Makellos Classics 1978 Porsche 911SC ‘Safari’ Is a Tough-Looking, Beautiful Work of Art

A True Head Turner

We included a car from Makellos Classics in a list of our favorite Porsche custom cars in 2018, so when we were alerted of their most recent build we were pretty excited. The team at Makellos Classics got its hands on a European-spec 1978 Porsche 911SC. They knew just what to do with it, and the Safari build began.

The team went through the entire car updating the frame, suspension, transmission, engine, wheels, brakes, and interior. Makellos Classics customized the car wherever needed to build it into the Safari vehicle of your dreams. It added 9eleven Raven S headlights, hood-mounted Cibie rally driving lights, a vintage-style roof rack, fiberglass ducktail spoiler, and so much more.

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