Pelican Board - Please Forgive My Past Sins and Accept my Penance!!!

[Brillo]

Originally Posted by Grady Clay

Congratulations on saving a very special car. You are the right guy to do it.

+1

[rs6er]

Sticky this thing!!!!!

[Monza_dh]

Originally Posted by masraum

What amazes me is not how different stuff is, but is how similar they are. I'm guessing that sitting in one and then sitting in a late 80's Carrera is a weird experience because of how similar the interiors are.

I thought the same thing. What really caught my eye was the rear axle The bolts, boot etc. look to be the same on a run of the mill 911. All that power going thru the same CV??

[Rory Mckenna]

Black the wheels out Wayne... then it'll be super NAS-TAY!

[nut11]

Good things happen to good people. Do enjoy the adventure. Wow!!

87 blk coupe

[450knotOffice]

Wow!! I just saw this. Congrats Wayne.

[ajmarton]

Interestng comments about the 308. I met someone who was really interested in my prestine very original 81 928S. We traded cars for an hour and took them for spins on the 405 (near Carlsbad). Afterwards, he was ready to trade (with some cash from me) and I said no. The 308 was very unimpressive and really made me appreciate the 928 - 16 valve (5 speed).

[73911guy]

Congrats on gettin the car, Wayne!!!

959's are on the top of my all time favorite Porsches.



So, how was it imported? Canepa Design?

[fty]

With a purchase like that....you are forgiven. I too love the ferrari 308...but you can never replace the stink or feel of a 911, let alone a 959..Ive only seen two in person and that was at the rennsport reunion and 1 on the road. Good luck and WELCOME BACK

[masraum]

Supercool Wayne. This beats the 308 hands down. You're my hero. MIT, cool, successful business, and a 959. Makes me feel pretty darn small.

[SCHNELE]

Wayne that is the surest bet to pay for your kids college education if the current market trend on classic cars holds.

[crashmy911]

Pocket change for you Wayne!

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Wow, great story! Carpe Diem and every day hereafter!

Very glad for you Wayne, very few others deserve such an opportunity. Cherish it!

BTW, how many kitchen refurbs did this cost you?

[THECARREAPER]

hi Wayne!

OUTSTANDING ! thread, and purchase! i will miss you on FerrariChat, but whatever you have is contagious. i bought a 89 Lotus Esprit SE and a 89 911 Carrera 25th Anniversary car in black metallic on Monday of this week, and have been ordering small things for it from Pelican parts.

i have always held the 959 in some mystic, surreal fog. i am ecstatic you have one, and will share some of its magic with us.

my hat is off to you sir,

Michael M. "THECARREAPER" .

[azasadny]

Wayne,
Congratulations!!! I'm very happy for you!

[trader220]

Wayne,

congratz !!!!

[Don Plumley]

Very cool Wayne - congrats.

[Flyer88]

Originally Posted by Rory Mckenna

Congrats Wayne.. 959's are very special... they are not for everyone.. I am glad you have to tinker with it. I am sure I can learn new stuff about one of Porsche BEST 911's EVER!
They are such great machines to drive!

Coming from someone who knows. Eric, is that video of you on My Classic Car on Youtube yet?

[Wickd89]

Great buy! Truely exotic and a unique purchase.

How about auctioning out a ride at Willow in it!!!

[Komenda Fan]

I look forward to reading your driving impressions in the future. Beautiful machine. Although we have never actually met, can I say now that I have a friend who drives a 959?

ps - I think this thread must be setting some kind of record for fastest growth - we are all so excited to congratulate you!