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> OMG - had the best day of my life, I found the "holy grail"
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post Jun 22 2007, 04:02 PM
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Maybe some of you already noticed that the gemini blue 916 isn't for sale any longer at Cars Dawydiak. A couple of weeks ago there appeared the "Thank you, but sold" info (see here).
The car sold to Austria, to a well known Porsche dealer ... let's call him Mr.X. I was in contact with him several times and we always had interesting topics to discuss. This week I received a mail from him, where he told me that the 916 will arrive soon, but the car would stay in Austria for a short time only.
So I tried to get the day off and visit Mr.X to take a look at the 916 ... there would be not so many chances to see a real 916 in person.
Due to the long journey my day started a 3:45 a.m. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
When I arrived after a 5 hrs drive, we talked a little and then he showed me his "storage" ... about 30 Porsches side by side (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
He told me that I could watch the cars without any hurry, and ... the 916 is the last in row ... the key is in the lock. There was very little place, so the photos might look way strange, but who cares ... I really touched a genuine Porsche 916.
After a while he came back to me and told me that he would have to finish some work at the office (next door to the car storage), but then he would like to drive the 916 - and I could come with him, if I want (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)
The 916 arrived yesterday evening and he didn't drive it yet. So, if the engine runs, we could enjoy a test drive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

And so it happend - half an hour later he opend the back door of the storage and started the car. A little gas at the station, warming up the engine smoothly, and then ... fun
Sorry, I can't describe this in an appropriate way, it was just amazing. That sound while acceleration, the screaming tyres in the roundabout and some other corners, what a blast!!!

I even took a little onboard video with my digicam, but it's poor quality ...
I'll upload it tomorrow and post a link, and off course some photos from today.

But now I need to go to bed - I really need sleep - this was an 18 hrs day for me ...

For now, that's it ... here's one photo as foretaste (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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post Jun 22 2007, 04:05 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) You Lucky Dog!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

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post Jun 22 2007, 04:07 PM
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Nice

forget sleep lets see the pic's (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)



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post Jun 22 2007, 04:09 PM
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Great story! Thanks for sharing
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post Jun 22 2007, 04:10 PM
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:envy: :envy: :envy: :envy: !!!!!!!!!!!! Lucky dog (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ! I'm soooo jealous. Can't wait for the video. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Jun 22 2007, 04:11 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) that would have made my day as well ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


i'm jealous!
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post Jun 22 2007, 04:11 PM
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please say you got a vid of the test drive....please? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) --JON
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post Jun 22 2007, 04:12 PM
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Cool Wolfgang...You dog. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jun 22 2007, 04:40 PM
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Wow, very cool.
I can't wait to see the pics.
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post Jun 22 2007, 04:40 PM
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I love that car and I've never met it.
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post Jun 22 2007, 04:55 PM
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Is this a well known car or something?

Is is "very Niiice"

What is pushing it around? other mods? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Jun 22 2007, 05:13 PM
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Giddyup! Bring on the video...
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post Jun 22 2007, 05:15 PM
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QUOTE(Gustl @ Jun 22 2007, 03:02 PM) *

Maybe some of you already noticed that the gemini blue 916 isn't for sale any longer at Cars Dawydiak. A couple of weeks ago there appeared the "Thank you, but sold" info (see here).
The car sold to Austria, to a well known Porsche dealer ... let's call him Mr.X. I was in contact with him several times and we always had interesting topics to discuss. This week I received a mail from him, where he told me that the 916 will arrive soon, but the car would stay in Austria for a short time only.
So I tried to get the day off and visit Mr.X to take a look at the 916 ... there would be not so many chances to see a real 916 in person.
Due to the long journey my day started a 3:45 a.m. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
When I arrived after a 5 hrs drive, we talked a little and then he showed me his "storage" ... about 30 Porsches side by side (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
He told me that I could watch the cars without any hurry, and ... the 916 is the last in row ... the key is in the lock. There was very little place, so the photos might look way strange, but who cares ... I really touched a genuine Porsche 916.
After a while he came back to me and told me that he would have to finish some work at the office (next door to the car storage), but then he would like to drive the 916 - and I could come with him, if I want (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)
The 916 arrived yesterday evening and he didn't drive it yet. So, if the engine runs, we could enjoy a test drive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

And so it happend - half an hour later he opend the back door of the storage and started the car. A little gas at the station, warming up the engine smoothly, and then ... fun
Sorry, I can't describe this in an appropriate way, it was just amazing. That sound while acceleration, the screaming tyres in the roundabout and some other corners, what a blast!!!

I even took a little onboard video with my digicam, but it's poor quality ...
I'll upload it tomorrow and post a link, and off course some photos from today.

But now I need to go to bed - I really need sleep - this was an 18 hrs day for me ...

For now, that's it ... here's one photo as foretaste (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


EVERY day is the best day of my life!!!!!






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post Jun 22 2007, 05:35 PM
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That's a great story. You are dedicated to drive 5 hours to see a car, but it sounds like it was worth it!
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post Jun 22 2007, 06:39 PM
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yes. thats a amazing 916 and I saw it once in person too but didn't get to ride or drive it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
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post Jun 22 2007, 07:00 PM
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Great story Wolfgang. Thanks for sharing.

So George, great to look at, but when will you take it out for a drive? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jun 22 2007, 07:14 PM
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great story!

that's a cool car, but man, I feel bad doing a color change on a plain old 4 banger 914. All of the changes that 916 had had, complete repaint and color change, etc., would be much nicer from a historical perspective if it was still all original.
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post Jun 22 2007, 08:28 PM
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914-8 so what why be a negitive wet blanket about this car. that is not the point of this artical. I wouldn't trade that molested 916 for all your original cars.
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post Jun 22 2007, 09:58 PM
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Way to go Wolfgang!!!! Your post and the pic brought a smile to my face. I could see myself doing the same thing, waking at 3:45 and driving 5 hrs to see a great car. You are a through and through enthusiast. Here's to you buddy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

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post Jun 22 2007, 10:06 PM
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QUOTE(bernbomb914 @ Jun 22 2007, 07:28 PM) *

914-8 so what why be a negitive wet blanket about this car. that is not the point of this artical. I wouldn't trade that molested 916 for all your original cars.


any real 916 is of course uber-cool, because they are rare and historical. I'd have driven 5 hours for a chance to get a ride in it, too. but can't change the unfortunate fact that so much of that car's original history has been erased. positive or negative, it is what it is.

it's also a bit of a shame that people seem interested in erasing that car's original past as much as possible. it seems taboo to even mention the color change and other mods. and showing pictures of the car as it originally was is strictly verboten. even though the car as it originally came from the factory was quite cool and unique.

my own car is ummm, a wee bit astray from original, so unfortunately there can't be a trade.
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