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That's right. It doesn't pay to knock the rich Porsche owner too much. Don't bite the hand that feeds!
It is frustrating to know sometimes that all that brilliant research and technology goes to someone who doesn't appreciate it, except for the fact it looks good. Doesn't happen all the time of course. Lamborghini has it far worse tho! Rod Stewart likes them after all.....
I was sitting at the lights a couple of days ago and there was a new 996 facing me from the other direction. I decided to play it cool- after all, I thought these rich folk wern't so friendly, and too stuck-up to spot an old battler like mine.
But no! I got the full wave of acknowledgement along with a nod and smile from the white haired player behind the wheel. Admittedly, both cars were silver, and I guess Man of Taste had seen those evolution shots that get revamped at each new model release. That's the second time it's happened recently too.
First was with a Bee-u-te-ful lady and her kids who drew up alongside in a 996 Cabriolet on the motorway. Mummy's got a car literally worth ten times as much as me, but the kiddies couldn't stop their eyes popping out at my humble ride. We departed after some time cat and mousing,with a friendly wave and tooting of horns. Magnificent! I have noted that new Boxter owners are a bit less generous in ther appreciation of heritage. Must be a new money thing.....
I guess one good thing about wealthy first owners is that our cars got good maintenance, which translates to longevity at our end. And now they are fortunate to be parked in their proper garages, with real enthusiasts looking after them finally. What a life!
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'72 911 TE
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