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130 is an original Hoffman car. Max Hoffman was a car importer of cars like the Volkswagen Beetle, the Mercedes Gullwing ending with BMW into the American auto market. He was very influential with Porsche as he helped with the design of the Porsche Emblem. Even though Porsche was selling cars in the United States, Hoffman explained to Ferdinand Porsche that if he could produce 200 cars under 3,000, Americans would quickly purchase them and grow the brand. Ferdinand reluctantly agreed, and made 200 Speedsters. Of the 200 made, approximately 71 are red, 82 white and 44 blue. Even though 130 was blue from the factory, it actually was white then red and now back to its original color, blue.
The story behind 130 was, a gentleman purchased the car in 1958 but in 1966, his (then ex wife) blew the engine. With a brush and white paint, the 130's blue color changed to white. That color did not agree, so it was then painted red and a 1958 engine was dropped in. By then, more modern cars with roll up windows and radios were preferred. So the 33,000 mile Speedster sat in the garage until 1996.
Forward to the 1990s. My brother was a fireman/medic in southern California. His friend said his grandfather had an older Porsche and wanted to part with the car. My brother and I went to the grandfather's home where he opened up the older "knee knocker" garage door and said, "It's right there - pointing in the garage." No one could see the car as it was buried under really cool unique antiques from floor to ceiling. Victrolas, lamps, desks, you name it, they were all stacked around and on the car. The gentleman was a class act guy and wanted to clean out his garage.
The car (as well as us) were lucky, because in 1966, when the car was parked, a hardtop was placed on 130 with homemade plexiglass windows. By doing so, all the vintage trinkets from drive-in movies and so on created a time capsule. After spending the better part of three or so hours moving antiques to access the car, we inflated three of the four tires, jacked up the rear and 130 graciously rolled out into the sunshine, 33 years after it went for its long slumber.
I then asked him where the '54 engine was, to which he pointed to a small shed,"all complete and in there. There are a few things that'll need to be moved." After opening the door, and moving some more antiques, there, in boxes (under a 36" tall stack of Playboy magazines from the 1950s), was the complete two piece engine. All arranged and placed together.
The car is 100% numbers matching car - engine, transmission, rims, everything. German Parts Obsolete did a rotisserie restoration on 130 and brought her back to original blue. 30 years after his restoration, the car still looks and drives beautifully, it is beyond great to drive and brings a smile to your face on a cloudy day, exactly what Ferdinand and Ferry Porsche strove for.
The story behind 130 was, a gentleman purchased the car in 1958 but in 1966, his (then ex wife) blew the engine. With a brush and white paint, the 130's blue color changed to white. That color did not agree, so it was then painted red and a 1958 engine was dropped in. By then, more modern cars with roll up windows and radios were preferred. So the 33,000 mile Speedster sat in the garage until 1996.
Forward to the 1990s. My brother was a fireman/medic in southern California. His friend said his grandfather had an older Porsche and wanted to part with the car. My brother and I went to the grandfather's home where he opened up the older "knee knocker" garage door and said, "It's right there - pointing in the garage." No one could see the car as it was buried under really cool unique antiques from floor to ceiling. Victrolas, lamps, desks, you name it, they were all stacked around and on the car. The gentleman was a class act guy and wanted to clean out his garage.
The car (as well as us) were lucky, because in 1966, when the car was parked, a hardtop was placed on 130 with homemade plexiglass windows. By doing so, all the vintage trinkets from drive-in movies and so on created a time capsule. After spending the better part of three or so hours moving antiques to access the car, we inflated three of the four tires, jacked up the rear and 130 graciously rolled out into the sunshine, 33 years after it went for its long slumber.
I then asked him where the '54 engine was, to which he pointed to a small shed,"all complete and in there. There are a few things that'll need to be moved." After opening the door, and moving some more antiques, there, in boxes (under a 36" tall stack of Playboy magazines from the 1950s), was the complete two piece engine. All arranged and placed together.
The car is 100% numbers matching car - engine, transmission, rims, everything. German Parts Obsolete did a rotisserie restoration on 130 and brought her back to original blue. 30 years after his restoration, the car still looks and drives beautifully, it is beyond great to drive and brings a smile to your face on a cloudy day, exactly what Ferdinand and Ferry Porsche strove for.
This 1976 Porsche 911S was purchased in Hazel Park Michigan in August of 1981 with 37,000 miles on it. We are the second owners and have every receipt for the car down to the original bill of sale when sales tax was 4% and titling it cost $8.00. The car is an original, all numbers matching car except for the red paint Stoddard did in the 1980s. The paint shows its age, but in the 75,000 miles and 44 years of owning this Porsche 911 - she always has been a pleasure to drive.
Even though the 2.7 liter engine is known for its issues on a good day, it has been reliable. Since it is original to the car, we felt best to leave it in and do what Ferdinand wanted; drive it and enjoy it. The car has loved driving the curvy roads in Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin and out west. That along with the sound of the engine and the top off, it's pure pleasure.
This 911S will continue to stay in the family as it has been passed down to each generation, with each taking pride in washing, waxing and maintaining it. She turns 50 this year and is already looking forward to the next 50.
Even though the 2.7 liter engine is known for its issues on a good day, it has been reliable. Since it is original to the car, we felt best to leave it in and do what Ferdinand wanted; drive it and enjoy it. The car has loved driving the curvy roads in Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin and out west. That along with the sound of the engine and the top off, it's pure pleasure.
This 911S will continue to stay in the family as it has been passed down to each generation, with each taking pride in washing, waxing and maintaining it. She turns 50 this year and is already looking forward to the next 50.
Our Super 90 began its life in the United States when it was shipped to Import Motors Incorporated in Albuquerque, New Mexico to a gentleman named Claud Gilmore. We do not know this but believe it is the same Claud who was the Porsche Club of America's founding charter president of the Carrera Region, in New Mexico and Texas. This Super 90 made its way to Canada where it resided a majority of its life. We purchased the car in 2014 and imported it back into the United States. It is a numbers matching car where John Wilberg of German Parts Obsolete did a complete restoration of the car with a different colored paint and interior. We absolutely love the color combination. It is very fun to drive and has put many smiles on our faces.
This is a 2010 Ford XLT F-250 6.4 Powerstroke Turbo Diesel. This truck was purchased in Gretna, Nebraska with around 145,000 miles on it in 2022. The truck has had a few things done to the engine, but otherwise is mostly stock. Since this F-250 is mostly in the state of Michigan year round, the title it goes by is The Mighty Fitz, named after the Edmund Fitzgerald.
This truck travels from Traverse City, Michigan to Palm Desert California each year. Along with that, it tows around 10K pounds on each of those trips with our 40' enclosed car hauler trailer.
Understanding that a 6.4 Powerstroke usually comes with a lot of problems, this truck and engine have done extremely well for us. The truck is currently at around 200,000 miles on it.
This truck has had a few modifications done to it to help increase the lifetime of it. With knowing the truck would spend most of its lifetime in a salt belt state,, a bed liner was sprayed around the wheel-wells and rockers to prevent rust. After this, a new touch screen radio was installed compared to the stock Ford radio. Knowing the truck would be traveling from Michigan to California throughout the years, having Apple Car Play was the main reason for the new radio. Another radio device that was added to the truck was CB radio and antenna. This decision also dealt with traveling with the 40' enclosed trailer across the country. Something else that was added after purchasing The Mighty Fitz was some stock Ford truck cab lights.
The Mighty Fitz was under sprayed when first purchased. Along with that, it came with Firestone airbags. These airbags have helped tremendously with towing around our 40' foot enclosed trailer.
For the 8th or 10th time this truck has traveled from Michigan to California and back, it has never let me down. Tying to that, whenever this truck needs maintenance, it is always brought in right away and fixed. Oil and tire changes every 5K miles and so far has been running and breathing healthy.
When first purchasing The Mighty Fitz, my father and I did need to replace a few things, such as the turbo gaskets, driveshaft, a belt tensioner, and a few other items. For the amount of work this does for us, a few things of maintenance here and this is just the cost of business to keep this older truck on the road.
Understanding that parts are more and more challenging to find for the 6.4 Powerstroke considering they only made this engine for two years (2008 - 2010), looking into a 6.7 Powerstroke has been a thought. However, until this engine goes (which hopefully is never), I don't think I'll be looking to upgrade anytime soon. I've seen the amount of power a tricked out 6.4 puts out, but this truck is not driven like that at all. Even with all the power, I drive it very smoothly and gracious because I know if I push it, chances are it will act like a 6.4.
Overall, a great truck and has satisfied me with every demand I've asked it to do. The Mighty Fitz keeps on trucking and pulls whatever is attached to her.
This truck travels from Traverse City, Michigan to Palm Desert California each year. Along with that, it tows around 10K pounds on each of those trips with our 40' enclosed car hauler trailer.
Understanding that a 6.4 Powerstroke usually comes with a lot of problems, this truck and engine have done extremely well for us. The truck is currently at around 200,000 miles on it.
This truck has had a few modifications done to it to help increase the lifetime of it. With knowing the truck would spend most of its lifetime in a salt belt state,, a bed liner was sprayed around the wheel-wells and rockers to prevent rust. After this, a new touch screen radio was installed compared to the stock Ford radio. Knowing the truck would be traveling from Michigan to California throughout the years, having Apple Car Play was the main reason for the new radio. Another radio device that was added to the truck was CB radio and antenna. This decision also dealt with traveling with the 40' enclosed trailer across the country. Something else that was added after purchasing The Mighty Fitz was some stock Ford truck cab lights.
The Mighty Fitz was under sprayed when first purchased. Along with that, it came with Firestone airbags. These airbags have helped tremendously with towing around our 40' foot enclosed trailer.
For the 8th or 10th time this truck has traveled from Michigan to California and back, it has never let me down. Tying to that, whenever this truck needs maintenance, it is always brought in right away and fixed. Oil and tire changes every 5K miles and so far has been running and breathing healthy.
When first purchasing The Mighty Fitz, my father and I did need to replace a few things, such as the turbo gaskets, driveshaft, a belt tensioner, and a few other items. For the amount of work this does for us, a few things of maintenance here and this is just the cost of business to keep this older truck on the road.
Understanding that parts are more and more challenging to find for the 6.4 Powerstroke considering they only made this engine for two years (2008 - 2010), looking into a 6.7 Powerstroke has been a thought. However, until this engine goes (which hopefully is never), I don't think I'll be looking to upgrade anytime soon. I've seen the amount of power a tricked out 6.4 puts out, but this truck is not driven like that at all. Even with all the power, I drive it very smoothly and gracious because I know if I push it, chances are it will act like a 6.4.
Overall, a great truck and has satisfied me with every demand I've asked it to do. The Mighty Fitz keeps on trucking and pulls whatever is attached to her.
