Hi Guys
Just a quick note to pass on regards before my membership lapses and I can't post.
I first started with my old blue car in 1999, I joined the Qld Porsche Club and was immediately pitied and looked down at for driving an old sh!tbox Porsche - I LOVED that attitude towards me
but there was no real help amongst that crowd. This site became a 'go to' where I found like minded souls trying to keep old Porsches on the road. It was great having something different and odd. But slowly the cars became cool, sought after, and eventually a must have for every investor/collector. That's when it I knew I was done 
After 20 years of playing with old 911s I am no longer an owner and am unlikely to dip the toe in the near future (I'll never say never). It's been wonderful restoring and driving an old 911 but the cars are at a point where every second hipster and professional has to have an old 911 to go with their new 911
The prices for hard to get stuff is stratospheric and the "crowd" has changed to such a point that I don't identify too much with a lot of new Old Porsche owners anymore.
This site has been wonderful for me to gauge and test ideas, ask questions, and give back where I could among genuine Typ901 Porsche guys - and I thank you all very much. I have quite a few genuine friends as a result of this site and old 911s.
So I'll probably start again with a sh!ttty Boxster or a crappy 996 and wait. Or perhaps I'll just stick to surfing and see what other petrol powered interests emerge. I'll still hover, and vintage racing will remain a passion, and I'm sure I'll catch up with you all somewhere about the place
Cheers Guys
John
Just a quick note to pass on regards before my membership lapses and I can't post.
I first started with my old blue car in 1999, I joined the Qld Porsche Club and was immediately pitied and looked down at for driving an old sh!tbox Porsche - I LOVED that attitude towards me
but there was no real help amongst that crowd. This site became a 'go to' where I found like minded souls trying to keep old Porsches on the road. It was great having something different and odd. But slowly the cars became cool, sought after, and eventually a must have for every investor/collector. That's when it I knew I was done After 20 years of playing with old 911s I am no longer an owner and am unlikely to dip the toe in the near future (I'll never say never). It's been wonderful restoring and driving an old 911 but the cars are at a point where every second hipster and professional has to have an old 911 to go with their new 911
The prices for hard to get stuff is stratospheric and the "crowd" has changed to such a point that I don't identify too much with a lot of new Old Porsche owners anymore.This site has been wonderful for me to gauge and test ideas, ask questions, and give back where I could among genuine Typ901 Porsche guys - and I thank you all very much. I have quite a few genuine friends as a result of this site and old 911s.
So I'll probably start again with a sh!ttty Boxster or a crappy 996 and wait. Or perhaps I'll just stick to surfing and see what other petrol powered interests emerge. I'll still hover, and vintage racing will remain a passion, and I'm sure I'll catch up with you all somewhere about the place
Cheers Guys
John
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