Happy New Year; the latest addition to our P-car family
12-27-2009, 11:34 PM
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Happy New Year; the latest addition to our P-car family
I remember first seeing the Porsche 959 concept car in 1983. I was taken by the quirky functional styling and the *****-to-the-wall application of technology to every (at the time) imaginable facet of the car. It was the beginning of my infatuation for Porsche cars that bloomed into all out lust and love.
My favorites became the 993-generation, particularly the turbo cars. The 993 TT derived much of its greatness from the technological neurosis of the 959. That combined with the instantly recognizable styling of the 993 created one of the legendary forms of modern automobile design; truly iconic. I was never as enamored stylistically with the 996 series although they exceptional automobiles in every sense of the word. For me they just never held the appeal of the 993 that preceded it.
Now 3 Boxsters, 1 Cayenne, 1 993TT and 1 993TTS later I purchased a 997.2 Carrera 4 with the PDK transmission for my wife. Wow, I was smitten by the 997-generation Porsche as I was by the 993. So smitten in fact that from the moment we drove the Carrera 4 I plotted how I was going to get a 997 for myself! Well 4 months later here it is in all its black and orange exuberance, the apex of normally aspirated Porsche street car production, our new (to us) 2007 GT3 RS. Need less to say we are quite happy with the addition although driving it any significant amount of time in NE Ohio this time of year is unlikely. It already is growing on me and we can’t wait to get it to Mid Ohio in the Spring. Here’s to a Happy New Year!
Whew!
My favorites became the 993-generation, particularly the turbo cars. The 993 TT derived much of its greatness from the technological neurosis of the 959. That combined with the instantly recognizable styling of the 993 created one of the legendary forms of modern automobile design; truly iconic. I was never as enamored stylistically with the 996 series although they exceptional automobiles in every sense of the word. For me they just never held the appeal of the 993 that preceded it.
Now 3 Boxsters, 1 Cayenne, 1 993TT and 1 993TTS later I purchased a 997.2 Carrera 4 with the PDK transmission for my wife. Wow, I was smitten by the 997-generation Porsche as I was by the 993. So smitten in fact that from the moment we drove the Carrera 4 I plotted how I was going to get a 997 for myself! Well 4 months later here it is in all its black and orange exuberance, the apex of normally aspirated Porsche street car production, our new (to us) 2007 GT3 RS. Need less to say we are quite happy with the addition although driving it any significant amount of time in NE Ohio this time of year is unlikely. It already is growing on me and we can’t wait to get it to Mid Ohio in the Spring. Here’s to a Happy New Year!
Whew!
12-28-2009, 01:07 AM
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i dont care about the cars. i WANT THAT GARAGE.
i can' barely squeeze my fingers b/n my two cars.
i can' barely squeeze my fingers b/n my two cars.
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12-28-2009, 01:39 AM
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^ that's a 997.1 GT3 RS
12-28-2009, 01:49 PM
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Thanks for the kind words. The 997 GT3 RS replaces a lovely Polar Silver 993TT I had for many years. It was hard to see go but the RS is just so exceptional I couldn't resist.
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35 years and counting.
You're not kidding; it's killing me. My kids came home for the holidays and of course I had to give them all rides. Fortunately it was clear but cold. This morning we awoke to 6" of fresh snow with several more inches in the forecast. It will be at least April 2010 before the black and orange weapon sees the light of day.
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35 years and counting.You're not kidding; it's killing me. My kids came home for the holidays and of course I had to give them all rides. Fortunately it was clear but cold. This morning we awoke to 6" of fresh snow with several more inches in the forecast. It will be at least April 2010 before the black and orange weapon sees the light of day.
12-28-2009, 02:57 PM
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ENJOY!!!!
Fantastic Set-up; Garage & Cars!
Fantastic Set-up; Garage & Cars!