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  1. 06-19-2016, 02:16 AM #1
    Richardnew
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    1967 911S Road Test

    This is interesting. An in period road test from Car and Driver

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  2. 06-19-2016, 07:00 AM #2
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    What about the cover:

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    (six-and-a-half seconds to 60)

    This was pretty much the announcement that the Germans were ready to match cars like the Corvette in acceleration, not just handling, braking, and build quality...

    The Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.3 appeared a year later.
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  3. 06-19-2016, 11:50 PM #3
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    Many thanks Richard. That was an excellent read
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  4. 06-20-2016, 09:37 AM #4
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    Car and Driver keeps their vintage road test articles online too.
    http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...ad-test-review

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  5. 06-20-2016, 04:06 PM #5
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    There are several Car and Driver Early 911 Tests online:

    1963 Porsche Type 901

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    1965 Porsche 911

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    1968 Porsche 911 Sportomatic

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    1969 Porsche 912 vs. 911T Targa, 911E, 911S

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    1972 Porsche 911 T Coupe vs. 911 E Targa, 911 S Coupe

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  6. 06-21-2016, 04:26 PM #6
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    I've still got my original copy of that Car and Driver.
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  7. 06-21-2016, 05:17 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by RSTarga View Post
    I've still got my original copy of that Car and Driver.
    I lost my original copy but bought another at a swap meet.
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