Vehicle Description
1959 Porsche 356 Outlaw - 8 Year Professional Outlaw Build -
Completed by Kirk Stowers and Braddy Refenning, 901 Shop in Florida
- Wimbledon Green over Metropol Blue Interior - Jake Raby Built
2.3L 4-Cylinder Engine - Proven 170HP, Dyno Tuned - Motec Fuel
Injection - Custom B&B Exhaust - Porsche 901 5-Speed Manual
Transmission - Porsche 911 Disc Brakes and Full Suspension - Air
Conditioning - 12-Way Power 928 Seats - Power Windows and Power
Sunroof - Cruise Control, Back Up Camera, and Satellite Radio - 1k
Miles or Less on the Rebuild - Trailer Queen (odometer not reset
after being built) - Ceramic Coated - $400k plus 3-Year Wait to
Build a Comparable Car! Outlaw moniker is a relatively new thing in
the Porsche world. Thanks to the style of build that Porsche
builder Rod Emory began using, the outlaw style and name have been
tacked on to many Porsche builds. Credited as the creator of the
outlaw style, Mr. Emory took inspiration from both his grandfather,
father, and other areas of car culture to produce unique Porsches
that have a special flair. There are builds done in an outlaw style
that are old Porsches which some may consider rough around the
edges or well used, while others like the car you see here are
built in a style that leaves no area overlooked and are finished to
the highest standard. This particular 356 was built by Kirk Stowers
and Braddy Refenning of The 901 Shop, which is a Porsche focused
shop that not only completes amazing builds, but is also involved
in Porsche Motorsport. Having a car built by the 901 Shop is a feat
in itself, but thanks to their expertise, this car is a feat in
engineering and amazing build quality. The final product of this
build is a handsome, masterfully built 356 Outlaw. Upgrades abound
from top to bottom, with each being integrated in a way that does
not detract from the 356's original styling. We dare say that many
car enthusiasts may not even spot many of the subtle changes made
to the car. A few of the subtle styling changes we would like to
highlight start with the exterior, in the form of front and rear
bumpers which have no bumperettes, a glass sunroof, lower side
moldings which have been centered between the fenders, pre-A 356
tail lamps, deleted rear reflectors, louvers added to the rear
decklid, and a B&B exhaust having been added, which exits in
the center of the rear bumper. Oftentimes when undertaking a build
like this car, deciding what color to paint the car is a monumental
task. We think the owner of this car did very well with the color
combination. As odd as it sounds, the Wimbledon Green over a dark
blue interior makes for a stunning, sophisticated car. Wimbledon
Green is known in Porsche enthusiast circles as a very rare color,
and was available on 911, 928, and 968 models at various times
between 1993 and 2008. The color is stunning, and truly accentuates
the bulbous shape of the 356. The paint was clearly applied
professionally, and shows amazing depth and clarity. Lots of time
was clearly taken to make sure that all the body panels fit just
right, and with the chrome trim throughout the car also lining up
just as it should, it's hard to resist staring at the finished
product. This was unabashedly a build with no budget. The stance of
this 356 is something to admire. Sitting with the rear wheels
tucked is no surprise, but the front wheels also sit in very close
proximity to the front fenders. The 911 suspension that has taken
the place of the original components probably make dialing in a
satisfactory ride height a bit easier, but also allow for the car
to handle well. Standard looking chrome Porsche 10-slot wheels with
baby moon hubcaps are wrapped in Michelin tires, and have been
slightly widened from the standard 5.5 width to provide a larger
contact patch with the road to handle the extra oomph from the
engine in this particular 356. By today's standard, the 356
interior was quite spartan. This build takes the simple
