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mfitton
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Hi Everyone, this is a very interesting board and I found this through early911sregistry.org. I live in the USA just outside the city of Chicago (bang bang your dead). Bought my first Porsche way back in 1980 when I graduated college, it was a 1973 914 2.0 and it only lasted for 14 months as I smashed it up in the cold winter of Chicago sliding on some ice! Could not afford a second car for winter driving at the time. Did not buy another one until 1999 also a 2.0 914 bought it in LA and drove it back to Chicago, sold that in 2001 when I bought a 1973 911T Targa. I since have added a 1971 911T Targa in Bahia Red, a 1974 914 2.0 in Alaska Blue Metallic (very rare color) and a 1991 911 Targa in all black. I recently listed my '71 for sale on this board but have decided to keep it since I have found some more storage space. Hope to participate a little more going forward as I will be selling off some bits and aquiring some for my 914. Besides collecting and driving Porsche's I also am an accomplished golfer (2 Hdcp.) and will traveling to Scotland in late May to play St. Andrews, Carnousti, North Berwick and Gullane. Thank you for providing this website!! OOPS! forgot to give my name Mike (Mick) Fitton. Family is originally from Ireland a town called Ovens outside Cork City.
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Ian Gunney
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Welcome to DDK - how do you find time for Porsche's with a handicap of 2??!!
1966 912 Karmann Coupe - polo red.
1972 914/6 GT replica - 2.7 - signal orange.
1961 Standard 217 Tractor.
2003 Boxster S.
1967 Alfa Giulia Sprint GT Veloce.
http://www.redcastleclassics.com
1972 914/6 GT replica - 2.7 - signal orange.
1961 Standard 217 Tractor.
2003 Boxster S.
1967 Alfa Giulia Sprint GT Veloce.
http://www.redcastleclassics.com
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mycar
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Don`t tell me... It`s Mike isn`t it ???
Welcome to DDk Mike, you`re in good company.
Regards, Mike.
Welcome to DDk Mike, you`re in good company.
Regards, Mike.
1959 S
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mfitton
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Well Ian I used to be a +2. When I am driving my Porsches I think about golfing and when I am golfing I think about driving my Porsches, the wife fits in there somewhere!Ian Gunney wrote:Welcome to DDK - how do you find time for Porsche's with a handicap of 2??!!
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Bruce M
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Be sure to bring a range of clothing options. Last week Gullane was warm shorts 'n' t-shirt weather. Today, it's snowing with a howling wind.mfitton wrote: I also am an accomplished golfer (2 Hdcp.) and will traveling to Scotland in late May to play St. Andrews, Carnousti, North Berwick and Gullane.
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Mike
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oh no another Mike, just what we need
Mike welcome, you'll find this a great place to hang out and many members here with Early 'S' Registry as well.
Enjoy the forum, love your cars and post some pictures of them if you get a chance.
cheers, Mike
Mike welcome, you'll find this a great place to hang out and many members here with Early 'S' Registry as well.
Enjoy the forum, love your cars and post some pictures of them if you get a chance.
cheers, Mike
cheers, Mike.
previously..
1994 968 Club Sport Riviera Blue
1994 993 C2 Carrera Riviera Blue
1972 911S to Martini RSR Prototype Spec
1973 911E to RS Lightweight Specification
1981 924 Carrera GT ex Mexborough car
3.2 Carrera Sport x2
previously..
1994 968 Club Sport Riviera Blue
1994 993 C2 Carrera Riviera Blue
1972 911S to Martini RSR Prototype Spec
1973 911E to RS Lightweight Specification
1981 924 Carrera GT ex Mexborough car
3.2 Carrera Sport x2
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mfitton
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I can go by "Mick" if that helps!!Mike wrote:oh no another Mike, just what we need![]()
Mike welcome, you'll find this a great place to hang out and many members here with Early 'S' Registry as well.
Enjoy the forum, love your cars and post some pictures of them if you get a chance.
cheers, Mike
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mfitton
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mfitton wrote:Mike wrote:oh no another Mike, just what we need![]()
Mike welcome, you'll find this a great place to hang out and many members here with Early 'S' Registry as well.
Enjoy the forum, love your cars and post some pictures of them if you get a chance.
cheers, Mike
Here are a couple of pictures of 2 of my cars, I will post more when I get on my computer at work. Hope this works!
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impmad2000
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Click on the img tags like below (without the *)

and hey presto...

Tim

and hey presto...

Tim
Tim Bennett
RHD Targa 2.2T EFI, Triumph ITB's, EDIS and Megasquirt.
"Old enough to know what's right and young enough not to choose it"
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RHD Targa 2.2T EFI, Triumph ITB's, EDIS and Megasquirt.
"Old enough to know what's right and young enough not to choose it"
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210bhp
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Hi Mike
Welcome to DDK.
I enquired about your very nice targa in Bahia.
If you fancy a game at Turnberry I can probably get you on. The other side of the country though. I live right by the course.
Carnoustie is possibly the best links in Scotland. If the weather is kind (and May is usually the best month) you will love it! Watch out for the spectacles! The other courses are great too but have you tried to get on Muirfield? Difficult I know but not to be missed if you can.
Have a great trip!
Regards
Mike
A lowly 12 handicapper.
Welcome to DDK.
I enquired about your very nice targa in Bahia.
If you fancy a game at Turnberry I can probably get you on. The other side of the country though. I live right by the course.
Carnoustie is possibly the best links in Scotland. If the weather is kind (and May is usually the best month) you will love it! Watch out for the spectacles! The other courses are great too but have you tried to get on Muirfield? Difficult I know but not to be missed if you can.
Have a great trip!
Regards
Mike
A lowly 12 handicapper.
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73 RS (Sold)
67 S
Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
73 2.4E (home after 25 years) and Sold again
73T targa (signal yellow project)
1953 Vauxhall Velox
914/6
1963 356B
https://www.mybespokeroom.com/
73 RS (Sold)
67 S
Mint T (Sold)
996 Turbo (Sold)
73 2.4E (home after 25 years) and Sold again
73T targa (signal yellow project)
1953 Vauxhall Velox
914/6
1963 356B
https://www.mybespokeroom.com/
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mfitton
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Hi Mike Thanks for the offer on Turnberry maybe next trip, this one is pretty well planned out with a group of 12. This is my 3rd trip to Scotland and I have played Muirfield before (not impressed). I have played Carnoustie, St. Andrews (Old Course), Narin, Inverness, Gullane (both), North Berwick. We are staying in St. Andrews (Rusacks) and North Berwick (Marine Hotel) love their snooker tables and of course the 19th hole. Hope to also see some porsches on the trip. If I see something over here you may be interested in I will post it. Thanks!210bhp wrote:Hi Mike
Welcome to DDK.
I enquired about your very nice targa in Bahia.
If you fancy a game at Turnberry I can probably get you on. The other side of the country though. I live right by the course.
Carnoustie is possibly the best links in Scotland. If the weather is kind (and May is usually the best month) you will love it! Watch out for the spectacles! The other courses are great too but have you tried to get on Muirfield? Difficult I know but not to be missed if you can.
Have a great trip!
Regards
Mike
A lowly 12 handicapper.
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ims101
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Hi and welcome, I understand the Porsche bit but sorry I don't get the golf thing youv'e all lost me on that 
Ian
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356 Replica with 911sc
Rita the Queen of Speed!
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Bruce M
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Have you considered Archerfield? I'm no golfer but I've heard it's good.

