Famous People and the 928
04-27-2007, 02:15 PM
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My car was owned by Len Steckler who directed some movies and tv, and is a painter.
Alan Thicke, I remember reading a tv guide article about him back in 1985 or '86 that mentioned him pulling up in a new 928. Why I remember this, I do not know.
On the registry, there is one that was owned by Olivia Newton-John. I doubt it was hers, as she has a prius now, and before that had an Audi station wagon, she's not flashy. Probably her ex-husband's, her nephew told me how the dumbass had spent $100,000 modifying and ugrading a toyota pickup truck over 4-5 years. She bought her sister a couple of 944s though.
Alan Thicke, I remember reading a tv guide article about him back in 1985 or '86 that mentioned him pulling up in a new 928. Why I remember this, I do not know.
On the registry, there is one that was owned by Olivia Newton-John. I doubt it was hers, as she has a prius now, and before that had an Audi station wagon, she's not flashy. Probably her ex-husband's, her nephew told me how the dumbass had spent $100,000 modifying and ugrading a toyota pickup truck over 4-5 years. She bought her sister a couple of 944s though.
04-27-2007, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by heinrich
Gilles Villeneuve?
The other F1 reference in the thread was more likely Ayrton Senna killed at Imola in 1994 although Ratzenburger was also killed that same tragic weekend. Not to dwell but a driver very lucky to survive that was current F1 driver was Ruebens Barrachello...........there's footage of his accident as his careens into a fence at very high speed.
On topic: don't consider many movie stars as famous...........there's a few Rennlisters who are infamous though
04-27-2007, 05:41 PM
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Does Mark Anderson count as a famous person?
04-27-2007, 09:18 PM
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04-27-2007, 10:10 PM
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Tex Schramm, long time GM of Dallas Cowboys, had a red 85 automatic. It was absolutely perfect when I had it on test drive in about 1990. However, when I got back someone had already bought it for significantly over the asking price. My son and I did enjoy the ride though. This was when I knew I would have to have a 928!
04-28-2007, 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by dpritch
Granger B. Whitelaw, one of the founders of the Rocket Racing League, had a 90 gt.
For Nascar people, I had done deals with a bunch of drivers, and was working on this soft-spoken, really polite kid whose girlfriend was his manager, my how Tony Stewart has changed!!
04-28-2007, 12:53 AM
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I saw a video clip a few years ago of Jerry Seinfeld getting out of a black 85/86 928 just like the one in the photo and talking to the paparazzi. It stuck out with me because I have a black '86.
