\u201cI remember watching Le Mans<\/em> and just being glued to the screen,\u201d he says. \u201cThen you\u2019ve got the baddies in Condorman<\/em>in those 935s, tearing it up. That stuff stays with you.\u201d<\/p>\n And so the dream began \u2014 not as a collector\u2019s fantasy, but as a simple ambition: one day, I\u2019ll have one of those.<\/p>\n Adrian\u2019s owned a few Porsches over the years. A GT3 RS sits in the garage today. There\u2019s also a Targa. But the most sentimental of the lot? That\u2019d be the 964 Carrera 2 manual. The one he chased for years.<\/p>\n \u201cI had a 993 C2 manual before this \u2014 great car, no doubt. But the 964 was always the one I missed,\u201d he explains. \u201cIt was the model I wanted when I was younger, and I could never quite get it out of my system.\u201d<\/p>\n Then one day, scrolling through listings, he spotted it. A 964 C2. Manual. One owner. Low mileage. But what really stopped him in his tracks? The colour.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was Amethyst Metallic. Not something you see every day \u2014 especially not on a standard 964. Maybe an RS, but this? I\u2019d never come across one like it.\u201d<\/p>\n The car had lived a quiet life in London. One careful owner for over 30 years. Full service history. Factory stickers still intact. It even had its original D90 alloys and flag mirrors \u2014 details most owners swap out without thinking.<\/p>\n \u201cI might still change the wheels at some point,\u201d he admits, \u201cbut for now, I really like how untouched it is. There\u2019s something quite special about that.\u201d<\/p>\n Adrian\u2019s no stranger to fast cars. He\u2019s got the kind of GT models that lap circuits all day without breaking a sweat. But the 964 scratches a different itch entirely.<\/p>\n \u201cYou don\u2019t have to drive it flat-out to enjoy it,\u201d he says. \u201cThat\u2019s what I love about the air-cooled cars. You can just drop into third, listen to the engine, feel the road. That\u2019s the experience.\u201d<\/p>\n He talks about the joy of hearing the flat-six wind up, the slightly musty smell of oil and leather, the way the gearbox rewards a gentle hand. It\u2019s not perfect. It\u2019s not precise. But it\u2019s full of character.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve had some of my best drives in that car at 40mph,\u201d he grins. \u201cYou just… feel everything. There\u2019s a connection you don\u2019t get in newer stuff.\u201d<\/p>\n To Adrian, no two 911s are the same. They\u2019ve all got their own quirks, personalities, and ways of pulling you in.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve driven a lot of them over the years, and I still find something new every time. That\u2019s the beauty of it. Some are fast and sharp, others are playful and a bit raw around the edges. But they\u2019ve all got something about them.\u201d<\/p>\n He enjoys switching between the cars depending on the mood or the road. \u201cThe GT3 RS is proper \u2014 full-on track weapon. But for a weekend drive, when I just want to take it all in, it\u2019s the 964 every time.\u201d<\/p>\n That variety keeps things fresh. It means every journey feels different \u2014 even if you\u2019ve done the route a hundred times.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not just the driving that makes Porsche ownership special \u2014 it\u2019s the people. The community around these cars is something Adrian values as much as the metal itself.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s always a show or a meet happening somewhere. You turn up, have a coffee, and before you know it, you\u2019re deep in conversation with someone who had the same model 20 years ago.\u201d<\/p>\n He\u2019s met plenty of characters along the way \u2014 old boys reminiscing about their first 911s, young enthusiasts who are just getting started, and everyone in between.<\/p>\n \u201cPeople stop you in car parks, at the petrol station. They\u2019ve got a story, or they want to hear yours. It\u2019s a proper community \u2014 and there\u2019s a lot of love for these older models.\u201d<\/p>\n Even outside events, the ownership network stays strong. There\u2019s always someone ready to help out, share advice, or point you to the right parts.<\/p>\n When it comes to keeping the 964 running right, Adrian relies on a local independent Porsche specialist. And behind the scenes? Design911.com<\/a> is doing the heavy lifting.<\/p>\n \u201cThey\u2019ve been brilliant over the years,\u201d he says. \u201cIf I need something, I just give the garage a ring. They call Design 911, order the parts, and it\u2019s sorted.\u201d<\/p>\n From mouldings to mechanicals, the website\u2019s become a go-to. \u201cI use it myself as well \u2014 if I\u2019m thinking of doing a job or want to know the cost of something, it\u2019s all there.\u201d<\/p>\n More than once, it\u2019s helped him keep a plan in check before presenting it to \u201cthe bank manager at home,\u201d he jokes.<\/p>\n But beyond the laughs, he appreciates the service and support. \u201cThe team\u2019s always been helpful, whether it\u2019s advice or getting something shipped quickly. No drama, just solid service.\u201d<\/p>\n Adrian isn\u2019t shy about putting miles on his cars. If the weather\u2019s decent and the road\u2019s calling, the garage door\u2019s going up.<\/p>\n \u201cThese cars were built to be driven. The worst thing you can do is leave them parked up for months. That\u2019s when problems creep in.\u201d<\/p>\n He believes regular use keeps everything tighter, fresher. Fluids stay moving. Engines stay happy. And you, as the driver, stay connected to the car.<\/p>\n \u201cPlus, what\u2019s the point in having something like this if you\u2019re not going to enjoy it? That\u2019s what it\u2019s for. You want stories \u2014 not just a shiny shell collecting dust.\u201d<\/p>\n He laughs at the idea of saving mileage. \u201cNo one wants to tell their grandkids, \u2018I kept the mileage low.\u2019 They want to hear about where you took it. Who you went with. What happened when you did.\u201d<\/p>\n For now, the 964\u2019s going nowhere. It\u2019s exactly the sort of car Adrian always wanted, and now that he has it, there\u2019s no urge to move it on. \u201cIt\u2019s not the flashiest, it\u2019s not the fastest. But it\u2019s the one I always looked at and thought \u2014 yeah, that\u2019s mine.\u201d<\/p>\n And looking at the way he speaks about it \u2014 and drives it \u2014 it probably will be for a long while yet.<\/p>\n Need parts for your Porsche?<\/strong> Whether you\u2019re keeping your 964 original or bringing a GT model back to life, Design911.com<\/a> has the goods. From the little things like trim and seals to the big bits that keep the wheels turning \u2014 fast delivery, expert advice, and a team that gets what these cars mean.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.design911.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/09-min-1.png\")
<\/p>\nBuilding the Garage<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nIt\u2019s Not About Speed with the 964 c2<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nEvery 911 Tells a Different Story<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nCars, including the 964 c2 Bring People Together<\/h3>\n
Enter Design 911<\/h3>\n
Use It or Lose It<\/h3>\n
964 c2 – No Rush to Say Goodbye<\/h3>\n
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