So far I’ve never owned anything with a Porsche badge, but my uncle once let me drive his ‘57 356A coupe. It had a big-bore kit and a pair of Weber downdrafts, along with disc brakes off a 356C.
I don’t know if it was any faster than my Miata is, but it was still pretty fun to drive.
If I ever have the opportunity to own an air-cooled P-car, my first choice would probably be a mid-80’s 911 Carrera.
Actually, the 3.2 911s are the best deal right now.
Very bullet proof, fun, car.
Wife had a bug-eyed pink (er, “rasberry”) one.