Is the 911 Backdate the 21st Century Equivalent of a Slantnose Conversion?

[RSBob]

Originally Posted by Craig T

Thanks KC.

The R-Gruppe guys turned their nose up at me. The 911 Registry guys turned their nose up at my backdate as well. All the "purists" discounted it. Funny, it was lighter, faster, and handled better than any of the original 911s or RGroupe cars. I thank Magnus every day that I drive my free 997TT. He's the one who created the market outside of the purists. ...a market of enthusiasts more interested in a fun and pure Driving Experience then whether a car has the correct license plate bolts or is the original color.

Being an R Gruppe guy, I think you did an outstanding job on your car. I have always admired what you have accomplished. You nailed all the aesthetics and threw in power to boot. You also have inspired me to backdate my ‘82, but the cost is prohibitive. Very well done. So much for broad generalizations, eh?

Having owned 72 and 73 911s, I have to confess I prefer the ride and feel of my 82 to either of those. The SC just feels so much more planted, and a ton more comfortable. Another consideration is that people tend to imprint on what’s hot when they are in high school or as young adults. Most here have not owned early cars or came of age when impact cars were new and all the rage. Early cars where old cars and not exciting or as revered in Motor Trend, Car and Driver or whatever. All of this is totally normal. Personally, when I came of age early cars were hot s***, and impact cars were seen as a clumsy attempt at meeting US impact standards. Now I see them as beautiful in their own chunky purposeful way.

What some people are missing on this thread is combing (more than likely because they have not owned an early and impact) is the best of both worlds, comfort, a solid ride, rustproofing, cruise, intermittent wipers, great seats with the much lighter early look of cars that put Porsche on the map. Some people are lucky to have the best of both, purists be damned. Craig found that sweet spot. Well done.

[Craig T]

Originally Posted by wayner

I know that this isn't exactly what everyone things when they hear the term backdate, but, I thought the RSR was a 1972 and I wanted one. I was disappointed that I couldn't find a 72 to start with so I backdated a 73


...then I found out that the factory RSR was a 73

Here is my backdate.
(actually, having gotten the year right, I guess I tried to do a backdate but failed)


P.S.
To me these wide body mods are legitimate since back in the day Porsches were often modified
The factory supplied an entire racing catalogue to do just that.

I love it!

[wayner]

Originally Posted by Craig T

Mutual admiration club

I've always liked that green one