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Recently updated on February 23, 2022 at 11:00 am
It's always been a bit more expensive to have a special taste in automobiles. It is not for nothing that there are various premium brands that compete for the attention of solvent customers and are in a real race for market share and success. Of course, sports car manufacturers should not be missing when it comes to the most popular car brands in the upper price segment, and with tuned classics and restomod projects, it can quickly happen that the prices called for rise to dizzying heights. Like this one 1974 Porsche 911 (964), which, due to various modifications, achieved a real record price on the US auction platform Bring a trailer scored The proceeds for the vehicle, which changed hands a few days ago, were an incredible $270.000. We would now like to introduce the sports car to you in more detail.
Various modifications to the 964!
The first thing that catches the eye is the orange paintwork on the 1.500, which was only 2.414 miles (approx. XNUMX km) after the Complete renovation ran. A Restyling kit from RSR style is also on board, which allows you to Patrick Motorsports, the tuning company that completely overhauled the XNUMX, pulled out all the stops. Next to one Bilstein coilover also became new ones Rims installed on the sports car icon from Swabia.
These are 17-inchers from Fiske, which, with their low-bed look, black finish and honeycomb structure, are very popular Racing Wheels look. The silver tread also contrasts with the rest of the rim's color scheme. From our point of view, the wheel/tire combination fits perfectly with the classic XNUMX, and the red ones too calipers from Brembo, which originally come from a Porsche 993 and live behind the rims, look harmonious. If you look at the quality of the modifications, then you can understand that the vehicle fetched such a proud sum.
Spirit of racing in the interior!
The entire Cockpit was by Patrick Motorsports restauriert, and the dashboard was covered with black leather, RS style door panels installed and suitable Deep pile overmats placed in the vehicle. Not adjustable Rear seats with Pepita fabric covers, a Roll bar, a wooden one shift knob as well as a MOMO Prototipo sports steering wheel , and a Rev counter, which runs up to 10.000 rpm. enough, underline the sporty flair in the interior.
Drilled out 3,8 liter boxer from the Carrera 993!
The original engine was built by the crew of Patrick Motorsports by a drilled one 3,8 liter boxer engine, which originally served in a 911 Carrera of the 993 generation. Unfortunately, we do not know anything about the performance data of the modified engine. the power transmission takes place via a modified 915 manual transmission with five forward gears on the Rear wheels. The transmission, built in transaxle design, also has a locking differential and Racing clutch. We are sure that the XNUMX is not only suitable for a weekend trip to the ice cream parlour, but also for a Trackday optimally suited.
Our verdict on the 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera:
A great project that will hopefully end up in loving collectors' hands after the last auction. Patrick Motorsports showed great class in the realization of the vehicle and we pay great respect to the tuning crew. As always, we have provided a picture gallery of the classic for you at the end of the article. 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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