PDF Reproduction DocumentsYou knew I couldn’t resist… here are the rest of the reporduction articles from Feb 1989. There are some great words here about my favorite vehicle. Once again, enjoy.

1989 Automobile Magazine
1989 Porsche Panorama
1989 Road and Track

I’ve been on an original documents kick as of late. It started when I was looking for an original upgrade products catalog. I’ve discovered a whole slew of sales brochures, dealers posters & general marketing materials. Being the dork that I am, I’ve started picking up random pieces.

1989 Porsche Sales Brochure Tri-Fold
1989 Re-Print of an original Car & Driver First Look

Now, as you may have noticed by clicking on the links, these are PDF reproductions. Enjoy. If I get the itch I’ll produce the other 3 magazine reproductions as well. Not sure about copyright issues, so shhhhhh.

Not much to report. Still waiting on my rebuild. No end in sight. I’m really starting to get withdrawal. Trying to find something Porsche related to post about. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I could post every day about Porsche’s, but I try and keep it to the relevant stuff.

PCA membership just came up for renewal. Took care of that for the next 3 years. Seriously, Panorama is my favorite magazine (with Saveur & Stuff a very close second and third).

I also contacted the local Motor Vehicle Department to get the forms for vanity plates. I’ll fill you all in when they get here (I’d hate for someone to steal my idea).

And lastly, one of the coolest things to happen since, well, XMAS…I was on the PCA.org site poking around and I came across the Photographs of hr Month section. And wouldn’t you know it, there was a link to the head Photo Editor. He asked members for “December” type images. I shot a great shot during the first snow here in KC. My C4 was in a lot with nothing but SUVs. So, I submit it to the editor. He ping me back a couple days later “you got in…” Very cool.

I purchased this little book with the intention of finding a stock offered accessory from 1989. What I found was mostly clothing and really bad hair. The idea was to see what styles of seats Porsche offered. See, my seats are getting a bit worn, so I was going to call EASY to see what they had. I know my seats are not the top of the line option (not the heated, or totally electric) – so I want those. Anyway, I was just wanted to see what custom options I could get from EASY.

I just ordered a couple original sales sheets from 1989 as well. I’ll post some images when I get them.

In my business I come across all kinds of creative work (online, offline, broadcast, etc.). I’ve also found different agencies that handle the Porsche account, or divisions of Porsche. When I do I’ll be sure to mention them here – because what kind of big dork would I be if I didn’t?

This sample comes from a couple MONO creatives. They list Porsche as “past work”.

I’m not going to talk about this much, or go into a lot of detail, but I did want to post this image displaying the work I’ve been doing for this site. See, I’ve been focusing a good deal of effort in a few departments, and it’s nice to see the payoff. This doesn’t mean much to most, but to a few it’s very much on the cool side of geek-dom.

I’ve been posting to a number of new boards lately. When I was entrenched in my 912 I spent a lot of time over at 912bbs.org. Great group of people obsessed with everything 912. I learned a lot from them. It was a nice mix of technical with silly personal stories – a real community (Dave Hillman runs it). Since I’ve sold the 912, I’ve been looking for another type of community. I’m trying out a couple currently:

6speedonline
porsche964 (UK Yahoo Groups)

I’ve also joined the 964 Registry (which has a Forum area but isn’t as robust as the other 2 I’ve been reading). And lets not forget the invaluable resource that is Pelican.

I’d been meaning to ask what kind of stereo Stephen installed for me (sounds kind of odd not to have a specific one in mind, but hey, that’s the kind of guy I am). I have a Panasonic CQ-C3303U from what Jeremy tells me. From Crutchfield:

“You can play recordable discs, including those you’ve loaded with MP3 and WMA music files, and you can control a Panasonic satellite radio right from the faceplate. Best of all, you can even use Panasonic’s optional iPod interface to manage your digital music library while you’re on the go…”

This is perfect since I just bought a new iPod Nano (product)red from Apple today. I called over and asked for the model number so I could get an adapter to actually play my new iPod. Again, from Crutchfield:

“The CA-DC300U allows you to control track selection, scroll through albums, and even select from all of your playlists. And, best of all, the system will provide power and even charge the iPod’s battery while it’s connected…”

So all I need are some songs and my 911. Next week we’ll be hopefully rocking.

I should post some detailed shots and specs for what was done to my 911 by a PO. Custom rear speakers that are removable. Set just behind the seats. Matching vehicle black felt. Perfect fit job out of CA (as I understand it). I’ll look though my paperwork and see what I can dig up (and take some shots).