Video: How we turned this Porsche 911 into a time machine back to 1984

https://www.youtube.com/embed/vciWDiRzMV0

What does it take to turn your classic car into a true time machine? The details.

Find out what steps our Editorial Director David S. Wallens took on his 1984 Porsche 911.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
1/2/25 9:28 a.m.

This was a fun project. It didn’t involve any fab work, but the hunt–and fulfilling a vision–was satisfying. 

Chris Tropea
Chris Tropea Associate Editor
1/2/25 9:41 a.m.

In reply to David S. Wallens :

After shooting this one I have started the search for some 1971 spec accessories for my Beetle.  

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
1/2/25 10:04 a.m.

In reply to Chris Tropea :

Two words: Schwinn Krate

J.A. Ackley
J.A. Ackley Senior Editor
1/2/25 11:24 a.m.

I'll admit it, when I was assessing my Caddy's condition a couple weeks ago, I was thinking what period accessories would add to this. First, I got to fix up the mechanical bits.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
1/2/25 11:41 a.m.

You know, I have the bike and bike rack to take my Miata back to the ’90s, too. The rest of the car is pretty much still there. (Just need to swap out the rear filler panel and swap on the correct license plate.)

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