Porsche South Bay Restoration Projects

2024 Porsche South Bay Restoration Project

Classic owner James Hartzberg paid for college at USC by working as a salesperson at Porsche South Bay (then Pacific Porsche). Upon graduation in 2003, he rewarded himself by purchasing this 1979 911 SC for $10,000, fulfilling a lifelong dream. Since then, James has risen to become COO of the LAcarGUY family of dealerships. So it's only fitting that 20 years later his now Classic 911 was chosen as our 2024 Restoration Challenge entry. This restoration is a true Porsche aspirational story.  Follow us on Instagram to see our restoration journey.

 

Porsche Restoration Highlights

•             1 of only 8,940 units were produced in 1979

•             Interior extensively restored, including new carpeting

•             The engine, transmission, suspension and brake systems have been entirely rebuilt

•             The chassis has been treated to a complete dry ice detail



In short, we performed a near complete mechanical and cosmetic restoration of this Classic Porsche 911. A lot of blood, sweat and tears went into this restoration with many challenges presented along the way. In August, the results of our hard work were judged at the Werks Reunion, which is one of the must-see events held annually during Monterey Car Week.  
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2023 Porsche South Bay Restoration Project

Porsche's second and final version of the legendary 997 began production for model year 2009 with the introduction of the Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) engine and Porsche Doppel Kupplung (PDK) transmission. This revolutionary driveline technology is still used in all Porsche sports cars in production today. Porsche South Bay selected this model (newly eligible in 2023) as our entry in the 2023 Classic Restoration Challenge in order to showcase the talent in our Service and Parts Departments that are dedicated to preservation and maintenance of all classic Porsche vehicles. Follow us on Instagram to see our restoration journey.

 

Porsche Restoration Highlights

•             Chassis dry ice detail

•             Complete suspension restoration including front struts and rear shocks

•             Complete brake system restoration including brake pads and rotors 

•             The Replace drive belt and axles

•             The chassis has been treated to a complete dry ice detail

•             Service Cabriolet top

•             Install 997 Speedster Fuchs alloy wheels 

•             Strip and repaint all exterior panels

•             Replace rear tail lights 

•             Replace amber side markers with clear 

•             Replace damaged sun visors

•             Replace stock steering wheel with paddle-shift sport steering wheel

In short, we performed a near complete mechanical and cosmetic restoration of this Classic Porsche 911. A lot of blood, sweat and tears went into this restoration with many challenges presented along the way. In August, the results of our hard work were judged at the Werks Reunion, which is one of the must-see events held annually during Monterey Car Week.  

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2022 Porsche South Bay Restoration Project

On March 23rd, 2022, Porsche South Bay acquired a dusty and worn 1983 Porsche 911 SC Cabriolet finished in the Classic combination of Chiffon White over Brown leather with a black top. While we acquired it in original condition, virtually every aspect of the Porsche required significant attention after nearly forty years of regular enjoyment.  After 4 months of blood, sweat and tears, we are in the home stretch.  Follow us on Instagram to see our restoration journey.

 

Porsche Restoration Highlights

•             Disassembled and refinished the entire exterior

•             Replaced convertible top

•             Interior extensively restored

•             The engine, transmission, suspension and brake systems have been entirely rebuilt

•             The chassis has been treated to a complete dry ice detail

•             The Fuchs alloys have been stripped and refinished to the original standard 


In short, we performed a near complete mechanical and cosmetic restoration of this Classic Porsche 911. A lot of blood, sweat and tears went into this restoration with many challenges presented along the way. In mid-August, the results of our hard work will be judged at the Werks Reunion, which is one of the must-see events held annually during Monterey Car Week.  

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