Best place to start in search for 'classic' 911

[BobToc]

I have no experience of LB, but at least one of my previous cars from a dealer remained for sale for a couple of weeks. Some combination of tardiness and wanting to generate a bit of flow I suspect.

[uktrailmonster]

WallyCarrera said:

Interesting comment re torsional rigidity. No doubt you are correct and I'm aware of the percentage increases claimed between the model generations. But, my 964 never feels flexy on the road. There are no creaks or groans that I can detect. Granted, if I jack up one corner of the car (I know this is bad) then the door needs a slightly bigger slam to close fully. So, I suppose this in itself confirms a slight distortion of the chassis, albeit by a tiny amount. I also run a 997 but find it difficult to make comparisons because the PASM dampers take the strain so well. The 964 feels like it has relatively soft springs but firm damping.

To be honest it's probably something you'd notice more in a track car with stiffer suspension, but it's one of the fundamental reasons (other than the obvious power) that the modern cars are so much quicker.

[Lungauer]

g7jhp said:

The Lawton Brook car still appears to be for sale, didn't you buy it?

Deposit paid and awaiting PPI by Performance Porsche. I suspect that even if I had paid in full the advert would have been up there for some time.

[WallyCarrera]

uktrailmonster said:

To be honest it's probably something you'd notice more in a track car with stiffer suspension, but it's one of the fundamental reasons (other than the obvious power) that the modern cars are so much quicker.

I agree, power aside the 997 feels like it could run rings around the 964 in my clumsy hands. However, as we both know, speed isn't everything and the old girl has her charms. Cheers.

[CoolHands]

that's a beaut!

[uktrailmonster]

WallyCarrera said:

However, as we both know, speed isn't everything and the old girl has her charms. Cheers.

Absolutely!

[uktrailmonster]

CoolHands said:

that's a beaut!

Yeah, nice to see a standard one for a change. Would actually seem like a shame to mod such a nice example, even though it would be more exciting as a weekend toy.