And so to the one that was oh-so-close…
About 10 years ago I was hunting round yet again (still) for a new car. After a succession of Range Rovers and with Mrs Robbo happily ferrying the kids around in the … Read more
General Interest
Which Number Plate Style to Choose?
Personalising your Porsche can come in many shapes and forms… from performance mods to the more aesthetic.
For some, the finishing touch for their Porsche is a fun, stylish or even Germanic inspired number plate. Many choose the Slimline style … Read more
Fishy Tales (The Ones That Got Away) – Part 2
What next?
Ah yes… the perfect, red, 944 S2.
This one came close. A bloke in Templestowe had owned it for most of its life. And cherished it. When I rolled up to view it he opened his garage door … Read more
Ready for Summer Holidays?
It’s getting warmer and Christmas is just around the corner… if you’re planning on going cruising these summer holidays, just a heads up that NINEAUTO will be closed for 2 weeks from Friday the 22nd December, and will reopen again … Read more
Fishy Tales (The Ones That Got Away) – Part 1
Because I am incorrigible and like to bore people with tall tales and true about my sparkling automotive history, and having read Max’s tale of “Ones That Got Away” or “If I Could Turn Back Time” (oh that film-clip – … Read more
If I could turn back time…
My hope is this could be a regular post where enthusiast tell their stories about that Porsche that got away. The title of these posts could have been inspired by all the fishing tales about the one that got away! … Read more
Holiday snaps
Spending some time in northern Italy at present where nearly all cars are small urban run-abouts that have their share of battle scars. Here and there have been cars that stand out.
One night in Stressa this cute little Fiat … Read more
10Khop Transformed! – The 5th Report
It’s back.
After a month or so of me mucking about and trying to decide what I wanted to achieve and where I wanted to go the ever-patient Stuart has transformed the 10Khop from a cheap and cheery entrée to … Read more
964 – The now popular 911
A little over 10 years ago, I was searching for my first 911. I had always looked forward to the time I could at to splash out a little and buy my dream car. I researched quite a number of … Read more
How to preserve your battery
For many enthusiasts, we save our Porsches for a weekend blast or holidays. Many cars are stored for days or weeks before we have time to enjoy them. Over time, your battery will lose charge and then begin to struggle … Read more