THE STORY
It all began with a vision.
The birth of abreathtaking vehicle.
Just a 993. Everything started with a vision. That’s how these stories would usually begin. Well, to be honest, it really started more down to earth – in 2010 we just acquired a Porsche 993 which at first hasn’t been at the centre of our attention. It simply has just been there at our premises for a while. A hardly appealing 1990ish design, but the best air-cooled standard technology that ever has left the Zuffenhausen factories. In the light of this elementary insight, we more and more became acquainted with the idea to honour this perfect piece of engineering with the look that it actually deserves.
The genes of the 993 with the look of an F model.The genie was out of the bottle, so to speak, and our ambition was aroused: we realized we would combine genes from the air-cooled 993 with the looks of an F model, one of the most beautiful sports cars ever built. The perfect technology in a perfectly nostalgic look. We accepted the challenge and knew that we now had to be virtuosos on the entire keyboard of the body shop. The measuring, converting, scaling and approaching the perfect, authentic look was correspondingly time-consuming.
Just a 993.
Everything started with a vision. That’s how these stories would usually begin. Well, to be honest, it really started more down to earth – in 2010 we just acquired a Porsche 993 which at first hasn’t been at the centre of our attention. It simply has just been there at our premises for a while. A hardly appealing 1990ish design, but the best air-cooled standard technology that ever has left the Zuffenhausen factories. In the light of this elementary insight, we more and more became acquainted with the idea to honour this perfect piece of engineering with the look that it actually deserves.
The genes of the 993 with the look of an F model.
The genie was out of the bottle, so to speak, and our ambition was aroused: we realized we would combine genes from the air-cooled 993 with the looks of an F model, one of the most beautiful sports cars ever built. The perfect technology in a perfectly nostalgic look. We accepted the challenge and knew that we now had to be virtuosos on the entire keyboard of the body shop. The measuring, converting, scaling and approaching the perfect, authentic look was correspondingly time-consuming.
The prozess
KAEGE RETRO COUPÉ
The metamorphosis in pictures.The creation of the first KAEGE RETRO.
Inspired by an idea
We realized we would combine genes from the air-cooled 993 with the looks of an F model, one of the most beautiful sports cars ever built. The perfect technology in a perfectly nostalgic look. We accepted the challenge and knew that we now had to be virtuosos on the entire keyboard of the body shop. The measuring, converting, scaling and approaching the perfect, authentic look was correspondingly time-consuming.
A perfect appearance
We had to do a lot of scaling, interpreting, trying and adapting in order to achieve an overall look that literally is perfectly authentic in every detail – let it be the bumpers, the bonnet, the tail or the wings. Where necessary or reasonable we worked with carbon parts – with the side effect that the overall car is still rock solid but significantly more lightweight now.
Thousand bits of perfection
An entire symphony will be only as good as its many little parts: We thoroughly revised the original parts or deliberately replaced them with a better alternative – such as the wheels or the suspension. Just to ensure that you will receive nothing less than a completely new and perfect car in the end.
Colours ahead
Deconstruct what you love: Making a dream come true is a question of stamina in the first place. It’s a long way until you get to the fun part – such as the choice of the final paintings. Of course, we tend to prefer classical nuances – however, in the end it will be up to you whether you choose classy understatement or a flamboyant statement as regards the colour.
The relative approach to absolute beauty
It has been a period of puzzling: The 993’s dimensions differ remarkably from the F-model specs. The length, the axles – just to mention a few. We literally spent many, many weeks with anticipating, trying and having really “close looks” on details in order to finally maintain the overall proportions, the overall perfect F-look. In between, lovingly taking care of little accessories such as the fuel tank cap almost felt like having a break…
A vision from the inside
Modern convenience characterizes the Kaege RETRO just as its classy look does. Air-conditioning, a Becker Radio-Navigation, airbags and comfortable Recaro-seats are a tribute to modern automotive requirements that won’t spoil the feeling to drive a real timeless and special car. Talk to us about your desired level of customization.
Simply brilliant
The KAEGE RETRO® LEDs are an in-house development that stand out due to their modern LED-based concept within an immaculate vintage look. Energy-saving, light-intense and far more durable then their original predecessors – without disturbing the classy appearance of the car.
Inspired by an idea
We realized we would combine genes from the air-cooled 993 with the looks of an F model, one of the most beautiful sports cars ever built. The perfect technology in a perfectly nostalgic look. We accepted the challenge and knew that we now had to be virtuosos on the entire keyboard of the body shop. The measuring, converting, scaling and approaching the perfect, authentic look was correspondingly time-consuming.
A perfect appearance
We had to do a lot of scaling, interpreting, trying and adapting in order to achieve an overall look that literally is perfectly authentic in every detail – let it be the bumpers, the bonnet, the tail or the wings. Where necessary or reasonable we worked with carbon parts – with the side effect that the overall car is still rock solid but significantly more lightweight now.
Thousand bits of perfection
An entire symphony will be only as good as its many little parts: We thoroughly revised the original parts or deliberately replaced them with a better alternative – such as the wheels or the suspension. Just to ensure that you will receive nothing less than a completely new and perfect car in the end.
Colours ahead
Deconstruct what you love: Making a dream come true is a question of stamina in the first place. It’s a long way until you get to the fun part – such as the choice of the final paintings. Of course, we tend to prefer classical nuances – however, in the end it will be up to you whether you choose classy understatement or a flamboyant statement as regards the colour.
The relative approach to absolute beauty
It has been a period of puzzling: The 993’s dimensions differ remarkably from the F-model specs. The length, the axles – just to mention a few. We literally spent many, many weeks with anticipating, trying and having really “close looks” on details in order to finally maintain the overall proportions, the overall perfect F-look. In between, lovingly taking care of little accessories such as the fuel tank cap almost felt like having a break…
A vision from the inside
Modern convenience characterizes the Kaege RETRO just as its classy look does. Air-conditioning, a Becker Radio-Navigation, airbags and comfortable Recaro-seats are a tribute to modern automotive requirements that won’t spoil the feeling to drive a real timeless and special car. Talk to us about your desired level of customization.
Simply brilliant
The KAEGE RETRO® LEDs are an in-house development that stand out due to their modern LED-based concept within an immaculate vintage look. Energy-saving, light-intense and far more durable then their original predecessors – without disturbing the classy appearance of the car.
2010
It began with a vision.
The idea
993
Best air-cooled technology.
Base vehicle
2500h
Quality from master craftsmen.
Work involved
2016
KAEGE RETRO® No 1.
The birth
2010
It began with a vision.
993
Air-cooled technology.
2500h
Quality from master craftsmen.
2016
KAEGE RETRO® No 1.