Finally made it to Stuttgart

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Here are a few pic's of our trip to the Porsche Museum next to the Porsche factory. They wouldn't allow us to take any pictures while in the factory. I saw quite a few 997's in various stages of assembly, very nice look.

Check out the number of cylinders on that one engine.
http://www.911t.org/europe2004/porsche2004/index.htm

[palle7688]

I'm going there next friday.
Where you allowed to take pictures at the museum?

[araine901]

When I went in '95 they let you take pictures.

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In the museum only. They ask that you leave all back packs and such in lockers that they provided with a key.
Look for the rotor caliper key chain in the museum store only 5 euro, really cool. Rumor has it that they are only sold through the museum. I'll buy two of them from you if you have a notion to pick up a few. Send me a PM with your address and I'll send you the money.

[palle7688]

Do these keychain come in diff. colours.
If I do buy 2 for you which colour would you prefer?

[GeorgeM]

You know, there are some Pelicanites that actually live in Stuttgart.

Any of you guys in the area and feel like a beer or three, drop me an email.

[palle7688]

Thanks for offer GeorgeM.
I'm going with Porsche club of Denmark and I'm sure we will have plenty to talk about.

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They come in yellow and red, one of each. We are having a club race/ benefit auction and I know they will bring plenty of bids.
Don't forget to send me a PM with your address. Do you want euros, dollars?

[slater]

Hey I would love to get a couple of those keychains as well if you are getting them. Let me know if you want to, and I will paypal you some $. -kris

[palle7688]

I'm sorry, I didn't buy any.
We were in the museum and i saw those keychains. We were told that we would come back later, after the trip around the factory, visit to the Weissach test track ( with test drive as passenger in boxster S, 996 Carrera and 911 Turbo ) and exclusive department. Unfortunately we where delayed so the museum was closed, only selection shop was open. Check Ebay or ask GeorgeM.

[CJFusco]

wow the museum display is COMPLETELY different than what it was 2 years ago.

My trip:

Pics from Porsche museum in Zuffenhausen!!!!!

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Originally posted by CJFusco
wow the museum display is COMPLETELY different than what it was 2 years ago.

Jeez now I have to go again next year!

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Stuttgart Pelicans.
My wife just found 30 Euro in one of her pants pockets. Now it's burning a hole in mine. Anyone want to drop by the Museum and pick up about five of them for me? I'll send the money in advance! Send me a PM if you will do that for me. I get compliments from whoever sees the key chain. They really are cool!

[Hawktel]

Is that 959 a prototype? THe headlights are different.

[CJFusco]

these are the only two 959s I've ever seen in person:



At the Porsche Museum, and



at the first Rennsport Reunion.

As far as I can tell, they are both production cars.

[Carl Bauer]

I visited the museum last summer and I think that 959 was there. Funny thing was there was a nicer one w/ less miles across the street at the dealership waiting for serivce! Here's a few other pictures.

[Jgordon]

those cars are incredible.

[TargaRob]

Looks like an awesome trip. I plan to make it out there in the future. Seeing and hearing about it makes me want to go even more.

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Originally posted by Hawktel
Is that 959 a prototype? THe headlights are different.

Yes, it was a prototype.
If you go to the factory you have to call ahead for a reservation.

[palle7688]

During my visit they had 5 or 6 959's at the werk 1 (thats where they have the exclusive dept. and repairshops)
A couple of years ago I spotted a GT1 with license plates at Nurburgring along with a Ferreri F40. I'm sure they have had they share of fun!
On my way to the factory visit this year I drove by Nurburgring and saw several 997 in both coupe and cabrio being tested on the northern loop. There were also boxsters with taped over headlights.
I wonder if they will make a facelift of the boxster with 997 lights!!!!!