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1999 Porsche 911 Classic Club Coupe "Sonderwunsch" Factory One-Off

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Chassis No. WP0AA2997XS620387
With the new interpretation of the legendary Sonderwunsch (special request) program from the late 1970s, Porsche Classic and Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur make it possible to design individualized, one-off cars – co-created by the client and Porsche. This program to individualize and restore unique sports cars is enhanced by a combination of skilled craftsmanship and attention to detail.
This offering is divided into the areas of Factory Commissioning for individual customer color and material requests directly in production, as well as Factory Recommissioning and Factory One-Off for already existing modern and classic cars. Whereas Factory Recommissioning is all about the individualization of exterior colors and interior trim materials, the Factory One-Off process is based on systematic, new technical developments. Porsche experts from a wide range of fields, depending on the project, handle the client's request and have extensive expertise in current and classic vehicles. Built as a Factory One-Off, the 911 Classic Club Coupe marks the first one-off within the Sonderwunsch (special request) program that is a classic vehicle.
During a meeting between Porsche Club of America (PCA), the largest single marque car club in the world, and Porsche Classic, a conversation arose around what a collaboration would have looked like if Sonderwunsch and PCA had worked together in previous decades. Thoughts quickly turned to the 2010 911 Sport Classic, Porsche's first Exclusive Manufaktur series production model. With inspiration now found, the ideas that would form the 911 Classic Club Coupe began to take shape, and led to more questions, specifically, what would a prequel to the 2010 911 Sport Classic look like? To turn PCA's dreams into reality, Grant Larson – designer of the Carrera GT Case Study, the 2012 911 Sport Classic, and the 2023 911 Sport Classic and Director of Special Projects at Style Porsche – involved himself from the very beginning. He was inspired by PCA's goal, 'To create something unique that inspires excitement' and to that end, Larson sketched out his vision of a proto-Sport Classic from Style Porsche in Stuttgart. A stunning combination of design elements from the first generation 911 GT3 and 911 Sport Classic, Larson's Classic Club Coupe design included a 996.1 GT3 front bumper and rocker panels, a double-bubble roof, ducktail, and forged wheels from Fuchs.
Concurrently, in Maryland, PCA Executive Director Vu Nguyen searched for the perfect donor vehicle. Ultimately, a 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe was located in Virginia as the basis for this Factory One-Off. It was fitting that Nguyen, a longtime 996 owner himself, would locate and approve a 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera as the starting point, with the 996-generation now officially recognized as a member of the Porsche Classic family in its own right. Shortly thereafter, the 911 Coupe was flown back to its birthplace of Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen to begin the transformation from classic 911 to 911 Classic Club Coupe.
Upon arrival, the Carrera was completely stripped of its component parts and treated to a chemical bath, removing all layers of paint. The unibody, placed on a frame straightening bench, was precisely measured and reshaped to return it to production specification reaching the 'Body-In-White' phase once complete. Body panels were refitted using the 'trial assembly' process with all gap dimensions verified and optimized before being subjected to a cathodic dip process to provide state-of-the-art rust protection. Deeply invested in the build process, Porsche constructed a test mule to evaluate and tweak the aerodynamics of Larson's design at the Weissach development center wind tunnel. Finally, in an effort to ensure a true 'one-of-one' build, this mule was dismantled once testing was complete.
Armed with this knowledge, the production and assembly process by Porsche Classic could begin in earnest with much of the bodyshell reworked and reinforced to suit the new components - many of which were sourced from GT3 models. In fact, the 911 Classic Club Coupe employs the complete powertrain, brakes and suspension components from the first GT3 model sold in the United States. Offering both emissions compliance and lots of analog involvement and power, both the M96.79 engine and G96.96 transmission were built from completely new parts at Porsche. Additionally, Porsche produced a bespoke, GT3-based suspension set-up for the 911 Classic Club Coupe following testing at Nardò and Idiada in Spain.
The completely refinished exterior artfully combines the newly developed Sport Grey Metallic paint with dual stripes in Sport Grey Light running across the hood, double bubble roof and ducktail spoiler bordered by PCA Club Blau pinstripes, and side stripes with the 911 Classic Club Coupe logo subtly incorporating the G-Model 911 Turbo shark fin gravel guard. Finally, both front fenders received Porsche Classic Series badging reserved by Porsche for only their most exclusive vehicles. The interior, completely new, retains this pleasing blend of retro and modern with door panels and sport seat centers in newly interpreted and unique Pepita pattern, woven from Black and Slate Grey leather. Furthermore, the interior features deviated stitch in Club Blau thread, a '911 Classic Club Coupe 001/001' limitation number badge on the dashboard, 8000 rpm redline tachometer with stripes matching those on the exterior with 911 Classic Club Coupe logo, and with stainless-steel door sills also bearing the logo. Finally, the interior features a custom Porsche Classic Communication Management Plus (PCCM Plus) system with the start screen displaying its 911 Classic Club Coupe designation.
This 911 Classic Club Coupe is completed with unique accessory items in terms of material selection and craftsmanship. Underscoring the exceptional status of this Factory One-Off, these accessories include a tailor-made car cover with bag, vehicle key painted in Sport Grey Metallic with a leather pouch, and the tool bag, first-aid kit bag, and touring bag made of matching interior Pepita pattern braided leather. Revealed in 2022 at PCA's Werks Reunion Amelia Island, this 911 Classic Club Coupe toured the country that year, visiting PCA events such as the Porsche Parade in the Poconos, Porsche Sports Car Together Fest at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Werks Reunion Monterey, and ünStock showcasing not only expert craftsmanship from Porsche Classic and Style Porsche, but those dreams of the PCA and their members. In early 2023, the 911 Classic Club Coupe returned to Amelia, closing the circle of its North American tour, featured prominently at Broad Arrow Group's inaugural The Amelia Auction. Today, the Classic Club Coupe features under 300 miles at cataloging and remains in 'as delivered' condition a fitting tribute to the early ideas from Porsche Classic and those who dared to dream big at Porsche Club of America.
*Please note that the 911 Classic Club Coupe is only available for purchase by PCA Members. Membership requires a straightforward application, which Broad Arrow team members are happy to facilitate. Simply visit www.pca.org for more information.

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Chassis No. WP0AA2997XS620387
With the new interpretation of the legendary Sonderwunsch (special request) program from the late 1970s, Porsche Classic and Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur make it possible to design individualized, one-off cars – co-created by the client and Porsche. This program to individualize and restore unique sports cars is enhanced by a combination of skilled craftsmanship and attention to detail.
This offering is divided into the areas of Factory Commissioning for individual customer color and material requests directly in production, as well as Factory Recommissioning and Factory One-Off for already existing modern and classic cars. Whereas Factory Recommissioning is all about the individualization of exterior colors and interior trim materials, the Factory One-Off process is based on systematic, new technical developments. Porsche experts from a wide range of fields, depending on the project, handle the client's request and have extensive expertise in current and classic vehicles. Built as a Factory One-Off, the 911 Classic Club Coupe marks the first one-off within the Sonderwunsch (special request) program that is a classic vehicle.
During a meeting between Porsche Club of America (PCA), the largest single marque car club in the world, and Porsche Classic, a conversation arose around what a collaboration would have looked like if Sonderwunsch and PCA had worked together in previous decades. Thoughts quickly turned to the 2010 911 Sport Classic, Porsche's first Exclusive Manufaktur series production model. With inspiration now found, the ideas that would form the 911 Classic Club Coupe began to take shape, and led to more questions, specifically, what would a prequel to the 2010 911 Sport Classic look like? To turn PCA's dreams into reality, Grant Larson – designer of the Carrera GT Case Study, the 2012 911 Sport Classic, and the 2023 911 Sport Classic and Director of Special Projects at Style Porsche – involved himself from the very beginning. He was inspired by PCA's goal, 'To create something unique that inspires excitement' and to that end, Larson sketched out his vision of a proto-Sport Classic from Style Porsche in Stuttgart. A stunning combination of design elements from the first generation 911 GT3 and 911 Sport Classic, Larson's Classic Club Coupe design included a 996.1 GT3 front bumper and rocker panels, a double-bubble roof, ducktail, and forged wheels from Fuchs.
Concurrently, in Maryland, PCA Executive Director Vu Nguyen searched for the perfect donor vehicle. Ultimately, a 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe was located in Virginia as the basis for this Factory One-Off. It was fitting that Nguyen, a longtime 996 owner himself, would locate and approve a 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera as the starting point, with the 996-generation now officially recognized as a member of the Porsche Classic family in its own right. Shortly thereafter, the 911 Coupe was flown back to its birthplace of Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen to begin the transformation from classic 911 to 911 Classic Club Coupe.
Upon arrival, the Carrera was completely stripped of its component parts and treated to a chemical bath, removing all layers of paint. The unibody, placed on a frame straightening bench, was precisely measured and reshaped to return it to production specification reaching the 'Body-In-White' phase once complete. Body panels were refitted using the 'trial assembly' process with all gap dimensions verified and optimized before being subjected to a cathodic dip process to provide state-of-the-art rust protection. Deeply invested in the build process, Porsche constructed a test mule to evaluate and tweak the aerodynamics of Larson's design at the Weissach development center wind tunnel. Finally, in an effort to ensure a true 'one-of-one' build, this mule was dismantled once testing was complete.
Armed with this knowledge, the production and assembly process by Porsche Classic could begin in earnest with much of the bodyshell reworked and reinforced to suit the new components - many of which were sourced from GT3 models. In fact, the 911 Classic Club Coupe employs the complete powertrain, brakes and suspension components from the first GT3 model sold in the United States. Offering both emissions compliance and lots of analog involvement and power, both the M96.79 engine and G96.96 transmission were built from completely new parts at Porsche. Additionally, Porsche produced a bespoke, GT3-based suspension set-up for the 911 Classic Club Coupe following testing at Nardò and Idiada in Spain.
The completely refinished exterior artfully combines the newly developed Sport Grey Metallic paint with dual stripes in Sport Grey Light running across the hood, double bubble roof and ducktail spoiler bordered by PCA Club Blau pinstripes, and side stripes with the 911 Classic Club Coupe logo subtly incorporating the G-Model 911 Turbo shark fin gravel guard. Finally, both front fenders received Porsche Classic Series badging reserved by Porsche for only their most exclusive vehicles. The interior, completely new, retains this pleasing blend of retro and modern with door panels and sport seat centers in newly interpreted and unique Pepita pattern, woven from Black and Slate Grey leather. Furthermore, the interior features deviated stitch in Club Blau thread, a '911 Classic Club Coupe 001/001' limitation number badge on the dashboard, 8000 rpm redline tachometer with stripes matching those on the exterior with 911 Classic Club Coupe logo, and with stainless-steel door sills also bearing the logo. Finally, the interior features a custom Porsche Classic Communication Management Plus (PCCM Plus) system with the start screen displaying its 911 Classic Club Coupe designation.
This 911 Classic Club Coupe is completed with unique accessory items in terms of material selection and craftsmanship. Underscoring the exceptional status of this Factory One-Off, these accessories include a tailor-made car cover with bag, vehicle key painted in Sport Grey Metallic with a leather pouch, and the tool bag, first-aid kit bag, and touring bag made of matching interior Pepita pattern braided leather. Revealed in 2022 at PCA's Werks Reunion Amelia Island, this 911 Classic Club Coupe toured the country that year, visiting PCA events such as the Porsche Parade in the Poconos, Porsche Sports Car Together Fest at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Werks Reunion Monterey, and ünStock showcasing not only expert craftsmanship from Porsche Classic and Style Porsche, but those dreams of the PCA and their members. In early 2023, the 911 Classic Club Coupe returned to Amelia, closing the circle of its North American tour, featured prominently at Broad Arrow Group's inaugural The Amelia Auction. Today, the Classic Club Coupe features under 300 miles at cataloging and remains in 'as delivered' condition a fitting tribute to the early ideas from Porsche Classic and those who dared to dream big at Porsche Club of America.
*Please note that the 911 Classic Club Coupe is only available for purchase by PCA Members. Membership requires a straightforward application, which Broad Arrow team members are happy to facilitate. Simply visit www.pca.org for more information.

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