Retro is trending, actually for one German
automaker, the trend has never stopped. Few
can claim the fame of retro trending as well as
Porsche with the well established air-cooled
models of the past. The Porsche 911 has
remained so true to the original design, the
company has retained a legion of loyal owners.
Air-cooled engines are considered by purists to
be the classic, original choice that worked well
for 40 years of no-compromise engineering,
the iconic representation of the Porsche. In
1988, monumental change in engine design
introduced a water-cooled engine in the 996
model. No matter the changes, there’s a beauty
in the simplicity of an air-cooled engine design.
They are a more lightweight car and can
scream around curves. There is nothing like
the sound of an air-cooled engine releasing its
power with every revolution.
One of the best in air cooled restoration
is located right here in Knoxville...
Air Cooled Classics. For many years,
Don Ramsay and his team have been
restoring, recycling and rebirthing
the classic Porsche. “One of the great
things about the air-cooled generation,
is interchangeable parts,” said Don
in talking about the unique ability to
exchange parts between varied models.
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