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Originally Posted by Red88Carrera View Post
I've had my 88 Targa for a little over a year now. I still can't stop thinking about it. The problem is that every time I take it somewhere, I start worrying when it is parked away from my sight. I'm afraid that something will happen to it. I don't live in a high crime area. I installed a paging alarm, thinking that would solve the problem, but it didn't. I am actually thinking about selling the car if I can't find a way to deal with this. Any ideas?

I never stopped worrying. That's the rub. As the car became "worth money" to some, I worried even more. Then it became a special occasion only driver, never out of my sight or the sight of trusted people...then it became less and less fun.

So, I passed the worry on to a younger guy who could handle the stress. He seems to love the car (almost) as much as I did.

As far as the "it's just a car and can be replaced" set is concerned...I agree, but only to an extent. I challenge you guys...anywhere in the world, find another never dinged, never repainted, 55,000 actual miles '72 911S coupe at any price. Far as I know, there is only one out there, and it's currently in Istanbul...
You can always restore a car...it's original only once.

These days, an old Dodge pickemup or a Ford Ranger gets me where I want to go.
I can park either and walk away without worry. Priorities change.
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