Civilize. Hone. Improve. Better. Elevate. Sophistication. Precision. These words actually are the synonyms for the word refinement and not to put too fine a point on it, are words that can be used to describe what Porsche was after when they looked to elevate their attempts at building a sports car for the masses. How did Porsche go about making necessary refinements to the Pre-A 356? By creating a masterpiece that would simply be known as the Porsche 356 A. --- This episode is sponsored...

The preposition "pre" means before or prior. Pre-Columbian, pre-workout, pre-view, and a boatload of others. When looking at the ABCs of the alphabet there is nothing before the A. There is no pre-A to the alphabet, nothing "prior" to the letter A, there is just an A. Continuing my education about Porsche history, today we will be looking at a pre of a different variety. The Pre-A of the Porsche 356. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. ...

The 356. The first car that is instantly recognizable as a Porsche has had several variations during its lengthy manufacturing run and was the underestimated success of Ferry Porsche. There is the Pre-A, A, B, and C types. The T-5 and T-6, among others. Then there is the rare and beautiful Gmund. Even though I have driven the 356, I didn't know what was what. So I decided to go back to school, do some research, and learn the ABCs of the Porsche 356. --- This episode is sponsored by ·...

A quick peruse through the internet after searching for the first water-cooled 911 yields results of widely differing opinions. Things like, "it's just a bigger Boxster motor," "cheap, plastic interior," "what was Porsche thinking," and "don't get me started on the fried egg headlights." But, there is also a myriad of love given for the 911 that was the first real factory mass-produced 911. With statements like "Refinement in the drive," "better than previous 911s," and "sophistication...

Rennsport, or RS, was a moniker given to a special class of Porsche. It started with the 550A- RS Spyder, then moved eventually to the 1957 718 RSK, and various 718s of the very early 1960s: the legendary hill climbers. There are RS models like the 991 GT3 RS and most recently the 2022 718 GT4 RS that boggles the mind and quickens the pulse. But possibly the granddaddy of them all and arguably one of the most collectible Porsche's of all time is none other than the lightweight, ducktail,  911...

When it comes to rare Porsches, there are several. Cars like the 935, the 356 America Roadster, the 991 Club Coupe, the 1967 911 R, and other various factory-built rarities. But since it's the holiday and I am a committee of one when it comes to voting, I thought I'd talk about the mid-engined, very, very limited edition of the 914. It was known at the Porsche factory as the 914/S, but you may know it by its more common name, the 914/8. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The...

When you break with tradition, there will always be detractors. People will inevitably yearn for the past and pine for a simpler time. Porsche has done it in many instances, and it is what keeps them innovating. Looking toward the future without forgetting the past is a hallmark of what Porsche is about. When the 924 was introduced, there were cries of "not a pure Porsche" and "you put the engine where?" And don't even talk about the liquid-cooled motor. But through the noise and the doubters...

Not too long ago, I ran into an acquaintance, and we started discussing Porsches. Without asking what I currently own, he went into a rant about what constitutes a "real" Porsche. He proceeded to impart his wisdom regarding the, as he called it, the other 9's. In his words, the not-so-Porsche-like models included the 924, 928, 914, 944, and so on. I had to grin at the suggestion that those models were not Porsche's but rather some experiment gone wrong. After defending the "other 9's" to this...

As I was researching the 964 I discovered something that shocked me. Was the 964 actually boring? Perish the thought, but the history of the 964 is anything but exciting. I found myself looking for anything that would shine an interesting light on the magnificent third generation on the 911. Was it the many patents that were filed during the design? Could it have been the inclusion of 4 wheel drive? Either way, the backstory is more akin to the mild-mannered Clark Kent, but the actual car is...

"Is that your husband's Porsche?" "Move over and let me show you how it's done." "Your boyfriend must be really trusting to let you drive his car." And on and on and on. These are some of the attitudes that some men have about women and Porsches. Misogynistic, sexist, and sometimes downright cruel. We sometimes tend to open our mouths and insert both feet in an attempt to marginalize females in what is and what has been a predominately male-controlled industry. Yet, if we were to look a...

You can't underestimate the power and influence women have within all spectrums of Porsche. In this short preview for our episode about Women of Porsche, a future Porsche owner talks about her experiences and love of the brand. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/neversubstituted/support

The problem with doing a podcast regarding Porsche advertisements is the fact that I get lost in watching the countless ads on YouTube for "research." Hours went by watching moving, touching, and heartfelt ads that could actually bring one to well up a bit with unshed tears. Other ads tend to make you laugh out loud or roll your eyes. Some are a bit cringy and others are profound; all in the name of Porsche. There are ads that are a little naughty and some that are completely wholesome and...

Icons. Merriam-Webster has 4 definitions for the word. Each definition seemingly different, yet remarkably alike. Can someone or something be all of those? Porsche is a company that has produced its fair share of iconic cars. The 911 is recognizable as instantly Porsche and is a global icon of automotive greatness. But can there be an icon among the icon? Or even many? Somehow Porsche has managed to continually do just that.  One such car that evokes an almost religious reverence is a 911...

Negligee. When you hear the term it evokes thoughts of sheer, diaphanous, lacy, sexy, and sensual. Something see-through that get's your heart racing. Enough to cover and tease, but still able to reveal and show-off. It is tantalizing and fascinating all at once. Your pulse starts to race and you are expectant of an amazing experience. It's evocative, expressive, seductive, and can be a little naughty. The latest from Victoria's Secret? No, but an apt description of the sheer, mesh, overlay...

Porsche icons; there are plenty. The 356, 904, 959, 911, and many others. But there are two mid-engined, terrifyingly fast, whiplash-inducing icons of a more recent time that are just as iconic. They are the Carrera GT and the 918 Spyder. As Richard Hammond said when he tested the 918 for Top Gear..."Let's make some noise!" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/neversubstituted/support

An Austrian, Japanese, and American man walk into a room.... sounds like a bad joke, but it was actually the genesis of something far better. For Porsche, it was a life-saving collaboration that it desperately needed in order for the company to avoid bankruptcy. For the Porsche customer, it was, as Top Gear put it, "... a two-seat roadster that was sublime to drive without punishing you in the daily grind." We are talking about the two-seater, breath of life for Porsche that was designated...

What do the Porsche Carrera GT, 550 Spyder, 918 Spyder, Boxster, and the 914 all have in common? Well, the Porsche badge of course, but more importantly they are all examples of mid-engine Porsches. When thinking of Porsche we generally ponder the iconic 911 with its rear-engine classic design, but there is a rich history of mid-engine cars in the Porsche past. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/neversubstituted/support

The origins of the creation of the iconic Porsche logo are not really agreed upon with Germans and Americans offering differing opinions, but one things is for certain: The Porsche logo with its rearing black stallion, red and black stripes, stag horns, and Porsche boldly arced across the top is one of the most recognizable car emblems in the world. This is the story of how it happened...maybe.