Doug couldn’t find the perfect Porsche so he built it!

[@switchcars]

Very happy to finally tell this story from the "completed" side - it was a long journey but well worth it. PS the astute among you will probably call me out as that is most definitely not a '54 Ford, it's a '49 Chevy, but I couldn't remember for the life of me when telling the story what Brandon's truck was, I just remembered that it was really well done.

[@Lambullghini]

Love your stories!

[@Boss_Scaggz]

Bowties across the world collectively writhe in pain. I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced.

[@Ma660t5andw1ch]

The alternator gave its life so you could meet your new painter.

[@luisqueremelmilani5023]

@switchcars - Doug, you need to start selling T-Shirts! The Stigosaurus shirt is awesome!

[@theanomalous1401]

@@Boss_Scaggz⬅️ gets it, This man. The Farce is strong in this one❗

[@violinmiata]

Doug is one of the finest Vinwiki storytellers there is, this was a great video. It would be nice to hear more build stories in the future!

[@thenameiwantedwastaken]

Only in Porsche land would a paint job, interior retrim and suspension upgrade be considered an "outlaw build"

[@drivewaystar6485]

Lol I know right? Fuxking Porsche guys

[@FAT8893]

That's nothing compared to Ferrari.

[@TwoDollarGararge]

Outlaw if it's not but and bolt factory parts

[@drivewaystar6485]

@@TwoDollarGararge Yeah, imagine every Honda guy in the world referring to their car as an "outlaw". I think I'll start doing that and see how many people I can annoy

[@TwoDollarGararge]

@@drivewaystar6485 see the difference the Porsche guys have money well I'm not a Honda guy though I am in the hot hash scene so think of it as a close relative I understand what you're saying having money makes a big difference

[@brianbird3756]

"My 911 is the best 911..."

[@SavageBillahx2]

What an amazing story! Probably my new favorite Doug stories because of the serendipitous meeting Brandon who becomes a friend and does his paint now.

[@SouthsideKidd550]

Rob Pitts, Doug and Ed himself are hands down the best car storytellers. I always stop what I am doing just to hear their stories.🔥

[@constitutionalli7522]

Christopher is my favorite. He's one of my celebrity crushes 🥰

[@SouthsideKidd550]

@@constitutionalli7522 I agree. Christopher does tell some very interesting stories also. He speaks very well.

[@tman1990]

John Ficarra and Travis Bell are good story tellers as well.

[@kevpen68]

Thanks for the story. My wife enjoyed the photos and kept saying that was Dusty's work. It made her smile with pride to have seen this car in the making.

[@switchcars]

Dusty is the man, he did the lion's share of the work on it!

[@rhdbmw9361]

I'm happy he described the farmer because I couldn't have pictured it without his detailed description 😄 😅 😆 🤣 😂

[@keithfork8663]

Not the only Porsche driver that was a farmer and lives on a dirt road.

[@DanaOrtiz]

Finally a Doug story!!!

[@azmike3572]

Instead of a Doug Score.

[@TheFarmboys]

Doug: Mom can we get a 911 GTS? Mom: No we have a 911 at home

[@nelsonbrum8496]

The 1911 at home:

[@TravisFabel]

@@nelsonbrum8496 bang?

[@MrSchn3ll]

This is what Porsche is all about - I'm on #3 and I don't see myself ever wanting another brand. It's the intangibles and the experience that other brands just can't match. Congrats on your dream car Doug.

[@endall39]

Really good story. Not just the great car project described, but a great example of how business and personal relationships can happen when you least expect or plan. Those are best relationships because they're not forced or contrived.

[@donaldmickunas8552]

Aaahhh, the sound of true love. May you enjoy that car for the rest of your life. ❤

[@jayringo77]

Soon as I saw it was a Porsche story I was hoping Doug was back. TOO LONG! Welcome back to the channel and great story.

[@eddiejohnson349]

I'm glad you made a friend and painter out of the deal God does things to bless people your car breaking turned into a blessing to the guy who's driveway you were able to use to get your car off the street

[@xerodelacroix5552]

Congratulations on building....Yoshida's 930 pre-600HP track monster.

[@seanmccabe9766]

Thank God Doug is back!

[@guruoo]

Air cooled 911's are my fav because they're such a simple design, ez to maintain, mostly just a get in, turn the key and drive.

[@corgi42069]

Your love for your Porsche matches what I had with my 300zx. Great sound, great drive. Not a super fast car out the door but fast enough, and I loved it more than any other car I've owned

[@arcanondrum6543]

I thought I loved Porsche when I was a kid but I drove it's little brother VW and saw the same carelessness in Porsche the several times I was at the Dealer "service". My MR-2? Reliable fun.

[@gauravjoshi6310]

Doug speaking about his dream ride, is joyous and contagious, and what a absolute piece of beauty that Porsche turned out to be.

[@christianchristiansen99]

I bought my ‘75 911 around the same time as you. While I didn’t do a build and it does look a bit ratty with it’s old, bad paint job etc., I love it for the same reasons you described. These cars are great fun to drive, without causing too much trouble with mechanics - or the law..

[@JimBrodie]

Of all the motors in The Cannonball Run movie, my favourite has always been the Porsche that JJ & Victor stack into a ditch avoiding a roadblock during prelim testing before the race.

[@Nord_Mann]

Awesome story! Still have my first Porsche, a -90 C4 that I bought in 2014 befor the meteoric rise in value and had outlawed to my specs. Car still runs flawlessly and this year alone I’ve done 12 track days in it and ~10000km. New rotors and pads coming next week. Would never sell it for an exotic!

[@Jlinwoodjackson]

Those c4 964’s are amazing . That an early number C4… I have a good friend that has #70 964 c4s. It was a 89/90.. it’s amazing

[@Nord_Mann]

@@Jlinwoodjackson they Are indeed. I could happily (after rotors are replaced..) fire it up and zig-zag all round Europe without any worries whatsoever. Doesn’t drip a tiny drip and everything is built to last. I might be a bit dizzy from the cup exhaust though😬

[@NoLimitsNoRegrets]

They're such an incredible car. I started in dad's beat up 914 in 1988 with a learner's permit. Went from a 944, 968 cab, 993tt, and current 991turbo S

[@darrenit7498]

I disagree had only 911s on my wall as a kid now I drive one finally only took 40 Years. Your car sounds like a dream spec looks awesome Doug.

[@nicholascanjuga6000]

awesome story from doug yet again! as a massive RUF fan I could not point out that beautiful badge on the hood.

[@Hogiewan1]

Awesome to see another OG like Doug back on!

[@austinaubinoe2195]

Hearing the relationship you formed with the guy with the 54 pickup is what classic car ownership is all about. The headlight thing sucks, but it’s a great story. Life is boring with out incidents like that to talk about later.

[@christophermichael.w.7577]

Old man tan was my grandpas favorite color.☺He bought a new LTD in that color, but I didn't think that a porshe came in wisdom white.

[@Koolcatdadon]

I always love Ed Ticket Clinic inserts. They way he calmly says or jail time like it's no big deal 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@borismcfinnigan3430]

911 was definitely my poster car. more than anything. When i was 5 years old, i had a black 911 sc on my wall and Dad had a Guards red '85 930 in the garage..

[@afrozen10-02]

I love how the Porsche is the same color as the Midnight Club Porsche 911 Turbo.

[@chriscaliri7977]

Very surprised about hagerty, I’ve had them for years. Never had an issue

[@davidgrondin3767]

Nice car Jiffy !!! Good to see you on VinWiki again. Chears!!

[@TD16V]

Yay! A Doug story! This guy is one of the top 10 on here.

[@Cartier_specialist]

I'm glad you got your dream daily driver or outlaw car. Great story.

[@markk3453]

Any build is like going into space to explore the unknown. You need patience and perseverance plus deep pockets lol .

[@Justins00ss]

Love it man! My drag car build is starting to near completion and I'm super excited for the shakedown but also bit hesitant about it! Haha.

[@Thatguy55595]

One thing ppl need to learn is that you can’t screw over Doug!!

[@jsimsgt96]

You got to love that you got a badass painter out of it. Painters are hard to come by for sure

[@pistoncount]

Doug thank you for yet another great tale....Sure is fun driving a slow car fast that you absolutely love.

[@lesflynn4455]

Great story Doug. I still don't understand the AC delete. How much weight does an AC system add. Can you drive comfortably in the summer for extended periods, or is it just a sweatbox?

[@switchcars]

Not just about weight but it robs power. We were applying the Colin Chapman theory to this build - instead of adding a turbo or w twin plug engine, we built the factory engine to the most efficient specs and then shed weight and improved handling everywhere possible. The a/c in that era car was never very good anyway, and given that it's air-cooled they don't like to be driven on hot enough days where you would need the A/C, so I just don't drive it when it's above 80 out. My Corvette has A/C. :)

[@hksoundpro]

We've fitted dozens of air-cooled Porsches with electric AC. Saves up to 10kg over the factory system, improves weight distribution and blows cold as ice. We ALWAYS upgrade the alternator, so the entire electrical system is happier. Think more current available to run the ignition, no lights dimming when you are plodding through traffic, no more problems with inadequate charging.

[@rcuev118]

Such a beautiful car. The color is perfect for the car

[@views40]

Maroon 6 also looks like Maroon G, so there's that! Beautiful car Doug :)

[@paulflora3847]

that was a great story! had me going through the emotions for sure! (:

[@supramaniac502]

Nice to see Doug back for another tale. He's been notably missing for some time...

[@MW-uy3np]

Great story as usual from Doug

[@pas-kv8ud]

My new favourite quote “I can lose to a Toyota Camry and still have a grin on my face because of the sound, feel, and vibrations”. Exactly! You don’t have to have the fastest car, just your car.

[@joshuagibson2520]

Once realized, that grin is gone.

[@VINwiki]

What is your favorite Porsche?

[@ni4nijustice855]

The one that doesn't brake down often

[@akashsarma8241]

997 911 c2s

[@cliffnix9301]

G body, 964 RS America, 996 turbo, any GT RS, cayenne turbo. Depends on what day it is and what the goal is.

[@gdubya83]

Panamera. One day if possible with a license plate that says GRCRYGTN. That interior, color and wheels Doug picked are noice

[@jayringo77]

Dream I'm chasing at the moment is the 2022 911 GTS4. Favorite I've had a chance to drive is a 2010 Turbo S. When it lands in the driveway, my Por-che is BEST Por-che 😁

[@d12a24p]

Love me a Doug story!

[@xlinkxpr]

Love Doug and my passion for porsche grows even bigger!

[@TheFirBall]

Always more fun to go fast in slow car than slow in a fast car

[@JustMitchPool]

It's been too long since you've told a story. Good to see you're still around the story telling.

[@fatpad00]

I had a good friend and roommate at the time start getting into cars. I can't remember the exact scenario, but we were on the topic of Porsches and I told him "you can tell it's a Porsche because it looks like a Porsche." After some googling, he was quite amazed how Porsche design language essentially hasnt changed in 70+ years

[@Everythingisgoingtobealright]

I work in a body shop who had a Porsche account in the 993 days. I drove dozens of every variant, A Carrera 2S is my favorite. It’s not the best at anything but it’s perfect.

[@markymarc136]

Doug Tabbutt aka The Mexican Stig! Great build Doug! I would rather buy 1000 Porsche instead of 1 Ferrari. That's how much i don't care for them.

[@NYHeeb]

I feel exactly same. Rather have a dope outlaw with modern components stockish body.

[@hardcoreep]

Nothing like when a project comes together

[@edwardfletcher7790]

Doug is such a likeable Evil Genius 😂

[@LordoftheEagles]

My dream vehicle is likely the car I own now. 2013 Highlander Limited. And I don't even have kids. I don't even really 'like' cars or involve in the culture. But goddamn some of these guys can tell a killer story and that I am always down for

[@davidraezer5937]

Looks very close to my Ruby red 84 Carrera. Love that color

[@aliassmithandjones9453]

good to see Mexican Stig back on VW!

[@jamesfair9751]

When I think about how much money my dad could have made it makes me sick. He spent 50 years rebuilding and painting cars and he would never charge more than $1000 to paint a car and that was extreme most paint jobs from him went around $500 and his builds won many many best of show and best restoration trophy’s. If he would have charged what all the others would charge he wouldn’t be struggling now in retirement.

[@jackpayne5931]

It looks like the colour on the old midnight club 930 turbos

[@ZacharyCox]

Doug mentioned it, but getting Magnus on the show would be awesome.....

[@TravisFabel]

Maroon 6 sounds like it's from some 1960s spy novel...

[@rjnation5042]

Oh Doug it's gorgeous, I've never been a red car guy, but that really hits, also you tell stories in a simple but effective way, go out & enjoy the f..k out of it, Rj in Oz

[@shaunt7301]

Great insight into supercar issues... hate all the set backs for Doug but in some wacky way makes me feel better about all my trials and tribulations... if it happens to him it can happen to anyone.

[@MyKeeP81]

gorgeous paint

[@siegfriedbarfuss9379]

Great story. Entry line about poster car I strongly disagree. Had a jumped black 930 shot as a poster in the 80s. Looked stunning.

[@one8s7n]

Love the story! I hope to see you driving it in maine sometime

[@EdBolian]

After the Ruf, a 928 Turbo I had years ago, the 993, and the Car Trek 996 I have come to a conclusion - the best Porsche is, in fact, the Cayenne.

[@switchcars]

Downvote, lol.

[@gdubya83]

Panamera is my favorite compared to any other high performance wagon next to the M Roadster like the one Ghost Rider has or had

[@andrewbaran5586]

I'll double down that remark as a euro tech for 20+ years..

[@soILLitsADVISED]

What’s an Ed take without the controversy 😂

[@theanomalous1401]

@@switchcars If Ed tries to drag out the Hot Wheels track, remind him of this moment! LOL!

[@dalelc43]

I always wanted a Porsche 930 and hated Ferrari's (all of them) I got to see one in person one day, it was a 308GTB doing a demonstration drag of all things. He revved it up and bang blew the clutch out the top of the car, it was hilarious. 🤣🤣

[@nelsonbrum8496]

Time to add more "outlaw" to a Porsche that gets beat by a f'n camry...

[@towpig8575]

Any tow truck driver that needs the customers help loading the vehicle that he’s towing is probably not a driver you should let tow your priceless car. I’ve been towing for about 15 years now and I’ve learned the hard way that having the customer help load or unload the car sometimes they do things a that can damage the car or they can get hurt because they’re not paying attention to their surroundings.

[@chasepellettieri7128]

I was gonna watch the whole thing anyways based on the title but when I saw Doug I paused the video and made some popcorn

[@mohammadal-abbasi7247]

Great story Doug 👍🏼

[@official_NelsonR]

Didn't we all agree NO MORE DOUG

[@matt1271]

no dougs the goat

[@davidthomits544]

This guy has great car stories and comments about Maine where I live

[@mathewwilliams4352]

Been too long since Doug has had a video on about time

[@briancox2721]

Painting a Porsche a Ferrari color to mess with the purist is a bit like mixing Skittles in with m&Ms and Reese's pieces at Halloween.

[@oFFpUDDING]

lol I couldn't relate to a comment less the 911 has always been my dream car

[@Lolzforlolzz]

Thanks for the awesome content while I'm stuck in Oshkosh, Nebraska with a blown alternator

[@stevechamberss3237]

You able to get it fixed?

[@CaptainSaltyDawg]

Love the Mexican Stig!!!!!!

[@Thugl1f]

The 911 has always been my dream car

[@paulmcdonald9592]

Great story. Thanks.

[@scottthompson5907]

Love the update!

[@ryanpatterson9526]

Doug is my kind of guy!

[@randerson4124]

MY 911 IS BEST 911!

[@markoz673bajen8]

Rcr reference. My mustang best mustard.

[@kevinblankenburg4816]

Dienst ist Dienst und Schnaps ist Schnaps. So much about your personal and clients car.

[@windronner1]

I totally disagree with Doug on 1 very critical point!!! His stories are NEVER TOO LONG!!! LoL As guy who worked as a Porsche tech thu college. I totally agree with Doug on another critical point about why Porsche? .... If it ain't a driver.. why bother!. Race on Sunday. Grocery shop on Monday!! ahhahahaa

[@hyper8545]

Porsche is king

[@NoLimitsNoRegrets]

test drove a 458 this month, and the sticky button was the deciding factor. dealer would knock $5k off for a $10k/3 month repair. nix. told him that poor plastic choice is unacceptable for a quarter mil car. yes, i have a 911 in the garage, no sticky buttons.

[@Wbfuhn]

Doug Tap Butt.

[@robbyman5195]

all of that and we never got to hear it run :(

[@iDeondrae]

Great story Doug, can you kindly repeat the car show you took the car to? 😅

[@christopherkraft1327]

Good morning Ed!! 🙂

[@VINwiki]

Good morning.

[@RipRoaringGarage]

I see you got the Hagerty screw as well.... Im going to be telling a story soon. Three cars, no payouts, and a no renew. Because I like the stress of calling for a collection of 12 cars on short notice!

[@jameswaters4224]

Amazing story keep doing what you do

[@bait-cz5uj]

Love you're stories because I'm from your area.

[@gsmith207]

Maineah’s tell great stories. If he threw in a “cah” accent here and theyah he’d be right back home bub. Take the boy outta Maine but you cant take the Maine outta the boy. Hes great