9WERKS Radio : The Porsche and Car Podcast

Andy and Lee visit the Wheeler Dealers workshop for a chat with presenter and Porsche fanatic, Mike Brewer, and his trusty co-host Marc ‘Elvis’ Priestley. Expect plenty of air-cooled chat, including the restoration of a 911 SC in the latest Wheeler Dealers series, plus Mike reveals all the models he’s got in his Porsche collection!

The latest series of Wheeler Dealers is available now on Discovery.

You can find Mike at @mikebrewer and Marc @f1elvis

‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them.

The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley @9werks_lee, 993 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy and obsessive Porsche enthusiast & magazine junkie Max Newman @maxripcor, with special input from friends and experts around the industry, including you, our valued listeners.

If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us by joining the 9WERKS Driven (Not Hidden) Collective you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.

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Iris Haker, head curator at the Porsche Museum in Zuffenhausen, joins 9WERKS Radio to discuss the inner workings of the Museum and its key role in presenting the history of Porsche to a global audience, at both the site in Porscheplatz as well as major events and festivals around the world.

Elsewhere in this bumper episode, there’s highlights of the 9WERKS roadtrip to Wales, plus Lee talks through his purchase of a special edition 911.

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Lee would like to spread the love to the @porsche.museum, get over to it if you haven’t been yet.

Max has a great recommendation for food while you have your car worked on at @wrightune book a lunch at @fivelittlepigs_wallingford

Andy has a Youtube recommendation for a superb video showing off @luftgekuhlt 9 by @point.shift.drive

‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them.

The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley @9werks_lee, 993 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy and obsessive Porsche enthusiast & magazine junkie Max Newman @maxripcor, with special input from friends and experts around the industry, including you, our valued listeners.

If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us by joining the 9WERKS Driven (Not Hidden) Collective you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.

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It’s new car day on the 9WR team as Max explains his decision to get out of a 991.1 C2S and into a 981 Boxster S. Expect plenty of 911 v Boxster chat, with plenty of praise for Porsche’s mid-engine platform. Elsewhere, Lee’s been at the wheel of a 991.1 GT3 up at Lakeside Classics, and the tinkering has begun on Andy’s recent SC acquisition. PLUS: have you won our £100 Garage Therapy hamper for our first quarterly prize giveaway?

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Andy has a recommendation for Max, @capturingthemachine has a great YouTube channel showing you his top tips on how to photograph cars.

Lee would like to spread the love to Shorade for recently opening a new site in Bristol. Congratulations on the new site @shoradeuk

Max goes off subject with a niche pick of local Gym Fitlife in Haddenham Buckinghamshire, they have recently opened another location in Summertown near Oxford.

‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them.

The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley @9werks_lee, 993 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy and obsessive Porsche enthusiast & magazine junkie Max Newman @maxripcor, with special input from friends and experts around the industry, including you, our valued listeners.

If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us by joining the 9WERKS Driven (Not Hidden) Collective you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.

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Paul Pressland rejoins the boys as a panellist this week to discuss his enthusiastic, early days of 992 SC ownership… with the odometer already sailing past 3,000 miles! So just what’s it like living with Porsche Exclusive’s RWD manual Turbo?

Elsewhere, change is afoot within the 9WERKS Radio presenters stable, with two Porsches sold, one going, and one coming in…

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Lee suggests a look at the www.9werks.co.uk/events section of the website to find out about all the events happening.

Paul would like to show love for @bahnsportltd , Scott and James have been looking after some of Paul's cars and he rates them for great service and getting the job done right.

Andy delves into his YouTube history to highlight @forensicdetailing for the fantastic videos that help you keep your car clean.

Max has a wonderful instagram follow suggestion, @vantageworldtour are driving a Aston Martin Vantage around the world, fantastic project.

‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them.

The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley @9werks_lee, 993 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy and obsessive Porsche enthusiast & magazine junkie Max Newman @maxripcor, with special input from friends and experts around the industry, including you, our valued listeners.

If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us by joining the 9WERKS Driven (Not Hidden) Collective you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.

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The team bring you highlights from a week on the road! First up was an RMA Porsche-only track day, followed by a weekend in England’s Steel City, Sheffield. Saturday saw the return of Lee’s popular Fried Eggs & Friends meet, before Andy took members of the Collective behind the scenes at EB Motorsport, fine preservers of Porsche history.

With special thanks to RMA track days @rma_trackdays, Porsche Centre Sheffield @porschecentresheffield_uk, Lynnes Catering @lynnessheffield , and Richard from Steel City Porsche @steelcityporsche for organising everything, and driving into the back of Lee…! A massive thanks to everyone at EB Motorsport @eb_motorsport for their time on Sunday and the spread that they put on for us, what a great visit, thank you.

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Max recommends Porter Press International @porterpressinternational for an amazing range of books and prints.

Andy would like to help other 915 gearbox owners, Karsten Holdorf @azul_minerva has designed and manufactured a spring that helps return the gearlever to the 3 and 4 plane when in neutral.

Lee suggests a look at the www.9werks.co.uk/near_me section of the website to find your local Porsche related businesses.

‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them.

The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley @9werks_lee, 993 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy and obsessive Porsche enthusiast & magazine junkie Max Newman @maxripcor, with special input from friends and experts around the industry, including you, our valued listeners.

If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us by joining the 9WERKS Driven (Not Hidden) Collective you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.

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The team honour half a century of impact bumper 911s with a comprehensive deep-dive into the G-series era (1974-1989). Mark and Jay from Paragon Porsche give expert insight into every model including 2.7, Carrera 3.0, SC & 3.2 Carrera, including Coupe, Cab & Targa, plus narrow-body and M491 widebody.

Andy from Heritage Parts discloses the most popular upgrades, then the guys at Wrightune tell us everything there is to know (and we really do mean everything!) when it comes to the fabled 915 v G50 gearbox debate!

‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them.

The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley @9werks_lee, 993 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy and obsessive Porsche enthusiast & magazine junkie Max Newman @maxripcor, with special input from friends and experts around the industry, including you, our valued listeners.

If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us by joining the 9WERKS Driven (Not Hidden) Collective you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.

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We find out what 911 Andy has just purchased, then the chaps have a deep dive into the 9WERKS Marketplace to find cars for three events 9WERKS have planned this year. The first is a Track Day at Donington in March, the second a weekend blast around Wales in April and lastly the hoon to Norway in June. Let us know what car from the 9WERKS Marketplace that you would pick for each event?

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Lee spreads the love for @rarecarfinance for all your financial needs when buying your next car.

Max has found the RPM Technik Youtube channel and particularly enjoyed a video where Greg uses a GT2 RS to get coffee.

Andy is sharing love for the new events page on www.9werks.co.uk highlighting the Aircooled Edition show as a must visit this year.

‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them.

The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley @9werks_lee, 993 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy and obsessive Porsche enthusiast & magazine junkie Max Newman @maxripcor, with special input from friends and experts around the industry, including you, our valued listeners.

If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us by joining the 9WERKS Driven (Not Hidden) Collective you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.

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This week’s episode is full of colour. Lee, Andy, and Max are joined by Will Lee, the man behind the popular Instagram page @ptsrs, to look at the rise in popularity of Porsche’s Paint to Sample program, with added input from our Driven Not Hidden Collective.

The boys also speak with Guy Willson  on what it was like to win a Porsche 997 with Classic Giveaways.

‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them.

The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley @9werks_lee, 993 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy and obsessive Porsche enthusiast & magazine junkie Max Newman @maxripcor, with special input from friends and experts around the industry, including you, our valued listeners.

If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us by joining the 9WERKS Driven (Not Hidden) Collective you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.

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The boys meet up with Henry Thomas of Lakeside Classics, who shares his story growing up around air-cooled 911s and how those happy childhood memories helped shape his working life as business owner of the Shropshire-based classic and GT Porsche specialist.

There's plenty of chat in this episode around the 997 GT3 RS 4.0, 911 R and Carrera GT, plus Henry shares some insight into a cool new G-series restomod currently in build at Lakeside.

You can find Henry at @lakesideclassicsuk or www.lakesideclassics.uk.com

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Andy recommends the YouTube channel by Dominic Chinea @dominicchinea, he is about to embark on the restoration of a 356 along with all sorts of other interesting projects.

Max is hitting YouTube too with a recommendation for the Evo Ecoty 2013 part 2 video from @officialevomagazine and the 959 Video by our very own @9werks_lee

Outside of Porsche Lee recommends the Book The Art of Resilience by Ross Edgley @rossedgley, the nutter swam round the UK!

Henry is inspired by Lee's choice to recommend the film ‘The Deepest Breath’ that he saw at the Sundance festival. It's available to watch on Netflix.

‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them.

The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley @9werks_lee, 993 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy and obsessive Porsche enthusiast & magazine junkie Max Newman @maxripcor, with special input from friends and experts around the industry, including you, our valued listeners.

If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us by joining the 9WERKS Driven (Not Hidden) Collective you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.

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Lee visits Philip Raby Porsche to chat to the proprietors Phil and Will. A former motoring journalist, Phil started Total 911 magazine nearly 20 years ago, and explains his story in transitioning from editing magazines, where he’d write about Porsches, to his next chapter buying and selling them! Phil and Will discuss the ins and outs of running a specialist business, plus there’s love for the 986 Boxster.

You can find Phil at www.philipraby.co.uk & @philiprabycollection

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Lee recommends @rma_trackdays as we will be attending the Porsche only track day on Saturday March 18th. There will be a 9WERKS area that you can attend free of charge if you want to see what a track day entails. Get in contact if you would like to attend.

Max is continuing his health kick from the new year by sticking to low alcohol beer, his recommended brew right now is @luckysaintbeer Max asks if we can be sponsored by them please?

Andy would like to pass on a little thanks for being hailed a legend! Might be a little embarrassed by that! @legends_drivers_club featured Andy on their instagram account a couple of weeks ago, here's to spreading the love back.

‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them.

The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley @9werks_lee, 993 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy and obsessive Porsche enthusiast & magazine junkie Max Newman @maxripcor, with special input from friends and experts around the industry, including you, our valued listeners.

If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us by joining the 9WERKS Driven (Not Hidden) Collective you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.

Support the show

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.