"Porsche 928 expedition" : around the world
#168
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This is such a cool expedition! I have had a dream ever since I got my first 928 to drive it from the nothern-most accessible place in North America all the way to the southern-most point in South America. It would be an epic journey!
#176
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Sorry for the late reply.
If I'm remember well, the problem was in Seattle, where the customs have asked to inspect the container that was supposed to contain a Porsche that was previously in Iran and Russia...
And the car was nearly seized and sold an auction
Anyway, a book will be made about this adventure and you can aleady pre-order it there:
https://fr.ulule.com/autour-du-monde-en-porsche/
I know, the website is in French only.
BUT the book is in French and English!
If I'm remember well, the problem was in Seattle, where the customs have asked to inspect the container that was supposed to contain a Porsche that was previously in Iran and Russia...
And the car was nearly seized and sold an auction
Anyway, a book will be made about this adventure and you can aleady pre-order it there:
https://fr.ulule.com/autour-du-monde-en-porsche/
I know, the website is in French only.
BUT the book is in French and English!
Last edited by 928cs; 03-16-2017 at 07:39 AM.
#177
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A few of us had the pleasure of meeting up with Philippe & his son last night in Vancouver, BC for a few hours. We had a total of 5 928's make it out to welcome them, a decent showing considering it was Thanksgiving in Canada yesterday. It was fascinating to hear their stories and see the car.
Other than functional modifications (skid plates, rear seat delete for storage, raised suspension height, Recaro seats), the car is basically stock. We all know how reliable our cars can be when maintained properly, and these guys are now proving it to the enthusiast community. So far they have traveled over 22,000 KM's on some of the worst roads and only needed to replace 2 fuel pumps! Try that in another 27 year old sports car!
They are off to Washington State this morning, if you have a chance to catch up with them somewhere along the journey I would highly recommend it!
Other than functional modifications (skid plates, rear seat delete for storage, raised suspension height, Recaro seats), the car is basically stock. We all know how reliable our cars can be when maintained properly, and these guys are now proving it to the enthusiast community. So far they have traveled over 22,000 KM's on some of the worst roads and only needed to replace 2 fuel pumps! Try that in another 27 year old sports car!
They are off to Washington State this morning, if you have a chance to catch up with them somewhere along the journey I would highly recommend it!
http://www.4legend.com/2017/expositi...center-le-mans
#178
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Just got Philippe's book delivered today. This is a great one to add to the collection. What an awesome adventure they had! Glad I got a chance to meet them and the car when they stopped through Seattle.
#179
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Cant wait to get a few copies to give away as gifts! Thanks for pointing it out to us!