Think The Air-Cooled Market is Softening? Think Again! - SharkWerks 991 Carrera GTS TechArt Driver's Report + 10

Published: Tue, 09/13/16

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This is Why The Helmets of These 7 Porsche Factory Drivers Look The Way They Do
This past winter we were sitting in the media room during the 12 Hours of Sebring with the folks from PCNA's PR department. A discussion ensued about driver's helmets and the idea for a story was born. We would collect images of each factory driver's helmet and learn directly from them why their helmets look the way they do. six short months later we were finally able to complete the task (you would be amazed how hard it is to coordinate something like this) and here's what we found out

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Our Favorite Porsches on eBay: Volume 67
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 week we have a good helping of rarities, a racecar, a restoration, and a runway racer. Keep in mind, 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: Sharkwerks Tuned 997 GT2 is Mind Warping Fast
Family Affair: A Trio of 993 GT2s From Down Under

The whole idea of "N+1" implies a problem with an unattainable solution. I collect antique cameras, and will never have enough eyes or hands to use them all simultaneously, but somehow I always want more and struggle to find time for all of them. My dad has six motorcycles. Being merely mortal he has but one set of hands and feet, but still finds time to race some, tour on others, and still more time to work on all of them. Thankfully for Steve Cooper his whole family enjoys Porsches, and their three 993 GT2's are the exact right amount. 


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Behind The Scenes At The Porsche Design Andial Limited Edition Watch Presentation Event

Sometimes, the coolest parties during events like Monterey Car Week go unnoticed by the masses. That's because, for the most part, they are private, intimate affairs intended for those few individuals lucky enough to be in attendance. The Porsche Zentrum at the Quail Lodge served as the setting for one such event in celebration of ANDIAL (a name synonymous with success in North American sports car racing) hosted by Porsche Design, on the evening of Thursday, August 18th. See what it was like and what it was about in this post. 


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Porsche Cartoon
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. 
Racing on the X and Y Axis - 918 Spyder vs. Stunt Plane
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Pricing, Pictures and Video of Porsche's New Panamera 4 E-Hybrid
Last week Porsche introduced the new model in the Panamera line-up, the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid and the changes are significant.  Utilizing Porsche's hybrid tech from the 918 and applying it to their 4-door saloon, Porsche proves that "efficiency doesn't have to be boring".  We have pictures, video, specs and pricing in this post
Thrown To The Sharks: SharkWerks 991 Carrera GTS TechArt Driver Report 
Our windshield is filled with the view of a Mustang GT as we barrel down Bay Area mountain roads, our ears filled with the sound of the Ford’s protesting tires, straining to hold steady on the tight winding ribbon of asphalt beneath. While the Mustang driver is giving the road everything they’ve got and coming up short, we’re running at 6 tenths. Our mount for this chase scene is a newly completed SharkWerks project, a 991 Carrera GTS with plenty of TechArt go-fast bits attached. This is what it's like to drive it!
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Think The Air-Cooled Market is Softening? Think Again!
Just when you thought prices couldn't get any crazier a sale like this one happens. While the days of less than perfect cars bringing stratospheric pricing may be over, sales like this one show that there is still plenty of money out there chasing the right Porsches. 

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Patrick Dempsey's Way of Arriving At a Hotel Driveway
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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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