August 6, 2024

Six Porsches we’ll be watching at the 2024 Monterey Auctions

PCA—Every year at Pebble Beach, we choose a handful of Porsches that we pay special attention to at the auctions. Generally, they’re not the rarest nor the most expensive cars — everyone will be paying attention to those. What we look for are the outliers, potential market-makers, or just cars that we find interesting for random reasons. Here are six that we’ll be eyeballing closely at Pebble Beach in two weeks.

Porsche wins at Road America, continues to lead IMSA Driver and Manufactuer standings

PCA—This most recent win was Porsche’s fourth for the IMSA season.

Join us at Werks Reunion in Monterey on August 16

PCA—Werks Reunion at the Monterey Pines Golf Course in Monterey, CA, is August 16. We hope to see you there! The event is free to attend as a spectator. Parking will be available onsite for $40 (cash) per car. Click the button for details such as address, time, and more.

Canada & New England: Come Celebrate PCA's 70th Anniversary

PCA—Our third Treffen at Sea is our biggest celebration yet, packed with more Porsche activities than ever, on one of the most stunning itineraries that Princess sails.

What To Do During Monterey Car Week (plus raffle surprise BTS)

PCA—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.

PCA Car Corral Hospitality at the Michelin GT Challenge IMSA Weathertech Sportscar Championship - VIR

PCA—The PCA Hospitality tent is open to PCA members and Porsche owners. Enjoy presentations, special drawings, and Porsche team garage/paddock tours, or relax in the tent, enjoy a cool beverage, and watch the races via live feed TV.

Articles

UPDATE: BBS Insolvency Isn’t Quite as Bad as We First Thought

Hagerty—Earlier this week, we reported that the aftermarket wheel supplier BBS was headed into insolvency. When that story was published, we noted that we had reached out to BBS for comment or clarification on what lies ahead for the brand.

The Porsche 718 Boxster Can't Go Electric Soon Enough

Jalopnik—Porsche’s next-gen sports car will only be offered as an EV, and after spending time in a current gas Boxster, I can’t wait.

This $30,000 Pint-Sized Porsche Is Probably Better Than Your Real Car

The Autopian—Some cars are little more than toys for grown-ups.

Even Porsche Thinks the 911 Is Too Big

Motor1—The company's design boss wants a more compact 911 but it won't happen in the ICE era.

Turn Your Cayenne Into A Pontiac Aztek With Porsche’s New Canopy Tent

Jalopnik—The luxury sports car brand is going glamping with its newest accessory

This one-off 911 GT3 RS is a tribute to Jo Siffert and the first race-winning Porsche 917

Top Gear—Siffert’s family was involved in the creation of this one-off GT3 RS. Eventual buyer will be chosen by a raffle.

The MARSIEN Invasion Has Begun

Hagerty—Strange vehicles are beginning to land in over 16 countries across the globe. The invaders are Porsche-derived all-terrain MARSIEN supercars from Marc Philipp Gemballa and could probably eat a Dakar for breakfast.

Porsche 928 from 'Risky Business' up for auction, expected to fetch at least $1.4 million

Autoblog—Tom Cruise’s co-star in “Risky Business” — a 1979 gold Porsche 928 coupe — did help to burnish his reputation.

Porsche 911 S/T review

Autocar—This road-focused 911 special edition has the potential to be very special indeed.

Videos

Video: BMW X5 vs Porsche Cayenne | Your Family Demands It

Savagegeese via YouTube—We reviewed the 6-cylinder 2025 BMW X5 vs. Porsche Cayenne to compare the mid-luxury segment's best 2-row family SUV options.

Video: 1999 Porsche 911 GT3 (996 Mk1) Review: Is The First GT3 Still THAT GOOD?

JayEmm on Cars via YouTube—Today I drive the first member of an iconic family - the original GT3.

Video: How Much Power Did I Lose?

Misha Charoudin via YouTube—Our friend Mitch McKee from M-Engineering convinced us that he could make Matt's 718 Spyder 4.5L run properly on 91 octane fuel, rather than the 98 octane he's been running for two years.

Video: The Best Cars We've Ever Driven - Tuthill 911K vs Alfaholics GTA-R 290

Throttle House via YouTube—Thomas and James are with the team in the UK driving some of the most coveted restomods of all time.

Video: Scared Porsche 991.1 Turbo S?!🤣 Just Nürburgring Things.

Misha Charoudin via YouTube—Misha drives a 991.1 Turbo at the Nürbugring.

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Photo by Rob Port. Golden Empire Region. "My 2020 Macan S and I were on a photo shoot in the Eastern Sierra when I realized that the Porsche was a perfect foreground subject for the beautiful scenery of the Sierras."

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