Magnus Walker Urban Outlaw Porsche movie coming soon
Magnus Walker is very much flavour of the month in the Porsche world. An Englishman living in LA, he has an enviable lifestyle and an
October 1, 2012
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Porsche 996 Turbo – make sure you choose a good one
The Porsche 996 Turbo is being touted as the ‘bargain supercar’ by many pundits and they have a point – it’s a lot of car
September 28, 2012
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
September 27, 2012
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 – should you buy one?
Porsche has just unveiled the new 991 Carrera 4 at the Paris motor show, which was no surprise as the car had already been announced.
September 27, 2012
Porsche unveils the Panamera Sport Turismo estate car
OK, it’s only a concept at the moment, but doesn’t the Panamera Sport Turismo look great? It also showcases some cool future technology. Here’s what Porsche
September 26, 2012
Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0
I was lucky enough to have a drive in this car last week. It’s a 1977 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 – a rare and often
September 26, 2012
Porsche parking sign
Here’s a great sign that would look great in any garage or car park. Click here to buy.
September 24, 2012
Porsche 964 Speedster – a rare treat
I spent yesterday evening in the company of three Porsche 964 Speedster owners – and not only do they have good taste in cars, they’re
September 24, 2012
Porsche 911 is the greatest, says Car magazine
The Porsche 911 has topped Car magazine’s list of the best 50 cars of the last 50 years, as reported in a special issue of
September 19, 2012
Porsche Boxster being built by VW
Porsche has announced that, to cope with demand, some Boxsters will be produced at the Osnabruck Volkswagen plant. This is not the first time that
September 19, 2012
Over £37,000 for a rusty old Porsche 911!
Last week, I reported on an interesting 1969 Porsche 911E that was being sold on eBay. The auction has now ended at a cool £37,000.
September 17, 2012
Porsche’s Vesuvius Metallic – not unique to the 993 Carrera S
I’m selling a superb Porche 993 Carrera S click here for details. It comes with an original sales brochure which claims that the colour, Vesuvius
September 17, 2012
Goodwood Revival and Southampton Boat Show: buy a Porsche too!
It’s a busy time here on the south coast, with the Goodwood Revival this weekend and the Southampton International Boat Show for the next week.
September 14, 2012
The Porsche 965 aka 969
I’ve got 965 Facebook followers so here’s a photo of the Porsche 965. No, not a 964 Turbo but an an ill-fated project in the 1980s
September 12, 2012
Porsche announces Cayenne S Diesel
Porsche has just announced its latest model, the Cayenne S Diesel. With a 4.2-litre turbocharged V8 that produces 382bhp, it’s the company’s most powerful diesel
September 12, 2012
Porsche 996 – sludge in the oil filler
I’ve just been sent a photo of a Porsche 996 oil filler neck, showing a build up of yellow sludge. This is, in fact, an
September 11, 2012
New Porsches hold their value best
Porsche has just issued a press release saying that some of its cars hold their value better than any other new cars in the UK,
September 11, 2012
Porsche Boxster, Cayman, 996 and 997 engines – the truth
I’ve just been reading a magazine article about the M96 and M97 engines used in Porsche 996s, Boxster, Cayman and Gen1 997s. In essence, it’s
September 11, 2012
Classic Porsche advertising
This says it all really. Now’s the time realise your dream and buy a Porsche. Click here for our current stock. 🙂 Please like us
September 11, 2012
Rare Porsche 911 is attracting serious interest
Last week, I reported on a barn find Porsche 911E which is being sold on Pistonheads and eBay. It is said to be the very
September 10, 2012
Barn find: the first ever LWB Porsche 911?
An interesting Porsche has just come up for sale on Pistonheads. The 1969 prototype is claimed to be the first ever 911E and, as such,
September 7, 2012
Of Porsches, Morgans and Maseratis
I headed out of the office this afternoon to meet a Porsche 993 Carrera S owner (more on that car anon) at a motorway service
September 6, 2012
Apple is following Porsche’s design philosophy
The Porsche 911 has become well known as a classic design that has evolved slowly over the years, retaining its distinctive form factor. Some people
September 6, 2012
Finance for your Porsche
Do you want to drive your dream car? Philip Raby Porsche can help you achieve that dream. We have teamed up with Personal Finance Solutions
September 6, 2012
What’s the next Porsche 911 Targa like?
Among the excitement of the new 991 Carrera 4 and 4S four-wheel drive announcement, Porsche quietly introduced a new 911 option – a glass sunroof.
September 5, 2012
Time to buy a Porsche Cayman?
I’ve just been trawling the classifieds, surprised at what good value Porsche Caymans are now. Prices start at £15,000 for an early (2006) car. Maybe
September 5, 2012
Porsches in northern France
Sorry for the lack of blog entries, I’m been away on holiday in Normandy, northern France, with my family. It’s always good to switch off
September 4, 2012
Porsche 991 Carrera 4 and 4S – first photographs
Official photos of the Porsche 991 Carrera 4 and 4S. Details are sketchy but note the return of the full-width rear reflector, although it’s now
August 25, 2012
Porsche 968 for sale in Holland
A friend in the Netherlands is selling his lovely left-hand drive 1992 Porsche 968 coupe. It’s covered 213,000km and has been well maintained, including a
August 25, 2012
A brand-new Porsche Carrera 3.2?
When I spotted an advert for a Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 priced at a cool £60,000 – three times the price of a very nice
August 24, 2012
Low mileage Porsche 993 Carrera 4S in the USA
I’ve just received details of a lovely Porsche 993 Carrera 4S which is being sold by its owner in the USA. What’s striking about the
August 23, 2012
Porsche 964 Turbo 3.6 with X88 Powerkit is a rare beast
I’ve always been fascinated by rare Porsches, especially ones from the 1980s and 1990s, so when I received an email about a 1994 964 Turbo
August 21, 2012
Porsche 996 40th Anniversary – a forgotten gem
A customer came to visit yesterday in her Porsche 996 Turbo, and very nice it was too. She mentioned in passing that she was thinking
August 17, 2012
Porsche open day was a great success
Our Porsche open day in conjunction with AW Motor Sport proved a great success, with a steady stream of Porsche owners and enthusiasts dropping in
August 13, 2012
Porsche open day today
We’re all set for our Porsche open day in Southbourne West Sussex br />
August 12, 2012
New Porsche Centre opens in Portsmouth
At long last, there is now a Porsche Centre in the central south coast area of England, in Portsmouth near me. Up until now, people
August 11, 2012
Porsche 964 Anniversary sells for top money
The Porsche 964 Anniversary was a limited edition 911 built in 1993 to celebrate 30 years of the Porsche 911. It’s rare to see them
August 7, 2012
The joys of a Porsche 964
Last week, I collected a Porsche 964 Carrera 2 Targa from Preston in Lancashire – not far from where my distant ancestors lived. I took
August 6, 2012
Which? magazine gives Porsche top marks
I’ve just received a press release stating that Which? magazine has given Porsche top marks in a survey. I’m not a Which? reader but
August 3, 2012
Choosing a really simple Porsche
A friend has just bought a Lancia Fulvia – a lovely, low-mileage pre-Fiat example from 1969. I went round to see it and he had
August 3, 2012
Porsche Carrera 2.7RS spotted at Goodwood
I was passing by Goodwood this morning (it’s local to me) and, on a whim, decided to pop in. I’m glad I did, as I
August 3, 2012
Porsche 996 for sale in Latvia
I’ve been exchanging emails with a Porsche 996 owner in Latvia who wants to sell his car. He bought it from Vienna in Austria and
July 31, 2012
The easy way to sell your Porsche
Selling your beloved Porsche (or other performance car) yourself can be hard. Tyre-kickers, dreamers, time wasters, con artists – do you really want to deal
July 23, 2012
Porsche open day in West Sussex
We are teaming up with Porsche service specialist AW Motor Sport and opening our doors to Porsche owners on Sunday 12th August. The informal
July 23, 2012
Porsche 911SC and 911 Turbo engines
Here’s an interesting photo I found in my archives. It’s a press shot of a Porsche 911SC and 911 Turbo from 1976, showing each car
July 19, 2012
Making a Porsche 996 look like a 997
We offer Porsche servicing for Hampshire, West Sussex and the Isle of Wight. Please click here for details. It’s a funny old world. Some Porsche
July 18, 2012
Ultra-low mileage Porsche 911 Speedster
A friend sent me a link to an advert for a 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster which is for sale in Australia. Now, any 911 Speedster
July 16, 2012
Porsche 996 Carrera 4S – a classic 911 in the making
I don’t hold with the argument that the Porsche 996 is ugly although I can see why some people find it a bit bland-looking. However,
July 12, 2012
Porsche sales up 14 percent
I’ve just received a press release from Porsche, saying that the company has sold 69,171 cars in the first six months of 2012. That’s a
July 11, 2012
Porsche 911 – the ultimate eco car?
Many years ago, I read a book called Durable Car Ownership by Charles Ware of the Morris Minor Centre in Bath, and the philosophy behind
July 11, 2012
