1973 Driver's manual real or repop?

[55Outlaw]

I just got this with a bunch of parts and it is my understanding that if it has a clear spiral binding it is a repop, is that correct? Does that go for all drivers manuals including 356?

Thanks for the help,

[nickd]

that is my understanding re the clear binder

[66S]

I don't know about the binding coil but the rest looks like original. At some point they added WKD to the front of the 4644.20 which indicates a later printing.

[jrbennett]

I was also under the impression the clear binding was a re-print.

I have one that is clearly a re-print
Attachment 253027

[72t4tom]

Mine was printed in Dec 71. It has a white spiral. The cover is gold with white on the inside

Tom

[Gearby]

I have the same manual Tom. - original as well but mine is also to a 72. I don't know if there was a difference in color for the 73 model.

[m.vanderweerd-collector]

this is most likely a reprint from the early 80's

- clear binder
- Original date in the manual
- 29 punch holes
- most likely to have some differance in lay-out on the inside

[Mac911]

It was my understanding that the original Owners Manuals were different from the later reprints of the Drivers Manual.

[NeunElf]

The original spiral binding was white in 1965, too:

But, those plastic spiral bindings can be replaced. I recall someone posting a source on this forum (or maybe 356 Talk)

[jrbennett]

It was my understanding that the original Owners Manuals were different from the later reprints of the Drivers Manual.

The Owner's Manual is for the US/Canada market, the Driver's Manual is for ROW/Europe.

Main difference between the two manuals is the section on the "T" engine for ROW/Europe is carbureted, and from what I remember the section on seat belts is different between the two versions.