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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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Who was the original owner? These were definitely cars with a fascinating history, especially for US owners (but not drivers).

European version???
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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Beautiful, it's in really immaculate condition!
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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My ABSOLUTE favorite Porsche of all time
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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When it was released it would do things nothing else could. I remember when they came out. The design is less appealing to me than it was then, but it is still hot as heck.
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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Besides the Carrera GT...this is one of my favorite Porsche's.
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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I used to LOVE this car when I was a kid! I remember it looked better.....
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 10:52 PM
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That car had more technology in it than any other car within even 8-10 years after its release. Its the Veyron of its time. It was amazing. Its not worth 300k unless you are maybe Jerry Seinfeld
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 07:21 AM
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 07:56 AM
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Way ahead of its time, great photos.
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 07:59 AM
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55k km hmmm

300k is such a good deal
wish i could pick it up now
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 09:15 AM
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Haven't seen one of these in a long time. Great car.
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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Beautiful car! Brings me back to my high school days when cars like the 959 and F40 were the at the pinnacle of high performance road cars.
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 03:59 PM
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Oh man, definitely one of my favorite Porsches of all time. It definitely was one of the hottest looking cars when it first came out.
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 07:25 AM
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Def a car ahead of its time. IMO not the most beautiful thing, but its awesome. Saw one at Wal-Mart one morning!
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