The Restomod Revolution with Henry Catchpole - episode 200 special!

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. 🌐 CONNECT & SUPPORT 9WERKS 🌐 Official Website & Marketplace: 9werks.co.uk (Join for free to access our Porsche marketplace, articles, and community!) 📸 Instagram: Follow @9werks_radio | @9werks_lee | @9werks_andy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.