Our STRANGEST Find Ever! Rocky Aoki's Double Targa Porsche

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Ай бұрын

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@FicarraClassic shares the story of his latest and most ridiculous purchase - a Porsche 911 converted into a double targa Cannonball Limo for the One Lap of America.
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@FicarraClassic Ай бұрын

Certainly one of my best/worst decisions. So happy to be back on VINwiki telling stories! More to come.

@Brock_Corb Ай бұрын

My favorite Automotive storyteller! Top five - you Doug Christopher rabbit then Ed! Thank you for all that you do and the entertainment provided buy and through it! Shout out from #BRADENTON #FL

@Trex-gn5fj Ай бұрын

You look like you took inspiration from Vince McMahon on your mustache

@FicarraClassic Ай бұрын

@@Brock_Corb thanks!

@Sean-John Ай бұрын

It's a great start to the morning to hear one of your stories.

@ashp5406 Ай бұрын

Excited to see if you can add two more wheels to it..

@TheQuestionableGarage Ай бұрын

So I finish my Honda Limo, John finishes his, and then we have a cannonball race with old obscure limos only?

@FicarraClassic Ай бұрын

You’re on! 2025.

@kingcountrytowing Ай бұрын

Count me in!!!!

@AnomalousOne1401 Ай бұрын

Are you kidding me? Rocky Aoki-doki, Honda Rousey, AND Charlie Safari? This has SO gotta happen! All three builds have to be KZfaqd (for education purposes, of course) Get your popcorn ready! #ThisCanBeRed‼️

@EdBolian Ай бұрын

I am so excited to see where this one goes. Hopefully we can connect with the Aokis and add some special touches to this car.

@Sean-John Ай бұрын

That would be so cool I really hope that happens

@D.W.e.s.t. Ай бұрын

@edbolian you just wanna meet Devon. I do to ha!!

@Toxic2T 22 күн бұрын

@@D.W.e.s.t. Echo V ♥

@yotafan174 Ай бұрын

Haven't seen John in a while. Happy to see him back.

@WEKM Ай бұрын

That was the most twisted opening EVER! How could I not stay to watch.

@VINwiki Ай бұрын

This was the strangest automotive treasure hunt we have been a part of.

@Kumo_Kyu Ай бұрын

Might as well go all in. Hire Akira Nakai to give it the RWB treatment

@gurabirierosanopara620 Ай бұрын

This dude is looking so healthy! Congrats!

@AE86Matt Ай бұрын

Between the guy flipping us off leaving and that guy in the white Porsche driving on the shoulder to get a picture was just epic. 😂

@B5s4 Ай бұрын

@FicarraClassic The “ let’s go look at puppies” analogy was perfectly put haha…..

@poot111111 Ай бұрын

I'm guessing you guys saved the car from a grotesque death. One made into yet another one of this artist's pieces, then put on display in his house for absolutely no one to see, hidden behind a gate. Thank you guys, this is how you save iconic cars. You restore them and drive them for the world to see.

@Engkushaini Ай бұрын

Omg FINALLY THE RETURN OF A LEGEND

@jeffreyoldham55 Ай бұрын

"Hey...Ed's here!" "No. Just me." 😄

@ronschwolsky1626 Ай бұрын

Evidently, I've been living under a rock on the internet.

@kingcountrytowing Ай бұрын

Im not into porsches, although John, continues to find ones so cool im forced to become excited by them.

@davemckee4907 Ай бұрын

I remember this artist,I think he was featrued on an old episode of American Pickers.

@90sbuickguy84 Ай бұрын

I can’t wait to see that twin Targa running and all painted Yes I am a Porsche purist, but that is just the coolest thing I’ve seen done to a Porsche and it looks like it was done very meticulously, and the craftsmanship was top-notch I hope to see it in the future with a fresh coat of paint running down the road definitely the coolest limousine I’ve ever seen

@CChristianCozier Ай бұрын

Paint it black and put a personalized plate on it "CUD B RED"

@joefunsmith Ай бұрын

that belongs on a black... 356 was it?

@borismcfinnigan3430 Ай бұрын

It was "can be red" but anyway.....

@jaden19991 Ай бұрын

The only thing I can say to this intro is EXCUSE MEEE

@oexplorador6840 Ай бұрын

same

@CarCrazyRDM Ай бұрын

Ficarra's stories are some of the best! This one did not disappoint.

@scotsoaring5373 21 күн бұрын

My buddy had that in his shop storing it for Rocky for a while. This was just after the One Lap of America. It was bizarre back then. My buddy said it had a bunch of Bondo on it. He showed how a magnet would not stick in a bunch of areas. Rocky was always into weird cars cor the One Lap. He had a Mercedes Benz 600 limousine he wanted to use for it. I have some pictures of the Porsche somewhere. It actually looked good at that time. I just told my buddy about this so he may know more about it.

@Tclans Ай бұрын

Oh wow, this gonna be good! 🍿 Already an awesome story. Looking forward to the build!

@markmichna6750 Ай бұрын

Another great story from John. Can’t wait to see the finished car and the stories it will generate.

@direction88 28 күн бұрын

This is awesome, so glad you got it and cant wait to see the progress!

@TheCannonball79 Ай бұрын

Yeah John!

@T.S.T2014 Ай бұрын

Vinwiki stories getting back on track, always love your work JV, I’m gagging to see it finished.

@ashp5406 Ай бұрын

As always John never disappoints with his crazy car story... Excited to see how it goes, will be really awesome to add 2 more wheels

@MrHondablink Ай бұрын

The guy you got it from was featured on American Pickers some years back. Frank was still on the show at the time.

@MrWhatsHisFace87 Ай бұрын

Awesome story! From the intro I had to remind myself that I was watching VinWiki and not a Mr Ballen story.

@CarswithNash Ай бұрын

Great story and from the few pictures you have included here it looks like a pretty quality build actually. Wow, a haircut makes you look a lot younger.

@roymundy4122 Ай бұрын

So excited to see this revived

@sqeric Ай бұрын

This best story long time , great to see john going eviel wizardy magic on 959

@jonathantatler Ай бұрын

John Ficcara has his own time machine

@brandonmcclellan30 5 күн бұрын

DUDE! I would have ZERO problem whatsoever having a Porsche 911 Targa limousine parked in my driveway at all!

@T43B1GD0G Ай бұрын

Love when John is on!

@noonehere1793 Ай бұрын

Excellent vin wiki content!

@SpiritualStuntman Ай бұрын

Soooo excited to see what happens next 😃

@musclecarczarig4003 Ай бұрын

Now, that man can tell a story!

@trwsandford Ай бұрын

I can’t wait to see what you do with it!

@VautorTheAmerican Ай бұрын

I never heard about this car ever but i really want to see this car drive again its just interesting

@scottwhitmire6577 Ай бұрын

Next year, La Jolla Concourse d Elegance . Best to you Scott

@jessekendall8714 Ай бұрын

Had a 8 hour road trip and listened to vin wiki the whole time

@NickTheButcherNH Ай бұрын

John lost some weight eh? Looks great.

@brandonpresley4840 Ай бұрын

At my shop the Bluetooth is blasting anything from Conway to Polo g when I'm Solo. When company arrives I put on this critique for background noise. Ficarra is a favorite. Especially with an intro like this. Start out thinkin, "Jeffrey Dahmer nom nom shack???" Then immediate sidewinder into cars😂

@emasunshine Ай бұрын

Still in my top 3 favorite experiences ever haha!

@coyster530 Ай бұрын

I'm pretty sure the guy that you bought that car from has been on Jay Leno's garage before cuz the car with all the tail lights and the belly bomber cars are what this guy that was on Jay Leno's Garage specialized in and he was an older gentleman

@desert7868 Ай бұрын

I hear the name Potenza and have flashbacks to my time as a tireman between the years of 06-12. damn runflats.

@maximbregman2551 15 күн бұрын

Been staring at this on marketplace forever

@dforgash Ай бұрын

Best intro by John! Going to be hard to top....

@borismcfinnigan3430 Ай бұрын

He isn't going to fock you. Calm down.

@stevenlaxton3618 Ай бұрын

That Porsche limo needs twin turbos, a car phone front and rear, twin trumpet pipes (the super loud VW style)out the back and maybe a dual whale tail spoiler.. the ultimate double porsche

@ekklesiaillusion Ай бұрын

My man got on that wegovi shot.

@Da1nOnlyPigsta Ай бұрын

LOL 😁 I sent the Marketplace link to Travis Bell for that Porsche back on the 23/7/23 in Facebook Messenger thinking he would be interested in it, but he never looked at it. No longer listed now...

@rafeevans Ай бұрын

Rocky Aoki was an amazing, improbable businessman and showman. He had all kinds of hobbies. Not all were constructive.

@coolguy8414 28 күн бұрын

Duuuuuuuude i saw this ad on marketplace thats wild

@vcotta2012 17 күн бұрын

I've seen this Limo listed online!! 😂

@sportfuryman Ай бұрын

if they ever finish it I'd love to see it race one of those super rare four door gen 3 vetts

@ejkrakowiak6905 Ай бұрын

Oh it's John of course I am gonna watch

@Spencer481 Ай бұрын

The guys house sound like it was the set for "Nothing but Trouble"

@jesseallan3886 26 күн бұрын

Mike and Frank from American pickers went to that house. Very interesting place ✌️

@esrtradajesse Ай бұрын

Whats crazy is that I've actually seen the listing of the Porsche lol

@Scalachi123 Ай бұрын

Great story John you negotiator you

@XLargeEric Ай бұрын

As we all know: We´re in for a treat if John is up to tell a story and it was a pleasure as it always is !

@Sean-John Ай бұрын

This is going to be awesome cant wait to see what happens!!!!!@

@BraveryTheBrony Ай бұрын

I’m a weird way I love this thing and can’t wait to see it run

@kellyscars Ай бұрын

I still think you should LS it, and no Donner Party shenanigans

@chloehennessey6813 Ай бұрын

Ed. I live in Alaska and BC. Bridgestone doesn’t offer an aggressive mud and snow tire with the right plies. Cooper is who we use. Can you get Bridgestone to make knobby tired?

@VINwiki 23 күн бұрын

We used Firestone tires made by them. They were appreciably better than the K02s.

@Mildly_Amused Ай бұрын

I got tons of attention from other drivers when driving a neon limo. I can't imagine the attention this 911 limo will get from other drivers.

@carlthompson7930 Ай бұрын

Forgot to tell me what u had for dinner and what was the temperature and season

@butziporsche8646 Ай бұрын

I own a 79' Targa and an 82' Coupe and to me this car is a vial automobile.

@IAmASTURGEON-rv5rk Ай бұрын

Bro who starts a conversation like that. I just sat down!

@B5s4 Ай бұрын

John @FicarraClassic in the thumbnail, good enough for me to click. Don’t even need to read the title. It’s gonna be A+ upload no matter the subject matter.

@SCRB1GR3D98 Ай бұрын

What's the gentleman's website I'd love to see some of his art

@BatCaveOz Ай бұрын

I have fascination with Ozempic.

@kingjellybean9795 Ай бұрын

I'm a simple fella, I see john... I click...

@galeng73 Ай бұрын

I dunno... You might make one of the inner parking lots at Renn Sport...

@robertwoodliff2536 Ай бұрын

There is a six wheel Panther out there ...

@chrisredpath8996 Ай бұрын

This car was listed on craigslist for months and then face book asking price was 25k and last time i saw it was $17k

@danielanderson2030 Ай бұрын

Someone finally boight it. Been tossi g the idea around for probably a few years now.

@H.W.R.D.717 3 күн бұрын

A sandrail made out of a Cadillac I need more info on that lol

@edwardsalcedo8290 Ай бұрын

Car picture time stamp 13:36… your welcome

@808track Ай бұрын

Steve Aoki makes a lot more sense now

@andydufresne8034 Ай бұрын

I'm looking at his house thinking that has to be Silver Lake which is where most of L.A.'s most eccentric artists live. Sure enough.

@Trex-gn5fj Ай бұрын

Woah what was that silver thing

@RipRoaringGarage 8 күн бұрын

This is almost like my best/worst purchase. Except mine has no targas, but it has two moonroofs...oh, and take away the best part of the best/worst. And I bought two of them

@JonesNate Ай бұрын

🤣 I have a Geo Metro and a Honda Fit. I don't think I need performance tires. 🤣

@ronnygilmore6558 Ай бұрын

Wasn't that Ed guy on American pickers?

@windronner1 Ай бұрын

Best, worst decision ever, really sums it up. So poor, it’s downright brilliant. LoL

@mccanlessdesign Ай бұрын

So - twin-turbo update, obviously. Call it "TwinTwin".

@imuruncledaddy8753 Ай бұрын

Replay but longer cuts and starts earlier in John's story

@matthewbutler5236 Ай бұрын

I love the crazy stuff... So much so actually drop to comment. Peace and love

@ElectronicMarine Ай бұрын

they gonna at us :) uahahha, i love ficarra :)

@jblack5323 Ай бұрын

That’s got e30 seats in

@B5s4 Ай бұрын

Ed starting to get that George Lucas Neck with the way his beard is…..

@carlthompson7930 Ай бұрын

Is ed training his guys for long winded interviews

@ksteak27 Ай бұрын

12,000 and let us live!!

@Norweasel Ай бұрын

Why make it in to a clown car? Make it a true classic, like with "original" 959 looks, And make it just a great four door/ four seater 911. 911 interior with room for people in the backseat. Fuchs Wheels? Maybe you could enter the actual concourse de elegance....