There are few media personalities as influential as Joe Rogan. The comedian, podcast host, mixed martial arts commentator and psychonaut’s unique brand of masculinity has garnered him millions of fans, and is a cultural tour de force.

Anything that gets his endorsement is sure to sell like hotcakes – whether it’s mushroom coffee, nootropics pills, or indeed workout techniques. Luckily, the man has nous and taste, so unlike many celebrities, his endorsement actually means something.

One particularly interesting guest on The Joe Rogan Experience was Pat McNamara, an ex-spec ops asset turned fitness and life coach after 22 years in the US Army. Now making a living through training people in tactical marksmanship and combat strength, McNamara’s workouts are great inspiration – as well as a great way to utterly destroy your upper body (and hopefully have it come back stronger).

One of McNamara’s latest workouts, shared on Rogan’s Instagram, sees him doing some creative plyometrics-inspired strength exercises… Using his tricked-out golf cart as ballast.

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McNamara’s Instagram account was recently deleted – a huge blow to the man’s business. Apparently Rogan reached out to world champion surfer Kelly Slater, who helped pulled some strings at Instagram HQ to get McNamara’s account reinstated. Must be nice having friends like that.

McNamara takes an eclectic approach to his workouts, often using his vehicles as exercise aids – pushing around his golf cart, using his truck as gym frame, and often working out around his prize possession, a vintage Pontiac GTO (a man of impeccable taste as well as triceps). Call it gimmicky but you can’t argue with his heroic rig.

Despite his outwardly macho appearance, McNamara isn’t afraid to talk about his mental health either. McNamara has shared how leaving the army precipitated a depressive episode for him, and how fitness is one of the ways he stays mindful. It’s not just a passion or a profession.

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How good is concrete? That's not a phrase you hear every day. But at the risk of sounding like a bunch of nerds, we'd like to take a minute to recognise just how amazing The Hard Stuff is. No, really – there are few other inventions that have shaped the modern world quite like it.

Just about every architectural marvel of the 20th and 21st centuries – from skyscrapers to dams to bridges and tunnels – could not exist without concrete. It's strong, versatile, inexpensive... And when executed properly, even beautiful.

Don't believe us? Just check out this fantastic three-story property in Sydney's beautiful Eastern Suburbs.

27 Evans Street, Bronte demonstrates how even a humble building material like concrete can look spectacular in the hands of a good architect. A modernist's dream come true, 27 Evans Street perfectly blends the beauty of nature with the dynamism of human engineering.

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The property "balances an ambient north aspect and lush open views with a robust form designed to forge a lasting connection with nature and the outdoors," describes Alexander Phillips and David Tyrrell from PPD Real Estate.

"Essentially a liveable work of art, the home's sculptural facade is wrapped in deep terraces and crowned with a rooftop garden with succulent gardens... Tasmanian Blackwood joinery and bespoke bronze finishes complement the raw beauty of the concrete structure while the interiors are defined by curated views and extend to a sequence of outdoor spaces and an 18m lap pool."

"Bold and strong yet serene and composed, this is a home that is not only architecturally inspiring but a joy to live in and has been crafted to stand the test of time. Walls of glass bring in light and vitality while an inspired design incorporates every conceivable luxury including a billiards room, infrared sauna, home gym and lift access from triple garaging to all levels."

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The untreated concrete structure is softened by the clever choice of native hardwoods, elegant furnishings and green touches. The result is an incredibly clean, modern-feeling house that despite its acres of sheer concrete feels welcoming and homely.

The amount of natural light in this property beggars belief, making the whole building feel airy and inviting. It's incredibly classy but not austere: some minimalist homes seem nice in photos but would be hard to live with day-to-day, whereas 27 Evans Street is designed in such a way that you never feel overwhelmed by its design.

Of course, if you ever needed a break from your ultra-modern surroundings (not that we think you'd ever need to), you're only a few minutes walk from Bronte Beach, one of the best bits of sand in Sydney, and therefore Australia, and therefore the world.

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Designed by award-winning architectural firm Fox Johnston, 27 Evans Street is the ultimate crib for someone who prefers the finer things in life. Someone with taste, who knows a good thing when they see it. Neither pretentious nor ostentatious, 27 Evans Street has got us champing at the bit.

Check out the listing on realestate.com.au if you too want some architectural... Stimulation.

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The market crashed, you jumped on the rookie investor wagon, made a bit of money, and thought, ‘investing is easy.’ You’ve now got a little lump sum, have heard the rumours the thing is a peach about to go putrid, and are keen to put your dollars somewhere safe (and lucrative).

With headlines like “technology and gold stocks poised to storm ASX indexes: Morgan Stanley” (AFR) and with uncertainty being the only constant feature of 2020, the clear choice in this crazy market is gold, right? Wrong. Or at least – it’s not that clear cut.

Luke Laretive, CEO of Seneca Financial Solutions told DMARGE gold doesn’t typically provide as many returns as stocks: “Over 30 years, the MSCI All World stock index has returned 1101%. Or $1,000 invested at the end of Aug 1990 is now worth $1,100,000. $1,000 invested in gold is only worth $585,000.”

“So as a pure investment, if you could only pick one, you’d be buying stocks every single time.”

Of course – that’s not why people buy gold – it’s a way to provide yourself with some coverage in the case of a market crash. As Laretive puts it: “as a hedge to reduce portfolio volatility, it’s occasionally effective.”

“Here are monthly returns for both across the same 30 years. I’ve put red arrows where it didn’t work as a hedge against a falling market and green arrows where it did.”

“Gold is used primarily as a store of wealth,” Laretive told us, “when inflation is expected to be high.”

What about right now though? Is gold still a safe bet? Laretive told us: “Gold price has been driven higher by investors looking to hedge/speculate on future expected inflation (resultant from current stimulus measures from central banks, governments). If that inflation doesn’t eventuate, or the expectation of that inflation arriving fades, you’d expect the gold price to fade with them.”

“Conversely, if inflation surprises to the upside, then perhaps gold does better. This chart probably shows it best, US Money Supply year on year percentage vs gold price.”

The cautionary tale here, according to Laretive, is that gold is correlated with high volatility in stock prices – as it’s used as a safe haven asset. As a result, “if inflation expectations rise, revenue/earnings growth expectations rise – which may drive a more risk-on sentiment (stock markets go up) and hold back gold prices,” Laretive told us.

“Further, gold and the USD are also inversely related. A weakening USD is also positive for gold, though I’d argue this may already be incorporated in the price (as the below chart demonstrates).”

This all in mind, Laretive has two warnings for rookie investors putting all their money into gold: “there’s plenty of instances where gold is associated with the markets going up and offers little in the way of downside protection. So you might be wrong in two ways. One: the market might keep going up and gold underperforms. Two: market goes down and gold goes down with it (like many times in history previously).”

In other words: it’s a useful hedge, and potentially an important aspect of a balanced portfolio, but not a silver bullet, and not a place where you should put everything.

As Albert Cheng, CEO of Singapore Bullion Market Association, told CNBC earlier this year, with the high entry fees you see when gold is on a tear, the question is not when to buy gold, but how much?

“There is no good time to buy gold… [but] every investor should have some gold in their portfolio.”

“Typically, financial advisors recommend a gold allocation of 1% to 5% of an individuals’ overall portfolio. Cheng said that could shift higher from 5% to 15%,” (CNBC).

Hell, even Warren Buffet, who is known for his ‘investing in gold is betting against America’ stance, has recently, allegedly, started dipping his pinky in the pool of gold.

As for the signs you should be looking for when it comes to cashing out of gold and quitting while you’re ahead (if you are one of those rookie investors who just went ahead and bought one big fat gold ETF), Laretive says gold investors should keep an eye out for: “The US Dollar Index (falling), Yield Curve, US Money Supply (accelerating) and the VIX (increasing).”

Laretive’s overall advice for a rookie investor with, say, a lump sum of  AU $5,000 to play with?

“Invest in a portfolio of businesses with sustainable competitive advantage, trustworthy management, attractive valuation and structural industry tailwinds. And then get on with being good at your job/growing your business and saving your money.”

The ball is in your court.

This article is of a general nature only and does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider the appropriateness of the information in light of your objectives, financial situation and needs before acting on it and obtain copies of any relevant disclosure documents. Seneca Financial Solutions does not warrant the accuracy or reliability of the information in this report. Luke Laretive, Seneca Financial Solutions, it’s Directors and it’s associated entities may have or had interests in companies mentioned. They may have or have had a relationship with or may provide or has provided investment banking, capital markets and/or other financial services to those companies mentioned. 

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Breaking up with someone can sometimes be an easy process, but more often than not, it’s emotionally draining. Many people stay in unhealthy relationships for far longer than they’d like to simply because they’re too scared to bite the bullet, or because they’re scared that the grass might not be greener on the other side.

But a relationship trend that should have been left behind long ago that seems to be making a return in 2020 (at least for one portion of the population) is the ultra-public ‘relationship break’.

Let’s be clear: we don’t have an issue with people taking a ‘break’. If taking some time away from your partner is something you feel you should do, great! We’re all for healthy relationships, communication and problem solving.

We’ll leave the whole ‘the real reason behind any relationship break, no matter how sophisticated you say your reasons are, boils down to wanting to sleep with other people’ debate for another time…

What we truly think is insincere (or, at least, bizarre), is the overly workshopped, too-obviously rehearsed relationship break that celebrities and influencers have taken to spouting in 2020.

For example, an Australian influencer couple earlier this month went through a highly orchestrated breakup on social media. In the same week, both went from posting about how much they love each other to simultaneously sharing a single script announcing their split.

“It is with the heaviest heart that we want to let everyone know that we have decided to take time apart in order to give each other space and time to fully focus on our own paths. We both love each other deeply & only want the best for each other & both want the ultimate happiness for each other and hopefully our paths will reconnect again soon. We’ve decided to be open with this so there’s no speculation and so we expect love, respect & kindness in return.”

Most commenters had nothing but support for the couple, but many were also very sceptical.

“So what was 4 days ago about,” one commenter asked.

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Let’s be clear: we don’t want to speculate on their relationship. If they need to take a break, who are we to interrogate their intentions? It’s also a challenge being in the public eye, where you often forfeit the right to privacy – we can understand why you’d want to get ahead of the headlines and set the record straight (in some ways this just proves how sad we all are with gossip).

But we can’t help but think that this sort of thing can do more harm than good. Despite their intentions, it can’t help but come off a little fake: isn’t this all just a nice way of saying y’all got bored?

In short? There’s nothing wrong with ‘taking a break’ but, in our eyes, chucking out a PR announcement is counterproductive.

We blame David Schwimmer and Jennifer Aniston. Ross and Rachael’s ‘we were on a break’ plotline on 90s sitcom FRIENDS has done more to damage modern relationships than just about any other piece of modern media.

Ross and Rachael provided the template for the relationship break, but the template was a flawed one (or perhaps just a rather prescient one): the two made a big deal out of going on a break, but then scored points off each other by sleeping around and changing the terms of their relationship break when it suited them.

Like with anything, being classy pays dividends. Rather than announcing your break to the world (which also acts as a clarion call to say ‘look at me, I’m single’), keep things on the down-low. Even celebrities don’t owe the world a look into their relationships.

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Cruise ships are floating petri dishes. Though they can be a bunch of fun (too much, arguably) for those aboard, for the cities they descend upon, the same can’t always be said. But money talks, so, for years, iconic ports like Venice have allowed tens of thousands of extra tourists to ravish their streets with dollars, chewing gum and bizarre coffee making antics.

Until 2020.

A global pandemic has kept passports in drawers and trashed itineraries all over the world. The upshot? Venice has been creepy quiet. So quiet, in fact, its canals regained a crystal clear state not seen in decades.

Besides finding too little tourism can be just as painful as too much, Venice has also, as domestic and European visitors return, discovered the burden of its overtourism problem in the years to come could be relieved by reducing the number of cruise ship tourists.

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There is nothing romantic or touristic about extreme high tide in Venice. Its painful for the people and for the city itself. Venice is not a theme park.

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As The Australian reports, “potential visitors should not think they will have St Mark’s square to themselves. The vaporetti plying their way down the canals are surprisingly full of people who had rushed to La Serenissima on hearing that it was empty.”

“However, the usual summer hell has not descended, because the cruise ships — which have poured a large part of the estimated 30 million people each year into what is, in effect, a living museum with a permanent population of just 260,000 — no longer tower over the palazzi and churn up the lagoon, in the process causing damage to the delicate fabric of the city.”

“This year, the cruise ships have stayed away and look set to continue to do so. Two of the largest operators, MSC Cruises and Costa Cruises, decided last week that their first Mediterranean cruises after a months-long hiatus caused by the pandemic would depart from Trieste, on the northeast coast, and from Genoa, on the northwest coast — larger ports where social distancing is easier,” (The Australian).

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While there is no evidence yet to suggest a cruise ship ban or reduction will come into effect (despite campaign groups efforts), if such an idea were seriously floated by authorities, it wouldn’t be arbitrary – though cruise companies pay Big Cash to dock, cruise ship visitors tend to contribute less to local economies than other tourists (who, even if they are on a shoestring budget, have to spend money on accommodation and food).

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From here we start again #Venezia #us #veneziani #love #nograndinavi #nobigshipsinvenice

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Something is rotten in the state of Denmark… And by Denmark, we mean the auto industry. Obviously.

More specifically, Japan. The third-largest economy in the world and a manufacturing superpower, Japan has long led the world when it comes to making cars. But could it now be facing a Shakespearian tragedy?

Japan is the world’s third-biggest producer of automobiles – indeed, Toyota is the world’s leading manufacturer, and other Japanese brands like Mazda, Subaru and Suzuki are household names.

But the economic downturn precipitated by COVID-19, as well as emerging trends in the auto industry, have threatened to topple two of Japan’s biggest carmakers. Explosive news has emerged this week that the Japanese government tried to merge Honda and Nissan earlier this year, only for both companies to vehemently reject the idea, Financial Times reports.

It reflects a growing Japanese concern that their once-mighty car brands might topple and get snatched up by foreign buyers – particularly those from China, such as SAIC Motor (which owns MG and also produces Chevrolets and Volkswagens) or Geely (which owns Lotus and Volvo among others).

Honda is still a reasonably healthy company. Japan’s third-largest carmaker, selling over 4.8m vehicles annually, Honda remains completely independent, an outlier among Japanese car manufacturers. Its lack of vertical integration has been cited as a concern by Japanese government officials, however.

Nissan however is not so healthy. Part of the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance, Nissan has been treading water for years, and the huge Franco-Japanese conglomerate has had a sword of Damocles hanging over its head ever since its former CEO Carlos Ghosn was ousted due to fraud claims. Ghosn remains an international fugitive, and Nissan has seen multiple consecutive quarters of plummeting sales.

The stakes are even higher in 2020, with a global recession looming and the ascendancy of auto industry disruptors such as Tesla. Honda’s not in as much danger: as the world’s biggest motorcycle and engine manufacturer, Honda’s able to weather the storm better than most manufacturers. Nissan might not be so lucky.

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One of the most common criticisms levied at Nissan is their tardiness at bringing new models to market. Nissan may be an innovator when it comes to electric vehicles, but many of their current models are over a decade old.

The sixth-generation Nissan Patrol SUV has been on the market since 2010. The current Nissan Navara was released in 2014 – not as bad as the Patrol, but glaringly old in the highly-competitive ute segment. The list goes on: the X-Trail is 7 years old, as is the Pathfinder and Qashqai; the 370Z has been on the market since 2009; and their ‘halo car’, the GT-R, since 2008. The only Nissan that’s less than three years old on the Australian market right now is the current-generation Nissan Juke.

There’s nothing wrong with car models having a long lifespan. For example, the original Porsche 911 was in production for 25 years – ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’. It only becomes an issue when auto makers don’t update their models with the times, which is what Nissan is guilty of. Case in point: the 370R is a great car that still holds up today, but it’s more or less the same car that went on sale in 2009. An infotainment system designed over a decade ago is not going to hold up in 2020, for example. Technology advances so quickly, as do consumer expectations.

This is where Japan should take a leaf out of America’s book.

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Chrysler has been selling the current versions of the Dodge Charger and Challenger since 2006 and 2008 respectively, yet they remain strong sellers for the brand precisely because Dodge has made the effort to continuously update the models. They don’t feel like decades-old cars, unlike Nissan’s.

Through paying attention to market trends and making the effort to keep pace with technological developments, Dodge has kept their products relevant. In particular, the monstrous 626kW Challenger SRT Demon – the first production car to be able to pop a wheelie and the fastest non-electric production car to reach 0-100 (in a blistering 2.3secs) – proves that with clever engineering, you can make sure even a 12-year-old car can still grab headlines.

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Looking after your mental health is fundamental to everything from your success to your happiness. Though activities like meditation and mindfulness are now on the rise, sometimes there’s no substitute for getting out of the office and into nature.

One epic photo, taken in Yosemite, puts this concept perfectly into pixels.

Recently posted to Twitter by the Yosemite National Park Twitter account, the image shows a hiker standing in the middle of a river, at the foot of majesty-inspiring cliff El Cap (the one Alex Honnold once climbed without a rope).

“In a world that values productivity and advancement, it’s hard not to feel guilty for taking the time to do nothing. What value have you found in those quiet moments?” Yosemite National Park asked its followers.

In a world that values productivity and advancement, it’s hard not to feel guilty for taking the time to do nothing. What value have you found in those quiet moments?#Yosemite #NationaPark pic.twitter.com/dv6kk6gTcu

— Yosemite National Park (@YosemiteNPS) July 28, 2020

In the responses, people shared how beneficial spending time in the sticks has been for their mental wellbeing.

One cut to the chase, claiming to have found “inner peace” in those quiet moments. Another said they have enjoyed “excellent health, beauty, spiritual enlightenment, fitness and pure oxygen” as well as “travel and skills” from exploring the world.

Another gave a great example of how they once put the ‘wishy washy’ theory into practice: “[I] read a whole book all the way through in a scenic campsite under Sierra sunshine while I moved my seat every hour or so with the shadows of trees and rock to stay in the morning sun and afternoon shade.”

Other users pointed out taking some lazy downtime can actually boost your productivity – and that there should be no guilt attached.

Albert Einstein — ‘Creativity is the residue of time wasted.’

— Gillian (@Gillian01780037) July 29, 2020

Case in point? One wrote: “Being out in nature is my way of decompressing & recharging my batteries.”

“Man-made noise, be it traffic, loud music, or the throbbing sound of workaday life, is ubiquitous & exhausting & I need to get away from it on a regular basis.”

It’s not just anecdotal evidence that backs this up. This Tweet comes amid a raft of research that shows exercise is crucial for your mental health.

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If you can’t get out to a national park right now due to lockdown restrictions, Dr Kathleen O’Moore, Clinical Psychologist and Senior Clinical Research Manager at the Black Dog Institute, recently told DMARGE there are a number of other ways you can keep your mental health in check.

O’Moore said there is one simple ritual that can greatly help: conducting a self-check-in on a weekly basis.

“Set-up a checklist to cover things such as personal feelings, changes in our body and a record of our sleep,” O’Moore suggested, as well as “writ[ing] down how stressed or anxious we’re feeling on a scale of 1-10 and then compare it week after week.”

As for what you can do to help minimise stress and anxiety, Kathleen said “doing simple things such as an hour of physical activity, walking to get a coffee, reading a couple of chapters of a book, or just listening to some music can be beneficial as well, just as long as it’s an activity that gives you pleasure.”

Luke Macleod’s Quick Tips For Meditating Like A Pro

1. Don’t go in with any expectations
2. Sit on a chair or stool with a cushion, keeping your feet flat and your spine straight by activating your core
3. Focus on something unimportant but consistent e.g. a one-word mantra, unique noise or sensation
4. Don’t switch off, switch on. If you think too much about trying to have a clear mind, you’ll never have a clear mind – so relax and surrender yourself to the process.

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Cult cycling brand Attaquer is launching their latest Limited Collection – ‘The Wild Ones’ – and it’s just what cyclists need in 2020.

The high-end Sydney cycling apparel company has developed a loyal following over the last eight years thanks to their uniquely fashionable and technical offerings. First known for their loud and expressive fashion-led kits, Attaquer produces performance cycling apparel that’s not only highly technical but features irreverent designs that speak to the inherently carefree nature of the sport: a winning combination of innovation and aesthetics for those who want to stand out from the bunch. 

2020 has been somewhat of an unexpected renaissance for cycling internationally – social distancing has seen people jumping on their bikes for exercise, while gaining a newfound appreciation for the uniquely stylish sport.

‘The Wild Ones’ brings it back to where it all began for Attaquer. The limited collection utilises all the performance wizardry Attaquer has become known for whilst featuring bold patterns that’ll help you stand out from the peloton. There are few if any brands that marry these two worlds, and these classic designs typify why Attaquer’s become such a phenomenon.

‘The Wild Ones’ is launching at 8am AEST today, and is sure to fly off the rack. Don’t miss out.

Jump onto attaquercycling.com to secure your limited edition kit today, and checkout with Klarna to manage your payments in 4 easy instalments.

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The Porsche 911 is one of the most enduring automotive lineages of all time. Now in its eighth generation, the famous two-door might have changed a bit over the last 56 years – going from air-cooled to water-cooled, getting larger and getting a hell of a lot faster – but the quintessence of the 911 has never been compromised. That iconic, sweeping body; the rear engine + rear-wheel-drive layout, the centre-mounted rev-counter…

Porsche have decided to celebrate the long and storied history of the 911 in Australia with a limited edition of two exclusive models to celebrate 55 years since the very first ever Porsche 911 was sold here in 1965.

Through their ‘Exclusive Manufaktur’ bespoke customisation program, Porsche Australia have created two examples of the eighth-generation 911 Carrera S inspired by that very first Australian 911. These 1965 Reimagined Exclusive Manufaktur 992s perfectly replicate the colour and design of that 1965 911.

“The concept of was to take a 1965 911 and reimagine that car and what we could do with it in 2020,” explains Dean Williams, New Vehicle Sales Manager at Porsche Centre Melbourne.

A film showcasing both the 1965 model 911 and the Exclusive Manufaktur 911 Carrera S models is a highlight of this special collaboration, as the vehicles journey through the most recognisable and iconic landmarks in both Sydney and Melbourne – driving down Hozier Lane and past Flinders St Station in Melbourne, to driving around Sydney Harbour and out to Bondi Beach.

Both the 1965 911 and the 2020 992 are stunning cars, but these 992s are wolves in sheeps’ clothing, as far as performance is concerned. With a top speed of 308km/h, 0-100 time of 3.7s and making 331kW from its twin-turbo flat-six, these two 1965 Reimagined 992s demonstrate just how far Porsche has come since the original 911.

The first 911 sold in Australia was purchased by South Australian pastoralist Ron Angas, who ordered his ‘Neunelfer’ in ‘Steingrau’, with the optional 5-speed manual, green leather, yellow maple dash and wood-rimmed steering wheel.

In homage to Angas’ 911, the 1965 Reimagined 992s (of which there will only be two made – one for Sydney, one for Melbourne) come with a ‘Crayon’ paintjob and ‘Agave Green’ interior with Paldao Dark timber trim: the closest modern Porsche options to the 1965 911’s.

“It’s incredible that 55 years on from the original 911 delivery to Australia, we can now replicate some of the features in the modern vehicle. It showcases that the 911 is timeless,” says Lee Hallett, General Sales Manager at Porsche Centre Sydney South.

It’s an incredibly clever celebration that demonstrates the staying power of the Porsche 911. We can think of nothing more tantalising for a car lover than to see the old and the new 911 cruise through Australia’s two leading cities – and to see the unbroken connection between the original icon and the modern sports car through this collaboration.

It’s also nice to see Porsche send some love Australia’s way. As a comparatively small automotive market, Australians often miss out on limited-edition models and special collaborations like this. It’s further evidence of Porsche’s primacy among modern car marques.

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