Should you stick or should you twist? In this week’s episode, Lee and Andy dive into the mailbag to solve some pressing "car-nundrums" from our DNHC members. We explore the psychological and financial battle of deciding when to invest further into your current Porsche and when it’s finally time to move it on for a new experience.

Beyond the dilemmas, we turn our attention to the current trends within the 9WERKS Marketplace...

Has Porsche lost the magic, or is the future faster and more focused than ever? This week, from an MOT station at VAS Works, Lee and Andy sit down to dissect a month of intensive driving across six of the most important models in the Porsche back catalogue and current lineup.

We start with the "Holy Grail" of the 90s: the 964 Carrera RS. How does its seam-welded chassis and manual rack compare to the technological powerhou...

Is this the purest modern Porsche ever produced? In this episode of 9WERKS Radio, we are joined by a "quad-squad" of 987.2 Cayman R owners from the Driven Not Hidden Collective to find out why this stripped-out special has become the definitive modern classic of 2026.

While the 981 and 718 GT4s might have more power and "mini-supercar" looks, the Cayman R is the final stand for hydraulic steering and a sub-1,300k...

What is it really like to live with a V10-powered analog masterpiece for two decades? In this episode of 9WERKS Radio, we are joined by a man who needs little introduction to the Porsche community: Mark Sumpter, founder of Paragon Porsche and a veteran of the British GT Championship.

While most Carrera GTs are treated as static financial instruments, tucked away in climate-controlled bubbles with delivery mileage, Mark’s s...

What does it take to design a legend? In this very special episode of 9WERKS Radio, we are joined by a true titan of Weissach and our 2026 Awards Guest of Honour: Grant Larson.

Having officially retired at the start of 2026 after 36 years at Porsche, Grant joins Lee and Andy to reflect on a career that saved the company and defined the dreams of generations. From the original 986 Boxster Concept that rescued Porsche in the 90s to th...

Is the "ultimate" 911 actually too much for the road? In this episode of 9WERKS Radio, we explore a move that most enthusiasts would find unthinkable. We are joined by His Geezership, Guy Feltham, who reveals why he decided to sell his stunning Porsche 911 (991.1) GT3 RS to get behind the wheel of a "lesser" 991.1 Carrera GTS.

Guy’s story isn’t just about the car; it’s a deep dive into the reality of RS ownership...

How do you turn a teenage passion for VWs into a global automotive empire?

In this episode of 9WERKS Radio, Lee and Andy are joined by Barney Dines, the CEO of Heritage Parts Centre, as the company celebrates a monumental 40th anniversary. Barney shares the "Driven Not Hidden" origins of his career—from restoring his first VW Beetle at just 15 years old to leading one of the world's most respected Porsche and VW parts...

Has Porsche design reached a turning point? In this special collaboration episode, 9WERKS Radio joins forces with James and Andy from the Curb & Canyon podcast to dissect the past, present, and high-stakes future of Porsche aesthetics. With the legendary Michael Mauer stepping down after two decades and former McLaren/Bentley designer Tobias Sühlmann taking the reins as the new Head of Style, we ask the big questi...

Is the future of the Porsche community in safe hands? In this episode of 9WERKS Radio, Lee Sibley and Andy Brookes are joined by a selection of younger members from the Driven Not Hidden Collective (DNHC). We explore the passion behind the next generation of owners and how they are navigating the world of modern classic Porsche ownership.

From the affordable entry point of a Porsche 986 Boxster to the dream of owning an air-cooled 9...

What happens when a late-night browse on Collecting Cars goes “wrong”? In this episode, the 9WERKS team – Lee Sibley and Andy Brookes – sit down with former co-host Max Newman to hear the unbelievable story of how he accidentally became the next custodian of James May’s 2010 Porsche 997.2 Carrera S.

From the “fussy” cleaning brush included in the sale to the nerve-wracking moment the hammer fell, Max reveals the reality of buying a ...

Is there really an "off-season" for Porsche owners? We don’t think so.

In this episode of 9WERKS Radio, Lee and Andy are joined by a powerhouse panel from the Driven Not Hidden Collective (DNHC) —Ben, Paul, Saquib, and Mark — to recount their recent winter adventure. We dive into the grit, the salt, and the pure joy of tackling a winter road trip when most Porsches are tucked away under covers.

We also bring you the highlig...

Andy and Lee are joined by Paul Pressland from the Driven Not Hidden Collective to review and reflect on their Porsche adventures in 2025. What’s been the biggest surprise? Which car has been crowned Porsche Of The Year? And what’s in store for 2026?!

Thanks for all your support in 2025.

Find your dream Porsche on the 9WERKS Marketplace: 9werks.co.uk/marketplace

Thanks to our friends heritagepartscentre.com f...

Porsche Motorsport legend Alwin Springer reflects on his decades-long career in racing in this 2025 interview with 9WERKS

Alwin Springer is a true living legend in Porsche circles. Springer has been called “The O.G.” and “Mr Motorsport” by Porsche executives and historians thanks to a 60-year career of high success with both road and racing Porsches all over the US. Alwin’s incredible, decades-long Porsche story starts in the late 1...

Lee & Andy are joined by Rob Kavanagh, fresh from an enthralling adventure racing his Porsche 981 GT4 Clubsport across Mexico in the 2025 Carrera Panamericana.

Rob’s fascinating story tells how he, his co-driver and his GT4 Clubsport - prepared in the UK by Williams Crawford - covered in excess of 3,000 fast kilometres… in just one week!

Featuring an incident which threatened to ruin the whole adventure on da...

Andy & Lee are joined by Steve from the Driven Not Hidden Collective to dissect the key differences between the manual & PDK transmissions available in Porsche’s 911 GT3.

Steve has owned both manual and PDK versions of the 991.2 GT3 with an otherwise near identical spec, and has driven both on road and track, so is best placed to offer you an owner’s perspective on the question facing anybody in the market for a GT...

Through four generations from 986 to 718, the Boxster has been a huge success – we gathered a group of Boxster owners at Paragon Porsche to share memories of when the roadster with a boxer engine was first released, before discussing how the concept has evolved and what lies ahead as the Boxster adopts EV tech.

Thank you to Mark, Jamie, Jason and the Paragon team for hosting us and laying on what has become an annual trad...

Team 9WERKS discuss the new 992.2 Touring after some seat time in the new flat-backed GT3, before answering some specific questions posed by members of the Driven Not Hidden Collective.

9WERKS’ new Partnerships supreme Jeevan also joins the boys to talk about the many miles covered in his 991.1 GTS, and what could be in store next…

Find your dream Porsche on the 9WERKS Marketplace: 9werks.co.uk/marketplace

Strap in and buckle up, this is your ultimate deep-dive into the early Porsche 911 GT3s in the 996.1 and 996.2!

Lee and Andy discuss the differences between the .1 and .2, before going around the industry to bring you full insight in these thrilling GT 911s.

Philip Raby reminds us of their reception when both were launched, Greig from RPM Technik provides technical insight to both generations, before John, Andy an...

Lee & Andy are in Somerset visiting Cameron Sports Cars, where owner Simon explains how his personal Porsche passion lead to a dream job buying and selling special sports cars.

Elsewhere, the team talk through the importance (and likely ramifications) of Porsche’s new CEO announcement, as well as a new W18 engine patent – plus Lee reveals which car he’s just bought from the 9WERKS Marketplace.

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