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George Follmer the Stand-in Champion

Follmer was born in Phoenix in 1934, though effectively he became a Californian as his family moved to Pasadena before he was two years old and it was in this northern suburb of Los Angeles that he grew up and raised his own family. He was, he says, a reasonable...

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FOR SALE: Grab This 2005 Porsche Carrera GT

Up until 2019, highly maintained and low mileage examples of a Porsche Carrera GT could be acquired in the used car market for around $600,000 to $700,000. However, prices have skyrocketed since then, with the mid-engine supercar now typically selling for over $1.5 million and fetching as much as $2...

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Porsche 911 GT3 (996 and 997) – Ultimate Buyer’s Guide

The Type 997 GT3 family, from left to right: GT3 Cup Race Car, GT3, GT3 RS, and GT3 RSR Endurance Race Car

Overview The GT3s are the low volume 911s, road-going production cars homologated for what was Group 3 competition. The original homologated 911 was of course the famous RS 2.7 in 1972. After that Porsche concentrated on the higher Groups for which the 930 Turbo served as the homologation model. In...

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From the Track to the Street: Tire Options for Porsche Owners

Porsche has built a solid reputation in the automotive industry as a focused sports car brand but also as a manufacturer of reliable daily drivers. With a diverse selection of options to choose from, the versatility of models like the 911, Cayman, and Panamera means owners often expect the best...

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FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster

The 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster represents the final—and by many accounts, the finest—version of the highly regarded 991 generation, limited to just 1,948 units as a tribute to the year Porsche began production. Unlike Porsche’s minimalist roots, this Speedster is packed with exclusive features, including a lightweight, manually operated fabric...

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How Porsche’s History is Rooted in Electric Mobility

When people think of Porsche, the image that comes to mind is usually one of sleek sports cars and legendary flat-six engines. But long before the 911 became an icon, and well before electric vehicles were mainstream, Porsche’s story had already been set “electrically” in motion. From the late 19th...

Motorsport & Racing

What is your favourite Porsche Le Mans livery?

Le Mans 24 Hour, 13-14 June 2015: Lined up prior to the formation lap are (from L-R) – the #18 Porsche 919 Hybrid driven by Marc Lieb/Romain Dumas/Neel Jani (finished 5th); #17 Porsche 919 Hybrid driven by Timo Bernhard/Brendon Hartley/Mark Webber (finished 2nd); #19 Porsche 919 Hybrid driven by Earl...

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FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 935 With Gulf Livery Is Heading To Auction

Porsche adeptly blends its vintage and contemporary vehicles to attract substantial investments from its affluent clientele. The 935, launched in 2018, stands out as arguably the most remarkable among them. This modern version pays homage to the iconic 935 Group 5 race car with a modern touch. Named the Porsche...

Monterey Car Week

Coolest Porsches Crossing the Block at the Monterey Jet Center Auction (Aug 13–14, 2025)

Each August, the Monterey Jet Center Auction transforms from a sleek aviation hub into one of the most glamorous gatherings in the automotive calendar. Hosted by Broad Arrow in partnership with Motorlux, the event blends private jets, fine dining, and some of the world’s most desirable collector cars. For Porsche...

Events

Breakfast Club Rally: Porsches on an Air-Cooled Affair in NorCal

The Breakfast Club Rally doesn’t serve breakfast, it’s not a club, and it’s not really a rally. So what is it? The Breakfast Club Rally is one hour of drinking coffee, followed by two-plus hours of driving the back roads north of San Francisco on a designated Saturday every month....

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FOR SALE: Limited Edition 2019 Porsche 935

Collecting Cars is proud to offer this limited edition and almost new 2019 Porsche 935. The 935 tribute car was a non-street-legal collector’s car built in homage to the original 1978 935 ‘Moby Dick’ racing car. It was built from the 911 991.2 GT3 R racing car, fitted with the engine...

Yesteryear

John McCullagh drives Porsche 906

Porsche 906 (chassis #906/108) takes turn 1 on its way up the Hill at the 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed One of the motoring highlights of my 2016 season, if not of all time, has to be driving a fabulous Porsche 906 on the Goodwood Festival of Speed Hillclimb. The...

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Brendon Hartley (NZ)

Brendon Hartley, Porsche works driver, Le Mans 24H, 2016 Born: 10th November 1989 Where: Palmerston North, New Zealand Lives: Monaco Height/weight: 1.84 m/65 kg Hobbies: Playing the guitar, fitness, poker, squash, tennis, mountain biking When he first turned up in the Formula 1 paddock back in 2008, he looked more...

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FOR SALE: 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6

Low production numbers and a respected heritage make this 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 a standout among air-cooled icons. Currently offered for sale on Bring a Trailer with just 2,494 miles, it comes finished in paint-to-sample non-metallic Slate Gray over a black leather interior. The model’s signature features are combined...

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FOR SALE: Chelsea Grey Commission By Gunther Werks Is Up For Grabs

1996 Porsche 911 Gunther Werks 400R Sport Touring #1

One of the limited run of 25 Porsche 911 models configured to the 400R standard by Gunther Werks is currently available for bidding on Bring A Trailer, which could sell for around $1.5 million once the auction closes two days from now. Headquartered in Huntington Beach, California, Gunther Werks, led...

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Porsche 917 Driving Impressions

The Porsche 917 – What They Said We found some great interviews from back in the day on what drivers thought about driving the mighty 917. Below we took excerpts and quotes from the drivers who were brave enough to drive the Porsche 917. Brian Redman The below appeared in...

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FOR SALE: 911 Sally Special By Porsche And Pixar

In less than a week the Monterey Car Week will start, and they have just announced a very exciting update. RM Sotheby’s will be auctioning a one-off Porsche 911. The one-off was created in close collaboration with Pixar and was inspired by Sally Special from the Cars franchise. Proceeds of...

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FOR SALE: Ultra-Rare Porsche 911 GT3 R rennsport to be Auctioned

The Porsche 911 GT3 R rennsport is one of the most extreme interpretations of the 911 ever built. Conceived by Style Porsche’s Grant Larson and Thorsten Klein, its design combines modern racing proportions with subtle nods to Porsche’s heritage. The roofline and hood recall the GT3 R, yet every other...

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FOR SALE: 1991 Porsche 911 ST Backdate 3.8L by PS Automobile

This 1991 RoW Porsche 964 Carrera 2 coupe, now offered on PCARMARKET, is the 33rd car fully reimagined as an “ST Backdate” by PS Automobile in Lippstadt, Germany. Their “964 ST Manufaktur” program begins with complete disassembly, followed by stripping the shell to bare metal, ice-blasting it, and hand-fitting steel...

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IROC Porsches: The 935 & the International Race of Champions

The premise was disarmingly simple: a race bringing together the best drivers in motorsport, all competing in identical cars, in a spectacle designed around the requirements of television. It would consist of three forty-five-minute races over a weekend at the end of the 1973 season, followed by a final in...

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

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

Events

Porsches at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering

August 18, 2023: Referring to The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering as a car show would be incorrect. Call it a “Concours,” and you would still be off the mark. Situated on the lawns at the Quail Golf Club in Carmel Valley is, instead, what I will call a Luxury Lifestyle...

Porsche Lists

The Most Iconic Porsches of the 1960s

Front-angled view of a Porsche 917 finished with the blue and orange Gulf livery.

The 1960s was an important period for the automobile industry. In the States, the classic muscle cars were in the so-called golden phase, bursting with oversized engines and raw horsepower. On the other side of the Atlantic, German carmaker Porsche was also riding a wave, building the blocks for lasting...

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FOR SALE: 1991 Singer DLS Porsche 911 Live on BaT

Commissioned in 2017 by longtime client Scott Blattner, Singer’s Dynamics and Lightweight Study (DLS) aimed to push the 964-generation Porsche 911 to its limits using advanced lightweight materials. Partnering with Williams Advanced Engineering, the project drew on Formula One expertise in aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics, and materials. Only 75 units were...

People & Profiles

Working for Porsche in Stuttgart in the 1960s Part I

For two years in the early 1960s, South African André Loubser had the time of his life, working not just for Porsche in Stuttgart, but for Huschke von Hanstein, one of the most colourful figures in the company’s history. Von Hanstein’s death, in early 1996, prompted Loubser to recall those...

Porsche History

Porsche power in the skies

The PFM 3200-powered Mooney is legendary among aviators. They all want this ‘Porsche of the skies’ – and today there are only five that are airworthy anywhere in the world. We had the extraordinary opportunity to take a ride in one. Oh, the boxer engine note is unmistakable. But what...

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FOR SALE: Immaculate 2015 Porsche 911 GT3 With 3,100 Miles

In the 50th anniversary year of the 911, Porsche opened a new chapter in race track performance sports cars. The 991.1 GT3 wasn’t without controversy. The famous motorsport-inspired Metzger engine made way for an all-new 3.8-litre flat-six, while electric power-steering replaced the traditional hydraulic set-up. Most controversially of all, there was...

People & Profiles

The Racing Life of Bob Garretson

Victory Lane Sebring 1978. Bob (L), Charles Mendez and Brian Redman won the race in Porsche 935 chassis 930 890 0037. Photo – Sebring archives

In Memory of Bob Garretson (1933–2025) Bob Garretson passed away earlier this year, just after celebrating his 92nd birthday. He leaves behind a legacy that resonates far beyond the podiums and trophies. Bob was a quiet giant of American endurance racing—a man who led by example, raced with integrity, and...

Porsche Life

Following the Komenda Line

Entering Porsche’s World He was not in the first wave, that small group of engineers supporting Ferdinand Porsche when he decided to set up his own engineering consultancy at the end of 1930. They were chief designer Karl Rabe, engine man Josef Kales, chassis specialist Josef Zahradnik and drive-train designer...

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FOR SALE: Silver Metallic 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS With 8k Miles For Sale!

Porsche’s now famous RS moniker that was introduced in 2015, once again blurs the boundary between road-going sports cars and race cars. The 991-generation 911 GT3 RS equipped with the maximum degree of motorsport technology currently possible in a street-legal 911, yet retains supreme suitability for everyday driving. Extensive modifications...

Porsche Life

Interesting Wheels Seen on Porsches

Compared to certain marques—Italian ones, in particular—Porsche cars tend to take on a more subdued and unassuming persona. Call it German stoicism, if you will. But that’s not to say that Porsche is in any way reluctant to be distinguishable from your everyday commuter. Afterall, they produce some of the...

People & Profiles

Laurens Vanthoor (BEL)

Born: 8 May 1981 Where: Hasselt, Belgium Lives: Waiblingen, Germany Height: 1.80m Career 2017 Porsche works driver 2016 Audi works driver, Winner FIA GT World Cup Macau, Winner Intercontinental GT Challenge, 1st Dubai 24 Hours, 1st Sepang 12 Hours, 3rd Blancpain GT Series 2015 Audi works driver, 1st Nürburgring 24...

RUF

Blue Wonder: Alois Ruf and the sixth 901 ever built

Alois Ruf Porsche Newsroom: As a teenager, Alois Ruf sees an early predecessor of the Porsche 911 on the autobahn, which ultimately ignites a lifelong passion. And what sounds like fiction is, in fact, actually true: around 50 years later, he discovers the car in Enamel Blue in his own...

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FOR SALE: 2005 Porsche Carrera GT

The Porsche Carrera GT is often hailed as the ultimate analog supercar, combining advanced engineering with a raw, purist driving experience. Powered by a naturally aspirated 5.7-liter V-10 producing 613 horsepower and paired exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission, it demands skill from drivers, free of the intrusive electronic aids...

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

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

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FOR SALE: 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR

In 2008, Porsche unveiled a new and much improved version of the GT3 RSR. Distinguished from its predecessor by a redesigned front end featuring aerodynamic enhancements, including “flick” spoilers on the front apron and optimized air ducting, the new model boasted increased downforce and reduced drag. Underneath the bodywork, the...

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FOR SALE: Well-Maintained 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Clubsport

The Carrera RS Clubsport was a track-focused iteration of the Carrera RS with relatively limited road usability. The Clubsport added a fully welded roll cage which, combined with the RS’s seam-welded shell, increases the body’s stiffness by 40 per cent over the standard Carrera. That adjustable suspension strut brace was...

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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...

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FOR SALE: Two Porsche Supercars Will Be Up For Grabs Bonhams’ Amelia Island Auction Event

Supercars are the pinnacle of automotive performance, design and technology. The folks at Porsche are no strangers to building some of the most desirable supercars ever. Each decade or so we see a new Porsche supercar at the top of the automotive world and they are absolutely amazing, every single...

Porsche History

The Last-Minute Crisis That Named an Icon

Black and white photo of a Porsche Prototype 901-1 from 1964

In early October 1964, Porsche’s management team received an unexpected letter from France. Peugeot claimed trademark rights to all three-digit car names with a zero in the middle. Production of the new 901 had already begun on September 14. Marketing materials were printed. Exhibition vehicles were on display. The company...

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FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach

Porsche has always been known for its high-performance, lightweight sports cars that can outperform much bigger rivals. This tradition continues with the 991 GT2 RS. Its twin-turbo 6-cylinder engine delivers an astounding 700 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque, with a top speed of 211 mph, though it’s capable of...

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“End of the road” Fabcar Porsche 935/84

On the list of most intoxicating objects in the history of collecting, Porsche racing cars are certainly near the top. As proof is this unique Fabcar 935 from the Porsche 75th Anniversary Race Car Collection from WOB CARS. No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our...

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FOR SALE: Porsche 906 Spyder Racer

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

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Budget Based Porsche Buyer’s Guide: $75k

Best Porsche Under $75K: Unlocking High-Performance Excellence With a budget of $75,000, you’re stepping into serious Porsche territory. This price range offers access to some of the brand’s most thrilling sports cars, including high-performance 911s, mid-engine Caymans, and even track-ready models. Whether you’re after a modern Porsche with cutting-edge technology...

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10 Porsche 911 Killers That Never Were

Porsche 911 cars in different colors parked outside on road

There’s hardly a brand more connected to sports cars than Porsche. To this very day, the iconic Porsche 911 remains a benchmark sports car with nothing but a few formidable competitors in the vast and ever expanding industry. While only a handful of cars came to rival it, many more...

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The story of two Felbermayr 911 GT3 RSRs

Donington Park Circuit, 11 April 2017: Porsche 911 GT3 RSR (chassis #WP0ZZZ99Z9S799918) is off-loaded It was a clear day in April, typical of those late winter/early spring days when the weather was trying to impress by showing signs of warmth, but not really succeeding. My assignment that day at Donington...

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FOR SALE: 911 “Turbo Study” Reimagined by Singer

Background Singer Vehicle Design’s Turbo Study reimagines the classic Porsche 911 Turbo through the lens of modern engineering and obsessive craftsmanship. Inspired by the 930-era silhouette, the study blends widened bodywork, carbon-fiber panels, and period-correct details with contemporary performance. Power comes from a turbocharged flat-six developed with modern tolerances, paired...

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FOR SALE: Low Mileage 2010 Porsche 911 GT3

Experience the thrill of driving with this stunning 2010 Porsche 911 GT3, powered by a 3.8-liter flat-six engine with a six-speed manual transaxle. Finished in striking Guards Red over luxurious black leather and Alcantara, this car is sure to turn heads wherever you go. The Sport Chrono Package Plus, adjustable...

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Porsche 550 – The Story

1955. 550 Spyders in the Porsche yard in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen

Porsche 550 (1953-1956) Introduction Porsche needed a race car to compete in the roadster class, and that’s just what the 550 Spyder did at a time when production cars could no longer win. In fact, the third 550 prototype and first 550 to race won its first event at the...

Book Reviews

Ferrari 333 SP

Ferrari 333 SP – A Pictorial History 1993-2003: by Terry O’Neil © Dalton Watson Fine Books I first caught sight of the Ferrari 333 SP at Kyalami in Johannesburg, South Africa, in December 1998. It was hot, as Johannesburg is at that time of the year, but the track action...

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The Sonderwunsch Man – Rolf Sprenger

A huge banner adorns the side of this high bay warehouse in Werk 2, announcing the 25th anniversary exhibition of Exclusive from 1st March to 1st May 2011 Rolf Sprenger was a versatile engineer whose Porsche career was founded almost entirely on customer service. “If I want a trailer (caravan)...

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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...

Motorsport & Racing

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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Porsche Life

Can Racing Simulators Help You Drive Your Porsche Better?

The short answer—yes. The simple answer—it really depends. The sweeping answer—keep reading below. If you’ve made it this far into the article, either your curiosity has been piqued, or you’re in the mood to partake in some fact-checking (in lieu of a debate made possible only with face-to-face dialogue). There...

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The Porsche-Lola T600 Affair

Le Mans 24 Hours, 13-14 June 1981: Team photo following a successful technical inspection A lack of testing proved to be the downfall of the Porsche-Lola T600 in the 49th running of the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1981. But let us not get ahead of ourselves… The 1981 season...

Lit Week

Porsche “Lit Week” 2025

Background Anchored by the 42nd Los Angeles Lit & Toy Show (aka Lit Show) at the LAX Hilton, this year’s group of events that form “Lit Week” gave proof of a healthy air-cooled Porsche community that has endured decades of high and low tides, not to mention a few big...

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FOR SALE: Rare 1992 Porsche 911 Turbo S2 Up For Sale On Bring A Trailer

Bid now to get the chance to acquire one of the rarest 964s ever built, a 1992 Porsche 911 Turbo S2 currently offered for sale-via-auction with no reserve on Bring A Trailer. In 1991, the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) introduced the Bridgestone Supercar Championship as a support race during...

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FOR SALE: 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar

Unveiled at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 911 Dakar pays homage to the Porsche 953’s triumphant victory in the 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally. To create the new Dakar, Porsche modified the Carrera 4 GTS and transformed it into a very capable off-roader with modifications including increased ground clearance, all-terrain...

Book Reviews

Classic Car Auction Yearbook 2016-2017 Edition

Classic Car Auction Yearbook 2016-2017 front cover – © Classic Car Auction Yearbook/ Historica Selecta The 22nd edition of the Classic Car Auction Yearbook 2016-2017 (covering the 24th season of auctions), can comfortably be regarded as one of the most complete and authoritative publications of its kind available. Classic Car...

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FOR SALE: The Porsche 964 Turbo from Bad Boys sold for $1.3m

Director sells Turbo for $60K, later auctioned for $1.3M Amazingly, Bad Boys director Michael Bay was involved in a bombshell not of his own making, following the sale of a car the filmmaker once owned. That car being the gorgeous Porsche 964 Turbo you see here. Taking to Instagram following the...

People & Profiles

Meet The Writers: Martin Raffauf and a Life Built Around Porsche Racing

Martin Raffauf’s connection to Porsche doesn’t begin in the usual way. There was no teenage dream of a 911, no family heirloom passed down. Instead, his Porsche story starts at the racetrack, and never really leaves it. His first race wasn’t even sports cars. In 1967, he watched A.J. Foyt...

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FOR SALE: A Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer Goes up for Sale

Singer Vehicle Design, founded in Los Angeles in 2009 by former musician and Porsche 911 enthusiast Rob Dickinson, aims to create the ultimate air-cooled 911 by blending design and engineering elements from various air-cooled generations. Using the Porsche 964 as a foundation, Singer offers customers a choice of coupe or...

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FOR SALE: 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Clubsport N/GT

In the early 1990s, Porsche sought to showcase its 964 Carrera lineup on the international racing scene. To that end, it produced limited competition-ready versions of both rear- and all-wheel-drive models. Just 22 lightweight C4 coupes were made, while the Carrera 2 platform underpinned the successful Carrera Cup and the...

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Boost Brothers – Porsche 993 GT2 & 996 GT2 & 997 GT2 RS & 991 GT2 RS

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FOR SALE: 2022 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring

Paying tribute to the limited-edition 997.2 GT3 RS, this 2022 Porsche 992 GT3 Touring, listed for sale on PCARMARKET, boasts a range of bespoke features created through Porsche’s Sonderwunsch Factory Commissioning (Special Wishes) program. Finished in a Paint to Sample Grey Black, a shade originally offered for the 997.2 GT3...

Motorsport & Racing

Porsches at 2024 SVRA SpeedTour Sebring

Sebring International Raceway is the spiritual home of SVRA, where the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association was founded over 40 years ago. The 2024 Sebring SpeedTour showcased extensive fields and fierce competition across all SVRA race groups, attracting hundreds of vintage race cars of every era, make, and model each year....

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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: 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster With Only 352 Miles

Live on Bring A Trailer is a Canadian-market example of a 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster that shows only 352 miles on its odometer. The new Speedster was first unveiled as a concept during the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July 2018 – a time which also coincided with the 70th...

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FOR SALE: Porsche MOMO 356 RSR Outlaw by Rod Emory Is For Sale

Want to Join the Outlaw Gang? Rod Emory makes some of the most insane modified Porsches out there. This Porsche MOMO 356 RSR Outlaw built by Rod Emory is currently for sale and it’s an absolutely beautiful car unlike any other on the road. This car debuted in 2019 at...

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FOR SALE: 1991 Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer DLS up for Sale

The “Mame Commission” Singer DLS is a rare, meticulously crafted reimagination of the 964-generation Porsche 911, created by Singer Vehicle Design as part of their Dynamics and Lightweight Study (DLS). With only 75 examples produced, this particular car remains in virtually new condition, showing just 182 miles on the odometer....

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The Most Expensive Porsches Sold At Auction

Crowd of people bidding on Porsches at auction

While the cars with the record for most expensive auction values ever generally come from Italy, the little German company from Stuttgart also has enthusiastic and wealthy collectors who are willing to open the bank account to get a piece of history. While it is pretty rare for one of...

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FOR SALE: 1982 Porsche 911SC At Bonhams The Monaco Sale (With Photo Gallery)

There are only a few annual auctions that have built the reputation of having prestigious and quality lot as Bonhams, The Monaco Sale spring event. On May 13, Bonhams is set to deliver as a number of distinguished vintage automobiles in different categories will be put on the block ready...

The Story

Porsche 356 – The Story

Ferry Porsche with 356 B T5 (produced 1960-1961)

The Porsche 356 Story Porsche engineering company had designed cars for other companies for a long time, but it was finally in 1948 that a first “Porsche” was made under the leadership of Ferdinand Anton Ernst “Ferry” Porsche, the son of Ferdinand Porsche. At that time Porsche company was located...

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FOR SALE: 2024 Porsche 911 S/T

Porsche has marked 60 years of the iconic 911 with a special creation, the 992-generation Porsche 911 S/T. Designed in Flacht for pure driving pleasure, this car pairs the naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine from the GT3 RS with a 6-speed manual transmission and a lightweight design philosophy. The 911...

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FOR SALE: Silver Metallic 2005 Porsche Carrera GT With 17K Miles For Sale!

The Porsche Carrera GT has become one of the most iconic and sought after Porsche models in the realm of exotic car idolization and ownership. It is hard to believe, that things didn’t really start off that way. When the Porsche Carrera GT was released in 2004, it was anticipated to stir...

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A Tractor’s Tale: The Forgotten Chapter of Porsche’s History

Three-quarter view of a red Porsche Tractor Model 219

In the rolling fields of post-war Germany, a visionary project took shape—not on racetracks or autobahns, but on farmlands. Years before Porsche became a household name in sleek sports cars, it left its mark in agriculture with the Porsche-Diesel tractor. Manufactured in Friedrichshafen-Manzell, Germany, these tractors embodied engineering precision tailored...

Book Reviews

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...

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Porsche 911 993 Carrera Cup Racing Series and Champions

993 Carrera Cup Champions & Results 993 Carrera Supercup 1994 Uwe Alzen Emmanuel Collard Jean-Pierre Malcher 1995 Jean-Pierre Malcher Jürgen von Gartzen Emmanuel Collard 1996 Emmanuel Collard Jürgen von Gartzen Patrick Huisman 1997 . Patrick Huisman Oliver Mathai Dominique Dupuy No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access...

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FOR SALE: 2004 Porsche Carrera GT

Over the past 15 years, the Carrera GT has become one of the most renowned supercars in history; thanks to its unique blend of driver-focused elements and advanced road-going technologies, it epitomizes what has now become the pinnacle of an era in which cars of this ilk would be produced. And...

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FOR SALE: Limited Edition 2005 Porsche Carrera GT Supercar Up for Auction

The Porsche Carrera GT remains one of the most legendary supercars ever built, a true masterpiece of engineering and performance. This 2005 example, finished in the iconic GT Silver Metallic over Dark Grey leather, is an exceptionally well-maintained collector’s piece with fewer than 4,600 miles on the odometer. Originally designed...

Porsche News

Porsche mourns Peter W. Schutz

Peter W. Schutz, CEO of Porsche from 1981-1987 (ca.1984) Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG this week announced the death of Peter W. Schutz. The former President and CEO of Porsche AG passed away on 29 October 2017 at the age of 87. Schutz is perhaps best remembered for his...

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FOR SALE: This One-Off Porsche Boasts One Of The Most Flamboyant Specs You’ll Ever See

This 993-generation Porsche 911 Turbo S is the result when an unlimited budget accompanies extreme fantasy. There’s no other way to look at it. It was a one-off build originally commissioned by a former Kuwaiti prime minister. The 1998 Turbo S immediately stands out with its ‘Vanilla Yellow’ paint. It’s...

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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...

Auction News

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: 2015 Porsche 911 GT3

Porsche introduced the 991 GT3 for the 2014 model year, as follow up to the multiple 997 GT3 variants. The 991 GT3 featured a new 3.8 litre direct fuel injection (DFI) flat-six engine developing 475 hp (354 kW; 482 PS) at 8,250 rpm, Porsche’s Doppelkupplung (PDK) double-clutch gearbox, and rear-wheel...

Motorsport & Racing

2024 HSR Spring Fling at Sebring International Raceway

Held at the Sebring International Raceway, this year’s HSR Spring Fling brought together racing enthusiasts, competitors, and spectators to celebrate the essence of historic sportscar racing. This year’s event highlighted the following races: No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium content. Get Started Already...

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FOR SALE: 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 RS “PECT”

Highlights The PECTO GT3 RS—built to announce the opening of the Porsche Experience Centre Toronto Unveiled at the 2024 Canadian International Auto Show One-off color scheme with numerous options totaling $415,375 CAD Offered directly from Porsche Cars Canada, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting charity Sale includes a scale...

Austro-Daimler

Austro-Daimler Winner Prince Henry Trophy 1910

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Sebring 12 Hours

Porsche Race Recap – Sebring Delivers Drama

Photos courtesy Porsche and Chuck Anderson High expectations for Porsche not realized at the Sebring 12 Hours Unlike previous years where Stuttcars have reported on Porsche dominating the 12 hour endurance spectacle, 2023 was a reminder of the “tough luck” side of racing. Porsche was the verge of an improbable...

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Photo Gallery: Porsche Finishes Top 10 at 2024 Crowdstrike Spa 24H

Photography by Matty White Media. Comtoyou Racing made history by winning the 2024 CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa for Aston Martin, ending a 76-year wait for the brand’s victory at the event. The race was highly competitive, featuring dramatic moments, particularly in the final hour. The Belgian squad’s triumph was...

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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...

Motorsport & Racing

Notable 1976 Porsche 934s

Porsche 934 ahead of other cars during race

1976 saw 31 customer 934 cars built. Chassis numbers run from 930 670 0151 to 0180 (plus 930 670 0540). The Porsche 934, first introduced in 1976, was the Group 4 GT race version of the Typ 930 Turbo road car. Group 4 in 1976 rules insisted that four hundred...

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The 993: Porsche’s Perfect Farewell to the Air-Cooled Age

Three-quarter view of a red Porsche 911 Type 993 Carrera 4S

Among Porsche enthusiasts, few phrases stir emotions like “air-cooled.” And no car embodies that magic better than the 911 Type 993. Produced from 1993 to 1998, the 993 wasn’t just another evolution of the 911, sadly, it was the final chapter of an era that started in 1964. For purists,...

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Paint-To-Sample: How custom colors are created

How about a new sports car in the same color as your handbag, a special piece of furniture, or a model car from your childhood? Or would you prefer one of the cult colors from the 1990s? If you’re configuring a new Porsche model, the sky’s the limit when it...

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FOR SALE: Be The Next Owner Of This Red 2021 Porsche 992 Targa 4S!

The 2021 Porsche 992 Targa 4S is insanely fast and dynamically amazing compared to just about anything else on the road. And you get the comfort of all-wheel drive, a nice interior, good tech and the sexiest bodystyle on the planet. Objectively, there’s little to dislike about the Targa 4S....

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FOR SALE: Rare and Collectible 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight Up for Auction

One of only 200 units produced, this 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight is a cornerstone of Porsche’s motorsport legacy. Offered at RM Sotheby’s Paris auction on February 4, 2025, it carries an estimated value of $950,000 to $1,250,000. Built to homologate the 911 for international GT racing, the...

Porsche Video

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....

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FOR SALE: Low Mileage 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0

Essentially a liaison Boxster version situated between the 718 Boxster GTS and the hardcore 718 Spyder, the Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 offers a mix between the comfort and features found on the regular GTS and a detuned version of the engine found in the Spyder. Alongside its hardtop Cayman...

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FOR SALE: Porsche 911 Carreras Offered By Collecting Cars

Collecting Cars is offering two very interesting Porsche 911s, a beautifully presented Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 and a Porsche 911 Junior. 1976 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 This Porsche 911 Carrera is beautifully presented and has been sensitively restored. It is believed that before the M491 package was officially in the...

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Porsche’s Grand Prix Austro Daimlers

Background and Post-War Context Coming out of World War 1, Ferdinand Porsche was in complete charge of Austro Daimler, one of the greatest and most versatile manufacturing companies of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. In peacetime his factory at Wiener Neustadt, south of Vienna, had to reach out to world markets...

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