Patrick Long: The father of Luftgekühlt
Former Porsche works driver and father of the Luftgekühlt movement, Patrick Long, joins the boys for a feature interview. Pat discusses his early career in England, which included learning how to drink beer; how his love for air-cooled Porsche began with a drive in the Carrera Pan America 550 Spyder; and where next for the behemoth Luft brand. Spoiler alert: there are hints of a bigger event not limited to aircooled cars, and maybe a return to the UK at some point in the future… You can find...
31 Loka 20221h 27min
Autumn market update & sales secrets… from a Porsche showroom!
Lee and Max rock up to trusted Porsche specialists, Paragon GB, for an after-hours curry and chat with Mark Sumpter, Jamie Tyler and Jason Shepherd! With over 75 years of experience in the Porsche industry between them, Mark, Jamie and Jason are well placed to answer questions from Lee and Max regarding the current market climate, the development of new trends over the last two years, and how people are choosing to buy their cars. You can also expect plenty of chat on 997.2 v 991.1, the 996 G...
24 Loka 20221h 35min
California dreaming: Luftgekühlt 8 and USA car culture
Lee and Max interview Andy about his trip to California for the pilgrimage to the church of Luftgekühlt. Andy dissects US car culture in detail from a Porsche perspective, with a range of interviews with prominent stalwarts of US car culture including Patrick Long and Magnus Walker. #spreadthelove9wr Lee picks @magnuswalker for his contribution to the Porsche community and his exhibition that has just kicked off at the @petersenmuseum Andy recommends Craig Justice @justicesketch for his a...
17 Loka 20221h 37min
Underrated Porsches
The boys discuss their most underrated Porsches from across the spectrum, with particular reference to the Carrera T, 930, 996.1 GT3… and 918 Spyder! There’s also news on the big building work at Zuffenhausen, why restomod companies are affected by IP laws with 3D printing, and there’s a surprise for our valued Patreons. Elsewhere, Andy is set a challenge for this forthcoming trip to the USA, and Lee has a barney with the French Border Force… #spreadthelove9wr Max implores everyone to make ...
10 Loka 20221h 42min
25 Years of the 996
Lee and a merry tribe of 996 owners are taking part in the first official 9WERKS roadtrip, making the pilgrimage to Stuttgart via the aptly named D996 in France to celebrate 25 years of the 996. Lee dials in to Andy and Max at HQ to discuss how the trip went. We also discuss the 996's release and its current renaissance in the enthusiast's eye. #spreadthelove9wr Andy highlights a video he has mentioned before, search out the @carfectionfilms video where @henrycatchpole is taken for a ride i...
3 Loka 20221h 15min
Norbert Singer and 40 years of Group C
This week on 9WERKS Radio we bring you a bumper episode to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Group C racing. Norbert Singer - father of the Porsche 956 - and 1986 C2 World Champion, Mike Wilds, join Lee, Andy, and Max to share their experiences from the frontline with these legendary racing cars. We ask if Group C really does represent one of the great eras of motorsport, and wonder what a 962 would be like as a track day tool. #spreadthelove9wr Max is back on the food and drink this week. ...
26 Syys 20221h 36min
Porsche Transaxles: the ultimate deep-dive
Andy, Max and Lee kick off a new series of 9WERKS Radio with a deep-dive into the world of transaxle Porsches. Everything 924, 928, 944 and 968 is discussed as the team bring you owner accounts, a technical analysis from a specialist, plus road tests of a 944 2.5 and rare 968 Clubsport. Don't know enough about the era of the transaxle Porsche? This episode will enlighten you, and some! #spreadthelove9wr This week @maxripcor recommends @machina.studios for Jonny's fantastic photography @9w...
20 Syys 20221h 51min
Gunther Werks presents: Project Tornado
It’s the end-of-season break, yet Andy, Max and Lee have dusted the mics off to bring you a very special podcast with Peter and Amjad from Gunther Werks, who are revealing their new chapter of Porsche 993 remastering. Project Tornado is Californian-based Gunther Werks’ first turbocharged restoration project, taking the last air-cooled Porsche 911 to a whole new level of performance. Peter and Amjad discuss the Gunther Werks ethos, before the team deep-dive into the details of this 700bhp, fl...
19 Elo 20221h 6min
