We’ve all been there, trapped like a worm on the red and blue flashing hook. We’ve all waited with bated breath as the ensnaring patrolman approaches. We’ve all been subject to the nervous fidgeting and sweated brow that accompanies a traffic citation. Chances are high that some of us have been pulled over IN a Porsche before, though chances are …
Continue to the full articleSeduction Motorsports’ “Outlaw” 550 Spyder Is For Sale
It isn’t often, but occasionally you will encounter an automotive “build” that is more than the sum of its proverbial parts. When that does happen, it is something to be celebrated. In the vein of modifying every component of a car in such a way that it cannot be deemed the same car, Seduction Motorsports of Phoenix, AZ have taken the concept of …
Continue to the full articleCelebrating the Recent Chapters of Brumos Racing History
As a Porsche fanatic, and a studious pupil of motorsport and Porsche history, I was destined to run across the Brumos name a few times. It was nearly assured that I would become a fan of the efforts of those Porsches decked in red, white, and blue. After having met with a few members of the team, my support was only further cemented by their …
Continue to the full articleA Night at the Museum With Karl Ludvigsen: Interview and Pictures
There is likely nobody more knowledgeable in regard to the historically relevant moments of Porsche than Mr. Karl Ludvigsen. Having spent several years of his life chronicling these moments in the form of several literary works, from the beginnings-to-present historical epic “Excellence Was Expected”, to the most recent “Porsche - Origin of the …
Continue to the full articleA Guide to the Meaning Behind Porsche’s Part Numbers
Whether you are a “do-it-yourselfer”, or simply looking to save a few dollars by shopping for your own parts, chances are, as a Porsche owner, you've run across those crazy 11 digit numbers (000-000-000-00) that signify the one piece you need for your pride and joy to be perfect again. What does it all mean? How do part houses and Porsche …
Continue to the full article5 Reasons to Visit the Hershey Porsche Swap Meet
First and foremost, the best reason of all to be in Hershey, PA on the 20th of April is the largest Porsche centric swap meet in the nation, possibly the world. The swap opens early on Saturday morning, so be sure you get there before sun-up to get the deals, and keeps going into the early afternoon, or when all of the parts are gone. …
Continue to the full articleWhy Porsche Should Consider a Flat-Four Engine for the Boxster and Cayman.
The new Cayman was shown to the public late last year, and has already been met with laudatory remarks from auto scribes all over the world. A beautiful mixture of creases and curves, the 2014 Cayman is sure to be a sales success. The 981 Boxster is also receiving credit for its handling prowess, and the new Cayman will surely add to that with …
Continue to the full articleWe Travel to the LA Lit Meet and End Up on a 3 Day Whirlwind Porsche Tour
Any excuse to leave Ohio in the middle of a dark and cold winter is a good one. Leaving for the warm weather and revelry of the Los Angeles Porsche Literature, Toy, and Memorabilia Show at the Los Angeles Airport Hilton Hotel, however, was an absolute godsend. While we didn’t get to see much of LA in my time there, we did get the chance to …
Continue to the full articleDid You Know Frank Lloyd Wright Designed One of Porsche’s First Showrooms in the US?
UPDATE: 3-10-2013 We received this photo earlier in the week from one of our readers. Unfortunately, the showroom in this story was sold and gutted. It's being turned into a bank. What a waste. As Porsche enthusiasts, the majority of us likely know the story of Max Hoffman. Often heralded as the originator of imported European sports cars …
Continue to the full articleThe Coach-built Beutler PurSang 356A
While looking upon the exterior, it is entirely foreign, practically alien. Certainly there are identifiable trim bits, such as the door handles, engine lid grilles, and rocker trim, but not enough to make a cognizant connection to any car you've seen before. Drop the extended top, and step inside, however, and the story completely changes. This …
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