I must admit, being a self proclaimed internet savvy seeker of automobilia makes it difficult to do this. So here’s the deal, if this helps you out, let me know about it. I figure this levels the playing field for the guys like me, who’ve missed that one great deal. Okay, enough of my pouting. [...] [...more]
Can you think of two of the most revered European Auto Manufacturers that share their sacred crest? If you’re thinking prancing black stallions you’re on the right track. The question is why do both Ferrari and Porsche have this unforgettable horse marked in their history? It’s really quite interesting. Ferrari’s Prancing Stallion Porsche Crest with the famous [...] [...more]
This guy has a deep history in mixing music. His beats are perfect for long drives. Provding a great background melody for twisty backroads. Not too overpowering but sets into a nice driving rhythm. You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video [...more]
A TMJ reader recently requested my view of the Porsche 914 versus the 912. We (my family) have owned a couple of each of these cars. Classic Porsche cars are both a joy and a challenge to own. In this writeup I’ll try to highlight key facts that would help a prospective buyer make their [...] [...more]
Suggested to me by a good friend, Vampire Weekend turns out to be a great mix of catchy riff’s mixed with a little 80’s punk and some “ska”. Hard to put a finger on just exactly what genre they are but nevertheless, throw it in and take a spin. You need to a flashplayer enabled browser [...] [...more]
Alot of people think of camping in Minnesota as a Cold, Bug infested experience. But this couldn’t be further from the truth (depending on what time of year you go)… My Family and I had the opportunity to spend some time camping at Stalker Lake in West Central Minnesota this month and it was one [...] [...more]
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On a business trip through Northern Alabama in 2008 I spotted this little piece of VW (and come to find out Porsche) heaven. The closer I looked into the foliage the more German engineering I could see. Unfortunately there was no one around the little shack that day and like a true gentleman I passed [...] [...more]
Story by: John Snell X, Sunset Classics of Minnesota. I’ve been into Volkswagens since I was a young teenager at my Uncle Jerry Coffin’s car shows. For those of you who don’t know, my Uncle Jerry owns a wide variety of classic Volkswagens including three 1952 VW Beetles. The license plate on his orange 1973 [...] [...more]
It all started a couple years back. On one of my many fantasy trips through Ebay I came across the entire 1969 Porsche Panorama Series. I watched the auction closely with anticipation, expecting to have other guys waiting till the last second to enter some outrageous price and win the auction! To my surprise, I [...] [...more]