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]
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A picture is worth a thousand words. Fellow Porsche enthusiast Mark Pladson always captures great shots from Automotive Events and this years Rolex 24 Hr Race at Daytona was no exception. By now we all know who won and the fantastic stories that go along with the victory. Here’s a photo snap-shot from Marks perspective. Happy [...] [...more]
Motorsport race and rallye events wouldn’t be where they are today without the innovation and precision of timing devices. At the very root of these instruments is one of today’s well known luxury watchmakers, Tag Heuer. In Rallye Events, timing is critical and early on was often a controversial subject. Tag Heuer pioneered many of [...] [...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]
The Holiday season is upon us once again and what better time to give or receive that car gadget you’ve been dreaming of. I’ve compiled my top ten (at least I try to keep it at ten) gifts for the car guy to help you decide what’s hot and what’s not. 1. The Barbour International So here [...] [...more]
It’s getting to be that time of the year in Southern climates. The Vintage car gatherings are scheduled, the weather is cooling off and you’re spending more time shining up your wheels… One of my favorite parts about these events is taking pictures. I was going through some old shots and realized many of them never [...] [...more]
I came across this one on Chicago Craigslist. It looks gorgeous. In my estimate this is a good buy as these will appreciate in value in coming years. 1968 TRIUMPH GT6 - $10900 (Plainfield) Date: 2009-11-13, 7:02AM CST Reply to: sale-hzzwk-1463944532@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?] 1968 Triumph GT6 MKI. Excellent overall condition. No rust, good chrome, good [...] [...more]
Just passing along an interesting email from the Nord Stern PCA Club. Ferdinand Anton Ernst (Ferry) Porsche was born 100 years ago yesterday. Born: September 19, 1909 Wiener Neustadt (Austria) Died: March 27, 1998 Zell am See (Austria) Nord Stern’s own Fred Senn spent some time with Professor Porsche and wrote a great article for Nord Stern and Panorama. [...] [...more]
Imagine with me, you pull your supercar into the fueling station, pop the gullwing door and slither your way out with as much style as possible. The 19 year old brunette across the fueling island says, “I like your car, what is it?”. You reply it’s a Gumpert. Who? She wasn’t asking for your Great [...] [...more]