P+ Case Study Two: 1992 Porsche 964 Turbo
Sean Kono and his Rubystone 964 link up with automotive photographer and artist Andrew Ritter, uncovering the passion for Porsche passed down from Father to Son. A project from Porsche Classic North ...
Sean Kono and his Rubystone 964 link up with automotive photographer and artist Andrew Ritter, uncovering the passion for Porsche passed down from Father to Son. A project from Porsche Classic North ...
For most, it's likely difficult to imagine choosing an RA65 Celica over the now-iconic AE86 Corolla, but for Jake Legg, it was hardly more than a second thought. After weighing his options, it was th...
We're excited to bring 40 pairs of the iconic Leen Customs pins to our fans and collectors: the StanceWorks Model A and Rusty Slammington are available together, new, for the last time ever. Produced...
Well, there's no turning back now... I've taken a Sawzall to the chassis of the 1981 Ferrari 308 GTBi... We needed room for axles on the turbo Honda K24 we're swapping in, and some tubes simply neede...
A little bit of everything. Sure, it's a vague sentiment, but its rather fitting after even just a brief look around Baker Garage in Denver, Colorado. From classic BMWs resting firmly on the shop flo...
The StanceWorks archives are full to the brim with articles, stories, and helpful pieces, each with history and heart, but many of them fall forgotten to time and the depths of the website itself. To...
Who needs an interior, anyway?! Today, I'm ripping the guts out of the Ferrari 308 GTBi, beginning with the gorgeous factory seats. I've bought a set of Bride Zeta IIs from Japan for the build, and h...
There's no brand on earth with a name more instilled in the spirit racing than Porsche. Argue if you must, but their track record will back up such magnificent claims. From Le Mans wins to Nurburgrin...
StanceWorks has, since day one, stood as a beacon for unique cars from around the world. From countless countries throughout the globe, a community has been built around affection for these machines,...
We've decided to move forward with disassembly, this time with the front end. There's a ton of components that lie hiding underneath the car's hood, and almost all of it can be permanently remove. Th...
It's often said that wheels can make or break a car. As one of the most important stylistic choices when it comes to a build, wheels are an aesthetic decision that can completely define an overall di...
What is that one car that you can never, ever get out of your head? You know the type - maybe it’s a car that you didn’t expect to see modified, or a car with those dream wheels you’ve always wanted,...
Today, we're taking an overall look at where to begin with the engine mounting process. There's a lot to consider: how does the chassis need to be modified, where does the engine need to be, and is t...
Classic car prices are exploding... and us classic '80s and '90s BMW fans are watching in terror as cars that were once disposable and cheap have reached new heights in value. The icons of the era, l...
2020 was one wild ride by any conceivable measure, and we're thankful that 2021 is finally upon us. Not wanting to let all of 2020 go to waste, though, we ended the year with a special event. We part...
Plenty of you guessed it, and many more missed the mark... Love it or hate it, I'm stuffing a Honda K24 along with a turbocharger into the back of the Ferrari 308 GTBi. From its light weight and its ...
With a slanted nose, chrome brightwork, and wheels to match, it's everything a classic BMW often aims to be. Constantin Rogojan and the talented Alex Pfeiffer found themselves lost amongst the leaves...
It wasn't 100% smooth sailing, but with a bit of effort, we finished up the engine removal/engine pull on the Ferrari 308 GTBi in an afternoon. My buddies Amir, Blake, and Andrew came by the shop to ...
Starting from the bottom of the car, I'm working to remove everything necessary to get the engine pulled from the Ferrari 308 GTBi. The 2.9-liter V8 must come out from the top, meaning everything att...
2020 was a challenging year for everyone, I think. It presented a host of challenges most of us have never faced before. For better or worse, though, we've persevered through a year that will undoubt...
"Race on Sunday, Sell on Monday." It's an iconic idiom in the automotive world, and it validates the link between brands and their justification for racing. The end justifies the means, and on occasi...
You asked for it, so here it is: the 2020 StanceWorks shop tour. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the shop space itself, as well as the project cars and some of the tools that live here. From the c...
Success doesn't come overnight. Instead, its forged slowly in the fires of effort, diligence, and patience by those that are willing to put these qualities at the forefront of their journey. For year...
Baselines and benchmarks are often monotonous if not boring... but before tearing the Ferrari 308 GTBi apart, I wanted to know what I'm working with, and I wanted it in numbers. I strapped the 308 to...
The E30 M3 needs a waterpump replacement, and stat! After some maintenance, Mike took the M3 out to Buttonwillow with Club Racer Events for a run at the 13CW layout. His former best: a 2:06 .04. He a...