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Taking the river home
Yesterday was a good day. It's a day that's been in planning for a few weeks now. It started a few weeks ago in Hershey. I separated from my friends to meet a fellow pelican and pick up some parts for a friends 70T project when a car catches my eye pulling into the corral. Hmmm, maybe I should take a look at that. I take a detour from my planned excursion to inspect a nicely aged 68 normal targa. It's love at first sight, yes chishe, but true. The car and owner are immediately surrounded. I looked the car over for a few minutes and waited my turn to ask a few questions. I had a great conversation with the seller and by the time we were finished, I had bought the car. We went for a spin and it drove wonderfully. We made arrangements to pick the car up and we went out separate ways.
 Until yesterday.....
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We took a 5:30 am flight from Chicago to Philly. Landed and went straight to pick up the car.
 Again the owner was more than gracious. He filled the tank, gave us oil, books, tool kit, and boxes of parts to go with it. One truly classy guy. I am privelaged and honored to take over caring for this car from him.
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We took the Pennsylvania turnpike to Wheeling WV.
   
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Finally on the river road.
  
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Stopped in Marietta OH for the night, had some beers and hit the sack. More today.
  
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I love driving the PA Turnpike through the central and western part of the state. The mountains, the curves. a great Porsche drive for sure.
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Congrats!
Funny how a car can make us feel like a Kid again! What a Great experience. I'm glad your plan worked out. Looks like it was a beautiful drive! Kelly |
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Doing a little posing this morning.
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Gorgeous car! Congrats! I drove my 911 from Boston to Austin thru NY, PA, OH, KY, TN - trip of a lifetime!
Enjoy...and don't listen to what they say about targas on this forum 
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you are a lucky guy...that is a beautiful car and a great few days!
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Thanks for the comments. We've been having a blast.
Kind of a running theme going on. 
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Great adventure.
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I'm doing the opposite drive tomorrow.....similar deal, details coming soon.
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Looks like great cruising weather too! Targa is the way to go for this sort of trip!
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My boxster..s
Das Babe
Das Babe Metalberiech
