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Old 07-16-2014, 08:44 AM
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Default 997: 10th birthday today

Here's a thorough history tour I prepared for the Porsche enthusiasts on this special day:

https://www.stuttcars.com/porsche-models/911/997
Old 07-16-2014, 11:12 AM
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Thank you so much for sharing James
Old 07-16-2014, 08:25 PM
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Very cool are you working on a 997.2 version as well?
Old 07-16-2014, 08:26 PM
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Awesome.
Thanks for posting.
For those who may not have seen these 997 manufacturing videos. can't imagine who but be sure to watch all 5 videos.
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Thanks for the great write-up. Looking forward to 997.2 as well.
Old 07-17-2014, 03:25 AM
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Wow, that is really something! You've captured the history perfectly.
The 997 is holding up extremely well for 10 year old design.

Happy Birthday indeed!!!
Old 07-17-2014, 11:20 AM
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Thanks! Awesome 😀
Old 07-18-2014, 09:54 PM
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Very interesting read. Thanks for posting.
Old 07-18-2014, 10:07 PM
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Cool...I mean "Kewl"!
Old 07-19-2014, 12:01 AM
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Very cool! Thank u!
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Awesome. I like the comments too. Imagine if these were slipped into actual brochures. Funny stuff.
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Thanks for posting. I for one, have not seen it till you posted it. So thanks!
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Awesome!
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Very nice! Thanks for putting this together.
TC
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awesome link+ info thank you!



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