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Gratuitous early car pics - too excited to hold back
After 11 months at Auto Restorations in CT, I finally have Phoenix ('73) back in the garage. Just in time for Fall Fun. The car looks FANTASTIC! A few minor adjustment are needed which is expected.
I could not contain my excitement any longer and headed down to the Hudson early this morning to take a few shots. Warning, the purists among you might not like all you see as I've made a few "personalizations".     
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Very nice Oliver....Luv the color.
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It looks great! ...And love the "personalizations". Where would we be without self expression...Orwell's 1984?
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Very nice Oliver! Live and let live I say.
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Looks great. What is the color?
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Congratulations, that is a beautiful car!
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Awsome looking car!
I like your taste and personalization!
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Great job it looks even better than before....want to go for a ride this weekend?
Let's hope it's Phoenix days are long over.... (now, find a better hood badge) L
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Your personalizations are great choices. Gorgeous!
On the A/C--details, how well does it work, and how much do you notice the motor's change in power response when you switch it on?? |
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Beautiful 911. I love it.
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Gorgeous! I'm with others...I don't see any "personalizations" that don't look appropriate. And you know it's your car. Nice work.
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Wow
Very nice, I would love to own it.
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Very Nice
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Very nice car, seats are great, color good... Must have cost a small fortune... Never seen a 911 with a roof top luggage rack.....very nice B |
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Is that Sea blue?
Very nice
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Your making me jealous! Beautiful car.
Regards Dave
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Thank you all for the kind words. It's great having the car back. Once the minor adjustments are done, I don't see it needing anything for quite a while. I purchased the car back in '99 initially just as a fun car and to fulfill a dream. With the values climbing the way they are, I'm now starting to view it as a bit of an investment. Who knows what it's value will be in 2030 when I start thinking about retiring and will likely be wanting something a bit more sedate.
To answer a few questions: - The color is Oxford Blue (aka Dalmation Blue). - The AC is original to the car with an updated rotary pump. It works "ok" compared to a modern car. I find it helpful as it does keep the inside cooler. Keep in mind this is a relatively small cabin. - The roof rack and car seat (eye bolt welded onto parcel shelf with support) make the car much more practical. The roof rack is much better than expected and looks very much period correct. I was certain someone would call me on the '68 vent windows, '72 bumpers, H4's, '67 dash trim covering, RS steeringwheel and somewhat cheesy MOMO shift nob. While not exactly correct, they are practical and make the car look better IMHO. Louis - I'd love to go for a drive this weekend if the weather holds out and we keep it local'ish. The carbs still need a bit of tuning (see my "carb bucking" thread) though I hope to get that sorted this week or next. (FYI... the hood badge is new. It's silver and looks much better in real life than in the photo.)
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Car looks great and the color is exceptional.
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Phoenix
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