Looking to get an air cooled 911
Discussion
Steve Rance said:
I have a 997 GT3 gen1 and a modified 964 C2. They complement each other very well. The 964 responds well to bolt on upgrades as it has modern underpinnings. Coil overs etc...
The 964 has always been a great favourite of mine.A pure looking 911.I understand they changed the suspension on the 964
Steve Rance said:
I think that the air cooled 911 must be one of if not the most tuned and modified car in all of it's guises since it was launched. Your problem - i suspect - is not knowing what version to buy, but rather just getting a good one. Upon reflection, I'd just advise you to look for a good air cooled car. Any air cooled car, but a good one. Unless you are very lucky and find a good air cooled car thats been modded well and in the specification that you require, i'd keep my options open. I chose a 964 only because i knew exactly what I wanted from the my car and the 964 best suited that requirement as a starting point.
These cars are beautiful blank canvesses. My car has been built to be a very sharp road/track car. Some drivers will like it and others will be shocked by it. You may want something a lot softer. It's always better to build something that's exactly what you want. Buying someone else's idea of perfection may well be a compromise for you. As long as you dont want huge power gains, you can create just about anything you want to from a 911 so make sure you know what you want from yours first.
Hi SteveThese cars are beautiful blank canvesses. My car has been built to be a very sharp road/track car. Some drivers will like it and others will be shocked by it. You may want something a lot softer. It's always better to build something that's exactly what you want. Buying someone else's idea of perfection may well be a compromise for you. As long as you dont want huge power gains, you can create just about anything you want to from a 911 so make sure you know what you want from yours first.
964,s do seem to be the best value for money. Early 911,s are fetching a fortune now.I guess thats why companys like Singer use the 964 platform to creat their backdate cars.
Geneve said:
No, not in my opinion. If you try to compare any of the aircooled 911s with the contemporary models you are likely to be disappointed.
And I say that having had 11 aircooled Porsches (6 bought brand new and used as my only everyday transport in London), plus several collectables. I love them dearly, they are part of the golden era of Porsche history, the best ones are truly rewarding and so intimate to drive, and I would always want one in my garage - but alongside a modern variant..
Not everyone 'gets' the aircooled 911s, and many go that route only to be disappointed because they have been brought up only ever understanding the latest water-cooled iterations. It's not really about the performance of the car, it's to do with the interaction between the driver, the car and the road.
And, it's impossible to say which is the best aircooled. The 'best' examples I ever drove were all standard 993 C4 6-spd Varioram Coupes, but a 2.2'S' is probably more fun on the right day on the right road. And, yes, a 3.2 G50 or a 964 C2 certainly hit a lot of sweet spots.
Of course there's the 'modifieds', but that's an endless road.........
I understand what you mean. Only been in one air cooled before a lightly modified 964.I guess if i wasnt going from a GT3 it would be an easier change. Or keep mine for another 10 years and it will reach classic status.And I say that having had 11 aircooled Porsches (6 bought brand new and used as my only everyday transport in London), plus several collectables. I love them dearly, they are part of the golden era of Porsche history, the best ones are truly rewarding and so intimate to drive, and I would always want one in my garage - but alongside a modern variant..
Not everyone 'gets' the aircooled 911s, and many go that route only to be disappointed because they have been brought up only ever understanding the latest water-cooled iterations. It's not really about the performance of the car, it's to do with the interaction between the driver, the car and the road.
And, it's impossible to say which is the best aircooled. The 'best' examples I ever drove were all standard 993 C4 6-spd Varioram Coupes, but a 2.2'S' is probably more fun on the right day on the right road. And, yes, a 3.2 G50 or a 964 C2 certainly hit a lot of sweet spots.
Of course there's the 'modifieds', but that's an endless road.........
http://www.fast-classics.com/cars/porsche-911-2-7-...
Going to look at this tomorrow. Lots of pics. Complete restoration and invoice for £122,00 for parts and work.
What do you think.
Going to look at this tomorrow. Lots of pics. Complete restoration and invoice for £122,00 for parts and work.
What do you think.
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