AutoAtlanta.com provides Porsche restoration and parts in Atlanta, Georgia
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Automobile Atlanta - Porsche Parts and Accessories for every model!
Description
It is an unwritten doctrine that all Porsches were not created equal. While the classical Porsche evolutionary process has taken the lowly 924 to "World Beater" class, the 914 lineage was abandoned before such status was achieved. As these less desirable Porsches aged, many slipped into states of neglect, some plagued by rust; others suffered abuse from low budget owners; still others were modified nearly beyond recognition, in attempts to make them into, or at least appear to be, what they were not.
As with the 356, the aftermarket was slow to respond to the need for spare parts, while prices at the dealerships continued to escalate. Items shared with contemporary VWs were easy to find, as were high performance parts, but a substantial void was present when it came to providing hard-to-find pieces for restoration and maintenance. Enter Automobile Atlanta, haven for the unloved. While working for Chrysler in the mid-1970s, George Hussey began buying and selling Porsches, mostly 914s, from his north suburban Atlanta apartment. He had been attracted to them by having volunteered his spare time helping out in a local foreign car repair shop. Learning the car from the inside out, he recognized the quality of construction and engineering and forgave some of the styling and performance sacrifices. By late 1978, the hobby got out of hand and Automobile Atlanta opened its doors in the guise of a used sports car lot with a Porsche emphasis. Gradually other elements evolved. Mechanical work was a necessity, so a small shop was added.
Soon customers were asking about where to find parts and have restoration or body work performed, so these services were gradually incorporated. In 1981 Automobile Atlanta moved to a building that had once housed a porcelain factory in Marietta, GA. and George assembled the first 914 specific catalog on his living room floor. As time passed, the parts segment of the business grew faster than the other areas. Soon 924s, then 944s were added and a catalog was put together with these models in mind. New storage areas were added to house used parts inside, protecting them from the weather. Today Automobile Atlanta is a one-stop establishment unique in the Porsche world. They are most well known for parts and accessories for 914, 924, 944, 968, 911 and Boxter Porsches. They cater to an international audience and not only by telephone and mail; frequently walk-in customers appear from Europe and Australia!
Contact
- Automobile Atlanta
- 505 South Marietta Parkway
- MARIETTA GA
- United States 30068
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- 770 427-2844
