Hi, I'm new to this but have been lurking here for a while now. It's a good forum equal parts educational, informative and humourous! And there seems to be a tolerance for those who like to inject their own personalities into their cars!
I purchased the yellow 912 mentioned in a couple of posts, by accident really while looking for a rhd narrowed bodied car or shell or in between (aren't we all!). It's a good introduction to the early cars and is something that in time I'll work on with my son (only 7) in time, and will be his when 18.
It's not my first Porsche - I had a 993 for 18 months but whilst it was a great car, was too "clinical" for me. The mechanical grip meant that anything you could sensibly do on a road it just ate up. And as my Dad said "don't trust anything that doesn't rust or leak oil......
I can't believe I've left so long to experience the pleasures of these early cars! I've driven almost exclusively British cars since I was 18 - from Hillmans to Astons (prior to the price spirals!) to Jaguars to MG's and have occasionally jumped the pond with a BMW 2002 and a Fiat 850 Sports. But the driving experience of these cars is so rewarding, it' brought back that enjoyment of discovery from all those years ago!
I would appreciate a head start, confirmation etc of a few things if possible:
Who are the best interior guys? Is Blackmans good for these cars? Others?
I used to use a guy by the name of Hearn (I think) in Eltham for the 993 and liked his attitude and enthusiasm - is he still around and are there any other recommendations?
Reference books - I presume the Bayview book is good, and I have a copy of the Porsche 912 handbook - any others worth getting?
Parts - Pelican and SierraM and EBay have Been on my viewing list - any others worth looking at?
Last of all as I note above I'm still looking for a narrow bodied rhd 912 or 911 (preferably) - from shell to driver, and anything in between. Any contacts or help outside the usual sites would be appreciated.
I look forward to meeting members here.
Julian
I purchased the yellow 912 mentioned in a couple of posts, by accident really while looking for a rhd narrowed bodied car or shell or in between (aren't we all!). It's a good introduction to the early cars and is something that in time I'll work on with my son (only 7) in time, and will be his when 18.
It's not my first Porsche - I had a 993 for 18 months but whilst it was a great car, was too "clinical" for me. The mechanical grip meant that anything you could sensibly do on a road it just ate up. And as my Dad said "don't trust anything that doesn't rust or leak oil......
I can't believe I've left so long to experience the pleasures of these early cars! I've driven almost exclusively British cars since I was 18 - from Hillmans to Astons (prior to the price spirals!) to Jaguars to MG's and have occasionally jumped the pond with a BMW 2002 and a Fiat 850 Sports. But the driving experience of these cars is so rewarding, it' brought back that enjoyment of discovery from all those years ago!
I would appreciate a head start, confirmation etc of a few things if possible:
Who are the best interior guys? Is Blackmans good for these cars? Others?
I used to use a guy by the name of Hearn (I think) in Eltham for the 993 and liked his attitude and enthusiasm - is he still around and are there any other recommendations?
Reference books - I presume the Bayview book is good, and I have a copy of the Porsche 912 handbook - any others worth getting?
Parts - Pelican and SierraM and EBay have Been on my viewing list - any others worth looking at?
Last of all as I note above I'm still looking for a narrow bodied rhd 912 or 911 (preferably) - from shell to driver, and anything in between. Any contacts or help outside the usual sites would be appreciated.
I look forward to meeting members here.
Julian
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