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Taking Customization to New Highs with Porsche’s Exclusive Manufaktur Program

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In December 2023, a low-mileage Porsche 918 Spyder ‘Weissach Package’ sold for a record $3.93 million, over a million dollars more than the average price for the Porsche hypercar. In another instance, a Porsche 911 GT2 RS changed hands for just over one million dollars, about three times more than...

Porsche owners’ life-long relationships

Love at First Sight: Graham Lister In 1977, Graham Lister flew halfway around the world to collect his first Porsche, a 911, from the factory. For his second Porsche, he stayed closer to home. “I noticed a little 356 A Coupe on a side street in Napier, New Zealand, in...

FOR SALE: This 37K-Mileage 1958 Porsche 356A Speedster Could Be Yours!

This 37K-Mileage 1958 Porsche 356A Speedster Could Be Yours!

The Porsche 356A Speedster is a beautiful car and an important part of Porsche’s long motoring history. There’s a 1958 version of the car for sale at Bring A Trailer right now. This Porsche has remained under the ownership of a single family from 1967 to 2022 and joined the 1987 La Carrera...

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1966 Porsche 911 2.0-litre time capsule

1966 Porsche 911 2.0-litre – GVB 911D – parked on track at Lodge Corner after practice for the Oulton Park Gold Cup on 24 August 2013 Originally a showroom demonstrator, this 911 set the market buzzing, winning the UK’s inaugural rallycross and the British Saloon Car Championship in 1967 in...

FOR SALE: 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Weissach Package

2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Weissach Package

The 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS features a practical and aggressive exterior design adapted from the Le Mans class-winning 911 RSR race car. Utilizing a central front radiator concept, it incorporates large vents on the nose directing air from the radiator towards roof fins for dispersion. The car employs lightweight...

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Touring New Zealand In A Stunning Porsche 911 Carrera T

A journey to the other side of the world – at least from the vantage point of Porsche’s headquarters in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. Photographer Stefan Bogner and his team ventured out once again to capture the joys of road-tripping on the world’s most beautiful roads. The wanderlust must have been extraordinary ahead...

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“Air Cooled Sunday” Bought to You By Collecting Cars

After the success of Supercar Sunday and Superbike Sunday, Collecting Cars is proud to announce their next exciting event: the Air-Cooled Sunday! Air-Cooled Sunday is a dedicated online-only auction event specifically for air-cooled Porsches. Porsche is one of the top selling marques in Collecting Cars and the 911 attracts the attention and interests...

Porsches in TV & Streaming Shows

While Porsches have appeared many times on the big screen, they have also shown up over and over again on the small screen. Much like with the movies, if we listed every show with a Porsche, it’d be a small novella, so we’ll focus on the shows that have a...

Motorsport & Racing

Porsche Heritage Moments

More than five decades ago, Porsche tested the exhaust turbocharger in motorsport. Shortly afterwards, the turbocharger was introduced into series production. 17 of the 19 overall Porsche victories at Le Mans were won with turbocharged engines. In 2024, the company celebrated ‘50 years of Porsche Turbo’ in series production and...

Motorsport & Racing

Porsches at the 2024 Spa Classic

The 2024 Spa-Classic celebrated its 12th edition this year. Created in 2011, this renowned gathering has become one of the most popular historic race events, with over 22,000 attendees in 2023. Porsche 993 GT2 Known for its challenging and legendary track layout, Spa hosts prestigious races such as the Grand...

FOR SALE: 2016 Porsche 911R

2016 Porsche 911R | Merit Partners

The 2016 Porsche 911 R, despite its limited production, quickly gained popularity among dedicated Porsche collectors and automotive enthusiasts worldwide. Porsche designed this car to deliver an exhilarating driving experience. The 911 R is a limited-production variant, inspired by the 1967 homologation special of the same name. Its design incorporates...

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The Development Story of the Porsche 964

Yellow Porsche 964

It took Porsche twenty years before deciding to modernise its 911, yet outwardly, apart from its bumpers, the new 964 looked exactly like its predecessor. How was it that Porsche managed an evolutionary process so slow it would have bankrupted almost any other car maker? No Subscription? You’re missing out...

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IROC Porsches: The 935 & the International Race of Champions

The premise was disarmingly simple: a race bringing together the best drivers in motorsport, all competing in identical cars, in a spectacle designed around the requirements of television. It would consist of three forty-five-minute races over a weekend at the end of the 1973 season, followed by a final in...

FOR SALE: 1994 Porsche 911 Remastered By Gunther Werks Up For Sale

Gunther Werks, established in 2017 by the team behind Vorsteiner, took the iconic air-cooled Porsche 993 and crafted a modern masterpiece – the Gunther Werks Coupe. Limited to just 25 units, each Coupe is entirely one-of-a-kind. The process begins by stripping a donor 993 to its core. The shell is...

FOR SALE: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 In Paint-To-Sample Ruby Star

Bring A Trailer is currently offering a 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 finished in paint-to-sample Ruby Star. Porsche was quite ready to upped the ante just to keep their hardcore faithful happy. The new 992 GT3 is equipped with a with a naturally aspirated 4.0-litre engine that revs to 9,000 rm...

FOR SALE: 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo

Bring A Trailer is currently offering a gorgeous example of a 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo, one of the marque’s final air-cooled models. The 993 Turbo was available between late 1995 to 1998. Powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.6 liter flat six, it was rated at 402-horsepower. It’s distinguished easily from the...

FOR SALE: Limited Edition 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport For Sale

The 2019 model year marked the end of seventh-generation 911 production. To commemorate this, Porsche introduced the GT2 RS Clubsport as the 991’s grand finale. Unveiled at the LA Auto Show in 2018, alongside the new 992-generation 911, the GT2 RS Clubsport became Porsche’s most powerful GT customer sports car...

FOR SALE: Ultra-Rare Porsche 924 Carrera GTR at Auction

This 1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GTR is a standout example of Stuttgart’s motorsport legacy, one of just 17 customer race cars built at Porsche’s Weissach facility. Developed from the 924 Turbo to prove the front-engine, water-cooled platform’s racing prowess, this GTR showcases Porsche’s engineering excellence. Unlike most of its counterparts,...

FOR SALE: Low Mileage 2016 Porsche 911 R

PCarMarket is now offering a striking and low mileage example of a 2016 Porsche 911 R. The car is also one of the few examples that came out of the factory finished in Racing Yellow. Porsche designed this car for just the thrill of driving. It’s completely different from the...

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Dick Barbour Racing at the 1980 Le Mans 24 Hours

Chassis #000 00023 gets a check out on the autobahn by the Kremer brothers prior to Le Mans. Manfred Kremer drove it Erwin Kremer and Jerry Woods followed in a 928 chase car. Le Mans in 1980 was in kind of a transition. The Porsche 935 K3 had won the...

Porsche 911 GT3 (996 and 997) – Ultimate Buyer’s Guide

The Type 997 GT3 family, from left to right: GT3 Cup Race Car, GT3, GT3 RS, and GT3 RSR Endurance Race Car

Overview The GT3s are the low volume 911s, road-going production cars homologated for what was Group 3 competition. The original homologated 911 was of course the famous RS 2.7 in 1972. After that Porsche concentrated on the higher Groups for which the 930 Turbo served as the homologation model. In...

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Unique “Sonderwunsch” 911 Turbo S

To provide customers with support in developing their ideas for their own personal dream car, Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur has configured a 911 Turbo S as an example of Sonderwunsch Factory Commissioning. The vehicle made its most recent appearance at the Fuori Concorso. In keeping with this year’s motto “British racing...

FOR SALE: 1977 Porsche 911S Coupe 3.2L In RSR Style

Bring A Trailer is currently offering a 1977 Porsche 911S coupe that has been modified in RSR style from its previous ownership. During the process, the car was repainted in Ivory White and fitted with gold-finished bumpers, steel rear fender flares, 9Haus H4 headlights, Sebring-style mirrors, a sunroof, dual exhaust...

FOR SALE: 1997 Porsche 911 Remastered by Gunther Werks

The 993-generation 1997 Porsche 911 Remastered by Gunther Werks stands as a sports car that continues to captivate even more than two decades later. Now, this automotive gem is slated to be auctioned at the Monterey sale, organized by RM Sotheby’s. What makes this 1997 Porsche 911 Remastered truly special...

Kalmar Automotive

Stuttcars exclusive: Jan Kalmar of Kalmar Automotive

Held during Monterey Car Week, The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, has become one the world’s most prestigious automobile events. No less than 21 debuts occurred this year, many of which were from Porsche 911-inspired manufacturers (e.g. Singer, Gunther Werks, RUF and Tuthill). If you think there isn’t more room in...

People & Profiles

Dedicated Airhead—The Chuck Forge Story

We have partnered with Sports Car Digest to republish some of their Porsche-centric mcontent on Stuttcars for our members to enjoy. This piece was originally published on May 11, 2021 on Sports Car Digest. In many circles, the term airhead applies to someone who is silly or lacking in intelligence....

Porsche Boxster 987 – The Story

2nd Generation Porsche Boxster (987) Story & History Boxster 987.1 (2005 – 2008) Official photos: 2004 September 7 / Premiere: 2004 September 23 at Mondial de l’Automobile Paris motor show press day / Market launch: 2004 November 27 Already since 1997, the 986-generation Boxsters were parallelly produced at the Valmet...

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Helmuth Bott – Porsche’s Quiet Engineer

The inspired engineer behind so much of Porsche’s success, Helmuth Bott has long remained the company’s eminence grise, but little has been written about him. Now, Porsche Road & Race, looks at both the professional and private life of one of Porsche’s most devoted servants, revered by his subordinates, but...

912/6 “Work in Progress”

First air-cooled adventure Ryan Polson’s first word was car. Not Mama or Dada. Car. It seems that Ryan’s trajectory was set from the beginning. It also might have had something to do with his dad’s 1939 Ford Street rod that Ryan rode shotgun to car shows and the like. As...

FOR SALE: Immaculate 2015 Porsche 911 GT3 With 3,100 Miles

In the 50th anniversary year of the 911, Porsche opened a new chapter in race track performance sports cars. The 991.1 GT3 wasn’t without controversy. The famous motorsport-inspired Metzger engine made way for an all-new 3.8-litre flat-six, while electric power-steering replaced the traditional hydraulic set-up. Most controversially of all, there was...

FOR SALE: 1957 Porsche 356 A Speedster Previously Owned By Michael Lang Now On Sale

Collecting Cars is currently offering a 1957 Porsche 356 A Speedster that was purchased and owned for 50 years by the famous co-creator of Woodstock Music & Art Festival, Michael Lang. Michael Lang started out as an owner of a head shop that was based in Coconut Grove, Florida. After...

FOR SALE: Fully Optioned Porsche 918 Spyder

Porsche is one of the most accomplished automakers in history, having claimed victories in nearly every major sports car and prototype racing event. Its vehicles are revered by enthusiasts worldwide, with many collections featuring an impressive array of Porsche models. Though the brand has seldom ventured into the supercar arena,...

FOR SALE: 1993 Porsche 911 RS America

Sackey & Co. is proud to offer a stunning example of a 1993 Porsche 911 RS America finished in factory Guards Red over the RS America-specific black cloth interior. The original 1973 Carrera RS was available in Europe but not in the USA. Porsche decided to build the 1993 Carrera...

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The Dauer Deception

One of the most colorful episodes in the history of Porsche was their 13th Le Mans victory in 1994 with the racing version of a road car derived from a racing car. This hubris served the car company well and less so a participant. This was the car that Porsche...

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Dissecting Daytona – Seven Porsches Run the Rolex

Photography courtesy of Martin Raffauf and Griffith Bean. Words by Kevin Ehrlich. No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium content. Get Started Already a Member? Sign in to your account here....

FOR SALE: Silver Metallic 2005 Porsche Carrera GT With 17K Miles For Sale!

The Porsche Carrera GT has become one of the most iconic and sought after Porsche models in the realm of exotic car idolization and ownership. It is hard to believe, that things didn’t really start off that way. When the Porsche Carrera GT was released in 2004, it was anticipated to stir...

FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport

2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport

Introduced alongside the 992-generation 911 at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport marked the culmination of the 991 series. This exclusive track-oriented version was a finely tuned, fully optimized iteration of the road-ready 911 GT2 RS, positioned as the apex offering among Porsche’s GT customer sports cars....

Member-Only Feature: Rünge Cars Steps Into the Future

Photography courtesy of Alex Papke / FXD. Christopher Rünge, a self-described coach builder and automobile designer, began Rünge Cars with the humblest of intentions. A desire in 2010 to have something to rip around in nearby Minnesotan corn fields—a lightweight, aluminum bodied Porsche-Volkwagen mashup, to be exact—quickly evolved into a...

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The Audiobahn E2: The Porsche 901/912

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Episode Two: The Porsche 901/912 Summary Welcome to The Audiobahn, the Stuttcars.com podcast focused on all things Porsche. In our first series, we’re exploring the history of venerable 911: its history, origins, achievements, and future. Audiobahn Episode Two is all about the Porsche 901/912, the car unveiled in 1963 at the...

FOR SALE: Stunning 2008 Porsche Boxster S Limited Edition

Porsche gave us something special in 2008, the Limited Edition Boxster and Boxster S. Pricing started at $59,900 for the Boxster S version. The Limited Edition’s bright orange paint was previously featured on the race-ready Porsche 911 GT3 RS. The Limited Edition is equipped with a sport exhaust system, and safety...

Rare “Clubsport” Porsche 993 Carrera RS 3.8

Gooding & Company to auction a 1995 Porsche 993 Carrera RS 3.8 Clubsport Introduced in 1995, the 993 Carrera RS was conceived as a homologation special to qualify the 993 RSR 3.8 for competition use, and Porsche applied similar tuning and weight-saving measures to render a more track-focused model. Shedding...

Motorsport & Racing

Pulling the Rabbit out of the hat – 1980 IMSA Portland

The cars come around for the start – Fitzpatrick (left) and Moretti (right) lead the pack By the time the Dick Barbour Racing team arrived in Portland for the Rose Cup IMSA race in August of 1980, we were in good spirits. The week before at the Sears Point IMSA...

Rolex Reunion (RMMR)

Porsches Shine at Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, 2025

While this year’s spotlight at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion (RMMR) was both the 75th anniversary of Formula 1, Porsche fans had plenty to rejoice about with a strong showing of the Stuttgart marque in numerous classes. But first, a little background on the RMMR. The start of modern vintage...

FOR SALE: Low Mileage 2019 Porsche 935 Live on BaT

This 2019 Porsche 935, listed on Bring a Trailer, is one of only 77 units produced as a tribute to the legendary 935 race car. Built exclusively for the track and not homologated for road use, it was introduced in 2018 during the Rennsport Reunion VI at Laguna Seca to...

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Porsche 962C (Chassis #006) Final Works Victory

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Written by: Glen Smale Images by: Virtual Motorpix/Glen Smale and Corporate Archives Porsche AG No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium content. Get Started Already a Member? Sign in to your account here....

FOR SALE: Limited Edition 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Tribute to Carrera RS Package For Sale

The 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS features a practical and aggressive exterior design adapted from the Le Mans class-winning 911 RSR race car. Utilizing a central front radiator concept, it incorporates large vents on the nose directing air from the radiator towards roof fins for dispersion. The car employs lightweight carbon fiber...

FOR SALE: One-Of-A-Kind Factory Owned Porsche 911 Carrera Test Car Headed For Auction

Get ready to add a unique air-cooled 911 from the early 1990s to your Porsche collection as Broad Arrow Auctions will be auctioning a striking 1990 Carrera 4 next month as part of the German marque’s 75th anniversary event. This is a one-of-a-kind coupe that was once owned by Porsche...

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Legendary Porsche 911 S/T Reborn

Some stories are unfathomable, and how this 911 2.5 S/T could be transformed from a GT class winner at the 1972 Le Mans 24 Hours into a wrecked shell in a barn near San Francisco may never be fully known. The condition of the once-celebrated racing car could be described...

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Tonie Hezemans at the Targa Florio – The Legend Returns

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He was the center of attention everywhere he went at the 2022 Targa Florio. Autograph seekers and selfie-obsessed fans all wanted an up-close moment with this 79-year-old hero as he returned to the scene of one of his greatest triumphs. No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to...

FOR SALE: Porsches Offered At No Reserve

Some pretty interesting Porsches are currently being offered at Bring A Trailer at No Reserve: a 1964 Porsche 356C Coupe, a 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Touring, and a 2014 Porsche Boxster S. 1964 Porsche 356C Coupe The 1964 Porsche 356C Coupe example originally had a Light Ivory (6404) finish...

FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport

2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport

Unveiled alongside the 992-generation 911 at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport marked the culmination of the 991 series. It represented a finely honed, track-focused variant of the road-going 911 GT2 RS, positioned as Porsche’s premier GT customer sports car. Packing an impressive 700 horsepower,...

Porsche 718 – The Story

The Porsche 718 Story & History Porsche 718 RSK / RS 60 / RS 61 / RS 62 Spyder (1957-1962) Key Accomplishments 250+ class victories and 600+ podium finishes European Hill Climb Champion 1958-1959-1960-1961 SCCA F Modified category champion 1959-1960-1961-1962 SCCA E Modified category champion 1960-1961-1962-1963 Targa Florio winner 1959-1960...

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The Audiobahn E4: The Porsche 906 + 911R

Episode Four: The Porsche 906 & 911R Welcome to The Audiobahn, the Stuttcars.com podcast focused on all things Porsche. In our first series, we’re exploring the history of venerable 911: its history, origins, achievements, and future. Audiobahn Episode Four is all about the Porsche 906 and the 911R. Read the Podcast...

FOR SALE: 1957 Porsche 356 A Carrera GT/GT Lightweight Coupe

This 1957 Porsche 356 A Carrera GT/GT Lightweight Coupe (chassis 100913), offered by Broad Arrow Private Sales, is one of just 26 factory-built competition models produced that year—making it one of the rarest and most authentic racing Porsches of its time. Delivered new to Hoffman Motors in New York on...

Porsche Panamera 970.2 – The Story

Porsche Panamera 970.2 - The Story

1st Generation Porsche Panamera (970.2) Story & History Panamera (2014 – 2016) Official photos: 2013 April 3 / Premiere: 2013 April 20, Auto China press day / Market launch: 2013 July 27 (as 2014 model) Performance Data (1st Gen Panamera 970.2) 1st Generation Panamera Refresh & Update In May 2013...

FOR SALE: Porsche 992 GT3 RS In Shark Blue

Arguably the most extreme 911 to be build as a production car for the road and track. The most significant improvements made to the RS—over both the 992 GT3 and the previous-gen 991 GT3 RS—were applied to the aerodynamics and chassis departments of the car. The new 911 GT3 RS...

FOR SALE: Low Mileage 2022 Porsche 911 Targa 4

The Targa 4’s main feature is its unique sunroof panel that allows you to enjoy this Porsche almost all year round. Add all-wheel drive and the sexiest design in the business, and this is the posers Porsche 911. The Targa 4 gets the same powertrain as the base 911s, a...

FOR SALE: Brooklyn Commission By Gunter Werks Heading For Auction

While many have modified the 911 over time, Gunther Werks stands apart, envisioning a scenario where Porsche continued refining the 993 with modern materials and engineering. Leveraging CEO Peter Nam’s expertise in composites and engineering, the company embarked on a mission to reimagine the 993. Starting with a standard 993...

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10 Exciting Innovations That Helped Shape The 911’s History

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Few cars can rival the Porsche 911’s ability to stir the soul. The German sports car evokes images of a timeless design, power and unparalleled driving exhilaration. A lineup of Porsche 911 Generations © Porsche Ferdinand ‘Ferry’ Porsche always harboured dreams of a true sports car. This vision materialized in...

FOR SALE: 2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic

Over the past 75 years, Porsche has built countless iconic cars and milestones worth celebrating. To honor that legacy, the brand continues to release limited-production models inspired by its most beloved classics. Cars such as the 911 R, various Speedsters, and the original 997 Sport Classic have blended modern performance...

FOR SALE: Unicorn Alert. 4k Mile Porsche 997.2 GT3 RS 4.0 Up at Auction

Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0

The guys at PCarMarket have an auction going at the moment that all Porsche fans should know about. A final salute to the venerated Mezger engine as well as the ultimate evolution of Porsche’s 997, the 911 GT3 RS 4.0 was produced in a limited series of just 600 cars worldwide...

FOR SALE: This Refurbished 1966 Porsche 912 Coupe Could Be Yours!

The first 912s were made in the spring of 1965, alongside the last of the 356s. Originally the 912 was only offered to the European market, thus early examples are particularly rare today. Porsche introduced the 912 to the U.S. market at the New York Auto Show in September of...

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Sebring Climber – 1967 Porsche 910-04

The terms Porsche and racing have now become virtually synonymous. In no small part, this is due to the German manufacturer’s stunning 19 overall victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans—more than any other manufacturer. However, the keen enthusiast will know that it took Porsche almost 20 years to...

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A Tribute to the Porsche Taycan

Porsche Mission E

Departing chief Matthias Müller left behind a philosophy for Porsche—and more. At September 2015’s Frankfurt Show he unveiled a shock surprise, a new and gorgeous concept car. Dubbed the Mission E, it was conceived as an all-electric four-passenger, four-door sports car completely reliant on electric power. Developed under R&D chief...

Book Review: Porsche Sport 2018

Porsche Sport 2018 – © Gruppe C Motorsport Verlag For those who follow Porsche motorsport closely, the 26th edition of the well-known annual, Porsche Sport 2018, is definitely a book you want on your bookshelf. I have sung the praises of these publications before today, and for good reason, but...

FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach

2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach

The Porsche 911 GT2 RS made its debut with the 997 generation in 2010 and received widespread acclaim. In 2018, the 991-generation GT2 RS was introduced, boasting 80 additional horsepower and 37 more pound-feet of torque compared to its predecessor. It’s capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in...

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The Wow of Wunderland Porsche Museum

1997 Porsche GT1

Unlikely Home for a Spectacular Collection: Remember the days of going to a Porsche dealership as a teen? How could anyone resist wanting to leave their fingerprints all over a new 911 Turbo in Arctic Silver? It was just a matter of time before the salesman reluctantly got up to...

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This Martini was neither Stirred nor Shaken

ACO Museum, Le Mans 16 September 2020: As it was the 50th anniversary of Porsche’s first win at Le Mans, a special display was set up featuring several of Porsche’s winning cars In 1971 the first ever Starbucks coffee house was opened in Seattle, Washington. That same year, the fourth...

Subtle But Sharp: How to Modernize a Classic Porsche Without Ruining It

Owning a classic Porsche is about connection, to the road, to the engineering, and to the feeling that these cars deliver so effortlessly. When it comes to modernizing an older model, it is not about making it something it is not. The best updates are the ones that preserve the...

FOR SALE: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Clubsport

A beautiful and low mileage example of a 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Clubsport is currently available for auction on Collecting Cars. The 992 GT3 embodies the essence of the iconic 911, fusing all the greatness of the brand into one exceptional road car. Porsche’s dedication to excellence is evident in...

Top Porsches at Gooding & Co, Monterey 2022

Top Porsches at Gooding & Co, Monterey 2022

August is here, which for the classic car world can only mean one thing; Monterey. Ever since the 1950 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the world’s vintage automobile “Cognoscente” gather from all corners of the earth for nine days of car shows, vintage racing, Champagne, and of course, auctions. Of the...

Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman Buyer’s Guide

Overview of the Porsche 718 Revealed in 2016, the Porsche 718 was the third generation Boxster/Cayman. Strictly speaking, it was the fourth generation Boxster, the first being the 996-based 986 models of 1997-2004. The Cayman was presented in 2005 and it, and an updated Boxster, shared the 997 chassis. To...

Pocher Unveils the Porsche 917KH – MARTINI Edition

Written by Glen Smale. Images by: Glen Smale & Pocher In a tribute to Porsche’s unrivalled success at Le Mans, Pocher, a leading manufacturer of high-quality model kits, has launched this new and exciting 1:8 model kit. For more than sixty years, this manufacturer’s unparalleled craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail...

FOR SALE: 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

Arguably the most extreme 911 to be build as a production car for the road and track. The most significant improvements made to the RS—over both the 992 GT3 and the previous-gen 991 GT3 RS—were applied to the aerodynamics and chassis departments of the car. The 2023 Porsche 911 GT3...

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How the Porsche 718 EV Will Deliver a Sports Car Feel With Race-Inspired Tech

Porsche Mission R concept

There’s no shortage of electric cars that go fast in a straight line. But when Porsche says it’s building an electric Boxster and Cayman that feel like real sports cars, ears perk up and so do expectations. With its legacy on the line, Porsche isn’t chasing gimmicks or numbers. Instead,...

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50th Anniversary of Porsche’s first victory at Le Mans

The winning drivers from Porsche’s first Le Mans 24 Hour victory on 14 June 1970 (from L-R) Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood (2019) Today, Porsche can boast a total of 19 overall victories together with countless class successes in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the world’s most respected and...

FOR SALE: Second Porsche 906 Built to Cross the Auction Block

Offered for auction at Bonhams Cars on October 12 with an estimated value of up to $2,600,000, this 1966 Porsche 906 Carrera 6, chassis 906-017, is one of the earliest and one of the most significant in the model’s history. Built as the second 906, it served as a factory...

Motorsport & Racing

Porsches at the 2024 HSR Mitty

Photography by Chuck Andersen. The 46th edition of the Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) Mitty, one of the largest in its nearly 50-year history, wrapped up on Sunday, April 28th. Over the last two days at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta, more than a dozen HSR Feature Race winners were crowned. No...

FOR SALE: Low Mileage 2018 Porsche 911 (991.2) GT3 Touring

Collecting Cars is currently offering a very low mileage 2018 Porsche 911 (991.2) GT3 Touring finished in GT Silver Metallic over a black leather and cloth-trimmed interior. The 991.2-era 911 GT3 Touring is a more modest version of its track-focused sibling, featuring a deployable spoiler, manual gearbox, and black leather...

FOR SALE: 2017 Porsche 991.2 Carrera S Cabriolet In Graphite Blue Metallic

For Sale: 2017 Porsche 991.2 Carrera S Cabriolet In Graphite Blue Metallic

Finished in graphite blue metallic over a two-tone espresso/cognac natural leather interior, this 2017 Porsche 991.2 Carrera S Cabriolet features a twin-turbocharged 3.0L flat-six engine produces up to 420 HP and 368 lb.-ft of torque mated to a 7-speed PDK transmission. This Carrera S comes with a black cabriolet top...

FOR SALE: 2016 Porsche 911 R

The Porsche 911 R, unveiled at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, was a limited-edition model built for purists. It used the GT3 RS’s 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six, producing 500 horsepower, paired exclusively with a six-speed manual gearbox. A lightweight single-mass flywheel and titanium exhaust sharpen response. Carbon fiber panels, a...

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Hairy monsters – the Porsche 917/10 Can-Am Spyder

1973 Vasek Polak Porsche 917/10-018 Cam-Am Spyder driven by Jody Scheckter Jody Scheckter was born in East London on the east coast of South Africa, a sleepy seaside town that actually carried the honour of being the country’s motorsport centre up until the early 1960s. In 1973, Scheckter, by then...

FOR SALE: Low Mileage 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S

In 1997, Porsche produced a limited factory-production run of what is the last air-cooled 911 Turbo, the 993 Turbo S. All 993 Turbo S were fitted with most Turbo options as standard and also came standard with Aerokit II front and rear spoilers, unique side air ducts and front air...

FOR SALE: Exquisite Porsches Offered By Collecting Cars

Collecting Cars is currently offering an impressive 24-car collection of rare exotics by a single owner which houses several Porsches. The auction will run until October 23, Sunday. 1995 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera – GT2 Tribute This 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera example has been cosmetically modified and given an upgrade...

FOR SALE: 2016 Porsche 911 R

Porsche’s 991-generation 911 R emerged directly in response to the debut of the 991 GT3 RS. Its predecessor, the 997 GT3 RS, had earned a loyal following thanks to its lightweight, track-focused nature and its exclusive six-speed manual gearbox—an increasingly rare feature as automated manuals and PDK units became dominant....

Three Competition Porsches presented at Gooding’s Amelia Island Auction

1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Turbo: Courtesy of Gooding & Company – ©Mathieu Heurtault Three historic turbocharged competition Porsches are to be presented at Gooding’s Amelia Island auction on 9 March 2018. The three race cars represent three important steps in Porsche’s history of turbocharged race car development. These are: Year...

FOR SALE: 1961 Porsche 356B Super 90 (T5) Roadster

Reviewed and Edited by Rex McAfee Impeccable numbers matching 356B S90 Roadster In 1959, Porsche introduced a complete update of the 356 as the 356 B with a body that was more suitable for the American market. The largest changes came in the form of front and rear bumpers that...

FOR SALE: 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S – Rare Viola Metallic Example Heading to Auction

One of the most exclusive air-cooled 911 Turbos ever built, this 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S is among just 183 examples produced for North America. Even more remarkably, it is one of only three finished in Viola Metallic, making it a true collector’s piece. As the final air-cooled 911 Turbo,...

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Blast to the Past: The 1979 Kremer-Porsche K3 Prototype 009 0002

Porsche K3 prototype

Development of the 1979 Kremer-Porsche K3 Kremer Racing, headed up by the two brothers Erwin and Manfred, from Cologne, Germany, had been heavily involved in racing 911s since 1965 for their customers. They used various factory racing 911s, such as ST, and RSRs as a starting point and they started...

2023 HSR Classic 24 Hour at Daytona

At the start of this month, Historic Sportscar Racing hosted one of the most anticipated races of their season: The HSR 24 Hours of Daytona. Much like the real 24 Hours of Daytona that kicks off the WEC and IMSA season each year, this event had cars of all classes,...

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Book Review: Porsche’s 70th anniversary – we look back 20 years to 1998

Le Mans 24 Hour, 6/7 June 1998: Allan McNish, Stephane Ortelli and Laurent Aiello took the works #26 Porsche 911 GT1 to victory in the 1998 Le Mans 24 Hours This year, 2018, Porsche will celebrate its 70th anniversary. Although the official date for the registration of the first car, 356-001,...

Marketplace: 1989 RUF CTR Yellowbird

Background In understanding the legendary Yellowbird, it is critically important to understand RUF as a company, how it was founded, and what it means to the automotive world. With its origins in 1939, RUF was founded by Alois Ruf, Sr. as a service garage, but it wasn’t until 1987 that...

SportErfolge

SportErfolge: by Tony Adriaensens – page photographs by © Virtual Motorpix/Glen Smale Simply titled, SportErfolge (English: Success in Sport), this book came my way quite by surprise. It is not a book I knew anything about until I spotted it on the internet, and decided to look for a copy....

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Retrospect: Porsche 918

Background While Porsche has long since been revered as a European sports car company, “Supercar” has not been part of their vocabulary. That changed with the Porsche 959, introduced in 1986, which many consider the first German supercar. Designed as a technological marvel, it featured advanced all-wheel drive, a 2.85L...

Vintage Racecar Articles

Scooter Patrick

From gas station owner in 1954 to leading Le Mans in 1967, sports car racer Scooter Patrick enjoyed an amazing career. Perhaps best remembered for his prowess and speed at the wheel of Otto Zipper’s many Porsches in the ’60s, Patrick also enjoyed racing success in a wide variety of...

Porsche Carrera GT

The Porsche Carrera GT Story

Porsche Carrera GT The Porsche Carrera GT has become one of the most iconic and sought after Porsche models in the realm of exotic car idolization and ownership. It is hard to believe, that things didn’t really start off that way. When the Porsche Carrera GT was released in 2004, it...

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Targa Florio retraced

The life of Jonkheer Gijsbert “Gijs” van Lennep is by no means short of special moments. In 1971, he won the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans in a Porsche 917, repeating the feat in 1976 in the Porsche 936. He drove in Formula 1 and won the sports car...

Model Focus: Owning a Porsche Cayman R (987)

Porsche 987 Cayman R

The 987 Cayman and its immediate successor the 981 Cayman model represented Porsche’s first volume production mid-engined coupé. Using naturally aspirated flat six engines, it ran for a little over a decade until a turbocharged flat four changed the character of the car. Subtly differentiated from the Boxster from which...

FOR SALE: 2004 Porsche Carrera GT

Available now through Broad Arrow Private Sales is one of Porsche’s most celebrated supercars, the Carrera GT. Unveiled as a concept at the 2000 Paris Auto Show, the model stunned the automotive world with its motorsport-inspired design and V10 engine. That powerplant, originally developed in the early 1990s for Porsche’s...

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Every Porsche Tells A Story – 1969 Porsche 911 S

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