Porsche Project (Done!)

Started by Randy@StradaFab, August 29, 2009, 06:54:37 AM

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Randy@StradaFab

   The soft window doesn't actually "fold" down. Well not like a convertible anyway. The frame stays in place and the window "zips" around the top and sides and lays down in the back seat area. There are a couple of handles under the Targa bar that you release to relieve pressure on the window so that it can be unzipped. After the window is down there is a cover that is fastened with Tenex fasteners that covers everything up.
   This was a neat idea. You could have the Targa top on and the rear window up and have a semi convertible. Or have the Targa off and the window down and have a full convertible. I read that Porsche quit building these bacause the American market complained about the windows leaking and being noisy.
  I'll take some closer pictures this weekend. Glad to see some interest in the old Porsches.

Randy@StradaFab

   Dolph,
Did you buy the 69S new? These old Porsches are like Ducati's...they definately have their quirks! Especially the S models. Mine is a 2 liter rated at 170 hp. It has the two 3 barrel Weber carbs. I think your 69 was a 2.2 liter and you said it had the fuel injection. Those are pretty good HP per liter numbers for the late 60's.
  I remember the first time I drove mine. I was really dissappointed. These things are have no power taking off! But after you get to 5,000 rpm...Wow! From 5k to 7.2k rpm those little motors sing! Especially with that rear window folded down ;)
  135k is GOOD money for an early "S" right now. I haven't seen any sell that high, although the really good cars never make it to ebay. I'm selling mine as soon as it's done to finance my next project. I hope at least a few on the board will be excited about it.

DoubleEagle

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Quote from: RMartin on September 17, 2009, 04:40:23 PM
  Dolph,
Did you buy the 69S new? These old Porsches are like Ducati's...they definately have their quirks! Especially the S models. Mine is a 2 liter rated at 170 hp. It has the two 3 barrel Weber carbs. I think your 69 was a 2.2 liter and you said it had the fuel injection. Those are pretty good HP per liter numbers for the late 60's.
 I remember the first time I drove mine. I was really dissappointed. These things are have no power taking off! But after you get to 5,000 rpm...Wow! From 5k to 7.2k rpm those little motors sing! Especially with that rear window folded down ;)
 135k is GOOD money for an early "S" right now. I haven't seen any sell that high, although the really good cars never make it to ebay. I'm selling mine as soon as it's done to finance my next project. I hope at least a few on the board will be excited about it.
Hi RM, I bought my " S " used in '72 w, low miles from a Lotus and Alfa Romeo Dealer who used to race professionally.

He took me for a test drive and we were flying so to speak in and out of traffic on an Inter State located near his location.

I was sold !

I was driving a 1970 TR-6 that I had bought as a new car and I thought it was a peppy car for what it was.

I paid $3300 for the " S ."

The good ole days .

In 1972 it was all I could afford.

In 2005 the Carrera S I leased was $113,000 and change.

The cars are light years apart.

The '69 was a standout in '72 .

To see a Porsche 911 S was such a rarity.

The Carrera S was such a pleasure to drive but it wasn't " that " car like the '69 S was for it's time.

The '05 Carrera S was like a fine Swiss watch.

It ran so smooth and handled like a dream w, an interior that was mind blowing.

The '69 " S " was so ........VISCERAL !

It was like an untamed beast.

Compared to the '05 , totally unrefined , but it made my blood rush every time I turned it over.

It was a torrid love affair that did not end the way that I had hoped.

It will always be remembered as one of my failed loves but what amazing times we had.

Dolph       :'(  :)

I forgot to mention , the 911 S that was advertised for $135,000 was for a totally restored car that had as much or more invested in it as advertised..
'08 Ducati 1098 R    '09 BMW K 1300 GT   '10 BMW S 1000 RR

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zarn02

Haven't checked this thread in awhile. More pictures, hooray!

I'd love an older 911. My pops has a '56 or '57 (I forget) 356A Coupe that's mostly restored sitting in his garage. Still needs some work to be a daily driver, but I've driven it some, and it's a hoot.
"If it weren't for our gallows humor, we'd have nothing to hang our hopes on."

Duck-Stew

Hey RM...

What's this 'next' project of which you speak?!?
Bike-less Portuguese immigrant enjoying life.

Randy@StradaFab

  Titanium frames for Monsters.

Monsterlover

"The Vincent was like a bullet that went straight; the Ducati is like the magic bullet in Dallas that went sideways and hit JFK and the Governor of Texas at the same time."--HST    **"A man who works with his hands is a laborer.  A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman.  A man who works with his hands, brains, and heart is an artist."  -Louis Nizer**

DoubleEagle

Quote from: RMartin on September 18, 2009, 12:58:19 PM
  Titanium frames for Monsters.
You might check out NCR and there Mike Hailwood TI bike for some ideas .

Dolph       :)
'08 Ducati 1098 R    '09 BMW K 1300 GT   '10 BMW S 1000 RR

Shortest sentence...." I am "   Longest sentence ... " I Do "

DRKWNG

Quote from: RMartin on September 18, 2009, 12:58:19 PM
  Titanium frames for Monsters.

You are not allowed to tease about such things!!  Either you produce or post of them no more. 

;)

Randy@StradaFab

   OK, no teasing......I really shouldn't have mentioned it without actual product. I'll just say that it is something that I've been planning for a while.

DRKWNG

Well then, I suggest that you finish up with all the Porsche silliness and get to work.   ;D

lwszabo


Randy@StradaFab

  One door, and one fender on! I could get this done a lot faster if I didn't have a job. I mentioned this to the wife but she isn't going for it.



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