I’ve seen Porsches covered in gold. I’ve seen Porsches covered in Tweed. Hell, I’ve even seen a Porsche 911 thrown in a crusher in the name of art. This, however, is the first time I’ve seen a Porsche covered in chocolate. Created by a Porsche dealer in the Netherlands, this is not a standard Porsche option.

We are all great admirers of Nakai-san and Rauh Welt here at Speedhunters. The cars that have rolled out of this small countryside body-shop in Chiba-ken have pretty much all assumed cult status. Nakai’s creations are all about raw style, a vision into what he thinks a Porsche should look, sound and even smell like! There are no compromises here, the cars that bare the Rauh Welt touch have been built for one simple thing, driving.

I though it would be cool to take a nice and detailed look into one of the last cars Nakai-san has built, a customer car that has already done the rounds on the internet, the 993-based Natty Dread. This, like all Rauh Welt cars, is a prime example of stance… Continue reading at Speedhunters

By Dino Dalle Carbonare

I’ve kept this topic to myself for a long time. My plan has been to build a car using this color for years now. In fact, it is still my plan (someday).

I take note of various things that impress me and keep a folder on my computer called “Inspiration”. It might be something as simple as a color I like or a material. It could be the shape of a fender, or the way a custom interior is put together. The fact is that certain things inspire me and I like to remember them and integrate into my builds that very essence of where my inspiration started. For example on my S2000 some of the style came from my desire to resurrect the Top Secret gold demo car concept that I loved so much+ my love of Mana-P’s (MS-R) graphics on the Top Secret V8 G35 (version 2 of the graphics). So I told Mana-P what I liked as a starting point for our collaboration on my car and together he and I came up with a design that I felt was even better than what he did on the Top Secret G35 (if you look, it is still similar on the hood and the doors but more style was added).

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The Porsche dominated our first eBay Motors Showdown. I guess that shouldn’t come as a huge surprise, though of course, as many people pointed out, the Bullitt will be much cheaper to own and mod over the year. Still, used 911s are pretty tempting these days, and the 993 is many people’s favorite air-cooled Porsche.

Anyway, I think we’re gonna have some fun with these eBay Motors Showdowns. Again, anything goes as long as the prices are fairly close and it seems like a fair fight. If you come across any cool auctions or have any suggestions for future match-ups, shoot me an e-mail or leave a comment below.

I’ve had a lot of people asking me about the Showroom Showdown, which stalled out over the summer. Why the lapse? Well, it seems like we ran through just about every new car combo out there, and it was getting harder and harder to pick compelling match-ups. A bunch of members also suggested that I start doing used car showdowns, since most of us car enthusiasts go used anyway. So today I’m kicking off our eBay Motors Showdown. Each week I will feature two cars plucked off eBay Motors. They’ll both be priced about the same, and they’ll both be enthusiast cars. Other than that, pretty much anything goes, as long as I think we’ll have a good battle.

This week I’m starting out with two cars I love. In fact, I waste a lot of time looking at Bullitts and 993s on eBay. 993s tend to command a bit more money than Bullitts, so for this showdown I picked out a nicely modified HPDE ready 993, which in some ways is a lot cooler than a stock car, but will probably command less money. The Bullitt in question looks to be a low mile, clean car. Both cars are fast, fun and should hold their value pretty well. So, which would you choose?

When a regular GT3 RS just isn’t good enough… More on this build at Shark Werks

I try to make it out to the Scottsdale Pavilions car show at least every other week or so.  It’s a a weekly car show where people come and go throughout the afternoon/night and just about any kind of car, bike, motorcycle, etc. is welcome and common.  Every now and then, something (or some things) come along that just make me go “wow.”  The group of Porsches that came out this past weekend is a good example of one of these ocassions.  Built and brought out by Patrick Motorsports, the blue/purple car is a seven year project that was seeing the street for the very first time.  The green 914 is running a 355 V8 with a monstrous supercharger sitting on top and makes one hell of a noise.  More photos of these cars and some others in high-resolution at Desert-Motors.

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Remember Mom telling you to not pick at it? Well, if it’s crusty wax residue, then it’s okay to pick. Make sure you use the right tool, though. The simple bamboo skewer is tough enough yet won’t scratch the paint. You can find them at any supermarket. And thanks, Tim McNair, for teaching me this simple trick. A little more about the clean-up can be found at Grassroots Motorsports

I admit that I’m not the neatest guy out there. I’m currently looking at an overflowing inbox, messy desk and piles of papers. However, at least the cars are clean. The Porsche and CRX both got some attention this week–the full Griot’s treatment for the 911, while the Honda got a down-and-dirty cleaner wax treatment. Either way, both cars now sparkle.

So I now have this Porsche 911 in my life, which is like being handed a lump of clay. I realize that mine sits too high, and I have found myself spending too much time staring at this one. Maybe I just need a life.

Honestly, it’s been a while since I have done a good road trip. Our production schedule keeps me busy, meaning if I have to cover long distances an airplane is generally the correct answer.

However, I recently covered 1500 miles while retrieving my new car. You know, every now and then you need to hit the road. It can be a great way to relax and think. And there’s something kind of mysterious about rolling into a new town just as the sun goes down.

Wow, how time flies. One minute we’re preparing for the Rolex 24 At Daytona, and all of a sudden it’s summer. Where does the time go? While my autocross season has started on a slow note, at least I have something new to show for my time. The most recent addition to the fleet is a Porsche 911 Carrera. Anyone else buy anything cool recently?

Here’s a Porsche that just won’t go away. A little over 14 months ago the 1990 Porsche 964 C4 was listed for sale by Metallica’s former tour manager. Now, more than a year later, this 911 (previously owned by Metallica’s Kirk Hammett) is once again for sale on eBay but with a slightly reduced still absurd price.

Here’s the problem. While I’m a Metallica fan (I grew up listening to them) they just aren’t the band they used to be (fame wise). That’s not to say they don’t still have tons and tons of loyal fans, I’m just not sure anyone of them is going to pony up the $10k or so premium being asked for this car. Call me crazy but I don’t think the “autographed gas charge slip” is enough to justify a significant premium on what is otherwise an ordinary 1990 964 C4. Check out the listing and you be the judge.

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Ryan and I love this Porsche owned by one of the Hella Flush guys. Sports TE37s and a KW V3 suspension. Cool license plate, too. Via HellaFlush

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Porsche is doing an unveiling later today, but I loved these race cars in their both. More pics after the jump!

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