Revive the Passion - Grand Finale for the 911 T

 

A while back now, we reported about Porsche Classic restoring a 1973 US version 911 T Coupe on behalf of the Porsche Club of America (PCA) under the motto "Revive the Passion". The finished gem was raffled off among PCA members and was publicly presented to the winner at the Porsche Parade in the USA.

 

The Porsche Parade is a tradition for the largest Porsche Club in the world, and is one of the most important Porsche events held annually in the USA. - so what a way to celebrate, by raffling off such a fantastic prize!

 

Just over one year ago, the PCA, Porsche Club Coordination and Porsche Classic had jointly launched the “Revive the Passion” project, found a suitable vehicle in Los Angeles, transported it to Stuttgart in a pitiful condition and rebuilt it again there. PCA members were given regular updates during the entire restoration process, in text, pictures and videos on the Internet, as well as in the Club’s newsletter. - People all over the world were also able to marvel and follow the entire process from start to finish, the team here at Dick Lovett are certainly impressed with the finished article!

 

The lucky winner, Bud Kibbee and his wife Joanne, could hardly believe what they had won. Kibbee had bought eight raffle tickets in order to secure a chance of winning the sought-after collector’s item. The 85-year-old has owned a 1963 Porsche 356 for 20 years, but he had never driven a Porsche 911. - What a great first 911 to drive.

 

The sprightly Porsche fan and his first and extremely valuable 911 have something very important in common – they are both from California. The Porsche 911 T, which was almost forgotten and has now been brought back to life, is back home again – in the care of a proud new owner.

 

We would certainly recommend getting in touch with Porsche Classic if you are considering restoring your Porsche.

 

If you are interested in having a look at the Porsche Classic website, Click here to view restorations they have recently undertaken, including that of the 911 T Coupe.


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