By Tim, Paul, Dave and Casey · November 27, 2025

Tim
• Ferrari 296 GT3 sim race at Mid-Ohio
• Started 20th → finished 2nd
• Claims this counts as a workout, we disagree

Paul
• Drove La Tortuga (’86 backdate) post-surgery
• Shakedown run in ‘74 Gulf Blue 911
• Is medically cleared to send it

Casey
• More miles on the 911
• Still refuses to sell anything

David
• “Panda” restoration saga
• Buyer loved it… until the test drive revealed a 1st-gear synchro issue
• Moral: NEVER buy sight-unseen

Porsche Sonderwunsch Cayenne “Icons” Edition
• Designer friend says Porsche stole his fabric pattern from 2009
• And made it worse

GMA S1 LM sells for $20,630,000
• One of five
• Original McLaren F1 values have been flat, which is insane

VW’s “Azul” Magic Bus
• Survived the Palisades fires
• Restored and returned to owners at LA Auto Show

Alpina B8 4.6L
• New Hagerty video breaks down engine development
• BMW had to cast the block specifically for Alpina

Hyundai Magma Concept
• Big design energy
• Unclear direction
• Name still under review by the group

Tim:
• 100+ cars owned
• If he doesn’t feel the fizz, it’s gone
• Stop buying things to impress other people

Paul:
• Purpose matters
• Do you want to sort a car or enjoy a sorted car?

Casey:
• Doesn’t sell anything
• A true menace

David:
• Buys for resale
• Keeps accidentally falling in love

Tim:
• Conda Green 1970 911S
• 1992 America Roadster

Paul:
• 1966 911 Coupe in Dolphin Grey
• 1983 930 Euro previously owned by Eddie Irvine

Casey:
• 1973 911S Targa
• 1970 Porsche 914-6

David:
• 1995 Aventura Green 993
• 1989 Stone Grey 911 Carrera

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