a couple years ago, I sold my e36 M3/4/5 with Turner stage 3 Plus and TC Kline suspension and bought a 996. I was lucky to find a one of one x51 package C2 with sport chassis, PSE, sport seats, badge delete and other options. With all due respect to the e36, the 996 is “that car today.” Read more

God damn those photos are stunning. Perfect combination of car, colour and scenery! Read more

Get a Boxster, Cayman or 996 before the bearded youths get wise.
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1' “cheap” isn’t the word I’d use, considering that he’s done to it. Read more

That’s some sweet photography! It pays to be out there at the right time of day, with that smog, smoke, filter, or whatever is causing that atmospheric effect. Read more

i love driving up and down Angel Crest Highway, didn’t know they did meet ups at that restaurant on Sundays, will have to check it out Read more

A shout-out to Dave at TRE. They do great work and a 3.6 built like this will really sing. Read more

Obviously Mr. Mata deserves the primary credit for being so dedicated and creative (and certainly has great timing), but FYI, there are three letters in the build sheet that I’m guessing were the secret weapon to the ability to realize his vision, “TRE”. (...Or at least a very important secret weapon...) It’s a shop… Read more

Exactly the way I would build my 911. It’s refreshing to hear of someone that still drives these cars the way Porsche intended them to be driven when they left the factory. Every now and again someone will show up at a track day with an air cooled 911 running a set-up similar to this... might need to hop in as a… Read more

Great car. And hooray for having what you want. But I’m from southern California. To remove an air conditioner is an editorial choice I disagree with. But to cut out the bracket holding it in place is unforgivable.

This is the automotive equivalent of ear gauges.
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This guy fucks.
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This is a great build and a very cool car but is in no way cheap. Far far from it. Read more

I want an air cooled 911 to build up over the years just like this. But paying 30k for these is crazy when you know youre going to spend money upfront on maintenance and mods.  Hoping for a little dip at some point in the next few years.
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That shot with the 3/4s view from behind—such a knockout. And the one with the broadside view of the passenger side is a terrific example of the Rule of Thirds—very well done. Read more

I feel like I’ve posted this before, but here’s mine in almost the same spot :-)

It’s one thing to have been the high school star quarterback, class president, homecoming king, and valedictorian. Later in life, you still look good, but you’ve put on some weight and life worn you down a bit.
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This is the kind of enthusiast I want to be
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In 1999, there were plenty of older affordable Porsches. Heck, even circa ~2007 I had the option to buy a nice, well maintained SC for $12.5K. I passed on it.  Kick myself every day since. Read more

I have never been a big Porsche guy, but I would still love to get my hands on a late 70s-80s 911. Every time I go looking for one though, they have gone up again and are now back out of the range of my meager budget. Read more

People in 1999: “There’s no really cool cars for cheap that are going to be worth something someday...” Read more