Lovely modified 996

[Steve Rance]

Seriously considering bidding on this. I’d definitely take it over a CSR

https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/1998-porsche-9...

[IMI A]

I'd love to send my 997 to the fella that did that 996 to take some weight out. Then paint mint green

[croissant]

That's nice, but the red bumpers make it look like it's been in a crash and the owners bought replacements from a scrap yard. It would be far nicer all one colour

[dirtbiker]

The owner of that posts on here - I think it was in the 'Best Garage on PistonHeads' thread along with his very nice Alfa!

[Orangecurry]

Carrera Lightweight Racing - please step forward

[Steve Rance]

Yep. Thinking it’s CLR who posts on here. Really lovely dynamic details on the build. Might buy it and stick a wrap on it.

[oddman]

Wow

Carbon fibre panels but still has rear seats and thick carpets

Could you get it under 1000kg?

[Orangecurry]

Remember the (redacted) fun?

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[IMI A]

Its very expensive to do this properly. I priced up just the parts i.e. carbon rear quarter panels, OEM carbon front wings , OEM bonnet, roof. OEM decklid, carbon seats etc and was coming out at 60k euros just for the parts before labour.

[Billy_Whizzzz]

Maybe just me but it’s still as ugly as sin and looks like it has been crashed and repaired. Time doesn’t flatter the 996. Difficult to see why they didn’t begin with a 997, and while I know it is light, some focus on developing something that looks good is important.

[Steve Rance]

A wrap would easily deal with the colour. It sits beautifully on the road and the spec is incredible. This isnt just a few bolt on bits and an engine rebuild, its a propper thing. Just look at the suspension work. Most components have been thrown away, re fabricated and sperical jointed. I've never seen a build like this before. It must be a lovely car to drive

[nunpuncher]

IMI A said:

Its very expensive to do this properly. I priced up just the parts i.e. carbon rear quarter panels, OEM carbon front wings , OEM bonnet, roof. OEM decklid, carbon seats etc and was coming out at 60k euros just for the parts before labour.

Elsewhere the owner commented that he's spent something like €196,000. I'd imagine he did a lot of the work himself.

Many are still too ignorant to see past headlights which aren't the usual 911 round/oval but to me this is a car way beyond the level of the CSR builds and many of the restomod air cooled cars that go for silly money.

I hope it fetches a good price for Mr CLR.

[Orangecurry]

nunpuncher said:

.....to me this is a car way beyond the level of the CSR builds and many of the restomod air cooled cars that go for silly money.

I hope it fetches a good price for Mr CLR.

This.

It's a bespoke build where engineering comes first, second, third and fourth, and the analogue driving experience is the point.

If you want to paint it green, and put in a rattan interior with potted plants and a coffee-maker, then you can do that too, but those sort of owners probably look down their nose at a 996.

I'd rattle-can it black and drive it to heaven and back.

(ps not having a go at you IMIA )

Edited by Orangecurry on Thursday 21st January 12:17

[IMI A]

Taking weight out is one thing. But to do it like this car is next level and makes an unbelievable difference to experience. I'd be light as a Macca and smaller too makes all the difference. I'm not surprised at the overall cost at all as the man hours involved even if doing a lot yourself are exhaustive. I'll carry on dreaming. May still do the paint though

[g7jhp]

Be a simple job to get the front and rear bumpers resprayed silver and you'd have a very nice focused weekend road car.

[birdcage]

People should be doing this sort of stuff but the bumpers are a bit...

[Steve Rance]

It’s reference to the factory race cars of the 1970’s.

[BrotherMouzone]

Good luck with sale Mr CLR, been following this on 911uk for many years. Great car.

[Steve Rance]

To me, this is better than a Singer because all of the development is entirely dynamic. Everything adds to the driving experience.

[TDT]

Steve Rance said:

To me, this is better than a Singer because all of the development is entirely dynamic. Everything adds to the driving experience.

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