When the impact bumper-equipped G body 911 was introduced for the 1974 model year, Porsche did away with its existing T, E and S hierarchy. Instead, there was now the base model 911, the mid-range…
Read MoreOwing to a global economic downturn, the early 1990s was a tough time to be in the prestige auto making business. A few years prior Porsche sales had been booming, but by 1993 orders had…
Read MoreWith the switch to a revised bodyshell that incorporated elegant impact-absorbing bumpers, the 1974 model year 911 (production of which began in August ‘73) ushered in the most significant…
Read MoreHave we told you in last five minutes how much we like dislike the whole resto-mod scene here at Supercar Nostalgia? Whether it’s poor fit back-dates, chintzy interiors or gross over-size wheels, this…
Read MoreWhen the Martini-backed 935 emerged in 1976 with its iconic Flachbau front end as opposed to the 911’s traditional headlight configuration, it wasn’t long before customers started to request a similar…
Read MoreAs a consequence of their rugged build quality, outstanding performance and useful rear-engined layout, the Porsche 356 and 911 proved enormously effective rally cars. After the 911 made its…
Read MoreTo the surprise of the bean counters at Porsche, the original 911-based homologation special, the 1973 model year 2.7-litre Carrera RS, went on to become e a massive commercial hit. Originally…
Read MoreUnlike Ferrari and Aston Martin which made big profits with the likes of their limited production 288 GTO and V8 Vantage Zagato, Porsche lost a huge sum of money developing the flagship 959 for a…
Read MoreDuring the 1970s, Porsche’s 911 saw off practically all its rivals in the Group 4 GT racing class thanks to a pair of homologation specials conceived specifically for the job: the 911 2.7 Carrera RS and 930.
Read MoreThe last hurrah for the legendary G body 911 prior to its replacement by the heavily revised 964 was a revival of arguably Porsche’s most iconic body style: the Speedster. Not seen since 1958…
Read MoreIn order for their customers to contest the new GT2 and GT3 classes of international motor racing, Porsche respectively created the 911 3.8 Carrera RSR and 968 Turbo RS. To homologate these…
Read MoreHaving assessed a couple of internal Speedster prototypes during 1986 and then given the green light for a subsequent prototype to be displayed at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1987…
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