50 years of Turbo

The team honour half a century of impact bumper 911s with a comprehensive deep-dive into the G-series era (1974-1989). Mark and Jay from Paragon Porsche give expert insight into every model including 2.7, Carrera 3.0, SC & 3.2 Carrera, including Coupe, Cab & Targa, plus narrow-body and M491 widebody. Andy from Heritage Parts discloses the most popular upgrades, then the guys at Wrightune tell us everything there is to know (and we really do mean everything!) when it comes to the fabl...

20 Maalis 20232h 9min

We find out what 911 Andy has just purchased, then the chaps have a deep dive into the 9WERKS Marketplace to find cars for three events 9WERKS have planned this year. The first is a Track Day at Donington in March, the second a weekend blast around Wales in April and lastly the hoon to Norway in June. Let us know what car from the 9WERKS Marketplace that you would pick for each event? #spreadthelove9wr Lee spreads the love for @rarecarfinance for all your financial needs when buying your ne...

13 Maalis 20231h 40min

This week’s episode is full of colour. Lee, Andy, and Max are joined by Will Lee, the man behind the popular Instagram page @ptsrs, to look at the rise in popularity of Porsche’s Paint to Sample program, with added input from our Driven Not Hidden Collective. The boys also speak with Guy Willson on what it was like to win a Porsche 997 with Classic Giveaways. ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest spor...

6 Maalis 20232h

The boys meet up with Henry Thomas of Lakeside Classics, who shares his story growing up around air-cooled 911s and how those happy childhood memories helped shape his working life as business owner of the Shropshire-based classic and GT Porsche specialist. There's plenty of chat in this episode around the 997 GT3 RS 4.0, 911 R and Carrera GT, plus Henry shares some insight into a cool new G-series restomod currently in build at Lakeside. You can find Henry at @lakesideclassicsuk or www.la...

27 Helmi 20231h 33min

Lee visits Philip Raby Porsche to chat to the proprietors Phil and Will. A former motoring journalist, Phil started Total 911 magazine nearly 20 years ago, and explains his story in transitioning from editing magazines, where he’d write about Porsches, to his next chapter buying and selling them! Phil and Will discuss the ins and outs of running a specialist business, plus there’s love for the 986 Boxster. You can find Phil at www.philipraby.co.uk & @philiprabycollection #spreadthelove9...

20 Helmi 20231h 29min

​​Jethro Bovingdon tells the story of his career in automotive journalism, from tea boy at EVO to starring on the US version of TopGear. We also deep-dive into his ten-year 996 ownership story, including the installation of a 3.8-litre 991.1 Carrera S engine! You can find Jethro at @jethrobovingdon ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them. The show is b...

13 Helmi 20231h 58min

Motoring journalist Kyle Fortune @kylefortune205 joins the team as a panellist this week to discuss his recent first drive of the 911 Dakar. The boys then take you behind the scenes of a contemporary road test: Kyle and Lee share some of their favourite stories from down the years as journalists, while Max and Andy share their insight of the road test from the perspective of an owner. #spreadthelove9wr Lee shouts out the Detailing brand @garage.therapy.channel as he embarks on an education ...

6 Helmi 20231h 33min

We visited RPM Technik this week to discuss the merits of track days with RPM’s Greig Daly, with advice on attempting your first track day, plus choice anecdotes from the ‘Ring and riding with Porsche works driver Lars Kern. The boys also discuss the virtues of a road trip and values of air-cooled 911s – are their prices too inflated? Want to join in the fun on track? Take a look at RPM’s 2023 track day calendar via www.rpmtechnik.co.uk and give them a follow @RPMtechnik on instagram...

30 Tammi 20231h 50min