Tony Mcguiness

San Diego, USA @tonygt3rs @tonymcguinessgt3rs Model 997.2 GT3 RS Year 2011

Acquired February 2011 Model 991.1 GT3

Year 2015

Acquired December 2014 Of the social media platforms I’ve used, I have found Instagram to be a positive feelgood experience for sharing the Porsche passion. It has allowed me to connect with and meet some terrific Porsche owners.

I have become friends with a great guy in Alabama named Scott. Through Instagram, Scott shared with followers his experience of ordering and delivery of his very first 911. For me this was fascinating, as I felt I was along for the entire journey of his 911 purchase.

Scott is a car guy and owns an amazing Cobra. The Cobra is a fantastic and fun car, but he had always dreamed about owning a 911. Yet, like many of us, he never really thought it would happen.

Fate intervened last year when for his birthday, Scott attended the Porsche Experience Centre Atlanta driving experience. At the PEC event he was able to drive quite the range of Porsche, including being a passenger on a hot lap in a GT3 RS. That day of driving Porsche sealed it for Scott. He had to have a 911! Two weeks later he was at Hennessy Porsche in Atlanta working with them on ordering his first 911.

What better way to tell the world you are going to own a 911 C2S than through Instagram! Scott shared with me and others on Instagram the entire process, which included consulting with experts on exclusive options at the PEC in Atlanta. Scott was able to share the configuration he chose, including the Sapphire blue colour. The Chalk interior he selected is definitely striking. After ordering all his options, the hardest part began… waiting for delivery.

It was enjoyable following along as he tracked the ship as it made its way from Germany to the United States and eventually to the dealer. Anyone who has ever taken delivery of a 911 in that manner knows how agonising and fun the wait can feel!

I have definitely found Instagram to be a great place to share my passion for our beloved 911s, meet other enthusiasts and learn even more about our cars.

I felt as if I was almost there as Scott ordered his beautiful new 911. It certainly allowed me and others to share in his excitement as he became a 911 owner.

Congratulations on your amazing 911, Scott, and keep us posted on all your Porsche adventures. Total 911 readers can follow Scott @Scottscobra.