Originally Posted by butchlambert1
Originally Posted by GrandView
I don't believe that's a Gmund.

I believe it's a Porsche Type 64................the precursor to the 356. Note the "bubbled" narrow high roof, which is not a hallmark of the Gmund.


https://www.autoblog.com/photos/1939-porsche-type-64/#slide-1282753

I also think it may be a replica, as the rear treatment (venting and tail lights) is more reminiscent of a modern Beetle rather than an original Type 64.





I've had a few Beetles 1951s-1955s. Never seen a Beetle with the pictured tail lights. I also owned a rusted out 1951 356 that I scavenged parts for other projects. Other than the rounded lines, it has nothing like the type 64. Grandview, it could be a replica, but?


What prompts me to say this, Butch.......is that a couple makers in Europe are making Type 64's. Not cheap, because the more dedicated ones are hammer molding aluminum over wooden frames.........much as the originals were. No original Type 64 had tail lights like that either. However, many replica Porsche Speedsters are using taillights like that. I owned one. Not sure why they're used, as the originals had small round lights.