I spotted one in a Melbourne (Australian) street when I was there visiting back in 2011, fell in love instantly, still have the photos on my phone, just gorgeous, perfect blend of old skool and modern. Porsche well and truly hit the nail on the head.
I've always liked the Sport Classic. Best modern 911 in my opinion along with the 911r and GT3 Touring. Looks brilliant. Nice video as usual. And really good to see you entertaining us while we have to sit at home and do basicly nothing. Keep up the great work.
Appreciate the kind words. Tough to create content at the moment but trying my best. I agree, Sport Classic looks fantastic. I'm a fan of a 'relatively' low key looking Porsche
@@seenthroughglass yeah i can understand that creating content now is quite hard. So i do really appreciate these videos. Norway has been in lockdown for a week noe and getting quite boring to sit at home. Yeah i am not a huge Porsche guy. But i do like the low key and the 911 even 997 and 991 looks good with a ducktail. Favorite 911 is the 993 though.
t1m it’s a dealer scam ! Oohh it’s homage it’s rare ! ... eh they made zillions of them and i can buy regular and change wheels and wing!! Hay the GT3 real race car cost less than that 😂😂
997 is probably the best modern 911... The car that got me addicted to the brand. Love the Sport Classic & love the Speedster! Amazing to see some content with one of these! Cheers from Puerto Rico, Sam!
@@seenthroughglass yeah a bit pricey but now that you know Magnus... maaaayyybe it would be a bit less pricey hahaha🙌 it would look mega!!! 😍 looking forward to see them on your car!
I watched this video when you first brought it out over a year ago, and I watch it occasionally like today. It has been my favorite car since it came out eleven years ago. If I ever win the lottery, the first thing I will endeavour to buy as my daily driver will be one of these 250 997 Sport Classics. I have pictures of it up on my board of cars on the wall of what I would get, if I ever became super wealthy...
Here in America, we didn't get this. We got the Speedster. That 997.2 special cars were really just exclusive options list drop. just everything in leather and bespoke colors and basic 3.8L engine with a power pack option. The Speedster I saw was $205k! when new. Just didn't understand why everyone just didn't buy the 997 GTS, same thing and half the price. Those were so much fun to drive.
Lovely looking thing, and you're right the 997 does drive really well. You mention though that people are 'paying' £300k for it, but are they? All the ones that i've been seeing on the market haven't been moving (My job used to involve watching the Porsche market). What are the chances of them being on Sale or Return at an over inflated price. I love the Sport Classic, as a package it's amazing. The powerkit on it's own was £10k if i remember rightly, the wheels (you can still buy from Porsche as a 19" for the 997 - or could last year) and the other touches make it unique. But, £300k for a £170k car - you're paying for the exclusivity.
Yeah the ducktail is awesome. They couldn’t offer it on 991.2 cars because of the turbos. Apparently there was a cooling issue. You can get a small flick on the sport design kit but it’s not the same. Great video Sam!
What a car, why don't Porsche make special cars for the masses instead of making 'standard cars' for Mass production. Can't every car be special. Great video Sam, love your stuff👏
This is the car that started the exclusive manufacture brand, they initially had no money for making a special edition so the first mule was a bodykit made from carton hoping the management would give them budget for creating the real car! So thats why there are no mechanic upgrades they had no money for it :D
Thanks Sam, great vid. I have a 997.2 C4S and I love it. I wouldn't swap it for any of the newer generations. My only issue with the Sport Classic is the stock motor. I would personally buy a 997.2 GT3 with the Metzger engine for a whole lot less $$$. Keep up the 997 vids please...
I somehow entirely missed the (yes already subtle) stripes until you pointed it out; the second you mentioned it it’s as if the paint was jumping out at me. Interesting how the mind processes all things optical! -Superb video thank you for taking us around this rarified gem!!
I loved the look of this car so much I bought the Fuchs alloys for my 997.2 S one month after buying the car 5 yrs ago. It’s up for sale now for £41,000 with 50K miles and a full Porsche service history
Sport Classic is the best 997 since it first debuted. GORGEOUS and all around perfect. The 997 GTS is is non-famous brother and a bargain. Perfect size, power, performance, LOOKS and SOUND.
They had one at Porsche Monterey Ca. about 8 months ago. I looked at in person. What a beautiful car. The one i saw was the same color. Truly worth every penny. They wanted 500k american dollars.
That one is particularly rare, as it’s one of only 17 Sport Classics built in right-hand drive for the UK. We can’t import any non-Federalized car into the USA until the car is at least 25 years old, so I’ve got time yet to save up for a 2010 Sport Classic.
Totally agree, great car, but not £300K great, if it had the Mezger it would of made more sense. I have a manual 997.2 Carrera on the sport chassis with PCCB's, factory short shift, PSE, no sunroof, adaptive sport seats etc, absolutely love it and it was £270K cheaper! Welcome to come for a drive Sam!
@@seenthroughglass Thanks so much for the response! You should check out Dream Ride in Connecticut if you are available, and the Coronavirus is more contained in the Summer, it is one of the most insane car shows in the world!
I will have to agree with your statement about the car not beeping special mechanically. I was fortunate enough to own a 997 Speedster, sensually its topless twin. Yes, exclusive knocked it out of the park with these 2 cars, however, the driving characteristics left me wanting more.
The reason why Porsche don't offer Fuchs wheels and ducktail spoilers on their other 911's is in order for cars like this to exist. They know their customers very well 😁. As a posh parts bin special, the want is very great!
I could have bought a very low mileage example in 2010 ( I think it was) for £138,000 - It's the kind of car that appeals to real Porsche enthusiasts.. All the little ingredients add up to something very special.. With the 997.2 GT3 - 997.2 Sport classic and Cayman 987.2 R manual in my garage, I'd be in heaven.
997 is a real sweet spot that people disregard a little. Lighter. Metzger engine. Just enough interior lux (esp compared with 996). Small(ish) and so nimble. Mod-able. Issues can often be resolved fairly cheaply before they pose a problem (3.6 safer than 3.8). Awesome cars. Almost perfect, in all honesty!
project 997? would be fun to see a project instead of collecting new cars. that's why your car collection is awesome. And when you go to auction with Tony, get a land rover :)
Always said ever since they came out I’d have one if ever I won the lotto, only problem is with only 250 in production it’s finding one that would be for sale, considering they’ve gone from 140k to 300k I’ve a feeling they’re only going to go up in value. Gorgeous car and such a nice homage with the 70s features. Everything from the exterior and interior styling to the 70s sounding exhaust, this car just screams retro.
Sam, here in watford, there'ss a 991.1 with a ducktail... As much as it looks standard, on the rest of the body, but it stands out and i look at it differently! i agree and believe it is different but the price tag is hard to digest!
You can get the fuch style wheels on the new models. Recently detailed a new carrera 4s in aventurine green with chrome trims and fuch style wheels. It was stunning.
Love manual 997 but sadly just sold it due to market uncertainties for a steal to someone. Will definitely buy another when things are back on track.....
@seenthroughglass another great Porsche video! You really do need to get yourself in some more 997.2s. Try a PDK with it’s backwards gear change buttons 😆😆 and its ‘kick in the back’ sport plus gear changes🙃
I really am a Porsche Fan but this car somehow does not really excite me, I don't know... Nevertheless, so cool from the guys at Alexander's Prestige for making these videos possible, great work Sam! :D
This is my kind of car. Subtle enough that people don't gawk at it, but special enough that those in the know appreciate it. Fast enough to drive and have a blast but not so fast as to be too scared to drive it. I hope the prices come down to a more reasonable level one day...
150 mile example recently sold at auction in US for 650K USD. Love this car, perhaps not a value but honestly I've seen lots of less desirable objects sell for more. Eye of the beholder, Porsche really got it right with this one though.
Well made, informative video, thank you. Must say, yearning for some epic C4 content, you know the one, a replica rally car with duckpond in the back, rag it through Yorkshire towards our man Dean!
You can still buy the Fuchs wheels, they produce them for new Porsches. Visit the channel from Nine Eleven Guy, he has them on his beautiful, british racing green 996.
Carrera-T in some way is reminiscent of the Sport Classic in that it was a base model Carrera mechanically-speaking but in proper spec (918 seats, rear seat delete, Gorilla glass, PCCB’s) it was and still is the most under reviewed and under-rated 991.2 produced.
Sam, out of all the car/British you-tubers, I enjoy your videos the most. With that out of the way, can you please get your glasses straighten, I'm an optician and watching this video, all I saw was your glasses lopsided on your face. Last, your videos are getting better... Stay safe
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i'm so glad you mentioned the ROOF. Best part of a sport classic, same as 911R.
In my opinion the best looking special edition of the 911. I'm a big fan of it and really glad I've already seen 2 examples on the road!
Niklas Petrolhead so you like standard 911s..
I don't think video's do this car justice. When you see one in real life they look awsome. Which is funny because i hated it when it was released
It looks quite subdued in a room full of other supercars, but spot one of the street and it definitely stands out!
I spotted one in a Melbourne (Australian) street when I was there visiting back in 2011, fell in love instantly, still have the photos on my phone, just gorgeous, perfect blend of old skool and modern. Porsche well and truly hit the nail on the head.
I've always liked the Sport Classic.
Best modern 911 in my opinion along with the 911r and GT3 Touring.
Looks brilliant.
Nice video as usual.
And really good to see you entertaining us while we have to sit at home and do basicly nothing.
Keep up the great work.
Appreciate the kind words. Tough to create content at the moment but trying my best. I agree, Sport Classic looks fantastic. I'm a fan of a 'relatively' low key looking Porsche
@@seenthroughglass yeah i can understand that creating content now is quite hard.
So i do really appreciate these videos.
Norway has been in lockdown for a week noe and getting quite boring to sit at home.
Yeah i am not a huge Porsche guy. But i do like the low key and the 911 even 997 and 991 looks good with a ducktail.
Favorite 911 is the 993 though.
I have always agreed. Best modern day 911 appearance wise at least.
love the sport classic, so cool but way to expensive, just get a 997, fuchs wheels and a ducktail :D
I would just get a 997.2 or 997.1 turbo instead for less than the third of the price :D
t1m it’s a dealer scam ! Oohh it’s homage it’s rare ! ... eh they made zillions of them and i can buy regular and change wheels and wing!! Hay the GT3 real race car cost less than that 😂😂
Too expensive *
I believe you can rims like that through Bruce Dickenson's company.
Jason Harris you can buy the rims 1200€ a piece, same as a bbs or something
This was my favorite 911 when it was first launched, and still is to this day. What a beauty.
The black rings around the headlights are too bespoke to this car, love the interior
Anyone who says that this looks bland needs to go to the opticians! It’s looks fantastic!!!
Haha I agree
I think same needs a 997 as a classic car
Love the colour combination! The chocolate interior with those houndstooth seats is epic!
I agree! At first I wasnt convinced by the chocolate but grew to really love it
Can't believe 997 is already 10year old.... damn I feel old now
Yes and the 996 is 20 years old ...
You could get a 997 on a 54 plate.
Jason I have a 992 911S. The 987 does look old now
Absolutely in love with the styling on these!!
All time my favorite Porsche. My neighbor literally has 2 of them, and he loves them more than his ferrari 360cs
More 997.2's please - even you have woken to a bit of old school 911ery!!
997 is probably the best modern 911... The car that got me addicted to the brand. Love the Sport Classic & love the Speedster! Amazing to see some content with one of these! Cheers from Puerto Rico, Sam!
I’ve seen you at 400ish k subscribers for too long! When will the TH-cam algorithms put you in their schedule? Great content, as always! :)
I have a 997.2 and you'd adore these cars. The best 911. Best steering, hand brake, access to the engine bay. They're wonderful cars and VERY cheap.
it looks really good! always loved the porsche look!
Again, have a look at the fifteen52 wheels. The outlaw series! It would looks so good on your 911😍
Yes, had a look at these last year. They look amazing. A bit pricey maybe but a potential future investment
@@seenthroughglass yeah a bit pricey but now that you know Magnus... maaaayyybe it would be a bit less pricey hahaha🙌 it would look mega!!! 😍 looking forward to see them on your car!
There’s a big change coming in car prices. 📉🧐
Hector Rios Europe or the US?
Hector Rios Porsche’s the only cars that’ll keep their current value!
Yea this is going to be world wide. Everything is going to take a hit. Stay safe out there guys🤟🏽
@@hectorrios5402 You do the same
This comment has aged terribly
I watched this video when you first brought it out over a year ago, and I watch it occasionally like today. It has been my favorite car since it came out eleven years ago. If I ever win the lottery, the first thing I will endeavour to buy as my daily driver will be one of these 250 997 Sport Classics. I have pictures of it up on my board of cars on the wall of what I would get, if I ever became super wealthy...
Here in America, we didn't get this. We got the Speedster. That 997.2 special cars were really just exclusive options list drop. just everything in leather and bespoke colors and basic 3.8L engine with a power pack option. The Speedster I saw was $205k! when new. Just didn't understand why everyone just didn't buy the 997 GTS, same thing and half the price. Those were so much fun to drive.
Lovely looking thing, and you're right the 997 does drive really well. You mention though that people are 'paying' £300k for it, but are they? All the ones that i've been seeing on the market haven't been moving (My job used to involve watching the Porsche market). What are the chances of them being on Sale or Return at an over inflated price. I love the Sport Classic, as a package it's amazing. The powerkit on it's own was £10k if i remember rightly, the wheels (you can still buy from Porsche as a 19" for the 997 - or could last year) and the other touches make it unique. But, £300k for a £170k car - you're paying for the exclusivity.
How are your videos 10x better than SOL? Even just the picture quality
He's the best man
better than shmee honestly
Who is SOL?
@@saulespino2510 supercars of london
Yeah the ducktail is awesome. They couldn’t offer it on 991.2 cars because of the turbos. Apparently there was a cooling issue. You can get a small flick on the sport design kit but it’s not the same. Great video Sam!
Great car dealer, got my 2008 R8 manual, with only 8k miles from this garage 18 months ago, still loving it.............
Really enjoyed my visit
Ew manual
Excellent presentation from my friend
Thanks for watching!
I like these style of review, Sam is taking his time and not rushing and talking at a fast pace like Shmee.
997 was the last of the “fully analog” 911
Totally agree
991R?
Just watched the new sport classic video, and that video brought me back to this. What a beautiful car it is.
I am conveting my 997 C4S Mk1 into a "Sport Classic Tibute" by adding the ducktail soe motor changes and few more changes. i love this car. Nice video
I cannot stop thinking about this car. The sound, the visuals, the interior.
It's perfect!
The color with the black wheels looks so good
What a car, why don't Porsche make special cars for the masses instead of making 'standard cars' for Mass production. Can't every car be special.
Great video Sam, love your stuff👏
Dylan Hoare buy a standard 911 and make it your special. That’s what most of us do
This is the car that started the exclusive manufacture brand, they initially had no money for making a special edition so the first mule was a bodykit made from carton hoping the management would give them budget for creating the real car! So thats why there are no mechanic upgrades they had no money for it :D
Thanks Sam, great vid. I have a 997.2 C4S and I love it. I wouldn't swap it for any of the newer generations. My only issue with the Sport Classic is the stock motor. I would personally buy a 997.2 GT3 with the Metzger engine for a whole lot less $$$. Keep up the 997 vids please...
When i was about 8 years old i was driven around in of these to a supercar meet and even in the backseat that car was awesome
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. Modern classic. I'm jealous 😯
Seen one in my city in Germany at a oldtimer ralley. Absolutely stunning car. Love the look of it.
So cool! I've seen a couple on the road but they are so rare
I somehow entirely missed the (yes already subtle) stripes until you pointed it out; the second you mentioned it it’s as if the paint was jumping out at me. Interesting how the mind processes all things optical! -Superb video thank you for taking us around this rarified gem!!
I loved the look of this car so much I bought the Fuchs alloys for my 997.2 S one month after buying the car 5 yrs ago. It’s up for sale now for £41,000 with 50K miles and a full Porsche service history
Sport Classic is the best 997 since it first debuted. GORGEOUS and all around perfect. The 997 GTS is is non-famous brother and a bargain. Perfect size, power, performance, LOOKS and SOUND.
I absolutely love it, my favourite Porsche model :D If I win the lottery a must buy and I would drive the hell out of it.
The clean lines on that sport classic, the colors, just one of the most beautiful Porsches I've ever seen
Such a cool retro throwback. Thanks for showing us this Sam
Only me thinking of James Mays review on top Gear?
I think that the first post 993 911 I actually like. And the interior isn’t hideous either. Very very nice.
And I have now completely changed my mind about this car. I freakin love it …….. worth every penny
"Porsche doesn't like to overinflate the pricetag of their special editions..." 🤯 This, kind sir, is exactly that.
Porsche has perfected the of charging you for less. Kind of like apple.
They had one at Porsche Monterey Ca. about 8 months ago. I looked at in person. What a beautiful car. The one i saw was the same color. Truly worth every penny. They wanted 500k american dollars.
That one is particularly rare, as it’s one of only 17 Sport Classics built in right-hand drive for the UK.
We can’t import any non-Federalized car into the USA until the car is at least 25 years old, so I’ve got time yet to save up for a 2010 Sport Classic.
Definitely the best looking modern day 911, besides the GT3 Touring, in my opinion.
Might agree with you there
Absolutely love that shade of gray!
What a machine! This or a 997 GT2 RS - 1 of 500 in the world? Or 997 GT3 RS 4.0 - 1 of 600 in the world... challenging choice 😎👍
Totally agree, great car, but not £300K great, if it had the Mezger it would of made more sense. I have a manual 997.2 Carrera on the sport chassis with PCCB's, factory short shift, PSE, no sunroof, adaptive sport seats etc, absolutely love it and it was £270K cheaper! Welcome to come for a drive Sam!
didn't know this car existed but as you go along in the video i far further and further in love. stunning.
Love the Sport Classic. Been considering a 997 GTS for a while now.
Insert Witty Name get they are brilliant
Awesome video Sam, keep up the great work, and stay safe!
Thanks, you too!
@@seenthroughglass Thanks so much for the response! You should check out Dream Ride in Connecticut if you are available, and the Coronavirus is more contained in the Summer, it is one of the most insane car shows in the world!
That is the most gorgeous thing mankind has ever made. Lucky Harry.
I will have to agree with your statement about the car not beeping special mechanically. I was fortunate enough to own a 997 Speedster, sensually its topless twin. Yes, exclusive knocked it out of the park with these 2 cars, however, the driving characteristics left me wanting more.
Ducktail spoilers just suit the 911 so well.
Shame we don't see it more often
The reason why Porsche don't offer Fuchs wheels and ducktail spoilers on their other 911's is in order for cars like this to exist. They know their customers very well 😁. As a posh parts bin special, the want is very great!
You should get SMP on your scalp, it will look good. So many good practitioners in the UK.
I could have bought a very low mileage example in 2010 ( I think it was) for £138,000 - It's the kind of car that appeals to real Porsche enthusiasts.. All the little ingredients add up to something very special.. With the 997.2 GT3 - 997.2 Sport classic and Cayman 987.2 R manual in my garage, I'd be in heaven.
997 is a real sweet spot that people disregard a little. Lighter. Metzger engine. Just enough interior lux (esp compared with 996). Small(ish) and so nimble. Mod-able. Issues can often be resolved fairly cheaply before they pose a problem (3.6 safer than 3.8). Awesome cars. Almost perfect, in all honesty!
G B only the turbo and GT3s get the mezger engines.
@@9MAS ah I stand corrected!
project 997? would be fun to see a project instead of collecting new cars. that's why your car collection is awesome. And when you go to auction with Tony, get a land rover :)
The duck tail looks very good, didn't realise Porsche did a modern version of it.
Always said ever since they came out I’d have one if ever I won the lotto, only problem is with only 250 in production it’s finding one that would be for sale, considering they’ve gone from 140k to 300k I’ve a feeling they’re only going to go up in value. Gorgeous car and such a nice homage with the 70s features. Everything from the exterior and interior styling to the 70s sounding exhaust, this car just screams retro.
911 is true legendary of classic Porsche, I wouldn't trade my 2012 911 black edition for anything! Car # 323 they only made 1911 of these.
8:03 hits the nail on the head.
it's definitely not worth 300k in my eyes
From the outside you missed the gloss black headlamp-frames in the front. Pretty unique 10 years ago. Especially with a non-black paint.
Check out the 911-50 ....with power-kit engine upgrade ....Ot actually had Fuch wheels, while the Sport Classic wheels were not made by Fuch...
That small intro edit was Fiireee Sam !!! LOVED IT
Trying me best ;)
@@seenthroughglass love the rhythm/effect synchronisation! Great inspiration source for the few videos I do. And the car, I meannnnn🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤
Hey Sam! Always love your Porsche content. Just FYI if you didn’t already know you could option to get a ducktail in the 991.1 GTS
Sam, here in watford, there'ss a 991.1 with a ducktail... As much as it looks standard, on the rest of the body, but it stands out and i look at it differently! i agree and believe it is different but the price tag is hard to digest!
You can get the fuch style wheels on the new models. Recently detailed a new carrera 4s in aventurine green with chrome trims and fuch style wheels. It was stunning.
Love manual 997 but sadly just sold it due to market uncertainties for a steal to someone. Will definitely buy another when things are back on track.....
@seenthroughglass another great Porsche video! You really do need to get yourself in some more 997.2s. Try a PDK with it’s backwards gear change buttons 😆😆 and its ‘kick in the back’ sport plus gear changes🙃
This is a really wickedly edited video!!
Thanks! Really appreciate the feedback
Yep more 997 content please!
I saw one yesterday but couldn't remember the name! Now I know and I also know that I love the looks of it since it came out! A real modern classic👍🏻
Ahhh yes been waiting for this
I really am a Porsche Fan but this car somehow does not really excite me, I don't know...
Nevertheless, so cool from the guys at Alexander's Prestige for making these videos possible, great work Sam! :D
great car! how many of us remember James May reviewing this one on TG?
Its deadly m8 ,i love it ,many thanks
love this thanks for sharing..
Thanks for watching!
This is my kind of car. Subtle enough that people don't gawk at it, but special enough that those in the know appreciate it. Fast enough to drive and have a blast but not so fast as to be too scared to drive it. I hope the prices come down to a more reasonable level one day...
150 mile example recently sold at auction in US for 650K USD. Love this car, perhaps not a value but honestly I've seen lots of less desirable objects sell for more. Eye of the beholder, Porsche really got it right with this one though.
Well made, informative video, thank you. Must say, yearning for some epic C4 content, you know the one, a replica rally car with duckpond in the back, rag it through Yorkshire towards our man Dean!
Seeing your 991.2 tune, makes me want to sell my 991.1 and move up a few years! Soooooo jealous of the HP gains!
I don't even need to watch the video. The 911 Sports Classic is the best looking 911 ever made. No question.
You can still buy the Fuchs wheels, they produce them for new Porsches. Visit the channel from Nine Eleven Guy, he has them on his beautiful, british racing green 996.
One of the best 997 at all.
Fuchs wheels lasted up to 1989 on the 930 Turbo and 911 Carrera 3.2
Carrera-T in some way is reminiscent of the Sport Classic in that it was a base model Carrera mechanically-speaking but in proper spec (918 seats, rear seat delete, Gorilla glass, PCCB’s) it was and still is the most under reviewed and under-rated 991.2 produced.
Ducktail is available from Porsche as Tequipment on new models Sam 😉.
Watched the top gear where James drove this today.
Sam you can get a similar rear duck spoiler from ruf. They have it on their gt which is based on a 991
Great looking Porsche! Love the Porsche content!
Please don’t make 997 prices go up I’d like one eventually
Haha I agree!
Sam, out of all the car/British you-tubers, I enjoy your videos the most. With that out of the way, can you please get your glasses straighten, I'm an optician and watching this video, all I saw was your glasses lopsided on your face. Last, your videos are getting better... Stay safe