My beloved Porsche 959

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My beloved Porsche 959

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I got this a couple of years ago, it was apparently built for Toy traders in Sydney back in 85 for a hobby show. It was run a few times at the show then put in the box. Until now. I got the box, manual, second set of wheels with slick tyres, preiod radio gear, spares etc. The body has a few small tiny cracks & the paint is peeling off in a few places so in time I will strip it & repaint it. The decals are all perfect except for the red & gold stripes which seem to have perished a little. The chassis is brand new.
I've only driven it a few times in anger, it needs the smoothest possible surface to really enjoy it.
Hard Packed sand at the beach is best. I'm still debating wether or not I should paint the wheels white, I have no idea why they Tamiya made them yellow?
Hope u like the pics
Jak
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Re: My beloved Porsche 959

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wow thats cool... almost looks real when its in action

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those are some cool action shots, I don't think I could pull mine from the shelf and do that. At least some one is having fun!

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Great shots matey, reminds me of how I used to treat mine, back in the late 80s - early 90s.... back before they were collectable... back before I sold my two for $250 :oops: :( :(

Keep up the great work!!!

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Awesome pictures again!
How do the shocks keep up? I remember helping a friend with putting sonic fighter front shocks on his (the hydraulic ones)

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Great looking car. What are you a professional photographer, those action shots are incredible. You are a braver man than I am, I'd never have the guts to drive such a nice 959 like that.

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The shocks are fine, but not for really rough stuff.

I'm not the photographer, my 8 year old son is. He's one of these "genius" children, excels at everything he puts his mind toward, but still can't tie his own shoelaces.......
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The car looks great, and as for the pics, get him a job and retire quick :mrgreen:

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Jak- incredible photo's mate. Just incredible!
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congratulate youson on some great photos. Those look good enough to be in a catalog.

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Not too long ago someone on ebay was selling cnc arms for 959, anyone try that out? :D

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Re: My beloved Porsche 959

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Incredible_Serious wrote:Great shots matey, reminds me of how I used to treat mine, back in the late 80s - early 90s.... back before they were collectable...
Sounds familiar :wink:

I used mine quite a bit at my local off-road track, but actually most of the time mine was run on the street, at night in the pouring rain with the lights on - great big 4-wheel drifts across the street, looked awesome :D

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