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Porsche on the Hit List: What’s the Value?

December 16, 2011

I’ve been increasingly busy through 2011 doing insurance valuations for classic Porsches in the UK. My ten-year history as a car valuation editor for Glass’s Guide, immersion in the classic Porsche scene and working as a used car journalist with over twenty-five years in and around the motor trade, gives me a lot of credibility [...]

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Kevin Jeannette: Porsche World’s Most Entertaining Man?

December 14, 2011

I dread to think how many glasses/bottles of Rioja I have dispensed with while watching Kevin Jeannette of Gunnar Racing and his awesome Youtube videos. It’s probably a lot, but I’m not complaining: these videos are so much fun. Kevin is the go-to guy for my dream cars: Porsche sports racers of the 1970s. I’m [...]

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Tuthill Porsche Safari Update Post-Stage 10

November 23, 2011

Nine Tuthill Porsche 911s are all still in the Safari Rally and going well given the conditions. I just spoke to Richard who is at the end of stage 11, waiting for the cars to come out. One more stage remains today. Here’s Richard: “This is a tough, tough rally: one of the hardest Safaris [...]

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Safari Rally Stages 1-3 update from Tuthill Porsche

November 20, 2011

Just got off the phone to Richard Tuthill, running nine 911s on the East African Safari Classic. Richard is at the end of stage three, waiting for the cars to come out. He spoke to me about their day so far – bear in mind the stage is not yet finished… “The first two stages [...]

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More JG Words and Pics: Porsch-Apart Visit

September 30, 2011

I’ve just picked up my second regular slot in 911 & Porsche World magazine. It’s the Specialist corner, where we visit Porsche specialists and get under the skin of the business to tell a good story. As a long-time motor trade man, with twenty-five years in buying and selling cars, and ten years with Glass’s [...]

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Porsche 911 Speedo Repair

September 2, 2011

Just been advertising a ’75 911 speedo on eBay – what a load of hassle. Anyway, this story is not about a 911 speedo, but the information may help someone. Three years ago, I bought a 1992 4.2-litre TD manual Landcruiser with 55k miles on the clock. I knew the miles weren’t correct, as no [...]

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