What's the deal with these cars? I mean how is this even possible? This guy claims he had a 996 TT and swapped everything over from a 997 to the 996 chassis.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2002-PORSCHE-911-996-997-TURBO-GT3-RS-GREEN-EVEYTHING-2007-PORSCHE-997-TT-/170710807204?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item27bf2832a4

What do you guys think?

 

I like the 997 headlight conversion but dislike the busy and overzealous front fascia (too many scoops and non-functional slots). I'm not a fan of that color or the black non-deepdish wheels either. How much do you guesstimate it would take to just do a 997.1 headlight/front fascia conversion on a typical 996TT?

 

Thats the 997 gt3 front end. Im fairly certain the scoops would have some sort of purpose.. at least on a 997 gt3. But you are right I like the look of 997 gt2 or tt front end better.

 

How????? What is the point?????

Maybe a rebuilt salvage 997 they try to match with a 996 title...

 

That's what I'm thinking! I mean, look at the pics, EVERYTHING is from a 997! The interior, seats, etc. How the hell is that even possible to swap to a 996?!

 

This car is a 2002 Porsche 996 Twin Turbo chassis with everything of a 2007 Porsche 997 Twin Turbo. The 2007 Porsche 997 Twin Turbo was purchased in an Insurance Auction with a certificate of destruction title. Everything was install on the car: Engine, Transmission, Front, Rear, Suspension, rear quarter panels, doors, dash, Leather and suede seats: Brand New from dealer (OEM): GT3 RS front bumper, rear bumper, hood, fenders, all lights, 3-Spoke Suede Steering wheel. Porsche 997 twin turbo Yellow Calipers, smoke Taillights, plastic Seat Backs, Aluminum pedals, Plus Much More!!

 

Im just confused how you can take a 997 and transplant everything into a 996

 

I seriously doubt they did. I would think they repaired / painted the wrecked car and in the process took the VIN off the 996 and installed it on the 997

I really dont think you can swap every part like that. The frame is slightly different in too many ways, the door panels are different, the under trunk plastics and panels are different, the sheet metal behind the dash surely has to be different, the tunnel from the console is different, the steering wheel mount is different, the engine bay hood is a different size, ect ect ect ect ect

 

I wonder how it performs.

 

yes i think unless they switched the actual doors the door cards would not fit! also the center console just looks too clean to fit.. but notice the 996 door sills! who knows at the end of the day this car is somewhat of a frankenstein!

but i think it actually looks good..

yes i would love an updated interior.. but it takes away the classic look of the 996

look in the interior rear shot! its 100% a 996!

mike

 

For sure a box.... for 40k would be a nice deal!

 

Agreed!! I have both don't see it being possible myself..

http://www.flickr.com/photos/33603812@N03/6243047340/http://www.flickr.com/photos/33603812@N03/6243047340/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/33603812@N03/, on Flickr

 

yup ! exactly what it think was done too. that car is not a 996 and never was.

 

+1.......

 

+1... I think they are hiding what happened to the 997.