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FOR SALE: Well-Maintained 1958 Porsche 356A Convertible D Up For Sale!

Produced in 1959 only, the Porsche 356 Convertible D was the replacement for the 356 A Speedster. In many ways this reflected Porsches desire to make more expensive and premium models. As a result, the $3,695 Convertible was much more expensive than the Speedster it replaced. As such the new car featured roll-up...

Book Reviews

Book Review: Racing Porsche with Style

Racing Porsche with Style © Stéphane Coradi This is Stéphane Coradi’s third publication, and the third of his books that I am reviewing. It must be said that Stéphane’s enthusiasm for his work is so irrepressible, it’s contagious. But that is refreshing, because he really encourages the contributors to show...

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FOR SALE: Low Mileage 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster with Heritage Design up for Grabs

To mark its 70th anniversary in 2018, Porsche introduced the 991-generation 911 Speedster, producing just 1,948 units as a tribute to Dr. Porsche’s first two-seat roadster. Inspired by past Speedster models, including the 356, 964, and 997, this version blends stunning design with high performance. Essentially an open-top 911 GT3,...

Motorsport & Racing

Porsches at the 2024 HSR Mitty

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

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Fitz – My Life at the Wheel

Fitz – My Life at the Wheel: by John Fitzpatrick © Autosports Marketing Associates, Ltd. John Fitzpatrick needs little by way of an introduction. He learned his trade the hard way, by racing his own private road car, a Mini, in local races. But we are getting ahead of the...

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Porsche mourns the loss of Herbert Linge

Dr Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG is mourning the loss of the former racing driver and Operations Manager of the Weissach Development Centre, Herbert Linge, who died on 5 January 2024 aged 95. Linge played an instrumental role in setting up Porsche’s proving ground, while through his work with motorsport’s...

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FOR SALE: 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS

Unveiled in 2017, the 991-generation Porsche 911 GT2 RS made its debut as the most powerful production 911 ever built. Based on the 911 Turbo, it stood apart with flared fenders featuring rear side intakes, a carbon fiber hood, vented front fenders, a fixed rear wing, and model-specific bumpers with...

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Sports cars – it’s horses for courses

Kieron Fennelly sitting behind the wheel of his 993 Owning a sports car is a compromise: on the one hand, it doesn’t have the space of a family estate, and for some it is slightly less practical as a daily run around. On the other hand, it has superior performance...

People & Profiles

Interview with Mark Webber

Mark Webber being interviewed at the Geneva Motor Show 2014, on the occasion of the world debut of the Porsche 919 Hybrid Porsche’s return to the top category of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) was announced by Wolfgang Hatz, Porsche AG Board of Management Member for Research and Development, on...

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Book Review: Porsche 911 Turbo Air Cooled Years 1975 – 1998

Porsche 911 Turbo Air Cooled Years 1975 – 1998 / Hans Mezger Edition 2020 by Andreas Gabriel, Thomas Nehlert and Matthias Techau © Berlin Motor Books There was hardly a Porsche enthusiast who wasn’t deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of Porsche’s favourite engineers, Hans Mezger. It...

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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Porsche Veteran Roland Kussmaul

Except perhaps at one or two retirement parties or other formal occasions, no one ever saw Roland Kussmaul wearing a suit and tie. Racing or workshop overalls, Porsche’s pit lane uniform perhaps, even a mere pair of grubby shorts in those shots of the sweltering Dakar where he raced during...

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FOR SALE: Rare Opportunity: Pristine 2010 Porsche 911 GT2 RS

The Porsche 997 GT2 RS is best described as extreme. With a top speed of 209 MPH, it boasts a powerful 620 HP from its twin-turbocharged 3.6L engine, mirroring the Porsche GT1 prototype Le Mans-winning race car. Designed to reclaim Porsche’s engineering dominance, it aimed to surpass the Nürburgring lap...

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FOR SALE: Well-Preserved 1973 Porsche 911E Coupe For Sale!

European Collectibles is proud to present a 1973 Porsche 911E Coupe that is one of the 1,366 911E Coupes produced for the model year. This exceptional example of 1973 Porsche 911E Coupe is reported to be still wearing its original Bahia Red paintwork over a black interior. The exterior trim...

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FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 935

The 991.2-based Porsche 935 is one of the most dramatic and exclusive track-only models ever to leave Weissach. Built to celebrate Porsche’s 70th Anniversary and the 40th Anniversary of the legendary 935/78 “Moby Dick”, it was unveiled at Rennsport Reunion VI at Laguna Seca as a modern tribute to that...

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1974 Porsche RS 3.0 Carrera #911 460 9029

Chassis No: 911 460 9029 Engine No: 684 0053 Prod. No: 104 2302 G/box No: 716 1222 (15/1) Colour: White/Gold First delivered to: Sonauto Dealership , Paris, France Aluminum roll bar fitted First registered as: 556 ACR 75 Awaiting the start of the 1974 edition of the Tour de France...

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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: 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring

Bring A Trailer is currently offering a superb and low mileage example of a 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring. This 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring is a truly unique thanks to its stunning finish of paint-to-sample Voodoo Blue over an Exclusive Manufaktur leather interior upholstered in Chalk and black leather...

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Modifications to Make My 991.1 GT3 RS a Better Track Car

Modifying cars is nothing new—in fact, there’s a multi-hundred-billion-dollar industry backing this hobby. It’s the primary reason many of us have fostered a deeper interest in automobiles, as the process of individualization is an inherently satisfying one. As opposed to some of the more superficial fads and trends propagated by...

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Marketplace: 2021 Ruf CTR Anniversary

Highlights 1 owner! Limited edition – Only 50 examples of CTR Anniversary to be produced The very first Ruf vehicle designed with a bespoke carbon fiber monocoque chassis Optioned in classic Blossom Yellow, the same as the original Ruf CTR “Yellowbird” Black leather interior with integrated roll cage, with deviated...

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Porsche 962C (Chassis #006) Final Works Victory

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FOR SALE: Rare Heritage Design 911 Speedster Up For Auction

The 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster, while sharing the Speedster name with previous generations that embodied minimalist sports car ideals, is a far more aggressive and high-performance machine. Limited to just 1,948 units, this special edition commemorates the year Porsche first began production in 1948. Unlike its predecessors, the 2019 Speedster...

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Group C Reunited in Leipzig After 40 Years

After 40 years, the most successful Porsche race car – the Porsche 956 – ever was reunited with its drivers in Leipzig. Now 81 years old, British Derek Bell is still the elegant gentleman he was decades ago. 40 years after the fact, Bell finally admits that he and the...

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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...

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FOR SALE: Rare 1993 Porsche 911 Turbo S Lightweight Up for Grabs

In May 1992, Porsche introduced a special limited-edition version of the Type 964 Turbo: the ‘Turbo S Leichtbau‘ (Lightweight). Initially planned for 25-50 units, the production run was later increased to approximately 86 cars. This model was designed to be more powerful and significantly lighter than the standard Turbo, improving...

Vintage Car Racing

2025 Targa 66: A Legendary Gathering of Racing Enthusiasts

Photography by Chuck Andersen. The 34th annual Brian Redman Targa 66 returned to its home base at Homestead-Miami Speedway, bringing together vintage race car enthusiasts for a weekend of high-revving excitement and camaraderie. Held in mid-February, this non-competitive event allowed participants to push their classic and modern race cars on...

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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...

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FOR SALE: 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

The 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS is often regarded as one of the best road-legal Porsche 911s of its time. Building on the success of the GT3, it features a naturally aspirated 4.0L DOHC flat-6 engine producing 500 HP and 338 lb-ft of torque. Its striking design includes a large...

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FOR SALE: Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8 Clubsport

This 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.8 Clubsport is one of the 227 examples created. According to its Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, it was completed on November 29th, 1995. The RS was optioned from the factory in Speed Yellow with black cloth-covered Recaro racing seats painted in matching Speed Yellow,...

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Porsche congratulates motorsport legend Hans Herrmann

Hans Herrmann at the Retro Classics in Stuttgart, Germany 2010 Hans Herrmann, one of the most successful and popular racing drivers to join the Porsche AG works team, celebrates his 90th birthday this year on February 23. The endurance and Monoposto specialist, born in Stuttgart in 1928, is regarded as...

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Porsches at the 2024 Nurburgring 24H

Photography by Matty White. The 2024 Nurburgring 24 Hours, heralded as the start of the greatest month in endurance racing history, unfolded in the picturesque yet challenging Eifel region of Germany. No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium content. Get Started Already a Member?...

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FOR SALE: 1988 PORSCHE 930 TURBO SLANTNOSE

Saturday, January 14th, 2023, Mecum Auctions will be offering a 1988 PORSCHE 930 TURBO with the iconic slant nose option. One of only 145 factory Code M505 Flachbau Slantnose coupes imported into the U.S., this 1988 Porsche 930 registers only 65,830 miles on the odometer. Presented in Grand Prix White...

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FOR SALE: One-of-a-Kind Custom Built 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach Up for Auction

This highly customized 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach will be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s in Miami on February 28, 2025, and it could fetch up to $1,200,000. Introduced in 2017, the 991-generation GT2 RS is the most powerful 911 ever, producing 700 horsepower from its twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter flat-six engine....

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FOR SALE: Low Mileage 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport Available On Bring A Trailer

2019 was the last model year for the seventh-generation 911 (991) and for that Porsche introduced the GT2 RS Clubsport. The GT2 RS Clubsport was unveiled to the public at the LA Auto Show in 2018. It was the most powerful GT production Porsche sports car as a track-only focus...

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FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 935 “Piper Green” Offered by Broad Arrow Auctions

The 2019 Porsche 935 is based on the popular 935/78 LM race car from the 1970s which was, given the name ‘Moby Dick’ due to its exterior shape and design – most notably the ‘whale tail’. A modern tribute based on the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport, it was unveiled at...

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FOR SALE: 1985 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe

For decades, Porsche has been renowned for its focus on performance in the automotive industry. One of its top models, the 911, particularly demonstrates this quality, even to this day. However, have you ever stopped to consider the advanced features of the older 911 models for their time? This 1985...

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2022 Daytona Classic – HSR 24 Hours

HSR (Historic Sportscar Racing) held its now annual 24- hour historic event at Daytona on November 5-6. The 24-hour is formatted the same way as the Le mans Historics. Cars are divided into groups (7 total) and each group must complete four “1- hour” sessions. Note, groups C & D...

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FOR SALE: 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach Package At Issimi

Issimi is currently offering a very low mileage 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach Package. A spiritual successor to the 959 and the Carrera GT, the Porsche 918 was the first hybrid road car from Porsche and understandably, from the get go it was considered to be a technological tour de...

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FOR SALE: 1 Of 89 Fayence Yellow Porsche Carrera GTs Built Up For Sale

The origins of the Carrera GT can be traced back to a Porsche motorsport project that was never completed. The car’s V10 engine was originally intended to power Porsche’s Le Mans prototype. However, after presenting a study at the Paris Salon in 2000, Porsche received an overwhelming customer response and...

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Carrera RS – The Rennsport Reunion VI Edition

Carrera RS – The Rennsport Reunion VI Edition: Dr. Thomas Gruber/Dr. Georg Konradsheim © T.A.G. Motor Books GmbH The Porsche Rennsport Reunion VI in September 2018, was always going to be a special event, as the Porsche company celebrated its 70th anniversary around the world. The event did not disappoint,...

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A Brief History of JLP-4

JLP-4 Porsche 935 in Miller High Life livery on pavement

There are 935s, and then there are 935s… Although almost a hundred Porsche 935s were built between 1975 and 1984, with the factory building some forty two cars and customers building the remainder, JLP-4 was by far the most radical of the Group 5 breed. No Subscription? You’re missing out...

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911 Carrera RS 2.7

Simon Kidston has unearthed and sold the rarest classic vehicles worldwide, including the most expensive car ever traded. But there is one car he will never sell. The world-famous classic car dealer Simon Kidston knows the power of time and has built his career on time’s ability to infuse desire....

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FOR SALE: 1996 Porsche 911 (993) GT2 In Paint To Sample Iris Blue Metallic

Live now on DK Engineering is a one-of-one example of a 1996 Porsche 911 (993) GT2 finished in paint to sample Iris Blue Metallic. The 993 Porsche 911 GT2 (or GT as it was initially called) was built in order to meet homologation requirements for the GT2 class racing which...

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Retrospect: Porsche 993 Turbo

The Porsche 911, the undisputed king of sports car evolution, has continued to be transformed since its 1963 debut. One significant chapter came in 1995 with the introduction of the 993 model – the final iteration of the air-cooled 911 series. The 993 epitomized Porsche’s engineering capabilities, integrating the classic...

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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: 1991 Porsche 964 Carrera 4 Coupe by RWB

This 1991 Porsche 964 Carrera 4 is an exceptional, one-of-a-kind build that was commissioned to RWBLA, a team of experts with years of experience. The car underwent a Super Wide Body conversion, with custom RWB bodywork hand-fitted by Nakai San. The car is finished in a stunning Lido Gold 3-stage...

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FOR SALE: Winning 1965 Porsche 911 2.0L SWB

Highlights Early and desirable 1965 model 911 Prepared by Tuthill since 2016 to the current 2.0L Cup specification Race-winning car developed through 3 seasons of 2.0L Cup from 2022 to 2024 Delivered initially in attractive Gulf Blue paint The 911 is considered today one of the most iconic and most...

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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: One-off 1989 RUF CTR ‘Redbird’ Hits the Auction Block

A one-of-a-kind 1989 RUF CTR “Yellowbird” Lightweight—nicknamed Redbird—is set to be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s next month with an estimated value between $4.5 and $5 million. One of only six Lightweight variants built, Redbird is the only example finished in Bordeaux Red through RUF’s paint-to-sample program. Originally commissioned in 1988...

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Roland Kussmaul

Rallye Paris-Dakar 1984: Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 4×4 (Type 953) – driven by (from L-R) #175 Jacky Ickx, #176 René Metge, #177 Roland Kussmaul For many years, the éminence grise of Porsche’s competition department, but now in retirement, Roland Kussmaul seems busier than ever. He left Porsche officially at the...

Porsche News

75 years of Porsche sports cars: Porsche celebrates a success story

Celebrating the birth of a legendary brand In 1948, Ferry Porsche realized his dream of a sports car: with his team, he produced the Porsche 356 ‘No. 1’ Roadster. It marked the birth of a legendary brand and laid the foundation for an exemplary success story for the Porsche legend....

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

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

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FOR SALE: 1979 Porsche 930 Turbo With Under 7,500 Miles Is Up For Grabs

The turbocharged 930 was produced from early 1975 was Porsche’s flagship 911 and arguably the most capable supercar of its time. Performance-wise, the 930 was on a par with anything Ferrari and Lamborghini had to offer. Unlike its Italian rivals though, the turbocharged 911 was practical enough for everyday use...

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The Porsche 996 Reinvented an Icon with Water-Cooled Precision

Side view of a red Porsche 911 996 Targa

When the covers came off the 911 (996) in 1997, it was clear Porsche had crossed a line it couldn’t uncross. The air-cooled flat-six—an unmistakable part of the 911’s identity for 34 years—was gone. In its place sat a water-cooled engine, the kind of thing purists swore they’d never accept....

Book Reviews

Porsche Sounds

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....

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FOR SALE: Extraordinary 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS

Porsche introduced the 997 GT2 RS in the United States in October 2010 with an initial price of $245,000 MSRP. Today, one of the 500 produced models is up for auction at Bring A Trailer, with the current highest bid standing at $511,000 as of this writing. This not only...

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Porsche Turbo

Porsche Turbo: The Inside Story of Stuttgart’s Turbocharged Road and Race Cars – by Randy Leffingwell © Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc. It may be a little after the official publication date, but I have only recently come across this book by Randy Leffingwell. As an expert and renowned author...

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FOR SALE: Rare 2006 Guards Red Carrera GT Heads to Villa d’Este Auction

This well-preserved 2006 Porsche Carrera GT showcases the peak of Porsche’s design and engineering. The Carrera GT carried a historic name but was built as Porsche’s ultimate road-going GT car, not a race car. Its roots trace back to the canceled LMP 2000 GT1 project, and it was developed in...

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FOR SALE: Porsche 917K with unique history

The undisputed King The Porsche 917, conceived in the late 1960s, emerged from Porsche’s strategic intent to conquer the World Sportscar Championship, particularly the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This ambition materialized through exploiting a loophole in the homologation requirements, allowing the creation of a vehicle with unprecedented speed and...

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Discover these 10 ‘Non-Porsche’ Cars Infused with Porsche DNA

Collaborations within the automotive industry are not as uncommon as you might expect, especially given how competitive it can get within the segment. These arrangements can range from supplying a few parts to entering into full-on partnerships to develop new models. The situation is the same for even high-end performance...

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FOR SALE: 1958 Porsche 356A Cabriolet

An Automotive Icon One of the most iconic Porsches of all time is the 356A Cabriolet and now you have a chance to own one if you want it bad enough. The 356A Cabriolet you see here is currently for sale at Bring A Trailer. The car is a 1958...

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FOR SALE: 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport

Debuting alongside the 992-generation 911 at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 911 GT2 RS Clubsport represented the pinnacle of the 991 series. This exclusive variant, designed primarily for the racetrack, was a meticulously refined and fully optimized version of the road-ready 911 GT2 RS, positioned as the ultimate...

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FOR SALE: A Near-New Singer 911 Turbo is up for Grabs

In 2009, Rob Dickinson—a musician and lifelong Porsche enthusiast—founded Singer in Los Angeles, using the air-cooled 964 as the foundation for his vision of the ultimate 911. What began as a personal pursuit evolved into a benchmark for reimagined restorations, transforming the Type 964 into bespoke creations that surpass traditional...

People & Profiles

André Lotterer (GER)

Born: 19 November 1981 Where: Duisburg, Germany Lives: Tokyo, Japan Height: 1.84m Although it is his first year as a Porsche LMP1 works driver, German-born André Lotterer needs little by way of an introduction. Lotterer, it seems, was born to race, having attended races with his father from a young...

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FOR SALE: 1956 Porsche 356A Super Speedster

While the staff here at Stuttcars can never get enough of Porsche’s latest GT3s and 963 prototypes, there’s true reverence for the sports car that founded the company, the 356. It’s true beauty in its simplicity, the 356 has earned a spot in collections the world over with a reputation...

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Targa Florio retraced

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

Indy/CART

Porsche & Indy – The Tale of Two Worlds (Part 3)

We return to the year 1980 and the ill-fated Typ 940 program. By 1979, Porsche had become ubiquitous in the American car market. Offering products that mixed economy, performance, and, more importantly, an identity blended with a unique lifestyle, the Zuffenhausen brand knew it had struck gold. It is no...

Porsche Cayman GT4 RS

Hype vs. Reality: Living With the Porsche GT4 RS

Story by Tina Chau. Photography by Travis Gallatin. Breaking the Box: The GT3 Engine in the Mid-Chassis For decades, the Porsche Cayman was relegated to a carefully guarded box: lauded by some experts as possessing the superior chassis, it was always deliberately hamstrung by the factory to avoid overshadowing the...

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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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FOR SALE: 1996 Porsche 993 GT2

Homologation yields street missile In response to the emergence of the BPR Global GT Endurance Series and other racing series during the 1990s, Porsche rose to the occasion by creating the 911 GT2. This thoroughbred competition car was ingeniously crafted upon the foundation of the new twin-turbocharged 993 engine. To...

Porsche 911 (993)

993’s Agility — Falk to the Rescue

The Porsche 911 (992) – Saving the 911 Only in retrospect can one grasp the importance to Porsche of the Type 993. As the last air-cooled 911 it was vital to the survival not only of the 911 lineage but also of Porsche as a car-making company. Introduced in 1993...

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FOR SALE: Rare Paint-To-Sample 1991 Porsche 911 Turbo For Sale

The legendary Porsche 911 Turbo story began with the Type 930 in 1975. It delivered thrilling performance, but its handling quirks could be a handful. While undeniably fast, it was clear Porsche’s turbocharged formula needed refinement. Enter the Type 964 Turbo, introduced in 1990. It marked a turning point for...

People & Profiles

Jochen Mass

This book not only describes the huge success of Jochen Mass as a racing driver, but it also reveals more about the man himself, apart from his motor racing career. The review below is divided into English/German, for those readers who would like an insight into this fine work in...

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FOR SALE: 1998 Porsche 993 Turbo “Last Waltz”

Finished in Ocean Blue, chassis number ‘370750’ rolled off the Zuffenhausen assembly line on 27th March 1998, some four days before the scheduled end of production. The final car off the line, completed on 31st of March ’98, was a Mexico Blue Carrera 4S that was sold to comedian and...

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FOR SALE: 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS

The 964 Carrera RS was introduced by Porsche for model year 1992 specifically for the European market as a lightweight, high performance version of the 964 Carrera 2. It featured a revised version of the standard 3.6 liter engine, titled M64/03 internally, with an increased power output of 260 bhp...

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FOR SALE: 1978 Porsche 924 Safari At Collecting Cars

Collecting Cars is currently offering a modified 1978 Porsche 924 which was rebuilt to Safari specification with the modifications completed in 2022. The custom-built 1978 Porsche 924 Safari has a silver finish with stylish Martini Racing livery and a variety of manufacturer decals. The exterior was equipped with roof-mounted spare...

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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...

Events

Gallery: Five Incredible Porsches at the 2023 Chattanooga Motorcar Festival

Organizers of the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival invited the Luftgekühlt’s celebration of Brian Redman, which resulted in a number of Porsches raced by Redman in attendance. Porsches, of course, were in abundance at the Festival, including five race cars and more than 20 street cars. Incredible Porsches in attendance included: Porsche...

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FOR SALE: Rare RUF BTR4 Up for Auction

Currently offered for sale at RM Sotheby’s with an estimated value between $800,000 and $1,200,000, this RUF BTR4 is one of the rarest and most desirable Porsche-based performance cars of the 1990s. Built in limited numbers by the renowned German manufacturer, it combines RUF’s engineering expertise with Porsche’s iconic 964...

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Barn finds: 8 Interesting Porsche Classics That Slipped Through the Cracks.

The world of barn finds is an intriguing one, filled with hidden gems. It is a space littered with forgotten classics, each with its own unique story and just waiting to be discovered. Porsche has had its own fair share of this automotive ‘diamonds in the rough.’ From rust-covered racecars...

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The Definitive List of the Greatest Porsche 911s Ever Made

Porsche has made a lot of cracking 911s over 50+ years. We Pick the Best Production, Limited Edition & Race 911s of All Time. Greatest 911s 1963 Porsche 901 1967 Porsche 911 S 1967 Porsche 911 R 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0 1974...

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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: Low Mileage 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe

In 2002, the entire generation of the 996 was facelifted. The Carrera 4S was introduced and got the new engine and the wider Turbo bodywork. The Carrera 4S was the perfect all around 911 when it was introduced, providing more performance than the base car without the exorbitant pricing of...

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...

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Turbos, batteries, and the French countryside

Much of what Porsche learns in motor racing benefits the production models and thus the customers. The story of the sports car manufacturer is full of notable examples – clearly illustrated with turbo technology and the 24 Hours of Le Mans through to the new 911 Carrera GTS T-Hybrid. The...

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Winning Kreepy Krauly March-Porsche 83G GTP

Daytona 24 Hours, 4-5 February 1984: Sarel van der Merwe, Graham Duxbury and Tony Martin drove a fine race to bring the #00 Kreepy Krauly March-Porsche 83G/04 home in first place overall, nine laps ahead of the second-placed car Although it is not widely known, one of the most successful...

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FOR SALE: 2006 Porsche Carrera GT

Intended to surpass all other supercars of its era in terms of technological advancements, the Porsche Carrera GT was engineered to push boundaries. Its powerful V10 engine traces its lineage back to the 10-cylinder race engine developed for the 2000 Le Mans 24-hours. Notably, the Carrera GT pioneered the utilization...

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Dick Barbour Racing at the 1980 Le Mans 24 Hours

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

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FOR SALE: A Low-Mileage US-Market Carrera GT Heads to Auction

This 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is a landmark supercar that redefined performance when it debuted in 2003, combining advanced engineering with striking design. Born from a motorsport-led program, the Carrera GT pairs a 605-hp, all-aluminum V-10 with a 6-speed transaxle and the world’s first road-car 220-lb carbon-fiber monocoque, F1-style pushrod...

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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...

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FOR SALE: A Rare 2009 RUF CTR3 Hits the Auction Block

RUF’s journey began as a humble service station in Pfaffenhausen, Germany, but within three decades, it evolved into a manufacturer of high-performance supercars. Alois Ruf Jr. began modifying this iconic model by inheriting his father’s passion for automobiles, particularly the Porsche 911. As the company grew, RUF started using body-in-white...

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FOR SALE: Rare Find! Low Mileage 2023 Porsche Sport Classic

Inspired by the 911 models of the 1960s and 1970s, the new Porsche Sport Classic is among the most striking limited editions crafted by Porsche in recent years. With a production limit of 1,250 units, it pays homage not only to the 2010 911 Sport Classic but also to the esteemed Carrera...

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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...

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Lazante TAG-powered Porsche 911

The 7-figure 911 will solve all of life’s problems Many of us, including myself, continue to watch in disbelief as the market for custom-built 911 continues to grow. Years ago I submitted a letter to Road & Track which was published (unfortunately). In detail, I shot down the Singer when...

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Wolf In Wolf’s Clothing – Porsche 997 Turbo RSR by Champion Motorsports

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Book Reviews

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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Porsche 935 – Chassis #006

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FOR SALE: 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring

As Porsche’s high-performance 911 designed for both the track and the road, the GT3 stands as the brand’s most powerful naturally aspirated model. The Porsche 992 GT3 offers an intensely engaging driving experience, thanks to its unique chassis tuning and razor-sharp responsiveness to driver inputs. At its heart is Porsche’s...

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FOR SALE: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3

Available for purchase on PCARMARKET is a truly unique 2022 Porsche 911 GT3, specially ordered through Porsche’s Sonderwunsch program. This Porsche 992 GT3 showcases a Paint To Sample Linden Green exterior, paired with an interior of Black leather and Race-Tex, featuring striking GT Silver deviated stitching. The choice of Paint...

Austro-Daimler

III Alpenfahrt, 16-23.06.1912 (Ferdinand Porsche (Austro-Daimler), – third place)

Start and finish in Vienna. Total distance: 2,364 km. 85 competitors started, 72 qualified. Basic rules: a) non-stop movement from the start to the finish of each stage; stopping will result in penalty points; b) engine shutdown is prohibited during the race; violations will result in penalty points; c) a...

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