Bogdan Chitimus
Marsha Buss
Stephanie Reuer Steve Buss Greg Hartke Rich Ehrlich Rob Carter
James B Beavan III
Bogdan Chitimus Rob Carter Jim McKee Jim Orrell
Ryan Boxler
Steve Wood
Marsha Buss
James B Beavan III
Editor
Bogdan Chitimus
Editor, Porsche Patter
As always trouble comes into threes especially when working on cars. And the weather is not helping at all.
Long story short, to solve a “cooling performance issue” on the Audi, I replaced the thermostat, coolant pump and temp sensor (all in one unit). Difficult job, took 5 hours and of course the issue was still present (code P2181 and cooling fans set on maximum speed). After some more research it turns out that there is another cooling circuit through the transmission oil
cooler that has a second thermostat. This one was stuck open. Easiest job in the world, after 15minutes all taken care of.
Of course the 911 felt neglected and thrown an error code about the wing brake light not working. The wiring was broken in 4 places. I ended up repairing the original wire and adding lots of heat-shrink tubing as this wire is under a lot of tension and flexes a lot.
But the big one was replacing the turbocharger on my buddy’s SantaFe: my feeling is that these cars are not meant to be serviced, more like use it and throw it away: broken bolts, impossible access, had to cut trough metal ... not fun at all.
I need a break ...
Looking forward for vacation and the Crabfeast.
Bogdan
*(photo: Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park, Montgomery county)
PPRESIDENT Steve Buss president@pcachs.org
SSECRETARY Ken Wilmers secretary@pcachs.org
Executive VP
VP
VICE PRESIDENT
Mark Miller vicepresident@pcachs.org
TTREASURER
Andy Powell treasurer@pcachs.org
Steve Wood executivevicepresident@pcachs.org
Autocross
Greg Hartke / Mark autocross@pcachs.orgHubley
Historian
Bob Rassa historian@pcachs.org
Driving Instructor
Ellen Beck instructor@pcachs.org
Community Service
Open comunityservice@pcachs.org
Concours
Paul Koenigsmark, Phil Andrews Dan Zadra concours@pcachs.org
Chesapeake Chlng
Kristen Allen chesapeakechallenge@pcachs.org
Insurance
Wayne Nelms insurance@pcachs.org
Membership
Rob Carter, Jessie Sanchez membership@pcachs.org
Registrar
Marsha Buss registrar@pcachs.org
Newsletter Editor
Bogdan Chitimus editor@pcachs.org
PCA License
Laurie & Bruce Tarsia pcalicenseplates@pcachs.org
PCA Zone 2 Rep
Phil Grandfield zonerep@pcachs.org
Photography
Jim McKee / Ryan Boxler
Jim Orrell photography@pcachs.org
Publicity
James Beavan III publicity@pcachs.org
Safety
John Jensen safety@pcachs.org
Social
Stephanie Reuer and Randy Bruscup social@pcachs.org
Sunshine
Doug Ehmann sunshine@pcachs.org
Webmaster
Mark Richburg webmaster@pcachs.org
Tour & Rally
Rich Ehrlich tour@pcachs.org rally@pcachs.org
Tech
Jim Earlbeck / Randall Richter Rick Hawver tech@pcachs.org
The dog days of summer are upon us and most of us find comfort in our air conditioned homes and cars, unless you own an air cooled, then you may be like me, sweltering under the proverbial heat dome that graces us each summer.
I was not able to attend the 69th annual Porsche Parade in Oklahoma City, but I heard over 2,000 members attended and it was a terrific event. Congratulations to Ellen Beck for First Place Women’s Tech Quiz overall; Bob Gutjahr, First Place Men’s Tech Quiz 356; Ellen Beck First Place Women’s Tech Quiz 356; Ron and Linda Gordon with Tom and Sandy Provasi for Second Place in the ever so challenging Gimmick Rally. Parade 2026 will be in Lake Placid and the 2027 Parade will be in Boise.
The Chesapeake traditions continue! The 19th Annual Crab Feast at Kemptown Park is on August 23rd. Bring your appetite and your Porsche for a wonderful and relaxing afternoon with family and friends. Registration is open and there is a waitlist, so don’t delay to add your name to waitlist! Thanks Ellen, Bob, Linda and Ron for organizing and coordinating this outstanding social event. Every year it is said “these are the best crabs and shrimp!”
The 56th annual Chesapeake Challenge is the longest running event in PCA. Planning for this year’s event is under the leadership of Kristen Allen. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 20th, at Frey’s Brewing Company in Mt. Airy. Kristen is looking for volunteers, so thank you in advance for considering supporting this exceptional PCA event. If you are not able to commit to a full day of challenges and would like to view the beautiful cars and socialize during the Concours, you are welcome to attend in the morning. There is a small fee to help cover our space rental and breakfast costs. Registration is now open at http:// www.msreg.com/cc56.
Steve Buss
President Chesapeake Region, PCA
Welcome new members! We added 21 new members this month, the largest this year! And thank you to all the members that renewed this month. We value your membership and I look forward to meeting you at an upcoming event.
The PCA will be begin celebrating its 70th Anniversary with the 4th Annual Treffen at Sea departing NYC on August 30th. Parties and celebrations will be held across the USA and Canada to commemorate this occasion on September 13th. I hope you will plan to join us at the PCA Open House at National Headquarters from 10:00-2:00 (registration is open) and at Porsche Hunt Valley where the celebration continues with food, drinks, music and friendship from 4:00-7:00pm. To join the waitlist, register at http:// www.msreg.com/70th-Anniversary.
Our next New Member Party will be held at Porsche Annapolis on September 27th starting at 9:00am. I look forward to meeting you and you will have the opportunity to meet the Service Manager, Rob Blizzard and the new General Manager, Ben Miles.
A huge thank you to all our volunteers. The PCA is run by volunteers, and you are a huge part of our success and growth. Club participation is way up and we are seeing our numbers rise steadily, so please consider volunteering and help provide exciting, well-run activities for our 1900+ members. On a related note, the position of Community Service Chair is open, so please let me know if you are interested.
Our Patter Editor, Bogdan, who is doing a terrific job, is looking for new content and is asking members for articles, pictures, member profiles, anything Chesapeake newsworthy, so please do not be shy and share a story with us.
The two-year cycle for the Board of Directors elected positions will be up at the end of this year. The positions of President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary will be up for election later this year. Per the Bylaws, the Nominating Committee will be formed and candidates selected not later than August 15th. If you are interested in one of these positions, please contact Steve Wood, Executive Vice President who is leading the Search Committee.
The number of activities scheduled by the Club is truly remarkable. Too many to include here so please check the Club calendar and MotorsportReg for all the details.
Thanks to all of you for making Chesapeake Region so much fun! It’s the cars that bring us together, but it is the people that make it special.
Let’s be careful out there.
Steve
25 Years
Donald & Nancy Malson
15 Years
Charles Willmarth
Richard & Gloria Merriken
David & Kathy Arnold
10 Years
Johan Trumpy Scott Trumpy Fadil Santosa
5 Years
Jameson DeSalu Lisa Moskios Randy Bruscup Pete Khushal
1 Year
Carl Trenz
Ronald Diggs Chris Rolfe
by: Rob Carter
Jason Macconnell Mark Lahuec Robert Ware Christopher Bemis
Jeremy Bender Frank Cicero Kara Seiler Fred Pollack Abe Judson Howard Goldman Kevin Pak Fred Germano
Judith Amitrano John Breeding
*** Please excuse us for any inconsistencies in reports as PCA HQ continues to improve the system.
See CHS PCA website for full Membership Committee Report or contact Rob Carter, Membership Chair, for any assistance. ***
It’s not just the cars, it’s the people.
Johan De Vicq 2021 Macan GTS
Robert Friedlander 1962 356 Cabriolet
Curtic & Cheryl Hall 2000 Boxster S
James Hemig 2006 Cayenne S
Martin Hopkins 2025 911 Carrera
M Hughes & Meredith Schoenfeld 2011 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
P Jeyaganesh & Lolita Nidadavolu 2025 Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid Coupe
Craig2025Kadish 911 Carrera S Cabriolet
John Kluttz 1988 944 Turbo S
Brett & Crystal Lax 2011 Cayman
David & Vanessa O’Connor 2022 911 Carrera S
Robin Harris Perry 2007 Cayman
Rineet Rajan 1985 911 Carrera Targa
Lise Sanders 2014 Cayenne
by: Rob Carter
Timothy Schreiner 2020 911 Carrera 4S
Cristina Winnie 2016 Panamera GTS
by Linda Gordon
The 69th Annual Porsche Parade in Oklahoma City was a week filled with meetings, events, and memorable experiences for the Gordons (Linda, Janice, Maddie, Rylan, Rob and Ron)
This was the 32nd Parade that we attended with many highlights to include exclusive sponsor displays, social gatherings, tours, art show, competitions, tech sessions, Juniors activities and opportunities to connect with fellow Porsche enthusiasts. This year we were honored to have the Porsche family as well as executives from Porsche AG and Porsche Cars North America attending. Volunteering is special part of Parade where we get to spend time with old friends and meet new ones. The week started Saturday with Ron attending meetings with his fellow Executive Council members. I helped fill the 800 “goodie bags” for the
attendees and from there helped in Concours registration on Saturday and Sunday. One early highlight I enjoy is attending the Spouse’s luncheon on Sunday with the current and past EC spouses as well as spouses of the Parade team leaders. Ron had more EC meetings !!!
The Welcome Reception Sunday evening came with a big surprise, the introduction of the PCA 70th Anniversary 911 Club Coupe. The car rolled out with PCA President, Aaron Ambrosino, in the passenger seat with the rest of the EC walking alongside. Sixty-nine Club Coupes will be offered for purchase to PCA members by way of a lottery.
Pirelli hosted a Welcome Banquet afterwards with speakers and door prizes. I mention this because, yours truly, won the grand prize of a Pirelli Formula One wind tunnel wheel and tire car like the ones presented to the pole winning F1 team at each F1 race. Chris Jacobs, Motortrend TV personality, drew the winning ticket. He added anticipation saying “from the Chesapeake Region”, I held my breath, and then said “Linda Gordon”.
Monday morning started at 5:30am for the Concours held indoors at the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds. I oversaw the tabulating of the Judges scoring sheets. Ron guiding the Porsche family to help them select the Honorary Judges winning car. That evening we attended the Presidents reception at a vintage bowling alley. Following a delicious German buffet our German friends urged the EC and National Staff to a bowling challenge. It was very loud with many laughs to be had by the bowlers as well as the audience. Manny, Ron, Vu and Melanie Williams held up the honor of Chesapeake.
Tuesday is Time Speed Distance Rally day and to preserve our marriage Ron and I did not participate. The Concours Banquet was Tuesday night. It was a special night for the Gordon family. Hans Peter Porsche had met Rob and Rylan at the Concours. He suggested a picture with his son Daniell, grandson Tamino and Ron, Rob and Rylan... three generations of the Porsche family with three generations of the Gordon family.
Tuesday and Wednesday also featured RC cars racing for the kids and kids at heart. Rob and Rylan both participated and won their classes in the off-road event. Rob also got the FTD in off-road.
Wednesday evening had the Porsche Design banquet with speakers talking about the history of PD and their watches. The 70th anniversary PCA watch is a very fine-looking watch...hint, hint from Ron!
Thursday featured the Gimmick Rally put on by our own Ellen Beck and Bob Gutjahr. You can run the rally with two people or more than two people. We attended last year’s rally with our friends from Reno, Tom and Sandy Provasi. We came in 2nd last year so decided to do it again. The rally was about eighty four miles and had twenty four pictures printed on sheets of paper. You had to put the pictures in order that you see them along the rally route. There was a tie breaker with bottle caps and toy trucks in a cage, and you had to guess how many. We worked so hard to try to find the pictures but had to turn our score sheet in with one missing. A fire hydrant picture. Do you know how many fire hydrants we saw? But none had a white building behind it. Well we came in 2nd again, not far from 1st but they saw that illusive fire hydrant. We found out it was the 2nd picture on the rally, about 2 tenths of a mile from the start. Try again next year !!
The Juniors at Parade had an excellent program of fun events all week for the youth attending Parade. Friday had a Pinewood Derby that Rylan won in his age group. Maddie and Rylan had a great time making friends that they hopefully will see at future Parades.
Saturday came early with the traditional Parade of Porsches with a police escort through the streets of downtown OCS. Ron and I were able to drive a 911 GTS T-Hybrid. Ron said he would like to have one...I said “sure what scale...1/43rd or 1/8th ?”
We attended the Volunteer Lunch/Party where all volunteers can attend for a taco lunch and lots of door prizes. By volunteering Linda and I have lifetime friends that we see every year at Parade.
Saturday evening the Victory Banquet put on by Reliable Carriers which gives a door prize to transport your Porsche round trip from your home to 2026 Parade ...this year won by Mark Shevitz. The closing of Parade is the moving Irish Blessing this year presented by Linda Goodman, PCA’s National Historian. Sunday was up at 2:00am to catch our plane. We have lots of memories of the week to keep us until next year. Next Year we will be meeting in Lake Placid, NY June 14th to 20th. The Gordon family was at the previous Lake Placid Parade in 1994 and anxious to return. That is an easy trip for Chesapeake Region, why not attend this remarkable week and join in on the fun.
For the 19th consecutive year, the Chesapeake Region Crab Feast, sponsored by Porsche Silver Spring, will be held at Kemptown Park in Monrovia, MD on Saturday, August 23rd- rain or shine! Bring your appetite and your Porsche for a wonderful, relaxing outing with friends and family.
There will be tons of crab, shrimp, burgers, dogs and drinks that the Region will provide - not to mention tables of side dishes and desserts that you will provide. Lighthouse Seafood of New Market will once again be steaming our crabs and jumbo shrimp. We’ll have two pavilions at Kemptown Park, with reserved parking, and we have been assured the lovely breezes that have graced the event in the past will be returning for the 18th repeat of this event! A large playground will keep your young Porsche enthusiasts occupied and a real, honest-to-goodness bathroom with running water will appeal to the most persnickety of crab feast clean freaks.
One of the fun traditions of the Crab Feast is our noncompetitive car show where cleanliness and condition have never mattered for cars to receive the attention of the judges. It’s all tongue and cheek- the awards are always fun and unpredictable, and will be based on your Porsche’s unique curb appeal.
This year’s event is once again scheduled on its traditional date the weekend before Labor Day.
When Saturday, August 23r
Meeting time 3 p
End of social 7 p
Meeting Point Kemptown Park, 3456 Kemptown Church Rd, Monrovia, MD 2117
Parking Large lot next to the pavilions reserved for CHS only; Porsches have priority parking
Registration is open OW and closes August 20th.
Seating is limited to 125 people (you will be placed on the waitlist if the limit is met but may be contacted should anyone cancel and there is availability).
Cost
$45 per adult (limit 4 per registration), $2 children aged 13-17 years old, free children 12 years old and unde
This includes AYCE Crabs and Jumbo shrimp, burgers, dogs, soft drinks, beer, seltzers, bottled water, and everything else for an awesome Crabfeast! Bring your "Crabby" name badges from previous years, or we will make you one What you bring Your Porsche! And a side dish, salad, or dessert option available on registration, but is first come first serve; if there is a disproportionate amount of one dish, later registrants will be asked to bring a different dish. Please remember to bring serving utensils
The entry list and count will only show primary registrant's name for each additional attendee which reflects the total registrant count. Don't wait too long to register!
Questions? Contact the registrar, Ellen Beck by clicking the "Contact" button
If you have already registered and need help to cancel your registration, refer to this link for detailed instructions
For cancellations after the August 2 th registration close date, refunds will be given only if your registration can be filled by someone on the wait list
To preview and register for upcoming social events, visit the Monthly Socials page on PCACHS.org https:// pcachs.org/monthly-social/
REGISTER HERE
Sponsored by Porsche Hunt Valley REGISTER HERE
The Chesapeake Region invites you to attend the 56th Annual Chesapeake Challenge! This event has something for EVERY Porsche driver and enthusiast. People get together to look at and show their Porsches while having a fun-filled day of activities, good food, and great company! If only your morning is free, during the morning Concours event we welcome PCA members and their guests to view the cars and socialize.
For over 50 years, Chesapeake Region has invited its members and friends to celebrate the annual Chesapeake Challenge – the oldest running multievent weekend in PCA history. The Challenge quickly became popular among Mid-Atlantic owners, and attendance grew to well over a hundred cars in the ensuing years. The Challenge has moved around Maryland throughout its history.
The 56th Chesapeake Challenge - Saturday, September 20th
There will be a continental breakfast (fruit, donuts and coffee), Concours, Lunch, Gimmick Rally, Tech Quiz, Cocktail and appetizer hour, and Awards Dinner.
This year’s event will be held entirely at Frey's Brewery in Mt Airy, Maryland.
There will be a continental breakfast (fruit, donuts and coffee) in the morning.
CONCOURS - The day will open with a Concours d’Elegance with cars grouped into Full Concours, Street/Prepared Concours, and Display Only. In addition to the standard class awards, Full Concours cars will compete for the coveted Knowlton P. Long / Lufthansa Trophy, while Street/Prepared cars will compete for the Chesapeake Cup award. All Concours cars, including the Display Class, will compete for People’s Choice award.
BREAKFAST - A light breakfast and coffee will be served.
LUNCH - A lunch will be served.
GIMMICK RALLY - After lunch, a Gimmick Rally will be held featuring a scenic and delightful route created by Rich Ehrlich, made even more enjoyable and satisfying by clever gimmicks. Individual 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies will be awarded to the top-performing drivers and navigators.
TECH QUIZ - Upon your return, we will participate in a Tech quiz prepared by our illustrious Tech Team, testing your Porsche knowledge. The quiz is intended to be FUN and a learning experience. It is multiple choice, so anyone is likely to win! All attendees are encouraged to participate in the Tech Quiz. Even the best multiple-choice guessers have been known to win a trophy or two!
DINNER - The final event of the day is the Awards Dinner. Following dinner, we will have the awards ceremony.
will be a silent auction of Porsche / car enthusiast items held throughout the day to raise money for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County's mission is "To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizen." When you register please sign up to donate items to be auctioned off the charity. Be ready to bid on the many terrific items available at the auction table to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County! You may learn more about this worthwhile charity on their website bgccarrollcounty.org.
Knowlton P. Long / Lufthansa Award - For the attendee that scores the best in all three events, Full Concours, Gimmick Rally, and Tech Quiz, they will be awarded the coveted Knowlton P. Long Award. Their name will be placed on the trophy, and they will receive an elite take-home trophy in honor of their accomplishment! Chesapeake Cup Award - For the attendee that scores the best in all three events, Street/Prepared Concours, Gimmick Rally, and Tech Quiz, they will be awarded the Chesapeake Cup Award. They will receive a takehome trophy in honor of their accomplishment!
So come and join us for a fun-filled day of Porsches and people. All of your favorite cars and friends will be there, and so should you!
It’s not just the cars, it’s the people.
WHEN Saturday, September 2 , 2 25, Event SignIn Table to open at 7 3 A
WHERE Frey's Brewery, 86 apleville Road, t Airy, D 2 77
Schedule
7 3 A -- Event opens for sign-in, continental breakfast & Concours Preparatio
9 - -- Concours judging Noon - -- Lunc - 4 -- Gimmick Rally
4 - 4 3 -- Tech Quiz
4 - 5 – Cocktails and Appetizer
5 - 7 P -- Dinner & Awards Banque
REGISTRATIO
COST $ /PERSON - orning only optio
Your fee is good for viewing the cars on display during the Concours event and continental breakfast
otorsporReg charges a $2 booking fee for every registration (not for every person). inors are free.
COST $75/PERSON - Chesapeake Challenge Competitio
Your fee is good for Concours event in the morning, Gimmick Rally, Tech Quiz, Commemorative swag, breakfast, lunch and dinner per person
otorsportReg charges a $2 booking fee for every registration (not for every person)
COST $3 /SHIRT - Chesapeake Challenge 56 logo shir
Registration on Motorsportreg.com closes at midnight on September
There will be a limit of attendee
Please fill out ALL sections of the event registratio Speedwaiver https:// pcachesapeake.speedwaiver.com/jzfip
QUESTIONS Please feel free to contact ChesapeakeChallenge@pcachs.org
Join us for a special tour on the Eastern Shore of Maryland with a route created by Guest Tour Master Tom Divilio. Enjoy a tour of some of the better roads of Dorchester County, including driving through picturesque Blackwater Wildlife Refuge and see some of Maryland’s oldest and most remote farms. We will end at the Cambridge-Dorchester Regional Airport for the 2025 edition of the Wags, Wings & Wheels fundraising event for Baywater Animal Rescue.
Once at the airport, you will be able to enjoy not only a range of food and craft vendors but also get to see an aircraft display featuring antique, modern and some experimental aircraft, and a car show. We will be part of the car show. Live music will be on site.
Get more info here.
For the 19th consecutive year, the Chesapeake Region Crab Feast, sponsored by Porsche Silver Spring, will be held at Kemptown Park in Monrovia, MD on Saturday, August 23rd- rain or shine! Bring your appetite and your Porsche for a wonderful, relaxing outing with friends and family.
There will be tons of crab, shrimp, burgers, dogs and drinks that the Region will provide - not to mention tables of side dishes and desserts that you will provide. Lighthouse Seafood of New Market will once again be steaming our crabs and jumbo shrimp. We’ll have two pavilions at Kemptown Park, with reserved parking, and we have been assured the lovely breezes that have graced the event in the past will be returning for the 18th repeat of this event! A large playground will keep your young Porsche enthusiasts occupied and a real, honest-to-goodness bathroom with running water will appeal to the most persnickety of crab feast clean freaks.
Sat, Sep 13, 2025
Sep 20, 2025
On Saturday September 13th there will be nationwide celebrations marking the Porsche Club of America’s 70th Anniversary. Join us along with our sponsor, Porsche Hunt Valley, in commemorating this milestone.
We will meet at 4 PM at Porsche Hunt Valley where they will provide a catered affair including drinks and music. An outstanding selection of curated Porsche's will be present for your viewing pleasure.
Additionally during this celebration, the Executive Council will recognize our Chesapeake members with 40 or more years of membership with a beautiful glass Porsche trophy in recognition of this accomplishment.
Get more info here.
he Chesapeake Region invites you to attend the 56th Annual Chesapeake Challenge! This event has something for EVERY Porsche driver and enthusiast. People get together to look at and show their Porsches while having a fun-filled day of activities, good food, and great company! If only your morning is free, during the morning Concours event we welcome PCA members and their guests to view the cars and socialize.
For over 50 years, Chesapeake Region has invited its members and friends to celebrate the annual Chesapeake Challenge – the oldest running multi-event weekend in PCA history. The Challenge quickly became popular among MidAtlantic owners, and attendance grew to well over a hundred cars in the ensuing years. The Challenge has moved around Maryland throughout its history.
Get more info here.
On a hot and brooding July 15th evening , we were welcomed into a cool, dark and fantastical environment that is The Cazbar in Columbia. 22 adventurous gourmands enthusiastically embraced uniquely crafted cocktails, like Ic Babam (Lion's Milk, Pomegranate, Blackberry extract and lime.) We also learned that Raki is always the answer, but you'll forget the question. Raki, the Turkish version of Ouzo, was featured in a number of craft cocktails.
After we were seated for dinner, the terrific team served us a trio of hot meze (Sigara Borek, Ciger and Kiymali Borek.) We tucked in with enthusiasm and, seeing how quickly we ravaged the presentation, they brought us another round of hot appetizers on the house. We were also treated to a trio of cold meze as well, with freshly baked Cazbar bread, homemade hummus, baba ganoush and eszme.
Already primed to expect amazing flavors from the kitchen, our intrepid team of explorers tucked into entrees like Lamb Pirzola, doner Iskender, Chop Chop (lamb and chicken chops), Moussaka, Grilled Salmon Kebap and yummy vegetarian options like Falafalicious Pide (Turkish falafel pizza.)
words by Stephanie Reuer
And we weren't done yet! For dessert we sampled Baklava cheesecake, and a selection of mixed baklavawith Turkish coffee. Our Manager, Mustafa, presented John and Barbara Moore with a beautiful special dessert in honor of their 58th wedding anniversary. They decided to celebrate with their friends in PCA Chesapeake!
Finally, Randy and Stephanie treated each of our diners to some Dubai chocolate to take home. Followup intel suggests that it didn't last very long once it made it back home.
We should all thank Rich Ehrlich for his recommendation that we visit The Cazbar. We heard there were reports like "best Social dinner" and (wow) "best meal ever. So, thanks, Rich, for suggesting we visit The Cazbar.
Coming up on August 12, Steve Schuh is welcoming us back to one of his group's restaurants - The Farmhouse in Gambrills. The menu for this restaurant is a bit different from The Lodge in Annapolis, which we've visited twice. At the Farmhouse, There is a broad menu of American Favorites like traditional meatloaf, Grandma's chicken and biscuits, beautiful steaks, crispy duck, pasta dishes, hand-tossed pizza, salads (the kale + watermelon salad looks particularly delicious.) Due to Steve's tremendous flexibility, we are still able to accept reservations, although we are already a big crowd for this event!
In September, we are returning to Loonasea in Essex at the request of a number of our members. You'll recall that Rob and Grace Carter arranged our first visit there - so please thank them when you have a chance. We were there during last Winter and folks wanted to return for the waterside vibes during nicer weather.
We are working hard to bring you dining experiences throughout our region - and we're always looking to expand our collection of favorite restaurants. We are mindful of $$, locations, and (most importantly) good parking and couples' checks! If you have a suggestion, please send it to social@pcachs.org.
The Chesapeake Region Tour and Rally Committee will be hosting many events this year, including some old favorites and some brand-new tours. Registration will open several weeks in advance and will be announced via email, www.pcachs.org, The Porsche Patter, and www.motorsportreg.com.
March 22 Travel Back to Baltimore Horse Country
March 23 Travel Back to Baltimore Horse Country
April 5 Tour Lead, Sweep, and Development Academy at Porsche Silver Spring
May 3 Drive to the Porsche Swap Meet
May 10 Safeway to the Bay, Guest Tour master Hank Lucas
May 18 Poker Rally, Guest Tour master Marsha Buss
June 1 Just Retired, Let’s Drive Route 26
June 19 Weekday Wander #1
June 22 Old Mill Roads Tour, Guest Tour master Steve Graham
July 10 Weekday Wander #2
July 20 All About the Speed Rally by Guest Rally masters Craig and Linda Davidson
July 26 Return to Bonkey’s, Guest Tour master Mark Miller
Aug 9 Wings, Wags, and Wheels, in Cambridge, MD, Guest Tour master Tom Divillo
Aug 24 Off-Road Tour, Guest Tour master Jim Hemig (postponed)
Sept 20 Chesapeake Challenge 56 Gimmick Rally
Oct 11 Allegheny Mountains Fall Colors, Guest Tour master Ron Farb
Nov 8 Severn Run to the Old Stein, Guest Tour master Mark Richberg
Dec 6 Kindertime/Linda’s Legacy
*Please note that all dates and events are tentative and may be changed. Send questions to tour@pcachs.org. – Tour & Rally Committee
So far this tour and rally season has been successful. We have held twelve events so far, with more than 450 people and almost 300 Porsches participating. I want to thank all the participants and a special thank you to my guest tour masters, lead drivers and sweepers. I can’t do this job without all your help and support, and I am very grateful for that help.
The All About the Speed Rally created by Craig and Linda Davidson was a great rally. The 90-mile route covered some great roads in the Fredrick County area. What was wild was that there was a tie for both first and second place, necessitating tie breakers for the top three finishers.
First place was Alexander Nunez and Locke Nunez. Second place was Rick Morris and Jack Casano-Boris, and third place was Spike and Amy Steinhoff. Spike and Amy tied with Steve and Marsha Buss, and in a great show of sportsmanship, gave one of their trophies to Steve and Marsha.
There is still time to register for the Wags, Wings and Wheels tour on August 9th. Tom Divillio has come up with a great route and we are supporting the Baywater Animal Rescue, a terrific organization.
Unfortunately, we will not be having the Off Road Tour this year. But keep an eye out. Instead, I am considering driving up to the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum to see “Porsche: The Exhibition” on August 17th. While this is not an official PCA function, I will share more details in the Signal chat, as soon as I sort them out. For more on the exhibit, click here: https://simeonemuseum.org/porsche-theexhibition/.
I am also working on the gimmick rally for Chesapeake Challenge 56 on September 20th. I need a few volunteers who would be willing to run the rally ahead of time to test it out. However, you would be precluded from competing at the Chesapeake Challenge.
While still not 100% confirmed, I think the final Weekday Wander for 2025 will be on October 1st. We will have lunch at Jimmy Joy’s Log Cabin and then drive PA Route 26. There will be a lunch only option, a tour only option and lunch and tour. But more details will follow soon.
One more request, I am still in need of more members for the Tour & Rally Committee. I could use some help in not only designing tours, but in the administrative side as well as running the tours themselves. None of the tasks are particularly hard, but there is a lot for one person to do, and I could use some extra help.
If you are willing to help me out either testing the Chesapeake Challenge Rally, or as a member of the committee or both, please email me at tour@pcachs.org.
I also have to say that I was wrong. I had been reading recent articles saying that the modern 911 is not a sports car. Well, it is a sports car. Looking back in history, each new model caused the “faithful” to decry the new models as not being “sporty.” 356 owners did it when the 911 first came out and it has continued all along.
Now, is a 992 the same as a 911E, a 964, or a 997? No. And none of those cars are the same as each other. Rather, each car represents what was contemporaneous considered a top-level sports car for the street. Just as it is not reasonable to hold a 930 Turbo to modern emission standards, it’s also not reasonable to judge today’s sportscars by what was considered a sports car in 1975.
For the record, a 1975 930 Turbo did zero to 60 in about 5.2 seconds, which is about the same as my 2009 987.2 base Cayman. A 992 Turbo does zero to 60 in 2.7 seconds; my 996 Turbo does zero to 60 in about 4 seconds. I think we can all agree that the 1975 Datsun 280z is a sportscar. And the zero to 60 time? About 7 seconds. This just shows how what defines a sportscar has changed over time.
My point here is that we must remember that modern emissions, crash l standards, and the options expected on a modern Porsche means that we must adapt our definition as to what is a sports car and not unfairly compare today to the past. Today’s cars are heavier and fancier, but that is what we expect today in a sports car. Do I wish they were lighter? Sure. But that does not mean they are not sportscars.
So, if you heard me say that a 991 or 992 is not a sports car, I was wrong, and you have my apologies for unfairly maligning an excellent car. I will not do it again.
I have been using an app called Scenic to plan and run tour routes for the past several years. And many members of the region use it to help them Scenic has had its ups and downs, the new version is working well, and they have started beta testing an Android version of the app.
Also, I am now part of a work group started by the PCA National Tour Chair to identify and develop a customized navigation app supported by PCA for the regions to use. We are in the very early stages of this process, so we have not accomplished much, yet.
One of the issues that has presented itself in Scenic is that sometimes, when using Scenic, the route will seemingly randomly recalculate the route, taking the driver off-course.
After speaking with the Guido, the creator of Scenic, he suggested the following settings for Scenic: First, open Scenic and select the menu. After opening the menu, go to Settings. (photo 1)
Open Finetuning (photo 2) and select Route recalculation parameters. (photo 3)
Then, adjust Threshold distance to 35 meters and Threshold time to 3 seconds. (photo 4)
This should minimize the number of recalculations Scenic will do while navigating a route. Since I have changed these settings, and combined with the newest version of Scenic, I have had no issues with unwanted recalculations.
If you are an Android user, there are some options for you to use, even though Scenic is not yet available. One of the options provided by Scenic is to download the gpx file. This gpx file then can be used with several navigation apps that can be found in the Android store but cannot be used to live navigate in Google Maps.
Some of the suggested apps are Osmand, Locus, as well as a few other in the Play Store. Now, I am an iPhone user, so I do not have a way to test any of these options, but someone is an Android user and is willing to help, please let me know. Guido has agreed to give all our members a 50% discount on the first year’s subscription for Scenic.
The code is: PCACHSPK50
To redeem it, go to your profile picture in the side menu and open your profile. Tap “premium status” and you will see "redeem code" at the bottom. Tap that and follow the steps. Note that this sometimes doesn’t work due to an App Store issue.
You can try opening this direct App Store link on your iPhone:
https://apps.apple.com/redeem?
ctx=offercodes&id=1089668246&code=PCACHSPK50
Weekday Wander #2 PCA-CHS 2025 Tour & Rally Event No. 10* – Thursday, July 10th
All About the Speed Rally by Guest Rally masters Craig and Linda Davidson Sun, Jul 20, 2025
Return to Bonkey’s PCA-CHS 2025 Tour & Rally Event No. 11 – Saturday, July 26th
Join us for a special tour on the Eastern Shore of Maryland with a route created by Guest Tour Master Tom Divilio. Enjoy a tour of some of the better roads of Dorchester County, including driving through picturesque Blackwater Wildlife Refuge and see some of Maryland’s oldest and most remote farms. We will end at the CambridgeDorchester Regional Airport for the 2025 edition of the Wags, Wings & Wheels fundraising event for Baywater Animal Rescue. Optional hotel information is below.
Once at the airport, you will be able to enjoy not only a range of food and craft vendors but also get to see an aircraft display featuring antique, modern and some experimental aircraft, and a car show. We will be part of the car show. Live music will be on site. The event is still evolving as of this writing and could include a chance to take a ride in an open cockpit biplane as well as an opportunity to have your car photographed with an airplane. When we arrive at the airport, we will join the car show display and be free to enjoy this big party.
This event is pet-friendly, and there will be opportunities to adopt a new pet. Think of this as a very large outdoor lawn party.
We will not be charged for parking. The Wags, Wings and Wheels event is a fundraiser for Baywater Animal Rescue, the Eastern Shore’s leading no-kill animal welfare organization. Baywater has been a safe place for homeless companion animals since 1947 and is totally dependent on donations as it receives no government funding. Your registration fee will go to Baywater. Additional donations are encouraged and tax deductible.
To donate directly, or purchase items from their wish list for donation, please see their website; https://www.baywateranimalrescue.org/
When: Saturday, August 9th, 9:00 am Where: The Cambridge, MD address will be sent to confirmed registrants by August 8th
Participant’s Meeting: 8:30 am
Departure: First cars off at 9:00 am Driving time and distance: approximately 1 1/2 hours and 67 miles total
Destination: Cambridge-Dorchester Regional Airport, 5263 Bucktown Rd, Cambridge, MD 21613
By signing up for and joining any of our driving events, registrants acknowledge and assume all the risks in and full responsibility for their participation. PCA waiver forms must be completed and signed by all, online or on paper. Note that planned events are subject to change, for weatherrelated or other reasons.
For those who would rather spend Friday (or Saturday) night closer to the start of the tour, we have made special arrangements with Hyatt in Cambridge, MD for several rooms at a special rate of $289 plus tax for the night. To reserve a room, contact the Hyatt directly at (410) 901-6323, and ask for the PCA rate.
QUESTIONS: Please send questions to Rich Ehrlich, Tour & Rally Committee, at tour@pcachs.org.
To preview and register for upcoming Tours, visit the Tour & Rally page on PCACHS.org: https:// pcachs.org/tour-and-rally/
Porsche 911 (991) Sport Classic Wheels with Continental DWS 06 Plus tires.
Will fit a 991 (wide body rear offset)
Asking $3500
Email: jsanchez6160@gmail.com
Porsche Owings Mills - Project Car Reveal - Part 2
PCA - Chesapeake Saturday, July 26, 2025
We’re still at it! CHS PCA Autocross #4 was held on June 6th and we arrived at Ripken Stadium very early that morning to clouds with the temperature around 70 F. The weather is always important to an AX event (especially to the organizers) and it wasn’t bad that day. It stayed cloudy and the high temp for the day was in the upper 70’s F. Oddly, the air was very smoky from the NJ wildfires that were burning at the time. It was so bad you could really smell it. We had some light mist at times during the day, but it was always short-lived and really didn’t affect us – the track dried again very quickly.
We had a decent turnout for this event with 79 registered (registration is capped at 80), 74 Confirmed for race day, and 71 actually showed up to race, so only 3 no-shows. I was expecting the registration to be down a bit because the Mercedes Benz club was racing that day at Summit Point and that always draws away some of our regulars. I wasn’t unhappy with the turnout, though. It was good enough since I actually budgeted for 70 at each race. As long as we keep our average over 70, I’m a happy camper.
Co-chair Mark Hubley’s course design was a fun one, flowing and fast. If I’m not mistaken, ideas for this course design came from AX Team Member Doug Slocum and it worked well. When the Team finished the course build (an all-hands-on-deck process for such a large venue), Mark and I went out as usual to do the test runs.
words by Greg Hartke photos Klaus Wood and Mark Hubley
My initial pass through the course when I’m doing the test runs is to make sure it’s navigable (doesn’t need any more cones used as navigation aids), make sure it’s safe, and to look for pinch points, i.e., areas where it doesn’t flow well. I then gradually pick up the pace during my passes to make sure it works at speed (though actually, I never really test the course at full speed). For this course, we didn’t change anything from the initial build. Not one cone. To say that’s unusual is an understatement. Mark said it was the fewest test runs he’s ever seen me do. (We did three that day.)
The good news with fewer test runs and no changes is that we could open the course for walking nice and early. That’s cool because it gives the drivers lots of time to walk the course multiple times and for a layout as big as our typical course at Ripken, it does take some time to walk the course.
This was another course that seemed to be wellreceived by the drivers. It was fast and fun, which has pretty much been the norm for our Ripken courses this year. I came out of the gate hard, rolling on full throttle, and could maintain fullthrottle right up to the left that turned onto the loop. Interestingly enough, this is where I was making my first mistake.
The fast line was to take it a bit wide past that first single cone beyond the last double-cone gate, then get it turned in and take the three cones at the lefthand corner nice and tight. I made the mistake of being too tight as I turned in to start the loop, which really took me off the optimal line (if I had realized it), thereby losing significant time.
The back straight of the loop was easily full throttle down the hill and I know when I braked hard and turned in tight at the end of the straight, I was already looking way left out the side window of my car to pick up the double-cone gate on the far side of the loop so I could establish my line. I came a little wide at the third cone in that corner in order to set up a good line for the jog below Worker Station (WS) 1, but I’m not convinced that was the smart thing to do. In retrospect, it may have been better to stay tight for all three cones in that corner, but I guess we’ll never know. ;)
That mid-course area between WS2 and WS3 was trickier than it looks on the map. You could pretty much take it at full throttle if you were brave, but you had to be very aware and anticipate when to snake it through or you would lose it in a heartbeat. We had a bunch of spins in this area, but there was plenty of room, so no harm except for some bruised egos. ;)
The tactic to optimize the corner around WS4 was (I think…) relatively straightforward to discern. Of the four cones involved at that corner, I was really only tight to the first one. After that, I swung wide and maintained pace to line myself up for the diagonal down the hill past WS3 and WS4. And that pace was a rollicking good one because you could fly through this downhill section with maybe a touch of modulation midway for the jog to the finishing sequence. Speeds here were well over 60 mph, maybe approaching 70 mph, and that next corner came up fast. On a side note, Co-chair Mark Hubley outsmarted himself on this one. Mark drove his track car that day (a Mustang) and he was bumping up against the rev limiter coming through that section, so was never able to minimize his time. What were you thinking, Mark??? Should have brought the Cayman! ;)
The finishing sequence was pretty easy, but you had to set it up properly. Guess who never got it right? Yup, I screwed that one up all day, too. Sheesh! The key was to fly down that diagonal and brake hard to pop your eyeballs out, but aim yourself a bit wide and trail in. I did everything right except I never entered wide enough to put myself in position to find the optimum fast line down to the right past WS5. I was continually too tight to that entry cone. How dumb was that??? Idiot!
Anyway, my continuation to the finish was at least done properly, swinging wide around WS5 and maintaining a lot of pace, turning in hard to get tight to the penultimate cone and just slipping into the stop box on the left side.
That finish corner was a lot faster than it looked and the long stop box was necessary to give drivers a chance to come to a stop. Despite the fact that I kept making two major mistakes on this course, it was till a lot of fun to drive.
While it was along course, it was also fast and we could get a second driver on the course rather quickly. For that reason, we were able to do 7 runs while still getting done at a reasonable time. AX Team Member Phong Nguyen quickly assembled the results after the event and the top 10 placing Porsches for AX#4 were:
1. 4th overall, 1st in Class P4, 47.108 sec: Chris Nolan, 2014 Cayman S
2. 5th overall, 1st in Class P5, 47.257 sec: Rick Newman, 2025 Spyder RS
3. 8th overall, 1st in Class S5, 47.522 sec: Michael Tavenner, 2024 GTS
4. 9th overall, 2nd in Class S5, 47.574 sec: Scott Borden, 2018 GT3 Touring
5. 11th overall, 1st in Class S4, 47.725 sec: Dan Ruddick, 2015 Cayman GTS
6. 12th overall, 1st in Class I, 47.779 sec: Phong Nguyen, 2005 Boxster S
7. 14th overall, 2nd in Class P4, 48.035 sec: Craig Schnelli, 2002 Carrera
8. 15th overall, 2nd in Class I, 48.129 sec: Damon Lowney, 2007 Cayman
9. 16th overall, 2nd in Class P5, 48.404 sec: Leanard Roy, 2025 Cayman GTS
10. 22nd overall, 3rd in Class P4, 48.868 sec: Greg Hartke, 2014 Cayman S
In addition, Dan Mattes was 1st in Class P2, Michael Ricketts was 1st in Class P3, Tom Divilio was 1st in Class P5, Lee Goldberg was 1st in Class S1, Dennis Allen was 1st in Class S2.
I’m always happy to have good weather for a race and AX#4 had a good (but not spectacular) turnout. We really had a great time and many of the drivers complimented Mark’s course design. As always, the Team (Mark, Phong, Pinto Soin, John Cho, and Doug Slocum) did a stellar job with all the work that goes on during the event behind-the-scenes. Lisa Gritti again spoiled us with her spectacular chocolate chip cookies and you know how much we hate that. ;)
AX#4 was my second outing since completing this round of mods to my car (as I detailed last month –they were done by the good folks at GT Performance in Essex) and it’s been a lot of fun.
Everyone’s driving style is different and I prefer a car that’s neutral or exhibits a bit of oversteer at the limit. One thing for sure, I really dislike understeer – I always tell students that understeer is expensive. It costs time and it costs tires. ;) While considerably improved from stock, I still felt as if the car exhibited a touch of understeer when I didn’t want it, so after this race, I decided to ask Igor (Soykher, at GTP) to stiffen the rear sway bar for me. (It’s adjustable and we started on the middle setting out of five.) Igor took care of it for me and I’ve even raced the car twice at Potomac AXs at Summit Point since then. Very pleased with the result, too, but I don’t jump to conclusions with things like this. The acid test will be our next race at Ripken.
I mentioned the two mistakes I kept making on this course throughout the day (so dumb…) and I also mentioned that I raced in two POT AXs after CHS AX#4. Allow me to make a point…
The last race with POT at Summit Point had a course that was a little funky (but very good, designed (if I’m not mistaken) by our own Phong Nguyen) that really required driving skill to negotiate quickly. I progressed throughout the day, getting better with each run, as I figured out how to handle the course. I got to my last run and it was an absolute burner. I was flying, driving much faster than I had all day until… Three-quarters of the way through the course was a tight, technical section and I blew it. Totally. For the first time all day (and I had been handling this section very well), I went too deep on a tight corner, which threw me sufficiently off line that I lost a bunch of time. I then brushed a cone trying to catch up and I was done. Sheesh!
The margins for AX are so-o-o-o-o-o tight. If you want to be competitive, you can’t make any serious mistakes or you’ll be eaten alive by drivers who read the course well and drive it cleanly. There’s a fine line between being really fast and overdriving. On my last run for all the marbles that day, I overstepped that line and paid the price, wasting an opportunity. Ah, well. Attendees at this race had more reason to have a good time besides great racing. One of the drivers (Vasilios Bouikidis) bought pizza for everyone. 15 pizzas! Was that generous, or what??? A bunch of hungry racers made short work of his generosity between heats 2 and 3, that’s for sure. Thanks a bunch, Vasilios! Don’t hold your breath, but I understand Vasilios’ generous gesture was so well received that rumor has it someone else might buy pizza at the next race. We’ll see what happens!
Besides free pizza, Mark Hubley's wife (equine veterinarian Dr. Susan Mende) arrived at the venue with a pickup truck full of detailing supplies and other car-related goodies. They were donated by one of Susan's clients, Joanne McAlpin, whose husband, Sherman, passed away in 2022. Sherman was a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, served in the Air Force for many years, and retired as a Major. Two of Sherman's favorite hobbies were horses and cars. He was particularly fond of his MINI Coopers (I’m all over that, having put in excess of 300,000 miles on three MINIs –my current DD is a 2025 JCW), and he participated in various MINI Club activities. Apparently, he was obsessive about keeping his cars clean, as evidenced by the wealth of cleaning supplies that Joanne donated. Of course, those in attendance at the AX are also obsessed with their cars (one way or another…) and the donated items were quickly snapped up. Thank you, Joanne and Sherman!
Fun racing, free pizza, and a car-care equipment give-away. Does it get any better than that? ;)
We’re deep into our AX season now and, amazingly enough, it’s even winding down. After a bit of a hiatus in our operations (there were no open dates at Ripken during July), AX#5 will be held on Saturday August 16th and there are still plenty of spots open. Again, the Mercedes Benz Car Club will be holding a race on the same day at Summit Point, which means attendance may be a little lighter than usual at AX#5. If you’d like to get out and tear around like your hair’s on fire at a CHS PCA AX, come on out and take a shot at it with us.
Don’t forget our Taste of Autocross program! If you’d like to come out and see what autocross is really like, for a $5.00 fee (mandated by National) you can have all the rides you’d like in the passenger seat with our Instructors. It’s kind of funny, but folks who try ToA all have the same reaction. From a spectator’s perspective, it doesn’t look too wild from the outside, but when you’re in the car with a fast driver, it’s a totally different story. You’ll think the car is barely under control as you get thrown around and see the course come up so quickly that you hardly have time to think. It’s addictive to those of us who do it. Where else do you get to legally drive like a maniac? Come join us and see what it’s like!
See you next time at the races!
Greg Hartke
CHS AX Chair
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by Rick Hawver
On a recent spring morning, members of the Porsche Club of America, Chesapeake Region, were treated to an exceptional behind-the-scenes experience at TPC Racing, courtesy of owner Mike Levitas and team. The event offered an in-depth look into one of the most respected names in Porsche tuning and motorsports support, providing both education and inspiration for enthusiasts of all ages.
Mike Levitas, a long-time Porsche expert and racer, graciously opened his expansive new facility to our members. The shop, now larger than ever, supports a full range of services —from daily driver repairs to track-focused builds and concours-level repairs. Whether your Porsche is a weekend cruiser, a dedicated track machine, or a showpiece, TPC Racing is equipped to handle it with precision and care.
A highlight of the event was Mike’s personal engagement with our younger members. He invited them to sit in fully-prepared race cars, explaining the function of each system and sharing stories from the world of professional racing. This hands-on experience made a lasting impression, connecting the next generation of enthusiasts to the engineering and excitement behind the Porsche brand.
Mike also shared the fascinating history of DSC Sport and his partnership and how it evolved from basic understanding to advanced adaptive suspension tuning. He walked us through how Porsche’s PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management) system works, and how the DSC Sport approach refined it further to unlock its full potential.
Mike also shared the fascinating history of DSC Sport and his partnership and how it evolved from basic understanding to advanced adaptive suspension tuning. He walked us through how Porsche’s PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management) system works, and how the DSC Sport approach refined it further to unlock its full potential. Mike’s expertise in engine and suspension tuning is not just theoretical — he's known for reading the code line by line, understanding it intimately, and applying those insights to build more responsive, better-handling cars all without causing additional stress to the components.
In addition to their work on private vehicles, TPC Racing is heavily involved in managing and supporting race teams. Whether you need transportation, mechanical support, or a full crew and crew chief for a race weekend, TPC Racing offers end-to-end motorsport solutions. For members looking to elevate their racing program, TPC Racing is an invaluable resource.
This event was a remarkable opportunity to learn from one of the industry's most experienced and passionate professionals. Our thanks go out to Mike Levitas and the entire TPC Racing team for their generosity, hospitality, and continued support of the Porsche community.
The 914-6 was the six-cylinder variant of Porsche’s mid-engined sports car, powered by the 2.0-liter flatsix from the 911T. While it was the least powerful sixcylinder in Porsche’s lineup at the time, the engine brought a notable performance boost over the standard four-cylinder 914. The 914-6 also received lower gear ratios, larger brakes, and five-lug wheels to handle the additional weight and power. Other distinguishing features included an ignition switch on the left side of the steering wheel and subtle refinements to accommodate its upgraded drivetrain, while maintaining the same nimble handling characteristics as the base model.
This 1970 914-6 is finished in its factory-correct Adriatic Blue over Black vinyl and shows 30,000 miles on the odometer. The car was repainted prior to the current owner’s acquisition and remains in very nice condition. In preparation for the sale, the engine was overhauled and resealed, with additional recent work in 2025 including refreshed carburetors and new spark plugs. An oil weep was noted during an April 2025 inspection, but the car otherwise presents well. It was offered with a Porsche Technical Certificate, service records, and hundreds of detailed photos.
Over the last twelve months, 914-6s have averaged $83,200 with a low of $41,500 and a high of $173,600 for a fully restored Ravenna Green example that sold during Pebble Beach last year. Excluding that high sale, every other 914-6 has seen bids sub-$100k, but our Spotlight car had a chance to eclipse that number as it was a very nice example. And eclipse it it did, hammering at a final bid of $122,000. Great to see a beautiful sixer back up there.
Flat dish Fuchs forged wheels: 944.362.115 ET52.3-7Jx16
Wheels were on the car when purchased from the previous owner in Minneapolis. The car was used as a daily driver. The wheels had snow tires mounted on them. Apparently it was a blast to drive in the snow. Wheels are straight and have no cracks.
These would be great for mounting track tires.
In the last advertisement I failed to mention that 4 center caps are included.
Selling as a set of 4 for $800.
Contact Jim Foley; jlfoley17@gmail.com
Chesapeake Region PCA coordinates the purchase of PCA Organizational License Plates issued through the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). The PCA License Plate Program promotes the visibility and camaraderie of PCA. PCA Maryland License Plates are prenumbered Organizational Plates, not vanity plates. PCA License Plates are available for all cars, trucks and minivans, but not for motorcycles or trailers.
Cost: The one-time cost for the PCA License Plates is $45.00, which includes the $30.00 MVA fee and a $15 Chesapeake PCA fundraising fee to support the PCA License Plate Program and Chesapeake Region events.
If you have any questions regarding the purchase of PCA Maryland Organizational License Plates, please contact us at: pcaLicensePlates@pcachs.org. Safe and Happy Motoring.
Get a heavy “gold- plated” Chesapeake Region metal car badge. Each metal car badge comes complete with stainless steel slotted retaining plate, screws, washers and nuts to mount it through your car grille or separate mounting plate.
The cost per metal car badge is $30 or two for $50, inclusive of shipping and handling. To order: Go to www.pcachs.org and use the “STORE” menu from the main page. Click the button and complete the order form page and make your payment.
How To Apply: The only way to apply for PCA Organizational License Plates is to complete the online PCA Maryland License Web Form at https:// pcachs.org/pca-maryland-license-plate/ and submit it electronically. Please click on the above link to learn the details and requirements to apply for PCA License Plates.
Requirements: You must be a PCA Member and the car must be registered in Maryland. The PCA Plates are not limited to Porsches. You can apply for PCA plates for all your cars registered in Maryland!
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