Should Old Porsche Race Cars Be Restored? - This Is a 'Fu-Keen' Great Video + 10

Published: Sun, 01/17/16

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You Just Won The Lottery, Which Porsches Do You Buy?
Brewster's millions
It really doesn't matter what your station is in life, we've all dreamed about it at one time or another, winning the lottery.  This past Wednesday, here in the U.S., fortune may came to at least three winners in the form of a $1.5 billion dollar Powerball jackpot.  Once the craziness settles down, if you were one of the winners, how would you fill your dream garage? Here's our list; which Porsches would you buy?

New 911 RSR & GT3 R Seen For First Time On Track: Video
911 GT3 R and 911 RSR
It's the start of the 2016 racing season and with it comes two new race cars from Porsche, the 911 RSR and the 911 GT3 R.  Both cars made their North American debut at Daytona International Speedway this past weekend at "The Roar before the Daytona 24".  In this latest video, we see both cars in action for the first time and Porsche's Sascha Pilz, head of GT Customer Motorsport and Marco Ujhasi, project manager GT Works Motorsport, explain in detail the new features of each car.
The Authoritative Porsche Scottsdale Auction Preview
Porsche Scottsdale auction preview
The 2016 Auction season is set to kick off this month in Scottsdale.  What will this year hold? Will high tides continue to lift all boats, or will pricing for less than perfect Porsches start to sink them? There are more than 80 Porsches set to cross the auction blocks at various venues in Scottsdale.  However, unlike in years past, there are nowhere near as many "blue chip" Porsches.  In fact, the overwhelming theme seems to be Porsches from the impact bumper era with a few interesting offers (as well as a couple of mundane ones) thrown in for good measure. We run down what's what in this preview of all the Porsches for sale in Scottsdale. 
Your Chance To Own Richard Hammond's Top Gear 924
Richard Hammond's Porsche 24 for sale
When you think of Porsches selling at auction, visions of perfectly preserved, low mileage air cooled examples probably come to mind.  This car is not one of those. Not even close. Instead, it's the 924 Richard Hammond chose in Top Gear's "£1500 Porsche Challenge".  It actually did quite well in the episode, but how will it sell?  Learn more in this post. 
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The Last Turn - Should Old Porsche Race Cars Be Restored?
917 engine over restored
When you walk around an event like Rennsport Reunion you see all manner of Porsches.  Everything from factory prototypes to 917s with their hard won patinas still intact.  But what about those Porsche race cars that have been restored? Should they be? Or, if they are restored, how far should that restoration go?  Those are the question asked in this week's "The Last Turn" as Leonard Turner recounts his thoughts after viewing this "more than new" 917 restoration during Rennsport Reunion.  Take a minute to read his story and weigh in with your thoughts on if Porsche race cars should be restored or left original? 
Porsche Cartoon 
Porsche Cartoon Volume 54
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. 
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Take A Lap Around Daytona In The New GT3 R
Leh Keen Lapping Daytona
Porsche Inspired Coffee Shop Opens In Scottsdale
FourtillFour Coffe
Nico Samaras love of all things Porsche started at 16 when the first Porsche he bought came to him in boxes. By the time he finished putting it back together he was hooked.  Now, 11-years later, that love is so strong he and his girlfriend have opened Scottsdale's first Porsche themed coffee shop, FourtillFour.  Learn the significance of the name and more in this post.  More importantly, if you're in the area, or headed to the auctions at the end of the month, be sure to stop by and check it out!
Porsche's 2015 Worldwide Sales By Country/Region
porsche/vw manufacturing locations
If you've been following Porsche's sales trajectory this year it should come as no surprise that they set a record with the number of deliveries and blew away their sales targets.  How well did they do? Is the U.S. still the largest single Porsche market?  Those answers and more in this post.
Defining Moments
defining moment
The building blocks that define the foundation of human existence can sometimes be linked to specific events; moments in time. The significance of these events can shape who we are, and even the direction we choose to take when reaching the critical intersections in life.  In this article, FLATSIXES contributor David Newton describes the "defining moment" when he knew he would one day own a Porsche and asks you to share yours.  What was your defining moment?
Leh Keen Made This 'Fu-Keen' Funny Porsche Themed Christmas Card Video. 
Fu Keen Christmas Card
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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If you haven't taken the time to check out Nicolas Hunziker's artwork you really should. The guy has serious talent.  How much?  Watch the video above and see how one of his original paintings takes shape.  It's amazing to me that he can do this free hand, with just a handful of brushes and a few paint colors.  Great work!