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KING CONE
Honest, I did not come up with the title for this article! Still, I’m very honored that Excellence featured my 1972 Porsche 911T/ST in their latest issue (#205).
In addition to the magazine, you can read more about Jeff Barstow’s top class win and our great adventure together in SLC on an earlier blog post.
Fast runs at 2012 PCA Parade, mine first then Jeff’s:
MAGNUS CUM LAUDE
When it comes to the early Porsche 911 community, it’s pretty hard to ignore the large elephant in the room when there’s a loud buzzing cloud over its head emanating from social media gone berzerk. Facebook fans, press, ads, films – Magnus Walker has accomplished more in a year than most of us do in a lifetime.
I love the guy. Who doesn’t? He’s got it all going on: tats, dreadlocks, a ZZ Top beard, hip clothes, and a “rules is for fools†attitude. Heck, he’s even got a British accent. He’s everything we are not. Continue reading “”
PORSCHE BOXSTER : ANTICIPATION
Check out this brand new Porsche Channel commercial on the latest Boxster (981). When rain threatened the photo shoot, they decided to roll with it.
Way to go guys. Yes!
AN APPROACH TO AUTOMOTIVE PHOTOGRAPHY
Number four in my series of RANDY’S PHOTO TIPS a.k.a. his creative photographic process:
When approaching automotive photography, one of the first challenges is the belief that you can fix everything in post-processing. Unfortunately (or fortunately), a car’s complex bodywork and glossy paint reflects everything, especially on dark colored vehicles. So, unless your location and background are clean and well thought out beforehand, you could be left with an image that needs a lot of complicated retouching. Continue reading “”
THE LUCKY AMERICAN
The latest issue of Excellence Magazine (204) carries a story of mine on the 1965 Lucky Lager 911 and the early racing career of driver Bruce O’Neil.
Bruce is certainly “The Lucky American” when it comes to racing the early 911 in Europe in 1967. His was a unique experience that would be very hard (if impossible) to repeat. Racing has changed so much. Continue reading “”
CLUB SPORT
Excellence Magazine just published my article and photos on this outlandish Porsche 911. It’s one of 28 US delivered Club Sport 911s that was turned into a Porsche Club of America spec race car.
To many it might seem illogical to take a limited edition 1988 Carrera Club Sport in Dark Blue, one of only four made, and modify it for racing. But is it really that sacrilegious? Doesn’t ‘Club Sport’ suggest sports purpose club competition? Wasn’t the Porsche name originally built on its motorsports heritage? Isn’t the 911 the most popular car to use for PCA racing? Perhaps all that’s needed is to read the full story for it to make some sense. Continue reading “”
10 DAYS ON THE ROAD : BACK WITH A TROPHY
Just back from a road trip that will generate more photo stories for me in less time than any other. I traveled from Seattle to Salt Lake City and back again in my modified 1972 911 T/ST, about half of it on back roads.
The Porsche Club of America held its annual Porsche Parade event in SLC – a land of religious freedom and ultimate land speeds (some of it in in record-breaking heat). 110 degrees Fahrenheit is fine if you are sitting in your air-conditioned car. Unfortunately, I did not have that luxury. And neither did Jeff Barstow, my co-driver, when it came to laying down some fast runs at PCA national level autocross competition. Continue reading “”
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!
Congratulations to Bob Tilton on the 2nd anniversary of his WerkCrew blog site. It’s been a pleasure to be involved in his projects and to watch him grow as a photographer. The guy’s got a seriously good eye.
Also, be sure and check out the “VPI Traveler Turntable and Dynavector Cartridge Giveaway” from Music Direct on Michael Fremer’s Analog Planet site. You could win a brand-new record spinner!
HANDS-ON 550
The current issue of Excellence, the premier US magazine about Porsche, features an article and photos of mine on a 1958 550A Spyder assembled with loving care by owner Steve Terrien and several other builders. Fortunately the original frame of Porsche 550A-0141, along with several other key parts, were in great shape to begin with. Continue reading “”
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND AUTOCROSS
Autocrossing a Porsche 911 is a blast! Plus it’s a safe form of motorsports that teaches discipline and car control on a closed course where the only thing you might hit is a small rubber pylon. Solo 2 Autocross Handbook
PORSCHE 911 GT3 RALLY VIDEO
Ride onboard with Ruben and Petra Zeltner, winners of the Sachsen Rallye 2012 in their Porsche GT3, on Stage 4 “Stangengrün” at Zwickau, Germany.
Warning – may cause car sickness.. or a fear of trees.
CALIFORNIA : HERE I CAME
I love California. It’s my favorite U.S. state to visit. Don’t get me wrong. My home state of Washington is one of the best places to be in July/August/September. It’s the other 9 months that can be spotty. Continue reading “”
OUTLAW 356 AND 911 : BLACK AND SILVER
Once again, Excellence magazine has chosen to feature some remarkable Porsches. This month’s issue (#201) includes a black 1958 Porsche 356A sunroof coupe that became a Willhoit GT special and a silver 1972 Porsche 911 hot rod that returned to the street after many years as a race car.
I was fortunate to have covered both of these California cars in photographs and words. Each owner, Dick Moran and Chris Messano, is a true enthusiast intent on fulfilling their aspirations. Thanks, guys, for being who you are… Continue reading “”
F.A. “BUTZI” PORSCHE (1935-2012)
It is with saddened heart that I report the passing of Ferdinand Alexander Porsche in Salzburg, Austria today at the age of 76.
He was the first son of Ferry Porsche, the grandson of Ferdinand Porsche, and probably best known for leading the design/styling team for the iconic Porsche 911 sports car. Continue reading “”
ART FOR ART’S SAKE
Sometimes you just need to explore a photograph’s possibilities and follow your instincts, listening attentively to that small intuitive voice over your left shoulder. Continue reading “”
JERRY SEINFELD AND MY EXCELLENCE COVER
Considering all the appearances Excellence Magazine made on Jerry Seinfeld’s coffee table in his TV series, it’s only appropriate he should be on the cover someday.
I was honored to be given this assignment, and Jerry was great to work with. My shoot with his Porsche 550-003 went incredibly well. “Spectacular” is one way of describing this 200th issue.
It’s one of the very few Excellence Magazine covers featuring a person and an older Porsche. Thanks to Jerry Seinfeld, Sam Cabiglio, Robert Martinez, Joe Cavaglieri, Peter Brock, Pete Stout, John Kirikois, Tom Toldrian and everyone at Excellence Magazine for making this happen.