[mecheterp]

Hello to everyone at 968 forums.



I have been a Porsche fan for since before I could drive when had Porsche posters in my room. My first car was a '74 VW Karman Ghia convertible, which I still have today, that I restored over the weekends while I was in High School. Although it was not a Porsche, I had goals of restoring it to look and perform as if it were a Porsche. I think I came very close for a high school student because it still turns heads when it's on the road.



I finally treated myself to my first Porsche, an '89 951 (Seal Gray/Black) when I graduated from College (Univeristy of MD, College Park... Go Terps!). It was a great car but sadly, it was taken from me in an accident (not my fault, honestly!!) in 2007.



After a 5 year haiatus from Porsche ownership, I'm now looking for a 968 coupe (6-spd manual) in good condition. I think I'm close as I've located a few good examples of this under-appreciated (overall) Porsche line. Hopefully, I'll be able to introduce my new addition to the forum soon.



Regards,



Joel

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[tamathumper]

Welcome, Joel, and good luck in your search. Be patient and you'll find a good example - although I had to look a quite a few "rats" before I found a good one.



When I graduated from college, the only thing I was treating myself to was macaroni and cheese for about ten years.

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[Rap]

Welcome. Boy you just blasted me back 38 years. I went cross country in 74 in I believe a 72 Karman Ghia convertible. Did I mention with two other guys? Ahh to be young. Enjoy your search and be patient as Tama suggests. Good luck!

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[johns_968]

Welcome Joel



I see you are in Ashburn. I am also in Ashburn and there are a few other 968'ers in the area.



We usually get togehter at Darryl's detail shop in Sterling so keep checking for those events.



See you around



John

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[rhudeboye]

Welcome neighbor.

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[Darryl]

Joel,



Welcome to the best place for 968 info. Please come by and say "hi".



- Darryl

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[mecheterp]

Thanks everyone for the greetings. Good news, I got my car and am officially a Porsche owner again! I bought a beautiful 94 coupe (Blk/Blk). Daryl, where is your shop located? I'd love to bring it by.

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[tamathumper]

Congratulations! You found one (a good example, hopefully) in under a month, that's pretty good.

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[Darryl]

Joel,



Address is:



201 Davis Drive Suite LL

Sterling, VA 20164

703.675.8819

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[rhudeboye]

Beware when you swing by Darryls shop. Lots of sparkly eye candy. The only time I had ever seen a Noble was at his shop.

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