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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Wh...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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 verse...

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.

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.

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 h...

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.

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...

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.

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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.

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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.

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 disa...

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.

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.

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 P...

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.

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.

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.

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 somet...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Have you ever wondered how drivers prepare for a 24 hour endurance race?  What’s it like to drive in one of the world’s most famous endurance races? Is it possible to race and own a race team at the same time? PCA member Ted Giovanis races professionally in IMSA and joins us in studio for a fascinating discussion about what it takes to run a race team as well as drive at the pro level.  Since the Rolex 24 is this week, this is the perfect episode to get your ready for the twice around the clock classic.

PCA’s newest member of the Executive Committee, Stan Thorne, joins us for this episode. Stan is the new National Secretary of the club and has an interesting story of how he joined PCA, got involved by volunteering and how he made it to the Executive Council. We also learn what Porsches he drives and what events interest him. Here’s your chance to get to know your PCA leadership.

This episode the Vu, Manny and Damon discuss a variety of topics to include what they did over the holidays to their cars, PCA’s 70th anniversary in 2025, National events to attend, our new podcast sponsor and Bring A Trailers Top Ten Porsches sold in 2024

On this episode we have Michelin’s Business Development Manager for Vintage Tires and PCA member, Kim Barnes, on to talk about all the interesting cars she has owns.  Kim is very well regarded in the car hobby and has been featured in magazines, podcasts and has been asked to judge at various nationally known concours events.  Her car knowledge seems limitless which is helpful when you are representing such a well known brand’s vintage tire line.  Plus, she has two very rare Porsches in the collection.  This was a enlightening discussion and you’re sure to learn something

On this episode, we hear from Vu’s recent trip to Germany where he spent time at the Porsche factory, attended the annual Porsche Motorsports banquet called “Night of Champions” and visited Motorworld in Stuttgart.  Plus, he also tells us about visiting the headquarters for Ruf Automobiles as well as Hans Peter Porsche’s toy museum called TraumWerk.  We also discuss the latest Porsche news, upcoming PCA events and what we did while Vu was away.  It’s another entertaining, Porsche themed episode.

This episode we go over a list of online sites that may or may not be favorable to finding quality Porsches. We also discuss some of our positive and negative experience buying Porsches. Guest Bob Miller of At Speed Motors bring his decades of experience inspecting and purchasing Porsches to the discussion. You may agree, you may disagree, but you’re bound to learn something from this episode. It’s informative even if you’re not in the market to buy or sell a Porsche.

This episode we catch up with what we did while we were out in California. From unStock 2024 to recording podcasts with Michael Allan Ross and Sam and Gianni Cabiglio. Damon tells us about driving the air-cooled BB 911 Targa Hybrid and Manny and Vu discuss the recent tour of part of Jerry Seinfeld’s Porsche collection. Plus we talk Porsche news, events and much more.

This episode we have on Sam and Gianni Cabiglio, who acquire vehicles for and maintain the Seinfeld collection. The Porsche 917, now owned by Jerry Seinfeld, that Steve McQueen drove, in the movie Le Mans, which is being featured in an upcoming Mecum Auction. We hear how the 917 was acquired, restored, and why it’s now for sale. Sam also tells us how he got started in the car business and ended up selling and buying cars before there was the. Internet.  There’s a lot of great stories in this episode that you’ll love hearing.

his week we have on Michael Alan Ross who has recently released a book focusing on modified Porsches and the builders behind them. Normally, Michael’s work is seen every month in Porsche Panorama. He tells us how he started, transitioned into photography and decided to do a book. Plus, we talk about driving the new 911 Carrera T, latest Porsche news and much more.

In this episode, we reminisce about the start of PCA's YouTube channel on February 15, 2010 and several of our earliest videos — because we reached and surpassed 100,000 subscribers! We thank you all for watching our videos and subscribing and ultimately reaching this milestone. Here's to 1,000,000! In other news, Vu went to SEMA and shares what he experienced — including Griot's Garage's tearable microfiber towels(!); Vu also has a show-and-tell of new parts for his 356; Damon is trying a different kind of gear oil in his Mazda; and much more!

In this episode we find out about the 1959 356 that Vu bought recently. We have Pete Tremper, the previous owner who stored the. sold the 356 and Bob Miller, owner of At Speed Motors, who awakened the car and prepared it for the debut. You’ll hear how it the original color was discovered as well as the secret behind the engine. If you wondered what’s it like to find a 356 in a barn, this is the episode for you.

In this episode we welcome Richard Baron, the Creative Director for Porsche Panorama magazine. Panorama is PCA's monthly printed magazine and Richard is the primary reason why it’s such a visually stunning publication. Richard also was the Head of Design for Road and Track for many years as well as being responsible for the design of many famous automotive books. He regales us with stories from the past, including how the RUF CTR was given the name "Yellowbird." We also cover the latest Porsche news, upcoming events and PCA videos.

This episode we have Sam Alexander, Sales and Special Events Manager at the PEC ATL (Porsche HQ), on to tell us all about what goes on inside the same building that Marvel’s Avengers once called their HQ.  Sam has been around since the beginning of the center and has seen it grow through the years.  You’ll find out how you can visit Porsche’s United States headquarters, what visitors can do,  the different tracks and driving experiences as well as the cool restaurant and café.  If you’ve ever wanted to spend a day there, this is the episode f

This week Peter Smith, a factory trained Goldmeister technician and long time PCA member, tells us stories from his forty plus years in the automotive repair industry. He has worked on every Porsche model and doesn’t hold back. This is a true insider episode.

This episode we welcome Ayesha Coker, Vice President of Marketing, Porsche Cars North America. A dynamic skillset and an engaging personality help her oversee Porsche’s experiential brand marketing, motorsports in North America, as well as the partnership with the Porsche Club of America. It’s a fascinating look into how Porsche views its customers and attracts new fans to the brand.

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they welcome PCA member, Chuck Goldsborough.  Chuck has a thousand stories and is in stories to tell us about how he started in professional racing and then moved onto buying a well known Porsche repair shop.  Along the way, Chuck convinced Lexus to race their luxury cars and how he bought the trademarks to the IROC brand name.  He also tells us what challenges independent Porsche repair shops face and which models he prefers not to work on.  It’s a fun and interesting episode.  Of course, we cover the latest Porsche news, PCA vid...

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they talk about the Porsche stuff they’ve been doing the past few weeks.  From touring the new Porsche Classic building in Atlanta, to a 365 mile Porsche bike ride, to doing a last site visit before this year’s unStock event, you’ll hear about it on this episode.  Plus, Damon tells us how he fared in his most recent autocross with the Cayman.    We also talk about the ‘behind the scenes’ of recording the podcast with the CEO of Porsche Cars North America.  There’s also updates on Porsche news PCA videos and upcoming event

Timo Resch took the helm at Porsche Cars North America in 2023 and is responsible for the company’s largest market. He sits down with the Insider crew for an hour to discuss challenges he’s experienced in the first year, transition to electrification of certain models, current Porsche sales and the Porsche he dreams about. He tells us what the Porsche Club of America means to the brand and how he balances family life with the demanding schedule of a CEO. This episode give you a peek into the dynamic personality of the person in charge of our favorite marq...

Have you ever wanted to do a cross country road trip in your Porsche?  Cindy Choi did it and is joining Vu, Manny and Damon to tell us about her adventures as well as the lessons learned-sometimes the hard way.

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and David Whitlock of the Porsche Market Letter as they discuss where the Porsche market stands after the Monterey auctions. They’ll go over the auction surprises of the week, what didn’t sell, and what sold for higher than expected.  David analyzes auction pricing and sales made after the hammer dropped on a daily basis.  You’re going to learn something new.  Plus, we cover interesting Porsche news, PCA events and PCA videos.

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and Rob as they review the six days they spent covering Porsches at auctions, car shows, reveals, and much more.  You’ll hear about Motorlux, Werks Reunion, The Quail, Exotics on Broadway and of course, the special Porsche model debuts.  This podcast is a long one but that means it’s also a good one since there are a lot of stories to tell.  Don’t miss it.

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they welcome bb-autos General Manager, Verone Pangilinan, to the podcast the day before Werks Reunion in Monterey, California.  Verone tells us all about how Galpin Motors has revived a brand that was synonymous with Porsche tuners in the 70’s and 80’s.  We also get the details on the first build since the rebirth, a 1986 911 Carrera Targa Hybrid.  Yes, a manual transmission, air-cooled, hybrid Porsche!  Plus, we talk about the iconic bb-auto Porsches that Verone has brought to Werks this year.  This is one episode you don’t want to miss.

Join Vu Nguyen, Manny Alban, and Damon Lowney as they welcome special guest Melanie Williams, PCA's National Events Manager, to talk about the Treffen at Sea Alaska cruise. We talk about the pre-cruise party with Nathan Merz at his showroom and shop, embarkation, impressions of the ship, seminars, food, and more! We also give some insight into the next cruise, PCA's 70th Anniversary cruise in 2025.

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and the Porsche Savant, Nathan Merz, for a funny and informative podcast about our favorite Porsches going to auction in Monterey.  All four guys choose pick their favorites and discuss what made those cars special.  You’ll probably learn more about these cars than you may known before.

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.

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and special returning guest, Bob Miller, from At Speed Motors, for another episode of Porsche talk.  In this episode, we cover recent Porsches that have come through Bob’s shop, what we think are Porsches we’ll never sell, and whether a Porsche is still a Porsche if it has a different manufacturer’s engine.  Plus, we cover Porsche’s recent ranking in the JD Powers Study, the announcement of a  new CEO for Porsche in China, as well as much more.  It’s a very entertaining episode with Bob in studio and you will definitely lea...

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they discuss a variety of topics to include whether the recent announcement of the production end of gasoline Boxsters and Caymans will affect younger buyers in the future.  They also talk about their time in the 718 Cayman Style Edition, Porsche’s announcement of two more Macan EV models, a record setting Panamera and PCA event and PCA videos updates.  We cover a lot in one hour.  Don’t miss it.

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they tackle a variety of topics on this episode of the podcast.  They discuss Vu driving a Gunther Werks Speedster, Damon driving the Cayman Style Edition and Manny driving the new Cayenne GTS. Plus, they discuss Porsche’s announcement that the Boxster, Cayman and Macan will cease production of its gas engines plus Porsche releases sales data.  We finish up the podcast with guest Jim Hemig who participated in PCA’s first 24 hour SIM race using the same circuit as the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and special guest, Ken Ahn, for an episode all about Porsches, auctions and why an insurance company wants the chance to sell your car.  Ken Ahn is the President of Hagerty Marketplace and Radius.  He is also a rabid Porsche owner and enthusiast.  He tells us how an investment banker for Goldman Sachs became the President of RM Sotheby’s, founded Broad Arrow Auctions and then merged with Hagerty Insurance.  This is a fascinating podcast because Ken is a great storyteller.  You’ll definitely learn more about the market, live and online auctions than you knew befo

Join Vu, Manny, Damon as they welcome special guest, Chris Jacobs (host of Overhaulin’ and part of the Mecum Auction team on Motor Trend TV).  The gang is in Birmingham, Alabama for the Porsche Parade and this episode was recorded on the second to the last day of the event.  Chris talks about his background with Porsche, what he’s done on tv with the car hobby as well as his experience spending a week with over two-thousand Porsche enthusiasts.  This is a fun episode where we also find out how Chris did against pro racer, Sabre Cook, in autocro...

Join Vu, Manny, Damon, and guest Nathan Merz for this special episode filmed at the 2024 Porsche Parade in Birmingham, Alabama.  The gang is at the convention center where they had just finished Tech Tactics at Parade.  They go over their favorite Porsches at the Concours, Tech Tactics at Parade, the infamous stand up sit down at the concours banquet, hanging with the VIP’s invited to Parade and so much more.  Throw Nathan into the mix and this is one of our better episodes. 

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and their returning guest, Kurt Felmar, who is the owner of Ceramic Pro White Marsh. Kurt educates us on all things about paint protection film, whether or not you need to ceramic coat your film, what you should look for if you want to tint your windows, and much more. We also chat about how to take care of your PPF and of course, when and how to remove it. You’ll learn a lot on this episode that will help you when you’re ready to buy PPF for your Porsche.

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they travel to Greenwich, Connecticut for this special podcast. They are miles from home to interview McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty Insurance and a consummate car guy. McKeel tells us about his obsession with the Porsche brands, how his family got into the collector car insurance business, what the future holds for Hagerty as well as what Hagerty does to get younger people involved and what does someone do with a pre-war car. It’s a fascinating interview that will open your eyes about the person behind the brand.

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and special guest, PCA VP, Ron Gordon for another episode of the Porsche Club Insider. This week we discuss the recent announcement of the new 992.2 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera GTS Hybrid. What kind of hybrid is it? Is the power increase worth the weight increase? How much does it cost? Plus, we discuss what you can do while you’re at the Porsche Parade in Birmingham, Alabama. We also cover the latest Porsche news, PCA videos, upcoming events, what we did last week and whether we finished installing the engine in Vu’s 996. Don’t miss this e...

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and Rob as they discuss a variety of Porsche related topics from the past week.  You’ll hear Rob’s thoughts on driving the new Macan EV, what we encountered while reinstalling Vu’s 996 engine and whether or not Damon’s new limited slip on his Cayman made a difference.  Plus, we talk about the new Cayennes, why Porsche is abandoning changes to the 963 engine and whether or not Tesla towing Porsche beat a Porsche in a drag race.  We also update you on some other Porsche news as well as PCA videos and PCA upcoming ev...

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon as they update everyone on what’s been happening in the past weeks at PCA's national office. From dropping Vu’s engine on his 996 and installing the IMS Solution to discussing the hybrid 911, we cover everything. You’ll hear about an amazing collection that hasn’t been seen that we filmed as well as how Damon got his Cayman back on the road. Plus, updates on PCA videos, events, and Porsche news.

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they welcome the Porsche Club of America’s National Drivers Education Chair, Mia Walsh, to the studio.  Mia tells  us all about High Performance Drivers Education with the Porsche Club and why it’s a great way to become a faster and safer driver.  We go over how we each got into DE, what cars are allowed to participate, how electronic safety features are handled when it comes to track driving and how PCA instructors are trained.  If you’ve ever thought about driving on the track or just want to learn  more, this is the...

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they welcome a past guest, Jim Earlbeck, to the show. This week we discuss what makes a Porsche analog? Are there features or characteristics that exclude it from that list? Does Porsche even make analog cars right now? This turns out to be a dynamic discussion with many different perspectives. After listening to the episode, let us know what you think makes a Porsche analog.

Join Vu, Manny, Damon, and special guest Bob Miller as they discuss restoring Porsches. We start off with our own restoration stores and then Bob gives us an insights on how he consults with potential clients who want to restore a Porsche. From the many reasons why, to understanding the restoration process, we learn how doing it the right way will pay off in the end. If you ever thought of restoring a Porsche, this may help you move ahead or change your mind. Plus, we update you on upcoming PCA events, Porsche news, PCA videos, and the member...

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they cover a variety of Porsche topics on this episode.  Damon is back from filming five videos with Nathan Merz that cover several Porsche models.  You’ll also hear about some cool tools Vu bought, a region Tech Session we went to that featured a 1973 Carrera RS, Porsche celebrating 50 years of the Turbo, what were our best find at a swap meet as well as upcoming PCA events.

Join Vu, Manny and Rob where they discuss their favorite rare Porsches that are being auctioned at the upcoming Air/Water show.  We also talk about the new development with the Porsche lawsuit against Singer Vehicle Design as well as first drive impressions of the new Taycan.  Plus, we update you on the latest Porsche news.

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon as they discuss autocrossing and what they’ve learned from years of doing it. Plus, we learn about the new Taycan and what it’s like to drive them. Vu does show-and-tell with some new tools he discovered. We also update you on Porsche news, PCA videos, and upcoming events. We cover a lot of Porsche stuff in this episode.

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon as they go over the awesome Porsches they saw when they visited Cam Ingram at Roads Scholars in North Carolina. Roads Scholars is an industry leader in Porsche restoration. Having won their class at Pebble Beach several times, their attention to detail and authenticity is second to none. Plus, we get an update on Damon’s Cayman as he continues his mods. Plus, we talk about what it was like filming the latest video about replacing a water pump in a first generation Cayenne. There’s also an update on Porsche events and the late...

Join Vu and Manny as they welcome guests, Christian and Ortrun Hartinger, who each shipped their 997 GT3RS to the United States.  Their story is what any car enthusiast would love to do.  They decided to do this a few months before the 2020 pandemic and have spent three years touring North America and focusing on attending as many Porsche related events as possible.  You’ll find this episode inspiring and aspirational.

Join Vu, Manny, and Damon as they welcome special guest Ashley Frieberg to the podcast. Ashley’s been racing since she was 13 and is an amazing driver with experience in open wheels, prototype, and, of course, Porsches. She’s raced at the 24 Hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring as well as many other tracks. She tells us about how she got into racing, worked her way through challenges, and what the future holds for her.  She’s an exciting driver that you will want to follow this year especially after you listen to this episode.

Join Vu, Manny, Damon, and Rob as they give an event by event rundown of the recent Amelia Island car week.  From the Broad Arrow Auction preview, to the Porsche Winemakers Dinner, Werks Reunion, the Bonham and Gooding Auctions, Cars and Coffee at the Ritz, Radwood, the Hangar party and The Amelia, we’ve got it all covered.  You’ll hear what happened behind the scenes and which of the Porsches were our favorites. Plus, we cover the latest PCA videos, Porsche news and upcoming PCA National events.  Don’t miss this Amelia Island extended length podcast.

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they review the recent Tech Tactics East event and a visit to Fabspeed Motorsport. The gang goes over each session and give a summary and what they thought of the presentation.  Plus, they talk about their visit to Fabspeed where they saw how new exhaust systems are developed. The latest PCA videos, Porsche news and upcoming PCA National events are also discussed.  It’s a fulsome episode where you’re bound to learn a thing or two.

Join Vu, Manny, and their special guest, Rolf Kittlitz who is a Porsche After Sales Training Instructor. We learn all about how Porsche trains their technicians to fix and maintain their cars. What it takes to become a factory technicians, tools the dealers need to buy and when do the trainers get trained? Plus, we go over the latest PCA videos, Porsche news and upcoming PCA National events.

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they discuss filming the winners of the Fall PCA raffle. They also respond to some of the comments and questions from that video. Plus, they talk about the past week filming a GT4 vs GT4RS, 993 Carrera RS Club Sport and 964 RWB, all at TPC Racing. They go over the Aspen Ice Race, why Porsches are sitting at the port and upcoming PCA events. Lots of info covered in this episode. Don’t miss it.

Join Vu, Manny, Damon and special guest, Nathan Merz, as they discuss the recent Scottsdale auctions. Nathan gives his take on what the auction results tell us compared to previous years. We also discuss 8 interesting Porsches that were sold from all three auction houses. Plus, we go over what we did last week, latest PCA videos, Porsche news and updates on PCA National events.

Join the original insiders, Vu, Manny, Damon and Rob as they record their 100th podcast episode.  On this show they discuss a variety of topics to include what Vu saw at Daytona while Brad Pitt was filming his movie.  They also discuss Porsche’s overall win at Daytona and what the PCA tent was like.  The Macan EV is discussed as well as PCA latest videos and upcoming events. This is fun filled and informative episode that shouldn’t be missed.

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they discuss the Porsches they most want to be able to drive someday.  You may have be surprised at some of the answers or maybe you’ve never heard of a model or two they discuss.  Plus, they go over a story about a member who paid for a PPI and found something devasting about the car they were looking to buy.  They also discuss the latest Porsche news, PCA videos and upcoming PCA events.

Join Vu, Manny and Damon as they welcome returning guest, Casey Parkin, to the show. Casey tells us what the differences are between Porsche CPO (Certified Pre-Owned) and aftermarket warranties. Casey has experience with both and will give us some inside tips, what’s covered, what’s not and more. Plus, we revisit the Restoration Challenge Casey competed in at Rennsport. Plus, we cover the latest PCA videos, Porsche news and upcoming national events.