This episode we’re bringing you a deep dive into the story of wooden Porsche gear knobs. Tony Hatter, designer of the 993 and Carrera GT, joins us to enlighten listeners as to why a wooden shifter was used on the 917 race car as well as the Carrera GT. We also speak to Simon from ‘Built by Basil’ @builtbybasil who handcrafts wooden gear knobs in a multitude of different woods. Want one for yourself? Make sure you listen out for the discount code and exclusive Patreon giveaway!Later in the episode we investigate the current state of the used Porsche car market with expert input from Mark and Jamie at Paragon @paragonporsche  They reveal the state of play with current trading conditions and what we can expect going into 2022.  Paragon can be found at www.paragongb.comBuilt by Basil can be found at www.builtbybasil.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 993 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 you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/9WERKSRadio)