[1982911SCTarga]

Hey, Michael, thanks, my cab is coming along great. I'm reassembling the engine and once I get that back in I'll start sorting the cosmetic issues. I hope to be driving her by the Fourth of July.

Your idea for an SC Cabriolet Registry is most excellent! We are stewards of one-year wonders that came at a turning point in Porsche's -- and the 911s -- history. The development and production of the SC Cabriolet was a very strong statement by Zuffenhausen that the 911 had a long-term future following a few years of uncertainty about whether it would it even be around.

One question about SC Cabriolets: It seems I read somewhere that the U.S. versions all shipped with full-leather interiors and sport seats. Mine is that way -- moss green metallic exterior and black leather interior. I understand this was a way of raising the sticker price well above the other models.

Also, the way I understand it, the first-year cabs weren't all that easy to get -- like you had to be a well-known customer or willing to jump through various hoops to get one. It would be interesting to confirm more of that story.

Anyway, '83 cabs are special cars.

Brian