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FOR SALE: ‘Risky Business’ $2 Million Porsche 928 Heads to Auction

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The famous auction house Bonhams will conduct business at the upcoming Monterey Car Week, which is scheduled for August 9 – 18, 2024. One of the highlights is this 1979 Porsche 928 finished in a rather unremarkable shade of brown. However, dismiss this classic at your peril. In 2021, the...

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FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Weissach

Bring A Trailer is currently auctioning a 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS that comes with the highly sought-after and expensive Weissach Pack. The 991.2 GT3 RS benefits from an upgraded 911 GT3 engine, featuring a 4.0L naturally aspirated flat-six power plant that can rev up to an impressive 9,000 rpm....

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White Lightning – Porsche 997 GT3 RSR 2009

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FOR SALE: 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach at Auction

Alongside the Ferrari LaFerrari and McLaren P1, the Porsche 918 Spyder represents a pivotal shift in supercar evolution, proving that hybrid technology could enhance, rather than dilute, extreme performance. While not as raw or analog as its predecessor, the Carrera GT, the 918 is more versatile, combining breathtaking speed with...

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FOR SALE: Modified 2007 Porsche 997 GT3 For Sale!

Presented at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, the 2007 911 GT3 is like those before it. A more track biased version of the 911. The 2007 911 GT3 is the first GT3 to feature active chassis components. Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) offers two different modes; normal and sport. A 6...

Auction News

The All-Porsche Auction at Air|Water

Broad Arrow returns to the 2025 edition of Air|Water for its second annual all-Porsche auction in partnership with Air|Water and Luftgekühlt. Set for 26 April at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, California, the single-day auction will once again feature 50 desirable Porsches along with a selection of sought-after...

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FOR SALE: Gorgeous 2014 Porsche 911 (991) GT3

The fifth generation of the 911 GT3, was essentially a complete new development. Boxer engine and transmission, as well as body and chassis are completely new and constitute a further development of the 911 GT3 concept with an impressive performance leap. The new 991 GT3 kept all the successful properties...

People & Profiles

Wolf Henzler (GER)

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...

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FOR SALE: This Ultra-Rare 964 Carrera RS 3.8 Could Be Yours

Few Porsches command as much respect as the 964-generation Carrera RS 3.8, an ultra-rare variant that embodies Porsche’s motorsport DNA. Currently available through RM Sotheby’s, this example is one of only 55 ever built, making it one of the most exclusive air-cooled 911s. The 964 generation marked a pivotal evolution...

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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...

Book Reviews

Racing in the Rain

This is an autobiography by a man who enjoyed what many would describe as the perfect job. A talented mechanical engineer, Horsman worked first for Aston Martin under the legendary leadership of John Wyer on such projects as the DP214. After Aston Martin, Horsman moved to Ford Advanced Vehicles where...

Motorsport & Racing

Porsches at the 2024 Spa Classic

The 2024 Spa-Classic celebrated its 12th edition this year. Created in 2011, this renowned gathering has become one of the most popular historic race events, with over 22,000 attendees in 2023. Porsche 993 GT2 Known for its challenging and legendary track layout, Spa hosts prestigious races such as the Grand...

People & Profiles

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: 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0

This 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0, listed for sale on Bring a Trailer, is one of just 600 examples built and has only 144 original miles on the odometer. Part of the 997 generation, the GT3 RS 4.0 holds a revered spot in Porsche’s Rennsport lineage. Much like the...

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Journey to Bethlehem, Wales…in a Porsche

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...

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FOR SALE: 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring

Porsche built just 1,580 units of the 1973 911 Carrera RS 2.7, most in the more road-friendly M472 Touring specification. Designed as a homologation model for racing, it was based on the 2.4L 911S and laid the groundwork for the 2.8 RSR, 3.0 RSR, and the turbocharged 934 and 935....

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FOR SALE: 1966 Porsche 906

Few race cars have left as lasting an impact as the 1966 Porsche 906, also known as the Carrera 6. Built as Porsche’s answer to the competitive world of endurance racing, the 906 combined lightweight engineering, aerodynamic efficiency, and pure performance, making it a dominant force on the track. Today,...

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FOR SALE: 1984 Porsche 962

Edited by Rex McAfee, Photos © Canepa A Legend is Born: When something great comes along, people scramble at every opportunity to be a part of it, and the Porsche 962 in IMSA was no exception. With approximately 16 total Porsche factory-built IMSA-spec customer cars delivered, it’s easy to say...

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FOR SALE: Rare Heritage Design 911 Speedster Up For Auction

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

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FOR SALE: This Emory Motorsports 1959 Outlaw Porsche 356A Is For Sale

One of the Best ‘Outlaws’ on the Planet Emory Motorsports is a company that makes the best Porsche “Outlaw” cars. The attention to detail is stunning and there are few more beautiful machines to exist. Now there is a 1959 Porsche 356A sunroof coupe for sale on Bring a Trailer....

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: 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...

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Prinz-Heinrich-Fahrt 1910, 02-08.06.1910, winner: Austro-Daimler 27/80, Ferdinand Porsche (Allgemeine Automobil Zeitung, 1910)

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Factory ordered “One of a kind” 911 Dakar

After building 2,500 examples, Porsche has celebrated the end of the 911 Dakar model with the handover of a Sonderwunsch special at the Porsche plant in Zuffenhausen. Extensively customized and refined, this Sonderwunsch 911 Dakar was commissioned for an Italian collector of sports cars. No Subscription? You’re missing out Get...

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FOR SALE: Porsche 935 With Exposed Carbon-Fiber Bodywork

The 2019 Porsche 935, a homage to the classic 935 race car, is a rare find with only 77 units produced. It’s not every day that this modern 935 goes up for sale but there’s currently one available on Bring A Trailer which brings an exciting opportunity for deep-pocketed individuals...

Events

Gallery: Five Incredible Porsches at the 2023 Chattanooga Motorcar Festival

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

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FOR SALE: 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...

Porsche Lists

10 Porsche 911 Killers That Never Were

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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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25 Years of the 996: A Look at Today’s “Entry Level” 911

The Porsche 996 There’s nothing really “entry level” about a Porsche 911 as a whole, and the 996-generation is responsible for producing—and even ushered in—a variety of range-topping 911 variants. Yet, due to its place in the history books, the 996 cars are widely considered to be the first stepping...

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FOR SALE: 1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A 1500 Speedster

Bring A Trailer is currently offering a 1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster equipped with a 1,500cc air-cooled flat-four engine. In September 1954 Porsche launched a new model which was to become a legend – the Speedster. The new open-topped Porsche intended specially for the American market complied with the motto:...

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

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

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FOR SALE: 1991 Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer

Highlights Singer Classic – The first iteration of reimagining the Porsche 911 Extensive build completed in January 2019 – 1,430 miles 1 of 450 examples, with Singer no longer taking Classic orders as of 2022 4.0L air-cooled flat six engine with 390hp, built by Ed Pink Racing Engines Optioned with...

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FOR SALE: 2025 RUF SCR

This 2025 RUF SCR is an ultra-exclusive, custom-built supercar scheduled for auction at the 2026 Porsche Air|Water Auction in partnership with Broad Arrow Auctions, with an estimated value of $1.9 million to $2.3 million. Delivered in March 2025 and driven just 217 miles, it remains in near-new condition. Each SCR...

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FOR SALE: 1956 Porsche 356A Super Speedster

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

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The Porsche That Almost Became a Volkswagen

Three-quarter front view of a blue Porsche 924

When it came out, the Porsche 924 became a world-beater right away. Nowadays, it’s often regarded as a milestone in Porsche’s history. But this nameplate’s origins could have taken it down a very different road. Before it became the sleek, high-performance sports car we know today, the 924 almost emerged...

Vintage Racecar Articles

Paul Newman

To the rest of the world he’s Paul Newman the renowned actor. In the world of racing, he’s Paul Newman, CART team owner and accomplished sports car racer, with four SCCA National Championships and a class win at Daytona to his credit. In this exclusive interview, he sat down with...

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Le Mans 2025: Ferrari Wins, But Porsche Made Them Work for It

Photography by Matty White Media Every June, Le Mans isn’t just a race—it’s an event. A 24-hour endurance battle that kicks off an absolute gauntlet of summer racing: Nürburgring 24, Spa 24, and IMSA’s Six Hours of the Glen all roll in shortly after. But none carry the weight of...

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FOR SALE: 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Coupe by Singer

Singer Vehicle Design, founded in 2009 by Rob Dickinson, has redefined Porsche 964 restorations. Each project starts with a complete teardown and rebuild, reshaping the 964 into a long-nose, early-911 look with low bumpers and ducktail-style details. Combined with carbon-fiber construction, precise craftsmanship, and extensive customization, Singer’s work has become...

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FOR SALE: 1966 Porsche 910-001

Background From its inception in 1948, Porsche has continued to signify excellence in all aspects of the design and engineering of its automobiles. Racing success was immediate, with early victories scored in circuit races, hill climbs, and rallies across Europe, including an electrifying class win at the 1951 edition of...

Book Reviews

Porsche Turbo

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

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FOR SALE: 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...

Auction News

The White Collection Memorabilia

From RM Sotheby’s: Just months ago, we had the privilege of revealing the mystery of The White Collection—selling over 50 white Porsches of rare make, mileage, and vintage, along with a host of unique and highly collectible Porsche parts and memorabilia. What you didn’t know was this wasn’t all of...

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Porsche Speedster: Open-Air Performance Since 1952

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For more than 70 years, the Porsche Speedster has stood for something pretty simple: an open-top sports car that focuses on driving without distractions. What started as a lightweight version of the Porsche 356 for American customers in the 1950s grew into one of the most recognizable variants in the...

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Porsche’s Underrated 911s: The G-H-J-K Series from 1974 to 1977

The unsung hero of the range, the standard 911, was also the mainstay of the Porsche line-up during the troubled 1970s. It wasn’t long after the 1973 oil crisis, that infamous moment when OPEC decided to push the price of oil through the roof, that sports car sales began to...

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FOR SALE: 2024 Porsche 911 S/T Heritage Design

Inspired by six decades of 911 history, the 2024 911 S/T is a rare, driver-focused tribute from Porsche. This example, listed on Bring a Trailer with just 797 miles, is number 1,019 of 1,963 produced—a symbolic nod to the 911’s 1963 debut. Rather than chasing lap times, the S/T channels...

PRR Yesteryear Porsche News People & Profiles

Ulli Upietz 1955 – 2018

Ulli Upietz poses with the 2010 model year Type 987 Boxster S outside the Porsche Museum, 1 Porscheplatz, Stuttgart On 7 January 2018, Ulli Upietz, the well-known Porsche photographer and founder of the publishing company Gruppe C Verlag, passed away after an illness. Over four decades, he made a name...

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Porsche 911 964 Carrera Cup Racing Series and Champions

964 Carrera Cup Champions & Results 964 Carrera Cup Germany 1990 Olaf Manthey Rüdiger Schmitt Wolfgang Land 1991 Roland Asch Wolfgang Land Jürgen von Gartzen 1992 Uwe Alzen Bruno Eichmann Jürgen von Gartzen 1993 Wolfgang Land Altfrid Heger Bernd Mayländer 1994 Bernd Mayländer Harald Grohs Wolfgang Land 964 Carrera...

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FOR SALE: 1968 Porsche 907 K

Reviewed and edited by Rex McAfee The legend of Porsche 907 K 025 Imagine a race victory so popular at Porsche that a factory poster was made highlighting the driver’s expression of both exhaustion and victory. ‘Quick Vic’ Elford’s drive, along with co-driver Umberto Maglioli, at the 1968 Targa Florio...

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The Porsche Carrera 911 RS 2.7: Fifty Years of Perfection

Imagine, if you will, that you are in Paris, France, in October 1972. There is an automobile show, a fairly large one, currently happening at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles convention center, and all the big names you know of are there. Renault, Peugeot, Ferrari, Aston Martin, the whole...

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Porsche 917 Spyders – Building a Racing Empire Part VIII

Words by: Glen Smale Images by: Glen Smale & Corporate Archives Porsche AG Ferdinand Piëch knew it, the FIA/CSI knew it, and the motor racing public knew it too. The Porsche 917 KH and LH variants were only ever going to be eligible for three racing seasons – 1969, 1970...

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

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

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To Protect and Serve – Porsche Police cars (II)

Dutch Korps Rijkspolitie Any account of Porsche police cars must, sooner or later, arrive at the singular story of the Rijkspolitie—the Dutch National Police. Between 1962 and 1993, the force was the largest law-enforcement operator of Porsche vehicles, with more than 500 of the company’s cars passing through its ranks...

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

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

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FOR SALE: Stunning Custom Porsche 356 Emory Special Available Now On Bring A Trailer

The Porsche 356 quickly found a new home in Southern California among hot rod enthusiasts, after landing in American shores. Their innovative modifications caught Porsche’s attention, leading to the official debut of the 356 Speedster. Gary Emory, rooted in this culture, became a go-to for rare Porsche parts and bridged...

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FOR SALE: Fully Optioned Porsche 918 Spyder

Porsche is one of the most accomplished automakers in history, having claimed victories in nearly every major sports car and prototype racing event. Its vehicles are revered by enthusiasts worldwide, with many collections featuring an impressive array of Porsche models. Though the brand has seldom ventured into the supercar arena,...

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The Development Story of the Porsche 964

It took Porsche twenty years before deciding to modernise its 911, yet outwardly, apart from its bumpers, the new 964 looked exactly like its predecessor. How was it that Porsche managed an evolutionary process so slow it would have bankrupted almost any other car maker? No Subscription? You’re missing out...

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Creating the first Porsche: 356-001

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

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FOR SALE: 1991 Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer – Now for Sale on Bring a Trailer

Originally a 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 coupe, this car was meticulously modified by Singer Vehicle Design in 2023 as part of a commissioned build known as the “Space City Commission.” Singer, founded by Rob Dickinson in 2009, specializes in transforming 964-generation 911s into high-performance, handcrafted works of art. This...

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FOR SALE: Rare 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera Cup USA For Sale

In an attempt to stimulate poor sales in a struggling U.S. economy, Porsche looked to replicate the success of their Carrera Cup Germany and Carrera Cup France race series, but this time on American soil. The formula was simple; build a fleet of identical racecars using the “Basic” version of...

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FOR SALE: One-of-One RUF Rt Roadster Heads to Monterey

This 2011 RUF Rt Roadster is a one-off creation, commissioned by a single original owner and showing just 6,907 miles. Based on the RUF Rt 12 S and inspired by the early Porsche “soft-window” Targa, it reimagines the 1967 concept with modern engineering and bespoke styling. Powered by a matching-numbers,...

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Porsche Carrera Cup North America: Reflections Of Past 50 Races & The Exciting Future

Just over a month ago, the Porsche Carrera Cup North America waved the checkered flag on its 50th race, marking a significant milestone in its burgeoning history. While there have been many one-make racing series over time in North America, including the origins of the now world-wide Mazda MX-5 Cup...

Porsche Life

Ferro & Company Distinct 3 Review

In a life that feels like ages ago, but was really only a handful of years, I reviewed watches. As the former-founder of Watches You Can Afford, a niche watch blog focused on sub-$1,500 wristwatches, I got my wrists into more than 200 timepieces in the six years I owned...

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FOR SALE: 1966 Porsche 906 Carrera 6

Developed for endurance sports car racing, the 906 was a street-legal racing car that raced in the FIA’s Group 4 class against cars like the Ferrari Dino 206 P. On the basis of the “Ollon Villars Bergspyder”, Porsche developed the type 906 Carrera, which was soon only referred to as...

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Porsche at Le Mans Part II: 1964 to 1969

Le Mans 24 Hours, 20/21 June 1964: Porsche 904/8 of Edgar Barth/Herbert Linge before the start of the race The introduction of the Type 904 heralded a new direction for Porsche’s race cars. Gone were the aluminium-bodied racers, as the 904 spearheaded a generation of GRP-bodied Porsches that culminated in...

Porsche Life

Porsche 911: True Cost of Ownership Over 5 Years

Over the past decade or so, the Porsche 911 has really grown into an automobile that has become synonymous with both fun and reliability—the “dynamic duo” of qualities required for a sports car to achieve widespread commercial success. The Porsche 911 has done just that, and with a wide range...

Book Reviews

Ferrari 250 LM – The Remarkable History of 6313

Ferrari 250 LM – The Remarkable History of 6313 by James Page – © Porter Press International Clearly it isn’t a Porsche, but it must rank as one of the best looking sports cars of its era. The Ferrari 250 LM is this writer’s most favourite non-Porsche sports car, it...

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...

Notable Chassis

Porsche 935 009 00030 – The Old Warhorse

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

The Story

Porsche 911 (964) – The Story

Porsche 911 (964) (1988 – 1994) Story & History Type 964 – The 3rd Generation Porsche 911 Premiere: 1988 September 28 at Mondial de l’Automobile Paris motor show After the 1984 model year 911 Carrera 3.2 had entered the markets, the plans for the next generation 911 were set. In March-April...

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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...

Motorsport & Racing

A decade and a half of 911 racing in Europe Part 1

Spa 24-Hour, 2 August 2008: The #160 Prospeed Competition Porsche 997 GT3 Cup S was driven by David Loix (B)/David Dermont (B)/Franz Lamot (B)/Jan Heylen (B) Over the years, we have attended many motor races and seen first-hand how the performance of the evergreen Porsche 911 has improved. This feature,...

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FOR SALE: 1967 Porsche 911S Coupe

Beautifully restored 2.0L 911S with matching driveline, presented in a very desirable, period-correct color combination: Slate Grey (6601) with Red Leatherette upholstery. It was distributed by POAC Teaneck to the first owner, James P. Chubb from Chester, New York, and was originally finished in Polo Red (6602B) with Black leatherette...

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Tilman Brodbeck remembers

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

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The 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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Porsche’s Strategy in an Era of Electrification

The automotive industry is at a pivotal juncture these days, with change looming just beyond the horizon. The era of electrification is upon us all, whether we like it or not, and manufacturers are working to adapt to this shift in technology and consumer preferences. Porsche, well known for seven...

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Porsche 993: Carrera, Carrera 4S, Carrera RS, Turbo, GT2

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Porsche 944 Racing Series – The Porsche 944 Turbo Cup

The Porsche 944 Turbo Cup For 1986, Porsche 944 Turbo Cup series was created in Germany and 944 Challenge in Canada. These were the first Porsche one model racing series (predecessors of the later 911 racing series). The 944 Turbo Cup in Germany was held during the ADAC Würth Supercup...

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FOR SALE: Rare “Clubsport” Porsche 993 Carrera RS 3.8

Gooding & Company to auction a 1995 Porsche 993 Carrera RS 3.8 Clubsport Introduced in 1995, the 993 Carrera RS was conceived as a homologation special to qualify the 993 RSR 3.8 for competition use, and Porsche applied similar tuning and weight-saving measures to render a more track-focused model. Shedding...

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FOR SALE: 2019 Porsche 911 Heritage Design Package

The original light-weight The Speedster variant of the 356 was introduced in 1954, featuring a low-raked windscreen, bucket seats, and an easily operated soft top. Directed towards the Southern California market, the Speedster offered a stripped-down, lightweight variation of the 356. With a more affordable starting price and a driver-oriented...

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FOR SALE: 2011 Porsche 911 (997.2) GT3 RS 4.0

Built to homologate the 2011 GT3 RSR racecar, the RS 4.0 is fitted with the 3996cc engine which raises power output from roughly 444 to 500 bhp. It is easily identified by its new wings and front winglets just ahead of the front wheels. Limited to just over 600 examples worldwide,...

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FOR SALE: 1987 Porsche 911 Cabriolet Driven by Ayrton Senna

Highlights Ayrton Senna’s autographed personal vehicle used during his visits to Portugal Fastidiously restored to original specifications Authentication documentation and registration paperwork included Power cabriolet top and dual power seats 74,462 original kilometers SBX Cars is proud to offer for sale this 1987 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet showing 74,462 kilometers...

Book Reviews

Twice Around the Clock: The Yanks at Le Mans Vols. IV & V

Before diving into the nitty gritty of this fabulous new publication, you may want to read the book review of its predecessor, Twice Around the Clock: The Yanks at Le Mans Vols. I, II&III. The new edition covering the years 1980-89 and 1990-99, is continued in the same rich, quality...

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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: TechArt-Modified 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe

Experience the ultimate thrill of driving with this 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo S coupe, which was modified by TechArt to enhance its already exceptional performance. This beauty features a twin-turbocharged 3.8L flat-six engine that generates power to all four wheels via a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transaxle and an electronically locking...

Misc

Simple Habits That Keep a 911 Running Right

Few cars age as gracefully as a Porsche 911, and that doesn’t happen by luck. It takes a bit of attention, some smart habits, and the right parts to keep things feeling tight and looking sharp. Whether yours is a daily driver or a weekend toy, here’s how to keep...

Porsche 935

The many lives of the 935 K3/80 Red Baron

Kremer Porsche 935 K3/80 (chassis #0013) In the mid-70s, Porsche developed the 935 model, a race car homologated on the 930 road car and aimed at the Group 5 ‘silhouette’ series created by the FIA for the 1976 season. As the records will show, the 935 was a formidable race...

Porsche Design

Renndienst: Racing Toward the Future

With relationships between Porsche and Volkswagen fructifying in many ways over the years, even decades, this one was inevitable. Its basis was the third generation of the sainted van, sold worldwide under various nameplates including Transporter, Caravelle, Microbus, and Vanagon. Introduced in 1979 as the latest T3 VW, it was...

For Sale

FOR SALE: 1988 Porsche 911 3.2 Club Sport

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

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Porsche 911 ST 2.5

Porsche 911 ST 2.5: Thomas Imhof, Jürgen Barth and Michael Keyser © Virtual Motorpix/Glen Smale It landed on my desk one day, unannounced and unexpected. The package was large and covered in stickers and labels, suggesting that there was something important contained within. Indeed, a frantic exercise followed to open...

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2022 Daytona Classic – HSR 24 Hours

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

Buyers Guides

20 Most Expensive Porsches Ever

The 20 Most Crazy Expensive & Rare Porsches Ever Sold Updated: December 31, 2022 When it comes to breaking records for expensive cars, nobody comes close to Ferrari. It takes more than $4.5 million to even break into the top 100 most expensive Ferraris ever. Ferrari still dominates the classic...

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Model Focus: Owning a Porsche 911 GT3 (996.2)

History & Tech More significant to North Americans is that the street version of the 2003 second-generation GT3 met EPA norms making it the first ‘hot’ 911 to be allowed officially in the US since the Carrera 2.4 S of 1972. When Porsche began making sports cars in the late...

Events

Stuttgart Stampede: Porsches at Concorso Ferrari

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...

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

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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Every Porsche Tells A Story – 1969 Porsche 911 S

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Porsche Cayman 987 – The Story

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...

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The Definitive List of the Greatest Porsche 911s Ever Made

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

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