Tag Archives: Porsche 911

June 18

This is Opportunity Knocking

Here you are, race fans: the opportunity of the year. Do you recall that lovely Porsche I blogged about last year? This one? It could be yours. Yes, Cindy is putting this fine chariot up for sale, and I thought you might like to know about it. Here be the data: 2009 911 Carrera 4S cabriolet, […]

February 14

Be Mine

My Valentines are of the four-wheeled variety. I win. Here are a few of my recent loves. And my current steady, the Red MINI.          

February 04

Magic Tricks: Porsche 911 Targa

Porsche continued the rollout of all 5 million iterations of its new 991 series 911 model with the premiere of the new 911 Targa 4 at Detroit. The Targa is distinctive from other 911 models because of its movable roof section – a unique cross between coupe and cabriolet. I snapped a few photos to […]

August 21

Porsche Gets Cheeky

In all my excitement over the gender politics and sociological implications of the Porsche 911, I forgot the single best thing about Porsche EVER. That particular Ruby Red, leather-swathed specimen featured in my post has the most useful, thoughtful, amazing option to ever emerge from Zuffenhausen: cooled seats. COOLED SEATS. For my fellow Texans, let […]

August 17

“Is That Your Car?” – A Woman in a Porsche 911

I recently had the good fortune to drive and photograph a beautiful 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S cabriolet. The occasion? It belongs to my employer, and she knew I wanted to drive it. One small reason among a plethora of others that I have a fantastic job. I was out photographing the 911 on the […]

August 11

Time to Step Up, Ladies of L.A.

While researching my recent Tesla post, I came across an article in the L.A. Times that listed L.A.’s top ten cars and trucks by gender. I didn’t have to read past the title to know that I would be disappointed. And, sure enough, I was. The lists are based on data from Edmunds, which pulled […]

June 12

Now playing…

Where is Motorista currently appearing on the motorweb? Motor on over to Jean Knows Cars, one of my favorite sites, for Jean Jennings’ video review of the 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera S, in which I and some other motorheads make a guest appearance.  Our conclusion? Porsche is no longer simply a “man’s car.”  What do […]