Category: Porsche Blog

SILVER BULLET AND THE GREAT ESCAPE

Once again, Excellence magazine has chosen to feature two of my articles in the same issue (August #220). One portrays a Silver/Red 1959 356 Cabriolet and the other documents a “survivor” Slate Gray/Red 1966 911 (see link below). Both Porsches have compelling stories, and both have stayed in the same family for all or most of their lives. Cheers to their respective owners, Eric Holzapel and Jay Karolyi, for making these stories possible, and thanks to everyone involved in in my photography/writing! Continue reading “”

TREFFEN 2014

Just back from Cambria, California and the 2014 R Gruppe Treffen/gathering. I had a blast hanging out with my friends and the tons of early Porsche 911s, 912s, and 914s that were there. Special thanks to Terry English for his hospitality. Thanks also to Ernie Wilberg for sending me this photo that depicts (left to right) Greg Young, myself, Brian Lum, and Jason Thrupp. Continue reading “”

PORSCHE LMP1 919

Porsche’s 919 Hybrid LMP1 entry debuted at the 6 Hours of Silverstone endurance race yesterday. With Mark Weber driving, along with teammates Timo Bernhard and Brendon Hartley, it finished third behind two Toyota TS040 Hybrids. This is the first event in the 2014 World Endurance Championship leading up to the LeMans 24 Hour race in June.

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THE LAST 959

Excellence Magazine just featured an article of mine on the final Porsche 959 built. This 450 hp twin-turbocharged “time capsule” was recently U.S. dealer prepared after 25 years off the road. It was reconditioned, detailed, and is now being driven regularly on public streets. What an amazing 1000 km car this is – eclipsed by more modern variants (like the Carrera GT), but arguably easier to drive at the limit. Continue reading “”

PANORAMA AT ITS BEST

Porsche Club of America’s Panorama Magazine has gone through an epic transformation this year. Through the efforts of publisher Vu Nguyen, editor Pete Stout, creative director Richard Baron, production director Allen Lane and a host of other well-known contributers – it’s never looked better.

I’m pleased to be a part of the latest issue with two stories. One I wrote and photographed (“Life After Racing”). The other I made the photos for (“Fill in the Blanks”), and Peter Linsky wrote the article.

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RANDY’S PHOTO: A FINALIST AT THE MOTOR PRESS GUILD AWARDS

Randy Wells’ image of a Porsche Speedster in the snow, “Frozen in Time”, was one of three finalists in the photo category of the Motor Press Guild’s prestigious Dean Batchelor Award. Fellow Panorama Magazine photographer Bob Chapman won the top photo category with his overhead speed shot of a 997 GT3 RSR. Bob and Randy’s photos appeared in the the January and February 2013 issues of Panorama respectively, edited by fellow writing finalist Pete Stout. Continue reading “”

IS THERE LIFE AFTER RACING?

“Racing is life. Everything that happens before or after is just waiting.” Did a race car driver ever speak truer words?

Judging by the reverence with which Steve McQueen’s line from the movie Le Mans is held, I’d say not. Yet, for some racers there is more to “Life After Racing”… like long-time PCA member Richard Sutliffe. Continue reading “”

ROAD SCHOLARS

Congratulations to Cam Ingram, Kevin Watts and everyone at Road Scholars for a banner year in rare collectible car restoration, awards, and sales. And, as always, thanks to Porsche specialist Chris Powell for his support and contributions to my images of the Road Scholars west coast inventory. Their website is a great showcase for my photography. Continue reading “”

PORSCHE 911: 50 YEARS AGO – UNVEILED TO THE PUBLIC

At the Frankfurt Auto Show in September 1963 sat a prim-rose-colored coupe with seat centers trimmed in checked cloth. It was called the Porsche 901, a model that would later become the 911 after Peugot objected to the use of “0” as a middle digit. Thus the iconic 911 was born. Continue reading “”

EARLY 911S AND VINYL ARE HOT!

How did I happen to pick two passions 20 years ago that would become so popular today? I don’t know, but the modest acquisitions I made a decade or so ago have grown into a good chunk of my financial portfolio.

The important thing to me is that I use each as they were intended. I play my original ’60s first pressing UK vinyl on my turntable and drive my Porsche 1972 911S and 911T/ST enthusiastically on a regular basis. Those hobbies, my work and good health are all I could ask for. Of course, my wife is my greatest blessing – can’t put a number on that! Continue reading “”