of the 1962 twin grille roadster S/N 89621. It made its debut at the 1991 Registry Holiday in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. It is now the daily driver of his wife, Barbara. The family phrase, "She sure looks good in that car." was overheard from a participant at the 1992 West Coast Holiday in Squaw Valley California. In 1992, Jim took an early retirement from his managerial position in the computer industry. Driving his sunroof coupe to the vintage races at Steamboat Springs, he pondered his future. His career decision was to do what he had enjoyed the most -- restore the Porsche 356. He established 356RESTORE expecting to work on one or two 356s a year. In the first 12 years over eighty 356s have been repaired or restored. In 1998, Jim was joined in the business by his son, B.J. Book jacket.

This superb collection of technical and restoration articles from the first 20 years of the 356 Registry covers all aspects of restoration and repair. Chapters include: Background/History; Body; Brakes; Detailing; Driving; Electrical; Engine; Engine Lore from the Maestro; Engine/Gearbox Conversions; Fuel System; Hardware; Interior; Linkage/Cables; Luggage Compartment; Parts; Restoration; Storage; Suspension; Tools; and Trim.

Vintage Porsche 365 restoration in detail for the do-it-yourself rebuilder written by Ron Roland, a professional who has done literally hundreds of 365's over a 30 year career. Ron wrote much of the source material for this book in a column published in the bi-monthly magazine of the national 365 Registry organization. These columns became the Bible for DIY restorers of these cars. Ron fulfilled a promise to redo this work and organize the material from the columns into book form and after 10 years of review, rewriting and editing, has fulfilled his promise.

The 356 Porsche, A Restorer's Guide to Authenticity IV takes a part-by-part, year-by-year approach to what an owner or prospective buyer should look for when evaluating a 356 Porsche. For each year, from 1950 through 1965, the author examines every change, documented or not, of each model – and now including major mechanical components. Included are the most accurate and comprehensive chassis number and color/upholstery listings anywhere.

Thirteen chapters plus appendices cover all aspects of 356 purchase, ownership, driving, and maintenance.

Authenticity getting your goat? This updated second edition now includes additional GTO models from 1971 and 1972! Determine the proper part numbers with this detailed, accurate, year-by-year guide showing you the right way to do a full-scale restoration. Over 1,000 photos, part numbers, codes and color charts from original factory literature point out what goes where, what parts are good or bad, and the best way to put them together. 2nd ed.

The Porsche 356 Engine Assembly Handbook is a self guided tour through the unique engine that started it all for Porsche. Cole Scrogham steps the reader through very practical steps using photos and instructions to assembling a 356 engine, giving lots of helpful hints along the way including details all the way down to the proper fastener type and plating. This book is for the novice and experienced restorer alike and written by one of the foremost 356 experts in America. Several naunces of the 356 engine are explored, including performance modifications and details that will help any owner keep their German jewel running in top condition for decades to come!

Originally published in 1981, The Used 911 Story, now available in a new Ninth Edition, has been substantially revised and upgraded by adding 100 pages and many new photos and illustrations. Author, Peter Zimmermann, with over 25 years experience as a Porsche mechanic and shop owner, gives his unique perspective on the special qualities and foibles that come with ownership of these highly desirable sports cars. He relates it all in a very readable, logically presented format.

With the second edition The 911 and 912 Porsche, A Restorer's Guide to Authenticity II, author Brett Johnson has created the most comprehensive resource ever to guide you through all of the correct details associated with every model and variation of these fabulous sports cars.

The second edition of this book continues the restoration of a 356 Porsche to driver level condition. This book does not spend time or money creating the “perfect” 356, and does not necessarily search for NOS (new old stock) replacement panels if a reproduction panel or patch is appropriate; but the book strives to give you a restoration that will be correct, admired and driven. This second edition provides more detail and contains additional comments to assist those restoring a 356 which was purchased disassembled. This second edition follows the restoration of a 1957 sunroof coupe from the time of purchase to the first drive. Additionally, detailed comments are provided from vendors, such as media blasting, painting, and upholstery.