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Old 05-15-2012, 06:01 PM
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http://youtu.be/HmG9LwzyS2A

Some 993's in the video
Old 05-15-2012, 06:47 PM
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Very cool. Thanks for posting.
Old 05-15-2012, 07:08 PM
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What an awesome way to spend 10 minutes of my day. Amazing to think that 70% of the cars are still on the road TODAY. And EVERY 959 is still on the road-stunning.

It's an honor to be one of many preservers of this amazing lineage.
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Interesting and informative. Thanks for sharing.
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The German guy said Porsh!
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Thanks for posting - my wallet is noticeably lighter just watching that. I wonder how they charge for their work and what are the cost ranges, for instance, for a restoral?

The workshop is CLEAN - very German! Would love to work there..

Cheers,

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Yeah, who else has that commitment? Mercedes?

I was clueless that the factory even got involved with the older cars, but in maybe 25 years ago someone brought a '73RS into my shop that had about a 100K DM bill for a factory restoration. That was easily four times what the car was worth, and the thing was off-the-chart perfect. Privilege to work on that car for a couple of years. Stupid me for not blowing a couple of rolls of film documenting everything.
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Originally Posted by Mike J
Thanks for posting - my wallet is noticeably lighter just watching that. I wonder how they charge for their work and what are the cost ranges, for instance, for a restoral?

The workshop is CLEAN - very German! Would love to work there..

Cheers,

Mike
I think I sorta answered your question above that I didn't get around to posting before you.

What blows me away about the shop scene is the number of front-engined water cooleds (pre-'03, of course) in there.

Think they'll be getting Cayennes to restore in 20 years?????

Everyone love the Speed Yellow "Turbo 4S Exclusive"?
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Originally Posted by race911

Everyone love the Speed Yellow "Turbo 4S Exclusive"?
Yeah I was wondering about that! My 928 is an exclusive model but i only have the designation on 2 pieces on the interior.

Pretty awesome video to see and thanks for posting!
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Originally Posted by TheBen
http://youtu.be/HmG9LwzyS2A

Some 993's in the video
Very nice. Thanks!
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Great video, I really enjoy the drive network.
--Joe
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Does anybody know if Porsche Classic is open to visitors? I'd like to see it on my next trip to Germany.
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Thanks for sharing!
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Originally Posted by bbs993tt
Very cool. Thanks for posting.
+993 Thanks again.
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Yes, cool video!


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