71 Porsche 911T - is a long hood 911 good to drive?

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3 жыл бұрын

So lucky to drive this 911T for a few days. A 911 Targa is best enjoyed with the top down. Unfortunately, the Australian Summer didn't want to play nice so we got to see how a 50 year old Targa top works in the rain. While a long hood 911 is undoubtedly cool, I wanted to know if it could still deliver performance and ultimately, would I like to own one…
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@justus7645 3 жыл бұрын

As the owner of a 1971 coupe I want to congratulate you on your perceptive account of what these cars are like to drive. They are real driver's cars. Engine, transmission, steering are in sync. Everything is very analog direct. These are purely mechanical machines. They react readily to driver inputs and there is a satisfying feeling of operating a beautifully engineered and executed mechanical device. Then there is the sound of that flat six on cam. It's quite the formula. I was fortunate enough to bag one back when they were thought of and priced as used cars.

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Envious of anyone who snagged one of these when they were cheap. Such a great car. I chase this one through the mountains for three days of hard driving and it didn’t miss a bit. Moreover, it kept up with (and pulled away from) some far younger Porsches. Such a great thing!

@grantatkinson1202 3 жыл бұрын

My 1st Porsche was an '84 Carrera Targa, and despite the fact I was duped with the inspection report, (seller's buddy who owned the local Porsche repair shop gave me no warning of what lay under the shiny new paint) I absolutely loved it. But devastatingly, 9 months after purchase, the rust started appearing and I was left with an expensive bare metal repair. (as opposed to the cheap patch job I received) What I really wanted at the time was a Coupe, but they were beyond my budget so a Cab or Targa were my choices. I have no regrets with my decision, the Targa was brilliant fun, and suited wet or dry, hot or cold weather. Roof off was a blast, but roof on a Godsend on the colder, wetter days. While not as traditionally beautiful as a Coupe, that 3/4 rear view still has me fizzing. From there, I bought a 944 S2, a 928 S4, and finally a 996.1 Carrera 4 a few months ago. Now in my mid 60's, I welcomed the tiptronic and 4WD options, and plan on doing the steering wheel/paddle shift exchange soon. There is a Porsche for every taste, and every budget. Buy what grabs your fancy, but buy the best you can find in your price range. Make sure your Inspection is by the best specialist around. I learnt the hard way, my heart ruled my head. You need both to make the right decision.

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

100% agree Grant. they're fantastic cars and - as I've seen with friends - you don't need the latest and greatest or the coolest to be having an absolute ball in these cars. They're just so good!

@banhmi8122 Жыл бұрын

Just purchased a 1972 911 Targa. Took me over 20 years, but it’s finally a part of me now. 👌🏼

@lastrasp Жыл бұрын

That's so good! 20 years in the making and now there for you to enjoy!

@JeffMcNeal Жыл бұрын

I had the 1969 version of this model in the mid 1980's. Loved, loved, loved that car. Taught myself to perform the frequently required valve adjustments. Enjoyed that, too. It was imported from Switzerland from the doctor who bought it new, so it had Euro spec lighting features and different bumpers, but also came with a bad rust rot issue that was not going to go away without more money than I could throw at it at the time. Great memories.

@lastrasp Жыл бұрын

What a great story Jeff. Sounds like you built some memories with that car.

@JeffMcNeal Жыл бұрын

@@lastrasp Absolutely! I didn't realized it had the rust issue until several months after I bought it. Some of my favorite memories are associated with that car during that time. I fell in love with the 911 series the first time I saw one as a kid. It was a thrill to have been able to own and drive one for a few years.

@OutlawGarage 3 жыл бұрын

A targa 911T, early 70's or late 60's car is my dream car. I think it's the vintage speed that you get with these cars. I think the targa is under rated. On my 911SC I've never driven the car with the top on.

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Yep they’re lovely and I think people are actually starting to wake up to the versatility of a targa and the varied driving experiences it gives you access to. Thankfully I did have a few opportunities to drive it without the roof and it was absolutely brilliant.

@atlasrex 3 жыл бұрын

Made me cry. My Dad bought this car in 1970 - new for $8,500. Only 125 hp. Signal Orange, drove in high school and six years to college. Stole it from my Dad as it did not have a/c and it was a manual. My Dad let me “borrow it” and eventually he gave me the pink. Drove it for 15 years and sold it for $8,500 - I though I got a good deal. Best feature when in high school was that both seats would recline dead flat- made a really nice love nest for two teenagers looking for somewhere private - windows fogged up fast - try that in a Jaguar XKE or a Corvette.

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Oh mate what an awesome story. So many of us have this connection between cars and our fathers. It can be a link even as the years out distance between us. Love that you were able to drive - and eventually own - that car that’d been you dad’s. Sounds like you created some great memories in it (in more ways than one 😉). Thanks so much for sharing that sorry.

@atlasrex 3 жыл бұрын

@@lastrasp My Dad bought the 911T Targa in 1970 because I was endlessly talking to him about how great the car was and showing him photos and so on. He was more of a Cadillac kind of guy. One Friday after work - I was around 16- he came home in his suit and just said, “hop in - let’s go look at this car you won’t shut up about.” Drive to Porsche in Newport Beach and on the floor in the dealership - was this Signal Orange 911 T. Locked of course. A salesman was sitting rather bored in his little office. My Dad’s attitude was we were just looking at them - not buying anything. So my Dad asks the salesman if he would unlock the car so “his kid could sit inside”. Salesman - annoyed - responds - “ we don’t let children sit in the cars - sorry”. Best unintentional move by a salesman. My Dad - “Pulls out his checkbook and says” even if I write you a check for the car?”. Salesman looks stunned - runs for the 🔑. No discounts then also on 911’s. Ten minutes later My Dad gives me the key and says “drive our car home”. Still had my learner permit- so all the salesman just looked stunned and horrified as I try to drive out of the dealership stalllinfg this brand new Targa every ten feet. First time behind the wheel of a manual transmission car. My Dad was laughing and waving at the salesman as that car jerked and stalled out onto the street. He paid $8,500 for the car which was like now a premium over other cars. In 1970 a new Eldorado was maybe $7000 and a new Corvette around $6,500 and a Shelby 500 - which our local dealer had stacked in a side lot because they were hard to sell - cost $5,500. The best part however was my Mon’s face when we stalled into the driveway - and she screamed - “Lester why did you buy that Volkswagen and in that horrible color- looks like an 🍊”. Last part of the story. Last year 2020- was fifty years since that memorable event. Last May I read about the new 2021 992 Targa release - put my name on a list with Walnut Creek Porsche for the base 992 Targa - the original Targa was the base model also and at 125 hp sure seemed fast enough back fifty years ago- so 385 would work for me. My New Targa today is going through the Panama Canal and I should pick it up by the end of Feb. interestingly today a 1970 911T Targa like the one in the video is worth around $150,000 and my new 2021 Targa 4 has an MSRP of $148,750. One regret from 1970. My Dad would let me drive it to Downey High School now and then - three miles from home. And it got a lot of attention. My friends would ask me if I would take girls they were trying to impress for a ride with him - so I would chauffeur my friends and a gal in the back two little seats around Downey. I was a real NERD - scared of girls. Focused on my grades. But eventually those fully reclining seats were put to good use. Did I mention the great leg room in a. 1970 era 911? I was 6’3” and I could slide the seat back until I could not put my feet 🦶 on the pedals. Still true today in the 992. Looking forward to trying out the seat recline in the 992 Targa in two weeks - with my wife of course. To come full circle - when I ordered this new Targa - my wife asked me “ isn’t this car made by Volkswagen”. It does kind of look like a Volkswagen Beetle 🪲 that is on steroids if we are honest. Women never change do they- they rarely see the beauty in a 911. Plan on driving over to show my Dad the new 992 Targa - on the drive home from the dealer - he will be glad that this car has an automatic transmission and more importantly air conditioning. Rose hills is on the way back to San Diego from San Francisco. All True. I painted my Targa White a few years before I sold it - painted the toolbar white also. I keep watching for that 1970 Targa to drive by - always wonder if it is still on the road or in a wrecking yard. Has anyone seen this car?

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

@@atlasrex What an awesome story! Love that you got to drive the car home, even though you'd never driven a manual! Will be a great full circle once that 992 arrives.

@williamkoperwhats3728 3 жыл бұрын

My neighbor has the same car (coupe not Targa), in Tangerine, and has been unable to drive it lately while he waits on surgery. He let me take him out for a bomb along the Sacramento River last weekend and *OMG* what a fun little car it is. Like you, I'm a 964 owner and stepping into the 50 year old 911 makes you feel right at home. That's actually a pretty amazing feat. Sure, some of the controls are in odd locations, but the *feel* and *feeling* that you get is the same.

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Love this a William. It’s amazing how the harder you push these cars, the more the similarities become more obvious and the differences - so noticeable to begin with - really fade into the background.

@k.j.g.9601 3 жыл бұрын

Listen to that old tapper, absolutely beautiful

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah she's a beautiful thing. Love the way this car sounds!

@chriscarbaugh3936 3 жыл бұрын

Sold my 914-6 & my fantastic boosted 930 to fulfill my Longhood dream. Love the car; now having a shop shoehorn a built 3.8 into her 👍

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Whoa, talk about a hot rod!

@alandempsey2496 Жыл бұрын

I have a navy metallic 71T Targa. You completely nail what these things are about. Good to see a younger aficionado, not obsessed with fanboy stats.

@lastrasp Жыл бұрын

Navy metallic 😍. These older cars are just so engaging to drive - and quick if you know what you're doing!

@terryroth428 3 жыл бұрын

I owned a 73 911T Coupe. Was a great car, quick, handled well, reliable as hell, my only regret, I sold it.

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Funny how you make what feels like the right call at the time and then years later, slap your forehead and wonder why you made the decision you did. We've all done it...

@terryroth428 3 жыл бұрын

@@lastrasp I also owned an 86 911 Carrera Targa and regret that I ever sold it. My bad twice.

@alanbrowning4866 3 жыл бұрын

God Lord... what a car. Targa just looks perfect. Beautifully shot as usual, fast becoming Australia premier Porsche channel... love it.

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Right? it's a stunner. Desire for one is now strong! Thanks for the praise Alan!

@johnlee1145 3 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness , for that ! I really enjoyed that drive , remember “ Slow in , Fast out “ , Keep the foot Flat ! Use the 5 speed , keep revs up , and Enjoy !! Cheers

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah driving this car was an absolute joy!

@gerardpolidano 3 жыл бұрын

Incredible Andy! What a gorgeous video, you absolutely nailed the feels and vibe, so beautifully shot and put together! Well done mate, lots to be proud of on this one!

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Glorious car mate, thanks so much for letting me look after her for a few days.

@enlilannunaki9064 3 жыл бұрын

Very nicely done, your enthusiasm really comes across and makes the whole 911 experience more vivid. I have a 2018 GT3 with manual and it comes close to these pure Porsche driving sensations.

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Oh thanks so much for the feedback Rob. GT3 manual - what a magnificent piece of kit that must be. Shifting at 9,000 must be something else!

@philnj1962 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel, brilliant content - please keep going? I'm over the ditch in NZ's South Island and I drive a 1971 911T targa in Irish Green which I have restored over many years. I absolutely LOVE this car and despite its rapid growth in value would never sell it - analogue perfection :-)

@lastrasp 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Phil. Thanks so much for the comment. New content on the way - just been a bit tricky to shoot while in lockdown! Your Irish Green targa sounds like an absolute peach. Have to agree with you re analogue perfection. There's a feeling you get in the old cars that just can't be matched by the new stuff.

@andrewsciberras319 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Andy...really liked the shots at the start and the way you described the way it drives...what a gorgeous car!!

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Andrew. Yeah it really is such a gorgeous car. Very very pretty.

@Indianajones420 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I remember wanting a long hood, but not being able to make sense of it. Cost of entry, maintenance, it wasn’t worth it. So I started looking at water cooled cars, but couldn’t seem to pull the trigger. I was waiting for the “right” long hood to pop up. Well it did, a super leaky, didn’t want to go in 1st gear, green and yellow RS clone. Couldn’t have been further from what I envisioned. I bought it, and for a second thought, what did I get myself into? Since then I haven’t looked back. Rebuilt the transmission and engine, interior and exterior upgrades, etc. and it’s been worth every penny (no other choice but to believe this). Bottom line is you can’t replicate that old car charm and all in a 2000lb package. These cars give you sensory overload, from the smells to the sounds and feel, they are just great. I wish you well in the hunt for your own. If you’re ever in the states, feel free to reach out and we can rip my 2.8 twin plug rs hot rod around!

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like it was well worth the journey. Sometimes you have to be willing to commit to the long haul to get the end result. Sounds like you’ve built the dream! Agree, that charm and the feelings you get from an older car can’t be replicated by the newer stuff. Yep, if I head over your way, I’d LOVE to have a go!

@Fugettaboutit 3 жыл бұрын

My father had two of these...one in light blue another in green. My favorite cars that he owned. The design itself is like a great work of pop art, and just gets better looking to me the older I get. I think I like this orange color the best though.

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

It's interesting how many people have memories of these older cars from their childhood. I know my interest in Porsches goes back to my parents always pointing them out as well as having an independent service specialist near my house - would ride past on my BMX and peer over the fence at the cars behind the shop.

@Fugettaboutit 3 жыл бұрын

@@lastrasp He had some great cars back then because he had a friend who was an importer. Had a 911, a 912, a BMW 2002, an Alfa GTV. Just some wonderful cars.

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

@@Fugettaboutit so good! 👍🏼

@SimonPilkington 3 жыл бұрын

What a beauty! Wish I had more room in my garage. Great car for the secret roads in the Otways and a cruise along the ocean road.

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah absolutely perfect for those roads!

@KC-jr4un 3 жыл бұрын

That's lovely. Lots to like about Orange 2.2s! Everyone loves them!

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

It’s such a gorgeous car. And I saw it driven hard for three days, with many newer cars unable to keep up.

@davidsherley2652 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Andy. Wonderful choreography at the beginning. I like your perspective as medium classic Porsche owner relating your experience of a full on classic. My first Porsche (in the early 2000s) was a ‘70 914-4. The thrill of driving and hearing those momentum cars is unique. The newer cars from the 964 on offer a variety of wonderful experiences, but they’re really quite different from the earlier 911s.

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

I hear ya David. When I got back into the 964 post driving this, the level of sophistication in ride quality etc was such a leap. But then so many things that were familiar too.

@philnelson2607 3 жыл бұрын

What a car!! And that COLOUR!! OMG absolutely stunning! I think I would lose my mind too if I saw that and so great to see you out even though the weather wasn’t great and using the beautiful thing. It’s such a shame so many would never be allowed out if it was raining. It would be great if you could do a vid of the details on the car, have a good look round it. Too good not too 👍🏼🧡

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Phil, yeah that's a great idea. Will see what I can do! The video I planned to make was all golden hour sunshine and cruisey vibes but it turned out the weather only helped to make the car pop!

@pocketscience911 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely put together. As someone who owns one of these older Porsche's (1970 911T) you really nailed the feeling of driving one. Actually I'm going to take mine for a spin right now!

@lastrasp 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah Gavin! Get out there and drive mate. This is still one of my favourite cars I’ve ever driven.

@Alsclips2013 3 жыл бұрын

Absolute ripper of a video as always! I'd have one of those in a heartbeat! :) Stunning!

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Yeah I'd definitely have one of these in a heartbeat too!

@smote911 3 жыл бұрын

Wow...what a gorgeous car!!!! Love everything about it!

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s such a great car. Really enjoyed driving it.

@simonng2077 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Andy. And I love that, like all good cars, this is a momentum car. Good driving cars don’t need ridiculous horsepower, just great a chassis and a power to weight that gives enough oomph to be exploitable. Lovely colour too!

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. Yes there's something great about the slingshot effect you get when burying the throttle, existing a corner in a high horsepower car the dance of maintaining momentum in a car with lower horsepower is just so rewarding.

@Safa-Dinho_09 3 жыл бұрын

Great content. I am truly enjoying your videos. Keep up the great work.

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Christian. Thanks so much for the feedback. That means a lot. Stoked you’re enjoying the channel.

@MrNickHanson 3 жыл бұрын

Epic b roll towards the beginning there Andy. nice work .

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Nick - really trying to keep upping my game.

@markdavis911time 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying your channel. Your enthusiasm for Porsche really comes across! Although I love my 991 4S Exclusiv, the 911's from the early 70's are where my childhood obsession began and the Targa in your video took me straight back there. Thank you! 👍

@lastrasp 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment Mark. It's funny, I've had a few 991 owners DM me since the video dropped and each time they mention what car they worn, I immediately think, "Oh wow, that sounds nice." Yours definitely fits that bill! I'm hopeful that my moving on hasn't;t come across as an air cooled vs water cooled thing. I think I'm just more drawn to the older experience.

@markdavis911time 2 жыл бұрын

@@lastrasp I totally get where you're coming from and if I had to own just one 911 for local Sunday morning drive-outs, it would be a classic but my girlfriend and I often travel long distances to better roads or Club events and the 991 has such a dual character. You mentioned in your 991 video about the sense of occasion in an older car and I understand that. I'm fortunate that my 991 is quite rare, as it's a 2013 4S fully kitted with the 50th Anniversary details (Fuchs style alloys, Pepita seats, heritage engine grille, 356 green gauges), SC & PSE, so it feels special everytime I drive it but still, an air-cooled flat-six soundtrack would be the icing on the cake 🙂 Love your 964 and the mods you've made 👍

@kenstaroz1536 3 жыл бұрын

What an absolute drop dead gorgeous car 🤤

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

You won’t hear any argument from me!

@jasonblake5576 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous!! My father had the same model and colour in 1978. Still leaked and wind noise then 😂

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Love how many people have memories of these cars fro growing up!

@marcmulholland1017 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous early 911 ... Thanks for sharing

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Pleasure Marc. Absolutely loved spending time with this car!

@kalegreen2709 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this! Not your typical Targa review.

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kale. Some expert stunt driving too 😂

@georgep.8478 3 жыл бұрын

Love the long hood targas. Been dreaming of owning one since I learned how to drive. One day... Hopefully soon....

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Hope so for you too George! Keep hustling.

@rodgraff1782 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I have a highly modified 69 coupe, at 1850 lbs and 245 horsepower. I’ve never opened it wide up, because it’s scary fast. Also had a 73 targa, a 72 sunroof coupe, and still have a 1998 993 cab. My girlfriend has a 99 cab. Last of the air cooled and first of the water cooled.

@lastrasp Жыл бұрын

Oh it sounds like you've had an amazing mix of 911s!!! Love it.

@chrisb9156 3 жыл бұрын

Great video keep them coming 👍🇦🇺

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris. Will do!

@FunWithAJ 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing visuals, amazing car.

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. The car did most of the work. I just needed to point the camera! 😉

@trevorpound2214 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and beautiful car, thank you. At 2:21 ... I do that before the drive, too. Respect.

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment Trevor. Yeah it’s a little habit I picked up from watching Larry Kosilla’s videos 👍🏼

@Rennthusiast 3 жыл бұрын

The timing of this video is great! I’ve just sold one of my 911’s (can you guess which one?) to make room for one of these in a coupe...so thanks for this video. You just convinced me to make haste and hurry up and find the right one (not necessarily an easy task). Great video work as usual, by the way.

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Oh perfect timing then for sure! Such great cars to drive - and everything feels so instantly familiar! Hope you find one soon mate - question is, what colour???

@Rennthusiast 3 жыл бұрын

@@lastrasp this is one of those searches that you just kind of have to see what car finds you. Def want something unique.

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

@@Rennthusiast spot on mate.

@davonpointer2310 3 жыл бұрын

Stunning car 😍

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

It really is!

@dtschlack 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Donald, thanks so much mate!

@paulbunce1014 2 жыл бұрын

That was fun to watch, and also to see you holding back some of your enthusiasm and controlling the excitement wanting to be unleashed, but due to the quality and content for the video so excellent, your self discipline was just extraordinary. It's a Porsche dude! A 911 too, and you're in it, and BEHIND THE WHEEL!!! How did you keep from yelling and screaming while jumping and spinning then laughing and Wowing, all in disbelief of the incredible luck to report on such a drive in such a car. Outstanding in the least! So how many cuts, how many tries? A ten minute video took how many hours of driving a classic 911T? You not only have the high level of self discipline, you are REALLY REALLY SMART also!!! Impressive for sure, and from many angles. It would be ok to bore us with mass amounts of Porsche tech and history and stuff, but I get it, that might take days and weeks of driving, talking, videoing, etc., again and again then some more, you're friend getting rich from the rental agreement necessary to keep driving and reporting on a subject so resistent to ever getting old. A beautiful thing has happened, and memories for many are returned as like they were yesterday, and more keep coming...... and more yet..... Hey, you have any friends with a Cobra!? Shelby or replica it matters not (I'm pretty sure you can rent them....eh? Well maybe 918's too, serious here, and eeewwww what fun one might have doing that! With the hidden excited discipline of course). The vivid 54 year old memory I have, that won't be detailed here this time, was our family returning from Disneyland with time left to visit family friends in Yakima. Well, my Dad's super crazy race car friend who owned the Volkswagen/Porsche dealership there had to take us for a drive in the new '68 911S fuel injected bare boned red coupe. Oh My! What an incredible all emotions possible experience that turned out to be! While I was in the back where there should have been seats and maybe belts, there were only contours but at least with carpet and they couldn't hear me scream all those emotions over the constantly high reving engine and their own laughing and excited thrills and yelling about the unbelievable limits this automobile was capable of and taken to by this crazy friend of my Dad's! I believe even my racer Dad had thoughts a couple of times that we were going to die at the hands of this maniac, but then the laughs and yells would continue with the awe derived from the little red Porsche without carburators and with something better. We lived, then laughed, and I ended up in love, at only 12 years old with a brand, a name, an icon, a legend, a form of transportation scared into my heart so deep it can never come out and so will stay in front of my true #1..... Harley Davidson, because awesome, in every way, always points to Porsche, cuz that's what it was, has been, is now, and no doubt will be, as long as humans need to be awed. Not the end of story, only a small gap between them all. Cheers for the chances allowed, and for reporting of 911T's, S's, 912's, 28's, 44's, on and on....... and......

@lastrasp 2 жыл бұрын

Yes you make such a good point! I feel extremely lucky to be able to experience a car like this even for a day or so. Just so special! I love hearing stories like yours where there's a moment in your history that solidified this love for a car - I can imagine the thrill of being in that 911S back seat way back in the day. So many things - smells, sounds, G-forces - would have combined to make that moment leave an indelible mark. I don't get too heavily into the tech when I drive / review these cars. There are people who do that way better than I can with super impressive knowledge. But if i can convey the feeling of driving one of these cars, then I feel like I've done what I set out to do! Thanks for the comment Paul!

@Whatthefuuchkeith 3 жыл бұрын

Well done!

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah Keith! Thanks mate.

@Kirbys911Heaven 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, you should make movies for a living...maybe you do. Starting at 1:30 in the video I was momentarily transported to somewhere else. Beautiful music, videography and car.

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Oh cheers mate. Impossible to make that car look bad!

@anthonyfunderburk7871 2 жыл бұрын

Air cool life 😎 👌

@lastrasp 2 жыл бұрын

Still the life for me!

@anthonyfunderburk7871 2 жыл бұрын

@@lastrasp facts 💯😎

@massimilianomicor8775 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous and thanks for the opinion on those tyres driven on wet!

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

No probs! The tires were excellent. When it was really wet I certainly didn’t push it too hard given it’s not my car. So I couldn’t comment on how they perform in the wet when really pushed.

@Carrera-gp9od 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely car 👍🏻

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

You said it!

@MarcandCars 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one mate. Lovely edit. Well done.

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks so much Marc! Just about to watch your latest!

@MarcandCars 3 жыл бұрын

@@lastrasp my latest is a short one. Did a walk around filming of a Carrera GT yesterday, just can't convince the owner to hand over the keys yet!

@berponteberponte3231 3 жыл бұрын

Very honest car , a bit agricultural as far as drivetrain, however always a keeper. I drive my 87 everyday to work!

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Love that you're driving your 87 daily! Nice work 👍🏼

@nickgeorgiakakis7249 3 жыл бұрын

I thought I was the only one who shook out their shoes before getting into a car. Welcome to the club.

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Haha. Not at all mate. Plenty of us do it 😉

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Haha. Not at all mate. Plenty of us do it 😉

@symsyhq 3 жыл бұрын

Morning orange juice.. great work, or is that Tangerine ;)

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Haha. Classic mate. 😂

@911engineguy 3 жыл бұрын

Great looking car. I'd love to swap my C3.0 for something along these lines.

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Big call! Love a C3.O too. But yeah, this thing is gorgeous!

@daviahnthrasher72 Жыл бұрын

4:18 I feel childish for laughing as hard as I did 🤣

@lastrasp Жыл бұрын

Not a Pirelli fan?

@daviahnthrasher72 Жыл бұрын

@@lastrasp no that’s not what I meant. For whatever reason my mind imagined a British guy rating the tightness and pleasure of a certain “activity”

@lastrasp Жыл бұрын

@@daviahnthrasher72 haha!

@timelesskeeper 3 жыл бұрын

Can I say wow

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

You sure can! Thank you 🙏🏼

@AutoAmateur 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah mate!! Have been looking forward to this!!

@philnelson2607 3 жыл бұрын

Your video on your friend’s yellow beauty was great James, not sure driving a stick shift was up there for you though eh 😉 been working a lot lately so need to catch up on what you’ve been doing as I know you can’t sit still 😁 how’s covid affecting you over there buddy?

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

You're a legend James! Thanks for taking a look my man (and for all the support)🙏🏼

@dtownLaydowns 3 жыл бұрын

I’m good with this. ;)

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Well alright then!

@SF_Native 3 жыл бұрын

A while back, before the 911 craze, I had an opportunity to purchase a Targa (forget the year) for $10K US. Ridiculously cheap. A 'friend' said 'don't buy a Targa..' and proceeded to bash Targas. Unfortunately I listened and I beat myself about it til this day. Should have went with my gut and not my idiot friend. lol

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Haha. We’ve all got those cars in our past don’t we? I’ve even got some in the very recent past.

@VelocemotoHD 3 жыл бұрын

Cool Vid...which road is this ? Mount Donna Buang ?

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for commenting! Yep. Donna Buang.

@paulanthony6243 3 жыл бұрын

"The roof is not a perfect seal". HA!!!! My '71 Targa top hasn't been sealed since the mid 80's.

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

😂 my understanding is it can certainly be improved but, if this car were mine I'd be looking for every excuse to drive it without the roof. When I owned a 76 Targa back in my 20's I'd take the roof off all the time.

@paulanthony6243 3 жыл бұрын

@@lastrasp not to mention replacement tops for Targas are CRAZY $$$$$$.

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

@@paulanthony6243 haha! True enough!

@wordsofmyhands 3 жыл бұрын

Great quality content right here! Love it. What cameras are you using?

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the feedback. I’m shooting on a Sony A7S III - recently jumped ship from Canon.

@wordsofmyhands 3 жыл бұрын

@@lastrasp Nice! I had jumped ship from Canon to Sony as well. I don't have the Sony camera anymore as I wasn't using it as much as I thought, but I loved the quality and look of the videos. Keep at it!

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

@@wordsofmyhands cheers mate!

@Braydenplaysallday 2 жыл бұрын

Just cayman my boxsters!

@lastrasp 2 жыл бұрын

I see what you did there 😉

@Braydenplaysallday 2 жыл бұрын

🤪

@rodneynelson3862 3 жыл бұрын

Could you tell us what color this orange is? The color code is in the door jam. It is either gulf orange or signal orange. Thanks! Great Video. You should do another one with some of the details, like engine, wheels, interior....

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Rodney. It’s signal orange. Thanks so much for the feedback. Might do some detail content at some point 👍🏼

@rodneynelson3862 3 жыл бұрын

@@lastrasp Thank you for replying. I'm in the middle of restoring a 1972 911T Coupe and I am having a terrible time trying to decide on what color I want to paint it. The problem is that a lot of the period correct colors really change with different lighting. I'm torn between Tangerine, Viper Green, and now Signal Orange. Your video definitely has me leaning towards it. I can't wait to watch your other videos. Not sure how I found your channel!

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

@@rodneynelson3862 glad you did find my channel! I have a friend who bought a tangerine coupe about six months ago. Maybe just a bit nicer than signal orange to my eye. More like a blood orange. That said, if you want stand out factor then I think Signal orange has it. Just POPs!

@chriscarbaugh3936 3 жыл бұрын

What flares are in the car? Sweet stance and look! Wheels? Size?

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

The rear guards are from an SC from memory. Think the wheels are 15" Fuchs. Not sure about widths.

@jinglyjanglyjubileeguy5067 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 👍🏼

@martinboulden3540 3 жыл бұрын

Yum.

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that sounds about right! 😂

@williamhalasz3226 3 жыл бұрын

what is the name of the piano track at 1:30?

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there William. It's called Better Now by Philip Daniel Zach.

@michaelmanke8656 2 жыл бұрын

In mint condition: 220 - 290.000 Euro. That is 320.000 Dollar. 270.000 GB-Money.

@lastrasp 2 жыл бұрын

Big bucks for sure!

@blackdiamondrealty8046 3 жыл бұрын

What are the widths on the 15”Fuchs and tire sizes? I just rescued a 1972

@lastrasp 3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate. They’re 7’s and 8’s.

@blackdiamondrealty8046 3 жыл бұрын

Last Rasp What size tires did you put on there

@jetisonn1 3 жыл бұрын

@@blackdiamondrealty8046 ...185 60 r15 at the front and 215 60 r15 out back, even though a minimum of 195 should be fitted on 7x15's. I am a big Pirelli Cinturato CN36 fun.