We’re all Porsche fans – it’s our pleasure to look at, discuss, and better still drive them. But what if your business is Porsche? Not the showrooms, but the artisan engineers dedicated to rolling back the years on these classic cars. What’s their take on Design 911? Let’s ask one. Paul Cockell, who co-founded Rennsport […]
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The first car branded as a Porsche hit the road in 1948. The 356 may have made history, but enough of these beauties still prowl the streets to keep us busy. Two things 356 owners know: the first is that we’re all jealous of them. The second is that they choose parts and upgrades very […]
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Spoiler alert: Hell, yes. The car voted one of the five Cars of the Century isn’t so much a vehicle as a mobile icon. And while we’d never tinkering with the design Ferdinand Porsche scribbled out in 1959, Design 911 can suggest a few tweaks to bring down the temperature of the world’s coolest car […]
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A car named after an alligator is not to be messed with. But improved and upgraded to get it to make it that bit snappier? That’s a different proposition. We’ve assembled a checklist of nine tweaks and upgrades to give your Cayman more teeth… 1 improve your circulation… Spread the pressure with a sparkling aluminium […]
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Porsche is the German word for innovation. Okay, so it’s not, but the two words appear together so often it may as well be. And the thing about innovation is that there’s no limit to what can be achieved with a little imagination (and Design 911). So, you have a 914. (But so do other […]
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How did a team of automotive craftsmen change course from repairing police cars to bringing new life to similarly arresting designs? Robin from Auto Umbau explains. It’s not an obvious career path. Robin and his team are all drawn from the former Millbrook Proving Ground, now UTAC Millbrook, which many enthusiasts will know is one […]
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The man ‘nose’ his cars. Boxer Conor Benn shares his views on the noble art, his dad, and their shared love of a certain German sports car brand. ‘I would say that my love of Porsche definitely came from my dad’. This is Benn Jr, the undefeated holder of the WBA Continental welterweight title since […]
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The car that puts the ‘sports’ in SUV, Macan is probably where the Porsche lineage is at its most obvious. As the sportiest of compact SUVs, the Macan wears its heritage well. It’s the family-friendly vehicle for the driver who hasn’t given up on sports cars. Why should they when this does both? And especially […]
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The Porsche 944 is different things to different people. To those outside the traditional Porsche customer profile, the 944 was a more popular entry point to the marque than the more aggressive 924. They loved the more forgiving ride delivered by the transaxle model, as produced by Audi in Neckarsulm, Germany. To the purists, the […]
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The Porsche 911 and Porsche 964 share a long lineage and the contemporary 911 driver can now emulate the car it would become – the 964 – by choosing the right replacement parts and upgrades. Take a look. The period 1988–1994 saw an interesting change in Porsche mentality and marketing. After 16 years, the third-generation […]
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We often hear stories of passion that ignites the heart of Porsche enthusiasts, and as for this certain individual, Andy, his journey began at a young age. A self proclaimed typical ‘70’s child’, who “loved all things to do with cars and motorsport”, his energy came to life through the iconic Porsche 930 Turbo. As […]
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Recently, as part of our Our Visit series, we took a trip up to No5 Garage, a well-respected Porsche Specialist nestled in West London, to gain an insight into their day-to-day operations and their relationship with us here at Design 911. With a team of skilled Porsche technicians, this garage boasts a rich history of […]
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