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http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...zing-cars.html
https://www.early911sregistry.org/fo...l=1#post890599
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Greetings All! Not sure where you heard it or what you heard. That said, I’m the proud next care taker of RS 451. Brian and I have been visiting for quite some time and we consummated the deal just recently. It’s a dream come true for me. I’ve yearned to own a Carrera RS and aimed for a car that was unrestored with an interesting history. RS 451 fits the bill beautifully! In addition being able to intimately accept the car and all of its history from Brian to me has made the experience that much more fulfilling. On my 10th birthday my parents gave me a book “Porsche’s for the Road”. I have paged through the book literally thousands of times. Cars have been a passion in my life since my toddler years. My grandmother still jokes that at the age of 3 I could name every car, truck and semi on the road! The book though shifted my focus to the mystique of Porsche! I’m blessed to be welcoming 451 to a small collection of air cooled cars. Most which have interesting histories of long time owners; of which I intend to become with 451. Cheers to the road ahead!
With Drive,
Jason
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Here's 451 at its new home in The Hawkeye State! As it has been for 47 years and 114,000km's it will be driven, tracked, and shared!
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Sounds like it went to the right person. After hearing Brian sold Patrick, it's sad he is out of the game..........
I won't steal his thunder...however he's not leaving the game! He just took a little different direction;-)
Jason, #451 as you know lived much of its life in New Zealand, imported from Switzerland by its first NZ owner. Both of #451’s NZ owners are members of our Early 911 NZ group and we are regularly finding photos and old videos of your RS during its racing days. Feel free to PM me and I can put you in touch with both previous owners & we’ll keep you updated with any photos/videos we find. Your RS had a very special place in PCNZ when it lived here.
Gary
Jason,
BIG CONGRATS !!!!
I to was inspired by that Rasmussen book... ;)
Looks like #451 found the right home....:)
Cheers, and your new adventures have just begun....
Chuck
Thank you Gary, that's wonderful! Brian and I agreed that all of the historical documents, records, photos, articles, etc must stay with 451 into perpetuity. He amassed incredible coverage of 451 with the help of you and many other fine folks. I fully intend to carry documenting 451's history forward! I sent you a PM with my contact info. Cheers and many thanks! JasonQuote:
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Thank you Chuck, you nailed it! My copy is in about the same condition!!!Quote:
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As for the start of my journey with 451... For humankind reasons I am praying we globally and nationally get Corona Virus under control. For personal reasons I'm hoping to have 451 at R Gruppe Treffen this Spring.
Best,
Jason
I have been friends with Brian for the longest time, with him visiting us in Switzerland twice quite a few years ago, to drive around the Alps with hiw lovely wife (them in our 930, us in our Carrera 3.o, since our RS was not driveable at the time).
It so happened that I knew quite a bit about the swiss owner of 451, who died in the hillclimb race that takes place not 5 miles from my home. His garage's name should still be on the front fender of 451.
Another chapter in the life of a car that will last longer than most lives.
Post #7. Great book & Rasmussen caught it perfectly.......cliff
Thank you for sharing George! This is a car that “connects” people! The connection between the cars and the people have further fostered my automotive passion over the years. Perhaps we’ll come visit you someday! In any event the stickers you reference are still on both front fenders! The garage stickers and gold the Carrera script were added early in the car’s life and thankfully they’re on the car and present quite well! And oh the ‘worn in’ unrestored corduroy sports seats sit soooo damn good!Quote:
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Attachment 518535yes congrats to its new caretaker! I always think when I look at some of these iconic Porsches (mine included) that we are all only temporary caretakers, and long after we die the cars will still be here
Perfect! I can’t think of a better caretaker for this prize car. Jason is a great guy, a great Porsche enthusiast, and has been a great AC customer for many years. I was restoring some H4’s for Brian and now they’re going to Jason. Love it!
Congratulations on the addition to your stable Jason!
Cheers,
John
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Man, 451 sure looks like it's in good hands. Love the Avons, and the overall presentation of the car. Enjoy!
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100% spot on John, Jason is a great guy and will be the perfect caretaker for #451. Congrats on buying a fantastic car Jason! Enjoy it as I know you will.
Nick
Thank you for the props Fellas! It’s a time in our world where we can use a little Behind The Wheel Isolation to fill the soul. Everyone stay safe and healthy out there!
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Have had the pleasure of spending a lot of time in the RS with a Brian over the years. Hate to see it leave the area, but happy to see it’s going to a good home. That car drives so well...it’s magical. Hope you enjoy it Jason.
Couldn't agree more! My short drive of #451 many years ago was a life-long dream fulfilled...that actually lived up to the hype.Quote:
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-Scott
I'm just glad that the car is staying in sight . . .
. . . 'cause a lot haven't
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I’m happy for the new owner, but very sad that Bryan had moved on. Please still contribute your great knowledge.
Way to go Brian congratulations Jason biggest mistake of my car journey was selling #197
Thanks Clyde, feeling blessed and enjoying it! Cheers!Attachment 538489
Yes how stupid am I, sold #101 to Bryan’s friend Randy and then #197 to another Aussie
I kick myself regularly��
Enjoy your car had an Aussie connection too from memory
Hard to go wrong with that combination.Quote:
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Jason, #451 has a long history in New Zealand, after being imported from Switzerland by its first NZ owner. I believe that Alan even found the original Swiss plates and sent them to Brian.Quote:
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451’s next NZ owner Dudley took it with him when he moved to Australia.
It has extensive racing & auto cross history in NZ, and LOTS of video footage (VHS). If you google MrKUMEU Porsche on YouTube you will find some.
If you require additional history to supplement that which Brian has provided you, let me know - there are a number of PCNZ members who vividly remember your RS and the original NZ owner still lives down the road from me!
Cheers, Gary
Congrats Jason! My dream car that my wife actually thought I got an "RS" when I got my "regular old fashion 911" S.Quote:
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Here's one of the videos of RS 451 in a Gymkhana.
https://youtu.be/gpVS2oyY1IY
Very cool video. Not sure how I missed this thread until now. I too have had the pleasure of driving 451 and driving many miles with Brian. What a wonderful car and Brian speaks highly of its new caretaker. Looking forward to meeting him.
Oh and Brian is definitely NOT out of the game. I hear Gold is the perfect ying to the former MW Silver yang.