The concept of a Safari (or Dakar) Porsche is one that has captured the imagination of quite a few people and the attention of the rich more recently. That means that there’s no shortage of off-road-ready 911s on the way but there is a shortage of availability for the masses.

This homemade 1978 Porsche 924 “Safari” going up for auction through Collecting Cars may be just the solution for you. Admittedly a less desirable vehicle than the 911, the 924 has oft been lumped in with the quote-unquote lesser Porsches, but that concept is being challenged now when even so-called “poor man’s Porsches” can sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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So why not bid on an oddball 924 that has been given a Martini livery, decked in manufacturer decals, and fitted with a roof rack to make it look rally-ready? It also has a set of brand new Toyo all-terrain tires that are wrapped around 15-inch mesh alloys wheels.

The team that built it has also installed spacers to give the car a wider stance, and the interior now features Auto Style bucket seats with racing harnesses, OMP footwell plates, VDO dials, and a black synthetic suede-trimmed steering wheel. It also gets a hydraulic handbrake and a fire extinguisher to make things extra racy.

Making things a little less racy is the 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that drives the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission, though it does get a dog-leg first gear.

The odometer shows 58,220 km (36,176 miles), though that’s a little misleading because it has had a thorough rebuilt and has not been driven since work on the vehicle was completed this year. The seller reports that the paintwork was redone in 2015 and has only a few minor imperfections on the sills and a small blister on the rear bumper.

The 924 might not be everyone’s idea of a classic Porsche but wouldn’t you rather see someone try to make one of these more interesting than cut up a classic 911 in order to cosplay as a classic rally driver?

This Awesome Porsche 924 Rally Build May Be The Poor Man’s “Safari”
This Awesome Porsche 924 Rally Build May Be The Poor Man’s “Safari”
This Awesome Porsche 924 Rally Build May Be The Poor Man’s “Safari”
This Awesome Porsche 924 Rally Build May Be The Poor Man’s “Safari”
This Awesome Porsche 924 Rally Build May Be The Poor Man’s “Safari”
This Awesome Porsche 924 Rally Build May Be The Poor Man’s “Safari”
This Awesome Porsche 924 Rally Build May Be The Poor Man’s “Safari”
This Awesome Porsche 924 Rally Build May Be The Poor Man’s “Safari”
This Awesome Porsche 924 Rally Build May Be The Poor Man’s “Safari”
This Awesome Porsche 924 Rally Build May Be The Poor Man’s “Safari”
This Awesome Porsche 924 Rally Build May Be The Poor Man’s “Safari”
This Awesome Porsche 924 Rally Build May Be The Poor Man’s “Safari”
This Awesome Porsche 924 Rally Build May Be The Poor Man’s “Safari”
This Awesome Porsche 924 Rally Build May Be The Poor Man’s “Safari”
This Awesome Porsche 924 Rally Build May Be The Poor Man’s “Safari”
This Awesome Porsche 924 Rally Build May Be The Poor Man’s “Safari”