Once in a Lifetime Find! 300061 a certified 901 sees the light of day (again)!

[stout]

Now that is the steel wheel as art. Wow.

[graemel]

Agreed a work of art. Beautiful

[Allen Henderson]

901ers,

It has been a while since I posted an update and I'm happy to report, things are really moving along now. There will not be a spot of rust or even a tiny hole when our "metal guy" is finished. Custom fixtures were need on the Celette for the 901 shock towers. Thanks for looking !

-Allen-

[a911s]

Bravo..... !

[Allen Henderson]

901 ers,

How can it be that it is almost a year since we've posted an update?! Well 1. our expert, artist, "metal guy" (actually he should have a PhD in Porsche restoration although, in fact, he is a college educated artist) moved his shop. And 2., frankly, more importantly "we' were also delayed in that we wanted to get the floor pan (Webasto exhaust ports and tow-hook assembly structure EXACTLY right and with few original examples existing this proved challenging). However due to fantastic help and fabrication of these parts by a highly recognized restorer of 901s, early 911s and more!, we now have, or almost have, what we need to complete the metal work. His name and shop will be mentioned soon. We would at this time, though, like to recognize Bob Fleming, Bobs 67S http://www.early911sregistry.org/for...hp?39-Bobs-67S) who continues to be of great assistance and, in fact, kindly dropped by to visit me on his way to Rennsport Reunion last month. Along with a shot of Bob in his 996, here is the hood from 300061 with the original ink stamp from the metal manufacturer stamped, as you can see, in 1964. How cool is that ! Thanks.

-Allen-

[Frank Beck]

Thanks for this thread Allen; really enjoying it. While 300011 has some very peculiar features that were only on the first handful of cars, most of your documenting is much appreciated and textbook 901 stuff.

Hood stamp is really cool. Seems a shame to cover it!

Keep the updates coming. Can't wait for the mystery metal man to be revealed.

[preS]

Thanks for this thread Allen; really enjoying it. While 300011 has some very peculiar features that were only on the first handful of cars, most of your documenting is much appreciated and textbook 901 stuff.

Hood stamp is really cool. Seems a shame to cover it!

Keep the updates coming. Can't wait for the mystery metal man to be revealed.

For 300011 you should pay a visit to or contact Porsche Centrum Gelderland since they have 300013 in highly original condition.
Ruf has now finished 043 (State of Art - the NL).

Richard

[Frank Beck]

For 300011 you should pay a visit to or contact Porsche Centrum Gelderland since they have 300013 in highly original condition.

Richard

Thanks Richard. That car is marvelous!
Fortunately I have a very anal retentive and astute Austrian mole who feeds me info and pics on it.

[uai]

Thanks Richard. That car is marvelous!
Fortunately I have a very anal retentive and astute Austrian mole who feeds me info and pics on it.

Don't let him hear that (I mean calling him a mole).

[Allen Henderson]

Don't let him hear that (I mean calling him a mole).

I'm sure he already has as the mole constantly monitors Early S and has good ears He is indeed a detail guy and good guy too. Thanks.

-Allen-