Why do some 356's have leather straps on the bonnet?
- Thread starter Muzzer911
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In so far as I know (no doubt someone will know different) It was only the competition type models (ie Carrera and some special Speedster models that were fitted with Leather Straps.) I understand it was the Belt and Braces theory - in that if one method failed the other holds on.[
]Now what would have been interesting is to know if the factory every fitted these straps as standard ?[8|]
Why not contact the 356 Reg Sec Fred Hamptom - he will have the answer.
Contact details in Porschefile
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It's little known, but Max Mosley is a 356 fan (not surprising given his love for German methods)
These have been fitted at his request for his own purposes - the leather of the straps being a particular request from him.
What he does with these two straps placed low down on the bonnet - where you would have to bend uncomfortably to reach them - I have no idea though...?
These have been fitted at his request for his own purposes - the leather of the straps being a particular request from him.
What he does with these two straps placed low down on the bonnet - where you would have to bend uncomfortably to reach them - I have no idea though...?
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