Wheeler Dealers star Mike Brewer gushes over much-loved classic car on the motorway as he says it ‘looks amazing’
WHEELER Dealer’s host Mike Brewer was seen gushing over a much-loved classic car that he’s spotted on the motorway.
The TV star called the iconic motor “amazing” as he applauded its “beautiful” condition.
The motor expert’s wife, Michelle Brewer, has posted on X, former Twitter, a video of the legendary vehicle.
In the clip, the famous host can be heard excitedly praising the Porsche 911s that’s driving alongside him on the motorway.
The motor expert couldn’t hold back from describing the noteworthy characteristics of the Porsche.
He said: “Wide body as well which is lovely. Beautiful condition.”
The TV host then makes an educated guess that this particular Porsche must have been manufactured after 1975 because of its five gauges on the dashboard.
As they pass by the impressive ride, Brewer says: “Look at that. Looks amazing.”
Porsche 911 was first introduced in 1964 as a more comfortable replacement for the German manufacturer’s first model.
It has been praised for its enjoyable manoeuvring around turns and curves, with an excellent steering wheel.
The Porsche 911 gained its reputation as an ultimate sports car as it is the most usable sports car on the planet.
Beautifully engineered and heroically fast, the 911 has bagged a number of racing accolades throughout five decades.
It boasts a rear-mounted flat six engine and up until 1998, the 911 was famous for its air-cooling.
The iconic motor has one of the longest production runs of all time thanks to its sleek and classic exterior that doesn’t go out of style.
The Cheapest Classic Porsches
- Porsche 924 S
This model was the first mass-market Porsche to be offered as rear-wheel drive with the engine in the front.
Cars from the brand had always traditionally used a rear-engined setup, most notably in the iconic 911 range.
Not only that, but it was also the first to have an automatic gearbox as standard when it debuted in 1984.
It’s also one of the cheapest cars on the list, with a 1994 model selling for £3,500.
- Porsche 928
There was a time in the ’90s when the 928 almost killed off the 911 as the latter’s sales struggled amid constant design tinkering.
Ultimately, though, the model didn’t endure to the same extent as the brand’s flagship car.
The bright side of this, though, is that you can now pick up something widely regarded to rival the 911 for a fraction of the price.
High mileage versions just sneak into our budget at around £11,900 but a 928 in top-notch condition will still only set you back £15,000 second-hand.
- Porsche 986 Boxster
Initially only available as a convertible, the 986 Boxster added a hard top variant a few years after release and remained in the Porsche range until 2004.
The model was named a “modern classic” by motoring expert James Rusell, though he admitted a preference for the newer 987 model.
And Jonny seemed to agree, saying that the Boxster is “looking better with age”, despite some design tweaks drawing the ire of “Porsche purists” when it was unveiled.
They can cost as little as £3,175 “at the bottom end”, while the £12,000 budget will still give you the souped-up S variant.
- Porsche 911 996 Carrera
We couldn’t really get through a list of great Porsches without at least one 911 sneaking on.
Coming from that ’90s-era range that saw consistent minor changes to the design, the 996 Carrera still has the model’s beloved shape and is largely the same under the bonnet as other more popular versions.
And you can get a convertible version from 1996 for around £10,450.
Brewer managed to get his hands on the classic motor himself when he picked up the Porsche 911 at a pinch for just £5,000.
In the 2006 episode, Mike bought a gorgeous Porsche 911 2.7S Targa from 1976 after knocking the owner down from their £6,000 asking price.
The motor appeared to be a bargain and Mike exclaimed it was “the cheapest 911 in Britain!”
But some 18 years after the episode aired, a 911 Targa from the 1970s would now be worth a staggering thirteen times more than what Mike paid for it.
Indeed, judging by recent car listings, a 911 Targa from the mid-1970s can be priced at around £68,000.
Mike is known for his love of Porsches and has owned several models over the years.
A handful of those were spotted when his private collection was revealed to fans.
Indeed, he recently put his beloved 912E up for sale – a rare model that’s just one of 2,099 made.
He also showed off a 1980s 911 he owns that’s finished in red after it had been perfectly restored.
Meanwhile, some fans have noticed how Porsche recently ended a 60-year tradition by removing two iconic design features from their new 911 model.