2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic: First Drive Review | Catchpole on Carfection

[@stephen2282]

1m subs after 10 years, gotta admit that is impressive for a car channel that's not backed by a 50yr old magazine... also you gotta admit that henry has played a major role in that upswing of recognition. thanks, henry for sharing the love of cars all these years, hope you stay around for the next 10.

[@ThomasHubik]

I think he is joined Hagerty. This is probably an older video, was still in afterwork, i expect a couple of more being under editing, but i think thats it from here from him. He was with Hagerty on gt3 rs press drive.

[@stephen2282]

@@ThomasHubik yea but do we know if he is going to work exclusively for them, cuz we've seen numerous automotive journalists work on multiple projects at the same time. think that's kinda what Matt Farah does and to a lesser extent what Chris Harris does. and even though carmudgeon is now gonna be under hagerty, I see Jason talks about it as if it's a separate entity.

[@dano_8250]

@@stephen2282 Hagerty might let him do a few solo projects, who knows. Carfection is finished though. Looks like they wound up in March.

[@michaelfraser5723]

careful, Harry is his mentor

[@GM-fh5jp]

I think Mr. Catchpole's relaxed and pleasant style puts him at the top of the YT car reviewers pecking order. How nice not to have a frantic, in your face kind of video but instead a calm and serene look at a fine car and sublime scenery. Thanks for posting, Henry.

[@apancher]

He's the adult choice.

[@Robcupra360]

Him or Steve sutcliff

[@allindiamotoring]

Carfection videos are immaculate in conception and immaculate in its execution as well. Specially love the shot of the wheels at 4:18 where there is a reflection of the scenery. Fantastic piece of art this.

[@MetikalMan]

I noticed that wheel shot tooo.

[@alexliu6992]

So many mr. Catchpole videos on KZbin recently. Really liked your car reviews. Been looking forward to someone like you to review this car properly. Awesome video! Literally created this channel just to leave this message.

[@Russell_and_Rosko]

Along with stelvio pass, this road is at the top of the bucket list. Carfection vids are shot so beautifully. @ 2:35 STUNNING!

[@ryan_henderson]

If this is the last Carfection video, then what a way to go out. Thanks for the memories 🙏🏻

[@atcuttyclub]

Congrats on a decade. XCAR OGs represent!

[@endlesswindingroad]

Stunning, both the car and the Kaunertalgletscherstraße (what a word, btw.)! Henry puts the technicalities of the 911 SC in a scene of driving pleasure - outstanding! Bravo!

[@profkluk]

Oh yes, by the way, since I researched that road, the official name is even a bit longer: Kaunertaler Gletscherstraße.

[@peterfritzphoto]

Love the amount of effort that’s gone into scripting and filming this. Wow.

[@TheAslakVind]

Henry, I´ve been working in automotive broadcasting for over 2o years. It is so visibly pleasing, and your narration. Great job, a classic.

[@MrFadjule]

This video, it's cinematography, the timing, the vistas.... Stunning!

[@paultucker1272]

11 minutes of perfection. That's Carfection!

[@wisruteb]

Superb cinematography as always and a great review too!

[@alexioflexio8818]

So refreshing Lee honest… So rare to hear anything except a glowing response. And incredibly well produced with beautiful metaphors… Catchpole really is a cut above the rest

[@ducbox572]

What a stunning video. CF is the best on YT right now. You capture the entire essence of the driving experience.

[@hensh911]

Ten years of perfection, congratulations Henry and team!😊 One of the very best automotive channels on KZbin!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@jakobsifrer]

A truely unique channel. Happy anniversary!

[@avigator]

Actually Henry’s last video for Carfection 😢

[@hensh911]

@@avigator No way! Has he moved exclusively to Hagerty?

[@avigator]

@@hensh911 Unfortunately, yes

[@sachinchaphekar246]

thanks carfection ! I will miss these videos

[@madarauchiha1218]

Very interesting car. I still feel like its pricepoint is a joke and only tolerated because its "limited" should be no more than a turbo S

[@bigd5899]

The pricepoint is good af really. The base turbo which this was at some point is 200k without options. For 80k more than that the sport classic has the turbo s sport suspension, turbo s sport exhaust, lift system, ceramic brakes and a damn rwd conversion. Hella expensive options. As well as the limited run wheels, ducktail and retro trim. On top its so decked out there aren’t even any options you can get for it. a well specced turbo can easily cost you more than one of these because of that.

[@nightnomad635]

If this was a car kept in stock at the dealership, then yes. But Porsche don't build cars for stock. They're all made to order 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@tyler9703]

Exactly. This is the same price as a Maserati MC20 for a car that doesnt actually drive that differently to a 130K 911 GTS.

[@juhsztn]

insanely overpriced why does a gt3rs start lower than a sport classic?

[@killerfc909]

The price makes sense, the car will always be worth more than that price. You can't compare this to the price of normal production cars

[@flying0graysons]

What a beautiful film. Henry's mellifluous tones, the stunning scenery, and, oh, the car too. I wish Henry all the success at Haggerty, but I personally prefer the cinematography and feel of his and the rest of the team's work on Carfection.

[@qikqbn77]

Absolutely fell in love with the 997 Sport Classic. In fact, I ordered the 997 Sport Classic ducktail, side skirts and front end for my 997 C4S. The Sport Classic got a lot of backlash for it's $200k price back in the day, considering that mechanically it was identical to a $125k 997 GTS. Only differences were exterior ducktail, bubble roof, and lots of leather and hounds tooth fabric. This New 992 Sport Classic is just as stunning to me, BUT, like Catchpole mentions at the end, the overall experience does not justify the price, when the new 992 GTS is so good and fast. If I had the money, I would get a GT3 Touring instead and figure out a way to slap that ducktail on to the rear decklid. That would be my dream car.

[@kabob21]

Why would you ruin a GT3 Touring with a ducktail when the stock retractable wing is both functional and aesthetically pleasing?

[@qikqbn77]

@@kabob21 Because I love the look of the Sport Classic ducktail. Ruin it? To me it would be an awesome improvement in looks. I hate the look of the 992 spoiler in the up position. Ugly! It's all about the eye of the beholder. I have a ducktail on my Porsche 911 and absolutely love it.

[@JiggeeAsia]

All I had eyes for was the magnificent view, the drive was spectacularly breathtaking. Definitely a bucket list road to tear up on! Amazing cinematography!

[@greenbluediaries1888]

RIP Carfection. Thank you for the excellent content! Bravo!

[@brunoaraujo2222]

If this isnt one of the best reviews ever i dont know what Im doing in this world, the car, the scenario and the presenter, good job guys, very good!

[@michaeltang4219]

I really like your narrative...describing the sensation with figures and data to support rather than spending few mins to read out the spec. Great host, great car and great road!

[@Absilon13]

Henry is all about the art of story telling and not to forget the automobiles he drives. Fantastic video carfection cheers all the efforts for the all the masterpieces.

[@Misanoblue]

INSANE Henry these days on YT ! Thanks for the content !!!

[@darkchild130]

Never seen a more obvious example of a collector’s car. Flipper’s dream.

[@philipribchester1994]

You cannot fold this channel, the content is far too fantastic! So consistent, find a way 🙏🏻

[@bicyclist2]

Beautiful car, very beautiful scenery. I've been a big Porsche fan since riding in my uncles 1960's metallic blue 911 SC Targa back in the 80's. I'm also a big fan of Carfection. Thank you.

[@jet688]

wow just binge watching about 911s when i saw the upload. What timing! Always waiting Henry to review cool cars.

[@californiaholtz]

Henry at his best, great episode! Will he continue to be a fixture here at Carfection now that he's joined the Hagerty family?

[@sneakybeach]

It's finished

[@mariusvranceanvirixDerTod]

what do you guys mean by joining Hagerty family ?

[@farishanafiah8461]

@@mariusvranceanvirixDerTod Check Hagerty's KZbin channel. They made a series called 'The Driver's Seat' and guess who's the presenter? It's Mr. Catchpole himself.

[@nicholaswoodward8191]

My favorite car reviewer by a country mile.

[@roadstr_app]

Awesome job as always Carfection team!

[@blueisbetter1381]

Always a pleasure to watch and to listen to your videos. Thank you 🙏

[@lukewaring2832]

2 installments of Mr catchpole in the same way we are spoilt. Quality as every guys. Thanks for all the effort it shows.. Long may it continue.👀😎🤪

[@RobinSingh-lf3iq]

Mr. Henry Catchpole, you are a genius! Lovely review.

[@carseyeadmire]

Another great video. Love your t-shirt Henry👍

[@skypaul24]

Bloody hell! This was a gorgeous look video!

[@emmanuelmeysman820]

Some scenes are almost National Geographic worthy. Truly perfection is every video.

[@christopherprose3881]

The best Porsche for my money........ now I just need more of it.

[@allofchris]

Sad to read the rumours that Carfection has folded. My favourite car videos here on KZbin. Many thanks for 10 glorious years.

[@Porkycheun]

Happy birthday Carfection ! 🎉

[@HQBProductions]

Another Henry masterpiece. I wish I could say I had that car on order but new health problems mean I could not use it properly. Henry…enjoy these cars in whatever version you prefer and savour every moment because one day, something comes along and the dreams are ended…keep fighting for that dream..don’t let it get away too soon.😐

[@ducbox572]

RWD GTS with PDK is 90% of the car for 50% of the price. Option it up with PTS paint and Exclusive interior and it's also a special car.

[@Saint_S1]

Unlike so many who present car vlogs, including those who used to be brilliant and have morphed into Clarkson, Henry delivers every time - a brilliant watch.

[@AgriVideos1]

Thanks Carfection, I’ll miss these videos.

[@joelh8141]

mr. catchpole is a treasure. thank you sir!

[@sayen5998]

Henry Catchpole is the fourth best motoring journalist in the world, according to me, and he deserves more recognition.

[@-1..]

No holes on the body no cloud touching wing...no nostril dents...clean simple seamless..curvaceous...flow...what a jaw dropping duck.

[@nathanb2100]

Aside from the price, this 911 looks great, especially the wheels 😄

[@newtechgs7471]

Always great to have a new Henry vid. Wild pricing on that thing

[@nazhif1]

Those seats are perfect

[@joshthemediocre7824]

I spec'd out hundreds of Porsches on their website, I probably know more about Porsches than anyone else who will never own one. I spec out a hundred different Porsches over a couple years and you can learn a bit about them. I spec'd a Sport Classic the other day and with a couple options it came to almost $70k u.s. dollars more than a fully loaded GT3RS. Nothing about it's options or tech is any better or even different really, just less aero. Porsche confuses me but i sure do love them.

[@thedalillama]

I drove that road over the summer. Worth it!

[@DontPanicDear]

Congrats on the 1m subs 🎉

[@bcosVic]

Kudos on the film intro with the 60’s vibe and blurred visuals…..manufacturers should be breaking down the carfection door to do their launch videos!

[@kiyalami8478]

Henry, all the buzz is around the C8 Z06 right now! Love your work.

[@KosmicHRTRacingTeam]

Lol. Actually I haven’t seen any (I’m not a Vette guy). I see a lot of Buzz about the GT3RS track day, then the Chris Harris Singer DLS and now this. Lol

[@petedavis4097]

Congratulations on your ten years of great videos, keep on keeping on

[@JonWhitworth]

They folded and this was their last video

[@golfbuddy1969]

The ducktail and lack of side air scoops improves the looks on an already beautiful car.

[@toto-wolff]

This video is lovely. But that is your standard, so no surprise🤩

[@cavalinorampante1]

Happy birthday Carfection🎉

[@Thatrollingmaster69]

Henry Catchpole always reminds me why he is one of my favorite 2 car reviewers (the other is Chris Harris). What a beautiful scenery, with twisty roads, and top of the line cinematography. About this Porsche. Even if i had the money to buy it, i would prefer the 'normal' Turbo S or even a GT3 Touring. Taste is totally subjective though so...

[@vxyz5219]

Amazing as always.

[@Rob-cv3vh]

Lovely video, thanks Henry and all of the production team. A gorgeous car that's not built to be a missile that's all about numbers, bragging rights and flames. Hopefully enjoyed by those of us that enjoy being far away from civilisation whilst we perfect our toe heel double de-clutching. If you're comparing the numbers of this with x or y it's not the car for you.

[@richardsholl5977]

Another slice of Catchpole brilliance. 👍

[@paulhelden]

Going to that road next summer vacations in Europe, is so nice

[@larssonk22]

Happy Birthday Carfection Great channels, they grow up so fast 🥺

[@dougsmith4678]

Always love the production level on your videos. Keep it up.

[@MW-te5fv]

well, that message at the end suggest they won't be keeping it up

[@simonweston33]

I think Mr Catchpole jumped ship to Hagerty’s channel.

[@kevb8544]

Porshe making this as a rwd manual proper turbo is perfect. Just been up that pass on a motorbike, definitely worth every cent. well worth doing on a push bike as well.

[@TS-wp3wt]

Henry, alps, and a Porsche…. That’s a hell of a combo!

[@PhilJReid-xj1bg]

One of the finest videos of any sort that i have watched… Bravo.. what a car. I disagree though. If i ever had that sort of money i would go straight to the nearest showroom.

[@jacrach]

Another superb vid - thanks Henry!

[@Gmoney6980]

For starters everyone this harkens back to the 930 Turbo, so for over 300k cad it’s worth it IMO like come on turbo s power with a manual, rwd & that gorgeous ducktail its perfect then inside you get that lovely cognac leather get this baby in a nice pts red with gold accents she’ll be stunning 😮‍💨this will make a lovely daily or weekend car for true Porsche enthusiasts

[@ashley_neal]

Freaky timing, as I've just finished playing with the Porsche Configurator 😂

[@lukathegarlic]

For people scratching their head "what road exactly": Kaunertal Glacier Road. Pronounciation is a bit off, but here you go.

[@effa114]

I’m glad it exists and it sounds like it’s best enjoyed from the outside, which suits me just fine. It really is beautiful. But not as stunning as your film! Brilliant work as ever, Henry.

[@caclavijo]

Thank you for the video. Beautiful machine. It's super fast car ready to enjoy driving "slow"

[@christ9376]

Stunning scenery, with fantastic camera-work, what a great car to drive there.

[@1991julez]

Another wonderful piece

[@ajfreshkid]

Another superb example of automotive documentation

[@chesspiece81]

Are you working for both Carfaction and Haggerty now or will you be leaving Carfaction? The Sport Classic might be the most expensive new 911 but I bet it's worth every dime and will remain great value.

[@pkleemola]

Thank you Henry very much. You know what I'm waiting for 😏

[@Tuberuser187]

Another great video!

[@sevesellors2831]

Great review and love the interior trim better do the lottery!

[@princekelechi1766]

You're good at what you do here!

[@StefanBacum]

Nice Scurfa Diver One there Mr Catchpole!

[@Canadian_Gamer]

This is the Porsche we've all been waiting for.

[@mahinth-on-everything]

Stunning, even the watch looks great 👌 what watch is that ?

[@mohammadazarifar363]

what is the music in 2:00?

[@antoniobortolotti6223]

I saw it live at my dealer in Varese today, for a client. Stunning!

[@nurminius]

You are true motorhead, Henry. Love yaaaa bro :)

[@samueldowney2806]

Nice car, but epic, gorgeous, stunning scenery! Happy 10th Carfection! hears to 10 more and another 10 and another... Thank you for the most beautiful car videos on YT.

[@DDd-hr6mz]

Welp....

[@sachinchaphekar246]

F

[@swift-za8390]

just seeeing ur face in this upload honestly just made my next year bro

[@wessel82]

Amazing video and editing

[@iwonder1216]

Excellent video!

[@888mf4]

Your expression driving this compared to the GT4 RS says it all. I just reviewed a Sport Classic in the UK and came to the same conclusion. It's a beautiful car to look at but not very special to drive. You would have more fun in a Cayman GT4 or GT4 RS or a 992 Turbo S. All of which are cheaper than the SC!

[@g3whg247]

another epic, inspiring a road trip or two

[@surgecaliber]

I would buy a 911 GTS with the 911 classic wheels and duck tail if that was a lm option you could have when customizing your car from the dealer

[@michaelscurr9046]

Best car reviews 🤟

[@blueridge8992]

Oh whew! I saw Henry on H and worried he might have have left Carfection. Glad to see that he’s doing both.

[@arivette2010]

We need a team up with him and Camissa on Hagerty!

[@guywheeler4225]

Beautiful video per usual! Question, was the Super 8 looking footage at the begining from an acutal Super8 camera, or is it a digital filter?