VT road trip photodump

"DrScientist" (DrScientist)
09/12/2015 at 10:10 • Filed to: None

Cars and coffee? have some cars and cows, and some covered bridges thrown in for good measure.

1989 porsche 928S4, 5-speed.

cows for milking...

closer...

surrounded

not sure if they were attracted to the red car like a bull goes for the bull fighter’s red cape, or if they were just bored.

we dont get much of this in the city... bear with me.

lots of dirt roads in vt. dusty rear ends too.

belted galloway

cows for eating...

the breed is from scotland, and are quite furry to handle the winters there. comes in handy in vermont.

hello ladies.

DISCUSSION (17)

jkm7680 > DrScientist
09/12/2015 at 10:12

Car looks great!

Also, the red in a bull fighters cape isn’t what pisses the bull off, it’s the motion of it. I believe they’re colorblind.

DrScientist > jkm7680
09/12/2015 at 10:58

duh... i really shoulve known that.

thanks by the way. :)

JR1 > DrScientist
09/12/2015 at 10:58

A clean 928 with a manual! You sir have a unicorn. Where were you you? The shots were outstanding. Very jealous

DrScientist > JR1
09/12/2015 at 11:21

thanks! :)

the manuals are around, but clean, well sorted, <100k mi examples of the S4’s are beginning to creep up in their asking prices. the vast majority of S4’s came from the factory with autos.

i’ve been looking for one since i was 7 years old. but really got into the market when my xjs started becoming more than i could keep up with and still daily drive.

i was actually resigned to picking up an auto, in a more subtle color, but this one popped up in my area, so no need for travel or transport, so i took a flyer on the red. and it looked great when i went to test drive it. and the seller accepted my offer. so here we are. It does have a white interior, which shows fairly good for being 26 years, but could definitley use a deep cleaning.

photos were taken in and around waitsfield. :)

My citroen won't start > DrScientist
09/12/2015 at 11:22

That car is gorgeous, I think I’ve said before here but the 928 is the perfect road trip car. I’m very jelly

random001 > DrScientist
09/12/2015 at 11:31

928!!! 928!!!!!!

JR1 > DrScientist
09/12/2015 at 11:46

Not sure how I missed all those posts but congrats on the recent purchase. Definitely an under appreciated Porsche that is only going to rise in value.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > DrScientist
09/12/2015 at 12:18

What pitch is the 928?

Andrew T. Maness > DrScientist
09/12/2015 at 13:23

Well you were definitely around my old stomping grounds, recognize a few of the covered bridges.

First time up in VT? I can recommend the best driving roads for you next trip.

DrScientist > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
09/12/2015 at 13:32

its 32 valve, 5.0L :)

DrScientist > Andrew T. Maness
09/12/2015 at 14:38

been there more than a few times. i have a friend who lives in the warren/waitsfield area. the summer is beautiful there.

but the winter is skiing of course. but thats what this one is for :)

Kinja'd!!!

Andrew T. Maness > DrScientist
09/12/2015 at 16:48

Nice, Carrera 4 I’m guessing? I grew up in Southern VT, lived in Burlington for a year before moving to California. Certainly miss it, usually get back once or twice a year. Route 30 between Dorset and Pawlet, aka. The Mettawee Valley Speedway, good times.

sdwarf36 > DrScientist
09/12/2015 at 21:30

Kinja'd!!!

DrScientist > sdwarf36
09/12/2015 at 22:11

Perhaps because I am indeed a scientist, I too have an affinity for the far side.

I believe I've seen every one them, and if not... I'm sure it's close. I think there is a relevant cartoon for nearly every situation I find myself in.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > DrScientist
09/13/2015 at 01:38

Heritage breed cows, I was feeding and herding some of these guys today while in Georgia picking up my new puppy.

Funfact: heritage breed have a 50/50 chance of throwing a bull calf every time. So if you are eating heritage cow beef it is almost 100% a castrated male (steer)

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > DrScientist
09/13/2015 at 12:19

I misspoke earlier, the breed is colloquially known as Heritage breed or Belties, because they are actually named Belted Gallaway cattle

BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. > DrScientist
09/13/2015 at 19:53

Kinja'd!!!

You lucky, lucky bastard.

928S4 + guards red + tan interior + Turbo Twist 993/996 wheels + A MANUAL GEARBOX...

A superlative Grand Tourer, on a very nice countryside grand tour. It looks like a great time was had.