07-07-2013, 02:15 PM
My name is Michael, rdtricks my handle, and I currently live in Sonora, CA. This past Friday (07/05/2013), I became the third owner of a 1995 Cabriolet with just over 58K miles. Originally sold in Palo Alto, CA., this vehicle has stayed in the Bay area until now.
As the story was told to me; The original owner ignored this little beauty and it suffered terribly. Sun damage took the top along with bleaching and warping much of the interior and plastics. The second owner did a nice job of bringing it back from that sad state of neglect, including some suspension modifications (lowering, corner balancing and custom Porsche chromed rims). Anyway, I am hoping to locate all those difficult to find parts and pieces (interior cosmetics and mechanical) with plans of bringing this little gem close to original condition.
Having owned several different kinds of 'sports cars' over the years, this is the first Porsche I have ever driven. These past several evenings have been a joy beyond description. What handling, what power, what fun! I am sure this new project will bring me much satisfaction balanced by small amounts of frustration.
Thanks for reading.
Michael - rdtricks
As the story was told to me; The original owner ignored this little beauty and it suffered terribly. Sun damage took the top along with bleaching and warping much of the interior and plastics. The second owner did a nice job of bringing it back from that sad state of neglect, including some suspension modifications (lowering, corner balancing and custom Porsche chromed rims). Anyway, I am hoping to locate all those difficult to find parts and pieces (interior cosmetics and mechanical) with plans of bringing this little gem close to original condition.
Having owned several different kinds of 'sports cars' over the years, this is the first Porsche I have ever driven. These past several evenings have been a joy beyond description. What handling, what power, what fun! I am sure this new project will bring me much satisfaction balanced by small amounts of frustration.
Thanks for reading.
Michael - rdtricks
