Author: Bryan Joslin

Cars

When German Engineering Meets Scottish Tradition

It may seem a rather odd pairing on the surface, but the combination German cars and Scottish tartan cloth upholstery has become as natural as peanut butter and jelly, and just as tasteful. We take leather interiors for granted on most modern vehicles, especially high-end European vehicles. But in the […]

Gear

Wear a Piece of Rauh-Welt History on Your Wrist

Purists may not agree with what Akira Nakai does to Porsches to appreciate his craftsmanship. Just to watch him work is a special treat, as we discovered when Nakai-San was in Philadelphia doing his magic on a Chevy-powered 996 a couple years back. Now the legendary Japanese builder and founder […]

Cars

This ’80s 911 is the Perfect Blend of Retro and Modern

The spectrum of resto-mod options for an aircooled Porsche runs wide. From Outlaw 356s to rough-and-tumble Safari 911s to immaculately detailed Singers, the possibilities are as deep as your wallet. Perhaps deeper. This 1983 911 coupe from Florida restoration specialist Straat splits the difference between the super high-end custom builds […]

Events

Audrain Concours Cancelled for 2020, Will Return 2021

Newport, Rhode Island’s Audrain Concours and Motor Week is the latest major event to cancel or postpone its scheduled 2020 occurrence. Originally planned for October 1-4, organizers have made the difficult choice to postpone the second annual event a full year, returning September 30 through October 3, 2021. Concours CEO […]