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Introduction - my new 67 'hot rod'.... Purists beware!

A few of you who frequent the 993 section may have already seen this, though I wanted to share my project with the Pelican crowd also. I've been swamped for the past 6-8 months, so haven't frequented this site though it was a great resource for inspiration, parts and technical information during the build.

Introducing the latest addition to our stable…. It’s a 1967 SWB 912 with a 2.2 S spec 911 motor. I found the car on Pelican last year & purchased it after some sound advice from CarreraX – who is extremely knowledgeable regarding longhood 911’s. The car was owned since 1978 by Peter Sorensen – who has operated his Porsche Restoration shop (PBR Restorations) for over 35 years. At some point during the late 80’s, he decided to add some ‘Miami Vice’ touches (as was popular at the time). The car already had expertly installed ST fenders (Peter swears they’re real) & Peter added the rear reflector, flag mirrors, blacked out trim etc… After many conversations, I decided that I should use the opportunity to have Peter turn the car into what I wanted it to be, before shipping the car from his shop in the Bay Area to MI – best decision I could have made… Over a period of 12 months, we transformed the car into something that I’ve wanted since I was 8 years old, when my Dad used to take me to Brands Hatch, Silverstone & Brooklands to watch the historic races. The ST / RSR 911’s have always mesmerized me & trips to Monterey Historics / Rennsport Reunions over the past 10-12 years only increased the urge have on in the garage. While I love the race cars, I’ve also always loved the ‘sport purpose’ street look – which is the direction I went with the 67.

Peter put an amazing amount of effort and experienced skill into the transformation & went above and beyond in many aspects. The great thing is that he fell back in love with the car during the process, which insured every detail was attended to with care. The goal we set was to have the car finished in time for this year’s Monterey car week so that I could fly in to SFO, pick the car up & drive it down for the week, then return it to Peter for any punch list items to be seen to prior to shipping. Turned out to be one of the best weeks I can remember – the car was everything I’d hoped for and much more.

It’s not an overly restored car that I’m scared to drive hard – though IMO it looks perfect. The driving experience is sublime & sensory beyond belief.

Have to say that I’m beyond pleased with how this car came together & extremely lucky to have had the opportunity to buy this particular car. Here are some pictures of the transformation & Monterey trip:

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...s/912-6/s3.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...s/912-6/s2.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...s/912-6/s1.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...s/912-6/m1.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...ts/912-6/o.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...ts/912-6/s.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...s/912-6/a1.jpg

Dig it. Congrats. Is that an Abarth steering wheel?

Very cool. What are you using to wash it with? Nice collection.

What a dream. Love it.

Absolutely Amazing! Nice Job!

Let the purists go to their quilting bee...beautiful hot rod!

Nice addition to the stable!

Amazing what the bumper, mirror and color change did - transformed.......so when are you going to 15 inch wheels ....:-)

Beautiful car.....the slate grey definitely suits that car!

What exhaust are you using? I love how it looks....

love the color !! Very cool, all of it. Well done

So, scrolling thru from the beginning I am thinking to my self:
Self, this is a cute car. I Love the color (red) but the 911 badge looks a little out of place and needs to go. And the flag mirrors do not suit. But overall a great looking car.
Then I continue on.
WOW WOW WOWEE
She is a beauty.
Very nicely done.
I LOVE IT

^im with this guy....siiiiick ride!

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Lovely car, plus you rented what looks like the ultimate California house during your Monterey week. Truly living for the moment. Great taste. It looks like you too are an ex-pat/immigrant, so I'll ask the rhetorical question, Is this a great country, or what? John in CT.

now i know how it feels to want:) very nice

Thanks for the nice comments gents! Over the winter I plan on adding a few more details.

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Originally Posted by tdw28210 (Post 8290172)

Dig it. Congrats. Is that an Abarth steering wheel?

Not positive, though I believe the Abarth steerings wheels had wider triangle holes on the 3 spokes? It's an early 80's momo that I found it on UK ebay & liked how it looked.

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Originally Posted by tobluforu (Post 8290177)

Very cool. What are you using to wash it with? Nice collection.

I use my AR Blue electric pressure washer with an MTM foam cannon - great way to wash a car...

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Originally Posted by Elombard (Post 8290252)

Amazing what the bumper, mirror and color change did - transformed.......so when are you going to 15 inch wheels ....:-)

I have everything I need.... Just waiting for my turn at WeldCraft, then Weidman! I don't mind how the 16's look, though I know 15's (9 & 11) will look better.

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Originally Posted by Kevin911sc (Post 8290272)

What exhaust are you using? I love how it looks....

I bought it here in the classified's - was built by Tom Martenot, Duetsche Motorsports. Peter cut the ugly rolled end chrome tips off & welded on straight cut pipes. This exhaust sounds incredible at all speeds, with no drone at all.

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Originally Posted by jjeffries (Post 8290492)

Cheers! Yes, it is...