Thomas “Tommy” Trabue is a talented vintage racer, serial entrepreneur, and co-founder of Ebbtide Boats. While spending time in Europe as a young man in the 1960s, Trabue became enamored by a variety of European automakers that were less common in the US, serving as the catalyst for Trabue to return to the States, find a job, and buy his first Porsche. In 1968, Trabue did just that, purchasing a 1964 Porsche 356 SC Cabriolet that he restored by hand – the first of many such cars to come. In the early 1980s, Trabue had the means to start building his extraordinary collection of Porsches and Alfa Romeos, and began to partake in vintage racing. This culminated in what is today known as the Tommy Trabue Collection. Highlights from the collection include an Alfa Romeo TZ with extensive period racing history, two rare Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZs, a Porsche 911 GT-S retained by the factory for testing and development, an exceptionally well-restored Bahama Yellow SWB 911 S, and a 356 C Coupe ordered from the factory in an ultra-rare shade of orange and retained by one family for 46 years.

“Tommy is a deeply respected vintage racer and has been active in the Porsche collecting community for over five decades. The presence of a collection like his, containing historic 356s and early 911s, some of which were modified by the factory when new for testing and racing efforts, presents an unrepeatable opportunity for collectors of the marque,” said Cameron Luther, Gooding Christie’s Specialist. “Having sold a small selection of cars from his collection at our Amelia Island Auction in 2020, we are delighted to be entrusted to represent his collection once again.”

“Although best known for his long-standing history as a Porsche collector, Tommy Trabue eventually turned his attention to Alfa Romeo, assembling a collection that represents the very best of the marque from the late 1950s through the mid-1960s – perfectly mirroring his 356s and early 911s,” said David Brynan, Gooding Christie’s Senior Specialist. “The core of the collection focuses on lightweight racing models, including a Sprint Veloce Alleggerita, both versions of the Sprint Zagato, a superb TZ, and a GTA. Each is a well-documented example, boasting period competition history or prepared for competitive vintage racing, and they are eligible for many of the world’s most important international events, from the 1000 Miglia to Le Mans Classic.”

Alfisti will surely take interest in the leading Alfa Romeo of the group, the 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia TZ often referred to as the ‘Baby GTO’, one of just 112 TZs built between 1963 and 1967, this beautiful Zagato-bodied masterpiece participated in over 25 races, rallies, and hill climbs throughout Europe in the latter half of the 1960s. A 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ delivered new to Greek shipping magnate and racer Harry Theodoracopulos is also on offer, retaining its correct Tipo 00120 engine and aluminum Zagato coachwork. This Giulietta SZ placed 9th Overall at the FIA Bridgehampton Double 400 in 1962, and was campaigned in several editions of the Monterey Historics between 2002 and 2006. Rounding out the Zagato-bodied trio is the late-production 1962 Alfa Romeo Giulietta SZ ‘Coda Tronca’ delivered new to Lugano, Switzerland and successfully raced in a variety of historic events.

Additional Alfa Romeo lightweights include a 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Veloce Alleggerita delivered new to the starting line of the 1956 1000 Miglia, where it finished 19th in Class and a 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA originally prepared by Conrero and restored by model specialist and former owner Scott Gray.

Leading the pack of Porsches from the Tommy Trabue Collection is the 1969 Porsche 911 GT-S one of only 10 pre-series examples built specially for factory testing, it was sold ex-Werks to noted Peruvian racing driver Eduardo Dibós Chappuis and entered in the 1969 Caminos del Inca rally. This rare 911 GT-S benefitted from a high-quality restoration by respected marque specialist Roy Sanders. Also offered is a 1965 Porsche 911 which was sent back to the factory for racing modifications by its first owner, then entered in the 1966 Nassau Governor’s Trophy, and an exceptionally well-restored short-wheelbase 1967 Porsche 911 2.0 S finished in its original colors of Bahama Yellow over black leatherette.

The collection also features several outstanding 356s, including a desirable, highly original Super specification 1958 Porsche 356 A Super Coupe finished in factory colors of black over red, as well as a 1965 Porsche 356 C Coupe factory finished in an ultra-rare shade of orange and retained by one Southern California family from 1965-2001.

To view the entirety of offerings from the Tommy Trabue Collection, presented without reserve at the Gooding Christie’s 2026 Amelia Island Auctions, please visit goodingco.com. Registration to bid for the auction is now available online as well.

Amelia Island Auctions
Date: Thursday, March 5 and Friday, March 6
Location: Racquet Park, Omni Amelia Island Resort
Public Preview: Wednesday, March 4 through Friday, March 6
General Admission: $40, includes admission for one to the viewing and the auctions
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About Gooding Christie’s: Gooding Christie’s is world renowned for its market-leading automotive auctions, private brokerage, and unparalleled service in the international collector car market with over two decades of operation. Gooding Christie’s consistently sets world record prices and redefines market standards through both its live auctions and Geared Online platform with best-of-category cars across numerous verticals. The commitment to presenting the highest quality of consignments while operating with the utmost integrity and transparency has provided the company an unmatched reputation of trust and respect. Offering a wide range of services including private and estate sales, appraisals, collection management, and financing options, Gooding Christie’s is ready to assist you. To browse available offerings, discover upcoming auctions, view conditions of sale, or learn more about consigning your vehicle or registering to bid at a future sale, please visit goodingco.com.

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Broad Arrow – Broad Arrow Auctions announced “The Porsche 75th Anniversary Auction.” The single-marque sale will be held during the celebration of the marque’s 75th anniversary at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta, Georgia, over the weekend of 8-10 June 2023.

As the auction house of Porsche’s 75th Anniversary celebration by Porsche Cars North America in June, Broad Arrow’s sale will commemorate this milestone and feature a curated selection of 75 of the most desirable classic and collectible Porsche motor cars in today’s market.

HIGHLIGHT – 1999 Porsche 911 Classic Club Coupe

This one-of-one Porsche Classic project created in collaboration with the Porsche Club of America (PCA) features a 996- generation 911 Carrera enhanced through Porsche’s Sonderwunsch one-off program. The sports car’s one-of-a-kind modifications enhance its appearance and performance, taking inspiration from the 2010 911 Sport Classic, a limited-edition model that was not sold in the U.S. Completed at Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, the Classic Club Coupe has the complete drivetrain from a 2004-2005 996.2-generation 911 GT3, a water-cooled flat-six that makes 381 horsepower and revs to 8,000 rpm, and a six-speed manual transmission. The Classic Club Coupe’s chassis and brakes are also taken from the 911 GT3.

The design was headed by Porsche’s Director of Special Projects, Grant Larson, who is best known for designing the 986 Boxster and Carrera GT. A ducktail spoiler evokes the iconic 1972 911 Carrera RS 2.7, and a double-bubble roof pays homage to a motorsports practice to make room for the driver’s helmet. The Sport Grey Metallic paint is both unique and understated while the painted racing stripes are light Sport Grey Metallic with thin Club Blau accent stripes. The Classic Club Coupe toured North America in 2022, making stops at Porsche Parade and PCA events throughout the year. It will now seek a new home as part of Broad Arrow’s offering at The Porsche 75th Anniversary Auction this spring.

More Than Just an Auction

Providing an ideal venue for the auction, the Porsche Experience Center Atlanta is the first immersive brand destination built by Porsche in North America and is also part of the corporate headquarters of Porsche Cars North America (PCNA). Auction attendees will have the opportunity to tour the newly-expanded facilities, which include the new, state-of-the-art home of Porsche Classic featuring Factory Restoration which opened in early 2023, and the incredible new driver development track (opening on April 1), inspired by some of the most dynamic elements of iconic race courses around the world.

Broad Arrow Auctions brings a new approach to the collector car auction experience. Focusing on transparency and integrity, we provide services to our clients and attendees with the utmost respect and care while catering to them to feel as comfortable as possible with every part of the process. 

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PHILADELPHIA – Cool Cars for Kids will present its sixth annual Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance at the world-class Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum on June 23-24, celebrating the Porsche marque. The family-friendly event, dubbed “Porsche-delphia,” will be held in support of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and will include a preview gala on June 23 and a concours on June 24.

The Philadelphia Concours will showcase a collection of significant Porsches and an invitation-only assembly of American and European classic and historic automobiles and race cars, and will include professional judging and awards presented for historical accuracy, technical merit, and style. A panel discussion among the icons of Porsche’s unparalleled racing and corporate history will be held during the concours. Kid-friendly events include the Hagerty Youth Judging, games and other activities.

Featured will be the 1970 Porsche 917 that is on display at the Simeone Automotive Foundation Museum. The “Hippie” Porsche is, arguably, the most well-known of all the 917s built. It’s not remembered for its racing record – it never won a race. It is remembered for its distinctive “psychedelic” green, blue, and white paint scheme, one of the very first racing sports cars to have more than a single color. Nicknamed the “Hippie” 917, it competed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1970 where it set the lap record and came in second. The next year, repainted in the Gulf team blue and orange, it sat on the pole before retiring after 12 hours. It still holds the quickest lap time for the original Le Mans course, a record that will never be broken since the circuit was changed the next year.

AT A GLANCE:

WHAT: Sixth Annual Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance
WHEN: Gala: Friday, June 23, 2023 – 6-10 p.m.
Concours: Saturday, June 24, 2023, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHO: Families, classic car enthusiasts, collectors, racers, one and all
WHERE: Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum
6825 Norwitch Dr.
Philadelphia, PA
For more information, visit www.philadelphiaconcours.com, or call 267-982-CCfK (2235)

About Cool Cars for Kids:

Cool Cars for Kids, Inc., is a nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia, Pa., that brings together families of children with genetic conditions and classic car enthusiasts who share a common passion and appreciation for the one-of-a-kind. Funds raised from this unique partnership will directly forward its mission by supporting local and national charities – including The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia – to deliver care and support to children and families who struggle with the medical complexities associated with rare diagnoses. www.coolcarsforkids.org.

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Along with the digital catalog comes final entries within the latter category, led by a trio of carbon fiber-bodied McLaren supercars. The delivery-mileage, single-owner group is topped by a 2015 McLaren P1, chassis no. SBM12ABA4FW000168, the second to last of just 375 P1s produced and the only example delivered new with stunning McLaren Special Operations (MSO) exposed carbon fiber bodywork.

An outstanding example of McLaren’s pioneering, 903-hp hypercar, the P1 is capable of 0-186 miles per hour in just 16.5 seconds. This one-of-a-kind example is equipped with the seldom-seen MSO stage two tuning with dynamic wing control, along with over $400,000 in carefully selected options, including the extremely rare 24-carat gold heat shield. Offered with just 130 miles at the time of cataloging, the car remains in excellent condition following prominent display at the Petersen Museum and is a prime example of a beautiful, comfortable, and yet entirely functional design.

The P1 would inspire the additional cars in the group, the 2019 McLaren Senna #68, and the 2016 McLaren MSO HS #16, both featuring nearly identical specifications. The Senna wears stunning Full Visual Gloss Carbon Fiber bodywork, a highly desirable and valuable option worn by very few McLarens. Equipped with over $300,000 in options, including the 24-carat gold heat shield, this is not simply just one of 500 McLarens named for Formula One’s greatest champion. This is one of the most extensively optioned and well-specified Senna models offered in recent memor. Finally, the McLaren MSO HS (High Sport) is among the most exclusive McLaren offerings, as one of just 25 examples built, each delivered to McLaren’s most VVIP customers with completely bespoke specifications. This example was specified with over $300,000 in options from MSO and is one of just 7 delivered new to the U.S., again clothed in an exposed carbon fiber body, and presented in ‘just out of the box’ condition with 75 miles at the time of cataloging.

Broad Arrow’s Amelia Auction is flush with additional top-tier supercars, including a stellar example of the Porsche marque’s technological masterpiece, a 1987 Porsche 959 Komfort, chassis no. 0051. One of just 292 production 959s built, this French market example is offered in its original colors of Silver Metallic over ‘Interior to Sample’ Black leather upholstery. Complete with its matching numbers twin-turbocharged flat-six along with the very rare multi-piece tool kit and warning triangle, the 959 features subtle performance modifications and is offered at Amelia fresh from a recent service. Joining the 959 is a well-preserved example of the Porsche marque’s standout supercar of the 2000s, a 2005 Porsche Carrera GT, chassis no. WP0CA29875L001523. Having had just three owners from new, this Carrera GT has been meticulously serviced throughout its life and presents a fantastic opportunity to any collector considering the very best of the final generation of analog supercars.

Additional standout supercars set for the Amelia Auction include:

• A special Carbon Series 2021 Ford GT featuring carbon fiber wheels and stripes. Finished in a beautiful Extended Color Palette 3 Shell Grey exterior, which was originally an Aston Martin color from the 1950s, the GT is offered from its original owner with just 671 miles at the time of cataloging.
• The modern GT is complemented by a 2006 Ford GTX1. Finished in Mark IV Red over Ebony Black Leather with desirable ‘stripe delete’, the GT is further enhanced by Genaddi Design Group’s X1 upgrades, which include a convertible, targa-roof conversion blessed by Ford. Vehicle number 33 of what is believed to be fewer than 40 Ford GTX1s, this is a remarkably well-documented car retaining nearly all of its original literature.
• A race car for the road, a 1991 Jaguar XJR-15, one of just 27 originally constructed in road-going specification. Tastefully restored and upgraded by Don Law Racing in 2012, the XJR-15 is offered in excellent condition ready to fulfill childhood enthusiast dreams.
• A supercar for the track and the first 993 GT2 race car constructed, a 1996 Porsche 911 GT2. This GT2 was Rohr Racing’s entry for the 1995 Daytona 24 Hours, taking 2nd place in the GTS-1 class and 4th overall. Piloted by Jochen Rohr, Bernd Mayländer, and Hurley Haywood, the GT2 retains its matching numbers G50/54 transmission and includes its original M64/81 engine case. In the Porsche 75th anniversary year, surely endless opportunities await the new owner of this Porsche factory race car.

Broad Arrow’s debut as the official auction of The Amelia will kickstart the company’s 2023 calendar on March 4 at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. The Amelia Auction will feature more than 100 exceptional collector cars ranging from pre-War American and European classics to motorsport icons and modern supercars. Event information, bidder registration, and the complete digital catalog are available at broadarrowauctions.com.

About Broad Arrow Group, a Hagerty Company

Broad Arrow Group, a Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY) company, is an advisor, market maker, and financier for car collectors with a commitment to integrity, trust, and innovation. Broad Arrow Group operates Broad Arrow Auctions, Broad Arrow Capital, and Collectors Garage and is headquartered in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. Learn more at broadarrowgroup.com.

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PORTSMOUTH, R.I.– In June, the Newport Car Museum celebrated its fifth anniversary by adding five new cars to its collection, which is now 90+ strong and represents eight decades of automotive design. In September, it added yet another car: a 1994 Porsche 911 (964) Speedster, which is significant in that it means the Museum now has on display a Porsche representing every production Speedster version built since 1954.

“I’m fairly certain there are very few, if any, museums where the public can see all five production versions of the Porsche Speedster, which were built from 1954 to 2019,” said Newport Car Museum Founder Gunther Buerman, who personally selects frequent additions to his private collection just as he hand-picked the original 65 cars that launched the opening of the Museum in 2017.

The 911 Speedster, a minimalistic open-top two-seater, with a distinctive short, raked windshield, is a rare classic that combines timeless design with state-of-the-art technology. The model 964 was the third version of this famous car and featured significant styling revisions over previous 911 models.

It’s estimated that only 936 of the 964 Speedsters were built for the 1993 model year, with some of the later examples, like the one newly added to the Newport Car Museum collection being completed as 1994 cars. Only 427 of the 964s were allocated for the U.S. market.

The Museum’s ’94 Speedster joins Porsche Speedsters on display from 1956, ’89, 2011 and 2019. They are part of a more comprehensive showing of 14 Porsches in a Pop-Up Porsche Exhibit. But don’t let the “Pop-Up” part confuse you; the exhibit has earned semi-permanent status due to its popularity, so it’s not going to disappear anytime soon. It is set up in the Museum’s 5,000 square foot Event Space as a seventh gallery, complementing the six other galleries that represent World Cars, Corvettes, Ford/Shelby, Fin Cars, American Muscle and MoPars.

The Porsches, like all vehicles in the collection, are perched on low platforms or turntables, with no barrier ropes so that visitors can get up close and personal with these magnificent, iconic machines. Large-format artwork and award-winning historical videos commissioned specially for the Museum add to the experience, as does an impressive collection of Mid-Century Modern furniture that enables visitors to relax and reflect on the cars as art.

The Porsche Speedsters on display at the Newport Car Museum:

• 1956 Porsche (356a) Speedster

• 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Speedster

• 1994 Porsche 911 (964) Speedster

• 2011 Porsche 911 (997) Speedster

• 2019 Porsche 911 (991) Speedster Heritage

More About the Newport Car Museum – The Newport Car Museum, with over 90 cars displayed in six galleries and a Pop-Up Porsche Exhibit, tells the story of Ford/Shelby, Corvettes, World Cars, Fin Cars, MoPars and American Muscle Cars. Within 18 months of its 2017 opening, it was included in USA Today’s “Top 10 Best New Attractions” and named Yankee Magazine’s “Best Specialty Museum.” It also has won an award from the National Association of Automobile Museums for its originally produced historic videos and in 2021 won the Tripadvisor® Travelers’ Choice award for a second consecutive year and further designation as Tripadvisor’s top 10% of attractions worldwide.

The Newport Car Museum is handicap accessible and hours are daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets can be bought at the door or online at www.newportcarmuseum.org (401-848-2277). Regular admission: $19/adults; $15/Seniors, Military, Students; $9/Ages 5-12 (with an adult); Free/Ages 4 and under (with an adult)

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Three regional finalists in the 2022 Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge went through an ultimate evaluation during the three-day Sports Car Together Fest hosted by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), September 2-4, to determine an overall winner of the second annual competition. Final judging was conducted by PCNA’s Joe Lawrence, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Glenn Garde, Vice President After Sales, and Doug House, Manager Technical Support, with the winner announced Saturday afternoon. Fans in attendance were also able to vote for their favorite restoration with a winner being announced on Sunday.

After months of diligent work, documentation and check-ins, the 1989 911 Turbo Type 930 restored by Champion Porsche won top honors over the 1996 911 Carrera 4S Type 993 from Porsche Exchange and 1982 911 SC Type 930 from Porsche Palm Springs.

“This was our first time taking part in the competition, and in typical Champion Porsche fashion, we gave it our all – and then some – in every step of the restoration project,” said representatives from Champion Porsche. “We saw some of the restorations from the previous year and knew that we had to do our best to step things up this year with our restoration. Not a single bolt was left unturned, and every single part was either replaced with new genuine parts from Porsche Classic or restored. Our mission was to restore our 1989 911 Turbo to exactly what the original factory build sheet called for, resulting in a true factory restoration. The competition this year was definitely stiff and there were some amazing builds out there. The cars that made it to Sports Car Together Fest was proof of that. It was great to talk Porsche with all the fellow competitors and to even feel a comradery amongst everyone.”

Judging panels throughout the competition have included Porsche Classic and PCNA area managers and experts. Scoring was based on criteria that include not only restoration – such as engine, suspension and interior – but also creativity, authenticity and craftsmanship are all taken into account. In the end, the Dark Blue Turbo from Champion marked every box and impressed the PCNA reps and fans.

“Taking a vehicle missing parts when the project began, Champion Porsche’s efforts to restore a well-appreciated and worn 930 Turbo exemplify our goal at Porsche Classic – keeping all classic Porsche models on the road,” said Jonathan Sieber, Manager Porsche Classic with PCNA. “The margins were incredibly thin. Our biggest takeaway from all three finalists, and every entry in the competition, was how the Restoration Challenge brought people together. Teams bonded over these vehicles while working on them and the dealerships were able to share their passion for classic sports cars with enthusiastic customers.”

The U.S. is home to more classic Porsche sports cars than any other market in the world. After decades on the road, some will inevitably be in need of a little extra care. Enter the 2022 Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge which saw more than 60 dealerships from around the country take part. Teams of certified Porsche Technicians and the official catalog of 60,000 unique Porsche Classic Genuine Parts were enlisted to return the cars to their former glory. Represented in the competition were Porsche 356 and 914 models, five generations of the 911, transaxle models like the 944 and 928, as well as modern classics such as the first-generation Boxster and Cayenne, and Carrera GT.

In addition to the three finalists, other Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge vehicles on display at Sports Car Together Fest included projects from Porsche Warrington (1996 911 “Safari” Type 993), Porsche Silver Spring (1994 968), Porsche Ontario (1993 911 RS America Type 964), Porsche Louisville (1982 911 SC Type 930), Porsche Hickory (1989 911 Turbo “Slant Nose” Targa Type 930) and Gaudin Porsche of Las Vegas (1974 914 LE). Porsche Louisville won the popular choice award at Sports Car Together Fest.

A comprehensive gallery from the 2022 Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge can be found at newsroom.porsche.com

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Bonhams – One of the most important Porsche models ever produced will headline Bonhams Amelia Island Sale on March 3 in Florida, being offered after 50 years of ownership and displayed publicly for the first time since the early 2000s. 

The Porsche 550 Spyder was a seminal model for the manufacturer, as its first genuine racing car design. Considered one of the most important racing cars in history, the 550 garnered success in the period’s most challenging international sports car and endurance races including the Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race and the Mille Miglia. The 1500cc engined Spyder earned itself the ‘giant-killer’ soubriquet, as it claimed victory over larger-engined rivals. 

The model introduced a semi-monocoque structure of a ladder steel tube frame stiffened by its sleekly aerodynamic lightweight aluminum body paneling. Power was derived from a complex four-cam 1500cc engine with an output of 110bhp. However, even with full road equipment, including hard top, early cars merely weighed around 550kg (1212 lbs.). 

1955 was the year that the 550 claimed a 1-2-3 class victory at Le Mans, as well as placing fourth overall. It was also the year that the motor car offered was produced as chassis number 550-0036 in April.

From factory delivery, Spyder 0036 was raced by its first owner, famed German racing driver Theo Helfrich of Frankfurt. Helfrich was the 1953 Formula 2 Champion and Formula 1 veteran who also finished 2^nd overall at the 1952 Le Mans 24 Hours. He campaigned the Spyder extensively in Europe, including at major German events at Hockenheim, Avus and the Nürburgring during the mid to late 1950s. 

Like many German sportscars of the period, this 550 Spyder was acquired in 1959 by an American military man stationed in Germany, who brought it with him to the US two years later. The car raced in several SCCA and sports car events in the Upper Midwest, including Road America, until the mid-1960s. The Spyder then travelled to Florida where, in December 1972, it was acquired by the late notable collector, Dr. Gary Quast.

During his careful 50-year ownership of the Spyder, a meticulously accurate and factory correct five-year restoration was performed by Willison Werkstatt of Lake Park, Florida. The engine is fitted with a period-correct 547 unit, just a single digit from the original engine for the car (no. 90-035), rebuilt by legendary four-cam engine specialist Billy Doyle. It also retains its original gearbox (10027). Since its restoration, the Spyder has covered fewer than 100 miles and is presented in excellent condition. 

The Bonhams Amelia Island Auction 2021, presenting a curated selection of motorcars, will be held as a traditional live auction at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club on Thursday, March 3, with bids accepted from clients in the room (respecting social distancing and all local COVID-related guidelines). 

The sale will also be streamed and available on the Bonhams App, which provides registered bidders the opportunity to bid in real time online via Bonhams.com while watching the auctioneer and videos of cars on offer. Absentee and telephone bids are also encouraged.

Pre-sale viewing will take place at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club on March 2 and the morning of March 3, timings to be confirmed. 

For further information or to discuss consigning your collector’s car, please contact: 

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Bonhams, founded in 1793, is one of the world’s largest and most renowned auctioneers, offering fine art and antiques, motor cars and luxury. The main salesrooms are in London, New York, Los Angeles, Paris and Hong Kong, with auctions also held in Knightsbridge, Edinburgh, and Sydney. With a worldwide network of offices and regional representatives in 22 countries, Bonhams offers advice and valuation services in 53 specialist areas. For a full list of forthcoming auctions, plus details of Bonhams specialist departments, please visit bonhams.com

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PORTSMOUTH, R.I. – The Newport Car Museum in Portsmouth, R.I. is adding a Pop-Up Porsche Gallery to showcase new additions to its already expansive collection of beautiful, exotic, and rare cars. The Museum is housed in the now-iconic “Big Red Building” that visitors find hard to miss when they travel by car to visit historic Newport, R.I. from states such as Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont.

Until now, an impressive 80,000 square feet of Museum space has showcased over 75 cars in six galleries. One of these galleries, for World Cars, will remain home to five Porsches (among other marques), while the all-Porsche Pop-Up Gallery, opening May 1st in the Museum’s centrally located 5,000 sq. ft. event space, will bring in nine new cars.

Comprehensive Porsche List*:

1956 Porsche 356a Speedster
1979 Porsche 930 Turbo
1989 Porsche Speedster
2004 Porsche 911 GT2
2005 Porsche Carrera GT
2011 Porsche RS 4.0 911
2011 Porsche 911 Speedster
2015 Porsche 918
2015 Porsche Boxster Spyder
2016 Porsche 911 Targa 4S
2016 Porsche GT3 RS
2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach
2019 Porsche Speedster
2019 Porsche Speedster Heritage

*World Car Gallery and Pop-Up Porsche Gallery combined

“When we opened in 2017, we made a promise to ourselves to always keep things fresh,” said Newport Car Museum Founder Gunther Buerman, explaining that switching out cars and bringing in new ones is not an uncommon occurrence. “We love it when members and visitors are excited to come back, knowing they can see something they didn’t see the last time.”

For first-time visitors, they will be welcomed examples of “cars as art” in additional galleries for Ford/Shelby, Corvette, Fin Cars, MoPars and Muscle Cars. The collection covers seven decades of modern industrial automotive design, starting with the oldest cars from the 1950s, including a bright yellow 1954 Buick Skylark Convertible and jet-black 1954 Kaiser Darrin 162 and finishing with newer models from the 21^st Century, including a sleek 2019 Corvette ZR-1 convertible and a power-hungry 2019 Dodge Demon as well as two new 2019 Porsche additions: the Miami Blue Porsche Speedster and silver Porsche Speedster Heritage.

All of Newport Car Museum’s cars are perched on low platforms or turntables, and no barrier ropes are used so that visitors can get up-close and personal with favorites. Award-winning historical videos commissioned for each gallery add to the experience, as do friendly, knowledgeable volunteer docents who can answer questions. “Hoods Up” events, hosted both days of every second weekend of the month, allow inspection of the entire collection’s engines. (All Porsches will be included in the next Hoods Up, scheduled for May 8-9.)

More About Newport Car Museum
Within 18 months of its 2017 opening, the Newport Car Museum was included in USA Today’s “Top 10 Best New Attractions” and named Yankee Magazine’s “Best Specialty Museum.” It has earned Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence and Travelers’ Choice designation for 2020 and has won an award from the National Association of Automobile Museums for its originally produced historic videos. The Mid-Century modern furniture pieces that have been integrated into the artistic stylings of the Museum are by iconic designers such as Charles and Ray Eames, Florence Knoll Bassett, Arne Jacobsen and Hans Wegner.

Allowing plenty of room for social distancing and exchanging inside air for outside air every 40 minutes, the Museum has been a comfortable place for visitors during COVID-19 restrictions, which are now easing in Rhode Island.

The Newport Car Museum is handicap accessible and hours are daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets can be bought at the door or online at www.newportcarmuseum.org (401-848-2277). Regular admission: $18/adults; $15/Seniors, Military, Students; $8/Ages 5-15 (with an adult); Free/Ages 4 and under (with an adult).

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MONTEREY, Calif., — Prized automobiles in six classes with motorcycles of vintage and contemporary design to be part of the Concours. There will also be a  juried selection of alumni vehicles as well as rare and unique collections of Hot Wheels. 

The third annual Concours at Pasadera on Friday, Aug. 6. will be set against the backdrop of a luxurious private country club and the Jack Nicklaus-designed Signature golf course.

Event snapshot

Presented by The Club at Pasadera, this eclectic auto show features up-close-and-personal experiences with more than 100 beautiful cars and motorcycles in three categories and six award classes.

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Porsche’s back-to-back 24-hour endurance wins at Le Mans and Daytona, the event will feature six juried classes: Modern Classics, Modified, Domestic, International, Vintage, Commercial. The featured marque is Porsche.

Monterey Motorsports owner Rick Barnett will serve as master of ceremonies. Guests will vote for the People’s Choice Award from the Modern Classic category and returning exhibitors will exhibit a juried selection of Alumni vehicles from the 2019 Concours.

VIP tickets: Invited guests may obtain admission to the event by visiting www.eventbrite.com/e/the-concours-at-pasadera-2021-tickets-140871818401. Children 9 and under are complimentary with a ticket bearing adult.

Schedule of events

Thursday, Aug. 5, 6-8 p.m.

Press Party (limited to sponsors, exhibitors and media), Tribute to LeMans, The Decade of Champions. Scenes from movie “Ford vs. Ferrari” and “Le Mans.” Note: Exhibitors are encouraged to arrive at 5 p.m. with their Concours vehicle (parking in the main courtyard).

Friday, Aug. 6, Concours Day

· 11 a.m. — Exhibitors gather at Ryan Ranch for the Kick Off (continental Breakfast served)

· Noon — Drive through South Boundary Road, enter Pasadera from rear gate

· 12:30 p.m. — Placement onto Exhibition Area

· 1 p.m. — Exhibitor Champagne welcome

· 2 p.m.— Event opens to club members

· 3 p.m. — Event opens to ticket holders

· 6 p.m. — Event concludes

· 6 p.m. — Club 100 dinner party (exhibitors, sponsors and guests), by invitation only

Exhibitor information

Applications available at https://pasaderaconcours.com/vehicle-registration/.

· Exhibition Fee: $250 (includes 2 entry tickets, Tiffany Exhibitor Award, vehicle bio, photo shoot). Additional entries (if accepted) are priced at $200 each. Note: To guarantee review of entry by jury, exhibitor must apply by July 6.

· Alumni Exhibitors: $250 (includes 2 entry tickets, Sterling Silver Tiffany 2019 Alumni Pin, vehicle bio, and photo). Note: To guarantee review of entry by jury, exhibitor must apply by July 6.

· Elite Exhibitor: $350 (Includes Alumni and Exhibitor entries, 2 event tickets, and both Exhibitor and Alumni Awards). To guarantee review of entry by jury, Alumni exhibitor must apply by July 1.

Rare and unique Hot Wheels

This year’s event includes inspired collections of Hot Wheels by Mattel. Aficionados of all ages can exhibit, with five classes available to present their collection. Proceeds from the program will benefit CASA of Monterey County.

Among the participants is Bruce Pascal, who owns one of the most valuable collections in the world. Pascal will show off his prized item, a pink Volkswagen Beach Bomb prototype valued at $175,000.

Exhibitors of all ages and exhibition categories welcome. For an application and additional details visit here.

Concours Poster

The 2020 Concours at Pasadera official poster (Ford vs. Ferrari, 18×24) by artist Simon Bull will be available the day of the event at $45, signed for $75. Or available online at www.pasaderaconcours.com/2020poster. It is a limited edition with 500 pieces.

The 2021 poster will be unveiled and sold at the event.

Additional information

For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Rick Barnett at rick@montereymotorsports.com.

The Club at Pasadera is at 100 Pasadera Drive in Monterey, between Monterey and Salinas off Highway 68.

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And now for something completely different!

Hot rodding has many definitions — it’s not just about ’32 Fords with flathead V-8s. Take the early Porsche crowd, for example. If the definition of a hot rod is to take an old car, strip it down a bit, upgrade the brakes and suspension and install a hot engine, the Porsche guys do that — they just don’t call their cars hot rods.

They call them “Outlaws.”

The creation of the Outlaw

The “Outlaw” term arguably originated with Rod Emory, whose Los Angeles-area shop builds some of the best modified old Porsches imaginable. Emory’s sexy, race-inspired Porsche 356s kick-started the Porsche Outlaw trend that has swept Southern California and spread across the country. When you know Rod’s background, it makes perfect sense. His grandfather was Neil Emory, who partnered with Clay Jensen at Valley Custom in Burbank, one of the finest LA-area shops of the post-World War II era. Valley Custom specialized in sectioning, a radical surgery process that altered the shape of a stock American automobile by cutting a 3- or 4-in. swath of metal from its midsection, thus lowering the silhouette of the car while preserving the essential elements of its factory design.

“When you’re the grandson of one of the pioneers of hot rodding and custom car building,” Emory notes, “you can’t just leave well enough alone, can you?”

But the notion of hot rodding and customizing Porsches, with very few exceptions, was not commonly done. Rod Emory told me how he started:

“When Valley Custom closed,” Emory told me, “my grandfather, Neil Emory, went to work for Chick Iverson at VW-Porsche of Newport Beach, in 1961. And after he graduated from high school, Gary Emory, my dad, started at the dealership and became the parts manager. About 1974, Chick Iverson and my father started Porsche Parts Obsolete. Chick owned it; my dad ran it. Everything that was a couple of years old or overstocked would go back to Porsche’s distribution warehouses. They were actually destroying old, unneeded inventory, so Chip and my dad bought all of it and started Porsche Parts Obsolete in Costa Mesa.” (It’s still in business).

“Very soon, my dad was selling NOS (new old stock) Porsche parts around the world,” Rod continued. “In the back of his warehouse there was a room where we did some restoration work, playing around with cars for our own personal use. So when I was in high school, my dad and I would take old Porsches and lower them, polish the brake drums and trick ’em out a little bit.

“Next thing you know, I’m doing a full restoration on a ’53 coupe for myself. I put body-mounted fog lights on it, and hood straps. The Porsche purists were freaking out because we were customizing a rare ’53 coupe. We went to a couple of events. There was no class to display this car in the late ’80s, so we came up with this little ‘Outlaw’ badge for our deck lids that read, “356 Outlaws.” We put those badges on the personal cars that we were building, and gave that badge to friends who were rodding their cars out.

“It started as a little private fun club, but people picked up the term, so any Porsche that’s modified now is called an Outlaw.”

There was a reason. Early Porsche 356s had just 60 bhp in “normal” form, 88 bhp in “Super” guise and 115 bhp as a “Super 90.” Even with a 2200-lb. coupe (Speedsters were lighter), that’s not a lot of suds. Typical Outlaw Porsches today pack Porsche 912 four-cylinder engines bored to 1700cc and even 1800cc with Weber carbs, hot cams and twin plug heads for 150 bhp and more. Most enthusiasts upgrade to five-speed gearboxes. Suspension mods include aftermarket sports shocks, springs and sway bars. Wider wheels and modern radial tires are a must, and most enthusiasts retrofit disc brakes.

Although body modifications are less popular, wider rear fenders, subtle dechroming and Carrera GT mods such as external fuel fillers and lightweight bumpers aren’t uncommon. Bruce Canepa is one of several restorers/builders who’ve taken a 911 six block, lopped off two cylinders and built the ultimate 2-liter-plus Porsche flat-four. And a few brave enthusiasts — such as Ken Fenical, aka POSIES, who supplies custom springs to the hot rod community — have fitted water-cooled Subaru flat fours good for an easy 200-plus horsepower.

Outlaw devotees

The 911 crowd has its Porsche Outlaw devotees as well. Practitioners such as Magnus Walker (Urban Outlaw), Marlon Goldberg (LA Workshop 5001) and Rob Dickinson, who founded Singer Vehicle Design, will happily build you a totally modified and restyled, air-cooled 911 that will flat run away and hide from some contemporary model Porsches. But you’ll pay as much as $500,000 for that privilege.

Want to do it yourself? There’s a whole cadre of premier aftermarket suppliers including ANDIAL (racing, suspensions, engines, etc. — note: Porsche bought the ANDIAL company years ago); Nickies (high performance cylinders); Air Power Racing (high performance engines); Shasta Design (cams, crank-shafts, rods and engine parts); and many others who will sell you all you need to hot rod your old Porsche

OK, you could argue that this transforms a nice old car into a Frankenstein monster, but (of course) I disagree. It’s no different than the “resto-mod” craze that’s seen ill-handling vintage muscle cars transformed into faster, safer, more reliable cruisers. The Porsche Club of America and its many subgroups don’t frown on modified cars and the cars are welcome at club gatherings. You can find suppliers in Chrstophorus, the PCA monthly and in The Porsche 356 Registry, to name a few publications. Talking with many Outlaw owners, they’ve usually started with a beater 356 or 911, so you could argue that they’re preserving cars that might otherwise not have been restored. A great start is the book “How to make an old Porsche Fly” by Craig Richter, if you can find a copy. It’s been out of print for years, but it can be downloaded from the author’s website for a nominal fee.

One of the best-known Porsche Outlaw owners is Bruce Meyer, whose collection of historic race cars, Le Mans winners, Full Classics and hot rods is one of the best in country.

“I’ve had my Outlaw Porsche 356 for at least 25 years,” says Bruce. “I’m sure I didn’t invent the idea, but I was certainly one of the first. I bought my little ’57 356A Coupe in a basket, unassembled, and it was red. I’d already gone through my “red car” period and thought it would look cool as an old silver Porsche GT. The engine is a bit over 1800cc and develops about 125 bhp, which is enough. It’s got the full GT appearance group with Speedster seats and a roll bar. I’ve done a dozen rallies and driven it from Chicago to LA on Route 66…and I will be driving it again on Route 66 again soon. Since I built it, we’ve done over 20,000 trouble-free miles.

“I’ve driven Porsches since 1961,” says Bruce, “that’s over 57 years, and truth be told, it’s my most favorite marque. We also have an Outlaw ’72 911S with a 3-litre Twin Plug ANDIAL engine…it makes my ‘73RS feel slow!

“I love the Outlaw concept,” he adds. “It’s another fun way to enjoy the brand and much like hot rodding… you do it your way with cues inspired by Porsche’s rich racing history. With Porsche prices being what they are for the pure examples, it leaves a little on the table for the creative “Porsche-philes” to stand out and be in the game.”

So what do Porsche restorers think of all this?

I spoke with Cam Ingram, owner of Road Scholars in Durham, N.C., one of the premier Porsche restorers in the country.

“I think the Outlaw builders make a vital contribution to the Porsche brotherhood,” Cam said. “They’ve re-stimulated interest in the early 356s. Since the dawn of time, people have been modifying Porsches, especially Speedsters. The Outlaws are just a new interpretation. I think there’s a market for it, and it’s good for the brand and the hobby to have all these young people re-engaged. The collector car hobby is expensive and this allows a way for guys to get involved at a different price point.”

Cam’s Dad, Bob Ingram, owned one of Magnus Walker’s “Urban Outlaw” modified 911s. The Ingrams were impressed that Magnus had come to the United States with very little money or opportunity, then modified 911s for himself and became a popular success.

“My father was interested in buying something that had become a cultural artifact,” Cam says. “We enjoyed owning it, but then we sold it. It became so recognizable my father literally couldn’t drive the car around, because of all the public attention it drew.”

I had to ask Cam if he’d build an Outlaw for a client. “We’ve had that (request) happen,” he said. “But we are really passionate as a company in authentically restoring these cars. It’s a niche market; we’re good at it, and it’s what drives me, to make sure that we’re preserving the cars the way the company actually produced them. There are many guys who do those (Outlaws), Rod Emory being the top guy — but we’re well-known for authentic restorations. Rod works on some cars that would never have been saved. I applaud him. We don’t get to do the super-sexy stuff. We do everything to factory specs.”

On a personal note, I bought a used Porsche 1961 356 S90 coupe right after I finished graduate school. Of course it had an aftermarket (and loud) Bursch exhaust and I upgraded the shocks, but it wasn’t an Outlaw — we didn’t even have that term in the early ’60s. I keep looking for that car, or one like it. Of course I’d have to upgrade the drums to discs and probably fit a hotter cam and Weber carbs. I am still a hot rodder, so the Porsche Outlaw mentality fits me to a T, and it seems to attract a lot of other folk, as well. 

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