Moving to a classic Porsche

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I have owned a couple of 996's and a 997 and I have often longed for a classic Porsche like a RS replica from 70's. They are beautiful to look at, have a certain mechanical rawness to them and the lightweight nature of them really appeals to me.

I have never driven or even been in a classic Porsche - I am just wondering what is the best way to learn a bit more about living with one and I would be interested to hear of has anyone who has moved from a modern 911 to an old school one (I am sure there are quite a few!) and what your experience was like!

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Thanks.

I am not necessarily after a "fake" - I understand the "original" argument with matching chassis and engine numbers, provenance with a good history etc but I am not looking specifically for an RS replica (that was just used as an example).

Actually what I would ideally like to do (funds permitting) is to take an old rust bucket and do it up. Create a lightweight, wide rear arch, ducktail beauty, with a reasonable power output. No large RS decals or viper green paint job - just a nice subtle sleeper car that looks beautiful and one that could be taken for a long (and comfortable-ish) drive to Europe for example.

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I think this video has been seen on here before but it does serve as my inspiration - while not quite a Singer, so called "fakes" can actually be beautiful. An 820kg beauty to be precise!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAY5fRglsb4

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hot66 said:

pop over to DDK forum for info on early Porsches

Thanks. This sounds like a good starting point.

I've also liked the Targa Florio RSR (minus the Martini decals) - that might a good project as least from a looks POV. Cheers.

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graemel said:

Your best bet is to buy the best rot free 3.2 Carrera Super Sport you can find. Basically a 930 turbo but with a normally aspirated 3.2 engine. Keeping the all steel body and without a cage you'll get it to around the 1200kg mark.

Cheers, will look into that!

squirejo said:

The following car and company featured in a recent Porsche specialist magazine and the thrust of the article was exactly in answer to this question. This will only give you the "real classic" experience, with backdated becoming more refined, dependent on their (newer) base. I would think relative to the purchase costs this would be a very worthwhile exercise.

http://www.greatescapecars.co.uk/cars-porsche928-p...

Looks like a great way to start off. At least then I will know if the experience of driving is as good as the emotional (visual) appeal.