I saw one recently...

Jul 09, 2014,03:49 AM
 

I saw a P1800 recently in California.  A brown-gold one with a barred grill (not a mesh grill).  A gorgeous machine.  A looker, but one with a subtle and timeless elegance.  A Grace Kelly.  


Thought of you Nicolas...  

Upon reaching my destination, I was driven in a friend's Volvo C70 hard top convertible.  A charming car for a friend with a charmed life.  

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Volvo P 1800 E, a time capsule for everyday.

 
 By: amanico : July 7th, 2014-14:59
This is not a secret that I am madly in love with this car. Which you may not know is that I drive it almost every day, to go to the Court, or visiting my clients... Or during week ends or holidays. There are still a few things to improve or do, but I sur...  

I can easily understand your love for this car my friend...

 
 By: Subexplorer : July 7th, 2014-19:52
... And I agree with your comments too. As a matter of fact I had always felt that wearing a classic vintage watch has a lot in common with the feeling of driving a classic vintage car. We do love both feelings isnt it my friend Nicolas? Keep enjoying dri... 

Por cierto, amigo.

 
 By: amanico : July 7th, 2014-22:23
Even if I would love to drive a modern Mzserati, Alfa, Aston, well, you see what I mean... Like for watches, modern cars have a lot of advantages, and can offer a lot of pleasure too. But most often, soul is from the vintage side. Un fuerte abrazo desde u... 

Very nice indeed.

 
 By: Le Monde Edmond : July 8th, 2014-07:32
Your Volvo is a real pleasure every time I see it! I hope you use it even more often than you already do! As to your comment 'have things changed for the better' ? Are you kidding? Today all cars look alike. They look awful. Part of the problems is regula... 

The 964 is my fav 911. We do share that one!

 
 By: amanico : July 8th, 2014-07:37
Well, in my dreams as I would love to get one... Since I am a child. In the meantime, I have a lot of pleasure with this P 1800E. No big mechanical issues, a superb body, very enjoyable to drive on a daily basis, even if it is far from being a sports car.... 

Sharing

 
 By: Le Monde Edmond : July 8th, 2014-12:22
Nicolas- sharing our passion be it cars or watches- that is what is important and thats what it is all about. I think one day very soon, you should make your dream a reality. Prices of 964 are very reasonable now (few people want to own one because they a... 

With a 964, I broke the speed excess record...

 
 By: amanico : July 9th, 2014-08:32
Of my life... It was 20 years ago, on a french motorway, there was no cars, no traffic, or almost... I had to drive 400 Kilometers on the whole afternoon. A friend of mine let me drove it for the trip... An unforgettable souvenir. ;) Best, Nicolas

The strange thing ...

 
 By: bimbeano : July 11th, 2014-04:30
... about my speed(ing) records is the fact that i have never been faster than 260 kph in a car (apart from an indicated 284 as a passenger) ... with a bike i don't really know as i once saw an indicated 270 and there must have been really a lot i didn't ... 

"964...last real aircooled..." Finally! Some REAL Purist POV not blinded

 
 By: ThomasM : July 11th, 2014-21:41
By the cult of "last air cooled 911" that surrounds the 993... Bravo! There's a reason Porsche went to watercooled...but old skool has it's charms no doubt! TM

I saw one recently...

 
 By: patrick_y : July 9th, 2014-03:49
I saw a P1800 recently in California. A brown-gold one with a barred grill (not a mesh grill). A gorgeous machine. A looker, but one with a subtle and timeless elegance. A Grace Kelly. Thought of you Nicolas... Upon reaching my destination, I was driven i... 

Evolution...

 
 By: DrStrong : July 19th, 2014-23:56
...in terms of size also ! ...