OMG - had the best day of my life, I found the "holy grail" Options

[Gustl]

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)

[Gustl]

well then, here's the 916-test-drive-onboard-video
unfortunately only the last 3 minutes, but better than nothing

interesting to know:
the car still has its original 7x15 rims with new tyres in original size 185/70-15
engine is 2.7 RS (210 PS)

this was the 1st test drive in Europe for a very, very long time ...

enjoy: vid3 - 31 MB !!!

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif) Gustl

[TJB/914]

well then, here's the 916-test-drive-onboard-video
unfortunately only the last 3 minutes, but better than nothing

interesting to know:
the car still has its original 7x15 rims with new tyres in original size 185/70-15
engine is 2.7 RS (210 PS)

this was the 1st test drive in Europe for a very, very long time ...

enjoy: vid3 - 31 MB !!!

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif) Gustl

Hi Gustl (Wolfgang)

Just found this & I am soooo happy for you. I can't think of anyone on this forum more deserving than you to have this experience (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) I am sure the current owner offered the ride because he could see your genuine excitement in this beautiful 916. Way to go Wolfgang (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)

I wish it was possible we all could take up a collection to buy you this 916. I know it's not possible due to it's value.

Tom