Maestros and their motorcars (9): Karajan’s short ride in a fast machine
Daily Comfort ZoneThe Berlin Phil maestro was a speed freak. If there was a new motor in the showroom, he demanded a spin.
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Happily, he was small enough to fit inside any sports car made.
I believe Porsche once made him a custom 911 that had a stock exterior but had a racing engine installed.
Lancia Stratos! Terrifying, and one of the few Group B rally cars to (occasionally) beat the Audi Quattro.
How about a Maestros’ and their airplanes?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7lUXrWFOBk
From 1:02
The 959 was a space ship in those days and went on to be te basis for the whole companies 911 development for decades to come
Who cares? (Only 5 other posts.) Discuss his music instead.