Vagueness and the Aftermath - A sporadic diary

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I spotted this little beauty sitting outside someones office.

It's a Porsche, but does anyone know the model or the approximate year of manufacture?

It could very well be a replica as well. 

Just had a look at some Speedsters for sale, and comparing the designs it looks like a late 60s/early 70s design.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/classic_cars.php?make=35&keyword=speedster

It wasn't a replica Kin. you can tell when you see it in the flesh.

Also, I think replica's have to have modern number plates.

[Karabiner]

Believe it or not, those early Porsche models were the Protons of that era, they were made from spare VW parts.

[boldie]

Believe it or not, those early Persche models were the Protons of that era, they were made from spare VW parts.

did you have one Ralph?



















it might explain your hair

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Believe it or not, those early Persche models were the Protons of that era, they were made from spare VW parts.

Ralph. I always knew you were a secret petrol head.

[kinboshi]

I spotted this little beauty sitting outside someones office.

It's a Porsche, but does anyone know the model or the approximate year of manufacture?

It could very well be a replica as well. 

Just had a look at some Speedsters for sale, and comparing the designs it looks like a late 60s/early 70s design.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/classic_cars.php?make=35&keyword=speedster

It wasn't a replica Kin. you can tell when you see it in the flesh.

I've seen some 80s replicas that are absolutely indistinguishable from the originals.  There are also lots of 'rebuilds' that actually share very few components of the original car.

Also, I think replica's have to have modern number plates.

No they don't.  A lot are built on the chassis of very old cars.

[Dino]

Most of the 356 replicas use just enough bits from the donor beetle at time of building to be able to use the original registration,which then means you can change them for older plates.
 After it's been built and tested you can change as many bits as you like.

[RED-DOG]

I spotted this little beauty sitting outside someones office.

It's a Porsche, but does anyone know the model or the approximate year of manufacture?

It could very well be a replica as well. 

Just had a look at some Speedsters for sale, and comparing the designs it looks like a late 60s/early 70s design.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/classic_cars.php?make=35&keyword=speedster

It wasn't a replica Kin. you can tell when you see it in the flesh.

I've seen some 80s replicas that are absolutely indistinguishable from the originals.

Also, I think replica's have to have modern number plates.

No they don't.

Oh well I wouldn't argue because I don't know for sure.

I knew that you could buy an old registration number, but I didn't think you were allowed to use the old-style plates.

[RED-DOG]

Most of the 356 replicas use just enough bits from the donor beetle at time of building to be able to use the original registration,which then means you can change them for older plates.
 After it's been built and tested you can change as many bits as you like.

See Kin. Why can't you talk sense like Dino?

[kinboshi]

I spotted this little beauty sitting outside someones office.

It's a Porsche, but does anyone know the model or the approximate year of manufacture?

It could very well be a replica as well. 

Just had a look at some Speedsters for sale, and comparing the designs it looks like a late 60s/early 70s design.

http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/classic_cars.php?make=35&keyword=speedster

It wasn't a replica Kin. you can tell when you see it in the flesh.

I've seen some 80s replicas that are absolutely indistinguishable from the originals.

Also, I think replica's have to have modern number plates.

No they don't.

Oh well I wouldn't argue because I don't know for sure.

I knew that you could buy an old registration number, but I didn't think you were allowed to use the old-style plates.

Here's a 'rebuilt' car that was actually put together in the 80s:  http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C47630  probably on the chassis of a much older car.

These 'rebuilt' cars are around £20,000 to buy, whereas the original ones can cost well over 6-figures.

Beautiful cars definitely.

[kinboshi]

Most of the 356 replicas use just enough bits from the donor beetle at time of building to be able to use the original registration,which then means you can change them for older plates.
 After it's been built and tested you can change as many bits as you like.

See Kin. Why can't you talk sense like Dino?

You quoted me as I was editing my original post to say exactly that. 

[RED-DOG]

Most of the 356 replicas use just enough bits from the donor beetle at time of building to be able to use the original registration,which then means you can change them for older plates.
 After it's been built and tested you can change as many bits as you like.

See Kin. Why can't you talk sense like Dino?

You quoted my original post exactly 

[kinboshi]

Most of the 356 replicas use just enough bits from the donor beetle at time of building to be able to use the original registration,which then means you can change them for older plates.
 After it's been built and tested you can change as many bits as you like.

See Kin. Why can't you talk sense like Dino?

You quoted my original post exactly 

Read my original post.  It doesn't say edited, so like I was saying I was just finishing it off when you quoted it. 

I still say the picture you posted is that of a replica rather than an original...

[RED-DOG]

Most of the 356 replicas use just enough bits from the donor beetle at time of building to be able to use the original registration,which then means you can change them for older plates.
 After it's been built and tested you can change as many bits as you like.

See Kin. Why can't you talk sense like Dino?

You quoted my original post exactly 

Read my original post.  It doesn't say edited, so like I was saying I was just finishing it off when you quoted it. 

I still say the picture you posted is that of a replica rather than an original...

You've got me thinking now. I will check it out properly and let you kinow. I think it's an original though.

[kinboshi]

Most of the 356 replicas use just enough bits from the donor beetle at time of building to be able to use the original registration,which then means you can change them for older plates.
 After it's been built and tested you can change as many bits as you like.

See Kin. Why can't you talk sense like Dino?

You quoted my original post exactly 

Read my original post.  It doesn't say edited, so like I was saying I was just finishing it off when you quoted it. 

I still say the picture you posted is that of a replica rather than an original...

You've got me thinking now. I will check it out properly and let you kinow. I think it's an original though.

Either way, it's pretty!

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Pak Yohn Suk (SP) Women's weightlifting. Final attempt at 135kg.


If she lifts it she gets the gold, if she fails she gets nothing...

What drama...