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Supercar Dreams: 1967 Lamborghini Miura P400
An afternoon with the Texas owner of a one-of-a kind 1967 Lamborghini Miura P400, beautifully and faithfully restored by Team CJ in Austin.
This particular Miura began its life in the US as a design study for General Motors. Miura #73 was ordered in 1967 by then-GM design chiefs Zora Arkus-Duntov and John DeLorean as inspiration for the Corvette Stingray. The car arrived in Detroit and largely sat in the GM design studios, logging some time on the GM Proving Grounds and on the open road. By 1972, the car was driven so hard that the motor seized and the car was left outside as a frozen piece of automotive jewelry covered in Michigan snow in the GM parking lot. GM sold the car off as old stock to a dealer in 1975 when the head of the young design team who studied the Miura, Edward Taylor, tracked down the car and bought it.
A restoration commenced in the late 1970s, continued into the 1990s, and was complete by 2000. The car was purchased from Ed’s family in 2007 and restored further.
Miura Chassis #3186 / Engine #1442 found its way to Texas in 2016, where I can confirm it is driven and appreciated the way it was designed. It sounds and moves like you’d expect - completely unhinged.
Many thanks to the owner for his time, generosity, and kindness in sharing this Miura and the rest of his collection. What a memorable experience. It was a supercar dream come true. I’ll be back!
This particular Miura began its life in the US as a design study for General Motors. Miura #73 was ordered in 1967 by then-GM design chiefs Zora Arkus-Duntov and John DeLorean as inspiration for the Corvette Stingray. The car arrived in Detroit and largely sat in the GM design studios, logging some time on the GM Proving Grounds and on the open road. By 1972, the car was driven so hard that the motor seized and the car was left outside as a frozen piece of automotive jewelry covered in Michigan snow in the GM parking lot. GM sold the car off as old stock to a dealer in 1975 when the head of the young design team who studied the Miura, Edward Taylor, tracked down the car and bought it.
A restoration commenced in the late 1970s, continued into the 1990s, and was complete by 2000. The car was purchased from Ed’s family in 2007 and restored further.
Miura Chassis #3186 / Engine #1442 found its way to Texas in 2016, where I can confirm it is driven and appreciated the way it was designed. It sounds and moves like you’d expect - completely unhinged.
Many thanks to the owner for his time, generosity, and kindness in sharing this Miura and the rest of his collection. What a memorable experience. It was a supercar dream come true. I’ll be back!
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2022 911 (992) GT3 Manual Test Drive and Review
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An impromptu ten minutes in a brand new 992 GT3 - with a manual transmission! My few quick impressions coming down a mountain road. This is (reportedly) the first new GT3 in the state of Colorado. Many thanks to the owner for the drive. This was one to remember. Credit to the excellent photography by the ace camera crew at Blue Chip Denver. Visit and subscribe to their channel. ua-cam.com/chann...
2014 Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4S One-Year Review
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It’s time for my one year (14-month, actually) review! I’ve completed just over one year of ownership with my 2014 Porsche (Porsh? Porsh-ah? you decide) 911 Carrera 4S and it’s been a great experience so far. I cover topics such as things I like, things I dislike, driving the car at medium elevation (5,000 ft) and high elevation (10,000 ft), the options I chose on my car and why, drive modes, u...
Snow drifting in a 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S!
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Forty-two seconds of fun in the snow doing snownuts in a deserted parking lot early on a Sunday morning. This is a 2014 911 Carrera 4S with Pirello Sottozero winter tires, with traction control turned off. Yeehaw!
Seating a Child Into the Back of a Porsche 911 (991) and Squeezing an Adult in Front!
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What's the easiest way to seat a child into the back of a Porsche 911, and specifically, a 991 generation, and how much room is there in front for an adult? Here, my four-year-old demonstrates how she climbs in and I give some tips for making it easier to get the child in the car. I also demonstrate how much (or little) room there is up front for an adult like me at 6'2". And finally, we go for...
Why You Should Get Winter Tires on a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (Or Any Car)
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Should you get smaller winter tires for your 911, or any other car, whether or not it's all wheel drive or four wheel drive, and if you live in a climate with winter conditions? Yes. Here's why! Some good general articles on winter tires: - www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/buying-maintenance/a25238363/winter-tire-guide/ - www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=120 - tires.tirerack....
Awesome!
She's adorable. May God protect her. Great video. A petrolhead in the making! Haha.
Love it. Alas I'm 6' 4 and have 3... Was hoping to see that as per Freakonomics, one might be minded to eschew the booster seats since the seats are obviously sized for infants. But I'm not brave enough to be a thought leader with my guinea pigs on this.
991C4S is definitely of interest! Thanks for sharing your insights. I've raised my son in the back of my 996 C4S but only at booster seat age say from age 4 onward we used a Peg Perego - which was narrow at base and just the right height, and fits perfect in the back of a 911. Now at age 9, we've outgrown the booster and he fits perfectly in the back of the 911 for more years of enjoyment! Porsha!
2 yearsl later... Love the video, have a 11 year old a 6 year old to take to school. I would say, getting new front seats , baquete style , with smaller lumbar support, so that the back passanger can spread their legs and custom, thinner back seats, with thinner lumbar support, would allow teenagers to seat in the back Nd still allow the front passanger with leg room.
Dude only left channel audio works 👎👎👎
I just came across your video from a couple of years ago - if you are still checking comments, are you able to mount carbon bike frames and/or carbon bike wheels on your OEM bike rack, or would you recommend something else? Thanks!
I've been using roof racks to carry carbon bikes (with carbon wheels) for years, on many different cars. I think it is fine, but I would not use any kind of bike holder that attaches to the frame. I only use bike holders that attach to the wheels or fork dropouts. Feel free to check with the manufacturer of the bike and/or bike holder, though.
What do you recommend if both you and your wife are 6ft+? Porsche panamera?
Awesome video! About to go see 14’ 4S same blue. Have to toddlers. Great video
I purchased a 991.1 today! Carrera S! So excited to pick it up next Friday.
Hey Great Video! I am embarking on getting a 992 . I have a 3.5 yrs old daughter, this video really help out a lot!!! Thx!! Keep up more videos!
I was hesitant to purchase an open box carseat but it came in excellent condition and saved $35. Box was damaged as stated before I purchased it, but the ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxIxQe7nPH74g_xtI5NgiE9-zpGNkfgovw car seat looks brand new and I don't think it was ever used. I will update of course if I have any issues with this carseat but I don't think I will. Also it is surprisingly lightweight, the handle feels secure unlike my previous EvenFlo that was gifted to us. Love it !
My skepticism is gone.
Explain is not too expensive to maintain ????
Look at maintenance item prices
I love your dadication to this! :)
Great video! I am considering a 911 C2, but have a 4 year old and my wife is about 5'6".....I am wondering if the 3 of us could all fit in for a trip, say about 3-4 hours or would this be too uncomfortable? I see the seat can slide back adequately with a shorter passenger up front, but will the passenger seat even be able to recline, or will the child seat prohibit this?
I’m getting a 911 turbo. Good thing my son just needs a booster seat now. Until he turns 8. He rocking in the front with me lol
I like the idea of having the tire slightly more inside the wheel well in the winter anyway- work better to keep the gravel and muck from getting to the paint.😉
This was a lovely video. Thank you 🏆
great review
Really pleased someone did this, as I’ve been unsure if my daughter would fit. Thank you!
once old enough for a smaller booster seat things would become easier
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Great review! How many miles did yours come with?
Thanks! It had about 31k miles.
This 911 GT3 with a manual is a dream combination. Thank you for sharing. What an amazing machine!
I read on a comment that the seat is the - Graco Extend 2 Fit. How hard was getting the seat into and secure in the car? Do you have a video installing this/any car seat in the back of your 911
That Mona Lisa smile on your face during the whole review was a good summary. You have a cool friend to let you drive his new baby like that.
Very cool indeed! It’s hard not to grin ear to ear in a car like that. It does everything well.
Nice review. Goodto hear an enthusiast "admit" that they like the rev matching. The "cool" thing to say is that it gets in the way because you like to heel and toe, but there are very serious racers who install rev matching in their club racers.
Absolutely agree. The rev matching is a great addition that would benefit most any sports car.
Just what i was looking for, and the good thing is my wide is.5ft tall!
Not going to lie I was hoping you would take out the camera.🤣
The camera was mounted to a massive light post, so probably good I didn’t take out the camera!!
Sick!!
I want one of these soo bad but it looks like its still a 2 seater. Either 1 adult 1 kid or 2 adults. I really like my Audi but always wanted a Porsche, should have got one pre kids
Yes, depending how tall you and your passengers are it is a one adult and one kid situation. If you and your passenger are 5’9” or less, I’d say you can fit two adults and two kids, if the kids are young. Just depends on everyone’s heights. Good luck!
What a great dad! Driving your daughter to school in a Porsche how cool is that...😁
Great video, thanks! I've owned a 991.1 C4S for 2+ years now, and am expecting my first kiddo in March. What model car seat did you get for your 991? Are you able to install it rear facing, or do you know any that install rear facing? Thanks again!
Glad you enjoyed it! I’ve used a Graco Extend 2 Fit when she was smaller and an Evenflo Sonus 65 as she’s gotten a little taller. Both work great! I’ve been using them as front facing though. Rear facing is harder in a 911 and will require the front seat to pushed all the way forward I think. There are also a lot of helpful threads on the Rennlist user forums with input from owners on other car seats and boosters that have worked or not worked. Good luck, and happy kid driving! They love it.
The S version has the sport exhaust as standard, it only doesn't have the extra button to turn it on/off. You turn the sport exhaust on/off with the Sport/Sport plus button. Check the sound, you will see, it opens the valves :) Nice review, I only missed different camera views...
Thank you! I had no idea. Good to know the sport and sport plus buttons activate the sport exhaust. Absolutely- more video angles are definitely called for! Future videos will have more interesting videography!
Before deciding on a winter tire package there is important factor to consider. Example: I live in Pa. and of course it snows during winter however, unless you live in relatively rural areas the days where you would need winter tires is very low because after heavy snow days the streets and highways are plowed, salted/chemicals applied etc. The average number of days in winter where I would need snow tires is probably 3. To spend $1,000.00+ on snow tires where they would be helpfull makes no sense. Also, the 911 is not the only car in the garage and they're shod with all-season tires.
She’s gonna be car girl
Chanced upon this video. I’ve always liked the 997.1 lobster rims and this is the first time I have seen lobsters on a 991 and it looks glorious!
Thank you! And I agree they look fantastic!
SUPER CUTE
Nice video, but besides total height, the ratio of torso to legs is a factor. I am 5'11 , but my legs are quite long, I was called lanky at school . It doesn't show in my stature , But I have major problems with smaller cars
Super video,thank's
From someone living in snowy Canada, I concur with your winter wheel sizing analysis. Well done!
Sir, Best not to post opinion pieces dressed up as technical informed advice. The reason to buy winter tyres, which only work below 7C, is to reduce wet cold braking distance and improve grip. They are simply a safety choice. Even a less sporty summer tyre, for wet warm winters, will improve grip and reduce braking distance compared to the most soft, grippy summer tyres which only work when dry and hot. For instance a Michelin Pilot Sport stops in 5M less, from 55MPH, than a Cup 2. Below 7C in wet conditions a M&S winter tyre will stop in 5M less distance than the warm wet winter example above. You are entitled to your esthetics opinion but misleading people with "advice" devoid of technical fact is unforgivable. Please desist.
Thank you for the thoughtful comment! I don’t think it’s necessary to provide technical details of that nature in a general video recommending winter tires in the winter in a climate with winter weather. There is nothing misleading. But now that you have provided your comment, people have that extra level of detail! Thank you.
Mine should arrive sometime in March-ish. I'm also in Colorado (Denver). Freeze point on the build is 11/25. I can't wait! Thanks for the video review. Nice job. Love Blue Chip Denver and Stover. Great crew.
Congrats! That’s awesome! Thanks for the kind words. Would love to meet one day and see the car out at one of the many cars and coffee or Porsche meets.
how much ?
I didn't ask, and he didn't tell me, but you can "build you own" on the Porsche website and see pricing.
Wow! That GT3 is gorgeous😍! And that color is 🔥. Give us another review when you can rev her out!
I will! This was like a warm up!
If you buy a european market car seat you will get more space in the front. Also, I don't know about the 991 for certain, but the 996 and 997 per German TuV should be used without a car seat in the rear seats once the child is 125cm tall.
Great review. Glad to see you can transport kids in the back, useful to know as I am thinking about getting a 991 👍🏼
New owner here (991.1), and this was very helpful to watch.
Just father and lil son!!!