Any Porsche owner that liked to browse the classifieds will be familiar with SloanCars.com However, not everyone was lucky enough to get to know the man behind the business, Richard Sloan. On June 16, 2016, the Porsche community lost a great champion and friend with Richard's passing. We first met Richard when researching the history of …
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Let’s Take A Tour Of The Iconic Porsche Transporter Known As “Buster”
Mercedes is known to only have made two of them and they were both for Porsche. One is owned by Porsche, this one, "Buster", is part of the Brumos Collection. Carrying everything from 910s to 956s in its cargo hold this Porsche transporter is said to have "struck the fear of God in other team's hearts". The transporter was the first thing that …
Continue to the full articleThe Porsches Of Amelia Island In Pictures
Another Amelia Island is in the history books and while Porsche was not the featured marque this year there was still plenty for fans to ogle at. Whether it was on the show field or in the auctions, Porsche was well represented. Fortunately, we had a few contributors at the event and the albums below are but a sampling of the Porsches shown on …
Continue to the full articleGooding Showcases Gorgeous Porsche 959 S For Sale
The 959 has long stood as the introduction to the modern supercar. It introduced technological features that were unheard of in the automotive market, and provided an excellent platform for Porsche to prove their engineering mettle. On top of that, Porsche's 959 was not only classically beautiful, but most importantly it was usable. Most …
Continue to the full articleKnow Your Roots: A 50th Anniversary 911 Meets Its Predecessors
A Photo Opportunity Presents Itself Recently, Sloan Cars took delivery of a gorgeous 991 50th Anniversary Edition and as it was sitting next to an early Short Wheelbase model, they decided to gather the cars for an impromptu photo shoot. Soon after, they also realized that there was a 25th Anniversary Edition model from 1988 in their stable as …
Continue to the full articleCalling all Cars! Calling all Cars!
We’ve all been there, trapped like a worm on the red and blue flashing hook. We’ve all waited with bated breath as the ensnaring patrolman approaches. We’ve all been subject to the nervous fidgeting and sweated brow that accompanies a traffic citation. Chances are high that some of us have been pulled over IN a Porsche before, though chances are …
Continue to the full articleWhat is It About the Porsche 356?
What is it about a Porsche 356 that tugs at the heart of Porschephiles? The shape? The sound? The ride? The history? On the surface, 356s are not like 911s. The 911 is the signature car of the brand. Nor are 356s much like any other Porsche that came after them, when you think of all the features and doodads and baubles that modern …
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 …
Continue to the full articleExquisite Porsche Wallpaper for the FLATSIXES Faithful
For a long time now we've wanted to provide you with amazing imagery to us as the wallpaper on your desktop or laptop. Unfortunately, our pictures always look like they were taken by an arthritic old man with a bad case of the shakes. No more! With the addition of three different photographers to the FLATSIXES family, we now plan on offering you …
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