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Very interesting Hagerty Drivers Club mag cover shot
Haven't read it yet
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Interesting comparison, Looking forward to reading it. Thanks for posting it!
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Well, I just read it and don't expect too much as far as a head-to-head comparison. They kind of own up to the fact that it's a bit of a stretch to compare this apple to that orange but it was just something that they thought would be fun to do. Some good photos and it focuses on the differences as much as anything.
... And of course the author makes the fatal mistake of calling the 455 SD a 'big block'.. Still, all in all is fun to see the Pontiac getting some love.
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Hagerty’s media is getting better and better lately.
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It refers also to the SD being the end of an era of performance for GM and the Carrera being the beginning of a similar era for Porsche... That kind of stuff. Probably can't read this but I'll put it out there. Closest thing to a performance comparison in the piece..
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Greg Reid Palmetto, Georgia Last edited by Greg Reid; 07-01-2023 at 03:14 PM. |
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I liked the article, I almost didn't notice there was a Porsche, in the picture, LOL. They usually do like the "exotic" cars more but that keeps it interesting. Overall, I like their magazine. I am not interested in those kinds of cars but sometimes, I don't mind reading about them. The T/A is awesome.
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I don't read them from cover to cover but I can always find something of interest to read in their magazines. Usually several things.
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Same here. I very much like the wide variety of cars and topics they cover. Interesting stuff, good writing for the most part, and great photography.
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Thanks Greg.
Are the pictures from 1973 ? or modern day pictures of restored cars ? |
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1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring
SPECIFICATIONS: Engine 164.0-cu-in/2687cc SOHC flat-6, Bosch mechanical fuel injection Power and torque DIN 210 hp @ 6300 rpm, 188 lb-ft @ 5100 rpm Drivetrain 5-speed manual RWD Brakes front: vented disc, rear: vented disc Suspension front: struts, torsion bars, anti-roll bar; rear: semi-trailing arm, torsion bars, anti-roll bar Dimensions L: 162.5 in, W: 65.0 in, H: 52.0 in Weight 2450 lb Performance 0-60 mph: 5.8 sec, quarter mile: 14.5 sec @ 90 mph (Autocar, May 1973) Price when new $14,000 Above are the basic specs. for the Porsche in the comparison/profile. At only 2450 lbs. It should be a fun, quick car. |
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Is the current value of the Porsche listed as 600k - 900k ? ?
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Havent received mine yet. I had the SD out Thursday pm.
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Modern pics BVZ. The two owners made the cars available for the photo shoot, provided information on the cars, etc.
Porsche value in #2 condition $629k to $858k. Trans Am #3 condition is valued at $150.7k to $178k.
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Cool comparison. Wish auto mags would do more of that type of article.
In case you missed it here's one from 'back in the day' that I posted a while back; https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...d.php?t=857965
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I had not seen that before. Very interesting opinion coming from an outside source.
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Greg Reid Palmetto, Georgia |
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I just received the magazine a couple days ago. Cool article. I absolutely love the red interior on the white exterior. Beautiful TA!
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4-speed '73 SD in white with a red interior and blue decals... That's hard to beat. I like the term they used on one of the photo spreads.. A German Featherweight / An American Meat-Eater
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