1973 2.4E Restoration
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Re: 1973 2.4E Restoration
And I thought I had the prettiest 911 in our neck of the woods....
Well I did for a while.
What a lovely car.
M
Well I did for a while.
What a lovely car.
M
I can resist anything but a tempting Porsche
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left4dead
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1973 2.4E Restoration
I have car, garage & driveway envy. 
Good for you, Darren.
Have I missed the section/thread where you've described your inaugural drive?
Good for you, Darren.
Have I missed the section/thread where you've described your inaugural drive?
Steve
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Re: 1973 2.4E Restoration
No, he's still displaying remarkable abstinence!left4dead wrote:
Have I missed the section/thread where you've described your inaugural drive?
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Re: 1973 2.4E Restoration
So very very nice Darren, all those finishing touches look superb.....
The Gravel, The Curbing, That Hanging basket.......
Seriously though the car looks stunning, and shows great dedication to the cause. Look forward to seeing the car ( and yourself of course ) in July!!
Cheers
Chris
The Gravel, The Curbing, That Hanging basket.......
Seriously though the car looks stunning, and shows great dedication to the cause. Look forward to seeing the car ( and yourself of course ) in July!!
Cheers
Chris
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Re: 1973 2.4E Restoration
now the trims are on ... it looks complete
Enjoy the 1st drive
James
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Re: 1973 2.4E Restoration
Looks absolutely perfect Darren, enjoy the first drive....you won't stop grinning for a long time!
Regards
Simon
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Re: 1973 2.4E Restoration
The car is currently with Porsche Centre Swindon who are kindly letting me use their showroom to take a few photos whilst its all nice and shiny!left4dead wrote:Have I missed the section/thread where you've described your inaugural drive?
I'm collecting from there Friday morning for my first ever run in the car......I have quite a special trip planned for my first drive!
Thanks to everyone for all the kind comments, encouragement and support.
Darren
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
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Re: 1973 2.4E Restoration
Totally brilliant job Darren - the quality of work is breathtaking.
Enjoy it now its done
Enjoy it now its done
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Re: 1973 2.4E Restoration
Well, what's the craic?Darren65 wrote: The car is currently with Porsche Centre Swindon who are kindly letting me use their showroom to take a few photos whilst its all nice and shiny!![]()
I'm collecting from there Friday morning for my first ever run in the car......I have quite a special trip planned for my first drive!
Thanks to everyone for all the kind comments, encouragement and support.
John
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1970 2.2E Coupe.
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Re: 1973 2.4E Restoration
Maybe he just can't stop driving!
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1973 2.4E Restoration
& if he has got a pocket full of euros....
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Alright I suppose. 
Darren
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
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Re: 1973 2.4E Restoration
Come on Darren.............spill !!! 
Keith...
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Re: 1973 2.4E Restoration
Chopped it in for a 991?Darren65 wrote:Alright I suppose.
John
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mmmmm……£30K a year in depreciation and the engine note piped to the cockpit!…….let me think about that one!johnM wrote:Chopped it in for a 991?Darren65 wrote:Alright I suppose.
Oh, and………paddles!
Darren
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389

