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WyattsRide 02-15-2020 06:36 PM

February 2020 Panorama - Vanster!
 
When I took this out of the mailbox today, I couldn't believe my eyes. A F-n 928 on the cover!!! It looked familiar too. It's Vanster's. I haven't read the article yet. Here's the cover. BEAUTIFUL Van!!

BTW, I think, a 928 hasn't been on Panorama cover since 2003. And that was a group shot


https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...aac02fc9b6.jpg

Speedtoys 02-15-2020 06:40 PM

Go Norcal!

GT6ixer 02-15-2020 09:44 PM

Way to represent Van!

Bigfoot928 02-15-2020 10:25 PM

Its cool to see the 928 in the magazines again.

worf928 02-15-2020 11:36 PM

This would be the article the 'research' for which resulted in a dual-disc clutch broken so thoroughly that even Greg couldn't figure out how they managed it?

GregBBRD 02-16-2020 02:16 AM


Originally Posted by worf928 (Post 16424258)
This would be the article the 'research' for which resulted in a dual-disc clutch broken so thoroughly that even Greg couldn't figure out how they managed it?

I believe that article, along with the writer/test driver/clutch destroyer, was sh!tcanned and that this is a completely new article about this magnificent vehicle.

granprixweiss928 02-16-2020 02:28 AM


Originally Posted by GregBBRD (Post 16424420)
I believe that article, along with the writer/test driver/clutch destroyer, was sh!tcanned and that this is a completely new article about this magnificent vehicle.

This is True. the writer of the article in the issue had nothing to do with what happened the first time.

NoVector 02-16-2020 11:33 AM

Beautiful car, inside and out. Also a good article and story.

worf928 02-16-2020 01:30 PM


Originally Posted by GregBBRD (Post 16424420)
I believe that article, along with the writer/test driver/clutch destroyer, was sh!tcanned and that this is a completely new article about this magnificent vehicle.


Originally Posted by granprixweiss928 (Post 16424434)
This is True. the writer of the article in the issue had nothing to do with what happened the first time.

Cool. Then no grains of salt required when reading.

vanster 02-16-2020 02:33 PM

We got really lucky to have Mike Musto write this article. Finding an automotive journalist that can write as well as understand and appreciate 928's was a gift. Also Michael Alan Ross, good guy, and most gifted eye as a photographer told me that maybe he could get a cover shot. "I'm sure you tell this to all your clients" Ha! During this entire process not to mention the fried clutch from the scribe that was first hired by PCA, I got to know Rob Sass the editor of Panorama and other members of the PCA group. Everyone that I personally came in contact with has a great appreciation and love for the 928. Recall the editorial that Rob wrote praising the 928 last year. It became sort of a standing moniker that this was a car that could tell stories. We had a story to tell and it has now been told and maybe this is just chapter 2. It was really important that the article mentioned all those that put it together and hopefully others will follow.
I have put about 25k miles on this motor without any issues whatsoever. I'm pushing for 100k and beyond. This time the insurance company is not going to tell me to sell it and go back to a VW bus.

GT6ixer 02-16-2020 02:58 PM

Oh cool, I didn't know Mike was writing for Panorama. He obviously knows how to drive a 928. Was this before or after he sold his '86? Look forward to reading the article.

And Van, that cover photo is poster material! Hopefully they can send you a digital version to get one made.

vanster 02-16-2020 04:11 PM

Nate, I believe Mike sold is 86 about 5 months before he drive my car. Poster for sure.

Everyone that drives is is always a bit conservative with the throttle. I have to push them to lean into it. It's really bulletproof and likes WOT.

Mrmerlin 02-16-2020 06:18 PM

I had an opportunity to drive Vans terrific car at Sharktoberfest.
Its really smooth and powerful, and pretty.
everywhere you look it screams money,, thusly well spent.
The paint, the the interior, the engine ,
a very nice example that can also be daily driven.
Well done to all who put this machine together!

linderpat 02-16-2020 07:34 PM

Just got my issue. Couldn’t put it down until I finished the article. Love that car Van!

drooman 02-16-2020 09:20 PM

Nice work from all involved! I'm starting to lose track of all the great 928 rehabilitations/ restorations that have been surfacing over the last few years...it's just what we all needed.


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