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Old 01-08-2009, 05:54 PM
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Absolutely wonderful. Tx Dan.
Old 01-08-2009, 07:21 PM
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Very cool. I was there the year before, first day of '72 MY production (according to my guide).

http://members.rennlist.org/911pcars/72index.htm

Thanks for sharing.

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Old 01-08-2009, 07:44 PM
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Man, you gotta love the pics, I love the nostalgic stuff, anyone got any pics of rsr production? That would be heaven
Old 01-08-2009, 09:29 PM
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I'm pretty sure the Gemini Blue Metallic coupe is mine.
(at least it could be!)
Old 01-08-2009, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by exc911ence
Excellent pics! I wonder if my car is one of those pictured...
Always great to see the good ol' days. I'm wondering if one of those engines is one that I rebuilt somewhere along the line, or if one of those cars belonged to a customer.
Old 01-08-2009, 11:05 PM
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WOW!! Thanks for posting those!
Old 01-09-2009, 12:33 AM
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He had a few comments. The 914's were 6's, assembled elsewhere and brought in to have the engines put in. The orange car with the blue wheels was a factory loaner, out on lunch. The guy leaning on the targa was the tour guide. Tks for the tks, I knew as soon as I saw them where they belonged!
Old 01-09-2009, 01:48 AM
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My dad got an orange colored '73 targa that started this sickness. I see some orange targas in one of the pictures that look like they are ready for delivery. Possibly one went to South Jersey? What are the odds? Very cool pix!
Old 01-09-2009, 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 911pcars
Very cool. I was there the year before, first day of '72 MY production (according to my guide).

http://members.rennlist.org/911pcars/72index.htm

Thanks for sharing.

Sherwood
Can you post a larger size? Those thumbnails are too small for consideration by a serious buyer. Maybe a watermark on a larger image is a good compromise?
Old 01-09-2009, 11:02 AM
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I love the German dudes in the overalls with cigarettes. Think any of them had an idea what a following those little 911's would still have today?

Thanks for sharing
Old 01-09-2009, 12:21 PM
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Pretty wild. I bet most of the factory assemblers were non-German, possibly Bulgarian. Try to get close to most factories today with a camera! Most won't even let your cell phone in with its crappy camera.
Old 01-09-2009, 06:58 PM
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Very nice!! Thank You for sharing them Dan!
Old 01-09-2009, 07:00 PM
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Wow, all great to see! I did a tourist delivery of a 911 in '73 and toured the factory. Great memories are flashing back!
Old 01-09-2009, 07:24 PM
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I love the assembly line pics the most.

You don't get pics like these even in the fancy coffeetable books.

If my last name were "Porsche" or "Piech" I think I'd work on the factoy floor and never step foot in a boardroom.
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Great pic's.


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