Porsche Club Insider - Porsche Club of America

	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	Episode 200! Behind-the-scenes, favorite episodes, future plans, and more	05 Jan 2026	01:23:21
On this episode, we mark out 200th episode with two long-time listeners, Richard Bauer and Paul Gentile. We revisit how we got into Porsches and PCA as well as what Porsches we drive. Each of us picked our favorite episodes and discuss why. You’ll hear some behind-the-scenes stories, too. It’s a fun episode that’s more like a typical conversation at a cars and coffee.
	Have You Ever Owned An Entry Level Porsche?	29 Dec 2025	01:22:30
Join us for Episode 199 where we welcome Mike Maurer who sold new Porsches for over 30 years. We are chatting about Porsche’s past entry level cars. How they came to be, did Porsche enthusiasts accept them, what did the media think and how are they regarded now. It’s an informative episode that will have you thinking back to a car or two you may have owned.
	Surviving an atmospheric-river ünStock, touring Bruce Meyer's Dream Garage, and more	22 Dec 2025	01:03:34
We’re back in the PCA HQ studio for this episode. We cover a variety of topics to include a report on unStock, what it was like visiting Bruce Meyer’s garage, car things we did last week and a special gift to PCA from Porsche Designer, Grant Larson. We also have time to cover several key news items in the Porsche world.
	Indecent builds a sneakerhead’s dream Porsche	15 Dec 2025	01:07:03
On this episode we meet with Phillip Tieu, Indecent’s co-Founder and Vehicle Development Director, the night before PCA’s unStock show. Phillip brought their latest creation that impressed many Porsche enthusiasts at SEMA this year. We get to hear how Indecent was started, where they are built, what inspires their designs and much more. It was a refreshing hour into the mind of a young and growing company that is carving out their space amongst established brands such as Singer, RWB and Guntherwerks.
	Bruce Meyer’s Love Affair with Porsches	08 Dec 2025	01:26:44
On this episode, we’re at Bruce Meyer’s garage in Los Angeles, and we get to spend ninety-minutes talking about cars. Bruce is a fixture in the southern California car scene and is renowned for being the co-founder of the famous Peterson Automotive Museum. He is also a master at story telling and had us captured with the stories about his cars and how he found them. From Steve McQueen’s Speedster to a 910 that won Le Mans to the 935K3 that had an infamous history, you, like us, will be hooked on this episode.
	Inside The World of a High End Detailer	01 Dec 2025	01:05:53
On this episode, Tim McNair, a master detailer who specializes in preparing cars that often compete i shows like Pebble Beach, joins us to tell us stories of how he got started, collections that impressed him, detailing adventures and much more. If you watched Tim on our most recent Tech Tactics Live, you’ll really enjoy this podcast as you get to learn about the person behind all those great detailing tips. Plus, we cover Porsche news, upcoming PCA events and an update on PCA videos.
	Porsche Clubs Worldwide and SEMA Show Report	24 Nov 2025	01:04:58
On this episode, Vu details his recent trip the SEMA show. We hear about some of the Porsches that were featured, what’s hot in relation to Porsche and how the overall vibe was this year at the industry’s most important show. We also talk about the recent virtual meeting held by Porsche Clubs Worldwide. You get an inside look at what other Porsche Clubs are doing around the world. Of course, we have the latest Porsche news and updates on PCA videos and events.
	Porsche Trivia Time – How Much Do You Know?	17 Nov 2025	01:24:59
On this episode, we bring on two PCA members to see how much Porsche trivia they can answer. We’ve prepared 21 questions to try and stomp Porsche enthusiasts. Take a listen and tell us how many of these questions you already knew.
	Can Car Meets Be Saved?	10 Nov 2025	00:58:28
On this episode, we talk about the negative side of car meets and what can be done to prevent people behaving badly. With some high profile events in the news, it can cast a negative light on car enthusiasts which can lead to the cancelation of these gathering. This is a problem that can affect everyone who enjoys getting together with other car enthusiasts. Plus, we have Porsche news, PCA coming events and a PCA video update.
	Things I Learned From Restoring My Porsche 356	03 Nov 2025	00:59:15
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	27 Oct 2025	01:01:33
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	20 Oct 2025	01:04:34
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	13 Oct 2025	01:15:54
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!	06 Oct 2025	01:27:29
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?	29 Sep 2025	01:01:35
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?	22 Sep 2025	01:01:33
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	15 Sep 2025	01:14:59
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	08 Sep 2025	01:08:15
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	01 Sep 2025	01:05:41
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.
	Porsche Adventures During Monterey Car Week 2025	25 Aug 2025	01:20:41
We talk about what we saw and did during this year’s Monterey Car Week. Of course, it was with a focus on our favorite brand, Porsche. We cover the major auction houses and the Porsches we saw. Plus, we chat a bit about this year’s Werks Reunion, some other shows we visited and spending a day with the folks from Gunther Werks at Laguna Seca. So much happened, we hope you enjoy us sharing it with you on this week’s episode.
	Modifying a 996 For The Porsche Restoration Challenge	18 Aug 2025	01:07:22
Peter Simpson joins us again to reveal the 996 that Porsche Owings Mills prepared for the Porsche Restoration Challenge this year. The twist with this car was that they had to make it a wide body to accommodate the Gemballa wheels that had purchased. They didn’t use C4S fender flares. Instead, they widened it themselves along with many other mods. It’s a enlightening podcast that sheds light on this popular competition among Porsche dealerships.
	What’s It Like Owning A Beck 904?	11 Aug 2025	01:01:11
Most everyone dreams of owning a Porsche 904, but it’s current value makes that dream nearly impossible. For guest Chip Reichhart, the solution was to purchase a recreation at a much lower price. Chip joins us in studio to discuss his Beck 904. He goes over why he decided to buy it, what the differences are between the replica and real one, as well as what it’s like to drive it. He also goes over the buying experience and why he decided to spec his the way he did. As an owner of several vintage Porsches, he is well versed in their driving characteristics and it’s interesting to hear his take on his Beck 904.
	Porsches to Watch During the Monterey Auctions	04 Aug 2025	01:23:47
On this episode we have Rob Sass in studio who helps us navigate the most interesting Porsches coming up for auction in Monterey. We start off by chatting about what we did over the Porsche weekend. This includes tire repair, air conditioning and fan resistor tips as well as why Orlando Bloom is promoting the PCA Porsche Design watch. We then go over cars from RM Sotheby’s, Gooding, Broad Arrow, Bonham’s and Mecum auctions in Monterey. This one is a little longer than usual but as always, it’s filled with great information.
	Buying A 168,000-mile Cayenne for $3500 - What Did I Learn?	28 Jul 2025	01:04:07
Damon Lowney shares with us his ownership experience with his 2005 Cayenne V6 that he purchased earlier this year. Damon has racked a good amount of miles on the car and has a list of things that need to be fixed. Vu also shares his ownership experiences he’s had with his 2006 Cayenne he’s owned for almost 20 years. If you are in the market for an older Cayenne and are tempted by the low prices or even if you’re not going to buy one, it’s still an interesting show to learn more about Porsche’s first SUV.
	The Story of Ruf – A True Family Business	21 Jul 2025	00:57:18
We had the opportunity to sit down with Alois and Aloisa Ruf during the Porsche Parade to hear their story of how the company started, recent innovations, and their current line up. We hear about how Ruf and Gran Turismo exposed the Ruf brand to gamers who are now buying the real cars. We also hear about the first Ruf built, Alois’s connection to PCA and Oklahoma. Plus Aloisa tells us what its like to grow up a Ruf. There’s a lot covered in less than an hour. If you’ve heard the name Ruf but weren’t sure how it was associated with Porsche, this is the episode for you. Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:33) - Guest introduction, Alois and Aloisa Ruf (00:02:14) - What is Ruf? (00:05:01) - Early years of Ruf (00:06:31) - The first Porsche in the Ruf family (00:10:09) - What’s it like growing up Ruf (00:11:23) - Fascination video (00:12:53) - What inspired you to modify 911s (00:16:17) - Why did Ruf become a manufacturer? (00:17:41) - Selling the 356 Notchback (00:22:00) - How does Ruf position itself with other tuners? (00:25:14) - What did Ruf change when it received the 911 chassis from the factory? (00:26:16) - Ruf’s employee structure (00:31:10) - How Ruf’s lineup is structured (00:36:11) - Is there a Hybrid or EV future for Ruf? (00:39:29) - How Ruf keeps the new cars feeling like the old ones (00:44:33) - Gran Turismo and the Yellowbird (00:46:41) - Review of the current RUF lineup (00:49:12) - The new RUF 993 lighting system (00:50:12) - Alois’ connection to Oklahoma (00:54:00) - Upcoming PCA events
	What We Did At the 2025 Porsche Parade	14 Jul 2025	00:54:58
This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the 2025 Porsche Parade in Oklahoma City, on the fourth day of Parade. Vu, Manny, and Damon welcome Nathan Merz to the podcast. We talk about all we did at Parade, which includes setting up, concours, RC cars, Tech Tactics, bowling, and more. This was a very memorable Parade and hopefully this episode will convince you to come next year.
	How the PCA 70th Anniversary 911 Club Coupe was developed	07 Jul 2025	00:59:40
This is a special episode that was recorded several weeks ago since this car was still a secret. It is split into three sections because we wanted to interview the key people involved with the development of the newly announced PCA70 911 Club Coupe. We start off with PCA President Aaron Ambrosino, who details how the Executive Council conveyed their wishes to the staff the Porsche Exclusive. We then bring on Michael Tam, PCNA's Product Manager for sports cars, who details how special cars like this are planned and executed. Lastly, we bring on Alexander Fabig, VP of Individualization & Classic at Porsche AG, and Grant Larson, renowned designer and Director Special Projects, Style Porsche, Porsche AG. They give us the story of what happened with the car in Germany and how so many of the special details came to life. PCA Club Coupes only come around every ten years, so we are super excited to bring you behind the scenes. Chapters (00:00:00) - Show introduction (00:01:23) - Guest introduction, Aaron Ambrosino, PCA National President (00:04:01) - History of Club Coupes (00:06:35) - When did planning start on the 70th Club Coupe? (00:12:40) - How was the color chosen? (00:16:27) - What’s special about the interior? (00:17:42) - The story behind the No Delay button (00:19:07) - How do you buy a 70th 911 Club Coupe? (00:20:00) - Guest introduction, Michael Tam, Product Manager, Sports Cars at Porsche Cars North America (00:23:16) - What are the first steps when planning a special car? (00:27:38) - Why was the Carrera T the perfect choice for the Club Coupe? (00:29:12) - What can you NOT get on the Club Coupe? (00:30:06) - How much difference is creating a Club Coupe as compared to a regular model? (00:31:02) - What’s the relationship between Porsche AG and PCNA for a model like this? (00:32:04) - How much work was involved in bringing the debut 70th Club Coupe? (00:33:46) - Where is the customization work done? (00:38:39) - Will you be overseeing the delivery of the Club Coupes in North America? (00:38:49) - Guest introductions, Alexander Fabig, Vice President Individualization and Classic and Grant Larson, Special Projects Style Porsche (00:39:36) - Did you look back at previous Club Coupes for inspiration? (00:42:36) - What role did In and Out have with the creation of the Club Coupe? (00:46:07) - Why was the 911 Carrera T chosen as the base for this car? (00:47:52) - Tell us about the color from a designer standpoint (00:50:39) - Explain how you came up with the wheel design? (00:54:36) - Special Easter eggs on the car
	Do You Want To Drive Your Porsche On Track?	30 Jun 2025	01:26:27
On this episode, Mia Walsh, who is PCA’s National Drivers Education Committee Chair, joins us in studio to talk about what a rookie can expect if they come to a PCA DE. Along with hearing about Damon’s recent HPDE with Nord Stern Region at Road America, we chat about what you’ll need to participate, how PCA trains its instructors, and how PCA teaches you how to be safe while having fun. Plus we discuss Porsche news. Chapters (00:00:00) - Show and guest introduction (00:02:25) - Damon’s day at Road America (00:13:45) - What is Driver’s Education? (00:17:00) - Which cars can’t participate in DE? (00:18:00) - What’s required of your car? (00:21:49) - Should you modify your car for DE? (00:24:29) - How PCA trains its instructors to teach students (00:37:00) - Is DE just like racing? (00:40:29) - What you’ll need prepare you come to your first DE (00:45:48) - Do you need a driving suit? (00:50:19) - Are race tires necessary? (00:53:24) - Windows up or down while on track? (00:57:13) - Day of the event, what do I need to bring? (01:01:10) - How fast can you expect to go? (01:03:50) - Is this an activity for both men and women? (01:09:01) - What happens when something goes wrong on the track? (01:11:30) - Is there classroom instruction? (01:13:30) - What if my car breaks down? (01:18:47) - Porsche News: Porsche comes in fourth at 6 Hours of the Glen (01:20:07) - Update on PCA videos (01:23:17) - Upcoming PCA events
	What Really Happened With James Dean and the 550 Spyder?	23 Jun 2025	01:22:30
PCA member and internationally recognized expert on James Dean, Lee Raskin, joins us in studio for a lesson on everything you didn’t know about James Dean and his love of racing Porsches. Lee explains to us how he got hooked on James Dean, what he’s discovered over the decades of research and investigating James Dean, his cars, and that fateful day. If you want to hear accurate information on this fascinating topic, this is the podcast for you. Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:00) - Guest introduction, Lee Raskin (00:03:50) - Why did you get interested in James Dean? (00:08:10) - James Dean books that Lee authored (00:11:49) - How did Lee get into Porsches? (00:15:56) - Why did James Dean drive Porsches? (00:26:20) - How did the 550 Spyder and James Dean come together? (00:40:05) - Why was Dean heading to Salinas? (00:45:45) - What happened on that fateful day? (00:59:05) - Investigation of the accident (01:02:20) - What happened to the wrecked 550 Spyder? (01:14:49) - Porsche News: Porsche 963 finishes third in IMSA Detroit race (01:16:59) - PCA events update (01:17:37) - PCA video update
	Highs and Lows of Selling Porsches Over Four Decades	16 Jun 2025	01:26:20
Michael Maurer was a salesperson at Porsche dealerships for four decades starting in 1982. He tells us what it was like to sell during lean years, what the 944 and Boxster did for salespeople, the coming of the SUV and luxury four door sedans and the threat of a Porsche bankruptcy. We talk about how people used to buy Porsches, discounts, selling during the pandemic and much more. It’s an interesting peek into the dealer sales side of the Porsche world.
	Has Porsche lost its way?	09 Jun 2025	01:11:26
Michael Levitas, owner of TPC Racing, joins us to discuss whether Porsche has lost its way with the new cars. Michael owns a variety of Porsches that range from a 1971 911S to a 2024 911 Carrera S. He also owns several examples of Porsche’s competitors that he uses to develop aftermarket suspension and tuning products. We chat about whether newer cars are still visceral, do driving aids make bad drivers seem great, and whether or not it is still possible to modify and improve what the factory produced. It’s always interesting when Michael joins us and this episode doesn’t disappoint.
	Porsche 911 Hybrid Driving Impressions Plus Doing A Pro Solo In A Porsche	02 Jun 2025	01:12:09
On this episode we chat about our turn at the 911 GTS T-Hybrid as well as what we thought about the Macan Turbo EV. Damon fills us in on his first ever SCCA Pro Solo event. Manny gives a report on doing the Porsche Driving Experience at New Jersey Motorsports Park as well as taking his sub-100 horsepower 914 on a PCA rally. We also touch upon people behaving badly in Porsches on public roads as well news, event and PCA video updates. We cover a lot of Porsche content in 70 minutes, don’t miss it.
	Insider’s Perspective with Calvin Kim, PCNA's four-door spokesperson \| Episode 168	26 May 2025	01:12:17
Calvin Kim, Porsche Cars North America’s Product Spokesperson for Four-Door Porsches, joins us at Porsche Headquarters in Atlanta. Calvin doesn’t only work for Porsche, he wrenches on his own 996, does crazy road trips, and is a dyed-in-the-wool enthusiast. He gives us some insider perspective into all four lines of the four-door Porsches, why they built certain models, which ones are most popular, and much more. It’s an interesting 75-minute peek into Porsche’s best-selling vehicles.
	Curating Porsche Collections – A Peek Into How It's Done	19 May 2025	01:13:52
Casey Parkin, owner of Group C Curation, visits us again in studio to discuss what he does everyday. Casey maintains several collections which feature Porsche predominantly. We delve into how he keeps track of maintenance, how often they are driven, what it’s like to work with the owners and much more. It’s an interesting peek into the collectors mind and how they expect their collections to be taken care of. Plus, we chat about what to do with fuel when storing your Porsche, the Porsche-only swap meet in Carlisle, PA, will Porsche build a street 963 as well as Porsche news, upcoming PCA events and current PCA videos.
	All the PCA History you can learn in one hour	12 May 2025	01:04:45
On this episode we have Linda Goodman, PCA’s National Historian, on to discuss the history of how PCA became the world's largest car club with over 103K primary members. We start from the humble beginnings when it was just owners looking for technical support to the Porsche Parades, Panorama Magazine, factory Treffens, partnering with Porsche to build special cars and so much more.
	Trying To Win The Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge with a 996	05 May 2025	01:10:24
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.
	Are Porsche Cup Cars The Best Buy Right Now?	28 Apr 2025	01:16:23
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.
	Learning Porsche History with author, Jay Gillotti	21 Apr 2025	01:06:38
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 something new like we did.
	What did Florida's auctions tell us about the Porsche market?	14 Apr 2025	01:15:13
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.
	Secrets To Daily Driving A 720K Mile 996 Turbo	07 Apr 2025	01:14:26
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.
	Projekt964 Auction Watch and Porsche Spotting in Scottsdale	31 Mar 2025	01:15:41
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.
	What we did during Amelia Island Car Week & Why you need to register for Porsche Parade	24 Mar 2025	01:31:08
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 celebrate 70 years of the PCA.
	Selling Projekt 964 with A-GC's Matt Crandall	17 Mar 2025	00:58:44
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.
	Did Damon make a pro detailer cringe?	10 Mar 2025	01:09:55
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.
	Nathan Merz: The Man Behind the Minutiae	03 Mar 2025	01:18:04
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.
	Inside the Mind of a Collector — Joe Hikel	24 Feb 2025	01:30:14
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.
	Porsches Up For Auction at Amelia Island & Miami 2025	17 Feb 2025	01:26:09
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.
	Red Flags: When not to buy a Porsche	10 Feb 2025	01:20:02
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.
	Confessions of a Porsche Dealer General Manager	03 Feb 2025	01:59:09
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.
	Porsches global sales down in 2024 and no manual in the Carrera S	27 Jan 2025	01:16:00
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.

Episode 200! Behind-the-scenes, favorite episodes, future plans, and more

05 Jan 2026

01:23:21

On this episode, we mark out 200th episode with two long-time listeners, Richard Bauer and Paul Gentile. We revisit how we got into Porsches and PCA as well as what Porsches we drive. Each of us picked our favorite episodes and discuss why. You’ll hear some behind-the-scenes stories, too. It’s a fun episode that’s more like a typical conversation at a cars and coffee.

Have You Ever Owned An Entry Level Porsche?

29 Dec 2025

01:22:30

Join us for Episode 199 where we welcome Mike Maurer who sold new Porsches for over 30 years. We are chatting about Porsche’s past entry level cars. How they came to be, did Porsche enthusiasts accept them, what did the media think and how are they regarded now. It’s an informative episode that will have you thinking back to a car or two you may have owned.

Surviving an atmospheric-river ünStock, touring Bruce Meyer's Dream Garage, and more

22 Dec 2025

01:03:34

We’re back in the PCA HQ studio for this episode. We cover a variety of topics to include a report on unStock, what it was like visiting Bruce Meyer’s garage, car things we did last week and a special gift to PCA from Porsche Designer, Grant Larson. We also have time to cover several key news items in the Porsche world.

Indecent builds a sneakerhead’s dream Porsche

15 Dec 2025

01:07:03

On this episode we meet with Phillip Tieu, Indecent’s co-Founder and Vehicle Development Director, the night before PCA’s unStock show. Phillip brought their latest creation that impressed many Porsche enthusiasts at SEMA this year. We get to hear how Indecent was started, where they are built, what inspires their designs and much more. It was a refreshing hour into the mind of a young and growing company that is carving out their space amongst established brands such as Singer, RWB and Guntherwerks.

Bruce Meyer’s Love Affair with Porsches

08 Dec 2025

01:26:44

On this episode, we’re at Bruce Meyer’s garage in Los Angeles, and we get to spend ninety-minutes talking about cars. Bruce is a fixture in the southern California car scene and is renowned for being the co-founder of the famous Peterson Automotive Museum. He is also a master at story telling and had us captured with the stories about his cars and how he found them. From Steve McQueen’s Speedster to a 910 that won Le Mans to the 935K3 that had an infamous history, you, like us, will be hooked on this episode.

Inside The World of a High End Detailer

01 Dec 2025

01:05:53

On this episode, Tim McNair, a master detailer who specializes in preparing cars that often compete i shows like Pebble Beach, joins us to tell us stories of how he got started, collections that impressed him, detailing adventures and much more. If you watched Tim on our most recent Tech Tactics Live, you’ll really enjoy this podcast as you get to learn about the person behind all those great detailing tips. Plus, we cover Porsche news, upcoming PCA events and an update on PCA videos.

Porsche Clubs Worldwide and SEMA Show Report

24 Nov 2025

01:04:58

On this episode, Vu details his recent trip the SEMA show. We hear about some of the Porsches that were featured, what’s hot in relation to Porsche and how the overall vibe was this year at the industry’s most important show. We also talk about the recent virtual meeting held by Porsche Clubs Worldwide. You get an inside look at what other Porsche Clubs are doing around the world. Of course, we have the latest Porsche news and updates on PCA videos and events.

Porsche Trivia Time – How Much Do You Know?

17 Nov 2025

01:24:59

On this episode, we bring on two PCA members to see how much Porsche trivia they can answer. We’ve prepared 21 questions to try and stomp Porsche enthusiasts. Take a listen and tell us how many of these questions you already knew.

Can Car Meets Be Saved?

10 Nov 2025

00:58:28

On this episode, we talk about the negative side of car meets and what can be done to prevent people behaving badly. With some high profile events in the news, it can cast a negative light on car enthusiasts which can lead to the cancelation of these gathering. This is a problem that can affect everyone who enjoys getting together with other car enthusiasts. Plus, we have Porsche news, PCA coming events and a PCA video update.

Things I Learned From Restoring My Porsche 356

03 Nov 2025

00:59:15

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

27 Oct 2025

01:01:33

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

20 Oct 2025

01:04:34

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

13 Oct 2025

01:15:54

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!

06 Oct 2025

01:27:29

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?

29 Sep 2025

01:01:35

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?

22 Sep 2025

01:01:33

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

15 Sep 2025

01:14:59

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

08 Sep 2025

01:08:15

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

01 Sep 2025

01:05:41

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.

Porsche Adventures During Monterey Car Week 2025

25 Aug 2025

01:20:41

We talk about what we saw and did during this year’s Monterey Car Week. Of course, it was with a focus on our favorite brand, Porsche. We cover the major auction houses and the Porsches we saw. Plus, we chat a bit about this year’s Werks Reunion, some other shows we visited and spending a day with the folks from Gunther Werks at Laguna Seca. So much happened, we hope you enjoy us sharing it with you on this week’s episode.

Modifying a 996 For The Porsche Restoration Challenge

18 Aug 2025

01:07:22

Peter Simpson joins us again to reveal the 996 that Porsche Owings Mills prepared for the Porsche Restoration Challenge this year. The twist with this car was that they had to make it a wide body to accommodate the Gemballa wheels that had purchased. They didn’t use C4S fender flares. Instead, they widened it themselves along with many other mods. It’s a enlightening podcast that sheds light on this popular competition among Porsche dealerships.

What’s It Like Owning A Beck 904?

11 Aug 2025

01:01:11

Most everyone dreams of owning a Porsche 904, but it’s current value makes that dream nearly impossible. For guest Chip Reichhart, the solution was to purchase a recreation at a much lower price. Chip joins us in studio to discuss his Beck 904. He goes over why he decided to buy it, what the differences are between the replica and real one, as well as what it’s like to drive it. He also goes over the buying experience and why he decided to spec his the way he did. As an owner of several vintage Porsches, he is well versed in their driving characteristics and it’s interesting to hear his take on his Beck 904.

Porsches to Watch During the Monterey Auctions

04 Aug 2025

01:23:47

On this episode we have Rob Sass in studio who helps us navigate the most interesting Porsches coming up for auction in Monterey. We start off by chatting about what we did over the Porsche weekend. This includes tire repair, air conditioning and fan resistor tips as well as why Orlando Bloom is promoting the PCA Porsche Design watch. We then go over cars from RM Sotheby’s, Gooding, Broad Arrow, Bonham’s and Mecum auctions in Monterey. This one is a little longer than usual but as always, it’s filled with great information.

Buying A 168,000-mile Cayenne for $3500 - What Did I Learn?

28 Jul 2025

01:04:07

Damon Lowney shares with us his ownership experience with his 2005 Cayenne V6 that he purchased earlier this year. Damon has racked a good amount of miles on the car and has a list of things that need to be fixed. Vu also shares his ownership experiences he’s had with his 2006 Cayenne he’s owned for almost 20 years. If you are in the market for an older Cayenne and are tempted by the low prices or even if you’re not going to buy one, it’s still an interesting show to learn more about Porsche’s first SUV.

The Story of Ruf – A True Family Business

21 Jul 2025

00:57:18

We had the opportunity to sit down with Alois and Aloisa Ruf during the Porsche Parade to hear their story of how the company started, recent innovations, and their current line up. We hear about how Ruf and Gran Turismo exposed the Ruf brand to gamers who are now buying the real cars. We also hear about the first Ruf built, Alois’s connection to PCA and Oklahoma. Plus Aloisa tells us what its like to grow up a Ruf. There’s a lot covered in less than an hour. If you’ve heard the name Ruf but weren’t sure how it was associated with Porsche, this is the episode for you.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:33) - Guest introduction, Alois and Aloisa Ruf
(00:02:14) - What is Ruf?
(00:05:01) - Early years of Ruf
(00:06:31) - The first Porsche in the Ruf family
(00:10:09) - What’s it like growing up Ruf
(00:11:23) - Fascination video
(00:12:53) - What inspired you to modify 911s
(00:16:17) - Why did Ruf become a manufacturer?
(00:17:41) - Selling the 356 Notchback
(00:22:00) - How does Ruf position itself with other tuners?
(00:25:14) - What did Ruf change when it received the 911 chassis from the factory?
(00:26:16) - Ruf’s employee structure
(00:31:10) - How Ruf’s lineup is structured
(00:36:11) - Is there a Hybrid or EV future for Ruf?
(00:39:29) - How Ruf keeps the new cars feeling like the old ones
(00:44:33) - Gran Turismo and the Yellowbird
(00:46:41) - Review of the current RUF lineup
(00:49:12) - The new RUF 993 lighting system
(00:50:12) - Alois’ connection to Oklahoma
(00:54:00) - Upcoming PCA events

What We Did At the 2025 Porsche Parade

14 Jul 2025

00:54:58

This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the 2025 Porsche Parade in Oklahoma City, on the fourth day of Parade. Vu, Manny, and Damon welcome Nathan Merz to the podcast. We talk about all we did at Parade, which includes setting up, concours, RC cars, Tech Tactics, bowling, and more. This was a very memorable Parade and hopefully this episode will convince you to come next year.

How the PCA 70th Anniversary 911 Club Coupe was developed

07 Jul 2025

00:59:40

This is a special episode that was recorded several weeks ago since this car was still a secret. It is split into three sections because we wanted to interview the key people involved with the development of the newly announced PCA70 911 Club Coupe. We start off with PCA President Aaron Ambrosino, who details how the Executive Council conveyed their wishes to the staff the Porsche Exclusive. We then bring on Michael Tam, PCNA's Product Manager for sports cars, who details how special cars like this are planned and executed. Lastly, we bring on Alexander Fabig, VP of Individualization & Classic at Porsche AG, and Grant Larson, renowned designer and Director Special Projects, Style Porsche, Porsche AG. They give us the story of what happened with the car in Germany and how so many of the special details came to life. PCA Club Coupes only come around every ten years, so we are super excited to bring you behind the scenes.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Show introduction
(00:01:23) - Guest introduction, Aaron Ambrosino, PCA National President
(00:04:01) - History of Club Coupes
(00:06:35) - When did planning start on the 70th Club Coupe?
(00:12:40) - How was the color chosen?
(00:16:27) - What’s special about the interior?
(00:17:42) - The story behind the No Delay button
(00:19:07) - How do you buy a 70th 911 Club Coupe?
(00:20:00) - Guest introduction, Michael Tam, Product Manager, Sports Cars at Porsche Cars North America
(00:23:16) - What are the first steps when planning a special car?
(00:27:38) - Why was the Carrera T the perfect choice for the Club Coupe?
(00:29:12) - What can you NOT get on the Club Coupe?
(00:30:06) - How much difference is creating a Club Coupe as compared to a regular model?
(00:31:02) - What’s the relationship between Porsche AG and PCNA for a model like this?
(00:32:04) - How much work was involved in bringing the debut 70th Club Coupe?
(00:33:46) - Where is the customization work done?
(00:38:39) - Will you be overseeing the delivery of the Club Coupes in North America?
(00:38:49) - Guest introductions, Alexander Fabig, Vice President Individualization and Classic and Grant Larson, Special Projects Style Porsche
(00:39:36) - Did you look back at previous Club Coupes for inspiration?
(00:42:36) - What role did In and Out have with the creation of the Club Coupe?
(00:46:07) - Why was the 911 Carrera T chosen as the base for this car?
(00:47:52) - Tell us about the color from a designer standpoint
(00:50:39) - Explain how you came up with the wheel design?
(00:54:36) - Special Easter eggs on the car

Do You Want To Drive Your Porsche On Track?

30 Jun 2025

01:26:27

On this episode, Mia Walsh, who is PCA’s National Drivers Education Committee Chair, joins us in studio to talk about what a rookie can expect if they come to a PCA DE. Along with hearing about Damon’s recent HPDE with Nord Stern Region at Road America, we chat about what you’ll need to participate, how PCA trains its instructors, and how PCA teaches you how to be safe while having fun. Plus we discuss Porsche news.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Show and guest introduction
(00:02:25) - Damon’s day at Road America
(00:13:45) - What is Driver’s Education?
(00:17:00) - Which cars can’t participate in DE?
(00:18:00) - What’s required of your car?
(00:21:49) - Should you modify your car for DE?
(00:24:29) - How PCA trains its instructors to teach students
(00:37:00) - Is DE just like racing?
(00:40:29) - What you’ll need prepare you come to your first DE
(00:45:48) - Do you need a driving suit?
(00:50:19) - Are race tires necessary?
(00:53:24) - Windows up or down while on track?
(00:57:13) - Day of the event, what do I need to bring?
(01:01:10) - How fast can you expect to go?
(01:03:50) - Is this an activity for both men and women?
(01:09:01) - What happens when something goes wrong on the track?
(01:11:30) - Is there classroom instruction?
(01:13:30) - What if my car breaks down?
(01:18:47) - Porsche News: Porsche comes in fourth at 6 Hours of the Glen
(01:20:07) - Update on PCA videos
(01:23:17) - Upcoming PCA events

What Really Happened With James Dean and the 550 Spyder?

23 Jun 2025

01:22:30

PCA member and internationally recognized expert on James Dean, Lee Raskin, joins us in studio for a lesson on everything you didn’t know about James Dean and his love of racing Porsches. Lee explains to us how he got hooked on James Dean, what he’s discovered over the decades of research and investigating James Dean, his cars, and that fateful day. If you want to hear accurate information on this fascinating topic, this is the podcast for you.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:02:00) - Guest introduction, Lee Raskin
(00:03:50) - Why did you get interested in James Dean?
(00:08:10) - James Dean books that Lee authored
(00:11:49) - How did Lee get into Porsches?
(00:15:56) - Why did James Dean drive Porsches?
(00:26:20) - How did the 550 Spyder and James Dean come together?
(00:40:05) - Why was Dean heading to Salinas?
(00:45:45) - What happened on that fateful day?
(00:59:05) - Investigation of the accident
(01:02:20) - What happened to the wrecked 550 Spyder?
(01:14:49) - Porsche News: Porsche 963 finishes third in IMSA Detroit race
(01:16:59) - PCA events update
(01:17:37) - PCA video update

Highs and Lows of Selling Porsches Over Four Decades

16 Jun 2025

01:26:20

Michael Maurer was a salesperson at Porsche dealerships for four decades starting in 1982. He tells us what it was like to sell during lean years, what the 944 and Boxster did for salespeople, the coming of the SUV and luxury four door sedans and the threat of a Porsche bankruptcy. We talk about how people used to buy Porsches, discounts, selling during the pandemic and much more. It’s an interesting peek into the dealer sales side of the Porsche world.

Has Porsche lost its way?

09 Jun 2025

01:11:26

Michael Levitas, owner of TPC Racing, joins us to discuss whether Porsche has lost its way with the new cars. Michael owns a variety of Porsches that range from a 1971 911S to a 2024 911 Carrera S. He also owns several examples of Porsche’s competitors that he uses to develop aftermarket suspension and tuning products. We chat about whether newer cars are still visceral, do driving aids make bad drivers seem great, and whether or not it is still possible to modify and improve what the factory produced. It’s always interesting when Michael joins us and this episode doesn’t disappoint.

Porsche 911 Hybrid Driving Impressions Plus Doing A Pro Solo In A Porsche

02 Jun 2025

01:12:09

On this episode we chat about our turn at the 911 GTS T-Hybrid as well as what we thought about the Macan Turbo EV. Damon fills us in on his first ever SCCA Pro Solo event. Manny gives a report on doing the Porsche Driving Experience at New Jersey Motorsports Park as well as taking his sub-100 horsepower 914 on a PCA rally. We also touch upon people behaving badly in Porsches on public roads as well news, event and PCA video updates. We cover a lot of Porsche content in 70 minutes, don’t miss it.

Insider’s Perspective with Calvin Kim, PCNA's four-door spokesperson | Episode 168

26 May 2025

01:12:17

Calvin Kim, Porsche Cars North America’s Product Spokesperson for Four-Door Porsches, joins us at Porsche Headquarters in Atlanta. Calvin doesn’t only work for Porsche, he wrenches on his own 996, does crazy road trips, and is a dyed-in-the-wool enthusiast. He gives us some insider perspective into all four lines of the four-door Porsches, why they built certain models, which ones are most popular, and much more. It’s an interesting 75-minute peek into Porsche’s best-selling vehicles.

Curating Porsche Collections – A Peek Into How It's Done

19 May 2025

01:13:52

Casey Parkin, owner of Group C Curation, visits us again in studio to discuss what he does everyday. Casey maintains several collections which feature Porsche predominantly. We delve into how he keeps track of maintenance, how often they are driven, what it’s like to work with the owners and much more. It’s an interesting peek into the collectors mind and how they expect their collections to be taken care of. Plus, we chat about what to do with fuel when storing your Porsche, the Porsche-only swap meet in Carlisle, PA, will Porsche build a street 963 as well as Porsche news, upcoming PCA events and current PCA videos.

All the PCA History you can learn in one hour

12 May 2025

01:04:45

On this episode we have Linda Goodman, PCA’s National Historian, on to discuss the history of how PCA became the world's largest car club with over 103K primary members. We start from the humble beginnings when it was just owners looking for technical support to the Porsche Parades, Panorama Magazine, factory Treffens, partnering with Porsche to build special cars and so much more.

Trying To Win The Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge with a 996

05 May 2025

01:10:24

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.

Are Porsche Cup Cars The Best Buy Right Now?

28 Apr 2025

01:16:23

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.

Learning Porsche History with author, Jay Gillotti

21 Apr 2025

01:06:38

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 something new like we did.

What did Florida's auctions tell us about the Porsche market?

14 Apr 2025

01:15:13

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.

Secrets To Daily Driving A 720K Mile 996 Turbo

07 Apr 2025

01:14:26

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.

Projekt964 Auction Watch and Porsche Spotting in Scottsdale

31 Mar 2025

01:15:41

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.

What we did during Amelia Island Car Week & Why you need to register for Porsche Parade

24 Mar 2025

01:31:08

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 celebrate 70 years of the PCA.

Selling Projekt 964 with A-GC's Matt Crandall

17 Mar 2025

00:58:44

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.

Did Damon make a pro detailer cringe?

10 Mar 2025

01:09:55

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.

Nathan Merz: The Man Behind the Minutiae

03 Mar 2025

01:18:04

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.

Inside the Mind of a Collector — Joe Hikel

24 Feb 2025

01:30:14

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.

Porsches Up For Auction at Amelia Island & Miami 2025

17 Feb 2025

01:26:09

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.

Red Flags: When not to buy a Porsche

10 Feb 2025

01:20:02

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.

Confessions of a Porsche Dealer General Manager

03 Feb 2025

01:59:09

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.

Porsches global sales down in 2024 and no manual in the Carrera S

27 Jan 2025

01:16:00

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.

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