Visited museum/factory today
05-26-2015, 07:49 PM
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Visited museum/factory today
Unfortunately I only had a few hours to see it all, but I was fortunate enough to get a tour of the archives and it's absolutely mind-blowing; seeing hand-written notes and original early photos of the history of the Porsche company. I'm still taking it all in.
As for the factory, who's USA-bound LO RS is this? PCCB, black LEDs etc. Sorry I didn't get the VIN, but I was trying to stay out of the way of the production line guys.
Vivian
As for the factory, who's USA-bound LO RS is this? PCCB, black LEDs etc. Sorry I didn't get the VIN, but I was trying to stay out of the way of the production line guys.
Vivian
05-26-2015, 08:13 PM
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I took a shedload of photos, but my current internet connection is giving me grief when I try to upload. Might have to wait till tomorrow to try again.
As regards RS's, I saw the one US-bound LO on the line and a second, white one parked outside. Saw 2 GT3s on the line: a yellow one, RHD, that I was told is bound for Australia, and a white one, on which I wasn't able to get any details.
On another note, I never thought that I would have enjoyed the factory/museum tours as much as I did. I always just thought it would be a fun experience. However, having now done it, I equate it more to a religious experience; I'm simply overwhelmed with what I saw today and wish that I'd had a (lot) more time to take it all in. It's absolutely something that I would recommend for any P car fan of any level. I'm definitely going to revisit in the future and will budget a lot more time for the next visit; this trip was added to a work visit, so my itinerary was not of my own making.
Vivian
As regards RS's, I saw the one US-bound LO on the line and a second, white one parked outside. Saw 2 GT3s on the line: a yellow one, RHD, that I was told is bound for Australia, and a white one, on which I wasn't able to get any details.
On another note, I never thought that I would have enjoyed the factory/museum tours as much as I did. I always just thought it would be a fun experience. However, having now done it, I equate it more to a religious experience; I'm simply overwhelmed with what I saw today and wish that I'd had a (lot) more time to take it all in. It's absolutely something that I would recommend for any P car fan of any level. I'm definitely going to revisit in the future and will budget a lot more time for the next visit; this trip was added to a work visit, so my itinerary was not of my own making.
Vivian
05-26-2015, 08:43 PM
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Vivian
P.S. slightly bummed I didn't see a purple RS on the line - I really want that color, too, and was hoping to see it with my own eyes.
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05-26-2015, 09:05 PM
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I noticed several Lava Orange targas and regulars Carreras on the line. I think it's going to be a popular color across the range. Glad I'm getting a purple RS!
05-26-2015, 09:25 PM
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I took a shedload of photos, but my current internet connection is giving me grief when I try to upload. Might have to wait till tomorrow to try again.
As regards RS's, I saw the one US-bound LO on the line and a second, white one parked outside. Saw 2 GT3s on the line: a yellow one, RHD, that I was told is bound for Australia, and a white one, on which I wasn't able to get any details.
On another note, I never thought that I would have enjoyed the factory/museum tours as much as I did. I always just thought it would be a fun experience. However, having now done it, I equate it more to a religious experience; I'm simply overwhelmed with what I saw today and wish that I'd had a (lot) more time to take it all in. It's absolutely something that I would recommend for any P car fan of any level. I'm definitely going to revisit in the future and will budget a lot more time for the next visit; this trip was added to a work visit, so my itinerary was not of my own making.
Vivian
As regards RS's, I saw the one US-bound LO on the line and a second, white one parked outside. Saw 2 GT3s on the line: a yellow one, RHD, that I was told is bound for Australia, and a white one, on which I wasn't able to get any details.
On another note, I never thought that I would have enjoyed the factory/museum tours as much as I did. I always just thought it would be a fun experience. However, having now done it, I equate it more to a religious experience; I'm simply overwhelmed with what I saw today and wish that I'd had a (lot) more time to take it all in. It's absolutely something that I would recommend for any P car fan of any level. I'm definitely going to revisit in the future and will budget a lot more time for the next visit; this trip was added to a work visit, so my itinerary was not of my own making.
Vivian
05-26-2015, 09:37 PM
#12
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Thanks for the pics, Vivian, and glad you had a great time. Were you allowed special dispensation to take photos of the production line or did you have a hidden camera? 
05-26-2015, 10:01 PM
#13
Did our friend Dieter Landenberger arranged that tour of the Archives for you?
Sounds like a great visit!
Saludos,
Eduardo
Carmel
