Straight-cut gears? In all gears, or just in 1st and 2nd? And where is this filmed? LHD, and driving on the right side of the road, so it can't be the UK. Anyway, lovely car.
@HamptonBallance Yes, it is the same shift pattern as a modern car. I'm not sure about reverse, but 1-through-4 starts at the upper left, and ends at the lower right, just like any other 4-speed. Like a backwards "N" pattern when you run through the gears. I'd guess that reverse is beside first, but that's just a guess; I've seen a few older European cars like that.
I have got a very good hint for you to keeping the nice old DOHC Engine in good shape with todays ultra dry eco fuels: Use 1:100 API TC two stroke oil / fuel mix as regular driving fuel, that keeps the old fuel-system gaskets, rubber parts, alloy parts etc... and cast iron metal surfaces of those vintage engines in excellent shape...and it also lubricates the valves and upper piston regions. Most Porsche vintage owners in Germany do so :) Also keeps carbs and tank clean and rustfree
Straight-cut gears? In all gears, or just in 1st and 2nd? And where is this filmed? LHD, and driving on the right side of the road, so it can't be the UK. Anyway, lovely car.
justforever96 11 months ago
i know this may be a stupid question, but is thee shifting patteren the same as they are today?
HamptonBallance 1 year ago
@HamptonBallance Yes, it is the same shift pattern as a modern car. I'm not sure about reverse, but 1-through-4 starts at the upper left, and ends at the lower right, just like any other 4-speed. Like a backwards "N" pattern when you run through the gears. I'd guess that reverse is beside first, but that's just a guess; I've seen a few older European cars like that.
justforever96 11 months ago
This is the coolest, sexiest car ever!!!!!!!!!!!! Jag XK120 nothing beats this...the look, the feel the drive the sound....
semidor1 1 year ago
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I have got a very good hint for you to keeping the nice old DOHC Engine in good shape with todays ultra dry eco fuels: Use 1:100 API TC two stroke oil / fuel mix as regular driving fuel, that keeps the old fuel-system gaskets, rubber parts, alloy parts etc... and cast iron metal surfaces of those vintage engines in excellent shape...and it also lubricates the valves and upper piston regions. Most Porsche vintage owners in Germany do so :) Also keeps carbs and tank clean and rustfree
Schlipperschlopper 1 year ago
Simply beautyful, my dad's got a 140 FHC but it's a bit in a sorry state, hearing yours cheers me up...
borgomeduna 2 years ago
Oh My...if God had a Car, it would make this sound!!
Westside7be 2 years ago
What a fantastic sound! Even the 1st gear whine sounds lovely.
patrickbold 3 years ago