So, Why did you buy a Roadster?

[Coolmeadow Kid]

Found this old thread, and since I just signed the papers today for a '68 2000, I thought I'd resurrect it. Back in 1971 at Christmas time, my school and motorcycle riding buddy drove by in his brother's 2000. It was in the 20's temp wise but Randy said to hop in and took me for a ride in it. Going around a very tight clover leaf exit the tires were just starting to squeak a little. I asked him how fast we were going and he said 45. I was sold on the spot. So almost 53 years later, I finally get one. Still have to wait for the transport to bring it, get the title transferred, Texas tagged and insured before I'll get to go out and play with it. But I've almost got all the junk on the 'unused' side of the garage gone so it will have a new home.

[notoptoy]

Welcome, great story of a memory that drove a purchase, even 53 years later!

[ADR]

"It's much more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow."

Famous / true quote!

[bobs19692L]

I purchased my 1969 Datsun 2000 Roadster in 1971. I was 21 years old, driving my 1964 Plymouth Belvedere down Foothill Blvd (Route 66) about 1 am in the morning, in Duarte California and saw this Silver Sports Car on a Porsche Dealer's lot. I stop to take a look and fail in love. The next day I got my dad to come with me to take a look, he co-signed and I bought it.The original owner just traded the Datsun in for a new Porsche( My LUCK)! I paid $1900 and it came with both Tops. Now My 2 Son's love driving it also.

[PandaBoy]

I bought my roadster in the summer of 1984. It cost me $5,500. It was a gift/reward that I gave myself after 1 year of sobriety. I paid cash for it using money that I saved by not drinking. After 40 years the roadster is still here and so am I.

[bajaroadster]

Good on ya Panda Boy! Beautiful car and a great story.