Our STRANGEST Find Ever! Rocky Aoki's Double Targa Porsche

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‪@FicarraClassic‬ shares the story of his latest and most ridiculous purchase - a Porsche 911 converted into a double targa Cannonball Limo for the One Lap of America.
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[@FicarraClassic]

Certainly one of my best/worst decisions. So happy to be back on VINwiki telling stories! More to come.

[@Brock_Corb]

My favorite Automotive storyteller! Top five - you Doug Christopher rabbit then Ed! Thank you for all that you do and the entertainment provided buy and through it! Shout out from #BRADENTON #FL

[@Trex-gn5fj]

You look like you took inspiration from Vince McMahon on your mustache

[@FicarraClassic]

@@Brock_Corb thanks!

[@Sean-John]

It's a great start to the morning to hear one of your stories.

[@ashp5406]

Excited to see if you can add two more wheels to it..

[@TheQuestionableGarage]

So I finish my Honda Limo, John finishes his, and then we have a cannonball race with old obscure limos only?

[@FicarraClassic]

You’re on! 2025.

[@kingcountrytowing]

Count me in!!!!

[@AnomalousOne1401]

Are you kidding me? Rocky Aoki-doki, Honda Rousey, AND Charlie Safari? This has SO gotta happen! All three builds have to be KZbind (for education purposes, of course) Get your popcorn ready! #ThisCanBeRed‼️

[@EdBolian]

I am so excited to see where this one goes. Hopefully we can connect with the Aokis and add some special touches to this car.

[@Sean-John]

That would be so cool I really hope that happens

[@D.W.e.s.t.]

@edbolian you just wanna meet Devon. I do to ha!!

[@Toxic2T]

@@D.W.e.s.t. Echo V ♥

[@VINwiki]

This was the strangest automotive treasure hunt we have been a part of.

[@Kumo_Kyu]

Might as well go all in. Hire Akira Nakai to give it the RWB treatment

[@yotafan174]

Haven't seen John in a while. Happy to see him back.

[@kingcountrytowing]

Im not into porsches, although John, continues to find ones so cool im forced to become excited by them.

[@AE86Matt]

Between the guy flipping us off leaving and that guy in the white Porsche driving on the shoulder to get a picture was just epic. 😂

[@Engkushaini]

Omg FINALLY THE RETURN OF A LEGEND

[@WEKM]

That was the most twisted opening EVER! How could I not stay to watch.

[@gurabirierosanopara620]

This dude is looking so healthy! Congrats!

[@B5s4]

@FicarraClassic The “ let’s go look at puppies” analogy was perfectly put haha…..

[@davemckee4907]

I remember this artist,I think he was featrued on an old episode of American Pickers.

[@poot111111]

I'm guessing you guys saved the car from a grotesque death. One made into yet another one of this artist's pieces, then put on display in his house for absolutely no one to see, hidden behind a gate. Thank you guys, this is how you save iconic cars. You restore them and drive them for the world to see.

[@jaden19991]

The only thing I can say to this intro is EXCUSE MEEE

[@oexplorador6840]

same

[@jeffreyoldham55]

"Hey...Ed's here!" "No. Just me." 😄

[@Norweasel]

Why make it in to a clown car? Make it a true classic, like with "original" 959 looks, And make it just a great four door/ four seater 911. 911 interior with room for people in the backseat. Fuchs Wheels? Maybe you could enter the actual concourse de elegance....

[@ronschwolsky1626]

Evidently, I've been living under a rock on the internet.

[@CChristianCozier]

Paint it black and put a personalized plate on it "CUD B RED"

[@joefunsmith]

that belongs on a black... 356 was it?

[@borismcfinnigan3430]

It was "can be red" but anyway.....

[@NickTheButcherNH]

John lost some weight eh? Looks great.

[@Tclans]

Oh wow, this gonna be good! 🍿 Already an awesome story. Looking forward to the build!

[@TheCannonball79]

Yeah John!

[@scotsoaring5373]

My buddy had that in his shop storing it for Rocky for a while. This was just after the One Lap of America. It was bizarre back then. My buddy said it had a bunch of Bondo on it. He showed how a magnet would not stick in a bunch of areas. Rocky was always into weird cars cor the One Lap. He had a Mercedes Benz 600 limousine he wanted to use for it. I have some pictures of the Porsche somewhere. It actually looked good at that time. I just told my buddy about this so he may know more about it.

[@B5s4]

John @FicarraClassic in the thumbnail, good enough for me to click. Don’t even need to read the title. It’s gonna be A+ upload no matter the subject matter.

[@CarswithNash]

Great story and from the few pictures you have included here it looks like a pretty quality build actually. Wow, a haircut makes you look a lot younger.

[@coyster530]

I'm pretty sure the guy that you bought that car from has been on Jay Leno's garage before cuz the car with all the tail lights and the belly bomber cars are what this guy that was on Jay Leno's Garage specialized in and he was an older gentleman

[@90sbuickguy84]

I can’t wait to see that twin Targa running and all painted Yes I am a Porsche purist, but that is just the coolest thing I’ve seen done to a Porsche and it looks like it was done very meticulously, and the craftsmanship was top-notch I hope to see it in the future with a fresh coat of paint running down the road definitely the coolest limousine I’ve ever seen

[@emasunshine]

Still in my top 3 favorite experiences ever haha!

[@sqeric]

This best story long time , great to see john going eviel wizardy magic on 959

[@ElectronicMarine]

they gonna at us :) uahahha, i love ficarra :)

[@noonehere1793]

Excellent vin wiki content!

[@MrHondablink]

The guy you got it from was featured on American Pickers some years back. Frank was still on the show at the time.

[@brandonpresley4840]

At my shop the Bluetooth is blasting anything from Conway to Polo g when I'm Solo. When company arrives I put on this critique for background noise. Ficarra is a favorite. Especially with an intro like this. Start out thinkin, "Jeffrey Dahmer nom nom shack???" Then immediate sidewinder into cars😂

[@ashp5406]

As always John never disappoints with his crazy car story... Excited to see how it goes, will be really awesome to add 2 more wheels

[@scottwhitmire6577]

Next year, La Jolla Concourse d Elegance . Best to you Scott

[@edwardsalcedo8290]

Car picture time stamp 13:36… your welcome

[@keithslater8202]

Wtf did I click on, lol

[@kingjellybean9795]

I'm a simple fella, I see john... I click...

[@kellyscars]

I still think you should LS it, and no Donner Party shenanigans

[@RipRoaringGarage]

This is almost like my best/worst purchase. Except mine has no targas, but it has two moonroofs...oh, and take away the best part of the best/worst. And I bought two of them

[@petebutler5139]

4 door 911 = prototype Panamera 🤢

[@huyra8019]

Yea no there was a few 4 door prototypes that actually looked good

[@bwofficial1776]

Porsche had a number of four-door prototypes derived from the 928. They never really considered a rear-engine four-door.

[@CarCrazyRDM]

Ficarra's stories are some of the best! This one did not disappoint.

[@MrWhatsHisFace87]

Awesome story! From the intro I had to remind myself that I was watching VinWiki and not a Mr Ballen story.

[@Onlineghost2ohm]

It’s pronounced : TIE - RELL ffs..🤦 figures a “American Yankee” Would “murder” that FAMOUS Last Name in Motorsports Racing History

[@markmichna6750]

Another great story from John. Can’t wait to see the finished car and the stories it will generate.

[@brandonmcclellan30]

DUDE! I would have ZERO problem whatsoever having a Porsche 911 Targa limousine parked in my driveway at all!

[@ejkrakowiak6905]

Oh it's John of course I am gonna watch

[@RedStarAuto]

That’s who bout it from under me 😂 , but it’s ok… I ended up with a cool 1973 Formula..

[@fingerboardworkshop6273]

One hell of an opener

[@Da1nOnlyPigsta]

LOL 😁 I sent the Marketplace link to Travis Bell for that Porsche back on the 23/7/23 in Facebook Messenger thinking he would be interested in it, but he never looked at it. No longer listed now...

[@jonathantatler]

John Ficcara has his own time machine

[@jamessimpsoniii2029]

Pitiful complaining about 2 days locked up in her majesty's greatest export the Rolls Royce.

[@stevenlaxton3618]

That Porsche limo needs twin turbos, a car phone front and rear, twin trumpet pipes (the super loud VW style)out the back and maybe a dual whale tail spoiler.. the ultimate double porsche

[@windronner1]

Best, worst decision ever, really sums it up. So poor, it’s downright brilliant. LoL

[@zippityzbrake]

"we were exhausted after two days in a rolls royce" i feel like there isnt any other car anyone would rather spend two days straight in LOL

[@jesseallan3886]

Mike and Frank from American pickers went to that house. Very interesting place ✌️

[@andydufresne8034]

I'm looking at his house thinking that has to be Silver Lake which is where most of L.A.'s most eccentric artists live. Sure enough.

[@trknrick]

Why would such a car exist? Why would you do that to such a great car? I guess there's no accounting for taste...

[@matthewbutler5236]

I love the crazy stuff... So much so actually drop to comment. Peace and love

[@chrisredpath8996]

This car was listed on craigslist for months and then face book asking price was 25k and last time i saw it was $17k

[@Mildly_Amused]

I got tons of attention from other drivers when driving a neon limo. I can't imagine the attention this 911 limo will get from other drivers.

[@danielanderson2030]

Someone finally boight it. Been tossi g the idea around for probably a few years now.

[@butziporsche8646]

I own a 79' Targa and an 82' Coupe and to me this car is a vial automobile.

[@chloehennessey6813]

Ed. I live in Alaska and BC. Bridgestone doesn’t offer an aggressive mud and snow tire with the right plies. Cooper is who we use. Can you get Bridgestone to make knobby tired?

[@VINwiki]

We used Firestone tires made by them. They were appreciably better than the K02s.

[@galeng73]

I dunno... You might make one of the inner parking lots at Renn Sport...

[@BatCaveOz]

I have fascination with Ozempic.

[@musclecarczarig4003]

Now, that man can tell a story!

[@ronnygilmore6558]

Wasn't that Ed guy on American pickers?

[@B5s4]

Ed starting to get that George Lucas Neck with the way his beard is…..

[@T43B1GD0G]

Love when John is on!

[@eurodecibel]

Best, worst purchase indeed... So LT swap?

[@loadedfun4764]

Please save the jerky boys foxbody limo!!!!!

[@carlthompson7930]

Forgot to tell me what u had for dinner and what was the temperature and season

[@rafeevans]

Rocky Aoki was an amazing, improbable businessman and showman. He had all kinds of hobbies. Not all were constructive.

[@SCRB1GR3D98]

What's the gentleman's website I'd love to see some of his art

[@direction88]

This is awesome, so glad you got it and cant wait to see the progress!

[@dforgash]

Best intro by John! Going to be hard to top....

[@borismcfinnigan3430]

He isn't going to fock you. Calm down.

[@carlthompson7930]

Is ed training his guys for long winded interviews

[@andrewpanciotti5518]

John seems to have lost a lot of weight . I hope it is for and he is in good health

[@BraveryTheBrony]

I’m a weird way I love this thing and can’t wait to see it run

[@coolguy8414]

Duuuuuuuude i saw this ad on marketplace thats wild

[@maximbregman2551]

Been staring at this on marketplace forever

[@H.W.R.D.717]

A sandrail made out of a Cadillac I need more info on that lol

[@ksteak27]

12,000 and let us live!!

[@T.S.T2014]

Vinwiki stories getting back on track, always love your work JV, I’m gagging to see it finished.

[@carlthompson7930]

Wow a car story with no end do better vinwiki

[@vcotta2012]

I've seen this Limo listed online!! 😂

[@mccanlessdesign]

So - twin-turbo update, obviously. Call it "TwinTwin".

[@desert7868]

I hear the name Potenza and have flashbacks to my time as a tireman between the years of 06-12. damn runflats.

[@Scalachi123]

Great story John you negotiator you

[@robertwoodliff2536]

There is a six wheel Panther out there ...

[@lokibrux]

I know who this guy is. Its Baron Margo. I've seen his odd cars before.

[@kev7383]

needs a v8 and a hot tub trailer

[@808track]

Steve Aoki makes a lot more sense now

[@JonesNate]

🤣 I have a Geo Metro and a Honda Fit. I don't think I need performance tires. 🤣

[@XLargeEric]

As we all know: We´re in for a treat if John is up to tell a story and it was a pleasure as it always is !

[@Alehyn666]

looks like gotti's on it, thats 5k

[@Spencer481]

The guys house sound like it was the set for "Nothing but Trouble"

[@imuruncledaddy8753]

Replay but longer cuts and starts earlier in John's story

[@ThunderAppeal]

You can tell Rocky didnt care about his kids, they were raised in a permissive household with no boundries and were bored to death growing up, the only redeeming quality about their childhood was that they grew up in priviledge.

[@esrtradajesse]

Whats crazy is that I've actually seen the listing of the Porsche lol