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A Past in Paris (1983, Remembering Bill)

In going through my box of letters and whatnot from recently-deceased friend Bill (see this post), today I find some clippings he sent to me from the Thursday June 30, 1983 edition of a newspaper in Paris where he lived … Continue reading

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Bill, R.I.P. (automotive version)

My dear long-time friend and former partner/collaborator in photography and art has passed.  He deserves mention in this setting as we shared enthusiasm for motorsports and interesting automobiles.  Bill had a side gig designing, fabricating and repairing race car bodies … Continue reading

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A Changing of the Guard

Obligatory glamour shot (Lawrence takes photographs. Jim takes snapshots.): Lawrence has already introduced me better than I would introduce myself so we’ll just leave it at that for now. If you have questions, please ask. The Nine Four Four previously … Continue reading

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A Chapter Ends, A Chapter Begins (Short Version)

944folly, under new management, or something like that … read more

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A Chapter Ends, A Chapter Begins

April 7, 2013 – May 29, 2021 As of this day, the ownership and custody of the Blue Rascal moves to my dear friend JamesA.  Management of this website will likely transfer as well.  Matters of health and time and … Continue reading

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Not A Time For Driving

Making a misguided foray into the weather, I join friend Kevin for a visit to a couple of his cars (of a total of five, I think, not counting motorcycles) in winter storage:  his newly-acquired and almost perfect 35-year-old BMW … Continue reading

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A Hideous Thing, This Weather

Nearly got stuck in the storage lot driveway (Yokohama summer performance tires).  After much difficulty getting the ‘Rascal to start at all.  Warmed it up, tucked it back in bed.  Eleven degrees F., today’s high temp. My next vehicle, if I … Continue reading

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Kevin’s Headlight Issue

Friend Kevin — you’ve met him before — is having trouble tracking down an electrical gremlin related to his 951’s headlights.  Here is a video he put together on the matter, followed by the ongoing discussion on Rennlist. http://rennlist.com/forums/944-turbo-and-turbo-s-forum/904215-short-blowing-23-fuse-headlight.html

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Hacking a Vette

There’s something — much — to be said for building and driving older cars that are not susceptible to modern electronica.  To be honest, I am not entirely comfortable with the fact that my 944 has as much electronic and … Continue reading

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No, Not Walter Röhrl !

But … he is Porche’s own …

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