Porshe Post May 2018

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HERE COMES THE FUTURE The Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid

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It has been another fast-moving Porsche month, and one that has juggled the historic and the futuristic with equal pleasure.

The 76th Goodwood Members’ Meeting played its part and, despite the tragic loss of our friend Henry Hope-Frost just before the event, the Porsche community made it a memorable weekend and fitting tribute with a magnificent turnout and spirited racing.

At the other end of the motorsport spectrum, Porsche has announced that its entry into Formula E is now officially recognised by the FIA, allowing its engineers at Weissach to start development of its first all-electric racing powertrain.

Meanwhile, the existing racing programme is in full swing, with the Club Championship and Carrera Cup getting under way in early April, while across the pond honorary Club member Nick Tandy won the GT class at the 12 Hours of Sebring in the 911 RSR, finally completing the big three of US endurance wins.

Porsche Motorsport made further headlines this month on the start of its 919 Tribute Tour.

First stop was Spa, where the team revealed the true capabilities of these technological totems by breaking the record lap previously held by an F1 car. You’ll be able to see this 919 Evo, a no-holds-barred development of last year’s Le Mans winner, going up the hill at Goodwood this summer and lapping Brands Hatch in the autumn at the Festival of Porsche.

Staying with the electric theme, we’re delighted to announce the installation of two plug-in charging points in the Clubhouse car park – a great excuse to test-drive the astonishing Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid for this issue, and an exciting sign of the times.

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With a near 200mph top speed and theoretical 97.4mpg, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid breaks new ground in the sports saloon category. Powered by petrol/electric dual drivetrain it delivers 671bhp and a colossal 850Nm from a leisurely 1400rpm, with 0-60mph in sub 3.4 seconds.

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Teenage Porsche GB Junior Dan Harper conquers Goodwood Motor Circuit in the one-of-a-kind 935/78 Moby Dick

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ruf delivers smooth operator mid the tidal wave of highprofile, low-emission autonomy, one of the surprise stars of the 88th Geneva International Motor Show was this unapologetically analogue offering from longstanding Porsche tuners RUF. The SCR 2018 juggles old-school atmospheric ICE with the best contemporary engineering tech. RUF is building the SCR from scratch, eschewing the traditional steel 911 monocoque in favour of a carbon fibre tub and separate carbon body, supported and strengthened by an integrated steel roll cage.

At first sight the new SCR, a painstaking two-year development of the bright orange 4.2-litre car RUF unveiled at Geneva in 2016, looks to be a 964-era 911, albeit with bigger, bluffer front and rear spoilers and various unfamiliar aero elements. This iteration has gone entirely in-house, building upon the

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all-carbon core of last year’s CTR Yellowbird. In isolation, it’s a stunning, compact and well-executed bit of design, which withstands very close inspection.

This new car shares many of its underpinnings with the 2017 CTR. Fore and aft of the passenger cell, the front and rear subframes are a square-section spaceframe design, bonded to the tub and carrying double wishbone suspension with pushrod dampers. Brakes are six- and four-pot carbon ceramics, with power delivered exclusively to the rear axle via a six-speed manual gearbox.

It does away with the turbos to provide a none-too-shabby 503bhp from its watercooled, naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat-six.

The same sort of power as the 991.2 GT3, in a car that weighs less than 1300kg.

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five-spoke wheels, everything about this car is less about making a statement than it is about paying undivided attention to the person behind the wheel.

Onboard it’s a mix of the traditional five-dial binnacle and sit-up-and-beg driving position and modern Alcantara across the dash, Recaro carbon fibre seats, aluminium pedals and three-spoke steering wheel. This blend of old and new is underlined by houndstooth check on the seats and RS-style door cards, complete with lightweight door pulls and storage pockets. There’s the benefit of heating and air-conditioning, and basic driver aids of ABS and traction control, but there is a conspicuous absence of luxury here.

RUF has conceded a couple of figures since the car’s unveiling in March: a top speed of 199mph, which is remarkable for a car designed and built in-house by a small team, and a price tag of £575,000. For all but the lucky few, the fairy tale will remain just that.

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Porsche’s 919 Hybrid takes the fight to Formula 1 On 9 April, Porsche’s Le Mans-winning 919 Hybrid lapped Spa-Francorchamps faster than a 2017 Formula 1 car.

Driven by Neel Jani, the LMP1 car lapped the 4.5-mile Belgian GP circuit in 1:41.770 minutes, beating the previous record set by Lewis Hamilton and his Mercedes F1 car by 0.783 seconds. Jani achieved a top speed in excess of 223mph and an average speed of 152mph on his record lap.

The 919 Evo is a demonstration exercise that dispenses with all the FIA restrictions placed upon the LMP1 class, allowing the team to maximize power output from the car’s complex

drivetrain, while enhancing aerodynamics and shedding weight.

After the record-breaking lap, Jani was as surprised as anyone: “It is definitely the fastest car I ever drove,” he said. “Today’s lap was 12 seconds faster compared to our WEC pole position from last year!”

This appearance was part of a “919 Tribute Tour”. The car can next be seen at the Nordschleife ahead of the Nürburgring 24 Hours on 12 May, at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Festival of Porsche in Brands Hatch and the Porsche Rennsport Reunion in Laguna Seca, California in September.

‘Super Season’ preparations hot up Both Porsche 911 RSRs came through race preparations with flying colours as the countdown begins to the first race of the FIA Sports Car World Endurance Championship WEC at Spa-Francorchamps on 5 May. The official “Super Season” opener, Prologue in Le Castellet, France, saw 22 teams with 35 vehicles run through a comprehensive test programme under dry conditions. It’s known as Super Season thanks to an extended 15-month race period that includes two trips to Le Mans.

Porsche GT Team’s new No. 91 Porsche 911 RSR driver pairing, Italy’s Gianmaria Bruni and Austria’s Richard Lietz, covered 2051km over two days on the 13-corner Circuit Paul Ricard.

Their teammates in the No. 92 911 RSR,

France’s Kévin Estre and Denmark’s Michael Christensen, lapped the 5.861-km race track a total of 288 times, clocking up 1688km.

Both 911 RSRs had a trouble-free test programme and impressed with commanding performances. Several times, the two GT racers turned the fastest time in the GTE-Pro category.

“It was a perfect test for Porsche,” said Pascal Zurlinden, Director GT Factory Motorsports. “We simulated an entire race weekend and completed the final preparations for our start in Spa. We were able to test different set-ups and trial all available tyre modifications. Everything went without the slightest hitch. We’re ready and eager for the Super Season to begin.”

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Clockwise from top: let the restoration begin!; a vibrant pink 964 RS; a cutaway Boxster; Porsche’s first Le Mans entry – the 356 SL; celebrating 30 years of the 964

Rare Porsches at Techno-Classica Essen 2018 One of the great delights of Techno-Classica Essen is that you will always spot a car or two that you have never seen before, maybe didn’t know existed or had simply forgotten, writes Gareth Tarr. What is that primrose yellow two-door coupe on the stand of Dutch Classic Porsche Center Gelderland that looks a bit like a Renault Floride? It has a grill on the front, but there are telltale vents on the boot lid that suggest rear engine.

It turns out to be a 1958 356-based coupe by Gebruder Beutler. This was by no means the first collaboration between Porsche and Beutler, the Swiss company having built the first run of six drop-head 365s over the winter of 1948/49.

In 1957, Beutler introduced the first four-seater Porsche, a handful of which were built in more than one style over the next five years. The description on the stand stated a total production run of 28. The car at Essen was one of three that survived. Just how valuable is this rare special? Well, the dealer was taking no chances, with two ex-Dutch Police Porsches also on the stand!

Another Porsche curio could be found on the stand of German classic dealer Thiesen – a Porsche Devin D Spyder. American Bill Devin

was an SCCC champion, and he created a number of glass-fibre kit cars in the 1950s and ’60s. The D-type Devin had a tubular frame with many Volkswagen parts and could be fitted with either a VW or Porsche engine, the latter in this particular model’s case with 130bhp. Last year a similar Porsche-engined Devin, one of only 46, was sold by RM Sotheby’s for $88,000.

Over at the Porsche factory stand in hall seven they had their own special 356 SL (the “SL” coming from the Italian expression “Super Leggera” or “Super Light”). The 365/2 models were 120kg lighter than the standard car, and only 44 of these were made at Gmund, Austria between 1948 and 1950. In 1951 a 356 SL was Porsche’s first entry in the Le Mans 24 Hours, winning the 1100cc class, a feat it repeated the following year. By no means the last Porsche success at La Sarthe…

The main focus of the Porsche stand was a 30th anniversary celebration of the “964” type of the 911. When the 964 was introduced in 1988 this was a major overhaul of the 911 model and marked the introduction of the four-wheel-drive version. Two 964s were on the stand: a standard coupe and an RS version in a particularly vibrant pink, an 9 porscheclubgb.com

example of the bright colours Porsche offered at the time. A contemporary 911 Targa 4 GTS painted in the same pink colour represented the modern era. Other cars on the stand included a 959, a bare 365 shell and a cut-away first generation Boxster. The exposed mechanicals of the Boxster showed very clearly how the engine sits in front of the rear axle line, key to the model’s legendary handling.

Essen organisers SIHA had an impressive exhibition of Le Mans cars in hall six that included a 906 and 911 from 2013. Of the multitude of Porsches distributed throughout the Essen exhibition halls, one that caught the eye was a very distressed-looking car, reckoned to be the oldest 912 in existence (the seventh built). Although it needed a lot of work, when you looked at some of the prices of early 911s, it’s easy to imagine it would attract a buyer happy to take on the project. Another rarity was the 924 Carrera GT for sale by French dealer Franco Lembo Automobilia, one of 406 built to obtain Group 4 homologation and an entry at Le Mans.

Final word must go to Ferry Porsche, who was quoted on the facia of the company stand.

“The last car built will be a sports car.”

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Emission-free farming with the Porsche Mission E Tractor As part of its ongoing and increasingly radical all-electric revolution, Porsche unveiled yet another zero-emissions concept last month, the Mission E Tractor.

Despite borrowing retro design cues from Porsche’s original mid-1950s farm machinery, this grand vision for the future of global farming incorporates the full 800v fast-charging architecture from the incoming Mission E road car, so it will be clean, quiet and highly efficient.

Porsche claims near 700bhp peak power from its lithium-ion powertrain – enough to rival its own GT2 RS – making this not only an environmentally sensitive product but also an invaluable workhorse for both small and

large-scale arable farms, and something of a sleeper for the occasional trackday.

The design also incorporates Porsche’s vaunted digital connectivity, including the newly developed FastFarm app. This is intended to provide the Mission E tractor with a 24-hour, satellite-based weathermonitoring service, while uniting users around the world via an informal farmers’ forum.

Unfortunately, despite the unarguable logic and a groundswell of approval for such a product, Porsche later revealed that this was an April Fool’s Day stunt, officially declaring that the Mission E Tractor will not be built.

But never say never.

Festival race to showcase classics Classic Porsche race car owners have the chance to put their cars through their paces in a race set to be a highlight of Festival of Porsche.

Organisers are looking for cars dating from 1953 to 1973 to join the Porsche Classic Trophy’s 30-car grid at the festival, which returns to Brands Hatch on 2 September.

They hope the showcase for the marque’s superb sporting pedigree will feature models such as the 356 and 911, more focused cars, including the 550 and 904, and even legendary Group 5 and 6 racers from the late 1960s and early 1970s. Supported by Porsche Cars GB, which is running a 1965 911 SWB in historic racing throughout 2018 in conjunction with its four Classic Partner Centres, the race will take place on the challenging Indy Circuit.

Chris Seaward, General Manager at Porsche Club, said: “With the amazing variety of cars that are eligible, the Porsche Classic Trophy should be a fantastic sight. Along with all of the other activities that will be taking place, this year’s Festival of Porsche will be an unforgettable celebration of the marque’s 70th anniversary.”

James Toye from Porsche Cars GB said: “Brands Hatch is superb circuit on which to

race, and its tight, undulating layout should mean that the smaller cars have a great chance of doing well.

“Motorsport is a core part of Porsche’s history as well as its future, so it’s only fitting that this year’s Festival reflects that. I can’t wait to see the Porsche Classic Trophy grid forming up in September.”

The festival’s on-track action will also include the Porsche Club Championship.

Organised by MotorSport Vision (MSV) in association with Porsche Club GB, the event will celebrate 70 years of Porsche production with a host of other attractions on and off the circuit, including demonstrations and displays of Porsche cars throughout the years, and a marquee timeline of hand-picked Porsches from the past seven decades.

Significant racing cars will be taking centre stage, including the triple Le Manswinning Porsche 919 Hybrid, and there will be an evening barbecue for Porsche Club members.

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The immaculately landscaped Amelia Island off the coast of Florida is far removed from the brutally flat concrete of the German autobahn: the spiritual home of any Porsche. But this was the picturesque venue for the latest Werks Reunion, organised by the Porsche Club of America and sponsored by Pirelli.

Since 2014, the series of events has brought together Porsches of all vintages for a celebration of everything Stuttgart.

The Sunshine State’s laid-back event included an auto jumble – the ideal place to hunt down those elusive Porsche spares and accessories.

As title sponsor, Pirelli also provided practical support for owners, with a number of technicians on hand to check tyres and offer advice about tyre maintenance and replacement. Even for vintage Porsches, Pirelli still makes a comprehensive range of tyres that combine the best of both worlds: classic looks with modern technology.

They form part of the Pirelli Collezione range: vintage tyres made to the same high standards as the current P Zero range. They’re designed specifically for Porsche using the set-up parameters of the period. So, as well as safety, you can guarantee that the car will feel exactly the same to drive (only with a bit more grip) as it did when it left the factory in Germany.

And that’s the whole point of the Werks Reunion. It’s all about driving Porsches as they are meant to be driven – because why else would you own one? The next Werks Reunion takes place in Monterey, California, in August, during the worldfamous Car Week – and it’s sure to be just as popular.

Pirelli fuel gift card offer Members of Porsche Club GB can now benefit from an exclusive offer from Pirelli of a fuel gift card. Available only when purchasing Pirelli tyres from a Pirelli Performance Centre or official Porsche dealer, the card’s value depends on the size and quantity of tyres purchased as follows: 16” and below 2 tyres = £10 | 4 tyres = £30 17” 2 tyres = £30 | 4 tyres = £70 18” and above 2 tyres = £50 | 4 tyres = £100 Where can you get your tyres fitted? A dedicated website is set up at pirelli.co.uk/porscheclubgb. Here you will find all the promotional details and a dealer locator, enabling you to search for your nearest participating dealer. Terms and conditions apply. Please note, only claims from a Pirelli Performance Centre or official Porsche dealer will be accepted.

Rookie George Gamble's 2018 got off on a flier with a maiden win at Brands Hatch in the Carrera Cup GB

Carerra Cup GB off to a flying start at a wet brands hatch Dino Zamparelli of Redline Racing topped the 2018 Porsche Carrera Cup GB championship charts after a dominant race one victory, which saw him lead from pole position.

Less than half a tenth of a second covered the top six cars in qualifying, setting the scene for a closely contested opening round. Zamparelli responded to maintain a lead of just under four seconds over Slidesports’ Tio Ellinas as the pair crossed the line, with JTR’s Lewis Plato rounding out the podium in third. Rookie George Gamble of Team Parker Racing held onto fourth despite a slow puncture following contact earlier in the race with JTR’s Dan Harper as the pair went through Paddock Hill.

Harper suffered a more severe puncture leaving him to limp across the line in 13th.

Of the Pro-Am runners, JTR’s Jamie Orton recovered well from an earlier excursion at Graham Hill bend to take category victory, ahead of Greg Caton of G-Cat Racing, who came through from fifth on the grid. Welch’s Rory Collingbourne clinched third from Dan Vaughan of Motorbase, both rookie drivers joining the close battle for second.

In the Am category, an enthralling four-way race developed between leader Peter KyleHenney of IN2 Racing, second-placed Shamus Jennings of G-Cat Racing, teammate Gary Eastwood, and Team Parker Racing rookie Peter Mangion. Mangion had made good progress after the start, in the space of two corners passing Jennings then Eastwood to finish second in the category, with Eastwood taking the final podium position.

As part of the 2018 podium procedure, winner Zamparelli selected the number five ball at random, which reverses the grid positions of the top five overall race finishers

from round one. This formed the starting grid for round two: Orton, Gamble, Plato, Ellinas and Zamparelli.

Race two saw Orton in pole position from Gamble and Plato, who made the best of the standing start in dry conditions, gaining two places to lead into Paddock Hill. Having started in 13th on the grid, Harper made impressive headway early on in the race, moving up to eighth place. Of the Am category runners, Peter Kyle-Henney lined up in pole position but stalled off the line, while behind him Shamus Jennings made a false start for which he received a 10-second penalty added to his overall race time.

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The Safety Car came out on lap 17 to clear the stricken car of G-Cat Racing’s Greg Caton from the gravel at Druids, following contact with a charging Harper. For his part in the incident Harper was penalised two championship points. As the pack slowed, Fraser Robertson of Redline Racing made contact with Kyle-Henney on the outside of Clearways, the number 20 car launching into a series of rolls that ended against the tyre wall.

Robertson emerged unscathed, while KyleHenney was able to continue.

On lap 23 the Safety Car peeled off the track, and as Plato made a break up front he ran wide into Clearways, rejoining in front of Zamparelli, allowing Gamble through. A recovering Plato was subsequently passed by Zamparelli before the Safety Car was called into service once more to recover the car of Asset Advantage Racing’s Iain Dockerill at Clearways after his spinning car was collected

by Justin Sherwood of Team Parker Racing.

With the rain continuing to fall, the race was red flagged as the 30-minute time limit approached.

Pro-Am Orton crossed the line ahead of Collingbourne, while fellow rookie Esmee Hawkey of GT Marques navigated her way through the action to claim the final category podium position.

Rookie Mangion took a maiden Am category victory in only his second race, with fellow newcomers Eastwood and Hawkey joining him on the podium. Race one winner Kyle-Henney placed fourth with reigning category champion Jennings in fifth. Mangion’s performance earned him the Driver of the Weekend accolade, while Team Parker Racing were awarded Team of the Weekend.

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Porsches revving up for llandudno Prom More than 500 Porsches are expected to descend on Llandudno Promenade for the Club’s annual Porsches on the Prom event on 20 May. The free event is organised by the Club’s North Wales Region and gets under way at 10am, with no prior booking required.

Upon arrival, you will be directed to your Le Mans-style parking position by one of the marshals. Once parked, you can wander round the hundreds of cars on display and chat with fellow Porsche enthusiasts.

The event aims to raise money for local children’s hospice Ty Gobaith/Hope House, and members are encouraged to support the cause by purchasing tombola tickets for the chance of winning some stunning prizes.

If you are staying for the weekend, then why not visit Anglesey on 19 May to watch the Porsche Club trackday? With stunning views of the Irish Sea and Snowdonia, Anglesey is one of the most picturesque circuits on the Porsche Club GB trackday calendar.

calling Panamera drivers The Club would love to hear from members interested in helping to run the Panamera Register. It’s pleasing to report there is an increasing number of Panamera drivers joining Porsche Club GB and we are keen to enhance our offering for this developing group. If it’s something you would be interested in learning more about, please email gm@porscheclubgb.com

Photo by George Woodward

Chatsworth hosts pageant and concours

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Porsche Club Region 8 invites all members to Chatsworth House and Gardens for this year’s Porsche Pageant, which takes place on 1 July and sponsored by Porsche Centre Nottingham.

The event is £10 per car and there is no need to pre-book unless entering the concours competition. Entry is from 9.30am, although members are advised to arrive as early as possible to reduce entry traffic congestion.

The day includes specific Porsche parking and picnic area, free raffle ticket and light refreshments. New Porsche models will be displayed together with a few items for sale.

Set in the magnificent grounds of Chatsworth House there are many attractions suitable for all the family, and the house will be open at a discounted rate on production of a current PCGB membership card. All profits will be donated to Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice.

There will be a ‘street concours’ event for cars in regular use consisting of three classes – two classes for Region 8 members competing for the annual silver cup and an open visitor class for cars from other regions. Prizes, rosettes and certificates will be to third place in each class.

If you wish to enter the concours, please email membership@porscheclubgb.com and all the necessary information will be sent to you.

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f the many famous names that have shaped Porsche’s progress through the last 70 years, one of the most influential was not an engineer or designer. Nor was he a professional racing driver or Porsche employee. He was someone who understood, in a way that few before him did, just what Porsche was, and what it could become.

Max Hoffman was born in

Vienna in 1904. A keen amateur racer in his youth, he began work as a car dealer for a number of high-end European car manufacturers, handling Alfa Romeo, Bentley, Delahaye and Rolls-Royce among others, for the wealthy Austrian market. But with Jewish blood on his father’s side, he was forced to move to Paris in the late 1930s, before hastily emigrating to New York just after the outbreak of the Second World War. Here, Max started a small costume jewellery business that eventually proved lucrative enough to fund a bold new project, reviving his former profession in a marketplace unfamiliar with, and widely mistrustful of, strange European imports.

He formed the Hoffman Motor Car Company in 1947 and opened a showroom at 487 Park Avenue on Manhattan’s affluent Upper East Side later that same year.

Max reconnected with his network of makers and dealers at just the right moment, as America’s GIs

returned to the relative prosperity of home, their eyes and wallets open to a new world of European sports cars. He quickly began establishing distribution rights in the US with a number of prestigious European marques.

Max met Ferdinand Porsche at the Paris Motor Show in 1950 and was sufficiently impressed by the elegant, practical and beautifully built 356 that he immediately shook on a deal to import a small number and test the American market.

He was a canny businessman and realised that the best way to demonstrate his unproven new find to a sceptical motoring community would be to race it. In 1951, Max won his class at the Mount Equinox Hillclimb in Vermont in a 356 and almost repeated the feat at a high-profile Californian sports car meet later in the year. Porsche was suddenly on the American automotive map.

Further racing success continued to make headlines for Max and Porsche throughout the first half

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of the 1950s, and with this came a conspicuous increase in sales. By 1952, the US market accounted for 21 per cent of Porsche’s global sales, and just three years later that figure had more than doubled. In fact, so successful was Max in establishing Porsche’s reputation that by the end of the 356’s long production run in 1965, the US took almost 75 per cent of available units.

Max formed a close bond with Ferdinand and Ferry Porsche, who valued both his counsel and understanding of the alien and insular American auto industry.

It was Max who encouraged Porsche to design an emblem for the 356 in order to establish a familiar identity for the marque.

The famous Porsche crest first appeared on the steering wheel boss of the 356 in 1952, graduating to bonnet and wheel hubs over the remainder of the decade.

But his single greatest endeavour for his favourite Stuttgart stable was the concept of a lighter, simpler and more affordable car for his customers to take racing.

The idea was initially met with some resistance at Porsche, but Max was insistent that there was a large and growing demand in the old-money Northeast and on the increasingly affluent West Coast for a sports car that could perform daily driving duties mid-week and win races at weekends. And so the Speedster was born. Its spartan interior, bucket seats and chopped screen creating an overnight design icon and enduring sporting thoroughbred.

Max died in 1981, leaving behind him a remarkable legacy not just on the roads of North America, but around the world.

He was instrumental in turning Porsche into a major global player, not merely by accessing, but in a sense creating, the one market that had both the will and the means in the 1950s to make it possible.

THE GREAT DEBATE TACKLING THE HOTTEST TOPICS FROM PLANET PORSCHE. THIS MONTH WE ASK YOU...

Original v Outlaw Does the increasingly popular modification scene risk damaging Porsche’s heritage?

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Andrew: It’s all a big circle. In 50 years,

Steve: Despite the vast array of factory

people will be restoring the current crop of outlaws in the pursuit of total originality.

options, past and present, owners will want to stand out, whether they add a decal or go full-on outlaw. Everyone has a desire for self-expression.

Ian: Provided it’s reversible, it’s all good, but once you start cutting into the panels there’s no going back.

Nigel: It’s original every time for me. Outlaw cheapens the brand and its heritage.

Geoff: Original! Outlawing is becoming mainstream and even off-the-peg. Meanwhile, classics are being irreversibly altered to meet demand.

Russell: Out of all the marques, I think Porsches suit modifications more than most (within reason, of course) and carry physical and mechanical modifications well.

Andy: If done tastefully, it gives the classics

a new lease of life. There is a market for both original and modified, so why not?

Andrew: Evolution can be conservation. If

Chris: Magnus Walker will do everything he

can to keep an original car as it is. His outlaw cars are generally assembled from parts or cars that otherwise may end up scrapped.

it’s a mint condition original keep it that way but a £250 MOT failure from eBay may as well be a race car.

Nish: If you’re lucky enough to own an old

Daniel: I believe there is room for both, as

long as it’s done tastefully. Just don’t take the engine out and replace it with electric power.

Leave classics alone!

James: Originality is a different mindset. It’s

about respecting and preserving something as it was meant to be. Modification isn’t a crime, but preservation is more important.

911, you can do what you want with it – it’s yours. Modifying outdated tech and improving the car to suit modern roads sounds like a good idea to me.

Peter: Modifying adds a different dimension and perspective to a dynamic and vibrant marque. It reaches out to a wider audience and can only broaden the appeal.

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split in favour of modifying

WHAT’S THE VERDICT? A surprisingly one-sided turnout this month, but perhaps also a slightly misleading one. While you voted overwhelmingly in favour of modification over preservation, many of you did so with the caveat that, strictly speaking, there needs to be room for both. It seems your love of an outlaw is not at the expense of the treasured old guard.

Next month: Formula E or Formula 1? Will Porsche plug you in for 2019?

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The Porsche month in pictures

It was a spectacular 76th Goodwood Membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Meeting for Porsche, with a remarkable collection of Zuffenhausenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest turning out despite appalling weather.

Both the beautiful 904 Carrera GTS and the raucous, bewinged late 1970s 935 were well represented on the infield, creating an unforgettable image as the snow settled on their colourful and usually cossetted bodywork.

Official representations from Porsche Cars GB and the Porsche Museum in Zuffenhausen meant that the rare 924 GTP undertook some high-speed demonstration laps for the first time since its superb restoration by Porsche Centres in the UK in 2016, and Goodwood again witnessed the remarkable sight of the 935/78 Moby Dick at full throttle.

Amid sub-zero temperatures and Siberian winds, spectators watched everything from an early 356 to the 906 Carrera 6, via short wheelbase 911s, race wheel-to-wheel around the short and precarious pre-war motor circuit. After a nail-biting battle with a Ferrari 275 GTB/C, the coveted Ronnie Hoare Trophy was won by James Cottingham in his 1964 904, in a race featuring no fewer than seven similar cars.

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Photo by Jayson Fong

Goodwood, 17-18 March

Cornbury House, 7 April

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Photo by George Woodward

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Our first 987 technical seminar took place at the Clubhouse, giving owners a chance to pick the brains of official and independent Porsche experts about their second-generation Boxsters and Caymans. The event was an early sell-out, proving what high demand there is in the Porsche community for hands-on advice from those in the know, with members travelling from all over the country to be there.

Birmingham, 22-24 March Porsche Club GB attended its first Classic Car & Restoration Show at the NEC. Our jam-packed stand featured the ever-popular coffee cart and pop-up shop alongside some unprecedented new exhibits.

An original four-cam Fuhrmann engine was on display, as was a 924 found in a barn and now awaiting restoration. Classic Porsche specialist Andy Prill was also on hand over all three days, rebuilding a 356 engine from scratch.

Photo by Jayson Fong

Goodwood, 17-18 March The new Porsche GB Junior Dan Harper was tasked with driving the 845bhp 935/78 Moby Dick at the Goodwood Motor Circuit in March, just as the Beast from the East reappeared with a vengeance. Here, the 17-year-old schoolboy receives some invaluable words of advice from Jochen Mass, one of the few men to have raced Moby Dick in period. Turn to page 30 to read more about how Dan got on.

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Surrey, 7 April Cholesterol watch took a back seat for the first weekend in April as another indulgent and hugely enjoyable RAC Breakfast ‘Drive In’ took place at Woodcote Park.

The event saw more than 100 cars line up in the stunning surroundings of the Royal Automobile Club’s 350-acre country home in the North Downs. The event was another sell-out, with members coming from across the UK in a wide variety of Porsches young and old.

Florida, 14-17 March

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Congratulations to GB’s Nick Tandy, who laid to rest the ghosts of a difficult Daytona by winning the 2018 12 Hours of Sebring for Porsche in the 911 RSR. He and teammates Patrick Pilet and Frédéric Makowiecki held off the threat from BMW’s rapid new M8 GTE, combining faultless driving with a razorsharp pit stop strategy to finish clear of the field on 328 laps.

After winning Daytona and Petit Le Mans, taking the flag at Sebring means Nick has now completed the big three in US endurance racing.

Leicestershire, 14 April

Photo by Gary Hawkins

The first race of the 2018 Porsche Club Championship got under way at historic Donington Park. This season sees the first outing of the new 997 C2S in Class 1, although last year’s champion Mark McAleer was forced to start his season in his 996 CS2 while his 997 was still being finished. Craig Wilkins won a closely contested first race, while Mark Sumpter dominated from flag to finish in the second.

We’re looking forward to more of the same in the second round at Brands Hatch on 5 May.

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ith two electric charging points now installed at the Clubhouse, it seemed timely to test-drive Porsche’s first plug-in performance flagship.

The Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is a milestone for Zuffenhausen, a hybrid saloon with significantly more power and torque than its traditional Turbo stablemate. It’s also a statement of the marque’s current and future intent – that electric drive is both advantageous and aspirational.

Most sports car manufacturers are experiencing varying degrees of turmoil as the transition from internal combustion to all-electric powertrains asks difficult questions of an industry inherently at odds with its inevitable endgame. Adapting at an appropriate pace, defining goals and remaining true to an existing identity are all mission critical.

Porsche has taken a lead in all these elements.

Its gigantic investment in the 919 Hybrid LMP1 programme, alongside the 918 Spyder, has accelerated its understanding of complex dual drivetrain technology, paving the way for exceptional performance gains on the road today while gleaning vital knowledge for its transition to full-electric drive in 2019, with the Mission E project and its debut in Formula E. The Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid champions both fossil fuel and battery, plus the virtues of the overlap. Why have 542bhp from your twin-turbocharged V8 when you can bolt on another 134bhp from an electric motor? Don’t settle for a mere 770Nm of torque when, with hybrid assistance, you can explore the benefits of a full 850Nm. What the S E-Hybrid aims to offer is – in a word – everything. Petrol and electric. Performance and economy. A near 200mph top speed and theoretical 97.4mpg.

It’s the best of both worlds and in achieving this, we’re in a different automotive universe for your four-door family car.

The Panamera’s deft design mitigates considerable bulk with clean lines and a scarcely credible dynamic promise. Crisp, purposeful haunches envelop two-tone 21-inch wheels over massive, Acid Green callipers – an unmissable hybrid telltale – and all of it resplendent here in GT Silver metallic paint.

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The second-gen Panamera is a good-looking car from any angle, even on the grey and relentlessly wet day of our photoshoot.

Inside is a car from another time and place, bedecked in bewitching technology and layers of user interface that were once the realm of motor show concepts, the whimsy of foresighted designers far removed from the realities of cost efficiency and series production.

Yet here it is – an exquisite, complex cockpit combining knurled metal toggles with touchsensitive glass, huge digital displays operating in easy harmony with analogue instruments, intuitive ancillary controls and a dizzying level of ever-shifting, updating and adaptable information.

Even at a standstill then, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid occupies a unique space in the market. This is ultra high-tech, high-end luxury with the promise of monstrous performance in a single, highly practical package. Almost too much to take in, the only recourse to a better understanding is to drive it.

For a car with a combined 671bhp available from its electronically assisted twin-turbo charged V8, its completely silent start is telling in itself. This is a very different experience – unapologetically, brilliantly different – from the one you expect when you fire up a Porsche.

Choose from four different driving modes. ‘E’ for full and exclusive electric E-Power driving offers a possible range of up to 31 miles, viable for an emission-free urban commute. Swivel the wheel-mounted mode switch to ‘H’ for Hybrid Auto and you have the optimal efficiency of electric, combustion or hybrid drives to suit the conditions, including a coasting facility to save fuel and harvest energy under braking.

Turn to ‘S’ and Sport mode keeps the V8 permanently on duty, from economy to performance. With this comes the first bark and rumble of V8 induction and sports exhaust. The Porsche of old is back and very welcome it is too.

Sport Plus turns up the wick for a final time, with suspension settings at maximum stiffness and energy focused on maximum performance boost and recovery. Here, a sub-3.4 second 0-60mph time is possible with launch control, a figure itself overshadowed by the staggering and more relevant in-gear grunt that enables the Turbo S to explode from 50mph to 75mph in just 2.2 seconds. There is also a top speed of 192mph to consider. We’re in supercar territory in a 2.3-tonne, four-door, four-seat saloon car.

Threading through some of the Cotswolds’ narrower country lanes at much slower speeds, the Panamera feels every millimetre of its 2.1-metre width and the occasional oncoming tractor invites a wince and a silent prayer. It may belie its size with speed and agility, but it’s still a big car on a small island.

Find a decent stretch of A-road, however, and the full, brutal brilliance of that powertrain unveils itself. That a car of this size, of this standard of comfort, can dispatch the tarmac so readily is not easily comprehended. Hedgerows blur, perspective alters, the world shrinks under a right foot barely past half throttle.

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TECH SPEC Price: £137,140 Engine: V8, 3996cc, twin-turbocharged petrol Electric motor: 136bhp Combined power: 671bhp at 5750-6000rpm Torque: 850Nm at 1400-5500rpm Gearbox: 8-speed twin clutch automatic Kerb weight: 2310kg 0-62mph: 3.4sec Top speed: 192mph Economy: 97.4mpg CO2 emissions: 66g/km

Deriving its performance-focused powertrain from lessons learnt in the World Endurance Championship, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is Porsche’s first hybrid flagship. Combining twinturbo V8 and electric motor, peak power is 671bhp with 850Nm of torque available from 1400rpm

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Despite four doors, four seats and a 2.3-tonne kerb weight, the Turbo S E-Hybrid offers up supercar levels of performance. The message here is that electric drive now has a place at Porsche’s top table in the form of a car that delivers an exciting glimpse into the near future

reveals the age-old engineer’s conundrum: do you want executive levels of comfort or best possible handling, since it seems you still can’t really have both? The Turbo S is incredibly composed, presumably thanks to the presence of Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control Sport (PDCCS), which inhibits body roll in fast corners and over uneven ground. But it doesn’t ride quite as smoothly as you might expect from a car in this class. It’s a minor gripe, mind you, and one confined to the sort of rough roads that are not the Turbo S’s natural habitat.

There’s also the trade-off between extra kilos and extra go. The addition of the S E-Hybrid’s vastly complicated electric system and its 14kw lithium-ion battery pack brings with it a 300kg plus weight penalty, translating into a smaller performance gain over the ‘standard’ Turbo than those headline output figures would suggest. The extra weight also affects the agility of the S, which feels less immediate and precise

than the lighter Turbo. While it sounds absurd to be critiquing a car of this type for a shortfall in handling precision, it’s Porsche’s own improbable achievements with the standard Turbo that invite it. The S E-Hybrid feels as big and beefy as a car of this size and heft should.

But for most prospective buyers of the range-topping Panamera, these small criticisms will prove irrelevant in the real world. The Turbo is a car that asks to be driven, the Turbo S a car that comes close to driving itself.

Such is the extent of lowdown torque, ably administered through the seamless eight-speed PDK gearbox, that phenomenal in-gear acceleration is available at inconsequential engine revs. Overtakes can be executed with a clinical ease, the only challenge being to keep an eye on the speedo. Sensible progress becomes something else entirely without the characteristic sensory indicators you normally expect from a performance car. The Turbo S is so refined, quiet and effortless you can scarcely

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believe your indicated speed without other cars as a point of reference.

Rather than retaining that essential Porsche DNA, the Turbo S E-Hybrid has created a new mission statement, a unique brief that it answers imperfectly, yet brilliantly. The regular Panamera Turbo feels more like a sports car. This new flagship model is a tour de force of technology, a remarkable, desirable, luxurious lodestar.

It’s not the performance default, nor the driver’s choice – that is still the cheaper, lighter, more communicative Turbo. But the Turbo S E-Hybrid is not in competition with its sibling, nor indeed with anything much.

This car is a solitary monument to progress and possibility, an exciting glimpse into a near future, softening up the sceptics for an unstoppable revolution. Those who have the means and the will to buy this Panamera kingpin are unlikely to regret it. Progress is forward-facing. PP

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icture the scene: it’s 11am on an unseasonably cold March morning at a small rural school outside Belfast. The sky beyond the windows is heavy with wintry clouds, and inside the brightly lit classroom, one sixth former’s chair sits empty. Hurried footsteps echo down the corridor, followed by a sharp tap at the door. “Come in Harper,” the teacher’s voice booms. “Take your seat.” A fresh-faced 17-year-old moves quickly across the floor, his manner and appearance no different from the numerous rows of his uniformed peers. “Good weekend?”

The answer is in the affirmative. For this is a young man on an upwards trajectory in the world of motorsport. Late last year Dan Harper won a fiercely fought competition to become Porsche GB’s 2018/19 Junior, securing his place on a coveted two-year Porsche driver programme, the focus of which is a supported seat in the Carrera Cup GB championship. At

the time Dan was only 16 – too young to hold a national driving licence – and still at school.

Rewind to the weekend in question and Porsche Post is at Goodwood’s 76th Members’ Meeting, where Dan has been invited to take part in a couple of exhibition drives, as well as meet a few important faces from the wider motorsport community. Dan has never been to Goodwood before, let alone driven its famously unforgiving 2.4-mile motor circuit.

Unusually for mid-March, the mercury has dipped below zero and there is snow on the ground. The track is ice cold and incredibly greasy, and the car Dan will be driving is the one-of-a-kind 845bhp Porsche 935/78, better known as Moby Dick. Nominal insurance value: £200 million. Actual value: priceless.

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A baptism of fire at the historic Goodwood Motor Circuit saw 17-year-old Dan Harper driving a priceless Porsche racer in sub-zero temperatures. Many of the cars on track were more than three times his age

Tarmac Rally Championship,” says Dan. “His workshop was at the house, so basically I’ve been around motorsport since I was born.

It’s in my family’s blood. I got my first quad when I was six and haven’t been out of a seat since. So I may have started very early but it has been a long journey.”

The Ginettas he raced most recently were run on road tyres, meaning his car control has already been fine-tuned the hard way, but the step up to a 911 GT3 Cup car, with 485bhp in a rear engine car, is still a monumental leap.

“I passed my test last December. I only turned 17 on the 8th. People took the mickey out of me a bit during the Porsche Junior shootout as I was 16 and couldn’t drive, but it’s very cool to be able to drive a beast like a 911 GT3 at the age of 16. Not many people have done that.”

The pressure on the Porsche GB Junior is always sizeable, with the burden of expectation this year heaped on exceptionally young shoulders. Adding to Dan’s own particular

pressure cooker is the knowledge that the two previous juniors, Josh Webster and fellow Northern Irishman Charlie Eastwood, both won the Carrera Cup championship, but he has an impressively pragmatic, phlegmatic approach to the whole thing. “Everyone’s different and they had a bit more experience than I did when they won the scholarship,” he says. “But the Carrera Cup has always been a very competitive championship, and to be at the front is a massive achievement.

My goal for my first year is to be at the front and get a few podiums.”

We are sheltering from the bitter Siberian wind in the open pit box that also accommodates roughly half of Moby Dick, while engineers from the museum in Stuttgart tinker in readiness for the starting procedure.

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ambition: “Any driver would love to experience Le Mans, so that’s something I’m living for.

It’s a big goal, but I think it’s well within my reach. It’s all about picking the right moments and getting the break, and for Porsche to recognise my talent now is a great feeling, and something I hope will progress.”

With a whirr and a roar that causes the whole paddock to jump, the 40-something flat-six bursts into life, filling our ears with the bygone sound track of analogue endurance racing and our lungs with something altogether less nostalgic. Bent over the engine bay, Moby Dick’s travelling mechanic feathers the throttle a few times before gradually building the revs, warming this ancient animal through before its imminent outing around the snow-strewn West Sussex circuit.

It’s amazing to think that this time tomorrow Dan will be safely back in the classroom at his local school. He has been flying in from Northern Ireland on weekends for test sessions and media events, and will soon be doing ➝

so for his first full season. The 2018 Carrera Cup begins in April, with Dan driving for JTR against seasoned Cup competitors such as Dino Zamparelli, Tio Ellinas and teammate Lewis Plato. Dan’s experience in the Ginetta championship means that he is familiar with most of the circuits he will be racing on, but this a big step up regardless.

In the meantime, there’s today to consider, and the prospect of driving one of the most famous and formidable Porsche racers ever made, a true icon from a different universe to the sequential paddle-shift gearbox and electronic throttle pedal of Dan’s Cup car.

Suited and booted, Dan pulls on his helmet and waits in the assembly area as an army of Group 5 cars bark and boom around us. There are Ferrari 512s, BMW 320 Turbos, a Lancia Beta Montecarlo and, surrounding Porsche GB’s own 924 GTP, a sea of privateer 935s.

It’s a wall of noise and a dizzying sight, all giant front splitters and huge, almost comical wings. Yet Moby Dick stands head and shoulders above them all – more imposing, more remarkable, more intimidating.

The laps are split into two groups, but the 935/78 will run in both, due to its rarity. Dan

will therefore be executing his first driver change in the pits at Goodwood with none other than Jochen Mass, the jovial German who raced the car in period. The pressure continues to mount.

The cars roar off the line with Jochen making his intentions clear from the start. This is technically a display, but dyed-in-the-wool racers can’t help themselves. The 935/78 has never looked or sounded better, stamping its authority on this brief flashback to a glorious, lunatic era of sports cars.

Soon it’s Dan’s turn, and before clambering in he asks Jochen for any salient advice. The track is greasy, he says, so maybe take it easy for a couple of laps. “But really, just have fun.”

With a few further words from the mechanics and a friendly handshake, Moby Dick’s door is slammed shut and the 17-year-old schoolboy is alone with his thoughts. The second session is under way, and before he can ask how on earth this is happening, the field is barrelling towards Madgwick with Dan at the front, feeling his way through the alien H-pattern gearing and heavy clutch, working weighty, unassisted steering and contemplating those 845 horses on an ice-cold pre-war race track.

In the end, Dan’s sang-froid and textbook racer’s self-confidence prove more than enough to see him through. Jumping out, there’s a beaming smile and some well-chosen words, where a wall of expletives would have been totally justified.

“It was an amazing experience on a fantastic track,” he says. “Maybe not the best conditions as it’s still very cold and there’s a lot of oil down, but Moby Dick is such a beast, and with 845 horsepower it’s almost double anything I’ve driven in the past. To be given the opportunity by Porsche to drive this monster is a real privilege.”

Like so many racers, the capacity to adapt quickly seems to come naturally to Dan. “At the start I was taking it very easy, getting a feel for it all and building up a bit of confidence,” he says. “Then I started to push a bit harder and by that stage I was in the zone. By the end I was loving it and didn’t want to come in. I could have gone around all night!”

Unfortunately for Dan, he has other obligations. The most pressing of which is the first flight back to Belfast in the morning, followed by the last couple of lessons before lunch. But he’ll have quite a story to tell. PP

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The team at Slightly Mad Studios took great pains to faithfully recreate every detail of each of the nine iconic Porsches featured in the Project Cars 2 Porsche Legends Pack, which has been launched to celebrate the marque’s 70th anniversary this year

f you had the chance to pick your top nine Porsches for the driving pleasure of the gameplaying world, which legendary models from the company’s illustrious history would you choose?

This most daunting of decisions was the task for the team at Slightly Mad Studios (SMS), makers of the hugely popular Project Cars 2 gaming series, whose Porsche Legends Pack was released recently to coincide with Porsche’s 70th anniversary.

Working on the project at SMS were social and marketing manager Joe Barron and vehicle art manager Jan Frischkorn, who were tasked with replicating every single detail of each of the chosen cars – from the livery and handling to the sound of the engine – to an obsessive degree. And the finished

importance perspective, their history and how familiar they were to players.”

The inherent nature of the game meant that a motorsport narrative was also a key consideration. “We had to ask whether the model was successful in its era and if it was involved in an iconic battle, whether in a race or a championship,” says Joe. Development goes deep to achieve an authentic representation of how the car looks and, more importantly, drives, with the older models receiving an additional personal touch.

Creating the new cars is largely driven by data but where that doesn’t exist for classic cars, the process involves finding people who have driven them for an extra level of feedback.

Joe recalls: “Last year, we spent time in the US with Patrick Long [air-cooled aficionado and Porsche works driver for more than 10 years]. By working with Patrick and racing simulator partner CXC in their rigs, we were able to gain

product has the official seal of approval from Porsche, another company known for its obsession with automotive perfection.

Of course, you’ll need somewhere to drive once you’ve selected your car, so where better than Porsche’s Leipzig test track, also replicated to the nth degree, which includes authentic puddle groupings in wet weather.

But with so many important models to choose from, how did they pick the final selection? “The decision process wasn’t easy,” explains Jan. “We already had plenty of Porsches available from the wider games to refer to, and there were so many iconic cars that we knew were going to be left out.

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further insight into a specific car’s dynamics. As well as Patrick’s modern GT racing history, he’s also a factory driver, which gives him access to the historic cars. He was able to provide a lot of insight into these, which was so helpful.”

Ben Collins, who was a former Stig on Top Gear, has also been a long-term consultant. “He’s very

useful as he’s driven nearly everything,” says Jan. The team visited the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart to take more than 2000 photographs and scan the older vehicles to ensure a faithful external reproduction. For modern cars, Porsche is able to provide various sources of data, photos and technical information.

But it doesn’t stop there. The development team receives set-up sheets for the race cars for particular tracks, including Spa and Silverstone, chosen to encompass a wider variety of conditions. “Then we make sure the data is talking to the physics properly and combine it with data from the tyre

manufacturers,” says Joe. “These include sports, track, racing slicks and even wet boots.”

Then of course there’s the all-important engine noise, which meant a visit by SMS audio engineers, with sound equipment in tow, to various race tracks to sample the aural delights of the cars in their natural habitat.

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The process of reproducing Porsche’s FIA-certified Leipzig circuit – which features various celebrated corners, including Laguna Seca’s Corkscrew and the Nürburgring’s Karussel – follows the same development path as the cars.

Jan explains: “Porsche provided us with track data and we sent a team to take photos and list all of the details, such as trees, buildings, railings and curbs. From there we plotted out the track as a simple shape, then built it up to include the surrounding area.”

One of the most impressive features Project Cars 2 brings to the gaming table is wet weather dynamics, and the team went to great lengths to replicate not only the handling aspect but also the natural precipitation cycle.

When it starts to rain, the puddles form exactly where they would in real life.

“We didn’t actually go to Leipzig on a wet day and note where all the puddles were, we focused on the track surface and the topography,” says Joe. “Where the road is modelled in such a way, we utilise atmospheric simulation, allowing the rain to gather naturally, as it also does when rolling downhill and across cambers.”

The cars are designed to lift off and displace the rain when travelling over it, reducing grip and forcing the player to change their racing line. Then when the weather gods are kind and the sun comes out, factors such as shade, temperature and wind determine how long it takes to dry.

And the Porsche verdict on the end result? The company is delighted, only asking for a few details such as certain stickers to be added or repositioned.

Having been fully immersed in the development process, which cars would Joe and Jan choose?

“For me, it has to be the 2017 RSR,” says the young Joe. “I’ve seen it at the track and the noise and performance of the thing is phenomenal.”

In contrast, Jan’s Porsche choice is more than 40 years old. “It’s the 917K,” he says. “It was the first Porsche to win Le Mans and, of course, it starred in the film of the same name.”

So it’s a case of old school versus new school then, an argument that will no doubt be fought on the straights and curves of Leipzig from the comfort of the sofa for many races to come. PP

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eipzig: Porsche’s newest and most significant production plant outside of its home at Zuffenhausen is the result of a DM100 million investment (then around £32 million) by the company at the turn of this century. The Saxony site is a spectacular facility equipped with a huge production plant and quality workshop, as well as a customer service centre and, what Porsche describes as a proving ground for testing vehicles.

That description doesn’t really do it justice – the six-kilometre track is FIA-certified and boasts a selection of the world’s most iconic corners, including the Nürburgring’s Karussel and Laguna Seca’s Corkscrew, among its curves.

The Leipzig facility has so far produced no fewer than 341,000 Macans, 738,000 Cayennes and 207,000 Panameras. All 1270 examples of the Carrera GT were also built at Leipzig, which won the JD Power awards for best production plant in Europe in 2014 and 2017.

And with good links to the north, south, east and west of Europe, it also attracts some 40,000 visitors per year.

Some 600 cars are now produced per day on site, and in the very near future we’ll see the first non-Porsche cars constructed here too.

Starting later this year, Bentley Continental

bodies will be built in Leipzig, before being shipped to Crewe for final assembly.

This is a crucial site for both Porsche and the wider Volkswagen Audi Group going forward.

Gerd Rupp, Chair of the Executive Board at Porsche Leipzig since June 2017, explains the facility’s significance: “We as a company have invested heavily in Leipzig for the past 19 years, not just financially but also culturally. We have a big vision for the area, with a new push today for sustainable production,” he says.

“We have 21 populations of bees at the site, plus oxen and wild ponies. We’re also in favour of resource saving: we have solar energy fields and energy-efficient robots on the production line. Mixing this with innovation ensures we will become even better in future, particularly with our push towards digitisation.”

Central to this vision at Leipzig will be a focus on customer service and quality in production processes. Head of Corporate Quality Frank Moser says: “Top quality is a core value at Porsche. Our customers pay a premium for their cars so they expect it.”

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maintenance carried out in the workshop), plus the quality of look and feel, or image quality.

In terms of monitoring quality at Leipzig, the process is exhaustive. We join the ‘look and feel’ inspection of a freshly cut and pressed door for a Panamera, a Porsche engineer passing us a soft cloth glove and imploring us to take part in the process ourselves. First is the visual inspection: imperfections such as dents should be fairly easy to spot, but the glove is crucial to the next phase – feel. Running our palm along the panel, we’re taught to follow the natural flow of the door.

“Feel is so important,” the engineer says.

“You can do this part without your eyes.” To highlight the point, I’m given a test door which I’m told might have an imperfection. Using just the palm of my hand, a small impression is picked up. The worker smiles as I raise my hand and hold my finger to the offending area.

Once a panel is fitted to the car’s body, another look and feel inspection is carried out to make sure all gaps to other panels are consistent and comply with tolerance limits.

“Perfect fitting of panels is important, not just visually but in terms of performance,” Frank says as we study a newly fitted door.

“If a panel is sitting proud or is under-flushed, this will make a difference to how the car performs on the autobahn.” Porsche allows for

The Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality systems used at Porsche’s Leipzig plant are allowing engineers to explore the dynamics of a car’s interior before the model has even been built, which will save time and money on developing cars of the future. Other benefits of the programmes include ‘look and feel’ quality tests carried out via an app and the ability to carry out quality audits with suppliers via video conference

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a tolerance of plus or minus 0.5mm for all of its panels, which is checked and recorded by hand.

And that’s just the process for cars in production. A dedicated site, the Qualitätszentrum, studies production cars in minute detail, as well as prototypes of future models. Stepping inside, we see the body of what looks like a Panamera with two robot arms slowly working their way around the car to check measurements of every conceivable panel. This is part of a team of humans and robots that studies more than 15,000 measurement points per model. Furthermore, eight cars of each model per year are completely deconstructed and all 6000 bonds are checked.

Ensuring quality starts at board level and permeates throughout the company, though is not without its challenges. Frank promptly identifies six key hurdles for Porsche to overcome going forward – first is the challenge of new markets. “We have to respect what different customers want and adopt responsibility early,” he says.

For example, Porsche’s cars have always used extensive amounts of fine leather, but the company has found Chinese customers tend not to like its smell. The answer? Perfumed air running through the car. The other challenges identified are perhaps a little more straightforward – stricter regulations, cost pressures, digitisation, increased use of software and networking, as well as the big one: e-mobility.

Electromobility, to give its full title, isn’t a new concept at Leipzig: the site has built hybrids since the launch of the first Cayenne S Hybrid in 2010. However, Porsche’s push towards greater electromobility is substantial.

It’s currently in the midst of a very public development of its first all-electric sports car, the Mission E, and the company is also investing some £5 billion into the infrastructure network around it.

The automotive landscape is changing fast and Porsche is at the forefront of it. “The vehicle of the future needs to learn to see, understand and communicate,” Gerd tells us.

“This is why we have implemented what we are calling Strategy 2025. Our mission is to redefine quality.”

That’s why Porsche plans to harness this push towards digitisation outside of its vehicles too, particularly in reference to its quality control: it’s not just about autonomous driving, but autonomous testing too. A new Inno-Space suite at Leipzig is at the centre of this. The area develops concepts that improve how the company executes and measures quality control, with the idea that these concepts are then passed over to the main production line.

To start with, this will be done through a mixture of both Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) programmes. AR is now being implemented by Porsche for its look and feel test, where the quality-control technician needs a computer tablet app instead of a cloth glove. The CAD data for the car being checked is read into the app, while the tablet’s camera is held over a section of the vehicle. The CAD image is superimposed onto the live image, ➝

“We will always need engineers. Our staff are skilled and forward-looking” and any deviations or flaws in the bodywork are immediately noticeable.

Today a human will walk around a car and manually appraise it, then they have to type up all notes and submit a report. Here, the report and pictures are all ready at once via the app.

The time saving here is an obvious USP, but Andreas Schmidt, Head of Quality at Leipzig, highlights other key benefits, too. “The fact that the tablet is networked allows us to do things like quality audits with our suppliers via video conference at short notice.”

AR looks set for the factory floor, but Porsche plans to use VR for testing of its pre-series cars. Here, an engineer uses a Porsche headset to take a virtual look around a new Porsche engine, for example. The user can dissect the engine in a matter of seconds, drilling right down into the unit’s minute componentry. Though building the engine into a virtual platform from the outset will take time, it’s still quicker than creating the parts in real life, and the programme’s ability to ‘chop’ parts in half is impractical in reality. The VR programme has another trick up its sleeve, too: the technology allows two or more workers to study the engine at the same time, from different locations all around the world. This is particularly important for Porsche in being a multi-location business today. “The technology allows staff in Leipzig to study the exact same component, live, as their colleagues in the Bentley factory in Crewe, or the guys in Zuffenhausen or Weissach,” says Frank.

Similarly, the concept allows technicians to take a virtual tour of the cockpit of a new car like Mission E. This virtual cockpit allows people to try the new cabin before it’s built, affording teams an opportunity to optimise the vehicle before it becomes a reality so quality, ergonomics and layout can all be easily refined.

Porsche’s use of AR doesn’t stop at the factory gates, either. It has recently started allowing customers to take a peek at its cars of the future, beginning with Mission E. A specially created AR app gives users a virtual tour of Mission E, and Porsche can garner first-hand feedback from customers.

The company is adamant that this influx of AR and VR will benefit employees, rather than replace them.

“We will always need engineers,” says Frank: “In future we may require a different type of engineer, but our staff are very skilled and very forward-thinking.”

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Regions Regional Director’s report The timing of this edition of PP marks the end of my first year on the Board of Directors. It has been challenging, highly rewarding in personal satisfaction, and my most enjoyable period as a PCGB member. It has highlighted the hard work and dedication of members, Regional Organisers, Register Secretaries, the Cornbury House staff and my fellow Directors. Your enthusiasm is greatly appreciated and ensures that the Club continues to thrive.

Many thanks go to Rob Kellock, Chris James and Richard Watling. The AGM has now passed and it is

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sad to say goodbye to these three key members of the Board who are standing down after serving their maximum terms. We are all grateful for the tremendous work they have done over the last few years. It has been an absolute pleasure working with them and is reassuring that they will continue to assist wherever their expertise is required.

With our new Chairman Ian Yeoman, Vice Chairman Nick Pike, Register Director Albert Walsh, and new Directors Andrew Rowley, Peter Thomas and Mark Hamilton, we can now concentrate all our energy on the 70th anniversary year of Porsche.

I am sure that all ROs have some interesting ideas to make this milestone something extra special in your Regions and look forward to reading about it.

Mark and Carol Jessop, ROs of R7 (Yorkshire) are still seeking someone to take over from them at some point this year. This is a great opportunity for an individual, a couple or a small group to ensure the continuity of this successful Region.

Likewise, Steve Rose of R2 (Scotland North) would like to hand over the reins to someone with some fresh ideas to take this Region forwards.

Mark, Carol and Steve are happy to assist during a transition period.

British Summer Time has just arrived so hopefully no more snow and plenty of opportunities to put some miles on our Porsches.

Phil Graham Regional Director 07941 109638 regional@porscheclubgb.com

Regions Index Your Regional reports at a glance

Regional Organiser Donald Hossack 07968 724441 – r1@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Scott Laurie 07803 260417 Welcome to this month’s edition of PP and Scotland South Region’s report covering events held in March.

RECENT EVENTS 1 March East Coast meeting at Peter Vardy Heritage Unfortunately due to the horrendous weather this had to be cancelled. However, I will be holding an event there later in the year. Date to be confirmed.

6 March West Coast monthly meeting Scott reports: “As an alternative to our normal monthly meet at the Sherbrooke, we organised a curry evening at Punjabi Tadka in East Kilbride. We had been to the restaurant before, but not for some time. The parking and food is excellent and 14 members enjoyed dinner and some good banter. It is always noticeable that on curry nights, or any organised event, the turnout is much greater than when we hold our monthly meetings. Indeed, one of the topics of conversation that evening was about a change of venue from the long-established Sherbrooke.

Sherbrooke is not the best of venues – parking is poor and access into the hotel is very steep, so much so that many people don’t bring along their Porsches. We are keen to try a new venue. Should anyone have a suitable suggestion please get in touch. Ideally, it would be located around central Glasgow, not far from the M8, free to access, with a bar and safe car parking. The next

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R11 Essex p63 R12 Norfolk & Suffolk p63 R13 Herefordshire, Worcestershire & Shropshire p64 R14 South Wales p66 R15 South West p66 R16 Gloucestershire p68 R17 Southern p71 R18 Lancashire & Cumbria p71 R19 Thames Valley p73 R20 London p75

Tuesday meeting (May) is already at an alternative venue so perhaps we can try somewhere new for June.”

14 and 21 March New Cayenne launch at PC Edinburgh and PC Glasgow Many thanks to the Edinburgh and Glasgow Porsche Centres for 20 invites to each of the recent Cayenne launch evenings. These evenings always go down very well with Club members as it lets us get up close to the latest model and book test drives. Of course, the free flowing fizz and canapés were much appreciated too.

R21 Chiltern p77 R23 Sussex p79 R24 Cambridgeshire & Bedfordshire p79 R25 Kent p80 R26 Dorset p82 R27 Ireland p84 R28G Guernsey p86 R28J Jersey p86 R29 Surrey p88 R30 Isle of Man p90 R31 Cotswold p90

18 March Royal yacht visit and dinner Again the weather was against us but a good turnout saw us meet at Ocean Terminal, Leith, before boarding the Royal Yacht Britannia for our tour of around 90 minutes. We all had audio guides and went at our own pace around, in and out and up and down, on this very elegant and, in places, basically furnished iconic yacht. The royals and their guests didn’t have much living space, particularly in their bedrooms, and staff quarters were very cramped, although I did notice that in most staff areas there was always

From left: the McLaren dealership, venue for R1’s breakfast meeting; Porsches at McLaren

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25 March McLaren breakfast meeting Always oversubscribed, the visit to McLaren is a great way to start a Sunday morning. We met at 10am and had exclusive access to the dealership before it opened to the public at 11am. Bacon and sausage rolls, tea and coffee were served prior to a good look round and crawl over the stock in the showroom and a walk round the Porsches parked in the car park. The great turnout included Club member Greig McArthur’s stunning new 458.

Although he has gone to the dark side we still welcome Greig along and I can’t wait for a run in the car. Many thanks go to Lee and his team for looking after us on the day.

Please remember to check the Events Page of our website as events are added from time to time and it would be great to welcome you along to an event in the near future.

Best wishes Donald and Scott

DIARY DATES FIRST TUESDAY OF MONTH West Coast Club night Sherbrooke Castle Hotel, Glasgow, G41 4PG. 8pm.

FIRST THURSDAY OF MONTH East Coast Club night Dakota Hotel, South Queensferry EH30 9QZ. 7.30pm.

1 MAY West Coast fish and chip run Replaces usual monthly meeting.

19 MAY Aston Martin breakfast with test drives 20 MAY Cumbria International Motor Show 20 MAY Porsche in the Glen 27 MAY Spotless Detailing Open Day 3 JUNE BVAC at Thirlestane Castle 10 JUNE Breakfast run with Cars and Cofee 24 JUNE Mofat Car Rally 6 JULY Evening run 14 JULY PCGB trackday with Porsche at the Hill 15 JULY R1 and R2 joint Concours

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Scotland North Regional Organiser Steve Rose 01224 868052 – r2@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Gillian Gardiner 01382 778923 RECENT EVENTS North-east coast run In March Hamish Annand kindly arranged a run along the north east of Scotland’s coast. This was originally going to be billed as a ‘Winter Tyre Test’ but, given the amount of the white stuff we’d already put up with, we decided to stick with the low ground.

Starting with breakfast at the Mill of Mundurno, just north of Aberdeen, we headed north towards Peterhead and Fraserburgh, stopping at Cruden Bay for some pictures on the way. Continuing north, we gathered again at Fraserburgh to enjoy some fresh air and the sea view from the esplanade – though in truth it was a gale-force wind and rolling breakers!

We then moved on to park for a while at the lighthouse museum and decide on the onward route along the winding coast road past Rosehearty towards Macduff and our lunch venue in Banff.

Nineteen of us enjoyed a carvery lunch in the pleasant surroundings of the Banff Springs Hotel.

Some also investigated the antiques fair being hosted by the hotel afterwards.

Many thanks to Hamish for organising, and to all who turned out to make this a successful event!

6 May Forres Theme Day If you’d like to show your car, we’re invited to display.

We have attended this show several times, although we missed last year – let’s get back in style for 2018!

Starting at 9am, it’s a good day out with a real mix of vehicles in the lovely setting of Grant Park, Forres.

Booking is required for the Club stand. Please see the website for details or email Steve.

11-15 May Northern Ireland Tour This is a four-night, three-centre tour visiting Belfast and the Causeway Coast, including accommodation and ferry crossings. Check with Steve for late availability if you’d like to join us.

27 May Crathes Vintage Car and Motorcycle Rally Just a reminder - see last month’s PP for details.

Alternatively, search for ‘Crathes Rally’ on the internet to find the online entry form. Individual entries only please.

Please check the Events pages on the website for more future events, news etc.

Steve Rose and Gill Gardiner DIARY DATES 3 MAY Club night, Lairhillock, 8pm 6 MAY Breakfast Club, 9.30-11.30am Sauchieburn Hotel, Luthermuir AB30 1PX. 6 MAY Forres Theme Day 11-15 MAY Northern Ireland Tour 17 MAY Club night, Milton Inn, Monifieth, 8pm 7 JUNE Club night, Lairhillock, 8pm

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room for a well-stocked bar in the corner. After our tour, it was a couple of minutes through the shopping centre to Zizzi for dinner. All enjoyed the Italian fare and toasted Archie’s birthday with a glass of fizz.

Thanks to my Assistant RO Scott, Angela and Olivia, who all made it from the West Coast in horrible weather, and others that came from Fife and West Edinburgh, the latter having to take public transport as snow hampered the side roads in their villages.

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North East Regional Organiser Greg Harm 07932 746152 – r3@porscheclubgb.com March is always bit of a waiting game, the season is about to get under way but unfortunately that winter weather drags on. The ‘Beast from the East’ continued to grip us with snow and ice all around our Region and just didn’t seem to want to let go.

We always pre-empt bad weather so early in the season and, with this mind, we had already liaised with Tim Copeland and his team at PC Teesside about holding another Porsche Centre pre-season Workshop Open Morning. We arranged it for early March prior to our first scheduled run; our annual Clear Away The Cobwebs, on the first Sunday of April.

RECENT EVENTS PC Teesside Workshop Open Morning All R3 members were invited. The format followed our previous open morning visits - slots were prebooked for cars to be inspected on a ramp and to chat with the Porsche technicians. With a limited number of slots available places filled fast, but don’t worry if you couldn’t make this one, I’m sure there will be another in the future. Luckily, no major problems were discovered on the ramps, and members went home with some good advice, maintenance tips and issues to keep an eye on or to budget for in the future.

According to Tim Copeland, Service Manager, these open mornings are fast becoming a staple favourite at PC Teesside, “All of my team really look forward to spending the morning with your members, looking at and chatting about everything Porsche”. There was a certain buzz about the place and, as always, the

bacon butties and coffee went down well. Many of our members have now already had their cars on the ramp, but still came along for a coffee and a catch up. I was really pleased to see so many new attendees, despite the weather. Hopefully our message of “come and join in the fun” is hitting home. Some of the new faces had actually been members longer than I had but had never taken the plunge. Well done to everyone who braved the elements to pop along, especially those who joined us for the first time.

New Cayenne launch I hope you all managed to visit either PC Newcastle or PC Teesside for the new Cayenne launch and to sample Porsche’s superb hospitality. We were among some of the first people to see the fantastic looking new model in the flesh, as the covers were finally officially lifted. I consider R3 to be very lucky in having two dealerships in our Region now. Maybe you were lucky enough to get an invite to both launches. These evenings are always very special events and, although they are promoting the same product, they often have quite a different take, feel and vibe Centre to Centre. It’s always interesting to hear our members’ views after a new model launch. Deb and I were at the Teesside launch.

Arriving late, due to work commitments, we were just in time to hear Ross Jameson, Dealer Principal, proudly give his welcoming presentation before a short video on the astonishing new performance facts and figures of this big sports car-beating SUV. The extremely enjoyable evening, with a superb array of models on display, included the presence of a gorgeous 918 Spyder brought along for the evening

by Gibson Motorsport. Not only are these events a fantastic opportunity to see Porsche’s new offerings, but it’s also a chance for us to catch up with members, to meet others for the first time, and to hear all about new cars purchased and projects undertaken. We’re looking forward to seeing these new additions and spruced up cars at some point this summer. As for the

new Cayenne, dare I say, the outside isn’t too dissimilar to its predecessor, but sitting in the driver’s seat the real changes become evident. The new car has lost most of its buttons from around the gear selector and now displays sleek black panels either side with touch-sensitive controls. The dashboard itself has had a major revamp and features a combination of analogue and digital instruments, as well as the all-new 12.3-inch touch screen as fitted, I believe, in the latest Panamera. Seating positions don’t seem to have altered much with plenty of legroom for rear passengers, which is still a massive plus over the current Macan. As yet, there is no release date for a new hybrid model, although I believe that an announcement may come any time soon. Meanwhile, Deb will have to make do with her 2015 model for now.

Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show Next on our calendar was a visit to the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show at the NEC, Birmingham, a first for the Club. Judging by feedback from members who visited, it was a good call. We were met with the usual enthusiasm of the Clubhouse team (and of course our favourite coffee).

We easily managed to take in the full show in a day, enjoying the huge array of classics in various states of restoration. Watching enthusiasts actually working on their restoration projects was a different touch, though how much they got done is questionable, considering how happy they were to chat to visitors.

If you haven’t managed to make it to one of our many Club events, we would love to meet you, so why not come along and see at first hand what we are about.

With so much planned for the new season, it would be a shame if you missed out simply because you were a little apprehensive and unsure of what to expect.

Please let Deb and me know if this is the case and we promise to help you feel welcome and fit straight in.

As ROs, we relish the chance to help all members gain so much more from their Porsche ownership.

Please also keep an eye on the Forum for impromptu drives and last-minute events.

DIARY DATES 16 MAY Club night **Date changed due to our Monaco Historic trip** 20 MAY Cumbrian International Motor Show Must be pre-registered.

17 JUNE Whitby fish and chip run 13-17 SEPTEMBER WOTY - Northern Ireland Some places still available.

Lincolnshire & Humberside Regional Organiser Rod Stormes 07887 690716 – r4@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organisers Richard Watkinson 01472 562993 Gavin Marshall 01472 826334

Clockwise from top left: PC Teesside Workshop Open Morning; the PCGB stand at Practical Classics in Birmingham; Paul’s 944 Turbo under scrutiny

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When I last wrote this column we were expecting the ‘Beast from the East’. Around here, in North Lincolnshire, there was snow and it sadly caused the cancellation of our meeting in March to discuss our 2019 and 2020 TOTYs. By now hopefully we are basking under blue skies and sunshine, or maybe the rainy season has kicked in!

From top: Derek, proud owner and Sales Manager; a rather stern-looking RO and members

So, as you can see, we have a lot of events coming up with more in the pipeline. Do please read my MailChimps and keep checking the events page on the web.

R5 attended a wheel alignment demonstration at PC Wilmslow

DIARY DATES 9-10 MAY Pub drive out 12 MAY Pirelli event - Newark 25 MAY Blyton Park trackday 26 MAY Chartwell of Derby bodyshop visit 2 JUNE Clay pigeon shooting 13-14 JUNE Pub drive out 16 JUNE RAF Waddington Families Day

North West Regional Organiser Allan Crosby 01744 894500 – r5@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Derek Bell evening We were delighted to be asked by PC Nottingham if members wished to attend an evening with Derek Bell at the Centre at the beginning of March. Thirty members took up the offer. It was nice to see Phil Graham, Regional Director, and Albert Walsh, Register Director, make the journey from the North West to be with us.

On arrival, Derek wandered around the showroom chatting with everyone. The event then got underway with a free flowing chat and Q&A session with Derek. It was fascinating to be regaled with his stories about racing for Porsche (and also Ferrari). Having to read a little chart while doing over 200mph down the Mulsanne Straight to work out his fuel consumption sounds a bit scary, and shows how much things have changed – no doubt today it’s a digital read-out, whilst also being monitored in the pits. It also reminded me of the heritage of the PDK gearbox, and how, long ago, Porsche was using this technology in its race cars.

Following this Derek presented a very lucky owner with their new 911 Carrera 4 GTS British Legends Edition. One of only 15 built, Derek specially designed it. What a lovely machine! The owner assured me it will be used, and was very happy for all to have a good look around it. Derek even signed the inside of the bonnet, and then quite happily went on to sign a couple of members’ cars under the bonnets as well.

All in all it was a very enjoyable and relaxed event.

I must thank Michael Mason, Centre Principal, for the invite and his team for the warm welcome and excellent hospitality.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Details of all events are on our webpages but some up-and-coming ones are listed in the next column.

Our monthly pub drives have also now started.

On 12 May we have a new event organised by Pirelli for R4. Please check the website for details as you need to book, and spaces are limited. At the end of the month we have the Blyton Park trackday. Do check to see if there are still some places, or, if not, you are welcome just to come along to spectate. On 26 May we have been invited by R8 to join their trip to Chartwell of Derby’s bodyshop, again booking is needed.

June starts with the clay pigeon shooting, and on 16 June we have again been invited to RAF Waddington Families Day. Booking is essential. Then, at the start of July, we are going to Baston Car Show in the south of the county.

RECENT EVENTS 21 February Wheel alignment demonstration Forty Club members were invited along to a demonstration of PC Wilmslow’s new Hunter Wheel Alignment machine.

Of nine cars that were put forward, Brian Dewsbury’s Boxster was drawn for a free and very comprehensive re-alignment. Coincidentally, Brian’s car had suffered severe pothole damage to one of the wheels, which had also altered the car’s set-up.

Under the guidance of technician Peter Lloyd and Service Manager Stuart Swann, the checking and resetting took over an hour, after which the Boxster’s geometry was returned to how it left the factory.

It was a relaxed evening with a great interaction between the Centre’s staff and Club members. Many thanks go to Centre Principal Jason Shenton for organising a really interesting event (and for providing welcome refreshments). Thanks also go to the staff for giving up their free time.

14 March North West Air Ambulance The well-attended March Club night at The Deanwater Hotel began with the regular get-together in the dining room. North West Air Ambulance (NWAA) volunteer Dave Thompson and his colleague Debra Millican joined the group for dinner before Dave’s presentation.

Founded in 1999 by the AA, the NWAA now operate three helicopters in the northwest, and have recently added a similarly equipped BMW X5 to their yellow and blue fleet. The X5 enables the medical team to be available during ‘no fly’ conditions, and also to attend local situations where the helicopter cannot land. The helicopter’s cruising speed of 160mph produces rapid response times in difficult to reach situations, where the ‘golden hour’ is a critical time for survivors. It also ensures that casualties are transported to the most appropriate hospital for their type of injury. In all situations, the paramedics and doctors double as map readers and route planners.

The two helicopters based at Barton aerodrome, and the one at Blackpool, currently do not operate at night. It is often forgotten that the NWAA is a charity relying on funding to support this amazing service seven days a week and 365 days a year. Each operational minute costs £9.

Following a Q&A session, Sue Mayer presented a cheque for £366 to Debra. Sue herself raised £200 of this from sales of advent calendars and handmade items. The remainder came from the sale of raffle tickets for prizes donated by Club members.

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Thanks go to Sue for her fantastic efforts - without her enthusiasm the connection between R5 and NWAA would not have been made. A big thank you also to all who attended the evening and supported this worthy cause.

Please note, for members who may wish to donate there is a NWAA charity shop locally at Dean Row Court, Wilmslow, SK9 2TA. Telephone: 01625 900912.

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 9.30am – 5pm, Sunday 10am – 4pm. Donation drop-off: Monday to Sunday 10am – 4pm.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 18-20 May Weekend in Llandudno Stay at the St George’s Hotel on the seafront in Llandudno. This is a convenient base for Saturday’s trackday at the Anglesey circuit and is just across the road from Sunday’s Porsches on the Prom.

To make a reservation call Lucy on 01492 877544, quoting reference 10805933 for PCGB. No deposit is necessary, but a credit or debit card number is required to guarantee the room. Do not try booking on the St George’s website, as it will show the hotel as being fully booked. All queries are to be directed to Phil Graham by email at r5porsche.pg@gmail.com 2-3 June Tatton Park Classic Car Spectacular The North West Region will once again be attending this well-established and highly popular event. Over the last four years R5 has had some excellent cars on display, resulting in lots of interested visitors to the stand.

If you would like to attend and exhibit your car on either Saturday or Sunday, please contact Dave Trafford by email at david.trafford1@ntlworld.com to book your place. By exhibiting your car you will get free access to the show for both driver and passenger. There are 14 car slots available on each day, and these will be offered on a first-come-firstserved basis. R5’s small gazebo will provide shelter from the heat (or rain!) and some light refreshments.

Please book early to avoid disappointment.

The closing date for entries is at the end of April, as relevant information has to be submitted to the organisers at the beginning of May. Chris Clark DIARY DATES 7 MAY Gawsworth Classic Car Show R5 will once again have a major presence at this season-opening car show. Our stand will, as usual, have pride of place on the top field.

9 MAY Club night - The Deanwater Favourite cars competition - in the hotel car park.

18-20 MAY Weekend in Llandudno 2-3 JUNE Tatton Park Classic and Sports Car Show 25-27 AUGUST Oulton Park Gold Cup R5’s main event of the year.

North Wales

Clockwise from top left: the breakfast drive; at Locked In North Wales; Steve Kevlin (left) and Carl Hazleton, Dealer Principal at PC Chester, explain the Porsche Classic Restoracing Competition; PC Chester’s 986 Boxster S Porsche Classic Restoracing Competition car in the workshop

Regional Organiser Sue Taylor 01928 735357 (01766 890844 weekends) r6@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Breakfast drive Our spring breakfast drive didn’t quite go to plan.

Despite a lot of work by Malcolm and Geoff to design the route and arrange breakfast, the weather and Mother’s Day conspired against us. Initially there was a lot of interest in the drive, but then people decided it wasn’t feasible to do the drive and then take mums out for lunch on the same day. So our numbers started to dwindle away. The forecast wasn’t good either - heavy rain on the Saturday, with snow on the hills, meant we took the decision to postpone the run until later in the year.

Unfortunately, I was in ‘muppet mode’ and failed to inform new members John and Christine of the change of plan. They arrived at the start point with the route map in their Cayman S and were met by Dawn and Dylan, and Paul and Jo who had all made a last-minute decision to join the drive. Luckily the day was saved! The weather was much better than forecast and the fab six said they had a lovely drive followed by breakfast at the Hawarden Farm Shop.

Locked in Thanks go to Gill and Nick who very kindly organised our Thursday evening in Abergele. They report: “On a cold wet night in March, 12 R6 members met up to try to escape the terrifying cells at Locked In North Wales at Abergele. These themed cells are designed to stretch the ingenuity and imagination of the occupants who have to solve complex and mind-bending puzzles in order to unlock the outer door and escape.

“There were three scenarios and we split into equal groups to tackle them. We were given a 60-minute time slot after which, we were assured, should we not solve all of the clues we would be set free. It was an exercise in lateral thinking, which, I think, we all enjoyed immensely.

“The themed cells were CSI, The Mad Hatter and Black and White. Mike and Belinda, Phil and Joan, Nick and Gill, Sue T and David Pritchard were unsuccessful in the first two cells, but congratulations go to John and Helen, and Dylan and Dawn for successfully escaping the Black and White cell with just 47 seconds to spare.

“Following this harrowing experience, we joined up at the Departure Lounge for drinks and a snack. It was great to welcome long-standing Club members Mike and Belinda Davies to their first R6 event in a while.”

Boxster Restoracing We were invited to PC Chester for an exclusive preview of their 986 Boxster S Porsche Classic Restoracing Competition car.

Last year marked the 20th Anniversary of the 986 Boxster; a well-balanced, mid-engined car with excellent handling that fundamentally shaped the Porsche business. The 986 remains one of the best-selling Porsche models ever made. With the anniversary of the 986 Boxster and the introduction of the Porsche Classic Register, PC Chester has decided it would be a great opportunity for them to fully restore a manual 986 Boxster S to compete in the Porsche Classic Restoracing Competition.

Steve Kevlin, PCGB Motorsport Manager, gave us a detailed explanation of how the motorsport categories work and explained where and how the Boxster Restoracing cars would fit into the racing schedule.

Carl Hazleton, Dealer Principal at Chester, will be racing the Chester car. Carl has recently gone through the training to get his racing licence – what a job to have! Steve’s suggestion that the taking part was the important thing didn’t seem to be the way Carl was thinking.

After the talk, we went to the workshop to see the 986 Boxster S and chat to the technicians who are

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restoring the car. It was fascinating to learn how much weight can be removed from the car by deleting all the features not considered necessary for racing, such as electric seat heaters. The car, still to be completed, will be number 24 with Martini colours.

A really interesting evening – go Carl!

DIARY DATES 17 MAY Visit Peter Neumark Tremeirchion (TBC) 20 MAY Porsches on the Prom 17 JUNE Drive and lunch - Lake Vyrnwy Hotel 21 JUNE Pie and chips drive - Betws-y-Coed 22 JULY Drive and lunch - Wolf centre 26 JULY Show and Shine - PC Chester

Yorkshire Regional Organisers Mark and Carol Jessop 07981 412895 – r7@porscheclubgb.com Introduction Last month I got to peek at the car under its cover, and this month we finally got to go out for a drive. We spent a long weekend in Oxfordshire but were home in time to get her cleaned and put away for what looked

From top: Sunday Service at Full Throttle; anyone for T?

in its new black paintwork. Just to even things up a bit, a gorgeous Jenson Interceptor, whose owners also have a couple of Porsches, sat alongside an Alpha Romeo body shell and a very nice racing MK2 Escort.

Thank you to everyone who came along, and to Russell, Clare and Carly for their hospitality on a cold snowy morning. It was also very nice to be able to cook bacon butties indoors amongst the lovely cars.

Restoration show at the NEC Owing to a good friend having his very hot TR6 on show I had a free ticket, and this persuaded me to attend.

What a terrific event! Very friendly, loads of Porsches in various states of repair and renovation plus many other very interesting displays, our Club stand offered a very warm welcome as usual and just about the best coffee on site. I would thoroughly recommend this event in the future and even splash out on my own ticket!

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 5 August Yorkshire Porsche Festival - Lotherton Hall We can now confirm that, at £6 per car for tickets purchased in advance from the Club Shop, entry prices will be the same as for previous years. For those paying on the day, Lotherton Hall’s standard entry prices will apply. (£7.50pp and £3.75 for children over five.)

We have already had a couple of enquiries about this year’s Concours competition, which will be open for entry to R7 members and visitors from other Regions from June.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 4-6 May Donington Historic Festival Originally organised by our Region, we were pleased to hand the Donington Historic Festival over as a National Event due to its increasing popularity. I can assure you of a terrific weekend of classic racing at this fabulous circuit. There will be excellent viewing from our PCGB display and parking in the middle of the circuit. Many other car clubs show their classics and, with easy access to the paddocks and pits, this event is always very friendly with lots to do and see.

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to be a grim Easter weekend. What a shame, as the bank holiday weekend should have been lovely, warm and sunny, with plenty of motoring opportunities.

Specialist Cars of Malton even cancelled the Easter Big Breakfast, which I don’t think has happened before.

Hopefully the weather will quickly pick up and we will be out and about. We have some great events coming up, which will be listed online by the time you get this. Take a look and come and join us for a day out.

A full calendar of events is available on the website and on the Forum.

2 MAY Club night - PC Leeds Please let us know if you are planning on attending.

1 JULY Porsche Pageant - Chatsworth R8’s annual gathering - always popular among Yorkshire members.

6-8 JULY Le Mans Classic A trip to La Sarthe with Lycian Events to experience 1920s-1980s Le Mans racers at their best.

5 AUGUST Yorkshire Porsche Festival Lotherton Hall We celebrate everything Porsche with Strasse and Specialist Cars of Malton.

Club nights Our Club nights are held on the first Wednesday of the month at The Woodlands Hotel, Leeds, which can be found just up the A62 from PC Leeds and just off J27 of the M62, post code LS27 7LY. We aim to kick the night off around 8pm.

RECENT EVENTS March Sunday Service Unlike last year, our first event of the year wasn’t held in warm spring sunshine, but rather amongst the remnants of the ‘Mini Beast’. Although the area around Wetherby was largely snow clear, much of the Region was under considerable amounts of the white stuff. A turnout of 30 members at Full Throttle Classics was, therefore, a pleasing number.

Full Throttle seems to be going through a bit of a Porsche phase at the moment, with three cars under full restoration, from a 1969 911 T with a lot in common with the average teabag and a 911 S with a very nice engine rebuild, to a stunning 912 E gleaming

East Midlands Regional Organiser Tom Fisher 07768 317346 – r8@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS March Club night at The Coopers Arms We welcomed Kevin and Alison Sayers and Neil Shelton on their first visits to Club night.

From top: the busy Club stand; before and after in one go!; the Club at Donington last year

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To gain access to the infield PCGB paddock you will need to book your ticket in advance. Full booking details will appear elsewhere in the magazine. You can pay at the gate but you will be parking in the public car park and walking in.

26 May Chartwell of Derby Open Day Chartwell of Derby, the approved Porsche bodywork repairer, opens its very impressive workshops every other year for us. For many that have visited, it is always a terrific and fun experience with lots to see, such as cars undergoing work, demonstrations, exotic cars and Porsche race cars on show! There’s always a superb buffet and refreshments free to all PCGB members. I will need your names for catering.

The event runs from 10am to 2pm.

6 June Pirelli Tyre Performance Centre Open Evening Held at their headquarters in Burton on Trent from 7pm until 8.45 pm with light refreshments provided.

The evening will include tours, tyre checking, advice, talk on the current technology and special offers will be available (contact them beforehand). Please let me know if you wish to attend.

1 July Chatsworth House Porsche Pageant Kindly sponsored by PC Nottingham, this is our Regional Concours event and show with, often, 150 Porsches on show. This venue has a lot to offer for all the family as well as the fabulous local countryside.

The cost is £10 (cash) on the gate, no pre-bookings.

The Concours has two classes for R8 members competing for the annual silver cup and a visitor class for cars from other Regions. Prizes, rosettes and certificates will be given to the top three in each class.

If you wish to enter the Concours you must pre-book - we cannot take entries on the day. For an early Concours entry please contact Randolph via email at randolphcoward@gmail.com or phone 0114 2890156.

An entry form and advertisement will also be published in a future PP. 7-8 July Le Mans Classic Quite a few of us book for this biennual event. I think it’s a fabulous weekend. It can include track laps prior to the 24-hour event. Classic car, racing car and Porsche heaven! There are many ways to attend so ask at Club night or email me for advice.

12 August Tour of The East Midlands (TOTEM) Adrian Ancliffe and his team are presently working on the route etc. of this event, which is kindly sponsored

by PC Leicester. Bookings are not available until permissions have been obtained. All previous participants will receive notification when the regulations, routes etc., have been sorted.

19 August Midlands 356 gathering For details of this event, proposed by Tim Court, see page 15 of the March PP. Although I do not own a 356 I hope to visit Crich Tramway Museum on the same day to support the event as a member of public. The museum is well worth a visit for a very enjoyable day stepping back in time. The area has stunning scenery and wonderful roads with lots on offer locally. Let me know if you are interested in attending.

8-9 September Weekend Away - the North East Thanks to Graham and Angi Rose for getting this event based at Dunsley Hall Country House Hotel near Whitby in Yorkshire off the ground. They have arranged a special deal for us for Saturday and Sunday nights’ B&B, including a group meal on Saturday evening. A double en-suite room costs £325. If you want any variation on this fixed deal you will need to contact the hotel direct on 01947 893437.

For bookings quote ‘Porsche Club event’. Please let us know when you have booked in.

DIARY DATES 4-6 MAY Donington Historic 7 MAY Club night - The Coopers Arms 26 MAY Chartwell of Derby Open Day 4 JUNE Club night - The Coopers Arms 6 JUNE Pirelli Open Evening 1 JULY Chatsworth Pageant 2 JULY Club night - The Coopers Arms 12 AUGUST TOTEM 19 AUGUST 356 proposed event - Crich Museum 8-9 SEPTEMBER Weekend away

West Midlands Regional Organisers Kim Sutch 07855 269113 – kimsutch@gmail.com David Jones 01455 220081 – 07836 374295 r9@porscheclubgb.com Coffee and super cars at PC Sutton Coldfield Dave had been contacted by PC Sutton Coldfield to inform him that they were holding a coffee and super cars event on Saturday, 24 March and could we inform our members so they could go along and have a couple of hours looking at a variety of supercars including, of course, Porsche.

Dave, Mandy and I all went together. On arrival we found there to be a great turnout of cars and people,

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From top: PC Sutton Coldfield’s coffee and super cars event; Dave’s old loom with faulty micro switches

which was good as the weather was not the best.

Some lovely cars including Ferrari, Lamborghini, BMW, Mercedes and Porsche were on display.

The Centre had coffee and cakes for all, and everyone seemed to enjoy the morning. What a really good event to get the year started. Hopefully we will be letting members know when the Centre has another meeting.

Happy motoring everyone…

Kim Turbo rear spoiler news Following on from my previous article about my Turbo rear spoiler, I found the drive on the electric motor was faulty. I dismantled the motor and discovered that the drive had a loose grub screw, which I tightened. I then rebuilt the motor, re-tested it and found everything was now OK. I filled the hydraulic pistons and rams with Pentison oil via a syringe, bled the system and tested the hydraulic rams to see they were OK before refitting back on the car. I sourced a brand new wiring loom from eBay, which had the two new micro switches already attached as the old ones were faulty. I then fitted this new loom in the engine compartment and tested it via the switch on the dashboard. Everything worked perfectly with no warning light coming up on the dashboard. All I have to do now is road-test it to check it raises and lowers at the correct speeds. I don’t think it will be a problem. In total, the job has cost me £78. If I had chosen to go to a dealer, supplying and fitting a new hydraulic system would have cost approximately £3,000. So happy days! If anyone needs any advice on 996 and 997 Turbo spoilers I know a bit more about them and will be happy to share my experience.

Dave Jones

Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire Regional Organiser Paul Ebbs 01234 363358 (7pm–9pm) 07769 805594 (daytime) – r10@porscheclubgb.com The weather, as I write, seems unaware that we are now officially on summer time, varying mainly between snow and rain, with only rare nicer dry days.

I’m sure we’re all hoping for improved days for the marvellous events we have planned for 2018. Even the traditional March Open Day at Cornbury House was postponed once and then cancelled, having been on the two dates that snow stopped our progress.

Regionally, March saw another (brief) drive out for some from our meeting (there are more coming up), with only a couple of chances otherwise to get together in our prized Porsches.

RECENT EVENTS ‘Pub of the Month’ at Smail Aston Martin specialists and the Cowper’s Oak March’s POTM, kindly arranged by Mark, was a great success with 28 members and guests visiting the premises of Desmond J Smail of Olney, a legend in the world of historic Aston Martins. Sharing plenty of amusing anecdotes, Des and his team kindly escorted us around his High Street showroom and two service and restoration workshops, housed in glorious stone historic buildings. On show were a number of stunning Astons and, had we remembered our cheque books, we could have spent £4.75m on just

Clockwise from left: Des Smail (centre) enlightens quizzical R10 members; a beautiful Zagato-bodied Aston; expert renovation in progress

one of them! The showroom and workshops also displayed an impressive collection of memorabilia, some of which drew as much interest as the cars.

A short drive away at the Cowper’s Oak, in the pretty village of Weston Underwood, 19 of us later continued to enthuse about the evening’s experience as we enjoyed the best quality pub hospitality.

Visit to DW Performance Around 100 Porsches and their enthusiastic owners and passengers came along to see Kevin and his helpers perform checks and repairs on many a Porsche up on the ramps in his facility. Many TIPEC members attended the event too. Due to the limited parking closer to the building, cars were parked along the road approaching DW as far as the eye could see.

Coffee and bacon rolls were available from the nearby van, helping to keep the cold at bay. There was much Porsche talk and revelations as we all had a great time enjoying each other’s company and watching the variety of cars. Many thanks go to Kevin for opening his doors for us all.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 4 May Jousting at Hedingham Castle The Club is hosting the 356 celebrations this year. As part of these there is a one-day invitation for members to attend a fun part of the celebrations at Hedingham Castle. Traditionally this is the location for enjoying some of the heritage cars - Hedingham also hosts Classics at the Castle. Please see the Club website for more information. Should be good if you can make it during a weekday.

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event, with hosted infield parking at the heart of the circuit. See their website if you’d like to attend and get tickets. Many of us will be there on the Sunday.

12 May R10 visit to JZM Porsche If you’ve not already seen the post on this visit and you’d like to come along to what is one of the foremost Porsche independents in the area, make sure you see the detail on the R10 Forum and email me at r10@porscheclubgb.com with your name, number of attendees and your Porsche model, specifically to be included - subject to there being space left by the time you read this, of course.

13 May Cotswold Rally At this time, probably over-subscribed, but always a good event even to view from Cornbury House if you cannot manage to be a part of the actual rally itself.

18-20 May WOTY - Wales A number of members have shown interest in staying over to see Porsches on the Prom and Anglesey trackday, which should be a great weekend. Please ensure you contact Mark to establish specific arrangements for this and availability.

26 May Charity ball at Jurys Inn A charity ball has been arranged at Jurys Inn (Milton Keynes). Please see the R10 Forum for more information. This is for a very good cause.

Autofarm Something special potentially coming up, is a visit to the renowned specialist Autofarm, which will shortly be celebrating 45 years in business. I have been in discussion with them to organise a special number of us to have a tour of their premises. They hope to have some very interesting Porsches on site. This will probably be around June time, if we can arrange it for

then - watch this space and, most importantly, watch the Forum for any announcement soon.

For further information on any Region or Club events, please contact me and I’ll do my best to help.

See you all soon - enjoy your Porsche!

Paul DIARY DATES 4 MAY Jousting at Hedingham Castle 4-6 MAY Donington Historic 12 MAY R10 visit to JZM Porsche 13 MAY Cotswold Rally 18-20 MAY WOTY - Visit to Wales 26 MAY Charity ball - Jury’s Inn

Essex Regional Organiser Martyn Molyneaux 01245 222937 (7pm-9pm) r11@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Greg Thompson 01376 573445 – r11gregt@googlemail.com RECENT EVENTS March Club night Unfortunately, our speaker for our March Club night fell ill and was unable to give us his talk on his time with the Special Escort Group of the Metropolitan Police. At the very last minute, an email was sent out to Region members advising that the evening would be a social get-together and, perhaps because of this, we had a fantastic turnout of 60-70 members, with six new members welcomed into our group.

Several members signed up for forthcoming R11 events and members are encouraged to book early since several events during the year are already running a reserve list.

Ten-pin bowling During March, we had ten-pin bowling at Freeport in Braintree, where we had two games interspersed with a buffet meal. The first round saw Paul Newbury as the overall winner, followed by Terry Joyce and Mike Stow and, in the second game, Terry was a clear winner, followed by Paul and Angela Chapman.

At the end of the evening, Angela was the highest placed lady and Terry the convincing winner amongst the men, proving that it pays to have your own ball!

Record delay for breakdown recovery R11 member, Andrew Warner, made the national and local news when his 911 developed a radiator leak at Clacket Lane Services. Andrew called the RAC breakdown at 6pm, but it was not until 2.30pm the following day that recovery finally arrived, only to move him to a different service area to wait for another vehicle. Overall, it took Andrew 23 hours to get home - not the RAC’s finest achievement!

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

29 April Visit to Chatham Dockyard Parking in the square at 11am. The cost for this event, including the Call the Midwife tour, will be £20pp and it is requested that you let Martyn know as soon as possible whether you intend to participate. He will then contact you with payment details.

8 May Club night Our May Club night will be a fun golf evening, which we are repeating since it was highly acclaimed last year. We are also taking names for our Sunday drive on 13 May and entries for this will close on 7 May. 356 International needs you We would love to have more R11 volunteers marshal at the 356 International event on 4 May – please let me know if you can help at this exciting event.

13 May Sunday drive Kindly organised by Gordon Levett, we will start at PC Colchester where light refreshments will be available before a 10am start. The run will be 50-60 miles long, finishing for lunch at The Halfway, Coggeshall Road, Kelvedon CO5 9PL. Other events in May We have 20 places booked for the 20 May Wings and Wheels Show at Stow Maries. Also, don’t forget to support the 27 May event at Dub Customs, 6 Bentall’s Business Park, Basildon SS14 3BN, (dubcsustoms. co.uk) 10.30am-12.30pm. Please let Martyn know if you would like to attend to see car wrapping, PPF and detailing work being performed.

1 July Maldon Motor Show This year there will be a charge of £5 per car and, if you wish to be on our Club stand, please let us know in the next month so that we can book the requisite spaces.

DIARY DATES

29 APRIL Visit to Chatham Dockyard 29 APRIL Wheels at The Warren The Warren Golf Course, Woodham Walter CM9 6RW, a breakfast meeting with free entry, 8am-11am.

4 MAY The 356 International Hedingham Castle 8 MAY Club night Fun golf evening starting at 7.30pm.

13 MAY Sunday drive from PC Colchester to The Halfway 13 MAY Cotswold Rally 19-21 MAY Manx Tour 20 MAY Wings and Wheels - Stow Maries Car show and, weather permitting, a fly-in of historic aeroplanes.

27 MAY It’s a Wrap! Dub Customs 27 MAY Wheels at The Warren 7–9 JUNE Porsche 70th Anniversary 12 JUNE Club night with Concours 15-17 JUNE Le Mans 24-hour 17 JUNE Wheels at The Warren 1 JULY Maldon Motor Show 6–8 JULY Classic Le Mans 10 JULY BBQ 15 JULY Wheels at The Warren 20–22 JULY Silverstone Classic

Norfolk & Suffolk Regional Organisers Tony and Colleen Wickins 01379 676251 – r12@porscheclubgb.com Since the last PP, the worst snowfall for many years hit East Anglia with many roads blocked and villages cut off for several days. We hope everyone managed OK and kept safe and warm.

A committee meeting was held at our house at the end of March and, between us, we managed to come up with more events and dates for your diaries, including a gliding day at Tibenham Airfield in August, so look out for that event and others.

As you read this, we will be on our way to the USA for a month-long holiday with a cruise through the Panama Canal. We’ll be returning home on 21 May and it would be greatly appreciated if emails could be kept to an absolute minimum until we are back as we’re not sure if we will be able to access them!

RECENT EVENTS 17 March Clay Pigeon Shoot at Mid Norfolk Shooting Ground Report by Brian Glover: “Eight hardy souls braved one of the coldest days of the year so far, with snow flurries and biting easterly winds, to go clay pigeon shooting. This was organised by Steve Bennington at the Mid Norfolk Shooting Ground. We arrived to start the day with bacon butties and hot drinks. Lessons, for those that needed them, were given

From left: R11’s Terry Joyce’s shows his skill as he delivers the winning ball; R12’s shooters at the Mid Norfolk Shooting Ground

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by our instructor, Trevor, who was very patient with all the members who had never shot before and those that found it useful to have a bit more coaching. I will not embarrass members by giving the scores but mine was reassuringly mediocre! We all retired to the clubhouse for a well-deserved ‘warm up’ followed by a delicious and very reasonably priced lunch. We may hold a similar event but using air rifles as well as shotguns later in the year when the weather is warmer.”

20 March Club night Our first social evening of the year with a sit-down meal and raffle. We were pleased to see a room full of animated members chatting and enjoying delicious food. The Bird in Hand really look after us exceptionally well and the food was served quickly and efficiently. Colleen had been buying loads of chocolate bunnies and other Easter goodies over the last couple of months and some members had kindly donated raffle prizes as well. Gail did a sterling job selling raffle tickets and all enjoyed a lovely evening.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 13 May Boadicea Run Organised by the ICENI MG Owners Club, the run starts from Rougham Airfield Control Tower, (IP32 7QB) three miles from Bury St Edmunds.

The drive raises money for local charities and the closing date for entries is 5 May. An entry form can be downloaded from icenimgoc.org.uk 15 May Club night We will be away, but our committee will host a quiz this evening so come along to test your knowledge and have some fun plus a prize for the winner.

19 June Club night Tim Jenkins, a fundraiser with ‘The Nook Appeal’ for East Anglian Children’s Hospices, will be our guest this evening. Tim will update us on the new building at Poringland and tell us about the amazing work they do for the children in their care. They are three quarters towards their target of £10m, and if anyone would like to donate on the night we are sure Tim would be pleased to accept on their behalf.

24 June Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse update Arrive at 10.30–11am. Lunch has been reserved in the ‘Mardlers Rest Café’ at £15.75pp to comprise of cold meat selection, homemade vegetarian quiche, new potatoes, assorted salads, coleslaw, homemade cake selection, and teas and coffees. However, you are welcome to bring a picnic if you prefer. Admission for car club members is at a discounted rate of £6pp.

Closing date end of May. Please register with Brian and Rosemary and let them know if you want lunch: brianandrosemaryglover@gmail.com

month (except for January and August when there are no club nights). No booking is necessary for Club nights unless specifically stated below. Our events calendar is regularly updated on the R12 Club Forum, which includes links to full details of each event, including how to book.

DIARY DATES 13 MAY Boadicea Run 15 MAY Club night 27 MAY East Anglian Practical Classics Club Anniversary Show Contact R12 member Peter Ashford on 01449 722759 or email eventseapc@gmail.com 19 JUNE Club night 24 JUNE Day out - Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse 27 JUNE PCGB trackday - Snetterton See previous PP or contact Club Office for details.

15 JULY Fish banquet - north Norfolk See previous PP for details.

17 JULY Summer Social and ‘The Car’s the Star’ - The Bird in Hand Details to follow.

Herefordshire, Worcestershire & Shropshire Regional Organiser Steve Cutler 01384 370038 – r13@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Philip Sloper 01562 885740 – philipjsloper@gmail.com RECENT EVENTS 9 March Oulton Park RS trackday A number of R13 members went to Oulton Park to watch the RS trackday and below is an account by Pat Henson: “Oulton Park circuit is situated in Cheshire just a few miles to the north-east of R13’s northernmost corner.

“I have very fond childhood memories of being taken to Oulton Park and watching, amongst others, the likes of Graham Hill, Archie Scott-Brown and Roy Salvadori racing there. The opportunity to visit the circuit and watch a bunch (is that what you call

more than one Porsche?) of RSs and other Porsches having fun around the track seemed too good to miss.

“After a brief chat with Steve Cutler, a MailChimp was sent out inviting interested members to join me in a drive out to spectate at the event.

“The weather forecast had not looked good and, in fact, snow showers were forecast for the preceding day. Anyhow, seven intrepid souls travelled in a convoy to Oulton Park.

“On arrival, we split up and went our separate ways, some to look at cars parked in the paddock area and those circulating the track, and others to take sustenance in the cafeteria. The bacon butties were to die for!

“There was free access to all areas including standing on the pit wall to watch Porsches old and new coming out of Deer Leap and heading down to Old Hall Corner. We also spent quite some time standing above Cascades and studying the various lines and performances of cars all the way round to Knickerbrook.

“After further wanderings around the paddock, contemplating which car we would like to take home, we decided it was time to leave. As we left the circuit at 3pm, the rain started, so our decision had been a good one.

“Back home, I reflected on a very enjoyable day looking at, and listening to, some lovely cars and being more convinced than ever that you can’t beat the sound of a flat-six engine on full throttle!

“With thanks to Ian Crosskell, Paul Skelton, Dave Collis and friend, Bruce Gregory and Phil Jones for your company.”

March meeting with Albert Walsh For our March meeting, we were delighted to welcome Albert Walsh, PCGB’s Register Director since 2014, who gave us a talk entitled ‘My Life and Cars’. With 49 years in the motor trade, mostly in parts management, Albert entertained a packed room with stories from his life and career, which started in his father’s garage in Blackpool where he helped dispense petrol and learned to drive in a Ford Popular at the age of 13! Working mostly in the Lancashire area, he spent time at dealerships for British Leyland, Citroen, Peugeot, Talbot and Lancia before arriving at a Porsche Centre in 1983. A spell at a Mercedes dealer followed, then again in 1993 he worked for another Porsche dealership in Leeds. Next stop was a General Motors/TVR dealer, then a Rolls-Royce/Bentley dealer in Deansgate, Manchester, and subsequently a dealer for Lotus/TVR. Always keen to work on cars in

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4 August Norfolk Open Churches Run This event starts at Norwich Cathedral and costs £20 per car with driver and one passenger. Extra passengers are £5pp. Numbers are limited to around 100 cars so don’t delay if you wish to take part in this classic car run. For more details and an entry form contact either Richard Mitchell or Maurice Gowen at norfolkopenchurchesrun@hotmail.com 5 August Helmingham Car Show Don’t forget, we are aiming to have 50 Porkers on display this year! More details to follow.

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Clockwise from left: on track at Oulton Park; a well-modified and race-prepared 996, ready for the circuit at Oulton Park; a fresh Mint Green 964 RS at the Oulton Park RS trackday

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his spare time, he then branched out to servicing and repairing Lotus, whilst continuing his lifelong interest in restoring Citroen 2CVs! His first Porsche was a 924 that he bought in 2000, followed by a 911 Targa. He now owns eight cars, several of which are classics, including a rare Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet. Although semi-retired, Albert still does some work for an independent Porsche specialist in Bury, as well as carrying out pre-purchase inspections on mostly classic cars. Our sincerest thanks to Albert for a very interesting talk about his long and varied ‘Life and Cars’, which kept us all enthralled and amused.

7 JUNE Our annual day on track at Curborough sprint circuit More details to follow, contact Steve or Phil to register your interest. Still a couple of places left for a great event at a fantastic price.

10 JUNE Secret Hills Tour 26 JUNE Annual Concours event The Riverside Inn, Cound, Shrewsbury SY5 6AF. 7-8 JULY Chateau Impney Hill Climb 31 JULY Annual open night - The Manor House of Whittington An invitation to local car clubs to join us for the evening.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 29 May Club night at The Fox and Hounds A social evening, meet from 7.30pm onwards for a drink and a chat. For those members having a meal, a menu can be found on The Fox and Hounds website: foxandhoundsshawbury.co.uk 7-8 July Chateau Impney Hill Climb A reminder that there are discounted tickets still available for this historic hill climb. We will have an allocated parking area and the opportunity to show a couple of cars next to our Club gazebo. Volunteers to help on the stand would be most welcome.

As well as the hill climb, there will be a Concours and classic car auction along with exhibitors, demonstrations, a funfair and a flyover.

22 August Drivers School at Loton Park Hill Climb Following the earlier announcement on the Forum, places are filling up fast, so please contact Steve if you are interested. Only a few places left, don’t leave it until the last minute and be disappointed. The cost will be around £180 for the whole day inclusive of approximately eight runs, tuition, lunch and a video souvenir of your runs.

More information is on the Loton Park website: hdlcc.com/driversschool Club nights Unless otherwise stated, Club nights are on the last Tuesday in the month, 7.30pm for an 8pm start, at The Manor House of Whittington, near Kinver, DY7 6NY (themanorhouseofwhittington.com).

As well as being shown in PP, our events calendar is regularly updated in R13’s section of the Club Forum.

South Wales Regional Organiser Huw Jones 07799 532661 – r14@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Unfortunately, due to the adverse weather conditions experienced lately, some of the Regional events had to be cancelled during February and March.

Cayenne launch at PC Cardif However, the weather didn’t affect everything, and I was invited to the Cayenne preview on 16 March. It was good to see some familiar faces around the centre including some Regional members.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 25 April - 1 May Northern Spain tour By the time you will read this, we might well be in northern Spain. A report may follow in a future PP. 22-24 June Weekend of the year (WOTY) Our WOTY at the Craig-Y-Dderwen Hotel in Betws-y-Coed is filling up but, at the time of writing, there were three rooms still available for this weekend so do get your booking in quickly.

DIARY DATES 8-16 MAY Nine-day trip to the 2018 Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 29 MAY Club night in Shropshire - The Fox and Hounds in Shrawbury

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15 July Concours event I have now received a sufficient number of replies from members wishing to enter the Concours to confirm that the event will go ahead and will be held at PC Cardiff. Further details and application forms can be downloaded from our website. If you don’t have internet access, I will post you a form – do let me know if one is required.

DIARY DATES 25 APRIL-1 MAY Tour of Northern Spain 13 MAY Drive and lunch organised by Neal Thomas 20 MAY Porsche on the Prom - Llandudno 16 JUNE Porsche in the Bay 22-24 JUNE R14 WOTY 15 JULY R14 Concours

South West Joint Regional Organisers Keith Young and Alan Stoneham 07769 320379 (Keith) 07803 237610 (Alan) r15@porscheclubgb.com Porsche Winter Driving Experience We were taken away to deepest, darkest snowbound Finland, with Bob Fairchild’s lively account of the Porsche Winter Driving Experience. Very appropriate for the snowy weather that we south-westerners have experienced these past weeks.

Bob has been visiting this winter landscape for seven years and is now a past master of sideways ice driving and very able to share his experiences of driving in the various skill categories Porsche offers, from ‘Camp 4’ to ‘Ice Force S+’.

Flying to Helsinki then on to Kittila and Levi, (or, conceivably, you could drive), the course includes three days of Porsche driving, Sami hospitality, a ski-resort hotel, and everything meticulously arranged by Porsche, including a choice of four levels of instruction.

In the short, dark days of a Finnish winter, multifarious ice-control skills are gained, egged on by professional instructors standing trackside and enduring the Arctic conditions.

Bob’s very personal recollections were ably brought to life with video footage of this year’s group and a splendid presentation, which left everyone feeling ready to book for 2019. Thank you to Bob for this excellent insight into the perfection of car control on ice.

From left: the R15 crew at the Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth; R15 Porsches at Pendennis

24 March Pendennis Castle and Dartmouth Naval College Return We doubt many Regions offer two events on the same day but that’s just what we did in March. Around 30 members braved the elements for a trip to Pendennis Castle, one of Henry VIII’s fortifications in the south west at Falmouth built in the mid-16th century. Along with St Mawes Castle, on the opposite side of the River Fal estuary, it was built to protect this vital naval port from invasion by the French and Spanish.

Run by English Heritage, it’s a fascinating site with excellent exhibitions and stunning views, well worth a visit if you are down this way. Following the visit, the group retired to the equally excellent Punchbowl and Ladle for refreshments and lunch.

On the same day, a second group of 30 R15 members braved the drizzle to visit the fabulous historical facilities of Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth. Again, it was a great success, with tour group-leader Peter White providing a detailed commentary. Thank you to Andy Rives-Roberts for coordinating the visit.

It was impressive to get 60 Region members mobile on a Saturday in March. Well done to all those who ventured out.

R15 newsletter Please note that, without fail, our monthly newsletter is issued at the start of each calendar month. We have recently received several calls explaining that it isn’t getting through to all our Regional members but, instead, is getting deposited into the junk inbox. If you aren’t receiving a newsletter, please do check your junk inbox first, then let us know if it hasn’t arrived.

Keith and Alan DIARY DATES 9 MAY First evening Club night at The Dolphin Bovey Tracey 20 MAY Open House at Goulds, Staverton **Limited numbers available** 13 JUNE Club night - The Dolphin With Natter and Noggin 21-24 JUNE WOTY - South West Wales **Event fully subscribed** 7-8 JULY Concours and car show Powderham Castle 11 JULY Club night - PC Exeter 15 JULY Wadebridge Wheels - Royal Cornwall Showground

and re-imagine the 993 S into the car I felt it should always have been. I contacted Christian, now running his own one-man business in Devizes called ‘Christian Sanger Sportscar Service’, to discuss what I hoped to achieve, and the seed was sown!

“In addition to removing the non-original Turbo wing and fitting wider wheels, I decided to refurbish the suspension, dropping the ride height to somewhere near RS specification. I had the car’s paintwork finished all over with a full Sunket Ultra clear paint protection wrap. I also researched specialist car detailing and came across master detailer Ted Whitehall at The Devil is in the Detail; I already had experience of PaintShield’s high standard of work for PPF having already used their services to protect a daily runner of mine.

“The full re-imagining consisted of Christian carrying out the work in the following stages: • Full suspension upgrade and refurbishment.

• Lowered to RS height on PSS10s coilover shock absorbers from Carnewal Parts • Turbo wing swapped for an ‘S’ engine lid with split grill in Vesuvius Silver (Steel Grey). Fitted by Christian with paint by Chartwells of Derby

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 20 May Open House We are planning an early summer Open House at Goulds, the home of Bob and Janet Fairchild, in Staverton, Devon.

This will be a very social occasion rather than a drive, with a chance to meet in pleasant rural surroundings rather than a town hotel. Various garden pastimes are planned, so book your place. The event is limited to about 25 cars and couples, so space is limited.

7-8 July Powderham Castle Show and Concours We need to hear from you for entries to this year’s Car Show at Powderham Castle.

This is probably the south west’s largest vehicle event and we will have a full weekend at the show with Club stand places reserved for members on both days.

Saturday priority is being given to entrants in the PCGB R15 Concours d’Elégance and ‘Show ’n’ Shine’ event. This attracts entries from fastidious owners intent on out-shining their rivals and members from nearby Regions to steal the ‘Visitors’ trophy.

Sunday is a more relaxed ‘garden party’ with more space to park more Porsches.

Please let us know your intended attendance days and we will organise the ticketing for you. Cost is £10 per car for one day, £15 for two days.

Photographic competition Just a reminder that the ROs have launched 2018’s members’ photographic competition.

Your best photographs of anything Porsche-related are needed, be it your cars, cars and scenery, cars and people or cars and sunsets. This is in preparation for our 2019 Regional Calendar published at the end of this year with the winning photographs guaranteed to get a page to themselves. The deadline is the end of October – we’ll have more details later in the year – time to get focused!

Gloucestershire Regional Organisers Elaine Gammon 07854 868396 Stuart Ings 07942 184927 – r16@porscheclubgb.com Members’ corner This is an opportunity to show off your Porsche and say a few words on your Porsche experience. This month, Region member Richard Brown details the creation of his perfect Porsche 911.

‘Re-imagining’ a 1997 Porsche 993 Carrera S “I bought my 993 S in 2008 from a dealer in London having previously owned a new Boxster S but always wanting my dream 911, a 993. I had seen a 993 drive through a town close-by with the sun glinting off the gleaming lines and that was it for me, I simply had to have one. I had recently placed an order for a new Porsche 996 but cancelled this because my heart was not really into the new shape 911.

“Following the 993 purchase, I searched out ‘Steve Bull Specialist Cars’ for them to look after her mechanically and the car’s relationship with Porsche Master Mechanic Christian Sanger was born.

“I drove the car fairly regularly in the first year or so of ownership, but she was always something of a garage queen; never being driven in the rain and always stored during the winter months. However, I was never enamoured with the Turbo whale tail that the original owner had fitted and, although the wheels were the original hollow Turbo ‘twists’, I knew the car would look better with wider, more detailed rims.

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From top: two pictures of Richard Brown’s 993 before re-imagining… and two taken afterwards

• New Porsche bonnet and engine lid stay struts • New BBS LM wheels, polished and reversed, shod with Bridgestone SO2A 295 and 225 rubber. Rimstyle imported wheels polished by S and T Chrome Plating • Side repeaters upgraded to clear edition • Full, multi-stage paint correction detailing with stone chip repairs and flat sanding where required - Ted Whitehall at The Devil is in the Detail • Full Sunket Ultra PPF clear wrap supplied by PaintShield”

A Tiger tank, with members acknowledging Porsche’s involvement in its design

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Event planning is still underway, and we should have a date available soon for another Williams Automobiles breakfast morning.

We will be attending some of the ‘Wilton Wake Ups’ events and one of those is the 27 May show with the theme of ‘Pre-’88 Retro and Classic Cars’ as well as Lord Pembroke’s classic car collection.

19 August Gin tasting This is the new date for our popular gin tasting at the Capreolus Gin distillery and bookings are now being taken for this event.

Mendip Hills Our postponed Mendip Hills drive will now take in a visit to the Haynes Motor Museum. Further details TBA. Please lodge your interest with any events to r16@porscheclubgb.com

Elaine and Stuart DIARY DATES 20 MAY Breakfast meet - Prescott 27 MAY Wilton Wake Ups Pre-’88 Retro and Classic Cars and Lord Pembroke’s Classic Car Collection 1-3 JUNE Salisbury, New Forest, Simply Porsche Beaulieu weekend away 24 JUNE Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Porsche Club Speed Championship 7-8 JULY Chateau Impney Hill Climb

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9 June Sportscars at PC Portsmouth Finally, another late date in your diaries. PC Portsmouth is supporting a ‘sportscar’ gathering as part of Porsche Cars GB’s 70th birthday celebrations.

More details will be available soon.

Charlie McLaughlin DIARY DATES 8 MAY Club night - Empress of Blandings 7.30pm onwards.

22 MAY Porsche Classic evening PC Portsmouth 23 MAY Golf Day - Alresford Golf Club Start at 10am.

25-27 MAY UK WOTY - The Glebe Hotel, Barford 9 JUNE Sportscar gathering - PC Portsmouth

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

22 May PC Portsmouth Hot off the press for Portsmouth-based individuals, PC Portsmouth is holding a Porsche Classic Car evening. I am looking for a number of ‘classic cars’ to display on the evening. Any members who are looking to attend, please contact the Porsche centre or email me.

23 May Golf Day I am also interested in any golfers among the membership. Our golf day is looming so please let me know if you are interested.

Lancashire & Cumbria Regional Organiser David Baker 01772 451970 – r18@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS 4 March South Lakes drive and lunch Report by Kevin Dodd: “The weather gods did not favour us in the week running up to our March Lakes run as ‘the Beast from the East’ was at its peak. No matter, the hardy R18 members voted by email to continue the plans and see how things panned out (I think some were hoping to be snowed in a Lakes pub by a real fire). Confident we could at least make breakfast at the Gilpin Bridge and the end meal at Carus Green via the main roads, with some social contingencies as above if the minor roads were impassable, that’s just what we did.

“The full contingent of 18 cars and 26 diners met for the breakfast briefing and voted to attempt the

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The Tank Museum Our events continue unabated by the recent weather - a special thanks to those brave souls who came on the recent drive to the Tank Museum in Bovington. It was a bit wintery, especially when it was time to leave but, thankfully, the snow only affected the local roads and I’m sure we all got home safely. Respect to the hardy few, especially those who brought out the Porsche, well done.

25-27 May UK WOTY At the time of writing, we still have a few rooms available on our spring WOTY. If you still have not committed, then please book soonest. We’ll be staying at The Glebe Hotel in Barford, Warwickshire (glebehotel.co.uk). The offer is two nights, dinner and B&B for £280 a couple, single rooms at £230.

Regional Organiser Charlie McLaughlin 02380 694081 M: 07966 126464 r17@porscheclubgb.com

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8 May Club night Our Club night returns to the Empress of Blandings, where we will be having some discussions on finding a potential replacement Club night venue.

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RECENT EVENTS

Dinner on the Friday night is planned for small groups, as and when you arrive, with a ‘gala dinner’ on the Saturday night with entertainment during and after dinner. On Saturday, we have a planned drive and visit to Bletchley Park, with lots of other places of interest locally if this does not take your fancy. We also have the option to stay a further night, at £80 B&B rate.

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PORSCHE 911 (997) 4 “GTS” 3.8 (61 - 2011) Basalt black with black leather 28,000 miles ..................................................£75,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 “GEN 2” PDK (59 - 2009) Basalt black with black leather 35,000 miles..........................................£48,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 GEN 2 PDK (10-2010) Meteor grey with ocean blue leather 58,000 miles ..................................................£46,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 “GEN 2” PDK (60 - 2010) Atlas grey with black leather 49,000 miles .................................................£49,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 (09 - 2009) Silver with black leather 37,000 miles ..................................................£46,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 “GEN 2” PDK (58 - 2008) Meteor grey with black leather 58,000 miles ..................................................£44,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 “GEN 2” PDK (10 - 2010) Basalt black with black leather 65,000 miles .................................................£44,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “C2” 3.6 “GEN 2” PDK (59 - 2009) Basalt black with black leather 23,000 miles .................................................£44,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 “GEN 2” PDK (09 - 2009) Silver with black leather 59,000 miles ..................................................£41,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “C2” 3.6 “GEN 2” PDK (09 - 2009) Red with black leather 46,000 miles .................................................£39,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) TURBO 3.6 TIP (58 - 2008) GT Silver with black leather 51,000 miles ..................................................£59,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) TURBO CAB 3.6 TIP (57 - 2007) Basalt black with black leather 40,000 miles ..................................................£58,000

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PORSCHE 911 (997) TURBO 3.6 TIP (57 - 2007) Silver with black leather 63,000 miles ..................................................£50,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 TIP CAB (08 - 2008) Basalt black with black leather 44,000 miles ..................................................£38,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 (08 - 2008) Basalt black with black leather 52,000 miles ..................................................£37,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) TURBO 3.6 TIP (57 - 2007) Midnight blue with ocean blue leather 63,000 miles ..................................................£36,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 (57 - 2007) GT Silver with black leather 55,000 miles ..................................................£35,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 TIP (57 - 2007) Silver with black leather 49,000 miles ..................................................£34,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 (56 - 2006) Lapis blue with ocean blue leather 57,000 miles ..................................................£34,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 (57 - 2008) Atlas grey with black leather 50,000 MILES ................................................£34,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 TIP (06 - 2006) Basalt black with black leather 47,000 miles ..................................................£34,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 (57 - 2007) Midnight blue with black leather 63,000 miles..................................................£34,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 CAB (07 - 2007) Silver with black leather 62,000 miles ..................................................£34,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 TIP (56 - 2006) Silver with ocean blue leather 51,000 miles ..................................................£33,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 CAB (07 - 2007) Lapis blue with stone grey leather 68,000 miles ..................................................£33,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 (07 - 2007) Atlas grey with black leather 66,000 miles ..................................................£33,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 (07 - 2007) Atlas grey with black leather 60,000 miles ..................................................£33,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 TIP (07 - 2007) Silver with black leather 53,000 miles ..................................................£33,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 TIP CAB (07 - 2007) Basalt black with black leather 62,000 miles ..................................................£33,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 TIP CAB (55 - 2006) Atlas grey with black leather 50,000 miles..................................................£30,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 CAB (05 - 2005) Silver with ocean blue leather 31,000 miles ..................................................£31,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 TIP (55 - 2006) Silver with black leather 40,000 miles..................................................£30,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 TIP (56 - 2006) Silver with ocean blue leather 57,000 miles ..................................................£30,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” TIP (06 - 2006) Basalt black with black leather 50,000 miles ..................................................£30,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 (06 - 2006) Silver with black leather 61,000 miles..................................................£30,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 TIP (06- 2006) Seal grey with black leather 57,000 miles ..................................................£30,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 CAB (06 - 2006) Atlas grey with black/grey leather 58,000 miles..................................................£30,000

PORSCHE 911 (993) C4 3.6 (N - 1996) Midnight blue with grey leather 94,000 miles ..................................................£50,000

PORSCHE CAYENNE “GTS” 4.8 TIP (N - 1996) Basalt black with black leather 61,000 miles ..................................................£23,000

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From left: R18 at Concorde; R18 presents a cheque to North West Air Ambulance at new members night

easier of the two routes planned. The minor roads tended to be well gritted and no major problems were reported. Richard and Judy Wright from R5 had a flush of confidence in their Macan at the ‘choice point’ and decided to attempt the long route over the Hardnott Pass and almost made it too. The short route meant the majority arrived at Carus a little early while some had a tour of the golf facilities at Carus. All sat down to a leisurely three-course lunch. The day was declared a success and people began slowly drifting away for the return home. A great start to the R18 run calendar.”

18 March Visit to Concorde Report by Deb Worthington and Keith Hankin “The day of our Concorde visit arrived along with another blanketing of snow! This was the second Sunday in March that a Porsche event had been undertaken in Arctic conditions! Some members met at Rivington Services on the M61 with the rest meeting at the venue. It wasn’t quite the spectacle of over 20 Porsches we had envisaged, but it was an eclectic mix of vehicles that was understandable given the weather conditions.

“The day started with an introduction by the three excellent guides. We were shown an interesting film highlighting the groundbreaking technology behind the supersonic airliner. The film brought back fond memories for Keith who, as an eight-year-old child, remembers watching the maiden flight on the BBC. The noise from the four Olympus 593 engines, built jointly by the Bristol division of Rolls-Royce and the French Snecma organisation, drowned out any noise from the crowd.

“We had opted for the technical tour that included time on the flight deck and a fully guided tour of the underneath of the aircraft. While underneath the aircraft we were surprised to hear about the developments of the unique shapes making up the fuselage. These smoothed out airflow at supersonic speeds and aided the engines in producing such immense power.

“On board the aircraft, we were able to sit in the beautiful blue leather seats, hearing about the famous passengers and the seats they liked to occupy. I am sure we were all thinking what might have been had we had the opportunity to fly in this fantastic aircraft.

“Our tour was followed by a two-course lunch and an opportunity to watch today’s aircraft coming and going – albeit through the windows due to the sub-zero temperature.

“We hope everyone enjoyed the day and the certificates are framed and on display. Given the unexpected popularity of the tour, we will look to organise another for those who missed out and were disappointed this time, although we will try to arrange better weather next time.”

21 March New members night Our new members night also formed our March monthly meeting,which had an excellent turnout.

Unfortunately, a few of our regular members were either laid low with ‘man flu’ or were attending the Cayenne launch at PC Kendal. Our speakers for the

night were from North West Air Ambulance who gave an excellent presentation about their charity. They also brought along a wide selection of North West Air Ambulance promotional items that members purchased in great quantity.

We also made a donation from the raffle, which I know will help towards the high running costs of this essential service. For those new members who came along for the first time, I hope you all enjoyed the evening and will be joining us at future meetings and events.

28 MAY Classic Car Show - Mawdesley Cricket Club Near Chorley. Just turn up on the day.

3 JUNE Preston Sports and Supercar Club Breakfast meeting Phantom Winger, Fulwood, Preston at 8.30am.

5 JUNE Social meeting - Sally’s cafe, Warwick Bridge Joint meet with R3.

10 JUNE Drive and lunch - East Lancashire Organised by Alan Ridehalgh.

17 JUNE Drive and lunch - North Pennines Organised by David Nightingale.

17 JUNE Preston Sports and Supercar Club Breakfast meeting 20 JUNE Monthly meeting - Farm Yard Ales, Cockerham Sands No meeting at Garstang GC. 1 JULY Regional Concours - PC Kendal 8 JULY Red Rose Run

Thames Valley FORTHCOMING EVENTS We have a number of events coming up, which we hope you will be able to support. The Cumbria International Motor Show promises to be a great event, so please book your place on their website. Our own R18 member ‘Screaming Jamie Wilson’ and his band will be performing, so this may be an added incentive to attend.

R18 will be having a big presence together with PC Kendal, PCGB staff and many sponsors attending. Use the car registration button and put ‘PCGB’ in the comments box, so the organisers know how much space will be required for us. Last year, we had 140 cars on our display. Book direct on espcarclub.co.uk/ cumbria-international-motor-show Planning for the Red Rose Run (formerly ‘Porkers in the Trough’) is well in hand and, by the time you are reading this, you should have received an entry form electronically.

If you are from another Region, and not receiving our MailChimps, please contact me and I will send you one through. The halfway halt is at Hoghton Towers (where the legendary loin of beef was knighted ‘Sir Loin’ by James I). Entry forms available from R18@porscheclubgb.com Welcome new members Anthony Brindle, Kathleen Rutherford, John Alden, Haroon Moosa, Gordon and Sarah Scarratt, Steve and Gillian Cookson, Kevin and Paul Roskell, Mark Earnshaw, and Gordon Murray.

We look forward to meeting you at some of our events.

Regional Organiser John Barnatt 01628 471985 – 07890 181495 r19@porscheclubgb.com Hi everyone. We have a shorter report this month but full of interesting content nonetheless.

RECENT EVENTS Region meeting and quiz R19 did not exactly have a dual activity month in March but our monthly meeting was a bit different.

Karen Blight and Maddalena Bucher organised a great lunchtime quiz for the members and it was well received by all who attended. The amount and sheer depth of research that they both put into the questions impressed me; they were mostly multiple-choice picture questions, but none the worse because of it. All I had to do as RO was to come up with some appropriate prizes. The arrangement was for teams of three to compete and so prizes were awarded down to third place. The first prize was a large Porsche coffee mug, the second was a PCGB lapel badge, (wear them with pride) and third prize was a very useful key ring and mini torch (Halfords £1.99). In the picture you can see the happy recipients with their prizes. The quiz was that good that this could be something we could share with other Regions if Karen and Maddalena are willing.

DIARY DATES 1 MAY Social meeting - Green Hills Hotel, Wigton Joint meeting with Cumbria Classic Car Club.

6 MAY Classic Car Breakfast The Cornerhouse, Wrightington.

7 MAY Gawsworth Hall Classic Car Show See R5 section for details.

13 MAY Drive and lunch - Yorkshire Dales

By Jo and Alan Diamond. Contact them at joandald@aol.com to book. Meet at Bamber Bridge at 9.15am.

16 MAY Monthly meeting - Jasmine Porschalink Open Evening No meeting at Garstang GC. 20 MAY Cumbria International Motor Show

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From top: Mada and Karen make a new friend; R19 quiz winners

19 May PC Reading visit In other news on the back of the launch of the new Cayenne, I had a conversation with Samantha Gardiner, my contact at PC Reading, and we have put together a plan to give some of the new members the opportunity to see the wonderful facilities there.

We have firmed up a date and Samantha has suggested an arrival time of 9.30am. The upper limit is 20 and judging by the response to emails from invited members we will meet at the Novello, ready to depart for the centre in Reading at 9am. I have randomly contacted newer members from my contacts list who, I am sure, have not visited the centre before and given them first refusal. As I have said, numbers will be limited to 20, simply because larger groups are difficult to manage, and I hope those who miss out won’t mind that I have given the new members first refusal. There will be other opportunities to visit Reading.

9 June 70 years of Porsche Open Day I was asked if I could get our members to provide one vehicle each to represent Porsche in the 1970s and 1980s for the forthcoming celebration of 70 years of Porsche (1948-2018) at PC Reading at its open day. I am pleased to confirm and give a shout out to Paul Watkins who has offered to display his black Carrera Targa to represent the ’80s and I have a potential ’70s 2.4 that I am awaiting confirmation on.

R19 at VAG In a repeat from last month, depending on projected support and strength of opinion, I have a notion to bring our July meeting forward by one week to 24 June. This is not cast in stone as it depends entirely on how many of you want to come and show your Porsches off at the VAG event at Dinton Pastures (near Reading) on the weekend of 30 June-1 July. The VAG are keen for us to come along but I was thinking of just the Sunday, not both days, and, of course, the Sunday is the first Sunday of July so it clashes. The following week is out because James, several others and I will be at the Le Mans Classic, and you wouldn’t have a monthly meeting without your lovable RO, would you?

28-29 July Ferrari Family Day If you can’t make the VAG event then perhaps you would be interested in the Ferrari Family Day. The event accepts all marques and we have been asked if we want to show off our Porsches. If you are interested in this event, please contact John Emment as he is liaising with the organisers: john_emment@hotmail.com As yet, I have not heard anything from Barry at Whisperer911, but as soon as I hear anything I will let you know.

Opening words Who would have believed that we would have to contend with snow at our March events? Having postponed the first of our ‘Way out West’ drives, a slushy car park greeted us at one of our regular ‘Outlaw’ pop-up events at Ace Cafe, albeit with a thaw well underway. Continuing the theme, many of the steady stream of cars arriving at ‘Out East’ two weeks later were still covered in their overnight snowfall. London Region members are a hardy bunch and the freezing weather was not enough to deter them in one of our busiest months so far.

Looking forward, it will soon be the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which is shaping up to be a fantastic race.

Many of the Porsche LMP1 drivers will be driving for the independent LMP1 teams, along with the factory drivers in the GTE-PRO class.

The Brands Hatch track evening, a popular event for the London members, returns on 10 May. The places filled quickly, but if you fancy coming along to say hello and to see how a track evening works, please do, we will probably head out to supper afterwards.

The long summer evenings mean that our end of May Ace Cafe, which falls on the late May bank holiday, will be a treat for all those who find heading to West London on a school night too difficult.

See you out on the road Ed and Nick RECENT EVENTS Outlaw pop-up at Ace Cafe With R20 friend and Porsche ambassador Magnus Walker in town, it was a great excuse to have a pop-up breakfast meet at Ace Cafe, ahead of the annual 924 owners’ Club meet. With overnight snow, it was a cautious group that ventured to this iconic location, glad to see the coffee was on. With hardy travellers from as far as Whitstable and near Oxford, the Londoners soon filled the car park. Magnus spent time wandering, chatting with members, signing things, and taking pictures. As the 924s rolled into the car park we rolled out, heading home after a great morning in the company of good friends. Until next time, keep an eye out on social media for details.

Way Out West (1) Postponed due to the ‘Beast from the East’, piles of snow were still visible along the hedgerows as we ventured into the Cotswolds, one of our favourite playgrounds, a week later. With drifts of snowdrops,

That about wraps it up for this month, but don’t forget to email me about the Porsche Centre visit.

the bare trees gave unobstructed views for miles across the rolling countryside. The winter has not been kind to the Cotswolds roads, so we took it carefully on the smaller B roads. A welcome stop at Daylesford for coffee then further west on flowing tarmac along the ridge before it was time to head for lunch – but not before our favourite part of the route, known as the ‘rollercoaster’ for its undulations and sweeping curves, which feel just like being on a fairground ride and are guaranteed to put a smile on your face. The Chequers Inn at Churchill had the fire on and a warm welcome as we arrived tired, but happy, for lunch.

Out East How cold? With a ‘real feel’ of -6ºC and snow liberally covering the arriving Porsches, it was a hardy bunch that made it to the March ‘Out East’ meet. Kevin and the 914 Register arrived early and took pride of place in front of the newly painted artwork, which matched the green of their paintwork. There was just time for a hearty breakfast, before heading out on their monthly drive, with snow still on the panels. James and Suzanne’s 997 Turbo has been swapped for a Gulf Blue SC, looking glorious in the urban landscape.

The red of Ray and Michelle’s 918 Cayman, along with Paul’s 914, brought colour to the otherwise monochrome display of Porsches. We shivered in the cold, regaling tales of snowy racing at the Goodwood Members’ Meeting the previous day, before heading inside for the warmth. Come and join us on the third Sunday of the month, from 8.30am onwards.

Way Out West (2) So good we went west again. The second of our ‘Way out West’ drives welcomed sunshine and a more spring-like feel, with daffodils in the hedgerows and villages. Undeterred by the clocks going forward and losing an hour of sleep it was an early start, but worth it to be on empty roads. Having learned our lesson from the first run, the ‘alternate’ route delivered twisty, flowing B roads that we will use again. With coffee at Daylesford basking in the early spring sunshine by the warming fire pit, it was a very different feel to our earlier drive. The flowing roads out to the west and back put a smile on our faces and the ‘rollercoaster’ lived up to its name. Sunday lunch at The Chequers Inn and we were back in London before it was time for afternoon tea.

Ace Cafe Wow, the clocks have changed, and we have daylight for our Ace Cafe meet. A steady stream of Porsches

Clockwise from left: a 924 beard convention at the Ace Cafe with Magnus Walker (left) and Ricky Caesar; Out East 914; spring colours at Ace Cafe; chasing Billy; after the ‘Beast from the East’

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headed to this iconic venue to bask in the rare and warming spring sunshine, to talk about drives and upcoming events. The car park soon overfilled into the outfield. As the light left the sky the conversation continued long into the night proving that this is the friendliest and most inclusive free monthly Porsche event. A reminder that the end-of-May event is a bank holiday, a great time to make your way to Ace Cafe.

From top: PC Hatfield Restoracing project; PC Hatfield Restoracing project: R21 at Prodrive

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 7 May and 19 May R20 Escape - Windy Wastelands Some of the best roads that Kent has to offer, this scenic drive is one of our favourites. Sign up from 5 April.

6 June R20 ‘On Tour’ - Drive to Nowhere (north) Using the long summer evenings, we are heading into the Chilterns as our playground, before a late supper.

Sign up from 23 May.

20 May Chiltern Hills Rally Chiltern Region will, as in previous years, host a stand at the Chiltern Hills Rally at Weedon. It will be a display for all models of Porsche cars.

The cost will be £6 for a car with driver and one passenger, additional passengers will be charged at £6pp. There will be a trade village, auto jumble and catering stands for you to see during the day.

If you would like to be included in our display, please email me for an application form that should be completed and sent with your cheque to the address shown on the bottom of the form.

If you have attended in previous years, you may already have received an application form direct from the organisers. If so, please ensure that you put ‘Porsche Club Stand’ in the club stands box on the form and let me know that you are attending so that we can plan space accordingly.

13-17 June R20 at Le Mans 24-hour - AKA ‘Le Camping’ An R20 ritual. Nick and I will see you there.

DIARY DATES 30 APRIL Ace Cafe meet The regular monthly Porsche-only meet on the North Circular Road, Stonebridge, London NW10 7UD, from 6pm. (Last Monday of the month.)

10 MAY Brands Hatch track evening **Event fully subscribed** 20 MAY East London Out East Beachy Road, London, E3 2NS from 8.30am onwards (third Sunday of the month). Plenty of street parking, great coffee and soul.

28 MAY Ace Cafe meet

Chiltern Regional Organiser Terry Perry 07748 555333 – r21@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS 11 March Prodrive visit Organiser Jason reports: “A visit to Prodrive has become an annual trip for R21 and we have seen Prodrive develop and evolve. The tour began with an informative and interesting talk about Prodrive and its evolution while in the company of a modern Subaru rally car and a fully race-liveried Aston Martin. The first stop on the tour was the heritage collection where Jackie, our host, explained how the selection of cars in the collection have made Prodrive what it is, the stories behind them and the drivers who raced them.

“Next was the holding area where the parts of the racing cars in preparation are held, which gave some fantastic photo opportunities. In the next room, we viewed the area where the new Aston Martin body shells start the journey to become fully-fledged racing cars in the different racing categories. Prodrive works with local schools and colleges organising visits to get the next generation involved with motorsport and Prodrive. They are concerned that there is a skills shortage for the historic motor racing staples of welding and bending metal. Prodrive has excellent grassroots engineering facilities where they manufacture all parts of the cars from scratch and this area was shown to us and explained in detail.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS PC Hatfield Porsche Classic Restoracing Competition PC Hatfield, together with M&A Coachworks, will be competing in the 986 Boxster Restoracing competition being organised by Porsche Cars GB and PCGB. The car, which is currently being transformed from a road car to a race car, will be adorned with traditional Martini Racing livery. The livery has been approved and authorised by Martini Racing and is the only officially endorsed Martini car in the line-up. The car will compete over three rounds of the Petro-Canada Lubricants Porsche Club Championship at Brands Hatch (5 May and 2 September) and Silverstone (2 June) and will be on display in the centre at Hatfield from the end of April. The photographs show the car in the final stages of preparation before painting.

“Prodrive is known for its motor sport but, as a business, it is so much more. In the other wing of their modern unit, we were shown where the engineers have designed impressive add-ons for luxury four-by-four vehicles. We also saw the research and development area where they are working with various companies developing hybrid vehicles for use in urban areas. This was fascinating even though these energy-efficient and clean vehicles won’t have the sound and smell of a petrol engine. We also saw David Richards’ amphibious vehicle being made ready for the summer season.

“Finally, we visited, in my opinion, the best bit of the tour, the garage area. When we visited there was a fantastic selection of Aston Martin race cars in different stages of preparation. This selection of Aston Martins included the original Le Mans-winning car No 97 and many private customers’ cars.

“The visit was a great success and we had an excellent turnout, even though it was Mothering Sunday. A massive thank you goes to our host Jackie and her husband for making it a very memorable event. The money taken on the day will go to the charities supported by Prodrive.”

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26 May Clay pigeon shooting We are organising a trip to the Oxford Gun Club for R21 members to try their hand at Clay pigeon shooting. The event will cater for experienced and non-experienced shooters. The afternoon session, which will commence at 2pm, will be rounded off with tea, coffee and cake. The cost will be £35pp, which includes instruction, hire of equipment, protective clothing, full insurance and refreshments.

If you would like to attend but don’t want to shoot then there is a multi-activity opportunity where you can have a go at air rifles, archery, crossbows and axe throwing for £25pp. We would need a minimum of six people that want to do that to make up a viable group number.

The Oxford Gun Club has all-weather stands for clay shooting and other activities and can be enjoyed whatever the weather! Have a look at oxfordguncompany.co.uk If you would like to attend, please email me at r21@porscheclubgb.com as soon as possible letting me know if you would like to opt for the clay pigeon shooting or the multi-activity and I will supply payment arrangements.

24 June Azuri Open Morning We have been invited to visit the Azuri Car Care centre in Stevenage. The event will commence at 9.30am and run through to 1pm. There will be demonstrations on vehicle detailing, Xpel Paint Protection Film and the Gtechniq team will be on hand to explain all about ceramic coating. Complimentary tea, coffee and bacon rolls will be laid on. PC Hatfield will also be in attendance and has promised to provide some interesting cars to look at. There will be a raffle with an opportunity to win a detailing package worth £850. This is set to be a great morning so please get the date in your diary.

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Sussex Regional Organisers Chris and Martin Woolger 07720 849982 or 07802 409272 R23@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Breakfast and drive Firstly, my apologies for missing a report last month, but events still carried on.

In addition to our monthly Bolney meetings we have had three weekend events so far this year. The first of the season being Breakfast at The Beach Deck in Eastbourne followed by a 50-mile drive in beautiful sunshine through the heart of Sussex finishing at Standen House.

This early in the year it was great to see so many members out, with over 50 attending breakfast and 14 cars going on the drive in two groups. At Standen House some members found a table in the café near the log burner and had coffee before going for a walk around the gardens. Although sunny it was bitterly cold.

March meeting A big wow for our monthly meeting at Bolney in March, the busiest meeting we have ever had! We filled the main restaurant of the pub, and we lost count of how many were there. Long-time members also commented that they had never seen a meeting that busy, so apologies if we did not manage to get around to chatting with all of you.

18 March Shoreham Airport We all gathered for breakfast at another of our favourite venues – Shoreham Airport. Although this event clashed with the Goodwood Members’ Meeting, which a lot of R23 members attended, we still had a great

turnout and, as there was a light fall of snow on the ground, the full English breakfast was very welcome.

We had planned a drive on roads that we had never driven on previously, but due to the weather forecast we called off the drive on Saturday morning, and all but one member did not bring their Porsches out in those conditions. Thank you all for making the effort to attend.

This was unfortunate, as we had test-driven the route the previous weekend and were looking forward to it – however, we will drive it at a later date in the year.

From top: Linda Parry is delighted that Wayne colour-matched his car with her coat; it’s spring – R24’s first outing of 2018

24 March Valoroso Race and Restoration Our last event in March was a visit to Valoroso Race and Restoration. The owner, David Green, is a Region member and former RO. This was a dream of David’s to restore old racing cars and it is now a reality. Members visited his garage at their own times during the day, and there were some lovely projects to see, including a Porsche 968.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS There are lots of events coming up – please check your emails for notifications and booking details. We look forward to seeing you all out driving your Porsches and, hopefully, the weather will improve soon.

Regional meeting Our regular monthly meetings are on the first Tuesday of the month at The Bolney Stage, London Road, Bolney Village RH17 5RL from 7pm. No booking is required and new members are always most welcome.

Chris and Martin Woolger DIARY DATES 1 MAY Monthly meeting 13 MAY Tour of Filtching Manor and Motor Museum 5 JUNE Monthly meeting 3 JULY Monthly meeting 3-10 JULY Driving Tour - Champagne and Classic Le Mans

Clockwise from top left: a great turnout for breakfast and drive; 968 Cabriolet undergoing restoration; R23 at Valoroso Race and Restoration

Cambridgeshire & Bedfordshire Regional Organiser John Dunn 01954 789764 – r24@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Breakfast and drive event This was our first ‘moving’ event of the season. The sun was supposed to be shining and those who arrived in soft tops had perhaps expected to be bathed in warm spring air. Well, it wasn’t quite like that but 30 hardy souls still turned up early morning at The Mad Cat pub near Huntingdon. Cars were swiftly parked and then everyone went inside to a log fire to enjoy tea, coffee and bacon and sausage butties. Many events were also taking place elsewhere on the same day and, for the first Open Day at the PCGB Clubhouse, members were advised not to travel because of overnight snow.

Our drive organisers, Wayne and Maggie Helme, had planned the mystery route, which would see us heading north. Route plans were handed out, the all clear was given and it was time to set off. The route was mainly on B roads that were dry although a smattering of snow lay on the kerbsides. This changed once we crossed the A1 heading west. Some of the minor roads were quite slippery and needed to be driven with great care. We passed through many sleepy villages as we gradually headed towards our destination, a garden centre in Peterborough. I am pleased to report that all cars arrived safely. A big thanks to all who took part and my special thanks to Wayne and Maggie for organising the event - well done!

Anyone up for doing the same route in reverse when the sun shines?

March Club night It was standing room only as members flocked to the Ferryboat for March Club night. New members were welcomed, and it was onto a short ‘news at ten’ outlining the events for 2018. Members had turned out in force to view and order the Regional polo shirts. These garments are available in both ladies and gents designs and come in a variety of colours and sizes. If you were not able to make it to Club night, or would like to order, either get along to Club night or email me for further details.

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Wednesday of each month. The full address and directions to the pub can be found at oldenglishinns. co.uk/our-locations/the-old-ferry-boat-st-ives/ If you can’t attend Club night we would still like to see you at an event.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 3-5 May 43rd 356 International A further reminder that for the first time since 2003 PCGB will host the 356 International. The event will see around 140 early 356 cars coming from most parts of the world to participate. On 4 May, Regional members can make the short journey to Hedingham Castle and view what will be the largest, and best, gathering of the 356 model for many a year. Other activities have been organised that centre around the castle. A nominal entry fee of £10 can be paid via the Club’s website. Further details of the event can be found in PP February edition.

Enjoy your cars and Club John Dunn

Kent Regional Organisers Phil and Pearl Sharland 01797 344121 – r25@porscheclubgb.com

19 May PC Cambridge car detailing and vehicle health check PC Cambridge will be hosting a car detailing and vehicle health check event. Sorry, but we are a bit short on notice and detail at this point in time.

However, as always, expect great hospitality from our local dealership. Refreshments will be served, and no doubt Andy Matthews will be conducting one of his dealership tours with a twist.

This is your chance to have your car on the ramp for a health check carried out free of charge and without obligation. I would consider this health check to be essential prior to our busy events season.

Our hosts have also invited one of the top UK car detailers from F1 Wax to give a demonstration of how to clean and detail your car correctly. This demonstration should put you in good stead for some silverware in both our Regional and national Concours events.

If you would like to attend and get a slot for your car on the inspection ramp please contact Dan Fisher at PC Cambridge. Call 01223 872872 or email Danial.

Fisher@porschecambridge.co.uk to reserve and book your place. As ever, first-come-first-served for limited spaces.

RECENT EVENTS March Club night saw R25 back at Brands Hatch, where we are booked until October. Although Phil and I were unable to be there, we understand there were a good number of members attending and lots of you signed up for the events on offer. Our thanks to Sue, Mick and Lesley for stepping in and taking our places for the evening, and to everyone who attended and signed the get-well card sent to Phil. It was much appreciated.

Drive and Sunday lunch Thirty members and partners braved the snow from the mini ‘Beast from the East’ and joined us for coffee at Charts Hills Golf Club and then the drive over relatively main roads, for obvious reasons. Our lunch was at Oxney Gourmet Pie and Burger Bar where everyone really enjoyed the food. This is a venue we will repeat in the future.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 29 April Breakfast Club Members are invited to attend the next breakfast club meeting which will be held from 9am onwards at Quex Barn, Quex Park, Birchington CT7 0BB. This was a popular breakfast venue two years ago and is thought to be worth repeating. It is not necessary to purchase entrance tickets to the attractions within the park as the Barn is literally at the main entrance unless, of course, you wish to discover its treasures later. If you wish to join us, please advise committee members Sue or Mick Dennis at m1ck.dennis@btinternet.com so that adequate arrangements can be made with our hosts.

21 June Pitch, putt and BBQ Our annual pitch and putt golf match versus PC Cambridge will take place at the American Golf Centre Melbourne in June. The evening commences at 6.30pm with team selection. You do not need to be a golfer to enjoy this event. This is a short course and the emphasis is on fun. All equipment will be supplied on the evening. Various prizes will be on offer and a BBQ will follow the golf along with the prize giving. A subsidised payment of £12pp can be made at Club night or contact me for more details. Space is limited so the event is on a first come, first served basis.

13 May Show and Shine at Leeds Castle’s Motors by the Moat event Motors by the Moat is a large car show run by Leeds Castle and we have again been invited to have a stand

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to display our cars. While we have the cars lined up we will hold our Show and Shine, where members can vote for their favourite Porsche from the display.

The last date for tickets was 11 April.

27 May Masters Historic Festival at Brands Hatch We have been granted permission by the organisers, to display 30 Porsches at the Masters Historic Festival on 27 May. Any Kent Region member interested in taking part in this event is advised to contact Mick Dennis at m1ck.dennis@btinternet.com at the earliest opportunity as these places are likely to be filled quickly. Please remember to give your membership number on your request. One ticket only will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

10 June Canal boat trip and picnic We have reserved two boats on the River Wey for the day. The cost is £25pp. Places are restricted to 20 people and will be allocated on a first-come-firstserved basis. The boats are fully equipped with crockery etc. and have toilets on board.

Bring a picnic and we will provide teas and coffees plus a cream tea in the afternoon. Closing date for bookings is 23 May at the latest.

24 June Breakfast Club This popular gathering moves on to the Little Farthingloe Farm Restaurant, Folkestone Road, Dover CT15 7AA. The event is from 9am onwards giving you another chance to meet up with likeminded members in an informal environment. As usual, to assist our hosts, we would like an idea of numbers so please advise either Sue or Mick at m1ck.dennis@btinternet.com 27 June Mid-week run to Shoreham Harbour Lifeboat Station We will meet for coffee at 9am at PC Tonbridge before a drive to Shoreham Harbour Lifeboat Station where we will have a guided tour. We will adjourn to Shoreham Airport restaurant for lunch.

All our events can be found in the Kent Region calendar of events, as well as in PP and on the R25 section of the PCGB website.

If you have not registered your email address with the Club, please do so soon so that we can send you regular updates on all our events.

Club nights Our monthly meetings take place on the second Wednesday of each month at The Kentagon at Brands Hatch, near West Kingsdown (Main Gate on the A20) from 7.30pm. They are always very informal and give an opportunity to meet new people and

make new friends. Whatever Porsche you drive you will always find someone with a similar interest.

If you are a new member attending one of our Club nights then look out for the yellow T-shirts and sweatshirts worn by committee members. We are there to introduce you to other members and generally make you feel at home.

Don’t forget - if you want to come along to any of the events advertised then please make sure you let us know in advance. Telephone 01797 344121 or email r25@porscheclubgb.com Happy and safe motoring Wishing you smooth and empty roads

Clockwise from left: the Ernst Fuhrmann-designed fourcam engine; 3D schematic of the four-cam engine showing the complex valvetrain; 550 replica work in progress; beautifully formed body panels on Barry Graham’s 550 replica; the four-cam fan is an efficient work of art

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DIARY DATES 29 APRIL Breakfast Club 9 MAY Club night - Brands Hatch 13 MAY Show and Shine - Leeds Castle’s Motors by the Moat event 27 MAY Masters Historic Festival - Brands Hatch 10 JUNE Canal boat trip and picnic 13 JUNE Club night - Brands Hatch 24 JUNE Breakfast Club 27 JUNE Mid-week run to Shoreham Harbour Lifeboat Station 1 JULY Drive and Sunday lunch Venue TBC.

Dorset Joint Regional Organisers Trefor Willingham 01747 838158 Karl Wells 07980 212056 r26@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS R26 Monthly meeting - 550 Spyder and the four-cam engine Tref opened the meeting by introducing Barry Graham, our guest speaker for the evening. A great admirer of the Porsche 550 Spyder and, with the price of originals reaching stratospheric levels (when they come on the market), Barry decided that the only way he was going to own one was to build it himself, which is exactly what he is doing.

Determined to make a replica that is as close to the original as possible, the easy option of a VW Beetle or pushrod 356 engine didn’t fit the bill – his 550 had to be correctly powered by one of the legendary four-cam engines. As is often the case, during the search for a suitable engine, Barry learnt a lot about the design ethos and history behind the four-cam engine and produced the presentation that we so enjoyed at our Club night. I’ll now try to summarise some of the facts regarding this exotic and nearmythical engine.

Following class-winning success in the early 1950s with competition versions of the road-going 356, Porsche decided to produce a dedicated competition car, based on the 356 chassis. Having enjoyed considerable success with his Porsche-based sports car since the late 1940s, Walter Glockler’s car heavily influenced the design of Porsche’s new car, which was a similar design of lightweight, open sports car with a spaceframe chassis and low-slung aluminium body. However, unlike the Glockler cars, the 550 Spyder (or RS) was to be powered by an all-new and

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fearsomely complex engine, developed by Porsche engineer, Dr Ernst Fuhrmann. The specific output target set for the new four-cylinder engine was 75bhp/litre – not a lot today but these were serious numbers in the early ’50s, which required completely different thinking from that applied to the VW-based engine used in the 356 thus far (the final developments of the engine produced over 90bhp/ litre). The engine would need to rev higher and breathe better and that required overhead camshafts, large valves, a short stroke and high compression. This, in turn, dictated that the engine should be stronger, better lubricated and more efficiently cooled than any VW-based engine had been previously.

Fuhrmann reasoned that to make the power required, the four-cylinder engine should have hemispherical combustion chambers. To accommodate the large valve area, the valves needed to be on opposite sides of the combustion chamber, which in turn dictated that the engine had twin overhead camshafts. To achieve the high

compression ratio, the pistons were given domed crowns. With the high compression ratio, the cam timing was critical as, once set, any variation would have resulted in valves hitting the piston and destroying the engine. Not trusting chain drives, Fuhrmann designed a camshaft drive that utilised shafts and bevel gears to transfer the drive from the crankshaft to the twin camshafts per bank. The crankshaft itself was originally a Hirth built-up unit, enabling one-piece connecting rods and roller bearings to be used, enabling the engine to rev to 8000rpm while also reducing power losses. This crankshaft and bearing assembly continued to be used in competition engines throughout the life of the design but was replaced by a single piece crank and shell bearings in later versions of the 356 Carrera, which also used the four-cam engine, as this was more suitable for road use where cars ran at lower revs than race cars. The cylinder walls were chrome plated, ignition was by twin distributors, offset keys were used for accurate cam timing and the cylinder heads were single castings per bank (these had a tendency to crack which is why Porsche went to separate heads on the six-cylinder 911 engine). Feeding air to one of the most exotic engines ever designed, the cooling fan is as special as the rest of the engine, being an extremely efficient, close-tolerance design capable of moving twice the air of a standard 356 design for an additional power loss of just 0.2 bhp.

The 550 Spyder and four-cam engine laid the foundations for all Porsche’s future racing successes and the engine itself enjoyed a long career with the final evolution, a two-litre version producing 185bhp, powering the 904/4 to racing success right up to the mid-1960s. It powered the 356 Carrera road cars, beginning with a 356A 1500 GS, 100bhp version and ending with the two-litre, 130bhp, 356 Carrera GT. In all, 1700 four-cam engines were produced with 322 units installed in race cars with the remainder finding a home in road cars.

So, where did Barry get his engine? The last of the roller-bearing road engines, it was sourced from the owner of a 356 Carrera who wanted to replace the incorrect 1500cc engine fitted to his Carrera, with a correct 1600. Happily, that 1500cc engine now takes pride of place in Barry’s 550.

All in all, thanks Barry for taking time out to give us a fascinating presentation about one of Porsche’s greatest engines.

Ireland Regional Organiser Ken Mack 07860 850444 – r27@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser John Hilditch 07907 437303 Hopefully, with the long winter months behind us, the arrival of March means one thing - the ‘First Drive of the Season’! But that’s not all that was in store for R27. Here’s how the month went.

RECENT EVENTS Annual Dublin Classic Car Show Joining forces with neighbouring car clubs, around a dozen members headed south to attend the Annual Dublin Classic Car Show. Without seeing a hint of a ‘soft’ or, in fact, anything resembling a border, we travelled into the Republic of Ireland on a wet and cold Saturday morning to visit the first car show of the year.

There was the usual line-up of everything interesting but, all things being equal our first stop was to say hello to our friends on the Porsche Club Ireland stand!

Waterless coolant, stands with every tool imaginable, rare brochures and auto jumble kept everyone occupied between close inspections of the precious metal on display. A good day out with lots to see and do, there were a few nodding heads on the journey home!

Monthly meeting Our monthly meeting came around a little later than expected. I’ll blame the ‘Beast from the East’ for causing our meeting to be rescheduled. It was the first time in over eight years that we’ve had to

Porsche Cayenne launch at PC Bournemouth Members enjoyed another great evening hosted by our good friends at PC Bournemouth.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 6 May Lunch at the Bridgehouse Hotel There are still a few places available as I write this, please see the R26 webpage for details if you want to enjoy an R26 lunch at this lovely venue.

Clockwise from above: Emir, Ray and Eolann recently picked up the R27 2016 New Members Award; Ruth Boyd (centre right) presents the traditional Saint Patrick Shamrock Shortbread to (from left) Michael Clarke, Avril Adams and Ron Hogg; PC Belfast’s RS Spyder and 919 Le Mans replica; our visit to Clifton House in Belfast, part of the first drive of the season

20 May West Somerset Steam Railway trip Once again, James is organising this ever-popular event. See the R26 webpage for more details.

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postpone an event but, erring on the side of safety, it was a necessary step. So, I’ll take this opportunity to remind everyone about the importance of keeping personal contact details up to date with Club HQ. For any member not yet included on the R27 text reminder, it’s simple to join - just drop me a text and I’ll add you right away, and it’s free!

St Patrick’s Day And now, the best bit! As is a well-established tradition in the Region, we hold our first drive of the new season around St Patrick’s Day. This year around 45 members in 22 cars braved icy weather to get the 2018 season off to a great start.

The new PC Belfast made for an appropriate backdrop and, after a quick look around the forecourt, it was back into the cars for the first stop of the day and a very welcome cup of coffee.

Clifton House, set close to the heart of Belfast city centre, is an impressive Georgian building. Opened in 1774 by a Belfast Charitable Society, the building was used until the late 1880s as the Belfast Poor House. It was used as a nursing home and hospital for older people and is now a unique event venue. We were treated to a tour of the house before enjoying a walk around the well-kept grounds and, of course, the usual photo opportunity!

Back behind the wheel, it was time to head off for lunch. But, of course, we had ‘the drive’ to enjoy.

Leaving Belfast, joining the Westlink towards the M1 we passed through Lisburn to meet the A1 towards Dromore. From there we enjoyed a straight but undulating road to Ballynahinch – thankfully, replacement Turbo front splitters are available from all good Porsche centres! Finally, we turned right to Clough and then over to Downpatrick before heading north toward Lisbain to revisit the popular Poacher Pocket for a well-deserved lunch.

If the support from members for our first drive is anything to go by, we have a great season ahead thanks to everyone who braved the weather!

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If you missed the event - catch up with some of the highlights on our Facebook page, which now feature video clips.

Let the fun begin: R28 members enjoy their gin tasting

MAY Dinner at Nineteen and opportunity to try out the golf driving range 17 JUNE Guernsey Classic Vehicle Show AUGUST Visit to Harrison Automotive 31 AUGUST-1 SEPTEMBER Brands Hatch Festival

FORTHCOMING EVENTS At the time of writing we are getting ready for our three-day trip to Westport, watch out for the full report next month. And, hot off the press, R27 will be taking part in this year’s Ulster Grand Prix Bike Week in August - with a special parade lap on one of the festival nights.

As we go to press we are finalising the date for our annual Festival of Porsche. The location will once again be the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum at Cultra.

PC Belfast Now, it’s over to Paul McConaghy from PC Belfast: “It was fantastic to finally officially open our new Porsche Centre on 9 March. The evening was made even more special as we combined the event with the first preview launch of the brand-new Cayenne in the UK. “We had wonderful support and we were delighted to welcome almost 500 guests. Joining us for the celebration was Alexander Pollich, newly appointed Porsche GB Managing Director, who represented Porsche GB headquarters.

“In addition to three incredible new Cayenne models and the first real sighting of the new 911 T, we had a couple of surprises for our guests in the form of a couple of very special cars; an RS Spyder US Le Mans Series race car and also the full-size replica 919 Le Mans car. We remain very proud of the fact that all our models come directly from a firmly established link to Motorsport.

“Not had a chance to visit our new centre yet? Be assured a warm welcome awaits you.”

That’s it for this month, remember that the dates for all R27 events are on the Club website.

Ken Mack DIARY DATES 9 MAY Monthly meeting - Gowdy’s at the Maze 19 MAY Drive event to Fermanagh 16 JUNE Visit to Kilbroney Annual Show

Channel Islands, Guernsey Regional Organisers Ian and Angela Banneville 01481 715678 – r28g@porscheclub.com Twitter: @PCGB_Guernsey RECENT EVENTS Wheadon’s Gin Having failed to organise a drinking party in a brewery in February, we were more successful with our gin tasting at the small batch distillery of the Bella Luce Hotel in March where three varieties of Wheadon’s Gin are produced.

Our evening started at the bar with a refreshing original recipe Wheadon’s gin and tonic with pink grapefruit, before being shown to our table next to the 230-litre copper still, (manufactured by Muller GmbH in Oberkirsch Tiergarten, Germany), where the gin tasting proper would take place. Fortunately, our meal following the tasting would also be served at the same table.

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Channel Islands, Jersey Having consumed quite a lot of gin over the years, I was fascinated (and not a little embarrassed) to learn details of the gin-making process. It is a distillation of vodka (originally Polish potato vodka but now undiluted grain alcohol) and various botanicals, one of which must always be juniper. Tanqueray, for example, has three botanicals, Bombay Sapphire has 20, and Monkey 47 (produced in the Black Forest and a gin I had as a Christmas treat) unsurprisingly has… 47.

The process begins when the ingredients are heated to 85°C – this is the point where alcohol, but not water, boils, and oils from the botanicals evaporate for distillation in a warm tub dispenser before being collected in the most expensive looking bucket I have ever seen. The gin is cut at 85 per cent and diluted with filtered Guernsey tap water for bottling (export strength is 40 per cent). The still can produce 250 to 300 bottles per day, and space was liberated for it by outsourcing laundry. Peter Laine’s thoughts of replacing his washing machine and tumble dryer were quickly quashed by wife Janet.

For our opening glass of Wheadon’s gin, the main ingredient is rock samphire, a plant that grows on the granite of Guernsey’s south coast. All the gins that we would be tasting would initially be served neat over ice, and we returned to a neat version of our initial drink. It was interesting to note that it went cloudy due to oils released on contact with ice; traditionally filtered gins would not display this characteristic but would lose the intensity of flavour.

Our next glass was Bulldog, which is a dry London gin manufactured in the UK. Dry London gins have all ingredients added before distillation rather than added afterwards. This gin features coriander, Lotus, dragon eye and white poppy. As it is a little spicier it is recommended that a ginger ale is added to make a long drink.

We went back to another Wheadon blend, designed for using in cocktails and featuring mandarin, lime and hibiscus. I was trying to keep a few notes in my phone in an attempt to remember something of the evening, and it was interesting that at this point ‘Wheadon’s’ was changed to ‘Weapons’.

How accurate that proved to be for many of us…

And the gins kept coming. Next it was ‘Opihr’, (another favourite in our household) featuring rosewater and Turkish cumin. Having a more distinct flavour, the addition of tonic affected the flavour less, but maybe we were becoming less discerning at this point.

The final Wheadon’s blend we tried was a new recipe featuring yuzu green tea. I’m afraid at this point that my notes became rather approximate, and we were grateful for the arrival of food, which proved to be excellent. However, in retrospect maybe ordering wine with our meal was not our best ever idea, although it did make for a (mostly) memorable evening.

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Regional Organiser Goetz Eggelhoefer 07797 892502 – r28j@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Fondue and jazz Let’s face it, the weather has been miserable so far this year, even in the Channel Islands. The half a centimetre of snow that settled in Jersey earlier in the month was enough to close the schools and, more importantly, kept our cars in the garage. It was then, perhaps, appropriate that the first event in the 2018 Club calendar for Jersey should be a Fondue and jazz evening at the Windmill restaurant. The fondue and raclette were excellent, as were the jazz musicians. The weather was still miserable, but it was, nevertheless, a relaxed evening among friends, new and old, and a great way to kick off our Easter long weekend. As always, we would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who came along to support the club. It also gave us the opportunity to welcome several new members to the Club: Nigel and Susan Crawley, who turned up in their stunning Lava Orange 991, Paul and Barbara Spinks, who arrived in their recently acquired and equally stunning 911 Turbo Flatnose, and Sally Fleming who also brought along her newly acquired and cherished 1998 911.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 1-3 June Jersey International Motoring Festival Last year, our members helped to showcase the evolution of the 911. We entered 15 cars into the parade, ranging from a 1958 Porsche 356 to a state-of-the-art 911 GT3 RS and everything in between. It was an excellent turnout, especially as this was the first time that the Club had participated in this event. This year, we would like to widen the net to showcase the diversity of Porsche cars. Since taking on the role of RO for Jersey, I have been impressed, pleasantly surprised and frequently amazed at the quality and range of stunning Porsche cars stored in garages throughout the island, from Porsche 356 Speedsters to Porsche 918s, not forgetting or dismissing the many, many everyday cars that populate our roads in the summer months. I would, therefore, like to encourage our members to sign up and enter their cars – special models or everyday runarounds, 911 or Cayman, Cayenne, Macan, and all other Porsche types for this year’s Cavalcade of Cars event taking place on Friday, 1 June. Please help us to make this as successful as the event last year.

We will also be organising an evening meal following the parade. We will post further details on the Club website.

26 September - 1 October Gallery Rally to Monaco update The original target of 15 participating teams has already been met. However, the organisers have

agreed to increase the number to 20 participating teams. So, if you are still interested to join us in this rally to Monaco in support of local charities please sign up soon.

Goetz and Fiona Eggelhoefer

Surrey Committee Chairman Mike Lucas Regional Contact Keith Morgan 07833 206078 (before 9pm) r29@porscheclubgb.com

Clockwise from left: proud clay pigeon trophy winner Ethan; remember Karen, gun up, head down and lean forward!; 911 SC RS at Prodrive

RECENT EVENTS March meeting At the March meeting, we were pleased to welcome Kelvin from Porsche Cars GB in Reading with his supply of goodies for sale to those members who had not spent all their Christmas money on the essentials of life. There were lots of Porsche items available, but I was particularly taken with a ‘Dinky Toy’ sized Porsche 917 self-assembly model. With only five parts in the kit, even a lapsed model constructor like me should be able to do a good job!

Visit to Prodrive, Banbury On the evening of 6 March, three Surrey Region members responded to an invitation extended to CSMA / Boundless (Civil Service Motoring Association) members to visit the prestigious Prodrive headquarters and engineering works near Banbury in Oxfordshire.

A guide began the tour with a high-level introduction to Prodrive, supported by a video, giving the history of the company, its role, purpose and successes. The company has wide-ranging engineering divisions with interests in the design, modelling and delivery of effective technical solutions using highly skilled engineers. It is world renowned in motoring circles as a race engine builder and for innovative design, preparation and creation of some of the most iconic and successful rally cars of all time.

In the first room were more than a dozen original-condition historic race cars with Prodrive involvement, reflecting motoring successes over the past 33 years. To date, Prodrive-prepared cars have taken part in 1200 race events, winning more than 300 and finishing on the podium 500 times. The cars on display included: • Porsche 911 SC RS, in Rothmans livery, driven by Saeed Al Hajri, that won the 1984 MERC, while Henri Toivonen campaigned the same car in the European Rally Championship • MG Metro 6R4 from 1986 • BMW from BTCC 1997 • Subaru Impreza WRC 1999 • Ford Mondeo Super Touring BTCC 2000 • Honda F1 car BAR 060 from 2004.

Prodrive has invested heavily in the provision of best-in-class facilities to quickly produce and test small-run precision parts and the facilities were being fully used during the evening visit. Examples of complex machining of automobile castings and components were visible on the benches. Specialist interior cabinets with veneered electric doors for Range Rovers were also demonstrated. A quantity of Transit vans had been modified with hybrid drives and had just been delivered to Ford Motor Company for real-world assessment.

In 2018, Prodrive will continue to support the Aston Martin Racing team Vantage in the FIA WEC GTE series. Having begun development in 2017 of a new Renault Megane RX and its bespoke two-litre engine, Prodrive will be competing with that car in the 2018 FIA World Rallycross Championship.

The visit was most enjoyable in providing a view of some great cars and an informative and fascinating insight into an organisation that is designing and delivering precise high-technology solutions in rigorously demanding environments.

Clay pigeon shooting Mike Lucas reports: “Well, at least it didn’t snow and, on a damp Saturday morning, about two dozen members set out for ‘The Fox Goes Free’ pub at Charlton, near Goodwood, where we were greeted with a hot drink and shiny bacon butties (I know, they’re called brioche buns) by which time it had stopped raining. Suitably refreshed, we then formed a convoy and snaked our way to the shooting ground near Petworth where, having seen the muddy field that we had to shoot in, realised that some fresh snow may have helped! Not deterred and split up by Jim the ‘Top Gun’ into suitably sized groups of differing experience, we followed our respective tutors for the day and approached various shooting stations, which were spread over the large field. After familiarising ourselves with the shotguns and some important training on how not to shoot ourselves, or each other, we were off and, with the inaugural PCGB Surrey Region ‘Top Shot of the Day’ Trophy to go for, we all secretly knew we were going to win.

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“What followed next can only be described as a humbling experience for most of us as the clays determinedly refused to connect with the shot.

Surely, they were faulty? Even David (experienced shooter, own gun, Bisley NRA regalia) was finding things challenging, which at least made some of us feel slightly better about our efforts. However, Ethan, once he had realised he had forgotten to put his glasses on, suddenly started to show how it was done. So, after a few hours and 50 clays later, with some pigeons in the bag, we headed back to the pub for a well-deserved drink and meal, where I hastily applied my well-thought-out handicap system to the scores (based on experience) and was pleased to present the trophy to Ethan, (there’s a joke about Specsavers here somewhere). Now all that remains is for me to adjust the handicapping to make sure that I win next time. Well done everybody, thank you for supporting this event and see you next year?”

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 29 April Stock car racing This event takes place at Aldershot Raceway, Claycart Road, Aldershot GU11 1SQ. Meet at 11.45am for a 12 noon start at the main entrance.

26 May Visit to Highways England Control Centre We will meet at the Godstone Control Centre (RH9 8BQ) at 10.30am. This is just off Junction 6 of the M25 and then the third exit onto the B2235. The centre is off to the right, a very short distance from the roundabout.

Events calendar To download a printable events calendar, please see the Surrey Region area of PCGB’s website.

From left: pothole damage – part of the Boxster’s front spring; not a single Porsche to be seen in the snowy car park at R31’s monthly Coffee Cruise meeting

Photos by Alan Bartlett

Club nights Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at the Inn on the Lake, Silvermere Golf Club, Redhill Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1EF starting at 8pm.

Keith Morgan DIARY DATES 29 APRIL Stock car racing, Aldershot 8 MAY Club night - Silvermere Golf Club 12-13 MAY Monaco Historique Grand Prix 26 MAY Highways England, Godstone 6 JUNE Jaguar factory visit - Castle Bromwich **Fully booked** 12 JUNE Club night - Silvermere Golf Club 23 JUNE Visit to Weald and Downland Living Museum Details to follow.

10 JULY Club night - Silvermere Golf Club 14 JULY Visit West Dean Gardens Details to follow.

Isle of Man Regional Organiser Julian Chappell 01624 816563 (evenings) iom@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Steve Morrow 07624 433268 Steve_m2@manx.net

Cotswold Regional Organisers Alan and Fiona Bartlett 07785 928687 – r31@porscheclubgb.com @PCGB_R31 facebook.com/pcgb.r31 RECENT EVENTS Monthly meeting Our monthly mid-week meeting took place at The Plough Inn in Alvescot. With its coolant leak finally sorted, we were looking forward to being able to drive over in our Boxster. Unfortunately, as we started up and switched on the lights, the offside dipped beam failed to rise up to the normal driving position so we drove over to Alvescot with lopsided lights. As it hadn’t been used since its MOT when the Porsche Centre replaced a failed positioning lamp, we suspect that the headlamp unit wasn’t replaced properly, and the stepper motor isn’t receiving power. Another job on the list.

Depressingly, on the way home through Carterton, widely regarded as the pothole capital of West Oxfordshire, we heard a loud bang from under the car, followed by the sound of ironwork bouncing along the road and the car assuming a somewhat lower ride height. An inspection of the underside the next day revealed a broken front spring. One more job on the list, and a car that’s undrivable.

New Cayenne launch Disappointingly, we were unable to attend the launch of the new Cayenne. Members who went along reported that the new third-generation model seems a worthy successor with improvements all round. It will undoubtedly build on the success of the previous two generations – 770,000 buyers can’t be wrong – and continue to generate valuable revenue for Porsche.

From what we understand, the new Cayenne is more than a facelift update. Underneath the familiar looking body style, the latest model boasts a new chassis (which it shares with the Audi Q7 and Bentley Bentayga, apparently), new engines and a revamped interior.

The main niggle, apart from not recognising that not everyone uses an iPhone, is that Porsche continues to be fairly stingy on the basic kit list, when compared to rivals. Sadly, it came a bit too late for us as we’ve just bought a Volvo.

Sunday Cofee Cruise With several inches of snow covering the main roads and ignoring the traffic news warning motorists not to travel unless it was absolutely necessary, we headed over to The Cotswold Gateway at Burford for the monthly Coffee Cruise meet. We went along just in case anyone turned up. Unbelievably, they did.

In contrast to seeing a car park full of Porsches, the hotel’s snow-covered car park was practically deserted. However, by mid-morning several intrepid members had rocked up. Over piping hot coffee and buttery croissants, we chatted about the awful weather, poor roads and cancelled events.

Unsurprisingly, no one ventured outside to do any tyre kicking, preferring instead to make our way homeward to curl up in front of the fire.

Cotswold Spring Tea Bun Run To celebrate the clocks going forward, members turned out on a surprisingly dry and relatively warm Sunday afternoon for this popular social run through the heart of the Cotswolds. In total, 17 Porsches, a 1957 Chevrolet, a Mazda and a Volvo set off from Moreton-in-Marsh with others joining in along the way.

The route proved a tad challenging and, after missing a turning, the convoy became split up on the way. Most cars followed the planned course while others took an interesting alternative route via Chipping Norton, Charlbury, Leafield, Burford and Minster Lovell, on eventually to our destination in Aston.

As always, Aston Pottery’s team did a great job of catering for our party. In the pottery’s celebrated café, we all enjoyed a social get-together whilst tucking into afternoon tea and generous portions of delicious cakes. It wasn’t all tea and cakes though. There was a lot to look at, and buy, in the well-stocked shop. It was great to see such a good turnout and it was 90 porscheclubgb.com

especially pleasing to have several new members and children join in.

The Cotswold Rally Despite the disruptive ‘Beast from the East’ snow that plagued us throughout March, we finally managed to run the finalised route, primarily to check if James (‘der offiziell routenplanermeister’) had managed to sneak a river crossing or tank training ground into the rally route. Having driven the course, we’re pleased to report that you’ll not need an amphibious or a tracked vehicle to negotiate the route.

As we write this, this year’s event is completely full. Fear not, however. If you’d like to participate, we need around a dozen members to help with various marshalling duties at the start, on the route, and at the finish. If you’d like to volunteer, please email us asap.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS The next monthly meeting will be on 9 May at The Plough Inn, Alvescot and the next Sunday Coffee Cruise takes place on 27 May at the Cotswold Gateway Hotel.

Details of all Cotswold events are published on the Club website (http://bit.ly/2rzbqSq) and our Facebook page (facebook.com/pcgb.r31). To avoid disappointment, please always check for last-minute updates on our Facebook page or Twitter feed (@PCGB_R31) before you set off.

Drive safely. See you soon.

Alan and Fiona DIARY DATES 29 APRIL Sunday Cofee Cruise meet The Cotswold Gateway Hotel, Burford 5-6 MAY Peak District Weekender, Derbyshire 9 MAY Monthly Regional meeting - The Plough Inn, Alvescot near Carterton 13 MAY Cotswold Rally 27 MAY Sunday Cofee Cruise 3 JUNE Drive to Simply Porsche at Motor Museum, Beaulieu 13 JUNE Monthly Regional meeting - The Red Lion, Long Compton 17 JUNE Cofee and Classics - The Classic Motor Hub, Ablington 24 JUNE Sunday Cofee Cruise 24 JUNE Drive out Sunday Starting at Cotswold Gateway Hotel, Burford.

5 JULY Witney Motor Show 11 JULY Monthly Regional meeting The Plough Inn 29 JULY Sunday Cofee Cruise

REGISTERS Register Director’s report The year is already four months old and there’s no let up in activities for you to enjoy with your Porsches.

For my part, I have been showing my face at a couple of events up and down the country, firstly at the NEC for PCGB’s first appearance at the Practical Classics & Restoration Show. Although not on ‘official’ duty, as I was on the hunt for parts for my 50 and 60-year-old cars, I did

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912 Register Secretary Rowena Purdy 01472 399381 – 912@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Register Secretary Vacancy The month in retrospect With both the ‘Beast from the East’ and the ‘Mini Beast from the East’, early March’s news seemed always to be about – snow! The former ‘Beast’ seemed to have hit Lincolnshire quite hard with many roads either blocked or ‘passable with care’. As I needed to pick up a prescription, I decided that the 912, on full bore Snow Plus tyres, would be the chariot of choice. To get out of the hamlet of Brookenby there are two hills – one down and one up; the down had been cleared, the up had not, so on the way out, I had fun driving up the snowcovered road and then reversed the fun returning home.

There’s a small bridge at the bottom of the hill and the snow banks were deep enough for my tank guard and sump guard to go ‘sledging’. I took the opportunity to

manage to spend some time chatting with members, old and new, on our Club stand. The response was excellent and it was pleasing to assist in recruiting another 40 new members to our fold. Welcome to you all and I hope to meet with you at our other events throughout the year.

My next ‘appearance’ was at Region 13 (Hereford and Worcester) following an invite from Steve Cutler to provide my talk on My Life and Cars. It appeared to be well received and I hope to continue as long as members will have me! Thank you all for the very warm welcome - it was a very pleasant evening.

Lastly I joined Region 18 (Cumbria) for an open evening at David Hayton Cars in Carlisle. The

have a drive around the snow-covered roads of the ‘estate’, as I presumed, wrongly as it turned out, that this would be the last of the snow; although the storm force winds, which came directly from Siberia, kept the temperatures down to freezer proportions.

Then ‘Mini Beast’ hit us. I just went shopping in my normal Kia with its all-weather tyres fitted to find out just how good they are - and they are good. The wind remained and our farmers came out again with their tractors to clear our roads (none are gritted).

The rallying 912 Whilst the 912 was resting in its garage, I decided it was time to fit the new navigational equipment. This meant replacing my electronic trip meter with the mechanical Halda - a seemingly easy job. But as R Burns (Robbie not Richard) was wont to say, “The best laid plans… are oft to gang aglay”.

The electronic trip meter came out easily (disconnection of four wires) and the Halda, already fitted to my new bracket, was ready to be fitted – until I found the cable required was fine for a small UK car, but not my 912. It had to be ordered as a matter of priority. Alas we forgot that the Post Office’s idea of next day delivery/special delivery does not necessarily accord with the general public’s and the cable came too late to fit and thus calibrate the Halda prior to setting off for North Yorkshire.

Back in went the electronic one and off we went to the local garage to reset the wheel sensor, which was found to be unserviceable as the front face was badly scarred. A replacement wheel sensor would not work with my trip meter either – both trip meter and sensor had been updated since I fitted both way back in 2006! Not to be outdone, my navigator, Vicki, and I decided to take part in the event using the standard speedometer and odometer – both uncalibrated!

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Rowena with navigator Vicki take part in the North Yorkshire Classic Rally

North Yorkshire Classic Rally So how did we get on? The trip from Brookenby to Easingwold went without a hitch, the car sailed through scrutineering and all seemed well – except I seemed to have sprung a leak of the oily variety.

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enthusiastic Lotus dealer opened its doors for us and showed their ongoing restoration of a 1977 930 Turbo, which is looking much better than when I last viewed it a few years ago.

With all the new members joining, it is more important than ever for the Registers to provide support and encouragement. Keep up the good work - hopefully we’ll meet up at some of the forthcoming events.

Enjoy your Porsches and the Club.

Albert Walsh Register Director register@porscheclubgb.com 07753 441730 After a horrendous trip along the M62 Vicki arrived and we went through all the documentation, maps, road book and tests book before dinner. After dining we carried out some more plotting over a beer and a very tasty ‘pro bono’ whisky offered by the barman, which Vicki and I shared.

Sunday dawned very bright and dry – just right for the rally. Unfortunately, the oil leak seemed to have worsened, as evidenced by the smoke screen the following cars had to drive through. So, after 40 miles, one regularity and four tests, we decided to retire at the coffee break to save the engine as our priority is the HERO organised ‘Summer Trial’ at the beginning of May. Disappointing, but we had gained 11 places in that brief foray on the North Yorkshire Classic. That was a positive.

The oil leak was due to the rocker box cover gaskets – a simple fault, but that’s rallying! When I get the car back it’s back to the trip meter fitment!

Cornbury House Spring Open Day I had planned to go (in the Kia), but the original was cancelled and the rescheduled one was open in a limited capacity, with advice not to travel due to snow in the Cotswolds. Region 4’s meeting the same day was also cancelled owing to snow in Lincolnshire!

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 6 May Stanford Hall Classic Show Interestingly, I am getting a few enquiries about the show from owners of 911s, 996s and 993s – obviously a popular show. There will be a goodly number of 912s and 914s so it should be well worth the visit.

11-13 May HERO Summer Trial This three-day rally starts just outside Chesterfield and takes place in and around the great rallying roads of the Peak District. There will be two Porsche 912s taking part - Alan and Lola along with Vicki and me.

25 May Blyton Park novice trackday Some slots are still available so get your entries in soon. This will be the only Blyton Park trackday of this year.

5 August Lotherton Hall The 912 Register has been invited to take part in the Lotherton Hall event and has been given its own display area. Perhaps there will be the added chance of an informal ‘Concours d’Elégance’.

From top: the pedal cluster before… and after

15-16 September Kop Hill Climb I have been sent details of this hill climb, which is a charity event for ‘inter alia’ road cars. Details are on its website www.kophillclimb.org.uk When I have more details, I’ll update the website.

Rowena DIARY DATES 6 MAY Stanford Hall Classic Show 11-13 MAY HERO Summer Trial 25 MAY Blyton Park novice trackday 5 AUGUST Lotherton Hall

again pressed in using a vice, but protected with plastic or wooden blocks. On RHD cars one of the clutch and accelerator shaft bearings is fitted in the securing frame to the left of the tunnel. The brake pedal shaft was then greased and refitted through the new bearings in the cluster, not forgetting the return spring in the process, and secured with a new nut and lock-washer. The pedal cluster, clutch and accelerator shafts were then re-fitted in situ. As with all work on the 911, everything just about fits! (Again, remember to grease the shafts and re-fit the clutch spring). A good tip when fitting the accelerator linkage to its shaft is to put a rag underneath it to stop the nut or washer rolling under the pedal cluster, when you inevitably drop them!

Once in position everything was secured using new nuts and lock washers and the brake, clutch and accelerator linkages re-attached.

Guy

911 SC Early 911 (2.0, 2.2 & 2.4) Register Secretary Ian McLeod 07539 033377 – 911@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Robin Walker robinjowalker@aol.com Technical Assistant Alan Drayson 07446 931125 alan@canfordclassics.co.uk Reading display We have had a request for a car to display at PC Reading. This will be for their open day taking place on Saturday, 9 June as part of Porsche’s celebration of 70 years since the Porsche brand was born. The car will be on display all day from 9am and can either be dropped off earlier on the day or, if more convenient, on the Friday and collected on the Sunday. The car will of course be well looked after by Porsche and can either be left locked or unlocked for the day at the owner’s discretion.

We are specifically looking for a car to represent the early 1970s for the display, so 2.2 and 2.4 models only. If you have such a car that you wish to kindly put forward, please contact myself and I will put you in touch with the relevant person.

Ian

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911 Carrera RS Register Secretary Fred Hampton 01992 581580 – carrerars@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Mike Chadwick 01454 232232 – mvc@fly7.co.uk

911 2.7 Carrera & 3.0 Register Secretary Guy White 01493 750278 91127carrera3@porscheclubgb.com Technical Assistant Tony Ruggles 01992 892333 Pedal cluster rebuild As part of the restoration of my 1974 Carrera 2.7 Coupe I have just rebuilt the pedal cluster and re-installed it in the car. For the rebuild there are two options; either to use the original style plastic bearings or upgrade to bronze pedal bushings. Both types are available as kits containing bushings for the brake, clutch and accelerator shafts, a small bushing where the clutch release cable attaches to the clutch shaft and a roller pin, which secures the clutch pedal to its shaft. It should be noted that the accelerator shaft on RHD cars is a larger diameter than on LHD cars for which the kits are designed - two additional bearings (part number: 914 423 211 00) will be required for RHD vehicles. The Porsche original style bearing kit (part number: PCG 911 423 00) also contains two new pedal rubbers, rubber stop buffers for the clutch and accelerator, a clevis bolt for the clutch cable attachment and a cotter pin, which fits on the brake pedal attachment.

The first stage of the overhaul was to remove the pedal cluster from the car and then disassemble the components. On LHD cars it is necessary to remove the previously mentioned roller pin and separate the clutch pedal from the shaft. This is not necessary on RHD vehicles, but I have read of failures of this pin, so it is a good idea to replace it anyway. The pin was removed with the use of a drill, to take it level with its housing, and then a suitable diameter punch and hammer before the new pin was pressed back in position using a vice. After removing the old bearings, the new ones were then lubricated and 94 porscheclubgb.com

Register Secretary Paul Thompson 01531 822 305 07836 261 365 911sc@porscheclubgb.com Technical Advisor David Sewell dave.autohaus@gmail.com Is your SC famous?

Chris Wes does indeed have a famous SC. Here’s his story: “You did ask, so here is my Porsche’s claim to fame!

I bought my 911 SC Targa in October 2003, which was an extraordinary experience for me. My story was printed under the 911 SC section in the March 2005 PP – at which time I had no idea my car was ‘famous’!

“Channel hopping on the TV I stumbled across a piece of early history of my car. A 1981 episode of Minder ‘The Birdman of Wormwood Scrubs’ (series three, episode seven) starring Dennis Waterman, George Cole and, for this episode, Max Wall and Maurice Denham, also featured Rula Lenska as the owner/driver of my car. My car appeared extensively throughout the episode.

“A month later, when displaying my car at a 911 & Porsche World magazine’ meet its editor expressed an interest in writing an article about it. He asked me to find out about the car’s history and its appearance in the programme, and to then contact him – I never did.

“I wrote to Alan Eccleston, who sourced cars for films and TV programmes, and he advised me to write to the British Film Institute. From there I was directed to the Information Unit at bfi.org.uk who in turn suggested contacting Thames Television. The latter directed me to their archives, which were unable to help.

“As I was now in possession of the full history of the car’s ownership, I wrote to the original owner who had the car when the Minder episode was filmed. Unfortunately, the address was a kitchen design shop, and they were no longer in business.

“I even had the welcome letters to ‘the buyer’ from the AFN Porsche dealership who sold the car from new. I wrote to them to see if they could shed any light on how/why the car was selected for the episode - they were also no longer operating.

“I had now exhausted all my lines of enquiry and points of contact and had to give up on my quest. Until…

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From top: the car as it is now, pictured in the New Forest; grainy on-screen shots of Chris West’s SC signed by Rula Lenska

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by Rula.”

Thanks, Chris.

22 September at Ragley Hall This year, the main SC event is to be at Ragley Hall when we hope to have something special for the 40th Anniversary of the SC. Paul

911 Carrera 3.2 Register Secretary Steve and Sue Edwards 02083 667770 911carrera32@porscheclubgb.com Technical Advisor Charles Marsland 01732 848323 Having been a rather snowy winter compared to many recent years, it’s good to have the bad weather behind us. Even the outskirts of London, where we are, saw the white stuff before and after Christmas.

We were also threatened with it at Easter.

It may be seen by many as a good thing, especially in respect of safety, that our local authority is quick off the mark spreading salt on the road. But, for me it precludes the use of the car while salt is around, so it’s been tucked up in the garage for months. During this period I ran the engine up to temperature a couple of times, something I had previously been against because I’ve not been too keen on a hot engine inducing condensation in surrounding mechanical areas or the bodywork. My concession was to choose a mild period of the month and, for now, I do believe it was good for the moving parts. My preference would be to mechanically exercise everything by being out and driving but, as an alternative, perhaps I’ve struck a balance using this method.

“I went on my Region’s annual WOTY, which, that year, was in Banbury, Oxfordshire. Unfortunately, one of the brake cylinders seized on the way and the AA had to get me to the nearest garage for repair on the Saturday morning (so I could drive it home on Sunday). On arriving to collect the car I found the young garage owner admiring it. We got into conversation and I happened to mention the car’s claim to fame. He looked at me and said, ‘You are not going to believe this, but my mother-in-law went to school with Rula Lenska; they always meet up every fortnight to have a cup of tea together’.

“He said to send him some photos of the car and he would ask Rula if she would sign them for me.

This I did, fully expecting not to hear anything further from him. Then, quite unexpectedly, a large envelope

Washing, polishing, waxing So, now spring is here, I’m back into the washing, polishing and waxing regime to keep the car looking respectable. It reminds me that I need to give the back of the car some extra attention. At the end of last year I noticed a small stubborn mark on the left of the engine lid that wasn’t coming off during cleaning. I turned to my polish with micro abrasives, and got it sorted.

Looking at the cloth, it was tinted pale brown and reminded me of the colour I found when I first cleaned the lower half of the rear bumper directly over the exhaust pipe. When we bought the car, I could see the brown stain from the exhaust and guessed it was a build up caused from the 50,000 miles the car had done. It seems there has been a fine build up of this discolouration across a wider area of the back of the car that isn’t particularly visible. I’ll be using my fine cut diminishing abrasive polish to bring back the true sparkling colour.

We probably all have different cleaning regimes.

Mine is to wash the car starting with roof, then bonnet, engine lid and body sides, before moving on to the front and rear valances, sills and, finally, wheels.

The next job is polishing and then waxing the body. I also apply a light coat of petroleum jelly to the Fuchs wheel rims. If required, directly after the wash, I clay bar the body. I usually do this once every few years.

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muck and stones from all the nooks and crannies. One tip I’ve picked up is to use synthetic chamois leather, as genuine leather pulls off the polish and wax protection. I find the polish and wax can last many weeks, so I only need to top it up occasionally.

Buying tips In last month’s magazine, I saw the feature that showed a 1987 3.2 having sold for what I think was a very reasonable price, based on the photo and description given. I don’t have a record of it on the Register - not under that registration anyway. If I were buying at auction, I would like to think it was possible to have a Pre-Purchase Inspection carried out. I always advocate this as it can save a lot of money if there is something expensive there that the eye doesn’t see when viewing at the auction.

This inspection should also ascertain that the car is clear from finance and not an insurance write-off: Category S or N (old C and D). I mention this specifically as we had a Register member who had unknowingly bought a Category D write-off at a premier auction without it being declared some years ago. I imagine it sullies the enjoyment of ownership once discovered. The article also mentioned that LHD cars were not selling so well. This is the first time I have heard this. Previously, I thought LHD had been equally popular and of the same value, and particularly handy when touring the continent.

Maybe when prices were rising strongly, the difference meant less.

Luggage lid struts Over the last few years, I’ve noticed the luggage lid gas struts have been getting weak. They behave better in the warmth of the summer but are a nuisance, blowing the lid down, if the weather is cold or windy. New struts are in the post and look like they will be even easier to fit than the engine lid struts. The latter were already a bit weak when we bought the car. I soon changed them, and almost managed it without having to remove the air cleaner cover for the right strut. You can get away with one strut if you don’t have the rear spoiler like we do. I also went for the heavy-duty option and they are still working well. When fitting, I had taken the precaution of loosely tying a thread to the securing clip in case it got away from my grip and lost to the back of the engine! When safely clipped back in place, I pulled the thread away. The recommendation I’ve seen is to always fit two struts to the front lid, and there should be no fiddles like at the rear.

Our Register Forum Our 3.2 area of the Club Forum had been busy over the winter with the usual contributors making good use of it. However, in March it went a bit quiet. I’ve particularly encouraged wider member use here over the last few months, but don’t see new contributors using this valuable Club resource where any issues or questions can safely be raised and advised on. It is a good platform to check anything related to your Carrera 3.2. Thank you to all the Forum supporters, especially the regular stalwarts and knowledgeable helpers. Remember to read through the other air-cooled sections to pick up good tips and advice as they can often relate to our cars too.

If you have any jobs that you have already done, or plan to do, on your car, it would be good to share them through this column, preferably including a few photos.

Also, if you would like your car to appear in the column, email us a photo (as high resolution as possible) and tell us how you are enjoying owning and running your ‘favourite’ car.

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From top: 993s at Oulton Park RS trackday included Maurice Piper in his blue version; a full-blown GT2 racer at Oulton Park

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Hints and tips No new hints or tips this month but I’m always looking for any useful articles or advice for fellow members.

Please let me know if you have any suggestions that you think members could benefit from.

Please keep your 996 technical questions coming through via phone or email to Gary Sorrell (gary. sorrell@porschecolchester.co.uk) or to me. You can also use the Forum to contact Richard Hamilton.

Register Secretary David Bladon 07771 194507 – 964@porscheclubgb.com

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REGISTER MEMBERS IN PRINT

Register Secretary Melvin Spear 07860 595355 – 964rs@porscheclubgb.com

After a few quiet months things are now picking up.

Four members have contacted me with info and photos of their cars to be included in this month’s column.

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Bruce Macdonald Bruce from Region 2 (Scotland North) has sent me a few photos of his recent purchase. In Bruce’s words: “We would like to introduce ourselves to you and join the 996 Register. We became proud owners of a 2004 996 Carrera 2 Cabriolet in Midnight Blue and it has the full Aerokit. As owners of a Panamera GTS, also in Midnight Blue, we are already members of PCGB and are active with Region 2. The 996 is its new stablemate. Being so nimble and responsive the car is a pleasure to drive. The 3.6-litre engine and six-speed gearbox are beautifully matched. One of the photos included was taken looking over the snow-covered Grampian Mountains near Corgarf Castle during Region 2’s Hardy Souls Run in February 2018. We are looking forward to many more Porsche events and runs to enjoy roof-down touring.”

Register Secretary Maurice Piper 993@porscheclubgb.com Register Assistant Christian Sanger 07968503385 – cjsanger@gmail.com

Photos by Mike Pollock

At Oulton Park Just a few words from me this month. It was great to see Pat Henson (993 Targa) at Oulton, having organised a few spectators from R13 (Herefordshire and Worcestershire) as promised. I do love the track but am not doing this day again after seeing constant blue flags (lights) because of current Cup cars using it as a test day – I do pay the same fee after all!

Still, that’s no excuse for being outnumbered by 964s of various persuasions!

Maurice

993 Carrera RS Register Secretary Paul Howells 01594 833238 – 993rs@porscheclubgb.com Oulton Park 18th RS trackday The running of the 18th RS trackday was probably the best ever, with not one red flag and no offs or any other stoppages. MSV, which operated the event, was very complimentary on the driving standards, so well done all.

The event’s social side was still as strong as ever for the night before and after the trackday. The Fishpool Inn, at Delamere near Oulton, always looks after us very well, serving great food and providing overnight motorhome parking.

Keep your eyes peeled for the 19th RS trackday.

There will be an announcement in either late December or January on the Forum. We do keep the booking and date just for the regulars and Club members for the first two weeks before we then open up it to the Porsche-owning general public.

Sadly, though, a lot of RS models have diminished to the realms of garages, collections and other

non-motoring activities, which is a real shame as it costs nothing to give them some exercise as intended by their maker!

Hill Climb Championship The Hill Climb Championship kicks off at Loton Park in May. If you can find the time to come and watch, or even better, to participate, that would be great. I used to race and hill climb my 993 RS for some 10 years and managed some reasonable results. It would be nice to see some back out competing or even in the car park.

RS changing hands Lately, some street versions of the RS are changing hands, as are a couple of cup cars and RSRs. All are achieving fairly strong prices too. If you need any information on these cars with regards to purchasing etc., just make contact with me. There are some interesting cars about!

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Ali Ghotbi Ali from Region 19 (Thames Valley) has owned his C4 S Cabriolet for two years. In Ali’s words: “It’s my first 911 and God help me when I change.

However, I can never see that happening - I can’t get enough of it. I find the 997 too plastic and clinical and far too modern. To be honest I only actually like the 996 compared to most 911s. I am very biased. It has the GT3 wheels from new as stated on the Certificate of Authenticity from Porsche. After 14 years I have just changed the exhaust for a full OEM original.

“I purchased the C4 S from Cridfords in Surrey with just 48,000 miles on the clock. Since then I’ve had a few bits done on it and it’s now 99.99 per cent perfect. I am exceptionally pleased with Cridfords.”

Paul Fewtrell Paul has been in possession of a Black 996 Carrera for nearly two years. In Paul’s words: “It was following your advice and tips that helped me in my quest for a really good example. The car has all the correct pedigree and has been kept to its ‘original as sold’ condition, one of my stipulations - no mods.

Having now covered 65,000 miles I am pleased to say that I have been impressed with the reliability and usability of my first Porsche, although I try and avoid inclement weather. The car has been a real joy to drive.

“I took the car to the Spa Belgium Grand Prix last year with my youngest son as navigator. It was fantastic to drive on the continental roads and the car seemed very much at home. We had a great stay over, via Ghent on the way down and Brugge on the way back, I can definitely recommend it.

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS 20-22 July Silverstone Classic There will be a strong 997 Register turnout. With lots to keep both young and old(er) entertained, this is also a great event to bring children along to! Phil and I will be there and look forward to meeting with members.

Clockwise from left: Bruce Macdonald’s 2004 996 Carrera 2 Cabriolet with stablemate Panamera GTS…; … and against a backdrop of the snow-covered Grampian Mountains; Ali Ghotbi’s C4 S Cabriolet from above; ...and as it disappears down a leafy lane; Paul Fewtrell’s Black 996 Carrera; Gemma and Jason’s new purchase, 1999 C2 Tiptronic Coupe, with a smiling Gemma in the driving seat

4-5 August Beaulieu Supercar Weekend The 991 and 997 Registers have been invited back to Beaulieu for 2018 and we would like an equal number of these two models of 911s. This free event includes complimentary hospitality to those displaying their Porsches and also allows you free access to all the Beaulieu attractions. The invitation covers Saturday, Sunday or both days. Phil will be there and looks forward to meeting you. To be included in this super event, please only contact Phil Graham, 991 Register Secretary, at 991@porscheclubgb.com Safe motoring and enjoy your 997s…

Clive and Phil

DIARY DATES 20-22 JULY Silverstone Classic 4-5 AUGUST Beaulieu Supercar Weekend “The only problem I have had, which I am sure most will already know well, is the need to keep the battery on trickle charge. This has caught me out a couple of times but has not diminished the enjoyment of ownership. The car is serviced by Zuffenhaus in Solihull who I can thoroughly recommend.”

Jason Leese Jason and Gemma sent me a photo of their third 996 with Gemma smiling in her new car. In Jason’s words: “It’s a 1999 C2 Tiptronic Coupe this time, with 171,000 miles on the clock and a full service history.

Looking beautiful in Zenith Blue, it has sports seats and a brand-new engine. Even though it has a few miles under its belt, the gearbox is smooth as silk. It really impressed me as we’ve driven some with less miles and terrible boxes.

“It has Fabspeed exhausts on at the moment but these are really loud and not best suited to the Tiptronic box if we’re being honest - a little too ‘boomy’ in the cabin. It was originally going to replace our Cabriolet but now it looks like we will just add it to our collection.”

A very warm welcome goes to all new members.

Please remember, if you would like an image of your 996 (preferably yourself with it) published in this column, then just email me a photo, together with a few words if possible, for inclusion.

Enjoy your 996…

Andy DIARY DATES 3-6 MAY Donington Historic 20 MAY Porsches on the Prom

997 Register Secretary Clive Wratten 997@porscheclubgb.com Register Assistant Phil Blackman Back in October we shared details of how Register member Graham Kerr improved the visual appeal of his 997 by refurbishing the wheel hubs, which included painting the hub portions of the brake discs.

Graham has now further upgraded his wheels with a set of titanium wheel nuts, having suffered some rust and metal flaking on the original items. This seems to be a fairly common issue on 997s so we thought this may be of interest to members. These titanium nuts are certainly works of art – shiny, with rolled threads and, of course, very light – we reckon reducing unsprung mass and cornering performance by at least… something!

MEMBERS’ CARS Andrew Ridout Andrew bought his 2007 C4S Cabriolet as a retirement present to himself. We thoroughly approve! He has been a committed 911 enthusiast since the late 1980s when he saw ex-jockey turned presenter John Francome turning up in his pale green C4 S at Newmarket.

Philip Knight Philip’s Carrera S is a Gen 1 2006 vintage, with 65,000 miles on the clock, and is fully Porsche maintained. Philip has modified the lighting to Gen 2 specifications i.e. LED lights all round, including the 101 porscheclubgb.com

From top: Graham’s new titanium nuts, supplied by World Motorsports; Andrew Ridout’s 2007 C4S Cabriolet; Philip Knight’s Carrera S

From top: Mike Allen’s Gen 2 GT3; the 911 Carrera 4 GTS British Legends Edition presented to Graham Tilley; Derek handing over the keys to Graham under the watchful eye of Steve McQueen; Rob Kellock’s amazing new Racing Yellow 911 Carrera T

9 March Oulton Park RS trackday The first wave of snow had gone and the bright, sunny day attracted a fantastic selection of Porsches along to this ever-popular MSV event. It is great to see classic 911s sharing the track with the wide range of Porsche sports cars, which included several of the latest 991 GT3s.

Mike Allen, a familiar face at most of the trackdays, is now making the most of his second GT3, after clocking up thousands of track miles in his previous Gen 1 car. Mike is also the Macan Register Secretary.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 18-20 May Weekend in Llandudno There are still some rooms available so come and join us for a fabulous weekend in Wales where you can enjoy all that Llandudno has to offer. It’s also a great base for Saturday’s Anglesey trackday and Porsches on the Prom on the Sunday.

Please call 01492 877544 and ask for Lucy to make your reservation quoting 10805933 for PCGB. There is no deposit necessary, but a credit or debit card number is required to guarantee your room. See PCGB website for full details. **Please do not try booking on the St George’s website. It will show the hotel as being fully booked** New Register member A huge welcome goes to Rob Kellock with his new 911 Carrera T. I must say it looks amazing in Racing Yellow and certainly brightens up a grey day.

Hopefully Rob will have plenty of time to enjoy the new toy now that his four-year stint on the PCGB Board is coming to an end. Rob, it would be nice to have your views after a month of ownership with more photos.

Phil and Kenny

930 (911 Turbo) Register Secretary John Ward 01844 237508 – 911turbo@porscheclubgb.com

991 Register Secretaries Phil Graham 01625 524596 – 991@porscheclubgb.com Kenny Robinson 07768 862280 – kenny.robinson.911@gmail.com March will be remembered mainly for the two heavy snowfalls, which was ideal for testing the capabilities of the Macan and Cayenne but no fun in a 911.

5 March PC Nottingham This was an invitation to Region 4 for an evening with special guest Derek Bell. Daniel Read, Sales Manager, interviewed Derek before the latter officially handed over the 911 Carrera 4 GTS British Legends Edition to Graham Tilley. This Le Mans-inspired model is Graham’s first 911 and, hopefully, he is now a member of PCGB. Many thanks to Michael Mason, Dealer Principal, and his team for making it a wonderful night, and not forgetting Rod Stormes, R4’s Regional Organiser, for promoting this event.

Seats Recently I was asked if I knew anyone who wanted to buy a nice pair of black leather Dr Fuhrmann orthopaedic seats, which had come out of a 1987 930 – they were a phenomenally expensive option at the time. As I had sold the seats in question in 2012, I was actually asked by the current owner if the original owner would like to buy them back in the interests of originality. Knowing why they had been stripped out in the first place (for speed and lightness), I was pretty sure that the answer would be no, but I’m still pursuing that thread. If anyone else is interested, let me know and I’ll put you in touch with the seller.

I was actually very tempted to buy them myself, but then serendipity intervened. I’ve always been puzzled by the Sport front seats in my 1976 930, because, not only do they have Pepita fabric centre panels, but also they are too early for the car. They have the 1974/1975MY round button style tilt lock knob and the lever operated reclining mechanism.

Autofarm, who looked after the car for the original owner, had an explanation for the Pepita centre panels (which are actually over the original leather), but why they are early seats is a bit of a mystery.

Serendipity? Whilst browsing eBay (as one does well, I do) I came across a pair of correct 1976MY black leather Sport seats, which had been taken out 102 porscheclubgb.com

of a 930 that was being prepped for racing the best part of 40 years back. They had been kept in dry storage ever since – the key word being ‘dry’ not some dank breeding ground for mould! With the exception of cracked edge piping in two places, they are in remarkably good condition and will allow me to remove the ‘mystery’ Sport seats from my originality equation. Needless to say, they weren’t cheap but, as Josh Sadler used to tell me when valuing some rare Porsche part for what I considered a fantastic price, “find me another one”!

Penny’s piece John has been a happy bunny polishing and nurturing his babies ready for them to go off to their new homes. The first one (993) should have departed on the day the ‘Beast from the East’ arrived. That didn’t happen as the new owner was planning on driving it back to London. It was sparkling when it finally left a week or so later on one of those grey rainy days, but I expect that it was soon liberally splattered in mud.

As I write, a long-suffering man is sitting in his tow truck awaiting John’s return before he can pick up the DS935, which has now become someone else’s project. To be fair, the recovery man was expected the day before yesterday, then yesterday and then 3pm this afternoon. As it is only 11am it’s not surprising he’s having to wait, but should be on his way as soon as John returns to do the paperwork.

A big thank you goes to our very kind neighbours but they shouldn’t get too excited –their garage is not remaining empty! There will still be one, if not two, cars needing a home. I must confess to a moment of elation when I heard about the sales, short-lived though it was when I realised that the other one was coming back from its rest cure and bodywork pampering. And, John has bought a Land Rover Defender. “Good for the Devon lanes”, he told me. It lost me when I saw three gear knobs! I will stick with my little A2 for the time being - it does sterling work ferrying grandkids, dogs and shopping. Apart from being invisible to the odd golfer, who turns across the front of me into the golf club car park, it’s great. I’ve only got the car stuck once and the kind people pushed me off the bank where I’d gone to try to make room for them to pass...

Still it is coming up to that time of year when we can actually get the Porsches out on the road without them getting muddy and wet. John does like them looking pretty. Perhaps a nice trip to a stately home where the parking is ‘safe’ or a little cruise across the River Dart on the ferry. My excitement knows no bounds!

John and Penn

914 Register Secretary Kevin Clarke 07946 080454 – 914@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Rob Taylor 07900 164546 – rt9146@hotmail.co.uk International Events Co-ordinator Bruce Manning 07887 380914 – porsche@brucemanning.co.uk RECENT EVENTS Ninove VW Show At the beginning of March, eight 914s from the UK headed off to Belgium to attend the Ninove VW Show held on the streets in the town centre. We met early

From top: drinking the local brew at Slaghmuylder Brewery; 914 display in Ninove town centre; the 914 group around Cedric’s winning 914 in Ninove; No.36 ‘Out East’ in Hackney Wick; Kevin meets Magnus Walker at the Ace Cafe

Saturday morning at the Eurotunnel terminus and crossed as a group. When we arrived in France, David Stowers, who had organised this 914 weekend away, took the lead. The plan was to catch up with a convoy of Volkswagens, which had crossed an hour before us, at the Jabbeke services. We managed it, and made an entrance arriving as a group.

Kate Maynard, our 914 picnic organiser, got our lunch ready while we watched the convoy of around 70-odd air-cooled Volkswagens leave. Many thanks to Kate the vegan pasties she cooks are absolutely wonderful.

Back on the road and David led us to our overnight stopover at the Ibis Hotel in Aalst. After checking in and parking our 914s in the underground car park we took a couple of taxis to the Slaghmuylder Brewery to enjoy an afternoon of looking at the cars parked around the site and sampling the brewery’s local brew.

This was Brian McDonnell and Kate Maynard’s first major trip out in ‘No.36’ their newly restored 914-6

with its GT look. They had just received it back from Jaz Porsche after a bit of engine work a week or so before the trip. During a test drive the week before, Brian was having trouble with the gears and, after he got it back to their garage, I spent an hour sorting it out for them.

They were so grateful they could now enjoy driving No.36 that Brian made sure my beer glass was never empty at the brewery.

In the evening Cedric Savaete, our Belgian 914 friend, joined us for dinner at Restaurant Walili not far from our hotel in Aalst centre for Moroccan food. The piping hot food arrived in clay pots and was wonderful.

After dinner we were entertained by a belly dancer and Claire, David’s partner, joined her for a dance lesson.

Having had such a long day, it was back to the hotel for an early night as an early start was required in the morning. The following morning David led the convoy to Ninove where we queued up and waited for our turn to be parked up in the centre. The day started a bit damp but it soon turned out nice and dry. The 914s were very much admired by the other attendees and locals who descend on the centre in the afternoon.

Congratulations to Cedric. His ‘74 orange 2.0 won one of the Show’s top 15 car trophies. We all very much enjoyed ourselves and at 4pm were able to leave and head back to England.

Magnus Walker Outlaw Meeting and Out East with Region 20 (London) Another short-notice Magnus Walker Outlaw breakfast meet was organised at the Ace Cafe and a few 914 owners said they would attend in their 914s.

Unfortunately, due to the snowy weather during the week beforehand, I was the only owner that made it in a 914. My 914 was still covered in snow when I arrived at the Ace as there was still a lot more snow around where I live in Surrey than in North London. Magnus really liked my battered daily used 914. It’s driven all year round regardless of the weather and Magnus said if the car could speak it would have a story or two to tell! It attracted a lot of interest and just goes to show that your 914 doesn’t have to be pristine to be enjoyed!

While there I met Steve, a newish 914 owner and regular at the London Region meets. He planned to meet up with a few 914 owners a couple of weeks later at ‘Out East’, another regular London Region meeting.

Sadly though, the snowy weather returned that weekend. Brian, Kate and I turned up early on Sunday morning of the meet to find a good spot to park up our 914s with the street art behind the cars. We were so glad when the cafe opened and we could get a cup of tea and breakfast to warm ourselves up! Sorry we missed you Steve - you turned up after we had left as we got very cold waiting! We heard about your entrance with the Targa top off and, as it was only one degree outside, we hope your heater was working.

Many thanks to Regions 20’s Ed and Nick, and all those at the meeting. It was fun meeting you all - hopefully, next time we are there it will be a bit warmer.

15 JULY Volks Weald Show - Penshurst Place, Kent A few of us will be camping over on the Saturday.

924 except GT Register Secretary Paul Hedges 07940 441452 (6-10pm) 924@porscheclubgb.com We have endured two doses of snow but now we are finally and steadily heading into more clement weather.

We continue to see individual examples of 924 being restored to a high standard and selling at ever increasing values - all the more reason to hang on to our vehicles. We are steadily seeing the lower end of early Boxster models equalising with the 924. Both are a tempting choice, but have a very different appeal.

My car I snapped up the second-hand £50 downpipe (see last month’s report) but, even before it was delivered, the car snapped its auxiliary belt. Luckily, I was near home before it overheated too much. It’s another case of not learning lessons with my car - I knew the bushes around the belt were worn and needed replacements but didn’t get the job done. Now is the time.

924 S wanted Dave from Derby is after a good condition S in white, dark red or black. Give me a ring if you are thinking of selling and I’ll put you in touch. In fact, if you see any 924 for sale in the paper, in someone’s front garden, or at a small local dealership, give me a heads up and I can alert the membership.

Remanufactured parts #21 Each month I feature a part that is featured for each model of 924 (as well as other models they apply to).

Its inclusion here is not a guarantee of availability or suitability for your car. Your local Porsche Centre will be able to guide you in these respects.

Remember you can find the full list on the PCGB 924 Forum - don’t forget to have your membership card handy and ask for PCGB discount!

Happy Fourteening…

Pan-head screw M12 x 80: 90006726802 - 924 (1986–1988), 928 (1992–1995), 944 (1985–1991), 959 (1987–1988), 964 (1989–1994) A-pillar doorframe piping 1,700mm: 477867367A - 924 (1976–1985), 924 Turbo (1979–1982), 944 (1982–1985), 944 Turbo (1985) Mirror cradle left: 91173104303 - 911 (1978–1991), 924 (1980–1985), 924 S (1986–1988), 928 (1978–1991), 944 (1982–1991)

Kevin

More next month…

Paul

DIARY DATES 6 MAY Stanford Hall VW - Classic Volkswagen Show If you wish to display your 914 contact Kevin for details.

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930 Turbo SE Register Secretary Robert Day 07786 396925 (evenings) slantnose@porscheclubgb.com

924 Carrera GT

The Real 928, 40th Anniversary Edition

Register Secretary Ricky Caesar 07796 935550 – 924carreragt@porscheclubgb.com

13-14 October The Merry Miller meeting of 928UK enthusiasts All 928 owners are invited to join this short or long weekend (their own choice), for the 20th Anniversary of 928UK enthusiasts meeting for a pub lunch and chat at The Merry Miller. The low key event starts with a pub lunch on Saturday, 13 October before moving onto Portsmouth for an overnight stay and then heading to the Isle of Wight on Sunday (where spaces are now becoming limited) to add to the variety! Drive home on the Sunday or Monday as you wish. Reservations can be made, or more details can be obtained directly from Andrew Brierley on brierley28@virginmedia.com

Goodwood Members’ Meeting 2018 The two-day members’ meeting is a taste of what the revival is all about. However, to restrict numbers it’s for members and their guests only. This year my guest was Manjit Aujla.

We met on the Saturday afternoon in the bar to relax and chat about the following day’s event. After an early breakfast and a short drive in the snow we arrived at Goodwood well before 8am and still had to queue! It was a real surprise to see how many people were already there and parked up.

The event is always very well organised and, this year, we were treated to half a dozen 935s, seven 904 GTSs, Moby Dick and, most important, the Dron/Rouse GTP. Despite the freezing cold wind and snow, all had a great time.

October 2017 Silverstone auctions The new owner of the Black 924 Carrera GT, which was sold at this auction has just had it completely repainted, retrimmed and given a complete mechanical overhaul. I have asked the owner to give us an insight into the work/problems that were found. This is near completion and will be in a forthcoming edition of PP soon.

Ricky

928 Register Secretary David Hemmings 07768 983743 – 928@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Register Secretary Andrew Brierley 01204 491573 – brierley28@virginmedia.com The 41st year of the 928 Last year we celebrated the 928’s 40th Anniversary.

We are now already a year on from Brooklands in our 41st and it’s only nine years to our 50th year.

Someone asked me where we might go for that event, so I told him where he could go! Twelve months on I have no idea but it must be a fun day out! Only some 3,287 days to wait for May 2027. If you have only bought your 928 in the last six months you may be blissfully unaware that I have written a 250-page book entitled ‘The Real 928, 40th Anniversary Edition’. The Club Shop has a handful of copies for sale at £40 each. In full colour, with stories about each model by their different owners, the book also includes a selection of well-researched technical tips to help to keep your car on the road. Check out more information on the 928 Register’s page of the Club website and follow the links.

The Certificate of Authenticity/Insurance The Certificate is no more, and has been replaced by the Certificate of Production, which arrives with the benefit of being available from the Club website. It can be found on the ‘Membership benefits’ page. The downside is that all applications can only be submitted in person at an official Porsche Centre with the relevant documents. Still, it’s worth the effort to underwrite the history of your car though.

2 September Brands Hatch The Festival of Porsche will celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Porsche since production started in Gmund in Austria. The 928 Register will be there, with details to be announced nearer the time.

David

944

Talking of history reminds me that my insurance renewal is due and I have to update the valuation.

Current 928 prices have moved upwards in the last two years so everyone should consider making quite sure the value showing on their policy is a true reflection of the replacement costs. Owners of cars in very good condition face the dilemma of finding a replacement if their car is written off, if the insurance is based on market value only. An accident with the car not being too badly damaged may result in a write off, because the insurance company will deem it too expensive to consider repair. Something worth thinking about?

Looking for the last registered GTS by VIN When a Club member approached me by email to claim his 928 was the last RHD car sold in the UK, I had to advise him that what he really meant was the last one by VIN number. We all know that the last GTS models were built in 1995 and only a precious few with the SS prefix in the production number were delivered to the UK. The numbers we are looking for should be in excess of SS00400 so, if you do have a car with a higher number, we would like to hear from you soon so that we can complete the story.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 4 August Goodwood Goodwood in Sussex will host a special display section for Porsche transaxle cars, that is the 928, 968 and 944 on this Saturday. This is a follow-up to 2017’s event organised by Ken Coad from the 968 Register. It’s a great way of seeing this interesting venue while avoiding huge crowds that have begun to spoil some of the other major attractions.

5 August Yorkshire Porsche Festival We always have reserved 928 Register parking and have been attending this event for many years (it could be 20). Held at Lotherton Hall near Leeds, just off the A1/M1 junction, it’s not hard to find. Those in the know will appreciate the hospitality shown by sponsors Strasse of Leeds and Specialist Cars of Malton. You will not go hungry and at the same time find some interesting cars for sale.

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Register Secretary Mike Pollock 07811 944953 – 944@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Register Secretary Andy Watson 07920 589750 (6pm-9pm Mon-Fri and 9am-6pm weekends) andywatson6419@yahoo.co.uk Technical Advisor Jon Mitchell 01202 488800 (during normal working hours) technical@jmgporsche.co.uk Rutland Water meet Hello. As I’m writing this just before Easter and awaiting the arrival of another ‘Beast from the East’ we have had a few, almost unconnected, nice sunny days. Unfortunately the rearranged meeting at Rutland Water on Sunday, 18 March wasn’t one of them! Our original date of 4 March wasn’t either - snow being the order of both days. The get-together was widely advertised on social media as well as the Club Forum and, having taken advice from a couple of local members, I recommended to not travel. I put this out on as many sites as I could, but still couldn’t be sure everyone was aware of my recommendation. I’m about 30 miles from Rutland and, as we had little snow, I went over to the early rendezvous point of Peterborough services via Rutland to check. Despite my recommendation I was aware that one local was going anyway and that another intrepid S2 was coming too. So, we met at Rutland for a quick photo call on the beach. It was very cold and we promptly adjourned to a local pub for a lovely hot Sunday dinner.

There is a video on my YouTube channel, A9XXC, which shows the conditions more accurately.

Let’s call it a ‘Rutland Replacement’ Region 8 (East Midlands) has its annual Concours at Chatsworth House on 1 July this year. All Porsches are welcome to join them in the designated parking area, Club members or not, so I will be arranging a dedicated location for all 944s that turn up on the day.

Chatsworth is a fantastic location, with great roads in the area. It’s certainly somewhere for all the family to enjoy, obviously greatly enhanced by a couple of hundred German sports cars. The house is splendid and there are wonderful gardens and parklands, not forgetting an amazing gravity-powered fountain.

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Clockwise from top: the obligatory beach shot; the fantastic location of Chatsworth House; Chatsworth – that’s just the stables in the background; Paul and Jeremy’s 944 Turbo

pleasant surprise and I was thrilled that there was no need to spend any money for once! With Easter a few days away, I will be venturing out, although some roads have alarming potholes, which are best avoided. I don’t want to ruin the suspension.

I was reading a national newspaper and noted the various comments about modern cars having such unbelievably bright headlamps that they blind other motorists. Two-thirds of motorists say on-coming headlights regularly distract them, even if they are dipped. Most drivers say it takes up to five seconds before they can see clearly again. Around 15 per cent of the 2,000 motorists questioned have nearly crashed as a result of being dazzled. Ironically, I had my eyes tested recently and bought a pair of night driving glasses but have yet to notice much of an improvement. I do avoid night driving if possible.

Data from the Department of Transport recently revealed the average speed for cars on A roads in urban areas dropped to just 18.4 mph last year, down from 19.3 mph in 2014. What is the point of owning a supercar in the UK? If the trend continues, bicycles will travel faster than cars across our towns and cities.

This leads me nicely into going abroad with your Porsche. What’s better than a cool trip to Le Mans Classic? I am away from 3-9 July; maybe I’ll see you there? Entry tickets and parking space information etc. is all available on the Porsche Club France website.

4 August Transaxle Rendezvous Goodwood circuit is the place for all you 968 owners on this Saturday in August - I am organising a Transaxle Rendezvous. It’s completely free, on behalf of our Club and I have extended invites to 924, 944 and 928 Register members as well. It’s a great venue with special parking just off track – called Gasoline Alley, which will be exclusive to our type of cars. To add extra value, the Porsche Club Speed Championship will be on track taking part in a sprint event organised by the Brighton and Hove Motor Club, so the paddocks will be a hive of activity. The airfield itself is becoming increasingly busy, which makes for another attraction.

Together with my assistant, and one or two others who really enjoy being there, I am organising the event. I’m looking for lots of support.

If you are interested in taking part, please email the Clubhouse on admin@porscheclubgb.com with both your membership and vehicle details. Should you have any further queries, please direct them to me on 968@porscheclubgb.com

You just pay on entry, as no pre-booking is required; unless you wish to enter the Concours. If you could drop me a line, so I have some idea of numbers that would be good.

Practical Classics Show I attended this show at the NEC. Club members Paul Chafer and Jeremy Swinburn had their recently acquired 1987 944 Turbo on the Boston Classic Car Club stand.

The car is in fair condition, having spent a number of years in a private collection, requiring recommissioning.

The car was being worked on at the show with brakes, electrics and the interior all getting attention. I will admit to getting in the way and my hands were dirty…

It’s about the fifth year they have done this and they really like it because it allows them three days solid of working on a car with good lighting and in the warm. Good luck to the pair of them. It will be fun in the summer - when that finally arrives.

If anyone has any 944-related thoughts, I’d love to hear them, my details are at the start of the report.

Cheers Mike

968

Enjoy your driving…

Ken

Register Secretary Ken Coad 01923 262960 – 968@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Register Secretary Chris Sweeting membership@porscheclubgb.com Technical Advisor Alex Eacock 01213 282225 Hi Register members, and welcome to new members with 968 Porsches. I am reminded to mention you don’t automatically get joined up with the Register; it is a requirement you ask of our Club Office. Make sure you have registered for that.

Now for something completely different… mostly due to poor, wet, rainy conditions I have to own up to not using my car very much since Christmas. Yes, I use my battery charger, which is one of those special trickle chargers, and start the engine a few times a month. Good news - it passed its MOT, which was a 106 porscheclubgb.com

Boxster Register Secretary Tracy Wilkins 01992 450740 – boxster@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Secretary Cliff Wilkins Contact details as above Technical Advisors Steve Winter steve@jazweb.co.uk Nick Pike 02089 607 111 (evenings and weekends) Boxster Restoracing progress (part four) As the Boxster Restoracing Competition is getting ever nearer, I can report that the car has been put back together and that initial testing is in progress. As

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well as the car doing a 1000-mile road test to run it in, it has been taken on a couple of test trackdays to make sure everything is in working order. Both of the Jardine Group drivers - Harry Gasson and James Cannon - are happy with the car and are looking forward to the first race of the series on Saturday, 5 May at Brands Hatch.

For those of you who are following the progress of the car here is the latest instalment of works carried out before the car was put back together. This work was carried out by PC East London.

As you can see this was quite an extensive task but necessary for a racing environment.

Some of you may have seen the car as a ‘work in progress’ at the Cayenne launch nights in March.

In next month’s edition we will have the final instalment of the car’s progress and, hopefully, we will be raring to go for the race series. There will also be a report on the open morning held at Lancaster Witham Bodyshop as well as a report on the winner of the pit crew prize draw. Photos of the car’s progress can be found in the gallery on the Boxster Register page of the Club website.

TECHNICAL Q&A Question: Hi Steve. I own a 2008 Boxster RS60 Spyder. SORNed since October 2017, it has been fired

up and battery-charged a couple of times since then. I haven’t been able to identify a lot code on the MOLL battery, but believe that it may be the original unit. Yesterday, I went to lift the front luggage compartment to put the battery on charge but there was not enough battery power to release the latch, so I had to call out the RAC. The technician was able to do so via his separate power pack, but there was still not enough in the battery to start the car with his pack. So, I left it on charge overnight and successfully started the car the next day. However, both the PSM multifunction yellow warning light and the adjacent red central warning light remain illuminated. As you are probably aware, the handbook suggests consulting a qualified specialist workshop etc. I intend to purchase a replacement battery next week, but in the meantime I wonder whether you can shed any light on my warning light issues and if there is anything I can do to resolve the issue?

Steve: After a battery goes flat it is common that the steering angle sensor needs to be recalibrated. It is an easy, straightforward operation with a system tester, so visit your local independent or main dealer. It takes about 20 minutes.

Question: I am reading online, that my engine number was either upgraded/modified, so should not suffer IMS issues as cars between 1997 and 2005 do. Any advice you could give on this matter would be appreciated and also if there’s anything I should look out for. Finally, what would be the estimated cost to replace as a precaution? Is it worth doing the clutch at the same time? Thanking you in advance for your support and advice.

Steve: Porsche did change the design of the IMS

Photos by Johnny and Denise McGirl

• Carried out inspection of unmounted front and rear suspension • Stripped down front sub frame axle and removed both front shock absorber struts, steering rack, radial arms and lower control arms, brake caliper, pads and disc • Stripped front hubs, removed wheel bearing, drilled out broken bolts for brake disc back plates and ABS sensors • Stripped steering rack tie rod ends, removed gaiters to check rack and seals not leaking • Examined all front bushes and joints • Stripped down rear stub axle and removed both rear shock absorber struts, radial arms and lower control arms, brake caliper, pads, disc, park brake shoes and handbrake cables • Stripped rear hubs, removed wheel bearing and drilled out broken bolts for brake disc back plates and ABS sensors • Examined all rear bushes and joints • Sent stripped stub axles, wheel bearing hubs and front sub frame away for sand blasting and powder-coating • Sent brake calipers away for reconditioning with new seals and bleed nipples replaced

• Rebuilt front and rear suspension with following new parts as follows: Fitted new all four wheel bearing and new ABS sensors Fitted new park brake shoes, shoes spring kit and handbrake cables • Assembled Tequipment Sport Suspension kit front and rear with coil springs and top mounts • Refitted suspension struts to wheel bearing hubs • Replaced with new parts: both front lower control arms, radial control arms • Replaced with new steering tie rod ends, gaiters and ball joints • Reused steering column shaft • Examined drive shafts, cleaned and refitted • All bolt, nut, washers and eccentric bolts were replaced • Prepared front and rear suspension ready for marriage with vehicle

Clockwise from left: seats to follow; coming along nicely; the team with Johnny and Denise McGirl

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bearing as the car evolved. The early ones were double row bearings, the later ones single row. In the main, we have had failures with single row versions.

When we service these cars we inspect the oil filter and inside the oil filter canister for silver bearing glitter.

This gives you an indication of potential failure. To replace it with an L&N engineering upgrade would cost £550 for the kit plus £680 labour – all plus VAT, depending on where you get it done. We would, as a matter of course, inspect the clutch and measure it but it does make sense to replace it if it is more than half worn.

Thanks Steve - invaluable advice as always.

The tyre trouble suffered at Spa

Panamera Register Secretary Steve McPherson 07831 346060 – panamera@porscheclubgb.com

GT3 Register Secretary Alex Drobik 01628 620702 – gt3@porscheclubgb.com

Happy Boxstering…

Tracy DIARY DATES 5 MAY Restoracing - Brands Hatch (first round) 31 MAY-3 JUNE Porsche Parade - Holland 2 JUNE Restoracing - Silverstone Circuit (second round) 2 SEPTEMBER Porsche Festival and Restoracing (final round) 22 SEPTEMBER Register parking at Ragley Hall (TBC)

Cayman Register Secretary Kevan Sutherns 07733 318671 – cayman@porscheclubgb.com As the weather warms up and we begin to focus on the coming events throughout the summer, there are both Club events and some informal get-togethers, which I will plan. Personally I won’t be at every event as the expense of some admissions and costs of staying over, plus personal responsibilities etc., make it implausible to do everything!

However, we can begin to look forward to our own road trips - maybe Le Mans 24-hour, Classic Le Mans, or European touring and such like.

I can personally recommend the Classic Le Mans.

For those who have never been, it is not so noisy as the 24-hour, there are breaks in the racing and there are lots of interesting cars to be seen! The roads aren’t so hectic to get there either! I’ve used Lycian Events in the past and, like them, we are hoping for a dry June and July. Fingers crossed!

The Northern 500 is a drive recommended by many. As well as being told about it by friends, I have seen photos and read of it. It certainly sounds to be an entertaining trip around the north coast roads of Scotland.

Recently I have had a few emails from new members who have bought into the Cayman, with many, as always, coming in with the earlier models and some with later variants. Whichever you have I hope you enjoy them. Whether it is faster than another does not matter to me - it’s so easy to find yourself going at illegal speeds in any of them. Try to be careful regarding speed cameras etc. and be aware that not everyone will see you overtaking them until you’ve already passed them!

Enjoy your cars and stay safe…

Kevan

A lot has happened over the past two months.

Winter went and then came back, and my GT3 had double duty, firstly by attending the Porsche RS day at Oulton Park in early March and then participating at the Spa double with Book-a-Track at the end of March.

Oulton Park RS trackday Oulton was good, although, for some reason, the car did not feel as planted as it could. Not only did I feel that, but Gary Marsh also did albeit from the passenger seat. He continues to be a great help in fine-tuning my driving.

Goodwood Road Racing Club Members’ Meeting In mid-March, it was off to the GRRC members’ meeting - a case of racing and hypothermia.

There was at least some amusement seeing F5000 cars going at 40mph with a fair amount of snow falling, but the event was a bit of a lame duck this time.

Spa trackday Spa was more interesting, with great weather.

Can you believe it - no rain for two days and temperatures in double figures for some of the day?

Probably not great conditions for Book-a-Track though - the first day was pretty empty and the second was even emptier. I did not have as great a time as I had hoped - a spin at the end of the first day made me check my tyres again and it was discovered that there was something up with the front. Even after 20 minutes of hard driving the tyres did not get very warm, and, worse still, the outer third had no heat at all. This led to the tyres melting rubber from the inside edge and building circles at each block edge. In short, my front grip was a mix of edge rings, no other tread and whatever squeezed between the rings of rubber.

Despite trying to scrub it off by trailing braking, all I did was to melt new rubber, some of which flew off at Blanchimont leading to a not unexpected squirrely drive. Somewhere in all this I also managed to enter Pouhon too fast (at least for my car but still slower than most!) and had to run wide, only to realise (too late!) that the concrete kerbing met up with fake grass. I had the rear wheel just touch that and off the car went for a 360. I don’t know why I did not take the full run-off… Anyway, I managed to hit the brake and clutch but was too slow to make any difference with the wheel. I spun onto the inside, swished its nose over the grass and stopped after three seconds or so. As the engine was still running and having not actually hit anything, I looked at the mirror, let the clutch out and drove back to the pits. My transgression was clear to see however as the front had some grass and mud caught on the splitter. “Was there something you want to tell us?” was the first 110 porscheclubgb.com

comment when I got out of the car.

The next day was set-up day for serious race cars including Porsche Manthey, Aston Martin and Ford amongst others. I noticed that Michelin were setting up at the top of the pits and went to have a chat with them. Phillipe, one of their senior engineers, came to look at my tyres and basically confirmed what we had noticed the day before – the front camber was off a lot. My thanks to him - it’s not often you get a chance to talk to a race engineer who was also the lead for Porsche Manthey. More to follow…

One funny thing was that in the morning, when these huge trucks arrived with the cars, spares, wheels etc., I noticed that the first thing the Porsche Manthey team did was to pull out a hose and wash down their mainly white liveried trucks.

LCD crazing On a different note, one of our members had a strange issue concerning their LCD display crazing – something that happened pretty rarely but is annoying. I hope to have this written up in more detail in a subsequent column but he managed to find someone in the UK who could repair this and save the cost of a new instrument cluster.

Happy GT3ing!

Alex

Speedster Register Secretary James Kirk 01252 710479/715185 speedster@porscheclubgb.com

Cayenne Register Secretary Jeremy Heney cayenne@porscheclubgb.com Firstly, here’s a welcome donation from my favourite ‘southern shandy supper’ - Graham Kerr. Graham’s wife Julia’s daily driver is a magnificent red Cayenne pictured above. According to the dealer they don’t sell, but this one clearly did and it looks stunning. It’s fully loaded with 21-inch wheels and all the toys.

Race Retro It’s been a busy couple of months starting with a visit to Race Retro with friends John and Neil. Some great machinery was on display including Mk2

From top: Julia Kerr’s red Cayenne; Opel Mantas at Race Retro; the new Cayenne on launch night at PC Kendal; …and from another angle

equal measure to hear the Turbo’s 0-60 time is the same as a GT3 - some achievement for a vehicle of this size. My upcoming test drive could be interesting!

Enjoy your Porsche…

Jeremy

Porsche Tractor

Register Secretary John Hearn 01206 210553 or 01206 793536 (W)

Modified Register Secretary Desmond Sturdee 07768 814264 (9am-9pm) modified@porscheclubgb.com Technical Advisor Ian Heward ian@porscheshop.co.uk Register Assistant Ralph Forster – modpor@icloud.com

The Devin D Spyder spotted at Essen

Escorts and Lotus Sunbeams to name but a few.

One thing that sets Race Retro apart for me is the rally stage where all manner of machinery is driven in anger around the two stages. This included an ex-Colin McRae Ford Focus and Carlos Sainz Ford Escort Cosworth. The two Opel Mantas were particularly driven well and a joy to see in such original condition.

Cayenne launch at PC Kendal My wife Mel and I recently attended a very enjoyable evening at PC Kendal for the launch of the new Cayenne. The exterior changes are subtle but effective giving it a more distinct appearance. The interior is now completely up-to-date with fully interactive systems. I was amazed and stunned in 111 porscheclubgb.com

Hi Modifiers. Ralph and I, as you see, have just returned from Essen. Another great show. Prices seemed to have stabilised with a lot of sold signs on day four. As usual there was a big Porsche presence. A Rubystone 964 RS lightweight prototype was displayed on the Porsche Classic stand.

Apparently Porsche has always owned this car, which is normally on display at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart.

Ralph writes on one of the more interesting cars we spotted at the show - a Devin D Spyder: “These cars were the product of Bill Devin who started building individual custom sports cars in California in the mid-1950s before moving on to selling fibreglass bodies for those who wanted to build their own car.

“In 1957, two Northern Irish enthusiasts, who wanted a body for their new custom build car, approached Bill. He negotiated a deal to use their chassis that, in a modified form, was the base for the Devin SS. These were sold, as were later model types, as either fully built or partial kits; the common factor of which was the body.

“The Devin SS could be based on a range of chassis and engines. The first in-house built version used the Devin chassis, which was assembled in Northern Ireland and shipped over to the USA where

the body and a Jaguar engine were fitted.

Subsequently, the chassis was redesigned and built in the USA and Ford and Chevrolet V8 engines became the popular choice.

“However, Devin provided a wide choice for self-builds. As an example, one Devin SS sold recently was based on an MGA chassis and powered by a Ford 302 V8. A significant number of Devin SS were built for club racing and, as such, pre-dated Shelby’s combination of a lightweight European sports car design with a powerful American V8.

“Devin then launched the Devin D that used a new body style and a revised ladder chassis design.

The front suspension was VW and, at the rear, was a custom coil over and trailing arm design.

Engine choice was either VW 1.2-litre or Porsche 1.6-litre flat fours. According to Wikipedia, a basic body and chassis kit was $895, and a more complete kit $1495. A complete car with VW power was $2950 and the Porsche engine version was an extra $400. An estimate puts production of the D series at 46 cars.

“The D series car for sale (price on application, of course) on Thiesen’s stand at Essen was a Porsche version with a Roadster body in silver. The 356-type engine is described as having twin ignition, a roller bearing crankshaft and running on twin Solex carburettors to produce around 130 PS. It is fitted with a Sebring type exhaust, 550 brakes and instruments, and carries FIVA registration. As the car’s weight is quoted as 535kg, progress must be quite lively.

“The front looks slightly odd, being so different from contemporary Porsche racing cars, but the rear looks a more coherent design and the interior is absolutely right.

“Unusual yes, difficult to value yes, but it would be a great car to own and use.”

Hopefully the sunnier weather will be upon us when you read this and you’ll be getting your pride and joy out of hibernation. We are always keen to hear from any members and their projects. Please email me and we can look at including your car in a future article.

It’s bye from me and the team.

owned to clean and looks exceptional when finished with no swirls in the paint. The PPF is doing exactly what it is designed to do (protecting the front of the car from stone chips, road salt and road debris).

“Do I have any issues so far? Only one, but it’s not the fault of Reep Group or PPF. I decided against adding PPF to the lower sills and front of the rear wheel arches and if I were to do the car again I would add this section of PPF. The reason?

Our Macan has 21-inch Sport Classic wheels and, as it doesn’t have the option of mud flaps, I’m finding that the area just above the factory stone guard in the blade section is getting some very light

Clockwise from top left: the finished product; stone rash on unprotected side blades; at Dolaucothi Gold Mine during the Macan Weekend in Wales; Macans in the Black Mountains; snow-covered Macans

Keep on Modifying…

Des, Ralph and Ian

Macan Register Secretary Mike Allen 07976697070 – macan@porscheclubgb.com March was busy with a snowbound trip to mid Wales and a workshop visit to PC Tewkesbury (report next month), but first things first, as promised last month: Macan GTS – paint protection system part two “I wash the car most Saturdays using a two-bucket method after giving the whole car (except PPF areas) a quick pressure wash, starting with the wheels. First impressions are that the dirt literally falls off even on a light pressure setting and brake dust lifts off the wheels with the only effort being light use of an EZ Detailing wheel brush before giving them the final clean and rinse. The car is dried with drying towels. This is the easiest everyday car I have 112 porscheclubgb.com

gravel rash, which I am sure would be protected if I’d gone for PPF in this area. Maybe this doesn’t affect cars with smaller wheels?

“Are P PF and the Gtechniq protection good value for money? If the car is only going to be kept for a short time, or you are not bothered about it looking its best, then probably not. But, if you take care of your car, want it to look good and ideally don’t want to spend hours keeping on top of it, then I would highly recommend it - especially if you intend to keep the car for a few years and also don’t want to have the front end covered in stone chips.

There seems to be a variety of systems and companies out there in the market place offering PPF, so it is good to read first-hand experience of what is entailed and the resulting finish. My grateful thanks go to Martin Mackay for his detailed report.

Weekend in mid Wales The ‘Mini Beast from the East’ was threatening as 11 Macans arrived at the Metropole Hotel in Llandrindod Wells. After a hearty Welsh breakfast we set off through the beautiful Elan Valley already dusted in snow; first to Devil’s Bridge for coffee and a view of the spectacular waterfall, then to lunch at the Dolaucothi Gold Mine. Those who so wished donned a hard hat and a miner’s lamp and entered the Victorian mine (although the Romans got there first) to see these workings, which were abandoned in 1938. Karla, our National Trust guide, gave us a very interesting tour, made all the better for her amusing anecdotes and comic repartee. Members tried their hands at panning for gold but the wintery conditions forced us back into the cars to enjoy a drive back over the Black Mountains, which were almost clear of traffic apart from three boy racers and a gaggle of motorcycle scramblers who pulled wheelies for us as they passed by!

The weather thereafter deteriorated dramatically with blizzard conditions later in the evening and overnight. Much discussion took place at breakfast next morning as we poured over tablets, which indicated that the majority of local routes were blocked with snow, drifts and vehicles unable to negotiate hills. One by one we booked our rooms for another night - no problem as the incoming clients couldn’t get to the hotel anyway.

The unexpected leisurely day of socialising and using the spa ended with a bonus. A six-course gourmet dinner prepared for incoming guests who had to cancel was offered to us as an alternative to our basic three-course dinner. A no-brainer! We were even able to toast the absent party with a glass of their Champagne!

By Monday morning the roads were being cleared. While some long-distance travellers from our group set off home, four Macans and crews headed off on an alternative main road route to the originally planned destination to tour the Penderyn Whisky Distillery. We rounded off the extended weekend with an excellent lunch at a nearby country hotel. Thus ended the first Macan weekend away where we welcomed some new faces who thoroughly enjoyed their

first experience of a Macan convoy, together with the great roads of Wales. A repeat performance is a definite.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 8 July Register BBQ We plan to meet for coffee at Castle Ashby’s tearooms prior to travelling via a possible optional route, of forest tracks and fields, to Robert and Mary Lane’s farm near Olney in north Buckinghamshire for a BBQ lunch. Please contact me for further details, to book your place and for suggestions for accommodation in the area, if required. It’s the Grand Prix weekend, so the TV will be on for those who are anxious to watch!

Race Car Register Secretary Paul Ward 07894 877802 (before 9pm) racecar@porscheclubgb.com

1-2 December Christmas party weekend Arrangements have been made for our joint Christmas celebrations with the 991 and 997 Registers at our regular venue of Wroxall Abbey Hotel and Estate near Stratford-upon-Avon. Last year was sold out and, with the continuing increase in membership of our Register in particular, rooms will sell out quickly. Please email me for the booking instructions and reservation code to avoid disappointment.

Hello all. The 2018 Formula One season has started and I’m happier for it. My friends, Phil and Karen Baker, took a holiday to Australia and combined it with a visit to the opening round in Melbourne.

At the event, a rare 964 RSR captured Phil’s attention.

This 1992 year, 3.8-litre 964 RSR is one of only two with RHD out of 51 track-ready cars built by the Porsche Customer Racing Service, headed by Jürgen Barth for the 1993 season.

Combining a Turbo-look wide body with a 3.8-litre, naturally-aspirated, boxer, six-cylinder engine developing a quoted 300bhp at 6500rpm (but most likely 325bhp), the RSR was the racing version of the 3.6-litre 964 RS of 1992. The engine is a M64/04, it has 11.6 to 1 compression with MAF and individual throttle bodies. The bore size was increased by two millimetres for a capacity of 3746cc. Torque achieved is 360Nm at 5250 rpm.

One of only 51 made, this RSR was built to special order for Sydney’s Geoff Morgan who drove it to victory in the Australian Porsche Cup four times. The colour is Grand Prix White (code P5) with black interior (type YY). The chassis number ends 497098.

It was delivered with aluminium doors and bonnet, thin side windows, power steering (!) and a 40/20 per cent locking differential. The weight was 1210kg with 92 litres of fuel.

Its second owner was Larry McFarlane, and former Porsche Cup competitor Chris Stannard, who has restored it to its original factory condition, now owns it.

Happy Macan-ing…

CheeRS RaceRS!

Mike

Paul

Macan-handling courses Dates for these popular events at Abingdon airfield are to be announced but please email me for further information and expressions of interest. There’s also the opportunity for private tuition at the Millbrook facility in Bedfordshire where tailored courses utilising the various tracks can be arranged. If we have the minimum number of attendees, we can sort appropriate dates and get booked with our in-house Macan GTS owner, and professional race driver, Gary Marsh from A Need for Speed.

Photo by Phil Baker

“Overall, Reep Group’s service has been excellent.

Being a Club member I get 20 per cent discount so the cost is also cheaper than lesser products from other suppliers. It also gives me confidence in dealing with a PCGB partner.

“Panels not protected with P PF are protected using Gtechniq’s new paint sealant released just before Christmas. Crystal Serum Ultra, with its nine-year guarantee, has a 10h top layer and 7h base layer, which combined offer improved swirl resistance over the 9h protection the previous product, Crystal Serum Black offered.

“Crystal Serum Ultra can withstand products that are both very acidic and very alkaline from pH2 to pH13 - including bird droppings! With its flexible base layer and hard top layer, Crystal Serum Ultra is resistant to extreme temperature changes surviving in temperatures down to minus 40ºC up to plus 250ºC. “With the right level of care, the vehicle will look exactly as it does now in nine years’ time!”

A rare 964 RSR spotted during the Melbourne Grand Prix

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member benefits Make the most of your PCGB membership with these special discounts and offers

ADDITONAL NEW PREMIUM HOTEL OFFER for members to enjoy Our featured property is Ettington Park Hotel near Stratford-upon-Avon on the edge of the Cotswolds - a short distance from the Porsche Club GB Clubhouse.

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Visit handpickedhotels.co.uk to book online, and please quote promo code PPOR18, or call 01642 706 606. This offer is valid for bookings taken until 31 October 2018 and is subject to availability.

Porsche Club GB offers as part of your membership Agreed valuation service Porsche Club can provide members with a free valuations service for their Porsche.

This process can now be completed online at porscheclubgb.com. Each submission will be reviewed by a member of the Clubhouse team, and we aim to produce a completed valuation letter within 72 hours.

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The event will take place between 20 July and 22 July. If you haven’t received the necessary discount codes, please email admin@porscheclubgb.com with your membership details.

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As partners for the 2018 awards, Porsche Club members can enjoy a 10% saving on tickets for the awards dinner, which takes place on 4 June. Please email admin@ porscheclubgb.com with your membership details to request the necessary code.

WEC Silverstone 17-19 August The FIA World Endurance Championship returns to Silverstone as the spirit of Le Mans roars into the home of British motorsport. A highlight of the Porsche Club events calendar, Club members can enjoy a two-for-one ticket offer on weekend tickets, infield parking and hospitality.

Children aged 15 and under have free entry but do require a physical ticket, so please email events@porscheclubgb.com to request the relevant pass. This offer is

only available to current Porsche Club members - you will be asked for your membership number at check-out if ordering via the PCGB website.

Our partners Porsche Club GB is very fortunate to enjoy the support of a small number of carefully selected partners who are equally passionate about the Porsche brand. Their generous support and ongoing commitment allow us to continue to provide Club members with a wide range of valuable benefits and resources. We hope you will in turn support them.

Certificate of Production Porsche Cars Great Britain As part of the overall membership package, UK members are able to obtain

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official Porsche Certificates of Production (COP) at no cost (normally £65 from Porsche Cars GB). For detailed instructions on how to obtain a COP, look under ‘Membership benefits’ on our website.

On the way to an event, a client’s 963 Porsche 356B Coupé rear-ended and went into a spin, hitting a wall. He was unhurt but the car was badly damaged. Under the PCGB Insurance Scheme we drove him to the event then took the 356, insured with us at an agreed value of £40,000, to his chosen garage. Repair costs agreed with the garage were just under £28,000.

Most policies write off a car if repairs exceed a certain percentage of its value, with the client offered so-called market value, minus an excess. The PCGB Scheme is more flexible. We did offer the option of a £40,000 agreed value cash

All offers/codes correct at time of going to print

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payment, with no deductions, but he chose the repairs. Where possible, only original Porsche parts were used, and the car was returned in perfect order. Why not ask Lockton, the scheme’s brokers, for a quote on 0845 602 9420?

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Present membership card for discount.

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Silver Wheels Ltd specialises in wheel refurbishment using the same process as manufacturers, including Porsche. We offer a same-day service on standard finished wheels and a two-day service for diamond-cut wheels. For a 15% discount for Porsche Club members, call 01202 896651, quoting SW9PC when booking, or visit silverwheelsltd.co.uk HOTELS

Hurley House is a chic boutique hotel near Henley-on-Thames with superb cuisine. Members receive 10% discount on food and beverages, spa treatments and a complimentary bottle of Ruinart champagne on booking a stay. Call 01628 568500 or email hello@hurleyhouse. co.uk quoting `Porsche Club member’ and present membership card on check in.

Beamish Hall Country House hotel is a delightful 12thcentury hotel in the heart of North East England. For exclusive member rates on room only, B&B and dinner, B&B call 01207 233733 or email reservations@beamishhall.co.uk quoting `Porsche Club member’ and present membership card on check in.

Gisborough Hall is set in the North York Moors, a short drive from the coast. This country house hotel offers PCGB members DBB from £139 per room per night. Call 01287 611500 or email reservations@ gisborough-hall.com quoting PCGB18 and present your membership card at check-in.

Porsche Club GB has teamed up with The Montcalm Luxury Hotels London to offer Club members a complimentary continental breakfast and access to the club lounge at The Montcalm London Marble Arch. Book online at themontcalm.com and use code PCLUBGB. The Park House Hotel, Shifnal, and the Mytton & Mermaid Hotel, Shrewsbury, are offering a free stay and complimentary upgrade to a suite when members spend £100 on food and drink. This applies all week at the Park House Hotel and Sunday nights at the Mytton & Mermaid. Call the Park House Hotel on 01952 460128 and the Mytton & Mermaid Hotel on 01743 761220, quoting Porsche Club member.

SHOPPING

Here you will find more than 160 boutiques from leading brands with savings of up to 60% on the RRP. PCGB members also save 10% with a VIP card. Print the voucher from the PCGB website and present it with your PCGB membership card at the Visitor Centre or Information Hub. Elm of Burford specialises in leading country clothing brands, such as Schoffel, RM Williams and Oakham. Produce your PCGB membership card for a 5% discount. Visit elmofburford.com and use code PCGB.

CALENDAR WHAT’S ON IN 2018 MAY

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3-6 4-6 5 5 5-6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8-19 11-13 11-13 11-15 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 16 18-20 18-20 18-20 19

356 International Donington Historic (R8) Restoracing - Brands Hatch (first round) (Boxster) Azuri Car Care visit (R21) Peak District Weekender (R31) Forres Theme Day (R2) Classic Car breakfast at The Cornerhouse (R18) Lunch at Bridgehouse Hotel (R26) Stanford Hall VW Show (912) (914) Singleton Show (R14) Gawsworth Hall Classic Car Rally (R5) (R18) Carew Classic Car Show (R14) R20 Escape: Windy Wastelands (R20) Grand Prix de Monaco Historique trip (R13) HERO Summer Trial (912) Weekend in Wales (R21) Northern Ireland Tour (R2) Pirelli event (R4) JZM Porsche visit (R10) Somersham Wheelie Fun Day (R12) Sunday drive (R11) Boadicea Run (R12) Dales drive (R18) Drive and lunch (R14) Filching Manor and Motor Museum tour (R23) Motors by the Moat at Leeds Castle with Show and Shine (R25) Cotswold Rally Jasmine Porschalink Open Night (R18) Weekend in Wales – Llandudno (R5) (R9) (991) WOTY North Wales – Llandudno (R24) Spa Classic weekend (R16) Aston Martin breakfast with test drives (R1)

19 19-20 19-21 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 22 23 25 26 26 26 26 26-28 27 27 27 27 27 27 28

R20 Escape: Windy Wastelands 2 (R20) PC Cambridge vehicle health check (R24) Drive event to Fermanagh (R27) Cumbria International Motor Show (R1) Manx Tour (R11) Porsche in the Glen (R1) Llandudno Porsches on the Prom (R6) (Boxster) Stow Maries Wings and Wheels (R11) Open House at Goulds (R15) Prescott breakfast meet (R16) Cumbria International Motor Show (R18) Chiltern Hills Rally (R21) Steam railway trip (R26) Porsche Classic evening at PC Portsmouth (R17) Golf day at Alresford Golf Club (R17) Blyton Park trackday (R4) Chartwell of Derby bodyshop Open Day (R4) (R8) Charity Ball - Jury’s Inn (R10) Clay Pigeon shooting (R21) Visit to Highways England Control Centre (R29) WOTY (R17) Spotless Detailing Open Day (R1) Crathes Vintage Car and Motorcycle Rally (R2) Wheels at The Warren (R11) Visit to Dub Customs (R11) The East Anglian Practical Classics Club (R12) Masters Historic Festival at Brands Hatch (R25) Mawdesley Classic Car Show (R18)

31 MAY -3 JUNE Jersey Motoring Festival (R28J)

31 MAY -3 JUNE Porsche Parade - Holland (Boxster)

JUNE 1-3 1-3 1-3 2 2 2-3 3 3 3 6 6 7 9 10 10 10 12 13-17 15-17 16 16 16 16 16 17 17 17

WOTY – Salisbury, New Forest and Simply Porsche at Beaulieu (R16) Jersey International Motoring Festival (R28J) International 914 meeting – Emmetten, Switzerland (914) Restoracing - Silverstone (second round) (Boxster) Clay pigeon shooting (R4) Tatton Park Classic and Performance Cars (R5) BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle (R1) Drive to Simply Porsche at Beaulieu (R31) Drive and lunch to north Pennines and Yorkshire Dales (R18) R20 On Tour: Drive to Nowhere (R20) Jaguar factory visit (R29) R13 at Curborough Sprint Course (R13) Sportscar gathering at PC Portsmouth (R17) Secret Hills Tour (R13) Drive and lunch, east Lancashire (R18) Canal boat trip and picnic (R25) Concours (R11) R20 at 24 Hours of Le Mans (R20) 24 Hours of Le Mans RAF Waddington Families Day (R4) Porsche in the Bay and Concours (R14) Leyland Festival (R18) Visit to Kilbroney Vintage Show (R27) Brands Hatch Deutsche Fest ‘Heritage Take-over’ (914) Wheels at The Warren (R11) Drive and lunch in North Pennines (R18) Preston Sports & Supercar meeting – Phantom Winger (R18)

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Guernsey Classic Vehicle Show (R28G) Pitch, putt and BBQ (R24) WOTY (R15) WOTY (R14) Weald and Downland Museum (R29) Moffat Car Rally (R1) Day out at Gressenhall Museum (R12) Azuri Car Care visit (R21) Breakfast Club (R25) Drive Out Sunday (R31) Concours at The Riverside Inn, Cound (R13) Run to Shoreham Harbour Lifeboat Station (R25)

29 JUNE -1 JULY WOTY (R21)

JULY 1 1 1 1 1 3 3-10 4-10 5 6-8 7-8 7-8 8 10 12-15 13-15

Chatsworth House Porsche Pageant (R8) Maldon Motor Show (R11) Regional – Concours PC Kendal (R18) Concours (R18) R20 Escape: Cambs Curves (R20) Concours (R21) Champagne and Classic Le Man tour (R23) Driving tour to Champagne and Classic Le Mans (R23) Witney Motor Show (R31) Le Mans Classic (R7) (R8) (R28J) (991) Chateau Impney Hill Climb (R13) Concours and Car Show at Powderham Castle (R15) Red Rose Run (previously ‘Porkers’) (R18) BBQ (R11) Goodwood Festival of Speed RIAT Fairford

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9 NAB for sale, on retention ready for immediate transfer. PCGB Member. £15,000 all fees paid or swop for a Porsche.

Tel: Allan 07400 008868 E-mail: brownridge@btinternet.com 959 VB Club member has plate for sale for immediate transfer. Offers around £3,000.

Tel: 07796 935550 E-mail: papaporsche@yahoo.com RS18 HOT £5,900 RS18 FAB £3,900 Both number plates are on retention.

PCGB member. Tel: Andrew 07738 930100 TON 9 £17,495 A 964 RED £ 9,995 GAY 993 £ 5,750 29 ADA £ 7,750 62 FYG £ 7,750 S55 FMC £ 1,950 Tel: 07540 786240 OFFERS, PLEASE, FOR THE FOLLOWING CHERISHED NUMBERS:

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Porsche 911 993 Targa Tiptronic S shares for sale. Three shares for sale in Porsche 911 993 Targa Tiptronic S 1997 model in Ocean Blue metallic with Night Blue Marble leather. Full service history, excellent condition. Each share is £17,500 with a monthly payment of £150 to cover insurance etc. Appreciating asset.

Tel: 07540 786240 for further information.

WANTED ALL PORSCHE MODELS

996 GT3RS 2003

Porsche 911 996 GT3 MK2 shares for sale. Three shares for sale in Porsche 911 996 GT3 MK2 2004 model in Speed Yellow.

This vehicle is truly immaculate and is as it left the factory. Each share is £25,000 with a monthly payment of £150 to cover insurance etc. Appreciating asset.

Tel: 07540 786240 for further information.

Porsche 944 front seats in beige. Half cloth in generally good condition with a couple of minor tears on the fabric. Seats supplied with runners. Pictures available.

Tel: 07769 893071 E-mail: david.wratten@ntlworld.com

complete exhaust system Left and right hand header manifolds, catalytic convertors, back box mufflers and tail pipes.

£5,000 ONO Tel: Tim 07973 115187 Email: tim@pulsarconsulting.com

All conditions wanted, from restoration projects to concours. Right & left-hand drive. Complete collections purchased.

Cash buyer. Discretion assured.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you are interested in selling your Porsche and are looking for a prompt hassle free cash buyer! Please feel free to contact me for a no obligation friendly chat.

I am especially interested in the following models: 356, 911, 964, 993, 996 and 997.

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PORSCHE 911 (991) 3.8 CARRERA S COUPE PDK 2011/61. Mileage: 48,220. Dark Blue Metallic Luxor Beige Leather, Sport Chrono Pack Plus BOSE Surround Sound System, Heated Seats Heated Steering Wheel, Cruise Control, Park Distance Control Front and Rear, Folding Mirrors £54,850

PORSCHE CAYMAN (981) S 3.4 PDK 2014/14. Mileage: 47,050. Sapphire Blue Platinum Grey Leather, Heated Seats, Power Steering Plus, Bluetooth Phone Prep, On-Board Computer Electric Folding Mirrors, Air Conditioning, 19” Boxster S Alloys with Porsche Crests £35,900

PORSCHE 911 (997) 3.6 CARRERA COUPE 2008/08. Mileage: 36,400. Ruby Red Black Leather, PCM - Sat Nav with Phone, Cruise Control, 19” Carrera Sport Alloys with Porsche Crests PSM, On-Board Computer, Climate Control, Manual, Engine Size 3596 £29,900

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1998 PORSCHE 993 TURBO S COUPE SPEED YELLOW - £325,000

1980 PORSCHE 930 TURBO COUPE 3.3L ENGINE - £ 84,950

2011 PORSCHE 997 GEN II GT3 RS 4.0 - £349,950

2002 PORSCHE 996 TURBO COUPE TIPTRONIC S - £41,950

1994 PORSCHE 993 CARRERA COUPE (BLACK) - £42,950

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6000 GP £4800 BI GPC £750 DO03 GRA £I500 GRN 53I £II00 K7 GSB £750 GSU 675 £950 I6 GU £4300 SI GUS £2I00 G37 GUY £750

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INDEPENDENT PORSCHE SPECIALISTS Avon Advanced Car Care Unit 3, Fairways Ind. Est. Filton, Bristol, BS34 7QS T: 0870 765 5911/0117 944 1944 E: sales@advancedcarcare.co.uk www.advancedcarcare.co.uk A progressively high tech, fully equipped Porsche servicing facility based in Bristol. The professional personalised care for you and your car is what makes us so unique. We pride ourselves on our integrity, flexibility and understanding of each client’s specific needs. Our friendly and professional staff believe that our best customer is an educated customer. We will take as much time as is necessary to explain what needs to be done to your ‘pride and joy’ and how we will go about doing this. No matter what your needs or desires, if it’s quality main dealer standards you need, we do it here.

We don’t cut corners and we don’t rush jobs. At Advanced Car Care we take the time to do it right, first time! Call us for a free estimate, or pop into our Bristolbased premises. Which trusted trader.

Bedfordshire Export 56 LTD Unit 9, Blundells Drive, Bradville Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK13 7HA T: 01908 216661 E: enquiries@export56.com www.export56.com RPM Technik Units 6 & 7, Old Airfield Industrial Estate, Cheddington Lane, Long Marston, Hertfordshire, HP23 4QR T: 01296 663824 E: info@rpmtechnik.co.uk www.rpmtechnik.co.uk

Berkshire RSJ Sports Cars 3rd Floor STS House, Bristol Way, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3QE T: 01753 553969 E: joel@rsjsportscars.co.uk www.rsjsportscars.co.uk RSJ have been established since 1998 as a Porsche dealer and we are focused on the sales of used Porsche cars and the servicing and repair of used Porsche cars. As a Porsche dealer RSJ aims to be the next best alternative to a main dealer. We prepare our cars for sale to a main Porsche dealer standard. Our used Porsche cars have all cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment carried out to the same level as our staff did when they worked at a main Porsche dealer.

Our aim is to make your life-long dream come true to buy that used Porsche 911 and have a good experience while owning it. Please call to come and view more than 25 used Porsches in our indoor 6,000 sq foot showroom.

Buckinghamshire Export 56 LTD Unit 9, Blundells Drive, Bradville Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK13 7HA T: 01908 216661 E: enquiries@export56.com www.export56.com Proprietor, Mick Pacey is an enthusiastic and passionate owner and racer of Classic Porsche cars as well as an independent Porsche specialist which helps in his understanding of your requirements, as enthusiasts, running air cooled Porsches.

With over 25 years experience Export 56 is dedicated to fine quality restoration and can list a number of rare road and race Porsche cars completed in our workshops. The Export 56 Service Centre is the newest addition to our Classic Porsche facilities in North Bucks.

Conveniently located in Central Milton Keynes and provides an exceptional offering to Air Cooled Porsche clients for all aspects of servicing, repair and maintenance. ..

Our experience and enthusiasm gives us a sound understanding of what is required to provide the highest levels of service to you our existing customers and hopefully to you our prospective customers too.

RPM Technik Units 6 & 7, Old Airfield Industrial Estate, Cheddington Lane, Long Marston, Hertfordshire, HP23 4QR T: 01296 663824 E: info@rpmtechnik.co.uk www.rpmtechnik.co.uk

Cambridgeshire TWG Motorsport Thorpe Road, Longthorpe, Peterborough, PE3 6LU. T: 01733 332911 E: twg@supanet.com www.twgsport.co.uk Since 1982, TWH Motorsport has been dedicated to providing you with quality and dependable care of your Porsche. Expert mechanical repair and maintenance are the cornerstones of our business and, combined with our quality control scheme, give our customers 100% satisfaction. We offer a complete service from minor to major repairs for your car. To find out more about how are comprehensive service and repair can help you with all of your Porsche needs, we invite you to experience first-hand our quality service, staff and technicians.

Export 56 LTD Unit 9, Blundells Drive, Bradville Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK13 7HA T: 01908 216661 E: enquiries@export56.com www.export56.com

Cornwall Location close to Liverpool Airport.

The Colourworx Ltd (Newquay) 1 Wesley Yard Newquay TR7 1LB T. 01637 873218 E. info@colourworxnewquay.co.uk www.thecolourworx.co.uk Club members and owner/drivers with over 40 years combined experience in car repairs Accident repair centre – all aspects of body repair undertaken irrespective of vehicle and guaranteed fair pricing We can offer vehicle inspections and free estimates. Modern, fully equipped and insured premises.

Williams Crawford Ltd (Plymouth) 911 Forge Lane, Moorlands Trading Estate, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6LX T: 01752 840307 E: info@williamscrawford.co.uk www.williamscrawford.co.uk Williams Crawford Ltd has been in business for almost 25 years, representing Cornwall dealing in classic and modern Porsche. We service and repair all Porsche models in our modern well-equipped workshops backed up by our highly skilled, dedicated and friendly team. Also on offer is our popular prestige brokerage service designed to take all of the hardship out of selling your valuable Porsche. Call Adrian or Richard to learn how our personal approach is different and can benefit you.

SCSPORSCHE Honiton, Devon, EX14 3AW T: 01404 549921 Mobile: 07762 244477/ 07770 933054 E: scsporsche@hotmail.co.uk Independent purely Porsche specialists, factory-trained technicians from 1987 to present. Porsche diagnostic equipment for all your Porsche needs, from fixedprice servicing to full rebuilds, with free loan cars. Collection and delivery service available.

Dorset JMG Porsche 98 Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7RE T: 01202 488800 E: service@jmgporsche.co.uk www.jmgporsche.co.uk At JMG we are dedicated to helping you get the best experience from your Porsche. We service, diagnose, repair and improve Porsche vehicles in our south of England workshops.

Marque 21 Unit 20 Dreadnought Trading Estate, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5BU T: 01308 459106 E: infomarque21@aol.com www.marque21.co.uk We are an experienced, enthusiastic team offering servicing, repairs, restoration, engine rebuilds, Porsche diagnostics and computerised full wheel alignment for all Porsche models from 1950 to 2010.

Essex Lancaster Volkswagen Loughton / Porsche-Audi-Seat Specialists Unit 5 Lenthall road, Langston road IG10 3TU T: 020 8532 5555. Contact Chris Toumazos or Andrew Lester E: chris.toumazos@jardinemotors.co.uk andrew.lester@jardinemotors.co.uk Covering Essex and London postcodes.

We provide the highest levels of quality and expertise with Porsche trained technicians. Using the very latest technology when repairing, restoring or enhancing your Porsche. For full details on the services we offer as a Porsche Specialist Body repairers please give us a call.

PIE Performance Independent Porsche Specialist Unit 9, Hill Farm, Lavenham Road Brent Eleigh, CO10 9PB T: 01473 760911, 01787 247911, 01787 249924 E: info@pieperformance.co.uk www.pieperformance.co.uk

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Peter Chambers Automotive Ltd

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Unit 5, 4,200 Oakfield Close, Tewkesbury Business Park, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8PF T. 01684 274168 E. peter@pcaltd.co.uk www.pcaltd.co.uk We are a well-established specialist workshop offering a full servicing, repairs and preparation on any Porsche, be it everyday road car or track day car, right up to full race peparation. Competitive rates and efficient, friendly service.

Units 6 & 7, Old Airfield Industrial Estate, Cheddington Lane, Long Marston, Hertfordshire, HP23 4QR T: 01296 663824 E: info@rpmtechnik.co.uk www.rpmtechnik.co.uk Located on the border of Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire RPM has been maintaining both modern and classic Porsches since 2001. In addition to our specialist Porsche servicing, RPM also undertakes warranted car sales, project builds and restorations, engine and transmission rebuilds and track day / race support...

Greater Manchester Hartech Firwood Industrial Estate off Thicketford Road, Bolton, BL2 3TR T: 01204 302809 E: auto@hartech.org www.hartech.org

Hampshire David Newton: Keylink SAS Ltd Units 15/16 The Calvert Centre, Woodmancott, Winchester, SO21 3BN T: 01256 397150 E: info@keylinksas.com www.keylinksas.com Sharing one man’s passion. Specialising in precision servicing of Porsche at highly competitive pricing. Collection, courtesy cars and delivery service available.

David Newton: Sandydown Bodyworks Ltd Heath House Estate, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6BY T: 01264 810757 E: info@sandydown.com www.sandydown.com Share one man’s passion. Independent Porsche specialists in paint restoration, bodywork repairs. Fully VBRA and insurance company approved. Modern low-bake ovens. Paint mixing scheme.

Full valeting.

Brookspeed 14 Parham Drive, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 4NU T: 02380 641672 E: info@brookspeed.com www.brookspeed.com Brookspeed is an independent Porsche specialist based near the M3 between Southampton and Winchester. With 20 years’ experience of racing and servicing Porsche models, Brookspeed are able to offer a ‘one stop shop’ for maintenance, servicing, Tyres, MOT and diagnostics.

Whatever your Porsche problem contact our friendly team at Brookspeed and we will do everything we can to help...

JZM Porsche Ltd Unit 1, Langley Wharf, Railway Terrace, Kings Langley, WD4 8JE T. 01923 269 788 E: service@jzmporsche.com With excellent transport links from London and the M25 JZM is well positioned to service customers throughout London and the Home Counties. We boost over 30 years’ experience in Porsche servicing and have recently expanded with a huge 40 car showroom. Our factory trained technicians coupled with the latest Porsche technologies and diagnostic equipment can meet all your Porsche needs in servicing , tuning and on or off the track.

15. Hertfordshire Kent La Rose Porsche Unit F3, Chaucer Business Park, Watery Lane, Kemsing, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 6PL T: 01732 763333 E: dee@larose.co.uk www.laroseporsche.co.uk We are a well-established Porsche specialist with more than 30 years’ experience. Our fully equipped workshop, factory-trained technicians and the latest Porsche diagnostic equipment enable us to service and repair your early Carrera or current generation of Porsche.

Lancashire Cavendish Porsche Units 6 & 7, Gainsborough Close Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 1PX T: 0115 972 2001 E: enquires@cavendishporsche.co.uk Hartech Firwood Industrial Estate off Thicketford Road, Bolton, BL2 3TR T: 01204 302809 E: auto@hartech.org www.hartech.org

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Braunton Engineering Braunton Garage, Exeter Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2JP T: 01271 814144 E: info@brauntonengineering.co.uk www.brauntonengineering.co.uk South West specialist dedicated to Porsche owners. MOT testing station.

All Porsches welcome. Diagnostics, service/repair, AC, geometry, restoration, bodywork.

Oak Tree Garage Newton Popplefield, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0ER. T: 01395 568498 Mobile: 07973 550911 Specialising in Porsche since 1974. Full Porsche diagnostics. Mechanical repairs and servicing. Four-wheel alignment.

In-house MOT. Air conditioning. Free loan cars. Contact Crispin.

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Unit 5, Wellington Park Est, Waterloo Road, London, NW2 7JW T: 020 8208 0464 E: servicing@911sbd.com www.911sbd.com With more than 35 years Porsche service and motorsport experience, 911 SBD is the premier Porsche specialist in London.

Full electrical diagnostics including the PIWIS tester. Can service all models all years. Brake Disc service. Air-con service. Bodywork / insurance work.

Alloy re-furbs. Full engine re-builds.

Give us a ring or call on for a chat...

Charles Ivey 160 Hurlingham Road, London, SW6 3NG. T: 020 7731 3612 E: alvaro@charlesivey.com www.charlesivey.com London’s premier Porsche specialist since 1970. Charles Ivey (Specialist Cars) Limited has been selling and servicing Porsches in London since 1970 and we have been at our present site for the past 35 years. We have a team of dedicated people who are committed to maintaining the very high standards that have, over the years, made us London’s leading Porsche specialist.

Chelsea Carrera Ltd 203 Seagrave Road, London, SW6 1ST. T: 020 7610 2326 E: zoom@chelseacarrera.com www.chelseacarrera.com High-class Porsche service and mechanical work in Central London.

Full engine diagnostic service available.

Four-wheel alignment equipment for perfectresults. Competitively priced.

Collection and delivery service available.

Premises outside the congestion charge area.

Parr 5 Faraday Centre, Faraday Road, Crawley, RH10 9PX T: 01293 537911 E: service@parr-uk.co.uk www.parr-uk.co.uk With 30 years’ experience Parr is the leading Porsche specialist in the UK, covering all areas of Porsche maintenance, preparation, tuning (Cargraphic UK importer), motorsport and sales. Whether it is a routine service or part through to a full restoration or engine build, Parr has the skills, experience and facilities to deliver the highest levels of customer care and service. To find out the full range of services, and to explore what Parr can offer you, please visit our website.

Porsche Torque Unit C2, Arun Buildings, Arundel Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2RP T: 01895 814446 E: sid@porsche-torque.com www.porschespecialistheathrow.co.uk Service and repair on all Porsches, any year. 30 years’ Porsche experience.

Discount given to PCGB members, please mention Porsche Post. Ex AFN & OPC technicians.

Xavier Auto Clinic 166-167 Stamford Brook Arches, Hammersmith, London, W6 0TQ T: 020 8741 2251 E: reception@xavierauto.com www.xavierautoclinic.com Xavier Auto Clinic is an independent Porsche specialist based in West London that can offer a full range of service on all Porsche models. Established in 2002, 5-star Good Garage Scheme member.

Air-conditioning service and repair.

Manufacturer-scheduled service keeping manufacturer warranty intact under block exemption. Customised servicing for three-plus years. Vehicle diagnostics and engine rebuilds.

Manchester Hartech Firwood Industrial Estate off Thicketford Road, Bolton, BL2 3TR T: 01204 302809 E: auto@hartech.org www.hartech.org 986/996/997 and Cayman engine repair/rebuild specialist addressing failed IMS bearings, scored bores, “D” chunk failures, etc. We carry out engine work for many of the UK’s leading specialists and worldwide. Porsche servicing, repairs and maintenance, sales, re-manufactured spares, monthly paid “Lifetime Maintenance Plan” (free labour and services).

Norfolk www.tech9.ms STR Porsche Specialists 10 Garden St, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1QU T: 01603 626 668 E: workshop@strgb.co.uk www.porsche-servicing-norfolk.co.uk STR provide Porsche servicing, diagnostics, engine and gearbox rebuilds, 3 D four wheel alignment, corner weighting & suspension, camera & radar calibration, auto gearbox flush and IMS bearings. We also buy and sell Porsches.

We cater for everyday road cars, track day and race cars. We pride ourselves on ensuring you - and your car - receive the very highest level of care and service from our Porsche trained technicians.

Nottinghamshire Cavendish Porsche Units 6 & 7, Gainsborough Close, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 1PX T: 0115 972 2001 E: enquires@cavendishporsche.co.uk We are a Porsche Specialist based in Long Eaton, Nottingham. Our Technicians have over 21 years of Porsche main dealer experience and 7 years independent experience, so we are more than confident that our standard of work is of the highest standard. From servicing to full engine rebuilds, your beloved Porsche is in very safe hands. We use the very latest PIWIS official Porsche diagnostic systems and can offer you the same workshop facilities that you would find at any official Porsche Centre, but at independent prices. We hope to see you in the near future. ..

Northamptonshire Export 56 LTD Unit 9, Blundells Drive, Bradville Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK13 7HA T: 01908 216661 E: enquiries@export56.com www.

North Wales export56.com Tech9 Motorsport Ltd Hale Garage, Hale Road, Liverpool L24 5RB. T: 0151 4255 911 E: sales@tech9.ms www.tech9.ms

Oxfordshire Autofarm Oddington Grange, Weston on the Green, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 3QW T: 01865 331234 www.autofarm.co.uk Autofarm has more than 40 years’ experience of maintaining, preparing, racing, restoring and selling Porsches of all ages. The Oxfordshire-based workshop offers servicing using accredited diagnostics equipment, sales, parts, race preparation, restoration and engine build capability. Its extensive road and race engine experience led the company to develop Silsleeve, an innovative and cost-effective method of repairing modern Porsche cylinder blocks. It also offers bespoke builds through its Autofarm 911 programme.

Hillcrest Specialist Cars Whitehouse Garage, High Street, Nettlebed, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon, RG9 5DB. T: 01491 642911 E: hillcrestcars@tiscali.co.uk www.hillcrestspecialistcars.com Hillcrest Specialist Cars is a leading independent Porsche specialist based in Henley-on-Thames. We offer a highly professional service at competitive prices. We pride ourselves on our high quality and standard of service. ..

Suffolk PIE Performance Independent Porsche Specialist Unit 9, Hill Farm, Lavenham Road Brent Eleigh, CO10 9PB T: 01473 760911, 01787 247911, 01787 249924 E: info@pieperformance.co.uk www.pieperformance.co.uk PIE Performance is a family-run independent Porsche specialist in East Anglia. We offer all workshop facilities for servicing and repair, supply new and used parts, vehicle restoration to include back dating, Porsche car sales and many other services needed to support running a Porsche.

Surrey Cridfords Porsche The Street. Ewhurst. Surrey. GU67QY T. 01483 273302 E. porsche@cridfords.co.uk W. www.cridfords.co.uk Established for over 30 years, we are one of the country’s longest established Porsche specialists.

Our service department are equipped with the very latest official Porsche PIWIS III diagnostics and Porsche spec Hunter 4 wheel alignment system. We offer a full engine repair and rebuild service, classic restoration, as well as all service work for current through to classics models.

Collection and loan cars available.

Parr 5 Faraday Centre, Faraday Road, Crawley, RH10 9PX. T: 01293 537911 E: service@parr-uk.co.uk www.parr-uk.co.uk With 30 years’ experience Parr is the leading Porsche specialist in the UK, covering all areas of Porsche maintenance, preparation, tuning (Cargraphic UK importer), motorsport and sales. Whether it is a routine service or part through to a full restoration or engine build Parr has the skills, experience and facilities to deliver the highest levels of customer care and service. To find out the full range of services, and to explore what Parr can offer you, please visit our website.

Charles Ivey Specialist Cars Hollyfield Road, Surbiton Surrey, KT5 9AL T: 020 7731 3612 E: info@charlesivey.com www.charlesivey.com

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Precision Porsche

D9 Autotech South Wales Porsche

Unit B1/B2, Bluebell Industrial Estate, Sheffied Park, Uckfield, Sussex TN22 3HQ. T: 01825 721205 E: info@precisionporsche.co.uk www.precisionporsche.co.uk We specialise in Porsche maintenance and bodywork repairs – from regular care through to full restorations. We have new dedicated workshops all on one site including the latest Porsche diagnostic equipment and body shop services. Our premises are light, spacious and customer friendly located in Mid Sussex.

Specialists

Sussex (West)

Five Ashes, East Sussex, TN20 6HY T: 01825 830424 (open 7 days) E: info@paragon.gb.com www.paragongb.com Located in the heart of East Sussex, we offer an outstanding selection of high-quality and expertly prepared used Porsches for sale. Our in-house workshops and parts department are fully equipped and offer a vast depth of knowledge and enthusiasm that enables us to provide complete long-term care for your modern or classic Porsche.

Parr 5 Faraday Centre, Faraday Road, Crawley, RH10 9PX T: 01293 537911 E: service@parr-uk.co.uk www.parr-uk.co.uk With 30 years’ experience Parr is the leading Porsche specialist in the UK, covering all areas of Porsche maintenance, preparation, tuning (Cargraphic UK importer), motorsport and sales. Whether it is a routine service or part through to a full restoration or engine build, Parr has the skills, experience and facilities to deliver the highest levels of customer care and service. To find out the full range of services, and to explore what Parr can offer you, please visit our website.

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Estate, Bridgend,Vale of Glamorgan CF33 4RE. Junction 37 M4 T: 01656 740991 Mobile 07966 166763 E: discount9auto@aol.com www.d9autotechporsche.co.uk Perfectly located on M4 half way between Cardiff & Swansea, serving South, East, & West! Wales leading specialists in 996/997/Boxster/Cayman & Cayenne engine rebuilds & rebores

Carrera Performance

at the best rates in the country. Ceramic

Unit A, Monks Gate Garage, Brighton Road, Monks Gate, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6JD. T: 01403 891911 E: info@carreraperformance.com www.carreraperformance.com We offer a complete range of services or all Porsches including engine and gearbox rebuilds and upgrades. Servicing, race and rally prep including four-wheel alignment and corner weighting, suspension upgrades, rolling road service.

We also have an in-house machine shop to make those hard-to-get parts.

Ims bearing upgrades. In house recovery

Parr

& specialist paint to highest standards!

5 Faraday Centre, Faraday Road, Crawley, RH10 9PX. T: 01293 537911 E: service@parr-uk.co.uk www.parr-uk.co.uk With 30 years’ experience Parr is the leading Porsche specialist in the UK, covering all areas of Porsche maintenance, preparation, tuning (Cargraphic UK importer), motorsport and sales. Whether it is a routine service or part through to a full restoration or engine build, Parr has the skills, experience and facilities to deliver the highest levels of customer care and service. To find out the full range of services, and to explore what Parr can offer you, please visit our website.

Servicing all models with free special

Philip Raby Porsche Porsche sales and service Clovelly Road, Southbourne, West Sussex PO10 8PF. T: 01243 780389 Contact Philip Raby, Andrew Windsor E: mail@philipraby.co.uk www.philipraby.co.uk Friendly and affordable help on buying, selling and running Porsches. We sell top-quality Porsches at sensible prices with great aftersales service. We also offer full service, repair and restoration services for all Porsches, classic and modern. Visit our website for more details or please ring for an appointment.

We’ll be happy to chat with you.

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in Brighton in May 2003. I’ve also owned a new 996.2 C2 coupe, a new 997.1 C2S coupe, a 1975 Carrera 3.0, a 1992 964 cabriolet, a 1976 Carrera 3.0, a new Cayman GT4 and a 997.2 C4S coupe. My dad has a 1963 356C coupe fondly referred to as The Inheritance.

However, I’m not planning to own that one for some time yet!

Q A PP speaks to long-term Club member Jeff East about selling his flat and buying a 356, and why his dad’s car is known as The Inheritance

PP: Which has been your favourite?

JE: Absolutely no contest – I adore 94 JMF. It’s a UK RHD 1956 T1 A, originally supplied by AFN, finished in its original colour, Lago Green. Sitting in it makes me smile and I’ll never sell it. I have fond memories of my first 356, and my 996, which covered 42,000 miles as a daily driver. The GT4 was epic, and I really enjoyed the restoration of my ’76 Carrera 3.0.

PP: What do you enjoy about the Porsche scene?

JE: The Porsche world, and motoring in general, is a total release. Motoring is a fantastic ice-breaker, regardless of age, nationality or background, and I’ve made many great friends. Not all my motoring friends are into Porsches. Everyone is interested in other people’s motoring passions, and that’s what I most enjoy – it’s a very friendly place.

PP: What’s your ultimate Porsche experience?

JE: I thoroughly enjoy the 356 International meetings and the Classics at the Castle events.

I’ve also taken the 356 to Le Mans many times.

But the Below Zero Ice Driving in Sweden has to be the best fun I’ve ever had in a car. Being given almost free rein in a lightweight, 300bhp Tuthill-prepared classic 911 rally car on a frozen lake is amazing. I can’t wait to go again!

PCGB HOW HAS THE CLUB EVOLVED? “The Club has become much more forward-thinking and inclusive in recent years.

Certain personalities, including Register Secretaries Fred Hampton and Guy White, have been a great help to me, and the current management regime has quickly recognised the popularity of the early cars and their owners’ enthusiasm.”

FAVOURITE PCGB EVENT? “Classics at the Castle is my favourite regular event, but I really enjoyed the evening events with Brian Redman and Jacky Ickx. I was devastated that we lost Henry Hope-Frost so tragically. He made those events great with his wit and encyclopaedic knowledge of everything car-related. The motoring world is poorer without Henry.”

THE FUTURE? “It would be great to see PCGB and Porsche Cars GB support the new 2.0L Cup by getting at least one round to the UK in 2019. The John Aldington Trophy at the Goodwood Members’ Meeting in 2015 served up some fantastic racing. Three years on the ’65 cars are even better prepared and more competitively campaigned.”

PP: What’s your earliest Porsche memory?

JE: When my sister and I were in our late teens, she was heavily into Volkswagens.

Her first car was a ’74 Beetle, and my dad quickly followed with a ’66 split-screen VW Camper. I used to flick through their VolksWorld magazines but wasn’t really into cars until it featured Jaz Hoye’s stunning purple 356 Outlaw. I was smitten.

PP: When did your relationship with Porsche begin?

JE: Shortly after the purple Outlaw I noticed a scruffy 356 coupe in a car park near where I worked. I put a note under the wiper, asking the owner to let me know if it ever came up for sale. A few months later I got the call – luckily I’d just sold my first flat for a modest profit.

What 20-year-old bloke wouldn’t blow the profits from their first flat on a Porsche! I’ve now owned a 356 for more than half my life.

PP: What’s your ownership history?

JE: I bought my first 356 in 1998 and drove it hard for five years. It needed restoring, so I saved up, but two restoration experts told me I’d be going down a slippery slope so I decided to sell it. I collected my second 356 – 94 JMF – just in time for the 356 International meeting

Jeff’s favourite car is the handsome Lago Green UK RHD 1956 T1 A, fondly known as 94 JMF

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