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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.
CAR PORTRAITS AVAILABLE 7/12 AND 8/16
The car studio in Bellevue, WA is working out so well that we are offering a limited number of appointments to the general public on two Saturdays this summer. Thanks to Chris Powell, Kevin Watts and Cam Ingram for making this possible. Continue reading “”
AUTOMOTIVE STUDIO UPDATE
The new studio space on Seattle’s eastside is working out great. We’ve shot four cars there over the past five days and are beginning to dial it in. We will be adding ceiling fabric and a white background, as well as constant light sources for video. Continue reading “”
NEW PACIFIC NW AUTOMOTIVE STUDIO
We are pleased to announce a new studio space near Seattle where we can exclusively photograph cars and large products. Several backdrops are available, and there is easy and secure access for trailers to unload treasured automobiles. Continue reading “”
L.A. PORSCHE LIT FAIR AND SWAP MEET
One of my favorite events of the year is this weekend in Los Angeles. It’s more about the people than the cars, even though there are plenty of cool Porsches around, like this Carrera GT at Callas Rennsport. Continue reading “”
THE MAVERICK’S “OUTLAW” 911
Congrats to Ed Mayo and his 1967 Porsche 911S for their feature story in next month’s Excellence. This Texan maverick has been known for building some of the best hot rod 911s east of California since 1978. Continue reading “”
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.
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 “”
PORSCHE 911: 50 YEARS AGO – GETTING CLOSE
At this time 50 years ago, Ferry and Butzi Porsche were ready to have a final version of the motor and transmission installed in the 901 body. 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 “”
FINDING TRUE VALUE IN A GT SPEEDSTER
I feel very fortunate to be a contributor for several automotive magazines. One benefit is working with great editors and car owners. Pete Stout and Greg Young are two who fit that descrption. I’ve come to know them, and they have enhanced my writing, photography and life. Congrats, guys, on your latest achievements.
CARRERA PANAMERICANA IN A PORSCHE 911
Excellence magazine has done it again in issue #213. They’ve profiled a Porsche owner who is a true enthusiast and racer. He is Walt Sikes, a competitor who chose the early 911 as his weapon of choice. Check out his pair of 1965 build 911s.
Here’s an excerpt from my article (Thanks Greg Brown and John Kirikos!): Continue reading “”