A 928 By-The-Sea: Dead in the Water

Tonight, wife and I watched a rather good BBC Scottish crime drama series called Shetland (after the Shetland Islands of Scotland).  In the first few minutes (season 02/episode 03), we see a yellow, phonedial-equipped 928 moving through the stunning landscape, only to end up on the rocks at the side of the sea.  My partner thought it was hilarious that I expressed a degree of horror at the fate of the car.  (I see that the commentary on the Pistonheads forum suggests that the original yellow car was replaced by a silver clunker resprayed yellow for the crash scenes.)  Anyway, here are some of my screen grabs:

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Headed West

Kevin spots this 944 in traffic today, passing through town and seeming to be headed up the freeway.

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Mission E

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Taking Inventory

Coming up on the third anniversary — April 7, to be exact — of the acquisition of the Blue Rascal, I take inventory of the bodywork isues that are being gradually addressed over these three years.  Mechanical and driveability issues have always taken first priority, and get resolved relatively quickly.  But the cosmetics have been a slower grind.  What started as two major (the horribly crumpled left front fender area and a sizeable dent just behind the driver’s door) and two minor (both rocker panels were slightly creased, apparently by a curb encounter or the like) identified upon original presale inspection have gone on to number over twenty varied imperfections, mostly dings or depressions virtually invisible except in exacting light or detected only by the feel of heel of a hand.  Here goes, basically clockwise from the driver side:

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718 Boxster

Well, this is going to be controversial …

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EVO on 911 R

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Redundancy, Be Gone!

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After

Before

Before

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Porsche 597 Jagdwagen

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Porsche Tapiro

Just about the time I think I’m starting to learn a little something about Porsches, up pops something like this Giugiaro one-off:
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Jason and Peace Vans

Following an August 2015 sighting of Jason in Seattle at Peace Vans, he has gone on to join its elite organization.

Jason, VW and Porsche Tech Extraordinaire

Jason, VW and Porsche Tech Extraordinaire


Peace Vans, a high-end VW Van repair and restoration shop with a national, probably international, reputation only adds the best to its team. You can learn more about Peace Vans at its website and take a look at this Microsoft promotional video that features its shop and operation.

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