Buying a hot rod air-cooled 911

[Cheib]

Not all “hot rods”but some modified cars coming up for auction at the end of the month

http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/1973-porsche-91...

http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/porsche-911-129...

And something a bit more hardcore, which appears to have changed hands regularly and not been used much.

http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/1974-porsche-91...

[SRT Hellcat]

IMI A said:

PCCB have come a long way since the CGT. Yes they'll need some heat in them I expect on cold and wet mornings before getting up to operating temp. Its an issue with ceramic brakes in general but more so on older versions. What did you think of the CGT?

I have not done a huge amount of miles in it. I am too embarrassed to say how many. As somehow every time I plan to go somewhere in it life gets in the way. But my initial impressions are yes it is everything that it is cracked up to be. From the tactile steering. The whole visceral experience. The mechanical noise. It is unlike anything else I have ever owned. The clutch takes some getting used to. Throttle response is instant in any gear and I cannot remember driving anything else so responsive. Second gear is a little notchy until you thoroughly warm the gearbox oil up. The thought of speed bumps fill me with dread. Yet to encounter one and I really do not want to. Although from what I have read on here they are not as bad as they look. My drive is pretty shallow but unless I take an acute angle on exit and entry I scrape that little piece of vertical carbon under the front bumper. I take it is an audible warning. Is it a keeper. Yes absolutely. I really don't think there is anything else out there that can give offer the rawness and reward in the same way the CGT does. It is unique. I really need to do a track day in it to get properly acquainted but I don't think I have got the balls to take the risk.

[braddo]

SRT Hellcat said:

I have not done a huge amount of miles in it. I am too embarrassed to say how many. As somehow every time I plan to go somewhere in it life gets in the way. But my initial impressions are yes it is everything that it is cracked up to be. From the tactile steering. The whole visceral experience. The mechanical noise. It is unlike anything else I have ever owned. The clutch takes some getting used to. Throttle response is instant in any gear and I cannot remember driving anything else so responsive. Second gear is a little notchy until you thoroughly warm the gearbox oil up. The thought of speed bumps fill me with dread. Yet to encounter one and I really do not want to. Although from what I have read on here they are not as bad as they look. My drive is pretty shallow but unless I take an acute angle on exit and entry I scrape that little piece of vertical carbon under the front bumper. I take it is an audible warning. Is it a keeper. Yes absolutely. I really don't think there is anything else out there that can give offer the rawness and reward in the same way the CGT does. It is unique. I really need to do a track day in it to get properly acquainted but I don't think I have got the balls to take the risk.

Well if nothing else your post is an enjoyable read. Congratulations.

I'm sure that with time, on the right tyres and with advice from folks on here you'll be taking it on track at some point.

[IMI A]

SRT Hellcat said:

IMI A said:

PCCB have come a long way since the CGT. Yes they'll need some heat in them I expect on cold and wet mornings before getting up to operating temp. Its an issue with ceramic brakes in general but more so on older versions. What did you think of the CGT?

I have not done a huge amount of miles in it. I am too embarrassed to say how many. As somehow every time I plan to go somewhere in it life gets in the way. But my initial impressions are yes it is everything that it is cracked up to be. From the tactile steering. The whole visceral experience. The mechanical noise. It is unlike anything else I have ever owned. The clutch takes some getting used to. Throttle response is instant in any gear and I cannot remember driving anything else so responsive. Second gear is a little notchy until you thoroughly warm the gearbox oil up. The thought of speed bumps fill me with dread. Yet to encounter one and I really do not want to. Although from what I have read on here they are not as bad as they look. My drive is pretty shallow but unless I take an acute angle on exit and entry I scrape that little piece of vertical carbon under the front bumper. I take it is an audible warning. Is it a keeper. Yes absolutely. I really don't think there is anything else out there that can give offer the rawness and reward in the same way the CGT does. It is unique. I really need to do a track day in it to get properly acquainted but I don't think I have got the balls to take the risk.

Maybe hire a track for yourself? Not all that expensive

PS let me know if you do hire a track - want a p ride pls - congrats

Pics pls!

[ras62]

Enjoyable old video is worth a watch from 4:20

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/classic-c...