From the model’s introduction in 1964, all the way through the 964 generation that ended in 1994, changes to the Porsche 911 were more evolutionary rather than revolutionary. Sure the wheelbase grew, the car was fitted with fuel injection and air conditioning over time, but at its core, it kept the spirit of the early cars the whole way through. But that wasn’t the only thing it kept, as dimensions didn’t change much from 1967 through 1994, body panels from earlier cars fit on later chassis and vice-versa. Although in the 1980s and 1990s this was used to transform early cars into more modern looking 911s, this trend has thankfully ended and people are instead, fitting later model air-cooled 911s with a classic body. This gives the benefit of more powerful and reliable engines, improved suspension and brake systems as well as better interior technology, without needing to cut up a long-hood car to fit everything in. This 911 started life as a 1986 G-Body 3.2 Carrera that was sold new in the greater Boston, Massachusetts region. Outfitted from the factory in black with a factory short shifter, power actuated sunroof, and cruise control, the car was only in the Northeast for a few years before coming out to the west coast where it then spent considerable time in Oregon and California. In 2013, the car began its transformation to 1972 backdate specifications, which was carried out by Avant-Garde in Portland, Oregon. The conversion began with the installation of steel long-hood bodywork in the front, including a new hood and 911 S front bumper while the rear end received a fiberglass bumper. While the original 3.2 Carrera had black trim around the windows, headlights and engine grille, that was all switched out for a more period correct polished look and the entire car was repainted in beautiful Schwarz (black). With its removed rocker panels and RSR-Finish staggered 16” Fuchs wheels, this Carrera has a stunning outlaw look. Under current ownership, the black paint was professionally wrapped in Gulf Blue with orange “Porsche” sill graphics, giving the car a period-correct motorsport look. Much of the interior was also upgraded in the style of a Singer 911 – the modern-style bucket seats are fitted with woven leather centers with a black background and Gulf Racing light blue and orange striping that is also seen on the door cards and dashboard. A 3-spoke Momo Prototipo frames a custom set of gauges that also feature Gulf accents, while a low-key stereo with LCD navigation and dual rally-timer stopwatches are also fit in the dash. This car retains air conditioning. Out back sits the legendary 3.2-liter flat-6, which has been upgraded with a Steve Wong chip. The dual center exit rear exhaust is a Dansk sport muffler, and SSI stainless heat exchangers were also installed. Power is sent through a 915 5-speed gearbox that was rebuilt in 2018 with new first and second gear synchros and a sport clutch and flywheel were also installed. Although the backdated cars may not be the choice of the Porsche purist, for somebody who just loves to drive, they are nearly impossible to beat. When you pair the classic good looks of a vintage 911 with the performance and convenience of a more modern car, you end up with a vehicle that you are excited to drive and puts a smile on your face – and the faces of everyone you see – every time you’re out. This car would be exceptionally costly these days to replicate Key Features

• Backdate Bodywork
  • Steel Hood
  • 911 S Front Bumper
  • New Fenders
  • Rear Fiberglass Bumper
  • Rocker Panels Removed
  • New Trim, Horn Grilles, Door Frames
  • Hella H4 Headlights
• 16” Staggered Fuchs Wheels
  • RSR Finish
• Full Custom Interior
  • Woven Leather in Gulf Racing Colors on Seats, Doors and Dash
  • Low Profile LCD Stereo/Navigation Unit
  • Custom Gauges in Gulf Colors
  • Dual Rally-Timer Stopwatches
• 3.2-Liter Air Cooled Flat-6
  • Steve Wong Chip
  • Dansk Center-Exit Sport Muffler
  • SSI Stainless Steel Heat Exchangers
• 5-Speed Manual 915 Gearbox
  • Rebuilt in 2018 w/New 1st and 2nd Gear Synchros
  • Sport Clutch and Flywheel
  • Short Shifter

This 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 is finished in Guards Red over black leather and shows just 117,836 miles at the time of cataloging. To go with its stunning Guards Red paintwork, the car sits on a unique set of 18” 5-spoke Rotiform NUE wheels, which sit nicely in the fenderwells thanks to a set of H&R coilovers. Although it may look like it was set up just to look good for shows, this combination of suspension and wheels actually allows the car to drive and ride quite well, with good backroad handling and no rubbing or scraping under load. In addition to the wheels and suspension, the exterior of this car was updated with a set of 993-style door mirrors which are a more aerodynamic design than the stock 964 units.

On the interior, the power adjustable front seats are wrapped in black leather which presents in very good condition, as does the leather in the rear seats. Looking around inside this car, the only deviations from the original 964 interior are a deep-dish Sparco 3-spoke steering wheel, a more modern stereo head unit, and RS door cards with red fabric pulls that give the car a nice bit of motorsport flare.

Sitting out back is Porsche’s now legendary 3.6-liter M64 air cooled flat-6. Rated from the factory at 247 horsepower and 228 lb-ft of torque, the engine makes this lightweight car feel very quick and sounds fantastic thanks to the addition of a Fabspeed exhaust. Power is then sent through a 5-speed G50 manual gearbox to the rear wheels.

The 964 generation Porsche 911 is the ideal intersection between modern refinement and performance, paired with a classic-style raw driving experience and of course, the legendary air cooled engine. This particular example looks and drives outstandingly well and gets compliments everywhere you take it.

Key Features

• Stunning Guards Red Paint
• 3.6-Liter Flat-6
  • 247 Horsepower/228 Lb-Ft of Torque
  • Air Cooled
• 5-Speed G50 Manual Gearbox
• Rotiform NUE Wheels
• 993 Sideview Mirrors
• Alpine Headunit
• H&R Coilovers
• Sparco Steering Wheel
• Carrera RS-Style Door cards
• Fabspeed Exhaust

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The Porsche 550 Spyder is without a doubt one of the brand’s most beautiful designs – putting it in the running for one of the best car designs of all time. Its simple shape and small figure meant this lightweight roadster was able to take on many cars with far more power, and easily beat them on track – especially when things got windy. This shape was so sought after that a significant business sprouted up around it to produce replicas of the original car- with company Beck building some of the best.

This 550 Spyder replica is built from a modified Beck-Chamonix fiberglass body, which sits on a Special Edition Inc chassis. Finished in silver with black fender top stripes, even a seasoned Porsche fan would have a hard time determining that this wasn’t the real deal. In its current form, the car sits on a set of period-correct 5-lug steel wheels, which are wrapped in bias-ply tires. Drum brakes at all four wheels give plenty of stopping power thanks to the car’s low weight and would be correct for the car.

The simple interior consists of red German-style square weave carpet, and a pair of red Speedster-style seats wrapped in leather. A three-spoke “banjo” style steering wheel frames a large central tachometer with a 200-mph speedometer to its right and temperature/fuel gauge to the left. Although incredibly spartan in the cabin, this 550 Spyder does feature a hidden stereo with bluetooth capabilities hidden under the dashboard.

Under the rear clamshell sits a slightly off-the-beaten-path drivetrain. Instead of a flat-4 which would have come in an original 550, this car utilizes a 2.0-liter watercooled Volkswagen inline-4 out of a Rabbit/Golf/Jetta, which has been converted from fuel injection to dual Weber sidedraft carburetor. The intention was to put an engine in the car where parts were plentiful and power was easy to come by – and with roughly 125 hp on tap, the job was accomplished. A Borla muffler gives the exhaust a nice tone, which is complimented by the induction from those dual sidedraft carbs. Power is then sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transaxle out back.

Nothing on the road looks like a 550 and everywhere you go, people will be asking about your car. It may not be a real 1950s race car, but for a small fraction of the price, you get a good feel for what it was like to drive one of the famed racers. Standing as potentially the ultimate backroad car, with summer coming up quickly, this 550 is the perfect car to put in your garage.

Key Features

• Beck-Chamonix Fiberglass Body
  • Special Editions Inc Chassis
• Volkswagen 2L Inline-4
  • 125 Horsepower
  • Weber Sidedraft Carburetors
  • Borla Muffler
• 5-Speed Manual Transaxle
• 16” Steel Wheels
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/”Drum Brake look”
• Stereo w/Bluetooth Connectivity
• Independent Suspension
• Red Leather Interior
• Square Weave Carpet