356 for modern driving - recommendations?

[johnnyBv8]

Hi,

I'm looking for recommendations of a 356 specialist that could source and upgrade a 356 to an agreed spec. This would be used alongside an Eagle E-Type, and I'd like to achieve similar... i.e. an original 356, but subtly upgraded/updated to ensure it's reliable as an everyday car. Likely to therefore be aspects such as upgraded headlamps, alternator, electronic ignition etc etc. This may be sacrilege to some (sorry!), but to put it in context, the Eagle is a re-engineered car (enhanced to their SuperSport spec), so to most people it still looks like a fairly standard E-Type. This is the approach we'd like with the Porsche too.

Thanks

Edited by johnnyBv8 on Monday 17th September 16:04

[johnnyBv8]

That's really helpful - thanks. Will make contact with Rod Emory, but still interested if there's anyone else in the UK doing this kind of thing.

[johnnyBv8]

Cheib said:

johnnyBv8 said:

That's really helpful - thanks. Will make contact with Rod Emory, but still interested if there's anyone else in the UK doing this kind of thing.

Be interested to know how you get on...think there's something like a two year wait for a car. I assume he can do a RHD one if that's what you want.

Ok, thanks. I'd guess that his cars probably find their way back to him for resale, as they do with Eagle. Would probably just go LHD, as it'll be used for winter trips to Switzerland.

[johnnyBv8]

That's great advice - thanks. Re earlier comments on purity, the Emory cars probably go a step too far, at least in terms of what we were thinking - looking for more of the Eagle Engineered approach of improving an original car, retaining original engine etc (rather than the Eagle Speedster which is probably more aligned to an Emory 356).

Edited by johnnyBv8 on Tuesday 9th October 12:12