BLACK-BETTY

ALEX P

Haha, nice try mate but I'm not falling for that one - what about the silver Anniversary?

Seriously though, great to see them all in the new place

Now hurry up and find that blue car!

cool911air

Is that the reason why you sell the yellow cars again ?
Few cars out there in Gold color....

BLACK-BETTY

Afternoon Fellas,

Been a little while since I've posted, though I’ve been on reading in the background. These days I'm using forums more for research and posting mainly on Instagram. @blackbettyandco

It's been a great summer Porsche wise. I've restored a few, modified a few and added a few.

Here's a little visual run through.

Trust this finds you all well.

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Bloody hell Frank you have been busy! Looks like you have been emptying out your bank accounts because there’s no interest to be made there! And you now need a warehouse to keep your cars in! Good on you I say.

Captain Ahab Jr.

wow, now that is a collection
I'll take the fat yellow one and the old skinny red one please

But where is Black Betty?

BLACK-BETTY

Cheers Fellas. I'm exploring the evolution of air-cooled Porsches, each drives differently and offers a different driver's challenge.

The fat yellow one is an absolute riot, an animal, loud, agricultural, a pure adrelanine machine. 350HP and sub 1000Kgs makes her immense on track. The skinny red one on the other hand is so delicious, nibble, and not to be understitmated... she's as fast as a standard 964 if you put in the graft.

BB is still under the knife, over the 2 and half years she's been off the road it's far become the Porsche I've most extensively modified. She'll be back leaner and faster than ever in 2018.

BLACK-BETTY

A few more snaps, some from various interviews, I've had some kind interest from some automotive publications.

bw-porsche

You can’t possibly have enough time to give them all a proper workout! But I’m sure there are plenty of mates of yours to help out with puttin’ them all through their paces? I envy you Frank!

n1ne11

Incredible collection! Hope to be able to read something about you in the online-press.

Because your cars are so perfect I need to say these Cup IIs are not right on that '64 and they will have to be burnt down by some 993 Turbo/GT2 exhaust flames.

DTMLGND

I never tire of seeing this man's collection! Great shots and keep them well exercised. I remember seeing the Oval for sale here in the States! Bravo!

BLACK-BETTY

Thanks for the kind words Gents. Here’s a piece by Tom Horna of Drive Classics that’s available online,

https://driveclassics.co/2017/06/12/...youll-ever-be/

Most get regular exercise. Anytime I get a spare moment I’ll grab the keys of something and go for a drive. Really refreshes the soul, gives me a break, clears my thoughts. Each offers a different experience, so I’ll the pick one that’s appropriate - whether it’s track work, an early am blast or a Sunday cruise with the Mrs.

It’s a very cathartic experience the whole procedure of opening the garage, smelling the oil and leather, hearing the engine turn over and fire up.

Some exercise, some meditate, I drive.

That 964 is a project car... that I hadn’t yet started on when those snaps were taken.

I was searching for a dog. A well used and complete example that I wouldn’t be afraid to drive and modify extensively. I found that one a couple years back at a small auction house in the middle of nowhere... it has 350,000 miles on the clock (no typo) the stories it could tell/ the memories it’s given.

That one is at the panel beaters now and I’ll build it as a very fast tourer.

Thank you for the kind words.

cobalt

It is funny how the addiction grows. You started with Black Betty and have now amassed one gorgeous collection.

Do you intend to track any of these? That RSR clone has to be a fun challenge to drive at speed.

n1ne11

Thanks for the link!

Then everything's fine!

Now you will have to keep us updated about all the car's in the pipe! What's her name btw??

PS: You did mention in the article that Black betty is the fastest, isn't she a 964C4? What did you do to her in order to be faster than an 350 bhp RSR??

Marine Blue

Holy smokes what a great collection! I love the personal touches on each of your cars.

It truly is an experience to drive the different model years and discover their capabilities. They’re all very capable once you figure them out.