1986 Porsche 911 Safari

Imagine taking an old, dusty car and turning it into something amazing—this is exactly what Porsche Beaverton did with a 1986 Porsche 911! They entered this special car into the Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge, a big event where people show off restored Porsches at the famous Rennsport Reunion.

This 1986 Porsche 911 started out with 124,000 miles on the clock, which is quite a lot for a car. But instead of letting it sit and gather dust, Porsche Beaverton gave it a makeover! They stripped it down, painted it in a shiny black color, and added some cool features, like a whale tail spoiler (which is a big, sporty rear wing), a custom front bumper, and even a wooden roof rack that looks like something you’d see on an adventure car.

Inside, they added a fun touch with black-and-white houndstooth fabric on the seats, and a red tachometer (that’s the gauge that shows how fast the engine is spinning). It even has a modern Porsche sound system called Porsche Classic Communication Management, so the car is ready for a road trip with great tunes.

The heart of the car, its engine, was also rebuilt. The 3.2-liter flat-six engine is now in tip-top shape, and it works with a special 5-speed manual transmission that gives the driver full control.

Now, this cool 911 Safari is up for auction on Bring a Trailer, and there are only three days left to bid! Whoever wins the auction will get to drive away in a unique, sporty Porsche that’s ready for adventure, just like the original Safari 911s that Porsche made for off-road driving in the past.

It’s a great example of how classic cars can get a fresh start, looking awesome and running smoothly for many more years to come!