Finally okay to throw $$$ into that "non-original-hot-rod-driver"?

[LongRanger]

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http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...on-BAT-for-60k




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[LongRanger]

Another thread . . .
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...odifying-a-SWB




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[LongRanger]

Another thread . . .
http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...-gets-makeover




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[66S]

Building cars in stock configuration is boring but good practice for building them the way you like later on. Ferry Porsche said he loved to see modified cars but that could not be done at Porsche in great numbers.

[Kris Clewell]

I think I'm nearing being ready to sell my car...

[LongRanger]

. . . think I'm nearing being ready to sell my car . . .

. . . did some math. Over the last 4-5 years I've driven my '72 911 over 40,000 miles since I rebuilt the engine, and many more before that. It's given me some great driving experiences, great family experiences, and given me the excuse to meet and talk to a lot of interesting people, some of them you guys. There really is something special about these. There's always a sliver of me that wonders what else I could get if I sold it. That emotion is overwhelmed by the ownership I've had so far. Here's to another 40 . . .

. . . bought this car after selling my near mint white '83 SC. It's definitely a gamble for me as it needs a lot more work than the previous car did. I also don't have a ton of money to work with so this may move slowly . . .

. . . bought the car based on some trust and many many photos. It was once Albert Blue. The plans are to eventually strip the car down, and repaint it back to Albert Blue. Many many (im sure you guys can help point out a few more) things are wrong with the car . . . . The car will remain a hot rod, and I'll drive the hell out of it as much as I can. I'm hoping to undo a couple decades of misc owners putting their own personal "touches" on the car. We'll see how it goes . . .

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[Kris Clewell]

ya got me. after the trip though, I just feel like there might be something else out there for me to experience...

[sithot]

When comes to cars, I've been around the block including stints in things I thought I'd wanted to own. There was always a Porsche in the end.

[LongRanger]

. . . our Early Cars are very-much an acquired taste

For all their lightness and tactility and responsiveness and sheer performance, they are also . . .
. . . NOT user-friendly --- starting, shifting, adjusting to rear weight bias, lack of power-assisted anything, etc
. . . NO modern conveniences . . . like decent radio, effective AC, anything that resembles ergonomics
. . . NOT comfortable --- especially for passengers . . . compared to almost anything built in the current millennium
. . . low-enough to be almost invisible in modern traffic --- I feel like an SUV's natural prey, sometimes
. . . NOT safe --- I mean, my seat is made out of wood + fiberglass and is held in place by four wood screws

So I can see how an Early 911 can easily become tiresome --- especially with the demands of family and work and just getting around. Porsches were never built to be just transportation. So, especially with their current values, I can also see how these cars can move on

That's just how it is . . .

. . . it's how I got mine


Those of us who keep these cars choose to put up with all their nonsense, can afford to keep them up --- and keep them around . . . despite (or because of?) their faults, impracticality, and expense

As for me? . . . these cars have always been about something that fell out of favor --- if they ever were . . . a long time ago

Something small

Something fast

Something special

Something ----------------- just for me


We all 'move on' . . . sooner or later



But, as for me? . . .




. . . not, yet



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[Kris Clewell]

I'm at 45-50k miles, and that doesnt even include before the rebuild. This is in 5 years. I dont think anyone here can say they've driven their long hood car and enjoyed their car as much as I have If there's someone out there, I'd like to shake their hand. I'm not really sure what I'll do, but I think I might just be ready for a different experience. Maybe not. We'll see. There's certainly more I can do with the car.