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2006 Porsche Cayman S 3.8 Napleton

by Ben on May 16, 2013 in Porsche with 1 Comment

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The first generation Porsche Cayman S remains a top choice among driving purist for its mid-engine layout and reasonable pricing slotted well below the base 911 Carrera. With roots tracing back to mid-engined racing greats like the 550, 907, 917, 956 and 962 it didn’t take long before many decided to prep it for the track.

Napleton Motorsport out of Illinois recognized the Cayman’s track potential and after extensive massaging entered thier 3.8 Cayman into the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona in 2013. They ended up winning the GX division and decided to continue their success and general awesomeness by creating the Cayman Interseries in conjunction with Historic Sportscar Racing. The best part of the Cayman Interseries… classic Porsche liveries are mandatory! Gulf, Rothmans and Martini, Oh my!

Listed on Napleton’s eBay page is a street-legal interpretation of their championship Cayman and it looks to be a hoot.

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Year: 2006
Model: Cayman S
Engine: 3.8 flat six
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Mileage: 31,317
Price: Reserve Auction, $35,100 current bid

Click for Details: 2006 Porsche Cayman S 3.8 on eBay

This very unique Cayman “S” was built by the same team the won the 2013 24 Hours of Daytona. Installed is a new 3.8 Liter engine with all the necessary performance features to make it a truly amazing car on or off the track! Included with this car is a full “Cayman Interseries” suspension with JRZ PRO shocks,front and rear sway bars,GT3 lower control arms with solid bushings,bump steer tie rod ends, drop links, StopTECH 6 piston brake calipers, stainless brake lines,Guard Limited slip, special exhaust system, rear half roll cage, GT3 seats and harness,coolsuit system, Traqmate data system, shift lights and the Patented “Cayman Interseries” rear wing. This car is just wonderful and easy to drive…fully street legal. A true race car for the street…the one Porsche should have built!

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As Napleton mentions in their listing, this is an incredible track day package that has a really cool story behind it. The stock Cayman S is not only the best Porsche I’ve ever driven but it’s the most impressive and fun car I’ve ever driven period. I can’t begin to imagine the level of performance this 3.8 delivers when mated to fully upgraded suspension. I look forward to seeing where bidding goes and will be paying close attention to Napleton and the Cayman Interseries in the future.

-Ben

1990 Porsche 928 GT

by Paul on May 15, 2013 in Porsche with 1 Comment

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Every time I lay eyes on a Porsche 928, I’m amazed how modern these cars look, especially given the fact that the first ones appeared on the scene in 1977. Besides the Citroen DS and NSU Ro80, rarely has a car ever captured a modern look so far ahead of time as to look fresh over 30 years on. The 928 was supposed to usurp the 911 in the lineup, but we all know how that story ended. Later on in the production cycle, a few different model variants emerged, such as this 928 GT. Available only with the 5-speed manual gearbox, these models came equipped with the 5.0 liter V8 and for 1990, included the PSD, or Porsche Sperr Differential.

The GT would give way to the 928 GTS for the 1992 model year, the car that would see the 928 off into the sunset. With just over 2,000 built, the GT for sale in California is one of the rarest 928s and one of my personal favorites.

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Year: 1990
Model: 928 GT
Engine: 5.0 liter V8
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 74,810 mi
Price: $23,000 Buy It Now

Click for Details: 1990 Porsche 928 GT on eBay

One owner, rare & original, one of 142 cars imported to US. 928 GT with only 74k miles, fully equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission, 5.0 liter V8 engine (326 hp), supple leather interior, dual power seats, original Blaupunkt AM/FM cassette, power sunroof, power windows, door locks, tilt, cruise, air conditioning, rear spoiler, air bag, original factory alloy wheels, car cover and much more.

No accidents, Carfax certified, all original paint. Just serviced by a Porsche shop, new timing belt and water pump, no oil leaks. Looks and runs incredible. Must see and drive.

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For years, 928 values seemed to stay rather flat, overshadowed by the iconic 911, but recently, the right models in good condition have been commanding more and more in the marketplace. Certain low mileage GTS models have been edging northward of $40,000, which seemed unthinkable just a few years before. This GT, for me, is like the goldilocks of the 928 range. While it isn’t the ultimate version of the 928, it has the all-important third pedal along with the later styling and mechanical updates to make it a better driver. It seems that earlier 928s are fetching in the high teens to low $20,000 range.

-Paul

1982 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia with 911S motor!

by Nate on May 14, 2013 in Porsche, Volkswagen with 1 Comment

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As soon as I saw this van I emailed one of my best friends from home and said “this is YOUR van!” Not because he should buy this one, but because it is the result of a swap we have been talking about for years. He is the lucky inheritor of a gold Westy as well as a 1974 911S that has been unfortunately and rustily neglected since a complete rebuild over 15 years ago. Our dream has been to combine the two for the perfect aircooled Westfalia. It may lack the durability and cheap repairs of Subaru-swapped vans, but I can only imagine the perfection of hearing an air-cooled 911 engine in a VW camper. His project has yet to commence, so we’ll check out this one for now.

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Though currently in Canada, today’s 1982 Vanagon was originally a California car and should be easy enough to get back to the States, should you choose to get awesome. It was completely restored in 2004 with the transmission rebuilt and a rebuilt 1977 911S motor installed. From almost every angle it’s classic and perfect Westy, extremely clean and beige through the interior and exterior. That’s until you lift the rear engine cover or peak underneath and see a yellow Porsche flat-six hiding under there. Holy moly.

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Year: 1982
Model: Vanagon Westfalia
Engine: 1977 Porsche 911S 2.7l flat-six
Transmission: VW 4-speed
Mileage: 5,600 on rebuild/restoration
Price: Starting at $25k

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO: 1982 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia with 911S swap for sale on eBay Canada

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1982 VANAGON WESTFALIA VIN: WV2ZA0254CH023527 (Last year of Air-cooled) from California, 100% RUST free.

- Imported to Canada in 2001 for a complete 3 years GROUND UP restoration.
- More than $50k was invested in this Westfalia.
- This Camping Car is for a true VW Purist or Enthusiasm, it is top quality and probably one of the TOP 5 VANAGON T3 in the world.
- Only 9000 KM (5 600 miles) since the complete restoration it was achieved in 2004.

We are now retired and have changed our travel plans. For more information or pictures, feel free to contact Claude. I am located in Montréal, QC, Canada. More pictures photobucket, see link below

http://s1316.photobucket.com/user/claude_couture/library/?sort=2&page=1

EXTERIOR BODY

- Current color: Savannah beige Metallic LH1V (Original color: blue)
- Dismantled completely inside-out.
- All paint stripped.
- Professionally adjusted, detailed and painted (Epoxy primer, SIKKENS Base coat Clear coat)
- Water block-sanded 2000 and buffed.
- The Body is Laser Straight.
- Lubricant and Penetrant protection Oil was apply inside on all seam and strategic place body before to reinstall the interior
- Professionally TINTED windows

The choice of original VW color SAVANNAH BEIGE METALLIC LH1V (85-88) was picked for the best match with the BROWN and BEIGE interior and the original TAN color tent. Pop Top has been painted with the original color using a good Urethane quality paint; Bolts were replaced with Stainless Steel and new plastic vent.

INTERIOR

- Brand new materials (seats, carpets, seals, rubbers, curtains…)
- Refurbished cabinet equipment: looks and works like new

ADDITION and/or UPGRADE

MOTOR

2.7 liter Porsche 911S, 1977, serial 6272175, 175HP. The motor has been 100% rebuilt with a Porsche Specialist ($12,000 cost)
KENNEDY Engine spacer and Stage 1 pressure Plate
HI-Torque Starter from IMI Performance
SS Tubing and hoses for the oil cooling system going to the front oil cooler
Pertronix Distributor Ignition to eliminate Point for easy maintenance
New CIS Fuel Distributor
The Fan and Valve cover has been upgraded with Porsche Turbo Model for better service
Complete SS 304 exhaust system: tig weld pipe and ( 2 ) 2.5 inch outlets

TRANSMISSION

Original 1982 model 091, DK with 4,57 transaxle, 100% rebuilt
Upgraded with 3rd gear 1.17 (weddle industries)
Upgraded with 4th gear 0.77 (weddle industries): a perfect upgrade with the Porsche Motor (3400 RPM at 70 MPH)
Agreement, performance and reasonable fuel economy at 20 mpg (14L/100km), regular gas 87

MISCELLANEOUS

1. 15 x 7, ET 35 Mag Wheels with 215- 65-15, Michelin Agilis 51, 8 ply TIRES. Bolt pattern 5X112 with direct bolting.
2. Dual isolated battery system ( auxiliary Yellow Top Optima Battery) c/w separate fuse box.
3. Inverter 120 V
4. AC/DC battery charger
5. TV and CD players connected with 6 speakers Audio Clairion system
6. Complete refurbished Dash with:
Lecarra steering wheels
New speedometer from SHK (Germany) installed in 2004 at 00000,0 KM
7 new VDO gages (RPM, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, Oil Level, Cyl Head Temp, Voltmeter, Vacuum)
7. High Power Halogen H4 Head Lights with city light incorporated
8. Shady boy awing
9. Portable toilet
10. Luggage Box including entry soil carpet and 2 chairs
11. One Extra 15x7mag wheel
12. New coils spring and bilsteing shock bringing the vehicle to a perfect high
13. Front Vinyl Bras, to protect the paint from road hazards. Note: It was always worn on the highway to prevent paint chips on the front of the car.

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Talk about a sleeper! I’m surprised at the lack of brake upgrade as this tin can has double the power it originally came with. And unfortunately the fake rotors on the wheels do even less for the looks than the performance. I can get over that (it IS French-Canadian, after all), as this is a very cool van with an exceptional swap. With 3 years and $50k in the restoration, it’s obvious this van was cared for. The $25k starting price may cause initial sticker shock, but if this had a GoWesty bill of sale, it’d be going for at least twice that. Clean stock Westfalias can easily eclipse $30k these days, so this is a relative value for a damn cool car. I’m dying to get my friend’s van project going because I have to hear that engine in a van!

-NR

Week In Review

by Paul on May 12, 2013 in BMW, Dinan, Mercedes Benz, Porsche, Volkswagen, Week in Review with No comments

Welcome to Week in Review, where we’ll take a look at some of the vehicles featured on GCFSB over the last three weeks:

The 1965 BMW 3200CS did not sell at $199,900 and has been relisted at the same price: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300SL 5-speed manual sold for $7,595: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1972 BMW Bavaria sold for $11,400: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1988 BMW 528e sold for $8,300: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL sold for $26,800: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1988 Volkswagen Cabrio did not sell, failing to meet its reserve at $3,850: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1964 Volkswagen Type III Notchback did not sell, failing to meet its reserve with a final bid of $10,100: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1988 Porsche 924SE garnered no bids with a starting price of $6,500. The car has been relisted with an opening bid of $6,250: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The 1995 BMW 530i DINAN did not sell, failing to meet its reserve at $5,600: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

The Porsche 968 M030 with the odd color combination did not sell and has been relisted with a lower starting bid of $17,500: Closed Auction | Our Post on this Car

-Paul

Carmine Red 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera

by Ben on May 12, 2013 in Porsche with 3 Comments

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A recent ride in my friend’s 1988 Porsche 911 Cabriolet reignited my love for 80’s Carrera’s. The iconic shape has donned the walls of many of our rooms and dorms and if you’re one of the lucky ones it’s occupied a spot in your garage. The air cooled 3.2’s growl is instantly recognizable and in my opinion the best sounding normally aspirated six-cylinder going. We came across this 1987 Carrera in Carmine red on eBay and nostalgia set in.

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Year: 1988
Model: 911 Carrera
Engine: 3.2 flat six
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Mileage: 98,758
Price: Reserve Auction, $13,100 current bid

Click for Details: 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera on eBay

WELCOME TO VICTORYMOTORCARS, THE WORLD’S LEADER IN AIR-COOLED PORSCHE SALES, WHERE AESTHETICS AND GENUINE PORSCHE PERFORMANCE MERGE. YOU ARE VIEWING A FINE PREVIOUSLY OWNED AIR-COOLED PORSCHE 911 FROM OUR VAST INVENTORY OF PORSCHE 911′S WHICH ARE RENOWNED UNIVERSALLY FOR THEIR UNRIVALED COMBINATION OF ACCELERATION, HANDLING, BRAKING, DRIVING EXCITEMENT AND DESIGN EXCELLENCE.
THIS 1987 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA COUPE 3.2L 217 HP 5-SPEED G50 MANUAL TRANSMISSION IS FINISHED IN CARMINE WITH GREY LEATHER AND A SUNROOF. THERE ARE A LOW 98,758 ORIGINAL MILES AND AN ESTIMATED 17/24 MPG. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO BID AND PURCHASE WITH COMPLETE CONFIDENCE IN THE PORSCHE PRODUCT AND THE DEALER WITH ROCK SOLID PRINCIPLES. OUR 35+ YEARS OF HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WITH PORSCHE HAS PROVIDED A GREAT DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE IN THE PORSCHE PRODUCT. OUR PRESENCE SPANS THE GLOBE WITH THE ABILITY TO SELL AND DELIVER WORLDWIDE. WE AIM TO PROVIDE THE VERY BEST PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AVAILABLE. THAT’S A PROMISE!
ALL PORSCHE 911′S HAVE A DISTINGUISHED REAR HORIZONTALLY-OPPOSED SIX-CYLINDER ENGINE THAT CATERS TO ITS RECOGNIZABLE 911 GENIUS DESIGN. THE THOROUGHNESS OF THE ENGINEERING, QUALITY MATERIALS AND PRIDE OF WORKMANSHIP MAKE EACH AND EVERY PORSCHE A PRIZE AND A PLEASURE TO OWN. ALL PORSCHE MODELS INTEGRATE LUXURY, CONVENIENCE, SPORTING, ENTERTAINMENT AND SECURITY EQUIPMENT IN TO ONE UNIQUE PACAKGE. SOME OF THE FEATURES OF THIS COUPE ARE:

• POWER SUNROOF
• ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
• CRUISE CONTROL
• CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM
• AIR CONDITIONING
• POWER SEAT ASSIST
• CLIMATE CONTROL
• AM/FM/RADIO/CASSETTE
• FRONT & REAR FACTORY SPOILER
• 16″ FACTORY FUCHS ALLOYS WITH COLOR PORSCHE CREST
• 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
• CLEAN CARFAX
• RECENT SERVICE

A 24 MONTH/30,000 MILES EXTENDED WARRANTY SERVICE PLAN IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS AND MANY PORSCHES IN OUR INVENTORY FOR $2,795.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN VICTORYMOTORCARS AND THE PORSCHE PRODUCTS WE INVENTORY.
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE ANY INQUIRIES OR COMMENTS.

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With the exception of the annoying cap locks, the dealership does a fairly good job of writing up this 911. They go as far as to point out the G50 transmission which was introduced in the 1987 3.2 and later made it’s way into the 1989 Turbo and 993 Carreras as a 6-speed. The G50 is known for being a more robust and better performing transmission but many argue that the G15 is just as good and less expensive to repair. Mileage comes in at a reasonable tick below 100K which means the car was used the way it was intended.  When it comes to reliability and durability it’s hard to top this generation 911.  Given it’s condition and mileage, expect bidding to head into mid-to-high twenties. Hopefully it goes to a caring owner who can enjoy it for another 100K miles.

-Ben

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