9 Reasons the 2017 911 Turbo is Better Than Ever - Video Footage Catches Arsonist Setting 911 On Fire + 9

Published: Sun, 09/04/16

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9 Reasons The 2017 911 Turbo is Better Than Ever
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Two weeks ago Porsche invited a group of journalists to Thunderhill Raceway for some serious seat time in the 2017 Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S.  If that weren't enough, each attendee was handed the keys for a week of "normal" driving.  Our newest contributor was amongst them. Here are the 9 reasons Pete thinks the 911 Turbo is better than ever. 

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Our Favorite Porsches on eBay: Volume 65
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We've been compiling some amazing Porsche models on eBay for over two years now, and we've seen some pretty astonishing cars pop up now and again. We recently started publishing our picks once a week instead of our prior bi-weekly schedule, in an effort to bring you more exciting Porsche auction action. Check back often for different cars! This weekend, I spent a lot of time with the 912 Registry at their West Coast Rendezvous event, and fell in love with the little four-cylinder Porsche all over again. Keeping that in mind, I found a quartet of 912s that are ready for new owners, as well as a rare and exciting 911 for you this week.  Some of these cars could be great collection investments, while others might prove to do more financial harm than good.

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Video: Onboard The 917K With Bruce Canepa as he Battles Gunnar Jeannette in a 908
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2016 Porsche Monterey Auction Results
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By now I'm sure you've heard that Adam Carolla was the winning bidder for the ex-Paul Newman, Le Mans Class winning 935 pictured above.  But what about all the other lots? There were well over 100 Porsches available at auction and more than $20,000,000 recorded in sales.  We have the run down on each and every lot including their sale price vs. their pre-auction estimates in this post. 


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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. 
800 HP in the Fog: Laguna Seca in a 935
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Porsche's Results and Pictures in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship at VIR
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No spoilers here in the newsletter in the event you plan on watching a replay. However, once you click through, you'll know exactly where Porsche landed and be able to read their full race report and view their gallery of pictures.  
NorCal Treffen is The Best Air-Cooled Show You've Never Heard Of! 
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Following our Saturday trip to the EASY open house, we woke up Sunday morning ready to venture out and see some more cars. Just a few miles NorthEast of the bay is a sleepy little town called Concord. The show, one we've been to before, is called NorCal Treffen, and it is one of the coolest air-cooled shows you've never heard of. Here's why.
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Video Footage Catches Arsonist Setting a 911 on Fire!
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Police and Fire were called to an East London neighborhood after two men were seen setting an air-cooled Porsche on fire. No word yet on why these criminals decided to vandalize the Porsche. Fortunately, a neighbor's security camera caught the two on video.

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The New 718 Models in Detail - Chassis
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Porsche Stories From Around The Web
Despite our best efforts, it's not always possible for us to cover everything that's happening in the world of Porsche at any given time. It's almost as if the items worthy of note increase at some exponential rate as compared to the number of new Porsche owners and fans.  With that in mind, from time to time, we'll bring you a round-up of other Porsche related stories you might find of interest and link you to them.  If you read a story somewhere, or know of one you think might be of interest to our readers, please be sure to let us know by sending us a tip to storyideas@flatsixes.com.  
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