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FOR SALE: 2024 Porsche 911 S/T Stunner

The Porsche 911 S/T, built to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the 911, is a lightweight, performance-focused model limited to just 1,963 units worldwide. Powered by a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six from the GT3 RS, it delivers 518 horsepower and 342 lb-ft of torque through a short-ratio 6-speed GT Sport...

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12 Hours of Sebring 2017: Pre-Race

12 Hours of Sebring, 2017: Porsche 911 RSR #912, Laurens Vanthoor, Kevin Estre and Richard Lietz in the GTLM class The 65th Annual Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring fuelled by ‘Fresh from Florida’ takes the green flag at 10:40 am (local time) on Saturday, March 18th 2017. The gates...

Vintage Racecar Articles

Jim Busby

American racer Jim Busby started his racing career, like most California k3ids, in hot rods and drag racing. However, in the coming years he would make the rare transition to road racing and would go on to become a two-time winner at Le Mans. Casey Annis recently spoke with him...

FOR SALE: How Much Do You Think This Ultra-Rare Porsche 935 Will Sell?

2019 Porsche 935

The latest version of the Porsche 935 made its official debut in the fall of 2018 at the Laguna Seca Raceway in California during the Rennsport Reunion VI. This unveiling was timed to celebrate Porsche’s 70th anniversary and pays homage to the original 935 race car, which played a significant...

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Heinrich Klie and the 914

Obviously these two attractive models from the lingerie manufacturer Triumph (München) like this Porsche 914/6 – Rutesheim Athletics Club, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (1969) Very different from previous production Porsches, the 914 was an attempt by Zuffenhausen to introduce a lower cost model. Commercially it was only a moderate success, but it’s...

The Future of Porsche Cayman GT4 and Boxster Spyder Prices

Porsche Cayman GT4 and Boxster Spyder Prices

What Is Going On With Boxster & Cayman Prices? Cayman GT3 and Boxster Spyder prices are at a crucial point. After years of increases, prices came down by 4% to 7%. Yet, the prices are still much stronger than in the rest of the exotic car market. Will Cayman and...

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Turbo vision: a revolution in engine construction

Incredibly successful in Le Mans Porsche was incredibly successful with the 917 in Le Mans and in the World Championship for Makes in 1970 and 1971. However, the governing body’s decision to only accept engines with a maximum displacement of three liters meant Porsche could not compete in the following...

FOR SALE: 1991 Porsche 911 Singer DLS

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...

FOR SALE: Porsche 911s On Bring A Trailer

There are currently two notable Porsche 911s being offered on Bring a Trailer: a 1965 Porsche 911 and a 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet 6-Speed. 1965 Porsche 911 The 1965 Porsche 911 was built on April 7, 1965 and was subsequently delivered to Competition Motors in Culver City, California. Acquired...

Notable Chassis

Porsche 935 – Chassis #JLP4 Fabcar

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FOR SALE: 1951 Porsche 356 Split-Window Coupe

David vs. Goliath The story of Dr. Ferdinand Porsche is, without doubt, one of the most fascinating tales of dreams coming to reality on the scarcest of resources. Surviving WWII was in itself, a monumental challenge that the small German engineering firm somehow managed. As is well documented, Porsche contracted...

1978 Porsche 935 T-Bird Swap Shop

Kremer Porsche 935 K3 – chassis #930 890 0021 The Porsche 935 was the Stuttgart manufacturer’s answer to the FIA’s Group 5 class regulations, making it eligible for the World Championship of Makes. The first Porsche car in this so-called ‘Silhouette’ series, was introduced for the start of the 1976...

The Porsche 959 Story

Porsche 959 History & Story 1985-1988, 1992-1993 Premiere of concept car: 1983 September 15, IAA Frankfurt motor show Premiere of rallye car: 1985 January with 911 engine, 1985 October with 959 engine Premiere of street car: 1985 September 12, IAA Frankfurt motor show Starting from January 1982, the World Rally Championship was run...

FOR SALE: 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder

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...

FOR SALE: “StarPower” 911 Turbo?

There’s no shortage of examples of Porsche 911s owned by film and sports starts. Steve McQueen and Michael Jordan are just a few who come to mind. This 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo was purchased new by NFL Hall of Famer Walter Payton and now shows 89k miles following history in...

Book Review: Hurley – From the Beginning

© Hurley – From The Beginning (cover) There are just a handful of racing drivers that can list the number and quality of achievements that Hurley Haywood can. True, there might be more than a handful in total, but within each discipline of the sport, there are just a few...

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961 – Porsche’s forgotten jewel

Group shot of (from L-R): Porsche 959 Paris-Dakar rally car; 959 road car; 961 race car (1986) The Porsche 961 was a special racing car. Based on the roadgoing technical showcase, the Porsche 959, the Type 961 showed that it had the stamina to go the distance in endurance racing...

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Porsche 993 Mid-Engine ‘Fabcar’: Fueled By Innovation

The unique 993 ME demonstrated all of Fabcar's boldness and determination in its pursuit of innovation in motorsport. Credits: Porsche Car Club of America

Revered as one of the most important companies in the Porsche segment in the 80s and 90s, Fabcar left an impressive legacy on the racetrack, with its products being synonymous with reliability, novelty and speed. With these attributes in mind, we take a look back at the history of this...

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...

FOR SALE: 2024 Porsche 911 Dakar

Unveiled at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show, the limited-edition Porsche 911 Dakar pays homage to the iconic 1984 Porsche 953 Carrera 4×4, which competed in the Paris-Dakar Rally. Based on the Carrera 4 GTS, the 911 Dakar comes with off-road-focused modifications such as higher ground clearance, all-terrain tires, unique...

FOR SALE: 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0

This 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0, listed for sale on Bring a Trailer, is one of just 600 examples built and has only 144 original miles on the odometer. Part of the 997 generation, the GT3 RS 4.0 holds a revered spot in Porsche’s Rennsport lineage. Much like the...

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The Front-Engine Gamble: Porsche’s Transaxle Revolution from 1976 to 1995

Porsche transaxle models exhibited at Porsche Museum

Porsche. Rear-engined. Air-cooled. A formula etched into Zuffenhausen’s concrete since the 356. And then 1976 happened. Out rolled the 924 with its motor up front and gearbox out back, and the Porsche faithful briefly considered the faint smell of betrayal in the air. Nearly two decades later, the grand experiment...

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Porsche 911 GT2 RS (997) – A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing

2010 Porsche 911 GT2 RS (Type 997), Llandow Circuit, Cardiff, Wales, UK (2014) The GT2 has been Porsche’s top performing roadgoing turbo model since ‘95, but the addition of the ‘RS’ lifts this special model into a class of its own. Every now and then you come across a car...

FOR SALE: Limited-Edition Porsche 997 GT2 RS For Sale

The Porsche 997 GT2 RS is an incredibly fast machine, boasting a factory-rated top speed of 209 MPH and delivering 620 HP from its twin-turbocharged 3.6L engine, tuned to the same specs as the Le Mans-winning Porsche GT1 prototype. Built to showcase Porsche’s engineering prowess, it aimed to reclaim the...

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The Remarkable Molly Porsche 356

Molly ready for the Peking to Paris rally in 2007 © David & Julie Harrison She was manufactured in 1958, and much of her early life is unrecorded. But in 2004, a customer of Gantspeed Engineering, Lincolnshire, England, asked the workshop’s owner, Robert Gant, to find him a right-hand drive...

FOR SALE: Ultra-Rare 1993 Porsche 911 Turbo S Lightweight Up For Sale

RM Sotheby’s will offer a 1993 Porsche 911 Turbo S Lightweight at their London sale on November 2, with an estimated value of $900,000 to $1,200,000 USD. This marks the first time this rare 911 Turbo S Lightweight is being offered for sale, making it an exceptional and highly sought-after...

FOR SALE: Well Preserved 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster

The Porsche 911 Carrera Speedster launched in 1989 as a one-year special. It had a frameless, raked windshield that was also 3.1 inches shorter than a Carrera’s. At the rear, the dual hump tonneau cover replaced the back seats, and to the driver’s right and left were roll-up windows. The...

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Porsche Profiles: Ken Ellaway 1974 914/6 Restomod Build

Porsche 914 angle view

Let’s face it, the Porsche 914 was not the most iconic of sports cars in the storied history of the brand. A joint collaboration between VW and Porsche, it was designed to be both the entry level car for Porsche, as well as a sports car for VW that would...

Greatest Porsche Race Cars Ever

Definitive List of the Best Racing Cars Porsche Has Ever Raced Porsche Race Cars Porsche 917 Porsche 550 Spyder Porsche 718 Porsche 904 Porsche 935/77 Porsche 935/78 ‘Moby Dick’ Porsche 911 RSR 2.14 Turbo Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid 2.0 Porsche 919 Hybrid Porsche 911 GT1 98 Porsche 936 Spyder...

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Conversations with Peter Gregg

Peter Gregg and Hurley Haywood won the 24 Hours of Daytona on 3/4 February 1973 driving this 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 Peter Gregg was the IMSA driver every one strived to beat. He started in the early ‘70s with Porsches and had done very well. He won the first championship...

FOR SALE: Low Mileage 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4

The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 is the top-of-the-line variant of the 718 that was introduced in 2020. Like the 718 Spyder, it also shares the same naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat-6 derived from the 992’S 3.0-litre 9A2EVO engine, which generates 414 hp. The Cayman GT4 looks completely different from the rest...

Four Very Special Porsche Masterpieces Up for Auction This Friday

Porsche Unicorns Being Auctioned on May 13th Our friends at Bonhams have a special auction this weekend and for Porsche buyers it may be the holy grail of amazing cars to buy. The Monaco Sale ‘Les Grandes Marques à Monaco’ starts this Friday May 13th and there are a trio...

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A whale of a tale – maintaining an ‘89 911 Carrera Sport in Zimbabwe

Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Clubsport (1985) in the Museum workshop As I’ve explained on the few occasions I’ve burst into print in Porsche Road & Race, my enduring love affair with the Porsche brand was developed and nurtured from the late 1950s. My father, a dentist by profession, was very...

People & Profiles

Neel Jani (CH)

Neel Jani, Porsche works driver, Le Mans 24H 2016 Born: 8th December 1983 Where: Rorschach, Switzerland Lives: Port, Switzerland Height/weight: 1.72 m/62 kg Marital status: Married to Lauren Hobbies: Sports, cross-country skiing, tennis, cycling The Swiss driver with Indian roots lives up to the image of what a race car...

FOR SALE: Check Out This Stunning 2022 GT3 Touring Up for Auction

The folks at PCarMarket have a beautiful 992 GT3 up for auction and we absolutely love it (other than the PDK). This 2022 Porsche 992 GT3 has the Touring Package and comes finished in a stunning Shark Blue with contrasting silver graphics. Shark Blue (D7) is a new Porsche color...

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The romantic tale of two Silver Arrows

Did you know that 2023 sees the Porsche 356 C turning 60? We think it’s a birthday still worth celebrating, even in a year with so much else going on in it. This fine example has been living in a garage in Bielefeld for more than half its life and...

FOR SALE: Porsche 906 Spyder Racer

This Porsche race car was constructed between 2022 and 2023 using frame components and body panels from the 1966 Porsche 906 that was converted to Spyder form by Alwin Springer for Vasek Polak in 1970. After being campaigned by Polak to a pair of SCCA wins in 1970, the original...

20 Most Expensive Porsches Ever

The 20 Most Crazy Expensive & Rare Porsches Ever Sold Updated: December 31, 2022 When it comes to breaking records for expensive cars, nobody comes close to Ferrari. It takes more than $4.5 million to even break into the top 100 most expensive Ferraris ever. Ferrari still dominates the classic...

FOR SALE: Barely Driven 1996 Porsche 911 GT2 Heading For Auction

At their upcoming Monaco auction, RM Sotheby’s is thrilled to offer a pristine 1996 Porsche 911 GT2 with just 48 kilometers on its odometer. It is scheduled to be auction on May 11 and is valued somewhere between $1,400,000 – $1,850,000. The Porsche 911 GT2, produced between 1995-96, elevated the...

High-Desert shootout in a Porsche 911 Dakar

Mad Max meets Burning Man A little over two decades ago, a bunch of off-roading enthusiasts decided to create the “ultimate off-road challenge” that would test the abilities and capabilities of the entire spectrum of off-roading—from rock crawling to “closed course/stadium racing” to high-speed desert-floor runs. While this event started...

From Racing To The Road: Porsche Innovations

911 Carrera RS 2.7 rear

Like a few other brands, Porsche was formed many decades ago not so much to build the perfect road car, but to support a racing program. These were cars that were as at home in the French Alps as they were on the Nurburgring, and many owners took their cars...

FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche GT2 RS Clubsport

A remarkable and low mileage example of a Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport, number 98 out of a limited production run of 200, is set to be auctioned by Broad Arrow Auctions later this week. Introduced alongside the 992-generation 911 at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 911 GT2...

My Porsche Story

Porsche Profiles: Ross Vincenti 1998 Porsche Boxster 986 Spec Racer

If there is one thing that Porsche does better than pretty much any other car manufacturer, that is providing their customers with race cars thinly disguised as road cars. This has been the way of things since the original 356 Speedsters and 550 Spyders, to the Carrera 2.7 RS (RennSport...

FOR SALE: 1984 Porsche 911 SC RS Gruppe B “Evolutionsserie”

911 “Evolutionsserie” Unless you’re attending Luftgekühlt, a 000 event, or perhaps a special Porsche collection visit, a discussion of the Porsche Type 954 is likely to illicit some confusion – even among Porsche enthusiasts. Yet it is precisely those special gatherings where the true rarities of the Porsche world are...

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Through The Ages: 911 Targa’s Roll Bar

The history of the Targa roll bar reflects a blend of technological foresight, stylistic creativity, and bold problem-solving in response to emerging challenges in automotive design. From the earliest stages of the Porsche 901—later introduced as the 911—it was evident that the lineup needed an open-top variant to complement the...

FOR SALE: 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring

Background The Porsche 911 GT3 Touring was first introduced in 2017 as part of the 991-generation GT3 lineup. It revived Porsche’s classic “Touring” philosophy by blending the GT3’s motorsport-bred performance with a more understated, road-focused character. The Touring carried forward into the 992 generation beginning in 2021, becoming a fixture...

VIDEO: Tuning Porsche 911s By Akira Nakai

Get to know Akira Nakai as he talks about his work tuning Porsches and cutting up 911s. 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: A 2019 Porsche 991.2 GT3 Touring Is Available For Auction On PCarMarket

A 2019 Porsche 991.2 GT3 Touring Is Available For Auction On PCarMarket

Available for auction now on PCarMarket is a 2019 Porsche 991.2 GT3 Touring finished in Jet Black Metallic over a black leather interior. This Porsche carries the same four-litre flat engine from the GT3 RS with its power increased by 25hp for a new total of 500 horsepower and also...

FOR SALE: Low Mileage 2018 Porsche 911 Carrera T

To the untrained eye, the Carrera T may appear to be a bare-bones and sparingly equipped 911 at first glance. With a brief history lesson – and by taking a closer, more discerning look – it becomes clear that this really is not the case. The 911 has always been...

Porsche Type 64

The Type 64: Bridge Over Troubled Waters

It was created by Dr. Ing. h.c. Ferdinand Porsche and a handful of his close associates in 1937-38 and, despite the hideous wartime destruction, is still alive and well today, a distinguished septuagenarian. Yet important though it is, not much has been seen or heard of the Type 64 or,...

FOR SALE: Ultra-Rare 1994 RUF RCT Up For Grabs

A rare gem has surfaced on Bring A Trailer – a 1994 RUF RCT, possibly the only one ever built on a Porsche 964 RS chassis. This unique car was originally used as a development and press vehicle by RUF. The car stayed with its first private owner in Heinsberg,...

FOR SALE: Fabulous 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S Endurance Racing Edition

For Sale: Fabulous 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S Endurance Racing Edition

Designed and manufactured by Porsche Exclusive, also known as the ‘Special Wishes Department’, this department of the factory is dedicated to providing customers with special vehicles which fulfil their special wishes. The exterior livery is inspired by the Porsche Team race cars in the World Endurance Championship (WEC). The result...

People & Profiles

Marco Ujhasi – Overall Project Manager GT Works Motorsport

Marco Ujhasi, Porsche GT Motorsport Project Manager, at FIA WEC 6 Hours of Silverstone 2017, Silverstone International Circuit, on 14.04.2017

Marco Ujhasi, Porsche GT Motorsport Project Manager, at FIA WEC 6 Hours of Silverstone, 14 April 2017 To reach the finish on the ideal line without losing too much time is something Marco Ujhasi completely understands as an active skier. In his prime, the Bavarian was a member of the...

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS & Porsche 996 GT2

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The Clean Machine: How to Keep Your Porsche Looking Its Best

There’s nothing quite like the sight of a freshly cleaned Porsche. The curves gleam, the paint sparkles, and the interior feels like a cockpit ready for adventure. Beyond the looks, proper care preserves resale value and helps protect materials engineered for performance. Every Porsche deserves attention that matches the quality...

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: Rare Track-Only Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport Up For Sale

2019 Porsche GT2 RS Clubsport

The 911 GT2 RS Clubsport made its debut alongside the new 992-generation 911 at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, serving as the farewell model for the 991 series. This track-only variant, limited to a production run of 200 units, is a highly optimized racing version of the road-going 911...

10 Things to Look for When Buying Any Used Porsche

Studio shot of various Porsches outside

Porsche is a leading brand as far as performance vehicles are concerned. The German carmaker has, over the years, forged an iron-clad reputation for reliability, style and performance and owning a Porsche is on the bucket list of many car enthusiasts. Brand-new Porsches do not come cheap, but then there’s...

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...

Porsche Boxster 986 – The Story

1st Generation Porsche Boxster (986) Story & History Porsche Boxster (1997 – 2004) Date of unveil by Porsche AG: official photos in March 1996 (Geneva Motor Show) / Premiere: Journalist events from August 23, 1996 in Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, public premiere October 3, 1996 Mondial de l’automobile Paris Motor Show...

FOR SALE: 1978 Porsche 911 Turbo RUF BTR

Some colors suit an era of 911 so well they become synonymous with that car. Oak Green Metallic is one such shade, and the 911 must be the 1970s Turbo. In fact,Dr. Ferry P orsche’s personal Turbo was specified in Oak Green Metallic, further evidence of the wise decision of...

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: 1959 Porsche 356A Super Convertible D

Highlights VIN 86773 Engine No. 84543 – Matching Transmission No. 33733 Porsche Kardex Completed on July 16, 1959 This 1959 Porsche 356A Super Convertible D represents one of the finest iterations of Porsche’s early open-top touring models. Finished in its original and desirable color combination of Silver Metallic (5706) over...

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Valentin Schäffer – Porsche’s turbo master

Valentin Schäffer (1978) Another keen young recruitee to Zuffenhausen in the early 1950s, Valentin Schäffer, would become Porsche’s racing turbo specialist and engineer the induction systems that endowed Porsche sports racers with a dominance that lasted decades. The compact figure of Valentin Schäffer trotted up the steps of the Porsche...

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Racing the Porsche 962 with the Garbage Man: Bayside Racing – “Trash is Cash”

History At the start of the IMSA 1987 season, I was working for Bob Akin’s team running a Porsche 962 in IMSA. We did Daytona and Sebring, finished both races, then Akin decided to stop racing (He would briefly return later in 1987). Back then in IMSA, the teams were...

FOR SALE: Low Mileage 2004 Porsche Carrera GT To Be Offered By Bonhams

A rare supercar, this 2004 Porsche Carrera GT could be the centerpiece for any serious Porsche marque collection. Now, it could be yours as it is scheduled for bidding at Bonhams’ upcoming Miami auction. When it arrived as a production car in 2003, the Carrera GT was instantly hailed as...

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Porsche 911 GT2 “Coppa Florio”

This bespoke Porsche 993 is no stranger to the Porsche world, though very few people are likely to have ever seen it in person. But if you type Coppa Florio and Porsche into an Internet search, you will encounter this GT2 immediately. There are official factory photos from the Exclusive...

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1966 Porsche 906 “Carrera 6” – Excerpts from Miles Collier

By Miles Collier The Mighty Porsche Carrera 6 I’ve had my 1966 Porsche Carrera 6 (906-125) in restoration for the last four or five years. It’s hard to remember such things across a gulf of time so fantastic. But, as inevitably as the Himalayas will finally erode into foothills, restoration...

FOR SALE: 550 Spyder Shines At The Bonhams

A 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder was the definite star of the recently concluded Bonhams Amelia Island Auction after achieving a final sale price of $4,185,000. It was definitely the queen of the event after which had a total sale of $13.5 million and an impressive 95% sell-through rate. A lot...

FOR SALE: Stunning 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 Clubsport Now Available!

The second iteration of the Porsche 911 GT3 for the 997 Generation was introduced in 2010 and came with a larger, 3.8L Mezger engine producing 435hp. Power was driven the rear via a 6-speed manual transmission. Notably, one option on the GT3 was a driver-controllable front nose lift system that...

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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: 1988 Porsche 959 Komfort To Be Auctioned by Bonhams

Bonhams is scheduled to auction a 1988 Porsche 959 Komfort formerly owned by ex-Formula 1 driver Eddie Irvine. This 959 will be available for bidding on Bonhams’ Miami auction this coming May 4 and is valued at $1,750,000 – US$2,000,000 USD. Porsche’s groundbreaking Type 959 is the company’s first supercar. It emerged...

FOR SALE: 1982 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo

The 930 was the most capable supercar of its time and catapulted Porsche’s brand worldwide, keeping up with the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini while still being usable day to day. But Porsche never stands still so the 911 Turbo 3.3 is an updated variant of that original 911 Turbo...

Porsche 935/78 Moby Dick – A Legend in its own Time

Porsche 935-78 Moby Dick (chassis 935/78.006 ), photographed at the Porsche Warehouse in May 2017 Group 5 rules offered manufacturers a great deal of freedom to modify their cars in the Silhouette class. At Porsche, Norbert Singer pushed the rules to the limit, and gave us the Porsche 935/78 Moby...

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...

People & Profiles

Dr. Wolfgang Porsche turns 80

80 years strong Porsche Newsroom: “The Porsche myth lives and will never perish!” – Dr. Wolfgang Porsche made this legendary promise to the Porsche team in Zuffenhausen in July 2009 and gave them confidence in difficult times. Today, the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Porsche AG is celebrating his...

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911 GT3 Touring “Art Car”

Porsche Luxembourg celebrates a milestone anniversary: the company began operations 75 years ago, as one of the sports car manufacturer’s first importers. To mark the occasion, Porsche Luxembourg has partnered with experts from the Porsche Sonderwunsch department and Luxembourg artist Jacques Schneider to create the Porsche Lëtzebuerg Legacy project. The...

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1977 Porsche 936—Against All Odds

In 1977, Porsche’s “improvised” Type 936/77 took on the full-court press of four Renaults at Le Mans. Retirements and technical troubles suggested that winning was out of the question. But neither its drivers nor Porsche number 4 believed that. Against strong opposition from Alpine-Renault and Alfa Romeo, Porsche took the...

FOR SALE: Ultra-Rare 1987 Porsche 959 Komfort on Bring A Trailer

The Porsche 959 was the company’s first true supercar, offering groundbreaking technology that set it apart as the fastest and most advanced road car of its time. It is one of the most collectible modern Porsches, produced in limited numbers with only 292 units made. Now, you have the chance...

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Porsche’s Underrated 911s: The G-H-J-K Series from 1974 to 1977

The unsung hero of the range, the standard 911, was also the mainstay of the Porsche line-up during the troubled 1970s. It wasn’t long after the 1973 oil crisis, that infamous moment when OPEC decided to push the price of oil through the roof, that sports car sales began to...

A Collector’s Dream: 10 of the Best Porsche Special Edition Models

Hero-Image-Porsche-911-Turbo-S-Exclusive

With a legacy spanning decades, Porsche has grown to become a brand synonymous with performance, luxury and overall automotive brilliance. The German carmaker’s history is a storied journey marked by groundbreaking engineering, iconic designs and the relentless pursuit of performance. For collectors and enthusiasts, owning a Porsche is often more...

People & Profiles

Dirk Werner (GER)

Dirk Werner, Porsche GT works driver

Born: 25 May 1981 Where: Hannover, Germany Lives: Würzburg, Germany Height: 1.80m Career 2017 Porsche works driver, 2nd Daytona 24 Hours (GTLM) 2016 BMW works driver IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (2 podiums), 5th Nürburgring 24 Hours (GT3), Spa 24 Hours Blancpain Endurance Championship 2015 BMW works driver, 2nd Tudor United...

Sports Car Racing in the South: Texas to Florida 1957-1958

Sports Car Racing in the South: Texas to Florida 1957-1958: by Willem Oosthoek © Dalton Watson Fine Books Motor racing in America in the late 1950s was beginning to show a much more organised front across the nation. However, race tracks were spread far and wide, and understandably, the media...

FOR SALE: 1973 Porsche 911T 2.4 Targa Coupe

Porsche’s 911 Starting in 1964 with the original 911, Porsche has produced a line of six-cylinder rear-engine sportscars that could compete with much more powerful cars thanks to their low weight and superior handling. The 911 quickly became an icon of performance and handling, offering a driving experience unlike anything...

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Dick Barbour goes to Le Mans

Le Mans 24 Hour, 10/11 June 1978: The Porsche 935/78 ‘Moby Dick’ pulls away at the start of the race – this car was third fastest in qualifying Dick Barbour went to Le Mans as an entrant for the first time in 1978. He entered two Porsche 935s at the...

FOR SALE: 2018 Porsche 911 GT3

The 991.2 generation of Porsche’s 911 GT3 marked a significant improvement over its predecessor, incorporating several desirable changes. Responding to the passionate demands of Porsche enthusiasts, the company decided to break away from offering only the PDK transmission and provided a manual gearbox as a no-cost option. Powering this new...

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My First 1973/4 Porsche RSR

John Starkey, Sandra, and Mauro Borella

My first “real” racing car was a Porsche RS/R, which I bought in the mid-1980s. Previously, I had done quite a lot of Hillclimbs in England with, first of all, a variety of Jaguar XK120s and then a 1974 Porsche RS 3.0, (911 460 9034), which was followed up by...

Austro-Daimler: Porsche-Designed Tractors

A-zug, Austro Daimler, B-zug, C-zug, Ferdinand Porsche, M17-80hp, Rabe, Zugwagen M12 In July 1906, 30-year-old Ferdinand Porsche, who had previously worked for the small Austrian company Lohner, joined Austro-Daimler as chief engineer. He brought with him his development of the so-called “mixed or hybrid drive”—the Mixte: an internal combustion engine...

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...

FOR SALE: 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0

One of just 600 ever made, this 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 has only 319 miles and is among the most revered models of the 997 generation. Seen as a spiritual successor to the legendary 1973 911 Carrera RS 2.7, it is currently up for grabs on PCARMARKET. Most...

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A Hot Number. Porsche 997 GT3 RS 4.0

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Porsche Icons on the Move: Copperstate 1000 Blends History, Horsepower, and High Desert Roads

Photography by Howard Koby. Porsche History Comes Alive on the Open Road The Copperstate 1000 isn’t just a rally. It’s a celebration of rolling heritage. Held from April 5 to 9, 2025, this year’s edition welcomed more than 85 pre-1973 vehicles to the Arizona desert. Many of them proudly wore...

FOR SALE: 1994 Porsche 911 (993) – Tuthill SCRS

Offered through Collecting Cars, this example is the first completed example of just 15 Tuthill 911 SCRS builds, a limited run inspired by the 1974 IROC racers. Unlike many rare builds that remain unused, this example has been driven as intended, making it a rare opportunity to own one of...

Porsche’s Ultimate Road Going 997: The GT3 RS 4.0

Almost under the radar, Porsche introduced a farewell edition of its 997 GT3 RS for 2011. This was the final iteration of the platform concept. A hint that it was an afterthought—a final frisson before the 991’s arrival—was that the production line that produced its veteran Mezger-designed engine had been...

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...

FOR SALE: 1970 Porsche chassis 917-024

1970 Gulf Racing Porsche 917 K (chassis #917-024) If you would like to own a piece of motor racing history, no, make that a very significant piece of racing history, then pay attention. Porsche 917 K (chassis #917-024), once owned by the master of the 917 himself, Jo Siffert, was...

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Porsche Speedster: Open-Air Performance Since 1952

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For more than 70 years, the Porsche Speedster has stood for something pretty simple: an open-top sports car that focuses on driving without distractions. What started as a lightweight version of the Porsche 356 for American customers in the 1950s grew into one of the most recognizable variants in the...

Le Mans 2025: Ferrari Wins, But Porsche Made Them Work for It

Photography by Matty White Media Every June, Le Mans isn’t just a race—it’s an event. A 24-hour endurance battle that kicks off an absolute gauntlet of summer racing: Nürburgring 24, Spa 24, and IMSA’s Six Hours of the Glen all roll in shortly after. But none carry the weight of...

FOR SALE: 1966 Porsche 910-001

Background From its inception in 1948, Porsche has continued to signify excellence in all aspects of the design and engineering of its automobiles. Racing success was immediate, with early victories scored in circuit races, hill climbs, and rallies across Europe, including an electrifying class win at the 1951 edition of...

FOR SALE: Stunning Restomod 911 – Paul Stephens Clubsport 320 ‘Touring’

Paul Stephens Clubsport 320 ‘Touring’ We have already talked about the exciting Air Cooled Sunday program that Collecting Cars is running and why we, as Porsche geeks are spending a lot of time on their site drooling over the cars we want to buy. This is the Paul Stephens 320...

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