Some new Porsche 911 Dakars are being flipped for over $300,000, making this $55k car seem like a bargain
November 1, 2024 at 17:50
- This “unique” 911 Carrera has over 80,000 miles (around 128,000 km) under its belt.
- With raised ride height, all-terrain tires, and rally mods, it stands out from the crowd.
- Porsche Palm Springs is offering this custom-built 996-gen 911 Carrera for $54,990.
Unlike the Lamborghini Huracan, which has no rally heritage—making the limited-run Sterrato seem a bit odd—the Porsche 911 boasts a rich history in rally racing, which is why the 911 Dakar makes so much sense. However, that car comes with an eye-watering MSRP of over $220,000 (and good luck securing one at MSRP), placing it well beyond the reach of most enthusiasts. This 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera could serve as a compelling alternative.
Of course, we cannot sit behind our desks and claim that a 22-year-old 911 is anywhere near as good as the current model. But, as this car has an asking price of $54,990, it doesn’t need to be as good as the current car. Plus, it has been equipped with a series of add-ons to give it an off-road edge.
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This custom example, available through Porsche Palm Springs, comes dressed to play the part—though whether it pulls it off or just looks like a garage project gone rogue is up for debate. Up front, a blacked-out brush bar doubles as a mount for a pair of tow straps, while an LED light bar has been unceremoniously bolted onto the hood. It all looks kinda DIY and will probably leave some Porsche enthusiasts feeling a little sick.
The Carrera has also been fitted with a set of beefed-up aftermarket wheels finished in black and clad in all-terrain tires. These new wheels have boosted the car’s ride height, and although it doesn’t sit as high as the 911 Dakar, it should be able to clear some small rocks along off-road trails. Black graphics that read ‘Valkyrie’ have been added to the sides, while sitting on the roof is a large storage cage that houses a full-size spare wheel.
At the back, the rally-ready theme continues with a discreet black bar above the license plate and a rear-mounted LED light bar, rounding out the no-frills mods.
The listing doesn’t provide any details about the tweaks made to the Porsche’s cabin but we can see some auxiliary switches have been added below the audio system, presumably to control the front and rear LEDs.
If your curiosity is piqued (or if you’re somehow undeterred by the DIY look), you can check out the listing directly at Porsche Palm Springs here.
