2016 Boxster Spyder First Drive - Watch This Guy Use a 911 as a Rolling Shooting Platform + 14

Published: Tue, 12/15/15

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2016 Boxster Spyder First Drive: The Hawaiian Experience
Boxster Spyder Hawaii
Did that just happen? Did we really just fly to the "Big Island" of Hawaii to be one of the first to drive the new Boxster Spyder? You bet we did and it was out of this world!  Not only was the trip itself a whirlwind, the new Spyder is all that and more. Check out our driving impressions and review in this post. 
These Are Porsche's 2016 Factory Drivers
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Porsche jumped from 15 to 16 factory drivers this year. They also announced their complete plans for the 2016 motorsport season. Who's in? Who's driving what? What series will we see Porsche racing in?  Those questions and more are all answered in this post. 
This Is Porsche's Newest TV Commercial: "Compete"
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The Sale of Janis Joplin's 356 Set A New World Record
Janis Joplin Porsche
RM Sotheby's "Driven by Distraction" event set a number of world records in various categories this past weekend.  One of them was the sale of Janis Joplin's "History of the Universe" 356?  Here's how much it sold for and how the bidding unfolded. 
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The Last Turn - 200+ MPH In A Carrera GT
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Each image from Leonard Turner's wonderful archive of Porsche photographs is a story in its own right. However, thanks to copious note taking and a flair for story telling, Leonard provides each of us with a window into history as he recounts what was happening in the world of Porsche at the time he made his image.  Check out this week's "The Last Turn"  as we go back to the 2003 press launch of the venerable Carrera GT.  If you enjoy these stories and images, please be sure to share them with your fellow Porsche and racing fans.
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Porsche Cartoon Volume 52
If you enjoy these Porsche cartoons (or any of our other posts for that matter) we would love it if you would take a minute to share them with other like minded individuals.  All you need to do is click here, or on the image above, and then share it by selecting any of the social network buttons you find on the side and bottom of the post. 
Reader Submitted Pictures
One of the best parts of our "Reader Submitted Pictures" is reading all the stories that go with them. Take the image above for example.  In it is a well used and well loved '57 356A Speedster.  The best part is that at the time this photo was made, the Porsche was only 2-years old.  Reader Robert Bellows took this picture on his way to Idaho after a 1959 race weekend in Gainesville, Georgia. His only nod to street driving convention was to put the muffler and the windshield back on prior to the road trip. Based on all the bugs and dirt we can see I think the windshield was a good idea. 

We want to thank everyone that has sent in pictures so far and we'll do our best to get them all published in time.   If you have a favorite Porsche picture (or video) you would like to share with other FLATSIXES.com readers simply email it to pictureoftheweek@flatsixes.com.
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Meet Rudy Mancinas, A Very Colorful Porsche Collector
rudy Mancinas colorful porsche collection
Some collectors look to fill their garages with every year Porsche made a long-hood 911. Others, want a 356 from each series. Rudy Mancinas is the first Porsche collector we've heard of that collects by color. Even more interesting, he's not after just one color, he wants them all. You see, Rudy's goal is to own every color Porsche delivered in the 964/993 generation. A fairly ambitious goal if you ask me, but based on what we can see in the video in this post it looks like he's well on his way.
Take A Look Behind The Scenes At How They Made Porsche's Newest Commerical
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A few years ago we were invited to attend the filming of a commercial for what was then, a new version of the Boxster.  Fast forward a few years and Porsche's newest commercial, "Compete" just made its world debut. While we didn't get to attend the filming, it was pretty involved this time around, Porsche was kind enough to share some information,  along with the video in this post, about how they created some of the effects you see.
nBoxster And Cayman To Receive Updates & New Engines. Now Known As The 718 Series
Porsche 718
Where there's smoke, there's usually fire. Such is the case with the rumored Porsche 718.  Late last week, Porsche announced the existence of their newest model in the form of a revamped Cayman and Boxster.  Here's what we know so far.
Book Review: Porsche Carrera: The 4-Cam Motor and the Early Years of Porsche Motorsport 
Carrera
If you're thinking about purchasing an early Porsche with a Carrera engine then you need a copy of this book.  If you own an early Porsche with a Carrera engine then you need a copy of this book. If you have any interest at all in the history and pedigree of Porsche's 4-cam Carrera engines, then you need a copy of this book.  Brimming with facts and information that must have taken decades to research, "Carrera" is the definitive work on the Carrera engines found in the 356, 904 and 550 Spyders.  Read the review here, or get your copy here.
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Watch This Guy Shoot Trap From Inside A Moving 911
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If You're Still Looking For That Perfect Porsche Related Gift, Here Are A Bunch Of Ideas.
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If you're still looking for that special gift for the Porsche lover on your list, we have a bunch of options for you in the posts below. Or, if you need to send some ideas for yourself to your loved ones, simply forward them this email. A few hints can't hurt.
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