This post is a companion to the latest 3DLANES podcast episode. Cosworth started in London in October 1958 by Mike Costin and Keith Duckworth, both former Lotus men, the company name is literally just their surnames stapled together. COStin. DuckWORTH. Cosworth. Duckworth apparently did not enjoy working at Lotus very much. He left after two […]
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This post is a companion to the latest 3DLANES podcast episode. The 911T is essentially the 912’s spiritual successor, Porsche’s way of keeping an entry point in the lineup without dragging the 911 name through the mud. Three iterations of the 911T exist, but we’re only covering two here. The idea was simple: give enthusiasts
This one is dedicated to Jorge. The VW Beetle had a lifespan of 80 years (1938 to 2019). This car has an interesting story. Just like how it was commissioned and to whom this commission was given to. History is complex and nobody gets out of it without sin. Original Conception (Pre-Launch) The Beetle’s origins
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Here we are again covering a Group B intended vehicle. I thought that delaying a post of the 959 would have been a missed opportunity. Since we have the momentum of the Ferrari F40 going from the last post. Here is a vintage supercar that was an instant classic. The Genesis The Porsche 959 was,
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This week, we turn our focus to the Ferrari F40—another childhood hero of mine. I have been fortunate enough to see a few at different events. While I’ve always admired it, I never dug deeper to know the “why’s” or “how” this legend was born. Origins: The Group B Era Our story begins with the
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Car events were never my main thought when it came to film photography. You used to see most people at car events with digital cameras. The big ol’ zoom lenses and the camera branded straps. It makes sense, film can be intimidating. If you do the process from top to bottom, from shooting, developing and
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There ain’t no party like a Porsche party. This is the third event organized by the Luft crew that I attend. There are similarities but huge differences at the same time. I made the trek back to LA for Air | Water 2024 and was definitely not disappointed. The Porsche community is great, for the
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Today I reencountered an old friend. Who am I kidding, I don’t like people. Let me rephrase that. Today I found an old video that excites me and fires something up inside me. It ignites that creative drive that, I believe, we all have. Even after seeing it so many years ago. Today I relived
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Here is the 3DLanes photo report of Monterey Car Week. I was able to attend four events this year, definitely more than last. As the kids get older, it gets a little easier to make them part of these events. Mainly because they enjoy them now. Still some struggles hauling around two little kids. That,
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The so anticipated car week is here and I wanted to contribute something by making a post of the mostly free and interesting events featured this week. Let’s get to the details: Let me begin with the Canpea Motorsports open house, from Friday, August 11th until the 22nd. Get more info HERE. Friday, August 11th
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