Background Singer bills its Porsche creations not simply as restorations, but as cars that are “Reimagined by Singer,” with modern upgrades and custom detailing. They meld Porsche styling cues from different generations to create cars with a distinct aesthetic. The company defines its mission as “A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence,”...
Bob Wollek and Darren Brassfield drive the rebuilt chassis 108 to 14th overall at West Pam Beachin 1987. Mauro Baldi in the B.F. Goodrich 962 during the Daytona 24 Hour race of 1988.Photo: Lee Self The Porsche 962, which first saw the track in 1984, is one of the all-time...
Porsche Sounds is another fine publication to have been produced by the Porsche Historical Archives in Stuttgart. But why, you may ask, do we need another book on Porsche’s long and well covered history, and what makes this book any different from the many others out there? Valid questions indeed....
Edited by Rex McAfee The 918 Spyder: Porsche’s Technological Milestone With an ever-growing awareness of our planet’s ecology, the 2010s saw many auto manufacturers shift to hybridization and electrification in their product lines. Performance brands that built their reputation on driving excitement had to approach the challenge creatively. In 2013,...
Ranson Webster Porsche Collection
Reno, Nevada’s Ranson Webster has carefully curated and assembled one of the world’s great Porsche Garajmahals. Other than a few vintage wood-bodied Chevy powered Riva boats, a musclecar or two, some trucks and Porsche TAG powered McLaren F1 cars, no other marques need apply. Ranson Webster was born in Oregon,...
Highlights ‘The Black Watch Commission,’ finished in Oak Green Metallic 4.0-litre engine with titanium exhaust, Öhlins adjustable suspension, carbon fibre roof, and Brembo carbon ceramic brakes Completed by Singer in January 2025 Just Completed Offered here is what is surely one of the final Porsche 911s to be Reimagined by...
This 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight is a rare and highly sought-after model, with only 200 units produced in the M471 Lightweight configuration. This particular example, set to be auctioned by Mecum Auctions in Glendale, California, on March 22nd, has an odometer reading of just 15,930 kilometers (9,874...
THE HISTORY The Porsche 963 follows on from a long line of successful cars and racing successes. Porsche 963 , #7 at Daytona during the ROAR test session entering Daytona Turn 6. Photo: Copyright Martin Raffauf Ferdinand Porsche started the company bearing his name in 1949. Almost immediately they started...
We’ve partnered with Sports Car Digest to share Porsche content from its 23+ years of archives. This piece was originally published in February, 2014, and is available for Stuttcars members to enjoy! John Von Neumann was one of those towering figures in the sports car world of the ’50s. He...
Porsche produced just 45 examples of the 993-based 3.8 RSR between 1996 and 1998 for IMSA and international GT competition. One of these rare cars is now listed on Bring a Trailer, and its RSR specification makes it eligible for a range of popular historic racing series. Chassis 98077 was...
Bring a Trailer is currently offering two very interesting Porsche 911s, a 1991 Porsche 911 Turbo and a low-mileage 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo S which is also offered at No Reserve. 1991 Porsche 911 Turbo This 1991 Porsche 911 Turbo example was delivered new to Pioneer Centres San Diego in...
2000MY Porsche 996 GT3 R (chassis #692090) © Coys This Porsche 996 GT3 R is being offered for sale by Coys of London. When it was launched in 1998, the Porsche Type 996 represented one of the most significant changes to the 911 model range in its (then) 35-year history....
2015 Porsche 918 'Weissach' Spyder Ryan Merrill ©2023 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
The Porsche 918 Spyder, a mid-engined plug-in hybrid hypercar, showcased the seamless integration of hybrid technology in high-performance vehicles. At its core, the Porsche 918 Spyder boasted a naturally-aspirated 4.6-liter V8 engine generating 608 horsepower, complemented by two electric motors, each delivering an additional 279 horsepower, resulting in a formidable...
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The Porsche 911 Sports Classic is a celebration of history, a love letter to Porsche’s rich heritage. Unveiled in November 2022 for the 2023 Model Year, it is the second of four collector’s items Porsche presented from its Heritage Design strategy. It is inspired by one of Porsche’s greatest models,...
In June 2017, Porsche unveiled the Type 991 GT2 RS at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine, the 991 GT2 RS produces 700 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque, making it the most powerful production 911 ever built. Unlike its predecessors, this model features...
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...
Highlights Gentian Blue Metallic 292 miles! One-year limited series edition – 1 of 1,250 examples produced by Porsche Heritage Design Interior – Classic in Black Complete body paint protection film (PPF) wrap 7-speed manual transmission, rear wheel drive 3.7L twin-turbo flat six engine – 543 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of...
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,...
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...
Singer Vehicle Design has cemented itself as one of the most revered names in the world of automotive restoration and customization, particularly for its masterful reimagining of the Porsche 911. Founded by Rob Dickinson, the company has consistently pushed the boundaries of craftsmanship and performance, blending classic Porsche DNA with...
Gunther Werks is dedicated to meticulously “remastering” the 993-generation Porsche 911—the final air-cooled era—using custom carbon-fiber bodywork, reengineered chassis hardware, and heavily developed flat-six engines to deliver a raw, analog driving feel far removed from modern tech-heavy supercars. The company introduced the Speedster in 2020, limited to just 25 units....
The author starts his book, The Monza 1000km: 1965-2008, by calling the first chapter, the years between 1965-1971, the ‘Golden Years’ and he is not the only one to do so. While the cars were rather ‘explosive’ in their performance, drivers and team personalities could also be rather explosive in...
Rothmans Porsche 962C (chassis #006) 1987 Le Mans 24 Hour winner photographed at Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, May 2017 The Porsche 956 and its successor the 962, are widely and justifiably regarded as the most successful sports racing prototypes of their era, and quite possibly ever. Over a period of...
The Autodromo do Estoril hosts the finale of the 2025 Peter Auto season, with a strong Porsche representation. Undoubtedly the finest historic racing series in Europe, the Peter Auto events cater perfectly to the ever growing array of historic Porsches racing in Europe. From the early 356s and 911s through...
1968 Porsche 908 KH (chassis #010) 3-litre Introduced in 1968, the Porsche 908 was one of the longest running prototypes in the company’s history, as it was still doing duty twenty years later in 1988. The 908 took on many different forms, Long Tail (LH), Short Tail (KH), 908/02 Spyder,...
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...
It is by now well known that Porsche won the prestigious Le Mans 24-Hour race in 2016, the company’s 18th such victory in this classic French endurance race. To put this achievement in perspective, Audi have won the title thirteen times and Ferrari nine times. Just as they did in...
Porsche 70 Years – There Is No Substitute: by Randy Leffingwell © Quarto Publishing It’s a heavyweight book, landscape in shape, with a cover picture to (almost) beat all other cover shots. Randy Leffingwell needs little introduction to Porsche enthusiasts, and with a publisher such as Quarto Publishing, you know...
Singer Vehicle Design, based in California, is known for its meticulous restoration of air-cooled Porsche 911s, particularly those of the 964 generation. Established in 2009, Singer’s restorations  blends elements from the 1960s through the 1990s into each bespoke creation. Singer’s Classic restoration service offers Porsche owners the opportunity to transform...
2005 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 was anticipated...
Unveiled at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport marks the final evolution of the 991 series. Built in a limited run of just 200 units, this track-only car is Porsche’s most powerful GT customer sports model, designed for factory-supported Clubsport racing and private...
Motor Racing – The Pursuit of Victory 1963-1972 by Steve Wyatt © Veloce Publishing Limited The age of motorsport, when an aspiring photographer could amble around the paddock snapping world championship drivers, team personnel and stripped race cars, is long gone. Today, even with the required media accreditation, you have...
The 991.1 range (2012-2016) had the most powerful naturally-aspirated series production engines ever built by Porsche. Producing an exceptional 110bhp/litre, the 991.1 Carrera GTS was the top of the range. Subsequently environmental legislation would oblige Porsche to build smaller engines and extract more power by turbocharging. History & Tech The...
This particular 2016 Porsche 911 R currently listed on Bring A Trailer is  #703 of 991 examples made during one-year production run. What makes this example unique is its incredibly low mileage which is only 685 miles, making it almost-new. The 911 R was created as a limited-production variation, with...
The Porsche 918 Spyder redefined the hypercar segment by integrating race-car performance, state-of-the-art technology, breathtaking aesthetics, and environmental consciousness. This particular 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder, listed for sale on Collecting Cars, has had only one owner and has covered a mere 930 kilometers (578 miles) since new. A true engineering...
Porsche – It’s My World by Stéphane Coradi © Virtual Motorpix/Glen Smale Porsche – It’s My World: what is this book all about? Well, for starters, you won’t learn anything about Porsche’s cars, it doesn’t contain any technical specifications, and it has no narrative. So, you may well ask, what...
PCarMarket has recently put a 1988 Porsche 928 S4 in the market through their online auction platform. This example of the Porsche 928 comes in one of the most traditional Porsche colors, Silver Metallic (L980) and it comes with matching protective side moldings. Unlike the earlier versions of the 928,...
His Royal Highness Prince Carl Philip was a young schoolboy when Hans-Joachim Stuck was competing in the ADAC Würth Supercup championship. The Swedish royal, now 46 years old and a seasoned racer himself, fulfilled a childhood dream by taking to the track in Stuck’s iconic championship-winning 962 C. No Subscription?...
Essentially a liaison Boxster version situated between the 718 Boxster GTS and the hardcore 718 Spyder, the Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 offers a mix between the comfort and features found on the regular GTS and a detuned version of the engine found in the Spyder. Alongside its hardtop Cayman...
In the late 1970s Germany’s Federal Ministry for Research and Technology launched a national program to inspire and guide car producers toward more efficient, lower-emission and potentially smaller passenger cars. This sounds like a huge challenge and it was. But some rationality was powering the initiative. A concentration of negative...
2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Weissach
Bring A Trailer is currently auctioning a 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS that comes with the highly sought-after and expensive Weissach Pack. The 991.2 GT3 RS benefits from an upgraded 911 GT3 engine, featuring a 4.0L naturally aspirated flat-six power plant that can rev up to an impressive 9,000 rpm....
When automotive enthusiasts are asked to describe the pinnacle of the Porsche 911, the GT3 RS overwhelmingly dominates the conversation. In terms of outright performance metrics, it slots in below the new GT2 RS in the pecking order. While it may not be Stuttgart’s king of lap times, the GT3...
RUF began as a Porsche tuner, but in 1981 it gained full manufacturer status from the TÜV, giving it its own VINs and allowing it to build and register cars under its own name. This move freed RUF from Porsche’s shadow and set the stage for its future success. The...
Jörg Bergmeister, Porsche works driver, 2016 Le Mans 24H Born: 13 February 1976 Where: Leverkusen, Germany Lives: Langenfeld, Germany Marital status: Single, 1 child Height/Weight: 1.94 m/80 kg Hobbies: Snowboarding Of all the successes that Jörg Bergmeister has celebrated with Porsche, he is particularly proud of his victories at the...
Anatole Lapine, 1973 Anatole Lapine who was in charge of styling at Porsche under two disparate CEOs, Fuhrmann and Schutz, looks back on quite a CV: Chevrolet Corvette, Opel GT, Porsche 928, Porsche 964. But there is a lot more to this designer whose career spans two continents and most...
The leading Porsche of Gooding & Company’s Pebble Beach Auctions is undoubtedly this incredibly maintained 1960 Porsche RS60 (Estimate: $5,500,000 – $6,500,000). Unveiled in January 1960, the RS60 represented the ultimate evolution of Porsche’s aluminum-bodied, four-cam Spyder. Improving upon its predecessors, the RS60 featured a larger cockpit, unequal-length wishbone rear...
The Porsche 918 Spyder redefined what a hybrid hypercar could be by combining a 4.6-liter naturally aspirated V8 with twin electric motors to produce a staggering 887 horsepower and 944 lb-ft of torque. This hybrid powertrain is paired with a seven-speed PDK transaxle that drives all four wheels, enabling the...
Porsche 911 at Dundon Motorsports
Company Bio Located in picturesque Gig Harbor—around a 40-minute drive from downtown Seattle, Washington—Dundon Motorsports is a renowned Porsche tuning shop which has been serving the Pacific Northwest, and well beyond, for close to 8 years now. Founded by Jamie Bopp and Charles Dundon, the shop has built its reputation...
Live on Collecting Cars is an all black 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder offered in superb condition and with low mileage. The car features black metallic exterior paint with a black leather-trimmed interior adorned with yellow seat piping, door accents, seatbelt edging, and steering wheel 12 o’clock marker. It also includes...
In 1993, Porsche introduced the Type 993, considered by many as the most beautiful 911. After years of aerodynamic and safety modifications, the 993 marked a return to the 911’s original design purity, harmoniously integrating all functions. The range included two- and four-wheel-drive models, a Cabriolet, and the new 1997...
The 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster represents the final—and by many accounts, the finest—version of the highly regarded 991 generation, limited to just 1,948 units as a tribute to the year Porsche began production. Unlike Porsche’s minimalist roots, this Speedster is packed with exclusive features, including a lightweight, manually operated fabric...
With relationships between Porsche and Volkswagen fructifying in many ways over the years, even decades, this one was inevitable. Its basis was the third generation of the sainted van, sold worldwide under various nameplates including Transporter, Caravelle, Microbus, and Vanagon. Introduced in 1979 as the latest T3 VW, it was...
Currently on offer at Collecting Cars is a 1987 Porsche 962 with a very interesting history in IMSA racing. It is being offered with current FIA papers. HISTORY The 962 has established itself as a racing legend and its history do speak for itself. A huge improvement compared to the...
PCARMARKET, the premier online auction destination for Porsche enthusiasts, continues to distinguish itself by curating exclusive digital auctions for incredibly rare collectible cars. Pcarmarket now proudly presents a truly special one-of-a-kind auction featuring the world’s only 1985 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa converted by RUF to BTR III specification, going live...
The DLS is the ultimate expression of an air-cooled Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer. Project 73 is “third to last” Dynamics and Lightweighting Study (DLS) built by Singer and considered a more desirable late-production EVO example.  Painted in Fluid Silver with ghosted dark contrasting Porsche lettering in Earth Blue, Project...