psi365 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 http://cycle-planet.com/OT/959/959-21.JPG http://cycle-planet.com/OT/959/959-22.JPG http://cycle-planet.com/OT/959/959-23.JPG http://cycle-planet.com/OT/959/959-24.JPG http://cycle-planet.com/OT/959/959-25.JPG http://cycle-planet.com/OT/959/959-26.JPG http://cycle-planet.com/OT/959/959-27.JPG http://cycle-planet.com/OT/959/959-28.JPG http://cycle-planet.com/OT/959/959-29.JPG http://cycle-planet.com/OT/959/959-30.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 The level of jealousy I have coursing through my veins cannot be measured. That is like standing next to automotive history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfaber Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 for a car with so few miles you'd think that the interior would be in a bit better condition. Winning the internet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psi365 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I doubt its moved or been moved in over 10 years. So not being maintained for that long means nothing good is going to happen if he does try to drive it. I see the turbos taking a dump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubLo Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 959 - Most desirable car (in my mind) EVER. I've lusted after this car since '88. I've followed the 20+ years of the NHTSA and other government agencies constantly cock-blocking any import and legalization efforts. Yes, here are faster, newer, more technologically advanced rides out there. But, nothing has quite the combination of desirability, sexy , fast, rareness, and lust factor this thing does. I think a tuner finally managed to modify and legalize a handful of them a few years ago. Bill Gates and handful of others had/have models in "museum" or "display-only" status for many years. Given unlimited funds, this is the top car I'd have in my "Leno-Garage," along with a Buick GSx, Buick GNX, F40, Tri-Power convertible GTO, 427 'Vette drop-top, and others... Sigh. ________________________________________________ [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1980"]'05 BSM OBXT Row-your-own, W.I.P. :rolleyes:[/URL] [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1242"]'06 Shrek B # 64 - The car the wife loved to hate :( Sold...[/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Bill Gates' 959 was sitting in a federal warehouse for years, right next to Steve Jobs' 959. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 :jawhitsfloor: http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=12686&d=1351656231 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=12688&d=1351656234 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=12687&d=1351656233 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Bill Gates' 959 was sitting in a federal warehouse for years, right next to Steve Jobs' 959. Correct but that was years ago. After millions of dollars and a few court cases Bill Gates and associates got the right to drive there US legal converted 959s on US roads. I believe they were limited to only being able to drive them for 2500 miles a year on US roads. And when the shop converted them to US spec they also found ways to add about 90 and bring the power rating up to somwhere around 540hp. God I love the 959, such an amazing car. And to think that was 1986 with 450hp AWD 3100lbs car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Bruce Canepa was supposedly involved with modding a few of them for both power and legality but I can't find the one good story from a few years ago. But a quick Google search also reveals that Canepa has a somewhat leery past as far as disclosing facts about cars that he has sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Bruce Canepa was supposedly involved with modding a few of them for both power and legality but I can't find the one good story from a few years ago. But a quick Google search also reveals that Canepa has a somewhat leery past as far as disclosing facts about cars that he has sold. I saw a Canepa converted 959 for sale in the states a few years ago, the price tag was 400k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I saw a Canepa converted 959 for sale in the states a few years ago, the price tag was 400k. Sounds about right. Especially considering that the 959 was, what, $235k new? Plus all of the work that gets put in to convert it? Someone out there would pay it. Looks like there are a few out there right now but none have a price tag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdisco Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/543408-new-959-project-replacing-suspension-accumulators.html http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/628469-rebuilding-porsche-959-a.html http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j445/roarolsen/244c8538.jpg a couple of 959 threads from pelican Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdisco Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 http://www.meshnewengland.com/tl_files/article_images/2011/Spring/michael_kittredge_barn2.jpg http://www.meshnewengland.com/spring-2011/mike-kittredge-barn-find.html The local Porsche group took a ride out to Michael Kittredge's place last month to see his new Porsche only barn (above is his old garage). Jags, Morgans, Porsche, McLaren, Merc, Ferrari, Lambo, Bentley, Fisker, and more... a Car Guys wet dream I didn't want to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaskajoel Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Thanks for the links. That's a pretty impressive rebuild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdisco Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 http://www.lowonfuel.com/images/sc652-vette2.jpg Callaway SC652 - Horsepower: 652 bhp @ 6700 rpm (SAE) | Torque: 620 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm (SAE) 0-60 mph: 3.3 sec | 1/4 mi ET/Speed: 10.8 sec @ 127 mph | Max Lateral Acceleration: 1.06g http://www.callawaycars.com/cars/callaway-c17-corvette/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueWhiteBoy Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 http://www.lowonfuel.com/images/sc652-vette2.jpg Callaway SC652 - Horsepower: 652 bhp @ 6700 rpm (SAE) | Torque: 620 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm (SAE) 0-60 mph: 3.3 sec | 1/4 mi ET/Speed: 10.8 sec @ 127 mph | Max Lateral Acceleration: 1.06g http://www.callawaycars.com/cars/callaway-c17-corvette/ I don't know how, but that manages to look hideous and awesome at the same time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 :drool: http://cdn.crankandpiston.com/brain/media/bahrain-the-most-epic-track-day/bahrain-international-circuit-supercars-m7m-095.jpg http://cdn.crankandpiston.com/brain/media/bahrain-the-most-epic-track-day/bahrain-international-circuit-supercars-m7m-101.jpg http://www.crankandpiston.com/on-the-track/bahrain-supercars-the-most-epic-track-day/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 From last weekend... http://i1336.photobucket.com/albums/o643/Caboobaroo/Scarlett%20-%201989%20Subaru%20XT6/1f45d15a-1c47-4a25-9e33-55ba0e39140c_zpsd910a207.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJr Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Love this Baby! 1967 pure muscle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 http://www.bedug.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4373&g2_serialNumber=2 http://www.bedug.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4378&g2_serialNumber=2 http://www.bedug.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4383&g2_serialNumber=2 http://www.bedug.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=4393&g2_serialNumber=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8JRTMofbTE]Ride in a Lamborghini Countach S! - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Nice GTR: http://www.bedug.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5518&g2_serialNumber=2 http://www.bedug.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5528&g2_serialNumber=2 http://www.bedug.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5533&g2_serialNumber=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Flash Gordon wants his ride back! http://www.bedug.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6149&g2_serialNumber=2 http://www.bedug.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6164&g2_serialNumber=2 http://www.bedug.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6169&g2_serialNumber=2 http://www.bedug.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6174&g2_serialNumber=2 http://www.bedug.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6152&g2_serialNumber=2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPerron Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 http://www.speedarena.com/news/uploads/features/750_temp_021.jpg 1939 Auto Union type D. v-12 twin supercharged engine making around 460bhp. I believe the handling of these things was unique enough that the team considered hiring relative newbies to drive them - rather than try to retrain established drivers who were used to the handling of conventional race cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPerron Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 1972 UOP Shadow http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y477/fperron2/Shadow-AVS-MkI-Chevrolet_1_zpseba689d8.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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