Motoring Columns

Anoraknophobia Nervosa (June ’08)

June 1, 2008

Classic Porsche enthusiasts are often derided as anoraks, but so what, asks John Glynn, who urges 911 fans to embrace their detail-loving tendencies.   The recent Techno Classica at Essen in Germany was the usual mecca for Porsche fanatics. Though there was a stunning selection of Stuttgart’s finest on show, there was a noticeable shortfall [...]

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Porsche’s Future’s Past (May ’08)

April 18, 2008

With the emerging emphasis on energy efficiency, John Glynn proposes that Porsche take a leaf out of their history book when planning the next-generation 911.   Whatever your politics, the record price of oil and other non-renewable forms of energy mean that the cars of the future require a fresh approach. Only an imbecile could [...]

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In Praise of Silent Partners (April ’08)

April 18, 2008

Marriage is all about teamwork, but a certain amount of independence is also important in a healthy Porsche-supporting relationship, says John Glynn.   When I was growing up in Ireland in the 1970s, nice cars were rare beasts. For a start, the country had yet to discover the EU Development Fund, so away from Dublin [...]

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What You Think You Know (March ’08)

February 18, 2008

 When it comes to 911s, there can sometimes be a big difference between perception and reality. John Glynn examines common knowledge through a psychic microscope. It happened five years ago, almost to the day. My brother in law had recently passed away, and my company was in the midst of a management buy out, so [...]

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Tripping the Light Fantastic: 911 SC Lightweight – Total 911

January 23, 2008

Mention carbon fibre to most Porsche fans, and their thoughts turn to prototype racers like the RS Spyder. But Rainer Armitt’s outwardly standard SC hides an enviable selection of secrets up its significantly lightened sleeves. John Glynn reports. Once upon a time in Leverkusen, Germany (1997 to be precise), an early 911 SC Coupe was [...]

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The Green Room: Richard Jackson’s 930 – Total 911

January 23, 2008

A 911 Turbo specially ordered from the factory by a Le Mans Porsche racer could be expected to be a little bit special. It is. John Glynn reports. “Is this the one with the green seats?” asks a fellow 911 owner, as I emerge from the sublime 930 in the paddock at Donington Park circuit, [...]

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