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Porsche’s New “911 Identity” Exhibit is Open at the Museum

Pepper Girl — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:51:11 +0000

When Porsche launched the “911 Identity” campaign last month, they did so with a new micro-site and the Porsche Identity Video. Today, they announced that the The Porsche Museum in Stuttgart has unveiled its new “911 Identity” Exhibit, a major “family” retrospective of all seven generations of the legendary Porsche 911, each showcased against the backdrop of its era. This particulate exhibit will be open to the public until May 20, 2012.

The first 911 was unveiled in 1963, and since then more than 700,000 models have journeyed from the assembly line in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen to customers around the globe. With the launch of the all-new 2012 911 Carrera and Carrera S, both Porsche and its curator of historical milestones, the Porsche Museum, wanted to celebrate the automobile’s lineage and cultural significance.

In addition to the seven generations of Porsche 911 production cars, rare race cars based on the 911 platform join the exhibit. These race cars include rarities such as the Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 “Safari” and the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid. Not to be outdone, the Porsche Archives is adding documents to this retrospective that have never before been on public display.

Porsche Museum Hours

The Porsche Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is eight euro for adults, reduced admission is four euro. Children under 14 are admitted for free if accompanied by an adult. Further information, including the special guided tours, is available online at www.porsche.com/museum.

What’s the Most Unique Porsche Color ?

Pepper Girl — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:21:20 +0000

Chances are you’ve probably seen your fill of silver, black, white, red and grey Porsches. There’s nothing wrong with a Porsche in these standard skins. In fact, they’re all great choices and popular for a reason. However, I’ve always been a fan of the more unique colored Porsches. I like Signal Green, Tangerine Orange, Riviera Blue, etc. I like both bright and muted metallics (just look at my Cayenne or John’s 993) and I even like some of the stranger “paint to sample” examples you see now and then.

A reader’s 911 Turbo S Cabriolet in beautiful “Ice Mist”

Here’s what I want to know, what’s the most unique Porsche color you’ve ever seen? Do you know the name, have a paint code? Let us know by commenting on this post and if you have a picture, send it to us at paintcolors at porschepurist.com or post it on the wall of our Facebook page

Have You Found Your Picture on the New Facebook Porsche

Pepper Girl — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:22:57 +0000

Porsche first introduced the new Facebook Porsche last week in their email newsletter. At the time, the link in the email didn’t work, but we were able to see a thumbnail picture of the new Porsche Exclusive Cayman S (that we posted on our Facebook page) with the adapted livery that was decided on in a Facebook Vote. Our first impression… Wow! That’s an ugly Cayman (see the screen shot we captured below).

Then, within the next 36 hours Porsche fixed the link in the email and updated Facebook. In doing so, they provided a link to a new micro-site where you could view the new 917 livery inspired Porsche Exclusive Cayman S and use their tool to look for your name on the wrap (that’s John and me above). Thankfully, the tool works really well and if you participated it’s pretty easy to find your picture.

If you didn’t submit your picture, then for you, it’s probably still an ugly Porsche (at least from some angles). Either way, it’s still a great way of showing support for Porsche’s social media fans. If you’re in the neighborhood, the new Facebook Porsche is currently on display at the Porsche Museum for the near future.

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Porsche forges partnership with Stuttgart ballet

Pepper Girl — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:13:27 +0000

Anyone that’s driven a Porsche knows they are fleet of feet and can dance through the curves of any road. So it only seems appropriate for Porsche to announce a partnership with the Stuttgart ballet. According to Deputy Chairman and Member of the Executive Board for Human Resources and Social Affairs Thomas Edig, Porsche’s goad is a close partnership based on trust.

“This collaboration is a coming together of two brands that stand for values such as tradition, innovation and perfection. Our organizations are united not just by regionality and globality but also by a powerful, dynamic aesthetic, behind which lies a great deal of technology,” said Edig.

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“Such a strong partner provides powerful backing for our artistic work,” said Artistic Director Reid Anderson. “Porsche’s support enables us to maintain our focus both on nurturing our choreographical heritage and on our resolute promotion of young dance and choreographical talent and to continue our contribution to the constant renewal of dance as an art form through courageous artistic decisions.”

Marc-Oliver Hendriks, Managing Director of the State Theatre Stuttgart

“We are delighted in the extreme to have acquired in Porsche a partner which, like the Stuttgart ballet, represents within its very brand core the ultimate in quality and sophistication with international reach.”

Porsche’s commitment to ballet is a further activity through which the company discharges its social responsibility.

In addition to the recently concluded partnership with the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, this cultural sponsorship testifies to Porsche’s ties with Stuttgart and Leipzig. These commitments are beacon projects that, like the company itself, have regional roots but with an impact felt far beyond state and national boundaries.

Twas the Night Before Christmas (Porsche Style)

Pepper Girl — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:19:16 +0000

Twas the night before Christmas, where all through the shop
Not an engine was leaking, not even a drop.
The tires were filled to their max PSI,
In hopes that dreaded flat spots won’t appear where they lie.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all our friends and supporters! Have a wonderful, safe and enjoyable time with your family and friends. See you in the New Year!

Come See the Austro Daimler “Bergmeister” Sport Cabriolet

Pepper Girl — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:36:53 +0000

In the event the current inventory of the Porsche Museum isn’t enough to entice you in, Porsche is adding a new display starting December 17, 2011. Considered by automotive historians to be one of the “pinnacles” of Austrian automotive history, the 1932 Austro Daimler “Bergmeister” Sport Cabriolet can trace many of its design details directly back to Ferdinand Porsche.

The Armbruster K&K Hofwagenfabrik bodied Sports Cabriolet is one of the gems of Dr. Wolfgang Porsche’s private car collection. Driven by a 120 hp six-cylinder engine with overhead camshaft, the Bergmeister is one of the most beautiful cars of its era. Over 10,000 working hours, by Austrian classic car specialist Egon Zeilmuller, were required to complete the restoration of this rare and unique piece of Austrian history. The complete restoration was premiered on the grounds of Pebble Beach during the Concours d’Elegance where the Bergmeister won a second place in the European Classic 1925 to 1931 category.

In a little over a week, if you’re travel plans allow it, you can see it for yourself at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart.

What Do You Do When Turkeys Attack Your Porsche?

Pepper Girl — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:31:28 +0000

You film them of course. Many of you may have seen this last year when it was first posted. However, it seemed appropriate to use as our Thanksgiving video. Happy Thanksgiving to all our readers and supporters. We produce this site for you and appreciated your comments, sharing, feedback and encouragement. Have a happy and enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday!

Did You Miss the Simulcast of Porsche’s Press Conference from the LA Auto Show?

Pepper Girl — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 23:47:32 +0000

If so, never fear. Porsche was kind enough to provide a video of the entire event for your viewing pleasure. We posted it to our facebook page and YouTube Channel earlier in the day, but in the event you missed it, we’ll paste it below for your review now. If for some reason you can’t see the video simply click on Video of Porsche’s Press Conference from the 2011 LA Auto show to view it on our site.

If You’re Going to Drink and Drive, for Heaven’s Sake Don’t Chase Pink Hummers

Pepper Girl — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:08:00 +0000

It just might land you in jail. At least that’s what happens to a guy in Naples, Florida. According to an article in the Naples Daily News, A Porsche owner (we’ll keep his name out of the article so as not to add to his already considerable embarrassment) gets upset after a deal he strikes with two women isn’t honored.

Allegedly, the man hands over cash to pay for the women’s limo with the understanding they will come back to his house afterward. When the ladies drive off in the Hummer with his cash (and not to his house) things take a turn for the worse.

While there’s no information about a Porsche chasing a pink ~~elephant~~ Hummer limo through Naples, we can only assume that’s what happens. We pick up the story when the Porsche driver cuts off the Hummer in an attempt to reclaim his money. Unfortunately, to the ever lasting embarrassment of the Porsche driver, a local deputy intervenes after witnessing a “standoff” between the Porsche and the Hummer.

The Collier County Sheriff’s report goes on to recount the incident as the deputy watches the women in the limo give the Porsche owner a “handful of cash”. He then gets back in his Porsche and drives away. Surprise, surprise, just a few short blocks away the same deputy catches up with the Porsche and arrests the driver for suspicion of driving under the influence.

[Source: Naples Daily News]

Can’t Get Enough Rennsport Goodness? Now You can Watch it on TV Too!!

Pepper Girl — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:34:50 +0000

Rennsport ended a while ago now, but thankfully Porsche has kept it alive with pictures, videos and even more videos. Afterall, this was the biggest Rennsport ever and the images alone are worth the hype. If you weren’t one of the more than 32,000 plus spectators that saw the event live, don’t worry. Thanks to an agreement with SPEED TV, you can now see snippets of the event from Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca from the comfort of your couch.

Rennsport Reunion IV SPEED TV Broadcast Schedule*

Sun, Nov 13: 3:00 pm

Mon., Nov. 14: 3:00 am

Sat, Nov 19: 4:00 pm

Wed, Nov 30: 2:00 pm

Sun. Dec 1: 4:00 am

One Hour Telecast

One hour, that’s it? Trying to cover Rennsport Reunion IV in one hour is like trying fit a Corvette LS1 engine into a Porsche 914. It can be done, but would you really want to? The broadcast is said to contain a mix of vintage racing, interviews with legendary Porsche drivers and the “spirit” that was present during the “magical weekend” that was Rennsport. Ok, that might be a reach, but I’m still looking forward to it…

*all times are Eastern Standard Time – check local listings as schedules could vary by regions and could be affected by live event coverage