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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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Turbo vs. NA

Found on CarBuildIndex (a great site, btw) …

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Saga’s 911

Now that the kids are both making their way into adulthood, wife Kim and I find that we must fill out the time increasingly on our own. Sometimes, like yesterday, this means extended rides, as well as shopping errands, in … Continue reading

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A Look at the 944 NA Engine

Here’s a look at Van Svenson’s semi-stock NA engine used in his racer.

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Is a Porsche 944 Reliable?

That is the question posed in this slightly curious YouTube video: My experience with the Blue Rascal has apparently been much better, although I suspect that the subject’s is an example of deferred maintenance. However, I think the government-supported-by-continuing-tax-revenue analogy … Continue reading

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