DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

Steve's thread is well worth a visit if you missed it first time around:

viewtopic.php?p=289755#p289755

Well done Neil, thanks for sharing

I assume it happens in these auctions. A good summary of why it happens:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bidding#B ... f_the_wall

see also shill bidding:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shill#Auctions

. Bidding on 908/02.005 stalled at $4.1m, now asking $4.7m. $4.1m before a hefty premium seemed decent for the consignor given that 908/02.010 made $4.185m at Pebble Beach 2022. 908/02.005 sold for £2.185m at Bond St 2014 when the pound was still worth something ($3.475m) https://www.broadarrowaucti...

. While we're on the subject, Aguttes Tour Auto sale featured ADAC championship 9114609108, the penultimate 3.0RS. Sold for €850k, €986k. https://www.aguttes.com/lot/147039/24930868-porsche-911-carrera-30-rs-1974? Sister Hahn / Dinkelacker 9114609089 sold for $440k at Quail back in 2016. Dinkelacker...

Lightweight_911 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 30, 2024 10:24 am 1965 Rallye de Lorraine ...

Thanks Andy! Much quiche was consumed

Place Stanislas, Nancy 1965; interested if anyone can identify the event as I had no success with that

From a series of articles on the definitive 5 volume TZ book:

https://velocetoday.com/alfa-romeo-giulia-tz-v3-and-4/

Is it a Mk 2 Jag? Two of the 904s have makeshift grill covers

Period S to ST

http://www.porsport.com/1970_911s_st

I always wondered why people charge so much to build these engines. Evidently it's machining all the washers...

Yeah, top story Jeremy. Great way to connect with your Dad and rare enough to open doors to all sorts of interesting events. I hope they give you the original reg number

Ready for the Monte on those wheels

. $95k for McQueen movie muscle. 1,300 miles and 1 explosion. A bargain if you missed out on the $3.7m Bullitt Mustang... https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1979-pontiac-firebird-trans-am-56/ https://ccnwordpress.blob.core.windows.net/journal/2018/12/14819358-1979-pontiac-firebird-trans-am-srcset-ret...

. Another entry level 917. Retired from '81 Le Mans following rally-cross antics https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mc24/monaco/lots/r0028-1981-porsche-917-k-81/1453193 Pursued by a Dome Zero https://motorsportmagazine.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Kremer-917-in-the-1981-Le-Mans-24-Hours.jpg

I think swing axle tuck exacerbated by late braking (light rear) and fast cornering. Wide, sticky rubber won't help

Put together again: