1979 Porsche 911 SC
Rocs Rally is a 1979 Porsche 911 SC with a storied past and a striking new identity. From its earliest days, this car was no stranger to performance, serving as a purpose-built race car from 1997 to 2018 and competing across New Jersey, Texas, and Arizona. In 2018, it left the asphalt behind and was reborn as a full-fledged rally car—tested, tuned, and dialed in at Monticello Motor Club’s gravel track.
In 2021, its evolution took an artistic turn. Commissioned by the current owner, Richard Goncalves of akarocs transformed the 911 into a street-functional art car, wrapping its muscular rally posture in a Jackson Pollock-inspired livery—a visual signature that reflects the energy, chaos, and precision beneath the skin.
Mechanically, this SC remains every bit the rally warrior. A freshly rebuilt 3.0-liter flat-six by Redline Service pairs with a 915 gearbox equipped with short gear ratios, Wevo racing linkage, and a motorsport-grade transmission cooler that actively sprays each gear under load. A Fidanza lightweight flywheel and Sachs sport clutch enhance throttle response, and a limited-slip differential ensures that power reaches the ground with authority through custom-painted 16x8 Fuchs wheels.
The chassis tells its own story: Elephant Racing suspension components, Sway-A-Way torsion bars (20mm/26mm), JWE sway bars, turbo tie rods, reinforced pickup points, and extended-travel Bilsteins, all tuned for compliance and control. The front struts were raised 70mm for true gravel-stage clearance, making this build more than street-ready—it’s stage-capable. The setup channels the essence of Porsche’s works rally cars from the Monte Carlo and Safari eras, but with a personal twist.
Stopping power is equally serious: 928GTS calipers clamp down up front, backed by 930 rears and Coleman floating rotors, built to resist fade whether bombing down alpine tarmac or hammering across dirt.
The interior is stripped down and purpose-built: Momo Supercup seats, a Dino wheel on an NRG short hub, RS pull straps, Autobahn carpeting, and door cards. Comfort systems like the radio and A/C were deleted in favor of weight savings and mechanical honesty.
Rally-inspired equipment rounds out the package: Eric Linden’s Lietz replica roof rack, Cibie driving lights, an LED light bar, full underbody skid plates, new stainless brake and fuel lines, and a Barry Hershon-tuned distributor for rock-solid ignition.