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Old 07-20-2016, 11:00 PM
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Old 07-20-2016, 11:28 PM
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Sweet car. Is that an OB with S rear spoiler added?

I'm looking forward to seeing what he might do with a 928.
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Looks like it. Here is an older post.

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For anyone that has not watched Urban Outlaw, its a 30 minute biopic on Vimeo. Excellent and worth watching. I had never heard of him until last year.

https://vimeo.com/44410797

Can't wait to see what he does with the 928s.
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I'm all about the press.
But, how about a shower and haircut?

Whoops, sorry, did I say that out loud?
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Originally Posted by z driver 88t
For anyone that has not watched Urban Outlaw, its a 30 minute biopic on Vimeo. Excellent and worth watching. I had never heard of him until last year.

https://vimeo.com/44410797

Can't wait to see what he does with the 928s.
+1.
Thanks for sharing.

BTW, I don't care about his look.
I admire him for his true Porsche passion and what he has done with it.
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Probably going to drill holes in the door handles and get some louvers punched into the hood and fenders..... not that there is anything wrong with that
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I see two hints of savvy and lineage respectful performance features: Dow 7 looking coating on the Phone Dials (magnesium 944 Cup phone dials?), sunroof delete. If he punches in louvers or drills holes, I suspect they will either be functional/necessary, or a stylistic nod to an otherwise not visible performance feature.

I am anticipating a subtle, Bad @ss OB, and am looking forward to it!

However, I still dig Mr. Bailey's long beard more!

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If you're intrigued by the Urban Outlaw video you will probably enjoy Magnus' TEDx talk. I'm a huge fan of all things TED...and Magnus doesn't disappoint...

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Great video Jon.

Thanks for sharing.

Now I know the guy and his story.

Very interesting.
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Originally Posted by James Bailey
Probably going to drill holes in the door handles and get some louvers punched into the hood and fenders..... not that there is anything wrong with that
Don't forget a different colored hood and a very old used steering wheel with many stories to tell...
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I have met and talked with Magnus several times at Amelia, and Pinehurst Concourse. He is very approachable, friendly and his enthusiasm for the Porsche Marque is genuine. I believe his recent interest in the 928, will only spark more interest and attention to the model, which is on the move lately.
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Interesting video, Cptn. Slow
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Originally Posted by vetter59
I have met and talked with Magnus several times at Amelia.......
....me too & also at the Goodings Auction at AIC; One of the chats about 928s he was less outgoing than the other time; He did say that he was only interested in the first few model year 928s, as that is his "biz model" in buying old Porsches.
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I like the theme- follow your gut, make leaps of faith, and awkward times often presage rewards and success. I've heard that's the case.
Unfortunately, I seem to lead with a misguided gut and my ten year cycle runs differently.

I've also noticed that folks with odd names and assertive (but not obnoxious) personalities seem to fare well.

Is he a US citizen now? Wonder who he'd vote for.


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