A book given to me by my husband

A few years ago, I stopped reading books altogether. There was a time long ago when I was addicted to Miyabe Miyuki and used to read books by Ryotaro Shiba, but after I became a working adult, every time I read a business book, I would think to myself, "I've never read a book before.My brain is getting awfully tired.I felt that I was "too good to be true," and I found myself moving away from books.

Even so, I blog daily, impatiently writing, "I'm not a fan ofI'm writing print.What in the world am I?(I love to write.)

Then one day, my husband said to me, "This is interesting, read it.He handed me a book. I saw that it was written by Kenichi Yamakawa.Why We Love PorscheThe book is called. It is a well-known book among Porsche fans, and my husband bought a used hardcover copy on Amazon, but the paperback sometimes fetches over 20,000 yen.

In fact, I had previously written a letter titled "Why don't men who become top-notch buy light cars?Although I was attracted to this book by the title "TheThis is not a book written by a car enthusiast.I did not have a good impression of the book that talked about cars because there were many points that I felt were "not right" and the feeling did not suit me.

So when my husband saw me not showing much interest in such things, he said, "You know what?Here, read it, it's a very famous phrase!He took the trouble to unfold a book and show it to me. The book contained the following words.

Let's say you are driving down the highway. It is evening. It's a little crowded, but you're in a hurry. You want to cut in there. The Porsche is there at that moment. When you realize it, it's already there. That's the kind of car it is.
Why We Love Porsche - The Long Story of How I Got My Porsche 911

Oh...what a quote....

This is aFormer racing driver and automotive critic Aritsune TokudaijiI decided to read the book thoroughly at a later date, as I became a little interested in the book through these words.

Why we love 911

."Why We Love Porschewas first published in 1991. Author.Kenichi Yamakawa is a Japanese writer, rock critic, and rock musicianand has published many books on motorcycles and cars.

The book is titled "Why We Love Porsche" but the Porsche discussed in the book is primarily a "911".(I mean, the book was published before the Boxster was even on the market.)

The author, who has been a car enthusiast since childhood, admired Porsche andBy the time he was in junior high school, he was determined to drive a 911 someday.and the story of how I grew up and got my hands on it, andVarious stories about 911 told by a senior member of the publicThe episode after owning the 911, the point of driving the RR 911, and the charm of the RR 911.

is carefully written.

The author, Mr. Yamakawa, is quite familiar with Porsche and 911, but for the first time in his life(Used 911)When buying a "It's an expensive purchase, so let's examine it so we don't make a mistake or regret it.He became familiar with 911 as he spent day after day, sleep after sleep, thinking about and researching 911.

The book is almostBased on Mr. Yamakawa's actual experienceThe book is written in Japanese. It was very easy to read the text, as it made me think of realistic scenes, such as conversations Mr. Yamakawa had with a senior car enthusiast when he was still young, and the feeling he had when he was driving. It was as if he was driving a car.Like reliving Mr. Yamakawa's life.I could feel and even learn about the new appeal of the 911.

You are indeed a great professional writer....(No wonder.)

In addition, theMr. Yamakawa himself is a person overflowing with love for cars and Porsche.therefore(I am not one who owns a car for fashion or status. Not that there's anything wrong with that.)I was very happy after reading it and I love Porsche more than ever.

I also liked the respect he paid to Ferdinand Porsche and his engineers.

Summary of quotes

."This book has made me like Porsche and interested in Porsche.I have heard that many people say, "I'm not a fan of this book," and that makes a lot of sense. However, after reading the book, I also had this simple question.

I have a feeling that many people who love cars and driving will always follow the route of becoming a motorcyclist for a time when they were young, becoming more into motorcycles than cars at that time, and then coming back to cars again.(Like Ms. Yamakawa, like her husband.)I wonder why... (-_-)

...well, let's leave it at that. I was particularly struck by this book, "wise sayingI wanted to introduce the "W" in my blog, so I put a sticky note on it, and it became a big mess.

As you can see, we can't introduce all of them, so we managed to introduce 13 of them.(Halfway W)I will focus on the following.

Race on Sunday,Drive on Monday

As long as it is handled with care, the Porsche 911 is a sturdy and powerful car that is not lacking as a daily driver.The 911 is not only a sports car, but also a GT.I think it's a good idea.

What current Porsche drivers are saying was also written in a book published about 30 years ago.

The Road to Porsche Riding

I was desperately trying to get better.Practice as if you were a young leafI'm going to do it. Then.We're going to Hakone.One more thing. No matter what happens, you're going to drive this car for at least five years, even if you think you've had enough.If you don't ride a 911 that much, you'll never know what it's like.

These were the words of Mr. Yamakawa, who purchased a 911, when he went to show his 911 to Mr. Tokudaiji Aritsune, the man whose words of wisdom were introduced at the beginning of this article.

After all, it is not so easy to become a true Porsche driver. And after all, I have to go running to Hakone, don't I?

Porsche is a beautiful

The 911 looks like a jewel. The texture is different from other cars.

I saw 911 and said, "Beautiful from all angles: front, side and rear.Yamakawa, who feels that "the 911 is a beautiful car," says that this is what he felt when he looked down at the 911 from the fourth floor of an apartment building or from a high-rise building. Indeed, I can't say it well, but I think the 911 is a very beautiful car.

Feel the 911.

Open the door. Get in and close the door. ThenThere is a world of 911 out there.Before you even start the engine, it already can't be anywhere but the space of the 911.

When riding in our air-cooled 911 (964), my husband often says something similar, but the author, Mr. YamakawaGetting in and out of the car is a very important factor, especially for a car like the 911It was written that "the

Sports car for 4 passengers

Some people complain that the rear seats are too small, but they are wrong.We should thank Dr. Porsche for that narrow rear seat.The mid-ship sports car has only a passenger seat. A mid-ship sports car has only a passenger seat and can only accommodate one person if there is luggage. The 911, on the other hand, can easily accommodate two people even with some luggage.

People complain that the rear seats are too small...That's exactly what I am.I guess. But if you ask me, I think we should be thankful for the fact that this is a sports car that can accommodate four people, even though it has 2+2 seats.

Wearing a Porsche

I don't know who said it first, but "Wearing a PorscheThere is a word for it. I think it is a good word. The small body and moderately small interior. Simple but well-maintained gauges that remind us of the 1960s. When driving on the road, the driver maintains a sense of tension.He will really feel like he is wearing 911.

I think the feeling of wearing a Porsche is hard to feel in a modern 911 with a larger body. Come to think of it, my husband was "wearing" a 964 when he took delivery of it.I feel as if I'm carrying a Porsche on my back, as if I'm carrying a backpack.He said.

911 is alive.

In four years, I have never lent 911 to anyone. I have never lent my 911 to anyone.I'll get to that in a minute.I have refused to even run. That is the one thing I absolutely refuse to do, no matter if I am called a cheapskate or an idiot.I don't want to change the delicate clutch, which is described as glass, or the tone of the transmission.It is.

It shows how much Mr. Yamakawa cherished his 911. 911 is like a living creature.

love of cars

That is not what it means to love automobiles. For example, one canOne would hope that the departed lover is still living a happy life, would one not?The same is true for cars.

This was done by a friend beside Mr. Yamakawa, who was idling and warming up the engine, who said to me, "You know what?You don't have to do that, because Mr. Yamakawa won't drive this car for 10 years, and if there is any impact from not warming up the engine, it will be after he sells this car, right?Yamakawa-san's words when he was told, "I love cars. It's a wonderful love for cars.

Take the winding road!

It is a winding road.It is on roads like this that the 911 is truly fascinating.They can. Leave the highways to the V8 Mercedes that moves around with busy executives and politicians in the back.

I laughed. Also, who likes automobiles?Mercedes" instead of "Mercedes Benz."So I think I'll say "Mercedes" for Mercedes Benz from now on, too.

Cornering a 911

Think of cornering a 911 the same way you corner a motorcycle.

The author, who is also a motorcycle enthusiast, refused to say, "I'm an amateur...," and then he told us the following ironclad rule for cornering a 911. My husband used to say, "An air-cooled 911 is like riding a motorcycle.I'm sure there are many Porsche drivers who can relate to this expression," he says.

You drive a Porsche?

It is said that the 911 is a deep car. I think this means that there is a difference in this cornering technique from individual to individual.(omitted)So, honing your cornering skills meansIt also challenges 911 itself.

My husband also used to say, "I feel like 911 is testing me.You say, "I'm not a fan of air-cooled cars," and I feel the same way every time I drive an air-cooled one. Conversely, the modern 911I'm not a confident driver, but I can drive reasonably well without worry.This feeling is probably unique to the air-cooled era.

Advice on buying a used Porsche

If you want to get a nice Porsche, be patient.(omitted)Don't be hasty. Wait.

The author's first Porsche was a used car, but "theIt takes 6 months to a year to get a used car.The person at Mitsuwa Motor at the time said to him, "You should never be too early. It is important to wait and never be hasty.

Somehow, only Ferrari.

He has a deep love of automobiles, not just the 911, and he has a warm gaze toward all other sports cars.For some reason, Ferrari is the only one I see as the enemy.

I laughed out loud. One actress told me that when she was younger, she had a boyfriend who drove a 911.I gave you 10 common denominators of men who drive 911s.One of the "one of a kind". For all the items, "Sure! Yes, yes! but this Ferrari item was particularly interesting and I thought it was right on the money.

Take care of your car!

Reading Mr. Yamakawa's book, which is full of love for cars, I found myself reflecting on many of my own daily actions. I read things like "don't slam the door with a bang," "treat the car with more care," "don't get it dirty, wipe it off when it gets dirty," "don't let children eat juice or snacks in the car," "take your shoes off," and so on...

The 911 is not just a vehicle for moving people and things.It is sacred and alive with a person's life on it.I thought, "I have to take better care of them.

Why We Love Porsche", I really recommend this book.