Friday 21st December 2012

Time For Tea? Well, That Was 2012

So the world hasn't come to an end. Good. Perhaps these 911 owners can inspire our plans for 2013, then...

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Driving nirvana means different things to different people. But if yours involves hacking along a Scottish B-road or taking in the broad sweeps of an alpine pass in a 911, prepare to have your day lifted immeasurably. Or just prepare to feel exceedingly jealous.

This video documents two 911uk.com owners’ tours, one to the Alps and another to the Scottish Highlands and Isle of Skye. From the moment they get off the ferry to the moments (yes, plural) they encounter the old bill, everything’s been recorded by in-car dash cam, warts and all. You have to admire their honesty for including the less enjoyable moments in this video. But most of the time, whether they’re flying through a set of turns on a wide sweeper clinging to the side of a mountain, parking up in perfect formation to take in the view, or picking their way along a gnarly B-road, you can’t help but wish you were there. Let’s face it, these are the sorts of trips we all dream of making. And this video is so good it's enough to give you all sorts of ideas about finding the money for a trip of your own in 2013. So settle back, put your feet up, and prepare to live vicariously for a few minutes. And when you’re done, you’ll find us on Google Maps, where we’ll be busy plotting potential routes through the Alps!

 

[D.no]

I hadn't thought about the Alps in about a day and a half, and then this appears!

I took in the old GP circuit near Reims, Monaco, the Alps, Stuttgart (for the Porsche museum), F1 at Hockenheim, and the 'Ring in one epic Euro trip this year. I did all of the above off my own bat - the planning, booking, everything- and shared the trip with no-one. Just me and my trusty 911, for the ultimate feeling of freedom and maximum allowance for spontaneity.

It was a real bucket-list experience and one I would recommend to anyone even remotely considering it.

The credit-card bill was painful, but long after it's been forgotten the memories of that trip will linger.

The Alps. Oh the Alps....

Edited by D.no on Friday 21st December 15:52

[DeadMeat_UK]

Damnit. I was just coming to terms with not being a sports-car owner any more, yet alone no longer having a 911.

Then you went and spoiled it and I need one all over again.

Good effort.

[hdrflow]

And now that the Mayans were wrong, 2013 can be like this all over again. Road trips are fun!
Very cool video.

[Bushi]

DeadMeat_UK said:

Damnit. I was just coming to terms with not being a sports-car owner any more, yet alone no longer having a 911.

Then you went and spoiled it and I need one all over again.

Good effort.

Aint that the truth.
That's it decided, I'm buying another 911.

[Petrolhead95]

Fantastic video, it gave me a little shiver down my spine watching.

[MichelV]

"Warts" ?

Is that what they call policemen in the UK these days?

They sure encountered a lot of Warts is you ask me. I have seen 4 occasions....

I do admire the effort though.

Michel

[Thicko]

MichelV said:

"Warts" ?

Is that what they call policemen in the UK these days?

They sure encountered a lot of Warts is you ask me. I have seen 4 occasions....

I do admire the effort though.

Michel

Are you serious?

It's a turn of phrase.

[SRM355]

That video has made my week, brilliant, can't wait for another road trip....

[Aizle]

I spotted this on Jalopnik last week. I've been scatter emailing friends to convince them of an alps trip.

Done it once, now need to return with the v8.

[loafer123]

Great footage - something to aim for next year...

[boringbeige]

Superbly put together little video.

I laugh at the way you can tell which shots are Scottish, they're the gloomy rainy ones !!!

[b3robo]

boringbeige said:

Superbly put together little video.

I laugh at the way you can tell which shots are Scottish, they're the gloomy rainy ones !!!

Indeed, would take the alps any day of the week over the highlands. Are DFDS still doing cheap crossings? I can't afford a 911 but I can take my trusty little MX5 instead

Amazing video, well done!

[bobo]

damn fine job

[Sampaio]

Great video, car haters should watch it haha

[Caractacus]

There was plenty of 'making progress' in the vid - must have been loads of fun. I wonder what the BiB charged for such fun?

[EdM]

ditto, ..I'm gonna get me another one..

Bushi said:

DeadMeat_UK said:

Damnit. I was just coming to terms with not being a sports-car owner any more, yet alone no longer having a 911.

Then you went and spoiled it and I need one all over again.

Good effort.

Aint that the truth.
That's it decided, I'm buying another 911.

[F1GTRUeno]

For the love of god, I'm skint and miserable and have dreamt of driving round the Alps ever since I passed my test five years ago.

I'm really gonna have to go this summer, even if I can't afford to get back I'd rather be stuck up a mountain in Europe than here.

[AdamLoewy]

That was excellent and that yellow 993 looked fantastic leading the way. Me wantey!

[bigfoot7]

Fantastic video and great viewing. Brings back memories of road trips in my Caterham 7 before sadly selling it earlier this year.

[triumphantbike]

Fantastic - that has awakened many happy memories of long road trips I've taken by motorbike and kit car.