There are very few car-guy movies, particularly ones which are ostensibly fiction, which stand the test of time. Grand Prix, Bullitt, and Le Mans are in a small and exclusive club. Though not a commercial success when released in 1971, Le Mans has since been elevated to cult-classic status. A new graphic novel rendition of the film, produced with …
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Hunziker Design’s Racing Inspired Shoes Are Back!
Back in 2010, FLATSIXES.com sponsor, Nicolas Hunziker developed a line of driving shoes with an artistic flare. That first run sold out almost immediately, and they have been gone from the market since. Their popularity and sudden scarcity left people who didn't get in on the original availability, like myself, waiting. A few weeks ago, however, …
Continue to the full articleRain Can’t Dampen Our Spirits At The LA Porsche Swap Meet Weekend
This last weekend, we spent our time with thousands of other Porsche enthusiasts down in Los Angeles, and that is never something to complain about, even when the weather doesn't quite cooperate. It was a three-day whirlwind of amazing cars, parts, toys, and literature on display and on sale for all to see, and a couple of days later we're still …
Continue to the full articleEx-Siffert Gulf 917K from “Le Mans” Pulled From Gooding’s Pebble Beach Auction
A little over a month ago, Gooding & Co. announced the addition of a 1969 Porsche 917K, chassis 917-024, to its Pebble Beach Auctions to be held this coming August. The automotive and mainstream press (ourselves included) eagerly jumped on the story and rumors of a potential new record price for this "iconic" Porsche 917 quickly grew. It was …
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