tazzieman Posted 13March, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 13March, 2015 Peter I wonder who banned the beer in the factory canteen. I can imagine the generation of old Fritz's muttering and threatening to leave. Probably a few were marched out. Back in the early 90s I thought Porsche were done for , but look now they're are returning to their roots with 4 cylinder cars and vehicles with hybrid technology Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 13March, 2015 Report Share Posted 13March, 2015 Yes, certain amount of irony about the very first car Prof Porsche designed is now being replicated as the way of the future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 13March, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 13March, 2015 Yes, certain amount of irony about the very first car Prof Porsche designed is now being replicated as the way of the future! Ah yes , irony , just because it's Friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberpunky Posted 13March, 2015 Report Share Posted 13March, 2015 ;P is me winking with my tounge out lol I am in the front engined water cooled *it's not a real Porsche* club too. Did you know the McLaren F1 used rear lights from a truck for it's rear lights. Found this one for you Tassie and other friends of the front engined Shark Click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 13March, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 13March, 2015 Cyberman I am friends of all Porsches Especially the downtrodden , hey I've even got a lowly 924 that's got almost as many VW bits as a 356! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 13March, 2015 Report Share Posted 13March, 2015 We suspect that the 928’s failing as a collector car is precisely that it is so modern. Collectors are drawn to rarity and novelty and in that respect, the 928 disappoints.Cursed by being to sensible? Thanks!Again an interesting article but not sure where he got the idea that a 1961-63 Pontiac Tempest "..shared the body shell of the Chevrolet Corvair". A couple Buicks and Oldmobiles but not Corvair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 13March, 2015 Report Share Posted 13March, 2015 It is sad that ultimately the 928 did not survive and that it is not as "popular" today amongst enthusiasts as the 911, but then again it gives people (like me) the opportunity to obtain a car that is a true Porsche and goes like one for a fraction of the price of a 911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 13March, 2015 Report Share Posted 13March, 2015 It is sad that ultimately the 928 did not survive and that it is not as "popular" today amongst enthusiasts as the 911, but then again it gives people (like me) the opportunity to obtain a car that is a true Porsche and goes like one for a fraction of the price of a 911 It had a production run of 17 years. It only seems short-lived because the 911 has a record-breaking production run (in original 63-98 form). Compared to most cars, the 928 is an extremely long-lived car. I guess you mean 'survived' as in 'not replaced'. It's more that the 356 and the 911 set the public expectation for a porsche silhouette and configuration, and while the 928 isn't a mile from that silhouette, the engine was in the opposite end. It's the rarity and novelty factor I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 13March, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 13March, 2015 Speaking of rarity , when I drive my 911 I get nary a glance ; usually its Asian students or tourists (who would probably never see a classic). Same with the 944 , even though it's dog d**k red. Lots of red sports cars around though. With the shark it's a show stopper ; literally little kids jump up and down and grab their mothers at street corners; same around my son's school (without so much jumping). Anecdotal I know , but not sure what's going on here. One other thing , with the 911 every Tom , Dick & Harry in a WRX or Skyline wants to "have a go" off the lights (& mouth off about my steering wheel on the wrong side). The shark seems to keep them quiet , again I don't know why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 13March, 2015 Report Share Posted 13March, 2015 Speaking of rarity , when I drive my 911 I get nary a glance ; usually its Asian students or tourists (who would probably never see a classic). Same with the 944 , even though it's dog d**k red. Lots of red sports cars around though. With the shark it's a show stopper ; literally little kids jump up and down and grab their mothers at street corners; same around my son's school (without so much jumping). Anecdotal I know , but not sure what's going on here. One other thing , with the 911 every Tom , Dick & Harry in a WRX or Skyline wants to "have a go" off the lights (& mouth off about my steering wheel on the wrong side). The shark seems to keep them quiet , again I don't know why. Well if I ever see you driving around I will be sure to give a big gawk no matter what Porsche you may be in! I will now be on the lookout for a red 944, light blue 928 and what colour is your 911? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 13March, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 13March, 2015 what colour is your 911? Ribbet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 14March, 2015 Report Share Posted 14March, 2015 Ribbet Great colour, suits the 911 very well indeed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 16March, 2015 Report Share Posted 16March, 2015 The ultimate 928, very rare.http://911motorsport.be/?page_id=2276 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 7May, 2015 Report Share Posted 7May, 2015 Porsche 928 - race bred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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