Porsche Club of America, Upper Canada Region
A Tale of Two Turbos Story and Photos by Elliot Alder, Provinz Ad Manager and Contributing Photographer (from May 2017 Provinz page 16) Some time ago, your intrepid author was sitting outside Ferrari of Ontario in a humble little 944. I’d just left a coffee date with former Toronto Star auto journalist Laurance Yap, and thought Read More …
Story and photos by Paul Schurter, UCR Member (from April 2017a Provinz page 11) Like many other P-cars in Ontario, my pride and joy hibernates for about six months of the year. It would just break my heart to expose it to any road de-icing salts. The positive side of hibernation though, is that every Read More …
By Terrence Tong, UCR Treasurer (from March 2017 Provinz page 40) Speed Yellow, a very catchy colour, does not usually work with base model cars. The fact that the car in question is a 996 Carrera, which to this day still seems to be the most unloved 911 generation of all, makes it all the Read More …
Info & Photos By Greg Martin, UCR Member (from March 2017 Provinz page 30) Here is my 1996 C2 6 speed. It came with LSD (limited slip differential), ABD (automatic braking differential) and 18-inch Turbo Twist wheels. I’ve added an RS clutch and light weight flywheel, HID light kit, yellow Bilstein shocks, red H&R springs (lowered), Read More …
Story and Photos by Elliot Alder, Provinz Ad Manager and Contributing Photographer (from March 2017 PROVINZ page 16) Every Monday, two overgrown children chuckle at the thought of their old schedules and journey out to a giant toybox near Toronto. Looking at one’s dad sweaters and the other’s Pumas, one would be forgiven for thinking them Read More …
Story and photos by Elliot Alder, PCA Member and Provinz Advertising Manager (from February 2016 Provinz page 16) As the snow continues to fall and I find myself missing early morning jaunts through the Forks of the Credit more than ever, I suppose now is as good of a time as ever to introduce myself. My Read More …
Story and photos by Paul Ireland, UCR Member (from December 2016 Provinz page 40) Editor’s Note: Paul Ireland is a UCR member who owns a 2004 Porsche Boxster S and had his Porsche story featured in The Toronto Star on January 08, 2016. Below is an edited version of his story that appeared in The Read More …
Story and photos by Jay Lloyds, UCR Member (from December 2016 Provinz page 30) Before I finish the story of my tribute build, I want to give you, my faithful readers of Part I & II in the preceding issues of Provinz, some reasoning behind my insane choice, and some history in regards to the Read More …
Story and photos by Michael A. Coates, UCR Club photographer (from November 2016 Provinz page 16) The Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance takes place during the last days of summer. It is held at the Cobble Beach Golf Resort on the beautiful shores of Georgian Bay. 2016 was the 4th Anniversary. I first became aware of Read More …
Story and photos by Jay Lloyds, UCR Member (from Provinz October 2016, page 24) It happened by chance. For me, it was perfect timing, but “dire misery” for the owner. Owning a 930 proper is a real privilege and for some the true feelings that you really are fulfilling one’s dreams… Who that loves Porsche Read More …