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Peter Simpson, Service Manager for Porsche Owings Mills in Maryland, visits the podcast studio for a 60 minute discussion on a variety of topics.  We cover the car they are going to enter in this year’s Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge (hint: it’s a 996), what a Service Manager does all day, are Porsche customers are different than Hyundai’s and how he landed in this busy role.  If you wondered what goes on once you drop off your car at the dealer, this is the episode for you.

Bob Miller of At Speed Motors joins us for this week’s episode.  We discuss every Porsche cup car from the 944 to the 997.  We cover what they’re like to live with, how easy they are to drive and whether or not you need a crew to run them at the track.  If you’ve ever wondered what’s the story behind these Weissach built specials, this episode will answer a lot of your questions.

Jay Gillotti, PCA member and noted author, joins us in studio to discuss his two Porsche books, Gulf 917 and Porsche Decades.  We learn about the 917 and its origin, how the Gulf sponsorship and Steve McQueen came together to do a movie and what he though about Seinfeld’s 917 that went to auction.  We also chat about his latest book, Porsche Decades and why it’s the perfect book for those new to the Porsche world or anyone who is looking for one book that will cover a lot of history.  It’s a fascinating podcast where you’ll definitely learn somet...

David Whitlock of the Stuttgart Market Letter joins us to go over the auctions held in Miami and Amelia Island in March. We learn which cars surprised us, which didn’t sell and which met expectations. Plus we touch upon the affect of tariffs on the collector car market.

Unbelievably, Tom Thalmann has driven his 996 Turbo to over 700K miles. He’s in studio to share his secrets to keeping the car running reliably and looking like new. We learn his secrets on maintenance, oil changes, driving through Boston winters and why he choose a 911 Turbo.

We recorded this episode as we were watching the last 15 minutes of the Projekt964 auction on Bring A Trailer.  We discuss the history of the car while anxiously awaiting the final bid.  Plus, we talk about our visit to Scottsdale, Arizona where we visited the Avante Garde Collection, Roger Penske’s newest dealership-Porsche North Scottsdale. We also get special access to an amazing private collection with a dream garage of Porsches.  The trip concludes with a tour of Patrick Motorsports and all the wide scope of cars and services they are working on.

Every year the Amelia Island car week starts the car season on the east coast.  This episode we take you along with us as we visit different events and Porsches.  Our guest is Carl Scholz who attended is first Werks Reunion this year.  We cover both the Gooding and Broad Arrow auction previews, the Reverie party, Werks Reunion and ending with the Amelia.  We finish up the episode with Melanie Williams, PCA Event Manager, who gives us the lowdown on registering for this year’s Porsche Parade in Oklahoma City as well as what the organizers have in store as we...

PCA has decided to sell its 1990 911 Carrera 4 on Bring A Trailer. Matt Crandall who owns Avante-Garde Collection and is also known as 911R on Bring A Trailer, is taking care of it for us. We find out what they did to the car to prepare it for the auction, how he started his business of helping enthusiasts sell their car, and lots of stories. Also joining us is PCA Treasurer Richard Strahota, who has used Matt’s services and shares his experiences as a seller.

On this episode, Damon answers the critics about his detailing video. In the studio is Kurt Felmar, professional detailer, who joins us to discuss what went right and what didn’t when Damon detailed his Cayman. Even if you didn’t watch the video, you will learn some new detailing tips and better understand ceramic coatings.

On this episode we invite Porsche savant, Nathan Merz, on the podcast to discover what he really thinks on a variety of Porsche topics. From how he got hooked on cars and Porsches to whats his forever Porsche. He tells us which model would he never buy and which GT3 generation is the best.   If you enjoy watching Nathan’s videos, you’re going to learn even more about the guy in front of the camera from this episode.

On this episode we highlight PCA member Joe Hikel who not only acquires but drives his collection of Porsches. Some are modified, others stock, some classic, others modern. He tells us what attracted him to the various models and how they’re used. He also tells us what it’s like to own an Emory Special as well as a Singer 911.

On this episode we review some of the interesting Porsches that will be going up for auction at Amelia Island and ModaMiami. Joining us is Bob Miller of At Speed Motors who gives us a market perspective and insights of what these cars will sell for.

On this episode, we discuss what are our personal ‘red flags’ are which will make us walk away from a potential Porsche purchase.  Our guest is PCA Member, Paul Gentile, who has bought a good share of Porsches and other cars. While not a dealer or broker, he is very representative of many members who are simply looking for a Porsche to purchase as long as it meets a certain criteria.  Listen and let us know what your red flags are and what it takes for you to walk away from a car you’ve fallen in love with.

On this episode we have Steve Postol, who is the current General Manager for the Porsche Hunt Valley dealership. Steve’s been in the car industry his whole life and tells us how he overcame challenges to rise from salesman to general manager. He gives us insights on how allocations for in-demand Porsches work, what he think of ADM’s, what’s it like to work with the Porsche brand and much more. This is a long episode but Steve’s candid answers to our questions kept the conversation going.

This episode we discuss Porsche’s US and worldwide 2024 sales report and what it means to enthusiasts. We also ponder how much the manual really matters now that Porsche has eliminated that option on the Carrera S. Plus, we talk about what we did with our cars last week as well as upcoming events and videos.

Have you ever wondered how drivers prepare for a 24 hour endurance race?  What’s it like to drive in one of the world’s most famous endurance races? Is it possible to race and own a race team at the same time? PCA member Ted Giovanis races professionally in IMSA and joins us in studio for a fascinating discussion about what it takes to run a race team as well as drive at the pro level.  Since the Rolex 24 is this week, this is the perfect episode to get your ready for the twice around the clock classic.

PCA’s newest member of the Executive Committee, Stan Thorne, joins us for this episode. Stan is the new National Secretary of the club and has an interesting story of how he joined PCA, got involved by volunteering and how he made it to the Executive Council. We also learn what Porsches he drives and what events interest him. Here’s your chance to get to know your PCA leadership.

This episode the Vu, Manny and Damon discuss a variety of topics to include what they did over the holidays to their cars, PCA’s 70th anniversary in 2025, National events to attend, our new podcast sponsor and Bring A Trailers Top Ten Porsches sold in 2024

On this episode we have Michelin’s Business Development Manager for Vintage Tires and PCA member, Kim Barnes, on to talk about all the interesting cars she has owns.  Kim is very well regarded in the car hobby and has been featured in magazines, podcasts and has been asked to judge at various nationally known concours events.  Her car knowledge seems limitless which is helpful when you are representing such a well known brand’s vintage tire line.  Plus, she has two very rare Porsches in the collection.  This was a enlightening discussion and you’re sure to learn something

On this episode, we hear from Vu’s recent trip to Germany where he spent time at the Porsche factory, attended the annual Porsche Motorsports banquet called “Night of Champions” and visited Motorworld in Stuttgart.  Plus, he also tells us about visiting the headquarters for Ruf Automobiles as well as Hans Peter Porsche’s toy museum called TraumWerk.  We also discuss the latest Porsche news, upcoming PCA events and what we did while Vu was away.  It’s another entertaining, Porsche themed episode.

This episode we go over a list of online sites that may or may not be favorable to finding quality Porsches. We also discuss some of our positive and negative experience buying Porsches. Guest Bob Miller of At Speed Motors bring his decades of experience inspecting and purchasing Porsches to the discussion. You may agree, you may disagree, but you’re bound to learn something from this episode. It’s informative even if you’re not in the market to buy or sell a Porsche.

This episode we catch up with what we did while we were out in California. From unStock 2024 to recording podcasts with Michael Allan Ross and Sam and Gianni Cabiglio. Damon tells us about driving the air-cooled BB 911 Targa Hybrid and Manny and Vu discuss the recent tour of part of Jerry Seinfeld’s Porsche collection. Plus we talk Porsche news, events and much more.

This episode we have on Sam and Gianni Cabiglio, who acquire vehicles for and maintain the Seinfeld collection. The Porsche 917, now owned by Jerry Seinfeld, that Steve McQueen drove, in the movie Le Mans, which is being featured in an upcoming Mecum Auction. We hear how the 917 was acquired, restored, and why it’s now for sale. Sam also tells us how he got started in the car business and ended up selling and buying cars before there was the. Internet.  There’s a lot of great stories in this episode that you’ll love hearing.

his week we have on Michael Alan Ross who has recently released a book focusing on modified Porsches and the builders behind them. Normally, Michael’s work is seen every month in Porsche Panorama. He tells us how he started, transitioned into photography and decided to do a book. Plus, we talk about driving the new 911 Carrera T, latest Porsche news and much more.

In this episode, we reminisce about the start of PCA's YouTube channel on February 15, 2010 and several of our earliest videos — because we reached and surpassed 100,000 subscribers! We thank you all for watching our videos and subscribing and ultimately reaching this milestone. Here's to 1,000,000! In other news, Vu went to SEMA and shares what he experienced — including Griot's Garage's tearable microfiber towels(!); Vu also has a show-and-tell of new parts for his 356; Damon is trying a different kind of gear oil in his Mazda; and much more!

In this episode we find out about the 1959 356 that Vu bought recently. We have Pete Tremper, the previous owner who stored the. sold the 356 and Bob Miller, owner of At Speed Motors, who awakened the car and prepared it for the debut. You’ll hear how it the original color was discovered as well as the secret behind the engine. If you wondered what’s it like to find a 356 in a barn, this is the episode for you.

In this episode we welcome Richard Baron, the Creative Director for Porsche Panorama magazine. Panorama is PCA's monthly printed magazine and Richard is the primary reason why it’s such a visually stunning publication. Richard also was the Head of Design for Road and Track for many years as well as being responsible for the design of many famous automotive books. He regales us with stories from the past, including how the RUF CTR was given the name "Yellowbird." We also cover the latest Porsche news, upcoming events and PCA videos.

This episode we have Sam Alexander, Sales and Special Events Manager at the PEC ATL (Porsche HQ), on to tell us all about what goes on inside the same building that Marvel’s Avengers once called their HQ.  Sam has been around since the beginning of the center and has seen it grow through the years.  You’ll find out how you can visit Porsche’s United States headquarters, what visitors can do,  the different tracks and driving experiences as well as the cool restaurant and café.  If you’ve ever wanted to spend a day there, this is the episode f

This week Peter Smith, a factory trained Goldmeister technician and long time PCA member, tells us stories from his forty plus years in the automotive repair industry. He has worked on every Porsche model and doesn’t hold back. This is a true insider episode.

This episode we welcome Ayesha Coker, Vice President of Marketing, Porsche Cars North America. A dynamic skillset and an engaging personality help her oversee Porsche’s experiential brand marketing, motorsports in North America, as well as the partnership with the Porsche Club of America. It’s a fascinating look into how Porsche views its customers and attracts new fans to the brand.

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they welcome PCA member, Chuck Goldsborough.  Chuck has a thousand stories and is in stories to tell us about how he started in professional racing and then moved onto buying a well known Porsche repair shop.  Along the way, Chuck convinced Lexus to race their luxury cars and how he bought the trademarks to the IROC brand name.  He also tells us what challenges independent Porsche repair shops face and which models he prefers not to work on.  It’s a fun and interesting episode.  Of course, we cover the latest Porsche news, PCA vid...

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they talk about the Porsche stuff they’ve been doing the past few weeks.  From touring the new Porsche Classic building in Atlanta, to a 365 mile Porsche bike ride, to doing a last site visit before this year’s unStock event, you’ll hear about it on this episode.  Plus, Damon tells us how he fared in his most recent autocross with the Cayman.    We also talk about the ‘behind the scenes’ of recording the podcast with the CEO of Porsche Cars North America.  There’s also updates on Porsche news PCA videos and upcoming event

Timo Resch took the helm at Porsche Cars North America in 2023 and is responsible for the company’s largest market. He sits down with the Insider crew for an hour to discuss challenges he’s experienced in the first year, transition to electrification of certain models, current Porsche sales and the Porsche he dreams about. He tells us what the Porsche Club of America means to the brand and how he balances family life with the demanding schedule of a CEO. This episode give you a peek into the dynamic personality of the person in charge of our favorite marq...

Have you ever wanted to do a cross country road trip in your Porsche?  Cindy Choi did it and is joining Vu, Manny and Damon to tell us about her adventures as well as the lessons learned-sometimes the hard way.

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and David Whitlock of the Porsche Market Letter as they discuss where the Porsche market stands after the Monterey auctions. They’ll go over the auction surprises of the week, what didn’t sell, and what sold for higher than expected.  David analyzes auction pricing and sales made after the hammer dropped on a daily basis.  You’re going to learn something new.  Plus, we cover interesting Porsche news, PCA events and PCA videos.

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and Rob as they review the six days they spent covering Porsches at auctions, car shows, reveals, and much more.  You’ll hear about Motorlux, Werks Reunion, The Quail, Exotics on Broadway and of course, the special Porsche model debuts.  This podcast is a long one but that means it’s also a good one since there are a lot of stories to tell.  Don’t miss it.

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they welcome bb-autos General Manager, Verone Pangilinan, to the podcast the day before Werks Reunion in Monterey, California.  Verone tells us all about how Galpin Motors has revived a brand that was synonymous with Porsche tuners in the 70’s and 80’s.  We also get the details on the first build since the rebirth, a 1986 911 Carrera Targa Hybrid.  Yes, a manual transmission, air-cooled, hybrid Porsche!  Plus, we talk about the iconic bb-auto Porsches that Verone has brought to Werks this year.  This is one episode you don’t want to miss.

Join Vu Nguyen, Manny Alban, and Damon Lowney as they welcome special guest Melanie Williams, PCA's National Events Manager, to talk about the Treffen at Sea Alaska cruise. We talk about the pre-cruise party with Nathan Merz at his showroom and shop, embarkation, impressions of the ship, seminars, food, and more! We also give some insight into the next cruise, PCA's 70th Anniversary cruise in 2025.

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and the Porsche Savant, Nathan Merz, for a funny and informative podcast about our favorite Porsches going to auction in Monterey.  All four guys choose pick their favorites and discuss what made those cars special.  You’ll probably learn more about these cars than you may known before.

Have you ever wondered what happens during Monterey car week?  Why do so many car pilgrims flock to this small town in California every year to celebrate car culture?   Vu, Manny, and Damon go over almost every day of car week with recommendations on many of the events and highlight the free ones.