The iconic shape has barely changed since the sixties original, but it’s those early cars that, to my eyes, look the cleanest. The sleek, tear-drop shape, compact proportions, round headlights and Fuchs-style wheels are – and I’m not overstating this – utterly iconic. You don’t have to be a car bore to pick out a Porsche in the street, and it’s all thanks to that timeless design.
Yet the 911’s silhouette pales in comparison to the way it drives. While modern Porsches could be considered a little lardy, these original 911s – and right up to the 997-generation of the mid-noughties – were deft, relatively lightweight machines. That rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive chassis, sweet steering, precise manual gearbox; nothing comes close if you want to feel that pure, unadulterated connection between the tyres and the tarmac.
Values have risen significantly in recent years; the car you see here was shot for an Auto Express feature back in 2008, and was for sale at the time for exactly £30,000. I’d wager it’s worth twice as much now – possibly more.
And no 911 is immune; even the previously unloved 996-generation, which was built from 1997 to 2004, is shooting up in price as people cotton on to its engaging, relatively uncorrupted driving experience. Take it from me – if you want a safe investment and something that you can enjoy day-in, day-out, a classic Porsche 911 could be just the ticket.
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