I can only imagine how it feels to drive it after all these years of hard work... Congrats! Beautifully done!

"This is awesome! Fantastic!" Yes it is, Mike. Truly amazing job over all this time.

Absolutely beautiful Mike! Well done. Great to see a car get a second lease on life.

Congratulations. She's in excellent shape.

Well done! Thanks for bringing us along! Nice seeing all that hard work pay off. Though that motorcycle rider seemed a bit disappointed you weren't trying to race him! lol

A meticulous restoration and fantastic viewing for all Porsche owners... Well done Mike you've set the standard

Congrats Mike! Thanks for all the years of Porsche content! It's been fun watching.

A classic Porsche restored to such a high level that there are only a handful of professional shops in the world that could meet that standard, much less surpass it. It's to the same level - maybe better - than a Porsche Classic Factory Restoration. Unbelievably well done and to think it was largely accomplished in a home garage is simply amazing. Congratulations.

What a joy this journey has been Mike. Congrats to you and you deserve all of the happy moments to come.

Congratulations Mike. Whenever I do work on my Porsche, it all starts with watching how you did it. Thanks for sharing all that knowledge. You're a LEGEND

I’ve been following this build for years now. I’ve learned so much along the way watching your videos. You’ve created an absolutely beautiful machine, Mike. 👌 Congrats, what an accomplishment! Oh, and that engine sounds amazing, sounds like she wants to run!! 😀

So happy for you Mike! You’ve made the journey exciting and your enthusiasm is infectious. We cannot thank you enough for all the dedication you put into documenting this amazing project. As I’ve mentioned, you are without question the inspiration for my ‘66 and I too can’t wait to be “tickled pink’”. Finally, very classy vanity plate!!! Congratulations 🎉

Congrats! 7 years is incredible!

I have watched every single video you published over the seven years it took to restore this magnificent vehicle. Your attention to detail is second to none, like re-anodizing nuts, bolts and washers. Truly amazing. You're now driving a brand new 1967 911 and get to experience what it was like over 50 years ago. Congratulations and I hope you'll keep sharing the experience!

Congratulations Mike!🎉🎉🎉 thank you for taking us along on this journey and teaching us the tricks of the trade. It is so rewarding to see this work of art come together after years of hard work and dedication.

So many years of painstaking work getting every detail down perfect. I always remember how you wrote the VIN in similar handwriting as original on the underside of the dash. Can't congratulate you enough Nd thank you for taking the extra time and work to film, edit and share so many hours over these 7 years. You're my Porsche hero, Mike!! Kudos to you!!!😊

Congratulations Mike! Excellent work and thanks for bringing us along for the ride! Thanks also for all the super-useful documentation!

Might be my first comment ever. Been watching since the beginning. Went trough medical school, soon finished my orthopedic residency. In a couple of days my first son will come, Mikes resto has been a joy to watch and my wife doesn’t really get why I’m so excited by this episode Thank you Mike and great work!

Fantastic and congratulations Mike, thanks for taking us along on the journey.

Your smile must have been a mile wide during that 1st drive.. Your sense of satisfaction must be h-u-g-e.. I started following this restoration almost from the 1st video - and I can't tell you how much I admire your work ethic. You say it felt like a 911 straight out of the showroom - but I think this is a better-than-new restoration.. I doubt there's a better one out there. I like your number plate! Looking forward to more videos when you have the time. Bravo Mike!!

Wow, just wow... The engine detail just sparkles with brilliance under the natural light. Refreshing to see it will not become static art.

Wow! Amazing restoration work Mike! I've watch a few of your videos over the years and I just recently found KATS - You guys are Jedi for sure! 😎😎😎

It looks and sounds incredible. Really pleased the shake down went so well. Looking forward to more videos on the 911. I still reckon it would win Pebble. Thanks Mike!

I’ve been lucky enough to follow along from the beginning!!! The car is amazing and so are you! A natural teacher….you have had us in Porsche restoration class for some time now😉 The increase in production value has been fun to observe also. Can’t wait to see what’s next

Well done Mike been following from day 1. Enjoy it.

Huge congratulations to you Mike! It's been a long, fantastic journey and I just wanted to say thank you for all your hours of talented restorations and video editing that you have so graciously shared with all of us. You should be extremely proud of your accomplishment and here is to many, many hours of enjoying and driving one incredible Porsche 911.

Wow, you deserve that drive. And many more, looks great Mike.

Mike thank you for the videos. I'm restoring my 1973 911 targa and your videos helped me a great deal on so many things. Your very patient and do things right. Kudos!

Car looks gorgeous! Congratulations, Mike!

Congratulations, Mike! So nice to see it on the road.

Wonderful roll out Mike. Congratulations and thank you for sharing the journey with us.

Outstanding! Glad to see it all come together and that you really enjoyed the first outings. Looking forward to the next videos.

Just fantastic Mike. So happy for you! Do let me know when you make over here to Japan. Lots of Porsche guys will want to hear your story.

Congratulations Mike, been watching since the early days of your project. I've owned and lightly restored 4 air cooled 911s of various years and rebuilt three of those engines myself and rather enjoyed watching your process and methodical approach. No details left by the wayside on anything you do. Bravo! Seeing your project drive really makes me miss my first one, my 1970 911T.

Hi Mike, I can tell you're really happy with the outcome of your labours. She looks beautiful and sounds amazing. And what an outstanding achievement, car restoration taken to high art, indeed. It's been a real pleasure, and a great learning experience, watching you work your magic. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and keep up the awesome work. 👍✌

I can’t say that I’m surprised of the outcome :-) Can’t imagine the feeling! Bravo!

So glad for you Mike! You really did an astonishing job! Hope you can enjoy driving it a lot now

Great job all round Mike. What a day!

Congratulations Mike! You’ve been a great help with my 67 restoration. But now I hope you can share some info and details about your cup holder and pocket on you drivers door card.

One thumbs up is not enough! Great work. It’s good to see you so excited. What an amazing feeling it must be to be in the closing stages of this project, and have so much to show for the hard work! The car looks great, sounds great, and must be a joy to drive. Congratulations!

Congratulations Mike it’s really been fun watching you restore your 911 over the past couple of years. I just went and picked up my 911 engine having a long block rebuild and now I’ve got to do some of the body restoration in the engine compartment, new fuel lines vacuum lines before I start to put my rebuilt engine back into my 1974 911.

Top joɓ Mike, I did watch every episode and often go back to look if I am working on my 911 67. Better than a workshop manual . Thank you

Fabulous. Looks great. Watched this all the way through. Really enjoyed the journey. Enjoy.

That is awesome Mike! You are amazing!

Congratulations Mike! I have been watching since almost the beginning. It was when I saw you re-plating the bolts to such high quality that I really knew that you had it in you to bring this one all the way. No corners cut. What an achievement! How about some external cornering footage at speed for those that want to see it, or is this one a garage queen?

Congratulations Mike. Boy, you deserved that drive! And she looks fantastic. All the very best! Enjoy.

Absolutely awesome build Mike! Thank you and congratulations.

How great is that! A few bugs, but I'm sure they'll all be simple fixes. She's a beauty, Mike, and in good hands. Congrats!

This was / and is my insperation to build up my Nov 1965 Porsche 912 almost as nicely as well. I have had very much help from all your information, beautifully rendered in film. Now I am enjoying it for a while (5000 km on the counter). And from now on you can enjoy yourself too. Many thanks and have fun driving. Greetings from Belgium

Mike, Its is wonderful to see a car saved, cared for and again driving down the road in all it’s glory. But the best part of this video is your patent joy and richly deserved pride in the achievement. You have done a very good thing, and I know the car will repay you in happiness; and I sgree, it sounds great. Some of the European small capacity sixes are great engines.

Well done Mike. Beautiful car. Enjoy it!

amazing job. Car looks better than new. Truly a work of art.

Fantastic Mike, been following you and using your guides for several years now. Phenomenal achievement congrats from Dublin, Ireland

I salute your diligence, perseverance and have nothing but admiration for you, this is such a serious accomplishment.

Congratulations Mike.... Fantastic 👍

Best Regards from Germany and Congratulations on an excellent restauration Mike!

Congratulations! Truly an outstanding restoration! I’ve truly enjoyed watching the process. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful adventure! Enjoy it to the fullest!

Congratulations…What a sweet beautiful car after all your incredible hard and detailed work. I’m happy for you. I’ve learned so much from your efforts in all your excellent videos. I hope your driving that car in another 50 years.

It almost sounds better than it looks and it looks incredible!!

This has been very interesting and instructive. Thank you Mike. The best test of any restoration is really "would I buy the car?". In this case I would do. In the case of many YT restorers / hot rodders, the answer is not so emphatic. Good luck sorting out the final gremlins.

Hey Mike this is and awesome result of your dedicated effort to restore this car to, I think , better than new condition. Hope you enjoy it for a very long time. Congratulations!

I learned a lot from this car, thanks Mike!

Congratulations. That was nice to share the moments.

Congratulations Mike! Very cool, you seem to be enjoying "the fruits of your labors"! I'm right behind you with my 68 912- engine in, final fender tomorrow. Maybe another few weeks? I couldn't have done it without you- thanks!

Congratulations! You are an amazing inspiration! Thank you!

Hell Yes Mike!!!!!!! Congrats buddy!!!!!

That is one beautiful machine! Congratulations on a job truly well done!

Congrats Mike! Stellar job!

Beautiful Mike, well done to that awesome work! Congrats from Berlin ❤

Great job Mike! I recently came across your videos, and have learned much by watching your amazing, meticulous work. Thank you very much!!!

Congratulations Mike! Tremendous accomplishment!

Congratulations Mike, what an Amazing accomplishment. Must be a great feeling of all your hard work pay off to such enjoyment. Your Porsche is Stunning. Don D

Hey Mike looks like you reached 9.11k subscribers. Good job

That's fantastic! It's been quite a journey, I guess the key to breaking in the engine properly is to not over rev it, labour it or indeed baby it too much at low revs!

Hi Mike, This is so awesome! After all these years. I’m following you for some years now and I’m so happy that the test drive went smoothly. Next up you have to hit some curvy roads :) Congrats!!❤ Cheers from Germany 🎉

congratulations on a true milestone! Love to see history back to life and it's great that you are driving and enjoying itt instead of just putting it away as a "trophy". Maybe I'll get to see it at Parade?

Wow Mike. The car looks amazing! I need to go back a few months and catch up. 😀

Congrats! Amazing job.

Congratulations on an excellent restauration Mike, and thank you for continuing to share the progress with us!

Not only does it look breathtakingly beautiful but sound like a beast. Just love that sound. Haven't seen all your videos wondering if you change the original camshaft. Congratulations you have a rolling piece of art.

The sound the doors make when they close still fires my brain cells! I have put it in my will that my coffin lid must make the same sound.

Awesome build Mike, I’m still fighting my channel 911 build. Maybe one day. Thanks for sharing -Spanky

So awesome to see her on the road!!! She sounds amazing. I’m sure you’ll work all those gremlins out over time. Thank you for allowing all of us to come along for the ride in these videos. Congrats Mike!

Really fantastic what you did to the car. It looks better than Porsche would have deliverd it back than.

Congrats!!! Been watching since the first video, its been a long time coming!

Thx Mike for all your video, It's very usefull for us how own an SWB. I hope you will drive it all the time! Best regards from France!!

WOW!!! Absolutely stunning!!! Servus aus Oberbayern!

Just so beautiful, Mike...really there are no words. Thanks for giving new life to something so worthy of it. Congrats!

Congrats! great result

She is a nice ride.

You are a beast ! Nice job 👍🏼

Mike this is absolutely fantastic!!!!!! You have been an inspiration to me to take on my '79 930. What a testament to discipline and the fortitude to do it right! Way to go!!!!

Again, very happy for you ! Still struggling with vapor lock with my 1968, after 10 minutes of rest she does not want to start again. Have to wait :(

Congrats Mike, you have done an amazing job on both the car and sharing the journey to get to this point. Many thanks.

That sounds so nice. I also liked the sound of the wind through that vent at the end. It was a deja vu moment from riding in cars with those vents as a kid. Definitely looking forward to more videos of this beauty. Congrats again. The joy on your face and in your voice was nice to see/hear. That must have been some moment.

I’ve been along for this journey for quite some time and I’m excited to see it driving! Congratulations on a job well done and the car looks absolutely perfect.

Congrats Mike! Your work is absolutely impeccable. Whata journey! Thx for sharing it with us.

wonderfull!

Hi Mike. Congratulations on completing your beautiful 911! I've followed your story and have enjoyed your videos - and are using them as training for me on my own 911 restoration. Your attention to detail and patience is amazing! Will you drive it regularly or enter it in concours?

GREAT to see you get that out and drive. As a resto guy myself I know the satisfaction of doing such a huge feat. You did such a thorough job with this beauty too! Couple quick questions: 1) What steering wheel did you go with? (we have a 67 912 were in the middle of and liked your wheel) and what would you estimate the value of your 67 911 if you were to sell? (rough idea). TIA for all the videos!