This time, my husband wrote an article about purchasing the “911 Timeless Machine Limited Art Edition.” No matter how many times I look at this 911 Timeless Machine Limited Art Edition, I still don’t quite understand what it’s for… (laughs)

A little while ago, the dealer contacted us saying, “A commemorative set reflecting on the history of all 911 models, including art and specifications, will be released in a world-limited run of 911 units. Would you be interested? It’s about 82,000 yen.”

They sent a few photos, but I didn’t really understand what it was about, and there was no info online yet. Since it was limited to 911 units, I figured it probably wouldn’t come my way, so I casually replied, “Well, if you can get one, please reserve it for me.”

Some time later, just when I had almost forgotten about it, I got a message:

“The item reserved for Hiro has arrived!”

“Huh? Oh, that one (sweat)…”

Since it felt awkward to say I didn’t want it anymore, I decided to buy it when I visited the dealer.

Timeless Machine Limited Art Edition

The actual item is bigger than I imagined. It’s packed in a cardboard box and surprisingly heavy.

I opened it right away.
Wow, it’s in a pretty sturdy box. It almost looks like packaging for an overseas electronic device.

Taking the contents out, I found a case with a nice texture that looks like it could be for a high-end watch or jewelry.

Opening that case revealed something like a storage box for paintings.

I opened it carefully…

Oh, there were gloves included very thoughtfully.
Underneath, there were about eight pictures, each carefully wrapped in what looked like oil blotting paper.

I nervously used the gloves to take them out.

There were photos and illustrations of the new 992-generation 911 and the original 911.
Each one had a serial number printed on it and was finished with very high-quality printing.

Well, it costs 80,000 yen, so that’s to be expected.

Removing the art collection, I found specification sheets for the 992 and 901 models, and beneath those, a 1/43 scale model car in a glass case appeared.

The model cars are fixed in place and are quite intricately made.

Looking at them again, it’s clear the basic design of the 911 hasn’t changed since the original, and you can instantly recognize it as a 911.

So, what do I do with this?

Should I properly frame the art collection and display it…?

I could also display the model car case if I wanted to. But if I put it in the living room, it’s obvious my kids will treat it like a toy.

Maybe I should bring it to the office and display it in the meeting area for visitors?

Still, it feels a bit of a waste, so maybe just keeping it stored away is fine…

With those thoughts, I haven’t decided what to do yet, and for now, I’ve put it back carefully and quietly in the closet.
I doubt it, but if you ever see this on Mercari or Yahoo Auctions years from now, just know it’s me (laughs).