Classic Car News and Drives

CLASSIC DRIVE: A very early (1965) Porsche 911

by Hannes Oosthuizen
CLASSIC DRIVE: A very early (1965) Porsche 911
We track down a fully restored 1965 Porsche 911 2.0 SWB in Pretoria. In the more than 60 years since the first model, the 911 has become a true sp...
Posted in classic porsche, porsche, Porsche 911

CLASSIC COMPARISON: Porsche 911 Targas

by Hannes Oosthuizen
CLASSIC COMPARISON: Porsche 911 Targas
The very first Porsche 911 Targa was born nearly six decades ago and today the variant continues to occupy a small niche within the iconic namepl...
Posted in porsche, porsche 911, porsche 930, porsche 992, porsche targa

Porsche 930 Turbo vs Porsche 996 GT3: Air-cooled or Water-cooled?

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Porsche 930 Turbo vs Porsche 996 GT3: Air-cooled or Water-cooled?
There are various Porsche 911s to consider at around the R1.6 to R1.8 million mark. We pick two of the most tantalising models on offer. Words: Wi...
Posted in porsche, porsche 911, porsche 911 turbo, porsche 930, porsche 996

Tribute Drive: Martin Racing Porsche 911

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Tribute Drive: Martin Racing Porsche 911
The original 2.1-litre RSR Martini boasted the largest wing and widest hips of any 911 when it was raced back in the early 1970s. We experience ...
Posted in martini, porsche 911, porsche 911 turbo

DRIVE: South African-built Porsche 911 "Safari"

by Hannes Oosthuizen
DRIVE: South African-built Porsche 911 "Safari"
Over the last decades we’ve had various versions of the 911 in safari and rally trim. However, none of these were never based on the 996. That ch...
Posted in Porsche, porsche 911, porsche 911 safari, porsche 996

Porsche celebrates 50 Years of Turbo at Retro Classics

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Porsche celebrates 50 Years of Turbo at Retro Classics
A visit to Porsche at the Retro Classics in Stuttgart is always a journey through time. This year, the sports car manufacturer will be celebrating...
Posted in Porsche, Porsche 911, Porsche 911 Turbo

LimoncellaProjekt: Saving a "sunken" Porsche 993

by Hannes Oosthuizen
LimoncellaProjekt: Saving a "sunken" Porsche 993
It is probably the most interesting restoration project we’ve come across in a very long time. Italian Paolo Iacometti shares the story behind his...
Posted in classic porsche, limoncella, porsche, Porsche 911

CLASSIC DRIVE: Porsche 911 "ST"

by Hannes Oosthuizen
CLASSIC DRIVE: Porsche 911 "ST"
Driving an air-cooled 911 made for racing is always special. We track down a unique 1970 911 S that was converted to ST specification for Group 4 ...
Posted in porsche, porsche 911, porsche 911 st

Porsche victorious at Concours South Africa 2024

by Hannes Oosthuizen
Porsche victorious at Concours South Africa 2024
A celebration of the best of South Africa’s rich classic car heritage took place on the shores of the largest man-made lagoon in the southern hemi...
Posted in concours south africa, porsche 911

CLASSIC DRIVE: Porsche 911 2.8 RSR in the Alps

by Hannes Oosthuizen
CLASSIC DRIVE: Porsche 911 2.8 RSR in the Alps
RSR-branded Porsches are meant for the race track, they say. But when you're offered the opportunity to instead drive it in the Alps, would you sa...
Posted in porsche 911, porsche 911 rsr

COMPARISON: Porsche 997 GTS vs 997 GT3

by Hannes Oosthuizen
COMPARISON: Porsche 997 GTS vs 997 GT3
Which collectable 997-series model is the more prudent purchase and which is the more satisfying to drive? We line up fine examples of a GTS and a...
Posted in porsche, porsche 911, porsche 911 GT3, porsche 911 gts, porsche 997

German Only! Neat Local Collection focuses primarily on Mercedes-Benz

by Hannes Oosthuizen
German Only! Neat Local Collection focuses primarily on Mercedes-Benz
A collector opens his newly-built garage to us to share his passion for German cars, particularly those of the Mercedes-Benz persuasion. Words &am...
Posted in car collection, mercedes sl500, mercedes sls, porsche 911