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...
In 1977, Porsche’s “improvised” Type 936/77 took on the full-court press of four Renaults at Le Mans. Retirements and technical troubles suggested that winning was out of the question. But neither its drivers nor Porsche number 4 believed that. Against strong opposition from Alpine-Renault and Alfa Romeo, Porsche took the...
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...
Porsche Palm Springs presents this pre-owned 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, finished in White with just 1,941 miles. It reflects Porsche’s blend of cutting-edge performance and engineering sophistication. The 918 Spyder remains a landmark in hypercar design and technology. Its White exterior highlights the car’s sculpted aerodynamics and aggressive downforce-focused bodywork....
The 997 GT2 made its debut at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, with just 1,261 units built for the global market between 2008 and 2009. Its twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter flat-six delivered 523 horsepower and 505 lb-ft of torque, pushing the GT2 to 204 mph—making it the fastest road-legal 911 of its...
2003-2004 Boxster S 3.2 (aka 986 S Mk II)
If you’re reading this article, we have at least one thing in common: We love Porsches. Another thing we may have in common is that we want to get our hands on a Porsche that is not only fun but is also quick, fairly reliable, and affordable. Let’s face it,...
Richard Wiley at Le Mans 24H, 2019 PORSCHE ROAD & RACE is proud to announce that contributor Richard Wiley was recently honoured by the South African Guild of Motoring Journalists. Following his passion for writing on all things motoring and motorsport related over several decades, the honour of Fellow of...
Porsche 935 chassis no. 009 00030, the Old Warhorse speeds up the hill at the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed with Brian Redman at the helm This is a story of the incredible career of Porsche 935 009 00030, one of the most amazing race cars ever, or as someone...
Born: 5 April 1975 Where: Nürtingen, Germany Lives: Nürtingen, Germany Marital status: Married, 2 children Height/Weight: 1.74 m/69 kg Hobbies: Mountain biking, skiing, fitness, golf Wolf Henzler has an accolade that none of his works driver colleagues have achieved yet. In December 2011, the 2010 Le Mans winner put in...
The Pacific Coast Highway. The Route Napoleon. And the road from Nasareth to Bethlehem, Wales … Wherever there are great driving routes, you find Porsche cars. And as Christmas beckons, so too does a particularly special stretch of road.  Wales, our destination this festive season, is justly famous for a...
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...
1996 Porsche 911 GT2
If you want the ultimate version of the air-cooled 911, then you should get this 1996 Porsche 911 GT2 currently up for sale on Merit Partners. The 993 Porsche 911 GT2 (or GT as it was initially called) was built in order to meet homologation requirements for the GT2 class...
Currently listed for sale on PCARMARKET, this 2024 Porsche 911 GT3 RS comes equipped with the Tribute to Carrera RS Package—a $20,000 option offered by Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur in conjunction with the Weissach Package, available exclusively for U.S.-market GT3 RS models. Created as a homage to the legendary 1973 Carrera...
The Spa 24 Hours – A History, by David Blumlein © Virtual Motorpix/Glen Smale There are a few major endurance races around the world that roll off the tongue quite easily and quickly, such as Le Mans, Daytona, Sebring and of course the Spa 24 Hours. It is perhaps an...
Live on Collecting Cars is an all black 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder offered in superb condition and with low mileage. The car features black metallic exterior paint with a black leather-trimmed interior adorned with yellow seat piping, door accents, seatbelt edging, and steering wheel 12 o’clock marker. It also includes...
50 Years Porsche 914 by Jürgen Lewandowski, published by Delius Klasing Verlag – © Virtual Motorpix/Glen Smale Whether you love it or hate it, the 914 served as a very important family member in the Porsche model line-up of the day. To appreciate this fully, you need to understand the...
Porsche is undeniably one of the most successful car manufacturers in history, dominating nearly every sports car and prototype racing event worldwide while producing some of the most iconic cars ever made. Every car enthusiast has a favorite Porsche, and it’s common to find a variety of Porsche models in...
Some pretty interesting Porsches are currently being offered at Bring A Trailer at No Reserve: a 1964 Porsche 356C Coupe, a 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Touring, and a 2014 Porsche Boxster S. 1964 Porsche 356C Coupe The 1964 Porsche 356C Coupe example originally had a Light Ivory (6404) finish...
Four originals: Dr. Wolfgang Porsche, his son Ferdinand, and two Porsche 550 Spyders on the Großglockner High Alpine Road – a mountain that figures prominently in Porsche family lore. What a panorama: At an altitude of 2,571 meters, the Edelweißspitze offers a magnificent view of the Großglockner, Austria’s highest peak....
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...
Here at Stuttcars, we’re no strangers to the genius of Jan Kalmar and his 911 creations, not to mention his rally and artic exploits. Are we jealous? Absolutely; nobody should be allowed to have that much fun at work! It’s always a pleasure to discuss his latest developments, which leads...
Highlights Gentian Blue Metallic 292 miles! One-year limited series edition – 1 of 1,250 examples produced by Porsche Heritage Design Interior – Classic in Black Complete body paint protection film (PPF) wrap 7-speed manual transmission, rear wheel drive 3.7L twin-turbo flat six engine – 543 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of...
Vic Elford, Porsche 911 driver, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2013
Words by Glen Smale / Images by Glen Smale & Corporate Archives Porsche AG The motorsport world woke up on Monday this week to learn of the passing of one of the sport’s greatest drivers. Vic Elford, or ‘Quick Vic’ as he was affectionately known, passed away on Sunday 13...
Targa Florio – 20th Century Epic: Pino Fondi & Gianni Cancellieri © Virtual Motorpix/Glen Smale Mention the words ‘Targa Florio’ and any motorsport enthusiast’s thoughts will drift off to those tortuous roads, tight bends, sheer drops, villages crowded with eager spectators standing on pavements with race cars rushing by just...
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...
The Porsche 918 Spyder was conceived with a fairly blunt mission: build the super sports car “for the next decade,” then use it as a rolling blueprint for what Porsche’s future could be when electrification wasn’t an enemy of speed. Porsche developed the car “from the ground up as a...
Based in Huntington Beach, California, Gunther Werks is known for transforming air-cooled Porsche 911s into what the brand’s 993 might resemble had its development continued into the modern era. Carbon fiber is extensively integrated into both the chassis and body structure, complemented by a tailored suspension system featuring DGR computer-controlled...
The Car You Need Say hello to your next Porsche. This 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 is a gorgeous example. Painted red over a tan leather interior, the car is in fantastic condition and is currently for sale on Bring a Trailer.  Featuring a 3.6-liter flat six-cylinder engine with a...
Issimi is currently offering two Porsche Racing Prototypes; an extensively campaigned 2007 Porsche RS Spyder and a highly desirable and extensive documented 1967 Porsche 910. 2007 Porsche RS Spyder The RS Spyder is the first racing prototype since the 1998 Le Mans winning GT1. Similar to its predecessors, it was...
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...
In 2011, as Porsche prepared to unveil the next-generation 991-series 911, it delivered a final, formidable statement with the 997-based 911 GT2 RS. This extreme variant embodied the pinnacle of Porsche engineering, touted by the company as its most potent and fastest road-legal sports car at the time. The GT2...
Background Not long after introducing the mid-engine 914, Porsche began to develop a version for motorsports. By late 1969, even before the first 914/6s were delivered to customers, the racing department had already created a working prototype for competition. The result was the 914/6 GT. Almost all 914/6 GTs featured...
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
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...
1987 Porsche 959 Komfort Patrick Ernzen ©2023 Courtesy of RM Sotheby's
The Porsche 959 stands as an iconic symbol of the ’80s, serving as the poster car for a generation. Unlike fleeting trends, this timeless masterpiece is a vehicle that many enthusiasts would eagerly embrace for another exhilarating spin. And as luck would have it, you now have the opportunity to...
This 2020 Porsche 935 is a rare gem, being one of just 77 units produced for Porsche’s elite clientele. Derived from the Porsche 911 GT2 RS (991.2), this model boasts only 37 miles (60 km) on the odometer and is now offered for sale on SBX Cars. Inspired by the...
PORSCHE 993 “25 YEARS” 1994–2019: by Andreas Gabriel, Manfred Hering & Thomas Nehlert © Berlin Motor Books Berlin Motor Books, a boutique book publisher located not far from the Brandenburger Tor (Brandenburg Gate) in Berlin, has been steadily raising its profile on the quality automotive book scene since its inception...
Porsche Cayman 987
2nd Generation Porsche Cayman (987) Story & History IMPORTANT NOTE: The 987 was actually the first generation of Cayman. We are referring to it as the second generation on this site because it is the second generation of the Boxster platform. The Cayman and Boxster platforms have been the same...
Founded in Los Angeles in 2009, Singer has gained global acclaim for its bespoke restorations of 964-generation 911s. Each car is completely rebuilt and “reimagined” into a refined blend of classic Porsche eras, combining the charm of the 1960s with modern craftsmanship. Through their Classic program, customers can choose between...
Collecting Cars is currently offering an impressive 24-car collection of rare exotics by a single owner which houses several Porsches. The auction will run until October 23, Sunday. 1995 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera – GT2 Tribute This 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera example has been cosmetically modified and given an upgrade...
Manthey Racing Porsche 911
Company Bio Founder Olaf Manthey—a German professional race car driver—founded the company, Manthey Racing GmbH in 1996. Prior to this, Manthey had already established himself as a successful driver in a variety of German racing series, winning two Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft (DTM) races, along with victories in the Ford Super...
Paying tribute to Porsche’s celebrated air-cooled heritage, the 911 Sport Classic is a limited-production model derived from the 992 Turbo, reconfigured with rear-wheel drive, a 7-speed manual gearbox, and a bespoke Heritage Design interior. Distinctive features include a fixed ducktail rear spoiler, a lightweight carbon-fiber hood, a double-bubble roof, and...
If you’re in the market for a classic Porsche Roadster or some contemporary Porsche Boxsters, then you’re in luck as these lots are currently on offer at Bring A Trailer. Currently, there’s a 1961 Porsche 356B 1600S Roadster, a 1999 Porsche Boxters, and a 2003 Porsche Boxster are up for...
The 1977 #40 Martini Porsche 935/2.0 Baby (chassis #935 2 001) photographed at the Porsche Museum, Stuttgart, Germany in May 2017 Ernst Fuhrmann’s requirement to develop a significantly updated GT race car in 1977, would present a number of challenges for the Porsche race department. Just to make things interesting,...
906: Born to Race Considered one of the most distinctive designs of the 1960s, the Porsche Carrera 6, more popularly known as the 906, was certainly also one of the most remarkable pieces of German engineering. As is already well known, the origins of the model can be traced back...
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...
There’s nothing quite like the sight of a freshly cleaned Porsche. The curves gleam, the paint sparkles, and the interior feels like a cockpit ready for adventure. Beyond the looks, proper care preserves resale value and helps protect materials engineered for performance. Every Porsche deserves attention that matches the quality...
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....
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...
Concorso Ferrari in Farmington Connecticut was a spectacle once again. Hosted by the Hometown foundation since launching in 2001, Concorso Ferrari & Friends has raised nearly $2 million in support of Connecticut Children’s. More than just a car show, this remarkable event powers essential medical programs and services while spreading...
Broad Arrow Auctions, a Hagerty company, is thrilled to announce an exclusive Porsche-only auction in partnership with the first-ever Air|Water standalone event.  Air|Water is the brainchild of Luftgekühlt founder Patrick Long, who is well-known and respected in the Porsche world and has organized world-class gatherings for the Porsche community to...
Porsche 924 History & Story The Porsche 924 emerged as the result of a Volkswagen engineering order which did not materialize. Volkswagen had two sports cars in its portfolio – the Karmann Ghia since 1955 (until 1974) and the VW-Porsche 914 since 1969 (until 1976), so in the beginning of...
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The Porsche 911 Sports Classic is a celebration of history, a love letter to Porsche’s rich heritage. Unveiled in November 2022 for the 2023 Model Year, it is the second of four collector’s items Porsche presented from its Heritage Design strategy. It is inspired by one of Porsche’s greatest models,...
Porsche 911 GT2 RS MR
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...
The Carrera RS 3.8 is the ultimate lightweight special edition 911 variant of the 993 Carrera generation. It featured a naturally aspirated 3.8 liter engine with 300 hp and 262 lb/ft of torque. On the outside, it has aggressive looks, that easily distinguishable rear wing, small front flaps and 3-piece...
Photos: Martin Raffauf, Porsche, NBC/Peacock 61st Rolex 24 at Daytona starts new GTP era After months of anticipation, the 61st Rolex 24 at Daytona ushered in the new GTP era and the racing debut of the Porsche 963.  Porsche partnered with Penske and had logged thousands of miles of testing. ...
This 1971 Porsche 911S coupe was purchased by comedian Jerry Seinfeld in 2008 and subsequently shipped to RUF in Pfaffenhausen, Germany, where it spent the next three years being refurbished and modified. A twin-plug 3.4L flat-six with individual throttle bodies and electronic fuel injection was installed along with a six-speed...
Highlights 962-010’: the very last works chassis to be used by the factory team Driven to 2nd place at Le Mans by Derek Bell, Hans Stuck and Klaus Ludwig Impeccable ownership history since sale by Porsche in 1989 Amazing time capsule condition, untouched since her last race Background Few cars...
Our friends from PCarMarket is currently offering this 1985 Porsche 930 Turbo Slant Nose “Special Wishes” for sale with approximately 84,100 miles shown on its odometer. This particular Porsche 911 Turbo was custom built by Porsche’s Sonderwunsche Special Wishes department and was subsequently moved to Werk 1 in January of...