My 59 Porsche and a Hot Date

[Hank Taylor]

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When attending USC and working nights at North American I was able to trade in my rundown beetle for a 1959 1600 normal with only 6000 miles. Wow! I sure wish I kept her, the Porsche dam it. I couldn't afford the hot date!

 

hank

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[Berth]

I'm thinking the car could be restored. The hot babe? Not so much.

 

My favorite Porsche, came thisclose to owning a '63 before the seller backed out at the very last minute.

 

 

Love your photo, really fine.

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[pauledell]

Hank,

 

Your 59 Porsche looks almost as good as the hot date but------.

 

Paul

[Berth]

Hank,

 

Your 59 Porsche looks almost as good as the hot date but------.

 

Paul

 

It's now 2014. Time and gravity have had their way with the date. The Porsche?

[Hank Taylor]

It's now 2014. Time and gravity have had their way with the date. The Porsche?

 

Thanks for reminding me, I agree, when I think I bought that beautiful Porsche for only $2900 in 1960 with only 6000 miles, it hurts me to think about it now. Yea the date and I have both seen better days!

Edited April 16, 2014 by Hank Taylor

[becker]

made my day ha ha thx

[Hank Taylor]

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made my day ha ha thx

 

Durch die Art, wie mein heißes Date miss "Hoffman", war mein Deutsch Lehrer an U.SC als deutsche unter, dass der Sommer:)

Becker, sorry my deutsche wasn't that good then and certainly worse now, I wouldn't have gotten through with a passing grade without her tottering.

Edited April 16, 2014 by Hank Taylor

[Rona!d]

Enjoy the photo - both fresh in there! (You´d be in trouble to compete if both would be yours and would be in such a good shape like in the photo)

[Berth]

Thanks for reminding me, I agree, when I think I bought that beautiful Porsche for only $2900 in 1960 with only 6000 miles, it hurts me to think about it now. Yea the date and I have both seen better days!

 

I've driven a 1958 356 from Monterey down Big Sur to Moro Bay and back, still remember the marvelous handling. I've done it in a handful of cars since, the Porsche by far was the most fun.

 

As for me? I was 19 in 1960. 5' 11.5". Today? 5' 9". Yes, time and gravity have had their way with me too. That really is a great picture, it portrays an atmosphere of another time.

[becker]

Durch die Art, wie mein heißes Date miss "Hoffman", war mein Deutsch Lehrer an U.SC als deutsche unter, dass der Sommer:)

Becker, sorry my deutsche wasn't that good then and certainly worse now, I wouldn't have gotten through with a passing grade without her tottering.

 

 

Immerhin its something like "Deutsch" You could get a meal at Mc Donalds here;)

Got a fine humor on Your own…

[Hank Taylor]

I've driven a 1958 356 from Monterey down Big Sur to Moro Bay and back, still remember the marvelous handling. I've done it in a handful of cars since, the Porsche by far was the most fun.

 

As for me? I was 19 in 1960. 5' 11.5". Today? 5' 9". Yes, time and gravity have had their way with me too. That really is a great picture, it portrays an atmosphere of another time.

Thank you so much Berth, fond memories are what we hold on to as the years slip by.

Best regards

hank

Edited April 16, 2014 by Hank Taylor

[robert_parker]

Nice image, evocative of the time

[Berth]

Thank you so much Berth, fond memories are what we hold on to as the years slip by.

Best regards

hank

 

My bride was with me, we'd only been married 4 months. Yes, those memories are wonderful.

[Louis]

Hunk, beautiful women are always attracted by those kind of cars!... I wonder why?!

[tobey bilek]

In the long run, you are better off with the car.

[Hank Taylor]

My bride was with me, we'd only been married 4 months. Yes, those memories are wonderful.

 

Hi Berth, since you mentioned your bride I thought It would be nice if I show you a shot of my bride recently taken including our dog in the background. PS I think I ended up ok even without my Porsche, I got the hot chick!

 

Hank

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Edited April 20, 2014 by Hank Taylor
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[Berth]

Lovely bride Hank.

 

 

My own bride from back then is long gone now, she decided to go in another direction about 25 years ago. It's worked out well for both of us.

[Hank Taylor]

Lovely bride Hank.

 

 

My own bride from back then is long gone now, she decided to go in another direction about 25 years ago. It's worked out well for both of us.

 

It happens, and usually for the best.

hank

[Louis]

Hank, you are a lucky man; she is, indeed, lovely!

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Durch die Art, wie mein heißes Date miss "Hoffman", war mein Deutsch Lehrer an U.SC als deutsche unter, dass der Sommer:)

Becker, sorry my deutsche wasn't that good then and certainly worse now, I wouldn't have gotten through with a passing grade without her tottering.

 

Hank, ein Kerl wie du braucht keinen Sportwagen