Lightweight Flywheels: More WEVO Porsche Parts

by John April 2, 2012

I drove an interesting car the other day. It was a Porsche 911 – Type 964 – backdated to give some early-style looks with modern day creature comforts. In some ways, the 964 was a bit of a mismatch of style and shapes but one area where it did itself proud was the engine. 964 [...]

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Essen Techno Classica: a little disappointing for race fans

by John March 25, 2012

I just got back from two days at Essen Techno Classica. I really enjoyed myself, but the show was a little disappointing compared to previous years in terms of the things I like to look at. One gap I felt in the show was the historic race cars: those Porsches and other cars that really [...]

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Porsche 911 Carrera RS at Essen Techno Classica

by John March 20, 2012

Tomorrow morning, we drive from the UK to Essen for the 2012 Techno Classica. Porsche has just released details of a greatly increased AG presence at the event, which I’m really looking forward to seeing. Here’s their update: Porsche Classic will be exhibiting from 21- 25 March 2012 at the biggest Classic trade fair in [...]

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Porsche Pilot Hans Hermann in Sebring Hall of Fame

by John March 18, 2012

Porsche legend, Hans Hermann, has been inducted into the Sebring Hall of Fame. Hermann’s award came this weekend, during the 2012 12 Hours of Sebring. 2012 was the 60th running of the historic half-day race, an event Hermann (seen above with Fangio and Karl Kling) won twice in his career. In 1960, he won at [...]

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Porsche and the Titanic: A 911 returns to the Circuit of Ireland

by John March 15, 2012

Tuthill British Historic Rally Championship contender, Dessie Nutt, has decided to return home with his rarely seen 3.0-litre Porsche 911, to compete in this year’s Circuit of Ireland, which runs on the 6th and 7th of April. The first stage is the Titanic Super Special, which runs around the all-new Titanic Quarter in Belfast City. [...]

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