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October 22, 2017

Porsche 911

Years Produced: 1963-

The Porsche 911 is a car that it’s very easy to be snobby about. Everyone knows it. It’s a yardstick for German racers, and for that reason car elitists will look down on it, favoring their oh-so-unique models. There’s a good reason it’s held in such high esteem. The base cars are precise, grippy, fast little things, and a good 911 restomod is a sight to behold. Particularly impressive are those by Paul Stephens. He produces a range of fully-custom 911s, but the one I’m interested in is the Autoart Lightweight R.

Based on a Porsche 964, the Lightweight R is true to its name, coming in at 2689 lbs, thanks to a host of aluminum and thinned glass. The engines this little thing can be paired with range from 220 ci up to 232 ci, packing 250 or 380 horsepower, respectively. The interior is heavily upgraded too, with leather seats, a half roll cage, and racing bucket seats, amongst other upgrades. Plus, it looks absolutely killer. This is why you shouldn’t look down on the 911s. They may not be the fastest cars money can buy, but they are stylish, precise, and so very cool.

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