OT: Gulf - Porsche 917, I saw it today |
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OT: Gulf - Porsche 917, I saw it today |
mmichalik |
Mar 12 2022, 07:43 PM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
I was invited to a private collection owned by collector and driver Tom Malloy today through the WRA (Western Racing Association)
He had just got back from Amelia Island and this was on his transport. Unfortunately, I can't remember the name of the person who owns it now but, in 2017 he bought it for 14 million dollars. Which is crazy when you think of it because I believe some one on this board posted an old add from the early 70's that said you could buy one for 30k at the time. I could only walk up and around it but, that was truly enough. Since it wasn't Tom's car, I didn't ask to touch it but, Tom did let us poke around in his Lola and his GT 40 Mark IV. He had some truly exceptional cars, including the #1, #2 and #3 placing finishers of the 1981 Indy 500. Which have a very cool story about the race being contested by Mario Andretti and Bobby Unser. All in all, it was an awesome collection and truly inspiring to see. By the way, Tom personally owns a 1983 911 and a 356 which is going through a complete restoration right now as well. Attached thumbnail(s) |
mmichalik |
Mar 13 2022, 10:43 AM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
I have to admit, it made me swoon a little.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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wonkipop |
Mar 13 2022, 11:33 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,624 Joined: 6-May 20 From: north antarctica Member No.: 24,231 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
you were a lucky man. only ever seen one of those things. red and white one porsche own (recreation of le mans winner). was shocked how small it was. (except for the massive engine). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) ---- the museum guys started it up. but they didn't drive it. pity. was something at one of the grand prixs here years ago. |
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