How our man, Richard Wiley, came to be the custodian of two Porsche 911s over a period of nearly nine months. Porsche Road & Race contributor, Richard Wiley, has spent many hours of his life in aeroplanes, travelling primarily to or from motoring-related events or motor races. Apart from the fact that these travels have extended across five decades, there’s been nothing … [Read more...]
Video: African Porsche Racer – Dutchmann
In this video, Gavin Rooke, Founder Owner of The Dutchmann in Johannesburg, South Africa, explains how he and his team of very experienced technicians and helpers rebuilt the engine of his 2.7-litre 911 in time for the Knysna Hill Climb. It was a time of learning to handle the car and to get the best out of it, and in the end with the hope of lifting some silverware. … [Read more...]
How do you like your coffee?
What do Porsche 911s, surfboards, bicycles and coffee have in common? A lot, it would seem. South African entrepreneur, Gavin Rooke, hit on a common thread that runs through all of these products above…that is as brilliant as it is simple. Sometimes, things or events that we are exposed to in our youth, often helps to shape our future. Perhaps we don’t realise it at the … [Read more...]
