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The owner of this Los Angeles based classic car dealer, Alex Manos, who supplies everything from barn find projects to pristine restorations, all “sold as seen”, brings an American perspective to the Porsche business

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We deal in Porsches from 1950 to 1998, but the philosophy at Beverly Hills Car Club is to appreciate each and every Porsche model from every era. The evolution of the Porsche – from design to functionality – makes each one special. We maintain a diverse selection of Porsches to fit the desires of almost any car enthusiast. Personally, I love the mid to late 1950s Speedster. Porsches from this era have that classic Hollywood feel – every movie star seemed to have a Porsche. What’s the cheapest and most expensive Porsche presently in stock? We have a wide variety of Porsches in stock, ranging from four-figure project cars to pristine show models for up to six figures. The lowest priced Porsche in our inventory is a 1971 Porsche 914 1.7 which is an excellent candidate for restoration at $3500 (about £2700). Our highest priced Porsche is an eye-catching, ruby Every customer has something different in mind when they are shopping for a car. However, my personal recommendation for a first time Porsche buyer is a 1995 to 1998 Porsche 993. They are perfect for daily driving and they are air-cooled – a great engine feature that new buyers may not be aware of. Where do you get your stock from? Many of the cars in our showroom have come from referrals, car collectors, private sellers, and seller requests through our website. We buy meticulously maintained showroom models, as well as project cars. What warranty do you give, or sell? None. All of our classic vehicles are sold ‘as is’. What’s “hot” at the moment? Porsche, in general, has been an “in demand” brand for the last six years. It has definitely been a standout manufacturer here at the club. In particular the Porsche 914 is becoming increasingly popular among collectors who are catching on to its unique appeal. It happens a lot! There was a 1967 Porsche 911S. It had lots of patina. I fell in love with the original leather seats and the stainless steel side mirror! What car do you drive every day? My daily driver is a 2012 997 Turbo – an incredible machine. It’s the last Turbo you can buy with a manual transmission. It was really cool to find one which was black on black. What are your plans for the future? Buying and selling more Porsches! Seriously, though, my plans for the future are pretty simple: keep working hard and driving fast. And always being on the lookout for that one-of-akind classic Porsche. Contact Beverly Hills Car Club 4576 1/2Worth Street Los Angeles CA 90063 001 310 975 0272 beverlyhillscarclub.com