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It appears to be a later model T6 coupe rear lid with twin grilles.  This lid was much larger than the open car lids.  The central louvers on the inside only started in early 1963.  This lid would likely fit the 356B (1962-1963) & 356C (1964-66) coupes, as the C model lids were unchanged.  You would likely be smart to buy a book on the 356 Porsches, such as Dr. Brett Johnson's book: A Restorer's Guide to Authenticity.  Porsche parts fetch astronomical prices, and the more knowledge you have, the greater chance of increased profit.  Best of luck!

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there is something unusual with this Lid for me. As I know there was only the lid with single grill and two aditional air intakes on the left and right.

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And the one with twin grilles but without the aditional air intakes, like this.

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But I never saw a lid with twin grills and air intakes like yours.

Its only a suggestion but I think someone putted these "fin shape air intake" (I hope you understand what I mean ;-)) afterwards into the Lid and it`s not original. If that`s the case, it will reduce the potential price rapidly.

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Jim Kelly is correct.

It's a coupe lid. Notice that it requires flat, straight, grills, Whereas soft top lids had a slight curved grill to snuggle into the slight curved lid.

It's a late B or C lid. The early B's had a dimensionally narrower single grill engine lid that was identical (interchangable)  with 356 A's

The external louvers are superfluous for added cooling on a twin grill.  Jan Peter Stahl is correct that their non-Stuttgart addition diminishes its value to a 'restoration purist'.... but a non-purist like Rod Emory in California would be rigging your doorbell with mucho money in hand!!... I'll send you a PM with Emory contact information. 

Thanks for all the good info. I will reach out to Mr. Emory.

I found a couple of other parts in my barn that I think belong to 356 cars.  If anyone is interested in these, please let me know. The window chrome is in really nice shape. No corrosion/ pitting. With the exception of a slight tear in the liner (as evidenced in pic 644.551.103.06) all the parts seem to be in good shape. 

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KC posted:

Thanks for all the good info. I will reach out to Mr. Emory.

I found a couple of other parts in my barn that I think belong to 356 cars.  If anyone is interested in these, please let me know. The window chrome is in really nice shape. No corrosion/ pitting. With the exception of a slight tear in the liner (as evidenced in pic 644.551.103.06) all the parts seem to be in good shape. 

Get hold of Rod Emory and he might buy everything from you. Or you could try John Willhoite. They both build Porsches with John Willhoite specializing in true restorations. Rod does custom builds and may not need the other parts except for the engine lid (the one with the louvers).

http://www.willhoitautorestoration.com

Similar trunk liner on theSAMBA for $165.  644xxxxxxxx is a 356 part number.  I'd advertize them there --- it's free.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/cla...etail.php?id=1908149

Early window frames are for sale there too - yours are most likely later C ones.  Gulp! $650 each for the early ones! And complete side quarter window frames $145 each.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/cla...etail.php?id=1722598

Bet there are some engine parts in his stash too!  As Bill pointed out - most won't fit our replicas.

 

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