December 1999 Issue


 
         Volume 18, #12

Year
End
Wrapup


On The Cover
Dean Watts is well known for owning rare 4-cam Porsche racecars and this one is no exception. This is the ex-Ben Pon/Count De BeaufortLe Mans winning Abarth Carrera. Please check out the detail in the coverpicture for a more complete race history of the car. In addition to LeMans, you'll see tracks like Monza and Nurburgring noted in the graphicthat graces the Abarth's front fender. An all aluminum body and a Carrera4-cam motor make the Abarth one of the rarest and most valuable of allearly Porsche race cars. Look for a Thom Kuby article on Dean and his carsin an upcoming issue of PML.
Photo by Thom Kuby


     
The Entry Level Porsche
or
How To Buy A Used Porsche and Live HappilyEver After
by Paul Lighthill

 Paul reveals his tricks foravoiding the "used car blues", from budget- ing to repairs to maintenanceto pre-purchase inspection. Some valuable advice for any prospective Porscheowner!


 
 
The Year In Review

From the PML Perspective

Phil Van Buskirk, owner and publisher of PML, gives a month-to-monthrecap of 1999, including pricing trends, feature articles and what to expectin the future.
March - Boxster

"Because the Boxster is still so new to the market, wewere able to track it on a month-to-month basis (rather than year to year)and some interesting facts were evident."

May - The 912

"The 4-cylinder version of the 901/911showed well in ourpricing table with an increase in all but one model year."


 
 
 
Plus:
      • Porsches at Coronado

        • HMSA's October event at Coronado Island (San Diego) featured some rareand unusual Porsches. Thom Kuby presents a photo essay of tidbits suchas Bill Perrone's 550A Spyder, a 904/6 GT owned by Robert Manschot andStan Gold's wonderful 910 coupe.
         
      • Winterizing your Porsche

        • Rick Dobush of R&D Automotive helps you getyour pride and joy ready for the coming winter freeze.
         
      • Monterey Sports Car Auction

        • Porsche results.
         
      • Porsche in The News

        • Porsches passes Y2K LeMans to focus on theirSUV.
         

 
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