dianeandpablo

Tony and Constantine, thanks so much for your enthusiam and support...these are the things that fuels my writing.

I'm really hell bent on getting 928s out into the general crowd by publishing. We have a new generation of enthusiasts coming up and it's our responsibility to ensure that these "vintage modern Porsches" be it a 924, 928, 944, or 968 are around for them to appreciate.

The other side of the coin benefits us. Exposure will begin to create demand, demand increases value, and value brings with it new companies willing to take a financial risk to offer parts that have become NLA because there is a larger market share.

But I'm stating the obvious here. Let's see what develops...

Jadz928

Well said! We have similar modus operandi. I enjoy writing too... waiting for the right opportunity. The story is writing itself.

Courtshark

Really loved seeing the article, Pablo. Hell, I loved seeing the numbers 9,2, and 8 in an email title from PCA. I agree with Roger that the article startled me a bit at first in terms of some of the negativity, but after giving it further thought, you're absolutely right to be totally honest about what you're getting into and going through. As I wrote in my thread about tracking/DEing my 928, these are tempermental beasts that can both thrill and frustrate the hell out of you. It blew my mind that my 25 year old car could hang with a fresh-off-the-showroom-floor 911 on a real race track.

Best of luck going forward, and you've found the best resource of them all. I know that I could never own my car for very long but for this forum. Sure, there's plenty of crazy people here that will tell you you're crazy, and, well, you are! But it's more fun to be a little nuts.

Cheers,
Mike

dianeandpablo

Thanks Jim, that means a lot.

Mike, thanks for the support. I saw Roger's point of view and now yours. I think some of the negativity is borne out of the lack of respect for a car that was very expensive to make and even more so to purchase, the obviousness of this just comes out in the writing...The Ferrari 400i comes to mind here.

These cars have a tremendous value to us here and to see them for sale for under two to three grand is disgraceful and disrespectful to those have sunk a fortune into keeping their's alive out of pure passion. At this price point, what I wrote about is basically what you get...and it can't be portrayed positively.

The positive comes off as a rescue by people like us willing to make the sacrifices to bring these old girls back from oblivion, not necessarily for financial dividends, but because we love the old bastards so much...I can sit outside for long periods just admiring her lines, it's love.

Courtshark

Yes, 928 ownership, from start to finish, is an amalgamation of madness, ecstacy, sadness, amazement, frustration, and surprise. I can think of no other car I've ever personally experienced that is so much like the opposite sex.

tailpipe

Be careful Pablo 928s are like rabbits you can't have just one......After the 4th one they start to get a lot easier to sort out, its always the same things....Working on # 7 ,8 and 9th one right now and have another one coming in this weekend, not mine just one for repairs... You have picked IMHO the best car you could get to rebuild yourself, parts are easy to get. Most things on these early cars are repairable at home instead of having to replace them or send them out to be fixed. They can be a pain in the butt though. Great write up too, good luck with your project. If you need any info feel free to drop me a line anytime...


Paul

antlee928

I really like the Ferrari 400 also and have considered this as a possible future purchase. I rather like the GT style with 2+2 capability and also like the idea of a large V12! :-) Keep on with the good writing Pablo.

Cheers

Randy V

Perhaps it's time you read through the New Visitor FAQ thread posted at the top of this forum.

It's in there - and a lot more that you should know.

dianeandpablo

Thanks for the support Paul, you're right though it is becoming addictive. I'm itching to buy another one but space is tight at the moment...I need to convert a warehouse into half living space and half garage down the line.

It certainly seems pretty easy to work on so far, I'm looking forward to a complete tear down to really get to know these old girls well. Thanks for the offer of reaching out to you, bet on it that I will.

Tony, the 400i is seriously underrated...and the V-12 is superb . The sober Bertone styling came about because of the high profile kidnappings taking place in Italy at the time, so the story goes. In an effort to keep a low profile Ferrari toned it down a bit and decided on the wedge shape we've come to know today. Amazing you can pick one up for under twenty large today...but they are major exercises in deferred repairs. Funny how at one point it was uncool to drive around in old Ferraris in Europe. There was a time long ago when Joan Collins' brother Bill was driving his 250 Lusso (which I believe he still owns today) and was approached by an italian couple who commented that "you can buy these cars for peanuts in Italy." Look at their values now...

9two8

Know were getting a little off topic, but I too have noticed the prices on 400,s creeping higher, take this UK example at 30k.., not so long ago it would have been 12 to 15k. Even when they were in vogue they were,nt very popular., probably why they,ve been in the doldrums for so long.., oh ! and they love a drink

http://www.classicandsportscar.com/c...e_classified_1

Ken
80 928 S
5 Speed

UK

daveyboybadion

Hi Pablo, took a look at the NNJR site but couldn't find a direct link to your posts, can you share? BTW I own a '81 auto that I want to bring back and any help you can lend would be much appreciated...davey

dianeandpablo

Hi Davey, here's the link:
Http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/ex...l#.UdY82-jD_SF

Drop me a line anytime, my email is porschepatina@gmail.com.

linderpat

Part 2 out now - another good write up Pablo, but you might want to look at the Grand Master's write ups in Dwayne's Garage - he is unparalleled in this regard. linky: http://www.dwaynesgarage.norcal928.org/

Anyway, I enjoyed the read, and look forward to the next installment. Love your passion; try to make Frenzy this fall if you can.

dianeandpablo

Thanks Ed! Yeah, I looked at Dwayne's site and quite a few others to see how things are approached. These guys are amazing. All of the DIY experience out there helped me take the plunge. Glad you enjoyed it!

I'd love to make the next frenzy to meet the faces behind the monikers. You guys keep it rollin' for me. Keep me posted...

Chuck Schreiber

Pablo,
I read your original article that roger posted and started having flashbacks to replacing the tank, pumps, fuel lines, accumulator, etc in my 79...
That's a pretty good sized job to jump into for your first go round for sure. Good thing is there is such a wealth of knowledge here and as you can tell by the posts, Alot of good folks willing to share it!

Best of luck with this project, send links and update us on her..

Oh, Btw, she has to have a name. You can't put this much time and effort into this OB without naming her.