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Things I Learned From Restoring My Porsche 356 Nov 03, 2025

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On this episode we have David Dukehart, who recently finished a mild restoration of his 356. We also welcome Rob Rohrbach, who, is debating whether to restore or simply fix certain areas of his 356. David tells us how he thought he was buying a car that didn’t need any work but soon found out that it needed some work to be where he wanted the car to be. This podcast should resonate with anyone restoring a Porsche who is thinking of buying one to restore.

Live at the Boardwalk Reunion 2025 Oct 27, 2025

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This episode finds us on the Music Pier at New Jersey’s Ocean City Boardwalk. We were invited to do a live show at the PCA Boardwalk Reunion, a one-of-a-kind car show presented by PCA Zones 1 and 2. It was an event where 355 Porsches lined the boards. Our guests include Bob Gutjahr and Ellen Beck, who are the founders of the event, and David Whitlock of the Stuttgart Market Letter. We chat with Bob and Ellen about how the event came to be, how many cars attend, what their volunteer team is like, and the behind the scenes challenges. David Whitlock then joins us to talk about how the month of September’s Porsche auction results has fared. He picks out five auction of note and reviews them with us. It was an hour that just flew by.

Dealer viewpoint: How Toyota Is Dealing With Market Changes Oct 20, 2025

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Martin Simon, PCA member and General Manager of Ourisman Toyota, joins us in studio to talk about the car industry. We chat about how Toyota and Porsche are dealing with changes in the market and we get Martin’s thoughts on hybrids, EV’s and platform sharing. It’s interesting to hear from another brand and how it compares to Porsche.

Our Adventures At This Year’s Luftgekühlt 11 Oct 13, 2025

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On this episode we cover our experiences at this year’s Luft 11. PCAers Bob Miller and Richard Bauer come on the podcast as our special guest. Bob, Richard, and Manny all entered their Porsches and were accepted into the show. Vu came down as well to attend his first Luft. Between the four of us, we’ll give you our thoughts on the show, what it was like getting set up before the show as well as the pre-show activities. Because there was so much to cover, this is an extended episode.

Bob Rassa - He Has Gone To Every Porsche Parade Since 1966! Oct 06, 2025

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On this episode, Bob Rassa, PCA member since 1967, talks about what PCA was like in the 60’s, how he joined the club and why he decided to start attending Parades. He also tells us about buying his first Porsche, meeting club founder Bill Sholar and what it was like having Ferry Porsche at the Porsche Parade. This one is a little longer than usual but it’s chock full of interesting stories. We also cover the latest Porsche news to include IMSA results for the 963 and Porsche stock slowdown.

Does Porsche Still Need To Build Sports cars? Sep 29, 2025

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On this episode, which was recorded prior to the announcement that Porsche was repositioning its model lineup, we discuss whether or not Porsche needs to continue to build sportscars or will the cross overs and SUV’s suffice? We chat about the challenges Porsche leadership will be facing in the coming years and what can be done to keep the company heading in the right direction. Plus, we review the recent PCA Open House that celebrated 70 years of PCA. There’s also some Porsche news we cover as well as the upcoming unStock event and a PCA video update.

What Happens When Porsche Owners Take Over A Cruise Ship? Sep 22, 2025

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On this episode, we report back on the annual PCA Treffen at Sea cruise. This year, over 900 PCA members spent a week on the Enchanted Princess and visited four ports. Each one had a PCA region with their Porsches, ready to welcome members as they disembarked. Plus, we talk about how we prepare the PCA office for its annual open house that attracts over 300 members. We also discuss the new 911 Turbo S, whether manual transmissions will continue, will the 963 continue to be a factory effort in 2026 and much more. It’s a jam packed episode, don’t miss it.

Alwin Springer-Telling Tales From A Career in Porsche Motorsports Sep 15, 2025

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Alwin Springer, one of the co-founder of Andial as well as the former President of Porsche Motorsports North America, joins us on the podcast again. He regales us with stories of some of his favorite people who he worked with during his long career in racing. We learn how he got hired at the famous Vasek Polak dealership and became head of the racing program, to how he formed Andial alongside Arnold Wagner and Dieter Inzenhofer. He also tells us about his time as head of Porsche Motorsport in North America and how he continued to help Porsche after he retired. 75 minutes never went by so fast!

Harley Magden: Turning A Car Collecting Hobby Into A Business Sep 08, 2025

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On this episode, Harley Magden joins us in studio to discuss a variety of topics around his obsession for cars. He’s primarily a Porsche guy but his collection varies widely and changes often. He and his brother started a successful window business that enabled them to purchase a car dealer that feeds their car collecting habit. It’s a fun hour of getting an inside view of someone who turned his hobby into a business.

Gunnar Jeannette – From Racing Phenom to Porsche Team Principal Sep 01, 2025

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We got to spend an hour, talking racing and history, with Gunnar Jeanette from AO Racing during Monterey Car Week. Gunnar was one of the youngest drivers to finish the 24 Hours of Le Mans. He was born into a Porsche family since his dad was a mechanic and crew chief for many Porsche teams during the 935 and 962 glory years. After racing, he partnered with a friend to start AO Racing which is more famously known for the team cars, Rexy, Roxy and Spike. Gunnar’s story telling is on point and he’ll keep you glued to hear the end of each one.

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