I have to admit I was a bit surprised at RLJ's post in the other thread, because although there is indeed the "occasional" p-car of "non early 911" decent, i.e. 356, 914 etc...My understanding of their inclusion in RGruppe is based upon Herr Gruppmeisters self proclaimed, and rightly so, "powers of executive decision".
The few non-early 911's and other P-cars that are regognized as being part of RGruppe are very much in the minority, so much so that one definitely notices their presence...but they all share that certain look.....and are all welcome.
Personally, I feel within the parameters of what I understand Rgruppe to be, "period correctness" does count to a certian degree...that's my main reason why I'm still in the middle of back dating all the "updates" the previous owner did to my '73
But it isn't the "end-all" in determining anything, and there are a few late cars running with us all the time.
On the otherhand, and feel free to correct me if I'm wrong here, When one first finds out about the RGruppe, the realization that it is a bunch of guys who are nuts about early hot rod 911's comes with little investigation. So, knowing that up front, if "I" wanted to be part of that group, and this is just me mind you, I would want my car to be viewed as one that would "fit in" to the existing parameters, no matter how loose they are percieved to be...but again, that just me.
RLJ is absolutely correct in saying that we leave our ego's in the car. Let the car itself give off attitude....and that creedo really has worked well...in fact the times I've walked past RLJ's monster 911 I've found myself looking down at the ground to avoid "eye" contact with it...major 'tude comin' off his ride !!
The thread which the quotes above were extracted in part from, also had an excellent post by Rick Cabell, who is a very highly respected RGruppe member and I personally feel he really it put to the point, short & sweet. I took the liberty of copying it for use here:
"The Rgruppe is primarily a group of enthusists who are not into 100% accurate restoration like the PCA concour events. A 912 body with a 935 engine is just fine. The club focuses on the 65-73 911 cars. S, T or E. Makes no differance"
That's it really, No more, no less.
btw...the quote of what I said at the start of this thread was chopped & diced to fit the slant of the poll, so in all fairness if anyone wants to read my post in it's entirty, including my appology to anyone I may have offended at the time, please go to the "Good name for an east coast early porsche club" thread, page two.
and remember, it's all good !!
cheers!