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 interior ye
