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Welcome to Camp 911 Namibia

Thrill of the unknown Before the first guests set off on gravel roads and desert sand in their 911 Dakar, an on-site team will clarify the final details and logistical challenges. In Namibia’s vastness, surprises are the norm, and the thrill of the unknown is a daily reality. Just outside...

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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Mid-Atlantic American Sports Car Races 1953-1962

Mid-Atlantic American Sports Car Races 1953-1962: by Terry O’Neil © Dalton Watson Fine Books This is the beginning of a series of book reviews on early American racing, written by some very committed authors and published by Dalton Watson Fine Books. Mid-Atlantic American Sports Car Races 1953-1962 is the first...

FOR SALE: 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.8

Launched in 1993, the Carrera RSR 3.8 was designed as a ready-to-race variant of the Carrera RS. Sharing the RS’s widebody shell, it featured an aluminum hood, lightweight doors, thinner side and rear glass, and an adjustable rear wing. Powering the RSR 3.8 was an air-cooled, naturally aspirated six-cylinder Type...

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,...

FOR SALE: Striking 1978 Porsche 911 3.0 SC

Collecting Cars is proud to offer a striking example of a 1978 Porsche 911 3.0 SC featuring an all-black colour scheme and a number of cosmetic modifications. In model year 1978, the 911 model range was reduced to two models. The 911 SC (Super Carrera) took the place of the...

Porsche Taycan Turbo GT

Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Is Now A Record Setting EV

2024 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with Wiessach Package

Before the Porsche Taycan was released, if you wanted a fast EV, you weren’t exactly spoiled for choice. When 2019 came, this EV from a little German company in Stuttgart shattered expectations, becoming the benchmark for performance EV vehicles. Audi followed soon after, and Tesla revised their top model to become...

FOR SALE: Everrati 911 Show Car

Factory Direct Straight from the factory, Everrati has announced its left-hand-drive 964-based 911 wide-body is available for purchase. Lighter than a 964 Turbo, with instant torque, this hand-built EV sports car blends Porsche DNA with modern performance. A celebrated show car, it has turned heads at some of the world’s...

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Porsches at Le Mans Classic 2022

Porsches joust for position on the run down to Tertre Rouge, in the Porsche Classic Race.

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FOR SALE: 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder

Without question, the Porsche 550 Spyder is recognized as the first Porsche that was purpose-built for racing. This compact, mid-engine sports car significantly impacted events such as the Targa Florio, Mille Miglia, 24 Hours of Le Mans, and Carrera Panamericana, often outperforming larger and more powerful rivals from Ferrari and...

Member-Only Feature: Rünge Cars Steps Into the Future

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

Porsches In Video Games Over The Past 40 Years

Porsche 911 RSR from Assetto Corsa

Ever since Pong and PacMan came out over 40 years ago into the brand new “video game arcades” of the 1970s, there has been interest in driving games. From Gran Trak 10, the very first driving arcade game from Atari in 1974 to Assetto Corsa, Gran Turismo, Forza Motorsport, and...

FOR SALE: Ultra-Rare Gunther Werks 400R “Bianco Rosso Commission” Up For Sale

Gunther Werks, headquartered in Huntington Beach, California, was established by Peter Nam, CEO of the carbon-fiber parts manufacturer Vorsteiner, with the goal of reimagining Porsche’s 993-series 911s in the spirit of the later GT3 models. The transformation of each vehicle begins with stripping it down to its steel unibody, which...

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...

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...

Motorsport & Racing

Porsche at Le Mans Part V: 1980 to 1994 the Transaxle years

Le Mans 24 Hours, 10-11 June 1978: The pace car, a Porsche 928, leads the field away followed by the #5 Porsche 936/78 (Ickx, Pescarolo, Mass), #1 Alpine Renault A443 (Jabouille, Depailler) and the #43 Porsche 935/78 ‘Moby Dick’ (Schurti, Stommelen). In 1978, the Porsche 928 was voted ‘Car of...

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Richard Lietz (AUT)

Richard Lietz, Porsche works driver, Le Mans 24H, 2016 Born: 17 December 1983 Where: Waidhofen, Austria Lives: Ybbsitz, Austria Marital status: Single Height/Weight: 1.83 m/73 kg Hobbies: Rallying, jogging, climbing, cycling Richard Lietz, a man for all seasons, and for all racing series. The Austrian celebrated the greatest success of...

FOR SALE: Low Mileage 2022 Porsche 911 GT3

If you are lucky enough to get an allocation on a 992 GT3, you should do whatever you can in your power to buy it. It is that good. What is sad of course, is that getting an allocation is almost impossible and the slots are selling for $50-$100k over...

FOR SALE: Ultra-Rare ’73 Porsche 911 Carrera RS in Gulf Orange

FIA regulation changes after the 1972 season ended the Porsche 917’s dominance in World Sportscar Championship racing, prompting Porsche to focus on the 2.4L 911S as the foundation for their racing efforts. It evolved into the Carrera 2.7 RS, where “RS” stood for Renn Sport, meaning motorsport. Engineers reduced weight...

FOR SALE: Two 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Up For Grabs On Bring A Trailer

The latest GT3 RS features advanced aerodynamics and more power, boasting 518 horsepower from its naturally aspirated 4.0-liter engine. With a seven-speed PDK transmission, it accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 3.2 seconds, reaching a top speed of 184 mph. It also includes Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus and an...

Porsche 911 (964)

FOR SALE: 710-Mile 1992 Singer 911 Heads to RM Sotheby’s Miami

Heading to the auction stage at RM Sotheby’s Miami sale on February 27 is a spectacular 1992 Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer Vehicle Design, estimated at $1,000,000–$1,200,000. Known as the “Palm Beach Commission,” this bespoke build was completed in March 2022 and has covered just 710 miles since delivery. Finished...

FOR SALE: Ex Barry Bonds’ Modified Porsche 964 Speedster Up For Sale

Since its debut in 1954, the Porsche Speedster has adhered to a simple design: two seats, a low, curved windshield, and a basic folding fabric top. Conceived by American importer Max Hoffman as an affordable addition to Porsche’s lineup, the 356-based Speedster became an instant hit with its raked, removable...

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Quick Nick – a Nick Faure profile

British GP meeting which Nick Faure led outright, starting from the second row, against the Falcons and BGG Escorts. But the fan belt came off due to a rag left in the engine by my mechanic! Nick Faure was one of the first to race a 911 in Britain: he...

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...

FOR SALE: Porsche 550A Spyder heads to auction

A rare and iconic ex-Le Mans Porsche 550A Spyder will come under the hammer at Bonhams’ Scottsdale sale on 19 January 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Chassis #550A-0145 is the second-to-last 550A built and is a veteran of four world championship races while being campaigned as a works entry by Porsche...

FOR SALE: Ex–Jerry Seinfeld 2004 Porsche Carrera GT Up for Auction

In case you needed any more reminding that the Porsche Carrera GT is one of those ‘once in a lifetime’ cars, check out the auction price for this Jerry Seinfeld owned example. We’re shocked at the sale price as much as we’re shocked to find out that Jerry got rid...

FOR SALE: Stunning 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Now On Sale!

Stunning 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Now On Sale!

The first iteration of the Porsche Cayman GT4 made its debut in 2015, cince that time, the GT4 has become a cult hero amongst purists with its absence of frills, relative affordability and undisputable demi-god-status as one of the ultimate driver’s car. It is a Porsche model that every fan...

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

Porsche Mission R concept

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

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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...

Book Review: Porsche – The Golden Years

Porsche – The Golden Years: Leonardo Acerbi © Virtual Motorpix/Glen Smale It is always a pleasure when a top-quality book lands on my desk, so when Porsche – The Golden Years arrived at the Porsche Road & Race offices, I was especially pleased. We had the pleasure of reviewing Ferrari...

FOR SALE: Signal Yellow 2019 Porsche 911 GT3

Live on Bring A Trailer is an exquisite 2019 Porsche 911 GT3, boasting a mere 1,600 miles on its odometer. This remarkable vehicle is propelled by a 4.0-liter flat-six engine, mated to a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transaxle. Its exterior is finished in a custom Signal Yellow paint with sleek black...

FOR SALE: 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring

911 2.7 RS Carrera highlights One of the most iconic sports cars of all time Delivered new in Germany Present ownership for more than 15 years An older restoration Recently checked by Porsche specialists Garage Moderne in Geneva Registered in Switzerland Background Porsche revived the Carrera name for its top-of-the-range...

VIDEO: Where is the Porsche Market Headed in 2022?

Last night the Porsche Club of America had a great discussion on the Porsche market and where they think prices are headed. It is definitely an interesting year ahead so for anybody in the market for a Porsche, it is well worth the time to watch it....

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...

FOR SALE: A Singer Classic Study with only 324 Miles Heads to Auction

Perhaps no company has honored the legacy of the air-cooled Porsche 911 with the same obsessive precision as California-based Singer Vehicle Design. Founded in Los Angeles in 2009, Singer has earned a global reputation for bespoke restorations carried out entirely on behalf of individual owners, each one reimagined rather than...

FOR SALE: Porsche 718 RSK Center Seat At Kissimmee 2023

Mecum Auctions’ Kissimmee 2023 is right around the corner and one of the main features is a 1959 Porsche 718 RSK Center Seat from the Rick Grant III Estate Collection. Kissimmee 2023 will be held from January 4-15, 2023 at the Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida. 1959 Porsche 718...

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...

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...

FOR SALE: 1989 RUF CTR YellowBird Sells for $6,055,000

Almost tripling the highest price paid for a RUF at any auction, Gooding & Co just landed a whopping $6,055,000 for this “Time Capsule” example at their Amelia Island Auction. In the highly competitive world of “Boutique 911” builds, this sale proves the RUF stands on top in the eyes...

Porsche 911 (996) – The Story

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...

FOR SALE: The Schuppan Porsche 962CR

Master racer Vern Schuppan, the Australian racing legend, forged a stellar reputation by winning the 1983 Le Mans driving a Porsche 956. His deep-seated connection to Porsche eventually paved the way for creating the Schuppan Porsche 962CR, a street-legal supercar built using a Porsche 962 racer as the foundation. Endurance...

Motorsport & Racing

African Assault – 1984 March 84G-Porsche

I couldn’t quite pinpoint why, during the research and writing of this profile, that I kept hearing the Lennon/McCartney hit “Come Together” somewhere in the back of my head. I have often used the metaphor of how some of the most interesting motor racing tales are based on an almost...

FOR SALE: 1983 Fabcar 935/84 Heads to Bonhams’ Quail Auction

Built and raced by Bob Akin during the 1983 and 1984 IMSA seasons, this 1983 Porsche Fabcar 935/84 is a unique one-off evolution of the 935, engineered to meet Class 2 weight regulations and remain competitive against newer GTP machinery. Developed by Dave Klym of Fabcar, the 935/84 utilized components...

FOR SALE: 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder

2015 Porsche 918 Spyder

The Porsche 918 Spyder is one of the hypercar legends of the modern era. Together with the Ferrari LaFerrari and McLaren P1, it stretched the boundaries of performance and innovative automotive technology to new limits. The mostly carbon-fibre chassis is wrapped around a hybrid powertrain that consists of a naturally aspirated...

FOR SALE: Restored 1960 Porsche 356B Sunroof Coupe For Sale!

PCarMarket is currently offering a 1960 Porsche 356B Sunroof Coupe that has been restored by its previous owner before it was bought by its current owner. It also got an engine rebuild in 2020 by Heritage Motorcar Research Inc. The car is finished in Silver Metallic and sports an optional...

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

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

FOR SALE: 1955 Porsche 356 Speedster

Live now on Bring A Trailer is fantastic example of a 1955 Porsche 356 Speedster finished in Oslo Blue over red upholstery and powered by a Type 546 1.5-liter flat-four engine. In September 1954, Porsche launched a new model which was to become a legend – the Speedster. The new...

FOR SALE: 911 GT2 RS with $176,550 in options!

The Porsche “911 GT2 RS” name is one used with reverence, citing such nicknames as the “widow maker” because of its extreme power and lack of driver aides. Previously used in 2011 with the 997, it wouldn’t reappear until 2017 when the 991 GT2 RS was announced creating a buzz...

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The Wow of Wunderland Porsche Museum

1997 Porsche GT1

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

Porsche Taycan: A Well-Timed Sales Superstar

Porsche Taycan driving through desert

When Porsche announced in 2015 with the Mission E Concept that they were deep in development of an electric vehicle that would put most other mid-market EVs to shame, they were not taken all that seriously. In fact, more than one media outlet chalked the statement up to posturing and...

FOR SALE: 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS Touring Coupé

1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS Touring Coupé

Revealed at the 1972 Paris Auto Show, the Carrera 2.7 RS was a special model used to homologate the 911 in Group 4 racing. Developed from the 911S, the 2.7 was more potent in almost every area. Compared to the standard Carrera, the car featured a 2.7-litre, fuel-injected, air-cooled, six-cylinder...

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World’s longest motor race

Marathon de la Route, Nürburgring, 22-26 August 1967: Getting ready for the 1967 Marathon de la Route outside Werk 2 in Zuffenhausen – in the centre is Vic Elford, one of the winning drivers that year The Marathon de la Route, an 84-hour epic endurance race run between 1965-1971, was...

The Story of 1976 Porsche 934, 930 670 0161

Photo from 1976 of two men standing in front of yellow Porsche 934 in the Netherlands

There are 934s, and there are 934s… The Porsche 934 has long lived in the shadow of its more powerful sibling, the Porsche 935. This is a shame. Not only was the 934 faster than the Carrera RSR that it supplanted (naturally!), but many 934s went on to have very...

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...

FOR SALE: Highly Attractive 1993 Porsche 911 (964) Turbo 3.6

At the Geneva Motor Show in March 1992, the 3.3-litre 964 Turbo S was unveiled sporting air inlet vents in the rear fenders ahead of the wheels, a feature that would become a hallmark of all future 911 Turbos. Later that year, at the Paris Motor Show in the autumn,...

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...

Petersen Automotive Museum: The Magnus Walker Collection

Reviewed & Edited by Rex McAfee Only in SoCal: The Urban Outlaw Last year, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the release of the short film Urban Outlaw, Walker was invited by the Petersen Automotive Museum to display 10 of his most prized Porsche’s within the facility’s highly exclusive Vault. “From...

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...

The Fascinating Story behind Porsche’s Posters

Overview Mountain championships, endurance races, Formula 1, Spa, Daytona, Sebring, and Le Mans after Le Mans – no matter what series, no matter what track – Porsche’s racing victories formed the bread and butter of Erich Strenger’s work. As a freelance graphic designer from 1951, he designed sales catalogs, driver’s...

FOR SALE: Gunther Werks’ Porsche 911 Up for Auction

Gunther Werks, known for creating one of the finest analog driving machines, has elevated its lineup by introducing an open-top variant inspired by Porsche’s iconic Speedster. Using classic design cues such as a low windscreen and the absence of side windows, this model features advanced carbon fiber techniques to create...

FOR SALE: Restored 1980 Porsche 911SC Coupe By ROCS Motorsports Up For Sale

Restored 1980 Porsche 911SC Coupe By ROCS Motorsports Up For Sale

The 911 SC effectively replaced the 911 S and was one of Porsche’s first models that was meant for the international market. It was sold as a cheaper alternative to the 911 Turbo. Our guys from PCarMarket is currently offering a 1980 Porsche 911SC Coupe that was customized and restored...

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The Hans Herrmann Story

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Motorsport & Racing

Winning the World Endurance Championship 1981

Daytona 24 Hours, 31 January/1 February 1981: Bob Garretson, Bobby Rahal and Brian Redman driving the #9 Porsche 935 (chassis #009 00030) would go on to win the race by 13 laps, having started from 16th on the grid The Flying Tigers strike again! Being the best on the planet in...

FOR SALE: A Rare And Special Porsche 964 Turbo Is Up For Sale On Bring A Trailer

The 964 generation has become highly popular, primarily due to its iconic styling and air-cooled design. Among the 964 models, the 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo S 3.6, recently listed for sale on Bring a Trailer, stands out as one of the rarer and more special examples. It is one of...

ROFGO Collection

ROFGO Collection by Doug Nye – © Porter Press International Most motorsport enthusiasts will have attended historic races, events such as the Goodwood Festival of Speed or Revival, or similar events in the USA, where the familiar and much-admired Gulf orange and blue race cars have competed or been on...

Gallery: Five Incredible Porsches at the 2023 Chattanooga Motorcar Festival

Porsche 908

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...

FOR SALE: 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS

Details $35,525 in factory options 1 owner! 217 miles! New Condition! Options include Leather Interior in Black with Black/Red Alcantara accents, Front axle lift system, Dashboard trim in leather, Bose surround sound, extended range fuel tank, wheels in satin black, and more Custom Canepa Tartan seat inserts (original seat inserts...

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: 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...

Motorsport & Racing PRR Yesteryear

Early 1980 IMSA GT Championship

John Fitzpatrick during practice for the Sebring 12-hour race in 1980

Bob Garretson in #009 00030 during practice for the 1980 Daytona 24 hours. This is the original 1979 factory configuration on this car By the time that we reached the IMSA Riverside Los Angeles Times Grand Prix in April, the Dick Barbour Racing team’s IMSA GT championship season had been...

The Bespoke Side of Porsche: Car Paint with Special Effect Finishes

Few marques in the automotive world understand the power of color the way Porsche does. While performance and engineering headlines often dominate the conversation, Porsche’s artistry with paint has become an equally compelling part of its identity. From the understated elegance of classic hues to the audacious vibrancy of modern...

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...

Book Review: John Fitzpatrick Group C Porsches – The Definitive History

John Fitzpatrick Group C Porsches – The Definitive History, Mark Cole. © Porter Press There seem to be a number of books entering the market right now on Porsche’s motor racing history. This is not a bad thing, because there is so much to explore about these fantastic and iconic...

FOR SALE: 918 ‘Weissach’ Spyder at RM Sotheby’s Abu Dhabi Auction

Porsche is one of the most accomplished carmakers in history, with victories across nearly every major sports car and prototype racing category and a legacy of producing some of the world’s most recognizable performance machines. Though Porsche rarely ventured into true supercar territory, each effort left a major mark. The...

FOR SALE: 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.8 Hits The Auction Block

The Porsche 911 Type 964 RSR, designed for international GT racing by privateers, represents a significant evolution in the 911 series, first introduced in 1989. Available in two versions, the Carrera 4 and Carrera 2, it marked Porsche’s first use of four-wheel drive in a production model, drawing on technology...

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

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

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...

FOR SALE: Stunning 2008 Porsche Boxster S Limited Edition

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

Notable Chassis

Whittington’s #009 0004 rises from the ashes

1979 Porsche 935 chassis #009 0004 – Willow Springs International Raceway © Robert Graham Junior The phone rang, it was my old friend Carlos de Quesada. “I’ve just bought a 935 to restore,” he told me. “Great,” I replied, “which one?” “#009 0004,” announced Carlos. Chassis #009 0004? I had...

FOR SALE: 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder

2014 Porsche 918 Spyder

The Porsche 918 Spyder, a mid-engined plug-in hybrid hypercar, showcased the seamless integration of hybrid technology in high-performance vehicles. At its core, the Porsche 918 Spyder boasted a naturally-aspirated 4.6-liter V8 engine generating 608 horsepower, complemented by two electric motors, each delivering an additional 279 horsepower, resulting in a formidable...

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1979 Le Mans winning Porsche 935

In a garage full of legendary vehicles, one in particular stands out: the Porsche 935. The Porsche 935 was the first rear-engine race car to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans. On the occasion of the classic car’s centennial, we visited the 1979 winning vehicle in its current owner’s...

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...

FOR SALE: Rare 1988 Porsche 959 Komfort Up For Sale

A gorgeous 1988 Porsche 959 Komfort is currently available on Bring A Trailer and it’s certainly not cheap. The ‘959’ was initially developed in the early 1980s as a Group B competitor to showcase Porsche’s advanced technology. It was displayed in concept car form at the 1983 Frankfurt Motor Show...

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...

FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster

2019 Porsche 911 Speedster Robin Adams ©2023 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's

The 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster inherits the latest enhancements from Stuttgart while paying homage to the original Speedster model, the Porsche 356. Utilizing the 4S Cabriolet body silhouette, carbon fiber components from the 911 R, and front and rear bumpers from the GT3 Touring, the Speedster brings a unique touch....

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Porsche 935 – Chassis #006

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Jürgen Barth – A Profile

Autograph card signed by Jürgen Barth (ca. 1980) More books have been written about Porsche than any other car company so the publication in English of another tome is hardly headline news until you realise that the author, exceptionally, is a Porsche insider, but not just any insider. Jürgen Barth...

FOR SALE: Low Mileage 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Weissach

Bring A Trailer is currently offering a low mileage and eye-catching example of Porsche’s 991.2 generation track-focused supercar that also comes equipped with the highly coveted and expensive Weissach Pack. When automotive enthusiasts are asked to describe the pinnacle of the Porsche 911, the 991.2 GT3 RS overwhelmingly dominates the...

FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Weissach

In 2018, Porsche introduced the facelifted 991.2 version of the 911 GT3 RS. This updated model featured redesigned aerodynamic bodywork and suspension. The bodywork, which draws inspiration from the 911 Turbo, includes integrated side air intakes, an aerodynamic front bumper, vented front fenders, a NACA-ducted hood, side skirts, a rear...

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...

FOR SALE: 2005 Porsche Carrera GT

The Porsche Carrera GT originated from an abandoned late-1990s Le Mans prototype project halted by FIA regulation changes. Porsche shifted its focus to developing a road car based on the racing platform. Competing with supercars like the Ferrari Enzo and Mercedes SLR, the Carrera GT proved itself in a tough...

FOR SALE: Pristine Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer For Sale

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Well, that didn’t take long. In February, Singer Vehicle Design celebrated its 300th restoration work, a Porsche 911 reimagined by Singer – Classic Study. That exact vehicle has now popped up for sale on RM Sotheby’s online site. Dubbed the ‘Sotto’ Commission by the owner, the Porsche started out as...

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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A Quarter Century of Porsche 911 GT3

Porsche 911 GT3 generations

Since 1963, the Porsche 911 has been synonymous with advanced German engineering, a timeless silhouette, and, according to Porsche enthusiasts, one of the purest driving experiences of any sports car. And there aren’t many variants or high-performance trims of iconic sports cars like the 911 that enjoy almost the same...

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: Iconic Porsche 550 RS Spyder Hits the Market

The Porsche 550 was the brand’s first production racing car, designed to be both street legal and track-ready, allowing drivers to race and then drive it home. A unique engine, developed by Ernst Fuhrmann, powered the 550. This flat DOHC engine had four overhead camshafts, similar to the Porsche Type...

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Porsche 907 – Building a Racing Empire Part III

Porsche 907

The Porsche 907 has probably received the least amount of coverage of all Porsche’s 1960s ‘plastic prototypes’. But this lack of attention is unjustified, as the 907 played just as important a role in Porsche’s rise to motorsport stardom as any of the other successful Porsche racers of the time....

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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