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Old 05-28-2007, 09:48 PM
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I don't know if this is a case of too much money and too little time, but these two cars have been sitting in front of this guys Santa Barbara house for almost 3 years without being driven, washed, or moved. I asked the guy if he wanted to sell and he said no. Maybe he sees them as exotic plants?
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Old 05-28-2007, 09:58 PM
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i know what you mean there is a 993tt in my building's garage that hasnt been driven in almost 4 years, i should take a pic of it and post as well
Old 05-28-2007, 11:19 PM
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That really sucks. Look at the front wheels, they're turned at a slight angle and parked at a grade. I'll be surprised if it still tracks straight if it was parked that way for 3 years. Hey, wasn't there a thread here about new control arm/bushings?
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Wonder whats in the garage?
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Originally Posted by chris walrod
Wonder whats in the garage?
Bill S,

Thought same thing. Could be 'ol barn story.
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The gas in those cars has probably converted to varnish by now.
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What a waste! Garage queen: rarely driven but well cared for. What would these be, driveway ******?
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many different ways to enjoy the ownership!
many different ways to enjoy cars like these!
i guess this is one of many ways !!
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Originally Posted by drgn2phnx
many different ways to enjoy the ownership!
many different ways to enjoy cars like these!
i guess this is one of many ways !!
I guess he might enjoy RESTORING it in the near future.
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Originally Posted by canysmc
I guess he might enjoy RESTORING it in the near future.
i would guess this is the type who will trade in his car really really cheap and get the newest turbo model in the near future~
he'll then continue to plant his new turbo on his front yard for many years to come
lucky for his Porsche dealer~
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Steal them.........send them here to Aust and we'll do the conversion and sell them for a fortune which we will divide equally amongst everyone who writes to this forum and mostly we will all be happy in the knowledge the cars live on!

Just a thought..........
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wow, i can't believe how someone is welling to risk their freedom and break criminal laws , just to "rescue" a dying Porsche....
must be the great Aussie spirit~ what a great guy !
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Originally Posted by chris walrod
Wonder whats in the garage?
My guess is 1000's of old newspapers and magazines (possibly tied in bundles with brown twine); several hundred trashbags full of aluminum cans, along with some single but unique items like a 6 foot tall rusty, empty bird cage or a cast iron wood burning stove.
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May be a front for something else.
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Yeah, I can just see it now- "Low miles, always garaged."


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