Living With A 1971 Porsche 911 Targa

[@kevletmein]

Best car KZbinr at the moment. Well recorded, interesting, no misleading thumbnails or arrogance. Keep them coming please

[@Tjescoo]

Not even a little posh?

[@Greedybelly1]

Absolutely spot on

[@dylanwakley2553]

@@Tjescoo and Shmee isn’t? It doesn’t detract from the quality of the content so why does it matter

[@TBATTIECYCLING]

Mat armstrong

[@Greedybelly1]

@@TBATTIECYCLING not even close to Sam. Two best automotive KZbinrs are Sam, and Harry Metcalfe because they actually know what they’re talking about

[@richboy900]

Props to the owner, what a legend

[@ogdenwernstom4085]

"Delivery mileage carrera GT." What a sad thing.

[@BakersTaste]

That first scene was hysterical coming from the podcast

[@murdoch9106]

I will NEVER IN MY LIFE complain about Porsche content, I completely ignore anything else when I see a 911!

[@allanreardon]

The suspension sounds like birds happily chirping in the springtime.

[@maxreimann6734]

Early 70s targa is peak 911 in my opinion. This is the ultimate dream Porsche for me.

[@Braydenplaysallday]

I own a 991.2 GT3 Touring, 992 GT3 Touring, 1978 911SC Targa along with my 1971 911T coupe. The 71T is the best overall driving experience of any Porsche I’ve owned, hands down. It’s the ONE I’ll be buried in.

[@colinbowman8816]

Nice collection. Why? Say more!

[@ru6886]

This video becomes hilarious having listened to the podcast 😂

[@danielheathcote5625]

Totally, was having a chuckle at the podcast and loved it watching the video!

[@barkbark5645]

@@danielheathcote5625 where can someone find this podcast?

[@danielheathcote5625]

@@barkbark5645 look up behind the glass - Sam with a guy called Tony from gravelwood cars.

[@Montcoffer]

Your best video for ages Sam, very professional but still casual, loved it, let’s have more of the same.

[@billeaton2651]

Glad you didn't buy into those guys' critique of the old Targa. Love the ride height, love the quirkiness, love that it isn't concours condition. It's an old driver quality car that put a smile on your face.

[@kana4114]

Backin the late 70’s my dad and I took a road trip from Scottsdale to Manhattan Beach and all the towns around there… whilst my dad really wasn’t into cars he encouraged me to enjoy my excitement EVERY time I saw something fun…mostly Porsches. Five years later, while stationed in Hawaii, I found myself owning a ‘62 356B living my best life. The LA Porsche bug bit and made a huge impression. Thanks for the video. It brought back some great memories.

[@sk8089]

What a glorious thing especially in the Targa format - painfully gorgeous.

[@obsidian....]

It's nice to see you truly happy 🙌

[@Paul_F_C]

I can promise you I will never ever get bored with your suburb Porsche content lol

[@poehaaa4642]

Spike c.s. can pick the targa apart all they want, but it’s still the best looking Porsche in the video!

[@peterj5751]

You’ve made me want a classic air-cooled Porsche.

[@darkblueturbo]

Excellent video! Watching you drive about grabbing coffees and checking out cars. It's my favourite thing to do myself. Watching you is the next best thing when I don't have time to disappear for a few hours. You're incredibly lucky to be so good as presenting it you can make it part of your work life.

[@mintruth]

LOVE that Targa!!!

[@stevemurrell6167]

What great service...."I'll take your Porsche away and fix it, here's another Porsche to drive in the meantime". Hell yeah! The middle bit of the vid: nerdy Porsche stuff? Hell yeah! Next bit: Porsche in the canyons....hell yeah!

[@paulsanchez4141]

Love the car and dislike people who pick a car apart and not just appreciate the car for what it is

[@Petrospect]

Exactly this, Sam's positivity is infectious!

[@stephenteerling7373]

It's not that Spike and Zuckerman and Jonny don't appreciate the car. Spike and Zuckerman especiall,y love old Porsches and own them. The reality is that the car Sam was driving had some issues and to ignore them doesn't make anything better. In fact to address those issues would only make the car better!

[@garys7828]

the owner...top chap for helping

[@farshidrahmani6262]

I need that level of enthusiasm in my life. 😊

[@SiamLars]

Loved the video. Great driving shots, beautiful drone shots and suitable music. Great editing. You are doing things right sir. Kudos to you! 👍

[@RichB384]

Something I’ve learned over the years-It’s critical to know your way around your own classic car. Most of the things that go wrong on these cars are roadside-repairable. If you don’t know how to maintain your vehicle, you’re gonna have a bad time.

[@exploremore2871]

Sam, this is the kind of content a lot of us want to see. My favorite video that you've done in a while!

[@Bigmikenorthern]

Well done Sam. Was a pleasure to meet you at A&W! As always another fantastic video. Cheers.

[@BlackHawkRVH]

Love these type of video's. Great mix of classic and modern cars!

[@Mr7O5]

You stressed about this video being a dud. It was great. We are here to follow you, it doesn’t always need to be a review

[@PedroHenriquePS00000]

2:01 im loving the cinematic vibes

[@JohnDoe-xu2vx]

Interior looks super

[@badmontad]

Owner is a legend

[@alistairblane9458]

Another pet peeve of mine, closing frameless doors by pushing on the window glass. Am I over-protective? I guess so 😔

[@tabatauccelli2246]

I enjoyed every second of this great video, a big thank you!!

[@MontyStreet]

Hello one and all, welcome to the comments section…

[@Tjescoo]

How original...

[@dantonchat71]

Well you did'nt know what you wanted to do with the video and I think turned out rather awesome ! makes me want to fly there and get lost on turo's offerings !

[@scottguenther-lee2214]

I loved this video and your visit to California. As the owner of an older Porsche, I can attest the random break down from time to time. Part of the character and charm. The fact that there are so many 30+-year-old Porsches driving around is a real testament to the brand. ❤☕

[@wonger.bonger]

Love that Fortis Fleiger GMT man, suits you perfectly!

[@fit_pharmd4830]

I’m telling you it’s the sunny weather and general vibe of California that just puts you in a good mood no matter what’s happening around you. It’s like you’re an all new person out there being in your element plus being surrounded by sunshine and palm trees.

[@aumenarys]

What a colour ! :O

[@iandonkin6762]

Seatbelt? Not being the nanny state, but having had a head-on impact 40 years ago, I know what I owe my life to. Early 911’s are awesome by the way!

[@An_Arbitrary_Miscellany]

Given the age of the car (and the fact it's a targa) it's probably a lap belt only, right? He might be wearing one...

[@stevesmith866]

Seen Through Clouds visits L.A. you’re out of your element. That yellow thing is the sun.

[@wildes2025]

I know these kinds of videos do less with engagement but man do I love these. Great video as always Sam, happy Sunday!

[@simontimms5226]

That paint is glorious. I need to know more

[@GaryTheCarNut]

Yup, when you head out for a drive in a beautiful classic like this, you never know what's going to break this time! Gorgeous car though.

[@guy3555]

Thanks for sharing these epic adventures. I have the same relationship with my old Polo, she’s and old beaut but we take care of each other.

[@cj41079]

Those drone shots are sick....LA sunset ❤

[@scalecrawlnl]

Classic STG vlog & love the Golden Nugget. Thank you!

[@fit_pharmd4830]

The California life is addicting having visited San Diego several times when I was like 12 and 13 (I’m 40 now) I still haven’t forgot the feel and vibe of that place and have always wanted to go back.

[@jeffdeclercq1313]

Glad to see you so happy Sam. Great Porsche content!!!!

[@wouterpeters3551]

I remember the first time you stepped into MrJWW's 991.1 GT3, and oh how far we have come, love the content

[@yzf5172]

More cars like this please!

[@WjC00LEY]

The video starts tonight immediately know it’s back home in LA, great video as always Sam!

[@dennisspors7530]

I have owned a 76 Targa since 1992. You just schedule through the repairs, updates and be proactive. You need to prepare yourself for the engagement that is necessary.

[@scottlenahan8228]

You got the SoCal chill vibes with this video down to even not caring about the car breaking 😂. We really do have that vibe here. Welcome to California again Sam!

[@scottmarshall6145]

Loved this. What could be better than driving a Porsche ( any Porsche!) in the LA sunshine to a Porsche event!

[@nickb-]

I've had a 1971 911S for twelve years now . . . never ever had a breakdown. If you look after them properly they are very reliable cars.

[@gms03sbd3]

Love the way you enjoy the cars. A beated cool car is still cool and more forguiving on “errors”

[@acalthu]

That LA skyline timelapse is amazing. It gave me chills for some reason.

[@brucecoudrey1246]

Looking forward to hearing you on SCR… really excited to hear you talk with Spike and his mates

[@MrJearley6]

Thank you for this video. I myself flew in from the big island of Hawaii to go to the show and I really enjoyed myself. There were a lot of nice 911s at that show and it doesn’t matter if it’s the air cool or the water cool I enjoyed myself and I am so glad that Patrick Long put that show together other guys that help also with the show. And then two days later flew back home to Hawaii🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@drmarcushead9036]

Metzger sound is wonderful. My mother had a 930 Turbo for many years.

[@jamesmarshall1673]

Great vid as always Sam. Respect to you for accidentally bringing your wife’s sunglasses but just rolling with it. 😂 Keep up the great work, that Targa looked great (from a distance)

[@mitchellmiklosi]

Pretty sure that's what happiness is, ignoring those that pick apart and point out all of the flaws, and enjoying what you've got. Also, if this were scripted, the perfect line would have been "this car and I, we have each other's backs" and then the seat back breaks

[@billeaton2651]

I like to say that if you really want to enjoy your old 911 then stay off of the Internet, especially forums.

[@SamBirchenough]

great looking car. for what it’s worth, i live in la & have daily driven my classic fiat spider for most of the last 8 years here. i love it! its never left me stranded.

[@VinceVenturesyt]

I just love the “living with” style videos! And there is no such thing as too much Porsche content 😂🤩

[@joemccloud1850]

Even accounting for the fussy bits, this car is stunning. It’s clearly been driven and enjoyed as intended.

[@LeddersD]

What a thing to pack in and great adventures, meeting Seinfeld, what a thing and so humble on the Podcast, no wonder Seinfeld is a fan!

[@HoolieUK]

What a lovely colour

[@eddieg6436]

I’m glad you showed some of the BEAUTY that is Los Angeles! (most internet only shows the bad). Beverly Hills and Malibu are stunning locations! Gardens, trees, Beautiful homes, shops, restaurants. For those wondering, he was at Alfred Coffee on Melrose Place in West Hollywood (a SUBLIME walking street btw….NOT Melrose ave, Melrose PLACE). Driving any of the Canyon roads to Malibu is spectacular (Malibu Canyon, Kanan, etc), and he was at Blue Bottle Coffee next to the Whole Foods behind the Malibu Country Mart. (Excellent shopping, and dining….Cafe Habana (Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber restaurant, and Res Ipsa clothing stores…..and Fred Segal, a few not to be missed). If ever in Beverly Hills, breakfast at the Fountain Room Cafe at The Beverly Hills Hotel is NOT to be missed!! ……Excellent video!

[@vincentcruz9814]

Wonderful vid! It needs some basic suspension maintenance but so what! It’s a driver! Love it!

[@petezafris9692]

What a great video mate! Tough to beat Cali with a porsche, and btw i loved the Targa! Cheers!

[@EAD_0]

Absolutely loved this video, great work Sam. 👍👌

[@smf1384]

was hoping to see Jerry! good vid

[@2Bunphettered788]

Glad to see you Stateside! 🇺🇸

[@philipsparrow7977]

More greatness from Sam. The man never disappoints with his contents, such an engaging personality 😊

[@tomasso911]

I usually find gold metallic colors on cars too vulgar and tacky, but I have to admit it really suited this old Targa. Ultimate California Sunday drive machine 👍 Excellent video as always.

[@brittwebb5602]

Totally agree. It’s like, the 911 is such a unique looking car that crazy colors look great on them.

[@BsrdRlf]

lovely video, lovely targa...but that GT3 touring is fantastic !! Greetings from Belgium .

[@travr1177]

Sick "Yeastie Boys" pretzel truck in the background at 3:12

[@NFTYCG]

Always look forward to your videos Sam. Thanks for creating them

[@Alex_Fung]

I love porsche! Great video. Your almost at 600k congrats🎉

[@billsmith5960]

I worked on those when people still used them as daily drivers (my dad had a Porsche repair shop and used me as free labor). Now I have his 1968 VW Bus that he put a 911 engine in it back in 1977.

[@scottbrown173]

Classics are always just about to break down, but that isn't just part of the adventure. It is part of it's character. It's part of the relationship with the car, or on my case, jeep cj2a at the moment. When we make it to our destination, I feel like the vehicle really pushed itself to get me through the day. When it lets me down, I think of it as a bit of a rascal and go about fixing it. It is about the relationship.

[@LouisFrederiek]

What a video again, move to Cali!!! & loved the Targa.

[@johnekberg4797]

Over 4000 rpm with that engine and twisties you are in heaven

[@alistairblane9458]

Great video! I have a 1988 3.2 carrera targa and love it. I might not be brave enough to drive a stick-shift classic while holding an open drinks can, though... 😂😂

[@andrewburns3952]

I thought you were getting out to pet the coyote at the end! 😳

[@jakkovaningen8350]

The targa is super pretty😊 I hope one day you will own and enjoy an air cooled 911!

[@larsstougaard7097]

Great Cali tour

[@timbodancer]

Great video. I like the the old 70s Porsche' s and I think it is completely alright if they are not perfect. They had a life and are still around. Maybe they are even still affordable. What more can you ask for? Not all of us have 250.000 Euro for a perfect F series. Not metioning the RS🙂. Keep on the great work!

[@mtnvalley9298]

Good one Sam. Thanks for your efforts

[@STERNWAERTS]

Love your content. Always so enjoyable to watch and listen to

[@ronschwolsky1626]

Welcome to LA. Not a Porsche guy, but enjoyed the video nevertheless. Nice B-roll, drone work. 911s are everywhere in town.... one of the reasons I drive an F Type.

[@syedrehanfida]

A classic Porsche is one of my dream cars! A non-turbo, no spoiler black car!

[@misterdroneboy8999]

Massive respect well deserved

[@riggs1590]

Great video, love classic cars. But that Irish Green GT3 ❤

[@ricklee3]

it looks spectacular on film!

[@nachointhecloud]

air/water show was epic!

[@vinceliu4138]

What an absolute beauty of a car

[@danboutell7600]

Amazing quality/editing.