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TurbOH Brad
post Jul 11 2011, 07:48 PM
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I like to collect memorabilia, and particularly books. The pictures posted here don't even depict half of the stuff I own. I am an eclectic car guy (not just Porsches), but here are some of the neatest stuff I have in my Porsche section of the collection.

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Very cool piece, still works, still in great condition, has been in the family for years. I have a second one that is in a bit worse shape, but also has a box. The one in the picture is always on my bookshelf, while the other one is tucked away in a closet.

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Neat little pewter paperweight. I got this in my "press packet" in the Porsche hospitality suite at Sebring earlier this year. I keep it on display.

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Excellence was Expected is the BEST Porsche reference material I have ever run across. Golden Era is the best reference material on the best era of racing (which Porsche dominated for a while).

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I don't wear it often, as I don't want to ruin it, but I also got this hat down at Sebring. Darren Law, Marco Holzer, Pat Long, Joerg Bergmeister, Seth Neiman, and Marc Leib all signed it, and I love it!

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The first race I ever went to was won by Penske Porsche RS Spyders. They sounded amazing, and I was instantly enamored. I even got to help push one to the grid.

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The coolest poster I own. an original print from the Excellence was Expected book. Must be at least as old as I am...lol. I haven't had it long, but I really like it and proudly hang it in my living room.

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The cornerstone of my livingroom decoration is the following set of posters. I got them directly from Porsche North America earlier this year. Very cool, and I am glad I got them.

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The bookshelf is getting a bit full. It must be time to get another bookshelf!

Well, that's what I have for now. What do you have? I love this kind of stuff, so keep it coming!
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post Jul 11 2011, 08:02 PM
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All I have is a set of original 1957 VW beetle taillights in the original Hella box in the real paint. Nothing special. Oh you meant 914 related ? Just a set of original in the Hella box euro front lenses.....nothing special
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post Jul 11 2011, 08:29 PM
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I don't know, probably my original, never installed, european 914-6 VW Porsche emblem. I have had it for about 25 years just waiting for the right car. I just don't know if it going to go on my '71 or not.
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post Jul 11 2011, 09:01 PM
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I picked up a Pocher 993 model last year. They are getting rare...

Have not built it yet.

Favorite die cast is the Exoto Sunoco 917/30. Just insane detail of the ultimate Porsche. Saw the original at Rennsport III, looks just like the model, lol.

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post Jul 11 2011, 09:10 PM
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I have a SUNOCO 917/30 press kit. I've never seen one come up for sale.

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post Jul 11 2011, 09:12 PM
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I also have a 1973 914 that I bought in 1979. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jul 11 2011, 09:14 PM
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QUOTE(URY914 @ Jul 11 2011, 11:10 PM) *

I have a SUNOCO 917/30 press kit. I've never seen one come up for sale.

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post Jul 11 2011, 09:14 PM
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QUOTE(URY914 @ Jul 11 2011, 08:12 PM) *

I also have a 1973 914 that I bought in 1979. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


I bet it still had the original rust on it then. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

They only rust the first time once you know...

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post Jul 11 2011, 09:26 PM
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I have an original VW dealership sign minus the light box...you know, the one that was outside every dealership in North America in the 70's-90's. Its 6' x 8' blue and white plexiglass.

Like this one:
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post Jul 11 2011, 10:26 PM
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I like my old school PCA badge. From what I can tell it is 60's/ 70's. I like the fact it is some what period correct on the 914/6.

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post Jul 11 2011, 10:31 PM
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...I have a valve cover gasket kit from '79 or '80, still in its' packaging from Holbert Porsche.
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post Jul 11 2011, 10:40 PM
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I have the P_0_R_S_C_H_E badge on the bar from my 1957 coupe...my first porsche.....I told the buyer it was stolen....didn't tell him who dunit......
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post Jul 11 2011, 10:49 PM
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The last of my collection passed to me by a 914 guy. It's time for me to pass it on to a suitable AXer that will wear it proudly......it's gnarly enough for a 914 guy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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I picked up approximately (90) Porsche pictures.... seem to be part of a dealer calendar collection. Not complete - and no 914s - but very cool!

Don't know if there is any value. I figure I will frame a few of them and rotate them periodically.....

Very cool... and fun.
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post Jul 11 2011, 11:25 PM
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The last of my collection passed to me by a 914 guy. It's time for me to pass it on to a suitable AXer that will wear it proudly......it's gnarly enough for a 914 guy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Wcc 2005 these were given away! I LOVE that hat..
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post Jul 12 2011, 06:33 AM
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I inherited a large collection of model cars and car books. Many are still in my parents' house in Georgia; many more are in boxes, but here are a couple that are on display in my house and relevant to the topic at hand!

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post Jul 12 2011, 08:08 AM
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QUOTE(Strudelwagon @ Jul 11 2011, 08:26 PM) *

I have an original VW dealership sign minus the light box...you know, the one that was outside every dealership in North America in the 70's-90's. Its 6' x 8' blue and white plexiglass.

Like this one:
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That's totally cool. At first glance, it appeared as if it was your garage door! Our home is totally done in "Outsider Art" and needs your VW sign to compliment! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jul 12 2011, 08:28 AM
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QUOTE(J P Stein @ Jul 11 2011, 09:49 PM) *

The last of my collection passed to me by a 914 guy. It's time for me to pass it on to a suitable AXer that will wear it proudly......it's gnarly enough for a 914 guy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)



That is a great hat.

Does it have a matching T-Shirt, if not we should make a few and give them out as awards.
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post Jul 12 2011, 09:11 AM
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I have a very large collection of 1/32 Slot cars--the details are amazing--lots of Porsche/Ferrari/Lola etc Race cars from the 60's and 70's...The wife had me box them up and put them away (for now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) ).

The detail on them is amazing--much better than most 1/18th die cast cars you see...I'll see if I can drag them out this weekend and take some pictures, they should be seen...
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