8 Best Outlaw Porsche Creations
Outlaw Porsches started as a fringe hot rod movement and became a way to create unique works of rolling art.
1964 Porsche 356 2.8 Outlaw
Outlaw Porsches started appearing in the 1980s. Back then the 356 was a cheap car that people modified in the same spirit as the Hot Rod culture in the 1950s. This 1964 Porsche 356 is a classic example. It has a tubular steel chassis built by former Brumos Racing Crew Chief Mike Colucci. The engine is from a 1975 911 which was bored out to 2.8 liters, making 236 horsepower - almost triple the power of the original flat-four cylinder.
Photo: Bonhams
Magnus Walker's 1990 964 Carrera Outlaw
Magnus Walker has a prolific collection of Porsches but his 1990 964 Carrera Outlaw is unique. Every single panel of the car was modified with little tweaks or alterations. The suspension is a KW Clubsport setup with Brembo brakes. The engine came from a 993 but was bored out and upgraded to 3.8 RS specifications. Finally, custom headers and the exhaust from a 997 round out the package.
Photo: Total 911
1957 Porsche 356 Outlaw Build
Australian Mark Banks stumbled upon a cheap but rusty 1957 Porsche 356 coupe and decided to build an outlaw out of it. To give it an outlaw look, he removed the front bumper and covered the back pop-out windows. The original engine was rebuilt and upgraded to 90hp spec. Inside the modifications include a- custom wooden wheel and new reproduction gauges for the dashboard. The whole car has a custom but purposeful vibe.
Photo: Fueltank
Porsche 356B Outlaw
Outlaw Porsches are found all across the world including Lisbon, Portugal where this white 356 roams. This car was upgraded with front disc brakes, Koni coilovers, dual Weber carburetors, and a rebuilt flat-four with a big-bore 1750cc engine. The electrical system was converted to 12 volts and powers an electric A/C system. Custom leather upholstery and a MOMO wood steering wheel provide upgrades over the original interior while the outside looks stock except for the bullet-shaped mirrors, yellow driving lights, and large diameter black wheels.
Photo: Petrolicious
Rod Emory 1959 Porsche 356 Outlaw
Rod Emory is one of the original Porsche Outlaw builders and his company, Emory Motorsports is arguably the premier builder today. This 356 is powered by a 205-horsepower 2.4 liter flat-four from Rothsport Racing. A 901 five-speed transmission sends power to the rear wheels. Rothsport is run by Jeff Gamroth who used to be a crew chief for Porsche's factory GT race team. As a result, the Emory Outlaws are not only fun to drive but regularly sell for more money than an original Porsche 356!
Photo: Emory Motorsports
John Oates' 1960 Porsche 356 Outlaw
John Oates' name should be familiar to music fans. He is part of the duo Hall and Oates, one of the most successful groups of the 70s and 80s. Oates is also an amateur race driver and owns an impressive collection of cars. Recently he worked with Rod Emory to create this custom Outlaw 356. It's inspired by a Porsche Speedster he once owned, with a custom cut-down windshield and lots of bespoke touches.
Photo: Motor Trend
1953 Porsche 356 Outlaw
Fred Veitch got into the Outlaw world thanks to his wife, who bought this car as a gift. From there he built his first Outlaw, which is full of custom touches and powered by a turbocharged 2110 cc VW engine producing 203 horsepower. The car is full of vintage racing touches, many made from aircraft components and painted a color called Grablau, a slightly darker shade than Porsche's factory Azure Blue.
Photo: RetroMod
1960 Porsche MOMO 356 RSR Outlaw by Emory
Built-in collaboration between Rod Emory and Momo, this 356 comes with a twin-turbo flat-four engine making nearly 400 horsepower. The project started as a rusted-out 356B shell that Emory restored and merged with a shortened 964 chassis. The result is a modernized 356 that looks menacing. The body panels are aluminum, with widened fenders to accommodate five-spoke, center-lock Momo wheels. The rear has a chopped teardrop shape that lets you see the exposed twin-turbo setup.
Photo: RM Sotheby's
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