Friday 1st November 2013

Turbo Fever: Time For Tea?

We know Magnus Walker has a thing for old Porsches; hear him explain why this now extends to Turbos

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Given that we're going to meet up with Magnus Walker later in the month this little vid is a timely reminder of why he's such a fixture in the Porsche enthusiast landscape.

Turbo history lesson, courtesy of Walker (and dog)

And if the last vid in which he featured here on PH tipped a little into 'lifestyle' this one is purely about the cars. And what cars! A demonstration of what a bit of well-funded OCD can achieve, Walker's assembly of pre-intercooler 911 Turbos, each with a fascinating back story, is a hell of a line-up. And it's easy to warm to both his sincere love - and detailed description - of the driving experience and respect for the history and stories embodied in each.

Purists aghast at Walker's free-spirited approach to modifying his 911s can take heart that his Turbos - ride height drops and fatter rubber aside - remain standard. And that his passion for the cars remains as informed and detailed as ever.

Enjoy!

 

[Source: XCar, via Youtube]

[myhandle]

930 = Good
Turbo Carrera badge = not good.

[soad]

Enjoyed that!

[davethreepointwo]

Pistonheads…When you meet up with him next month, just remember less chat and more driving.

[urquattroGus]

Somehow something about him just smacks me of trying a bit too hard really.

[monthefish]

Pistonheaders are already talking about it here

[Chris500]

davethreepointwo said:

Pistonheads…When you meet up with him next month, just remember less chat and more driving.

agree - he talked almost 10 min non stop before we could listen to a 930 engine... next time the other way round please. Have my doubts that will work with him.

[SEE YA]

Well not bad, to listen to seems to have a passion for 911'S

[glendon]

Gorgeous cars and nicely modded, clearly a very knowledgeable chap but my god he's a bit much eh?
His droning on pretty much wore me out.

[glendon]

Christ- even his dog looked bored!

[Richard A]

Odd in the header photo that of the three nearest the camera, the two with US bumpers have Euro indicator glasses and the one in the middle with Euro bumper has US spec indicators.

I'd love a pre-intercooler 930 if money was no object and I was a better driver, as it is I can only just handle my old 'car-for-life' 3.2.

[RadQuinn]

glendon said:

Christ- even his dog looked bored!

^

That long and that many complaints.. yet you own that many? Interesting..

[epom]

Where did he make all his money ?? Interesting looking guy.

[mollytherocker]

myhandle said:

930 = Good
Turbo Carrera badge = not good.

Why is the turbo carrera badge not good? It is correct.

[castex]

mollytherocker said:

myhandle said:

930 = Good
Turbo Carrera badge = not good.

Why is the turbo carrera badge not good? It is correct.

Is it? I've seen a lot of 930s and never this badge.

[glendon]

RadQuinn said:

^

That long and that many complaints.. yet you own that many? Interesting..

Pardon? I didn't understand that reply...

[456mgt]

castex said:

Is it? I've seen a lot of 930s and never this badge.

Me neither. Looks deeply st

[Hellbound]

epom said:

Where did he make all his money ?? Interesting looking guy.

Clothing first and he also custom mods 911's for people.

Watched this using the CNET app on my NowTV box recently. I love Porsche and envy the roads he gets to play on. Nowt like that around here, and the weather is sh*t.

[mollytherocker]

castex said:

mollytherocker said:

myhandle said:

930 = Good
Turbo Carrera badge = not good.

Why is the turbo carrera badge not good? It is correct.

Is it? I've seen a lot of 930s and never this badge.

The early 76 models had this badge.

It is totally correct and rare as fk!

[daveco]

This is a motoring website right? Here we have an eccentric car nut talking passionately about the cars he loves, in great detail, with great shots of great cars.

Less moaning, more appreciating!

[Veeayt]

He needs a bigger beard