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50 Years Porsche 914

13th January 2021 by: Glen Smale | 1 Comment

Whether you love it or hate it, the 914 served as a very important family member in the Porsche model line-up of the day. To appreciate this fully, you need to understand the circumstances surrounding its conception, and to have an insight into the period in which this model was launched. In the late ‘60s, it was not uncommon for Ferry Porsche as the head of his company, … [Read more...]

DBR 9 – The Definitive History

6th January 2021 by: Glen Smale | 1 Comment

At Porsche Road & Race, we receive many books for review, and these include books on all manner of high performance roadgoing sports cars and motorsport. So, when the Aston Martin book, DBR 9 – The Definitive History arrived on my desk, it created some fanfare because not only was it a large parcel, but it was also a very heavy one. Intrigued, I set about opening it, and to … [Read more...]

Porsche 964: The Modern Classic

22nd December 2020 by: Glen Smale | 2 Comments

The history of Porsche sportscars is peppered with iconic models that stand out as special, from the earliest models to the very latest. One of the most notable achievements by Porsche’s designers is how they have retained the silhouette of the model through the ages, first with the 356, and then with the 911. Despite the addition of new technology, the inclusion of a plethora … [Read more...]

Porsche: The Carrera Dynasty

16th December 2020 by: Kieron Fennelly | 2 Comments

A Spanish noun, ‘carrera’ can mean road, track or race and since the 1970s ‘Carrera’ has been a model name synonymous with Porsche. In fact, and as the author explains, Porsche had been using the name ‘Carrera’ since 1954 to commemorate its success in the Carrera Panamericana road race, one of a gruelling and dangerous series of point-to-point competitions in central America … [Read more...]

Ferrari 250 LM – The Remarkable History of 6313

9th December 2020 by: Glen Smale | 4 Comments

Clearly it isn’t a Porsche, but it must rank as one of the best looking sports cars of its era. The Ferrari 250 LM is this writer’s most favourite non-Porsche sports car, it just looks stunning, even when standing still. Back when the world was still sane, motor racing was a sport that offered enjoyment and a wide variety of cars that could win at the highest level. … [Read more...]

Porsche Unseen

2nd December 2020 by: Glen Smale | 1 Comment

Consider what it would be like to be given the opportunity to glimpse behind the scenes, into Porsche’s inner design sanctum, where the Porsche designers imagine the models of the future. There are 120 designers who work in the Porsche Design Studio, the epicentre where Porsche’s models of the future are dreamed up and created, and it is a closely guarded area where access is … [Read more...]

ROFGO Collection

11th November 2020 by: Glen Smale | 1 Comment

Most motorsport enthusiasts will have attended historic races, events such as the Goodwood Festival of Speed or Revival, or similar events in the USA, where the familiar and much-admired Gulf orange and blue race cars have competed or been on display. The chances are that at least some of those would be the cars from the ROFGO Collection. The mastermind behind this … [Read more...]

Racing Porsche with Style

21st October 2020 by: Glen Smale | 2 Comments

This is Stéphane Coradi’s third publication, and the third of his books that I am reviewing. It must be said that Stéphane’s enthusiasm for his work is so irrepressible, it’s contagious. But that is refreshing, because he really encourages the contributors to show their work in his books and it is paying off for those artists because he goes the extra mile in trying to give … [Read more...]

Porsche Speedster

7th October 2020 by: Glen Smale | Leave a Comment

There is a model in Porsche’s family line-up that receives little coverage and, as a result, it does not enjoy the attention it so richly deserves. The Speedster played an extremely important role in Porsche’s early popularity in America and this latest piece of work by Berlin Motor Books, Porsche Speedster: Legends 1954-2020, certainly does this model justice. We said … [Read more...]

Twice Around the Clock: The Yanks at Le Mans

22nd July 2020 by: Glen Smale | 1 Comment

Over the years, there has been a lot written on the history of the Le Mans 24 Hours, a race which has earned the reputation as one of the most challenging endurance races on the international motorsport calendar. The 24 Heures du Mans enjoys the reputation as the world’s oldest active sports car race in endurance racing, and has been held annually since 1923, with the … [Read more...]

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50 Years Porsche 914

Whether you love it or hate it, the 914 served as a very important family member in the Porsche

DBR 9 – The Definitive History

At Porsche Road & Race, we receive many books for review, and these include books on all manner

Porsche 964: The Modern Classic

The history of Porsche sportscars is peppered with iconic models that stand out as special, from the

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