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In almost all the efforts above to be different, you (I?) have to admire the workmanship to make these changes, few/non are rat-rods.

Pity such skills and money are not directed a bit better...
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This 996 is a shocker. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226423541411 ... R-Tk08DcZA
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stretch wrote: ↑Thu Oct 31, 2024 7:29 pm This 996 is a shocker. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226423541411 ... R-Tk08DcZA
I guess this is the modern equivalent of backdating a 911SC or Carrera 3.2 and badging it as a Carrera RS...
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Pre orders being taken apparently for this 996 / 997 slant nose kit


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They've really gone to town on the photoshoot.

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First one off the production line....

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This could go either way...

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I'm not hopeful.

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That really is horrible ! :puke:

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:pukeleft: :pukeright: :pukeleft: :pukeright:
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Bootsy wrote: ↑Wed Nov 20, 2024 7:27 am Image


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That's a proper wind in your hair, bees in teeth kind of vehicle Thomas.
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