Awesome video, thank you. I've owned my 81 SC for less than a year. I work in the retail motor industry selling and driving new cars all the time. I'd never even driven a 911 until I flew interstate to drive my car home with my son. It was the (second?) best day of my life. All the negative comments about the "pendulum effect" etc were blown away once I learned the proper technique of driving an old 911. There is so much rear end grip under power it makes me laugh. Like the other comments herein, i can't imagine owning any thing else that is as intoxicating as an air cooled 911. The style, the shape, the interior, the instrument cluster, the Fuchs rims, and then that noise. That howling, raspy, metallic noise as the motor spools up smoothly to the redline. I mean seriously.. It's what dreams are made of.
this car just puts a smile on my face. the sound of it, the body, the interior. most importantly the steering wheel. its so classic and sporty looking it has no extra buttons on it too much leather. plain and simple but yet so nice. one day i will own one
What I wouldn't give to have my "special" 911sc back in my garage; a deep breath of oil smoke burning off the heat exchangers after a long winter rest. Beautiful video.
Ahhhhh. That old air-cooled smell. I love going to classic car gatherings and sticking my head in the engine compartments of 911s and 356s and VWs and taking a big whiff. There's nothing like it.
Nice, these cars are far more dependable daily drivers than most are led to believe. Unfortunately I don’t have this SC anymore, but now have an ‘84 Euro Carrera Cabriolet which has been an incredible amount of fun.
After getting out of the service it is my dream and goal to get a sc or the targa, each day I look at a vintage porsche video it makes me want it more. Thank you for posting this. Glad to see someone actually enjoying their car.
Im 20 y/o and have just bought my own 911SC and am waiting for the restoration to be complete. I cannot wait for my very first drive in such a car. Wether its modern, old, or very old, ive learned that almost all cars have a personality and once you notice it, develop that special connection and then learn to give back to the car what the car gives to you, thats when selling it becomes an impossible idea.
This old Porsche movement (which is amazing), is giving me some ideas about older BMW's. I drive a contemporary BMW M coupe but maybe it's time to look at replicating what you guys are going with these old Porsche's.
In my case, I shopped the newer 911s (991 generation) and they didn’t click for me. The 964 was a more exciting, mechanical joy. Plus you don’t have the same car as everyone else…
@@TheSnafu225 I've been collecting passes in the Alps in my SC; I love it. In September we're planning a trip to Nice on lots of unpaved passes in an Alfa Stelvio; looking forward to that as well. Being in Münich would definitely be an advantage....Berlin is so far away from everything, except Brandenburg....:(
I have realised that I have a burning desire to own a 1978 911. Same year I was born. I want to have a mechanical companion the same age as me. I loved your video.
Im 20 y/o and have just bought my own 911SC and am waiting for the restoration to be complete. I cannot wait for my very first drive in such a car. Wether its modern, old, or very old, ive learned that almost all cars have a personality and once you notice it, develop that special connection and then learn to give back to the car what the car gives to you, thats when selling it becomes an impossible idea.
There seems to be a divide of 2 camps with the 911. On one side there are 911 owners that want the newest water cooled generation with all it's modern tech, comfort and conveyances. Then there are the others, which I fall into who prefer the old school mechanical air cooled feel and sound of the pre-1999 water cooled 911's. While the evolution is obvious, they are different cars. I originally wanted a SC coupe but came across a a very nice and clean 1999 911 Carerra in 2015 and couldn't resit. This car, while great to drive did not scratch that itch for an air cooled model. Lesson learned. Nice GMT Master 1:56 by the way. Seems to be part of the dna of those who crave the older air cooled 911 and a older pre-ceramic Rolex.
Bruce Capasso I think every 911 can and should be appreciated in its own right. The 996 is an incredible car and definitely under appreciated, though it certainly lacks that raw feel of the earlier cars. But (and I take flack for it) I also feel that the 993 lacks that sensation. I think the 964 is the last of the pure breed and is the perfect balance of early feel with modern comforts. And bang on about the watch bit, we all lust for the same watches, cars, houses, etc.
@@LawrenceFS Your right. And because of all the negative aura surrounding the 996, I paid $11,000 for it which is about one quarter of what an air cooled SC goes for in good condition. The one thing I like about my 1999 is it was the last of the cable actuated throttles. 2000 started the throttle by wire. Also, my 99 has the dual row IMS and when I did the L&N upgrade, the original was still in good condition and could have probably gone another 100k. Still, I recommend every 996 owner who hasn't already done so to change the IMS on a 996 and and you have one heck of a barging 911 for sure.I still crave the older air cooled cars like yours.
My two cents as a former 911 owner.I guess most comments are way too emotional:yet being the classic air cooled 911decently performing still in our days (let me remark only in some respects). There's no possible comparison with day driving a 996/997.If you're a long experienced 911 owner (or better say user) you might also have a classic 2200/S jealously stored in your garage but you don't want to use it as a day driver.So when I read so many comments soundingas like as "I would buy a 1980 over a 996" I'd be asking those fans if they ever owned a 996. The reason for that is pretty simple....time goes by. It's a process we've got to understand and it works whatever the brand we're talking about. This isn't a statement it's just getting full awareness by personal factual experience.
mistermatsuda Thank you! Unfortunately I was involved in an accident that wasn’t my fault a couple of months ago and this car was written off. Really hurt me to lose it but I was very lucky to have walked away. SCs are something else. I hope there’s another in your future!
Thank you! The director is top drawer, guy named Sean Fannin who did quite a bit of Petrolicious’s videos. He did most of this series for Porsche also.
Kevin Bodman Thank you! Very sadly I lost this car in an accident at the beginning of this year, I’m on the hunt for the replacement though! If I can get video of my mate’s 930 I’ll post it up, they’re just something else.
I think he’s done a good job of capturing the essence of owning a 911, except he failed to mention the unique feel that a 911 provides going into, around and exiting a corner, when compared to any other car.
2and a Half Bar Ladedruck God I know, I had ordered a continental TR7412 for it but unfortunately never got to fit it. Had a big accident (not my fault) and my SC was written off a few weeks back. Next one will have a proper radio!
@@LawrenceFS Oh that poor sc :( do u life in California? I'm from Germany and look forward to own my own sc maybe next year... i heard a lot about us import.. that it would be better to import some Cali 911... they maybe in better conditions than the german ones... An a lot cheaper... Is that right?
2and a Half Bar Ladedruck Yes, I’m very sad to have lost such a beautiful car. It only had ~80k miles too. Definitely best to import a car from California or another dry US state. I don’t know if they’re necessarily cheaper out here, just much better value for money given their condition. My father exports a lot of 911s to Europe.
@@LawrenceFS Thats a pitty... some nice SC in germany cost about 35-40k but u have to work on it... well i guess u have to do some work on all :D they are old cars and they need love :) did u have a Facebook page or a homepage or something?
Hi I just bought 911sc gt grey in colour. My frst question is where did you get this cool stering whell and second one is are these original seats, because I have black ones and I would really like to fit true brown leather in my porshe. Thank you for really great video and for all answers !
Domen Prevc thank you! The wheel is a Momo prototipo, and the seats are original for an SC but not for the car. The factory dark brown seats had ripped and the leather had gone hard, so I changed for these from my brother’s car (he stripped the interior to make it into a racing car). Brown interiors are my favourite, they really add something special to these cars.
If you're a half asleep kind of modern car driver with all the bells, whistles, assists, sensors and cameras then you'd probably have a hard time trying to even drive this car let alone feel safe in it. But if you're a classic sports car kind of driver who enjoys and appreciates an engaging drive, then this car can certainly handle and stop much better than a lot of modern 'safe' cars. Also driving a classic 911 requires driver concentration so less chance of being distracted by all the stuff in a modern car.
Unfortunately I don't know because this car was a color change, originally Copper Brown Metallic (which I always wanted to return it to), and I don't have it anymore.
Thanks, I was thinking about changing the exhaust on my sc 83. To a Danks for example. I am kinda afraid though killing the air cooled sound. Any experience or suggestions onbthis?
@@LawrenceFS Oh crazy! I wouldn't have guessed GMT-Master II, as the crystal looked super acrylic-y (tall). The holes case made it somewhat difficult to nail down too. Great car, and great video!