60 years ago, Porsche fundamentally changed the sports car benchmark by affixing a single, iconic letter to the back of the 911: "S".

To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Porsche 911S (1966–2026), Lee and Andy embark on a comprehensive deep-dive into the history, engineering, and cultural impact of Porsche’s quintessential performance model. From its humble origins as a 160hp high-revving 2.0-litre screamer to today’s twin-turbocharged 992 Carrera S, we trace the complete timeline of the badge that defined everyday supercar usability.

Has the significance of the "S" badge diminished in an era dominated by GT3s, Turbos, and GTS models, or does the Carrera S remain the absolute sweet spot of the 911 lineup?

 Special Guest Expert Panel:

• The Air-Cooled Era: Adrian Crawford from Williams Crawford Passion for Porsche joins us to break down the golden age of air-cooled 911S models—from the original F-Model 2.0S, 2.2S, and 2.4S through to the iconic Carrera 2.7S and 2.8 RSR heritage.
• The Water-Cooled Era: Jason from Porsche Centre Bournemouth steps in to guide us through the modern generation transition—evaluating the 996.2 Carrera S, 997.1/997.2, 991, and current 992 Carrera S to explain how Porsche dealership customers view the "S" badge today.

QUICK FAQ: 60 YEARS OF THE PORSCHE 911S 

Q: When was the first Porsche 911S introduced? A: The Porsche 911S was first introduced in 1966 for the 1967 model year as the first high-performance derivative of the original 911, producing 160 hp from its 2.0-litre air-cooled flat-six engine.

Q: What does the "S" stand for in Porsche 911S? A: The "S" in Porsche 911S stands for "Sport." It designated upgraded engine performance, enhanced chassis components, vented disc brakes, and iconic Fuchs alloy wheels.

Q: What is the difference between a Porsche Carrera and Carrera S? A: Historically and in modern water-cooled generations (997, 991, 992), the Carrera S offers larger engine displacement/higher horsepower, upgraded brakes, wider track/wheels, standard PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management), and sportier chassis tuning compared to the base Carrera.

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How did a twin-turbocharged, 1,067hp air-cooled Porsche homage conquer the iconic Goodwood hillclimb? In this exclusive episode of 9WERKS Radio, we sit down with Peter Nam, CEO of Guntherwerks, to pull back the curtain on one of the most remarkable achievements in modern automotive engineering.

Fresh off their sensational victory at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, where the wild Guntherwerks F-26 clocked a staggering 50.41-second run to claim the overall fastest time for a road-legal car, Peter joins Lee and Andy to break down every second of that historic hillclimb pass.

From the engineering behind the 935 Slantnose-inspired carbon-fiber body and Rothsport-developed 4.0-litre twin-turbo flat-six to the high-stakes pressure of taking on the world’s elite supercars at Goodwood, Peter gives us the raw, unfiltered story from inside the pit garage.

But that’s not all. In this world-exclusive interview, Peter reveals what the future holds for Guntherwerks over the next 12 months, including:

• The Goodwood Debrief: How the 1,067hp F-26 dominated the 2026 Timed Shootout.
• Engineering the Impossible: Blending air-cooled Mezger heritage with modern active suspension and carbon technology.
• Exclusive Product Reveals: What new models are currently behind closed doors in Huntington Beach.
• UK Expansion & New Partner Announcement: Guntherwerks’ major new UK partner and plans for right-hand-drive customer deliveries.

Whether you're obsessed with high-end restomods, air-cooled performance, or the business behind boutique supercar manufacturing, this is a must-listen interview.

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• Shorade UK (Official Partner): Premier body repair partner and official Porsche Recommended Repairer, ensuring factory-perfect structural repair, bodywork, and detailing: https://www.shorade.co.uk/
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If you had to convince a bank manager to lend you the money for a depreciating sports car, what would your ultimate pitch be? Today, we’re putting our money where our mouth is.

In this episode of 9WERKS Radio, your hosts are joined by special guest panelist Saquib from the DNHC (Driven Not Hidden Collective) for a high-stakes, highly speculative game. We are scanning the virtual showroom of the 9WERKS Marketplace to answer the ultimate question: Which Porsches are actually going up in value right now?

The rules of the game are simple. One of us chooses a car currently listed on the marketplace and pitches it to the other two, who are acting as strict, risk-averse bank managers. To win the funding, the pitch has to be flawless. Is the car a guaranteed future classic, or is it a financial money pit? Would a bank actually release the funds in real life?

From overlooked water-cooled gems to air-cooled icons hitting a market sweet spot, we debate the numbers, the data, and the emotional triggers that drive Porsche values.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The Bank Manager Challenge: Pitching real cars from the 9WERKS Marketplace.
• Porsche Market Trends: What is driving values up (or down) right now?
• Future Classic Predictions: The specific models we think are set to climb.
• Investment vs. Enjoyment: Can you buy a Porsche to drive and make a profit?

Drop your investment picks in the comments—which car would you pitch to the bank?

Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

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The smell of high-octane fuel, the echoes of flat-sixes down the Mulsanne Straight, and the absolute pinnacle of historic motorsport. Welcome to our Le Mans Classic 2026 Special!

In this very special episode of 9WERKS Radio, we pack our bags and head across the Channel to the legendary Circuit de la Sarthe. We had the immense privilege of embedded access with the team at Paragon Porsche to follow a truly thrilling campaign: Mark Sumpter piloting his iconic, fire-breathing Porsche 993 GT2 Evo to a spectacular class victory. We take you behind the pit wall to experience the tension, the strategy, and the raw emotion of winning at Le Mans.

But the track action didn’t stop there. The 2026 event delivered an absolute sensory overload of motorsport royalty. We get up close and personal with the ultimate legends of endurance racing, tracking the sights and sounds of the homologation-special Porsche and McLaren GT1s, screaming 993 and 964 RSRs, and the legendary water-cooled 996 GT3 RS and Cup cars. Plus, we look back at the thunderous Group C era, the iconic 917s, and the modern-classic monsters of LMP1.

Whether you were there trackside or want to live the weekend vicariously through us, grab your headphones, turn up the volume, and join us for the ultimate celebration of Porsche motorsport heritage.

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What happens when a hardcore petrolhead applies Porsche’s legendary engineering philosophy to watchmaking? You get timepieces that are built to survive just about anything.

In this episode of 9WERKS Radio, we sit down with Ian Elliot, the co-founder of Elliot Brown Watches, a man who lives by the mantra "driven, not hidden." Ian doesn't believe in keeping beautiful machinery locked away in a safe—whether it's his cars or his watches, they are built to be used, abused, and thoroughly enjoyed.

From strapping timepieces to the hull of a round-the-world race boat for a year to literally blowing them up to find their breaking point, Ian goes to extreme lengths to stress-test his products. The goal? To create the ultimate daily-driver watch: high-performing, resilient, and usable all the time.

In this episode, we dive into:

• The "Driven, Not Hidden" Ethos: Why the best machines belong out on the road (and on the wrist), not gathering dust.
• Extreme Mad Science: The wild stories behind exploding watches and surviving global ocean voyages.
• The Porsche Parallel: How Elliot Brown mirrors Porsche's iconic balance of daily usability and high-performance engineering.
• Ian’s Garage: The cars that fuel his passion and how automotive design influences his approach to watchmaking.

Grab a coffee, fire up the flat-six, and join us for a fascinating look at precision engineering, extreme durability, and a shared obsession with the drive.

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Recorded at the award-winning Porsches By The Lake, Lee and Andy discuss this week’s big news from Porsche after the company’s new CEO made some forthright announcements at its AGM. News includes the future of the 911, the true cost of the abandoned electric Cayman/Boxster platform, plus the new 911 GT4 race car.

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Welcome to this special open forum episode of 9WERKS Radio! In this episode, we open the floor to you, our incredible community. We are joined by the detailing maestros at Garage Therapy, alongside passionate members of the Driven Not Hidden Collective, for a completely unscripted, deep-dive Q&A session on all things detailing.

Whether you are looking to perfect the paintwork on your daily driver, protect your modern classic Porsche, or learn the secrets behind flawless machine polishing, this episode has you covered. We tackle a huge variety of listener questions, ranging from the science of ceramic coatings and safe washing techniques to maintaining cars that are meant to be driven, not hidden.

Grab a coffee, polish up your knowledge, and enjoy the discussion!

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Welcome to this special open forum episode of 9WERKS Radio! In this episode, we open the floor to you, our incredible community. We are joined in the studio by the detailing maestros at Garage Therapy, alongside passionate members of the Driven Not Hidden Collective, for a completely unscripted, deep-dive Q&A session.

Whether you are looking to perfect the paintwork on your daily driver, protect your modern classic Porsche, or learn the secrets behind flawless machine polishing, this episode has you covered. We tackle a huge variety of listener questions, ranging from the science of ceramic coatings and safe washing techniques to maintaining cars that are meant to be driven, not hidden.

Grab a coffee, polish up your knowledge, and enjoy the discussion!

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• Heritage Parts Centre: Proud sponsors of 9WERKS Radio. In a market that deeply rewards condition and authenticity, keeping your Porsche mechanically flawless is paramount. From service essentials to deep restoration components, Heritage is the enthusiast's choice. Get 10% off your next order with code '9WERKS10' at the checkout! Shop now: https://www.heritagepartscentre.com
• 9WERKS Marketplace: Ready to find a unique, appreciating classic or find a vetted buyer for yours? Browse verified community listings at: https://9werks.co.uk/porschemarketplace/
• CONNECT WITH US
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In this episode of 9WERKS Radio, Lee Sibley and Andy Brookes sit down with Henry and Danny from Lakeside Classics for an unfiltered, deep-dive evaluation of the current Porsche landscape. 

Henry and Danny bring their front-line dealer expertise to the studio to unpack some incredibly nuanced—and potentially controversial—trends dictating values, buyer behavior, and vehicle availability right now.

In this episode, we break down:

•  Why It’s a Seller’s Market: Despite broader economic headwinds, high-quality Porsches are locked in a definitive seller's market. We explain why serious buyers are competing over a shortage of top-tier stock.
• Market Manipulation Exposed: Henry and Danny explain how and why certain sectors of the marketplace at large are facing artificial manipulation right now, and how savvy enthusiasts can spot it.
• The Flight to the Vintage: Why there is a massive, accelerating appreciation for older cars. Buyers are moving away from digital complexity and heavily investing in analog, visceral driving experiences.
• The Outliers: A close look at the highly unique, low-volume, and specific spec Porsches that are quietly bucking the curves and rapidly climbing in value.

Whether you are looking to trade up, cash out, or just want the ultimate insider knowledge on the health of the UK Porsche industry, this is a masterclass in market literacy.

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 Heritage Parts Centre: Proud sponsors of 9WERKS Radio. In a market that deeply rewards condition and authenticity, keeping your Porsche mechanically flawless is paramount. From service essentials to deep restoration components, Heritage is the enthusiast's choice. Get 10% off your next order with code '9WERKS10' at the checkout!  Shop now: https://www.heritagepartscentre.com

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Thinking about taking the plunge into air-cooled Porsche ownership, or looking to keep your classic flat-six in pristine health?

In this special seminar edition of 9WERKS Radio, Lee Sibley and Andy Brookes host an absolute masterclass dedicated entirely to the legendary air-cooled era. To guide us through the minefield of buying, inspecting, and maintaining these icons, we are joined by a true industry titan: Adrian Crawford, founder of independent Porsche specialists Williams Crawford.

With over 35 years of hands-on experience dealing with everything from early 356s to the final air-cooled 993s, Adrian pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to own a classic Porsche. This isn't just a discussion about appreciation curves; it's a deep-dive technical seminar designed to arm you with expert knowledge and save you thousands in the workshop.

In this seminar, we break down:

 The Inspection Checklist: 

• The critical, hidden trouble-spots people miss when viewing a classic 911 (and what to never ignore).

 Restoration Realities: 

• When does a "minor project" cross the line into a full-scale financial nightmare?

 The Market Alignment: 

• Where is the smart money moving? Adrian shares his thoughts on current value sweet-spots.

 Bespoke vs. Pure: The shifting trends between factory-original preservation and custom, backdated modifications.

Whether you're a seasoned air-cooled purist or a modern water-cooled driver dreaming of that analog ignition, this episode is your definitive playbook.

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We actually did it. In this landmark episode of 9WERKS Radio, Lee Sibley and Andy Brookes are joined by members of the Driven Not Hidden Collective on the final night of an epic, grueling, and utterly beautiful 4,000-mile road trip from the UK to the Arctic Circle and back.

With the engines finally cooling down and the midnight sun overhead, the team gather around the table to look back on a journey of a lifetime. From navigating unpredictable Scandinavian weather to pushing decades-old air-cooled and modern water-cooled Porsches to their absolute limits, this is a raw, emotional, and deeply honest debrief of what it takes to complete the ultimate automotive pilgrimage.

In this episode, we reflect on:

 The Ultimate Highs: 

• The standout roads, the breathtaking Arctic vistas, and the moments that made the entire trip worth it.

 What We Learned About Our Cars: 

• How the Porsches actually handled 4,000 miles of relentless driving—and the surprises along the way.

 The Power of the Collective: 

• Why doing a trip of this magnitude with the DNHC community changes the entire experience.

 The Road Trip Takeaways: 

• Essential advice for anyone planning to point their Porsche toward the top of the world.

Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join the collective for the ultimate road trip post-mortem.

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In this episode of 9WERKS Radio, Lee Sibley is trackside with one of the most respected Porsche collectors on the planet: Johan Dirickx.

Johan’s collection is the stuff of legend, featuring a staggering array of RS and RSR Porsches, the rare SC RS, and the "Holy Grail" itself: an original 1967 Porsche 911R. We sit down to discuss the origins of Johan’s obsession, what specifically separates Porsche from every other marque, and the technical "soul" of the early R cars.

Finally, we put Johan on the spot to settle the greatest debate in the air-cooled community: 964 vs 993. Which of these two icons truly represents the pinnacle of the air-cooled era?

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‘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 911 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy, with special input from friends and experts around the industry, including you, our valued listeners.

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