The Air-Cooled Porsche Comfort Debate

The Air-Cooled Porsche Comfort Debate

This episode goes from vintage racing chaos to very real Porsche ownership advice. Paul Kramer, Casey Parkin, and Dave Van Epps start with The Great Race, Cannonball Run memories, and the kind of car-movie disappointment only a Countach-obsessed kid could understand. Then it turns into a proper Shifted Opinions shop session: 993 cabriolets, a low-mile Boxster Spyder, dead batteries, jumper-pack hacks, a 968 Club Sport, Cayman GTS auction talk, and Paul’s newly acquired Albert Blue 1971 911T. The listener questions get into the good stuff: when does a sports car become too raw to enjoy, what air-cooled Porsche makes the most sense for a first-time owner, whether a cabriolet is secretly the best value 911, what actually makes someone a good driver, and how to keep old air-cooled cars alive on modern fuel. It is part Porsche therapy, part marketplace reality check, and part old-car survival guide.

The Hidden Cost of Selling a Car, Airbags & Rally Etiquette

Most auction listings look effortless. They are not. Paul, Casey, and Dave pull back the curtain on what it actually takes to consign and sell an enthusiast car—from photography, research, and write-ups to reserves that miss and the awkward question of who eats the cost. Dave checks in after his GT3 RS accident, leading to a candid conversation about airbags, old-car safety, and why internet reactions rarely reflect real life. Then it is back to rallies: broken 928s, roadside repairs, speeding-ticket etiquette, slow cars that feel fast, ugly cars that grew on us, and a Porsche 993 with a $51,000 service bill. It is not always polished. That is the point.

The Fastest Way to the Hospital Starts with a GT3RS (Dave Is Fine)

Dave is back—and thankfully, he's okay. After a frightening accident in his GT3RS during the Highlands Motoring Festival, Dave shares the full story of what happened, from the crash itself to being airlifted to a trauma center and the recovery process that followed. The crew dives into modern performance cars, airbag injuries, whether today's GT products have become too capable for their own good, and why older sports cars may actually provide better feedback for enthusiastic drivers. Plus, Paul recaps over 5,000 miles of rally adventures across 10 states, Pinewood Derby madness, tornado warnings, wildlife encounters, and what may be next for Overcrest Rally. Questions, comments, or topic suggestions? 📧 Paul Kramer: paul@autokennel.com 📧 Casey Parkin: casey@groupccuration.com 📧 Dave Van Epps: dave@sonderwerks.com

Why Are GT3 RS Prices Exploding? Plus Oregon Safari Rally Adventures

Paul checks in from Oregon after completing the Safari Party rally, sharing stories from gravel roads, beach driving, overland-inspired Porsches, and the incredible people behind one of the most unique automotive events in the country. Meanwhile, Casey breaks down a week of record-setting collector car sales, including a 2011 Porsche GT3 RS, a Heritage Ford GT, Ferrari Speciales, GT2 RS models, and the surprising market trends pushing analog performance cars higher than ever. Dave joins with an update on an incredible Russell Built 964 Safari project, explaining what makes these builds some of the most capable off-road 911s ever created. Plus: * The collector car market's latest surprises * Safari Party rally highlights * Oregon beach driving adventures * Ford GT and GT3 RS values * Russell Built Safari builds * Shifted Opinions merch updates * Supporting Pets With Disabilities A fun, laid-back episode packed with rally stories, Porsche talk, collector car insights, and plenty of laughs.

Porsche 964 vs 993: Which One Would You Keep?

This week on Shifted Opinions, the guys trade Thursday-morning coffee for Sunday-evening cocktails and dive into everything from the Ruchlos Rallye to the current state of the collector car market. Dave returns from an epic West Virginia Porsche rally with stories of incredible roads, close calls, and why the people you meet matter more than the cars you drive. Meanwhile, Casey shares updates on multiple high-dollar auctions, including GT3 RS models, Ford GTs, and a Ferrari Pista. The conversation turns philosophical when a listener asks a simple question: Is it really about the car—or is it about the journey? Along the way, the guys debate: * Porsche 964 vs 993 ownership * Why some collector cars are softening in value * The best enthusiast EVs on the horizon * Project car updates * Fire safety and Element extinguishers * Pinewood Derby engineering madness * Why rallies create memories that no auction result ever can If you love driving, road trips, Porsche culture, and automotive storytelling, this episode is for you.