Porsche 911 Modified

Mechanically, the engine was rebuilt and the capacity increased to 2.4 litres with Weber carburettors replacing the original Zeniths and a period twin exit rear silencer. Dampers were new Bilstein Sport items and it is fitted with adjustable drop links.

Power is now circa 185bhp, with a kerb weight of 950kgs.

Because our client planned to use the car through the twists and turns of the alps, the brakes were uprated with modern 4 pot Brembo callipers. The 901 gearbox was retained, as this is lighter and has shorter ratios than the later 915 unit.

Turning to the interior, the lightweight theme continued with lightweight door cards, manual windows, ST style seats, a simple rear roll hoop and lightweight carpets. However, our client wanted this to look and feel different to a standard lightweight interior, so it was trimmed in distressed leather with complimentary Davidson Clan tartan inserts for the seats and a period original Jackie Ickx Momo steering wheel.

When a set of genuine Cibie driving lights were sourced and fitted with original yellow covers, this Conda Green outlaw 911 was affectionately christened `The Frog`.

On the road, The Frog has a perfect power to weight ratio, with just enough grip, informative light steering and strong brakes together with a fantastic soundtrack to ensure each journey is a special occasion.

The original style is internationally recognised, and the Frog has been recently selected by Tag Heuer to feature in a new advertising campaign featuring Patrick Dempsey for one of their forthcoming timepieces.

A beautifully simple 911, fully restored and enhanced, with the ethos that less really does mean so much more.