Greg Stout wrote:
The once lowly and totally disrespected Porsche 912 ( this should sound familiar to any of you long term 356 guys???) is finally getting some of the attention it deserves.....the slightly de-tuned SC motor, in a sleek new body (what's THAT??? you can unbolt, the FENDERS ???) mated to a 4 or 5 speed gearbox, rack and pinion steering....etc etc.
I have had lot's of both, and I have always felt the356 and 912 are family... much more so then the 911's - Turbos etc etc. The 912 has been consistently shunned by that crowd (Rgruppe,etc)...
There is a '912 Registry' group, small but dedicated, that has traveled the same path that the early 356 Registry did.
Why not invite them to join in our events, shows etc....just to test the waters, to see how well the two groups can get along. I predict that it would go swimmingly....after all, the Motor, is the true heart of the beast......and they both share the same 'heart'.
Any fair-minded 356'er, that looks at an early (1965) 912, and sees a painted dash, and 3 gauges.....has to at least consider...356D !!!!!!
I'm just sayin'...........
Greg
This is the 356 Registry, not the 912 or any other type of car registry. I have no problem with 912s, in fact, I love them, but they are not a 356 and have their own Registry.
356D? Give me a break! A 912 is a great car in it's own right, don't label is something it isn't.
Just for your info, the RGruppe does have members with 912s and 356s. The RGruppe is more about "Sports Purpose" than focusing on a specific type of Porsche.
The 356 Registry is about a certain model and should stay focused on 356s. That is not dissing any other car or being elitest .
Regards
Jim
Charter Member, 356 Curmudgeons
356 Registry #825
RGruppe # 038
And a bunch of other Porsche Related groups.