PORSCHEPORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA • SUNCOAST REGION Profile
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® Deadlines Alicia Nordquist Melissa Schneider alicia.nordquist10 mtaylordesigns Performance Driven Solutions. All submissions, photos, ads, editorial Profile @gmail.com @gmail.com and changes are due by the first of the month prior to the next issue, eg. Feb. PORSCHE 1 for insertion in the March issue. Contact editor Alicia Nordquist, ® 2010 - 2011 alicia.nordquist10 Profile @gmail.com Officers &Board of Directors Advertisers with suggestions, comments, Officers and further information The following businesses generously support President – David Bassett Porsche Profile and the Suncoast Region. Porsche Profile is also on 941-720-1964, [email protected] the Suncoast Web site at Past President – David Herndon www.SuncoastPCA.org 727-804-1439, [email protected] l AAA Financial Services
Vice President – Page Obenshain l Apparel World 727-823-2555, [email protected] l Auto Paint Guard Secretary – Jose Uranga Advertising Rates l Bert Smith Porsche 941-351-7228, [email protected] Contact Page Obenshain l Bloomtown Florist Treasurer – Charles Neilson [email protected] l 727-593-2838, [email protected] Cabriolet Hydraulics
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*15% and 20% does not apply after price match. Excludes tire purchases. Up to $400 discount per visit. PORSCHE PROFILE • OCTOBER 2011 3 Clarity. The new 911 Carrera GTS. Limited Production
Starting at $112,900
Starting at $103,100
3.8 Liters, 408 hp @ 7,300 rpm 0-60 mph 4.6 seconds, top track speed: 190 mph
2 0 1 1 Suncoast Porsche 5005 S. Tamiami Trail Porsche Dealer Sarasota, FL 34231 941.923.1700 2 0 1 1 www.suncoastporsche.com Mon.-Thurs. 9-7 | Fri. 9-6 | Sat. 9-5 | Closed Sunday Porsche Dealer Clarity. The The new 911 Carrera GTS. President’s Limited Production Message make our club the active, dynamic organi- our Social Chair Jill Perry. whose energy is zation that it is. People like our industrious unmatched as she puts together an incred- Profile Editor Alicia Nordquist, who puts in ible schedule of great and varied events countless hours behind the scenes every for us. Not only does she come up with month to put out the outstanding maga- great locations monthly for our “Date Your zine that you currently are reading. Porsche” socials, but she constantly thinks Another is our intrepid Drivers Educa- up new and interesting ways to enjoy our From DAVID BASSETT tion Registrar Amy Gustafson, who, while wonderful machines. 2011 President answering countless emails and phone Two others who need mentioning are calls, toils constantly as we approach an Bill and Ellen Riley, both past presidents, I have mentioned in the past how fortu- event to ensure that all are registered and co-chairs of our successful National Pa- Starting at $112,900 nate we are as a region. Usually, I have ref- paid, and that students have instructors rade in 2003, and active participants in all erenced the fact that we have not one, but ready to teach the fine art of high speed facets of our club, having chaired most po- three great Porsche dealerships that pro- driving (did I mention that we have the fin- sitions. When disaster struck at the 11th vide wonderful support in so many ways. est instructors anywhere?). hour of planning for our 50th Anniversary Reeves Import Motorcars in Tampa, Bert While we are on the topic of Drivers event, they managed to pull a rabbit out of Smith Porsche in St. Petersburg, and Sun- Education, I must mention our Chief Track the hat and put on an outstanding event. coast Porsche in Sarasota have all gone out Instructor John Oppihle, who also answers I haven’t even scratched the surface of of their way to provide financial support numerous emails and phone calls in prepa- the people who devote time and effort to for our events, create interesting, educa- ration for giving up a great amount of his the club. Space doesn’t allow me to men- tional, or just plain fun events themselves, own driving time to make sure we have a tion all. People like our VP Page Obenshain, and provide us with great social events at smooth, safe event. He also presides over who also has come up with great events, their locations. We tend to assume that is our outstanding Instructors School, which and pitches in tirelessly, or Jim Farmer, who the norm across the country, but I have has gathered numerous kudos from peo- is transforming our website, or Chris- talked to many members of other regions ple outside our region who have attended tian Rava, who puts out our email blasts, who do not enjoy the same level of sup- multiple schools. plus Secretary Jose Uranga, and Treasurer port from their local dealers. We cannot Speaking of driving events, how about Charles Neilson, plus Joe Shukys, who doc- Starting at $103,100 thank them enough. Please go out of your our Past President Danny Shields, who uments and welcomes new members. way to show your appreciation. once again answered the call when we I know I have left a lot of people out 3.8 Liters, 408 hp @ 7,300 rpm needed a mid-year replacement for Com- who have contributed and continue to 0-60 mph 4.6 seconds, top track speed: 190 mph I really, however, wanted to talk about how fortunate we are in another way. That petition Chair, who runs our autocrosses. contribute to the club. For that I apolo- is you, the members. Or, more specifically, Danny and his wife Sharon have both held gize. I will try and make it up to you in the those members who are willing to step many positions in the club, and are always future. In the meantime, members, please up and volunteer their time and efforts to ready to pitch in when needed. thank those who devote their energy to 2 0 1 1 I would be remiss if I didn’t mention make our club great. Suncoast Porsche 5005 S. Tamiami Trail Porsche Dealer Sarasota, FL 34231 From the Social Corner...... 7 Ladies Day AX...... 17 941.923.1700 2 0 1 1 In This Issue www.suncoastporsche.com Focus on John Oppihle...... 9 Porsche Parade: We were there ...... 18 Porsche Dealer PORSCHE Mon.-Thurs. 9-7 | Fri. 9-6 | Sat. 9-5 | Closed Sunday of Making a Difference ...... 11 Porsche’s Lesser Known Models...... 23 Profile Fast Tracks: Natascha Heckmann...... 12 48 Hours at Sebring ...... 25
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We know that lives Oct. 23 – Autocross peratures are on their way so getting out are busy and sometimes plans change, Oct. 29 – Photo Scavenger Hunt, Bert Smith Porsche, see pg. 8 there is a must. but we are asking that you please respect Nov. 5 – Porsches and Pancakes Before we get into the fun stuff, we need the volunteers that bring you these first Nov. 6 – Autocross to have a private conversation. We need class events. Nov. 12-13 – Driver’s Education your help. Sending in an RSVP is very impor- October starts with a fall Concours at Nov. 19 – Wine and Hors d’oeuvres Dec. 3 – Holiday Party tant; it is also very important that your RSVP Suncoast Porsche in Sarasota on Oct. 1 (see Dec. 10 – Porsches in the Park, St. Armand’s come in by the deadline. Why? Because Mark Krekorian’s article in the September Dec. 10 – Holiday Gala, St. Pete Yacht Club much work, planning and execution goes issue of Porsche Profile for details) followed Dec. 11 – Autocross by the annual Porsches & Pints at the 2012 Dunedin Brewery. Jan. 18 – Date Your Porsche Night – Colonnade The following weekend we head Jan. 28-29 – Rolex 24, 50th Anniversary over to the Lake Mirror Classic Auto Feb. 11 – Collier Museum Tour Festival & Auction in Lakeland Oct. March 8-11 – Amelia Island Concours March 14-17 – 12 Hours of Sebring )ZESBVMJDBMMZBOEQIJMPTPQIJDBMMZ 14–16. A caravan will head over from VQIPMEJOHUIFIJHIFTUTUBOEBSET St. Petersburg on Saturday morning, Stay tuned! The Suncoast Region calendar is updated monthly with new events and changes as they occur. Oct. 15, to attend the Festival. 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Join your fellow Suncoast- been arranged for a 10 a.m. gathering. $13 ers for fun, fellowship, yummy food and for Adults, $12 for AAA members, $10 for #FSU4NJUI1PSTDIF beverages at Reeves, located at 103 Senior 60+. UI4USFFU/ East Fowler Ave., Tampa. Please RSVP to The holiday season activities start with 4U1FUFSTCVSH'- [email protected] by Oct. 16. the party at Morell’s on Nov. 19. More info Hit the road with your fellow Sun- and details for the holiday parties to follow. IUUQXXXCFSUTNJUIQPSTDIFEFBMFSDPN coasters to visit Don Garlits Museums See you in the curves and back here next .PO'SJBNQN Classic Cars in Ocala on Saturday, Oct. month in the Social Corner. Porsche recommends PORSCHE PROFILE • OCTOBER 2011 7 The Membership Starting Line By JOE SHUKYS, Membership Chairman as you will need it for most inquiries. TIP: Create a contact in OUTLOOK and call it PCA; add your Dear Members, membership number in the notes and you can even add info Wow, what a busy time August and Sep- from our local board members! Remember, I assist with change tember turned out to be as we now really of address, renewal and all things membership related get things rolling with Club events. I take If you have not attended a PCA event, I hope to see you out all of your suggestions seriously and will be there this fall. I usually bring my nine-year old, which will answer incorporating very helpful do-it-yourself links on our website to any questions about our events being family friendly. Hope to make your requests go smoother and quicker! see you soon! [email protected] Make sure you keep your PCA Membership number handy
New members Michael & Anna Heider, St. Petersburg, 1997 White 993 Callie Almond, Tampa, 2001 White 9996 Ross Jobson, Tampa, 2009 Red Cayenne Philip Anderson, Sarasota, 2008 Black Cayman S Donald Musselman, Tampa, 2004 Silver 911 Turbo Arne Arendts, Bradenton, 1984 Red 911 Carrera Dana Rautio, Brandon, 1996 Black 993 Robert Bailey, Clearwater, 2012 Red Boxster Edgar & Denise Scott, Tampa, 2000 Silver 911 Rick Christenberry, Lithia, 1987 Red 911 Turbo Gretchen & Christopher Sharp, Sarasota, 1997 Red Boxster Michelle Cook, Fort Myers, 2011 White GT3RS Scott Spector, Lutz, 2007 Silver 997 Turbo Ronald Dailey, Lakeland, 1974 Blue 914 Brian & Jill Stright, Englewood, 2008 Silver Boxster S Randy Deschaine, Tampa, 2002 Gray 996 Tom Sweet, Pinellas Park, 2009 Black 997 Margrit Dobbertin & Jorge Eapino, Sarasota, 2000 Black Boxster David & Alfred Tirella, Tampa, 1998 White 993 Coupe Joseph Harrison, Belleair, 1999 White 996 Carrera Ryan Uhrinec, Sarasota, 2008 Black Cayman S
Transfers in PORSCHEPORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA • SUNCOAST REGION Michael & Tanner Baker, Naples, 1999 GT3 Transfer from: Rocky Mountain (RMT), 1970 Red 911T Profile Armando & Vanessa Ramirez, Tampa, 2000 Yellow 996 Transfer from: Florida Citrus (FLC), 2006 Silver Cayenne S Adam Tar, Sarasota, 2008 Silver Cayenne Transfer from: Everglades (EGS)
Where: Suncoast Porsche, 5005 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Photo by GEO WIENHOLD OCTOBER 2011 Event: Fall Concours (Porsches only), Wash & Shine (all car models) When: Saturday, Oct. 1, staging at 8 a.m., judging at 10 a.m. GeoOn Wienhold the cover… took full advantage of his photogra- Fee: $20 per car; all proceeds to All Faiths Food Bank, Sarasota phy talents at Porsche Parade in Savannah, Ga., this year, as you will see in the featured article on page 18. Details: Concours, judging interior, exterior, engine, storage. Six classes. According to Danny Shields, who wrote the article, Trophies to top two in each class, Peoples Choice, Judges Choice, Suncoast Geo’s cover shot is of the fountain at Forsyth Park, Porsche Dealers Choice. where the concours was held, and the Carrera, as Wash and Shine entries displayed, not judged, eligible for Suncoast Porsche Dealers listed in the Parade program, belongs to Albert Torres of Pocono Region. Choice award. Have coffee and a pastry, enjoy the cars, bring a canned food item.
8 PORSCHE PROFILE • OCTOBER 2011 Editor’s Note too. Good haircutters are hard to find. But just seeing the place was an experi- The conversation went quickly to ence. It is enormous – like 50 paddocks, Porsche (he’s got three; I’ve got one) and stadium seats for 100,000+, and the track he urged me to attend their DE at Pocono goes on forever. They do NASCAR there, From ALICIA NORDQUIST, Raceway the coming weekend. I didn’t for crying out loud! Porsche Profile editor have my Porsche or a helmet with me in As much as I hankered for a Taste of NJ, but said I’d love to observe. I went on the Track, there was no way I could hang Having read David’s President’s Mes- line, contacted the track instructor and got out for two or more hours in the heat of sage in the August issue, I recalled the ar- directions to the raceway. I looked forward the day waiting for the opportunity. No ticle Dave Herndon wrote a few months to it all week. problem; I’d meet up with them at another ago about accompanying his wife on a Now, who in their right mind, know- event this summer. But too many distrac- business trip to California and ultimately ing the Pocono Mountains and the Jersey tions, including Hurricane Irene, dissuaded hooking up with the local PCA club there shore are where New Yorkers spend many me from all good intentions. – with a rented Chrysler. I had an expe- summer weekends, goes anywhere near The point I’m making here is that Bas- rience myself this past July 4th weekend Route 80 or the Garden State Parkway on sett and Herndon are right; put your with the Northern New Jersey Region. a hot and steamy Saturday morning on a Porsche affiliation out there. You never When I’m in NJ for the summer months, fourth of July weekend? One guess. know where, when or with whom you I get my hair cut by this great Italian philos- What should have taken less than an might connect. Porsches have a way of opher, Joe, whose shop is about 20 miles hour took more than two and by the time bringing people together. And don’t for- away from where I have a home. When I I arrived, everyone had gone off site to the get to tell us about it. arrived for my appointment late this past air-conditioned eateries for lunch. There See you in the rear view mirror. June, he was finishing up a cut on a good- was no one there! Well, a few vacant SUVs, P.S. Don’t forget to send in cover shots, looking young man and said, “Kevin, meet people cooling off in RVs, but no one I Letters to the Editor, and ideas for future Alicia. She has a Porsche, too!” Turns out could target as an NNJR person. It was as stories. Porsche Profile is all about you, so this fellow, a member of NNJR, lives near hot and humid there as it is in Sarasota at be part of it! my town and he and his wife travel to Joe, its hottest.
PORSCHE PROFILE • OCTOBER 2011 9 Special rates for Porsche Club members!
10 PORSCHE PROFILE • OCTOBER 2011 Presenting a check of Suncoast members’ donations are, from left, Dan and Sharron Shields, Janice Davis, Page Obenshain and Dave Herndon. Photo provided by PAGE OBENSHAIN.
Suncoast Donates to Ronald McDonald Houses
By SHARRON SHIELDS, ing distance to the hospital. The two-story offer a comforting word or a shoulder to Charitable Endeavors Chair house features a large kitchen and dining cry on. It doesn’t matter if you are rich area. Local volunteers prepare meals for or poor. No one is charged for their stay. A great big thank you goes out to Sun- parents and children. There is a large com- Davis explained a night’s stay costs the or- coast Region members for their generous fortable family area with TV, computer and ganization about $65. donations to the local Ronald McDonald toys for the kids and a comfy chair and She went on to explain that money do- Houses. Suncoast Region Vice President sofa for adults. Upstairs are the bedrooms nated locally, stays local. Our donation will Page Obenshain and Past President and and bathrooms, which look like hotel be used for one of the four houses in the 48 Hours Club Race Co-Chairman Dave rooms. Everything is neat and clean. Tampa Bay area. Herndon presented checks totaling more Outside in the back is a courtyard with There are many opportunities to help than $3000 to Executive Director and picnic tables. Davis told us it was made as the Houses. You can sponsor a meal, help CEO of Ronald McDonald House Tampa an Eagle Scout Project by a teen, who, as a underwrite a family stay, or volunteer at Bay Janice Davis. young child, suffered a head injury and was one of the houses. Each house needs vol- Also attending were Competition hospitalized for weeks. His parents were unteers for four-hour shifts, once a week Chair Danny Shields and myself. Donations able to stay at Ronald McDonald House or twice a month. Training is provided. You came from members as they registered during his hospital stay. Davis explained can hold a canned goods, paper goods or for Suncoast Region PCA Driver’s Educa- that it’s very common for people who cleaning supply drive. There are 80 bed- tion events and the 48 Hours Club Race. have used the facilities to come back and rooms, 86 bathrooms, and five kitchens. After the presentation, Davis gave us donate their time and money. Look for some opportunities in the a tour of the Ronald McDonald House Each facility employs a 24-hour house coming months to help Ronald Mc- on Davis Island, located next to Tampa manager. Many volunteers help out where Donald House, sponsored by Suncoast General Hospital, making for easy walk- needed. There is always someone there to Region PCA.
PORSCHE PROFILE • OCTOBER 2011 11 SUNCOASTPARTS.COM Your online store for genuine Porsche parts and accessories.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PCA SUNCOAST REGION, ONE MEMBER AT A TIME 10 Questions for Natascha Heckmann,
PCA Suncoast Region member for one year On display during the Porsches on Parade in St. Pete in June. Photos provided by NATASCHA HECKMANN
PORSCHE PROFILE: What is your occu- er’s education at the Daytona Speedway pation and in which part of the Suncoast and the Autocross in the future. Region do you live?
NATASCHA HECKMANN: For the last PP: What interests you, other than Porsche? 15 years I am the owner and president of NH: Everything that has to do with travel- EuroCare, Inc., which administers medical ling, cars, and motorcycles. I just returned claims for German insureds who get sick from the Gold Rush Rally 3, Denver to Los or injured in North and South America. I Angeles. It was great fun and I am look- am also a real estate broker specializing in ing forward to participating in the Gumball commercial real estate. I live with my two and Modball rallies next year. Last year I got sons, 15 and 16 years old, in Largo. We my motorcycle license, and bought a BMW moved from Miami to Largo 12 years ago. S1000RR which I am still trying to master, and am currently looking into lessons at the PP: How did you first become a Porsche/ California Superbike Track. Suncoast enthusiast?
NH: I grew up in Germany, and since I was PP: Do you prefer the direct way home or PP: In which PCA/Suncoast activities or the twists and turns route? little, I always wanted to drive a Porsche. events do you participate most? I finally fulfilled that dream when I found NH: It all depends on who is waiting for ACCESSORIES APPAREL & WATCHES the “right” Porsche in Newport Beach, CA, NH: I participated in most of the Christ- me at home. and had it delivered to my home in Flor- mas events last year. I was amazed by the RACING SEATS AEROKITS & SPOILERS ida. I joined the local PCA to meet other outgoingness and friendliness of the PCA PADDLE STEERING WHEELS PORSCHE DESIGN PP: In your opinion, how could Porsche im- Porsche lovers, and to participate in some members who opened their houses for the prove the driving experience? CLEAR SIDE MARKERS MAINTENANCE PARTS of the great events they host. Christmas parties. Several times I have been to the Bert Smith Porsche evening socials. NH: Miles per gallon had been a concern in SHIFTER KITS AND MUCH MORE PP: What models of Porsches have you My car won the best-looking Boxster/Cay- the beginning when the car was new. It was owned and what do you currently drive? man category at Porsches on Parade in St. only six to nine miles per gallon. The deal- Pete hosted by PCA in April. The Shine & ership told me that the car is not broken NH: This Porsche is the first Porsche I own. Show Poker Run was also an absolute blast. in yet, and they were absolutely right. The It is a white convertible 2008 Boxster S, My car had the best poker hand, and came car has over 7,000 miles on its odometer Limited Edition 2, Nr. 261/500. in first place. now, of which 2,300 miles were driven at the Gold Rush Rally last month. Amazingly, PP: What is your “dream” car? PP: Is there a Suncoast event in which you the miles per gallon improved to 36 on the excel – or would like to excel? highway. NH: My dream car is a white Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder. NH: I would like to participate in the driv- Continued on page 26
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PORSCHE PROFILE • OCTOBER 2011 17 We were there! By DAN SHIELDS is carried visitors across to the bars, restaurants ozens of Suncoast Re- and historic sites of the gion members enjoyed city. It was as though the the 2011 Porsche Pa- island had been created rade in Savannah, Ga., for Porsche Parade. August 1-6. It was a Since Suncoast Region magnificentD weeklong celebration of ev- hosted Porsche Parade erything Porsche. With autocross, rallies, in 2003, no Parade has tech quiz, concours, new car displays, been this close, and no historic displays, banquets, hospitality, a other Southern locations Porsche art show, Goodie Store, tech are currently on the ho- sessions, kids’ programs, 5K run/walk, RC rizon. A total of 49 Sun- car races, racing simulators, a “Parade of coast Region members Porsches” through the heart of the city, registered for the event, and even a Driver Education event at although a few of those nearby Roebling Road raceway, there were ultimately unable to PCA President Manny Alban, left, with Ellen and Bill Ri- ley and Danny Shields at the concours where Alban had was something for everyone who likes attend, and some could just unveiled the 1973 911T raffle car, top photo pg. 19. Porsches. only stay for a day or two. The location was perfect for a car club Several of us joined rade attendees a chance to see the mar- convention. Hutchinson Island overlooks the Gold Coast Region caravan at Brumos velous Brumos collection of cars, which Savannah’s historic downtown, but the Porsche in Jacksonville, for a tour of the went well beyond racing Porsches to in- only things on the island are a racetrack, race shop, restoration shop and museum. clude Indy cars and rare production cars, the spectacular new convention center, a The museum was recently reviewed in such as the “first” Lexus. The article and Westin hotel, PGA golf course, and a few Porsche Panorama. Later in the week, bus photos couldn’t fully capture the “Wow!” small maritime businesses. Free water tax- tours from Savannah would give other Pa- factor of this collection. The competitive activities began on Monday with a spectacular Concours d’Elegance, held on the lawn of Forsyth Park, in the heart of Savannah’s historic district. The concours prep area was the frosty air-conditioned exhibit hall of the convention center, a nice contrast from the steamy upper-90s temperatures outside. PCA President Manny Alban and representatives of Porsche Classic and Continued on next page 18 PORSCHE PROFILE • OCTOBER 2011 18 PORSCHE PROFILE • OCTOBER 2011 BELOW: This Porsche 550 from the Brumos collection was part of the Historic Display. (Historic display cars are not judged.) Photos by GEO WIENHOLD Porsche AG unveiled the beautiful silver second in class. 1973 911T that would be awarded to a Carl Bohall’s newly- lucky raffle winner at the Saturday night acquired 928 “Weissach Victory Banquet. The car is the result of a Edition” was entered in joint PCA-Porsche Classic program called the concours, but was not “Revive the Passion.” scored, since Carl was not The humble 911 hulk was displayed yet in possession of the at last year’s Parade in Illinois, and then official “Certificate of - Au shipped to Germany for painstaking res- thenticity,” which is required toration. Interested observers could view for cars in the Preservation updates on the Internet. The raffle sparked group. unprecedented interest among PCA mem- The Historic display of- bers, and the tickets sold out quickly. fered an unbelievable col- Judging began immediately after the lection of Porsche racecars, raffle car was unveiled. Mark and Michelle from 550 to 904, 906, 910, Krekorian’s yellow 993 C4S came away 917, 935, and 962. Steve Forsyth Park. The Zone Party gave Parade from the concours with a victory, as did Gaglione displayed his rare 914 “M471” attendees from throughout Zone 12 the Mark and Vicki Heim’s 930. Gerry and Beth homologation special. opportunity to connect early in the week. Curts’s sparkling 2004 GT3 and Tom and The Corral, adjacent to the concours Have you driven a new Cayman R on Cindy Briest’s rare 2006 Club Coupe both display, included about 200 street Porsches, an autocross course? At the free Michelin were scored as runners-up in their classes. arranged by model. The Corral cars are not “Drive and Compare,” Parade attendees Jack Klahm’s beautiful Cayman S also placed judged, so they don’t have to be as perfect could get behind the wheel of two Cay- and clean, but you man Rs, one with original equipment Mi- had to look hard chelins and one with a competitive brand to find any flaws of tire from Germany. Yes, you could clearly on them. tell the difference. And yes, you want a Cay- Porsche had man R! all their hot new At Tuesday’s TSD Rally, presented by models on dis- Mobil 1, Suncoast Region claimed a re- play, including the markable 1-2-3 finish in the Unequipped new Turbo S, GTS, Plus class. Gerry and Beth Curts, Bill and El- GT3 RS 4.0, Cay- len Riley, and Tom and Cindy Briest showed man R, Boxster S everyone how it is done. Black Edition, and The Suncoast success continued at the a Boxster Spy- Michelin Autocross, also known as the der with nearly Driving Event, which featured the whole $20,000 worth of spectrum of Porsches in action, from a options. pair of 356s to a Carrera GT. Driving his Zone rep Jen- 40th Anniversary 911, Bill Riley won the nifer Barrows set S09 class, while Caroline Spencer and Joli up a nice Zone Laughlin ran 1-2 in S09 Ladies in their silver Rally competitors from Suncoast Region swept the top three Party at The Man- Carrera. spots in the Mobil 1 rally. From left, Bill and Ellen Riley, Gerry Mark Krekorian won the S06 class with Curts, Cindy and Tom Briest. Absent from the photo is Beth Curts. sion, overlooking Continued on next page PORSCHE PROFILE • OCTOBER 2011 19 PORSCHE PROFILE • OCTOBER 2011 19 his concours-winning yellow C4S. He also won a set of Kumho tires at the rally ban- quet. Tom Briest claimed third place in S09, driving his Club Coupe. Sharron and I ran “Bluey” the Boxster S in S03 Ladies and Men’s classes, winning those classes and scoring the fastest times overall on Wednesday. Driving his 1998 Boxster, Maury Hamill finished second in S02. In their 2006 Boxster, Andy and Cyndi Pook finished fifth and second in S04 and S04L. Gerry Curts drove his GT3 to third place in S10. At the Golf Tournament the next day, Curts was part of the winning foursome. Doug Monaco won the prize for longest drive. Doug and his wife Sara ran a superb volunteers who make Porsche Parade pos- The Long Distance Award is presented Goodie Store all week, offering high-quality sible. Fast Lane also donated a pair of Tref- each year to the member who DRIVES his/ event apparel and other items of interest to fen trips to Germany that were awarded as her Porsche the longest distance to parade. Porsche owners. fantastic door prizes. Again this year, Mike Holtzclaw of the Alaska Following the Kumho Technical and His- Chris Welty, another Suncoast member, Region took the prize. Driving his trusty red torical Quiz on Friday morning, the Tech worked all week representing Bridgestone 964, protected by layers of blue painters’ Academy offered presentations by some of and answering tire questions. Bridgestone tape, he traversed 4640.9 miles EACH WAY. the Porsche world’s top experts. Members displayed the Suncoast Porsche “Cayman Ferry Porsche would be proud. who attended enough sessions were issued GT” project car in front of their rig. Kumho, Savannah actually hosted car races back a “degree” in “Porschelogy.” Pirelli, and Michelin joined Bridgestone in in 1906-1911, prior to Indy or Le Mans. On Many attendees signed up for the 5K bringing 18-wheeler rigs to the event for Saturday afternoon, the Parade of Porsches Run/walk around the Grand Prize of Amer- customer support. retraced the original route of the 1911 ica racetrack, but the near-record heat and 9magazine was the sponsor of the In- Grand Prize of America race to Savannah, humidity thinned the field by Saturday ternet Café, where Parade attendees could taking about 180 Porsches on a 25-mile morning when the event started. Scoring catch up on e-mail. Vince Catena, Suncoast drive through the heart of the city. With Po- was not based on quickest time but closest member and publisher of the magazine, lice escorts and traffic control, the Porsche finish to one’s predicted time. Sharron and was on hand offering sample copies and drivers were able to cruise through red I walked the route six minutes quicker than subscription deals. With so many luminaries lights and stop signs, waving to onlookers. predicted. We considered it a success when from the Porsche world in attendance, and The people of Savannah enjoyed the spec- we were not last, and no one ended up in magnificent examples of Porsche cars on tacle, and didn’t seem to mind the Porsche- the hospital. hand, the magazine got a wealth of photos driving visitors taking over the city for a Suncoast Region member Peter Sontag, and contacts that will likely lead to future while. of Fast Lane Travel, donated shirts for all the stories. At the Saturday night Victory Banquet, emcee Mark Shevitz and President Alban donned Porsche Classic work overalls and plodded through an elaborate scheme to surprise the winner of the restored 911T raffle car, Bud Kibbee. Kibbee is a long-time 356 owner but this was his first Parade. It was also the first time a PCA raffle win- ner had been in attendance at Parade for the presentation. On stage, the Kibbees said they have been married 61 years, and they have previously won a BMW and a Ford truck in other contests. The 57th Porsche Parade is set for Salt Lake City, Utah, July 8-14, 2012.
20 PORSCHE PROFILE • OCTOBER 2011 PORSCHE PROFILE • OCTOBER 2011 21 Rennsport Reunion IV Update Stellar lineup of drivers and cars for Porsche’s celebration of its motorsport heritage
or the Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV taking activities: History of the Porsche 911 Display, Porsche place at Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway in Octo- Model-Specific Parking Corrals with Parade laps of ber, it’s both the men and machines that are the track, PCA Hospitality and Membership Center, F expected to draw one of the largest crowds in two race groups: Rennsport Reunion Cup for Porsche track history. And, if early sign-ups are any indication, Cup Cars and PCA Club Racing for PCA race cars, both elements will not disappoint. and PCA Volunteer Pool—workers to assist with Just a glance at the guest list reveals names that the club’s involvement. Enhancing the Rennsport are well entrenched in Porsche Motorsport history. Reunion Cup race, Michelin Tire Company comes on For example, Vic Elford, who won the Monte Carlo board as the spec tire manufacturer for that exciting Rally and scored Porsche’s first overall win at the 24 contest. Hours of Daytona – on back-to-back weekends; James We are looking for exceptional examples of Weaver, Porsche 962 driver for Dyson Racing and a Porsche 911 production models for the History of the Daytona and Sebring winner; Gijs van Lennep, Dutch Porsche 911 Display at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Porsche 917 and 911 driver who won Le Mans with during the event. It will be a display representing the Helmut Marko and the last Targa Florio with Herbert 911 model throughout its generational life. Please Müller; Chip Robinson, IMSA champion with Al Hol- contact Tom Provasi for information and registra- bert in a Porsche 962; George Follmer, who took the tion at [email protected] or 408/947-0980. turbocharged 917 to Can-Am championship; Dan Gur- PCA members will be invited to use a terrific ney, who scored Porsche’s first successes in Formula PCA Hospitality and Membership Center that will 1; and Hurley Haywood, the most successful Porsche be open for all days of the event, October 14-16, to endurance driver with wins at Daytona, Sebring and park safely in one of the Porsche Model-Specific Le Mans. More than 50 drivers of similar stature Parking Corrals (a corral parking ticket will be have already said “yes” to Porsche’s invitation for the required— please visit www.mazdaraceway.com for October 14-16, 2011, Rennsport event. The rest of the ticket information), and to enjoy Parade laps of the names will be announced as the event gets closer. track with their Porsches. And it’s not just drivers that made their Porsche We will need PCA volunteer workers to assist race cars famous. Attendees will include Norbert with our activities at the Rennsport Reunion IV. Singer, recently-retired Porsche Motorsport engineer, If you are interested in supporting this memo- known as the father of the Porsche 962; Hans Mezger, rable event, please contact Sharon Neidel with the who headed up the Porsche Motorsport racing engine PCA Volunteer Pool at [email protected] function from his Dan Gurney F1 motors through or 650/508-1308. We will have a very special event the 917, 935, 962 and McLaren F1 engine; and Alwin memento for the volunteer workers. Springer, former Vasek Polak 917 crew member who Additional details of the Porsche Rennsport later built engines at his company Andial and served Reunion IV are published on the following Porsche as president of Porsche Motorsports North Amer- web site: www.porsche.com/usa/rennsport-reunion-iv/. ica. Jörg Bergmeister, Patrick Long, and the rest of For additional information and event tickets please the current Porsche factory drivers, will all attend visit the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca web site at Rennsport. www.mazdaraceway.com or 800/327-7322. The Porsche Club of America is honored to assist Please stay tuned for more announcements in Pan- the Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV with several orama, at www.pca.org and in E-Brake News.
22 PORSCHE PROFILE • OCTOBER 2011 The 933 on its way home. Photo courtesy KEN GREENFIELD Porsche’s Lesser Known Models Add to Victory List
By KEN GREENFIELD ing in its complete transformation. In stock ers wound up campaigning them. Two of form, the car was a joint venture between the cars were assembled at Holbert Rac- orsche has a long and Porsche and Volkswagen. Their intention, ing’s shop. (This team was owned by the proud racing history. Mod- as it had been when the two companies late Al Holbert, who drove Lowenbrau’s els like the 917, 935, 936, previously teamed up to produce the 914 962 Porsche to everlasting fame). One of and 962 have won many and 914-6, was for the 924 to serve as an Holbert’s 933s (driven by Doc Bundy in races around the world. entry-level vehicle for Porsche enthusiasts Holbert livery) won the SCCA’s 1980 Na- Victories at Sebring, Le who could not afford a 911’s price. The 924 tional Championship at Road Atlanta. (We Mans,P Daytona, etc., have made Porsche sported an exciting new body, powered by will return to the other Holbert shop car a household name among racing fans ev- an Audi 2.0-liter engine that was motivated later). erywhere. In addition to these well-known by a four speed transmission. The 924 was When first the 933s were first entered models, other Porsches have added vic- not a particularly fast car, however, boast- into DP, they ran a Kugelfischer fuel-inject- tories to the automaker’s incredible vic- ing little more than 100 HP. To boost the ed 2.0-liter Audi motor, which reportedly tory list. The 911, 914, 356, and 933 have 924’s sales, Porsche decided to apply the produced between 225-250 HP. They also claimed their fair share. old adage “Race and win on Sunday - Sell used a very special five-speed transmission 933? Yes, I said 933. It is not a house- cars on Monday.” (stock 924s initially came from the factory hold Porsche name or better known racing To that end, they developed a 933 with a four speed). It was a very special model. To be honest, before two months package. It was a complete kit produced by drivetrain that addressed many of the ago I had never heard of the 933. I would Porsche Motorsports in Germany, and sold stock engine and transmission’s shortcom- not have recognized a 933 if it had bitten in the USA for $45,000. One selected a ings. The 933s were the class of the DP me. Once I was introduced to it and re- donor 924, which was then dismembered field. When DP later was abolished (along searched its background, my interest was and most of its parts thrown away. By the with AP, BP, and CP), they were moved to piqued. The 933 is a derivative of the 924. time one had purchased the kit, added the GT 3, wherein they remain eligible to this It is the ultimate normally aspirated 924. donor car, purchased additional spares, and day. Many changes were made in the cars It was produced in 1980 and became had the car constructed, one’s investment following the move to GT 3. Some of the Porsche’s means of winning the Sports Car totaled almost $100,000! It was a huge fiberglass 924 bodywork was replaced by Club of America (SCCA) D Production amount for a production race car in 1980 the 944’s sleeker look as time wore on. (DP) Class’s National Championship. (and in 2011, for that matter). Only 16 Recently, I became aware that a 933 Porsche produced a complete kit that of these cars were produced. Since they was for sale. After a brief and intense ne- improved every aspect of the 924, result- were so expensive, many Porsche deal- Continued on page 26
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Advanced Solo, DE Event By PAGE OBENSHAIN, qualified instructors. These coaches must 2. • Be driving a Porsche. Registrar & Chief Track Instructor be registered for the 48 Hours event as a 3. • Be a PCA certified instructor or driver or registered as a coach. have an email sent to me by your CTI stat- egistration will take place be- The coach must be a PCA member and ing that you are an advanced solo driver ginning Nov. 1, 2011, at 1 p.m. a certified PCA instructor. There is a fee and have the experience and skills neces- Eastern Standard Time. The and registration required if the coach is not sary to drive on the Sebring track with dates of the Advance Solo DE registered as a driver. The intent of this new very highly skilled drivers. (CTI email not eventR are: Thursday Feb. 2, thru Sunday, program is to give new drivers to this track applicable if you have been accepted at this Feb. 5, 2012. help in quickly learning the line and fine- event previously.) The event will be run with expanded tuning skills of more experience drivers. Should this event fill up and we start a passing, with the exception of the optional This event is for well-experienced driv- waiting list, you must fully register and pay Thursday night sessions (prior Sebring ex- ers who have attended PCA Drivers Edu- to remain on the list. There are always can- perience required) which will revert to cation programs. Coaching is a privilege cellations. For the last two years, we were passing in the 5 passing zones. It is man- that can be revoked on an individual basis able to accept everyone who had fully reg- datory that you attend the Thursday driv- at any time by the chief track instructor istered and paid to attend the 48 Hours. ers meeting, which is generally held in the (CTI). Do not register thinking that you will To register on Nov. 1, go to www. early afternoon. be trained the skills you need to drive at clubregistration.net. If you have never reg- We will go over the entire event as the 48 Hours. istered on that site, you may go on early well as expanded passing at that meeting. To register and qualify for the Ad- and set up an account. sebringclubrace@ Should the meeting be impossible for you vanced Solo group you must: yahoo.com. Be sure to have “ADVANCED to attend, please contact me. 1. • Be a current PCA Member; bring SOLO” in the subject line. New for 2012 we will allow coaching by your membership card to the event. See “Heads Up, Volunteers,” next page.
PORSCHE PROFILE • OCTOBER 2011 25 25 driver, crew member, volunteer or a spec- Thursday morning drivers, crew members, Heads Up, Volunteers! tator, you saw a well-organized and well- corner workers and volunteers started to run event. Great strides were made in vari- arrive waiting to do their part. The 19th Annual 48 Hours ous areas, starting with entry into the track. Check future editions of Porsche Profile With better signage and the watchful eye for further details and direction on how at Sebring is coming! of many volunteers, initial entry was very to be a part of the excitement. Don’t be By DENNIS WOJCIK smooth and efficient. A special thanks goes left behind. It’s never too early to start planning for to those who came early to direct traffic. So, wipe off the dust, charge the bat- something special and the 19th Annual This is no easy task but a strong dedi- teries, start up the motors, but most of all, 48 Hours at Sebring is no exception. The cation by those few made this challenging start by marking the calendar. Should you dates are Feb. 2, 3, 4, 5, 2012. task run like a Swiss watch. With the preci- have any questions, feel free to contact If you were you at the 2011 48 Hours sion of a watchmaker, approximately 400 me at [email protected] or 941- at Sebring, you were part of the greatest haulers were strategically placed in the 697-7976. See you at the 19th 48 Hours event of the year. No matter if you were a paddock in a short period of time. Early at Sebring!
than a month to complete, but then the car I got out of the car again, spoke to the driv- Fast Tracks, finally arrived on an enclosed 18-wheeler er again as he couldn’t drive off because my Continued from page 12 from California to a supermarket parking car was blocking his way. The driver told me lot in town. to push the clutch, and just shook his head. PP: Do you have a Porsche story you’d like So, finally the car was running, but I was un- My joy faded fast because I was unable to to share with our readers? able to find the reverse. start the car as I didn’t know where the key NH: It is a funny one: I bought my Porsche goes. I had to ask the delivery truck driver. A few more talks to the truck driver had from a dealership in Newport Beach, CA On every Porsche the ignition switch is on me on my way. It was all a little embarrass- after seeing an ad on the Internet without the left, I was lectured. Once the key was ing, and I killed the engine a few times on test driving or personally seeing the car. Pa- in place I was still not able to start the car the way home, but now I am an expert and perwork, shipping, and insurance took more as it wasn’t an automatic. Surprise, surprise. know where the key goes.
ing a 28’ trailer. was not as reliable). The motor is also a dry Lesser Known, That was exciting, I can assure you. One sump, the sign of a very serious engine in Continued from page 12 of the trip home’s highlights was a stop at racing. gotiation with the owner, the car was mine! the Richard Petty Museum in Randelman, My car did not have the most distin- Since I already owned two 914-6 race cars, NC. We bought a boatload of souvenirs, guished racing career, however, it partici- you might wonder why I wanted a 933/924. including two of Petty’s NASCAR race car pated in dozens of SCCA National Races. The answer is very simple. My first Porsche tires signed by “The King.” After all that, the It raced at the national championships dur- was a 944, as was the first racecar I drove. car arrived at our Hudson shop. ing the 1980s and 1990s. It was in storage The 933 is quite a different bird, to say the Earlier on I mentioned that Holbert for the last five-six years. least. Racing had prepped two of the sixteen So Scuderia Manfred has grown. This Porsche created a mini monster – it is a 933s that had been produced. My car was probably will be our last racecar for some REAL racecar rather than a street car that the second one. In the 1990s, the car spent time. We will start work on the 933 in the was converted to a racecar. It simply ap- considerable time at David Finch’s shop. As off-season. Our final 2011 race will be in pears different when you start inspecting it. many of you are aware, he was a GT 2 944 Watkins Glen the week after Labor Day. On closer examination, you observe some champion. (The 944 has superseded the We are putting the finishing touches on amazing Porsche “skunkworks” details that 914-6, which was Porsche’s GT 2 standard- the two 914-6s. make it a serious racecar. bearer for years). Dave White will be driving with me in The 933’s acquisition was the good In addition to its status as a Vintage “Old Blue,” and I will drive “Baby Blue II.” news. The bad news was that I had to make racecar, our “Old Blue” can also participate If Dave so desires, he will join me in an another trip to Connecticut, as I had for in SCCA GT 2. (In fact, it was the SCCA’s endurance race in “Baby Blue II.” Baby Blue II. (Luckily, I “only” had to journey 2003 SAARC Champion). Next month we will be back with the to South Carolina for Old Blue). A hec- During its time in Holbert’s and Finch’s final chapter of my odyssey. I will then tic one-week-trip with my racing partner, shops, the car received a highly-developed settle in as one of the boys at the races, YWC Motorsports’ Mike Cox, included semi tube frame. The fuel injection was re- enjoying all that Vintage Racing offers on braving New York’s rush hour while haul- placed with Weber carbs. (Most of the 16 and off-track. cars went this route, since the fuel injection 26 PORSCHE PROFILE • OCTOBER 2011
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and cashmere leather interior, 3.6/auto with Plum convertible top. New clutch, Wanted/Trade speed control, power heated side mirrors, tires, and brakes, all maintenance records. NEW! n WOULD LIKE TO torque limited slipw/ABD, 6 speed, factory Excellent condition, driven only in spring TRADE MY PEARSON 323 air, electric sunroof, rear wiper option, and summer in Midwest, garaged in winter. SAILBOAT, for a Porsche 930, Boxster, headlight washers, power windows, factory The car is now in Osprey (suburb of or a newer 911, car + cash is ok. See central locking alarm, full power driver’s Sarasota). $33,500 obo. Call Barry at 847- craigslist. Call Peter Somkowicz for more seat, and more. For more info and photos, 858-4515. detailed info at 727-560-4849 cell. call 941-650-7771 or email n 1986 PORSCHE 944 TURBO n BOLT-IN ROLL BAR OR CAGE n 1991 PORSCHE 911/964 #WP0AA0958GN150404, Alpine White to fit my 911SC Targa. Used racing suit, RACECAR WITH 18' ENCLOSED w/Black Interior and Black/Polished size XL, SFI 3.2A/5 min. Performance TRAILER. Ready to race, professionally Fuchs, 46,000 miles, one owner, always exhaust headers & megaphones. Fiberglass prepared, $36K in receipts since 2008. garaged, excellent condition, serviced by Targa top. Call or email Albert at 813-598- Straight, no-incident car with brand new Porsche garages with all records, $15,500, 0623 - [email protected]. interior. Converted from streetcar mid- A/C, cruise control, electric seats and n A SET OF FOUR OLD BUT 2000s in excellent condition. Very low hours windows, electric sunroof, alarm system, MATCHING 185/65R15 OR on rebuild. Class in PCA G/H, PBOC upgraded sound system. Resides in Land 195/65R15 TIRES for my ‘76 912E R-4 or equivalent. In St. Petersburg; will O' Lakes, FL. Contact Jim Brown at (weekend car). Trying out different tire separate. $39K for the whole package with 713-828-1496 or e-mail jdbrown0942@ sizes on a budget. Call or email David: 305- spare wheels/tires. David 727.744.0856 or sbcglobal.net. 283-6513, [email protected]. [email protected]. n 1978 911SC TARGA. 911SC w/ n A NICE REAR DECK LID for n 2004 GT3 RACE/DE CAR, Street Stainless Steel Targa. Black/tan leather ‘74 to ‘85 911/912E. No pre-drilled whale- Car converted by NGT (11,319 Total Interior, 112K miles. Chain tensioners, tail holes or big dents, please. Guards Red Miles). VIN: WPOAC29924S692703, popoff, short shift, turbo tie-rods, black a plus. Email or call David with offer. (813) Speed Yellow, CF Doors/Deck Lid, painted Fuchs w/Dunlop SP9000, power 653-4757, [email protected]. Motons, H&R, 2 sets Forgeline, R6 & windows, anti-theft, cruise control, AC Hoosier Cups, Giro Floating, Pagids, upgraded to R134a, Alpine CD player w/ Cage, Recaro, Cool Suit, TraqMate w/ poweramp & Boston Acoustic speakers, Automobiles Camera, Cup Rear Wing, Modified Trans, sport exhaust, Weltmeister Strut Braces NEW! n 1982 WIESSACH SS, LSD, 3.6L remapped, headers, Center (Front/Targa), Momo wheel & shifter, EDITION 928, #148 out of 205 Exhaust, etc. $60,000. Located at Vortex red painted calipers, lowered suspension produced. Two owners, climate controlled Motorsport, Tampa.Contact: JLBolles@ w/spacers, TechArt pedals & rest w/911 garage its entire life. Judges Choice and 1st gmail.com or 813-965-1253. stainless door sills, 911 crest door handles, in Class winner at 50th Anniversary for n 2007 GT3 RS, silver with orange always garaged. Cabrella Targa top, car Suncoast. VIN. WPOJA0926CS821614. accents over black interior, ceramic cover, bra & mirror covers. Runs very (125Kmi). All receipts and service records. brakes and clear paint guard. This car is strong, always professionally serviced, all Drove to Parade in Savanah. Wonderful in showroom condition with 22k miles. maintenance records since purchased. car to show and enjoy. Asking $16,900. $74,900. Contact Ralph, 727-692-7778, $12,500 OBO. Serious buyers only. Contact Located in Punta Gorda. Contact Carl at or email [email protected]. Pictures Ed Grohe for pictures or questions at: 941-916-4152 or [email protected] available. [email protected] or 727-743- 8320. NEW! n 1998 911 TARGA - Excellent n 2001 911 CARRERA CPE, condition, black on black, Tiptronic. 77,000 WPOAA29951S622971, dark blue/ n 1987 944 COUPE, sunroof; miles. California/Florida car. $34,000. Call blue, 97,000 mi, original owner, all dealer 5-spd; 350 Spyder steering wheel; 32,688 Mike 727 424 5015. serviced, not tracked, FL car, $22,500, new clutch; 34,736 new timing belt/ NEW! n 1995 993 CARERRA Philip Foley, St. Petersburg (727) 823-1897. water pump. Eibell Performance “car is COUPE, 3.6 Air Cooled/52,225 n 1996 PORSCHE 911 More classifieds miles/$34,500. Grand Prix white exterior CABRIOLET - 44,500 miles, Polar Silver on next page!
PORSCHE PROFILE • OCTOBER 2011 33 a Home Run.” Appraiser “a true survivor 727-502-5377 or 727-688-6500. in show condition.” Always garaged; Parts n 987 BOXSTER: REAR APRON never raced, all new belts. Always lived NEW! n SIX-SPEED MANUAL “NEW” (STILL IN BOX), part of Pinellas County, $12,995. Rick Zinth, SHIFTER for 997, part number 997 Tequipment Sport Design pkg. part #987- [email protected]; 727-560-4529 424 010 00, taken from my 2010 Carrera. 505-996-05-G2X. $1,100 or best offer.. Call (WP0AB0944HN473287). $200.00 Contact Tim Balon aei727-535- John Gregg at 727-593-9568 after 4 p.m. n A STRIKING CAR! FULLY 6006 or [email protected] n 997 CARRERA III TAKEOFF LOADED. 2009 PORSCHE 911 4S NEW! n CONSOLE LID WITH WHEELS AND TIRES, 2 Front, 2 Rear. Convertible, 6-speed, silver/grey interior, PORSCHE LOGO, Sand Biege color, Excellent/As New Rims With Bridgestone turbo rims, (car is 4 months old) like new, perfect condition, for Carrera or Boxster. Potenza Tires Approx. 8000 Miles. Fronts 4,900 miles. Just installed TUBI exhaust, Part numbers 997553231 01, 987 553 231 90%+, Rears 50%+ Tread. Asking $2200 software update, Fabspeed cold air intake, 00, $200.00. Contact Tim Balon at 727 OBO, Buyer Pays Shipping/Insurance. rear wing (all installed in last 30 days), 535 6006 or [email protected] or Contact S. Volk @ 941-351-7624, Sarasota. 129k new as configured (not including [email protected]. n 4 FUCHS OEM off my '80 SC. 6 above updates). $82,000. Contact Jerry at and 7s. Shod with kumho ecsta mx with 1-813-713-3592 or email jerry.newberry@ n SET OF FOUR NEW COLORED less then 750 miles. $1000. Contact John beipros.com, Tampa. CRESTED CENTER CAPS - never been used. Asking $70. For pix, email Troy at [email protected]. Port n BOXSTER: ‘02 RED/BLACK at: [email protected] or call 813-777-8808. Charlotte. 24,500 miles. Car is immaculate, n BOXSTER STOCK TAIL always been garage kept. $18,500 n SET OF FOUR 6JX15 (FRONT) LIGHTS $75/pair, stock turn signal lights obo or interesting trade. egeorges@ AND 7JX15 (REAR) CHROMED $40/pair, stock shifter $35. Under hood and galatiyachts.com or 727-869-0880, FUCHS. Classic chrome-on-black look. trunk ABS liners, $75 both. Email egeorges@ 6-9 p.m. Absolutely no curb rash. $800. Would consider trade for a set of phone dials in galatiyachts.com. n 1970 PORSCHE 914-6 Midnight comparable condition. Call or email David: n EXHAUST TAIL PIPES FOR blue, 77k original miles, 19k miles on 305-283-6513, [email protected]. 2006 CARERRA-S, OEM Stainless tail rebuilt engine. 2.7L engine from 74' 911. pipe set (PN 997-111-351-04 and PN 997- Bare metal spray, chain-tensioners installed, n WHEELS FOR 993, 996 OR 968. 111-352-04) used only 2K miles. Perfect upgraded cams w/heat exchangers, OZ Fittipaldi 500 Modular. Polished lip, condition, replaced them with chrome lightened flywheel, rebuilt 901 side shifter center covers, very attractive, near perfect pipes. $150 OBO for set. Call 941-429-2500 transmission, front sway bar, optima sealed condition. 17”x8.5 and 9.5. If new $3,950, or email [email protected]. battery, CIS fuel injection, 6 x 15" Fuchs buy for only $1,600. Dennis O’Keefe, cell from 911S, 195/60/15 Yokohama AVS 727-422-3533 or for pictures dennis@ Tires, over $30K in restoration. $26,000. okeefepainter.com Other Contact Orlando Morales, Gainesville, 352 n RACE WHEELS, FIKSE FM/10, n 911 SPORT CLASSIC 318-3266, [email protected]. 17” x 8.5 and 10.5. Fits 993, 996 and 968, near CHRONOGRAPH WATCH by n RARE 2004 911 TARGA, Black on perfect condition. If new, $3,780/ Acquire Porsche Design, new in box, $500.00 black, 45,000 miles, all books and records, for ½ price at $1,890. Dennis O’Keefe 727- OBO; call Jose at 941-351-7228 or email at garage kept, fully serviced, new clutch, 422-3533 or [email protected] [email protected]. pristine condition, all original equipment, n HANS QUICK RELEASE n TRAILEX TRAILER (CT7541, $45,000. Contact alejandroweinstein@ HARDWARE for fixed tether system. 895 lbs, 4,100 lb capacity), electric brakes, yahoo.com or 941-807-9013. $40.00. Dennis O’Keefe 727-4222-3533 or tire rack, diamond aluminum tool box, n 2001 PORSCHE BOXSTER, [email protected]. aluminum dual gas jug holder, spare tire excellent condition, 14,600 miles, 5 speed n TUBI EXHAUST SYSTEM for mounted on trailer, electric crane winch manual, 217hp, black leather interior, red a 3.2 liter Boxster or Cayman S motor. Fits for loading tires. Five new tires. Trailer exterior, sport package, 17 inch wheels 2005 to 2007 vehicles. This is a headers dolly included. Replacement cost over Boxster S design, garage kept, cd player, one on back complete exhaust. $600 buys it. $7,000, yours for $5,500. Call Russ Lee, owner, $20,000 call 856-220-5113. Contact [email protected] or phone 941-928-9500. The Marketplace is a free service for PCA members. Space is limited. Ads are accepted by order of date received. Unpublished ads will be held for following issues. Requests must be received by the 1st of the month. Be sure to include your PCA membership number. E-mail Alicia Nordquist at [email protected] or send to: 1243 Siesta Bayside Drive, Sarasota, FL 34242 Sold your listing? Great! Please be sure to let us know in order to make room for fellow Suncoast PCA members. When listing, please be considerate of other members and keep the length to a minimum. Sell your Porsche products in The 34 PORSCHEMarket PROFILE • OCTOBER 2011 Place
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