Slightly OT: Visited Canepa Motorsports today
02-18-2014, 12:08 AM
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Slightly OT: Visited Canepa Motorsports today
If you ever find yourself in the Bay area, do yourself a favor and make the short trip to 4900 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066.
I called to inquire after the GTR formerly owned by Steve Wellington, and now owned by Paul Singer, which is on consignment at Canepa. The staff was incredibly friendly, and not only allowed me to photograph whatever I wanted in the showroom and museum, but took me back into the working shop and one of the storage areas. Mind-blowingly awesome, to say the least.
They went to all the trouble to lower the GTR down from the stacking unit (moving about a dozen cars on the floor to make that possible). I'll post photos of the GTR later this week after I've had a chance to go through and edit them (lighting was bad, so need to do some touchup). But in addition to the GTR, I have never seen so many 959s in one place. Two in the showroom, and four back in the shop.
Incredible place and incredible staff. A must-see for any car enthusiast. Anyone planning to attend Parade 2014 in Monterey should put this on their list. Enough blathering. How about some pix.
View of the Showroom (yes, all of these cars are for sale)
964 Speedster
1988 959 in pearlescent white
959 steering wheel. Look familiar?!
Gullwing Mercedes 300
Another 959, this one in metallic charcoal (maybe dolomite grey?!)
1981 962C
1974 911 RSR 3.0 "Toad Hall" (yes, it's the real deal, not a tribute)
View of the Museum
2008 RS Spyder
View of the shop from the mezzaine. Note the four 959s, the M1, and the XJ220, in addition to the "standard" 911 fare...
Where's the 924?
More pix are here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/1114705...paMotorsports#
I called to inquire after the GTR formerly owned by Steve Wellington, and now owned by Paul Singer, which is on consignment at Canepa. The staff was incredibly friendly, and not only allowed me to photograph whatever I wanted in the showroom and museum, but took me back into the working shop and one of the storage areas. Mind-blowingly awesome, to say the least.
They went to all the trouble to lower the GTR down from the stacking unit (moving about a dozen cars on the floor to make that possible). I'll post photos of the GTR later this week after I've had a chance to go through and edit them (lighting was bad, so need to do some touchup). But in addition to the GTR, I have never seen so many 959s in one place. Two in the showroom, and four back in the shop.
Incredible place and incredible staff. A must-see for any car enthusiast. Anyone planning to attend Parade 2014 in Monterey should put this on their list. Enough blathering. How about some pix.
View of the Showroom (yes, all of these cars are for sale)
964 Speedster
1988 959 in pearlescent white
959 steering wheel. Look familiar?!
Gullwing Mercedes 300
Another 959, this one in metallic charcoal (maybe dolomite grey?!)
1981 962C
1974 911 RSR 3.0 "Toad Hall" (yes, it's the real deal, not a tribute)
View of the Museum
2008 RS Spyder
View of the shop from the mezzaine. Note the four 959s, the M1, and the XJ220, in addition to the "standard" 911 fare...
Where's the 924?
More pix are here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/1114705...paMotorsports#
02-18-2014, 09:02 AM
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Great pics, thanks for sharing!
02-18-2014, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Canepa
The twin-turbo charged, all-wheel-drive Porsche 959 was by far the most technologically advanced sports car of its day. The timeless styling, state-of-the-art systems, and superior driving characteristics made it one of the greatest automobiles ever built. With less than 300 ever constructed, how do you make this technological marvel more unique? A custom paint job from the factory, of course. This 959's Pearl White paint was special ordered "paint to sample", and is thought to be the only 959 ever built in this color combination. Completed at the Porsche factory in June 1988, #183 was destined for the shores of Japan. A one-owner car, the 959 was used primarily as a vacation car to travel from the owner's home in Tokyo to his mountain villas in Nasu and Karuizawa. In the off-season, the cherished 959 was always stored in his Tokyo condominium's air-conditioned parking lot. In more recent years, as the car became more collectible, he retired the car from service, which resulted in it accumulating only 3,960 miles in the past 25 years.
Since its arrival at Canepa, the 959 has been treated to a host of services including:
This is a rare opportunity to own one of the world's great supercars. Ideally suited to the kind of collector that enjoys driving, it combines the comfort of a world-class touring coupe with absolutely jaw-dropping performance. It has been concours detailed, fully road tested, and is ready for show or high-speed touring.
Since its arrival at Canepa, the 959 has been treated to a host of services including:
- Canepa Suspenion Upgrade: includes the removal of all of the hydraulic suspension componentry. In their place we install proprietary Canepa titanium coil-over springs and hand-built, custom-valved Bilstein shocks, bringing the car to 959S specs. Following the install is a four-wheel alignment, ride height adjustment, and chassis corner weight balance.
- Canepa Wheel Bead Modification: we modify the 959's lightweight magnesium wheels to allow the fitting of tires without the unique Dunlop Denloc bead, which allows the installation of today's state-of-the-art, high performance Z-rated radial tiers. Additional benefits include greatly improved handling and grip.
- The wheels were repainted in the original Pearl White, and Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tires installed.
- Canepa Headlight Upgrade: a new, upgraded wiring system is installed, along with stand-alone relays to handle the increased power of our brighter headlamp system.
- A full engine service / upgrade, as well as fluid changes in the differentials, transaxle, brakes, and cooling systems.
- Replaced the fuel and evap system hoses.
- Recharged the A/C.
- A complete concours level detail.
This is a rare opportunity to own one of the world's great supercars. Ideally suited to the kind of collector that enjoys driving, it combines the comfort of a world-class touring coupe with absolutely jaw-dropping performance. It has been concours detailed, fully road tested, and is ready for show or high-speed touring.
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02-21-2014, 05:42 AM
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I saw the white 959 at the San Jose auto show in January. It blew me away!
Thanks for the pics! I love the 300SL gullwing, it's my favorite car ever.
Thanks for the pics! I love the 300SL gullwing, it's my favorite car ever.
02-21-2014, 09:43 AM
#11
The white 959 is one of the few cars I would trade me 89 951 for.💃💃