Esses Volume 29 Number 1 PREVIEW

VOLUME 29 NUMBER ONE

MAR 2019

SPRING

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

The Last

911 ST MASSIMO BERNACCONI Early 911

LE MANS CLASSIC Trip Report LA Open Houses

LIT SHOW & SWAP MEET

VOLUME 29::NUMBER 1::MARCH 2019

WWW.EARLY911SREGISTRY.ORG

GUEST EDITOR REID TRUMMEL reid.trummel@gmail.com 503.753.3700

4

ART DIRECTOR/DESIGNER BRET MOREY B3morey@gmail.com

14

CREATIVE ADVISOR BBS MODERATOR CHUCK MILLER cmiller14@socal.rr.com

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S 2

REGISTRY REVIEW

3

NEW PRODUCTS

4

THE LAST 911 ST

CO-BBS MODERATOR PETER K ANE ptkane@yahoo.com

20

14

WHY AND HOW DID YOU DECIDE TO BUY AN EARLY 911?

20

PROJECT 911R PART 14: PLATING, POLISHING, AND NEW DISCOVERIES

25

MILLER’S MEANDERINGS TWO YEARS LATER - LE MANS CLASSIC TRIP 2

29

NEW ZEALAND REGION REPORT

32

THE CALIFORNIA PORSCHE WEEKEND

39

NEW MEMBERS

24

ADVERTISING ADVISOR JORGE PEREZ smcporsche@gmail.com

30

MEMBERSHIP ADVISOR MERCHANDISE COORDINATOR REGION COORDINATOR MICHAEL S. HAMMOND hammondms@earthlink.net DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR ASHTON AMORES ashton@early911sregistry.org INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENT K ARIM NOURELDIN karim.noureldin@bluewin.ch

32

39 ADVERTISEMENTS 54

REGISTRY GEAR

56

ADVERTISING INDEX

REGISTRY FAX NUMBER: 310.322.2074 REGISTRY WEBSITE: www.early911sregistry.org REGISTRY E-MAIL: info@earlysregistry.org

REGISTRY REGIONS: TEXAS REGION E D M AYO cdih@att.net

GEORGIA REGION MARK ERBESFIELD Mark@paverstone.com

IRELAND REGION WOLFGANG OBER AUER Wolf1976@gmail.com JAMES SYMINGTON wjamington@gmail.com

NEW ZEALAND REGION GARY LEONG www.earlynz.org

REGISTRY MAIL: ESREG

EVERGREEN REGION (Washington Region) RICH L AMBEERT Rich289fia@hot mail.com

433 Maryland Street El Segundo, CA 90245-3814

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REGION JIM BREAZEALE easypor@sbcglobal.net

COVER: A very special 911, the last 911 ST now owned by Phil Bagley. See pages 4-13.

SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL: Please check the back cover of this issue to determine if your membership to the ESREG (Early 911S Registry) has expired. BACK ISSUES: Available for $5 each. Please e-mail Mike Hammond, hammondms@earthlink.net or 310.322.7701, to place order.

www.early911sregistry.org

ESSES

1

R EGI S T RY R E V IE W Spring always seems like a natural time to contemplate the year ahead and what it might bring.

Many of us will spend an inordinate amount of time thinking about our cars and our related Porsche hobbies. What projects will be completed, what maintenance needs to be addressed, which events we will attend? Perhaps we will also ponder the state of the market as we plan acquisitions and sales.

Many have commented on what has been described as a “softening” of the current market. Cars don’t seem to be selling as quickly and may not be commanding the same prices as realized just a year or two ago. However, auction watchers have been quick to point out that the best examples on offer still bring strong money and that Porsches remain well represented by the auction houses. It seems logical that the current slowdown is the anticipated market correction that many have been predicting. Maybe those that jumped into the hot Porsche market for a quick buck are starting to move on or maybe it’s just the changing economy. Only time will tell.

One thing is certain, enthusiasm for our hobby and the Porsche brand is as strong as ever. Just look no further than the recent shows and open houses in Southern California. The core of this Porsche season kick-off has always been the back-to-back Toy and

Literature Show on Saturday and the Phoenix Club Swap Meet on Sunday. These longstanding annual events remain well regarded and attended while the supporting open houses beginning on the Thursday before continue to evolve and impress.

An unofficial count of nearly 20 dealers, restorers, retailers, and shops opened their doors and welcomed enthusiasts from around the world. The Stoddard-organized bus tours once again proved popular for those visiting the area as they shuttled enthusiasts all over Southern California. Just a few of the highlights included Fallbrook’s CPR with a range of cars in various stages of restoration, 912s aplenty at Benton Performance, Sierra Madre Collection’s Autofest, Callas Rennsport with a 959 on the lift, the impressive 356s on display at Willhoit, and Rod Emory’s incredible outlaw shop.

We call our Southern California weekend the “kickoff,” but the same passion was evident on the

East Coast in early February. The outlaw and hotrod trend was on full display for the South Florida event known as DRT. The 3-day show was bigger than ever with over 10,000 attendees. The recently concluded Werks Reunion, Amelia Island, and associated auctions brought out an ever-impressive lineup.

Spring has proven an exciting time for The Registry as well. Club merchandise sold well at the above events and membership is up 20 percent since the beginning of the year. Early S calendars are the current hot item and at just $15 each we hope to sell out soon. (Hint: Order now!) In other exciting news, we plan to bring you four issues of ESSES this year (up from just three in 2018). More great features, tech articles, and show reports will be coming your way.

Looking forward, the buzz is naturally about Luftgekuhlt 6 (May 11) but there will be dozens of other must-attend events. Hershey in the East (April 20), Festival of Speed in the West, the annual PCA Parade, and all of the club and regional events in between. Get out and take part in the fun and we will see you at the shows.

Jorge Perez Early 911S Registry

2019 EARLY 911S REGISTRY CALENDAR The Registry is once again proud to offer another beautiful calendar with outstanding photographs submitted by our members. The calendar photos measure 12”w x 9 1/2”h and the calendar format includes large boxes for each day where you can write in your own notes and appointments such as “Drive my Porsche today!” The cost is $15.

Go to www.early911sregistry.org to order online.

As always, ESSES welcomes all types of CONTENT submissions from members and businesses for the following: MEMBERS - share your story of acquisition or ownership or any content of interest. TECHNICAL - share your past or current projects, we encourage the unique DIYer accomplishments. BUSINESS OWNERS tell us what you do, our readership is interested in the people, parts, and service. ROAD TRIPS - everyone enjoys a great road trip story! EVENTS - take us there for those who missed it. OTHER - what did we miss? THIS IS YOUR PUBLICATION. Send text and presentable high resolution photos to reid.trummel@gmail.com or contact Reid Trummel at 503.753.3700 for further info.

2

MARCH 2019 SPRING

THURSDAY The

CALIFORNIA

PORSCHE Weekend...

Once again, another fun-filled Los Angeles Porsche-centric weekend has flown by without a hitch. Anchored by the Los Angeles Literature and Toy Show on Saturday and the Phoenix Club Swap Meet on Sunday, the area open houses are becoming bigger and better every year.

This year at Sierra Madre Collection’s 2019 Autofest Open House we were celebrating our first year at 1669 Colorado Blvd, Eagle Rock, California 90041, where we have combined our Showroom, Warehouse and Offices into one location with over 15,000 square feet.

Taking advantage of our beautiful neighborhood setting we were able to throw the biggest Open House/Block Party yet entertaining over 1,300 friends and neighbors! With cooperation from the City of Los Angeles we closed off two blocks of the picturesque Mt.

32

MARCH 2019 SPRING

SIERRA MADRE COLLECTION

WAREHOUSE OPEN HOUSE

THURSDAY

PHOTOS BY CHUCK MILLER

Royal Drive with plenty of room to showcase visiting Porsches.

From early 356s to 914s, 924s, 928s and every generation of 911, there was truly something for everyone. Guests enjoyed offerings from local restaurants and a beer on us from a local brewery, served in an SMC commemorative glass to boot!

Check out the video coverage of the 2019 SMC Autofest on our Instagram and Facebook pages.

Sierra Madre also offered a 10 percent open house discount applied to all orders placed on the premises. This open house/block party is not to be missed in 2020. See you there.

www.early911sregistry.org

ESSES

33

THURSDAY

On Thursday and Friday, February 28 – March, John Esposito Restoration held their open house.

“EspoResto” showed off their 36,000 square foot facility with show room, body shop, Cellette frame shop, mechanical department, and Glasurit-featured paint shop. Many of the restoration projects were on display, as well as a few finished award winners.

EspoResto.com

PHOTOS BY CHUCK MILLER

34

MARCH 2019 SPRING

JOHN ESPOSITO’S OPEN HOUSE

ROD EMORY’S OPEN HOUSE

SATURDAY

On Saturday, March 2, Rod Emory opened the Emory Motorsports new headquarters in North Hollywood to the public for the first time.

This is a huge facility catering not only to 356 “outlaws,” but also to all early Porsche custom and resto projects… simply amazing work. www.emorymotorsports.com

PHOTOS BY CHRIS FLORIN

www.early911sregistry.org

ESSES

35

SATURDAY

On Saturday, March 2, Bruce Schwartz of Stoddard NLA once again hosted the “Lit Meet” at the Airport Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. This was the 36th year of this great annual event, and one at which the Early 911S Registry has had a presence for many of those years. Our club’s tables were set up at our usual spot right at the left entrance of the main hall. Our tables were staffed by Michael Hammond, Chuck Miller and Eric Williams. Thanks to Bruce Schwartz for organizing.

LALit@stoddard.com

PHOTOS BY CHRIS FLORIN

36

MARCH 2019 SPRING

THE LIT MEET

SUNDAY

S O C A L A L L- P O R S C H E S W A P A N D C A R D I S P L A Y A T T H E P H O E N I X C L U B

www.early911sregistry.org

ESSES

37

SUNDAY

S O C A L A L L- P O R S C H E S W A P A N D C A R D I S P L A Y A T T H E P H O E N I X C L U B

On Sunday, March 3, the 356 Club hosted the annual So Cal AllPorsche Swap and Car Display at the Phoenix Club in Anaheim, California. Since this event began, the Early 911S Registry has been there with our two EZ-UPs selling our club’s merchandise, renewing and taking new memberships, trying to answer as many questions as we can, and of course greeting our old friends and making new ones.

Thanks to Peter McNulty and Trevor Gates for their event organizing, thanks to Jorge Perez for his Sierra Madre Collection help, and thanks to Michael Hammond, Chuck Miller, Eric Williams and Christina Perez for staffing the Early 911S Registry booth. www.thephoenixclub.com

PHOTOS BY CHRIS FLORIN & CHUCK MILLER

38

MARCH 2019 SPRING

R EGI S T RY GE A R

FRONT

BACK

ESR SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRT (BLACK) ESR crest on front and back S-XL $25, XXL $25

O R D E R O N L I N E : s h o p.e a r l y 9 11s r e gi s t r y.o r g

FRONT

BACK

ESR SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRT (BLACK) ESR crest on front and back S-XL $25, XXL $25

MARKEN DEC ALS These are exact duplicates of the original factory stickers found on early 911s. The Early 911S Registry has reproduced these no-longer-available stickers at a very high level of quality. $14 ea. Shell Decal $12 each.

1

3

2

4 PORSCHE CREST sticker that is available in 3 sizes, 1 ¾”, 2 ½” and 4 3/8” high. The 2 ½” high sticker is the same size as the sticker used with the M471 RS lightweight option. Porsche Crest stickers are $7.00, $15.00 and $18.00 respectfully.

These are high quality stickers in the period correct colors.

ITEM MODEL YEAR 1 ‘69

2 ‘69, ‘70

3 ‘69, ‘70, ‘71 4 ‘72 CanAm Interseries

DATES USED Starting approx. February, 1970 until approx. March, 1971 Until late February, 1972 Until March, 1973 March, 1973 until February, 1974

PLACEMENT: Weltmeister Decals 1 and 2: Apply to the inside front windshield, passenger-side bottom corner, about an inch from the seal.

Weltmeister Decals 3 and 4: Apply to the inside back quarter window glass.

INSTALLATION: To apply a Marken Weltmeister decal, wet the glass with water or Windex, then peel the front cover off and apply the decal to the wet glass with the backing still attached. Finalize position on still-wet glass, work out all water and bubbles, then peel the backing off. Continue working out bubbles, then let dry in final position. — Chuck Miller

54

MARCH 2019 SPRING

WARNING of HIGH VOLTAGE coil sticker $10.00 each

TO ORDER: E-mail Michael Hammond at hammondms@earthlink.net or PH 310.322.7701, FX 310.322.2074. Also, orders can be placed thru the ESREG web site at www.early911sregistry. org/WelstmeisterDecal.html. Please include membership number to obtain member-only pricing.

If paying by Paypal, please include the number and type of decal you are ordering.

R EGI S T RY GE A R

O R D E R O N L I N E : s h o p.e a r l y 9 11s r e gi s t r y.o r g

T-SHIRT Small logo front with large logo back.

M-L-XL $17 XXL $20 MOCK TURTLENECK - LONG SLEEVE Small embroidered logo front. Available in white, black and ash. $30 GOLF SHIRT - NO POCKET GOLF SHIRT - WITH POCKET Small embroidered logo front. Available in black, ash and royal blue. $30 SOFT SHELL MICRO FLEECE Bonded Full-Zip Jacket. $95 ZIPPER HOODIE Small embroidered logo front. Black only.

S-M-L-XL, XXL $35 WINDOW DECALS $3, $2.50 for 2 or more EARLY 911S LEATHER COASTER SET Four coasters with the Early 911S logo with a leather holder. $20 BASEBALL CAPS With logo. Available in black, white, red and royal blue. $15 PORSCHE ROADSTER GIFT SET A tire pressure gauge, flashlight, and ballpoint pen are kept in a leather carrying case. Features the Porsche monogram logo. $30 MONEY CLIPS Polished with logo. $10 CAR BADGES $42 PATCHES 3� inch with logo. $6 or $5 for 2 or more KEY FOBS Black leather with crest. $10

ORDERING AND SHIPPING INFORMATION: To place an order contact Michael Hammond by e-mail, hammondms@earthlink.net, or by phone, 310.322.7701, or fax, 310.322.2074. You can also place an order by visiting www.early911sregistry.org/boutique/index.asp. US funds only! Domestic Shipping and Handling $12.00 (do not include for orders of only decals or patches). Foreign orders will be billed for actual shipping costs. All prices include tax. No PO boxes. We now take credit cards for REGISTRY GEAR ITEMS.

www.early911sregistry.org

ESSES

55

If you find a message stamped to the right of your mailing address, it’s time to renew your membership! Please, mail a check for $50 US ($70 foreign), made payable to Early S Registry to the address at right.

Checks must be drawn on a US bank in US funds! Or go to www.early911sregistry. org, click on the membership button and follow the directions to join online and pay

by PayPal.

EARLY 911S REGISTRY 433 MARYL AND STREET EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245-3814

DATED MATERIAL

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

PRESORTED FIRST-CLASS MAIL U.S. POSTAGE PAID SAN DIMAS, CA PERMIT NO. 410

Massimo Bernacconi enjoys his 911 on both the road and the track. See page 14.

58

MARCH 2019 SPRING