ELECTROPORSCHE
SOME MIGHT CALL it a travesty: stripping a highly collectible Porsche 912 of its classic “flat four” running gear and replacing it with a battery pack and an electric motor.But that’s what owner Ian Corlett did, no regrets. With a lithium-ion.....READ MORE
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The journey of a humble 1966 Porsche 912 from backyard beater to a 100% electric vehicle.
Meet Ian James Corlett and his 1966 Porsche 912. Corlett calls Vancouver, B.C. his home, where he works in the entertainment industry as a voice actor, director, producer, author and musician; his son and daughter, Phillip and Claire, also work in the industry as voice actors in their own right.As for his 912, it may appear to be no more than a beautifully restored vintage Porsche, but as you’ll soon discover, there’s more than meets the eye with this particular sports car.... READ MORE
The Electro-Porsche was featured in the October edition of the Porsche Club Of America's Canada-West edition of its magazine, TIMBERLINE
In the space of twenty seconds, this thing garners kudos from a guy test-driving a brand new BMW 4 Series, the driver of a glossy black Porsche 911 cabriolet and a grandmotherly-looking woman in a battered Subaru Legacy. Such is the universal appeal of the classic Porsche, its svelte teardrop shape a thing of beauty, its bug-eyed demeanour radiating friendly charm.... READ MORE