Vintage Porsche 911s have garnered immense popularity in the restoration world, giving rise to businesses entirely dedicated to their reconstruction. Among these, Workshop 5001, a modest establishment located in Los Angeles, specializes in crafting a reimagined early 911 that seamlessly combines driving excellence with visual appeal.
Henry Catchpole from Hagerty got a chance to get behind the wheel of Workshop 5001. It mixes original and modern with sublime subtlety to create something that still clearly identifies as a 964 but with the performance turned up quite a few notches. At the heart of this build is a 3.9-liter engine that roars with 385 brake horsepower, and while it sacrifices a bit of power due to a single exhaust exit, the singular look is a thing of beauty.
As evident from the video, this car is a captivating masterpiece that manages to distinguish itself in a crowded field of Porsche restomods, including prominent names like Singer Vehicle Design, Guntherwerks, and Tuthill. With a narrow body, a single exhaust, Grigio Scuro paint, yellow fog lights, and a modest ducktail spoiler, it’s a masterpiece of subtlety.
