John Z. Goriup Posted March 3, 2015 Share #1 Posted March 3, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) After a long, dreary winter I finally got Ruprecht, the name my wife bestowed upon my modified '70 Porsche 911 T Coupe, ready for the upcoming driving and Concours season. A few more little things and it's on to the next project Thanks for taking a look M-P, w/ 35mm FLE Summilux, shot #1 @ f8.0, # 2 wide open @ f1.4. JZG Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/241804-ready-for-the-road/?do=findComment&comment=2773607'>More sharing options...
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lm_user Posted March 3, 2015 Share #2 Posted March 3, 2015 Nice photos and Nice ride! Winter is still going on in Chicago - dreaming of spring Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWC Doppel Posted March 3, 2015 Share #3 Posted March 3, 2015 Love the 911 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted March 3, 2015 Share #4 Posted March 3, 2015 Terrific photos and subject. Does Ruf have anything to do with it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Z. Goriup Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted March 4, 2015 Thank you, gentlemen. Stuart, there's no Ruf content in this car, although I've met with Alois and discussed the restoration with him, but the price of such an undertaking using his facilities would have made the purchase of a every item from all models in the current Leica catalogue look like a petty cash expense. I've lusted after a 911 ever since they came out in '64, but one thing or another always interferred with me getting one and I put its acquisition on the back burner until I had the time to do the caras well as my ideas for the project justice. When I finally found & purchased this car in February of 2005, it was a perfect, completely stock and utterly original specimen, BUT with a quarter million miles showing, a total & complete overhaul / restoration was absolutely necessary to enjoy it as the high-performance, light-weight, long-distance "gentleman's express" GT I was after. With the exception of body / metalwork, paint, upholstery and some specialized engine and transmission work, I did the majority of the work myself with occasional help from friends and the services of many professional marque specialists in California to arrive at this point. I must admit, it's been a most enjoyable journey. JZG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted March 10, 2015 Share #6 Posted March 10, 2015 John, A fine set with great colors, composition and clarity. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted March 10, 2015 Share #7 Posted March 10, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Very nice and beautifully restored Porsche. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Z. Goriup Posted March 13, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted March 13, 2015 Please forgive my none-sequitur digression, but since Stuart mentioned Alois Ruf, I thought I'd post this shot, taken at the Los Angeles Porsche Literature Show last weekend of Jerry Seinfeld's latest addition to his already impressive Porsche collection, which was created to his very specific specs by the Ruf organization. It's a low milage, original 71 911S Coupe, completely and meticulously restored with only the best, most original and period correct Porsche giblets and only minimal-but-absolutely-necessary modifications ( wiring, fuel system, RS flares and some invisible interior floorpan mods. ) to accomdate the '98 993 3.6 liter 300+ HP motor with 6-speed G-50 transmission, sumptuous all leather interior with original "Pepito" houndstootrh cloth inserts and every option available from the factory at the time. Upgraded brakes and suspension as well, but the real wonder of it all is the quality of the body / metal / paint-work ( just look at those door shut lines and panel gaps - then check the reflections in the paint…….quite incredible. Ruf really does extra-ordinary work on the Porsches he agrees to undertake. When I asked Jerry how much much all that fun cost him, he really didn't reply directly, but it was obvious even he blinked when he wrote the check. M-P w/ 35mm Summilux FLE. JZG Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/241804-ready-for-the-road/?do=findComment&comment=2780116'>More sharing options...
Bill W Posted March 13, 2015 Share #9 Posted March 13, 2015 Beautiful restoration. Even though I could not afford one, it is great to see these older examples lovingly restored. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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