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For many Porsche enthusiasts, the love of the brand starts young—whether through toy cars, posters, or even the chance to drive a Porsche Junior. These meticulously crafted miniatures capture the spirit of Porsche in a scaled-down form, making them coveted collectibles and unique heirlooms. Originally introduced in the late 1970s, models like the Porsche 911 Junior and 962 Junior offered young drivers a taste of real performance, featuring working headlights, detailed dashboards, and even gas-powered engines. More than just marketing tools, these pint-sized machines have become highly valued among collectors, fetching impressive prices at auctions. But Porsche Juniors aren’t just...

I don't have a Porsche 911 Targa (otherwise I might have kept this rare, but very eye-catching poster designed by Hans Lohrer), and it has now sold to an enthusiast  family that does. However, the Targa is more than just a striking design; it represents Porsche’s innovative response to a critical challenge in the 1960s. As U.S. safety regulations threatened to ban convertibles due to rollover risks, Porsche developed a solution that maintained the thrill of open-air driving without compromising safety. Debuting at the 1965 Frankfurt Motor Show and hitting the market in 1967, the Porsche 911 Targa featured a...

The Porsche 959 was one of the most technologically advanced supercars of its time, featuring cutting-edge all-wheel drive, a twin-turbocharged engine, and advanced aerodynamics. It set new benchmarks for performance and innovation, influencing the design and engineering of future high-performance sports cars. My very patient wife is probably not going to allow me to mortgage the house to acquire one of these mythic beasts, however I now have several period 959 posters just in - and soon to be listed - including this cutaway poster issued by Porsche Cars North America in 1986. Measuring 38.7" x 10.75", it is currently out...

I saw this photograph on a German auction site of a Porsche 356 with a perspex bubble cockpit and thought it was pretty cool. Does anybody know more about it? I'm pretty sure that if it had been more "winning" we would have seen the image on a poster though.

It has been a "minute" but good Porsche books have not been incoming to my mailbox in more recent times. Maybe a lull in the publishing industry? In any case, just reviewed this interesting one for Porsche Club of America.  Entitled Porsche Special Editions and written by serial author Matt Stone, it details the myriad limited and special edition Porsche cars that have been produced by Porsche over the years, as well as by a few different tuners and manufacturers. Well laid out, it was informative while being an easy read.  In more germane news, I should have some more...