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OMG - had the best day of my life, I found the "holy grail" |
Gustl |
Jun 22 2007, 04:02 PM
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914 enthusiast & historian Group: Members Posts: 11,508 Joined: 16-June 04 From: TIROL / Austria Member No.: 2,212 Region Association: Austria |
Maybe some of you already noticed that the gemini blue 916 isn't for sale any longer at Cars Dawydiak. A couple of weeks ago there appeared the "Thank you, but sold" info (see here).
The car sold to Austria, to a well known Porsche dealer ... let's call him Mr.X. I was in contact with him several times and we always had interesting topics to discuss. This week I received a mail from him, where he told me that the 916 will arrive soon, but the car would stay in Austria for a short time only. So I tried to get the day off and visit Mr.X to take a look at the 916 ... there would be not so many chances to see a real 916 in person. Due to the long journey my day started a 3:45 a.m. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) When I arrived after a 5 hrs drive, we talked a little and then he showed me his "storage" ... about 30 Porsches side by side (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) He told me that I could watch the cars without any hurry, and ... the 916 is the last in row ... the key is in the lock. There was very little place, so the photos might look way strange, but who cares ... I really touched a genuine Porsche 916. After a while he came back to me and told me that he would have to finish some work at the office (next door to the car storage), but then he would like to drive the 916 - and I could come with him, if I want (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) The 916 arrived yesterday evening and he didn't drive it yet. So, if the engine runs, we could enjoy a test drive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) And so it happend - half an hour later he opend the back door of the storage and started the car. A little gas at the station, warming up the engine smoothly, and then ... fun Sorry, I can't describe this in an appropriate way, it was just amazing. That sound while acceleration, the screaming tyres in the roundabout and some other corners, what a blast!!! I even took a little onboard video with my digicam, but it's poor quality ... I'll upload it tomorrow and post a link, and off course some photos from today. But now I need to go to bed - I really need sleep - this was an 18 hrs day for me ... For now, that's it ... here's one photo as foretaste (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Attached image(s) |
Ferg |
Jun 22 2007, 04:05 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) You Lucky Dog!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
Ferg |
G e o r g e |
Jun 22 2007, 04:07 PM
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Dr Group: Members Posts: 1,905 Joined: 20-September 05 From: Southern Cal Member No.: 4,832 Region Association: None |
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Demick |
Jun 22 2007, 04:09 PM
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Ernie made me do it! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,312 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 257 |
Great story! Thanks for sharing
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Johny Blackstain |
Jun 22 2007, 04:10 PM
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Walnut Elite Stratocaster player Group: Members Posts: 3,434 Joined: 5-December 06 From: The Shenandoah River Member No.: 7,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
:envy: :envy: :envy: :envy: !!!!!!!!!!!! Lucky dog (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ! I'm soooo jealous. Can't wait for the video. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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SirAndy |
Jun 22 2007, 04:11 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,651 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) that would have made my day as well ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
i'm jealous! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy |
jonferns |
Jun 22 2007, 04:11 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 29-March 07 From: New Jersey Member No.: 7,631 Region Association: North East States |
please say you got a vid of the test drive....please? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) --JON
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So.Cal.914 |
Jun 22 2007, 04:12 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
Cool Wolfgang...You dog. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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markb |
Jun 22 2007, 04:40 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California |
Wow, very cool.
I can't wait to see the pics. |
iamchappy |
Jun 22 2007, 04:40 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I love that car and I've never met it.
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jaminM3 |
Jun 22 2007, 04:55 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 418 Joined: 23-March 07 From: SLC, UT Member No.: 7,619 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Is this a well known car or something?
Is is "very Niiice" What is pushing it around? other mods? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
Gint |
Jun 22 2007, 05:13 PM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,075 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Giddyup! Bring on the video...
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dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Jun 22 2007, 05:15 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,869 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
Maybe some of you already noticed that the gemini blue 916 isn't for sale any longer at Cars Dawydiak. A couple of weeks ago there appeared the "Thank you, but sold" info (see here). The car sold to Austria, to a well known Porsche dealer ... let's call him Mr.X. I was in contact with him several times and we always had interesting topics to discuss. This week I received a mail from him, where he told me that the 916 will arrive soon, but the car would stay in Austria for a short time only. So I tried to get the day off and visit Mr.X to take a look at the 916 ... there would be not so many chances to see a real 916 in person. Due to the long journey my day started a 3:45 a.m. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) When I arrived after a 5 hrs drive, we talked a little and then he showed me his "storage" ... about 30 Porsches side by side (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) He told me that I could watch the cars without any hurry, and ... the 916 is the last in row ... the key is in the lock. There was very little place, so the photos might look way strange, but who cares ... I really touched a genuine Porsche 916. After a while he came back to me and told me that he would have to finish some work at the office (next door to the car storage), but then he would like to drive the 916 - and I could come with him, if I want (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) The 916 arrived yesterday evening and he didn't drive it yet. So, if the engine runs, we could enjoy a test drive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) And so it happend - half an hour later he opend the back door of the storage and started the car. A little gas at the station, warming up the engine smoothly, and then ... fun Sorry, I can't describe this in an appropriate way, it was just amazing. That sound while acceleration, the screaming tyres in the roundabout and some other corners, what a blast!!! I even took a little onboard video with my digicam, but it's poor quality ... I'll upload it tomorrow and post a link, and off course some photos from today. But now I need to go to bed - I really need sleep - this was an 18 hrs day for me ... For now, that's it ... here's one photo as foretaste (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) EVERY day is the best day of my life!!!!! Attached thumbnail(s) |
jgara962 |
Jun 22 2007, 05:35 PM
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Yo, this is how I roll Group: Members Posts: 823 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Napa, CA Member No.: 3,879 Region Association: Northern California |
That's a great story. You are dedicated to drive 5 hours to see a car, but it sounds like it was worth it!
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Bleyseng |
Jun 22 2007, 06:39 PM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
yes. thats a amazing 916 and I saw it once in person too but didn't get to ride or drive it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
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gregrobbins |
Jun 22 2007, 07:00 PM
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Member: Team NARP Group: Members Posts: 1,515 Joined: 23-March 04 From: Arizona Member No.: 1,844 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Great story Wolfgang. Thanks for sharing.
So George, great to look at, but when will you take it out for a drive? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
914-8 |
Jun 22 2007, 07:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 802 Joined: 23-January 06 From: Cal Member No.: 5,461 Region Association: None |
great story!
that's a cool car, but man, I feel bad doing a color change on a plain old 4 banger 914. All of the changes that 916 had had, complete repaint and color change, etc., would be much nicer from a historical perspective if it was still all original. |
bernbomb914 |
Jun 22 2007, 08:28 PM
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one of the oldest Farts on this board Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,873 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 36 |
914-8 so what why be a negitive wet blanket about this car. that is not the point of this artical. I wouldn't trade that molested 916 for all your original cars.
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Doug Leggins |
Jun 22 2007, 09:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,358 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Nashville, Indiana Member No.: 261 Region Association: None |
Way to go Wolfgang!!!! Your post and the pic brought a smile to my face. I could see myself doing the same thing, waking at 3:45 and driving 5 hrs to see a great car. You are a through and through enthusiast. Here's to you buddy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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914-8 |
Jun 22 2007, 10:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 802 Joined: 23-January 06 From: Cal Member No.: 5,461 Region Association: None |
914-8 so what why be a negitive wet blanket about this car. that is not the point of this artical. I wouldn't trade that molested 916 for all your original cars. any real 916 is of course uber-cool, because they are rare and historical. I'd have driven 5 hours for a chance to get a ride in it, too. but can't change the unfortunate fact that so much of that car's original history has been erased. positive or negative, it is what it is. it's also a bit of a shame that people seem interested in erasing that car's original past as much as possible. it seems taboo to even mention the color change and other mods. and showing pictures of the car as it originally was is strictly verboten. even though the car as it originally came from the factory was quite cool and unique. my own car is ummm, a wee bit astray from original, so unfortunately there can't be a trade. |
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