The 2nd issue of Porsche Fahrer is now available again at newsstands. And this month it is once again packed with interesting topics for all Porsche fans, but classic car fans are not neglected in the latest issue either.
Techno Parade
The most powerful, best and most expensive super sports cars of their respective Porsche eras meet for the first time on the test track - to compare their individual characteristics and find out which of the three represents the pinnacle of evolution. Find out how the Porsche 959 S fares against the newer Porsche models in the article.
For years, prices for classic Porsches have only gone in one direction: upwards. Whereas in the past it was all about performance and nimbus, today many Porsches are also seen as an investment. This article presents the ten models that have seen the greatest increase in value over the past five years.
Savior in times of need
When things got exciting at Porsche, Ulrich Bez was always there to help. Highs and lows accompanied his career in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen: from the first crash tests to the last air-cooled 911 and the million-dollar grave of the 989. When the luxury four-door was buried, Ulrich Bez also left - for Aston Martin.
The Carrera 6 entered the racing scene 50 years ago: the new design dominated the competition in the World Sports and Endurance Championships and took overall victory at the legendary Targa Florio. However, it achieved its greatest fame in the hands of thousands of young and mature private drivers.
Black to blue
When two people do the same thing, the result is often completely different. Burkhard Reuter and Stefan Diehl bought a 911 Targa in the same price category. One 996, one 911 2.7 S - what connects the cars, what separates them?
On the Porsche 993 Carrera RS and 993 GT2 models, the defensive Speedline wheels were part of the original equipment; on other 993 models, they were expensive accessories from the Porsche Exclusive program. If they lose their shine and prestige, there are only two solutions: Buy new from Porsche Classic or restore them.
A lot is not enough
It is still the blueprint for the feeling of control and agility that a sporty Porsche should convey: the Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS. But there was also the RSR version for the racetrack. Too hot for the road? Alois Ruf has built himself a 911 RSR that cuts a fine figure there too.
Max Hoffman made Porsche famous in the USA; the world has him to thank for the Speedster. He sold cars and collected art. He entrusted the design of the New York showroom and his own home to the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
