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    • 1974 Lotus Europa Special
    • 1987 Jaguar XJ-S
    • 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan
    • 1964 Honda CT200 – Sold
    • 1971 Porsche 911T – Sold
    • 1972 Porsche 914 1.7 – Sold
    • 1972 Honda CT90 – Sold
    • 1973 BMW Bavaria – Sold
    • 1974 Porsche 914 1.8 – Sold
    • 1974 Porsche 914 2.0 Ravenna Green – Sold
    • 1984 Honda Elite 125 Gold – Sold
    • 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S – Sold
    • 1987 Porsche 928S4 – Sold
    • 1987 Porsche 944S – Sold
  • Past Projects
    • 1966 Porsche 912
    • 1971 Datsun 240Z, My First Restoration
    • 1971 Porsche 911T
    • 1972 Porsche 914 1.7 — 2.0 Liter Engine Swap
    • 1973 BMW Bavaria
    • 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB
    • 1978 Porsche 928 Press Tribute Art Car
    • 1981 Porsche 936 Junior No. 174
    • 1984 Honda Elite 125 – Light Copper Metallic
    • 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S
    • 1986 Honda Aero 50
    • 1987 Porsche 928 S4
    • 1987 Jaguar XJ-S V12
    • 1988 Porsche 951 Track Car
    • 1990 Porsche 928 S4
    • 2001 Audi S8
    • 2001 BMW E46 325xi Wagon 5spd Manual
  • Part Restoration
  • About and Contact
    • Groosh – A Life Long Car Guy
    • About and Contact
  • Blog – Restoration Wednesday
    • All Restoration Wednesdays, Latest Ones First
    • 1974 Lotus Europa Special
    • 1987 Jaguar XJ-S
    • 1999 Volkswagen Eurovan
    • 1964 Honda CT200 – Sold
    • 1971 Porsche 911T – Sold
    • 1972 Porsche 914 1.7 – Sold
    • 1972 Honda CT90 – Sold
    • 1973 BMW Bavaria – Sold
    • 1974 Porsche 914 1.8 – Sold
    • 1974 Porsche 914 2.0 Ravenna Green – Sold
    • 1984 Honda Elite 125 Gold – Sold
    • 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S – Sold
    • 1987 Porsche 928S4 – Sold
    • 1987 Porsche 944S – Sold
  • Past Projects
    • 1966 Porsche 912
    • 1971 Datsun 240Z, My First Restoration
    • 1971 Porsche 911T
    • 1972 Porsche 914 1.7 — 2.0 Liter Engine Swap
    • 1973 BMW Bavaria
    • 1978 Ferrari 308 GTB
    • 1978 Porsche 928 Press Tribute Art Car
    • 1981 Porsche 936 Junior No. 174
    • 1984 Honda Elite 125 – Light Copper Metallic
    • 1985 Toyota Celica GT-S
    • 1986 Honda Aero 50
    • 1987 Porsche 928 S4
    • 1987 Jaguar XJ-S V12
    • 1988 Porsche 951 Track Car
    • 1990 Porsche 928 S4
    • 2001 Audi S8
    • 2001 BMW E46 325xi Wagon 5spd Manual
  • Part Restoration
  • About and Contact
    • Groosh – A Life Long Car Guy
    • About and Contact

Latest Posts

2010 Porsche GT3 RS, It Failed Subtlety Class
19 Aug 2009

2010 Porsche GT3 RS, It Failed Subtlety Class

by Groosh | posted in: Online Around the Net | 1

The only transmission available is a six-speed manual. Let me repeat, the only transmission available is a six-speed man-u-al. Who else agrees the PDK auto slap tranny can stick it? Get it? Stick it. You see what I did there… … Continued

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New Guest Writer: Earned911
18 Aug 2009

New Guest Writer: Earned911

by Groosh | posted in: Online Around the Net | 0

I want to thank Mike, driving buddy extraordinaire and all around car guy, for contributing his stories to our blog. Had I driven solo my blog entry would read “got up there, stopped once for gas, had gas, uneventful ride.” … Continued

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A glimpse into the future – by Earned911
18 Aug 2009

A glimpse into the future – by Earned911

by Groosh | posted in: Online Around the Net | 1

The first leg of our journey to Monterey ended around Pismo Beach – we needed to stop for some local breakfast. It was about 9am and Paul broke out the bottle of Blue Moon and poured us a round to … Continued

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At Least I Don’t Drive a Pantera – Part 2 of 3 by Groosh
18 Aug 2009

At Least I Don’t Drive a Pantera – Part 2 of 3 by Groosh

by Groosh | posted in: Online Around the Net | 2

After challenged cruising at 75-80mph for most of the trip, getting into town was a relief for me. We slowed to 45mph and settled in behind moderate traffic. This was Thursday, the day before the big day so I wasn’t … Continued

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As Long as You Get There, It’s Half the Fun – Part 1 of 3 by Groosh
17 Aug 2009

As Long as You Get There, It’s Half the Fun – Part 1 of 3 by Groosh

by Groosh | posted in: Online Around the Net | 0

Over the next week or more, we will be updating you on our weekend in Monterey. We will have feature stories and photos in the magazine on: • Concorso Italiano• Monterey Historics• Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Additionally, I will have … Continued

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Flogging the Porsche Dolpins
14 Aug 2009

Flogging the Porsche Dolpins

by Groosh | posted in: Online Around the Net | 2

We took the 101 north from LA to San Luis Obispo where we picked up HWY 1. That’s where the drive began. Mike was leading in his ’87 Carrera while my little engine that could followed along mightily, reliving its … Continued

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Going to Monterey
12 Aug 2009

Going to Monterey

by Groosh | posted in: Online Around the Net | 0

We are heading up to Monterey Thursday morning at 5:30AM. The plan is to beat rush hour traffic then have a fun drive up the coast, stop for lunch and laze into town. Can’t wait. I’m driving the 1966 Porsche … Continued

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Addicted To Seat Belts
11 Aug 2009

Addicted To Seat Belts

by Groosh | posted in: Online Around the Net | 1

On August 13, 2009, Volvo Cars will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the standard-fit three point safety belts, which appeared for the first time on a Volvo PV544 delivered Thursday August 13, 1959 to a Volvo dealer in the Swedish … Continued

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Mechanics Are Like Girlfriends
10 Aug 2009

Mechanics Are Like Girlfriends

by Groosh | posted in: Online Around the Net | 5

BMWs are my weakness. My first car was a 1974 2002 burgundy over tan, five-speed with a sunroof. At the time, it was twelve years shy of being a new model and cost all of $1000 bucks. Yet ask any … Continued

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Porsche Unveils New Turbo Hair Cut
7 Aug 2009

Porsche Unveils New Turbo Hair Cut

by Groosh | posted in: Online Around the Net | 0

If the Porsche Turbo never looked any different from the 1976 model 33 years ago, I’d be fine with it. Of course, while you go through life things get old, need to be refreshed and eventually get redesigned. It’s a … Continued

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