A world away from today’s new Porsche 911s, this 1965 example from Sports Purpose is a meticulously honed vision that puts driving purity ahead of outright speed -
The scope and flexibility of these Sports Purpose options meant customers had an almost infinitely variable combination of fully homologated upgrade kits and components with which to create 911s suited to anything from hill climbing to tackling Le Mans and the Targa Florio.
Inspiration was also found a little closer to home, in the work of Eagle E-types. ‘I’ve always had a huge admiration for how Eagle goes about improving E-types,’ says Turner. ‘They take classic cars that are not particularly suited to regular use in the modern world and make them into machines that work brilliantly. And all while preserving the character and magic of the original cars.
The interior is equally glorious, the rich aroma of perfectly pleated and stitched tan hide and a beautiful full-width wooden dashboard perfectly juxtaposed by an original, careworn and extremely rare Recaro driver’s seat and equally precious period Momo Monza steering wheel. Even the gearknob is a delight. Commissioned by Turner to mimic the mushroom-shaped original, it features the Sports Purpose logo and a thin key line in the same blue as the bodywork.
You might be well versed in 911 driving, but if you’re new to short-wheelbase versions then a bit of adjustment will be required. The sensations are familiar, but more intense and less filtered. The rearward weight balance is more distinct, the relationship between steering and throttle inputs, and the way the car reacts to them, more symbiotic. The steering has more weight than you might expect, but there’s delicacy too.
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