I Rebuilt a Totaled 997 Turbo from Scratch and it Looks AMAZING

Swapping from a totaled Porsche 911 shell to a clean shell (sort of) was no easy task. Every nut, bolt, wire, clip, etc. has been removed, then reinstalled by yours truly, just a dude in his garage. What a journey! By doing so, I've nearly tripled the value of this once crashed race car.
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[@blocheadz]

From BMW? :) Fair slip!

[@bradyspage]

That's why it's so expensive. hahaha

[@lukenburg]

I heard that too lol

[@kilove1]

“ Porsche dude Porsche 😅😅😅😅 I thought it was just me 🦻🏽

[@BavSpeedRacer]

lol. Heard that. While they are both German I do t think their parts are interchangeable. AMD is that a red BMW wing I see hiding in the next bay.

[@grantlingley1385]

Matt, this 997 is just Stunning! You amaze me with your tenacity!

[@matsm8711]

Great build. Not a fan of the surfboard on the back though.

[@danieljagger8466]

I always thought a low-profile duck bill spoiler would be a nice touch on the car. Also, color-match that front spacer.

[@matt13ross]

It's what came with the car lol. No one liked the RS wing??

[@aaronf4201]

@@matt13rosslove love love it!

[@joelpirela]

Spoiler end plates black. And swap the steering wheel for the 991 one. Is a direct fit. Congrats, great journey

[@matt13ross]

Steering wheel for sure!

[@timstevenson1707]

Awesome work, came for the 996 and stayed for the 997. Can imagine that feeling of satisfaction knowing you’ve put the whole car together!

[@bandwagon240]

Amazing how Porsche managed to match up those mats with the faded carpet. I had to. 🤣

[@matt13ross]

Ahahahaha

[@garthwebb6418]

Amazing! I’m lucky enough two have two Porsches but I have never done one thousandth of the work that you’ve done. Sure, I change oil, brake pads, a slight mod or whatever, but you are incredible! Almost no Porsche owners (or any make for that matter) can say they’ve touched virtually every nut, bolt, screw, clip, you name it. But you have. Wow! It’s been a lot of fun watching you. BRAVO!

[@matt13ross]

Thanks so much! Now I can't just enjoy regular mods and not giant repairs lol

[@charless2684]

Not "virtually". He touched EVERY nut/bolt!🤯

[@jurieblignaut]

The exhaust tips....that angled exit diagonally cut pipes is the sexy. A beaut you made.

[@L0000NEY]

With the exception of that spoiler, this is one awesome build. Well done mate.

[@Little_Britain74]

+1 on the spoiler.. destroys it completely

[@Little_Britain74]

+1 on the spoiler.. destroys it completely

[@jorgenoneya5382]

Agree 💯 percent

[@highly.not.likely]

Nah, I love it. It's definitely subjective though.

[@matt13ross]

Lots of hate on the wing lol. It's an RS rep!

[@neilhealey6187]

Amazing work Matt. Wasn’t sold on the spoiler but now it’s on together with the carbon splitters I think it looks perfect. A credit to you for all your hard work and patients filming it all for us!!

[@piotrek4000]

A KZbinr who actually finishes projects, bravo 👏 seriously, so excited for you! Thank you for the content, keep up the good work, excited for future builds

[@matt13ross]

Well it's not quite finished yet lol

[@VA-sz6ev]

Matt, BAD ASS!!! I love the color combo. Congratulations!

[@Jon-ug3le]

Back in 2010 Suncoast Porsche was blowing out Terracatta mats for 25 dollars a set to get rid of them, I bought 4 sets! This has been a hell of a journey, much props for sticking with it!

[@davable2505]

Also, I think the spoiler makes the whole vibe. I wouldn't ever change it.

[@matt13ross]

I like it too!

[@joncamilleri2172]

997 for the win Matt. A stunning build and car, I absolutely love it. What a journey... great viewing.

[@vincenthanna2162]

Wow the most stunning 997 Turbo i’ve seen.

[@thomaskaas]

Must say that the original wheels looks great on the car. (Don’t forget the rear Turbo badge)

[@kilove1]

All I can say is wow 🤩 what a transformation from shell 🐚 to this awesome project 💯🥇🤛🏾🔥

[@Tsitris46]

Amber is the ticket-I also think you need to wrap the wing end caps to break it up. Otherwise that is a gorgeous turbo👌

[@philipkennard6603]

Many congratulations! I've followed the whole build and you've done an awesome job. Look forward to the mods & a shift knob!

[@alanpaulick7815]

The bettle at 8:00 minutes proves that a Porche is a VW Bettle 😂thanks for sharing this awesome video.

[@edwardwilcox6606]

Hugely complicated project to take on but the results are stunning.....you`ve got to be proud of your achievement!

[@DerickMildred]

Great job there Matt, well done.

[@cristmh]

Looking back from where you started, car looks totally amazing Matt. Awesome job! 👏

[@AZMTB]

Much respect for the build, I've been following for months. HUGE amount of work! I do agree that that wing needs to go. Doesn't jive with the rest of the car.

[@-Jason-L]

So you don't think the gt2rs "jives"?

[@stevepsichalos9505]

Matt you are my hero in life mate. The 997 looks spectacular. Great job by you! Fantastic and very entertaining watching you do the restoration.

[@thegreek5672]

Amazing job. Congrats can’t wait to see the next steps with power mods

[@carlylekhan7007]

Huge Congratulations Matt. Car looks Amazing. Have been Following The Build. Can't wait to see it 100% completed. Cheers Matt. Greetings From Trinidad 🇹🇹

[@JT-162]

Congratulations…she’s a keeper….you made all the right resto and mods…it actually went way smoother than I expected (not that my POV means anything).

[@matteli1936]

Dude!! Came out amazing what a journey this has been!!

[@snolvr100]

Way to go Matt, it's been quite the journey. Car looks great exactly as it is.

[@PompeyMatt17]

great build Matt...you can be proud that you literally built that from the ground up

[@MBZS500]

The white with that color interior looks so good. This car is sick.

[@razorworks111]

Congrats Matt, the 997 looks great!

[@SWyatt19]

Dude!!! Night and day difference!! Badass!!

[@713vinh]

Beautiful car Matt! You did an awesome job. Can't wait to see the mods.

[@Jizzaldo]

Good job dude. I thought you were crazy for taking this project on. Turned out great.

[@DaraghsTube]

Congrats, it looks great, love the chalk body colour and the amber side lights look good with it.

[@jimmysplit7729]

Hard work pays off Matt! Congratulations it’s a plum 👌🏻

[@toosublime1]

So satisfying seeing it get to this point, the stoke is high

[@christopherbellisario9195]

Love the build, one of my favorites to follow since the beginning, well done!

[@matt13ross]

Awesome, thank you!

[@gregglen-hoodedratmedia]

Congrats buddy! Enjoy that beast for now

[@duotran7956]

Looks fantastic! Good choice on the color .

[@dianaserchia4524]

Congratulations! Looks great!!

[@gibby3820]

Looking good, I dig the amber DRLs. Nobody around me understood my excitement when I recently found oem e36 m3 floormats (which you probably know are like gold), I get it!

[@matt13ross]

Gold baby! Lol

[@MattGSX]

Matt, this journey has been a real treat. Thank you. I've been toying with selling my MKIV Supra and getting into a 997 Turbo. This series does not help at all!

[@matt13ross]

Ooof. Do it!!!

[@sutherlacd27]

Do it

[@pollatso]

WHITE..So glad it’s turned out so well for you & the channel too.. 👍👍👍 Time to get a Copart super car next 🙏👍🇬🇧

[@sphiwe.maphosa]

i love every car part that is carbon fibre so much and those bumper lips are absolutely gorgeous 🥹❤

[@matt13ross]

I totally agree!

[@jorgecabrera2149]

This car turn out amazing! Can’t wait to finish mine soon

[@MrStlvette]

Looks amazing! I feel like a proud dad? You are so talented Matt. Can’t wait to see what rims you choose.

[@MVO66]

Matt, it turned out very very nice. It's all original with the factory wheels it came together well.

[@K1dPhresh1]

Look amazing!! Has been fun to follow from wrecked track car to this beauty!! Congrats!!

[@flcracker1443]

Glad to see you kept the stock turbo rims. Now about those black apex rims.....

[@jamiepollard9735]

Nicely done Matt, another absolutely stunning car. Love the care & attention to detail you've put in. 🏎️ Love from the UK.

[@dkosawa]

You must be so proud! I love how it turned out!!!

[@kallefleck8717]

Rockerpanels/ sideskirt in carbon . There are some nice ones out there . Flat but come out to the side to match front and rear 🎉 Nice work with everything .

[@FL981S]

Black/ carbon wing w body color end caps(would tie in nicely with the carbon valance and lip), black turbo badge on the rear decklid, no window tint and gold centered BBS. That's all I would do. Congrats! Been a heck of a project.

[@matt13ross]

I'm thinking carbon fiber wing actually

[@yenrab26]

Great job! Sweet ride bro.

[@charless2684]

That car looks soooo BEAST! Nice work.

[@scottmassey4330]

Yep, that bottom bumper cf piece is WAY better and cool looking.

[@mattmarshall747]

That looks soo good now 😍 Great choice of colour on the paint. 👌🏻

[@MarkCalica]

As always, awesome builds Matt. Keep up the great contents

[@vincentcarrano6329]

Looks awesome well done your the master of Porsche rebuilds

[@MyBallers]

Looking amazing, needs a nice set of BBS wheels now!

[@RichD-cq2zh]

This is fantastic Matt - as others have said, I’m also not a fan of the massive wing (and I’m sure you’re gonna sort out the Turbo badges on the back) but appreciate an oem turbo spoiler is crazy money. You gotta get the PCCM+ though….none of this aftermarket junk inside 👍

[@matt13ross]

Def upgrading the radio!

[@alvarezz09]

love the amber leave it like that! what a beautiful job!

[@Bnm-fk9fi]

I love your confidence that the front lip will never touch anything 😂 they are always the first to go. Truly a magnificent transformation, great outcome. 😊

[@matt13ross]

Hahaha hope it doesn't get destroyed

[@fdu5454]

Loved watching this series- amazing work

[@marklengal9990]

I could watch this all day. Good job 👍 can’t wait

[@guipavanatti]

Aiiii sim! Eu tava esperando por um vídeo hoje. Único canal e perfeita produção que faz a diferença hoje em dia 👏🏻👏🏻 Obrigado Matt

[@brucewatt1032]

It’s looking fantastic mate! Absolutely love the colour 👌 Curious to see what modifications you’re going to add to it…

[@boryskedziora9334]

I love the amber led front lights! Might steal that for my 997

[@matt13ross]

Do it!

[@R19Robbin]

Such a sick project 🔥🔥

[@Jupiterider1]

Man Matt. You killed it with the 997 Turbo build. Congratulations on such a great project. I can’t wait to see where you go from here.

[@matt13ross]

Thanks so much! Mods coming now! And the secret car

[@matt13ross]

Thanks so much! Now time for the M3!

[@Joe_Bader]

Great job man! Looking forward to seeing what you have planned for the upgrades!

[@matt13ross]

Thanks! I've got boxes of upgrades just waiting baba

[@matt13ross]

Same! There's a bunch sitting around in boxes already.

[@hdjdbu868]

Wow you made it! Awsome work

[@anthonybrand6137]

Congratulations Matt! This 997 turbo has been an incredible project & you should be very proud of the end result of all your hard work. The car looks amazing in grey & the carbon fibre splitters, black rings around the headlights & other subtle touches really sets the car apart....well done!! Really looking forward to seeing what modifications you will be making in the near future. However, I know it's your car & what you do on it is your personal preference, but for me, I would reconsider that rear wing .....IMHO, it's a bit too much for a road car. Keep up the great work! 👍🔥👍🔥

[@matt13ross]

I dig the wing! And it came with the car lol

[@charleswatson7281]

Great job Matt 👍

[@davable2505]

Looks incredible, you got to be so proud of yourself. It didn't even take that long. You were like, oh yeah body swap a Porsche, no problem, it'll be the sickest car ever in like 3 months. Well done sir. If I were you I would go out to my garage and just stare at the 996 and 997 for no reason every morning.

[@matt13ross]

It was like 10 months lol

[@kevinr385]

Didn't liked the color choice then but it looks great now, you need to loose that huge spoiler

[@shasha7928]

Nice E30 in the background

[@danielcgomez]

Awesome Matt!

[@kidnplaye4630]

Great work Rear spoiler is a distraction

[@challengerjetdriver]

Finally! Bruh was killing me! Nice Job 💫💫💫

[@jerehada]

Amazing to finish this. Changing a shell on a Porsche in your garage! Think across the 996 and 997 I’ve seen you remove tail lights 25 times.

[@matt13ross]

I'll be doing it more too lol

[@cpy]

Nice work! Just a thought but you need a more aggressive front lip to make that rear spoiler work

[@Silveradols3]

Dude you did it!!! It looks so damn good!

[@julioirizarry4262]

looks phenomenal!

[@david_s1]

It's coming along nicely

[@LanceHayabusa]

agree with it looks amazing. nice work.

[@charha01]

Love the progress!

[@italichi99munoz]

Car looks amazing

[@mahdialsenussi3066]

Amazing WORK ❤️ 👍🏼

[@toyotaholics1644]

Looking so fresh!

[@Stark707.]

i think black roof and window tint will look amazing on the 997

[@nielsvanhemert]

Nice 👌 now it's time for good fitting and looking wiper blades (also for the 996😅) Original the passenger blade has a bent in it!

[@SamuelMonteiro16]

Nice work it's come a long way !

[@gouldnj]

Looking great Matt! Now you’ll never want to drive the banana. Once you get wheels that big wang won’t look so awkward.

[@redtill1]

Just flipping WOW …. Matt you have all my admiration & respect for what you’ve managed to complete.Car looks fcuking fabulous😎

[@matt13ross]

Much appreciated!

[@aaronf4201]

That gt3 spoiler is 👌🏻

[@VenturaIT]

congrats! a lot of hard work!