Interesting 928 Analysis
02-07-2014, 05:37 AM
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Denis Jenkinson was the long time "Continental Correspondent" of the U.K. magazine "Motor Sport" and spent 40 or so years driving around Europe to attend and report on Formula 1 and sports car events from the 50,s through to the 80,s in cars such as 911,s and E Type Jaguars.
Probably none better to evaluate the long distance capabilities of the 928.
I always thought that he had a dream job when I read his articles.
Probably none better to evaluate the long distance capabilities of the 928.
I always thought that he had a dream job when I read his articles.
02-07-2014, 09:08 AM
#17
Drifting
[QUOTE=James Bailey;11112756]the 928 was produced for a very long time just NOT developed all that much...
compare the 911 development up to 1982, (18 years)
or 356 development from VW parts. SURE it was. It started life years ahead of everything though.
Crumpler's '86 is definitely developed from my '83S
Porsche development has always been incremental, slow and steady
The 924 deserves to be panned as a parts bin Frankenstein of a car supposed to have been a VW until the last minute when VW pulled the plug...
I wouldn't mind owning a GT or GTS!
compare the 911 development up to 1982, (18 years)
or 356 development from VW parts. SURE it was. It started life years ahead of everything though.
Crumpler's '86 is definitely developed from my '83S
Porsche development has always been incremental, slow and steady
The 924 deserves to be panned as a parts bin Frankenstein of a car supposed to have been a VW until the last minute when VW pulled the plug...
I wouldn't mind owning a GT or GTS!
Last edited by The Fixer; 02-07-2014 at 10:20 AM.
02-07-2014, 09:55 AM
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Denis Jenkinson was the long time "Continental Correspondent" of the U.K. magazine "Motor Sport" and spent 40 or so years driving around Europe to attend and report on Formula 1 and sports car events from the 50,s through to the 80,s in cars such as 911,s and E Type Jaguars.
Probably none better to evaluate the long distance capabilities of the 928.
I always thought that he had a dream job when I read his articles.
Probably none better to evaluate the long distance capabilities of the 928.
I always thought that he had a dream job when I read his articles.
Ken
80 928 S
5 Speed
UK
02-07-2014, 10:18 AM
#19
Drifting
First time i removed the valve cover and noticed the race wired cam sprocket bolts, inboard rear discs, great cars.
There are very talented builders recreating D-types right now.
That would be the car (real one) i would be tempted to sell mine for.
02-07-2014, 11:05 AM
#20
Three Wheelin'
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A few bonus photos to highlight what you guys touched on, truly a dream job!
I need to stop procrastinating and finish my blue hose job, you guys have a good weekend.
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I need to stop procrastinating and finish my blue hose job, you guys have a good weekend.
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Last edited by Crumpler; 12-12-2014 at 09:55 AM.
02-07-2014, 06:37 PM
#22
Drifting
Thanks again Dave, you have a great weekend too buddy!
the XK twin cam motors that the public enjoyed had the very same bottom end as the XK motors that won LeMans outright mult times in the '50s. Bore changed though.
The only difference was that the connecting rods and pistons were polished and balanced by the apprentices. Polishing was done to help the oil cool them.
the XK twin cam motors that the public enjoyed had the very same bottom end as the XK motors that won LeMans outright mult times in the '50s. Bore changed though.
The only difference was that the connecting rods and pistons were polished and balanced by the apprentices. Polishing was done to help the oil cool them.
02-08-2014, 02:39 AM
#23
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Excellent read, I too followed Jenks adventures as he reported on F1 and sports car races all over Europe driving his 4.2 E-Type coupe, because of this I was sold on getting an E-Type which I did.