1965 356C CABRIOLET

We are in the early stages of a complete restoration on this 356C Cabriolet.

Because the front floorpan has some weak areas and is rusted through, the complete pan is going to be replaced.  The battery floor has also suffered some rust damage and is being replaced. After mounting on the rotisserie, the car is sent to the blaster for paint and undercoat removal.  After it returns, panels are repaired, replaced, and the chassis is primered with epoxy primer and moved onto a body dolly, then the long process of sheetmetal repair begins. Because of some older repair work, thin metal on the outer skin needs to be replaced.

After metalwork the car is painted and undercoated:

And parts are cleaned, blasted and painted, and the assembly begins:

The maiden voyage: 150 miles round trip to The Dana Point Concours - 1st in Class / 356C Street:

...and some final pictures before delivery by Intercity Lines to the owner in Chicago: