What started as an idea quickly turned to reality when artist Nic Hunziker located a donor GT3 for his "Art Car" project. Over the last 9 days Nic, along with co-pilot and FLATSIXES.com contributor Brett Sloan, drove the newly acquired 996 GT3 from Nova Scotia back to L.A. Along the way they covered: 9 Days 4856.6 Miles 2 Countries 19 US …
Continue to the full articleHUNZIKER ART CAR: NOVA SCOTIA TO CALIFORNIA IN A GT3 DAYS 7 & 8
Last month we introduced you to Nic Hunziker's new "Art Car" project where he'll be bartering art in order to build what he calls "the missing link between the 996.1 GT3 and the 996.2 GT3 RS" a 1999 GT3R Strassenversion. If you're not yet familiar with the project you can check out our original post or head over to the project's website for even …
Continue to the full article70 Beautiful, Hi-Res Pictures From Luftgekühlt 3
As most of you know, this past weekend was the 3rd gathering known as Luftgekühlt. The brainchild of Patrick Long and Howie Idelson, the event is quickly becoming one of the best and most interesting Porsche specific shows in the world. When I arrived at the show, just before 8:00 am, I was talking with Chad McQueen as we walked into where the …
Continue to the full articleBehind the Scenes at the Delivery of the 911 GT3 Cup 4.0 Brumos Commemorative Edition
On Friday September 21st, a ceremony was held at Brumos Autowerks, the celebrated race shop in Jacksonville, Fla. where 5 lucky owners were presented with the keys to their Brumos Commemorative Edition Porsche 911 GT3 Cup 4.0. Porsche asked if PorschePurist wanted to attend and report on the event for our readers.* We did! PorschePurist …
Continue to the full article2012 Porsche 911: Our First Drive and Review
Earlier this year I was afforded access to Porsche’s hallowed proving grounds, their private test track at Weissach, through my involvement with a Porsche Motorsport photo-shoot. Entry to this sacred space requires more than just a vow of secrecy (although they really do ask you to sign a confidentiality agreement). Your passport must be forfeited …
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