[Grady Clay]

Jo,

THANK YOU FOR POSTING!

Your insight is much appreciated. My contacts range from Frau Baer (race parts) to Kurt Myer, Jurgen Barth and many more (even Ferry Porsche when he was alive). Most now passed or retired as I am.

My reason for being an advocate for Porsche is to have PAG utilize the remarkable support they can have from us remaining old enthusiasts. The additional (most important) issue is to encourage the next generation. PAG seems to be ignoring their heritage except for marketing.

I totally agree PAG should be focused on 2011 & 2016 production whatever that may be. (Hopefully it still includes a 911GT.) On the other hand, I don’t think success will continue unless they pay attention to their heritage. Perhaps that is what the nay-slayers are looking at when they give PAG only a 10-year life.

I look at PAG foremost as one of the world’s foremost engineering companies. They focus on “automotive engineering” but to their benefit are inclusive of other disciplines.

PAG is also an automobile manufacturer of some note in the world. With his dad in a French prison, Herr Doctor–Ing. Ferry Porsche managed to start a wonderful little auto manufacturing company. With his skill and that of exceedingly talented staff, it progressed into a proper auto manufacturer. Along the way they recruited many supporters. Those names are the who’s-who of the Porsche world.

My lame attempt is to help PAG understand why that legacy is so important. It appears that somewhere here that may have been missed.

I think it is up to us to help PAG, not belittle. I am occasionally harsh on their apparent policies; but for proper motive. I want to see Porsche succeed far more than just the next 10 years. Who will own a Porsche in 2106?

Best,
Grady