In 2017, this backdate received a professional glass-out respray in its original color of Guards Red. The vehicle’s paint is stated to be in exceptional condition and fits the build extremely well. The seller states that Suntek clear paint protection film has been installed on the bumpers, lower doors, rocker panels, front fenders, and rear quarter panels since completion.
Initial body work on this backdate included the deletion of the factory sunroof, a long hood conversion, installation of light-weight fiberglass bumpers, and a polished rear-hatch grille. All-new rubber seals/felts were installed along with a single drivers-side mirror, front and rear signal lenses and silver Porsche decals along the side rockers. It is safe to say that this is one eye-catching 911. The seller notes that both clear and yellow tinted headlights will be included with the sale. Currently installed are Braid 15” Fuchs-style wheels that wear Michelin TB15 tires.
The spectacular yet minimalist black partial leather interior is stated to be in excellent cosmetic condition. Upon opening the door, you will find bespoke features such as leather sport seats and RS-style perlon carpeting with custom sound deadening material installed by Autobahn Interiors. This build was also tastefully finished with leather basketweave door panels, leather door-pulls, a 4-spoke OEM-style leather steering wheel, wooden shift knob, custom gauges with silver centers, and an air-conditioning system. The seller notes that both the stock shift and custom wooden shift knob will be included in the sale.
Power comes from a 3.2L flat-six engine that is paired to a completely rebuilt 5-speed manual transmission. Boosting both the sound and performance of this backdate are a Steve Wong chip, K&N air intake, Fabspeed RSR exhaust, Elephant Racing and Tarett Engineering sway bars, and adjustable spring plates with quick-change torsion bars. The car is stated to be in excellent running condition with a valve adjustment and leak-down test performed.
The following items were replaced during time of build with only approximately 2k miles driven since:
Spark plugs
Gaskets
Clutch
Oil return tubes
Pressureplate
Throwout bearing
Brake rotors and pads
The sale will include service records, books, documentation, a certificate of authenticity, and keys. Don’t miss your opportunity to experience a prime example of pure air-cooled 911 fun.
Immaculate M491 RSR Backdate Re-envision by Master Builder Dave Kealoha
Display car @ Luftgekühlt 5, @ McCalls Motorworks Revival 2018, and @ Porsche Werks Reunion 2018
Build Summary:
– Unparalleled Fit, Finish and Build Quality for the Class
– Low Miles
– Well Maintained
– Excellent History
– Matching Numbers 1984 Carrera M491 (basis for build)
– Perfect CarFAX
– 3 Owner Car (1 Owner Since Build)
– Full Window-Out Repaint to The Original Factory Guards Red
– Custom Sunroof Deleted Build Feature
– Custom Longhood Build Feature (steel)
– Custome Welded-In Turn Signal Boxes
– New KAI Front Lower Bumper (fiberglass)
– New RSR Style Rear Bumper (fiberglass)
– Original M491 (Steel 930 Turbo) Flares
– Original, Matching Numbers 3.2L Carrera Flat-Six Engine
– Custom Cerakote Manifolds
– Steve Wong Chip
– New K&N Intake
– New Fabspeed RSR Exhaust
– New Wavetrac Limited-Slip Differential
– New Clutch
– New Pressure Plate
– New Throwout Bearing
– New Spark Plugs
– New Gaskets
– New Oil Return Tubes
– Fresh Valve Adjustment
– Fresh Leakdown Test Under A 7% Loss Across All Six Cylinders (excellent)
– Fresh 5-Speed Manual Transmission Rebuild of the Matching Numbers Transmission (8k miles prior to build)
– All New Suspension Components
– New Elephant Racing And Tarett Engineering Sway Bars
– New Bushings
– New Adjustable Spring Plates With Quick-Change Torsion Bars.
– New Sport Seats
– New Leather-Wrapped 4-Spoke Steering Wheel
– New Headliner
– New Autobahn Perlon RS Carpet
– Custom Second Skin Audio Sound Deadening Material
– New Basketweave Door Panels With Leather Pull Straps
– New Restored Gauges With Silver Centers And Early-Style Pointers
– Fresh A/C Service
– New A/C Receiver
– New A/C Drier
– New Braid 15” Fuchs RSR Style Wheels: 9” Wide Up Front And 11” Out Back
– New Michelin TB15 Tires, Aligned And Corner Balanced
– New Window & Door Rubber
– New Felts
– New Seals
– New Front & Rear Signal Lenses
– New Silver 3-Bar Porsche Side Graphics
– Suntek Clear Bra PPF
– Passed California Emissions In 2018
– Extensive Service History
– Porsche CoA (Matching Numbers 1984 M491 3.2L Carrera Coupe)
– Clear/Clean MS Title
