Celebrity ownership doesn't usually tend to do anything to increase a Porsche's value at auction, unless that celebrity is Steve McQueen or others closely and famously associated with the marque. In this case, however, an exception might be made for one of the best NFL players of all time, Walter Payton (or Sweetness as he was known around the …
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3 Lighting Mods to Clean Up Your Porsche’s Exterior
While a strong enough will and disregard for appearances can stick LED strips to anything, it is not the way to aesthetic harmony for your Porsche. From the factory Porsche's aesthetics tend toward distinctive, yet understated. While the brand is not immune to following the trends of the moment (I'm looking at you, side strakes on slantnose 911s), …
Continue to the full articlePorsche’s Collaboration with Video Game Maker Creates Virtual 911 Indistinguishable From Reality
When Porsche announced the Speedster concept back in June we were immediately excited. This is exactly what the speedster should have been all along, a rakish two-seat topless sports car with GT-division power to the rear wheels. The 997 generation speedster didn't make any sense with its incredibly outpaced pricepoint and power that simply matched …
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 articleHave You Ever Seen A Wrecked Porsche 959 At A Collector Car Auction?
When I first put together the Monterey auction preview for next weekend's sales, Mecum hadn't yet uploaded photographs for this particular Porsche 959 lot. I'd thought to myself that the pricing seemed a bit on the low end of 959 values with a pre-auction estimate around the $500 grand mark, particularly as most of them have climbed above the …
Continue to the full articleThe Michelin Man, “Bibendum”, Turns 120
The Michelin Man, his 'real' name is Bibendum (Bib for short), has been a part of the automotive conversation for 120 years. Initially developed as a thin and ropy Frenchman built of thin motorcar and bicycle tires in the late 1890s, Bib enjoyed a drink and a cigar in his younger years, frequently found holding a coupe of Champagne. As he …
Continue to the full articleNicolas Werver’s Hillclimbing 997 GT2 Rocketship
Six-time French hillclimbing champion Nicolas Werver has one of the more impressive pieces of Porsche hardware on the French hillclimb circuit: a 997 GT2 made to go racing. After several successful seasons with a narrow-bodied 997 Cup, Werver felt he needed a faster Porsche to stay competitive. To fulfill this need for speed the Frenchman …
Continue to the full articleWatch as Jeff Zwart Protects Porsche’s History and The Pikes Peak Hill Climb
Porsche and Pikes Peak have both left indelible marks on the soul of the one and only Jeff Zwart. Jeff first ran up to the summit of the mountain when Porsches were still aircooled and the road was still primarily dirt. He's seen and experienced the transition of both motorsport megaliths, he raced 996s when Porsche transitioned to watercooled, and …
Continue to the full articleGorilla Glass: Lighter, Stronger and Coming Soon to Your Next New Porsche
Porsche has been dedicated to pioneering modern components and exotic materials for decades, employing new technology well before other manufacturers in many instances. Innovative materials like high-strength steel, deep-drawn sheet steel, light alloys like aluminum and magnesium, and featherweight plastics have been put into production by Porsche. …
Continue to the full articleHow Tire Pressure and Inflation Affect Your Porsche’s Performance
For those of us who drive on the street, tire pressure probably doesn't get a lot of consideration. Porsche includes recommendations in the manual, and frankly, why not use them? Of course, when driving deviates from the daily grind, tire pressures become a lot more important. Whether using your Porsche for a track day, autocross, or road rally, …
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