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‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them.
The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley @9werks_lee, 911 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy and obsessive Porsche enthusiast & magazine junkie Max Newman @maxripcor, with special input from friends and experts around the industry, including you, our valued listeners.
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The boys are joined by six-time Olympic champion, television personality and knight of the realm, Sir Chris Hoy. In this fascinating chat, Chris shares his lifelong passion for automotive, which began with a Porsche 911 scalextric car and has taken him to the start grid at Le Mans, punctuated by memorable motoring experiences driving a Singer Turbo through Wales, a GT2 RS Clubsport race car around Spa…. and a Ford Fiesta in rallycross! Chris is also a trailblazer for raising awareness of pr...
The 991 was a popular generation of 911, with more than 233,000 examples sold. However, with the earliest cars now heading towards 15 years old, how has their story developed, and what do you need to be aware of when buying and owning one? Find out with highlights from our recent online seminar with members of the Driven Not Hidden Collective, who put an array of questions on the subject to experts at Paragon Porsche. Find your dream Porsche on the 9WERKS Marketplace: 9werks.co.uk/marketpl...
Join us in celebrating the Cayman’s 20th year! 9WERKS talks to the designer of the Cayman, Pinky Lai, and we unpack the details of three generations (987, 981 and 718) with help from Philip Raby Cars, Harbour Cars and RPM Technik. Where is your sweet spot in the Cayman range? Find your dream Porsche on the 9WERKS Marketplace: 9werks.co.uk/marketplace Thanks to our friends heritagepartscentre.com for sponsoring this podcast, get up to 10% off your basket by entering the code ‘9WERKS10’ at ...
The boys dive into the 9WERKS Marketplace on the hunt for cars to tackle upcoming track days at both Abbeville and Anglesey, plus the 9WERKS road trip to Sicily, as well as something for the daily grind. What would you choose?! Find your dream Porsche on the 9WERKS Marketplace: 9werks.co.uk/marketplace. Thanks to our friends heritagepartscentre.com for sponsoring this podcast, get up to 10% off your basket by entering the code ‘9WERKS10’ at the checkout on heritagepartscentre.com Thi...
Alwin Springer has been called “The O.G.” and “Mr Motorsport” by Porsche executives and historians. Alwin's incredible, decades-long Porsche story starts in the late 1960s, working on Porsches in Toronto, Canada, before learning the race trade at Vasek Polak in California. From here, Springer helped form the world-famous Andial with two friends, before leading Porsche Motorsport North America and rebuilding it front the ground up. This is a fascinating episode covering nearly 60 years of Alwi...
The Porsche 992.2 GT3 first drive reviews have been published, and motoring journalist and friend of 9WERKS, Tim Pitt , was invited out to Spain to drive both the winged GT3 on track and the Touring on road. What are the changes over the previous generation, and how do these differences change how the new GT3 drives and feels? Tim also drove the 992.2 Carrera T and GTS last week, so has a unique view on how all these new 992.2-generation 911s measure up against each other. Find your dream P...
Our guest this week is Nicole Johnson, a classic Porsche owner who, in her day job, has driven monster trucks in front of packed-out stadiums all over the world, and became the first woman to successfully land a monster truck backflip. Nicole has also gained acclaim in the rock crawling sphere, taking two notable finishes in the gruelling King of the Hammers enduro. Nicole is currently lighting up YouTube with her channel, Nicole Johnson’s Detour , with a mission to drive… everything! Nic...
We are joined by members of the Driven Not Hidden Collective at Heritage Car Parts to discuss how much it cost us to run our Porsches in 2024. In addition Tom from Weissach UK gives his views on how much you should be saving away each year. It's great to be back. Find your dream Porsche on the 9WERKS Marketplace: 9werks.co.uk/marketplace Thanks to our friends Heritage Parts Centre for sponsoring this podcast, get up to 10% off your basket by entering the code ‘9WERKS10’ at the checkout on ...
As has become the 9WERKS Radio tradition, our last podcast of 2024 is a review of the year from a Porsche perspective. We are joined by two of our long-standing ‘DNHC’ members Saquib Ramday and Steve Cavanagh to look back on our Porsche highlights of the year that was 2024. What were our best drives, trips, cars and memories to take away from our years? Thanks to all who have supported 9WERKS this year: your downloads, reviews, comments and of course sign-ups to the DNHC are much app...
Andy, Lee and the DNHC are joined at Harbour Cars for a live panellist Q&A with the Harbour Cars team, alongside Jonathan Sullivan, Dealer Principle at Porsche Centre Bournemouth. This open and frank conversation looks at the Porsche marketplace from the perspectives of both an OPC & independent specialist, and the trials and tribulations of both. Follow Harbour cars @harbourcars and Porsche Centre Bournemouth @porschebournemouth Find your dream Porsche on the 9WERKS Marketplace...
Stateside Porsche connoisseur Drew Coblitz joins the team to discuss his deep passion for, and knowledge of, Porsche sports cars. Drew’s enthusiasm for Porsche has led to ownership of iconic models including the 918 and Carrera GT, plus a 911 reimagined by Singer that’s well-known on the ‘Gram. Drew offers insight into these, plus great-value daily drivers, as well as upcoming deliveries of a Turbo Study and Emory Outlaw 356. You can follow Drew on Instagram: @coblitz Find your dream Porsc...
Lee & Andy are joined by panellists Mark Willis and Simon Jessop from the DNHC to discuss which classic or modern classic gems they’d rather own when presented with £111k that the Carrera T lists at from the www.9werks.co.uk/marrketplace. What would you choose? ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them. The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innova...
Lee, Andy & Max have been busy on the roads of late, and today’s crew show discusses many of those drives in great detail, covering 991 R v ST, 2.7 RS v 3.0 RS, engines v electric power for modern Macans, plus 997 ‘S’ v GTS. What have they been like to drive? ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them. The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovati...
Lee, Andy, Max and the Driven Not Hidden Collective descend on Paragon Porsche for the second annual cars & curry night at the company’s showroom. As part of the evening, 9WERKS Radio and the Paragon team discuss their top five air-cooled Porsche 911s of all time… will there be a clear winner? Check out an array of air- and water-cool Porsche for sale, backed by comprehensive warranties, on the 9WERKS Marketplace ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, t...
Automotive journalist Kyle Fortune is our guest panellist this week as we discuss the evolution of Porsche’s revered 911 GT3 product. The team dissect the GT3’s evolution, model by model, including the key differences and engineering innovations since 1999, while feeding back on how each model drives compared to the other. Find your dream GT3 on the 9WERKS Marketplace: www.9werks.co.uk/marketplace ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than...
Henry from Lakeside Classics joins Max and Lee to discuss the fallout from the launch of the 992.2 GT3. Featuring stats and specs for the seventh-generation GT3, Max also reveals how to spec an S/T ‘Lite’ from the new Touring. ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them. The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthus...
Martin Frank from Dansk-Original joins us from Denmark to discuss the company well known for supplying body panels and exhausts to enthusiasts around the world via our friends at Heritage Parts Centre. We find out all about the company, including its continued family ownership, how panels for air-cooled classics are made, and how the manufacturing of SSI heat exchangers was transferred from the USA to Denmark. We also find out which new products are on the horizon… with an interesting answe...
Deep-dive into the history, tech and performance of the 991.1 GT3 RS as we take a stunning PTS example for a test drive, hear first-hand accounts from current owners, and get the expert lowdown from specialists RPM Technik. Want to find your dream 911 GT3 RS? Find it now on the 9WERKS Marketplace! ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them. The show is bro...
Lee, Andy and Phil Raby debate their greatest drives. Discussing the relationship between the car, the road and company kept. ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them. The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley @9werks_lee, 911 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993a...
Alex Ross the founder of SharkWerks joins us. Lee and Max had a ride in their new 997 Touring concept last year, Alex updates us on that project and what else is keeping the crew busy at SharkWerks. You can find SharkWerks at www.sharkwerks.com and @sharkwerks ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them. The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative ...
Magnus Walker joins us at Luftgekühlt Copenhagen for a chat about his love for Turbos. Plus, Andy gives the inside line on the Driven Not Hidden Collective’s 2,000-mile road trip to Luft DNK… in air-cooled Porsches! Join us in future road trips by signing up to the DNHC. Visit Patreon.com/9WERKS ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them. The show is brought to ...
1Ian Callum is infamous for designing Jaguars, but did you know he has a deep rooted love for Porsche and air-cooled Volkswagens? We also talk to Henry and Danny from Lakeside classics during the 9WERKS event at their premises, and the guys from GT Mania give us an update on the upcoming GT3 celebration drive around Europe. ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind th...
Jeff Zwart joins Andy & Max to discuss his life with Porsche. Highlights include his view on recent restomods, his racing history at Pikes Peak, biking across Europe to the 1972 Olympics and, of course, Jeff’s involvement with the car show for the instagram era, Luftgekühlt. 9WERKS is road tripping to Luft Copenhagen from Wednesday, if you are a last minute Charlie and would like to join us email hello@9werks.co.uk ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, t...
9WERKS Radio in association with Heritage Parts returns for a new series as we catch up on all the new restomods that were uncovered during Car Week, including the Tuthill GT ONE, RUF Rodeo, Gunther Werks GWR, Kalmar 9X9 and 993 Speedster from Porsche’s Sonderwunsch division. Get up to 10% off your basket at heritagepartscentre.com using the code ‘9WERKS10’ ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars a...
Michael Mauer has been chief of design at Porsche for 20 years. To mark the occasion, 9WERKS joined Mauer in Stuttgart for a lengthy conversation covering his life and career which has culminated in holding one of the most influential positions in the global automotive game. Enjoy this extended version of our chat with Mr Mauer, as a special episode before our new series starts next week. Don't forget Hero, Works and Privateer drivers of the DNHC can watch the video version via Patreon. ‘9...
Andy & Lee are joined by Tom Atherton, owner at Porsche specialist workshop, Weissach UK. Tom explains how he swapped a suit for spanners, ditching a well-paying desk job to work with the cars he’d always dreamed about. Today, Weissach UK are a rapidly expanding Porsche specialist business serving enthusiasts all over the north of England. Check them out at www.weissachuk.com ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the ...
Ben & Cheryl Dimson had a huge impact at Porsche for over a decade, with Ben helping to design the 964 and 959, while Cheryl redesigned the Porsche crest and penned the iconic ‘Carrera’, ‘turbo’ and ‘targa’ scripts! This fascinating interview takes us inside Porsche in the 1980s, with talk about meeting the Porsche family, cultivating design homogeny, and fast runs on the autobahn. Thanks to Ben & Cheryl for their time – a visual version of this interview is available via 9WERKS...
Nikita from @Oilstainlab joins us to talk about the sensation that hit the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the outrageous HALF11. We also speak to Rob Boughton of Thakeham homes about how the company is employing automotive production techniques to build quality houses. Thank you to Thakeham homes for inviting us to record this episode on their fabulous family enclosure at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed, and for sponsoring this podcast episode. ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your d...
9WERKS has driven the new Porsche 911 GTS T-Hybrid, so what’s it like? Lee answers questions on the new 992.2 from Andy, plus Greig at RPM Technik. Recorded live at Flat Six, the 9WERKS team take you on a tour of the event, speaking with various guests including performance driving coach Rob Colbourn, who takes questions from the DNHC on how to improve your driving technique. ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s f...
Detailing experts Garage Therapy join us this week to offer some tips for making your Porsche look its best this summer. Featuring a few simple steps that will take your car preparation to the next level. ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them. The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsc...
Max, Lee and Andy catch up on their respective Porsche ownership experiences – as there’s been lots going on with the 9WR fleet! Lee’s bonded with his 40th anniversary in Ireland, Andy’s had trouble with his SC, while Max has been driving a 718 Spyder. We also announce the chance to win tickets to the Goodwood Festival of Speed thanks to our partners Thakeham Homes. Check them out at www.thakeham.com. ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer t...
Andy and Lee are joined by Paul and Nigel, two collectors who have enjoyed separate infatuations with the 911 Turbo story through each generation. Paul’s father, David, also dials in to reminiscence on what it was like to buy a 930, new, in the 1970s! This half-century celebration looks at the numbers and tech behind the iconic 911 Turbo as we chart its evolution from 1974-2024. ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’...
The second annual 9WERKS trip to the fjords of Geiranger, Norway offered DNHC members the opportunity to try some new Porsche experiences - old and new - including two air-cooled gems, a 1973 911T and a 1994 993 Carrera. The cars made a big impression on water-pumper owners Nick M, Sunil G, Jeevan P and Nick J so we've invited them onto this week's pod to gather their impressions and feedback. We find out if anyone is now walking on air and if any of the guys are thinking about making a chang...
The boys dissect the 992.2 generation, which welcome hybrid technology to a road-going 911 for the first time. Featuring a comprehensive look at the T-Hybrid powertrain, plus everything you need to know on the new GTS and fully ICE’d Carrera. ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them. The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for...
It’s time to delve into the 9WERKS Marketplace! We look at possible future cars… as chosen by each other! How well do we know each other’s Porsche tastes? Will Andy ever buy a water pumper? Which car will replace Lee’s Little Irish? And can Max be tempted back to 911 ownership? Plus there’s pre-launch chat on the upcoming 992.2. ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history b...
The summer event season is in full swing, and we’ve been busy! First we visited Shorade’s new Bristol premises for an exclusive first public look at the new accident repair facility. Then, we jetted off to Norway with members of the Driven Not Hidden Collective to try some of the world’s best roads in hired classic Porsches. What plans do you have for the summer? ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports...
Prepare yourself for an amazing tale of triumph over adversity! The boys are joined by Paolo Iacometti, owner of a Porsche 993 which, amazingly, spent five years lying fully submerged in an Italian river. Paolo describes in detail the sights, smells, and sweat which went into this ultimate story of revival to get this classic 911 back where it belongs… on the road! You can see more @limoncellaprojekt ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer th...
From Speedster to Spyder, Cabriolet to Targa – not forgetting the Boxster – it’s your complete deep-dive into open-top Porsche sports cars from the 1950s to the present day. With buying tips and market insight from the experts at Harbour Cars and Paragon Porsche, plus our friends at Heritage Parts Centre give us the lowdown on common failure points and great upgrades to enhance your open-top experience. ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you clos...
Welcome to a new series of 9WERKS Radio! This week the chaps discuss the subject of the golden age of the sports car: is it now, or in the past or future? We also catch up on the latest Porsche news and events from the last few weeks while we have been off air, including the 2024 9WERKS Wales tour. ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them. The show is brought ...
Fully embracing the ‘here for a good time, not a long time’ mantra, the boys discuss a range of automotive aspirations they genuinely hope to one day fulfil. ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them. The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley @9werks_lee, 911 ...
We detail our recent experiences driving a 718 Cayman T, 991 Carrera T and base 992 Carrera: are these base models of the current 911/718 lineup where the most fun can be had? Elsewhere, Lee's been exploring Ireland in his 996, plus there’s highlights from our ‘Fried Eggs & Friends’ at Shine-On Detailing in Wigan. ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind t...
Enjoy Mike Wilds’ story of 59 years racing everything from his first race car which he towed with his mother's Morris 1000, to Group C cars at Le Mans, via a stint in F1 in the mid 70's. RPM Technik kindly invited us to host the evening with an audience made up of members of RPM's track-focused community, the RUSH group, as well as members of the 9WERKS Driven Not Hidden Collective. You can find Mike @mikewildsracing and RPM @rpmtechnik ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated ...
On the eve of the opening of the third Caffeine & Machine site the boys visit ‘The Hut’ to soak up the vibe. In a fascinating discussion with founder Phil McGovern they learn about his early life, influences, and a career which inspired the creation of Caffeine & Machine, and shifted the dial of UK car culture. www.caffeineandmachine.com @caffeineandmachine @philmcgovern ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’...
Our milestone 100th episode of 9WERKS Radio sees legendary former Porsche works driver Brian Redman join us to talk through his remarkable career in racing. British-born Redman, now living in Florida, is one of the most decorated drivers of his era, but his successes at race tracks around the world were pockmarked by accidents which threatened not just Brian’s career, but his life. Here, Redman tells the story of the triumphs and dangers of racing in the 1960-1980s in iconic sports cars incl...
Luke Gilbertson, the face behind the influential Instagram page ‘Make Green Great Again’, joins us to talk about owning a Porsche 356 and his outstanding car history in ‘First, Worst, Best, & Next’. We discuss with him the significance of Instagram for car enthusiasts, how cool it is to work at DK Engineering, the forthcoming Make Green Great Again St. Patrick’s Day meet at Caffeine & Machine, plus the importance of the colour of your car - and how it should only be important to you. ...
Andy, Lee and Max visit Harbour Cars to chat with MD Rob Langley and Head of Sales Chris Thwaites. The chat, taking place inside the showroom, focuses on how Porsche sports cars – and the buying patterns of enthusiasts – have changed over the 24 years Harbour Cars has been in business. You can find Harbour Cars at www.harbourcars.com and @harbourcars ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the ...
Its fantasy garage time as the boys select their dream air- and water-cooled 911s, plus a mid-engined Porsche and a wildcard, from the current 9WERKS Marketplace stock list. Elsewhere, Max and Lee have been tinkering with their cars, with useful info on shift cables, remaps and geo tweaks… plus find out why you need to declare PPF on your insurance in the UK. All Porsche stock on the 9WERKS Marketplace is properly prepared by reputable dealers only, and backed with comprehensive warranties ...
The boys are joined by James Bullen, serial 992 owner, to discuss the highs, lows and legacy of the eighth-generation 911 before its replacement arrives in the form of the 992.2. Featuring production numbers, notable technical innovations and our favourite models of the era. Elsewhere, our latest quarterly prize winner for our Driven Not Hidden Collective is revealed. ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest spo...
It’s a 914 special as Andy, Max and Lee dive into the history, specs and values story of the first mid-engined German sports car! There’s also a chat with Ben Mellors of Fifteen Eleven, who gives us the inside story on his company’s awesome new restomod, bringing the 914 story back into the modern-day limelight. Fifteen Eleven can be found at www.fifteenelevendesign.com and @fifteen_11 ‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to t...
We deep dive into Manthey Racing, beginning with a lengthy chat with Michael Grassl, Manager of Sales at Manthey in Germany. We also talk to Ricky Nash from RPM Technik who uses the Manthey Racing geo rig on a daily basis, and Bailey from Porsche Centre Bournemouth who is newly trained to install Manthey products from the main dealer. You can find Manthey at www.manthey-racing.de and @manthey_racing RPM Technik at www.rpmtechnik.co.uk and @rpmtechnik Bournemouth Porsche Centre at www.porsche...
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