Akira Nakai, the chainsmoking widebody Porsche builder from Japan, has been slapping his own brand of insanity on Porsches for a long time now. In fact he bought his first 911 Turbo—with significant body damage—back in the late 1990s to build it into the car that would kick off a widebody aircooled revolution. That car was a matte black monster …
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E-Motion Engineering Builds The World’s Best Cayenne Overlanding Rigs
Overlanding is all the rage these days. So much so that even Porsche itself is getting in on the trend. Among the best of the long series of companies to capitalize on this trend, however, is E-Motion Engineering, and establishment proprietor Joey Seely. You may know Joey as the guy behind Project Nasty, a former engineer for BBI Autosport, who …
Continue to the full articleDeMan Motorsports Builds A GT3-Beater Out Of A Porsche Cayman
Porsche has a bit of a Cayman complex. You know what that is, right? The Cayman, being a mid-engine car, is a great platform for big power and track performance. Unfortunately, Porsche has to keep it down a little bit lower than its ultimate potential, because it can't be faster or quicker or lap any given track better than a 911 can. The …
Continue to the full articleWhen You’re Running Late Take The Tuthill Taxi
The UK is quite proud of its taxi services. Those drivers train for years to get the road grids memorized and learn traffic patterns, and the cabs are scientifically created to provide the maximum amount of room for passengers in the smallest footprint possible. It's no wonder London just kicked Uber out, because their cab system is a far better …
Continue to the full articleThis Green 914 Inspires A Serious Porsche Passion
As Tyler steps into his strikingly green 914, he immediately launches into its storied history as the enthusiasm flows out by the bucketful. More than mere sentimental attachment, the allure of this gorgeous car comes from its classic configuration. "914s have always been one of my favorite cars, specifically because [of] its mid-engined, …
Continue to the full articleHagerty Burns Rag & Bone Clothing In Protest
Did you see the post last week about the clothing company that crushed a '79 911 SC in the name of fashion? If not, go check it out and then come back to this one. Okay, now that you've watched Rag & Bone destroy a 911 in the name of art, watch this video below. The video above was made by Hagerty Insurance. It is just one of the many …
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