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Forbes
09-04-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
Hemmings Taps Iconic Car Designer Chip Foose For Hot Collector Tips
Chip Foose is now collaborating with Hemmings, billed as the world's largest collector car ... More marketplace. Today, collector car marketplace Hemmings launched the Hemmings Motor Club, an exclusive membership program. The company calls this new offering the 'ultimate collector car experience' and membership brings perks like exclusive access to events, premium parking at certain partner gatherings, with more benefits to come. One bonus the company is excited to announce is its collaboration with legendary automotive designer Chip Foose. Members will get a monthly list of 'Chip's Picks' that highlights Foose's insights on design, restoration, and investment-worthy automobiles. 'My being a member will help amplify the message to the collector car community about what real enthusiasts want: access, safety, and support,' Foose told me. "For people who live and breathe this industry, this is how we'll all come together." Hemmings launched its new motor club for those looking to get exclusive access to perks from the ... More company. 'My dad always had a copy of Hemmings' magazine on the table," Foose says. 'It was a wealth of knowledge for parts and things customers wanted to build. If we weren't looking for something, I was dreaming about the cars I wanted to have.' Foose has always been a car guy, by the time he was twelve, he already had five years of experience working with his dad and had also painted his first car: a Porsche 356. He has built a resume of impressive experience, building an array of street rods, customs, studio vehicles and cars featured in movies like Blade Runner, RoboCop, and Gone in 60 Seconds. In November 1997, Foose became the youngest person to be inducted into the Hot Rod Hall of Fame. How many cars are in Foose's collection now? A lot, he answers with a laugh: probably 40-50 vehicles in all. He works on up to eight cars at a time in his garage, and is currently rebuilding a 1955 DeSoto for a client. Foose gave the classic Chrysler a modern suspension, dropped a new Hellcat Hemi engine under the hood, and everything mechanically is brand new. The body is all original and updated the interior. Hemmings launched its new motor club this week. Hemmings has over 70 years of being the car collectors' marketplace, and the Motor Club is where they're bringing value, Foose says. The company keeps a finger on the pulse of the collector car market and noticed right after the Pebble Beach Concours e'Elegance last fall that the latest trend is 'market-leading postwar European sports cars now giving way to more modern cars as a new generation of collectors seems to value vehicles that, while still individualistic in their style, can be driven regularly and comfortably with modern traffic.' That translates to a whole new crop of collector cars, and Foose will advise Hemmings Motor Club members on what to look at next. 'What people are buying is the unattainable dream they had in high school,' Foose explains. 'There was a favorite car in high school they couldn't afford and now they can afford to buy their dream or they can modify one.' For $135 per year with a $319 value, members receive a welcome package with a Hemmings Motor Club keychain, mirror hang tag, annual exclusive gear, early access to select vehicle listings, a complimentary annual vehicle valuation report, a complimentary Hemmings classified listing per year ($100 value), 24/7 emergency roadside assistance, industry discounts and offers from partners, and a one-year subscription to Hemmings Motor News. 'I'm happy to be the first official member of the Hemmings Motor Club,' Foose says enthusiastically. 'I'm still excited about the company and I still dream.'
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Porsche Celebrates 75 Years Of Making Cars In Zuffenhausen
Read the full story on Backfire News It was back on April 6, 1950 that the first volume-produced Porsche 356 rolled out of the automaker's factory in Zuffenhausen, a borough of Stuttgart, launching the brand into history. Now Porsche is celebrating 75 years of assembling sports cars in the same German Ferdinand Porsche did set up a business in Zuffenhausen in 1938, it was for construction, not building cars. After the conclusion of WWII, the Porsche family returned to the city, it had to relocate thanks to Allied troops occupying the old building. In 1950, the fledgling automaker assembled 317 cars, a far cry from what it does today. However, the 356 quickly gained notoriety, not in small part because of its prowess in motorsports, proving that winning on Sunday leads to sales on Monday. One of the innovations Porsche introduced at its Zuffenhausen factory starting in the early days was making different variants from the same model line on the same assembly line. That meant all the 356 Cabriolet, Coupe, Roadster, and Speedster cars were mixed together instead of going through the line on different days or at different times, a practice still done today. As demand increased for Porsches, the company had to expand its Zuffenhausen operations. The tempo only increased when the 911, a model that was supposed to act only as a temporary bridge for a future line, first rolled out of the Zuffenhausen factory in 1963. Obviously, over the years Porsche's operations in Zuffenhausen were improved and modernized, while craftsmanship was still emphasized. Currently, artificial intelligence, driverless transports, and a central cloud for the factory are all in use. Can you imagine what the facility will be like when the 100 year anniversary arrives? Today, Porsche manufactures three model lines in Zuffenhausen: the 911, 718, and all-electric Taycan. Images via Porsche
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ruby-Red 1956 Porsche 356A on Bring a Trailer Is a Jewel
The Porsche 356 established the brand's reputation around the world. This example looks factory fresh but has significant performance upgrades. The discrete hot-rodding should make it much more enjoyable to drive in modern conditions. Long before the 911 emerged, early Porsches made a name for the brand by doing more with less. When the 356 won its class at Le Mans in 1951, the world sat up and took notice, and it wasn't long before importer Max Hoffman had established the pride of Stuttgart as an institution on this side of the Atlantic. Thing is, a 1950s Porsche 356 is still very much a car of its time, with performance that might not match modern traffic. Not so with this 1956 356A for sale on Bring a Trailer (which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos). It's been restored and discreetly updated with tasteful improvements to make the driving experience match the "outlaw" 356s are an established trend by now, the form kicked off by customizer Rod Emory in his California-based shop. But while many of Emory's 356s defy the rules to build full-on Porsche hot-rods, this car is all about the hidden details. It's even finished in the original factory paint color, a rich Polyantha Red. From the outside, only 15-inch Boyd Coddington wheels and a custom dual exhaust hint that there's anything non-stock going on here. Those wheels hide disc brakes at all four corners—early 356 drum brakes can be a bit alarming when you suddenly spot a deer crossing the road—and the braking system is further upgraded with some 911 the inside, GT-style bucket seats and a Nardi steering wheel are the highlights of a complete reworking, including new carpeting and refreshing the dashboard. The instrumentation is rebuilt, the chrome redone, and the tachometer converted to electric operation. The 356A marked the first time the twin-cam Carrera engine was available in a road car, but the largest displacement available at the time was 1.6 liters. This car gets a built up 2.2-liter flat-four for far more torque, especially lower in the rev range, and peak power of 160 horsepower at 6000 rpm. Built by FAT Performance, also based in California, this engine is a howler, and should provide considerable shove in a car that weighs around 2000 four-speed manual transmission is also reworked, with short gearing except for fourth, which is a longer "freeway flyer" gear for cruising. This is a fantastic-looking little car in a great color combination, but the real appeal here is the driving experience, supported by performance parts from the best suppliers out there. While it's perhaps overshadowed by the 911 as the most recognizable Porsche, the 356 is a very special car to drive, impressive even after nearly 75 years. This one takes that performance and remasters it for 2025, while keeping the 1950s-era charm. Besides, everyone's doing 911 restomods these days. Why not grab a Porsche from the time when it was first putting the world on notice? The auction ends on April 2. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Low Mileage Barn Find Porsche 356SC Gets Some Proper Love
Read the full story on Backfire News A Porsche 356SC is a special car, but finding one that's been stashed away for almost 60 years is really something. However, this classic wasn't kept washed and polished the whole time, which we realize is mind blowing for anyone who realizes its value. Obviously, to the owner, it just wasn't worth the hassle. What's crazy is this classic Porsche only has 17,700 original miles on it. That's why the exterior and interior as so incredibly well preserved, like an automotive time capsule. In fact, the interior looks almost brand new. As the final iteration of the Porsche 356, the SC was introduced in 1964 as a step up from the also-new C. The SC came with a a higher compression ratio, upgraded carbs, more aggressive camshafts, larger intake/exhaust valves, and other upgrades. All that meant more power for the driver to enjoy, 107-bhp and 91 lb.-ft. of torque, to be specific. While it wouldn't be considered quick or fast by today's standards, back in the day it was a hot little ride many enjoyed on the street and track. Plus, these days a well-preserved Porsche 356SC can sell for big money. Seeing one in this state might be disturbing, but the owner at least kept it whole and in overall good condition. We still would've kept it clean even if we wanted to park it for decades, but he obviously felt differently about it. Thanks to a thorough professional detailing job performed by the guys at WD Detailing, they make the classic Porsche truly shine again. It looks like a show car in the footage, which is seriously impressive. Usually, barn finds don't clean up nearly this well. Check out the video, it's amazing viewing. Image via WD Detailing/YouTube
The Independent
20-02-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
Birkenstock loses German court fight to call its sandals art
Birkenstocks may be ubiquitous on the streets of Europe but they cannot be considered art, Germany's Federal Court of Justice has ruled. Birkenstock, which is headquartered in Linz am Rhein in western Germany and says its tradition of shoemaking goes back to 1774, had filed a lawsuit against three competitors who sold sandals that were very similar to its own. The shoe manufacturer claimed its sandals 'are copyright-protected works of applied art" that may not simply be imitated. Under German law, works of art enjoy stronger and longer-last intellectual property protections than ordinary consumer products. The Porsche 356 car is protected by the law as is furniture by the Swiss-French artist Le Corbusier, and lighting designed by the Bauhaus art movement. The company asked for an injunction to stop its competitors from making copycat sandals and order them to recall and destroy those already on the market. The copycat companies were not identified in the court statement. Before Germany's highest court for civil trials weighed in this Thursday, the case had been heard at two lower courts, which disagreed on the issue. A regional court in Cologne initially recognised the shoe models as works of applied art and granted the orders, but Cologne's higher regional court later overturned the orders on appeal, German news agency dpa reported. The appeals court said it was unable to establish any artistic achievement in the wide-strapped sandals with a big buckle. On Thursday, the Federal Court of Justice sided with Cologne's higher regional court and dismissed the case. In its ruling, it wrote that a product can't be copyrighted if "technical requirements, rules or other constraints determine the design." So when it comes to Birkenstock's sandals, functionality and craft trumps art – at least in the eyes of the law. 'For the copyright protection of a work of applied art – as for all other types of work – the level of design must not be too low,' the court wrote. 'Purely technical creation using formal design elements is not eligible for copyright protection. Rather, for copyright protection, a level of design must be achieved that reveals individuality.'
