Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems

That's what I have and its the best of both worlds.

Toby Pennycuff

A 1973 911S with a 2.4L MFI motor! And double-adjustable JRZs all the way around......

blake

My closest friend (and fellow Porsche nut) asked me a few weeks back for my "Dream List of Porsches", and I spent an hour or so coming up with this priority list:

Year Variant Color
1994 964 Turbo 3.6 Black/Black
2007 997.1 GT3 RS Black & Orange
1993 964 964 RS America Red/Black
1992 964 US Cup Car White
1989 Carrera 3.2 Speedster Red/Black
1983 SC 3.0 Targa Any Color
1989 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet White
1992 964 964 America Roadster Red
2011 987 Spyder White
1994 964 Targa Any
1998 993 C4S Black
2011 997.2 997.2 Speedster Blue
2011 997.2 GT3 RS 4.0 White
1973 - RS Touring White

Now IF money were no object, I would spend the $1.4M and buy ALL of them...

-B

rusnak

For that you can get a 904 Gts

Ed Hughes

I'd go for something in the 993 category....I think it is different enough from your 911, and would give you a good mid-point between that and your 997. TT is nice, but a nice '98 C2S would be the choice.

Carrera3.2LG50

Given that you already have two 911s, I would suggest going with the 356 Speedster you have on your short list. It would be a fun simple machine and provide the historical context for the other two cars.

mclaudio

What's your budget?

You mentioned show car and track car: which one do you prefer? You seem to prefer driving cars rather than showing them, but are you interested in tracking/racing at some point?

I personally like the early 911 or 356 speedster choice, if I were in your position. You can get an open top 356 then maybe use the 80s 911 as a track car. Or get a vintage 356 or early 911 racer...

Ed Hughes

Haha, good one!

whalebird

if It's DNA you're after, then a "clone" may be lacking. I do think an early 2.4(915 trans) is pretty close. Disregarding numbers (both financial and performance), and you are seeking 'feel'; a 72T coupe. Especially one with original sport seats, narrow fenders, stock wheels/tires and gently lowered on Koni orange(oil filled) shocks. Keep that big old steering wheel, no spoilers. I would add an oil cooler, possibly some original/ or adjustable sway bars that are period correct but modern like the Smart(front) or Tarret and adjusted suitably soft. For the motor, thats the clincher; original 2.4 PROPERLY built to E, or even S specs but the T motor with a period correct sport exhaust would be perfect really. Yes, this motor would have to be proper with known-good enhancement (think stem cell)built for reliability. This would be a driver so paint and trim could be appropriately 'aged'. Her in-lies the kicker...you could swap in a good 3.0 as long as fuel system and wiring were prepared for it at the conceptual stages. However, I think a 3.0 would mask a lot of the DNA, but could make for a nice utilitarian commuter.
I think a straight up clone could be done with any old SC and then the 'feel' would be somewhat closer to your Carrera.
The 356 suggestion is superlative. Any 'B' series is awesome and easily obtained, the C lacks some of the original character in my opinion. I do have an acquaintance that drives a C everyday, and a friend locally restoring a 51 split window Cab for daily use if you can imagine such.
(zipping up my flame suit) I like a 986 Boxster S. Arguably one of the best mid-engined/drop top sports cars available at any price.
A 964, and not just any old 964. A RS as suggested above, or one of the Cup cars - specifically a US (Andial prepped) Cup car. Almost every ounce of 2.7RS DNA is contained within...almost.
There are others like the 993 series cars, but you would probably sell the 997 - more of a lateral move. Perhaps a 930, and although an epic chapter in Porsche evolution, would leave you still wondering about the early cars (see Boxster S). Although a 930S(slant nose) will be in my collection when my numbers come in, but only after I fill up the garage with every 911 made prior.
Find a fellow PCA member with a 951 (944 Turbo), trade keys with him, take it around the block so you can see what the hype is all about, return keys to owner. Any Porsche DNA (maybe the missing link - think caveman)will be fresh in your mind to ponder as you drive home in a 911.
I think the early car is calling you w00t. It is a Siren-song for sure.

whalebird

Oh, one more thing. Lets here a round of applause for w00t for starting the best thread on RL's 911 forum in year 2012 and possibly beyond.

earlyapex

My RSA does it for me on the street.

jackb911

My "attainable" dream car list is very short, 1 car: a 2007-2008 997.1 GT3

The unobtainable dream car would be a 997.2 GT3RS 4.0

whalebird

7/GT3 is a tight package for sure, but as long as we're dreaming a 4.0 would be tops...GT2 is up there as well.

Brett San Diego

You've only gone back to 1986, and you call yourself an enthusiast. You need to dig farther back in time. 356 of any variant, coupe, cab, or speedster. Or 914-6. Though I've never been in one (not even a 914-4 for that matter), but the 914-6 must be a very fun, light, tossable ride that certainly defines the Porsche driving experience. I think the must own is the 356. The cool-to-try-on-for-size car is the 914-6. Both have good upside value potential as well.

Brett

Ed Hughes

Now we're talking