Top Gear and the Porsche 996
One of the most memorable episodes of Top Gear was when they took a Porsche 911 Carrera, BMW 645Ci and Jaguar XKR to Pendine Sands
January 7, 2015
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Fuel is dropping in price, so buy a Porsche!
Most Porsches are surprisingly affordable to run, in terms of fuel economy and servicing, while the lack of depreciation on many models means that a Porsche can
January 6, 2015
The Porsche Design PD01 wristwatch.
I was chatting to a friend recently about watches and the subject of the Porsche PDO1 watch came up. Now, I’m not a fan of
November 17, 2014
Why the glass-roofed 911 Targas are great
A lot has been written about the latest Porsche 991 Targa and, I have to admit, I do like the way the new Targa apes
November 10, 2014
New entry level Porsche Cayenne V6 for 2015
I’ve woken up to a press release from Porsche telling me all about the new Cayenne GTS. No doubt this will be a superb car
November 5, 2014
Porsche 964 Anniversary wanted
We have a customer looking for a Porsche 964 Anniversary. It’s a sad story – he had an Anniversary that he loved but it got
October 13, 2014
Porsche country codes
Which country was a Porsche built for? It is usually easy to find out by looking at the VIL sticker which lists the car’s option
September 16, 2014
Porsche autumn sale
We pride ourselves on offering great Porsches at fair prices, so we’re not in the habit of offering reductions. However, we have new stock coming
September 15, 2014
UK vehicle tax changes from 1st October
From 1st October 2014, cars in the UK will no longer have to display a tax disc in the corner of the windscreen. The tax
September 2, 2014
Is this my favourite Porsche 911?
I’m often asked what my favourite Porsche is, and it’s a question I struggle to answer, as it changes from day to day. I usually
August 29, 2014
Should you buy a celebrity’s car?
Every now and then, a Porsche comes on the market which has been owned by a celebrity and, as such, is priced at a premium.
August 18, 2014
Why classic Porsches remain a safe buy
Just last week a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Berlinetta sold for $38.1-million (about £22-million) which is a record for a car sold at auction. Great
August 18, 2014
Porsche is third-best car dealer
Official Porsche Centres comes third from top in a survey of car dealers commissioned by Auto Express magazine. An excellent result and an improvement from
August 13, 2014
Porsche 911 Turbo wheel wall clock
Just received an email from our local Porsche Centre promoting its latest product. It’s a wall clock made from a 20-inch Porsche 911 Turbo wheel
August 11, 2014
Porsche 964 vs Cayman R – full video
Last year, I spent a couple of weeks with a television production company helping with a show comparing a modified Porsche 964 Carrera 4 with
July 17, 2014
Why the Porsche 996 has the best 911 interior
Some say that the Porsche 996 interior is dull and poorly made. I disagree. For the first time in the 911’s long life, when the
July 14, 2014
Driver X – Porsche 964 Carrera 4 vs Porsche Cayman R
In the summer of 2013, I spent a great couple of weeks with a television production company driving a 964 Carrera 4 and a Cayman
July 9, 2014
GT Porsche magazine, August 2014
The August 2014 issue of GT Porsche has just landed with a thud through the letterbox and I am delighted to see that that a
July 8, 2014
A Porsche 911 is a great touring car
People often grumble that the latest Porsche 911s have become more grand-tourers than sports cars – a sentiment I can sympathise with but one which
June 12, 2014
GT Porsche July 2014
The new issue of GT Porsche magazine is on sale now and what a cracking read it is. And I’m not just saying that because
June 12, 2014
Porsche 911 Carrera S Martini Racing Edition
Porsche has just announced its Martini Racing Edition, a 991 Carrera S finished in the Martini livery made famous in the 1970s. Back then, you
June 10, 2014
Baby seats for Porsche 911s
A common question I get asked is “Will a baby seat fit in the back of a Porsche 911 or 944”. It’s a good one
May 20, 2014
Rising classic Porsche prices
The fact that a Porsche 964 Carrera 2 RS (above) sold for a record-breaking £215,000 at auction recently has been big news that has caused
May 14, 2014
Porsche 911 Turbo – fuel economy vs depreciation
New Porsches offer remarkable fuel economy, a fact which fellow motoring writer Richard Aucock today flagged up on Twitter with this photo (above) of a
May 13, 2014
Peter Hutton – automotive illustrator
I was delighted to visit the home and studio of automotive illustrator Peter Hutton today, as part of the Chichester Arts Trail. Peter, who’s a
May 11, 2014
Top 100 most influential car dealers on Twitter
Car Dealer magazine has compiled its top 100 most influential car dealers on Twitter list for 2014 and I’m delighted to see that I come in
May 7, 2014
GT Porsche magazine – June 2014
I’ve just received the June 2014 issue of GT Porsche magazine and, as ever, it’s a good one. An article on why an early Porsche
May 7, 2014
The ultimate garage and home office
A customer of ours runs a specialist furniture design company Splinterworks and has just
April 23, 2014
The mystery of Porsche part prices
I’ve had conversations with two Porsche owners recently which shows how random Porsche’s part pricing can appear. First, there’s the gentleman with an 993 Carrera
April 22, 2014
Porsche 928 wanted for Goodwood Revival
A friend who works at Goodwood is looking for a really good example of an early Porsche 928 to be displayed at the Earls Court
April 22, 2014
911 & Porsche World – the early years
I’ve just been browsing through some very early issues of 911 & Porsche World magazine, bringing back some happy memories. Sadly, I don’t have issue
April 15, 2014
Lots of Porsche action in the May 2014 issue of GT Porsche
The May 2014 issue of GT Porsche magazine is now on sale and, as always, has a great selection of classic and modern Porsches featured
April 14, 2014
Porsche 968 Club Sport in Classic Cars magazine
A couple of months back, I spent a very wet day at Chobham circuit with the crew from Classic Cars magazine. They asked me to
April 14, 2014
Early Porsche 911s in Octane magazine
The May 2014 issue of Octane magazine has a major feature on pre-1973 Porsche 911s, running over 12 pages. It includes a drive of a
April 14, 2014
Porsche Boxster concept car
We were first introduced to the Porsche Boxster back in 1993, when Porsche unveiled its stunning Boxster concept car at the Detroit Motor Show. With
April 7, 2014
Porsches wanted
Porsches are selling well here at Philip Raby Porsche and we have a database of buyers looking for great cars. In particular demand are all
March 31, 2014
Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet revisited
When I was fresh-faced and new to motoring journalism, the first press car from Porsche I ever drove was a red 944 S2 Cabriolet, with
March 31, 2014
Farewell to the Cayenne
It’s not often I get emotional about selling Porsches, but I was quite sad to see this Cayenne go off to its new owners at
March 31, 2014
Global Telemetrics SmarTrack tracking system
We recently had a Porsche fitted with a SmarTrack tracking device supplied by Global Telemetrics. To be honest, we picked the company simply because they
March 24, 2014
Porsche Savannah leather interiors
I was chatting with a colleague yesterday about Porsches and he mentioned he was thinking of buying a 996. It sounded an interesting car but
March 20, 2014
Porsche 924S, a forgotten classic
I was at a photoshoot for GT Porsche magazine yesterday, with a group of Porsche Boxsters and Caymans. All great cars, but one that stood
March 20, 2014
Porsche 924S, a forgotten classic
I was at a photoshoot for GT Porsche magazine yesterday, with a group of Porsche Boxsters and Caymans. All great cars, but one that stood
March 20, 2014
GT Porsche, April 2014
I’ve just received the April 2014 issue of GT Porsche magazine and was delighted to see that two of our cars – a brace of
March 13, 2014
Will there be a Porsche 991 Turbo Targa?
There are rumours flying around that Porsche will announce a 991 Turbo Targa very soon. Tim Hutton, a graphic designer friend, created this clever image
March 3, 2014
Alcantara – Porsche’s fake suede
If you own a GT2, GT3 or GTS, you’ll be familiar with Alcantara – a hard-wearing suede-like material. A Facebook friend in Hong Kong, Jimmy
February 25, 2014
Porsche 997 Sport Classic wanted
People often ask me what my favourite Porsche is, and it’s a question I struggle to answer. I like them all and my favourite is
February 25, 2014
Porsche Cayenne at Reims-Gueux
Returning home from skiing in the French Alps (click here for details), I couldn’t resist stopping off at the remains of the Reims-Gueux circuit. It’s a
February 24, 2014
Taking a Porsche Cayenne S skiing
Skiing is a lot of fun but, for those of us in England, it involves heading off to the Alps, either by plane or car.
February 24, 2014
How to make your Porsche 911 old
I’ve just had an email from someone selling the UK numberplate ‘P911 OLD’ which is certainly eye-catching. However, because it’s an age-related plate it can’t
February 10, 2014
MotorStars magazine – how to buy investment cars
I’ve long said that cars – Porsches in particular – shouldn’t cost a lot to buy and run, especially if you opt for a model
February 6, 2014
