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Old 08-18-2011, 03:46 PM
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Default Just when you thought we were done with 'special edition' 997s...
...along comes another.

http://www.autoweek.com/article/2011...NEWS/110819884

It does reference factory involvement, so it appears this is not just a dealer tape-stripe special.
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Old 08-18-2011, 11:53 PM
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And there is always the Haywood gt3 that is one of one that I am gong to win

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Old 08-19-2011, 12:13 AM
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A GTS huh? Well I think it's nice that Porsche as a company is honoring Hurley.
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A GTS huh? Well I think it's nice that Porsche as a company is honoring Hurley.
+1. It's like the Lambo Balboni...just not quite as cool.
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Old 08-19-2011, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by SharpMan
+1. It's like the Lambo Balboni...just not quite as cool.
"Not quite as cool" is an understatement..
The LP550-2 Valentino Balboni is the only proper Lamborghini of the last decade.
Can't compare it with a 911 with different decals.
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i want to see a fiat dario
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Originally Posted by PJS996GT3
And there is always the Haywood gt3 that is one of one that I am gong to win

:-)
ahem ... I was planning on winning that ... and selling it or taking the cash equiv as it is possibly the single most hideous makeover I think I have seen!

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Pretty sure I'm winning it.
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Originally Posted by Larry Cable
ahem ... I was planning on winning that ... and selling it or taking the cash equiv as it is possibly the single most hideous makeover I think I have seen!

Dont give it much thought, totally unnecessary :-)
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Pretty sure I'm winning it.
but there is no gold on it!
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I can fix that. Feeling lucky!. When is the drawing again?
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i think i can can win it too, i can drive it around the lovely winter days up here in minnesota
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Originally Posted by 911SLOW
"Not quite as cool" is an understatement..
The LP550-2 Valentino Balboni is the only proper Lamborghini of the last decade.
Can't compare it with a 911 with different decals.
I was trying to be gracious. Not something I'm often accused of;-)
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