Awesome looking scenery and what a great way to use a tankful of super unleaded [ORIGINAL: flat6 T'was a great morning. Was a lot of fun. Brilliant roads and these cars are designed to take a work out taking them on. Was also pretty cool getting to watch a Spyder in motion. You never get to see your own. Following another one sounds pretty good too. Thanks to Rob for taking me out there[].
] Looks like not too many other road users had the rare sight of two Spyders driven in anger
] In some ways I think the twisty stuff is more exciting than track work. Yeah it was a rare sight for many, seeing 2 almost identical, rare car, with both drivers braving 3 degree temps with the top down but hat and gloves[8D] The girl in the Mondeo that passed us a couple of times on the motorway was very amused. I thought teenagers were more interested in their mobile phones[] On our way there, a few times when Rob passed someone, they pulled over for me, instantly recognising that it was a 2 man team[] By about 10:30 the temp had risen and it was perfect conditions and we looked a little less conspicuous going top down[]
Mondeo passed you guys a couple of times! Never realised they were that quickORIGINAL: flat6 Yeah it was a rare sight for many, seeing 2 almost identical, rare car The girl in the Mondeo that passed us a couple of times on the motorway was very amused. On our way there, a few times when Rob passed someone, they pulled over for me, instantly recognising that it was a 2 man team[
Had your two cars been de-badged I think people who pulled over for the 2 man team would have thought you were in some sort of prototypes yet to get a roof fitted [] Great shot of resting Spyders The calm before the storm []
] You're right daro, I think it could pass as a concept car for a few more years. Referring back to the 981 comparison on previous pages, whilst the 981 looks more modern, i'm as yet unsure as to whether it's the type of 'modern' that has a shorter shelf life. When I look at 50 years of the 911, the smooth curvy shapes have an acceptance to the eye, beyond their era. That was continued up to the 987 IMHO. Don't get me wrong, the 981 is a better looking car than the 987 (and on the way back a stunning looking 981 pulled into the same petrol station as us, in Guards Red with black wheels) and I too think that the 981 is a bigger leap forward than the 991. But, sharper lines may be harder for Porsche to evolve without another radical step.
Did you rule this one out Brian?
From the Pistonheads thread, Porsche 987 Boxster Spyder Purchase, posted Saturday. [link]http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=48&t=1237485&i=120&mid=121261&nmt=Porsche+987+Boxster+Spyder+Purchase+[/link]
] Apologies, I didn't have time to check when I posted... I know your source []
Sold at lunchtime reportedly.
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