Stemming from their Oregon-based workshop, this Special embraces Emory’s expertise, embracing the elegant form of the 1957 356A whilst integrating numerous upgrades.

Countless details set this car apart. Emory first started work to remove the rain gutters from the roofline, providing a much cleaner aesthetic. Gary’s Outlaw spirit has always been to develop 356s using the ‘best bits’. The bonnet handle was omitted and the car sees body hugging bumpers, a reverse louvred rear deck with competition hinges, a through-hood competition fuel filler and bumper mounted fog lamps.

The car runs a 16” two-piece billet wheel design to help with the offset, which, in partnership with the revised geometry of the 911 rear suspension, and a two-inch cut from the top of the re-shaped wheel arches helps the car to look the part, without compromising on the ride. The side mirrors are bespoke and based on those that would have been fitted to that of a 356 GT or 550 Spyder. Both sides of the car see side vents, echoing the design of the 718 RSK; on this car the right-hand side sees the oil cooler, the left-hand side covers the installed fire system.

The engine is where this car stands apart from others. In around 1962, Porsche’s chief of engineering Paul Hensler had investigated the feasibility of a 4-cylinder 911 engine and the architecture surrounding it, but there were some limitations of the single overhead-camshaft and limited internal dimensions. Whilst Porsche had never progressed with the idea, several individuals explored this concept. Chuck Beck had developed a cut-down 911 engine for his replica Speedsters but it wasn’t until the 1990s when Dean Polopolous perfected the 6-into-4 solution with his ‘Polo 4’.

Re-developing the Polo 4 in house, the Emory-Rothsport ‘Outlaw-4’ is an evolution of this concept. This example sees a 2.6-litre specification four-cylinder using the architecture from a 3.6 litre that powered the far more modern Porsche 964, everything from the pistons, rods and valve train was carried over. A bespoke crankcase and new crankshaft bring it all together and provide this 900kg car with a reliable 260hp. A full-flow oil system with remote filler and coolers is fitted and the twin coil-on-plug ignition is Motec controlled. Unlike the 356 originally, this engine is paired with a 901-sourced aluminium cased 4-speed transmission. Much like the original, it certainly wakes up in the higher rev ranges making for a truly usable and enjoyable driving experience. Braking is covered off with all-round disc brakes with a parking brake and ATE Master cylinder. To support the power, this example sees 901 independent rear suspension with custom-narrowed trailing arms, front and rear anti roll bars and PEP adjustable suspension.

Presented in its commissioned specification of gloss black over Cherry leather speedster seats with two-point harnesses. This example further sees a Derrington-style steering wheel, box-weave carpeting including a rear seat delete and the 904 triple gauge dashboard paired with black knobs. Electric air conditioning is a great addition.

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