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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Five RUF Models You Probably Haven’t Heard Of
Known for blending outrageously powerful motors with understated exteriors, RUF Automobile GmbH has made quite a name for itself. But beyond the tire-smoking Yellowbirds, there are a few vehicles which, while possibly not headline material in themselves, help constitute an interesting, varied stable from a company capable of producing more than …
Continue to the full articleLord Help Me, I Cannot Explain Why This Modified 1982 Porsche 911 SC Sold For $133,000
Last Friday a Porsche sold on the auction site Bring A Trailer for a whole lot of money. This, in and of itself, is nothing new. That sort of thing happens all the time. What made this one different, however, was the fact that the car in question was a "tribute" or "replica" selling for similar money as the real deal might command. It's not the …
Continue to the full articleThis Martini-Liveried 997 GT2 “RSR” is a Feast for the Eyes and Ears
It's a pity Porsche didn't continue using forced induction in their customer-oriented racing cars after the 993. True, turbochargers meant greater running costs, but the sheer grunt made the 993 GT2 racers quite special. Fortunately, some well-heeled racers feel the same way, and they've tried their level best to combine turbo power with modern …
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 articleGuntherwerks Has Conceived The Ultimate 993 And It’s Called Sting
For Guntherwerks' latest creation, the classic lines of a 993 are inflated with creatine and carbon widebody panels. The screaming air-cooled motor suits the car's obvious track-oriented focus, and yet, the interior is a palace for a well-heeled Porschephile to sit and bask in the ambiance. Sting, the newest car from the Huntington Beach-based …
Continue to the full articleGuntherwerks Turns Porsche’s 993 Into A True Monster
The first prototype Guntherwerks 993 was unveiled at Rennsport in 2018, almost two years ago. In that time, the car has reached nearly legendary status among the Porsche faithful, but none have ever reached customer hands. We were beginning to think that we might not ever see a production Guntherwerks, but it has finally come to fruition. This …
Continue to the full articleThis Slant-Nose Cayman Is Big In Japan
There are so many different ways to enjoy a Porsche, and nowhere is that more evident than in Japan. It takes a higher level of commitment to be a car enthusiast in Japan. Parking [and space in general] is at a premium, road taxes are incredibly high, and aside from race tracks and mountain roads, there isn't much of an opportunity to really let a …
Continue to the full articleThe History Of Ruf As Told By Ruf
For eighty years the Ruf family has been wrenching on and improving the best sports cars to come out of Zuffenhausen. It all started with a small repair shop in Pfaffenhausen, and became a household name by building the fastest car in the world at one point. The company has continued to build some incredible machines, including their own …
Continue to the full articleThis Wild Slant Nose Porsche Cost Over $100,000 In 1986
If you wanted the wildest Porsche available for the road in 1986, you didn't go directly to your Porsche dealer. Even the mega 959 was no match for the aftermarket tuners of the day, like Design und Plastik. who pumped out the wildest race-inspired designs for the street imaginable. Take for example this DP 935 Targa. It has lightweight fiberglass …
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