Road Atlanta - April 27-29. 2012

Wayne Baker was driving the white 914 and came in middle of the bunch but he started last 35th (due to no practice) and worked up to 16th place. 25 minute Klub Sport race.

Race cars set up in the paddock with the Motul banner who is one of our sponsors for Wayne Baker Racing/Personalized Autohaus.  http://www.personalizedautohaus.com/

 #76, George Braithwaite, in his blue Porsche 914-6 at Road Atlanta International Raceway, April 2012.
George won in his class.

#33, Mel Andrews in his newly-built Beck 904 replica. After months of meticulous preparation by Glenn Roberts and Wayne Baker, the 904 was race-ready and on the track at Road Atlanta International Raceway, April 2012

#54, Mel Andrews, in his 1970 Porsche 914/4 cylinder at Road Atlanta International Raceway, April 2012.

 

Solar Eclipse

On Sunday, May 21, 2012, Wayne and Nancy were coming out of a restaurant in La Jolla Shores with our friends Tom and Annette and we were pleasantly surprized to see the partial eclipse of the sun. It was foggy at the beach but made for a beautiful site to behold. 

Pictures were taken at the Bakers' on Mount Soledad.

On Saturday, May 12, Wayne and I took our 1958 Convertible D (Lady Bug) on an excursion around San Diego County. We recently re-acquired this car after trading it for a 1962 twin-grille Roadster in 1991. We eventually sold the Roadster and longed to have another Convertible D. It was not meant to be until Wayne contacted Doug in Carson City recently and he said he was willing to part with the car after all these years. Doug and Linda only put 9,000 miles on it in 21 yrs and the car had been sitting in their garage for the last 8 or 9 yrs not being used. After new tires, an overhaul of the brake system and tune-up, it was ready for the road.

What a sweet running car.  It was a beautiful sunny, southern California day to drive around town with the top down and visiting some of San Diego’s famous tourist sites. Soledad Mt Cross Veteran’s Memorial, Birch Aquarium, the beach at Cardiff by the Sea and the iconic Coronado Bridge. There will be many more trips to come in the future. Written by Nancy Baker - Owner of Personalized Autohaus

LadyBug (Coronado bridge in background)

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Very rare 1968 911L soft window Porsche Targa.Original engine.Freshly painted newly upholstered seats new soft windows No accidents or rust VIN 11855034 55K CALL Wayne Baker (858) 586-7771  Cell (619) 743-1356  
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Sebring March 15-18. 2012 Florida

Wayne was privileged and honored to be included in the 12 hours of Sebrings’ 60th Anniversary celebration being held at the Sebring International Raceway by Ken Breslauer, Sebrings’ Media Director.

Eighteen of the past winners were there for an autograph session for the die-hard Sebring fans, signing everything from program covers, commemorative posters to T-shirts.

Also at the autograph session were 4 gentlemen from the very first 12 hour race in 1952. Wayne was joined by fellow winners Bobby Rahal, Brad Frissell, Charles Mendoza and Maurico de Navarez to name a few.

The day of the race Wayne and Nancy Baker and the other winners were lucky enough to be driven around the race track in a new Mustang convertible. I would estimate a crowd of at least 300,000 in attendance. Some come every year to this event and camp out for two weeks ahead of time just to get the right spot. Pure craziness.

P.S. Steven Tyler from Aerosmith / American Idol was there too :)

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Some Advice for New Porsche Owners

Being a Porsche owner for the first time can be an exhilarating experience. The thought of having a classic or new vehicle with such high performance should be an exciting prospect. Many Porsche owners say that one of the first things you should do is join the PCA  (Porsche Club of America). Doing this gives you a subscription to Panorama magazine and will provide you an opportunity to connect with other Porsche enthusiasts who will be thrilled to bring you into their world.

Another good thing to do is take some driver’s education courses. No, we’re not talking about the same classes you took inside a bungalow at 15 years old, but courses that will teach you how to properly drive your new super car and truly appreciate the performance capabilities that the Porsche has to offer. Learning how to drive a high performance car will totally change the way you experience your new ownership. After you take your lessons, drive as much as possible. After all, you bought the car for a reason.

Upgrading is another great way to get more enjoyment out of your new found Porsche ownership. There are tons of expensive and inexpensive upgrades and modifications for Porsches on the market that can greatly enhance your driving experience. You can focus on upgrading the interior, exterior, performance or all of the above.  You should choose the upgrades and modifications that you will enjoy the most, not necessarily what is expected.

A Few Reasons to Walk Away from a Porsche Buy

You may have been on the market for a Porsche for some time, but are not completely confident in your ability to not only find a good deal, but to pick a reliable car that won’t break down a few miles after you finish the sale. The truth is that there is probably no one thing that should disqualify any particular purchase, but there are a few things to be on the lookout for when thinking about making the final step of Porsche ownership.

Too Good to Be True – Let’s say you’ve found the model of your dreams and not only is it low miles and in near perfect condition,  but it is being listed at half the market price that the car is normally listed at. You may have very well found a miracle deal, but beware that the deal may be too good to be true.

Service History – While a PPI is an invaluable source of information on your prospective Porsche, they are not infallible. A full service history can provide a lot of additional information that can inform your decision.

Used Car Dealers – There are plenty of superb used Porsche dealers that are highly reliable and will sell you a great vehicle. There are also some dealers that are less than reliable. Do as much research as you can on any prospective dealer to find the right one for your purchase.

Private Sellers – Dealing with private sellers can be sort of a mine field when it comes to purchasing a Porsche. It’s important to go with your gut instinct some of the time here. Does the person seem trustworthy, forthcoming and do they have lots of knowledge about the vehicle? Make sure you know all that you can before going through with a sale with a private seller.