Tag / Porsche
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Better Late Than Never
All of our lives are busy. And among our busy lives we prioritise the things that matter the most to us, and all of priorities are different. Throughout 2023, I came to the realisation that time is finite, and that my priorities were changing. I don’t love using the pandemic as a mark point for my life, but thinking about it, I can definitely say there’s a distinct difference…
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A Porsche Meet on Film
I have a confession to make: I have been using my digital camera as a crutch for the past few years. While the technology has revolutionised the imaging industry, there is no doubt that there is an inherent safety behind the instant gratification of seeing the photo you’ve just taken. Though I’m proud of these photos I’ve taken, in my mind, constantly checking if I had gotten the shot has…
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Another Cold Start
On one of the coldest Sydney days I’ve felt in a long time, came the largest turnout of Porsches I’ve witnessed at a local event. Almost 150 in fact, and almost all of them the 911 silhouette. Turns out bone-chilling temperatures (for Sydney, anyway) slow no diehard enthusiast. I normally favour a mixed bag of P-cars to focus on on a Sunday morning, but this time I was preoccupied…
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Do As The Romans Do
What makes the regular person so enfatuated with the supercar? The names Ferrari, Lamborghini and McLaren are as well known as Toyota, Volkswagen or Ford, but why are they so much more revered? Is it the way they look? The way they sound? That they are “fast”? That they are considered unobtainable? Is it simply the badge on the bonnet? I couldn’t say, though I can appreciate that there…
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One and the Same
I think only Porsche 911 owners and enthusiasts can edge out those of Mazda MX-5 disposition in outright commitment to the platform and to the culture that surrounds it. Some might crucify me for making that comparison, but hear me out. They both share an obsession with the simple pleasures of driving, they both share similar philosophies in tuning their platforms, and I don’t know who else would collectively get…
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Rainy Day, Let’s Play
After what seems like the last 3 months that the east coast of Australia has been hit with un-ending rainfall, and a few events cancelled because of it, it was relieving to be able to look forward to another Porsche-specific gathering at Waterview Bicentennial Park courtesy of Autohaus Hamilton. It was mostly 911s spread across the small parking area with a sprinkling of 968 and 718 (and a sneaky coupe…
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Master of Reality
The past two years has seen a monumental shift in our lives, but I don’t need to tell you that. The defines of what is or isn’t important to us has been challenged over that period time and time again it seems. For me that challenge has been time itself. It appears a fickle concept; something with which we deal at every moment, yet struggle to grasp. As a…
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Breakfast at Ferdinand’s
Remember when I mentioned that you never know what you’re going to see at a Porsche meet? Well colour me awestruck because that’s exactly how I (and most likely eveyone else) felt at the last Cars & Coffee at Waterview by Autohaus Hamilton. I’m sure the header photo of this blog post gives it all away, but I’ll leave you to scroll through to the photos of the majestic…
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Skylines, Sports Cars and Surprises
It’s not often that I’ll be in such overwhelm at an automotive-related event that I don’t know where to look (or point my camera). Gazing through the sea of people and cars of course there’s always the regulars: the Civics, the Skylines, the Golfs, the 911s and the like. But then there’s the one or two (or in this case, many) that make you double-take, and you’ll catch the feeling…
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The Early Bird Gets the Worm
When I was younger I was quite the magazine afficionado – a purist, if you will. But over the years the publications I loved have given way to the internet, and try as hard as it may, print publishing has traversed a very patchy road in an effort to get back to a place which we may never see again. Duck & Whale is one which was born from the…
