SteveG

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...552221670&rd=1

Says it has a rare aircraft engine? I want to tell the guy: "First of all the vin says it is an '84, not '85. Funny how that aircraft engine fits in under the original manifold with no adaptors, etc, looks just the same as the standard engine, really great job you did of fabrications there." But I didn't. So I have a little knowledge about these cars and now I'm the snob. Forgive me, but this is one I haven't seen before.

perrys4

maybe he thinks it is a Saab and is referring to thier aircraft division. Who knows what this guy is thinking. Maybe that is what the person that sold him the car told him.

heinrich

There is a Porsche aircraft engine, it is a 911 flat-six aircooled engine. He would have had my interest had he said it had the rare marine engine.

SteveG

The pic is a little dark but it looks like the spider is undisturbed. To my eye, the guy clearly does not have a clue.

Mark

I recall seeing in a big Porsche book, an airplane with a 929 engine....I believe it was a Mooney...can't recall.

docmirror

Yup, the PFM (PorscheFlugMotor) 3200. Came on various Mooney aircraft. Very costly, very strong. Not suited well to the auto trade. Guess I'm a snob too.

Doc

Jim bailey - 928 International

The flat 6 was a somewhat modified 911 engine biggest difference it used gears instead of chains to drive the camshafts. I also recall that it used a reduction gear so the engine could turn at 911 RPM and keep the prop at "normal" speeds. As relatively short stroke big bore engine it needed RPM to make horsepower. Little magic there.

Flint

I don't mind taking the snob bullet...so I asked. I just want to see if he responds.

MGW-Fla

notice how he has them all flockin to buy it yes?? Hey, what do we expect from Paducah, KY?? Us southerners can only be held accountable for so much ya know?? Least he knew it was a Porsche!

SharkSkin

Is that Paducah or Podunk?

The plot sickens... how is it that he has a US '85 16V?

Fabio421

I lightened the pic up a little. Still looks like a regular ol' car engine.

CWO4Mann

Yee Hah!

Remember, Dr Ing Porsche WAS a southerner. South Germany, South USA, South America, what ever.

Cheers,

Dave

CWO4Mann

The right headlight looks wierd. Anyway, I emailed the guy and asked him for an address to come to to look at. Paducah is only about 1-1/2 hours drive from me. There is a bar-b-que place and a meat-and-three there that are both to die for, so all will not be lost.

Anyone else up for a road trip?

Cheers,

Dave

G Man

Hey Dave. I'll go if I'm ever passing thru again....

Fogey1

Not very well suited to the aviation trade either. It was never a hit.

IMO, a Merlin V-12 in a hydroplane doesn't make it a marine engine.