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Swanson's Place, Melbourne Australia
Along the way they have managed to collect some fine examples that
Asha and I got to see, thanks to Joseph Armstrong who was gracious
enough to take us to the shop and provide the introductions.
It is too bad we only saw Joseph's 1966 912 at night and did not get
any pictures to share, but it too is an outstanding automobile, white
with red upholstery.
1968 912
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The back of Peter's 1968 912. The first owner was the importer of
Porsche automobiles in the 60's. This car is in outstanding shape, a
gold medal winner. Much of the paint is original. It has chrome wheels
and the original boot (trunk) carpeting.
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The engine of Peter Swanson's 1968 912 has been powder coated with
the fan shroud the color of the super 90 engine.
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The exhaust system was built by Maury Swanson in Melbourne, and
features equal length tubes for each of the cylinders. He will
fabricate these to order and has shipped them all over the world.
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This car is a factory right hand drive car picked up in Germany by the
original owner. It is not uncommon for old Porsches to be imported
from California and converted to right hand drive.
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The dealer sold after market rear window louvers to
protect against the strong Australian summer sun.
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The original tool kit. Note the condition and color of the plastic
pouch which holds the tire gauge. The screw drivers are also original.
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1955 Porsche Continental
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The 1955 Continental is another car to lust for. Metallic Jade in
color, gorgeously prepared.
Note the 1969 911 in the background. This is another car in beautiful
and very original condition. It has not been prepared yet but will be
a winner when finished.
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The Continental was entered in this year's 1000 Milimiglia, driven by Maury
rally where it did not miss a beat.
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The engine has many original features. Note the distributor and the
fuel filter.
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The interior includes a period accurate Telefunken radio, flower vase
and a rally spot light.
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The period correct spot light can be seen in this picture mounted on
the wind screen.
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Under the bonnet.
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Other cars
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The 356 is a California import being converted to Australian road rules
for a customer.
There are two 914s also. A lovely red one that has been converted to
right hand drive and the green one in the corner that has had some
restoration work completed. It needs about a week of reassembly.
Behind the blue 911 was a restored black VW with a Judsen blower. That
was the hot setup back in the 60s and surprises people yet today.
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Parts
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The Swansons travel to the US on buying expeditions at least once per
year, often stopping at the Pomona Swap Meet in LA. Here is a corner
of their parts room with a shelf full of vintage radios.
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