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Pioneering Restomod Innovator Alois Ruf Transforms Porsche Scene

4/19/2026

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Alois Ruf, Jr. significantly influenced the Porsche restomod scene, starting with the 1987 RUF CTR.
Restomod combines restoration and modification to add modern features while preserving a vintage car’s classic styling.
He gained over a decade of experience tuning Porsche 930 Turbos before founding RUF Automobile in 1939.
He paved the way for future restomod innovations by using body-in-white shells to create a foundation for custom builds.

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Story summary

Alois Ruf, Jr. significantly influenced the Porsche restomod scene, starting with the 1987 RUF CTR.
Restomod combines restoration and modification to add modern features while preserving a vintage car’s classic styling.
He gained over a decade of experience tuning Porsche 930 Turbos before founding RUF Automobile in 1939.
He paved the way for future restomod innovations by using body-in-white shells to create a foundation for custom builds.