A Sad 911 Turbo

"K-Roll-PorscheTamer" (k-roll390)
11/27/2013 at 14:51 • Filed to: Porsche, 911, Turbo, sad, story, 912, 914, 924, 944, 928, 968

My First Post...

I knew I would eventually post something on here but I wasn't sure what. Then it hit me, I love Porsche's( as if it wasn't apparent by my name).As a Porsche fan(personally I don't yet think I'm ready to call myself an enthusiast or aficionado), I see it as my duty to talk about, take care of, and learn as much as I can about these wonderful cars. I've already have a minimal background on Porsche's: My Dad owning a '74 2.7L 911 and my uncle having a '78 2.7L 911 and a '85.5 2.5L 944 which will soon become my daily driver this upcoming spring. Whenever I see a classic Porsche still being driven on the road, be it a 911, 912, 914 you name it, I always get a sense of pure excitement and joy, knowing that the driver of that Porsche is someone who really appreciates it's design history, and really everything that makes it a Porsche. However, It does pain me greatly when I see something like this...

On my way to class and work weekly, I always noticed this red beauty sticking out of the corner of a local gas station regardless of the season and always asked myself "what's it doing there?". Today I finally decided to find out why. After my 11AM class, I drove to the gas staion on my way home to pick up a pack of gum, conveniently, the only spot open was the small space next to the 911; and it was there I would see how bad it's condition was.

Looking at the picture above, it's obvious that it's a 911 Turbo with its distinctive "whale-tail" and Design 90 wheels that still look brand new; not sure of the other side though. It's also apparent by the impact bumpers that it is most likely an 80s model. The 911 Turbo was an excellent machine when released back in '75. it's turbocharged flat-six engine pushing out 260hp and a top speed of around 160mph was very good for the time and still is a fast car by today's standards. From what I could see, which basically was what you can see in the photos, the body, around the front and rear wheel housings had rusted up, part of the rear lights had been broken, and the squared mirror housing on the same side had also broken off and was left dangling, only being held by the wires that probably powered the adjustable mirror.

Going inside to ask the guy at the register about it, as soon as I mentioned it he quickly informed me that it wasn't for sale. I had no intentions to by it, I just wanted to know more about it's condition and what was wrong with it. He told me it had been sitting there for years and to go see the mechanic in the room next door as it was apparently his. I walked into the garage where nothing was going on and found the mechanic I was looking for. A scruffy-looking man, who looked to be in his 50s, about a head shorter than my 5'10" height. I asked him about it, and like the cashier, he too told me it wasn't for sale; in fact, it wasn't even his, telling me that it belonged to a "customer" I calmly told him I was curious if it was still running despite its dilapidated state. as fast as he said it wasn't for sale he told me it didn't work anymore and walked away. "How rude", I thought to myself as I walked back to my car. It was very sad to back out of the station and away from that 911. If it were mine(but I'd never let one look that bad) I would tow it home and do whatever it takes to fix'er back up to the best condition possible but I suppose I'll just continue to drive past it every day, until the day it's "owner" comes back and rescue her, or god forbid it's sent to the scrap. Porsche's aren't meant to just sit around and wait until that one good day to drive it and in Michigan, where a bright, sunny day should be celebrated like a holiday, them stored for the winter; they're meant to be driven as fast and as long as possible. They're the happiest on the roads and that's where all of them, even this one, should be.

This is the end of my first ever post on here and I hope it was a good and worthwhile read. And if the "owner" of this 911 Turbo just so happens to see this, please rescue her, fix and take care of her, she doesn't deserve to be left stranded and abandoned in the corner of a gas station.

Edit: I was unaware of a couple previous posts pertaining to this particular 911 so here are links to the original posts that have been "re-found" by a friendly commentator, Ghost Dog, below. Do take a look at them!

http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/this-porsche-h…

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http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/now-to-the-onl…

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DISCUSSION (18)

ninequattroquattro > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
11/27/2013 at 15:28

Poor Turbo!

From the looks of it I wonder if rust has taken it's toll?

Front suspension looks wonky as well?

Whatever the case, it doesn't deserve that!

(My dad owned many 944s in my childhood, may find the right one myself someday)

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > ninequattroquattro
11/27/2013 at 15:32

I'm not sure to be honest. I would've gotten closer but I didn't want to seems sketchy as it was. I didn't get a look at the interior either so I can't say anything about that. I can't wait for my first 944 next spring. I've never driven anything older than a 1999 Ford Windstar(I assume everyone here knows about this "thing") so the lack of ABS and traction control will make it an interesting challenge for me!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
11/27/2013 at 15:37

I've actually seen pictures of this same car posted (here?) before... Sad to see it hasn't budged and is in ever worse shape now.

It's in my blood, too. My dad had a 356B Super 90.

Post pictures of "your" 944!

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
11/27/2013 at 15:49

Really? I haven't looked for pictures of this one. I actually just took them today so these are the most recent pics to date. The guy at the gas station didn't even seem to care about it at all! I mean if you don't care about a car like this one, why keep it? It's not doing him, the car or anyone any good just sitting there! My family is a Porsche family; we say no to Corvettes(I do have a soft spot for the C3 Stingray though) and despise anyone who says that the 911 looks like a VW Beetle(I know the history before anyone says anything ;-) ) haha! I'll post pictures of my future 944 soon, maybe even now! And thanks for reading this!

Ghost Dog - For the kittens > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
11/27/2013 at 15:52

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Kinja'd!!!

Ghost Dog - For the kittens > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
11/27/2013 at 15:55

Redacted

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Ghost Dog - For the kittens
11/27/2013 at 16:09

Redacted? I don't understand.

Ghost Dog - For the kittens > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
11/27/2013 at 16:16

Sorry, withdrawn. I accidentally double posted.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Ghost Dog - For the kittens
11/27/2013 at 16:19

I'm sorry. I'm still confused though. what exactly is being withdrawn?

Ghost Dog - For the kittens > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
11/27/2013 at 16:21

I accidentally double posted. One of the posts I edited and wrote "redacted" to signify I took back what was originally in the reply.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > Ghost Dog - For the kittens
11/27/2013 at 16:33

Oh ok gotcha! I understand now.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
11/27/2013 at 16:46

Ghost Dog found the link: http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/now-to-the-onl…

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davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Ghost Dog - For the kittens
11/27/2013 at 16:47

Knew I'd seen it before...

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
11/27/2013 at 16:49

Oh.. How ironic haha! I actually know who posted this! went to high school with him. this may be a funny conversation in the future...

desertdog5051 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
11/27/2013 at 19:23

You'll be sorrrrry.....This is a land where things are not as they seem and before you realize there is no escape, you are trapped ...This, my friends, is the OPPO ZONE.

Welcome.

Great, but sad first.

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > desertdog5051
11/27/2013 at 19:33

Thanks! I actually sat through my entire math class, commenting away on my other post haha! I should believe that I'm already hooked!

Also check out my other post on the 944! I bet you'll enjoy it as much as this one. :)

desertdog5051 > K-Roll-PorscheTamer
11/27/2013 at 20:32

Link?

K-Roll-PorscheTamer > desertdog5051
11/27/2013 at 21:49

http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/a-new-944-owne…

Here ya go! Enjoy! :-)