tomo Posted 8April, 2017 Report Share Posted 8April, 2017 Even by 2016’s standards, it’s still difficult to think of a more opulent past time than Porsche collecting. Back in March, comedian Jerry Seinfeld was rumored to have cashed in on his fleet for some $22 million, while the world record sale at a single auction currently sits at a cool $3,965,000. In short, such a hobby is very much the domain of the uber-wealthy.And now rich folks everywhere have genuine cause for excitement, with the super-rare Porsche 597 Jagdwagen geared up for public auction. Built by the automobile company for the German military back in 1953, the all-terrain vehicle was viewed as a rival to outdoor heavyweights including Jeep and Land Rover. Back then, the present-day sports car giants were still in their embryonic stages, and even though the design went over well, supplying a full army was another matter entirely.As such, the contract went elsewhere, and only 71 Jangdwagens would be built, thus rendering the small fleet one of the #rarest in existence. It should come as no surprise then, that when one of the surviving 15 in the world do come on the market, they do so at a premium: at $225,000, to be exact.With its name translating to “hunting car,” the all action 4×4 features a Porsche 356 air-cooled flat-four engine at the rear, with early versions packing a 1.5-liter engine and later ones a 1.6L, which allowed the vehicle to reach top speeds of around 62mph. The design also incorporates a buoyant body design, allowing you to stunt on both land and water alike.If you’re a Porsche aficionado with cash to burn, head to Bonham’s where you can register to bid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy468 Posted 9April, 2017 Report Share Posted 9April, 2017 How fuchen cool!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian in buddina Posted 9April, 2017 Report Share Posted 9April, 2017 mother of 'the thing' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTY Posted 9April, 2017 Report Share Posted 9April, 2017 Looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 9April, 2017 Report Share Posted 9April, 2017 I would love to show up to some swanky do driving that ........................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 10April, 2017 Report Share Posted 10April, 2017 I would love to show up to some swanky do driving that ...........................Most likely you'd get the comment "you brought a jeep?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 11April, 2017 Report Share Posted 11April, 2017 Love the signature postiive camber of the over-raised swing arm suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 11April, 2017 Report Share Posted 11April, 2017 Love the signature postiive camber of the over-raised swing arm suspension.Couple of these in the back seat will level it out nicelyThe functionality of the Prof's inventions cannot be denied. Though I doubt he envisaged this particular use , two local hunters delivering some nom nom to the family digs in the floaty version. From a book I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 18April, 2017 Report Share Posted 18April, 2017 What's the paint code? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 18April, 2017 Report Share Posted 18April, 2017 What's the paint code?I'm sure Bunnings has a matching duplicolour if yours is scratched. What does the owner's manual say?https://www.excellence-mag.com/issues/183/articles/the-lonely-hunter?page=2 An extremely rare factory 597 handbook compares the ground pressure of the Porsche’s tires to a camel’s feet, only to conclude that the Porsche driver is much better off, even when fully packed with four men and their gear! ... Interestingly, these cars were built in the special works race department, alongside the fastest mid-fifties Porsches, like the 356 GT and 550 Spyder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 18April, 2017 Report Share Posted 18April, 2017 I'm sure Bunnings has a matching duplicolour if yours is scratched. What does the owner's manual say?I'm more thinking along the lines of a PTS GT3RS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apogee Posted 18April, 2017 Report Share Posted 18April, 2017 mother of 'the thing'Wasn't the Type 82 Kubelwagen the mother of "The Thing" or Type 181? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian in buddina Posted 18April, 2017 Report Share Posted 18April, 2017 Wasn't the Type 82 Kubelwagen the mother of "The Thing" or Type 181? maybe not mum then, a cousin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 18April, 2017 Report Share Posted 18April, 2017 I'm more thinking along the lines of a PTS GT3RS.Just go the camo wrap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 18April, 2017 Report Share Posted 18April, 2017 mother of 'the thing'What? That hand from the Adams Family? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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