Porsche Boxster/911 emergency bonnet release
I did something silly yesterday. I looked the keys in the front luggage compartment of a 2005 Porsche Boxster S - the 987 model. And, yes, the rest of the…
Old Porsche 911s rust
Old Porsche 911s rust - there's no getting away from it. Actually, though, there is as some unscrupulous sellers go to great lengths to hide corroded bodywork under filler and…
Porsche 944 S2 buyers’ guide
Porsche 944 S2 buyers' guide The Porsche 944 S2 was the last and best of the front-engined 944 line, which began way back in 1982 as Porsche’s entry-level model, replacing…
Porsche 911 rear reflectors; a brief history in pictures
The launch of the new Porsche 991 Carrera 4 heralds the return of the full-width reflector between the rear lights – a Porsche 911 trademark for many years. The latest…
Porsche 911 broken door pockets
Here's one of the most common problems I see in Porsche 911 interiors. The front end of the door pocket is cracked around the mounting screw. It's so common, that…
Can you buy a Porsche 911 for £10,000?
I've just been asked this question. My immediate reaction was to say no. Or rather, yes but be prepared for trouble. The big killer with cheap older 911s (and expensive…
Auction sales – bargains or risks?
I'm not keen on buying Porsches at auctions. I'd much rather deal with an individual – private or dealer – who knows the car and can let me test drive…
Is it a bucket of rust?
If you're looking at an early 911 (by which I mean 1989 and earlier) then keep your eyes wide open for rust. These cars can corrode badly – and repairs…
911 Turbo values are blown all over the place
The values of the original 930-model 911 Turbo are fascinating me – they'll all over the place. I've commented on this before, but it came back onto my radar yesterday…
