9WERKS Radio : The Porsche and Car Podcast

In this Porsche Concept Car Special on 9WERKS Radio, Lee Sibley and Andy Brookes kick off with an immediate reaction and deep-dive verdict on Porsche’s newly revealed Mission S concept, before sitting down for a milestone feature interview with former Style Porsche designer Stephen Murkett.

With an extraordinary 43-year career inside the design studios at Weissach, Stephen provides a rare, first-hand account of automotive design history. He reveals the never-before-heard inside story behind the radical 1989 Porsche Panamericana concept—created as an 80th birthday gift for Ferry Porsche—the creative culture inside Style Porsche, and the next chapter of his journey: teaming up with Werk96 to pioneer the bespoke Porsche 996 restomod movement.

Featured in This Episode

Porsche Mission S Verdict: First impressions, packaging revelations, and why Porsche has bet billions on the reception of this concept.

43 Years Inside Style Porsche: Stephen Murkett reflects on more than four decades of shaping sports cars, working alongside automotive icons in Weissach.

The 1989 Porsche Panamericana Untold: The secret design brief, the zippered roof construction, the extreme packaging challenges, and Ferry Porsche's genuine reaction.

Werk96 & The 996 Restomod: Why Stephen is applying his factory design pedigree to the Porsche 996 platform, and what Werk96 is creating for the future of water-cooled 911s.

Frequently Asked Questions (Porsche Design & Concept Guide)

Who is Stephen Murkett?

Stephen Murkett is a celebrated British automotive designer who spent 43 years at Style Porsche in Weissach, Germany. During his tenure, he contributed to numerous production and concept sports car programs, most notably penning the exterior design of the avant-garde 1989 Porsche Panamericana concept.

What was the 1989 Porsche Panamericana concept car?

The Porsche Panamericana was a radical, off-road-inspired sports car concept unveiled at the 1989 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA). Based on a Porsche 964 Carrera 4 platform with carbon-fibre-reinforced bodywork, horizontal roof cutouts with a zippered fabric top, and exposed wheel arches, it was presented to Ferry Porsche for his 80th birthday and heavily influenced the exterior design language of the subsequent 993 generation 911.

What is the Werk96 Porsche 996 restomod project?

Werk96 is a specialist brand focused on re-engineering and elevating the Porsche 996 generation. By collaborating with former factory Porsche designers like Stephen Murkett, Werk96 applies OEM-level design refinement, elevated interior craftsmanship, and mechanical optimization to celebrate the analog purity of early water-cooled 911s.

9WERKS Partners & Discounts

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James’s journey is the quintessential Porsche enthusiast success story: starting out at just 14 years old cleaning cars on Saturday mornings, he worked his way up through every facet of the business to eventually buy and own 911Box outright. In this wide-ranging discussion, James shares the grit and lessons behind taking over a premier specialist dealership, reveals his vision for the company's future, and delivers expert buying advice on where the smart money is in today’s Porsche market—including the legendary Porsche 996 Turbo and the mid-engine 718 Cayman and Boxster platforms.

Featured in This Episode
The Saturday Boy Journey: How James went from washing 911s at 14 to running and owning 911Box outright.
Evolving an Independent Specialist: The challenges and strategies of managing independent Porsche sales and service in the UK today.
The 996 Turbo Value Case: Why the Mezger-powered 996 Turbo remains one of the best pound-for-pound modern classic supercars to own.
Why the 718 Platform Is Overlooked: Real-world dynamics, depreciation curves, and why the 718 Boxster and Cayman represent outstanding everyday performance value.
The Future of 911Box: Expanding facilities, maintaining specialist standards, and sourcing verified inventory.

Frequently Asked Questions (Porsche Buyer & Specialist Guide)

What is 911Box?

911Box is an established independent Porsche specialist based in Keston, Kent (near South London and Bromley). Established in 1995, 911Box provides specialist Porsche vehicle sales, factory-level servicing, diagnostic health checks, and restoration support across classic and modern Porsche models.

Is the Porsche 996 Turbo still good value to buy?

Yes. Powered by the motorsport-derived Hans Mezger twin-turbo engine (free from IMS bearing issues found in naturally aspirated M96 models), the 996 Turbo delivers true 190+ mph supercar performance, robust reliability, and everyday usability at a price point well below comparable air-cooled or later 997 Turbo variants.

Are the Porsche 718 Cayman and Boxster good sports car investments?

While not immediate speculative investments, the 718 generation (including four-cylinder turbo models and flat-six 4.0 variants) represents exceptional sports car value. They offer benchmark mid-engine chassis balance, contemporary cabin tech, and accessible real-world performance, making them some of the most usable and rewarding modern Porsches on the second-hand market.

Featured Guest & Location Links

911Box: View current Porsche inventory and servicing packages at 911box.co.uk

9WERKS Partners & Discounts

Heritage Parts Centre: Proud founding partner of 9WERKS. Get 10% off your next parts order with code 9WERKS10 at checkout: heritagepartscentre.com
Shorade UK: Official body repair partner and Porsche Recommended Repairer. Visit shorade.co.uk
Garage Therapy: Professional detailing and car care products available via the 9WERKS Shop

Connect & Explore

9WERKS Marketplace: Search verified, high-quality Porsche listings at 9werks.co.uk/porschemarketplace
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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.

9WERKS Partners & Discounts

Heritage Parts Centre: Proud founding partner of 9WERKS. Get 10% off your next parts order with code 9WERKS10 at checkout: heritagepartscentre.com
Shorade UK: Official body repair partner and Porsche Recommended Repairer. Visit shorade.co.uk

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9WERKS Marketplace: Search verified, high-quality Porsche listings at 9werks.co.uk/porschemarketplace
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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.

🤝 9WERKS RADIO PARTNERS & DISCOUNTS

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.

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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.

🤝 9WERKS RADIO PARTNERS & DISCOUNTS

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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