The idea was exquisitely simple. In the late 1960s, as Volkswagen sought to add a small sports car and the panache that would come with it to their product line, Porsche was looking for an entry level car within reach of enthusiasts not yet able to afford a 911. The solution worked out by Ferry Porsche and VW's Heinz Nordhoff appeared to meet both …
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The Porsche 914s Of Amelia Island
Another Amelia Island Concours has come and gone. We've already posted all the Porsche auction results, so now it's time for pictures. This year's show featured the Porsche 914 and did so with a splendid grouping of significant 914 race cars. As we've done for the last few years, we've given the assignment of documenting the Porsches on Amelia …
Continue to the full article2015 Porsche Amelia Island Auction Results
Florida in March is a good bit nicer than most of the rest of the country. Temperatures can reach the mid eighties, spring has sprung, and there are exciting vintage cars everywhere. Well, on Amelia Island, at least, that's true. Both the Concours and the classic car auctions continue to grow in size and stature, and it's all the better for …
Continue to the full articleThe Paramount Porsche 2015 Amelia Island Auction Preview
Every year Amelia Island's auction action gets even better. Last year was pretty amazing, but this year we have two new auction houses joining the event with some seriously cool cars, and more Porsche lots than ever before. Porsche's 914 is the featured marque of the event, so there are a few of those to be had. Add in a 911 or 356 for almost every …
Continue to the full articleAmelia Island Concours d’Elegance To Honor The Porsche 914
The 20th annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance will honor the Boxster’s grandfather, the first mid-engine production Porsche, the 914! The 914 is near and dear to me, as it was the first Porsche in my family. My father and I restored an example from 1975. While it may have had the less desirable 1.8 liter fuel-injected motor, it was still …
Continue to the full articleWhat Fantasy Race Would Hurley Haywood Run Today Given The Chance?
One of best parts about publishing this site is the opportunities we get to rub elbows with the likes of Hurley Haywood. During Porsche press tours and other events we've spent countless hours listening to Hurley and his stories. He's always warm, genuine and passionate. As much as we cherish these opportunities, we're usually so overwhelmed …
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 article2014 Amelia Island Porsche Auction Results
This year, the Amelia Island auctions brought some great cars to the bidders, and there was certainly a lot of buzz. Some amazing Porsche lots were brought to the enthusiasts to bid on, and some exceptional prices were reached. Most cars brought above what they were expected to, but there were certainly a few surprises, unfortunately not always in …
Continue to the full articleHow The 909 Bergspyder Impacted Porsche’s Racing And Development History
This coming weekend, Porsche is bringing the 1968 909 Bergspyder to the Amelia Island Concurs d ‘Elegance (along with another incredibly rare Porsche). While the so called “Plastic Porsche,” was only in use for two races of the 1968 European Hillclimb Championship season, it would go on to have a much wider impact in Porsche’s racing and …
Continue to the full articleGooding and RM Preview An Excellent Array Of Porsches For Amelia Island Sale
The 7th and 8th of March are going to be excellent days for Porsche collectors. In concurrence with the Amelia Island Concours, RM and Gooding will together be auctioning off a total of 19 significant vintage Porsches. The two-day Amelia Island sale, held in the terrific early spring weather of beautiful Northern Florida will play host to a large …
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