Did you know that Porsche was actually issued a cease and desist letter from French company Peugeot in regards to the 911's original '901' moniker? Porsche, at that time, gave their cars numbers based on their project number. For example, the first 356 was internally "project three-hundred fifty-six", and the 901 was similarly the nine-hundred …
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The 901 Collection: Watches made from salvaged aircooled 911s.
A good watch should be timeless. It should look at home on your wrist year-in and year-out. Like a good watch, the 911 is a vehicle beyond the vagaries of seasonal fashion. After more than fifty years, the car has remained true to its original ethos. REC Watches' latest Kickstarter is an endeavor to create a watch based on parts from salvaged …
Continue to the full article2016 Porsche Monaco Classic Auction Results
Monaco was an interesting auction for Porsche buyers (and sellers), as there were a few exceedingly rare lots that you're unlikely to see ever again, and haven't ever seen before. With a GT1 and a 924 GTR leading the way, there were a handful of other rarities and long-time auction stalwarts in the Principality over the weekend for sale. Pretty …
Continue to the full articleEarliest “Production” 911 In Existence Found Hidden In Plain Sight
This has to be one of the single strangest stories I've ever heard in the Porsche world. Allegedly, this Porsche was purchased by the current owner (his name is Jay) in 1984, and the car was already a bodge-job of some wacky elements. It had wide RSR-esque fenders, some weird tack on rocker panel covers, a ducktail engine lid, and some IROC bumpers …
Continue to the full articleWatch Porsche Restore The Earliest 911 In Their Collection
When Porsche fist released the video in this post we got caught up in what appears to be a glimpse of the much anticipated Cayman GT4. So much so, that we never really shared the story behind the original intent of the video Let's fix that for you now. You would think if anyone is going to have at least one example of every production model …
Continue to the full articleOur Favorite Porsches On Ebay This Week
For all of the eccentric and eclectic Porsche collectors and enthusiasts out there, we've decided that it is about time someone aggregated the best of the best that eBay has to offer in the Porsches-for-sale department. We've tracked down six excellent options for Porsche folks to purchase today, including a pair of rare 964s, a mid-engine track …
Continue to the full articleThe First Porsche at Indianapolis
Porsche has a long history with racing, but by 1966, they still had not ventured into the oldest motoring event in the United States, the Indianapolis 500, and would not for another 14 years. One of the most grandiose spectacles of all time, the Indy 500 has been held at the “yard of bricks” since 1911. By the mid-1960s, most of the privateer …
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 …
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