Awesome video, thank you. I've owned my 81 SC for less than a year. I work in the retail motor industry selling and driving new cars all the time. I'd never even driven a 911 until I flew interstate to drive my car home with my son. It was the (second?) best day of my life. All the negative comments about the "pendulum effect" etc were blown away once I learned the proper technique of driving an old 911. There is so much rear end grip under power it makes me laugh. Like the other comments herein, i can't imagine owning any thing else that is as intoxicating as an air cooled 911. The style, the shape, the interior, the instrument cluster, the Fuchs rims, and then that noise. That howling, raspy, metallic noise as the motor spools up smoothly to the redline. I mean seriously.. It's what dreams are made of.
@LooseMorals1002 жыл бұрын
I've owned my '82 SC for a quarter century. I can identify with every single point you made in this video. Thank you for uploading it.
@bill29532 жыл бұрын
Yep, he expressed everything we treasured about our SC G-Series.
@ienan5963 Жыл бұрын
this car just puts a smile on my face. the sound of it, the body, the interior. most importantly the steering wheel. its so classic and sporty looking it has no extra buttons on it too much leather. plain and simple but yet so nice. one day i will own one
@livestocker26695 жыл бұрын
What I wouldn't give to have my "special" 911sc back in my garage; a deep breath of oil smoke burning off the heat exchangers after a long winter rest. Beautiful video.
@francescosalvioli3 жыл бұрын
i've your same feeling ..i regret to have sold it!!! how much i regret, a lot
@petrolpancakes29463 жыл бұрын
Ahhhhh. That old air-cooled smell. I love going to classic car gatherings and sticking my head in the engine compartments of 911s and 356s and VWs and taking a big whiff. There's nothing like it.
@Rasei19833 жыл бұрын
I resinate with the feelings shared in this video. I drive a 1974 Targa and I absolutely love it.
@ericfox76933 жыл бұрын
After getting out of the service it is my dream and goal to get a sc or the targa, each day I look at a vintage porsche video it makes me want it more. Thank you for posting this. Glad to see someone actually enjoying their car.
@didikaiser57813 жыл бұрын
Im 20 y/o and have just bought my own 911SC and am waiting for the restoration to be complete. I cannot wait for my very first drive in such a car. Wether its modern, old, or very old, ive learned that almost all cars have a personality and once you notice it, develop that special connection and then learn to give back to the car what the car gives to you, thats when selling it becomes an impossible idea.
@butziporsche86468 ай бұрын
I drove my 79' Targa to work for years. Dead reliable. I have since given it to my son and I now drive an 82' SC
@LawrenceFS8 ай бұрын
Nice, these cars are far more dependable daily drivers than most are led to believe. Unfortunately I don’t have this SC anymore, but now have an ‘84 Euro Carrera Cabriolet which has been an incredible amount of fun.
@rickcraddock59313 жыл бұрын
have had mine since 1982. i will leave this earth still owning my 1978 911sc. just added a cayenne s to the mix. PORSCHE there is no substitute.
@taffy97254 жыл бұрын
The noise made when an air cooled 911 door closes is such a satisfying sound.
@Spazza424 жыл бұрын
The sound of a door closing isn’t relevant to being air cooled. That’s the chassis, not the engine man
@JacksonGarage4 жыл бұрын
Agreed! There is a particular clunk and it feels like quality. These things want to be used.
@billymania113 жыл бұрын
This old Porsche movement (which is amazing), is giving me some ideas about older BMW's. I drive a contemporary BMW M coupe but maybe it's time to look at replicating what you guys are going with these old Porsche's.
@jonwarshawsky5288 Жыл бұрын
In my case, I shopped the newer 911s (991 generation) and they didn’t click for me. The 964 was a more exciting, mechanical joy. Plus you don’t have the same car as everyone else…
@CarlosRodriguez-hb3vq4 жыл бұрын
After watching this, I’m going out to the garage to kiss my 911SC goodnight. Then I’m going upstairs to kiss my other wife goodnight.
@Driesking4 жыл бұрын
This comment made me smile ;) I hope to buy one myself someday
@lovetoride96463 жыл бұрын
Wish we had those nice roads around Berlin. My SC would appreciate them.
@TheSnafu2253 жыл бұрын
Alpenvorland.. just saying, it's worth the trip. I'm there almost every day, but I start in munich, so that's a whole lot easier ;D
@lovetoride96463 жыл бұрын
@@TheSnafu225 I've been collecting passes in the Alps in my SC; I love it. In September we're planning a trip to Nice on lots of unpaved passes in an Alfa Stelvio; looking forward to that as well. Being in Münich would definitely be an advantage....Berlin is so far away from everything, except Brandenburg....:(
@LLBJ54 жыл бұрын
I feel like every vintage Porsche video has a vintage Pepsi in it.
@franciscoramoncleriguesrov71872 жыл бұрын
Me parece uno de los mejores y más bonitos de todos los tiempos, su línea atemporal es 🤤, y su conducción tan personal. Lo adoro
@LawrenceFS2 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias amigo!
@mustangmafiatv36603 жыл бұрын
The golden era of Porsche stunning example great video 👌
@rgupta2506 ай бұрын
What a great video, Lawrence! Thank you for sharing your passion and story.
@Onidax4 жыл бұрын
Really interesting video, thanks for sharing. Beautiful car
@LawrenceFS4 жыл бұрын
Onidax thank you!
@tellmewhatnametohave4 жыл бұрын
I have realised that I have a burning desire to own a 1978 911. Same year I was born. I want to have a mechanical companion the same age as me. I loved your video.
@lovetoride96463 жыл бұрын
Try buying a 1978 Rolex, it's a nice start and a good companion to your future SC.... :)
@tellmewhatnametohave3 жыл бұрын
@@lovetoride9646... I already went for the omega! 😉
@lovetoride96463 жыл бұрын
@@tellmewhatnametohave Well done!
@1anre4 жыл бұрын
Good to see more young people finding something remarkable in old analog machines. Instant street cred!
@LawrenceFS4 жыл бұрын
Lanre Oladejo Thank you! I grew up around classics, I find it hard to enjoy anything else.
@didikaiser57813 жыл бұрын
Im 20 y/o and have just bought my own 911SC and am waiting for the restoration to be complete. I cannot wait for my very first drive in such a car. Wether its modern, old, or very old, ive learned that almost all cars have a personality and once you notice it, develop that special connection and then learn to give back to the car what the car gives to you, thats when selling it becomes an impossible idea.
@StingerFromAbove Жыл бұрын
God I wish I owned one
@soloweed5 жыл бұрын
Pepsi and sc, you can’t go wrong with that combo.
@nandyvara4 жыл бұрын
Looks like a 16700
@dereks665 жыл бұрын
Great 911SC! Thanks for sharing.
@LawrenceFS5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Is that your car in your profile picture? Love that colour.
@dereks665 жыл бұрын
@@LawrenceFS Yes sir. Its my 1983 SC in platinum metallic. Im the second owner.
@parttimetourist3 жыл бұрын
How is it that every time I visit You Tube I see Porsche cars far more often than any other brand?
@ClassiqueRacer Жыл бұрын
Lovely work! Cinematography in an anothher level. love your work details.
@tabberacci85415 жыл бұрын
Nice video, quality production and a lovely car
@LawrenceFS5 жыл бұрын
Tabberacci Thank you!
@mistermatsuda5 жыл бұрын
Awesome car you have there! I miss my '82 911 SC. Great car!
@LawrenceFS5 жыл бұрын
mistermatsuda Thank you! Unfortunately I was involved in an accident that wasn’t my fault a couple of months ago and this car was written off. Really hurt me to lose it but I was very lucky to have walked away. SCs are something else. I hope there’s another in your future!
@verdeboyo5 жыл бұрын
@@LawrenceFS Sorry to hear that. Thing is you owned one and had that experience others don't
@lovetoride96463 жыл бұрын
@Lawrence FS, is there another SC or 911 in your garage in the meantime?
@24hourgmtchannel644 жыл бұрын
There seems to be a divide of 2 camps with the 911. On one side there are 911 owners that want the newest water cooled generation with all it's modern tech, comfort and conveyances. Then there are the others, which I fall into who prefer the old school mechanical air cooled feel and sound of the pre-1999 water cooled 911's. While the evolution is obvious, they are different cars. I originally wanted a SC coupe but came across a a very nice and clean 1999 911 Carerra in 2015 and couldn't resit. This car, while great to drive did not scratch that itch for an air cooled model. Lesson learned. Nice GMT Master 1:56 by the way. Seems to be part of the dna of those who crave the older air cooled 911 and a older pre-ceramic Rolex.
@LawrenceFS4 жыл бұрын
Bruce Capasso I think every 911 can and should be appreciated in its own right. The 996 is an incredible car and definitely under appreciated, though it certainly lacks that raw feel of the earlier cars. But (and I take flack for it) I also feel that the 993 lacks that sensation. I think the 964 is the last of the pure breed and is the perfect balance of early feel with modern comforts. And bang on about the watch bit, we all lust for the same watches, cars, houses, etc.
@24hourgmtchannel644 жыл бұрын
@@LawrenceFS Your right. And because of all the negative aura surrounding the 996, I paid $11,000 for it which is about one quarter of what an air cooled SC goes for in good condition. The one thing I like about my 1999 is it was the last of the cable actuated throttles. 2000 started the throttle by wire. Also, my 99 has the dual row IMS and when I did the L&N upgrade, the original was still in good condition and could have probably gone another 100k. Still, I recommend every 996 owner who hasn't already done so to change the IMS on a 996 and and you have one heck of a barging 911 for sure.I still crave the older air cooled cars like yours.
@harveyweinrieb71844 жыл бұрын
Bruce Capasso no
@INDIGOBLUE5554 жыл бұрын
My two cents as a former 911 owner.I guess most comments are way too emotional:yet being the classic air cooled 911decently performing still in our days (let me remark only in some respects). There's no possible comparison with day driving a 996/997.If you're a long experienced 911 owner (or better say user) you might also have a classic 2200/S jealously stored in your garage but you don't want to use it as a day driver.So when I read so many comments soundingas like as "I would buy a 1980 over a 996" I'd be asking those fans if they ever owned a 996. The reason for that is pretty simple....time goes by. It's a process we've got to understand and it works whatever the brand we're talking about. This isn't a statement it's just getting full awareness by personal factual experience.
@verdeboyo5 жыл бұрын
Haha This is my story too. I love my 84 so much I just cannot sell it. And I love it over my 2018 Audi S3 Once bitten forever smitten eh!
@philippegodeneche31253 жыл бұрын
I LOVE
@nopaliba4 жыл бұрын
beautiful video.
@LawrenceFS4 жыл бұрын
nopaliba thank you!
@JacksonGarage4 жыл бұрын
Nicely shot dude. Lovely car and great scenery.
@LawrenceFS4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! The director is top drawer, guy named Sean Fannin who did quite a bit of Petrolicious’s videos. He did most of this series for Porsche also.
@dome78note34 Жыл бұрын
Resonates with owners ❤
@1urbanbaker2 жыл бұрын
😍
@kevinbodman10114 жыл бұрын
That was a great video.Really would love to see more 911 or maybe even your buddies 930.930 is my all-time favorite car.
@LawrenceFS4 жыл бұрын
Kevin Bodman Thank you! Very sadly I lost this car in an accident at the beginning of this year, I’m on the hunt for the replacement though! If I can get video of my mate’s 930 I’ll post it up, they’re just something else.
@ramonromero6779 Жыл бұрын
The beat car un the world
@taforth4 жыл бұрын
I think he’s done a good job of capturing the essence of owning a 911, except he failed to mention the unique feel that a 911 provides going into, around and exiting a corner, when compared to any other car.
@LawrenceFS4 жыл бұрын
This was a much longer interview that was cut up to fit in just a few minutes of footage, but that definitely nails one of the best traits of a 911.
@A-Tango4 жыл бұрын
A Porsche video that is 3:56 long - nice coincidence or deliberate?
@LawrenceFS4 жыл бұрын
ATango I have never noticed that but good spot!
@jackchan10133 жыл бұрын
Awesome video… but there’s only one upload :(
@devcondev1424 Жыл бұрын
mary es mi amor solo con ella vivo la felicidad
@lowerbavarian46465 жыл бұрын
Wonderfull! But the Radio :D
@LawrenceFS5 жыл бұрын
2and a Half Bar Ladedruck God I know, I had ordered a continental TR7412 for it but unfortunately never got to fit it. Had a big accident (not my fault) and my SC was written off a few weeks back. Next one will have a proper radio!
@lowerbavarian46465 жыл бұрын
@@LawrenceFS Oh that poor sc :( do u life in California? I'm from Germany and look forward to own my own sc maybe next year... i heard a lot about us import.. that it would be better to import some Cali 911... they maybe in better conditions than the german ones... An a lot cheaper... Is that right?
@LawrenceFS5 жыл бұрын
2and a Half Bar Ladedruck Yes, I’m very sad to have lost such a beautiful car. It only had ~80k miles too. Definitely best to import a car from California or another dry US state. I don’t know if they’re necessarily cheaper out here, just much better value for money given their condition. My father exports a lot of 911s to Europe.
@lowerbavarian46465 жыл бұрын
@@LawrenceFS Thats a pitty... some nice SC in germany cost about 35-40k but u have to work on it... well i guess u have to do some work on all :D they are old cars and they need love :) did u have a Facebook page or a homepage or something?
@LawrenceFS5 жыл бұрын
2and a Half Bar Ladedruck Yes I do, same name as my page. Also my Instagram is lawrencefitzsimon
@alexdavila1356 Жыл бұрын
how safe do you feel driving a 911 that has a 250+ BHP without an air bag, 5 point harness, or a HANS device? Do people daily a car like that?
@fiorellogalluzzo7282 Жыл бұрын
If you're a half asleep kind of modern car driver with all the bells, whistles, assists, sensors and cameras then you'd probably have a hard time trying to even drive this car let alone feel safe in it. But if you're a classic sports car kind of driver who enjoys and appreciates an engaging drive, then this car can certainly handle and stop much better than a lot of modern 'safe' cars. Also driving a classic 911 requires driver concentration so less chance of being distracted by all the stuff in a modern car.
@nolanrunnells51854 жыл бұрын
What sunglasses are these?
@LawrenceFS3 жыл бұрын
Ferragamo, they made them a few years ago
@Ruslan79133 жыл бұрын
👍
@domenprevc66555 жыл бұрын
Hi I just bought 911sc gt grey in colour. My frst question is where did you get this cool stering whell and second one is are these original seats, because I have black ones and I would really like to fit true brown leather in my porshe. Thank you for really great video and for all answers !
@LawrenceFS5 жыл бұрын
Domen Prevc thank you! The wheel is a Momo prototipo, and the seats are original for an SC but not for the car. The factory dark brown seats had ripped and the leather had gone hard, so I changed for these from my brother’s car (he stripped the interior to make it into a racing car). Brown interiors are my favourite, they really add something special to these cars.
@tbm9031 Жыл бұрын
Hi I have the same 78, but dont know the Color code.. could you tell me? Mine has tartan btw
@LawrenceFS Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I don't know because this car was a color change, originally Copper Brown Metallic (which I always wanted to return it to), and I don't have it anymore.
@laszlokostyak31584 жыл бұрын
Hi Lawrence, is it the original exhaust? Thanks. Laszlo
@LawrenceFS4 жыл бұрын
Laszlo Kostyak Hey Laszlo, it is just a stock exhaust.
@laszlokostyak31584 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I was thinking about changing the exhaust on my sc 83. To a Danks for example. I am kinda afraid though killing the air cooled sound. Any experience or suggestions onbthis?
@LawrenceFS4 жыл бұрын
Laszlo Kostyak My brother had a Dansk and an M&K on his ‘83 SC. I much preferred the sound of the Dansk, it added great noise but wasn’t obnoxious.
@mustangmafiatv36602 жыл бұрын
🏁🏁🏁😎😎🏁🏁🏁
@johnnydeutschemark3620Ай бұрын
I notice you have A.C.- hows the A.C. in your car ?
@LawrenceFSАй бұрын
It was pretty much useless, but I no longer have this car. I now have a 3.2 Carrera with a rotary compressor and the AC is much better.
@superdiscount100 Жыл бұрын
Shame the brand has become the go to for people with no imagination whatsoever. Nice set of wheels.
@Ruslan79133 жыл бұрын
638🙁
@toniwonkanobi4 жыл бұрын
1:56 1675 (or 16750?) Hard to tell.
@LawrenceFS4 жыл бұрын
It’s a 16710 GMT II, the fade on the dial makes it look like an earlier watch though!
@toniwonkanobi4 жыл бұрын
@@LawrenceFS Oh crazy! I wouldn't have guessed GMT-Master II, as the crystal looked super acrylic-y (tall). The holes case made it somewhat difficult to nail down too. Great car, and great video!