I Bought My Dream Porsche and Drove it Across California

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  • Опубликовано: 20 дек 2024

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  • @Porsche
    @Porsche 7 месяцев назад +844

    This is what California dreaming looks like. 🔥

    • @MrSWW
      @MrSWW 7 месяцев назад +8

      The red 996 is cheaper than Hectors black Type R, but when you say I drive a 911 sounds better then say I drive a Type R 😂 no offence Hector .

    • @MrMellow_Official
      @MrMellow_Official 5 месяцев назад

      Nah i love yalls cars Porsche, Thank u for ur perfect Brand, I LOVE the 996 so much it looks great

    • @mountainofgeese
      @mountainofgeese 3 месяца назад

      Porsche car photobook shot by Willem? 👀🔥 I'd buy

  • @6ryceee
    @6ryceee 7 месяцев назад +394

    Shout out Hector. The car friends that are always down to drive hundreds or thousands of miles for a good marketplace deal are real ones. 🤝

    • @WillemVerb
      @WillemVerb  7 месяцев назад +19

      That’s my dawg!!!

  • @Steezysterling
    @Steezysterling 7 месяцев назад +393

    Congrats on the Porsche. Now it’s time to Volvo swap it

    • @WillemVerb
      @WillemVerb  7 месяцев назад +61

      Light work

    • @Anon54387
      @Anon54387 7 месяцев назад +9

      @@WillemVerb There was an old guy around the corner from me when I went to college, it was sort of a hobby of his that he'd get these basket case Porsches and build them back, made a bit of side money in the process, he'd re-do them, drive them a bit, then sell it when he found another basket case.

    • @mandla123
      @mandla123 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@WillemVerb No reaction

    • @jackkarika5241
      @jackkarika5241 7 месяцев назад +3

      I love finding fellow moose heads in the comments.

    • @MarceloCN
      @MarceloCN 7 месяцев назад

      lol

  • @thesecretlifeofmichal
    @thesecretlifeofmichal 7 месяцев назад +30

    As a petrolhead and photographer myself, I certainly must say this and the new Porsche and also Subaru videos are one of my favourites of yours. There is just something about photography and cars that feels symphonic.

  • @Adam_Wagn3r
    @Adam_Wagn3r 7 месяцев назад +37

    Everyone needs a homie like Hector in their life.

    • @gewglesux
      @gewglesux 7 месяцев назад

      Dude, no lie there...

  • @TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel
    @TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel 7 месяцев назад +156

    Porsche 911 is the new Leica M6 ;D

    • @Keckegenkai
      @Keckegenkai 7 месяцев назад +3

      depends which generation.

    • @alexstuartallan
      @alexstuartallan 7 месяцев назад +1

      always has been lol

    • @SyaelendraStudioTube
      @SyaelendraStudioTube 4 месяца назад +1

      I think ; M3, M2 & M1 is definitely Porsche 356.
      M4 is an early 901, 60's 911. & M4-2/ M4-P is 912 (Also a Leica & Porsche savior model)
      M5 is 996? First light meter & first watercooled, People hates it, but believe me it started to grow some love on them. ❤
      For me M6/7 is a 997.1/2
      But, i would say M6 is 997.2.
      A last analog Sweet Spot.
      And i guess M8 is 991?
      ✌🏽

    • @TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel
      @TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel 4 месяца назад

      @@SyaelendraStudioTube I think the M5 is the 928 coupe :D

  • @RadTwin
    @RadTwin 7 месяцев назад +82

    Is it clapped had me dying 🤣🤣🤣

  • @kailoonnn206
    @kailoonnn206 7 месяцев назад +26

    I've been watching your videos since day one, and seeing how this channel has grown over time is such an inspiration. Congratulations, Willem! 🥂

  • @bathedingrey
    @bathedingrey 4 дня назад

    6:15 - no wonder your viewfinder misaligns the way you throw in your bag hahaha. Amazing video as always.

  • @just_eirik
    @just_eirik 7 месяцев назад +6

    The shot (view) of you @9:22 is amazing! Get that printed!

  • @mattbray_studio
    @mattbray_studio 7 месяцев назад

    thanks for bringing us along man, was fun hanging out with you guys

  • @FrankFiene
    @FrankFiene 7 месяцев назад +29

    A manual 996, great! The 996 is because of the headlights the most underrated and less expensive 911's currently. Prices are going up.

    • @tobiasguckt
      @tobiasguckt 7 месяцев назад

      yeah, and don't to forget the rust that the 996 has to deal with.. :/

    • @Zetaphotography
      @Zetaphotography 7 месяцев назад

      A salvaged 996 with overheating issues is nothing to brag about.. Trade in a Leica M6 and you can have one too

    • @StradaRider
      @StradaRider 5 месяцев назад

      Yup prices are now trending up, I’m always two steps behind buying a 911 it seems.. 997’s have almost got away from my budget now the 996 will soon do it to me haha.

  • @speedygonzoles
    @speedygonzoles Месяц назад

    great vid! Congrats on the car. I love that song that starts at 5:03 . Where can find it? Whats the name on Musicbed?

  • @keiferrussell8543
    @keiferrussell8543 7 месяцев назад +4

    Also grew up watching Top Gear, and the road trip episodes were always my favorite. This felt a lot like that, but more serene, meditative, calm, etc. Great stuff

  • @BobLaLoutre
    @BobLaLoutre 7 месяцев назад

    hey do you have a link to download the pic at 7:45 would be so nice as a wallpaper? thx

  • @rodsalvador3608
    @rodsalvador3608 7 месяцев назад +3

    Congratulations! When I picked up my first Porsche, my wife came with me. We just drove from one end of SoCal to another, so no great road trip like yours. But I still remember being the happiest guy on the 405 lol. Can't wait to see what you do with it. Long live the 996.

  • @anonimushbosh
    @anonimushbosh 7 месяцев назад

    4:53 that the new Cybertruck charging platform?

  • @thefilmdaddy
    @thefilmdaddy 7 месяцев назад +8

    Hector’s a real one man. Incredible road trip and congrats on that beauty!

  • @余顯樺-l7k
    @余顯樺-l7k 7 месяцев назад +1

    I had a bad day today. Your pure joy of picking up the Porsche and beautiful road trip photos heal me. Thank you, Willem!

  • @FinersDiner
    @FinersDiner 7 месяцев назад +8

    Wild that the cyber truck just cruising by lol😂

    • @WillemVerb
      @WillemVerb  7 месяцев назад +5

      I would say the tow truck was cruising and the cyber truck looked like it snapped some suspension 😂

    • @brennenf
      @brennenf 7 месяцев назад

      Really, really wish the frame on the Mamiya had shot just a couple seconds later, to have a Cbrtrk on a trailer in the background. Would have been mint. Decisive moment, for sure.

  • @monsieurgolem3392
    @monsieurgolem3392 2 месяца назад

    8:50, living on the edge I see.

  • @CamMead
    @CamMead 7 месяцев назад +1

    So good man it doesn't get better than this. 911, road trip with friends, film photography.

  • @cgoldens
    @cgoldens 27 дней назад

    Awesome, love it’s got the aero kit without the taco, it’s a rarer look, but the small Techart spoilers look cool, my 99 has the same

  • @yeetgor7340
    @yeetgor7340 7 месяцев назад +2

    So happy for you! Car looks freshhhhhhh

  • @charlienelmes1097
    @charlienelmes1097 19 дней назад

    Guards red is certainly hard to beat!

  • @jeffffff
    @jeffffff 7 месяцев назад +26

    those square space sponsors paying off I see

    • @WillemVerb
      @WillemVerb  7 месяцев назад +6

      😂

    • @Anon54387
      @Anon54387 7 месяцев назад

      @@WillemVerb Squarespace is anti-Bill of Rights.

  • @sarahdell4042
    @sarahdell4042 7 месяцев назад +1

    Gotta love friends like hector!

  • @mrdeeds83
    @mrdeeds83 7 месяцев назад

    Your Volvo series ended up on my RUclips page, as I am a Volvo fan. I must say that your editing in this story is on par with top RUclipsrs. You have a knack for this. Combine my respect and appreciation for Porsche's, driving, Sound of the Flat Six and story telling and you were able to this viewer. Keep up the good work kid!

  • @speedy83
    @speedy83 6 месяцев назад +2

    Idk if this happens much, but I was a bit surprised to find out "the Volvo V70 rebuild guy" has a successful photography channel with way more subs ahaha - had no idea about this channel! Congrats on getting the Porsche, and thanks for sharing a lovely video with us

  • @cgoldens
    @cgoldens 27 дней назад

    Oh man the video of you driving into the fog was killer! Should have made one coming back out!

  • @andyiliao4842
    @andyiliao4842 5 месяцев назад

    Been following you for years for photography content. So glad that we both bought our dream 996 a few months ago. Can’t wait to explore the country with the best driving experience. Congrats!

  • @maxwellwellmax878
    @maxwellwellmax878 7 месяцев назад

    Congratulations!!!!! I also baught a salvaged (not a porsche ) but it lasted me 20 years!!!, Hope you get just as many happy years if not more!!!!.

  • @robertlabarca9488
    @robertlabarca9488 5 месяцев назад

    One of the better car videos I've seen in a while, and your photography is stunning, Man! And on film! An old soul in a young body. Hope the Porsche shakes out to all you hoped it would be.

  • @borodinmichael
    @borodinmichael 7 месяцев назад

    11:12 amazing photo! How I can download it?

  • @keeoone87
    @keeoone87 6 месяцев назад +2

    Great stuff, you drove through my home town and you made it look BEAUTIFUL. Congrats on that beautiful car!

  • @julianautist
    @julianautist 2 месяца назад

    Beautiful car! Love the Vlog & Vibe. Congrats!

  • @chasinganalog
    @chasinganalog 7 месяцев назад

    Congrats, I looked at that 911. You got a solid car for the money. The respray is a little rough at the edges, but for the money you can't complain everything else seemed sorted. Enjoy, it's a great looking 996.

  • @robnickson9089
    @robnickson9089 7 месяцев назад

    This is so cool.. I found your channel from a years old video of yours in which you were trying out some old expired film. Then it turns out you have 996 content just freshly coming out.. amazing! I grew up with a couple of 1999 996 in the family, love it.

  • @SF_Native
    @SF_Native 7 месяцев назад

    I love my 996.1 aero. Even though I have a GT3, I'll keep my 996 forever. It was my first Porsche and it's a super fun car to drive. Congrats!

  • @emielvanbetsbrugge1002
    @emielvanbetsbrugge1002 7 месяцев назад +2

    my guy had the red supreme sweater ready for the occasion, congrats man

  • @markmijnders1517
    @markmijnders1517 7 месяцев назад

    Gefeliciteerd Gozert, prachtig in het Rood. Wauw wat een mooie GT is het. Houden zo met die strepen voorop. Prachtig. Groet, Mark

  • @996Dreams
    @996Dreams 6 месяцев назад

    Awesome man, welcome to the club. I just picked up my dream car Porsche 996 2 months ago. I started a channel to document my journeys and modifications. Good luck with it, hope you post more videos driving with it.

  • @giovannidelatorre968
    @giovannidelatorre968 6 месяцев назад

    Congrats Willem on your new porsche, looks amazing seeing it in person on my daily walks.! Congrats on your new car and keep up the good work ! (From your fellow neighbor)

  • @kristoffergo6294
    @kristoffergo6294 7 месяцев назад +1

    Cars and photography! Godamn! My favorite things. Congratulations on your new car!

  • @BWTECH0521
    @BWTECH0521 7 месяцев назад

    Everyone needs a friend like Hector.

  • @FoxyFQ300
    @FoxyFQ300 7 месяцев назад

    15:00 is chefs kiss son!

  • @Unevequequelc0nque.
    @Unevequequelc0nque. 7 месяцев назад

    Whatched this while listening to "silent cries and mighty echoes", what a beautiful landscape you offered us. Thank you.

  • @ESPlover707
    @ESPlover707 7 месяцев назад +1

    Quintessential NorCal trip. Congrats on the purchase. Really fun to see you enjoy it in some familiar places with good company.

    • @whobroughtdude2231
      @whobroughtdude2231 7 месяцев назад

      This is making want to jump in mine and hit the same little route

  • @jaimem2720
    @jaimem2720 7 месяцев назад

    Congrats. Keep an eye on regular oil changes (10-15k km). The IMS is something that if you can change do it, but dont loose your mind.
    Modify the exhaust, drive and enjoy.

  • @dailydriven991
    @dailydriven991 7 месяцев назад

    Congrats. 996 is a great car. I too just recently got my first 911 and I doubt I’ll ever be without one again. One of my favorite things to do is throw the camera and the dog in the car and explore. Enjoy!

  • @BphillE92
    @BphillE92 Месяц назад

    09:52 camera!? amazing shots!

  • @dvdlbck
    @dvdlbck 7 месяцев назад

    I’m so glad 996s are getting the love they deserve. I bought my 986 Boxster S (with 996 3.4 swap) two years ago and have loved every moment with it

  • @thenewcraft5582
    @thenewcraft5582 7 месяцев назад

    What beautiful scenery!
    I came across your other channel about a month ago and watched through all your videos and thoroughly enjoyed those series. This just popped up in my recommended feed and I was a little confused when I saw this was from 2 weeks ago thinking it was on the other channel, haha. Can't wait to see more on the Porsche on the second channel!

  • @Authentically-Andrew
    @Authentically-Andrew 7 месяцев назад

    Might just be one of my favorite videos of all time. First video of yours that I’ve seen, but such an easy sub. Keep it up!!

  • @willysheepskin
    @willysheepskin 7 месяцев назад +13

    The Portra Porsche™

    • @willysheepskin
      @willysheepskin 7 месяцев назад +4

      That photo of the road at 11:16 is so nice by the way, it just has that air of a proper photograph, all the elements in the landscape come together super nicely, the clouds are excellent and the varied diffusion of the light just brings it all together. Veery nice matey!

    • @WillemVerb
      @WillemVerb  7 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you dude 🙌

    • @Anon54387
      @Anon54387 7 месяцев назад

      @@WillemVerb I sincerely hope this car doesn't turn out to be a headache for you, picking up a Porsche on the cheap sometimes does.

  • @user-rb1yf4he9q
    @user-rb1yf4he9q 7 месяцев назад +1

    No one EVER buys their DREAM Porsche. You bought a Porsche.

  • @gmiddleb
    @gmiddleb 7 месяцев назад +1

    Ahhhh this is so rad and I totally saw it coming. Congrats on the new ride.

  • @stevenmccaughan2752
    @stevenmccaughan2752 7 месяцев назад

    This is best advice join the Porsche club I bought a 987 Cayman I got 27 car built took 3 months to get it’s car I have ever driven the people are great and the knowledge they possess will help you to solve many a problem. I am blessed with having Virginia International Raceway in my backyard the club gets me on the track and they will teach you how to drive fast safely

  • @jacobmaness7244
    @jacobmaness7244 7 месяцев назад +1

    Love this video, great pictures throughout. They just kept getting better and better! Looking forward to seeing what you work on, on the car channel.

  • @bobsykes
    @bobsykes 7 месяцев назад

    Bravo! I have had that same dream myself, litterally since I was a teenager! Looking foward to the wrenching videos on the car channel. I've been told these are easier cars to work on than Volvo, but we'll soon see! Congratualions on finding complete beauty like that! Cheers, Willem!

  • @DelBoi97
    @DelBoi97 7 месяцев назад

    Absolutely stunning, I have been looking at 996s recently and seeing a red one is so refreshing as there are so many grey/silver/black cars. Enjoy many happy miles

  • @joaquinsantillan6257
    @joaquinsantillan6257 7 месяцев назад +1

    I bought mine 2 years ago and in the middle of the buy the old man passed away the car is special to me. Theres just something special about porsche 😊

  • @TopshelfJunior
    @TopshelfJunior 7 месяцев назад +2

    Hector had that Civic Type R MOVING !!! Congrats on the whip player !

  • @SoggyReels
    @SoggyReels 2 месяца назад

    “Cant relate, mine only overheats.” 🤣😂😅
    Dude this video was excellent! That isn’t a surprise though, you always put out top shelf content that helps me learn some shit on top of being thoroughly entertained. So this video was especially nice because we got all the usual gain out of it ON TOP of getting to see you experience such an exciting badass moment in your life. The Porsche is absolutely badass!
    Thanks for all your hard work, bro 🤟🏼

  • @markmarttinss
    @markmarttinss 7 месяцев назад +1

    I'm so so so happy for you! congrats

  • @acohen6590
    @acohen6590 7 месяцев назад

    What settings do you use with the Mamiya 7? Great photos

  • @romanmikula6820
    @romanmikula6820 7 месяцев назад

    Enjoyed every minute of this footage. Top photographer + Top car = Top Gun!!!

  • @-mr-brokken1471
    @-mr-brokken1471 7 месяцев назад

    will love watching this journey on the 2nd channel

  • @TK-Touring
    @TK-Touring 7 месяцев назад

    Your video's are unreal... I'm captivated as always.
    Got hooked on the Volvos, came back for the Porsche.

  • @buickboy92
    @buickboy92 7 месяцев назад

    996 911 is my dream car, what an incredible journey. Photos were outta sight Willem.

  • @Josemunoz-fx8xb
    @Josemunoz-fx8xb 7 месяцев назад +1

    My god! congratulations dude, drive safe, love the content. Greetings from Chile on the other side of the world

  • @Bobfella927
    @Bobfella927 7 месяцев назад

    Everything about this video is pure and just an instant dopamine boost.

  • @sammypierrecollections
    @sammypierrecollections 6 месяцев назад

    5:28 why was my first reaction to this pic was to start dancing😭😩

  • @o.fuchs911
    @o.fuchs911 7 месяцев назад

    Welcome! Pelican parts forum and rennlist is a treasure trove for Porsche knowledge

  • @vernehattingh2399
    @vernehattingh2399 5 месяцев назад

    Well done mate. Beautiful car! I sold my 996 5 years ago and still regretting it...

  • @danny_r27
    @danny_r27 7 месяцев назад

    So sick man! Happy for you! Can’t wait to see the progress on it!

  • @dueviastradatravel7536
    @dueviastradatravel7536 7 месяцев назад +1

    Congratulations and welcome to the world of Porsche and analog cars…drive and not be driven. Beautiful red 996. I have the same passion for Porsche and film cameras.

  • @996Revival
    @996Revival 7 месяцев назад

    The photos are nice, too. What a place to shoot. Def a vibe.

  • @dayzpast
    @dayzpast 7 месяцев назад

    Congratulations on the new ride!! She’s a beauty

  • @benlerch6941
    @benlerch6941 7 месяцев назад +1

    nice purchase, I was wandering how long it takes till you get a porsche. i think the 996 is a nice choice and a future classic. keen to see what mods you're plan to do on the car..

  • @JAClare
    @JAClare 7 месяцев назад

    That Squarespace title frame is the most majestic sponsor card I’ve ever seen

  • @benjstory
    @benjstory 7 месяцев назад +1

    Willem sleeping with curtains and both eyes open that first night leaving the Porsche out there 💀

  • @ihate_5x108
    @ihate_5x108 6 месяцев назад

    The Volvo to Porsche pipeline is real! This is the next car I want to get and I’ve wanted it a while. S60R/V70 and Porsche 911 is the two car solution.

  • @DailyBoundRacing
    @DailyBoundRacing 5 месяцев назад

    the peace of this video was needed at 4:30am, thank you!

  • @mfujiii
    @mfujiii 7 месяцев назад

    legendary trip and pick up man. i just bought an e90 m3 and i wish i still lived in cali to get some beautiful shots w it.

  • @adventuresofjandk
    @adventuresofjandk 7 месяцев назад

    Awesome car. My dream car is a Porsche as well. Got a BMW Z4 currently which is pretty sick but I want a manual.

  • @rajatkrkr
    @rajatkrkr 7 месяцев назад

    Sublime. Absolutely sublime. Take the V70R from your other channel on one of these next. Would love to see it!!

  • @Ajay-hb1rc
    @Ajay-hb1rc 7 месяцев назад

    WHAT?! That's amazing man! So proud of you bro!

  • @mechaben
    @mechaben 7 месяцев назад

    Phenomenal video. Love to see you get to this level with a sweet 996. Congrats and keep up the fantastic work!

  • @sebastiann7467
    @sebastiann7467 7 месяцев назад

    Good to see Hector still driving a Civic after all these years

  • @thoughtdujour
    @thoughtdujour 7 месяцев назад

    Would you mind sharing which tripod / head combination you use please? Thank you

  • @King_Dragon_13
    @King_Dragon_13 7 месяцев назад

    Congrats on the Porsche… hard work pays off… lovely car… one day I’ll be there

  • @NewpsBeach22
    @NewpsBeach22 7 месяцев назад

    Congratulations! Car looks awesome and what a great trip!

  • @johnvansloun7443
    @johnvansloun7443 7 месяцев назад

    This is so funny; I start watching and I'm like I know that guy, but he has a Volvo. I didn't even know you had another channel. subbed!

  • @ConnectYourBones
    @ConnectYourBones 7 месяцев назад

    So happy to come back to your channel and see a new video :)

  • @SamBirchenough
    @SamBirchenough 7 месяцев назад

    Congrats!! Great car! Hope to see it in LA sometime. btw best not to leave your hand on the shifter between shifts.. will wear the forks.

  • @Cookerab
    @Cookerab 7 месяцев назад

    There are Porsche tours you can take in various parts of Europe where you drive with a group of other people in rented Porsches between resorts for a week or so.

  • @thedarkslide
    @thedarkslide 7 месяцев назад

    A Porsche and two Mamiya 7 cameras - what a flex. :)

  • @PaulLukeBonenfant
    @PaulLukeBonenfant 5 месяцев назад

    Huge congrats on the car! would love to know the specs, welcome to the 996 club!!

  • @Automodaimports
    @Automodaimports 6 месяцев назад

    Very nicely done and great shots of the 996! As a 996 owner I will say you made the right choice! Can’t wait to see more!