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That and the fact that when the first Cayenne came out, it was also 100% Porsche. Almost as offroadable as a Hummer, faster to 60 than many sports cars of its time. The thing was insane.
That was before these companies realized things like that didn't matter, only the badge did. Now they mail them in - except for Porsche which decided that since the Macan was a smaller size, it should not only be fast but be as agile than some sports cars.

I know it has been brought up here somewhere on this forum but those first (and second) gen Cayenne's do get down on the trails.
You could even get a rear locker from the factory! I love some of the overlanding builds I have seen.
There is a pretty sweet one on BAT right now.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2003-porsche-cayenne-turbo-33/

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Despite my initial distaste as I already stated, I have grown to appreciate them for what they are.
 
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vbrad26 vbrad26
I know it has been brought up here somewhere on this forum but those first (and second) gen Cayenne's do get down on the trails.
You could even get a rear locker from the factory! I love some of the overlanding builds I have seen.
There is a pretty sweet one on BAT right now.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2003-porsche-cayenne-turbo-33/

2004_porsche_cayenne-turbo_875A2969-23875-scaled.jpg

Despite my initial distaste as I already stated, I have grown to appreciate them for what they are.
That’s all very well, but that example is dog cock pink!……….totally uncalled for!
 
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Much more. One of my favorite 911 executions
 
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Tell us more.

Worked on both chassis number 930 670 0157 and this 930 670 0173. Vehicle was originally driven by the great Al Holbert, five-time champion of the IMSA Camel GT series, record of 49 ISMA race wins, and 3 overall wins a 24 Hours of Le Mans. 5 time winner Derek Bell even said Al was better than him but Holbert tragically died in a plane crash in 1988, he won Dayton and Le Mans the year prior. Holbert was also head of Porsche North America's Motorsports Division. Vehicle was also raced by Hurley Haywood, 3x Le Mans, 5x Daytona, 2x Sebring, 2x IMSA GT Championship winner.

After the stint with Holbert Racing, the vehicle was sold to the most infamous brothers of motorsports, the Whittington's. Don and Bill, along with Klaus Ludwig won the 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans in their (purchased with a suit case full of cash) Kremer 935 K3. The 934 was thought to be lost to time with several publications posting it was lost to time or salvaged for parts. Vehicle was in rough shape (imagine 30 years in the desert) and worked with Bill to get all the details right. After the restoration, the car was presented at the Petersen Automotive Museum and will be at Rennsport Reunion later this year.
 
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Worked on both chassis number 930 670 0157 and this 930 670 0173. Vehicle was originally driven by the great Al Holbert, five-time champion of the IMSA Camel GT series, record of 49 ISMA race wins, and 3 overall wins a 24 Hours of Le Mans. 5 time winner Derek Bell even said Al was better than him but Holbert tragically died in a plane crash in 1988, he won Dayton and Le Mans the year prior. Holbert was also head of Porsche North America's Motorsports Division. Vehicle was also raced by Hurley Haywood, 3x Le Mans, 5x Daytona, 2x Sebring, 2x IMSA GT Championship winner.

After the stint with Holbert Racing, the vehicle was sold to the most infamous brothers of motorsports, the Whittington's. Don and Bill, along with Klaus Ludwig won the 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans in their (purchased with a suit case full of cash) Kremer 935 K3. The 934 was thought to be lost to time with several publications posting it was lost to time or salvaged for parts. Vehicle was in rough shape (imagine 30 years in the desert) and worked with Bill to get all the details right. After the restoration, the car was presented at the Petersen Automotive Museum and will be at Rennsport Reunion later this year.

Conjuring up teenage memories of Riverside Raceway. 😀
 
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Magnus driving a Norway Street legal 917 (replica of sorts) while wearing a Speedmaster Mark ii Racing dial.
Strange little fact I learned was that Norway has power to weight ratios, which meant the power plant of this 1000kg car had to be a flat 6, as opposed to a correct 12 cylinder.

Edit: And while I’m aware that kit/replica cars may not be welcomed for everyone, I found the level to which the builder and owner of the car went to by scanning and creating molds from original 917s pretty commendable.
Edited:
 
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Here's mine...

Truck decided to try to drive over the top of me this morning while he was pulling out of a disabled bay. Dealing with insurance now, just so sick to death of people constantly hitting my car. It has to be the damned grey color that blends in with the road.

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dsio dsio
Here's mine...

Truck decided to try to drive over the top of me this morning while he was pulling out of a disabled bay. Dealing with insurance now, just so sick to death of people constantly hitting my car. It has to be the damned grey color that blends in with the road.

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we really need some more options than "like". 🙁
 
abrod520
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dsio dsio
Here's mine...

Truck decided to try to drive over the top of me this morning while he was pulling out of a disabled bay. Dealing with insurance now, just so sick to death of people constantly hitting my car. It has to be the damned grey color that blends in with the road.

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That sucks, sorry to hear man. Are you getting hit while parked or on the road too? I'm thankful I've got a garage spot for mine, but come to think of it I also don't spend much time street parking it on errands or anything.
 
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dsio dsio
Here's mine...

Truck decided to try to drive over the top of me this morning while he was pulling out of a disabled bay. Dealing with insurance now, just so sick to death of people constantly hitting my car. It has to be the damned grey color that blends in with the road.

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My evil sister has a Honda Prelude that spent more time in the body shop than on the road, damned thing had more hits than Elvis! Everyman and his dog ran into that thing
 
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