My company opened a new office in LA recently. I was there for the opening party now two weeks ago. The Porsche sightings were overwhelming. It was as if every other car was Boxster. I also saw a great yellow 912 and a near mint 914. I didn’t take any pix this time around (I know, it just didn’t feel right). I did get a very cool Porsche Design Group lighter (which has since run out of fluid; go figure).

A while back I bought one of the LEGO Ferrari’s from them directly. Took 4 months to get here, and I have yet to build it. I’ve been hoping/waiting for them to do a Porsche line. I was searching online and found this fantastic example of a 911 created by Aaron Sevier. Check out his site for additional shots. Just amazing. Hey Aaron, I need instructions and a parts list please.

I trust no one blew off a finger or sustained any “serious” burns. We pulled up to a party on Friday to a cool surprise; a dinged up 912 on the street. Serious rust, rough interior, oil drips, missing crest… she was beautiful. The wife even thought the hunter green color was awesome. I was in the midst of drinking an oil can and blowing things up when the couple drove off. The wife was convinced I was going to run out and stop them, but I resisted the urge and simply enjoyed the sound of the engine as they drove by.

On another note, I’ve been researching my possible next Porsche project; an electric 914 conversion. I bought an instruction manuel from Electro Automotive out of CA. It’s a fantastic step by step resource; very impressive. Not sure though since the 912 sighting got me thinking… and the latest issue of Excellence Magazine referenced the 10 collectible Porsche you should buy now, and the late 60’s 911Ss sound awesome… then there’s the Beck 550 I’ve been talking about for years… and lets not forget the additional upgrades to my beautiful C4… decisions decisions.

I hate summer colds. I also hate being a slacker. I read this article from Popular Mechanics last week and I never posted about it; 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera & Carrera S Test Drive: Tweaked for Power, Efficiency & New Tech. Now, you may be asking yourself “Andrew, what the hell, it’s no C4…” and you would be correct, but it’s the profile shot that got my attention. 20 years after my 1989 964 was introduced as

“…a car that was 85% new compared to the Carrera 3.2… Porsche Evolution”

From the article:

“…Not much is new on the outside, but the 911s for ’09 are identifiable by the revised front bumper and larger air intakes, as well as by new large mirrors and the bright strip of LEDs below the headlights that serve as daytime running lights. Inside the car, there’s a new communication management system, PCM 3.0, with a new touchscreen feature. And the car accepts all the latest MP3 gadgetry… PM”

Now, they are referring to the lack of exterior changes from the previous release, but have a look at the evolution above… the core is still 911. And my 911 accepts an iPod, thank you very much.