This area of the site contains the Porsche 356 Registry’s technical and historical reference resources. The goal is simple: make it easy to locate reliable information and original source material, organized by topic and searchable where possible. You’ll find a wide range of content here, including nearly the full range of period factory literature for the Porsche 356 (workshop and parts manuals, sales materials, and owner documentation), along with quick-reference tables and specifications, curated technical guidance, and Registry-developed tools that support research and informed ownership.

Members only Porsche 356 technical resources, including licensed books, factory manuals, 5000+ magazine articles, and 300+ web articles can be found here. While these materials were produced by trustworthy individuals, the Porsche 356 Registry cannot warranty the safety or accuracy of these materials; use at your own risk.

We show the full structure of these resources so visitors can quickly find the right topic and understand the depth of what’s available. Most of the detailed sub-pages, downloads, and databases are part of our members-only collection, including the Registry’s Chassis Number History Database with information on over 22,000 cars. If you’re already a member, you may simply need to log in to continue. If you’re not yet a member, membership unlocks full access to the complete technical collection and helps support the Registry’s work preserving, organizing, and making this information available for the 356 community.

And That's The Way it Was is a featured article in the 356 Registry magazine each month, authored by Brett Johnson. Brett teamed up with Rick Albro to create a 3-article series on the keys and locks for the Porsche 356.

The Evolution of Keys and Locks and the 356 Porsche

Over the 16-year production run of the 356 Porsche the number of differing locks and keys used was somewhat overwhelming. In 2026 Rick Albro put together a thorough history and accompanied it with ample images to help simplify this often baffling subject. The high resolution key charts and photo collections at the end make identification simple even for 356 neophytes.

Below, click the link for each article, and the photo album and enjoy the journey.

Original Car Series

Neil Goldberg’s book is a detailed, methodical documentation of an exceptionally original Porsche 356A Coupe. It captures the car exactly as it survived, showing how these cars were built and how they aged in real use. Through clear photography and precise annotations, the book records original finishes, hardware, wiring, and small details that are often altered or lost during restoration.

Because truly original cars are now rare, this work has become an essential technical reference for owners, restorers, historians, and judges. The Registry has acquired the rights to make Neil’s book available to members so this knowledge is not lost. This volume also establishes the standard and direction for additional Original Car Series PDF books now in development.

Do you own a truly unrestored "time capsule" 356? Want to help photograph or design an Original car series book? Contact jimwayman@porsche356registry.org

Zenith Carb Examples

There are 5000+ more articles in the tech library.

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