Had my aero 996 out one night at a car gathering and was approached by the PO talking Porsche. He had a turbocharged ‘87 with 964 bits.
Asked if I wanted a ride. Of course I said yes as I’ve never actually rode in an air-cooled 911 before.
First thing I noticed was the smell and raucous exhaust. That was the 1st hook. Then the headlight bumps were so much more pronounced than the 996 had.
What sealed the deal was the 3rd gear hit at highway speeds that caught me off guard. It was like a bottle rocket once the then, laggy HiFi 60-1 turbo hit.
It was magic.
Told him if ever wanted to sell, let me know.
Well, another guy wanted my 996 and he was selling so I swapped cars months later on the same exact day.
I questioned if I made the right choice as cosmetically it needed work but I grew to love its imperfections and slowly making better every year.
Had it now 15 years, longest of any car I’ve had by far.
