Good post sir. The irony is I only found it by searching about what car Mr. Chesterton drove. Currently I drive no Porsche but the love I can feel in your words. Hopefully (Definitely) will be owning one soon.
I have took a note of your historical text and have found your blog online, will be ...

Recently acquired a 1973 2.0. Recent "decent" repaint, factory front sway bar, "very good" interior, original hell hole and battery tray! Located in west LA. Replaced the master cylinder as well as the original rubber brake lines. Currently working on the fuel pump relocation as well as replacing ...

I must admit I am and have long been a huge fan of the color orange, the brighter the better. This began back in my Air Force days in ADC ( Air Defense Command and SAC), when survival theorists posited the belief that such high-viz colors (as International orange or Indian Orange survival apparel ...

Yep. Win the twenty-zillion-to-one odds lottery. I've never been a betting man or a gambler but it sure would be nice to win the Powerball (or similar big-time lottery), despite all the acquired headaches that big winners accrue! If I run across a pristine 'roller' out this way, I'll give you a ...

Wow! That's quite a build, from your description of it. The point always emerges that the 914 's basic design is a world of endless possibilities, given the right imaginative touch and the accompanying skills that can make it a reality. Such a car would likely match the fabled Mini-Cooper (the ...

996C438: Thanks for the read through. Actually, this past week I came across a VERY nice '70 914-6 in Tangerine orange (my favorite, and identical to my previously lost Six , in my neck of the woods and priced at US$60K. I was salivating wildly when I stumbled across it but, alas! I am now too poor ...

Tom wrote: Fri Aug 15, 2025 4:07 pm And another thing.... the rear wheel on that 924 is all wonky....

Certainly seems to be! I hadn't noticed that . Good spot!

Well, Tom, "duckling" was a figurative allusion, even in Andersen's story, but you knew that. The 'little black ugly duckling' in Gallardo's piece was actually always a cisgender swan, eh? No 'fowl' transgender errors, back in those daze, LoL!, but apparently good old yarnspinner Hans Christian wasn ...

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RENNLIST'S Verdad Gallardo's taste in Porsches is arguable!

I note that in today's on-line issue of the RENNLIST communique (specifically, the lead-off opener on 'Porsche's 9 Ugliest Cars' ), Verdad Gallardo provides us with evidence of his ...

The Duality of Valvetrain Design and Lubrication in 1970s Volkswagen-Porsche Engines (specific to VW pushrod type engines 914-4 versus Porsche OHV 914-6 and 911 engines).

[ Abstract: The following information is a ‘deep dive’ into the specifics of 70s era Volkswagen-Porsche 914-4 and Porsche 914 ...