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Originally Posted by bgyglfr
I like Magnus work but calling him "instrumental" for the interest in early 911s? I don't think so. He simply rode the wave along with all the rest of us. He was just better at it and was able to market himself along the way. No hate here. I wish I could have pulled that off. If anything, the interest in 911s made him. Not the other way around. I think giving him the credit for things like that and calling him an icon are what drives guys nuts here. The market was going up with or without him. Ever peek at his Instagram? If 928s get to six figures now that he's been posting about them, I will be convinced.
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Kirk, I agree with everything you say here. But 928s have been on the rise for a while now. I'm rebuilding the engine on a 91 S4 now and am looking at a 90 GT in pieces in 2 weeks. GTS's are closing in on six figures, GTs pricey, etc.
On Magnus, he rode the wave masterfully. I think what chaps some folks asses is he came here and built a brand, never answered questions and then disappeared. And cars built by Chris Nielsen, Mark Morrissey and 10 other guys are substantially better executed but done so without the marketing. Anyway, I sold him some seats, seemed like a nice enough fellow.