Ten countries, three months, one tent and one brand-new Porsche 912. That's the story of George Vaccaro's Gray Fox. George and his wife decided to take a summer to tour Europe, and instead of paying for a rental car they would take delivery of a brand-new Porsche 912 at the factory in Stuttgart, drive it around for a while, and then sell it to …
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Benton Performance isn’t going anywhere
Benton Performance has long been a cornerstone of the southern California Porsche community. When I moved west, John Benton was the first person in the business I shook hands with. Of course I'd known him through various Porsche forums, and his sterling reputation as the guy with the hottest 912 in the world (maybe true) and some incredible driving …
Continue to the full articleWinning a Trans Am Championship with a Junkyard 912
The Sports Car Club of America began a new championship in 1966, known as the “Trans-American Sedan Championship”. At its inception, the Trans Am series was developed to provide FIA Group 2 Sedans up to 5 liters, with an annual production over 1000 units a place to compete on a “nearly showroom stock” level. The championship was split into two …
Continue to the full articleFlatSixes Goes To The Porsche 912 West Coast Rendezvous
Pismo Beach, California is an excellent place to spend time in late summer or early fall. It's warm during the day and a little cool at night, the beach is beautiful, there's plenty to do, the setting is just perfect. I volunteered to help host the 912 Registry's West Coast Rendezvous this year, and it didn't quite go off without a hitch, but I'm …
Continue to the full articleOur Favorite Porsches For Sale This Week: Volume 142
We've been compiling some amazing Porsche models on the internet for over five years now, and we've seen some pretty astonishing examples pop up now and again. This week we're ramping up for the 912 Rendezvous on September 11! For that reason, we're spending this week focusing on the four-cylinder 911. Hopefully you've enjoyed our "curated" look at …
Continue to the full article1967 912 Rat Rod: Raw at Reasonable Speeds
There's something special about an old 912 Rat Rod. While the ragged interior might dissuade some from giving it a chance, this special 6-cylinder swapped 912 brings plenty to the table. Relatively little grip and an immensely tactile interface make it more demanding and enjoyable at slower speeds, which is why its a perfect little car for the …
Continue to the full articleOur Favorite Porsches On Ebay This Week: Volume 124
We've been compiling some amazing Porsche models on eBay for three years now, and we've seen some pretty astonishing examples pop up now and again. This week we're focusing on some of the more budget friendly aircooled alternatives. With winter upon us, it's time to hook yourself up with a new project car and spend some cold nights under a Porsche. …
Continue to the full articleIf You Want To Know More About Porsche, Ask John Benton
The man has been a Porsche fanatic since he was 23, and has forgotten more about building fun to drive air-cooled back road burners than most of us will ever learn. He is an indelibe piece of the Southern California Porsche scene, and has had his hands in the engine compartments of many of the Porsches that live there (and all over the world) …
Continue to the full articleLuftgekühlt Is Going International With A Show In England Next Month
Following on from a successful Luft5 back in April, the event is finally heading outside of the boundaries of this country. People flew in to the Southern California show from 48 states, six Canadian provinces, and 22 countries, proving that the show has serious international appeal. Everyone loves aircooled Porsches, no matter where they call …
Continue to the full articleLuftgekühlt 5 Was a Spectacle of Color
Porsche provides color charts for their classic models on their website. While most of the documents provide the RoW color codes, I find them very useful for determining original color combinations. It's helpful to know that Aubergine wasn't available in '75, or that 936-Silbermet took a break in the early 1980s. Of course, it's impossible to keep …
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