I don't initiate many threads but after reading this you will know why I didn't post it in The Garage. There are a few of us that own completly original early Porsche's that are in nearly new condition. We feel these cars are very special and we feel it is our duty to preserve them and we know that they are only original once.
I was thinking today about something and old friend (my original Porsche mentor) tought me about 32 years ago. At the time I was about 21 years old and had already owned a '73 2 liter for about 3 years. I decided I wanted a 911. I found an Irish Green '72 911T at one of the local dealers that I decided to purchase. Just prior to signing the paperwork a guy named Joe Reid told me not to sign anything until I come over to his house. (all you NNJR people know Joe Reid) So my girlfriend (now wife) and I drive over to Joe's house and he shows me this car in the corner of his garage. We carefully remove the cover and under it is the most unbelievably stunning signal orange 1970 911S. I eventually bought this car from Joe which brings me to what Joe told me over 32 years ago.
"drive your Porsche at least once every 6 weeks and you will never have any problems"
This was taking into consideration that we both already knew that you don't drive them in the rain or any bad weather for that matter and to limit it's time in the hot sun.
I've taken Joe's advice for over 32 years now and I can honesly say that he was right. So if anyone out there has a garage queen early Porsche and you have the desire to preserve the car but believe that driving them is an important part of its preservation, drive your car (in good weather conditions) at least once every 6 weeks and you will never have any problems.
There, I said it. I'm officially passing on this knowledge on to you and giving you permission to follow Joe's words of wisdom.