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Y2BOX · 03-14-2007, 02:37 PM

In the UK we would call that the 550 anniversary edition.

CJ_Boxster · 03-14-2007, 04:47 PM

I thought the 550 came with solid red taillights... exception for the reverse lense.

Tool Pants · 03-15-2007, 12:10 AM

Can you take a picture of the option stick and a picture from the rear? And the black sticker on the door, instrument cluster, and the back of the seats.

chaudanova · 03-15-2007, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Tool Pants

Can you take a picture of the option stick and a picture from the rear? And the black sticker on the door, instrument cluster, and the back of the seats.

And a picture of the air intake & engine bay if you get a chance? (still curious if/which of the 987 intake parts the special edition uses)

Tool Pants · 03-15-2007, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CJ_Boxster

I thought the 550 came with solid red taillights... exception for the reverse lense.

The pictures of ROW special editions I have seen had the standard 2003-2004 clear tail lights. When I asked about it on the German or one of the UK boards they said something like they could not a a flashing red turn signal.

CJ_Boxster · 03-15-2007, 12:44 PM

Oh i see, good to know. Maybe the US should have a stronger brake light/turn signal law and remove the front bumper laws that cause us to have less exotic looking front ends for the sake of safety.

joecristofaro · 03-22-2007, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by humble_programmer

Hmmm...taking pictures of shiny metal with a cheap digital camera is a lot harder than I expected. Hopefully the end result is still legible...

The interior is cocoa brown leather, and the only major difference from the standard S model is that the center console is missing: there's nothing from the shifter back to the carpet-covered firewall. Heated seats are nice, though...

The Special Edition plaque is mounted against the firewall, immediately below the dashboard, and the picture below is actually a little larger than "life size".

I have a special edition as well. #313 of 1953. Mine appears to be slightly different from your description of the interior. Mine has the silver trimming and has a center console covered with the brown leather (actually it is supposed to simulate oxblood).
The color of the interior and exterior of the car were specifically chosen. The 555 race car had a silver exterior and oxblood interior.
I absolutely love mine. Regarding one of the questions on the forum, one of the differences between this S car and another 2004 S car is the air filter. The air filter and box come from the 2005 987. As a result, the stated HP for the anniversary model is higher than the other 2004 986 S (264 hp).

threpwood · 03-22-2007, 08:01 PM

Limited edition no.0000? If I were you I would pamper it and keep it in garage as collectors car

Tool Pants · 03-24-2007, 04:32 PM

I think the humble programmer that found special edition #0 in a covered barn for years behind PAG headquarters has had a good laugh.

Once I asked for pictures of the VIN he went away.

03-24-2007, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Tool Pants

I think the humble programmer that found special edition #0 in a covered barn for years behind PAG headquarters has had a good laugh.

Once I asked for pictures of the VIN he went away.

In all fairness, why should he send you a picture of his VIN. And, if you re-read your previous post, you never asked for a pic of the VIN.

humble_programmer · 03-25-2007, 06:21 AM

As my 4-year-old would say "Poopy on you"...I didn't go away--and don't have a problem answering questions about the car. I'll try and get you picture of the option sticker and the rear of the car when it's convenient--but right now it's sleeting in CO, so our Box isn't leaving the garage. As for the VIN number, I'd prefer to keep that out of the public domain, if you don't mind.

Dovetail986 · 03-25-2007, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by humble_programmer

As my 4-year-old would say "Poopy on you"...I didn't go away--and don't have a problem answering questions about the car. I'll try and get you picture of the option sticker and the rear of the car when it's convenient--but right now it's sleeting in CO, so our Box isn't leaving the garage. As for the VIN number, I'd prefer to keep that out of the public domain, if you don't mind.

If Porsche started with 0000 and went up to 1953 is that one too many, 1954 produced?

Tool Pants · 03-28-2007, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bmussatti

In all fairness, why should he send you a picture of his VIN. And, if you re-read your previous post, you never asked for a pic of the VIN.

You are correct. In the first post I asked for a picture of 2 stickers. In the second post I mentioned the VIN.

Both stickers that I asked for have the VIN and I might call in a favor and have it run through the Porsche computer to check the history.

Like I did here.

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=12833&hl=canada

Like other owners have asked me to do in my 8 years of Boxstering.

Like I know what the code on the option sticker is for a true special edition. Like I know the country codes

Black out the VIN and just sent me the option sticker via PM or a picture on this board. Like this.

Not hard to do.

humble_programmer · 03-28-2007, 05:46 PM

Rear:

Interior:

Sticker:

The sticker shot isn't blurred for security reasons...it's blurred because I'm a terrible photographer!

Tool Pants · 03-28-2007, 09:04 PM

On the sticker I can see the correct model designation code for the special edition, and the correct paint and interior codes.

I cannot make out the country code. There should be a C followed by 2 digits. Does the black sticker on the drivers door say it meets US specs. Does the rear bumper difuser have painted metal screens. Is the back of the seats painted in body color.

Tool Pants · 03-28-2007, 09:24 PM

This is a picture of a display car that I saved 3 plus years ago. At first I thought it could be yours because it is also a tiptronic. But this car does not have door speakers.

Porschekid · 03-29-2007, 11:25 AM

Might want to put the camera in macro mode (little flower icon) to get a better picture of the sticker.

FrugalGuy · 10-10-2013, 09:23 AM

So Car Zero now has a new home in N.C.

Spoke with the original owners, they were lovely people with good stories on the car and seem happy she has found a loving home.

She's now at 11,200 miles and still beautiful.

batshapedheart · 10-13-2013, 01:50 PM

Pictures! All the old ones seem to have vanished

Jake Raby · 10-13-2013, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FrugalGuy

So Car Zero now has a new home in N.C.

Spoke with the original owners, they were lovely people with good stories on the car and seem happy she has found a loving home.

She's now at 11,200 miles and still beautiful.

Sweet! Its close enough to make a trip to flat 6 Innovations for an IMS Retrofit. I have IMS Solution # 000 in my display case that could be installed into it.