EPISODE 01 • MEMBER STORY
From Watching the 917 to Owning His Own Porsche
Longtime West Michigan PCA member James Brown shares the memories and milestones behind his Porsche journey.
Watch on YouTube ↗
WESTERN MICHIGAN REGION • PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA
Every Porsche
has a story.
We’re here for the people behind the wheel—the first drives, the dream cars, and the roads that made us family.
▶ Watch the latest storyNEW EPISODEJames Brown1997 Boxster • Aquamarine
WATCH EVERY STORY
Behind the wheel.
Beyond the badge.
Meet the Porsche owners who make the Western Michigan community what it is. Every conversation is presented in full.
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Why a Porsche Club President Says the Cars Are Secondary
West Michigan PCA President Frank Connor reflects on his Porsche journey and the people who make the club matter.
Watch on YouTube ↗EPISODE 03 • OWNER STORY
From Muscle Cars to a 914-6
Glenn remembers dismissing his first Porsche 914—then discovering the car that changed his perspective completely.
Watch on YouTube ↗EPISODE 04 • MEMBER STORY
Another Journey Behind the Crest
A full conversation about the Porsche, the person behind the wheel, and the experiences that make ownership meaningful.
Watch on YouTube ↗STORIES FROM THE ROAD
More than a drive.
A story worth sharing.
Long-form member profiles, road-trip journals, ownership lessons, and the memories that live beyond the odometer.
FEATURED STORY
First Timer’s Guide to Porsche Parade
How we drove 1,800 miles from Michigan to Lake Placid and discovered that horsepower is really about people.
Read the full story →James Brown’s Porsche Journey
From seeing the legendary 917 as a child to finding an Aquamarine 1997 Boxster and a lasting home in PCA.
Read story →Frank Connor’s Porsche Journey
The West Michigan PCA President shares a story built around driving, community, and the cars that make him smile.
Read story →Glenn Eisenbrant’s Full-Circle Journey
The 914-6 test drive that changed everything—and the decades of racing, building, and PCA community that followed.
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WHY WE DO IT
The cars bring us together.
The stories keep us connected.
Behind the Crest is a Porsche owner interview and video series created to preserve the personal stories that make the Porsche community special. We spotlight the owners, families, friendships, and unforgettable moments behind every car—not just the horsepower and history on the spec sheet.
Our mission is to help Porsche Club of America members know one another, welcome new enthusiasts, and create a living archive of the people who give the PCA Western Michigan Region its character.
01Celebrate every journey02Strengthen our community03Preserve member stories
YOUR STORY, NEXT
Want to be
Behind the Crest?
You don’t need a rare car or a concours trophy. If Porsche has played a meaningful role in your life, we’d love to hear about it.
What to expect• A relaxed, conversational interview• About 30–45 minutes• Your car, your story, your way
GET IN TOUCH
Let’s talk
Porsche.
Have a story idea, event invitation, collaboration, or question about Behind the Crest? Send a note directly to Mel.
mel@behindthecrest.com ↗The YouTube channel and interview email are connected. Add your final Instagram and Facebook links when ready.