If someone was asked to put together a list of the best European sports cars of all times – chances are high that Porsche 911 would make it to the top position.
From the first days of its production in 1964, this model has evolved into a real motorsports icon and won the hearts of many car enthusiasts worldwide. Today we’re featuring one of the cleanest Porsche 964 custom builds with a modern air suspension and insane wheel fitment.
Rough 80s & 90s
At the beginning of the 1990s, Porsche’s future prospects weren’t looking clear or promising. Sales were declining, and the market was saturated with more affordable Japanese sports cars. However, Porsche persevered. A series of strategic decisions, including the introduction of the Boxster and later the Cayenne, significantly strengthened its financial position and helped expand its market presence.
While Porsche has produced a wide range of vehicles over the past decade, when it comes to collector cars, the early 911 models—such as the 930, 964, and 993—have become true automotive icons, because they were produced in the era when Porsche hasn’t been a mainstream brand yet.
“964 is hands down one of the most attractive models of the brand, produced on the edge of the 80s and 90s.”
964 is hands down one of the most attractive models of the brand, produced on the edge of the 80s and 90s. It features that genuine 90s aesthetics and brings back that good old analog driving feeling.
Tasteful Modifications
From the design stand point, the 964 can be characterized with one simple word – flawless. The owner of this beautiful red Porsche Carrera 3.2 964 decided to maintain its original styling and enhance it with a set of classy Rad48 BRT custom wheels in a period-correct multi-spoke design.
“The owner of this beautiful red Porsche Carrera 3.2 964 decided to maintain its original styling and enhance it with a set of classy Rad48 BRT custom wheels in a period-correct design”
Stance
It was decided to outfit this beauty with an advanced H3 air suspension unit from the Air Lift performance to reduce the wheel gap and give it a lower stance inspired by modern fashion.
Interior
To improve the lateral support while spirited driving, the owner decided to install a set of Recaro Pole Position sport bucket seats wrapped in color-matching tan leather. Thanks to the simple and purely functional design they enhanced the original interior in the best way possible, without taking away that genuine Porsche feel.
List of Modifications
Porsche 911 RS (964 Body style) European-only model
Engine
- Naturally Aspirated 3.6L Boxer M64/03 Engine 260HP
Suspension
- Air Lift Performance 3H
Wheels
- Forged Rad48 BRT in chrome finish
Conclusion
The air suspension category steals the show in this build, scoring a solid 8 points with its cutting-edge Air Lift Performance 3H system. While the interior earned a modest 2 points for the tastefully chosen Recaro buckets, both performance and exterior categories remained untouched, staying true to the car’s original character.
| Parts Category | Difficulty Rating* |
|---|---|
| Suspension Mods: | 8/10 |
| Interior Mods: | 2/10 |
* Based on our build difficulty evaluation system ⓘ
Looking at this stunning 964, it’s clear that sometimes less is more. The combination of period-correct Rad48 wheels, perfectly executed stance, and that timeless Guards Red paint creates an absolutely jaw-dropping aesthetic. This build proves that you don’t need radical modifications to turn heads – oftentimes, it’s only about a well preserved car in a factory specification.
Photography: Martin Katler
Watch the progress and find out more about this stanced Porsche 946 Carrera 2 by visiting the Instagram profile of the owner: @peterpfeffer964!
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