Backdating a Cayman to 1973....!
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"Backdating a Cayman" - this isn't an april fool, nor have I been at the Xmas party today!
I've read so many articles eulogising the feel of classic cars, not just the early 911's, but Dino's, Elans etc al, and have spent the last few months testing 993, 997 & 964 etc. I haven't driven any of the older 911's, but found the later cars perform so well that they there really wasn't much opportunity to drive them anywhere near their limit legally & safely on UK A roads.
After reading up too on backdated 3.2's, Sc etc, I guess a Singer-type 911 would suit me most - but I really cant justify the price. I need something a bit less precious, to keep on the road, which hopefully wont rust as much. The modern trappings of a/c, comfortable seats, reduced NVH & better crash resistance also appeal.
So I'm back to modern cars - possible a £ 15/20k Cayman - it's a bit slab sided - not quite as curvy as a modern Dino, and not as delicate as a long nose 911, but perhaps uniquely I do like the looks.
My million-dollar questions are " a) How could I recreate the feel of an early 911 though, and b) make it "exciting" at legal limits - the idiotic yet logical answer might be to put it on narrow tyres, and lighten the flywheel.
I'm not a 911 geek, nor that experienced a driver, or engineer, and realise that it's a daft, non-serious suggestion, but any constructive comments or suggestions on another good looking, easily maintained, semi-exotic car for UK road use would be much appreciated.
I've read so many articles eulogising the feel of classic cars, not just the early 911's, but Dino's, Elans etc al, and have spent the last few months testing 993, 997 & 964 etc. I haven't driven any of the older 911's, but found the later cars perform so well that they there really wasn't much opportunity to drive them anywhere near their limit legally & safely on UK A roads.
After reading up too on backdated 3.2's, Sc etc, I guess a Singer-type 911 would suit me most - but I really cant justify the price. I need something a bit less precious, to keep on the road, which hopefully wont rust as much. The modern trappings of a/c, comfortable seats, reduced NVH & better crash resistance also appeal.
So I'm back to modern cars - possible a £ 15/20k Cayman - it's a bit slab sided - not quite as curvy as a modern Dino, and not as delicate as a long nose 911, but perhaps uniquely I do like the looks.
My million-dollar questions are " a) How could I recreate the feel of an early 911 though, and b) make it "exciting" at legal limits - the idiotic yet logical answer might be to put it on narrow tyres, and lighten the flywheel.
I'm not a 911 geek, nor that experienced a driver, or engineer, and realise that it's a daft, non-serious suggestion, but any constructive comments or suggestions on another good looking, easily maintained, semi-exotic car for UK road use would be much appreciated.
Edited by Buzzfan on Friday 19th December 18:29
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