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Old 09-23-2011, 07:11 AM
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Hey - big bird is for sale !!!
Man - that car was a keeper.
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Old 09-23-2011, 07:52 AM
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https://rennlist.com/forums/993-turb...-turbo-fs.html
Old 09-27-2011, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ble2011

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Auction #160653710065:
"911 TT RUF: ULTRA CUSTOM 1996 PORSCHE 993 TWIN PLUG TWIN TURBO 3.8 POWERHOUSE RUF UPGRADES."


Update: 34 bids; closed at $101,100 -- reserve price not met.

I've met & hung out with the new owner at last month's PCA "Legends of the Autobahn" Concours, but otherwise no auction affiliation.
Auction photo by eBay user '1989speedster:'


Originally Posted by curve lover

Alvin-- Thanks again for the "incentive flight" in Big Bird!!!
Photo of the three amigos

Old 09-27-2011, 02:03 PM
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Get rid of the wheels and the purple in the engine and I'll take it!
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^^^ The wheels look better in person. I really checked that car out at the Legends event.

Not crazy about the purple either. Hopefully a new owner becomes a rennlister, if not already.
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For sure she's a BAD MAMMA JAMMA!!!

I wonder how does this car compare valuewise to a RUF Turbo R or BTR?
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What ever happend to Alvin?
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Originally Posted by axl911
I wonder how does this car compare valuewise to a RUF Turbo R or BTR?
I'd say significantly below a true RUF Turbo R vin car. And below a RUF Turbo R conversion.
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Originally Posted by No HTwo O
I'd say significantly below a true RUF Turbo R vin car. And below a RUF Turbo R conversion.
Agreed.

Beautiful car nevertheless!
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^^ & beautiful photography, including that of RLer eShaun's.

Considering the seller embedded 3 other videos & included photos of Aug's "Legends" Concours into the eBay auction, it's nearly conspicuous they omitted this footage shot by PCA's national leadership:

From the "Legends of the Autobahn" thread...
Originally Posted by gonzilla

I didn't know it had changed hands! I never saw an ad or heard anything. Who bought it???
Originally Posted by curve lover

Straight from the new owner, Anthony (below).
[Tell me what he says ... I keep getting distracted by the red 993 in the background ]

I arrived to Legends late, but while there, PCA's President &/or his Executive Director were standing next to Big Bird 90% of the time. They were in love.

A gentleman named Alvin helps Anthony with the 993. He's quick to point out he's not that Alvin (ironically the same name of RLer Atan888).
He's the one that goes to Speedy to grab a magazine during this vid. He was excited to see the same car he'd read about in Excellence parked next to Big Bird, & happy I brought a copy of that issue.

I can't say enough good about meeting Alvin, Anthony, & their ladies -- generous & fun enthusiasts to be around. I got the impression Big Bird's in the hands of appreciative enthusiasts.

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