The Last of the Cheap Porsches: Why the 924 and 944 Still Matter

This episode of Break/Fix explores the Porsche 924 and 944 models, their history, and what makes them unique as essential 'driver's cars.' Kevin Duffy, a notable expert on these Porsches from 924S944.com, shares his personal journey with these vehicles from his first purchase in the early 80s to founding his site aimed at providing knowledge and parts for these cars. Kevin discusses the technical aspects and evolutions of the 924 and 944, including their development history, mechanical details, and performance capabilities. He also provides valuable tips for potential buyers, common issues to look out for, and technical advice for maintaining and upgrading these cars for everything from daily driving to track use. Kevin shares his insights into racing these models, the affordability of maintaining them compared to other Porsches, and how they can serve as great starter cars for driving enthusiasts looking to get into DEs and competitive racing. Additionally, the conversation touches on related models like the Porsche 968 and 928, and the potential for engine swaps with these vehicles. The episode concludes with Kevin outlining the services and resources available on his website, 924S944.com, to support owners and enthusiasts of these iconic Porsche models. ===== (Oo---x---oO) ===== 00:00:00 The Last of the Cheap Porsches 00:00:51 Porsche 924 and 944: A Deep Dive 00:01:43 Kevin Duffy's Journey with Porsches 00:04:56 The Evolution of the Porsche 924 and 944 00:05:23 Porsche vs. Volkswagen: The 924 Origins 00:11:40 The 944's Impact and Engineering 00:19:35 Buying and Restoring Porsches 00:38:39 Special Edition Porsches 00:45:27 Special Edition 924S: A Collector's Dream 00:45:57 Driving Adventures and Events 00:46:38 The Rarest of the Rare: 924 Carrera GT 00:47:22 Building Carrera GT Replicas 00:48:30 SCCA and Porsche Kit Cars 00:49:51 Engine Swaps: V8s and 1.8 Turbos 00:53:55 Floating Cylinder Design Explained 00:57:41 Volkswagen and Porsche Parts Compatibility 01:00:27 Market Prices and Buying Tips 01:06:51 DE and Racing with 924s and 944s 01:15:16 Future of 924 and 944 Ownership 01:19:24 Kevin Duffy's Services and Resources 01:23:42 Final Thoughts and Acknowledgements ==================== The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net More Information: Visit Our Website Become a VIP at: Patreon Online Magazine: Gran Touring Follow us on Social: Instagram