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The popular "Elfer restomodding", i.e. tuning as well as traditional restoration projects based on old Porsche models, is a strongly growing trend, as is this example of a modified 1974 Porsche Carrera Targa "Safari". Galpin Auto Sports indicates. The vehicle was presented at the factory reunion in Monterey a few days ago. The basis for the conversion was a Porsche Carrera Targa 1974, specifically a vehicle on chassis 161 of the 246 models that came to the US for the particular model year. But successful modifications made by Porsche Santa Clarita (Member of Galpin Motors) have been carried out, the Targa in an all-terrain Rally car transforms what you am "Safari" lettering easy to see on the pages.
Porsche 911 Carrera Targa Safari
The most striking feature is of course the increased ground clearance in combination with the white lacquered ones Rims along with coarse tunnels BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A K02 tires. But that's not all. You can see four mighty ones additional lights at the front, there is a "perforated" Front and rear apron (for weight reduction) and at the rear sits a large one Ducktail rear spoiler from the '73 Carrera. At the same time, the standard remains Targa roof receive. In addition, the unique piece was completely wrapped in a vinyl dress inspired by the 70s. Specifically the Body Lime green in combination with Strip in red, orange, green and white.
many changes in the cabin
And in the cabin? A lot has happened there too. That Interior is almost completely covered with leather in brown/orange in combination with fabric inserts in the center sections of the seats. You have them for that backseat removed and one Roll cage installed in body color. Even the air conditioning has been invisibly revised using OEM parts and an improved one on top of that Sound systemwhich Porsche Classic system with radio, Bluetooth connectivity and navigation installed. And then there would be this engine. The unique is fueled by the well-known 2,7 liter six-cylinder vacuum cleaner, but the bigger one Cylinder and a few other small mods for a performance boost 183 got 173 hp instead.
The chassis is special!
And so that the XNUMX can really go off-road, a new one was installed suspension with a Stage 4 Elephant Racing Safari system, RSR stabilizers and thread system from MCS. The XNUMX not only looks robust, it can actually deliver optimal performance off the paved track. With a new one Bremsanlage all around from the 986 Boxster the tuning is essentially rounded off. The vehicle was presented as part of the Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge and is likely to cost well over 200.000 euros. If we get more information about the changes, there is of course an update for this report. You will be informed about this if you simply use our Feed subscribe to. Have fun watching the pictures and stay true to us!
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Porsche 911 Carrera Targa Safari Restomod by Galpin
Photo credit: Galpin Auto Sports (GAS)
