Category Archives: .. it Happens

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 →

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 →

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

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 →

But … he is Porche’s own …

Porsche 911 Spin on La Carrera Panamericana from bringatrailer on Vimeo.

Walking a couple of miles this morning, even with ice water in tow, was almost too much for this old guy.  So for this afternoon’s errands, daughter Ivi and I removed the sunroof and ran the windows down.  Unfortunately, my … Continue reading →

Part Two of the saga begun with this previous post.

Details and more pics to follow.