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London to Cape Town: At The Finish

February 3, 2012

(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 competitors have all gone home, but memories will live on for a long time yet. Final position for the WEVO 912 [...]

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London to Cape Town: Final Day

January 29, 2012

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 just three seconds ahead! We wish our boxer-engined brothers well in securing the victory. That said, I also [...]

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Zen and the Art of Rally Porsche Maintenance

January 25, 2012

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 and the lead lies three 4x4s, an MG and a Porsche 911. Thoughts now turn to reaching [...]

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London Cape Town 2012: Porsche Super Serious

January 22, 2012

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 7th after a penalty for non-standard dampers, the Porsche is now back up to 3rd overall and setting some blistering times. I should [...]

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Porsche 911/997 Turbo Cab with PDK: in Lego

January 21, 2012

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: all standard Lego All-wheel drive Working 7-speed PDK dual clutch gearbox Disc brakes all ’round Working lights Folding roof & folding spoiler Progressive [...]

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Porsche Cayenne: Gen 2 hits 100,000 milestone

January 20, 2012

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 for featuring Porsche’s Cayenne on these pages. The car has supported Porsche’s continued success and its ability to serve classic Porsche [...]

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