Did 911 "Speedster" logo badges exist in 1989 as OEM on factory-direct, new G-models?
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If we were to go back to the year 1989 and look at brand new Speedsters as delivered from the factory, would ANY have a 911 "Speedster" logo badge as OEM on the engine deck-lid?
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In the meantime: think I've uncovered the rarely-seen period-correct logo, pictured here on the license plate & the wall
...but only the 964 badges on all engine lids?
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This factory brochure printed in 1988 makes no mention of emblems and has a badge-less G-model.
The only printed Speedster logo is the 356's, to immediately tie the newest 911 to Porsche's established superstar.
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The only printed Speedster logo is the 356's, to immediately tie the newest 911 to Porsche's established superstar.
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The 2011 (997) Speedster sales literature features a photo of a G-model with a Carrera badge.
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No evidence from anything published circa 1989 &/or by Porsche themselves of an OEM 911 Speedster emblem.
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TREND so far:
No evidence from anything published circa 1989 &/or by Porsche themselves of an OEM 911 Speedster emblem.
^^ İ Porsche AG. Promptly removed upon request.
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A fellow RLer is a Speedster expert & author.
In his book, "Porsche Speedster" published by Berlin Motor Books, RLer Speed-Star (Andreas Gabriel) has many gorgeous photographs of G-models circa 1989 at the factory.
They consistently have bare deck-lids or a Carrera badge, & the 1989 logo in post #16 is on the license plate of one G-model (see back cover photo, below).
In his book, "Porsche Speedster" published by Berlin Motor Books, RLer Speed-Star (Andreas Gabriel) has many gorgeous photographs of G-models circa 1989 at the factory.
They consistently have bare deck-lids or a Carrera badge, & the 1989 logo in post #16 is on the license plate of one G-model (see back cover photo, below).
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Notice the period-correct G-model Speedster logo in the title of this book, pictured in his ad
Perhaps scans of key pages would prove conclusive.
Perhaps scans of key pages would prove conclusive.
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Below is a blow-up of the Speedster font, as it appears on the license plate in the dot-printed period brochure. Or of course, in post #20 above.
Note that it is more reminiscent of the earlier Porsche font, and is slightly different from the badge font used on the '94 Speedster.
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'89 Speedsters have plastic emblems on their engine deck-lids that are not standardized in placement: some are higher or lower than others, & the badge is the same as the 964 Speedster's
...or a 'Carrera' badge
If we were to go back to the year 1989 and look at brand new Speedsters as delivered from the factory, would ANY have a 911 "Speedster" logo badge as OEM on the engine deck-lid?
...or a 'Carrera' badge
If we were to go back to the year 1989 and look at brand new Speedsters as delivered from the factory, would ANY have a 911 "Speedster" logo badge as OEM on the engine deck-lid?
Photo by InstaGram.com's sur_secret_spotter ^^
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Notice how variable badge placement is (high, medium, very high, etc.).
As if there's no OEM factory standard, & badges were applied by hand using personal preference as to where the logo should be.
As if there's no OEM factory standard, & badges were applied by hand using personal preference as to where the logo should be.
So embarrassed the car hasn't even dried its tears?
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'89 period-correct logo, pictured here on the license plate
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Custom badge made?
Don't be distracted by chrome rollbars, windshield removal, polished Fuchs, helmet, etc:
Look closely at 'Speedster' font for subtle yet significant difference from every other badge on this thread...
Only '89 I've ever seen wearing a deck-lid emblem of the proper G-model logo in Porsche's correct '89 italic script!
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Look closely at 'Speedster' font for subtle yet significant difference from every other badge on this thread...
Only '89 I've ever seen wearing a deck-lid emblem of the proper G-model logo in Porsche's correct '89 italic script!
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