{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Why the 997 is My Best Car Ever (and How To Build A Parts Empire)","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/why-the-997-is-my-best-car-ever-and-how-to-build-a-parts-empire","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/883537/episodes/18770896-why-the-997-is-my-best-car-ever-and-how-to-build-a-parts-empire.mp3","description":"How do you turn a teenage passion for VWs into a global automotive empire?In this episode of 9WERKS Radio, Lee and Andy are joined by Barney Dines, the CEO of Heritage Parts Centre, as the company celebrates a monumental 40th anniversary. Barney shares the \"Driven Not Hidden\" origins of his career—from restoring his first VW Beetle at just 15 years old to leading one of the world's most respected Porsche and VW parts suppliers.We dive deep into Barney's personal garage, including why he considers his Porsche 997 to be the finest car he’s ever owned and his ambitious future plans to resurrect a 550 Spyder and get it back on the road where it belongs.But it’s not just about the stories; we get into the \"nitty-gritty\" of Porsche maintenance and modification. Barney settles the debate on OEM vs. Genuine vs. Patent (Aftermarket) parts, explaining when to save and when to spend to ensure your Porsche stays in peak condition.In this episode:The Heritage Story: How a passion project became a 40-year business success.The 15-Year-Old’s Restoration: Barney’s first Beetle and the lessons it taught him.The 997 Verdict: Why the 997 is the \"Goldilocks\" 911 for the CEO of a parts giant.The 550 Spyder Project: Bringing a legend back to the road.The Parts Masterclass: Understanding the difference between Genuine, OEM, and Patent parts.Building a Brand: How Heritage Parts Centre has evolved since 1986.Find your dream Porsche on the 9WERKS Marketplace: 9werks.co.uk/marketplace Thanks to our friends heritagepartscentre.com for sponsoring this podcast, get up to 10% off your basket by entering the code ‘9WERKS10’ at the checkout on heritagepartscentre.com‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them.The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley @9werks_lee, and 911 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy, with special input from friends and experts around the industry, including you, our valued listeners.If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us by joining the 9WERKS Driven Not Hidden Collective you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.Support the show"},"annotations":[{"startTime":24.0,"endTime":27.5,"type":"car","title":"Porsche 911 GT3","url":"/cars/porsche/911","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c6/2013_Porsche_911_Carrera_4S_%28991%29_%289626546987%29.jpg","quote":"So GT3 has been coming out to play\nWe've been mega excited before that you've had to fix it.","canonicalId":"car:porsche:911","priority":0.9,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Porsche 911 GT3 is a high-performance variant of the Porsche 911 sports car, designed primarily for track use but also street-legal. 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