Monthly Archives: August 2015

Retro Review: ’93 Porsche 928GTS

Taking a little time out for the still-controversial 928 …

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Eating ‘Em Alive

Some backstory here, courtesy of Road & Track …

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Off Topic: From the Past

Today, whilst clearing out space in my basement work area, I came across some previously undeveloped negatives of my beloved 1963 109 Landrover.  Taken in 1974 in the Santa Monica mountains north of Los Angeles.

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Sunday Driving

Given the blistering heat, the smoke-filled skies from the surrounding mountain forest wildfires and the lack of functional a/c, today’s Blue Rascal sprint was limited to just enough to check and maintain all systems and perform a couple of errands … Continue reading

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Electric Porsche 944 Status Report

Recently we have been tracking Robin’s adventures with the build of his electric 914.  Now he brings us up to date with his electric 944 and plans for its future, and tells us of a career change at Cardinal Automotive.   … Continue reading

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Dallas Boxster

Herman sends this along this morning, sighted as he was driving in Dallas.

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Steve McQueen’s 930 Turbo: $1.95M

The 1976 930 Turbo originally owned by Steven McQueen may have just set an auction record.See the Autoweek story here.

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Electric Porsche 944 – 914 Project Update

Learn the latest on Electric Porsche 944’s electric 914.

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Hacking a Vette

There’s something — much — to be said for building and driving older cars that are not susceptible to modern electronica.  To be honest, I am not entirely comfortable with the fact that my 944 has as much electronic and … Continue reading

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The Prancing Horse of Maranello

Herman, in a bold parking maneuver, asserts his 911 alongside his Italian rival.  All with iPhone documentation. ADDENDUM – 8/6/15:  I was mistaken.  Turns out that it was Herman who first parked in that spot, and the Ferrari came along … Continue reading

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