Now in Florida, looking for Porsche connections here

[Scott A]

Hello,
I lived 58 years in California, and some 40 years of Porsche connections there.

I am now near Gainesville, Florida. (I came for family, and that has worked out well)
I have 3 older cars, 356, 911 and 914 2.0.
Yet, I am completely unfamiliar with the area (the entire east coast scene)

Where are some Porsche restorers in the area? hobby or pro?
Where are there parts sellers, used or new? Are there swap meets? Are there any meet ups?

Where are any old repair shops that don't mind a visit? Any guys working out of their poll barn?

I work on my own cars, including tire install and balance, and paint, and metal work. And have always been happy to help others with their cars.
Scott

[acoupe]

An old friend of mine lives in Gainesville......Bob Bates.........he is a Porsche owner and has restored a number of cars. I`ve seen some of his cars on the auction website BringATrailer. Bob`s a retired dentist and is a perfectionist.......I don`t hav any contact info for him, but you should be able to locate him thru Porsche clubs or shops......good luck!

[HaraldD]

Hello, here:

https://www.facebook.com/OSMRacing/

Harald

[maverick]

Pm sent...

[1970rsr]

World Class Engine builder David Glenn is over in Flagler Beach. Kinda private though.. Keith Ennis out of West Palm has a fun Event. Gator Crawl Air Cooled Rally. Out of Mt Dora Fla Not far from you.
In Feb. The DRT Porsche show in Miami. 600 Cars. Lots and lots of great shops over on the east coast. 901 Shop. Gunnar Racing. KMW 9 Automotion. Klubsport Racing.... Most in the West Palm Area.
Lots of Porsche activity in Florida Enjoy. Tate

[Simonjjb]

This is very helpful as I now spend winters in Boca. I am struggling what to do re cars as the traffic - and drivers - are really scary.

[Scott A]

Thanks everyone, keep the info coming.
I like the big stuff,
and
I like the small stuff, just a guy in his garage, that likes to tinker, share, and mingle.

[dho]

Scott, Welcome to Gator country! I’m in Ocala, just south of Gainesville. I’m in the middle of restoring my ‘71T- working in the shop at my house. I’ll send you a pm with contact information.

Regards,
dho

[RSTarga]

No wading in the lakes!

[sebastianroher]

Hello,
I lived 58 years in California, and some 40 years of Porsche connections there.

I am now near Gainesville, Florida. (I came for family, and that has worked out well)
I have 3 older cars, 356, 911 and 914 2.0.
Yet, I am completely unfamiliar with the area (the entire east coast scene)

Where are some Porsche restorers in the area? hobby or pro?
Where are there parts sellers, used or new? Are there swap meets? Are there any meet ups?

Where are any old repair shops that don't mind a visit? Any guys working out of their poll barn?

I work on my own cars, including tire install and balance, and paint, and metal work. And have always been happy to help others with their cars.
Scott

Scott,

I'm not too far from you, I'm up in Orange Park. Drop me a line sometime: sebastianroher@yahoo.com