GregAx Posted 7March, 2014 Report Share Posted 7March, 2014 Hi all, Just want to share my excitment of the purschase of my 930. Shes a 79 in Grand Prix white. Very original but somewhat tired, so looking forward to restoring her over time. Also looking forward to meeting fellow melbourians. Take delivery on Tuesday so now counting the days. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
550Spyder Posted 7March, 2014 Report Share Posted 7March, 2014 Very exciting. I have been watching that market pretty closely, which car did you pick up? The kremmer car at lorbrek or the one from manly north in Sydney? Do share some shots? Good luck. I hope tired = can be fixed with car polish not cubic dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben C3.o Posted 7March, 2014 Report Share Posted 7March, 2014 Congratulations Greg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 7March, 2014 Report Share Posted 7March, 2014 That's awesome Greg, congratulations and welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregAx Posted 7March, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 7March, 2014 Very exciting. I have been watching that market pretty closely, which car did you pick up? The kremmer car at lorbrek or the one from manly north in Sydney? Do share some shots? Good luck. I hope tired = can be fixed with car polish not cubic dollars. Neither - pulled back on Lorbeks becuase of the colour change. Also the white one in Manly was missing compliance plate,but overall nice car. Picked up the one at Shannons. Kept my eye on it when it appeared in Jan. Its from a private collection of a cars from a deceased estate. Owner had a bunch of cars mainly Lotus's and this was his main driver. Its sat in a shed for the past 18 months and the widow handed over 3 cars to Shannons that were sold on the night.The other Lotus's were sold via the Lotus club. Thanks, Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveF Posted 7March, 2014 Report Share Posted 7March, 2014 Congrats Greg and welcome. Looking forward to seeing some pictures of your new baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 7March, 2014 Report Share Posted 7March, 2014 Is it this one? http://www.shannons.com.au/auctions/lot/FE57FW01FHK762BE/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregAx Posted 7March, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 7March, 2014 Yes that's the one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted 7March, 2014 Report Share Posted 7March, 2014 Nice! and best colour too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike D'Silva Posted 7March, 2014 Report Share Posted 7March, 2014 that looks sensational in the photos... doesnt look like too much work required at all. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregAx Posted 7March, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 7March, 2014 Those photos are when when first listed. The in house detailer cut it back and it came up a treat. Quite Surprised when I saw it on inspection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerry Posted 8March, 2014 Report Share Posted 8March, 2014 Big congrats Greg, awesome car you've (nearly) got there, and I have to say love it in white! Look forward to seeing you out at one of our meets very soon! Kerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted 8March, 2014 Report Share Posted 8March, 2014 Congrats!! don't see pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 8March, 2014 Report Share Posted 8March, 2014 Congrats. Great looking car. Great colour. I'm looking forward to seeing pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simonoz Posted 8March, 2014 Report Share Posted 8March, 2014 Congratulations Greg. The local Porsche mafia here had their eye on that car, and I reckon you have picked up a very good car indeed. It had all the right history, and snuck under people's radar. After all, white turbo Porsches rule, don't they? Look forward to hearing how you enjoy the world of boost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 8March, 2014 Report Share Posted 8March, 2014 Congrats Greg. White 930 awesome. Look forward to having a look at some stage. I am a former 930 owner so I know that feeling well C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregAx Posted 8March, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 8March, 2014 Congratulations Greg. The local Porsche mafia here had their eye on that car, and I reckon you have picked up a very good car indeed. It had all the right history, and snuck under people's radar. After all, white turbo Porsches rule, don't they? Look forward to hearing how you enjoy the world of boost. To be honest I thought it would it would attract much more attention. Yes it has all the books and history as a 2 owner car. Second owner purchased in 83 and owned it since. Not sure if being the last lot of the night helped but I am sure not complaining. Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
550Spyder Posted 10March, 2014 Report Share Posted 10March, 2014 Gax Well done. Fortune favours the brave. Did you get as far as looking at that Manly 930 in the flesh? Is it as smart as the photos or are they a few years old? How does a car loose its compliance plate? Hmmmmmm. I did look at the lorbrek car and it was definitely re sprayed but had the receipts and was not a cheap job or a smash repair. I must admit I did not pick up a colour change. Looked like new white over old white. What did I miss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 10March, 2014 Report Share Posted 10March, 2014 Damn nice looking car,well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 10March, 2014 Report Share Posted 10March, 2014 Nice pick up! What's to be done after the toothbrush & paste have had their say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregAx Posted 12March, 2014 Author Report Share Posted 12March, 2014 Gax Well done. Fortune favours the brave. Did you get as far as looking at that Manly 930 in the flesh? Is it as smart as the photos or are they a few years old? How does a car loose its compliance plate? Hmmmmmm. I did look at the lorbrek car and it was definitely re sprayed but had the receipts and was not a cheap job or a smash repair. I must admit I did not pick up a colour change. Looked like new white over old white. What did I miss? Yes saw the Manly one in the flesh on my trip up to Sydney. A few things that were my concern and possibly would not bother others was the missing compliance plate and the non period correct front guards with indicators and flush mounted headlight washers, These changed in 1980. Owner though had a folder full of history and it's generally a nice clean car. I picked the colour change for the one at Lorbeks's with a quick call to Porsche Melbourne who confirmed it was delivered as Rosewood Brown. Anyway I picked up my car yesterday outside of Zagame's in Richmond, I used Alan's Unique Car carriers who do an exceptional job. The old girl was in amongst 2 Mclaren 12C's,1 Challenge 458, 1 normal 458, 1 599 and a new California. Had to wait a while as mine was the last one off the truck although the show of Alan unloading these beautiful machines was entertaining enough. After swapping the dead battery she fired O.K. Tanked her up and headed home. Just collecting all the bits for a full drain and fill over the weekend and a really good clean. All the fun hey - up all hours of the night finding little bits and pieces left over from the previous owner. It really needs a good tune as well as its running rich. It hunts at idle when cold but settles when warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC9911 Posted 12March, 2014 Report Share Posted 12March, 2014 Congratulations, stunning look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 12March, 2014 Report Share Posted 12March, 2014 Congrats Greg. Classic white/black combo. wins every time. Funny, I was reading about this in the Shannon's auction news today. Nice pick-up there with a bit left in the budget for a tidy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine93 Posted 12March, 2014 Report Share Posted 12March, 2014 Congrats mate, great car in a perfect colour. Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterP Posted 12March, 2014 Report Share Posted 12March, 2014 Well done Greg, great looking car....always reckon they look good in white..!!! Look forward to seeing it out and about on an SMT... Cheers Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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