Full Throttle Talk

$130K budget, hacked Porsches, Bring a Trailer deep dive, and the ultimate holiday “This or That” Ho ho hold my torque wrench—this week on Full Throttle Talk, we’re wrapping up the year at full throttle  We start with What Did You Do in Cars This Week? including: A visit to one of the most incredible private car collections we’ve ever seen (no photos allowed—yes, it’s killing us) Targa Bar, vintage 911 prep, and a real-world discussion about mileage, wear, and why nearly every classic 911 has that gearbox story In Automotive News, things escalate quickly: Modern Porsches in Russia reportedly rendered inoperable via software attacks—what this means for connected cars worldwide Porsche unveils the ultra-limited 911 GT3 90 F.A. Porsche—$400K+, Sonderwunsch excess, Oak Green–inspired details, and instant-collectible status Fiat Topolino and micro-mobility madness—are we really headed here? Topic of the Week:A full Bring a Trailer deep dive—what’s hot, what’s peaking, and what might already be gone forever.  Christmas Edition: This or ThatSanta says you’ve been good. You get ONE car.Total budget: $130,000.Yes—it can be a 911. Carrera T? 991.1 GT3? 718 GT4? Air-cooled Targa? Police tribute SC?We debate. You decide. We wrap with listener questions and feedback—from 911 credibility earned live on air to thoughtful takes on market segments, Targa values, BMW CSL temptations, and heartfelt holiday notes from the community.  Bonus Segment:Our Top 3 Automotive New Year’s Resolutions for 2026– The car you’re finally buying– The project you’re finishing– The YOLO trip that has to happen Merry Christmas, thank you for being part of this community, and we’ll see you in 2026 at redline.  Drop your $130K Christmas car pick in the comments Like, subscribe, and share with your car friends CONNECT WITH US Paul Kramer — 714-335-4911 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram/FB: @autokennel⁠⁠⁠⁠ David Van Epps — 704-799-7680 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram/FB: @sonderwerks Tim Harris — 512-758-0206 (text only) | ⁠[email protected]⁠

Welcome back to Full Throttle Talk, where car culture meets deep–cut enthusiast nerdery. This week: We debate whether the ICE revival is already happening We go down the rabbit hole of Alpina history, value, and hidden greatness And we battle it out designing the perfect 2-car Alpina garage (daily + weekend, no budget) 🧰 What We Did in Cars: Tim goes Alfa, Paul reunites with his GT3, Casey hustles listings + space rentals, and David double-dips Porsche toy drives. 📰 Automotive News: Toyota GR GT twin-turbo V8 (641 hp!!) Trump policy move → microcars in USA? Kei-car sports platforms coming to America? New streaming platform “Driven” announced 🔍 Alpina Deep Dive: Why the market misunderstands them Why BMW enthusiasts secretly worship them Why values might quietly rocket Why the Z8 Alpina is so misunderstood 🎮 This or That: The 2-car Alpina dream garages go head-to-head. Winner gets FTT sticker supremacy. Drop your votes and comments below!

This week on Full Throttle Talk, we’re covering everything from restomods under $500K to Amazon entering the auto market, plus the wild FBI seizure of a 1-of-6 Mercedes CLK-GTR Roadster worth $13M. We also brought the This or That: Underpriced Edition, where we dug up real auction sales that were shockingly low — including 964 Speedsters, 997.2 GTS Cabs, 928 GTS unicorns, and more. Also inside:• What we drove this week• Porsche 914 GT builds worth buying• Kamm 912c deep dive• 964 GS Manufaktur restomod• Smart Crossblade madness• Undervalued collector cars from BaT, PCar, and Cars & Bids Perfect for Porsche fans, car collectors, market watchers, and anyone who loves the hunt for undervalued metal. CONNECT WITH US Paul Kramer — 714-335-4911 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram/FB: @autokennel Casey Parkin — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ David Van Epps — 704-799-7680 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Instagram/FB: @sonderwerks Tim Harris — 512-758-0206 (text only) | ⁠[email protected]⁠

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving, FTT Crew! This week’s Full Throttle Talk is a holiday feast of Porsche news, wild shop stories, a $20.6M GMA S1 LM sale, a listener question that gets painfully honest (“How do you stay happy with the cars you own?”), AND our Air-Cooled Porsche “This or That” under $150K. This is the perfect Thanksgiving episode: equal parts gratitude, chaos, and questionable financial decisions. 🔧 Segment #1: What We Did in Cars This Week Tim takes a Ferrari 296 GT3 from 20th → 2nd at Mid-Ohio (sim). Paul returns to driving post-surgery with La Tortuga + a Gulf Blue ’74. Casey bonds with the 911. David revives a battered 911 dubbed “Panda,” sells it, then discovers a pre-delivery transmission surprise. Moral: Don’t buy sight-unseen. Ever. 📰 Segment #2: Automotive News Porsche Sonderwunsch Cayenne drama (designer hot take inside). GMA S1 LM sells for $20.6M. VW’s “Azul” Magic Bus returns after the Palisades fires. Alpina B8 deep-dive by Hagerty. Hyundai’s new Magma Concept—big vibes, big questions. 💭 Listener Question: “How do you stay happy with the cars you own?” We get real about fizz, purpose, emotional attachment, and the dangerous influence of other enthusiasts. ⚖️ This or That: Two air-cooled Porsches under $150K you'd keep for 5–10 years. Conda Green 911S, America Roadster, Dolphin Grey ’66, Eddie Irvine’s old 930, Aventura Green 993, and more. 👇 Want to be featured? Drop your questions in the comments or DM us on IG. We read everything. Even the unhinged stuff. CONNECT WITH US: Paul Kramer — 714-335-4911 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | IG/FB: @autokennel Casey Parkin — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ David Van Epps — 704-799-7680 | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | IG/FB: @sonderwerks Tim Harris — 512-758-0206 (text only) | ⁠[email protected]

This week on Full Throttle Talk:We drive a pre-merger AMG Hammer, debate 997.1 vs 997.2, break down which cars you can drive for FREE in 2026, and dive into the Montana-plate tax-evasion mess (WhistlinDiesel edition). Plus:• MTM Pangaea GT — modern classics getting a second life?• Listener Q&A: high-mile GTS? paintwork? bottomed-out modern Porsches?• Rally basics — how to find one, prep for one, and not be “that guy”• THIS OR THAT: The Uncle Waldo Edition — build the ultimate $1.2M Porsche two-car garage before cousin Chester blows the leftovers on Pokémon cards Drop your questions for next week in the comments or DM us on IG. #Porsche #FullThrottleTalk #997 #AMGHammer #GT4 #CarPodcast CONNECT WITH US Paul Kramer — 714-335-4911 | [email protected] | Instagram/FB: @autokennelCasey Parkin — [email protected] Van Epps — 704-799-7680 | [email protected] | Instagram/FB: @sonderwerksTim Harris — 512-758-0206 (text only) | [email protected]