Jules Dielen's 1959 Convertible D
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Jules Dielen's 1959 Convertible D
Keep watch for the full, turn key restoration of this 1959 Porsche 356 Convertible D
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Re: Jules Dielen's 1959 Convertible D
This wouldn't be the D that Miamiair once stormed into and out of Talk lore? Nahhhhh, I heard that project went on to another life somewhere on the other side of the pond. If I could find one with its head lopped off, this would be my preference for beauty and versatility. Gooooo, little D.
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Re: Jules Dielen's 1959 Convertible D
You mean the infamous "Speedster D"? Charles was right but there was only 1 Speedster D.glen hamner wrote:This wouldn't be the D that Miamiair once stormed into and out of Talk lore? Nahhhhh, I heard that project went on to another life somewhere on the other side of the pond. If I could find one with its head lopped off, this would be my preference for beauty and versatility. Gooooo, little D.
Looking forward to the next update Matt!
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Re: Jules Dielen's 1959 Convertible D
True, there was/is only one Speedster D...and it wasn't his.Christian Guthrie wrote:...You mean the infamous "Speedster D"? Charles was right but there was only 1 Speedster D.
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Re: Jules Dielen's 1959 Convertible D
Charles R. Kourmpates or Miami air was an interesting character and his "talking Convertible D" apparently knew how to type and posted on the old email forum. He was an accomplished airplane artist. As to the D, he did some modifications to the car that were unique and would be easily identifiable. Believe this is not that car. He loved to "stir the pot."
He seems to have moved from Rhode Island back to Florida. I recently Googled Charles R. Kourmpates to see what is new...
He seems to have moved from Rhode Island back to Florida. I recently Googled Charles R. Kourmpates to see what is new...
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Re: Jules Dielen's 1959 Convertible D
I believe that was Charles R. Kourmpates (not Koumpates), no doubt still somewhere out there in the bozo zone (bozone?).Steve Proctor wrote:Charles R. Koumpates or Miami air was an interesting character.... I recently Googled Charles R. Koumpates to see what is new...
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Re: Jules Dielen's 1959 Convertible D
Yes you are correct. Typo on my part.
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Re: Jules Dielen's 1959 Convertible D
Matt, any update on my car ?
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Re: Jules Dielen's 1959 Convertible D
Jules, is the car finished? I'm itching to buy. Don't send this one to Holland
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Re: Jules Dielen's 1959 Convertible D
Jay, it's going to Tony at Autobahn soon for interior and top. It will not go anywhere but my garage after it returns, it's been in the family since 1968.
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Re: Jules Dielen's 1959 Convertible D
first appearance in public on its own power since 1988!
Best in Class at Chandler Porsche classic show!
Thank you to Matt and the Crew at Deluxe Customs, fantastic job as always!!
Best in Class at Chandler Porsche classic show!
Thank you to Matt and the Crew at Deluxe Customs, fantastic job as always!!
Jules
Water pumps are for windshield washers only.
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Re: Jules Dielen's 1959 Convertible D
Beautiful!!!
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Re: Jules Dielen's 1959 Convertible D
Congrats Jules, that is stunning! I also like the painted wheels.
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Re: Jules Dielen's 1959 Convertible D
Super nice color.