9WERKS Radio : The Porsche and Car Podcast

In a rare public interview, Mark opens the doors to his Flat 6 Ranch at the historic Heuberg estate for a private tour of the Porsche family’s personal car collection. In an exclusive sit-down conversation which follows, Mark shares intimate stories about growing up alongside his father F.A. Porsche, the design philosophy behind the Porsche 911, the deep significance of Zell am See to the family legacy, and the purpose of Flat 6 Ranch.

Featured in This Episode

The Flat 6 Ranch Tour: A private walk-through of the historic Heuberg estate barn, housing rare Porsche family cars and F.A. Porsche memorabilia.

The Legacy of F.A. Porsche: Mark Porsche reflects on his father's design ethos, the creation of the 911, and the founding of Studio F. A. Porsche.

Zell am See & The Family Anchor: Why the Pinzgau region and Schüttgut estate remain the emotional and spiritual epicenter for the Porsche family.

Frequently Asked Questions (Porsche Heritage & History)

Who is Mark Porsche?

Mark Porsche is the youngest son of Ferdinand Alexander "F.A." Porsche (creator of the iconic Porsche 911) and grandson of company founder Ferdinand Porsche. He plays an active role in preserving the Porsche family heritage and spearheaded the creation of the Flat 6 Ranch at the Heuberg estate in Zell am See.

What is the Flat 6 Ranch in Zell am See?

The Flat 6 Ranch is a dedicated space housed within a converted historic barn at the Porsche family's Heuberg estate in Zell am See, Austria. Named as a nod to the 911's flat-six engine, it serves as a private sanctuary, exhibition space, and family archive celebrating F.A. Porsche's life, design work, and automotive collection.

Why is Zell am See significant to Porsche history?

Zell am See, Austria, is the ancestral home and emotional sanctuary for the Porsche family. Home to the Schüttgut and Heuberg estates as well as Studio F. A. Porsche, it is where family members spent their formative years and where the core philosophy of Porsche design and family heritage continues to be preserved.

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In this exclusive episode for 9WERKS Radio, host Lee Sibley travels to Singer HQ in Los Angeles for a frank, in-depth, and unfiltered conversation with Singer founder Rob Dickinson and CEO Maz Fawaz.

In a world-exclusive interview covering topics never discussed publicly before, Rob and Maz open up to 9WERKS Radio about:

•⁠ ⁠The Controversial Louis Vuitton Collaboration: Singer’s honest reaction to public feedback, the motivation behind the partnership, and what was learned from the collaboration.

•⁠ ⁠Leading the Restomod Revolution: How Singer stays ahead in an increasingly crowded high-end Porsche restomod and custom build market.

•⁠ ⁠The Porsche Relationship: Clarifying the ongoing dynamic and partnership with Porsche AG.

•⁠ ⁠The Future of Singer: What’s next for the world’s most famous Porsche restomod brand.

Whether you're a diehard air-cooled Porsche enthusiast, a collector, or fascinated by high-end automotive design, this is the definitive Singer Vehicle Design interview you cannot afford to miss.

Featured Guests:
Rob Dickinson and Maz Fawaz of Singer Vehicle Design.

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Heritage Parts Centre: Proud founding partner of 9WERKS. For all your classic air-cooled and modern Porsche parts, visit heritagepartscentre.com and use code 9WERKS10 at checkout for 10% off your order!

Shorade UK: Official body repair partner and Porsche Recommended Repairer. Discover their expert restoration and aluminum chassis support at shorade.co.uk.

Garage Therapy: Professional detailing, paint protection, and car care products. Grab yours via the official 9WERKS Shop at shop.9werks.co.uk.

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Welcome to a huge milestone—Episode 200 of 9WERKS Radio! To celebrate 200 episodes of Porsche passion, hosts Lee Sibley and Andy Brookes are joined by a very special guest: motoring journalist and 2026 9WERKS Awards winner for Best Porsche Content, Henry Catchpole.

In this extended bumper episode, we dive deep into one of the most intriguing, debated, and fast-growing movements in the automotive world: the Porsche restomod movement.
In this episode, we cover:

First-Hand Driving Impressions: We share what it’s actually like to drive some of the world’s ultimate air-cooled and water-cooled restomods.

What Defines a Restomod? Where is the line between a clean backdate, an OEM+ build, and a ground-up re-imagination?

Impact on the Automotive Industry: How boutique builders like Singer Vehicle Design, Tuthill Porsche, Theon Design, and Gunther Werks have redefined car culture, manufacturing, and OEM design choices.

The Future of the Restomod Movement: Where is the industry headed next as donor 911s become rarer, donor prices shift, and electric or synthetic fuel tech evolves?

Whether you're a fan of classic air-cooled Porsche 911s, modern performance engineering, or automotive journalism, this 200th-anniversary deep dive is packed with expert insight and unvarnished driving opinions.

Featured Guest:
Henry Catchpole – Automotive Journalist, Presenter (Hagerty, Carfection, EVO), and 2026 9WERKS Awards Winner.

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Heritage Parts Centre: Proud founding partner of 9WERKS. For all your classic air-cooled and modern Porsche parts, visit heritagepartscentre.com and use code 9WERKS10 at checkout for 10% off your order!

Shorade UK: Official body repair partner and Porsche Recommended Repairer. Discover their expert restoration and aluminum chassis support at shorade.co.uk.

Garage Therapy: Professional detailing, paint protection, and car care products. Grab yours via the official 9WERKS Shop at shop.9werks.co.uk.

🌐 CONNECT & SUPPORT 9WERKS
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How do you finance a Porsche in today’s economic climate, and is financing still the smartest route into your dream 911? In this series finale of 9WERKS Radio, we sit down with Chris from Sussex Asset Finance to get the ultimate insider’s guide on Porsche finance, market trends, and practical ways to fund your next sports car.

We are also joined by Chris Longmore from Drive to showcase the SpeedCase—an ingenious new storage solution engineered specifically for the Porsche 911 (996 and 997 generations), now available on the official 9WERKS Shop. Finally, we wrap up the series with a classic DNHC Carnundrum from our community.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Porsche Financing Explained: How asset finance works for sports cars, how smooth the application process is, and the pros vs. cons of financing a modern or classic Porsche.
Current Automotive Market Realities: The key financial challenges facing the Porsche market today and how buyers can navigate them.
The Drive SpeedCase Launch: How this innovative storage product upgrades cabin practicality for Porsche 996 and 997 owners.
DNHC Series Finale Carnundrum: A real-world Porsche buying dilemma from a Drive Not Hide Collective member.

Frequently Asked Questions Covered:

Can you finance modern classic Porsches like the 996 and 997? Yes, specialist automotive lenders like Sussex Asset Finance structure bespoke asset finance packages for both modern classics and modern Porsche sports cars. https://www.sussexassetfinance.co.uk/
Where can I buy the Drive SpeedCase? The SpeedCase storage unit for 996 and 997 models is available directly via the 9WERKS online shop: https://shop.9werks.co.uk/products/drive-speedcases-for-996-997

LINKS & RESOURCES
Episode Guests & Featured Products:

Sussex Asset Finance: Explore specialist Porsche financing options at sussexassetfinance.co.uk
Drive SpeedCase: Buy the innovative 996 & 997 SpeedCase cabin storage system at the 9WERKS Shop
9WERKS Marketplace: Browse verified, quality Porsche listings at 9werks.co.uk/porschemarketplace

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60 years ago, Porsche fundamentally changed the sports car benchmark by affixing a single, iconic letter to the back of the 911: "S".

To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Porsche 911S (1966–2026), Lee and Andy embark on a comprehensive deep-dive into the history, engineering, and cultural impact of Porsche’s quintessential performance model. From its humble origins as a 160hp high-revving 2.0-litre screamer to today’s twin-turbocharged 992 Carrera S, we trace the complete timeline of the badge that defined everyday supercar usability.

Has the significance of the "S" badge diminished in an era dominated by GT3s, Turbos, and GTS models, or does the Carrera S remain the absolute sweet spot of the 911 lineup?
Special Guest Expert Panel:

The Air-Cooled Era: Adrian Crawford from Williams Crawford Passion for Porsche joins us to break down the golden age of air-cooled 911S models—from the original F-Model 2.0S, 2.2S, and 2.4S through to the iconic Carrera 2.7S and 2.8 RSR heritage.

The Water-Cooled Era: Jason from Porsche Centre Bournemouth steps in to guide us through the modern generation transition—evaluating the 996.2 Carrera S, 997.1/997.2, 991, and current 992 Carrera S to explain how Porsche dealership customers view the "S" badge today.

QUICK FAQ: 60 YEARS OF THE PORSCHE 911S

Q: When was the first Porsche 911S introduced? A: The Porsche 911S was first introduced in 1966 for the 1967 model year as the first high-performance derivative of the original 911, producing 160 hp from its 2.0-litre air-cooled flat-six engine.
Q: What does the "S" stand for in Porsche 911S? A: The "S" in Porsche 911S stands for "Sport." It designated upgraded engine performance, enhanced chassis components, vented disc brakes, and iconic Fuchs alloy wheels.
Q: What is the difference between a Porsche Carrera and Carrera S? A: Historically and in modern water-cooled generations (997, 991, 992), the Carrera S offers larger engine displacement/higher horsepower, upgraded brakes, wider track/wheels, standard PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management), and sportier chassis tuning compared to the base Carrera.

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