Making old Porsches brand new - how Porsche Classic Centers work

[@bluesky9093]

I’ve had work done at a dealership Porsche Classic center, can’t say enough about how pleased I was with the quality of work and the way I was treated. As a customer they made me feet like someone who just purchased an expensive 911 GT car. Porsche has given me more reason to be enthusiastic about the brand because of the Classic program, I truly hope they build on it.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@paulmoran4095]

Lol, did I miss where Vu asked about $? How far into 7 figures do these go?

[@HamJamming]

This video does raise the question of whether a person of modest means can successfully restore his older Porsche himself, perhaps with a little (or a lot of) help from friends. I am trying to do so, but so far the restoration is only about half done, so I can't claim to be able to answer the question yet.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

It's an ambitious project - we wish you the best of luck!

[@richardgwinn869]

Very informative- I've often wondered what went on in the Classic Center. Thanks Vu for the excellent tour!

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rayborg7378]

This dream land for every Porsche enthusiast .What a wonderful facility , which can make a car like a 356 new again.

[@chuckvickrey120]

Did a great job on my 87 911. Very happy with work.

[@jasonpermenter6765]

Curious to know what they did and what the cost was if you don’t mind sharing

[@chuckvickrey120]

Partial engine rebuild. Reseal trans and replace a few internal parts. New P7 classic tires. Dry ice chassis. Paint hood. Little interior trim work A bunch $$$. But the estimate and inspection is free no commitment. Book an appt for eval.

[@Laguna2013]

I'd make the argument that Porsche could do more good for the community of classic Porsche owners and for the overall brand by once again producing high quality made in Germany classic Porsche parts. Window switches for 993/964 are now Chinese made junk, door gaskets don't fit and on and on. Ill pay more if I have to for Made In Germany parts if I have to but please help. This is a huge passion for many, but with bad parts, it all crumbles.

[@michaelschneider-]

Copy that,,,, to the power of 10. .. As the original owner of a 1998 911-C2S Coupe,,, many Tech's working today don't have an "Air-Cooled " clue. .. Ask a 1984 911 G-body owner about their car; their reply will likely be "Chapter N Verse". .. A new Tech? .. Not so much. ..

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

We agree it would be great to see more OEM quality parts.

[@merbesfield]

I agree. So many “Porsche” parts are not produced to OEM quality. Profits over quality.

[@michaelschneider-]

The greatest challenge of all is HR. .. That's right human resources. . Nice to see Porsche Atlanta stepping up and investing more in its dedicated "Classic" facility. . Still much more to be done. .. Human resources is a challenge. . Where is the talent? ... All the very best, my lifelong sports car brand, Porsche. P.S. ... Original owner. 1998 911 C2S (993) .. Till death do us part. .. Vail, Colorado

[@frankamoroso32]

Herr Schneideau! Good to "see" you. Hope you and your C2S are well!

[@wernerengel4919]

Good work Vu.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Appreciate it!

[@jeton924s]

How about water cool 928 ?

[@JackBeckman]

It would be nice to know just what vehicles they work on. Anything besides supercars/356/911?

[@JoelCloninger]

Anything Porsche that is a Classic.

[@robertsole9970]

@@JoelCloninger tractors too?

[@JoelCloninger]

@@robertsole9970 honestly probably so

[@JackBeckman]

@@JoelCloninger Well, I didn't see any transaxle cars at all in the shop. That could just meant there weren't any there at the time, but it still would be nice to know what's considered "classic."

[@chuckvickrey120]

959. Carrera GT I have seen in shop

[@BryanCook-od6kc]

Fully integrated moment ?

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

They make these old cars feel brand new again!

[@3ducs]

I know a car hoarder in New England who has two 912s that have been sitting out in the weather for over 20 years. The wheels have sunk into the ground so that the cars are sitting on their pans, a terrible thing to see. I'm trying to get him to sell me a 1971 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV, very little progress so far. That car is straight and complete but very rusty. He has over 100 cars rusting away, mostly BMWs, cars that were pretty nice when parked , now getting worse every year.

[@1955porsche]

start offering real money not dollar store offers

[@3ducs]

@@1955porsche I din't think any amount would've done it. He's a hoarder, lives in a fantasy world. He's never sold a vehicle off his property, it is a black hole, once on it nothing leaves. He says he has an offer of $35,000 as is and that the "buyer" will pay him whatever it takes to restore it. We think that other people will respond to reason, hoarders do not respond to reason, they are not like you and I. I've thrown in the towel, the only way cars will come off that property is after he dies and they all go to the crusher. He has several 914s, two 912s, maybe four 2002tiis, all rotting away and sinking into the ground. Many people have tried to buy his cars, none have succeeded. I could give you his name, you might already know it through your Porsche connections. I Googled him, he shows up on forums dating to the early 2000s, not one person has succeeded in buying a car from him. I invite you to try though. Try Googling Ossipee BMWs, and good luck.

[@thomashumber9762]

No 924, 944 or 928...sad...anyway....Wow...that shop is huge. In UK hardly anyone uses a Classic Centre to do a car.

[@chuckvickrey120]

I was there watching a 928 engine rebuild

[@pg9144]

And, what about the bastard son 914? I still have mine that I bought new in '72.

[@robertsole9970]

Recommission a 996?

[@Rennsport-Media]

It was mentioned that they also work on 996/997’s.

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Yes, 996 and 997 included.

[@rennpart]

@@PorscheClubofAmericado they follow your instructions for the IMS bearing?

[@frankamoroso32]

Expediting Classic parts development?! Thats GREAT news!! I'm tired of ill-fitting oil lines (that need to be sent out to be reworked prior to use), G Body Targa seals that don't fit right and relays made in China, etc, etc... all of which carry rhe Porsche price premium. If we're being honest, many Porsche classic parts are no better rhan reproductions these days. Either remove rhe price premium or improve the parts quality. To pay a premium for low quality parts does not build goodwill. Please, PLEASE, fix this. Yours in the bonds (joined PCA when i was eighteen years old).

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

Thanks for the feedback, we’ll pass it along.

[@Tmrfe0962]

This is really wonderful, if you can justify six figures for a “as new rehab”…. I would love to, alas, my 1.8 914 would never be able to sustain that cost. Now, if it were a factory 6, possibly.

[@joakimsundberg7622]

I can have a brand new 928 GT Huzzah!

[@dougrozenboom5886]

🎉🎉this is a black hole…we all as classic owners a need to improve our cars. We need this extra level of experience. That is accessible. For us who own Porsche history.

[@BryanCook-od6kc]

He’s talking about charging ports so you can bring your kids ?

[@PorscheClubofAmerica]

All in the details.

[@icetroll734]

Norway PCC Son - they have NO idea about the cars, service - physical or social. Easily the worst advert for porsche in the world

[@MrT_RainMan]

Can we Please retire Vu Nguyen! Maybe this will be more clear, fire him!

[@majorrgeek]

how about replacing porsche engines with toyota engines so they last longer?

[@paulanthony6243]

BLASPHEMY!!!!!

[@majorrgeek]

@@paulanthony6243 I don't see how making Porsches more reliable is blasphemy, unless you are profiting from it

[@dinsdalepiranha2333]

Been there done that. I put a Toyota 1GZ v12 engine and a corvette transaxle in a 928

[@frankamoroso32]

Had a Toyota engine in my 2005 Lotus Elise track car. It started consuming a lot of oil at 18k miles. Reliable units overall, but not bulletproof. Replaced the motor with a one year newer, 14k mile, used motor for... $1,100. Can't do THAT in a Porsche! 😂 Still tho, love my Porsches and the feels they make me feel, a BIG part of which is the sounds their engines make.