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Disturbing the Peace

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A Little Numerology

Reviewing previous owner documents in the course of organizing everything and setting up a new record-keeping system, I notice that the Blue Curse (today’s appellation) originally cost its first owner $27,175 in July 1985.  Okay, that’s rather interesting. So, I … Continue reading

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Caught in the Wild

Herman sends along this sighting, from the streets of L.A.

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944 Out, Boxster In

“Saying goodbye to an old friend and hello to a Porsche Boxster” is a piece written by David Hurth of TheSportsCarGuys.com and referenced in the latest PCA newsletter. It tells of his decision to sell his ’83 944 in favor … Continue reading

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Suzuki vs. Porsche

Okay, I do like Porsches.  But I also like Minis, especially early generation Minis.  I remember well my first late night encounter with one on a Hollywood Freeway off-ramp in my indiscreet, injudicious youth when it showed its taillights to … Continue reading

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Porsche Le Mans Legends

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The Morning Traffic Report

This morning, as is my custom when traveling with the family, I arise early for a little walkabout, camera in hand.  So I hear the roar of traffic and discover that a freeway immediately passes the rear of the motel, … Continue reading

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From The Archives – Portland Art Museum 2011

In August 2011, I visited the Portland Art Museum’s fabulous exhibit, “The Allure of the Automobile”.  Tonight, I happened to stumble upon my several hundred photographs from that event while searching for some other material, and present here some images … Continue reading

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The 944 that defeated fascism?

Herman directs my attention to this article, referenced in the latest PCA Newsletter, written by one Pablo Deferrari, about his epiphany that opened his 911-chauvinistic eyes to the allure of the 944.  Read it here.

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Porsche DNA

Thanks to Jim for bringing this to my attention.

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