9WERKS Radio : The Porsche and Car Podcast

9WERKS Radio is back! The new series kicks off with a catch-up on Porsche news including the newly launched Sport Classic, updates on our projects and plans for the show season for this year and next. We then deep-dive into the Porsche 911 Cabriolet, we detail the model’s 40-year history, before revealing common Cabriolet issues to look out for with help from Chris at @wrightune, then we discuss values with expert opinion from Jason at @paragonporsche, plus we share our opinions and those of our Patreons on the open-topped version of the Porsche 911.

You can find Max Newman @maxripcor on Instagram.

‘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 and 993 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy, 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 you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.

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In the season finale, Andy, Lee, Max and Neil reflect on the inaugural 9WERKS Awards, a black tie night honouring the best from around the Porsche industry. The boys hear exclusively from the awards winners, as well as those who helped make the event happen.

Want to see more? Visit 9werks.co.uk for our full rundown of the awards, plus an extended gallery of the night.

‘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 and 993 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy, 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 you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.

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Lee, Andy, Max and Neil enjoy an evening of fantasy garage picking from the 9WERKS Marketplace. The boys need to pick a 50k daily, a 150k weekend toy and a money-no-limit dream car – with vastly different results! Neil also shared some information on GT4 RS build numbers.

What’s your 9WERKS Marketplace 3 car dream garage? Get yourself onto 9werks.co.uk and select ‘Marketplace’ to find your 3 choices, let us know what you have chosen by posting on your instagram story and tagging @9werks.radio

Did you know? All cars listed on our Marketplace are from quality 9WERKS verified specialists who adhere to the highest standards of quality and customer service. Find a car, request a finance quote, and get an independent inspection on every listing on 9WERKS Marketplace.

You can find Max Newman @maxripcor and Neil Plumpton @neil65p on Instagram.

‘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 and 993 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy, 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 you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.

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Mark Sumpter has lived and breathed Porsche road and race cars for 30 years. In that time Mark has established one of the UK’s leading independent specialists, Paragon Porsche, while racing – and winning – in all manner of 911s from British GT, Porsche Club Championship and the 2-Litre Cup.

Mark joins Andy & Lee to tell us his incredible story of  story of how 2CV racing led to setting up one of the most respected independent Porsche dealerships in the UK. We learn how Paragon has developed from a village Petrol station, selling petrol and potatoes, to now dealing in arguably the best prepared used Porsches you can buy. We also discover how Mark’s racing career started with racing 2CV and VW Beetles, culminating in winning championships in nearly every generation of 911.

You can find Mark @marksumpter on instagram and Paragon Porsche at www.paragongb.com

To donate to ‘Drive Half, Give Half’, go to www.justgiving.com/fundraising/9werks

‘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 and 993 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy, 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 you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.

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Magazine connoisseurs Max and Neil return to the podcast to join Total 911 editor, Lee, and columnist, Andy, to discuss the role of automotive magazines in modern society. The crew investigate the challenges facing this most traditional of medias, and assess the positives and negatives of print magazines against a backdrop of the relentless march of digital platforms. Featuring insight from within the industry, this is a must-listen for those who believe – or want to believe – in the merit of the printed magazine in today’s world!

Andy also investigates dry ice cleaning after having the process carried out on the underside of his 993. Andy speaks with Tom, The Blast Smith, on what the technology entails, before getting the views of Laurence Lloyd-Jones and Scott from Bahnsport, after Laurence had his 996 dry ice cleaned at Scott’s premises.

You can find Max Newman @maxripcor and Neil Plumpton @neil65p on Instagram, as well as Tom Balfour-Smith @theblastsmith, Laurence Lloyd-Jones @lollipop_racing and Scott Gardner @bahnsportltd.

To donate to ‘Drive Half, Give Half’, go to www.justgiving.com/fundraising/9werks

‘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 and 993 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy, 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 you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.

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Andy Saunders is a legendary custom car creator, with more than 60 unique builds to his name – including the odd entry into the Guinness World Records no less – in the last 40 years. Andy describes the determination it takes to build such outrageously creative cars time and again, with much of his work still surviving in various collections around the world.

Andy shares his story of building some of the best known custom cars to grace the covers of Custom Car and Street Machine magazines. Do you remember ‘Mini Haha’ or The 3 wheeler Speedboat ‘Run a ground’? These are just two of the amazing cars he has built. Join us for the whirlwind story of Andy’s illustrious career of a car artist.

We also announce the winner of the Porsche Classic Partner giveaway of the model 911 Carrera RSR Turbo.

You can find Andy at www.andysaunders.net

‘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 and 993 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy, 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 you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.

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Jonathan Franklin of Jonathan Franklin Cars enlightens Lee and Andy on the world of top-end supercar sales: how deals are done, what appeals to collectors, and how building relationships is key.

We also reveal the winning design of our Shorade Boxster race car livery competition, announcing the winner with Shorade CEO and Boxster owner, Steve Shore.

Jonathan Franklin can be found at www.jonathanfranklincars.com or on instagram  @jonathanfranklincars

‘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 and 993 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy, 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 you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.

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Lee & Andy discuss why many enthusiasts give their cars names, with input from listeners who have disclosed what exactly they call their Porsche. Talk then turns to the magic of the air-cooled Turbos from 1974-1998, before the boys bring on serial classic car owner Paul Pressland for a customer’s perspective on the Porsche Classic scheme, which was discussed at length last episode.

‘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 and 993 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy, 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 you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.

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Lee & Andy are joined at Porsche Centre Bournemouth, a Porsche Classic partner, by Nick Perry and John Piper, to explore the Porsche Classic scheme. Nick and John have over half a century of experience working with classic Porsches and share some fascinating insight into Porsches of old! Lee and Andy also update listeners on their own classic car projects, plus the boys announce details on the inaugural 9WERKS Awards.

Porsche Bournemouth can be found at @porschebournemouth or www.porschebournemouth.co.uk

‘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 and 993 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy, 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 you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.

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Singer Vehicle Design's Founder, Rob Dickinson, and CEO, Maz Fawaz, join Lee & Andy to present the first details on the company's stunning new Turbo Study. Taking questions from both 9WERKS Radio's presenters as well as our valued listeners, Rob and Maz also discuss how Singer Vehicle Design has evolved over the last year, particularly with reference to the construction of its own facilities in both the US and UK, as well as the revelation some of its engines being built by Porsche.

See the Turbo study photos and details at singervehicledesign.com and @singervehicledesign

'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 and 993 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy, 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 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.