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Porsche Classic Rebuilds Carrera GT From Scratch

The Heart Wants What the Heart Wants

Porsche Classic has done some fantastic restorations of all kinds of Porsche vehicles, but the Carrera GT pictured here is a true stunner. The owner of the car commissioned Porsche Classic to not only restore the car but to completely strip it down and rebuild it to his specific instructions. That’s how it arrived at the beautiful one-off green machine you see before you.

The Carrera GT’s production ended about a dozen years ago, but the car is still a favorite among supercar enthusiasts. The V10 machine is one of Porsche’s most unique models. Now, this particular one stands out from the pack due to its perfect-in-our-eyes restoration.

To do what the owner of the car wanted, Porsche started by completely disassembling the car. It then refurbished or replaced every single part. Mechanics overhauled the engine, transmission, and chassis. The owner then chose an Oak Green Metallic paint from the 1970s that was never used on the Carrera GT. 

The wheels are a special BBS five-spoke made of magnesium. The five spokes were painted and the rim of the wheel was polished using a special method developed for this specific application. Porsche used real silver to get the rims to shine. After that, Porsche spent 350 hours working on all the carbon fiber parts.

When finished, the car was presented to the owner and showed at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta, GA. Porsche held an event with 100 people there and a symposium that coincided with the event. The star of the show, though, was undoubtedly the car.

February 7, 2019 / Comments Off on Porsche Classic Rebuilds Carrera GT From Scratch
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The Porsche Carrera GT By Porsche Classic Is A Masterpiece

If you’ve been reading some of our recent articles, the unveiling of the Porsche Cayman GT4 Rallye was a big announcement. It marks the return of the German automaker to its rally racing days and it’s exciting. Now we welcome a vintage specimen that underwent a remarkable transformation that results in pure classy nostalgia. What makes this restoration extra special is the participation of the original manufacturer. The result is a spectacular Porsche Carrera GT overhaul that doesn’t hold anything back.

Looking at this beautiful supercar and its hard to imagine that it made its debut around 15 years ago. So technically speaking, this already qualifies as a vintage model. Yet, it’s possible to mistake it for a recent release thanks to remarkable efforts of the folks from Porsche Classic.

This challenging restoration highlights out the eye-catching design of the Carrera GT, albeit with some subtle difference. It now sports an exclusive Oak Green Metallic coat. This new color was not an available option during its original launch. Other than the eye-catching paintwork, it now wears four bespoke BBS magnesium wheels with an extra touch.

In order to achieve the perfect look for its polished rim ring, the team followed a different approach. To keep the wheel structurally sound, a layer of silver with a special coating of lacquer was necessary. This alternative engineering process ensures that everything is resistant to oxidation. Equally important is the 350 hours spent by the shop to recondition all of the carbon fiber components of the Porsche Carrera GT.

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February 6, 2019 / Comments Off on The Porsche Carrera GT By Porsche Classic Is A Masterpiece
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Porsche to offer new 3D-printed parts for classic models

Sourcing replacement parts for classic cars is never easy, especially when it comes to small-volume models. Porsche is trying to come up with a workaround and is now offering a limited number of 3D-printed parts for some of its classic cars, including the 959 supercar from the ’80s. In total, Porsche will offer nine 3D-printed parts and is examining the possibility of 20 more. Porsche Classic offers roughly 52,000 parts for various models.

Only 292 Porsche 959s were ever built, meaning parts were in limited supply from the start. Porsche will use selective laser melting to create the release lever for the clutch. A light beam will melt steel powder, forming the part one layer at a time. The 3D-printed parts must meet the same requirements as the original components. That means resistance to oils, fuel, acid and light. Additionally, the parts must be pressure tested. The release lever can withstand several tons of pressure. Size and fitment are determined on test vehicles.

Porsche says it will use 3D printing for parts when supplies are either low or completely gone. Parts are reproduced using the original tooling. When those tools are available, new ones are sometimes created. For models like the 959, creating all-new tooling is cost prohibitive and inefficient, leading to the 3D-printing process.

Pricing on these new parts isn’t yet available, but you can pursue currently available products on the Porsche Classic website. Info and parts are available on models from the 356 to the Carrera GT. Just last month, Bugatti announced that the Chiron’s brake calipers would be 3D-printed. Expect more 3D-printed parts in the future.

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February 12, 2018 / Comments Off on Porsche to offer new 3D-printed parts for classic models
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