You’ve Got a Special Car—and a Specific Set of Needs

You don’t want your 912 lumped in with newer 911s. You don’t want your 914 judged by those who don’t understand it. And your 356? It needs care that respects both its simplicity and its soul. You’ve likely encountered shops that don’t understand the value of these models, or worse — approach them like any other old car. That won’t do.

These models have earned their place in history — but age brings complexity:

Common Concerns We Address

Porsche 356

• Overheating in early models: Particularly those with 1300–1600cc engines in warmer climates or uphill driving.

• Persistent oil leaks and smoke: Often signs of deeper internal issues. Pushrod engines are simple, but rebuilds can be costly.

• Rust in structural areas: Including the floorpans, bulkhead, battery box, and suspension pickup points — especially if past restoration work was hasty.

Porsche 912

• Corrosion under the battery tray, floors, and rockers: Shared chassis with early 911s means rust can be a structural concern.

• Worn suspension: Perished bushings and tired shocks can dull the car’s famously balanced handling.

• Electrical gremlins: Aging wiring and brittle fuses often cause charging or lighting issues.

Porsche 914

• Battery tray and inner fender rot (the dreaded “hell hole”): Structural rust here can render a 914 undriveable.

• Transmission syncro issues: Especially 1st to 2nd gear, often mistaken for driver error.

• Oil leaks and top-end engine wear: Even the more robust 2.0L models need careful inspection.

• Fragile electrical systems: Grounding problems and brittle wiring make diagnosis tricky.

The Edelweiss Standard
You want a shop that sees your car for what it is: a mechanically elegant, historically important, deeply personal machine. You want the mechanic who worked on it last time to work on it again — someone who knows its quirks, its scars, its soul. That’s what we offer.

When your car comes to Edelweiss Autowerks, it gets:

• Care from seasoned Porsche professionals who appreciate the nuances of these early water-cooled and air-cooled classics.

• Mechanical-only preservation, with an honest assessment of what should be addressed and what can wait.

• A consistent technician, so we can develop a mechanical memory of your car over time.

• Clear communication, transparent estimates, and no pressure to do more than you’re ready for.

Why Edelweiss Autowerks?
We’re Porsche people. We opened our shop because we couldn’t find a good one for our own classic 944 — so we built the kind of place we wished existed.

Our team is small, deliberate, and deeply invested in our clients’ cars. We don’t try to do everything; we focus on the kinds of Porsches that require patience, reverence, and an eye for long-term ownership. You won’t get bounced between techs. You won’t get vague answers or shrugged shoulders. You’ll get a team that wants your car to run beautifully — for decades.

We don’t pretend to be a restoration shop. We’re not dipping bodies in acid or fabricating panels. But if you’ve already had the body done — or you’ve got a solid example — we’re the shop that can keep it running right.

Let’s Keep Your Classic on the Road
Whether it’s a Sunday drive in your 356, a spirited jaunt in a 912, or carving corners in your 914, your car deserves more than just a shop — it deserves a home. At Edelweiss Autowerks, we honor that trust with every turn of the wrench.