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Porsche & The Illusion Of Control

Yes, that title is correct, and we’ll explain right away before you get out your torches and pitchforks. You, the driver, do have control of your Porsche by using your feet on the pedals and your hands on the steering wheel and the shift paddles (or shift knob if manual)....

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FOR SALE: 2017 Porsche 911 (991.2) Carrera S Coupe

If you head over to PCarMarket now, you’ll find a gorgeous and low mileage example of a 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coupe. It is finished in GT Silver Metallic complemented by a highly original black leather interior. The 991.2 generation 911 Carrera S replaces the 991.1 Carrera S. The mid-cycle...

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From Test Hack to Cinderella: the Porsche 911 Carrera RSR at the 1973 Targa Florio

Having spent its early days as a test and development hack, this 911 Carrera RSR rose to the occasion when pressed into action in the final Targa Florio. 1973 was significant for a couple of reasons. The first is that on 3 April that year, the first mobile call was made by...

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FOR SALE: 1990 Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Classic Study

Founded in Los Angeles in 2009 by Rob Dickinson, a former musician and 911 enthusiast, Singer set out to create the ultimate air-cooled Porsche 911, blending features from various air-cooled generations. Starting with a base 964, customers can choose between coupe or Targa, rear- or all-wheel drive, and several engine...

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FOR SALE: 2024 Porsche 911 S/T

The Porsche 911 S/T is a limited-edition driver-focused sports car built to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the 911, produced in a limited run of 1,963 units. Drawing from the GT3 Touring for its bodywork, the 911 S/T adds carbon fiber doors from the GT3 RS, sculpted fenders with side...

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FOR SALE: 2009 RUF Rt12 S Could Be Yours

Stunning RUF Rt12 S Selling At Auction Can’t believe we found this one so late, the auction ends in a few hours. Consider this a public service announcement. If you can afford it, you should hurry up and buy this RUF Rt12 S. It is a 2009 model RUF Rt12...

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What does “Turbo” mean?

When Porsche unveiled the world’s first production sports car with a turbo engine in 1974, the automotive world changed overnight. Over the past 50 years, the term “turbo” has undergone an exciting transformation: from the technology in the traditional sense to the “Turbo-look” with bulky enlargements and the protruding rear...

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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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Porsche 930 Hides Formula 1 Engine Underneath

Who Wants A Street-Legal F1 Engined Porsche? We recently took a look at the TAG-Turbo 911 (Powered by Lanzante) and today we bring you another one of these special machines. During the Goodwood Festival of Speed this YouTuber filmed this insane Street-legal Porsche 930 TAG Turbo by Lanzante. It is fitted with...

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FOR SALE: Ultra-Rare 2022 RUF SCR Headed for Auction

Unveiled at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show, the SCR combines classic design elements with cutting-edge engineering. It features a Mezger-derived alloy engine and carbon ceramic brakes, alongside a naturally aspirated 4-liter flat-six engine producing 510 horsepower. Special features include embroidered details, painted brake calipers, a front axle lifter, and...

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Classic Car Auction Yearbook 2018-2019 Edition

Classic Car Auction Yearbook 2018-2019 Edition © Historica Selecta It’s a case of, more of the same for the 2018-2019 Edition of the Classic Car Auction Yearbook. Once again, the authors Adolfo Orsi and Raffaele Gazzi, have delivered an excellent publication providing good quality, industry-leading, analytical information on the classic...

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FOR SALE: Bid on a Rare 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Tribute to Carrera RS Package

In 2023, Porsche introduced a special package for the 992 GT3 RS, known as the Tribute to Carrera RS Package, exclusively available for the US market. This special edition celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 1973 911 Carrera RS 2.7. The standout feature of this package is its unique paint...

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FOR SALE: Low Milage 2016 Porsche 991 GT3 RS In Paint to Sample Viper Green

The Porsche 991 GT3 RS is a track-focused variant that was unveiled at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. It introduced several enhancements such as lightweight bodywork, aggressive aerodynamics, full bucket seats, and a powerful naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine producing 500 horsepower. This specific example was originally ordered by a...

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FOR SALE: 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach

The Porsche 991 GT2 RS, unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in June 2017, set a new benchmark as the most powerful production 911. It features a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six engine producing 691 horsepower and is equipped with a seven-speed PDK transmission, a first for the GT2 series. Porsche...

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Batting .750 (3 for 4) – Le Mans 1979

All four of the Dick Barbour Racing Porsche 935s line up in the pits ahead of the 1979 Le Mans race, each with the Stars and Stripes draped over the rear wing. From left to right: #73 935/77 (934½) – John Hotchkiss, Bob Kirby and Bob Harmon; #72 935/77 –...

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Porsche 934 – Chassis #930 670 0157

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FOR SALE: Check Out This Well-Optioned 2015 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS For Sale On Collecting Cars

Sporty, stylish, and a super-fast all-weather grand tourer is how would you like to best describe this 2015 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS currently offered for sale on Collecting Cars. The Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS delivers very safe driving enjoyment with all-wheel drive and a rollover protection bar; it...

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12 Hours of Sebring 2017: Race Report

The #911 Porsche of Patrick Pilet, Dirk Werner and Frédéric Makowiecki speeds around the Sebring circuit at this last weekend’s race. They finished seventh in class Following their second- and sixth-place finishes at Daytona a few weeks back, the Porsche GTLM squad were understandably upbeat about their chances in the...

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FOR SALE: 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

In the world of street-legal Porsches, it’s tough to beat the ever-popular yet reliable 911 GT3 RS. Even with money to burn, try finding one that’s for sale. Most dealers have their VIP clientele, who are already in line for the dealer’s allotment of special-order cars. Hence, when this rarity...

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...

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FOR SALE: Porsche 918 Spyder Up For Sale

Porsche is undeniably one of the most successful car manufacturers in history, dominating nearly every sports car and prototype racing event worldwide while producing some of the most iconic cars ever made. Every car enthusiast has a favorite Porsche, and it’s common to find a variety of Porsche models in...

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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...

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FOR SALE: Final Production Schuppan 962CR Hits the Auction Block

The Schuppan 962CR is a road-legal version of the Porsche 962, a dominant Group C race car that won Le Mans in 1986 and 1987. Vern Schuppan, who won Le Mans with Porsche in 1983, raced the 962 with his own team in 1989. After Porsche ended support for the...

Engines

Porsche twin-cam 6-cylinder engine

Corsica Rally, 1967: Vic Elford and David Stone driving a Porsche 911 2.0 R Not a company to stand still for long, Porsche was constantly looking for ways to improve its engines in the ‘60s. Somehow the Type 916 twin-cam 6-cylinder engine always seemed to miss the limelight…not anymore! The...

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FOR SALE: Porsche 996 GT3 R

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....

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FOR SALE: 1970 Porsche 917/10 Prototype

1970 Porsche 917/10 prototype chassis #917/10-001 as offered for sale on 8 February 2017 Mention the name Porsche and motor racing, and minds immediately focus in on one of the famous race cars to pass out through the gates of the Stuttgart manufacturer. Depending on your age or favoured period...

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FOR SALE: Denzel Washington’s 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo

You have less than two hours to decide if you’ll get this 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo from Bring A Trailer which was purchased new by award-winning actor Denzel Washington. It has a black over black finish, powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter flat-six engine matched with a six-speed manual transaxle that...

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FOR SALE: 2008 Porsche 987 Boxster S RS 60 Spyder Edition

This 2008 Porsche 987 Boxster S RS 60 Spyder Edition Is A Bargain!

The RS60 Spyder edition of the Boxster was produced to commemorate Porsche’s victory at the 12 Hours of Sebring in Florida in 1960. Reflecting its model designation, the Boxster RS 60 Spyder was limited to a Special Edition of 1,960 units proudly bearing a silver-coloured placard on the lid of...

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FOR SALE: BTR-Modified 1991 Porsche 964 Turbo

Live now on PCarMarket is one of the 674 U.S. market examples of the Porsche 964 Turbo produced in 1991. The car was acquired by its longtime owner from Massachusetts in 1993 and was then converted to BUR specifications courtesy of RUF in 1996. This example had it Turbo 3.6...

Le Mans Classic

Sneak Peek from the Paddocks: Porsche Icons Light Up the 2025 Le Mans Classic

Photography by John Mountney. Words by Marco Tam. If the racetrack is where legends are made, the paddocks at the 2025 Le Mans Classic were where those legends came to life. From July 3–6, Circuit de la Sarthe wasn’t just home to vintage race cars tearing down the Mulsanne—it was...

Motorsport & Racing

Porsche 935/84 at the Daytona 24 Hours 1985 – The Last Hurrah

Official Daytona ’85 poster By 1981 at the earliest, and for sure by the 1983 season of sports car racing, it had become clear to most that the Porsche 935 was reaching the end of its useful racing life. While it had been a great car, it just could not...

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Le Mans: The Official History 1960–69

Le Mans: The Official History 1960–69 by Quentin Spurring © Virtual Motorpix/Glen Smale This edition of Quentin Spurring’s fabulous series covering the Le Mans 24 Hours decade-by-decade, concerns the 1960s. Many will agree that the decade, 1960 to 1969, saw some of the most innovative race cars, and with relatively...

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FOR SALE: BaT Auctions presents “Gruppe P”

It only happens once in a lifetime; your 75th birthday. This June 8th marks Porsche’s 75th anniversary so Bring-a-Trailer auction juggernaut decided to give Porsche enthusiasts a special treat; Gruppe P. A collection of 7 truly impressive Porsches whose auctions collectively end on June 8th, Gruppe P is likely to...

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FOR SALE: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 IN PTS Light Green

The 992 GT3 becomes the seventh iteration of one of Porsche’s most established and beloved automobiles and it continues to embody the spirit of previous GT3 models by amalgamating all that is awesome about the 911 – and the Porsche brand – in a single road car. It is perfect....

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FOR SALE: This 1,100-Mile Singer Vehicle Design Porsche 911 can be yours for $1.1 Million

Porsche restomods from Singer Vehicle Design do not come cheap. However, ordering one directly from the carmaker is not just about having the funds. In fact, about a year ago, the ever-growing waiting list for a new build sat at roughly three years! Those unwilling to wait for their custom...

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FOR SALE: 959 Paris-Dakar outstrips pre-sale estimate at RM Sotheby’s Porsche Sale

1985 Porsche 959 Paris-Dakar – chassis #WP0ZZZ93ZFS010015 (courtesy of RM Sotheby’s) Lot #196, the 1985 Porsche 959 Paris-Dakar, outstripped its pre-sale estimate at RM Sotheby’s Porsche 70th Anniversary Auction at the Porsche Experience Centre Atlanta. With a pre-sale estimate of between $3.0m-3.4m, the 959 sold for a final $5,945,000, almost...

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The Petersen Automotive Museum’s Magnus Walker Urban Outlaw Exhibit

Magnus Walker at entry to new exhibit at Petersen Automotive Museum

All photos by the author and courtesy Magnus Walker. Magnus Lucian Titus Bennett Walker is known for many things, and as many things. Most people just call him Magnus; yet much of the world knows him as the Urban Outlaw Porsche guy. No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free...

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FOR SALE: 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach Package

Unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Auto Salon, the Porsche 918 was conceived as the Carrera GT’s successor and a decisive break from its traditional supercar formula. Though it carried over advanced hardware such as a CFRP monocoque, double-wishbone suspension, and carbon-ceramic brakes, the 918’s defining leap was its hybrid powertrain,...

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FOR SALE: Eye-Catching 2016 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS With Only 16K Miles

When it was first introduced, many people were skeptical about the need for the Targa 4 GTS especially that it is the most expensive normally aspirated member of the 911 family – pricier even that the hard-core GT3. But the Targa 4 GTS comes more performance and more equipment, not to...

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Porsche 75th Anniversary Auction

Porsche 75th Anniversary Auction Broad Arrow Group is thrilled to announce The Porsche 75th Anniversary Auction. The single-marque sale will be held during the celebration of the marque’s 75th anniversary at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta, Georgia, on 10 June. Catalog Just released, the auction catalog can be viewed HERE Every...

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FOR SALE: Porsche from ‘Bad Boys’ Movie fetches $1.4 Million at Auction

Porsches are, by nature, expensive cars. Still, it’s hard not to notice when one sells for over a million dollars, auction or not. The vehicle in question is a 964-generation 911 Turbo, produced for only the 1993 and 1994 model years. At an auction organized by Mecum, the car fetched...

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FOR SALE: Ultra-Rare 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight at Mecum Kissimmee

The 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 is widely considered one of the finest air-cooled Porsches ever produced. It is an engineering marvel and one of the greatest all-around sports cars in automotive history. Its place in high-end collections is well-earned, and it’s no surprise why. On January 18, a...

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FOR SALE: 959 SC by Canepa Going to Auction

This 1988 Porsche 959 SC Reimagined by Canepa is set to be offered by RM Sotheby’s at their Miami 2025 auction which could hammer up to $3,500,000. This car is a comprehensive upgrade of Porsche’s iconic 959 supercars, meticulously re-engineered by the renowned Porsche specialist Canepa Motorsports. It is the...

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Porsche 911 (996) – The Story

Porsche 911 (996) (1997 – 2005) Story & History Type 996 – The 5th Generation Porsche 911 Premiere: GT1 May 4, 1997 Le Mans test day, Carrera September 11, 1997 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show The designers were assigned to design the 996-generation 911 in 1993. Working under the head of...

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FOR SALE: Insanely Fast 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS

The 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS is a brute, a lightweight, twin-turbocharged, 620-hp bout of madness that stemmed from Stuttgart’s quest to see how high up the sports-car ladder the 911 could punch. It was the most serious roadgoing Porsche ever at the time. The engine is a port-injected, 3.6-liter...

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911 Safari Fever: no cure available

Proven in the dirt Porsche has a rich history of competing in various rally events, particularly during the 1960s and 1970s. Some highlights include: 1. Monte Carlo Rally: Porsche succeeded considerably at the prestigious Monte Carlo Rally. In 1968, the Porsche 911 T driven by Vic Elford won the event...

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FOR SALE: Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 PTS

When a 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 PTS comes to market with a price-tag approaching $3M, believe me, we take notice! Background The Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0, unveiled in 2011, marked the ultimate evolution of the 997-generation 911. Limited to just 600 units worldwide, it was the swan...

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FOR SALE: 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Clubsport

2004 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Clubsport Dirk de Jager ©2019 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

The 2004 Porsche 911 GT3 RS serves as a homologation model, designed to comply with the new international GT rules and follow the tradition set by models like the Carrera RS 2.7 (1972) and the 911 SC RS (1984). These homologation models not only reflect proud chapters in Porsche’s heritage...

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FOR SALE: Gorgeous 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe With Only 130 Miles Now On Sale!

The current Porsche 911 Carrera 4S utilizes the same engine as the previous generation: a 3.0-liter, twin-turbocharged flat-six. However, thanks to a raft of changes that includes new turbochargers, electric wastegates, new injectors and other fresh bits and baubles, output rises 13 horsepower to 443 and 22 pound-feet of torque...

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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...

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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...

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FOR SALE: Porsche 911 Restomod By Singer Is Headed For Auction

1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Coupe By Singer

This Saturday, Mecum Auctions will be offering a beautiful 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Coupe that has been reimagined by Singer at its Kissimmee 2024 auction. Singer Vehicle Design is perhaps the leading figure when it comes to reimagining Porsche 911s based on the 964-generation at the behest of their...

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History and future of the Porsche 911

In the beginning… The engine of the Porsche 911 has come a long way over the past 60 years, now with four times the power from twice the displacement. Its drive technology has continued to develop, but the fundamental concept has remained unchanged—whether naturally aspirated, as a turbo, or in...

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Porsche High Life

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...

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The First Porsche—Almost

Story by Karl Ludvigsen Creating his own car company was “an old idea of my father’s,” Ferry Porsche recalled. The idea dated back at least to 1923. “When he left Austro Daimler in 1923 to go to Mercedes,” Ferry continued, “he had the idea to do something a little like...

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FOR SALE: San Diego Commission By Singer Vehicle Design Is Up For Grabs

Singer Vehicle Design is driven by the singular vision of Rob Dickinson, an ex-car designer and rock musician who came to be one of the world’s foremost distillers of the essence of air-cooled Porsche. Rob’s lifelong obsession with the most important sports car on the planet began on an autoroute...

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Tilman Brodbeck remembers

Tilman Brodbeck poses with a 1973 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Coupé (left) and a 911 Sport Classic (right) – 21 September 2009 To be able to write on your résumé that you worked for one of Porsche’s CEOs would be quite an achievement. Tilman Brodbeck can however do a little...

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The 356/356A Speedster: 9 Reasons Why It’s The Best Classic Porsche That Isn’t A 911

1954 356 Speedster, one of the first off the production line bound for America

Let’s face it, the Porsche 911 was the most successful model produced by Porsche in the 20th century, and it is only in recent years that it has started to be outsold by the Macan, the Cayenne, and the Taycan. But many who are not wise in the ways of...

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FOR SALE: 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar

Live on Bring A Trailer is a delivery mileage example of Porsche’s first publicly available rally car, the 911 Dakar. Unveiled at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 911 Dakar pays tribute to the Porsche 953’s triumphant victory in the 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally. This remarkable model is derived from...

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FOR SALE: Highly Original 1997 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera S

Collecting Cars is currently offering a well-maintained and highly original 1997 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera S. This example is finished in Glacier White with black side stripes and ‘Carrera S’ script, and boasts a black leather-trimmed interior that’s still in excellent condition. It also comes with front and rear aero...

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FOR SALE: 1963 Porsche 356B Carrera 2 Sunroof Coupe

Background Introduced at the 1955 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Porsche 356 Carrera marked the first appearance of this legendary performance car nameplate. Central to the Carrera’s spec sheet was the special race-bred engine developed since 1952. Dr. Ernst Fuhrmann was tasked with reworking the classic Porsche flat-four into a world-class...

Porsche Life

What’s your 911 story?

To date, 27 different variants make up the current generation of the 911 model line-up. Chatting to its developers at a ‘speed dating’ event made one thing clear above all: each Porsche 911 has its own story. Chaos is the enemy of the engineer. Perhaps that would explain why there...

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FOR SALE: 1991 Porsche 964 Carrera 2 “Madster RT”

The Madster RT is a remarkable European-market 1991 Porsche 964 Carrera 2 that underwent a complete restoration and customization by Madster Speed Services in the Netherlands. With meticulous attention to detail, this one-of-a-kind creation boasts widened steel bodywork, including a backdated nose section, and numerous custom-designed components developed in-house by...

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FOR SALE: Ultra-Rare RUF Rt12 For Sale

In 2004, RUF introduced its first in-house creation, the Rt12. Although it appeared similar to a modified Porsche 997, it was a wholly unique machine beneath the surface. Based on the wide-body shell of the 997 Carrera, the Rt12 featured a 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six derived from the M96 engine, paired...

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FOR SALE: 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo

This 1996 Porsche 993 Turbo has a Paint to Sample Ferrari Giallo (yellow) finish matched with Black Supple Leather interior. Papers show that it was completed on February 19, 1996, and it was shipped to California. On March 31, 1996, Stevens Creek Porsche sold it to its first owner. Since...

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Working for Porsche in Stuttgart in the 1960s Part II

An early 901 prototype from the pre-production series (1964), still without its decorative strip under the door and with a round fuel cap – later this was an oval shape Between the years 1962-1964, South African André Loubser worked for Porsche in Stuttgart. In Part I of this two-part mini-series,...

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FOR SALE: Porsche 356B Carrera GT

This 356B Carrera GT is a superb representative of the early Carrera legend and the sole known survivor of only three right-hand drive T5 Carrera GTs. Benefitting from a newly-built pushrod race engine in addition to an incredibly rare Fuhrmann-designed Porsche 4-cam, she is suitable for racing or the road...

Book Reviews

Le Mans: The Official History 1930–39

Officially licensed with the ACO, the organisers of the annual Le Mans 24 Hours race, this lavishly illustrated book is the seventh title in this decade-by-decade series. The series covers what has become the most important and celebrated endurance race on the international motorsport calendar, from its very beginning to...

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FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster

Porsche’s farewell to the 992.1 generation arrived as a focused and evocative statement in the form of the 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster. Rooted in the brilliance of the GT3, the Speedster immediately won over the automotive press with its sharper throttle response, a ride quality that nearly matches the polish...

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FOR SALE: 1988 Porsche 959 Sport Up for Auction

Developed in the early 1980s as a Group B rally competitor, the Porsche 959 debuted as a concept at the 1983 Frankfurt Motor Show. Although the intended racing series was ultimately cancelled, Porsche moved forward with limited production in 1987. Merging advanced racing technology with road-going capability, the 959 remains...

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FOR SALE: The “Paradise Found” Commission by Singer to Cross the Auction Block

Singer’s original vision—now known as its Classic services—laid the foundation for everything the company represents today. With the order book closed on the program that defined the brand, Singer has moved forward into a new era, opening a state-of-the-art facility and turning its attention to an equally revered icon: the...

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Porsche Carrera RS (Type 964)

Porsche 964 Carrera RS 3.6-litre (1992), January 2017 Porsche’s popular 911 model range has evolved hugely over the years, but a few iconic models stand out head and shoulders above the rest. In 1973, the Carrera RS 2.7 lifted the bar in the sports car market, but a decade and...

Vintage Racecar Articles

Hurley Haywood

Looking Back on a Brilliant Career… One Photographer’s Personal Recollections of the Most Successful American Endurance Racer of All Time This photo montage shows (clockwise from bottom) Haywood in Bruce Leven’s Porsche 956, at Porsche-palooza in 1981, all smiles after his third victory at Le Mans in 1994, and celebrating...

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FOR SALE: 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach

The Porsche 911 GT2RS name laid dormant in Stuttgart for almost ten years, last used in 2009 with the 997. Then, in 2017, the 991 GT2RS was announced. With a stupendous 700 horsepower from its 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged engine, this dual-clutch PDK, rear-wheel-drive “widow maker” was an instant sensation. Adding on...

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Porsche 911 996 Carrera Cup Racing Series and Champions

996 Carrera Cup Champions & Results Two weeks after the 996 Carrera, the 996 GT3 Cup car was introduced for the next year’s Porsche Supercup series. Interestingly, the engine in the 996 GT3 didn’t share anything with the 996 Carrera engine, but was more of a water-cooled version of the...

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FOR SALE: 1994 RUF BTR4 Coupe

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...

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FOR SALE: Limited Edition 2019 Porsche 935 Heads to Auction

To commemorate Porsche’s 70th anniversary in September 2018, the marque revived the revered 935 name with an exclusive track day special. Built on the foundation of the 991.2 911 GT2 RS Clubsport and limited to just 77 units, the new 935 was unrestricted by road regulations, featuring stunning lightweight carbon...

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FOR SALE: 1988 Porsche 911 3.2 Club Sport

When Porsche wanted to build a 911 2.7 RS for the 1980’s, it came up with the Carrera 3.2 Club Sport, a car which much like an RS has gone on to become a sought-after classic. In common with its RS predecessor, the key to the Club Sport is weight,...

Notable Chassis

Porsche 935 009 00030 – The Old Warhorse

Porsche 935 chassis no. 009 00030, the Old Warhorse speeds up the hill at the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed with Brian Redman at the helm This is a story of the incredible career of Porsche 935 009 00030, one of the most amazing race cars ever, or as someone...

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FOR SALE: 2005 Porsche Carrera GT

A very low mileage, completely original 2005 Porsche Carrera GT who has only had one owner until 2021 is currently on offer at Issimi. It has been ten years since Porsche ceased production of the Carrera GT, so the model is now considered as part of the Porsche Classic family....

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FOR SALE: Striking 2005 Porsche Carrera GT Is Live On Bring A Trailer

Bring A Trailer is currently auctioning a striking 2005 Porsche Carrera GT with 14k miles on its odometer. It has been ten years since Porsche ceased production of the Carrera GT, so the model is now considered as part of the Porsche Classic family. The Porsche Carrera GT had an...

Book Reviews

IMSA 1969-1989

IMSA 1969-1989 – © Octane Press Simply titled, IMSA 1969-1989, this recently published book gives the inside story of how John Bishop built one of the world’s greatest sports car racing series. In truth, there can be little doubt that the two decades of IMSA racing covered by this book...

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Porsche 917: Archive and Works Catalogue

Most people, even those only vaguely interested in motor sport, will have heard about the Porsche 917. The first of Porsche’s race cars to truly dominate the world of sports car racing, the 917 project was in 1969 almost a step too far for the small Stuttgart manufacturer as it...

Motorsport & Racing

Velocity Invitational to Wow Porsche Fans

Round 2 Held for a second year at historic Weathertech Raceway, Laguna Seca, the 2022 Velocity Invitational is poised to offer the finest combination of vintage racing and luxury lifestyle in North America. Last year’s event included a world-class display of Porsche 917s, many of which went out on track...

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FOR SALE: 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

The 996-generation GT3 RS wasn’t available in the U.S., but that changed with the 997-generation. The standard 997 GT3 made its debut at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, and shortly after, the GT3 RS entered production in 2007. This model became highly sought after globally, competing with the likes of...

Motorsport & Racing

Porsche Takes Round 3 & 4 Win at 2024 Fanatec GT World Challenge America

The Fanatec GT World Challenge America championship hit the Sebring International Raceway for rounds three and four of the 2024 season, with Florida’s scorching heat making it a sizzling weekend for racers and fans alike. The 90-minute races were a thrill-fest, packed with heart-pounding wheel-to-wheel action as both Pro and...

My Porsche Story

The long and twisty road…

1956 Porsche 356 A Carrera 1500 GS – 752 LMA For many years now, the name ‘Carrera’ has been associated with Porsche sports cars. But the story of how the fledgling 356 first got its ‘Carrera’ name is a fascinating one. This required the far-sightedness of the company founder, Ferry...

Auction News

RM Sotheby’s Celebrates 70 years of Porsche with a Stellar Selection

Lot 200 – 1983 Porsche 956-110 awaits its turn on the auction block The mental wheels started turning when RM Sotheby’s announced on 9 March 2018 that a single marque Porsche auction would be held at the Porsche Cars North America facility in Atlanta on the weekend of 27 October....

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FOR SALE: Low Mileage 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach

The Porsche 911 GT2 RS made its debut during the 997 generation in 2010, receiving immense praise. The 991-generation GT2 RS was introduced in 2018, boasting 80 additional horsepower and 37 more pound-feet of torque compared to its predecessor. With these enhancements, it can sprint from 0 to 60 mph...

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FOR SALE: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring

The Porsche 911 GT3, a high-performance variant of the iconic 911, is renowned for its track-focused capabilities while remaining road-legal. As Porsche’s most powerful non-turbocharged model, it offers a truly engaging and visceral driving experience, with finely-tuned chassis dynamics and remarkable responsiveness to driver inputs. The 911 GT3 also comes...

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FOR SALE: This 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder May Sell For $2.2 Million At Auction

2015 Porsche 918 Spyder ©2023 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

It’s not often that you see a 918 Spyder goes up for sale and as luck would have it, RM Sotheby’s will be offering one of the most sought-after supercars to roll out of Stuttgart in an auction that will kick off this week on January 25. Introduced in 2015, the...

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Opening the 911 Top with the Porsche Targa

The Search for an Open 911 Did the phasing out of the Type 356 and its cabriolet model mean that in its new 911 coupe regime Porsche lacked an open car of any kind? Technically it didn’t but actually it did. In September of 1965, at the Frankfurt Show, Porsche...

Book Reviews

Book Review: Turbo 3.0

Turbo 3.0, by Ryan Snodgrass – © Parabolica Press Amongst its numerous attributes, Porsche sports cars have always been about performance, engineering, innovation and being different. From the production of the very first sports car to bear the Porsche name, the 356 which came into this world in 1948, the...

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1983 Sebring 12 Hour – David and Goliath

Bob Akin’s 935, one of the major protagonists in the 1983 Sebring 12 Hour race. It was driven by Bob Akin, John O’Steen and Dale Whittington and finished second overall. (©Brian Cleary) The 1983 Sebring 12 Hour was an epic event. Back then the race was run on the ‘old...

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FOR SALE: Gemballa-Modified 1996 Porsche 993 Turbo

PCARMARKET is giving you the opportunity to acquire one of the last air-cooled 911 that boasts superb drivability and stunning looks: a 1996 Porsche 993 Turbo. 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...

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FOR SALE: 1987 Porsche 959 Komfort

The Porsche 959 not only remains one of the most interesting supercars ever built, but it also fits the definition of cars that moved the game so far forward that everybody stood up and took notice. In 1981, the development of the Porsche 959 commenced under the guidance of Porsche’s...

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Porsche – The Racing 914s

The 914 is the Porsche that most sports car enthusiasts turn up their noses at. Let’s face it, the 914 isn’t the most beautiful Porsche in the world, with its flat surfaces and angular styling. It looks unpretentious, unattractive, and was generally unloved by many. But is that a fair...

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FOR SALE: 1960 Porsche 356B 1600 GS Carrera GT

Background Porsche is a brand built on a sporting reputation. Street cars become more attractive when sold with the dream of taking them on track. But, for a small subset of Porsche sports cars, motorsports pedigree is not a mere dream or aspiration, but a genuine component of the car’s...

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FOR SALE: 1990 Singer 911 Dynamics and Lightweighting Study (DLS)

Background The Singer Vehicle Design Dynamics and Lightweighting Study (DLS) is a focused evolution of Singer’s Porsche 911 “reimaginations,” developed with Williams Advanced Engineering. It builds on the classic Porsche 964 platform but prioritizes reduced weight, improved aerodynamics, and enhanced performance. The DLS features a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine,...

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FOR SALE: Rare Ruby Red 2008 Porsche 997 GT2 Up For Sale

Launched in late 2007 as a 2008 model, the 997-series 911 GT2 represents a significant chapter in Porsche’s history. Powered by a 3.6-liter flat-six engine equipped with variable geometry turbochargers, it delivers an impressive 523 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 505 lb-ft of torque at just 2,200 rpm, with a...

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