It's a sad fact that Tiff Needell isn't at the forefront of automotive journalism like he once was. Still, even pushing seventy years, Mr. Needell hasn't lost that boyish enthusiasm and exuberance behind the wheel that made him a legend. Perhaps there's not a more fitting car for this man to review than an old Porsche that's been modernized to keep …
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A Midnight Cruise Through Stuttgart in a Punk Rock 964
Even in the middle of the night, the mismatched panels à la Walker do turn heads. Maybe some look enviously at this loud creation of a man who knows how to enjoy himself, or maybe some turn simply to see whatever is making that glorious sound. Any driver knows the bliss of taking a midnight drive through picturesque scenery—which is precisely what …
Continue to the full articleA History of Rauh-Welt’s Widebody Porsches
Akira Nakai's always had a wandering eye for the air-cooled 911, but before he'd laid a hand on a Porsche, he had an affinity for the Toyota Corolla. After a decade spent building and drifting AE86 Corollas, Nakai not only started his own racing team, Rough World, but had started developing a distinct style as a craftsman. By taking what he learned …
Continue to the full articleWhy Was The 964 Flachbau X85 Option So Expensive?
Back in 1994, the wildest car you could special order from Porsche had to be the Flachbau 964 Turbo S. A standard 964 3.6-liter Turbo in 1994 would cost you a massive $99,000, but if you wanted the slant nose and funky headlights, it was an additional $60,000 price tag! When adjusted for inflation, that same X85 option in 94 would cost you $104,000 …
Continue to the full articleThis 964 Turbo RWB Has All Of The Show To Match All Of Its Go
With those unmistakable flares and outrageous aero pumping up this classic Porsche, it's a feast for the eyes. There's something about the RWB shape which is so outrageous and gaudy that the purists still give them an approving nod. Power one with a 3.3-liter mill from Japanese tuner Promodet, and the package is enough to make anyone with a drop of …
Continue to the full articleWhat Was It Like To Drive A 964 RS America When It Was New?
The 964 RS America is an enigmatic part of Porsche's history. Americans weren't exactly suffering from an over abundance of money in the early 1990s, and Porsche Cars North America was suffering as a result. Prices of Porsche cars increased dramatically as the US Dollar weakened, and Porsche needed a way to get lower-priced cars into dealer …
Continue to the full articleA Special 964 for a Porsche Matriarch
Though it might not look like anything other than a strangely pristine 964, this silver Carrera holds a special place in Porsche history. As the last birthday present gifted to Louise Piëch née Porsche, daughter of Ferdinand and sister of Ferry, it is the last car of a matriarch with a unique flair for life. This special Porsche now belongs to …
Continue to the full articleThe Genesis Of Magnus Walker’s 964 Project Is Beautiful
eGarage is back with another gorgeous short film that is definitely worth your two minutes to watch. By now you've definitely seen Magnus Walker's 964, mostly known for the awesome custom punched fender vents made by Rod Emory, as it was finished in time for SEMA almost two years ago. It's odd that this video chronicling the creation of the car has …
Continue to the full articleSharkwerks Builds The 964 RS America Porsche Should Have
"We don’t build race cars” Alex Ross quietly muses to me before taking another bite of his fruit and nut bar. We’d just come up the face of a mountain via a demanding and technical 20-mile ribbon of pockmarked and rutted pavement, which had served to make that point blatantly obvious to me. This Guards Red 964 handled the drive in a way that felt …
Continue to the full articleCan Porsche’s 964 Carrera 4 Be As Fun To Drive As The C2?
In the world of aircooled Porsches, the 964 has traditionally been viewed as the unwanted child of the bunch. For years this was a Porsche that was seen as too similar to the earlier Carrera 3.2, and not quite as good as the 993 that followed it. It was a weird middle-ground kind of car that didn't have a following like the others had garnered. As …
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