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.

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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

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