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1993 Porsche 911 America Roadster

1993 Porsche 911 America Roadster

Published June 28, 2015 by Rob

Earlier this week we had a look at a Carrera 4 Widebody, otherwise known as the Turbo-look Coupe, and today we will turn our attention to the other Turbo-look variant produced for the 964 range, the America Roadster. Both examples were produced in fairly small numbers, but unlike the Carrera 4 Widebody, which held true to its Turbo-look moniker, the America Roadster would never be confused for a Turbo Cabriolet since one was never officially offered for the 964. The America Roadster, along with the widebody Speedster, were the only options for those who preferred the wider rear styling, but also wanted the ability to enjoy some top-down motoring. Frankly, it’s kind of peculiar that Porsche produced multiple turbo-bodied variants sans roof without also offering a Turbo Cabriolet, but perhaps they hoped to maintain the performance image of the Turbo and felt the Cabriolet hindered that image. Nevermind that they produced a 930 Cabriolet. Porsche’s business decisions aside, rare 964s tend to attract a good bit of attention and while the America Roadster probably attracts the least attention of the rare models they remain something to keep our eye on. Also, like the Carrera 4 Widebody they are a really pretty design! Here we have a Guards Red over Tan 1993 Porsche 911 America Roadster, located in Florida, with 44,350 miles on it.

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2007 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe – Paint to Sample

2007 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe – Paint to Sample

Published June 28, 2015 by Rob

We frequently speak about the value to be found in the 996 range, and the 996TT specifically, but sometimes lost within the low prices of the 996TT and the seemingly ever-escalating prices of any air-cooled Turbo sits the 997. With a few of the 996’s design flaws remedied, which had turned off many long-time 911 fans, the 997 provides extremely capable performance in a more elegant and refined package. Sure, prices aren’t at 996 levels – the asking price here is nearly double that of a decent 996TT – but they aren’t astronomical either and surely represent excellent value given their performance capabilities. We are talking about 480 hp directed to all four wheels, sub-4 second runs to 60 mph, and a top speed that isn’t too far shy of 200 mph. They are fast and for the extra money over a 996TT you are getting a better looking 911 and 65 additional horses to propel you as far past legal speeds as you dare go. The example we see here also happens to be Orange: a paint-to-sample 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe, located in New York, with 43,500 miles on it.

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1974 Porsche 911 Coupe

1974 Porsche 911 Coupe

Published June 26, 2015 by Rob

Owners of a mid-year 911 will almost always tell you that their reputation is highly exaggerated. To be fair, no one should know better than the owner of a particular model, though no one has a greater vested interest either. In these cases reality likely lies in the middle and an emphasis on a particular car’s maintenance history becomes imperative. But at the end of the day the mid-year 911 remains a classic Porsche, and though the company went through significant adjustments attempting to accommodate changing emissions and safety requirements and these 911s were developed during a time when the long-term viability of the model seriously was in question, we cannot simply dismiss an entire segment, especially once we begin to adjust expectations relative to value. These are not the best performing 911s, that is the reality, and their style definitely rankled when first released due to the divergence from the smoother lines of the long-hood models. However, sitting here 40 years later the style is classic 911. The impact bumpers long have been accepted and are found on some of the most desirable models Porsche produced. The performance still lags compared to its brethren, but many classic 911s will only feel brisk relative to modern machines. So maybe they aren’t so bad and the price is surely right. This brings us to the example seen here: a Lime Green 1974 Porsche 911 Coupe, located in California, with 57,147 miles on it.

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1994 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Widebody Coupe

1994 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Widebody Coupe

Published June 25, 2015 by Rob

For the 964’s final model year Porsche gave us a few interesting new variants from which to choose. One of those was looking both forward and backward, drawing upon previous models and hinting at models that would come later. The car in question, which we see here, was the 1994 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Widebody Coupe. While the Carrera 4 itself first was introduced upon the 964’s debut, it originally came in the narrow-bodied design that was standard to any naturally-aspirated 964. Porsche, who had long produced wide-bodied 911s, had a few lingering Turbo chassis available and for the ’94 model year used those to produce a limited edition Turbo Look Carrera 4. The Turbo Look wasn’t a new idea as the 3.2 Carrera had provided a similar design through the M491 option package, and future 911 models would share the similar layout of the 964 Widebody under the guise of the Carrera 4S. These 964s are almost like an experiment taking previous ideas and trying them out in ways that would signal future directions. They aren’t the quickest 964s out there, but their look has garnered them quite an affectionate following among 911 fans.

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James May’s 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe

James May’s 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe

Published June 25, 2015 by Rob

Fans of the BBC motoring show Top Gear are familiar with the travails the show has gone through over the years and I assume are aware of its current status due principally to Jeremy Clarkson’s constant ability to cause problems. Always found in the midst of Jeremy’s bellowing and Hammond’s whining stood James May, otherwise known as Captain Slow. As a constant source of jabs from his two ridiculous co-presenters, May provided balance to the show, but behind the staid exterior was a genuine motoring enthusiast who has owned a number of interesting, and fast, cars and bikes over the years. Some of his machines have made appearances on Top Gear itself, while others have appeared in separate one-off shows he has been a part of during his Top Gear tenure. One of those, his Guards Red 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe with just under 55K kilometers on it, will be put up for auction at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed on Friday, June 26. Among cars with famous owners this Carrera is somewhat unique in that it is currently owned by James rather than being a car that is an owner or two removed from its famous owner’s stewardship. For fans of the show, that makes this low-mileage Carrera just that extra bit more special.

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