1972 Porsche 911S Targa: Preserved, Not Pristine
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- Опубліковано 18 бер 2019
- You’re a Porsche enthusiast running his own restoration and sales operation in the UK. A client’s request for a 1973 Carrera RS sends you to Japan to inspect a possible candidate, and the shop owner mentions another unique Porsche you should see before you fly home later that day. You find a rusty, dust-covered Targa that hasn’t moved for decades. What do you do? For Alan Drayson, founder and proprietor of Canford Classics, the decision was simple: it had to be saved. Saved, but not restored, for how could you erase the history of a Japanese 911 barn find in pursuit of a shinier coat of paint?
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I absolutely love unrestored survivor cars, but when they've deteriorated to the point that rust is eating holes in them, its time to do something.
my31and37 yeah leaving the rust holes is a bit of a wank
I agree. I hate to see a car that deserves a more dignified existence look this way. I tend to anthropomorphise all kinds of things, I suppose, but this car deserves to have the rust taken care of and new paint applied to protect the car. Leave the internal upholstery if you want, but give this car some,protection.
I totally agree ! Patina is different than rust.
I’m sure you all know more than he does.
He is just waiting for a right person to take it off his hands for 100 times what he paid.
I love how closed captions for these videos are saying "[Music]" when the engines are revving :)
Running, not Preserved. Preserved, not Pristine is one more up
That's true
Burned to the ground and rusted through.
This video in a nutshell: ''fancy beater''
you get such good cars and locations, you should upload pics we can use as wallpapers in 4k resolution to your site, that would be great
Yes I agree
This!
Awesome idea.
Oh, yeah!
get this comment to trending!
I wonder if Mr. Drayson ever wondered about the irony of having a PhD in coastal geomorphology (a field which is largely about... erosion) and driving this elderly Targa, which is also in a state of ..... erosion. ;)
C Macd That was the smartest comment in this comments section!
No irony at all, thats what drew him to it in the first place.
C Macd 🤔🤙
I love this!! You saved that car, even though purists say "It's rusty, and a wasted investment." You put your heart into that car and it I'll bet you smile every time you drive it.
There's a restored version of a '72 911s Targa on BaT right now. It would be awesome to have both the restored and original, unrestored versions of the same car parked in my garage.
I also totally understand Alan (And others) when describing the feelings of/towards an unrestored car. I own my grandfather's unrestored yet immaculately kept "63 356SC. Although I think it's one of the nicest original models I've ever seen, it does have it's bumps and bruises. For instance, once when I was about 6 yrs old I was riding shotgun with my grandfather on a Saturday morning. We had stopped various places around our little town so my grandfather could do various errands, one of which was stopping at the package store so he could get beer for later in the day. The owner of the store always gave me a handful of bubble gum while we were there. Well even though I was supposed to wait until we got home to chew it, I snuck a piece in my mouth and of course my grandfather immediately said "I saw that, if you drop that on the carpets you'll be in big trouble !" (As if I could ever get in trouble with my grandpa!) Inevitably dropping it on the carpet is exactly what I did (it flew out of my mouth whilst trying to blow a bubble. ) I spent most of the rest of that morning digging the gum out of the carpet. The funny thing is that still to this day, over 35 years later, I still see the faint outline of where I dropped my gum on the floor mat. I often think "if I'd have restored this car, that little stain wouldn't be there. Neither would the slight dent on the engine lid where my grandpa hit a wayward golf shot into the parking lot, only to end up hitting his own car!"
Yes, it's nice to see beautifully restored Porsche's but we also need to keep unrestored but mechanically sound Porsche's on the road as well. Thanks Petrolicious!
Eric Hakanson thank you for sharing your story about cruising with your grandpa in the car that is now yours. Little anecdotes like this one you have shared are-for me-what has made my old MG impossible to part with...(& that it’s a '67 w/OD). I’ll restore it one day.
Great story! I like it better than the video!! Wish I still had at least one of the cars that I had growing up. Like my Dad’s Scirocco. I remember being seven years old sitting in the passenger seat. He would let me shift the gears for him. So fun to “help” Dad to drive. I remember we’d be cruising on the highway and he’d take his hands off the wheel and say, “Look at how straight it tracks.”
Or my first car, a 64 primer gray bug that I learned to drive stick on. No seatbelts, no bumpers, nearly no brakes and no wipers. Had to get out in rainstorms more than once to squirt rain-x on the windshield. Stuff saved my life for sure. Car was at total death trap, but it ran like a top. Good times.
I love that older Targa model - they had such a wonderful shape and style .
The music is too loud compared to the narrator at times.
Yeah, let us hear the bloody man.
Same feedback we all give to all videos... I guess none is really reading comments...
glad it wasnt just me, my lap top took a drop today and i was wondering if it was it or the way the audio was mixed
Same
Same
- Of course I rebuilt the engine and did all sorts of mechanical work, but I also said "well, I'm going to leave this rust eating the car and go on bragging about it being unrestored as if letting a classic car rot away proves how special it was and how much I loved it"
- Wow what a cool story dude
All the current B.S. Just like the Safari builds. Too bad the rich have more than enough money to destroy things!
He has lost his grip on reality for sure.
That's the beauty of true passion.
It overlooks what others might consider ugly or wrong, and simply embraces what is. - AB
Love the video. But could you guys please turn down the music by 30-40% it was hard to hear all the words of the speaker clearly
These old Porsche cars are way better appealing than ANY new one!
The older I get the more I like patina cars . Perhaps there is a phycological reason for this . Perhaps as I age I want people to appreciate my patina to see value in my scrapes and scars .
Hello. May be patina could be nice sometimes.....but rust holes I do not think so.
Marc Scordato I like patina, but no rust 😬😂
Patina is easier in the upkeep compared to the detailing loons, worried a piece of dirt may reside on the car.
@@saintsmccastle3521 YES!
@@andigriesbeck3208 EXACTLY!
Turn that music down
What joy it's to see a car in that state sometimes for me it's not the rarity of a car or watch that make it special but the life it has lived. A lot of the time we forget that these things are tools and should be used and not overly protected
I love the patina, very unique on a Porsche!
It goes beyond patina. Rusty to this degree is not patina.
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@@jamesdunn9714Having a few small holes on the fenders/hood is not bad, one bit. It's different if your undercarriage is like this.
The good
thing of keeping a car like this is that nothing bad can happen to it. You can
use for whatever you want and don’t have to worry about scratches or dents or jealous
people keying the whole side of it. It is great if you want to enjoy it.
These well done videos are driving up demand for these old 911's, which are through the roof as it is.
Absolutely perfect! I love what you have done and not done with it. Thanks for sharing.
FANTASTIC. Absolutely beautiful car. So nice to see it untouched.
There’s enough people restoring the marque, but not enough giving us the patina of life.
Thanks for sharing..
Gordon (Porsche 981).
These Petrolicious videos get me everytime. Everytime i want to check the ads for the car of the video. Keep up with this great work !
@Petrolicious : This just goes to prove you guys can take a rusted, old car with it's mirror taped on, and make people drool over it by the way you present it .
Excellent videography. Art.
Well done.👏👏
Hopefully the rust holes will be repaired.. that stuff spreads like a wild fire
It does on a classic mini :(
HOPEFULLY!
I mean, hopefully, they repair it! Not hopefully, the rust spreads! :)))
If you're gonna park it, as many do, this won't be much of an issue. For the rest of us, yes, preserve the car and use it from time to time. Not "touching it" and letting it rot further, sure, if you don't care about automotive history. What a load of bull. He "restored" all the running gear. What the heck?
kept indoors it wont spread
Wtf... You obviously aren't an enthusiast. Most rust means more weight reduction bud.
I couldn't do it. Ratrod's are suppose to be Rusty, not Porsche 911's.
BUT killing the rust would destroy the patina. Please, fix the rot. It does not 'connect' you to the car more; it's simply a cancer eating your passion. Beaucoup money allows for idiotic sympathy towards your passion-Pretencioulicious?
@@icecreamalacarte well said.
@@icecreamalacarte Exactly
Great story behind this car and about why it isn't being restored. Amazing that he traveled to Japan for one day and instead of feeling disappointed at seeing a rusty car he was excited enough to buy it on the spot.
Ive had a 911sc, a 928, and a Shelby Cobra (Unique) replica. By far, the most fun was the 911sc. The first year i had it i never drove it to work but managed to put 20,000 miles on it just driving for pleasure. No problems with it, either, just oil and one coil.
That is the coolest old Porsche, it nice to see someone respect the car and what it has been through in life. I love a survivor!
Petrolicious,, what you’re doing on this platform is simply brilliant beyond words! You revive in us the passion, the reason why we spend our hard earned cash on a depreciating piece of metal. I’m not a race car driver nor will I dear pretending to be anything else than just your average person. But I simply love driving my manual GT3. It will most likely never see a track day with me but it doesn’t matter because the sounds, the smell, the sensation it delivers the moment I crank its racing motor gets me out of bed every time at the crack of dawn simply to reconnect with my inner child.
Great looking ride, That windshield wiper in the rear window is very cool looking, just keep it up !
He’s the only one that the car’s visual appearance has to appeal to and, because he could easily afford to, I love that he hasn’t. 👍🏼👍🏼😁 Thanks for sharing this with us.
LOVE IT!!!! Your right you don't see old non restored vehicles!
Very cool, not often taken, road to Porsche enjoyment. Thx man.
Great car and a great story. Thanks for sharing Alan.
Love that you kept it original
Love it, gives lots of food for thought on my current project. I guess it can always be restored, fake patina added but what's lost is lost. Fenders, whose seams have never been opened....Thanks.
What a loverly human. Thanks for making this vid...
Perfection, love it the way it is, just seeing this made my day! Thank you!!!
but at least fix the rust? Sure, it looks much more interesting with the patina, but I have a feeling of leaving a sick person and not treat him with any medicine...
Indeed,that is precisely the idea.
hipster wank basically
Um no. Leave it original.
No don't fix the rust, a car is only originale one time ! DON'T FIX THE RUST !!
those panels need to be replaced, not repaired ... it's not causing any more damage than is already done ... try to think about this on a deeper level, the damage is endearing
To the uninitiated (my self) it sounds great! A contented owner that calls his own shots, I salute him. And bless Petrolicious for it's existence.
Current offerings by manufacturers are almost prohibitive cost wise for purchasing and maintenance plus insurance.
Thanks for this. That first front view of the car at 0:40 made me LOL, in a good way.
Saw this in the flesh at bicester heritage show summer 2019 ....it is what it is , bags of character and its survived life .
Decades ago I sold my completely stock 1970 911E coupe for $7500 to a couple guys that were going to ship it from Calif to Japan and sell it for 25K. One of my biggest regrets of my whole life.
Lovely story. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Wonderful story. Thanks for sharing
As much as I love Porsche and a 1972 911 specifically is a dream car... really Petrolicious...another 911 video?
항상 마음에 준비를 하고 보는 페트롤리셔스! 항상 좋은 영상 감사합니다.
Great video. Love the car! Plenty of character! Can't wait to stop by Canford one day soon!
Feel a bit better about the rust on my e46 now. Great video and agree with what he has done with the car . Originality wins
Having a rusty car doesn't make it "original." Any ass hat can neglect a car and it will rust. And that is what folks see when you drive it.
One of the best vids you’ve done ✅
Great job! I completely agree! You made the right call on this one! 🇨🇦👍🏻👌🏻
Rust never sleeps
I had a 1971 911T Targa for a few years back in the late 90’s. Damn I regret selling that car still to this day 😖
Thanks for these great vids.
Sounds awesome. Love it.
Like Magnus said, there are no two identical Porsche cars. Every one is unique and has its own flavor.
Love it! Beautiful car, beautiful video!
The audio is a bit loud and hard to catch everything he’s saying but great video nonetheless!
It worked perfect for me. The problem is you.
thank goodness. He is a wanker.
Love!! Cheers for those cars with soul!
Very nice, thank you for sharing..
Cool car! Love the video like always!👍👍
I always dream with a barnfind like this! Its The ultimate connection with The history of The car, and way respectable compared to an over restoration! Beautiful! 👏💎🇧🇷
Great job 👍
One of my favorite Porsches is the targa in the movie The Big Chill. Beat up but beautiful.
I love it. Such a unique 911
I don't think enough people appreciate how freeing it is to have a car that you can just get in and drive somewhere without worrying about the paintwork, getting it dirty or putting miles on it. Liberating
Those are the people I never park next too. The elderly Hyundai and socialist teacher Renault drivers.
This is pretty much my dream car - it’s perfect 👌
fantastic car, you can see , feel and smell the beauty of it.
You SEE the rust eating away at the hood!
You FEEL parts of it come off when you rub your hand on it!
And, SMELL that old mildew smell of a car neglected by incompetent owners.
@@gjg5789 the hood kills me it just looks awful, it’s too far gone to just leave it. I am totally for daily drivers and cars you can enjoy but this needs a lot more love
From the moment I got somewhat involved in few immaculate restorations of old 911s, my dream 911 I would like to drive daily is mechanically sound visually neglected G modell Carrera 3.2 Motronic with G50 transmission. I love this car and the whole idea behind it.
super video ,bravo ,nice story
stunning car. love it and the idea.
Awesome outstanding job thanks
Fab...! Love it. 🙌🏼
What a great video.
Classic target👍I love that huge Porsche sign in his garage
Love these films.
Love it!
Great car, amazing story.
Funny and somehow nice as well to see the 911 in this condition. Usually it's the over-restored versions that my eyes are used to.
I absolutely get it...full marks for keeping it like this 😺
I love junky Porsches, i have a junky 996 and to be honest it was so fun because you dont have to worry about messing it up when is is already dinged up.
Wabi-Sabi. thank you for coming to Japan.
god it sounds AMAZING
I like it. Shows you dont need a concours quality car to look cool.
One can argue you do not need a car at all to look cool.
Great car, great chap.
excellent - and beautiful
I love this as an 'oily rag' restoration. You don't feel bad using it daily
15secs in and love it already.
Awesome, thanks.
Man that’s sooo cool👌🏻
Music was poor on this. Also too loud. Levels were off with the voice.
Car is cool! Will have to be restored someday though.
“Don’t pee on my leg and tell me it’s raining”...fix that car!
I think it's cool, very unique, and it's usable!
I do respect this trend. I think the backlash is on account of early, completely stock 911’s are so refreshing and increasingly rare that people would rather see the car as new; Especially in that great silver. I can’t remember the last time I saw a pic or show on one that wasn’t completely flared out, (Reimagined) for some Saudi prince or Russian billionaire..
Although I prefer prístine cars, I like this one because of it’s story.
Very nice vídeo.
Its rust and dust enhancing her beauty! Lovely car
Thank you Sir!
Beautiful story
This to me is like an old Rolex Chronograph, well oiled but with the great patina on it.
Pretty sure I saw this at Luftgekuhlt UK. I loved it then and love it now.