The Petrolicious Post - Issue 009

In Issue 009 September 2026 of The Petrolicious Post, we explore the intersection of precision craftsmanship and fierce independence. From a pair of full-carbon Porsche 911s carving through Tokyo to the monumental rebirth of a mythic 16-cylinder Auto Union racer, this issue honors the obsessive lengths enthusiasts will go to realize a vision. Inside this issue: Pocket Change: Discover how Carlos de Quesada's yellow Kremer 935 K3 and DP Motorsport’s innovative bodywork helped a privateer beat Porsche's factory team at Le Mans. Carbon Japan: Ride along with Hiroaki Miyazaki’s shop, 4Laws, as they unleash twin carbon-fiber, narrow-body Porsche 911 SCs onto the neon streets of Tokyo and Mount Fuji. Raising the Lucca: Trace Audi Tradition’s staggering three-year endeavor to resurrect the lost 1935 16-cylinder Auto Union Lucca from mere photographs and archival documents. NASCAR Thunder Across the Sarthe: Feel the earth-shaking rumble as more than 30 American stock cars storm the Mulsanne Straight for the inaugural Le Mans Classic Legend. Four Cylinders, No Apologies: Step back in time with the Historic B/C-Sedan class at the Rolex Reunion to celebrate the approachable, giant-killing racers of the '60s and '70s. Ghost Layer: Uncover artist Pawel Kalinowski’s haunting, UV-reactive fictional rally livery, meticulously painted onto the rusted shell of a Porsche 356. Oak Green: Follow Graz-based photographer Joel Kernasenko’s journey from hunting for a 964 wooden shift knob to building a global, bespoke automotive parts operation. The Assessment: Join designer Ash Thorp as he begins the daunting, emotional teardown of his 1975 Datsun 280Z, exposing the rust, scars, and history of "Ripley." From Beast to Famine: A shocking motorsport Petrospective detailing the absolute dominance and immediate banning of Team Penske’s top-secret Mercedes-Benz 500I Indy engine. Gated Shifters are Stupid: A fiery editorial calling out the faux-heritage of modern gated manuals and the romanticization of an old engineering flaw. Plus: Cinematic shorts exploring a 1969 Corvette L88 and a tribute to Rob Simon's E30 M3, lessons in Riviera style, and a 1958 Saab factory team In Frame. Drive Tastefully.