Historic races are some of my favorite events to attend, purely for the sights, sounds, and smells of yesteryear racing. Unfortunately I was not at Spa during this classic racing event, so the smells won't be possible, but the sights and sounds are brought to us by the HistoricRacingHD channel on YouTube. Their videos are always a joy to watch and …
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2016 Porsche Monterey Auction Results
This year in Monterey, there was some good and some less than good. We saw quite a few cars go unsold, but there were a number that met or exceeded their high estimate price. Some high-dollar Porsche lots were among those unsold, including the 550 Spyder, GT2 Evo, and both 962s. The 911 Carrera 2.7 RS Homologation car was withdrawn prior to the …
Continue to the full articleOur Favorite Porsches On Ebay This Week: Volume 63
We've been compiling some amazing Porsche models on eBay for almost two years now, and we've seen some pretty astonishing cars pop up now and again. In all that time, we've published these every other week. Well, enough of you have spoken up that we're going to try a weekly format, with two of us picking selections, so check back often. I'm fresh …
Continue to the full articleThe Collier Collection Is Bringing A 908 Flunder And An Elva-Porsche To Monterey!
The Collier Collection, in conjunction with Stanford's The Revs Institute, always bring some interesting machinery to Monterey, and they always have Gunnar Racing there to help them prepare the cars with mega-talent Gunnar Jeannette on hand to drive. This year is no different, as they have brought out a pair of lovely Porsche-powered racers in the …
Continue to the full articleProject 917 Introduces Youth To Engineering Career Pathways
A new project in the UK aims to get young students involved (and hopefully fascinated) in motorsport and the career possibilities that the industry provides. A group of British engineers and designers has launched the Project 917 campaign with our favorite 70s World Champion sports prototype at the forefront of their effort. The team hopes to …
Continue to the full articleAn In-Depth Analysis Of The Porsche 908LH’s Suspension Activated Ailerons
One of the highlights of Rennsport Reunion V, for me, was being able to see one of Porsche's most interesting aerodynamic concepts in action, the Suspension Activated Ailerons found on the rear bodywork of the Revs Institute's 908 LangHeck. I've had a keen interest in the advancement of aerodynamic study in the late 1960s and early 1970s, because …
Continue to the full articleThe Beauty Of Rennsport Reunion Distilled Into One Video
Rennsport Reunion V at Laguna Seca was easily the best Porsche event we've ever been to. The weekend was an absolute blur of color, shapes, and noise. Our attention span was practically nil, as we were constantly wrenched away from one amazing thing to look at some other more amazing thing just a few feet away. At one point, we found ourselves …
Continue to the full articleOur Favorite Porsches On Ebay This Week: Volume 33
We've been compiling the best Porsche models on eBay for over a year now, and we've seen some pretty astonishing cars pop up now and again. There is some great new stuff every two weeks, so check back often. We've tracked down five more exciting Porsches for you nice people to purchase today, including an early 356 restoration candidate, a nice …
Continue to the full articleOur Favorite Porsches On Ebay This Week: Volume 32
We've been compiling the best Porsche models on eBay for over a year now, and we've seen some pretty astonishing cars pop up now and again. There is some great new stuff every two weeks, so check back often. We've tracked down five more exciting Porsches for you nice people to purchase today, including a Turbo Look 964, an Anniversary Edition 991, …
Continue to the full articleA Close Look At The History Of The Hotchkis Racing Porsche 962
Being completely candid with you, this video was forwarded to us by a PR firm. That's not to say that the video isn't worth watching, because it is. Or, that the history of the car isn't fascinating, it is. It's just that the purpose of the video is to bring attention to the car as it is on offer to be sold. If you're in the market for a 962, then …
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