In this special episode, we uncover a true hidden gem: a vintage air cooled Porsche 911 that’s been locked away in a blue shipping container on the outskirts of Bristol for over 16 years.
What starts as a simple lead from Sell Your Porsche turns into a full deep-dive into a classic that’s been off the road since 2009, suffered a deer strike, and sat dormant in storage. We take you through the car’s condition, the good, the bad, and the ugly — and begin the revival.
From bodywork inspections to interior condition checks, and finally attempting to bring the flat-six back to life, this is the beginning of a full restomod transformation.
Wider Super Sport wings, full underbody restoration, rewiring, fresh paint in Oak Green, LED upgrades — the resto mod we've dreamed of.
Most importantly… we try to start the 16-years-silent engine.
Does it fire? You’ll want to see this.
Follow the build over the next 6 months as we turn this forgotten classic into a show-stopping restomod.
Timestamps
00:00 — Container Reveal & Story Behind the Find
Opening the blue container, background on how the car was discovered, and its 10-year hibernation.
03:15 — Full Exterior Walkaround
Rust areas, deer damage, wing replacements, bumper plans, and initial bodywork assessment.
10:43 — Interior & Front Bay Inspection
Missing carpets, wiring concerns, fusebox plans, tank condition, and the overall state of the cabin.
13:15 — Engine Bay Deep Dive & Manual Crank Test
Removing plugs, checking for seized components, inspecting the flat-six condition, and prepping for a first start.
19:35 — First Start Attempt After 16 Years
Fresh oil, new plugs, battery connected — and the engine fires into life before the wrap-up and next steps.
The Porsche 911 model series (pronounced Nine Eleven or in German: Neunhundertelf, or colloquially Neunelfer) is a family of two-door, high performance rear-engine sports cars, introduced in September 1964 by Porsche of Stuttgart, Germany, and now in its eighth generation. All 911s have a rear-mounted flat-six engine, and usually 2+2 seating, except for special 2-seater variants. Originally, 911s had air-cooled engines, and torsion bar suspension, but the 911 has been continuously changed and im...
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