Guntherwerks 993: Porsche 911 Restomod - Road Review | Catchpole on Carfection

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This is by far the best review video I’ve watched of guntherwerks. Great stuff carfection!

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I've truly missed these Carfection mini-docs on boutique manufactures. Brilliant presentation all around...and I'm only at 01:58 😅. Thank you!

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[@TedwardDrives]

beautiful driving sequences

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[@MegaRetr]

This is by far the best review video I’ve watched of guntherwerks.

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Was half expecting Matt Farah to pop up in the canyons. Brilliant and elegantly articulate video as always Harry!

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I don't remember a Z3 being in a James Bond film, but I certainly remember the Z8 being highlighted. Fantastic review of an amazing car. Thank you!!

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Goldeneye.

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Camera angles are INCREDIBLE!!!! Sound recordings are OFF THE CHAIN!!!

[@Carfection]

Would you pick this, or a car by Singer?

[@OneTireFire]

They scratch slightly different itches, and I'd honestly go for the Guntherwerks! Great vid!

[@DondoGaming]

Singer!

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GW all the way!

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RUF

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Singer every time!

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the intro about NASA is absolutely spot on. All about passion!

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I have never seen production value like that on KZbin, hats off to you Marc Ganley.

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Henry reviews are nothing short of spectacular, with each review he literally takes you on a emotional automotive journey like you are literally there. Welldone to Henry and production team.

[@nathanb2100]

I would still go for the Singer 911s, but this is still a cool restomod nonetheless :). Epic video as always Henry and Carfection :)

[@Adam-M1]

What makes you pick one over the other? Out of curiosity.

[@hagestad]

@@Adam-M1 well one was not established because of Operation Paperclip?

[@Adam-M1]

@@hagestad are you asking me a question or giving me your opinion to the above? Bit confused. If you’re giving me your reason, that’s a fair point.

[@simp2234]

Doing to much gearing the whole video

[@ashvinbissesar5427]

Have you ever owned a 993?? Or Even the simplest of cayman? have you?

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Keep on setting the bar higher! Love your work Henry!

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[@Pyotr_Velikiy]

Exquisite engineering. The evolution of the air-cooled RS. Just lovely.

[@kyleholloway3470]

The 993 has always been my favourite generation of 911 and this restomod looks extremely beautiful.

[@chriswheeler6092]

I don't think that I would change anything or have a desire to make any modifications. For me that is extremely rare.

[@Jishnuk011235]

5:02 that rear light looks astonishingly beautiful.

[@Kjetil523]

Saw a Porsche video, clicked as fast as i could. Didn't know it was a Carfection video until i heard "down there". My day just got much better!

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Fantastic video again! Always proud to share through WOM that this is the best channel to view cars on. Thank you very much. Great new shooting angles btw. Camera / video editor is on point. Take care

[@dranda8479]

just what i needed after doing 1200 words, the narration is calm and assuring.

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The video editing in this is really top notch! yeah the car is awesome too but the the cinematography and editing here deserves high praise..well done bro!

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That color combo of the lichen green with gold is absolutely fantastic.

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Another great video chaps with some lovely camera work. Henry does such a good job of bringing these cars to life.

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Thanks carfection. Been thinking about an Guntherwerks, but just can't get an "allocation". Love them to bits! The engine noise clip was a beautiful touch.

[@Revheadrev]

Henry and team - as always, a fantastic video. I’m a mad 911 fan, and this restomod might be right up near the top of a very fancy tree. Beautiful machine. Thanks mate

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Henry and Guntherwerks...what a way to start the day

[@theprisonier]

The 993 is the Porsche for me. The sexiest Porsche ever. What a base !!!

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any chance you guys can bring Singer DLS review 🙃

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Love this channel! the unobtainium nature of some of these cars is a bit much, however, (yes, so stipulated, amazing cars, very well filmed), particularly now when "normal" car prices are insane.

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Thanks Henry. Love your passion and work! Keep it up.

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One of the reasons I work hard in my career is the dream of owning something like this.

[@HR-zc1mi]

Keep it up!

[@williammorris3334]

Awesome work as usual Henry. I can tell the car didn’t appeal to you all that much as a great iteration of the 911 for that classic driving experience. The car is clearly over the top for anything but track work. I’m immensely enjoying my plain Jane Boxster S as it’s capable enough to drive faster than you should on the street, but usable every day and still quite entertaining, a lot like a regular 911, but at half the price and a more balanced and easy to drive at the limit chassis at 8/10’s with its mid engine. Can’t wait for the next review!

[@antoniolleradam9354]

If there was no Singer, I would think this is the perfect Porsche, I would be astonished like I was when I discovered the cars of Rob Dickinson. I think this is also a great restomod, worth of the money required, but definetely, I would pick the Singer, the first one, that with only 350-380 Hp for a couple of reasons: first the styling; I find that first Singer absolutely astonishing from that point of view, well balanced, with unbeatable proportions, and over all this perfect shaped wheel archs, quith the bespoke Michelin tyres sides perfectly matching the rims, and perfectly filling the wheel archs, a masterpiece, a perfect sculpture of modern art; and second, the compactness of those first Singers: I find this Guntherwerks somewhat too wide to be ultimately enjoyed in the twisty B-roads I like most.

[@gouldnj]

Points made, but I was stationed at JAC Molesworth and am intimately acquainted with your B roads, and you can keep them. Far too bumpy, far too greasy, and far too clogged with ridiculously slow diesel shit boxes. I will take California canyon roads any day of the week and twice on Sunday. I frankly wouldn’t pay for either the Singer or the Gunther, I’ll take my 991.2 C2S as it’s faster than I can drive it anyway. Happy motoring!

[@antoniolleradam9354]

@@gouldnj I wish I could live nearer than 5900 miles (in straight line) to the mighty californian canyon roads you mention. But anyway I can still plenty enjoy my F-Type V8 RWD (which is also faster than I can drive it ... it could be said that I simply don't deserve it) in the also sunny B-roads near my little town, not that much bumby and greasy (just 500 m from home there's the start of a once world championship rally special stage), but sadly, even more full of slow diesel shit boxes than you imagine, and if the worst forecasts come true, soon full of EV-shit-boxes. Enjoy your superbly engineered (I'm not joking) 991.2 CS2 and the superb countryside that goes with! Thank you for your comment.

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Well said

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This is my dream car bar none and I don't understand why it's not everyone else's also. Perfection.

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Its Henry!! I don't even have to watch the vid to know it's going to be awesome!

[@sprintermaximus]

Effing unbelievable video, buddy. Thanks so much for the great edit and content. So good.

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Glad you enjoyed it!

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5:06 Perfection, no electric nonsense in sight 🙌❤

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An absolutely fabulous production by Ganley and Catchpole, in sound and vision and review.

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that shot at 9:26 ! ...And then a couple of others. Brilliant camera work.

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[@joshfoley8862]

I am eternally happy that there is no snap crackle and pop in the exhaust! Sounds amazing.

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Car aside, the footage was utterly superb! Great work, keep it up. Thank you

[@avs_4u]

One of the few times in my life I left jaw dropped with a car. The color of that Porsche with the yellow decals.

[@thisBLUEsweater]

huge respect for gunthwerks but just not for me. the best thing about watching this, like others have mentioned, was Henry and the production of the vid! amazing. never stop pls also really helped that I've driven this beautiful road myself. stunning!

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Perfection. The review is perfection.

[@salangchoi02]

A film like this contributes to the frenzy prices of air-cooled these days, but they are truly beautiful.

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Aleluia..i have seen Stinger and other tuners here... Aleluia, you just hit the "G" spot on this awesome,as always, review. Love the brand tested today, love your reviews too. Great work 👌👌👏👏👏👏👏

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Henry Catchpole please do a collab with Chris Harris and Matt Farrah. All of you are on point and legends. Keep it coming !

[@kurtwomack6473]

Gorgeous looking car, and sound! Well done video too. I find it amusing about the AZ Historical plate, it's essentially a brand new car, I know the cost of tags is less than normal plates.

[@mmerritt143]

If you are still in Los Angeles come on a morning drive up Angeles Crest. Every Friday from 9:00 to 11:00 (911) in the morning a bunch of Porsche owner meet up at Newcomb's Ranch. Other great non-Porche cars show up as well. It's called The Good Vibes Breakfast Club. Amazing cars form all around Los Angeles and cool people.

[@kurt.bradley]

The second day of ACH filming was on a Friday… and there was a quick appearance made. The Speedster was the subject that day too.)

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Just amazing work as ever Henry and the team. Please keep doing what you’re doing, this is true motoring journalism.

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[@Carfection]

It could be to do with the lack of zany thumbnails with exaggerated expressions but we can't bring ourselves to do it 😂

[@RickTheSpud]

Amazingly good looking film, and car! Excellence as always Team! And the first 993 I've ever really liked the look of! 😎👌

[@paulkrapp]

That "playful limit" is just at a higher speed. Fantastic video, great editing! 👍😀🏎

[@allensaunders449]

Great vid as expected

[@Gapped86]

These guntherworks look absolutely stunning.

[@C-M-E]

I've historically stood by my blanket statement that even the highest of the high end Porsche tuners and conversion companies can build a beautifully engineered product, but they still lack a crucial element of old school passion. Singer started down a good road to redeem that thought, but I don't feel drawn to them like I do with this masterful creation. Not only does the body pull your eyes around it, wondering why the factory didn't do it this way, but my gawd that engine! Who knew you could get that kind of power and reliability with an air cooled motivator, and then the cherry on top, _that_ exhaust note! I'm getting a little weak in the knee just listening to it.

[@crissignori7482]

I prefer the Singer ..... seems like a much more agile car to me. Prices are silly though in my opinion and none of what I see makes me want to restomod my low mileage 993 turbo.

[@gibbynj3002]

Art that can be driven. Beautiful. 👌🏽

[@obsidian....]

Best Guntherwerks video by far. Didn't mention they use convertible 993's though. But the explanation of the driving was perfect

[@kurt.bradley]

The coupe commissions are based on existing 993 coupe models. The cabriolet donor cars are for the Speedster commissions, with 25 of those to be delivered to clients.

[@joevanseeters2873]

That color combination is absolutely spectacular. The lighter green with the darker green "PORSCHE" on the door lowers, combined with that beautiful camel colored interior. I be thinkin' SINGER has some serious competition now!

[@patrickrosington1174]

Singer is a whole other level. Lol not even close.

[@joevanseeters2873]

@@patrickrosington1174 Maybe. I wouldn't argue that point as I do love a Singer Porsche for sure, but Guntherwerks has been around longer than Singer and they modify their cars a little bit differently than Singer. Singer is without a doubt the PINNACLE of Porsche restoration/recreation/enhancing, etc. The very best of every single part on the Porsche they restore/enhance. Guntherwerks would outrun a Singer though as they focus a lot more on performance to the ultimate level. Singer just does EVERYTHING on their Porsche's to the next level, down to the last nut and bolt, sort of like Pagani. Even Horatio's screws have the Pagani symbol on them and are made to the highest possible perfection. Pagani is one of my all time dream cars! Especially the new Utopia they just put out a couple years ago.

[@Chewygsxr]

Awesome video, that Car sounded insane when in Sport Mode, your so lucky to drive it, I love the Twisties, as I have a Fiesta ST, tricked out, it’s a street legal Go-Kart. The Fiesta Flash. 🤙🏼🍺🍺🍺

[@BubbaSmurft]

I love the looks of these, MUCH more cohesive than the Welties and still looks like a 993 turned up to 11. (I still consider myself a bit of a Porsche purist) I have to ask if they changed the firing order of the engine as it doesn't sound like an A/C Porsche at all? It's a nice sound but far more rice than that wonderful metallic rasp and bark of the typical A/C Porshay (think 964 with an elbow). Does it smell like a Porsche? (hot metal with just a hint of burnt oil).

[@AleksandrHalas]

I watch all the videos with admiration and read everything that Henry Catchpole writes from the distant 2011 when the EVO car magazine fell into my hands. FROM 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 BIG THANKS AND RESPECT

[@woodyw6891]

I love that color. Recently painted my bug a similar green, but a shade lighter.

[@IsraelSocial]

9:24 pure art! Well recorded

[@Samxdr_]

Amazing video wow

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Henry getting his pump on with that CF curl. Get it, bro!

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Enjoyed every second of this video 👍🏻 awesome

[@boahnation9932]

I have never seen a more beautiful car.

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So close to a million!!!

[@garyw1971]

Exquisite Production Sir 👌

[@Kawartha65]

Such a great review … very informative. Love your watch too…. is it an IWC pilot?

[@davesillence8907]

A fine review / film Henry but still think that meeting with you on NYMoors listening / watching you wragging that 911 GT3RS & Merc V8 is the highlight for me! :) p.s. just where is that road you drove this test on - looks fabulously, sinewy (most Un-American) :)

[@lemster101]

Beautiful video, as always. I did get the sense you didn't quite like it, but didn't want to be too negative.

[@GabrielLima87]

Nice one guys, dream car, amazing film 👏👏👏

[@rikkiseddo]

The politest “I don’t really like it” I’ve heard for a while… 😂

[@robbanks50]

Some great angles going on there 🎥

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Thanks 👍

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The Bruce Banner reference was premo.👌🏾 Full marks Mr. Catchpole. Thank you.

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grading is top notch on this movie. very nice.

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Always get a nuanced opinion with a seasoned car journalist, which is why we follow the likes of Henry, Chris Harris, Metcalfe, Cammisa etc.. that is for most of us the closest we’ll get to driving these cars, which is hearing a story as true as possible about them. Thanks again Carfection.

[@koonzietwo]

You sir, are Bruce Banner ruining another shirt of car reviews. The best automotive journalist of this generation. Please continue.

[@maul_2184]

Great video and the car is absolutely stunning.

[@brianmessemer2973]

"Ah, Gunther Went! I wonder where Gunther went!" "Jim!" Movie still gives me chills every time I watch it.

[@lucasszymanski114]

beautiful car tastefully updated. That tail light, damnnnn.

[@jasonchatham4170]

This is better than anything from new top gear save Harris’s vids

[@bobkaiser8782]

That exhaust is ferocious.

[@nbgreen02]

Award to writer of the pebble reference. Very nice!

[@k-peezy2723]

I didn't realize he was also the man behind Warsteiner parts! Also makes perfect sense that he was into BMW before Porsche since all the body panels I wanted to put on an E46 M3 project were Warsteiner. Needless to say, I'm a huge fan.

[@jsquared1013]

I think you meant "Vorsteiner", Warsteiner is a beer 😁 (albeit one featured on quite a few touring cars and racing cars)

[@k-peezy2723]

@@jsquared1013 That'd be it. I do like some Warsteiner Oktoberfest too...And yes, the Warsteiner logo on the E30 M3 DTM cars will forever be in my memory.