There is something about buying someone else's project that gives me the heebie jeebies. No matter how much effort, care, and thought was put into the project, there will always be that little voice in your head wondering where they skimped, and if any corners were cut in the process. This 914 "speedster" looks great at first glance, and the …
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13 Of Porsche’s Most Significant Moments of 2013
1. Porsche Victorious In 24 Hours Of Le Mans GTE Pro Class In an arduous, hard fought race Porsche managed to squeak out a 1-2 victory over Aston Martin in the GTE Pro category at Le Mans this year. Being the debut year of the car, nobody was certain how well it would place, and even the most optimistic among the Porsche faithful weren't …
Continue to the full articlePictures and Recap of the Hershey Porsche Swap Meet
37 years ago, a group of like-minded Porsche enthusiasts gathered in a dealership parking lot to swap 356 parts and share stories. That was the humble beginnings of what is now the worlds largest Porsche only swap meet hosted by the Central Pennsylvania PCA Region. From that initial gathering of a dozen people, the swap meet has grown each year, …
Continue to the full articleHow Ron Thomas Built a Replica of the 1973 911 RSR That Won Daytona in Just 3 Months
This is a replica of the Brumos RSR that took the overall win at Daytona in 1973. Those who were able to attend the 2013 24 Hours of Daytona race or this year's Amelia Island Concours might have been lucky enough to see it in person. However, very few knew that this amazingly accurate replica was built in just 3 months. This is the story of why …
Continue to the full articleChina Roars Ahead as Porsche’s Fastest-growing Region
In 2013, Porsche China expects to continue building upon its spectacular successes from the past year and further establish its position as the leading luxury sports car maker in the market. The marque set another sales record in 2012, delivering a total of 31,205 cars across mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, realizing a growth rate of 28.2 …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Engineer and Race Manager Peter Falk Celebrates 80th Birthday
Former Porsche engineer and race manager Peter Falk will be marking his 80th birthday on 27 November 2012. Peter Falk was a Porsche AG employee for more than three decades. Not only did he play a vital role in the development of many legendary sports and racing cars such as the Porsche 917, as racing director he was also primarily responsible for …
Continue to the full articleBuying A Used Porsche Cayenne or Panamera Just Got More Expensive!
Porsche has received three Best Resale Value Awards from Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com for the 2013 Porsche Cayenne and 2013 Porsche Panamera vehicles. Cayenne and Panamera were named Best Resale Value in their respective classes. In addition, the Cayenne SUV is one of the Top 10 cars with Best Resale Value according to Kelley Blue Book’s …
Continue to the full articleThe Building of a Porsche Engine Coffee Table Part I
Lately, I’ve been itching for a new project and something finally caught my eye. I enjoy watching episodes of BBC’s Top Gear, and the program has inspired me to search for a true piece of automotive enthusiast furniture: an engine coffee table. Look at this table: Any gear-head who tells you that isn’t cool is a liar. I’m not saying it’ll …
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 articleVideo: How to Restore the Paint on Your Porsche
We've walked you through how to Wash, Wax and Polish Your Porsche in the past, but Larry from AMMOnyc.com, and the guys over at Drive, have put together a new episode of "DriveClean" that takes you step by step through this process including specific product recommendations, tricks to make your life easier and pitfalls to avoid damaging your …
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