April 26 is Girls’ Day in Germany: a joint initiative set up in 2001 by the Federal Ministry of Family Affairs, the Federal Education Ministry, the European Social Fund and the European Union. ...
My growing car collection just went up a notch, as lovely Ferdinand Magazine bought its first Porsche project. The new addition is a 924 Turbo: a Series One car from the late 1970s, in Silver. ItR...
Here’s some great video just uploaded to Youtube. It’s the 1986 Galway International Rally: not notable for a massive Group B entry, but memorable for Porsche fans, as it features Billy C...
Reading Porsche’s press release from the first round of the 2012 Supercup, it’s tempting to think “procession”: a race led from start to finish, with a follow-me-home podium. ...
As per my Porsche Supercup in Bahrain post, I attended last year’s Nürburgring 24-hour with Falken Tyres and their Porsche 911 GT3 R. It was a great event from start to finish, so I’m del...
I’m a Formula 1 nut, and am currently watching the second practice session from this weekend’s Formula 1 Grand Prix at Bahrain on the Sky Sports F1 HD channel. At the start of first pract...
In 1997, Porsche kicked off their ‘Junior’ series. With young drivers chasing F1 dreams, Porsche Juniors urged emerging talents to consider GT racing instead. Porsche factory pilots Timo ...
The 2012 Porsche 911 RSR race car might be struggling, but a new video from Porsche showcasing driver preparation and a positive team atmosphere suggests that side of things is alright. The 2012 work...
Lot of blogging going on at the Ferdinand Magazine homepage just now. Click on the links below to go to the stories: Steve Jobs gave me a Porsche Future of Ferdinand: Upcoming Content Spotted: 356 Sp...
Crazy weather in California all week hurt the Porsche 911s racing at this weekend’s Long Beach ALMS event: sixth place was as good as it got. With a wet track during free practice and qualifyin...
The interview I recorded in London with BBC Radio 4 airs today at 16:00 hrs UK time. The piece will appear on Last Word: Radio 4′s obituary show. I think the session went well, but you never kn...
I had a call from BBC Radio 4 this afternoon about an upcoming tribute they are recording on Ferdinand Porsche. I’ve been asked to contribute, and suggested another name they should talk to. I&...
Porsche culture reached the end of an era last Friday, when Ferdinand Alexander Porsche passed away. Butzi with design team. Note 911 model, and 904 on the drawing board. Ferdinand ‘Butzi’...
Apologies for quietness on the blog front lately. I am building up the blog content at this new digital Porsche magazine of mine (Ferdinand Magazine) as it needs to grow, and more posts makes it easi...
Porsche has just announced the death of Ferdinand Alexander Porsche and sent this summary of his life and career. The great designer had not been well for some time, but it is still a bit of a shock....
Chris Harris’ latest video on the Drive Channel is now online. It’s a beautifully filmed piece from a morning spent with Tuthill Porsche, testing their latest 911 rally car at the Prodriv...
Fellow R Grupper and Saab junkie Reza owns some great old Porsches (two seen below). Reza just shared a terrific video of his new engine on the dyno at Specialty Cars in Philadelphia, which I have sh...
You’ve read my previous posts about Ferdinand: the digital Porsche magazine that launched in January with big promises to revolutionise the world of Porsche publishing. Bold claims that were fo...
Breaking all over the internet is news that Porsche will use turbocharged four-cylinder motors in future 911s and there will be no hybrid version of the car. It all seems to emanate from an article o...
Porsche has just announced a rise in sports car sales for January 2012: up 5% on the same time last year. At least, ‘sports car’ is the headline. The data includes Panamera and Cayenne an...
Found this funny little video of Jerry being chased by a paparazzo. I know these guys probably make a few quid but what a way to do it! “Is that a ’67?” reminds me of running my old...
Sad news today, when I got an email from 911 & Porsche World dispensing with my services. The magazine has appointed a new Deputy Editor to work alongside Steve Bennett, and is bringing my monthl...
Series 18 of Top Gear started last Sunday. Though Episode 1 promised much, a slightly abstract star in a cheap car took the shine off for me. That said, I didn’t know the subject. My kids did k...
(first 3 pics by Gerard Brown) It’s my last blog, following this epic journey from Northern Europe to the Cape of Good Hope. The chequered flag has dropped, the rally has finished and the compe...
I’ve always had a thing for estate cars – they look better than most saloons. The problem with being a Porsche fan is that there is no estate to choose from. Recently, I’ve been loo...
Today is the final day of the 2012 London to Cape Town World Cup Rally. It’s a bit of a nail biter finish. Yesterday afternoon, the P2 Subaru overtook the leading HiLux and enters the last day ...
Pics by Hayden We are into the last week of the London to Cape Town rally. The Porsche 912 of Burvill and Caldwell is in 7th position, one hour ahead of its nearest class competitor. Between the 912 ...
Pics by Gerard Brown/Enduro Rally and Turbo’s Boys in Egypt The number 45 911 of Joost van Cauwenberge and Jacques Castalein is demonstrating relentless pace on the London Cape Town. Down to 7t...
Flicking through Youtube the other night, I tripped over this wickedness. It’s a 997 Turbo Cab with working PDK transmission, all remote control and all made from Lego. Some stats: 3,500 parts:...
The Gen 2 Cayenne hit an important milestone recently, when the 100,000th example rolled off the production line. The milestone car was a V8 in Pure White, destined for Brazil. I make no apologies fo...
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