With the 992 Dakar inching close to $400,000 on the collector car market, these Safari conversions might be a better way to experience the 911 off-road
With a 911 Dakar costing a pretty penny in the collector car market, we explore three worthy alternatives
Elephant Designs do comprehensive Safari conversions for classic G-body 911s
The California-based company's Safari kit includes a 4-inch suspension lift, turning any 911 G body into a proper homage to the 953 Dakar
Matt Farah's example recently listed his 911 Safari for $300,000, but the price depends on what the customer wants
Elephant Racing also adds Braid wheels, wrapped in off-road tires and skid plates all around
Russel Built Fab is another California-based company modifying classic 911s
The company's latest build is the Safari Sportsman, which is based on a 964 Turbo
The Baja 500 race suspension allows for 10 inches of suspension travel
The modified 964 also features a slightly longer wheelbase than the standard car
A roll-cage compliments the externally-mounted, carbon-fiber roof rack that carries the spare, Toyo all-terrain tire
The price for Russeb Built Fab's 964 Safari Sportsman conversion costs $135,000 minus the donor car
Five Nine Design's vision of a 992 Dakar is based on a 992.1 Carrera 2
The build includes a coil-over suspension that gets you ground clearance similar to the 992 Dakar's 7.52 inches
Aside from the obligatory off-road accessories, performance has been bumped through a new software, air-intakes, and exhaust
The price for these 992 builds depends solely on the desire to own one - the last one was auctioned for $138,000
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