KGB Posted 5September, 2017 Report Share Posted 5September, 2017 Der Konig. Andy73, ANF, TrevMcRev and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 5September, 2017 Report Share Posted 5September, 2017 Der Konig. I was just reading an article about 964 turbo yesterday and a Jubilee! Raven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 5September, 2017 Report Share Posted 5September, 2017 I was just reading an article about 964 turbo yesterday and a Jubilee!You made me do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 5September, 2017 Report Share Posted 5September, 2017 You made me do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 5September, 2017 Report Share Posted 5September, 2017 Think you know them all? Bet ya don't! I just saw this and I have been trying to find out more about it. Does anyone know? I thought it would be a good 'Fun Fact' for Mrs Jeff, but after spending half an hour searching online I can't find out any more info about it. grantmr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantmr Posted 5September, 2017 Report Share Posted 5September, 2017 If there's no info then no one can dispute Mrs Jeffs fun facts about it... MFX, firstone and GTP911 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Phil Posted 5September, 2017 Report Share Posted 5September, 2017 Jeff, all I can find is that is was maybe some form of prototype that was pitched at Porsche by Karman Ghia and was supposedly built on a VW chassis. Obviously it was not picked up by Porsche as there is nothing else about it anywhere on the Web as you have found via your own search MFX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ANF Posted 6September, 2017 Report Share Posted 6September, 2017 (edited) I just saw this and I have been trying to find out more about it. Does anyone know? I thought it would be a good 'Fun Fact' for Mrs Jeff, but after spending half an hour searching online I can't find out any more info about it.From RL "Seen at Paris Auto Show '53. But 356 books I have make no mention of it. I looked up history of Karmann Ghia but in '53 the prototype shown to VW was a coupe, the cabriolet didn't come until '57. I'd like to hear this is a Porsche as it is labeled in the pictures I found on the net but am willing to accept its lowlier status as a KG cabriolet prototype. Maybe they built it on a VW floorpan and tried Porsche first and then when they got turned down, VW was the next customer"You are right not much info on it.... Edited 6September, 2017 by ANF MFX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 6September, 2017 Report Share Posted 6September, 2017 From RL "Seen at Paris Auto Show '53. But 356 books I have make no mention of it. I looked up history of Karmann Ghia but in '53 the prototype shown to VW was a coupe, the cabriolet didn't come until '57. I'd like to hear this is a Porsche as it is labeled in the pictures I found on the net but am willing to accept its lowlier status as a KG cabriolet prototype. Maybe they built it on a VW floorpan and tried Porsche first and then when they got turned down, VW was the next customer"You are right not much info on it....I think you are right, it looks like it was just a concept car. Doesn't really count as a Porsche to me if Porsche didn't make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 6September, 2017 Report Share Posted 6September, 2017 I think you are right, it looks like it was just a concept car. Doesn't really count as a Porsche to me if Porsche didn't make it.I think it is just like many concept cars over the ages, someone takes a model, makes it look like they want and slap a badge on it from what it was before, maybe to hopefully impress the original manufacturer?In this case doubtful as it is fugly! MFX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 6September, 2017 Report Share Posted 6September, 2017 ^ THIS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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OZ930 Posted 6September, 2017 Report Share Posted 6September, 2017 I think you are right, it looks like it was just a concept car. Doesn't really count as a Porsche to me if Porsche didn't make it.A few more clues http://coachbuild.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=832&start=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Mouth Posted 6September, 2017 Report Share Posted 6September, 2017 TrevMcRev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 18September, 2017 Report Share Posted 18September, 2017 (edited) Thought the same.This is what I really think.Then again, I often think this. Edited 18September, 2017 by KGB Digital Mouth, Raven and Andy73 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozvino Posted 18September, 2017 Report Share Posted 18September, 2017 This is what I really think.Then again, I often think this. Love the cliche - parked out the front of a Real Estate Agents office Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 18September, 2017 Report Share Posted 18September, 2017 Love the cliche - parked out the front of a Real Estate Agents officeThat glass door to the left takes you upstairs to the View More Bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 18September, 2017 Report Share Posted 18September, 2017 Did Lennon own one , or did he just sit in one? Digital Mouth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LeeM Posted 18September, 2017 Report Share Posted 18September, 2017 Did Lennon own one , or did he just sit in one?I think not, as he was a bit eccentric with his cars, though George Harrison had a 928 and possibly a 930 Turbo, but I'll see what I can find and get back to ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 18September, 2017 Report Share Posted 18September, 2017 (edited) I think not, as he was a bit eccentric with his cars, though George Harrison had a 928 and possibly a 930 Turbo, but I'll see what I can find and get back to yathat car has opening quarter windows and the girl (who I think is Cynthia) means it's all pre Yoko Oh no. (Yes I typed it that way)When she passed her driving test, Lennon serially bought her a white Mini, a gold Porsche, a red Ferrari, and a green Volkswagen Beetle, usually as surprises without consulting her first(Wikipedia) Edited 18September, 2017 by OZ930 Digital Mouth, tazzieman and LeeM 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 18September, 2017 Report Share Posted 18September, 2017 Beat me to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 18September, 2017 Report Share Posted 18September, 2017 Cynthia said in her bookOne of his biggest indulgences was cars. One day he made me cover my eyes and led me outside. Standing on the drive was a gold Porsche — for me. A few weeks later, however, the Porsche was gone and in its place was a red Ferrari. John had part-exchanged my car for one for himself.He was an appalling driver. His passengers had to suffer a hideous rollercoaster ride as the car hit the kerb or mounted the pavement at breathtaking speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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