Recently,
Porsche Classic announced an available navigation system for pre-1998
models using a DIN-1 sized original radio, which includes the 911, the
912, the 914, the 924, the 928 and the 944. As a selling point, the
system includes a choice of control knobs to more closely match the
original design of the car's interior, but the DIN-1 size limits the
display screen to a mere 3.5 inches, measured diagonally.
That makes it potentially hard to see, particularly when positioned
to the right of the HVAC controls. On the plus side, the system does
provide Bluetooth connectivity, meaning that owners of vintage Porsche
models can now enjoy hands free phone conversations and, presumably,
audio streaming, all with a genuine Porsche product that requires no
cutting of the dash to fit.
So what belongs in a vintage car?
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