Amazing looking car in the end! Nothing but respect and admiration for the shorade boys, beautiful work!! And special shout-out for the wheel cap crests pointing in the right direction on the valves!
Fantastic result! The wheels and vents really set it off. It’s great to see the progression of the original 986 through to the 718, that you can still see the same design elements reflected in the newer cars.
Beautiful I want to do that black windscreen frame on my 991.1 I first saw it on a new speedster they did it put that black on the windscreen frame it just for some reason looks perfect specially with a black top! Nice video!
Looks amazing. I'd still have thought they could have gone for some door mounted mirrors a 996 bumper with the full width openings and some CNC/3D printed intakes. Now that would look spectacular.
I think parts were a major issue, so sourcing the above could have been problematic, given the short timeframe to complete the job. Some great ideas there for further improvements, though.
Are those 550 anniversary rear lights or were the amber bits of the existing clusters painted red? I'm looking to do that to my lights, in combination with de-ambering the fronts and seide repeaters. Also, I would have thought repairing fade on the amber parts of the front lights would be a simple matter of wrapping in orange tint film, right? Luckily the Fresnel lenses inside the headlight cluster don't seem to have melted, mine are going brown.
Absolutely stunning job!! - I'd love to have my 986 overhauled to this level... Damn I wish my headlights looked as good as those!! Great job Shorade Team!!
Very well executed! I was so worried that they would not fit Speedlines and spray those horrible twist wheels gold and silver, but they came through. Awesome looking car, now I want one :)
It’s a matter of taste @@kriskalpa, but for me they are the worst factory wheel on a Boxster. In general I am not a fan of this type of wheel simply because almost no manufacturer bothered to mirror them from left to right, leaving you with spokes pointing forward in one side and backward on the error.
It was registered as P161 EGM but not used on the roads. It is left hand drive because its from the first production batch of cars which were all left hand drive. The first UK cars were all Pxxx EGM and registered by Porsche Cars GB, this is one of them.
Incredible job ! Painting the windshield surround was a brilliant suggestion, looks awesome 👍
A great idea supplied by a diligent viewer! The guys at Shorade were only too happy to execute.
Any info on how it was done?
The design of the car is timeless. Looks much better than the current 718. The most underrated Porsche .
Perfekt Job. 996 and 986 Driver from Austria 🇦🇹👋🏻
The attention to detail was incredible on this work of art...you did the 986 proud!
Awesome 986 restoration. Thanks for creating and sharing the content.
That's my pleasure, glad you enjoyed.
Love the Carlos Fandango reference!👍
Just round the corner from me in Cannock. Very nice work
Feel free to pop in, Lee!
@@9WERKSTV saw it today on the Porsche Classic stand. Wouldn't mind those wheels on my 986. Keep up the great vids Lee👍🏻👍🏻
Amazing looking car in the end! Nothing but respect and admiration for the shorade boys, beautiful work!! And special shout-out for the wheel cap crests pointing in the right direction on the valves!
awsome decision and awsome job!! Congrats!!
Amazing job. I want one now myself
What an epic looking car and hats of to shorade for the restoration .
Loving the Speedlines, really suits it! Great restoration
Agreed, suits it so well.
Fantastic result! The wheels and vents really set it off. It’s great to see the progression of the original 986 through to the 718, that you can still see the same design elements reflected in the newer cars.
Absolutely stunning, what a unbelievable restoration they have done 🦆🍳🤩
Looks amazing. Inspires me to do even more with mine
Do it!
I think it looks stunning, excellent job👌
Wow!
Beautiful I want to do that black windscreen frame on my 991.1 I first saw it on a new speedster they did it put that black on the windscreen frame it just for some reason looks perfect specially with a black top! Nice video!
Brilliant!
Wow I love to see this 986 I drove one same color for 20 years and got the 718
What colour black paint is the A pillar?
Satin black, or a special paint code?
i am also curious as to the A-pillar paint color code......
Absolutely stunning... The interior is amazing
You guys murdered that in a good way 😮😮😮🎉❤❤❤❤
I want those rims 😭
Amazing car and project. Well done
Looks amazing. I'd still have thought they could have gone for some door mounted mirrors a 996 bumper with the full width openings and some CNC/3D printed intakes. Now that would look spectacular.
I think parts were a major issue, so sourcing the above could have been problematic, given the short timeframe to complete the job. Some great ideas there for further improvements, though.
Absolutely love it Lee 👍
Cool isn't it, Mark!
Is that a tiptronic?
If I were you, I would start from somewhere else.
Are those 550 anniversary rear lights or were the amber bits of the existing clusters painted red? I'm looking to do that to my lights, in combination with de-ambering the fronts and seide repeaters. Also, I would have thought repairing fade on the amber parts of the front lights would be a simple matter of wrapping in orange tint film, right? Luckily the Fresnel lenses inside the headlight cluster don't seem to have melted, mine are going brown.
Oh my, looks fabulous, great achievement, you have really pulled it off 💥👌😍
Saw this at goodwood, showed them my 986 with the original aero kit and they was shocked, they gave me a free porsche book, lovely lads !
Looks bloody great, needs some bashing with the lowering stick to finish it off 👍
Those gold speed lines are gorgeous on the silver
What did you install on rims looks great with painted gold and trim
Brilliant 🤩
The big screen radio looks good but where are the heater controls? 🤷♂️
Absolutely stunning job!! - I'd love to have my 986 overhauled to this level... Damn I wish my headlights looked as good as those!! Great job Shorade Team!!
Beautiful job
Thanks!
Stunning car 😍
What brand are those wheels? Or are they original speedlines?
Makes me feel good that my 22 year-old 986 is in such good condition there would not be a lot to restore.
Mines 24 years old and looks the same condition ❤
Wow
Very well executed! I was so worried that they would not fit Speedlines and spray those horrible twist wheels gold and silver, but they came through. Awesome looking car, now I want one :)
Very glad you like!
the twist wheels are gorgeous.
It’s a matter of taste @@kriskalpa, but for me they are the worst factory wheel on a Boxster. In general I am not a fan of this type of wheel simply because almost no manufacturer bothered to mirror them from left to right, leaving you with spokes pointing forward in one side and backward on the error.
@@GarageBiljon True, it is subjective. Each to their own.
Wow, what a great looking car! Fantastic work. Lets hope its not 1 of 1...
Great job on this. Very impressive. I just wish the production car was the concept version.
Very kind!
Agree with everyone’s comments. Stylish car. Love my 986 550anniversary from new..!
LOVE IT!
Ideas come a dime a dozen. I did the same to my 986 almost a year ago except with the terracotta top
Note to self: I must show my 986 more love!
I own a 2.7L Boxster with hard top one of the best cars I’ve owned.
Gorgeousness personified
Mon plaisir
Super, what stereo please?
Bravo, très beau travail, j'adore. J'aimerais que vous puissiez bichonner mon 986 :)
S U P E R B ..... utterly outstanding. My 986 S is just epic.
Very pleased you're enjoying your 986 S, Matt.
The 986 has aged like fine wine….
Great effort but it needs some coil overs / springs and spacers to improve the stance
It's a good idea, should Porsche Classic wish to go down that road (the custodians of the car).
@@9WERKSTV I’ve got 3 996 gen1 / Gen2s and it’s my go to mod to improve the look/stance of the nb 996. Similar to your efforts on Little Green 👍
Stunning.
this car is one of the earliest Boxsters in existence. the oldest in the UK. Reg no is P161EGM.
I like that - Gorgeous.
What was the total cost of the restoration?
I'd guess labour cost about 25-30k, not including parts and materials.
Wow, Porsche doesn’t make replacement tops for the gen 1 boxer anymore?
Magnificent
I take this one over the official one any day of the week!
Agreed 100%!
nice
I wish i had endless amount of money to do something like this.
What is the color called ?
Can’t believe that time and effort was wasted on an auto boxster
Is this a UK built/UK owned car? If so, it's a shame it's left hand drive. Although it probably will never get used. Again, that would be a shame 😕
Chassis 301 is and has always been owned by Porsche Cars Great Britain. Hopefully it'll get some road miles!
It was registered as P161 EGM but not used on the roads. It is left hand drive because its from the first production batch of cars which were all left hand drive. The first UK cars were all Pxxx EGM and registered by Porsche Cars GB, this is one of them.
Now, trying to boost Boxster prices?
Still the same aftermarket back lights on it, really ?
FMD, it’s an automatic...
Indicative
Yes, four times in that video I think! Word of the day.
Obviously.. ;-)
one of none, quasi
Where s the climate control?
Absolutely nothing will make that generation of Boxster look good.
Sorry but I still prefer it's classic look than this half breed...