The Red Car, the build story of a 1971 911T.
For a guy who has owned countless VW's over the years, this will document my build of my first "real" Porsche. The car has been recently acquired and the project has commenced.
Purchased as a rolling hulk, it is evident I will have to rely on the resourceful sourcing of Pelican Parts to bring it all together. As most know, Pelican Parts is a leading supplier of European parts and accessories. I have found that nearly every needed component is readily available from Pelican. So here the story goes...
Every car has to start somewhere. I will respect the fact that everyone has their taste and opinion of what "looks good". So I will reserve my judgement for what the car's initial state was. My knowledge of the car's life to date is close to nil. There are several indicator though, that it was in fact a legitimate race car at some point. RSR Dual Master Cylinders, RSR Bilstein Coilovers, RSR Lightweight glass, RSR Carpeting, Rear Roll Cage, Window regulator deletes, with leather lift straps (Not sure of technical term for that configuration), and more. The one thing I am pleased to note is each corner of the car appears to be intact, without the evidence of a race incident.
Having been exposed to a handful of 911s over the years, I can honestly say they have a special place in my heart. Much like my collection of GTIs (MK1, MK2-16V, MK7.5), they are a sure joy to drive. I look forward to making many memories in this car as it hits the streets in the Spring of 2022.
It will feature RSR 11' Flares, RSR Front and Rear Bumper, and Ducktail adorned in Guards Red powered by a 2.4L MFI mated to a 901 Gear Box.
Stay Tuned.