Rod Emory’s Porsche 356 RSR: The Outlaw’s Outlaw

[@CorneliusQuiring]

The backend of this thing is a masterpiece!

[@ananddullabh]

Dude the back looks like the back end of the new 935!!! I freaked out when I saw the back end he made...that whale-tail...amazing job mate

[@abelisraelcruzayuso4682]

it’s Darth Vader

[@jmark7390]

I am not sure if I like the backend.

[@FieldTestedSemenKun]

@@ananddullabh Probably more inspired by the original 935 lol

[@mehmetmutluoglu1542]

Yes, especially compared to the ugly asses of today's so called "exotic" cars which some have borrowed neon lights from Las Vegas as tail lights.

[@FuchsiaShocked]

Looks like something from an alternate history where the 911 was never made and the 356 continued to be developed into the 70s.

[@bertg74]

@Aryan1 ever heard of the Mandela effect?

[@AlbertoDsign]

@@bertg74 That has nothing to do with it

[@bertg74]

@@AlbertoDsign happy with his solid knowledge in everything

[@tmseh]

That would be an interesting art project. Alternate history car designs. What would a Triumph TR-6 look like if it was still in production?

[@carsandchronos]

When you combine resto mod, hot rod, and Porsche, something really special happens

[@dickybirdcch]

It is clearly a SoCal car

[@LEON.1717]

💯

[@post8760]

I love how it looks from the back, stunning.

[@BobbyDazzler888]

sentinal from matrix

[@joetacchino4470]

To each their own. I hate the back.

[@Shiva108]

@@joetacchino4470 to each their own indeed..I don't like the front at all, it looks dated to me... love the back though :)

[@FieldTestedSemenKun]

@@Shiva108 You don't like a vintage car because it looks dated? I'll admit I haven't heard that one before

[@Shiva108]

@@FieldTestedSemenKun Indeed. A truly great design looks timeless. This one looks véry dated. Almost like from a 50ies b-movie. Immature.

[@dafily1697]

Wooooowwww, just find the ultimate 356 I've searched for years !! love the 356 more than the 911, and Emory did it, this outlaw is the king of the game !! Thanx so much man, thousand of thank you so much! long life petrolicious...

[@lucasclift3196]

That’s one amazing Porsche! Master class.

[@Gskenejhh]

Rod is the real deal. Accessible, friendly, total Porsche maniac and deserving of the spotlight. Great video.

[@Nick992]

I think one of the most beautiful things about these videos is that you guys actually show people who love their jobs and what they do. You rarely see that on any other car show or channel.

[@HeidiandFranny]

As always. Beautifully done video. It was nice to see Rod's story. Thanks for your hard work. We love 356 and the joy it brings to us. I can't imagine life without one. Heidi

[@frasertones8519]

Love your Porsche vids too!

[@donjuan150]

This guy is a Legend.....thanks for letting us here and see his passion!

[@garyseaton4619]

It is truly an outstanding vehicle. You've definitely done something that would make any Porsche enthusiast look at with eyes wide open... Thank you...

[@johnmorgan4405]

Rolling art. Great to see the American craftsman is not dead after all. Beautiful work!!

[@mehmetmutluoglu1542]

Great story of a great car built by a man so humble to say "...building something regardless what others think..." Oh man, there lies a soul in it.

[@nbwatki]

This is hands down, THE coolest Porsche I've ever seen

[@HardcoreRecruit]

Have you seen bisimotos 911?

[@joconnell3473]

Rod, I met you at DRT in Miami this year, the car was amazing and you could not have been cooler, Great to meet you!

[@elainericketts8820]

I knew Rod's Dad, Gary. when I needed a part for my 356 and the Aase Brothers didn't have it, Gary was the Man....This car, being "of Emory", doesn't surprise me at all....Keep the Legend alive Rod.........

[@Dishs]

This is one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen.

[@kirkniese]

I now know that this is the most beautiful car that I will ever lay eyes on. Well done, Rod Emory!

[@WayOfHaQodesh]

A true labour of love. Thank you for sharing this vision with the world.

[@CrzyMav]

When I buy a 356, you will build it for me. I worked for a Gentlemen by the name of Rick Norris, and wonderful Wife Penny Norris. They owned RPS Automotive witch started out in Los Angeles,CA on La Brea. He then moved to the West LA area. He owned a black on black 911. One of the most beautiful Porsche you can lay your eyes on. I truly wish I would know whom owns it now so I could buy it and keep it. The cars name was “Mad Rick”. To me Rick was one of the most amazing Porsche mechanics I could have ever met. He took me on his wing and thought me what building a car was all about. At 19-20 years old kid,I tell you I will forever thank Rick for being a mentor and such a huge big Brother. I wish he would still have his shop. He would still be building some of the most amazing Porches to date. You truly remind me of him. Keep up that amp passion for Porsche’s.

[@unitoftemp]

That is one of the most beautiful Porsches I've ever seen.

[@PuraCarsDetail]

2:00 What a fantastic car... but this one looks awesome!

[@jyrkimaansiirrotoy1836]

Yea. It stole the show.

[@IsraelSocial]

What type of 356 is that porsche?

[@PuraCarsDetail]

@@IsraelSocial I'm afraid i can't answer to your question, i'm not sure :/

[@stephenswift8001]

That is a very handsome 356!

[@maneki9neko]

Are you talking about the grey car with the rally lights, the roof rack, and the Talbot mirrors? Yes. I think that is one of his best.

[@Dogleg1957]

This is something that I would just love have in my garage. I showed this to my sister and she had a complete convulsion on how it doesn't even look like at 3:56 at looks like it 370Z. She's a purist and her 911 looks like a came off the assembly line in 1975. she hated my 76 because I painted the targa bar black put low profile perellis on it and up-to-date blaupunk. I would have died for the outlaw look on my 911.. You're always gonna have the haters just don't compromise and phenomenal craftsmanship always wins out

[@topwrapzltd]

damn.....i had to stop and just say..... the viewing this in 4k was a total DREAM come true!! Such an amazing thing!

[@RaisedByWolves79]

I love everything about this car. How it looks like a works race project from Porsche themselves. The strong level of aggression balanced perfectly with form and beauty. I want one.

[@lucasclift3196]

Certainly love the look of how the rear looks like it ate a 356 just like the 935, k3’s harkens to the beautiful race cars that always looked like they swallowed a 911. Even forward to the the newly re-bodied GT2 RS. It’s just awesome!

[@derthilo787]

looking through the evolution of 911 GT1, yep, certainly love that

[@lucasclift3196]

Der Thilo Thanks for that, I knew I was missing a few!

[@cleonmain1291]

certainly a one of a kind car, more art than a vehicle. Amazing! Porsches are automotive Aristocracy and this takes it to new levels.

[@mwh3227]

The 356 in it's pure form is a truly amazing car! There are some videos on KZbin showing them in a totally unkept but mechanically reliable. The Emory cars cars are definitely at the top of the food chain! Albeit, I love all forms of the 356!

[@helmutdiez4306]

Just perfect the imperfections. Great philosophy and craftsmanship. Thank you

[@davonpointer2310]

Big fan of Rod Emory, he makes some beautiful cars... strangely aesthetically this is my least favourite of all his builds, but this needed to be made nevertheless. I prefer the more classic builds. Great story and film as always!

[@maneki9neko]

Yes. He does lovely work. This car was at Luftgekuhlt this year (2019) and I found it kind of interesting. It really is a departure from the work he has done to this point in time. To get 400 horse power of an air cooled flat four is a challenging problem from the standpoint of heat-removal. Rod has completely revamped those engines. Moving along to disk brakes was kind of inevitable. And the Momo wheels of course. I wonder if Rod has considered building his own monocoque chassis, out of carbon fiber and aluminum. It would be a logical kind of extension for him.

[@74surfboards]

I agree, this is my least favorite Emory build of all his builds. I love the retro, cafe racer, "outlaw" style that Rod Emory popularized on the 356's, but this one definitely does not do it for me. The 1970's 935 styling works on all the 911 variants but in my opinion doesn't "back date" well to the 356's.

[@MrMRMatthewMateo]

Agreed. I think it's the front clip mesh holes that's really cheapening it.

[@johnmclean4911]

Yes you are truly blessed Mr. The 356 is one stylish icon. Like yourself Ferry Porsche was a man of foresight. Keep what your doing and enjoy your RSR 356 😀🥰

[@pavelzhogin4825]

This is a spectacular car! Build with some much enthusiasm, love, passion and loyalty... a true masters masterpiece

[@hypercarboi282]

4:59 I have never seen the back of a car so beautiful in my life!

[@faisalamjad2834]

Amazing love the raw look it surely does put the focus on the machine

[@BunnyR13]

400bhp! Stunning creation, utterly ridiculously stunning.

[@carlendres3048]

Beautiful cars. What a craftsman. It breaks my heart that I will never be able to afford one !!!!!!

[@DarkPhoenixTSi]

That car looks like it would be absolutely terrifying at speed, and I love it!!

[@musek5048]

imagine if the makers of the this porsche back then could see what youve done to their design........i think they'd shed a tear of joy of how amazing their concept came out to be.

[@Bobster986]

Luv the way the rear ended looks with the turbochargers sticking out... so cool!

[@moiluck]

Amazing machine. Beautifully designed with such a raw race concept. Really special car

[@DriversSide]

This car should be in a movie sometime in the near future!

[@fjahnhogler]

I’m not usually a fan of customised cars, but this one is just fab! Especially that tail. Also, the little peek at the ACTUAL 1951 Le Mans winner in the background is pretty cool...

[@atomicorang]

You were born at the right time for this right car. I AM JEALOUS

[@issealo7990]

This is one gorgeous Porche. Kudos to you sir, for putting together a stunning beauty.

[@mitchellgildea6944]

The most glorious Porsche ever change my mind

[@minatormyth]

Erm.......erm........give me a few months to get back to ya :)

[@karlInSanDiego]

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[@eziotaddeo1726]

Wow!!! Rod Emery is an artist love my bathtub Porsche's (356, 356b'scoupes) amazing, this is a step up!

[@majestictiger6012]

best sounding 4 cylinder engine ever, dare I say

[@klimladessov6844]

Amazing masterpieces. If only this was a production car. Wow

[@bunyaminbenarda3772]

Great, the best looking 356 I ever seen. The Stock looks good, but this thing is amazing. High End Class. My Respekt... Greetings from Germany...

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

I've seen this car up close and it's an amazing machine!

[@qvisionstudios]

Unlike a mullet, this car is sexy in the front and all business in the back! The party is in the drivers seat. This is just a marvel of engineering from retro looks to modern standards.

[@romuloyremo7160]

"Hypnotic Car." 🧿...

[@rectosloth9259]

Romulo y Remo 🧿

[@wouterdonna]

"If I had to name one thing thats nice about it.. its the whole thing"

[@nashtvguy]

what a great story. well produced. looks like a great business. seems like a nice guy. congrats!

[@robertfayette4877]

One of a kind masterpiece. the rear looks like Darth Vader's helmet.

[@Porkycheun]

It's an homage to the rear of the 935 "Moby Dick", I think.

[@robertfayette4877]

@@Porkycheun True, I can see the resamblence, but if you take a closer look and use imagination it's more like DV's mouth piece.

[@Porkycheun]

@@robertfayette4877 I didn't say you were wrong! ^^

[@robertfayette4877]

@@Porkycheun I'm kool, but only Rod can resolve this dispute by admitting where his inspiration came from. Bet, he's giving you the credit :)

[@robertfayette4877]

@@natef4240 Sure, Rod wanted it to look like an early RSR and/or the 935. It's a Frankenstein and he did a great job welding all the pieces together into a performance car. Still, if you love the 356 there's not much room for a 917 or 959's sleekness and to me the rather raw look of the rear end comes from cartoon-like fantasy. In a car like this: it's a necessity.

[@cldan9152]

Beautiful 356 monster!

[@1anre]

Why do people dislike petrolicious videos? This is one of the last pieces of good quality automotive content which TopGear has failed to deliver to us and to cap it all of, it’s now free. I don’t get humans anymore.

[@ltdanyj]

I can understand and appreciate the work that went into this, but it just doesn’t push the right buttons for me....

[@jameshooker5939]

Couldn't have said it better...

[@trevorcrowe7571]

I like the rear quarter view, but the modern headlights on a 356 just look wrong and cheapens it.

[@docmc6557]

crafty litigator your comment lacks respect and appreciation. How can you say that it’s the other people that doesn’t get it? Everyone has their own test... this car is kind of weird looking but I don’t think it’s “plain ugly.” If you watched the video, the guy literally said he didn’t want it to look good...

[@fastdays_1]

That front grille..change it and the car is perfect

[@JoseCruz-dk3fi]

I think this just turned into my favorite porsche

[@johnnywinstone]

Such a great story, thank you for sharing. Pure inspiration!

[@karlhurn]

Rod Emory = Car Hero 😎👌

[@johnraimond693]

I would put 1000 likes if i could, utmost respect.

[@cyborg7116]

Interesting to see how polarised the comments are. Love or hate it. Personally I just don't get it, but accept each to their own.

[@richardkocksworthy8423]

No it's shit. Except it.

[@satchel5909]

Congratulations. You built the coolest car I have ever seen!

[@chadderton]

Rod Emory rules. Awesome video.

[@AutomotiveAnatomy]

Hopefully it inspires more people to build this gen. Amazing.

[@barkingshark6413]

Wow Rod... just wow. Very impressive to say the least.

[@michaelschafer9621]

Equal if you like his builds or not ( I like them ) you have to really aprecciate the craftsmanship ...

[@RobertCekus]

Great Video and a Great Porsche Fan. Respect this is Enthusiasm.

[@alldaytony2751]

You sir are a gem. God bless you.

[@43STEELERS43]

This has to be the prettiest Porsche I've EVER SEEN. I could look at her rear end all dam day. So pretty man. Amazing build. I bet it drives like a Porsche on roids.

[@stephenbirks6458]

Everyone to their own ! Ferdinands beautiful bodywork on the 356 was just stunning ! - I would do nothing to distract from her beauty ! - she is a classic in her own right - I wouldnt want to change a thing body wise ! -Tune her up of course It is his car after all - he can do as he wishes !

[@stephenbirks6458]

Must add he has built some beautiful porsches over the years ! & I know when you build you know every inch of what you've created and look lovingly at these... Cannot just call them autos ! - Because you look at the bodywork of a 356 from any angle - Those lines flow beautifully - They are more like works of art ! - So I know when you look at something you work on over time you do tend to think what if !!!

[@brotherbryan2414]

That looks like a lot of fun to drive. Cool stuff

[@northman77]

I am speechless... now I know why I cant find any rotten 356! This guy have them all...

[@Hytram1]

When I first saw a picture of this I just said No! NO, NO, NO! The when I heard him and what he envisaged for this car, he nailed it, absolutely nailed it Brovo, a beautiful machine.

[@AmishNinjaMaster]

Hands down the coolest 356 Outlaw coupe on the planet!!! #EmoryMotorsports

[@waqarghulam3548]

Emery is just plain awesome car builder, if I ever had the money

[@barryjohnson409]

Amazing! Great skills, he has a hobby which makes him money, no stress...

[@davidanderson8381]

I love the colour, the rawness and the passion, but that rear end looks out of sorts with everything else IMHO.

[@kilkill84]

absolutely beautiful, older German engineering is incredible.

[@stanleyhipkiss4690]

Beauty isnt measured with a spirit level

[@nathanschuster7654]

Hello all, The music starting around 0:40 through ~1:00 sounds super familiar. It sounds like it is in a movie soundtrack. Does anyone have any idea what it is from?

[@rafaelvasconcelos3756]

I hear this music in another vídeos in this Channel, and i need to know the name of this music!

[@changosstrikefirst6921]

Honestly man- Its a Sema showpiece to me! You done a great job! Better yet this is a masterpiece.. i tip my hat to you.

[@EdwardLeeSunRiseCars]

If Frankenstein was a car - he'd be a supermodel next to this creation.... my eyes are watering from the pain!

[@1844w111]

Design that challenge & gets people talking...Icon

[@stevebelt5037]

I applaud your efforts being a speedster and 356 fan forever but that bobtail rear end just ruins the look for me

[@griffcoleman]

What is that paint!! It’s perfect. Matte/semigloss silver is amazing

[@FILTHYYYYYYYYY]

literally no words.. art

[@pab3783]

I don’t like the 356 or matte paint, but this car is gorgeous. Beautiful car.

[@styx85]

I dig it! The only thing I don't like is the front grille thingies. Those mesh intakes look like something I would have made...

[@edudoffi]

After i saw this video i like more this car. When i first saw picture of it i thought why would you do that to a 356. Now i love it

[@MindDezign]

That wheel on that car. FITs perfect.. to that car's personality......"RIPE"

[@Raymund-Swales]

A lovely thing to behold.

[@etiennecfourie777]

Exquisitely raw

[@chrisbali5246]

Impressive car.Thanks for the video!

[@magneto8002]

Lucky to grow up with Porsches.

[@SupercarsinGreece]

Masterpiece and so rare!!!

[@scottbowers7248]

Love that wood shift knob channels the 917

[@MrMRMatthewMateo]

That front mesh-hole-bumber-ground effect clip thing has to be re-worked