Is This What the Future Holds for Classic Porsches? + Watch Adam Carolla Drive His 935 for the First Time + 8

Published: Sun, 08/13/17

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Adam Carolla checking out Paul Newman's Porsche 935 at the Gooding Auction
When we first published the history on this Porsche, and then reported on its eventual sale to Carolla, we mentioned how much we hoped to see this 935 back on the track.

 
 
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA SALES BY MODEL: JULY 2017
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PCNA SALES BY MODEL JULY 2017
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), announced July 2017 sales earlier this week of 3,901 vehicles. This is a .6% increase over last July and represents another record July for PCNA. In addition, deliveries are up 2.9% year-to-date as compared to with 31,469 vehicle sales.

 
 
IS THIS WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS FOR CLASSIC PORSCHES?
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Porsche Design Monoblock Actuator
With all the discussion around global warming, and the continued refinement of CAFE regulations, you don't need to be Issac Asimov to envision a future where all new cars are electric and fossil fuel cars are relegated to the track, private collections and museums.

 
 
JAY LENO DRIVES WORKSHOP 5001'S 911S
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WORKSHOP 5001 911S
While backdating is currently all the rage, it's refreshing to see a shop take Workshop 5001's approach. These builds have more in common with Rod Emory's Outlaw aesthetic than Singer's "Greatest Hits of the 911" approach, and seem to have the kind of attention to detail which defines the two better known builders.

 
 
FULL CIRCLE: MATT FARAH DRIVES ROAD SCHOLARS' 400 HP CAYMAN GTR  
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ROAD SCHOLARS CAYMAN GTR
This Cayman is a good reminder of just how long Matt Farah has been reviewing cars on Youtube. Many years ago, when he was still at Garage419, Farah reviewed an earlier build of this same Cayman. Then at Farnbacher Loles, this Cayman was one of the company's "Cayman GTR" builds.​​​​​​​

 
 
PORSCHE CARTOON
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PORSCHE CARTOON
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PORSCHE CARS CANADA SALES BY MODEL: JULY 2017
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Amelia Island porsche classes
Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. (PCL), reported July monthly sales earlier this week of 770 total Porsches delivered. This is the best July in company history and their 67th consecutive record month in-a-row.

 
 
TAKE A LOOK AT THE HAMBURG OUTLAW GATHERING WITH MAGNUS WALKER
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Amelia Island porsche classes
If you ever doubted Magnus Walker's reach and influence, look no further than this most recent event in Hamburg, Germany. Magnus is currently on a psuedo book tour for his recently released autobiography, "Urban Outlaw: Dirt Don't Slow You Down". With just a simple post on Instagram Magnus rallied more than 500 people and 200 cars. 

 
 
PORSCHE'S RESULTS & PICTURES FROM ROAD AMERICA
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road america results and pictures
The WeatherTech Sportscar Championship held GTLM and GTD races at Road AMerica this past weekend. How did Porsche and the new 911 RSR do? We won't spoil it here, but once you click through you'll know their results immediately, be able to read Porsche's race report and view a gallery of 30+ pictures.   

 
 
WHAT DOES AN 1100 HP PORSCHE SOUND LIKE?
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1100 HP PORSCHE ENGINE SOUND
It's not a trick question and it's not meant to be click bait. Instead, it's one of the questions Porsche answers in this bonus episode of their "Top 5" series. Another bonus question they answer for you, "How many beers can you stack on a Porsche's Whale Tail?" That's one you probably never thought to ask yourself.

 
 
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