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Ladies & gentlemen,
after many years of planning & scheming, not to forget saving, and trying to convince the family treasurer I have finally managed to fulfill a childhood dream. For some inexplicable reason I have always wanted to drive a Porsche, but I also always knew it was going to be an SC or a Carrera. Initially I wanted something that I could drive and at the same time have some fun fixing it up, but then I came across this 1988 Cabrio. No rust (at least not that I could find), engine just had a top end rebuild, interior & body in great shape ... ![]() I could not resist. I bought it to drive it, drive it some more, and look after it. There are no plans to modify it, unless it serves to conserve the substance. Let's see if I can keep it in good shape for the next 20 years. ![]() Now I actually look forward to the drive to work - at least whenever I drive the Porsche - and arrive with a smile. While the car is in top shape I have already identified a number of smaller things I want to fix, and I'm sure I'll rely on your advice & guidance soon enough. Cheers Georgie |
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Good on you Georgie.
Many here, myself included, know that 'inexplicable reason' well. Welcome.
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Welcome! I have a RoW 85 cab that is your twin sans the rear tail. Is your car a US or RoW model? It has the RoW side markers up front along with the RoW rear bumperettes. What is really puzzling is the right fender has an antenna as that was discontinued in 1985.
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Welcome, Georgie!
Thats a lovely looking 911! Yes, as noted previously, is that a fender mounted antenna?
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![]() I was also puzzled by the antenna, since the car has a window antenna as well. Looks like a PO installed it to get better reception in OZ. I'm not too happy about it to be honest, I could have done without the extra hole in the bonnet, but at least it is very well made. |
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Mystery solved.
I am envious of your location. I suppose a rag top is a perfect choice in Australia. Here I could probably drive top down only a dozen days per year. I am so tired of the dark, damp and cold climate.
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Well done Georgie and welcome to the board. May she give you many many years of joy!
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Looks great! Welcome aboard!
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Great looking car Georgie, congrats and welcome.
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George,
Welcome to the Porsche family, enjoy your new car!!! P.S- post more photos... |
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Great looking car. The RoW models are very cool, while some people don't know the difference, it is up to us enthusiast to spot those sorts of things. Welcome!
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Welcome to the dream come true club. Black beauty also, like mine. You might want to hunker her down a little to euro height or a so. Enjoy
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I am just curious, is it a two seater? I believe that all Australian delivered cabs were two seaters due to Australian seat belt laws.
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yes, it is registered as a 2 seater.
i have had a word with the guys i usually get my pink slips (that's what these things are called in Oz) and they seem to think they can give me a blue slip that will allow me to register it as a 2+2 seater. will try either this or next week. fingers crossed. georgie |
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What a nice beast...welcome.
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I am led to believe that ROW (rest of world) doesn't mean Australian, USA, Japanese,Swiss etc. delivery due to those countries special regulations but mainly European/German delivery spec cars.
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Fine looking car Georgie; congratulations mate. I too joined this club recently, and will probably have that same silly smile on my death bed just to have had one of these cars.
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Truly what dreams are made of. Beautiful car and may you have many happy years driving it.
Driving a cab 12 months a year can only be another dream for us Canucks! Enjoy Georgie! |
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Hi there and welcome you need to get your C.R.A.P. I can't believe I beat dfink to the punch, WOW here are a couple links so you dont think I am giving you any S.H.I.T. (special high intensity training) yet.
Official C.R.A.P. Gruppe Registry Cabriolet Racing And Performance
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