Restorations & Projects

Restorations & Projects
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1959 356 Convertible D Restoration*

1959 356 Convertible D Restoration*

This 1959 Porsche 356 Convertible D was delivered new to a U.S. Marine stationed in Japan; the car was later brought back to the U.S. Now → Read more

1973 911S Preservation Restoration

1973 911S Preservation Restoration

This 1973 911S coupe is remarkable piece of history and an exceptionally original numbers matching car, with less than 30,000 original miles. With the exception → Read more

1964 356C Coupe Restoration

1964 356C Coupe Restoration

Specialty Cars went to North Carolina to perform a Pre-Purchase Inspection on this 1964 356C Coupe in early 2014. At the time of the pre-purchase, this → Read more

1974 911 IROC RSR Recreation

1974 911 IROC RSR Recreation

Built and owned by Specialty Cars’ own Nick Burkit, this project started as a rusted 1974 911 S tub in 2007. The car spent the → Read more

1957 Porsche 356 Speedster 1600S Restoration

1957 Porsche 356 Speedster 1600S Restoration

Complete restoration with original numbers matching engine and transmission as per Porsche COA and Kardex.

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1997 Porsche Factory RSR

1997 Porsche Factory RSR

Ex-Alex Job Racing

Complete restoration and race preparation. This car competed on the IMSA Circuit years 1997-1999.

1967 Porsche 911S/ST Recreation

1967 Porsche 911S/ST Recreation

This project takes a factory 1967 911S and re-creates a 911ST. This project includes suspension modifications and a 930 turbo brake upgrade. The interior was → Read more

1981 911SC Rally Conversion

1981 911SC Rally Conversion

This 1981 911SC underwent a rally conversion! We fully rebuilt and upgraded the suspension and dropped the front strut spindles for higher ride height; this → Read more

1970 Porsche 914 to 914-6 Conversion

1970 Porsche 914 to 914-6 Conversion

This project converted a 1970 Porsche 914-4 to a 914-6. We built a 9.5 to 1 compression ratio Euro spec 3.0 engine, installed a chassis → Read more

2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Coolant Flange Update

2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Coolant Flange Update

This 2008 GT3 RS underwent the coolant flange update. The 996 and 997 GT3’s and Turbo’s all have aluminum coolant flanges epoxied into the aluminum → Read more

1986 Carrera 3.6L KMS Engine Management System

1986 Carrera 3.6L KMS Engine Management System

Installed and converted to a 3.6 liter Varioram 993 engine.
Rebuilt the transmission and installed a Quaife Limited slip differential.
Complete suspension upgrade.
Complete interior → Read more

1972 BMW 2002 Build

1972 BMW 2002 Build

This is an original paint, rust-free California car with 110,000 miles. In this build, we will be performing a complete engine rebuild, including porting and → Read more

1972 Porsche 911S: Full Service and Restoration

1972 Porsche 911S: Full Service and Restoration

After being parked for over 18 years, we put this car back on the road.

This mechanical fuel injection car has 96,000 original miles and → Read more

1988 Porsche 911 Turbo Factory Slant Nose Maintenance

1988 Porsche 911 Turbo Factory Slant Nose Maintenance

This car was off the road for 5 years and underwent some much needed maintenance. The fuel tank and trunk area were repaired from battery → Read more

1972 911T Rust Repair & Suspension Upgrade

1972 911T Rust Repair & Suspension Upgrade

Metal fabrication and rust repair takes place in the smugglers box, front suspension mounts, rear seat bottoms, speaker shelf, rear torsion bar and rocker area. → Read more

2004 M96 Boxster S IMS Bearing LN Solution Installation

2004 M96 Boxster S IMS Bearing LN Solution Installation

The IMS bearing is a sealed bearing unit connected to the intermediate shaft. Both M96 (1997-2005) and M97 (2006-2008) engines are unfortunately notorious for IMS → Read more

2006 997 M97 Engine IMS Bearing Seal Removal

2006 997 M97 Engine IMS Bearing Seal Removal

The IMS bearing is a sealed bearing unit connected to the intermediate shaft. Both M96 (1997-2005) and M97 (2006-2008) engines are unfortunately notorious for IMS → Read more

2003 996 M96 Engine IMS Bearing LN Engineering Retrofit Installation

2003 996 M96 Engine IMS Bearing LN Engineering Retrofit Installation

The IMS bearing is a sealed bearing unit connected to the intermediate shaft. Both M96 (1997-2005) and M97 (2006-2008) engines are unfortunately notorious for IMS → Read more

1965 911 Coupe Complete Restoration*

1965 911 Coupe Complete Restoration*

On deck for a complete restoration is this 1965 911 Coupe.

Battery Acid Rust Repairs

Battery Acid Rust Repairs

Acid batteries have the tendency to boil over from either being overcharged or overfilled with acid. If the problem is treated properly, rust repairs generally → Read more

2011 GT3 RS: Installation of roll bar, harnesses and fire extinguisher

2011 GT3 RS: Installation of roll bar, harnesses and fire extinguisher

Installation of rollbar, harness and fire extinguisher in a 2011 GT3 RS.

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