Cayman Targa—Yeah, I know the Cayman is basically the hardtop version of the convertible Boxster, so the idea of an open-top Cayman might seem a bit superfluous... The original Porsche Targa was much more than just a convertible though. The brushed aluminum rollover hoop added rigidity and great looks, and the wraparound rear window, removable by the way, added a bit of glamor to the pretty Porsche 911/912 coupe. The removable top gave three ways to drive the car,—fully closed, fully open, or with just the roof open like a great big sunroof.
I started with a special edition Cayman, in a beautiful shade of frog-green with black stripes. I changed it to gold even though the original Targa isn't quite fifty years old. I believe it was introduced forty-five years ago, but that's close enough for today! Besides the change in roof design, I shortened the front overhang by several inches for a more proportioned look, even though I suppose bumper standards wouldn't be met this way, and enlarged and darkened the wheels, keeping the bright yellow brake calipers. I also added my now almost-trademark cobblestones and a nice cloudy sky and distant island.
Very pretty...but I suddenly feel quite old. My '68 Porsche really was a LONG time ago wasn't it.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how long ago it was either. I'm at least 25 years older than I ever wanted to be. Or thought I'd be.
ReplyDeleteI believe there is an aftermarket targa top you can hook on to any Porsche convertible, to give it more diversity.
ReplyDeletePorsche, AM and Rolls test drives are on my bucket list.
Hi Casey, saw your nice work on autoextremist, nice job. I hope this new behavior on my part isn't a bad thing? Hi to all the guys too, hope everyone is doing well....
ReplyDeletethanks, Annie. If I'm lucky, you'll be seeing my cars somewhere else in a couple of months, lol.
ReplyDeleteWatching a movie called Swedish Auto, it's really so so, but for you car guys it would be eye candy. The shy guy mechanic is going to fix up a car for himself a 1967 123 GT - Of course I had to Google it, seems there were only 1500 made.
ReplyDeleteI like those early Volvos. In Europe they're known as Amazons. would love one today. They're totally modern enough to be a daily driver.
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