Porsche Post November 2017

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November 2017

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A PARAGON OF PORSCHE Mark Sumpter on racing and restoring

IN THE FAST LANE We chat to Nick Faure

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FAST AND FURIOUS On tour with a GT3 RS and a 918

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Included in this month’s magazine is the inaugural edition of Marque 9, a new Porsche Club publication which we hope you’ll enjoy. Deliberately aspirational in its feel, Marque 9 talks to Yorkshireman Tony Hatter, who has designed some of Porsche’s famous models and we’re proud to present the publication. I’m sure members will have differing views on Marque 9’s content, but it’s an indication of the Club’s current strength that we’re able to produce a supplement of this nature. Porsche Club is never happy to rest on its laurels, and to keep providing member benefits we must innovate.

Sincere thanks to those members who attended the Club’s Ragley Hall event in late September. The enthusiastic turnout at the event was thoroughly encouraging and interest in the Concours competition proved particularly strong, which provides justification for a similar stand-alone event next year.

Details of the Club’s 2018 calendar will be released in due course, but needless to say it’s shaping up to be another very busy year with a range of events for you to enjoy.

Three of Britain’s Le Mans winners, all Club members naturally, together at Silverstone earlier this month for the launch of the 911 Legends Edition was a welcome reminder of Porsche’s huge motorsport heritage. Richard Attwood, Derek Bell and Nick Tandy unveiled the superb 911 Carrera 4 GTS British Legends Edition and more information about that particular model can be found on the news pages of this month’s magazine.

Thanks for your ongoing support of Porsche Club and I look forward to seeing you soon.

Chris Seaward General Manager

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To celebrate 40 years of the 928, Porsche Cars GB and its four Classic Partner Centres in Hatfield, Swindon, Leeds and Glasgow entered a specially prepared 928 in the 1970s Roadsport Championship of the Historic Sports Car Club.

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Choosing between a GT3 RS and a 918 Spyder is tougher than you think, says John Mayhead

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Known as ‘Mr Porsche’, Nick Faure has seamlessly blended a successful race career with more than 30 years of selling all things 911

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Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS British Legends Edition celebrates success at Le Mans Porsche has celebrated its record-breaking success at the 24 Hours of Le Mans by introducing a limited-run 911. The Carrera 4 GTS British Legends Edition honours Richard Attwood, Derek Bell and Nick Tandy, who between them have scored six victories for the marque in the famous Enduro.

Each driver played a central role in the configuration of their car – the starting point for which was the 450bhp Carrera 4 GTS – and their individual requirements were put into practice by Style Porsche in Weissach and Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur in Stuttgart.

Porsche Active Suspension Management is standard on the GTS, but the British Legends Edition features PASM sports suspension plus Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), which lowers the car by a further 10mm. The specification also boasts Porsche Traction Management and rear-wheel steering, while the LED headlights include Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus technology. There’s a choice between manual and PDK transmissions, and the GTS’s Sport Chrono Package adds dynamic engine mounts

and the steering wheel-mounted mode switch.

To reinforce the link to their racing cars, the drivers specified the extensive use of Alcantara and carbon for the interior. The bespoke steering wheel features a 12 o’clock marking, while the centre-console lid is embossed with the driver’s name and signature. The satin-black mirrors are unique to the British Legends Edition, too, and Porsche’s existing 18-way Adaptive Sports seats are fitted.

The Richard Attwood edition celebrates his famous 1970 win in the 917 – Porsche’s first outright victory at Le Mans. The Guards Red livery with white decals reflects the colour scheme of his Porsche Salzburg entry – a theme that carries over to the other two British Legends Editions. The Sapphire Blue Derek Bell car evokes his Rothmanssponsored 956, which won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1982, while the Carrera White Nick Tandy model does likewise with the 919 Hybrid in which he claimed victory in 2015.

“We’ve all specced our dream car,” said Nick at the launch, which was held at

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Silverstone’s Porsche Experience Centre, “but I never thought I’d actually have my name on it! It really does have everything that I asked for.”

Derek, who drove Porsches in four of his five Le Mans wins, added: “We all had a bit of input. I had certain ideas – I didn’t want it to be too garish, for example. They’re very tastefully done and the fact that my name has been put on a special Porsche is lovely after all these years. Winning Le Mans is a wonderful accolade and stays with you forever, and for Porsche to commemorate it is very nice.”

Richard commented: “It has been done in the Porsche way. It’s up to the person looking at the car to know that it’s a Le Mans edition – and Porsche enthusiasts will know.”

The 0-62mph time of the UK-only British Legends Edition remains unchanged over the standard GTS at 3.6 seconds. The Richard Attwood car will cost £122,376, while the Derek Bell and Nick Tandy versions will each be £123,210, and owners will be invited to take part in a bespoke driving experience at Silverstone.

Porsche Update

GT2 RS smashes Nürburgring – confirmed as fastest 911 ever Yet another milestone in 911 history has been reached thanks to the latest GT2 RS, which has blasted round the Nürburgring Nordschleife in a jaw-dropping 6 minutes 47.3 seconds.

Originally set a target below 7 minutes 5 seconds by Porsche’s GT team at the start of the car’s development process, the additional 17.7 seconds confirms that the GT2 RS is not only the most powerful 911 ever with 700hp, but also the fastest ever built.

In typical Porsche fashion, the record at the 12.8-mile track was not a one-off. Lars Kern from Germany and the UK’s Nick Tandy broke the previous record for road-approved sports cars (6 minutes, 52.0 seconds) in their first attempt and subsequently finished five laps in under 6 minutes 50 seconds, highlighting the GT2 RS’s durability.

Andreas Preuninger, director GT model line, says: “It’s not just the record time achieved by the GT2 RS that demonstrates the vehicle’s class, but also its consistent performance in every lap. We’re particularly proud of the fact that this was achieved with two different vehicles and two different drivers, as this

underlines the GT2 RS’s ability to reproduce this record result over and over again.”

To add to the sense of occasion, Porsche factory driver Nick Tandy travelled direct from a six-hour race in Austin, Texas, to the Nürburgring, swapping the Le Mans prototype Porsche 919 Hybrid for the GT2 RS. However, it was Lars Kern, a Porsche test driver by trade with a passion for racing, who ultimately set the final record time. Alongside the Carrera Cup Australia, Kern regularly competes in the VLN Endurance Championship on the Nürburgring and knows the Nordschleife inside out.

The subsequent record lap began at 7.11pm and finished 6 minutes and 47.3 seconds later in ideal outdoor conditions. The vehicle’s average speed was 114mph.

Weighing in at 1470kg with a full fuel tank, the lightweight two-seater accelerates from zero to 62mph in 2.8 seconds. The rear-wheel drive Coupé has a top speed of 211mph and, with its near-motorsport drive technology, the new 911 GT2 RS trumps its 3.6-litre predecessor by 80hp and achieves a torque of 750Nm (an increase of 50Nm).

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Hybrid Panamera Sport Turismo packs 680hp The new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo is set to redefine estate car capability thanks to a phenomenal 680hp and 850Nm of torque, complete with hybrid technology lifted straight from the 918 Spyder supercar.

Combining a 4.0-litre V8 engine with an electric motor, it also delivers the fuel consumption of a 3.0-litre engine, according

to Porsche – average consumption in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) is 3.0 l/62 miles.

Even at 1400rpm, the 550hp V8 twin-turbo and 136hp electric motor deliver the maximum system torque of 850Nm, giving a 0-62mph of just 3.4 seconds, while top speed is a continent crossing 192mph.

The decoupler integrated into the hybrid module is electromechanically actuated via an Electric Clutch Actuator. The result is short response times and a high level of comfort.

The fast-shifting, eight-speed Porsche PDK is used to transmit power to the standard adaptive all-wheel-drive system Porsche Traction Management (PTM).

The most powerful Sport Turismo has a range of up to 31 miles using solely electric power and therefore producing zero local emissions. The lithium-ion battery has an energy content of 14.1kWh and can be charged within 2.4 to six hours, depending on the charger and power connection.

It also features all the innovations of the second generation of the Panamera. These include the digital Porsche Advanced Cockpit, ground-breaking assistance systems such as Porsche InnoDrive including adaptive cruise control and optional rear-axle steering.

Available to order now, the Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo starts from £140,868 including VAT. The standard equipment includes electric Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC Sport) roll stabilisation, including the Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus) rear differential lock, the highperformance Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) system, 21-inch alloy wheels in a 911 Turbo design, Power Steering Plus, the Sport Chrono Package and auxiliary air conditioning as standard.

Texas one-two victory for 919 Hybrids Porsche continued to push towards the 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) title with a one-two victory for its 919 Hybrids in Austin, Texas, fought in sweltering conditions.

Championship-leading Le Mans winners Earl Bamber, Timo Bernhard and Brendon Hartley crossed the line first at the Circuit of The Americas. The reigning world champion Neel Jani and co-drivers André Lotterer and Nick Tandy finished second. The trio started from pole, leading for most of the race before letting

the sister car ahead in the closing stages which was better placed in the championship. Jani achieved the fastest race lap in 1:47.149 minutes on lap nine of 192.

The 911 RSR scored second place in the sixth round, six-hour race, conducted in 40˚C track temperatures, pushing the cars to their limits. The result marked the Porsche 919 Hybrid’s 17th race win and the seventh one-two victory since its debut in 2014.

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to its tally. Porsche aims to complete the innovative prototype’s career in a perfect manner in its final season this year.

Having won the 24 Hours of Le Mans three years in a row, the team is aiming to achieve a third consecutive WEC title for manufacturers and drivers. At the time of going to print, Porsche had scored 242 points in the manufacturers’ world championship with Toyota on 168.5 points, and was preparing for the seventh round in Fuji.

Porsche Club Christmas market – more to see and do!

The Club’s ever popular Christmas Open Day is scheduled to take place at the Clubhouse on Sunday, 3 December and this year there will be more for members to see and do than ever before. Inside the Clubhouse will be the usual refreshments and attractions for members to enjoy, while outside in the race centre will be a mini Christmas market hosting more than 20 Cotswold traders.

Enjoy fun, family-friendly festivities at the Clubhouse between 9.30am and 4pm for this year’s Porsche Club Christmas Open Day.

There will be a variety of local artisans who will be displaying their crafts in a festive-themed, heated marquee. With plenty to see and buy for those extra special Christmas gifts, for example, Laced Wing Designs; embroidered art; Porschethemed prints by local artist Neil Waterman (commissions to be taken on the day); rustic trees and reindeers; Samantha Morris’ Cow Art; hand-made jewellery; fresh Christmas wreaths and gifts by Sophie from the Stow flower shop.

There will also be cakes and pastries by the Cacao Bean coffee shop in Moreton and

gluten-free cakes from a local artisan in Stow-on-the-Wold, to name but a few.

Ting Ting Guo will also be present promoting foods influenced by his Singapore heritage to give those taste buds something different to enjoy before the usual Christmas turkey and mince pies.

We will also be promoting our new Junior Membership scheme for those young Porsche enthusiasts who would like to become members of the Porsche Club GB. Please register your interest by visiting porscheclubgb.com/members

NEC Classic Car Show 2018 Porsche Rennsport Reunion VI – last chance to secure tickets This year’s Classic Motor Show will take place from Friday, 10 November to Sunday, 12 November at Birmingham’s NEC. As ever, the Club’s stand will have a selection of cars on display and items from the Members’ Collection retail range. Complimentary refreshments will be available throughout the show – so stop by, rest and refuel.

To secure a Saturday or Sunday one-day ticket at the Club rate, use the discount code CSCMS17, while the discount code CFCMS17 applies to a family ticket. Tickets can be purchased by calling 0871 230 1088 or online at necclassicmotorshow.com

Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca has announced the next Porsche Rennsport Reunion will take place at the famed California race track in 2018. The upcoming Family Reunion has been expanded to four days and will be held between 27 and 30 September, 2018.

In what has become a tradition, Rennsport Reunion VI will bring together an extraordinary gathering of significant Porsche race cars, as well as those who have designed, engineered and driven them to victory in the world’s most famous sports car races. Hosted by PCNA, the four-day programme of on-track competition will be complemented by a Concours d’Elégance, which is open to invited race participants.

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2001, followed by two events at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida in 2004 and 2007, Rennsport Reunion IV moved west in 2011, tapping into a vast array of west coast car aficionados and Porsche enthusiasts. Returning to a three-year interval, this incomparable event has turned into a world-wide occasion.

During Porsche Rennsport Reunion V in 2015, over 1300 Porsche Club of America (PCA) member-owned Porsche models helped fill the show fields, race classes and parking lots of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. For the upcoming sixth rendition, the PCA will once again play an integral role in the festivities.

Members who are keen to display their car at the event can make an application to do so from 1 December, 2017.

Motorsport seminar at the Clubhouse Members interested in learning more about Porsche Club motorsport and the on-track opportunities available through the Club are invited to attend an open seminar at the Clubhouse on Saturday, 25 November.

The Club offers members a range of motorsport opportunities, from trackdays right through to the Porsche Club Championship, but we recognise it’s not

often easy to access these platforms during the summer season.

November’s session will provide members with the opportunity to meet existing competitors, race preparers and Clubhouse officials to see what the process of entering one of the Club’s disciplines actually entails.

So, if you’re interested in learning about how to participate in your first ever trackday, or

fancy preparing your car for the Speed Championship – November’s session could be for you.

Commencing around 10.30am and continuing into the afternoon, we’d be grateful if those of you intending to attend could email admin@porscheclubgb.com. As ever, refreshments will be available and there is ample car parking at the Clubhouse.

New Classic Register from Porsche Cars GB Porsche Cars GB have launched a new programme for owners of Porsche Classic models up to and including the 996 generation 911 and 986 Boxster.

Titled the Porsche Classic Register the programme offers owners a host of features and benefits to help them look after their classic Porsche, from a 15 per cent discount on Porsche Classic Parts, four free wash and vacuums per year and a set of Porsche Classic number plate surrounds when you first join.

The collectors-style membership pack comes complete with a limited edition Porsche Classic Keyring, the design of which changes every year. Membership is free of charge for twelve months when you have an oil change service (or more in-depth work) carried out at a participating Porsche Centre.

Members also receive two copies per year of the exclusive Porsche Originale magazine, which is focused entirely on classic Porsche news, stories, history and details on parts availability and the latest introductions.

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What comes down, must go up…

Prices are already climbing for the 996 Turbo, but Nick suggests that the time is right to look at Carrera 2 or Carrera 4 which ‘represent incredible value for money’

The 996 is set to have a renaissance on the used market Words: Nick Whale he rumours suggesting the classic car market is in decline seem to be dying down of late. I do think that uncertainty has been due to buyers taking a cautious breather while elections, Brexit debates, and a wobbly exchange rate play out. Despite that, I’m pleased to say that the market for Porsches seems to be holding up quite well through all the confusion.

I believe that what has happened in recent years is in the excitement of a booming market; a great many average cars have managed to fetch increasing prices. However, lately common sense has returned and this is no longer the case. Exceptional cars are still attracting exceptional prices, so if you’re looking at a classic car as an investment, you really need to search out truly remarkable cars that are in pristine condition with superb

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provenance and an extensive, verifiable history.

In addition to this, rarity and long-term ownership are key factors.

While no one likes to hear about uncertainty in any market, it does open up opportunities for those planning to make an acquisition, especially in certain pockets of the Porsche market where there are still undervalued models that now show signs of coming to life.

For a long time, I’ve been advising people to pay close attention to front-engined 924s, 944s and 928s. I’ve also noticed that a great many commentators are now beginning to point to the previously unloved 996 iteration of the 911 as a potential new climber.

As with all classic cars, specials and limitededition models always offer the best investment opportunities, but in the case of the 996 the market has already recognised the value of these cars and prices are already climbing for editions such as the GT3 RS and the Turbo.

The GT2 possibly has some upward movement still left in it, but for value for money, I believe the Carrera 2 and Carrera 4 are the real bargains. Go for the manual versions – the Tiptronic gearbox is not a joy to drive with.

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now that everyone knows where the weaknesses are and how to deal with them. The biggest problem, especially with early 996 3.4-litre engines, was the Intermediate Shaft Bearing (IMS), and if that let go the engine would be destroyed. There is an upgraded component that fixes the problem, so if you’re considering one of these cars, please assure yourself that this work has been done. Once again, this highlights one of my golden rules for buying any classic: be aware of potential issues for the model and carefully check the car’s service and history file to make sure it has been properly cared for throughout its life.

That said, I don’t think the 996 will ever be a true money spinner in investment terms. A lot of these cars were made and sold, and the rarity factor will probably never be there. But as an entry into the world of Porsche 911 ownership, the 996 represents incredible value for money.

In the meantime, I hope that many of you have enjoyed the Porsche Sale at Silverstone Circuit and I look forward to providing you with a full report next month.

Nick Whale is Managing Director at Silverstone Auctions

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PORSCHE CLUB AWARDS CEREMONY

David Gilhooley Trophy 928 Register – David Hemmings The David Gilhooley Trophy was presented to the 928 Register. The Club felt that it had provided excellent service to its members over the past 12 months.

Honorary Membership Dave Forrest Dave Forrest has been a long-time supporter of both Porsche Club and Porsche Club Motorsport and was recognised with Honorary Membership on the evening.

Porsche Club’s annual awards took place in Stratfordupon-Avon on Friday, 22 September. In attendance was member and five-time Le Mans winner Derek Bell, along with 125 Porsche Club members. It’s

Merit Award Paul Barlow

the first time in some years that the Club has held a stand-alone event of this nature, and after such a positive reception it’s likely that the format will be repeated moving forward.

Spirit of Porsche Club Laura Wardle

A Merit Award was presented to Paul Barlow, who has made an excellent contribution to the Club over the past year. The active Region 2 member also contributes regularly to Porsche Post.

John Piper Trophy Paul Keeling and Peter Bull

The Spirit of Porsche Club award was presented to Laura Wardle, who is an active Region 8 member and who successfully competes in the Porsche Club Speed Championship.

Sheffield Trophy – Region 27 Ruth Boyd and Ken Mack

The John Piper Trophy recognises Porsche Club Great Britain lifetime achievement and this year’s trophy was given to Paul Keeling and Peter Bull.

Honorary Membership Alan Armstrong

The Sheffield Trophy is presented to the Porsche Club Region which has achieved interaction and engagement with its members over the last 12 months.

This year it went to Region 27.

Honorary Membership Gary Sorrell

Alan Armstrong, a former Porsche Club Board Member who has a great record of providing valuable service to the organisation, was awarded Honorary Membership.

Advice and support is a huge part of the Porsche Club experience and Gary Sorrell has quietly, but diligently, helped hundreds of members throughout the years.

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Bill Goodman Trophy Cliff and Tracy Wilkins The Bill Goodman Trophy recognises long and excellent Porsche Club service and this year’s trophy was awarded to Tracy and Cliff Wilkins, who run the Club’s Boxster Register.

Member of the Year Mike Pollock The Porsche Club Member of the Year award recognises a volunteer who has provided the Club with fantastic service, and Mike Pollock was this year’s deserving winner.

Honorary Membership Paul Seagrave Former Board Member and Regional Organiser Paul Seagrave’s service to Porsche Club has been steadfast. The popular member was rewarded with Honorary Membership on the night.

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PORSCHE CLUB RAGLEY HALL AWARDS September’s Concours and Pride of Ownership at Ragley Hall was the first time in many years that these events have enjoyed a stand-alone platform. Both competitions were well subscribed and interest from visiting members proved strong as the day unfolded. A 911 Turbo display was part of the event and owners recognised who had put extra effort into preparation.

Shown below are the winners across all disciplines. The Club, as ever, is keen to develop the event and welcomes feedback on how to make the format better moving forward.

Turbo Award – Horace Marks

Turbo Award – Stephen Mear

Turbo Award – Kim Sutch

Turbo Award – Dave Jones

Pride of Ownership third place – Cavan Hulbert

Pride of Ownership second place – Simon Makinson

Pride of Ownership winner – Mark Thomas

Spirit of Concours – Joseph Kidd

National Concours Competitors’ Choice – Mike Trotter

National Concours third place – James Auckland

National Concours second place – Mike Trotter

National Concours Champion – Steven Oldfield

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The Porsche month in pictures

Another impressive turnout for the Goodwood Charity trackday, which had even greater involvement from Porsche Club this year. Saturday’s event contained two elements, with 36 Porsches on-track joined by more than 200 in the paddock area. Final totals are still being confirmed, but it’s hoped that a five-figure sum has been raised for Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice in Sussex. Thank you to everyone who participated in the event and who generously donated money to the charity in the lead-up to the trackday.

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Photo by George Woodward

Goodwood Charity trackday, 7 October

Silverstone, 2 October

Photo by Porsche GB

As covered in this month’s news section, Porsche has launched a limited-edition 911 to celebrate the contribution that British drivers Richard Attwood, Derek Bell and Nick Tandy have made to the marque’s success at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The 911 Carrera 4 GTS ‘British Legends Edition’ has been designed by the drivers, who each took historic wins at the famous French endurance race (six wins between them from 1970 to 2015).

The car has been developed by Porsche Cars GB together with Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur at the company headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany.

Photo by George Woodward

Photo by Porsche GB

The 2017 Porsche Carrera Cup GB championship was settled in spectacular style at Brands Hatch.

The championship battle between Porsche GB 2016/2017 Scholar Charlie Eastwood and Dino Zamparelli (JTR) was settled in Eastwood’s favour in the final few laps of the final race. The pair tied on points, but not before reigning champion Dan Cammish (Redline Racing) signed off the season in style with another dominant weekend – double pole positions, two fastest laps and a pair of wins.

A fitting way to end an era that has seen Cammish take 31 victories over three seasons.

There was a strong turnout of 911 Turbos at the Club’s Ragley Hall National Concours, which saw more than 800 cars descend on the beautiful Warwickshire venue.

Despite some inclement weather in the lead-up to the event, the day was dry and the venue was drenched in sunshine later in the day. Sincere thanks to everyone who made the journey. Details of the 2018 event will be released in due course.

Red Bull Hangar-7, 2 October Members on the Club’s October factory visit enjoyed a tour of Red Bull’s famous Hangar-7.

Based at Salzburg Airport, Hangar-7 is a unique building which houses the historic Flying Bulls aircraft fleet and a collection of Formula 1 race cars. Hangar-7 also offers space for art exhibitions. When you’re ready for refreshments, choose between Restaurant Ikarus, the Outdoor Lounge, two bars and a café. It really has it all. Members are encouraged to keep an eye on Porsche Post for details of next year’s factory tours.

Photo by George Woodward

Ragley Hall, 23 September

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Photo by Aaron Lupton

Brands Hatch, 1 October

The Porsche month in pictures

Welcombe Hotel, 22nd September Porsche’s LMP1 919 was a welcome part of the Club’s annual awards dinner in Stratford-uponAvon. Positioned outside the entrance to the hotel, the car attracted a whole host of attention as the event unfolded.

Supported by Chopard and Lockton, the Club’s awards ceremony was a fantastic demonstration of the dedication, hard work and passion of the people behind the successes of the Club. Derek Bell was the Club’s guest of honour on the evening and he was joined by his wife, Misti.

Photo by Andy Fitzpatrick

Donington Park, 30 September Donington Park played host to the ‘Great 924 race’, organised by the Porsche Racing Drivers Association to commemorate 25 years since the formation of the PRDC. In attendance was the Porsche GB 924 Championship-winning car that had been raced by Gordon Ramsay but is now owned by long-time Club member Andy Prill.

The not-for-profit race raised more than £1100 for charity.

Welcombe Hotel, 22 September

Photo by Aaron Lupton

Honorary Club member and five-time Le Mans winner Derek Bell chats to Henry Hope-Frost at the Club’s annual awards dinner.

Derek, as ever, enthusiastically recalled some of his most famous Porsche victories and there were plenty of engaging stories as the evening unfolded. The following day Derek drove to the Ragley Hall Concours in his famous 924 Carrera GTS where he happily signed hundreds of autographs.

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WHAT HAPPENS

ON TOUR… Choosing between a GT3 RS and a 918 Spyder is tougher than you think ➝ Words and photos: John Mayhead

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s opportunities go, driving a 2017 Porsche 911 GT3 RS from Bilbao to Madrid through some of the best roads in Europe is one of those better moments in life. “There’s just one thing…” said Chris Bucknall, co-founder of epic event that is The Grand Tour, now in its 17th year. “We may have to swap over into a 918 Spyder for part of the tour.”

“That’ll be fine,” came my measured response.

Fast-forward to a lay-by next to Bilbao Airport, watching 28 cars

emerge from transport trucks.

There was a mixture of modern supercars and cool classics, among them a bright orange Ferrari F12, a heavily modified Aston Martin DBS and a wonderful 1976 Lamborghini Urraco, to name a few, but it was the Porsche presence that dominated. There were three 911 Carreras and a stunning 1997 993 Targa that had been very sympathetically upgraded. However, it was the Spyder and the GT3 RS that grabbed the headlines.

The 918 is quite a machine: it squats on huge 21-inch rear tyres like a coiled panther, and while it’s

not achingly beautiful it has an awesome presence that draws you in like a magnet. Then came the GT3 RS. On the outside it’s typical 911 Rennsport. There’s the distinctive shape, the big brakes and the huge spoiler, yet jump inside and it’s a different prospect.

The original 2.7 RS was a proper stripped-out racing machine, especially in Lightweight form. Granted, this version has the webbing door handles, plexiglass windows, bucket seats and roll cage, but it’s also an appealing place to be – leather, Alcantara and carbon create a stylish, comfortable interior. There’s even

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a pair of wonderfully designed drinks holders that pop out of the dash – carbon fibre, naturally.

There’s another, unexpected element of comfort that only becomes apparent when you start driving – the ride quality.

Granted, this is no Roller, yet as we threaded out onto the smaller roads heading south from Bilbao, with the road surface becoming more challenging, the GT3 RS took it all in its stride. Scratch that, it was a revelation. I had visions of extended toilet breaks and subsequent dental refittings, yet received a composed and fluid ride that negated the fact that this

is a race-bred machine. That said, it wasn’t like we were roughing it – between Bilbao and Madrid is a network of wonderful, twisty, superb (I could go on) roads that invite you to explore your steed’s capabilities. In this rarefied environment, the GT3 RS goes from being a good car to being a stratospheric one. As a gentle reminder, it has twice the downforce of the preceding GT3 (the huge 21-inch rear tyres caused the production line to be redesigned), while the plethora of carbon and magnesium helps it shed weight. These factors create a car that turns into corners with

such competence that you wonder if you’ll ever reach the break point.

And if you dare, there’s no sudden snap as you lose traction; it gives you the benefit of the doubt, allowing you to correct your exuberance without consequence.

The throttle response is equally honed. Out of a corner in sport mode, power is delivered in linear fashion through the splendid PDK gearbox – slick does not do this transmission justice. Then it’s time for intoxication, all the way to a shade under 9000rpm.

Out from the hills, we switch from tundra to rolling grassland.

The roads remained fabulous,

snaking their way off into the mirage-strewn distance that only encouraged further exploration of the accelerator pedal. By this time we’d caught up with the 918 Spyder and then watched in awe as it leapt away from us, heat haze shimmering above the engine deck.

Yet we weren’t to be outdone, passing various Grand Tour entrants, including the Urraco, as we pressed on. Just as the Lambo drifted to the left, the Spyder overtook, its total lack of visibility leaving the driver oblivious to the ensuing increase in heart rates.

And so the day ran on, with the GT3 RS keeping up with the 918

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Spyder on everything but the straightest roads, and both Chris and I falling more and more in love… with the car. By the time we reached our hotel, a parador high on a hill in an achingly beautiful town, we were consumed with adrenaline. This took a few beers and light debrief to dispel.

The following day we were to drive the GT3 RS for the first half, then swap to the Spyder. Setting off early we discussed how the 918 would compare. Naturally we expected it to be powerful, yet also encumbered by weight. Where the GT3 RS danced, the Spyder would conga, we concurred. ➝

“The 918 Spyder sounds like a spaceship and delivers power that would make Captain Kirk proud”

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And so it was time. Halfway up a mountain I jumped out of the GT3 to take some video footage, while Chris fetched the Spyder from its owner. The contrast couldn’t be more different – where the GT3 RS has the familiarity of the 911, this was another planet. The central console is one big carbon control system, half of it touch screen.

The Le Mans-style windscreen is the next thing you notice, giving a confident view of the road. Yet it’s the sound that you will never forget. Accelerating and braking are both accompanied by an awesome whirring as the electric motors store then dispense energy.

It has been said before, but there’s really no alternative – it sounds like a spaceship. And the 918 delivers power that would make Captain Kirk proud.

We both thought the GT3 RS had great throttle response, but the 918 redefines expectations.

It’s instant, delivering huge power on, huge power off, creating acceleration that makes you lose visual focus; outside time and space seemingly converge. And then there’s the turn-in. The wonderful roads encountered on day one were now looking rather mundane. Traversing mountain passes, via extended tunnels, then dipping down and alongside verdant river beds the Spyder defied preconceptions belying its weight. This is Porsche after all, so modern technology overcame long-established physics. It felt light, nimble, balanced and above all superbly quick, no matter the oncoming layout.

Day three and I had to leave the rest of the group, which was making its way to Marbella, the final destination of The Grand Tour 2017 journey. At Madrid Airport I had time to reflect on the fantastic journey I’d completed and more succinctly on the two cars I’d driven. I love the 918, a truly phenomenal machine of hypercar proportions that combines cutting-edge technology with an awesome presence, but I am truly besotted with the GT3 RS. I’d own one over any Ferrari, and I’d drive it every single day.

In fact, I’d move my office to a town an hour’s drive away just so I could use it properly. In no time at all it would be stone-chipped and bug-spattered, but is that not the point with these machines?”

For more information on forthcoming Grand Tour events visit grand-tour.co.uk. PP

Known as ‘Mr Porsche’, Nick Faure has seamlessly blended a successful race career with more than 30 years of selling all things 911 ➝ Words: Ken Davies Photos: LAT

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ick Faure’s name became synonymous with Porsche early in his distinguished career when he found fame racing 911s, including derivatives such as the 935 K3 developed by the Kremer brothers. His reputation for driving 911s to the limit and beyond is legendary, particularly his intuitive ‘hands-off’ technique for controlling the 911 in opposite lock cornering, allowing the rear-engined car to exploit its own self-centring capabilities.

Born in Dorking in May 1944, Nick attended prep school in Manston, Kent, and Stowe School, near Silverstone, before going to commercial college in Switzerland at 18. During the worst winter for a century, he quickly learnt the art of driving on deeply rutted ice-bound roads – a sound foundation for developing his supreme car control skills.

Nick’s competition career began in a Mini Cooper S in 1963. In 1967, he acquired GVB 911D, the ex-works 911 that Vic Elford had driven in the British Saloon Car Championship. This impressed Porsche GB, which later invited Nick to drive the brand-new 2.7 Carrera RS Lightweight in the 1973 British Racing and Sports Car Club Production Sports

Car Championship. For ’74, he switched to the Carrera 3.0 RS, still with Porsche backing.

That year he also shared a Carrera 3.0 RSR with Richard Bond and Jean ‘Beurlys’ Blaton at the British Airways 1000km at Brands Hatch, which led to 11 appearances in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, steering the Harley-Davidson Porsche 3.0 RSR to sixth overall at his first attempt in 1975 – his best result at Circuit de la Sarthe.

A multi-talented driver, journalist, photographer and artist – he also ran his own Porsche specialist outlet in Surrey for more than 30 years – here Nick recalls highlights from over half a century of motor-racing experiences…

How did you make your start in motorsport?

I’d always wanted to emulate my brother Howard, a successful rally driver who ran his Mini Cooper S from Morning Star Motors in Bath. He was sprinting at Castle Combe and asked me to drive. I took two laps to acclimatise before two timed runs. My first run was slower than his but my second run was faster. I’d got the bug and the knack. My first race was in a 970 Cooper S and I won the 1965 Mini 7 Championship. In 1967, my dream was to acquire the ex-works Porsche 911 Vic Elford had campaigned in. I bought it for £4000, 32 porscheclubgb.com

entered the British Saloon Car Championship in ’68 and in several races bettered Vic’s lap times.

What has been the best moment in your career?

Driving at Le Mans for the first time – it was unbelievably exciting just to be there. There was a wonderfully congenial atmosphere, on and off the track. The organisers put on different activities for the drivers, such as shooting and golf. The police at Le Mans have always had a reputation for being ruthless, and just getting into the paddock with extra people was sometimes a bit of a dodge. I remember once running over a policeman’s foot as he tried to stop me!

The race itself was like a technicolour dream that still lives on in my mind. To finish sixth overall and second in class in my first international race was just too much excitement. I’m still dining out on it 42 years later! My prize money of £200 was incredible, too. I’d managed to obtain sponsorship from Harley-Davidson to the tune of £1000 and my co-driver John Cooper put up the other £1000.

What has been the worst moment?

The worst moments were when I witnessed three fatalities. My most disappointing moment

was travelling to Sandown Park in Australia with two paying co-drivers in a Porsche 934 I’d bought, only to have it expire on the warm-up lap and deposit its oil on the track. I had to keep going, though, so that I could collect my start money and help pay for the trip!

Which event did (or do) you most look forward to?

Porsche GB’s accountant Alan Smith asked if I’d like to do the 1969 Targa Florio with him in a Triumph TR5. He reasoned that there were not many cars in his class so we could win. In my eyes this was the world’s finest road race, with a 44-mile lap of flat-out racing through the mountains of Sicily, including villages. To prepare, we set up camp in a lay-by just up the road from the start and drove 20 laps in three days to memorise the circuit which, having a photographic memory, I achieved.

Few drivers could learn the entire lap so this was very helpful and I was 10 minutes a lap quicker than my co-driver.

My excitement at taking part in this was far surpassed by the actual event. The enthusiasm of the spectators who’d arrived from far and wide to camp out in the mountains and pack the villages and towns as the cars roared through will never be repeated in today’s PC world. The works teams would mark the walls and crash barriers with stripes determining the severity of the curve, only to have them tampered with on race day by the crowd. If a red car broke down out in the country, they would flock onto the track and block other cars until they got it going again.

On the way home my Porsche’s throttle cable broke and as we were scratching our heads

TESTING TIMES “One of my most fun weeks was when I was given the exclusive job of demonstrating the brand-new 1974 preproduction 3.0-litre turbo to the world’s press. I was informed by John Aldington [Managing Director of Porsche Cars GB] that this car, which was shown at the Earls Court Motor Show, was the only one running outside the factory on the public roads.

“There was a real wow factor about this new 911 Turbo, and the reactions – a mix of awe and amazement – gave me a buzz. This particular preproduction Porsche 3.0-litre turbo was a very special car and, unknown to Porsche Cars GB, this prototype had been blessed with 1.2 atmospheres of turboboost as opposed to the planned 0.8 pressure for the following production cars.

“Needless to say it received a thorough review with potential customers on board. In the 1970s there was much lighter traffic than now, so bursts of high speeds were much more achievable and did not upset other drivers. And there were no speed cameras!

“As a result of my week of hard work all over the UK, Porsche signed up many new customers for the 1975 version, which was then priced at a massive £12,500.”

Motor Sport’s correspondent Denis Jenkinson stopped his Jaguar E-type to help. He devised a way to repair the linkage with a metal coat hanger that worked so well I never replaced it.

Congratulations, you’ve won the lottery!

What car do you rush out to buy?

A Jaguar D-type – it’s the sports racer with the best feedback of any race car I’ve driven. As a Porsche man, I’d buy a well-sorted 1974 Porsche 3.0 RSR, the finest-balanced classic racer/road car you’ll ever find.

What are your future motorsport plans?

To have enough budget to do more classic tarmac rallies such as the Tour Auto and the Modena Cento Ore or the Tour Britannia. My motorsport has to be for fun and feedback from a passenger. Some of the best experiences for me have been demonstrating Porsche’s latest models, including at the Nürburgring, as well as charity days, letting passengers enjoy my experience behind the wheel.

Which competition car has impressed you most?

Main image: Airborne at Caldwell Park in a Porsche 911 3.0 RS. Above, clockwise from top left: Nick’s 1965 Mini S in which he won the Mini 7 Championship; at Le Mans in 1985; the Goodwood Revival in 1985; taking the old hairpin on the Silverstone Club Circuit in a Porsche 911 3.3 Turbo

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It would have to be the EMKA-Aston Martin Group C Le Mans racer, built by Michael Cane Racing in Godalming with funds from Steve ➝

O’Rourke under the direction of Len Bailey. It was initially entered for a shakedown in a World Endurance Championship race at Silverstone, where I joined the driver line-up with Tiff Needell and O’Rourke.

We went to Le Mans [in 1983] without any wind tunnel testing and relied on Len’s experience at speeds of well over 200mph. I drove the car first. Into the unknown along the famous Hunaudières Straight, I didn’t have a wonderfully comfortable experience – it would not stop swinging from side to side.

After checking it, the team added two ‘spreaders’ at either side of the nose to stabilise the straightline performance and after a while I accepted that this is what we had to put up with for 24 hours! The team returned two years later.

Michael had sussed out the aerodynamic peculiarities, which turned out to be the rear trailing arms bending at speed and allowing the slightest degree of rear-wheel steering.

We were head to head with a gaggle of works and privately entered Porsche 962s and for the first hour we led the race, the first Aston to have done so since 1959. Despite our small team and budget, we finished both years in very respectable positions and were timed at 245mph along Mulsanne. We ended up with the Woolf Barnato Trophy for the highest-placed British car and team – today, it proudly sits in the British Racing Drivers’ Club.

What’s the most entertaining event you’ve ever been involved in?

Without doubt it’s the Goodwood Revival, with three entries in my Porsche 356 and once with Richard Attwood in the ex-Tommy Sopwith Equipe Endeavour Aston Martin BB4GT lightweight. Lord March puts on the greatest classic motor race on earth.

What is your most effective asset?

My ability to memorise circuits has been a great help – learning every corner, turn-in

point, blind brow and exit point at the Nürburgring within six laps and most other club circuits in no more than two laps. I think that driving a racing car is down to artistic and accurate sighting of the slightest variation and entry point in a corner, from entry to apex. I’ve never looked at distance markers – I rely on a mind picture that is repeated each lap, so much so that any variation is immediately noticeable.

What advice would you offer an aspiring young driver?

Start in a simple formula that’s cheap and fun and develop a real feel for the machine, not in a car with every driver aid under the sun because you’ll never learn seat-of-the-pants control. I started with Autocross and learnt very quickly that the brakes can be the worst thing for

“I learnt very quickly that the brakes can be the worst thing for control”

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control, and the steering is most important.

I am lucky to have started in the 1960s. The chance to hone the skills of balance with power and narrow tyres stood me in such good stead.

Who has been your greatest motoring inspiration?

Stirling Moss – I followed his every word and studied his consummately professional approach. In my half-term break from school in 1961, I arranged to visit him in his home in Mayfair to show him my drawings and get him to sign them for me. I still treasure them.

The most exciting thing I did was wait for him to come out of Rob Walker’s workshop in Dorking where I lived and we ended up having a race along the A25 to Guildford in our Mini Coopers. Going through the narrow S-bend under the rail bridge at Shalford without lifting was sensational for a young devotee following the maestro, but if he could do it, so could I! Tell us something surprising about yourself…

It surprises me that I’ve been married four times because I only wanted one lifetime partner, but I possess three wonderful kids who are all well settled and still very close to me.

I have a fear of flying. In 1974, I was invited to join Team Hexagon at the two South American Grands Prix. We lurched out of London in a Boeing 707 with many famous F1 drivers including Mike Hailwood, John Surtees, Ronnie Peterson and Guy Edwards. We dropped into Nice before crossing the Sahara and refuelled at Dakar in the middle of the night. Every time the plane made any movement I would instinctively try to straighten it up. We finally landed in Buenos Aires but the flight the following week to Sao Paulo was worse. Not being able to see any sign of an airport was terrifying, then suddenly there was a bump and full reverse-thrust before going off the end of the short strip – a raised concrete platform between all the high buildings. PP

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Mark Sumpter chats about the part that Porsche plays in his life, as the inspiration for his racing career and his company, Sussex-based Porsche specialist Paragon âž?

Words: Simon Charlesworth

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n the lead-up to an interview, it’s usually the last question that keeps catching my eye. It becomes the focus of a sort of meditation, one that involves other queries about the interviewee and the conversation we are about to have – including how quickly or slowly that final question will arrive.

After a few seconds of chatting to Mark Sumpter, keen racer and one of Porsche specialist Paragon’s founding fathers, it’s thankfully apparent the interview journey is going to be a slow one. At Paragon’s East Sussex showroom, phones ring in the background, yet instead of asking to be excused and rushing off, Mark remains focused and answers my questions at length.

It’s an example of one of Paragon’s core approaches to its customers, which crops up when we’re discussing his role at the company. What does Mark do when he’s not running the company, buying stock or looking after the racing cars?

“I do fill in for guys who are on holiday because we’re open seven days a week. We have three salesmen and we like to have a minimum of two salesmen in the showroom, otherwise you can’t be dedicated to a customer and we like to give them quite a lot of time. So if someone wants to spend an afternoon looking

at our stock then a salesman will just break off and spend that time with them,” says Mark.

So what makes a good Paragon salesman?

“We try not to come across as salesmen. The three guys we have working with us are 911 owners and I think they need to have a passion for Porsche. There are a lot of people working here who are driving the cars, which I think is a good sign. I know this sounds odd – because we need to survive – but we try not to sell things.

“We like to talk to people, listen to them and give them good advice. The way we do things here, such as the preparation levels and the way we look after our customers’ cars, makes a salesman’s job relatively easy. We’re not pushy – we’re enthusiasts with some cars for sale!”

And is this a trait your customers share with you? “We know that we’re not right for every single person who wants to buy a Porsche,” admits Mark.

“There are certain people who will come into the showroom and perhaps want the cheapest of everything, and we can’t be everything to everyone. When we do sell someone a car though, it becomes a long-term relationship, which is certainly the case with most of our customers. We’ve had people we haven’t seen for 10 years whose circumstances have changed and they’ve come back. Repeat business is huge – it’s a big club.”

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“We like to talk to people. We’re not pushy – we’re enthusiasts with some cars for sale”

Mark adds: “Now we’ve extended the showroom we also have a coffee bar and social area for people to drop in and have a coffee. I think we do have this reputation of not being pushy because people do pop in and I enjoy the fact that people feel comfortable enough to do that.”

His involvement in the motor trade started when he was a 16-year-old mechanical apprentice at a car tuning firm. The company was attached to a bodyshop business and was owned by a fellow named Paul Ziller, who also happened to compete in club racing in an early 1970s Porsche 911 – more on that in a moment.

After completing his apprenticeship, Mark became involved in car sales and he ended up working at a Ford dealership in the early 1990s. Both he and the body shop manager were running 911s, but following the recession many dealers and specialists had ceased trading. The sight of a brace of 911s meant that the dealership attracted passing Porsche trade, germinating an idea that was more interesting than working with Sierras and Escorts. Mark, in partnership with another chap in his early 20s – Adrian Mole – took a leap of faith and acquired a garage that became Paragon. The partnership would last until 1999 when Mark bought out Adrian.

So was Mark’s enthusiasm for racing and Porsche concurrent? “I’ve always liked speed and racing. Although I’ve always watched single-seater racing, I’ve never aspired to race a single-seater (I’ve driven one a couple of times but I’ve never raced one), so I’ve always had the bug for racing Porsches. I thought it was the ultimate experience and I ended up buying a lot of Porsche books and looking into its racing history at places like Le Mans. I just immersed myself in Porsche really. It wasn’t a conscious decision – I didn’t need to be involved in this business – but it was my goal to have a Porsche after seeing Paul Ziller’s.

Mark adds: “He would load up that 911 on a Thursday or a Friday to go racing and I was trying to talk to him about it all of the time – probably annoying him! I asked him about the car and how he got into it. It was a 911 racer with numbers on the door and it was just the best thing I’d seen. I definitely wanted to be a part of it.

“When I was 19 I ended up buying probably the worst example of a 911 – it was an old left-hand-drive Targa but in 1988 it was the cheapest way to get into a Porsche.”

Our conversation takes a turn down the road into Mark’s racing career, which came courtesy of Mr Ziller’s influence. Some 2CV 24-hour racing followed at Lydden Hill, as did visits to

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other circuits in the series – including Cadwell Park and Brands Hatch – where he was inspired to move into Beetle racing in 1993 and ’94.

It was a series where Mark would score his first race win at Brands Hatch.

“You have a lot of spare time during a race weekend, and when I was wandering around Donington Park in between sessions there was a whole paddock of Porsches,” says Mark.

“By then we had started Paragon and I thought about racing Porsches after chatting to a few people. So at the end of the 1994 season I sold my Beetle and bought a 911SC racer. We refreshed it through the winter and did what was then called the Porsche Classic series.”

So what has been Mark’s most outstanding race? “I suppose it was when we won the Silverstone 24-hour race in 2008. I did the last stint of that race and we didn’t have any brakes for the last half an hour,” recalls Mark.

“We had built up a good lead of about two laps and we worked out that rather than pit and fix the car, if I could keep using the gearbox and doing different things it was better to keep circulating. We ended up winning by 50 seconds – it was so exhilarating. Sparks were coming out of one rear wheel where the hub had broken and the only thing holding the wheel on was the brake calliper. The team ➝

manager was up with the clerk of the course, telling him not to black flag us because we knew the issue was just a brake shield and that the car was absolutely perfect. Of course it wasn’t. That was amazing!”

Our conversation takes another turn as Mark talks excitedly about his 962 – and who can blame him? It’s one of the Joest Racing-built cars from when Porsche ended its 962 Group C programme. Joest took over the Porsche wind tunnel and made use of the factory’s development team to create a third generation of the 962. Just two cars were built – Mark’s and its sister car (still with Joest) – which raced until the end of 1993.

“That car is an unbelievable experience. The downside to it though is that in the current climate there aren’t enough similar cars to make up a good racing grid,” says Mark.

“I won two races at Spa last year but I didn’t have a particularly good race. Normally when I’m driving the 911, you’re having a race the whole time, swapping positions, and a car very rarely gets away, although when I first had the car I had a great race with Justin Law in a Silk Cut TWR Jaguar. We’ve had a few good races at Silverstone, Donington and Spa, where we were both heading for Eau Rouge side by side. That was pretty exhilarating!”

As we chat about racing – Mark’s favourite circuit (Spa), how his family feels about it and big names who have impressed him (Derek Bell and Steve Soper, to name two), the big question has to be why?

“Racing is such a strange thing, because an hour before the race or qualifying session you start yawning and feel all fidgety,” he says.

“The anxiety you feel before the race does make you wonder why you’re doing it – and paying for it. But as soon as the light goes green and you can drive to your limit within the rules,

Mark had a perfect day at the Petro-Canada Lubricants Porsche Club Championship with Pirelli at Brands Hatch on 10 September. In the two-race meeting, he achieved two pole positions, clocked up both fastest laps and won both races

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it’s such a thrill. I’m sure there are other things that can get your adrenaline going in the same way but I haven’t found them.”

Mark adds: “I think racing is a bit of a drug and if you’re fortunate enough to become reasonably good at it, then it gets even better.

Winning races is the ultimate buzz. If you’ve had a hard week it does you the world of good – you come back from a race weekend feeling so refreshed. It clears your mind of any stresses and strains you might have felt.

As well as that, you’re racing with a great crowd of people – even though you’re competing against them. Racing is the thing I’ve found that still makes me feel so alive.”

Talking about limited GpC classic racing grids raises the topic of classic cars.

“We made a conscious effort to sell more classic cars and recently we’ve expanded from a five-car showroom to a 15-car showroom,” says Mark. “We’ve had the builders in for a year and everything has been revamped. We’ve lost forecourt space but we’ve gained inside space because we were dealing in more classic cars, and by that I mean air-cooled cars such as 964s, 993s and some early 356s, including Speedsters.”

What’s Mark’s take on the classic market at the moment? “It is hard to read but we’re still very busy with it. I think it has to run out of steam a little bit because prices were going up at quite a rate,” he says.

“What tended to happen was that while prices were going up, we witnessed some pretty poor cars selling for too much money. Some people weren’t as fussy as they should have been, so some people will take losses on those cars. If you look at good 911s and 356s, I haven’t seen anything go down in value. We’re not stocking the very expensive classics, we’re selling classics up to around £250,000 and we’re selling a lot of cars up to £100,000.

We’re selling 3.2 Carreras, 993s, 964s, etc – at that level of money it’s still a useable classic.”

So what are Porsche’s best attributes and just what is it that puts the hook in?

“Going back to looking at that Ziller racing 911 – the look and feel of a 911 is that it’s a race-bred car. It’s massively overengineered,” says Mark “You look at the brake callipers on a Porsche and they’re twice the size of most vehicles. If they built a vehicle to do 150mph then they build everything to do 150mph, so when people are driving at 50mph on the road you have massive brakes and much better suspension and chassis than you’ll ever need. That’s the aspect of them I like. I understand engineering and I love the way Porsches are engineered.

Some people sit in a Porsche, look at the price and feel that its interior isn’t as plush as they’d like – but I love that. I love the fact that the rev counter is right in front of you, it’s not overly complicated – the interior is functional and good quality.”

And now the last question has arrived. I was going to ask whether Mark ever feels that perhaps there’s too much Porsche in his life – but I don’t bother because in an impassioned, painstaking and erudite way he has already provided the answer. PP

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VINTAGE VIEW Evocative images from the Ted Walker Archive

Our picture was taken in Italy in 1968 at the grandly named Mugello Grand Prix, a multi-class, long-distance event for sports and touring cars which attracted a large and diverse entry writes Martin Broadribb. While there has been a permanent Mugello circuit since 1974, this race took place between 1964 and 1969 on closed public roads, in the manner of the Targa Florio. While a lap of the Targa measured 72 kilometres and was covered 11 times (a total of 492 miles), here eight 66-kilometre laps (or 331 miles) made up the race.

Just like the Targa, unofficial practice was possible while the roads were open and again, as in the Sicilian event, the inevitable serious spectator accident brought about the demise of the event.

Shown is the fourth overall and class-winning Caltex Racing Team 906 (#154), an ex-factory car that had finished seventh at Le Mans the previous year and which raced into the 1970s. Here it was

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crewed by Erich Bitter and Pauli Toivonen. The former raced throughout the 1960s (often in Abarths) while the latter will be famous to many in his own right and as the father of Henri and Harri.

Toivonen is a name closely associated with rallying, due to the involvement of all three in that field, and all have Porsche connections there and elsewhere. Pauli rallied 911s, and was European champion in one in 1968, but was also a circuit racer, driving a number of different Porsche sports and sports prototype models, including the 908 and 917. Elder son Henri was a Rothmans 911 works driver for the 1984 season and had a few 956 outings on the circuits while Harri began in rallying but switched to circuit racing, driving the 962-derived Kremer CK6 and later their K8.

To see many more Porsche archive images, please visit the Porsche Pictures Past thread on the PCGB Forum. PP

Regions Regional Director’s report September has seen another busy month in the PCGB Calendar with 36 Regional and three Register events taking place across the country and into Europe. The Cornbury House team delivered five National Events culminating with the Porsche Club Awards Ceremony and the National Concours at Ragley Hall. As I write, the factory visit to Bavaria, Austria and Stuttgart is in full swing and is something I need to experience in 2018.

On a sad note, Motorsport Manager, Steve Kevlin was taken ill at the Castle Combe Trackday on 14 September and after a few days in hospital is now recovering at home. Best wishes to Steve for a full recovery and his plans to return to work as soon as possible.

My Regional visit this month was to Region 13 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire for an interesting talk on road accident forensics – many thanks to Steve and Helen Cutler for their hospitality and the warm welcome from members.

The highlight of the month for me was the Porsche Club Awards Ceremony where I had the pleasure of

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presenting Ken Mack, along with his fiancée Ruth, with the Region of the Year Award, which was also a timely moment to congratulate them on their forthcoming marriage after a nine-and-a-half-year engagement.

Congratulations also go to John Hilditch who, along with Ken and Ruth, has put in a great deal of work to elevate Region 27, Ireland.

There were several awards which were not announced due to the recipients’ absence on the night and these will be presented at the Officials’ Conference 4-5 November. I will of course be attending and I am looking forward to meeting all you ROs. One hundred and twenty guests attended the superb Awards Dinner with an interesting interview with Derek Bell conducted by Henry Hope-Frost.

Representing Porsche AG was Claudia Schaeffner, of the community management team in Stuttgart with Vicky Osbourn who, of course, represents Porsche Cars Great Britain and works closely with the Club.

Sponsors for the evening were Chopard represented

by Antonius Kerssenbrock and Franca Schneider.

Sitting on our table was Chris McDonald of Reep who sponsored the Concours with his Swissvax products.

These came highly endorsed by Derek Bell who had used them to prepare his immaculate 924 Carrera GTS. David Hamer and his wife Lesley were representing Lockton Insurance and although I didn’t have the opportunity of meeting them on the night we had a chance introduction at Ragley the following day. Whilst chatting to 997 Register Secretary, Clive Wratten, the conversation turned to car insurance and after singing the praises of my recent switch to a Lockton Group policy I noticed David and Lesley were standing within earshot and overheard my recommendations. A good bit of PR and a really nice way of meeting.

Please contact me if you would like to chat about anything, including car insurance!

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 Hi everyone, welcome to this month’s edition of PP. Initially we had three events scheduled but ended up with six in a busy September. Members also attended several other car club events throughout Scotland. Events, some reported on to follow, included; Bo’ness Revival, the Club’s 356 drives, Queensferry Crossing drive, driving Aberfeldy with overnight stay, driving Mallaig weekend, Knockhill trackday, summer run and lunch, Anstruther lifeboat visit (organised by R2) and the East Coast fish and chip run.

With 2018 events being planned, please remember it’s your Club and Region - I encourage suggestions for future events and feedback in general.

Congratulations to R1’s Merrick Kerr whose stunning 911 R won ‘Best in Class - Pin ups of the New Millennium’ at the Pirelli Prestige and Performance Competition, Salon Privé event at Blenheim Palace.

Merrick was up against such cars as a Ferrari Enzo, McLaren 540C, AM Zagato and Mercedes AMG GT R. What a fantastic achievement, well done. Merrick’s 911 R has joined us at many events this year.

RECENT EVENTS 3 September Bo’ness Revival This was our first time at this event, which is growing year-on-year. We shared the stand with our friends

R1 Scotland South p45 R2 Scotland North p46 R3 North East p48 R4 Lincolnshire & Humberside p50 R5 North West p53 R6 North Wales p55 R7 Yorkshire p55 R8 East Midlands p56 R9 West Midlands p58 R10 Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire p60

R11 Essex p60 R12 Norfolk & Suffolk p62 R13 Herefordshire, Worcestershire & Shropshire p65 R14 South Wales p66 R15 South West p69 R16 Gloucestershire p69 R17 Southern p70 R18 Lancashire & Cumbria p71 R19 Thames Valley p73 R20 London p74

from TIPEC – this worked very well with in excess of 30 cars in attendance. As well as impressive car displays and numerous side stalls, the main attraction was the competition hillclimb. It’s quite a spectacle watching classic cars sprinting up the course - I’ve always fancied giving it a go myself. The Club’s 356 was in attendance and, much to the enjoyment of spectators, completed several parade laps at a more moderate pace. PCGB and TIPEC were invited into the arena to further display our cars and describe the models to the enthusiastic crowd. Thanks to TIPEC for the use of their cooking facilities. Next year we will be hoping to have a bigger Club attendance at the event.

9 and 23 September Club’s 356 drives After Bo’ness Revival, I drove the 356 west to Scott.

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R21 Chiltern p76 R23 Sussex p77 R24 Cambridgeshire & Bedfordshire p78 R25 Kent p80 R26 Dorset p82 R27 Ireland p85 R28G Guernsey p87 R28J Jersey p87 R29 Surrey p89 R30 Isle of Man p90 R31 Cotswold p90

our little 356, having it detailed and fuelled for our Club runs on 9 September, and also for providing us with doughnuts and tea/coffee all day. We had a sunny day for the runs and I arrived early to get the car out and warmed up for the first test drive. It started up fine but would not idle and we ended up having to cancel most of the morning runs. Eventually we figured out that the fuel cut-off had been engaged and the engine wasn’t getting fuel. From then on the car ran fine and we managed about six test drives and I managed to get another couple of members out the next day although the weather wasn’t so great. Apologies to those that missed their run and a big thank you to those that did manage to make it along and enjoy the car. Thanks to Don Hossack for organising to bring the car to Glasgow – hopefully we can have it back next year. I posted a few photos of the car taken by Tom Patterson on my Facebook page (PorscheclubScotland).”

Clockwise from top left: PCGB and TIPEC at Bo’ness Revival; Nick Marshall’s lovely 993 C2 Cabriolet next to the Club’s 356; R1 members enjoy lunch at the Mill Inn, Coulter; backdrop of Queensferry Crossing on right and old road bridge left

the year’ and ‘takeaway of the year’. It was getting dark as we arrived and, having been joined by R2, we decided to eat our welcome fish and chips in the restaurant. It was great to catch up with everyone and good to see new Club member, Simon Rhodes, at his first event in his gleaming white 911 GTS. Our Region now has 529 members and a warm welcome goes to the eight new members that joined in September.

Thanks to all that got along to our recent events we look forward to seeing you soon.

Regards Donald and Scott

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Thanks Scott. I arranged drives from BMW Edinburgh on 23 September and, like Glasgow, all allocated spaces were taken. The wee car puts a big smile on your face and drives surprisingly well, despite having none of the assisted features, such as brakes and steering, that we take for granted these days. It actually has a good bit of torque through the gears and holds the road well for a 57-year-old. Those that got the opportunity to drive it had a great time - most tried to work out how they could legitimately take the car home for keeps. Thanks to PC Glasgow for their preparation of the car, storage and help, and BMW Edinburgh for their hospitality, storage and help.

10 September Queensferry Crossing drive with breakfast I was lucky enough to get one of the limited passes to walk the new Queensferry Crossing at South Queensferry and was so impressed with this incredible structure that I decided to arrange a drive north with breakfast, then a drive south, across the bridge.

A dozen cars left South Queensferry in convoy and we were able to miss the queues of sightseers heading across by joining the bridge at the last sliproad heading north. With a 40mph speed limit in force it gave us a chance to wonder at this amazing feat of engineering as we drove over. A photo shoot

followed a lovely breakfast at the Hilton Hotel, North Queensferry. Some decided to drive the coast road up to Kincardine in the hope of a spirited drive, but this was not to be due to the busy roads. Welcome to Abdul Aziz and family at their first ever Porsche event in his very nice 997 Black Edition.

17 September Summer run and lunch Eight cars departed the Dakota with another four meeting us at the restaurant. I led off in the Turbo as we nipped back on to the M8 for a couple of miles before taking the A73 Newmains to Carluke road towards the A721 and Carstairs. Robin Mears then took over the lead in his Macan S and the pace lifted quite noticeably. The Macan, showing all the traits and sports sophistication of a 911, is certainly no slouch.

Arriving at the Mill Inn, Coulter (20 minutes early) we took over the top car park. The guys were able to look over the cars and chat whilst the ladies went inside and confirmed our tables. After dining we left for home at our own pace. Many thanks to Dawn for looking after us - I’m sure we’ll visit again next year.

28 September East Coast fish and chip run A bright evening took us north across the Queensferry Crossing up the motorway, past Kirkcaldy, then on to the coast road and Pittenweem to the famous Anstruther Fish Bar, well known for its various awards including ‘best fish and chip shop of

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

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

4-5 NOVEMBER AGM and Oicials’ Conference 5 NOVEMBER West Coast breakfast run 5 DECEMBER West Coast Christmas meal 7 DECEMBER East Coast Christmas meal 2 JANUARY New Year breakfast 14 JANUARY New Year run and lunch

Scotland North Regional Organiser Steve Rose 01224 868052 – r2@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Gillian Gardiner 01382 778923 RECENT EVENTS Peterhead Prison In September we ‘did some time’ in the former HM Convict Prison, Peterhead. Having met up for coffee and buns at The Store in Foveran - and welcomed first-eventers Ian, Nick and Gemma, and Shirley - the 20 of us headed up to Peterhead via the coast road through Newburgh and Cruden Bay.

Photos by Ian Thow, Roger Grundy and George Mayson

Clockwise from top left: Anstruther Lifeboat Station; R2 ‘inside’; cars on the quay at Anstruther

If you haven’t visited this attraction, it’s well worth seeing if you’re in the area. We were lucky to have Alex Geddes, the museum’s Facility Development Coordinator, as our tour guide. His in-depth knowledge of the institution and its history really added to our enjoyment.

We were also privileged to meet Jackie Stuart, who, as a guard at the prison in 1987 was snatched and held hostage by rioting inmates for several days.

Now retired, he’s happy to be able to tell of his harrowing experience.

Having been of good behaviour we were released and took ourselves off to the Saplinbrae Hotel, by Mintlaw for a very enjoyable lunch.

Many thanks go to Mac and Sheena Milne for their suggestion of route and venues.

Visit to RNLI Anstruther Lifeboat Station Later in September Colin Stuart with Roger and Fiona Grundy arranged a run in Fife, which included a visit to Anstruther’s lifeboat station. Roger reports that about 18 cars from R1 and R2 arrived at Anstruther.

Lunches were taken in between the two tours around the lifeboat station. Members were able to see the crew changing room, the inshore lifeboat, the all-weather lifeboat (with its two 10-litre turbocharged engines) and visited the crew training room for a DVD presentation. The tour ended in the shop and visitors’ gallery.

Most of the party then continued to Roger and Fiona’s cottage and garage at Caiplie to continue the chat over tea and biscuits whilst looking around their cars. As well as his interest in Porsches, Roger has a long association with the AC marque.

Please also check the Events pages on the website for forthcoming events and news etc…

Steve Rose and Gill Gardiner

DIARY DATES 2 NOVEMBER Club night Lairhillock, 8pm 16 NOVEMBER Club night Milton Inn, Monifieth, 8pm 2 DECEMBER Christmas lunch The Strathmore Arms, near Glamis See Events page on the website and emails for details, or contact Gill.

7 DECEMBER Club night Lairhillock, 8pm 15 DECEMBER Christmas party Aberdeen area Details TBA and date TBC – look out for emails or contact Steve.

North East Regional Organiser Greg Harm 07932 746152 – r3@porscheclubgb.com A bit of a rushed report this month, having just returned from our R3 trip to France, which you will be able to read all about in a future issue of PP. RECENT EVENTS Les Murray Memorial Drive It seems a while back now, that at the end of August, we were out enjoying the sunshine on the roads of County Durham, Cumbria and Northumberland, this time to honour Leslie Murray, an R3 member who sadly passed away on Christmas Day 2016. Many of Les’ friends and fellow Club members hadn’t known 48 porscheclubgb.com

that Les had suffered from Cystic Fibrosis. A heart and lung transplant when he was 30 changed his life and, the following year, he became the first heart and lung transplant patient to take part in the Great North Run. Les was always known for his ‘live life to the full’ attitude, and that included getting out and driving his beloved 993.

When Les, with his wife Alison, joined PCGB they found friends to share this passion with. It was these friends who decided to commemorate his life on a memorial drive, whilst also fundraising for charity. It’s difficult to sum up the impact that Les made in R3 in a few words but he is one of the most inspirational guys I personally have had the good fortune to meet, through our common interest of cars. It was that common interest that brought R3 together for the drive. Even new members who hadn’t met Les soon understood his passion for his car, the car that led the drive for most of the way, driven by Kenny Robinson with Alison keeping him on the right route from the passenger seat.

Along the way we received donations from fellow car enthusiasts who were also meeting for a drive, from police officers who stopped to see what was going on, from bikers at Hartside cafe and customers at Sally’s where we stopped for lunch. They were all inspired to donate when they heard Les’ story. We raised over £153 cash on the day, which, added to the online donations, brought our total to over £1000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust charity.

Thank you to all who donated or took part, and to Chris Mettham who planned the route. I’ve also been asked to pass on heartfelt thanks from Alison and Les’ sister Melanie, who were both overwhelmed by the support from R3. The fundraising page is still open at justgiving.com/fundraising/lesmurray Grande Feast Each year Deb and I host a BBQ at our tyre garage. As in previous years, this was a great social gathering.

With a trio of Davids manning the barbie, keeping up a constant supply of burgers, sausages and all the tasty contributions brought along by members, we were all well fed that afternoon - as were our staff on Monday morning, and Millie the Westie, who has perfected the puppy dog eyes to beg for titbits. Whilst some members enjoyed a relaxing chat outside, others took the opportunity to get their cars on our four-post ramp to inspect their underside, with lots of input and advice from fellow members.

Unfortunately, as the day drew to a close, one of our members discovered he had a flat tyre; luckily he knew a man who could fix it!

The BBQ at our garage seems to have now become an annual event, which Deb and I are more than happy to put on. All we ask is that attendees make a nominal donation to the Great North Air Ambulance. This year we raised £313.65. Thank you to David Carnaffin, David Chapman and David Bradford for their chef skills and to all who brought along additions to the food table. Maybe next year we should follow the BBQ with an R3 boot camp to work off those calories.

National Concours d’Elégance at Ragley Hall Long after we’d organised our French trip we learnt of the Ragley Hall event. We could fit this in on the way home if we left early enough. R3 arrived in style, wearing striped T-shirts and berets, and armed with onions and baguettes, much to the bewilderment of onlookers. Even a bemused Derek Bell joined in with the fun during one of his autograph sessions on discovering that we had just returned from one of his favourite hotels. I’m sure it was quite a relief to the

PCGB staff that, after a long night and early morning start, the crazy crew from R3 were as tired as them - and probably the quietest they have seen us at any other events. After thanking Matthew O’Keefe for representing R3 in the Concours, and the judging of our own ‘alternative’ Concours – the car with the most French flies, we opted for an early finish.

R3 Forum We have a very active Forum in R3 and I was pleased to read the following feedback of the two events above from Mike Fitzpatrick: “What great company and super weather for my first outing with the Club.

Made very welcome, so come on folks, don’t be shy, join in the celebration of your Porsche.” “My second event and, again, meeting up with such amiable friendly people. Why did I wait so long to participate?”

Mike’s been a member since February and, like many, held back a little before joining in. He now has a growing list of new friends, and is getting so much more enjoyment from owning his Porsche. We all understand the apprehension of walking into a group of strangers, but as I keep saying, a stranger is only a friend you haven’t met yet.

Make sure you keep an eye open on the Forum and in your monthly newsletter for upcoming events.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 6 January Post-Christmas night out Our Post-Christmas night out is at Beamish Hall. To book a place, please email me (r3@porcheclubgb.com).

Meals are £25pp for three courses.

Greg Harm

Lincolnshire & Humberside Regional Organiser Rod Stormes 07887 690716 – r4@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organisers Richard Watkinson 01472 220185 Gavin Marshall 01472 826334

cars including a 356, a classic 911 and 912, most Boxster and 911 variants, a 944 and a Cayenne. I’m still hoping we’ll get a Macan and a Panamera at some events, as I don’t think this Region has had either at an event yet. (It goes without saying a Carrera GT or 918 would also be nice!). Once again, Dave Ashford from PC Nottingham also supported us.

It was great to have the opportunity to chat to all the members, and also have a good look around all the cars on display, and then of course there was the sound of Just Jane’s mighty engines running up for the taxi runs.

Sadly, this year, the Battle of Britain Flight Merlin-engine planes were grounded, but we were still treated to a Spitfire, and a fantastic display from a Blenheim. There is also a Mosquito being rebuilt in the main hangar; I do hope we see that running in the future.

Again, another superb event enjoyed by all those in attendance, and I’m delighted to say we raised £850 for Bloodwise.

8 September Blyton trackday Another of our popular trackdays had 20 entrants arriving to a wet start. The drivers briefing focused on keeping off the painted kerbs, and driving sensibly in the wet. With sighting laps over, the rain eased and stopped.

Eventually, by lunchtime, the track had dried and the afternoon was quite pleasant. This gave everyone the chance to understand how their cars behave in the wet, as well as extend them in the dry. The day passed off without any major incidents, and was enjoyed by everyone - entrants and spectators alike. Thanks to Dave Ashford from PC Nottingham for supporting us, and to Ben from Rennspeed for sponsoring the event.

We always receive great feedback for these trackdays, which are great value for money, and include instructors, should you require one. Why not try our trackday on 25 May 2018? Pencil it in your calendar now!

14 September The Lord Nelson at Winthorpe For our September pub drive out we returned to the Lord Nelson, the event once again being organised by Stuart. Last year the menu featured prices that were Porsche model numbers; this year, for starters we had tapas and a non-alcoholic ‘Carrera Cup’ cocktail, which was superb. There was even a quiz to complete between courses. The food and service was again excellent, as was the company, and it was great that John and Val Clayburn could join us. Thank you Stuart for arranging this.

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Photos by Adam Mulligan and Alex Tocu

28 August Props and Pistons A firm favourite in our calendar, this event is held at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Museum at East Kirkby, home of ‘Just Jane’ the Lancaster that does taxi runs. It is organised by Bush Tyres to raise funds for Bloodwise - the blood cancer charity. Around 200 cars attended and the event included a flying display, plus numerous stalls. As ever, the hospitality provided for us by Bush Tyres was superb.

This year’s weather was very good, as was the mix of cars being displayed. Our area was at capacity with 35

From top: The Les Murray Memorial Drive passes through Killhope in Upper Weardale; Kenny Robinson and Alison Murray in Les’ 993 descending from Hartside Summit; the car park quickly filled up at our annual BBQ; Mark and Wendy Duffy on arrival at Ragley; Matthew O’Keefe’s 924 in the Concours d’Elégance

DIARY DATES TBC NOVEMBER Club night We are hoping to have a talk - please check the website.

10 DECEMBER Christmas lunch - Branston Hall, Lincoln As everyone enjoyed last year’s Christmas lunch, we are returning to the same venue. Details are on our Events section of the website. **Do not delay booking**

From left: A good mix on display at East Kirkby; Props and Pistons display

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Clockwise from top: R5 at Daytona Karting; Daytona Karting winners; 1970 Team Salzburg Porsche 917K; Richard Attwood

North West Regional Organiser Allan Crosby 01744 894500 – r5@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS 10 September Lake District run Michael Williams reports: “Despite some very heavy rain, wet roads and little scenery to admire, 28 people joined the run to the Lodore Falls Hotel, commencing from Lancaster North Services on the M6. The route left the motorway at Junction 35 and climbed the hills northwards, before descending into Windemere. Then it was over the Kirkstone Pass (with suicidal sheep!) and down to Ullswater, passing soaked hikers in some very wet scenery - those with four-wheel drive could relax in these conditions.

“Next it was up and over the hills again to Troutbeck on a great Porsche road, before turning left onto the A66 towards a very busy Keswick, with Sunday shoppers and those not too interested in the challenge of the fells in such conditions.

“There was a pleasant welcome at the Lodore Falls Hotel and participants were soon chatting in the bar.

The hotel provided an excellent meal in a lovely dining room, which normally has great views over Derwentwater, Cat Bells and Skiddaw.

“Amongst the guests, and especially welcome, were Janette and Ike Slater, residents of Florida on holiday in Europe. Their three Porsche toys were parked in an underground garage at their home expecting the tornado any minute. It was good to have them along.

“Some stayed over and experienced rain of Biblical proportions, but the hotel was so comfortable it seemed not to matter. Leaving on Monday morning via the distillery north of Bassenthwaite, the sun

appeared and the autumn heather colours showed why the Lakes are such an attraction.”

13 September Karting at Daytona Manchester Dave Trafford reports on R5’s annual karting night: “After last year’s very wet event, it was decided to try the indoor track at Daytona Manchester. It proved to be an excellent venue, with a good viewing area above the circuit and an electronic timing board that allowed everyone to follow who was fastest. This year’s event was well attended, with 20 racers and a number of spectators cheering on their favourites.

“The evening was run to Daytona’s ‘Classic’ format, which provided a practice session, two qualifying heats and then an A and B final, so all racers got plenty of on-track fun. There was, not surprisingly, a lot of friendly banter and rivalry for the top spots, with a few unscheduled incidents on track - the most notable being one racer coming out the pits and going the wrong way around the circuit (luckily not for long!), and another who spun just after the bridge, then decided to get out of his kart onto the track!

“Congratulations go to those who achieved podium places in the finals. In the A final, they were Thomas Jones in first place, Roger Bracewell in second and Seb Graham in third and in the B final Matt Staines was first, Nigel Jones was second and David Hall took third place.

“A similar event will be organised for next year, so any feedback on indoor versus outdoor venues would be appreciated. Anyone else want to come and try his or her skills?”

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say a few words about his life in motorsport and to chat afterwards.

Richard gave Porsche its first outright victory at the Le Mans 24-hour race in 1970, driving a Porsche 917K with co-driver Hans Herrmann. The Porsche Museum’s chassis 001 is now painted in the number 23 livery of the winning car.

In 1971, Richard took second place at Le Mans along with Herbie Muller in a 917, driving for the John Wyer privateer team.

In addition, we will have PC Wilmslow’s new racing Boxster, which will be competing in a series of races next year against similar cars prepared by other Porsche dealerships.

The evening commences at 7pm and there will be food and refreshments. We are expecting a busy evening, so please contact Phil Graham, with the names of guests if you would like to join us, at r5porsche.pg@gmail.com Chris Clark

DIARY DATES 8 NOVEMBER Club night - PC Wilmslow With guest speaker Richard Attwood.

Register your attendance with Phil Graham r5porsche.pg@gmail.com 13 DECEMBER Christmas Club night The Deanwater With complimentary coffee and mince pies.

20 JANUARY New Year dinner - The Deanwater The North West Region’s annual dinner, replacing the normal Wednesday Club night. Menu and booking information will be circulated via the R5 e-Newsletter.

14 FEBRUARY Club night - The Deanwater Sean Conboy Photography.

18 FEBRUARY Portmeirion 2018 R5’s annual visit to the Italianate village in Wales.

North Wales Regional Organiser Sue Taylor 01928 735357 (01766 890844 Weekends) r6@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Visit to OCD Porsche Stephen Cope, General Manager of OCD Porsche, very kindly invited us for a good look round their premises on the Wirral. The OCD team, as the name suggests, is passionate about Porsches! We had the opportunity to chat with Phil and John from OCD as well as some of their customers.

On display in the workshops and on the forecourt, was a great range of customers’ cars to look at and ask questions about. There were about 80 people milling about talking Porsche - a great turnout.

OCD are supporting Andy Fagan in his quest to become speed champion. We’ve been reading about his success in this column for a few months now.

Both Andy and his car were on display on the night.

A much-appreciated buffet and refreshments was provided, along with an ice cream van, parked outside and offering rather good 99s. The raffle raised over £250 for Claire House Children’s Hospice and saw the winners walk away with some interesting prizes.

These included OCD health checks, an electric ratchet and a painting of Lewis Hamilton painted in oil taken from one of his cars. That will be going in Paul Rushforth’s ‘man den’. Just have a feeling Jo may not want it in the lounge.

A really enjoyable and interesting evening thank you OCD! Ragley Hall – Concours d’Elégance Just four cars from our Region met up at Lion Quays to drive down to the National Event. Len and Ann warned us they would probably get lost on the way but, with only four cars, we thought we stood a pretty good chance of staying together.

Tony and Angela planned a really nice route with very little traffic. So all was good and we stayed in

convoy until, just over a mile to the Hall, Len shot off.

This was co-navigator Ann’s problem as she was busy texting and not watching where Carl, in the car in front, was going. A happy ending was had as Len caught up and came in just a few cars behind us. On arrival, we all had our photos taken before being directed to the parking area.

The event was really well organised and a pleasure to attend - very relaxed with lots of cars and friendly people. The Concours was a very serious affair involving torches and mirrors - the entrants had obviously spent a huge amount of time prepping their cars. Derek Bell awarded prizes to the various winners.

Ragley Hall is still lived in by the family and it was nice to be able to wander around some of the rooms.

The refreshments marquee was the perfect place to sit down and catch up with those who had travelled down separately - namely David and Rhian, John and Ann, and Nigel and Chris. Apologies if I’ve missed anyone.

Once the queue had died down, we went to the ‘Tent of Photography’ and purchased the photo of our pride and joy that was snapped as we arrived.

Not sure if our cars really do sparkle or if an app was used to add a little twinkle. Either way, the cars looked amazing.

Eventually it was time to leave and drive back via the same route we’d used in the morning. Hopefully this event will be on the calendar again next year.

Castle Combe and Goodwood - Andy Fagan’s update The Speed Championship has finished and Andy came second only three tenths of a second behind the winner. Top man Andy and well done! Get ready to smash it next year. Here’s Andy’s diary from Curborough Sprint and Shelsley Walsh: “Well, sadly, the last two rounds didn’t go to plan.

Curborough Sprint started well and practice times were very quick but sadly, for reasons unknown, I couldn’t repeat them during the timed runs and eventually finishing in third place, just four tenths of a second behind first place.

“At Shelsley Walsh I had it all to do, needing to finish within 0.12 seconds of Geraint Evans (Porsche 911) to take the class win in the Championship. This was a tall order against the 911s, which are always

good on the hillclimbs. The two practice runs went very well, but on my first timed run I caught the notorious grid at the top right ‘Ess’, which slid the car sideways. I managed to catch it but it had compromised my line and I ran out of road - I mounted the bank and got a bit airborne! This ruined the run, which at the halfway split time was nearly two tenths faster than everybody else’s best time of the day. On my second timed run, I took it a bit too cautiously at the ‘Esses’ and couldn’t repeat my earlier speed. I just lost out to Geraint and had to settle for third place.

“So, at the end of the Championship season I have finished second in class P2 losing out by just 0.27 seconds and ending up as fourth Porsche overall. It was a disappointing end to the season for me but I was encouraged by the results of four wins, four second places and three third places out of 12 events.”

DIARY DATES 16 NOVEMBER Monthly meeting Quiz and supper.

12 NOVEMBER Mersey crossings and Sunday lunch 3 DECEMBER Christmas at Penrhyn Castle and lunch 18 JANUARY Monthly meeting - The Celtic Arms at Northop Golf Course Our new venue.

20 JANUARY After Christmas catch-up Porthmadog

Yorkshire Regional Organisers Mark and Carol Jessop 07981 412895 – r7@porscheclubgb.com We have a busy report for you this month as we have August and September’s events to catch up on.

As we head into the tail end of the year, things naturally quieten off and we start to look towards 2018. Carol and I held a very pleasant event planning session whilst on holiday. We sat enjoying a sea view and a bottle of Prosecco as we worked through the 2018 diary, which should be ready soon.

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.

Clockwise from top left: R6’s visit to OCD Porsche; Andy and his car at OCD Porsche; R6 home time at Ragley Hall; Ragley Hall – a great event

Club website The Club’s website contains a wealth of useful information and everything you need to keep in touch with the Club and our own Region - we maintain our own Yorkshire areas within the Forum and the main website. You can find all the event information for the year, including photos from events and route information for past drives.

RECENT EVENTS Witton Castle We were on holiday for the end of August and so missed this year’s ‘bring and share’ picnic at R3’s Witton Castle event. Jon Clayton stepped into the

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breach and looked after our group for the day, with the route brilliantly provided by Michael Jackson.

Michael put together a great drive that included a refreshment stop at the Tan Hill Inn. Thirteen cars met up for the run, including a couple of new members enjoying their first day out. They joined up with a couple more cars, which had made their own way there. Fantastic weather, fantastic food and fantastic company - thank you to Jon and Michael for looking after everyone.

On Saturday morning we decamped to Ragley Hall to join around 450 cars for the relaxed stately home event and National Concours competition. As a Region we were really proud to have four cars in the Concours d’Elégance. Congratulations to Geoff Benson, Joseph Kidd, Frank Trek and Phil Ward for all the hard work in preparing their cars. Joseph was presented with the ‘Presenters’ Choice’ award.

September Sunday Service We had an excellent turnout of 40 cars for September’s Sunday Service at Flamborough Head.

It was quite a cool and windy day on the coast, so our gas stoves went through three times as much gas as normal and finally threw the towel in with two members (and us) left in the queue. Sorry that you missed out guys.

After bacon butties we moved onto Sewerby Hall, where it was considerably warmer, for the car show element of the Bridlington Motor Weekend.

The events diary is getting a bit sparse as the year comes towards a close, but next year’s event diary should be ready soon. Keep an eye out for the newsletter and Forum updates for November and December events.

Club Awards Dinner and Ragley Hall National Concours The Club traditionally presents awards to members and workers who have made a significant contribution to the Club during the preceding year at the annual AGM. However, this year, the Club held a black tie evening to properly celebrate those who have worked so hard. The evening was a great success, plus it was professionally compered and included an after dinner talk by, the always interesting and unstoppable, Derek Bell.

Congratulations to all the winners and specifically to Dave Forrest of Strasse, the north’s leading independent Porsche specialists, who was awarded honorary membership for all his work and contributions to the Club over the last 25 years.

Joseph Kidd’s car being judged

DIARY DATES

1 NOVEMBER Club night - The Woodlands Hotel TBC NOVEMBER Curry night Date and time will be confirmed in the newsletter.

6 DECEMBER Club night - The Woodlands Hotel

East Midlands Regional Organiser Tom Fisher 07768 317346 – r8@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Club night at The Coopers Arms For their first visit, we welcomed Mark Oldham, Amanda Stratford, Richard Ferguson, Martyn Mawby, Karl and Susan Griffiths with Alex, and Kev Marshall. I hope to see you all sometime soon.

A pleasant evening attracted a lot of lovely cars in the car park. This included one Porsche-owning couple that were coincidently visiting the pub - as a consequence they intend to join the Club.

Weekend away to Wales We packed a lot into the two days away. Following initial muster, we travelled to Montgomery, a lovely little historical border town, for lunch. The local history museum, model car museum and castle ruins were all investigated before we experienced a lovely quiet and winding road down to the Metropole Hotel in Llandrindrod Wells. Coincidentally, we met up with the 914 Register, which was also based at the hotel. It was good to see many fellow Porsche owners in the bar. Following an impressive evening meal I

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From top: Michael hard at work; James’ 993 RS; Stephen’s car being inspected

conducted the fun quiz - a little chaotic at times but great fun owing to everyone’s participation and enthusiasm. Tony and Jackie Williams were worthy winners of the Champagne, with Jim and Bev West and John and Maxine Mawby as close runners up.

The following morning the 914s had already dispersed as we set off on our tulip route over the Brecon Beacons. We retraced well-known rally routes, which are also used by the military - hence the excellent road surfaces. The magnificent views were curtailed by drizzly conditions but it was still great fun arriving at Devils Bridge for lunch and a catch up amongst the crews. Many of us quickly went across country to take in the Red Kite Feeding Centre at Grigin. This was really worthwhile - a truly magnificent sight. We now understand the term ‘pecking order’, which was evident amongst the various types of birds and relevant ages of the Red Kites.

Although many stayed another night, Jane and I set off home. Thank you to everyone for making Jane feel welcome and contributing to a great weekend.

Ragley Hall Club National Concours d’Elégance A day of sunshine convinced me to drive down to Ragley Hall to watch the Concours. Ragley Hall is a spectacular venue, which I am sure will feature elsewhere in the magazine. Lots of local members and friends from other Regions to chat to made this a really friendly and enjoyable day. The Concours cars displayed directly in front of the Hall looked impressive. Our area was very well represented by Michael Tennyson, with his white 944, Stephen Deverill, with his Boxster, and James Auckland, with his very spectacular 993 RS, which achieved one of the top three prizes of the day. Well done to all of you.

924 GT progress Members are frequently asking about the GT’s progress. It’s presently with Chartwell (Derby) Ltd waiting for new paint. With help, I completely stripped out the car, removed the glass and took much of the body back to bare metal. This included stripping back all the plastic and fibreglass panels that had suffered age-related paint problems.

I had managed to keep the vehicle running in order to move around but, prior to it being delivered to Chartwell, it refused to start. I figured it was something I had done but, despite many hours of tracing wires etc., I came to the decision that it wasn’t receiving petrol with enough pressure. I loaded it up and delivered it to Zentrum where it was soon diagnosed to be a loose earth wire (my fault) to the

petrol pump in the tank! I had checked the external pump but missed the hidden one.

I have accumulated a box of replacement fittings gaskets etc collected from PC Leicester, previous owner, Ricky Caesar, of the Carrera GT Register and the internet. The interior has cleaned up nicely; only requiring minimal work and it all sits in a spare room inside the house, causing great interest to the cats that are convinced it’s for their amusement.

Mechanically etc it had already been brought to good condition partly by me and then by Zentrum. The engine bay I am leaving alone for the meanwhile and will perhaps detail it when everything else is finished.

The sprinting season The season came to its final event at Shelsey Walsh, where we were again lucky with a pleasant sunny day. I continued to make progress with my times but still only managed a class fourth at the end of the day.

Our local members doing well were a second in class three for Wayne Eason (Boxster) and a third for Simon Parkin (Boxster). Winning class four was Stephen Jory (944).

DIARY DATES 6 NOVEMBER Club night - The Coopers Arms 4 DECEMBER Christmas meal - The Coopers Arms Tom will need a £5pp deposit owing to strong demand.

8 JANUARY Club night - The Coopers Arms 5 FEBRUARY Club night annual quiz

West Midlands Regional Organisers Kim and Mandy Sutch 07811 114646 – r9@porscheclubgb.com David Jones 01455 220081 – 07836 374295 Davejones996@hotmail.co.uk RECENT EVENTS PC Leicester Open Day I had an invite to the PC Leicester Open Day to celebrate their 10-year anniversary. My cousin Ian came with me as he is considering buying a Porsche and it would be a good opportunity to look at the range of cars. On arrival there were free bacon butties

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PC Leicester 10-year anniversary Open Day

and coffee, which we took advantage of, before examining the cars on display. Ian sat in a few, which he liked, although he has yet to make his mind up - if ever... After looking at the cars and chatting to other R9 members we decided to leave. I would like to give a big thank you to PC Leicester for their hospitality giving us an enjoyable day out.

September Club night Having arrived at The Bell just after Mandy and Kim, at around 7pm, there were already several cars in the car park. Weather-wise it was a warm and sunny evening, so we thought we would get a good turnout - especially as it was probably going to be the last meeting of the year before the dark nights and the cold weather sets in. As the evening progressed, the cars kept arriving - even after it had got dark. Mandy had her clicker on hand to count the cars as they arrived and, once again, we reached another new record of 109 cars! A fantastic total, but this did make parking a really difficult task to organise. The members could not believe the number of cars in attendance. Paul Chare brought along some potential new members who hopefully will be joining the Club - especially after seeing the number of cars coming to our Club nights. Once again, Mandy, Kim and myself would like to thank all the members who make the R9 Club nights so successful.

Dave, Kim and Mandy JROs DIARY DATES 21 NOVEMBER Club night - The Bear Berkswell 16 DECEMBER Christmas party 19 DECEMBER Club night - The Bear Berkswell

Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire Regional Organiser Paul Ebbs 01234 363358 (7pm–9pm) 07769 805594 (daytime) – r10@porscheclubgb.com We’ve had some great events throughout the country and I’ve been very fortunate to attend many of them. Remember to look further afield if you want to enjoy the company of the many Porsche enthusiasts (and their cars) in the Club, even if the days are becoming shorter and the opportunities rarer. Make the most of driving your Porsche, if you haven’t already tucked it away for the winter that is!

RECENT EVENTS Prill Open Day and Classics at the Castle Many, including myself, who travelled over to Essex, had a great weekend. Andy Prill’s workshop is a joy to behold and the Porsches within are a further delight to see. We had a welcome tour of his building with Andy himself and heard how, nowadays, even Porsche Cars themselves are beating a trail to Andy’s door for information and help on the older cars. It seems that experience of the 356 and earlier 911s plus many similar Porsches is being lost somewhere along the way as the company forges ever forward, even though, with so many older Porsches still up and running, they are pushing the Classic connection.

(Long may that be the case!)

Hedingham Castle opened its gates to a fantastic display and great atmosphere for the true ‘Classics at the Castle’, which was supported and organised by the Club this year. As ever, there were marvellous cars throughout the beautiful setting, including many fine vehicles in the post 1973 Porsche car park. This year’s event had a really good turnout and the weather held together, until later in the evening, for us too. What a fine event, and one that I would always recommend to Region members.

Ragley Hall What a marvellous ‘second’ National Event this was - a splendid turnout of many hundreds of enthusiastic members, with (mostly) smiling faces!

There was great interest in the proper Concours cars, which ranged from a very nice standard 924 to a 993 RS and all iterations above and in between especially an early 996, which was really in brilliant condition in originality and finish.

The overall Concours winner was a very nice Cayman, which I can only think had hardly been used

at all (4,000 miles? - hope I have got this correct).

Each to their own, I suppose! The ‘Pride of Ownership’ cars provided a good insight to what newer members can aspire to, whilst also hopefully enjoying driving their cars as much as possible - that’s what they’re for after all. I can’t help thinking, however, that many of those could be as good as the Concours cars anyway. That’s just my opinion, as there were some lovely cars in the ‘Pride’ section entry.

Well done everyone and thanks to all, particularly John Dunn for his hard work.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 4-5 November Club AGM and Oicials’ Conference I will be attending the Officials’ Conference, so contact me if there is anything you would like to be discussed.

If so inclined, you can attend the AGM and put something forward for discussion yourself, as all members are entitled to their say, of course.

11 November Monthly meet See you at Sharnbrook this month? Meet nice people and talk Porsche - you’ll always be most welcome!

10-12 November Classic Car Show at NEC I hope to be supporting the Club’s stand on the Sunday. This is one of the best ‘indoor’ events of the year and a chance to see many lovely cars on display, not only on our site, but also throughout the very large event area. Remember to pop by to partake of the members’ hospitality facility and have a good chat with us.

9 December Christmas lunch at VesuviO’s Heads up, as December will be here before you blink an eye. Come along and join us for our pre-Christmas get-together at VesuviO’s Restaurant in the Sharnbrook Hotel, which is just north of Bedford, off the A6. Arrive at 12noon for 12.30pm start. It’s essential you contact and book directly with VesuviO’s.

Christmas lunch is on the menu with other fine food. For the menu, please see the Sharnbrook website - it’s the £17.50 Christmas menu. It does say Monday - Friday at the top, but they are doing this for us on that Saturday. You must quote ‘Porsche R10 Lunch’ and give them your full names and payment.

As always, this is first-come-first-served, so be sure to book your place early. See you there!

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

Hope to see you all soon…

Paul

DIARY DATES 10-12 NOVEMBER Classic Car Show - NEC 11 NOVEMBER Monthly meet 9 DECEMBER Christmas lunch at VesuviO’s

Essex Regional Organiser Martyn Molyneaux 01245 222937 (7pm-9pm) r11@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Greg Thompson 01376 573445 – r11gregt@googlemail.com RECENT EVENTS Prill Septemberfest and Classics at the Castle Greg writes: “This year I enjoyed full participation in Classics at the Castle. I visited the Prill Septemberfest on Saturday, went to an informal Castle BBQ, and marshalled at the event on Sunday. Cars and food were the themes of the weekend.

“I am impressed with Andy Prill’s energy. The Septemberfest at his Halstead workshop was a party for 50 or more people. He spent all day talking to people and handing out complimentary Bratwurst rolls in German napkins. He then had to pack up his transporters with (arguably) the stars of the Sunday show - a very rare blue 356 Carrera Abarth race car and a stunning, orange lightweight 2.7 RS. And he also went to the Hedingham Castle BBQ, like me.

“The BBQ, hosted by Jason, owner of Hedingham Castle, turned out to be a charmingly chaotic event. It wasn’t a BBQ and, by the time the food came out, it was dark on the beautiful front lawn of the Castle house. But it was a lovely evening to chat to Club representatives and other show exhibitors while enjoying a drink and the sunset.

“Up at the crack of dawn the following morning, I had a great drive on deserted roads back to the Castle. Marshalling the modern cars as they arrived was a hoot. I greeted loads of R11 members from all over the county, most of whom I had never met before. The show was also fantastic when I got a chance to have a poke around and enjoy a pie from one of the many lunch stalls. Finished that up with a quality cup of coffee in the PCGB tent and went home for a snooze!

“The next Hedingham weekend is in two years why not get involved, it’s great fun!”

Warren Classic Car Show Paul Newbury writes: “We were blessed with wall-to-wall sunshine at the well-organised Warren Golf Club venue. There were a total of 10 Porsches, both water and air-cooled, including Panamera 4, GT3, 993, 964 and a Boxster.

“In the Concours, there was a superb range of stunning looking cars including a very rare Alfa Romeo valued at £8m which won best in show. Other cars included a 1953 Aston Martin, Morris Minor 1000, Lamborghini, Bentley, Ferrari, Jaguar and a stunning Mercedes 300 - to name just a few of the marques present. Thousands of people came to enjoy the superb event and a wonderful day was had by all.”

Concours We held our Regional Concours on our September Club night. Despite the forecast of rain for the latter

Turbo relaxes at Woburn

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Clockwise from top left: Carrera Abarth – one of just 10 made; 500 modern Porsches parked at Hedingham; a bird’s eye view of the Concours cars; Doxford Hall

we hope you will join us on 21 November when we share our experiences with you.

RECENT EVENTS 3 September Classics by the Lake Car Show Several events on this day, so only five Porsches on parade by the Lake. We took both the 968 and 996 and were joined by Roger and Sebby, Mike and Carole and John and Tanya. This was only our second attendance at this event and we were pleasantly surprised at how the show has grown and the amazing display of cars. It was an overcast day, but we enjoyed a picnic all the same and wandered around the site meeting people and chatting about cars!

17 September The Car Show at The Oaksmere Hotel Unfortunately, this show had to be cancelled owing to a waterlogged field with more rain promised for that weekend. Better luck next year.

part of the evening, we had 30 cars assembled for the Concours and, in addition, two superb nonPorsches, a Maserati and a McLaren 540S. Members had clearly put in a great deal of effort to present their cars in the best possible condition and to judge first and second in each class was no easy matter. However, the air-cooled winner was Colin Frewer with his excellent early red 911 S Targa, and runner-up was Andy Collins. In the pre-1997 water-cooled class, the winner was Graham Sheppard with his 928 and runner-up was Peter Bickers with his 944. In the modern water-cooled class, the winner was Lea Baalham with his 997GT3, and the runner-up was Mark French with his lovely red Cayman.

During the evening we welcomed several new members and we hope to see you all again at future events.

WOTY Our WOTY to Northumberland was held at the end of September. Several members broke the journey northwards to stop at Beamish Hall and visit Beamish Museum before travelling further northwards to our WOTY hotel, Doxford Hall.

Members convened on the Saturday evening for complimentary pre-dinner drinks and the evening was spent with members regaling their friends with stories of their journey northwards.

Sunday morning broke with sunny skies and, following breakfast, members in 18 assorted Porsches travelled to Alnwick Castle where we had a self-guided tour of the castle’s staterooms. Following a good look round the castle and gardens, several members did drive one of the first of the drives that Martyn had prepared for us. This was a long day and members returned to the hotel for a welcome drink before another excellent meal and socialising well into the night.

The following day Martyn had prepared a second drive through Kielder Forest which took us into Scotland and along Hadrian’s Wall but, unfortunately, it was a wet day with poor visibility and the wonderful views eluded us. A number of members took the opportunity of going to the Jim Clark Museum at Duns, whilst others left this museum until after the official WOTY had ended; some other members went across the causeway to Holy Island.

Again, it was another excellent meal back at the hotel where Martyn and Marie were presented with

thank you gifts from members, which Martyn thanked everyone for. The Tuesday of our departure came all too soon and it was time to say au revoir to friends old and new.

Having enjoyed a successful WOTY, we look forward to next year’s event which is expected to be somewhere on the Continent. A full report of the WOTY will appear in a later edition of PP. Happy motoring Martyn DIARY DATES 14 NOVEMBER Club night Richard Eniffer, Sales Manager at PC Colchester to give an update on the world of Porsche.

12 DECEMBER Club night and Christmas dinner Pontlands Park has been booked for pre-dinner drinks at 7.30pm and sit down at 8pm for a three-course meal including coffee, chocolates and a Christmas cracker. The cost is £34, inclusive of service. It is hoped you will be able to attend and please let Martyn know by emailing r11@porscheclubgb.com by 28 November.

Norfolk & Suffolk

19 September Club night For our first meeting after the summer break, R12 held a three-part quiz comprising general knowledge questions set by Yvonne, Brian’s picture quiz matching F1 drivers to their helmets and a selection of ‘feely bags’. Scoring was high with the winning team of Alan, Kay and Stuart getting 23 points out of 26 and winning a box of chocolates, which they kindly shared round with other members. In second place came Paul and Debby and the lowest score prize went to John who did have the excuse that being last to arrive, he had the least time to complete all three parts! Thanks to Yvonne for handing out the prizes.

It was good to see some members who had not been for a while and a warm welcome to two new members Colin and Ellen Sutton who have a 944 and a 924, and we hope to see them at future meetings.

24 September Classic Car Show at Reepham R12 member Peter Fitzjohn once again helped to organise this event in the Market Place at Reepham that, this year, was themed around German cars.

Several of us from PCGB had booked spaces for our cars and we were amazed how many vehicles of all shapes and sizes were shoehorned into the Market Place.

We all enjoyed a social, sunny Sunday browsing the various cars on display and taking afternoon tea at The Dial House that provided the biggest scones we have ever seen!

Regional Organisers Tony and Colleen Wickins 01379 676251 – r12@porscheclubgb.com

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 28 October Cars and Coffee at PIE Performance Last one of the year – spend the morning at PIE (Hill Farm, Brent Eleigh, Suffolk, CO10 9PB) for cars, coffee, cake and chat with like-minded people. No need to book.

With only two more PP remaining for 2017, can anyone else believe how fast this year has gone? At time of writing, we have just returned from a 12-night holiday touring northern Spain and the Picos de Europa mountains and will give a presentation at November Club night.

Unfortunately, Gail and Andrew were unable to join us owing to personal issues, but we enjoyed spending time with Brian and Viv Jewsbury, our previous ROs. We had a great time whizzing up and down mountain roads with very sharp bends trying to avoid the cows and horses that just wander about with not much road sense at all! The scenery was spectacular and

11 November Visit to William Hewitt Porsche Specialist Unit 1, Bunkers Hill, Egmere, Walsingham, NR22 6AZ. 10.30am–12.30pm. We have been invited to visit this Porsche independent that specialises in water-cooled cars. Teas and coffees will be available on arrival. Lunch has been booked afterwards at The Black Lion, 14 Market Place, Walsingham NR22 6DB. There is a large pay and display car park near the pub. Please contact Colleen and Tony on tony.twservices@btinternet.com to book your place and request a menu. Closing date 2 November.

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21 November Club night Tony and Colleen will give a presentation of their September tour of northern Spain and the Picos de Europa.

25 November Christmas party at The Wroxham Bookings are going well for this event. If you wish to join us for the evening meal, this will cost £27.50pp. Please contact Colleen for a menu as we need to pre-order.

There may still be rooms available for anyone who would like to stay the night - please contact the hotel.

See previous PPs for booking details and prices.

Closing date 11 November.

12 December Christmas Club night at the Bird in Hand Please join us for the last event of 2017 at our Christmas social, with a hot and cold finger buffet, dessert, teas and coffee. The cost is £15.45pp and it takes place from 7pm onwards.

Please make your cheques payable to ‘Bird in Hand’ and send to Colleen and Tony Wickins, 2 Chapel Close, Pulham Market, Norfolk, IP21 4SS to reach us by the end of November. Let us know if you are vegetarian when booking. We will also hold a raffle and a charity auction.

If anyone prefers to have a meal rather than the buffet, please book with the Bird in Hand (01508 489438) in good time as you can appreciate this evening will be very busy for the staff!

January 2018 Please note there will be no Club night this month, but we hope to arrange a POTM on 28 January, venue and date to be confirmed.

Club nights Club nights are from 7.30pm at The Bird in Hand, Wreningham (NR16 1BJ) on the third Tuesday of the month (except for January and August when there are no Club nights). Our events calendar is regularly updated on the R12 Club Forum at porscheclubgbforum.com which includes links to full details for each event.

Herefordshire, Worcestershire & Shropshire Regional Organiser Steve Cutler 01384 370038 – r13@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Philip Sloper 01562 885740 – philipjsloper@gmail.com RECENT EVENTS

From top: Yvonne presenting Kay, Alan and Stuart with their winning box of chocolates; Yvonne with Debby and Paul who were the runners-up; Yvonne with John who had the lowest score!; Member cars amongst the car fest that is Reepham car show; Jezz Hookham keeping a watchful eye on his car leading the R12 line

26 September Club night A packed room greeted retired Forensic Collision Investigator Nigel Power who, until recently, worked for the West Midlands Police Regional Collision Investigation Unit which covers an area of 1,519 square miles in the Midlands. He was responsible for investigating road accident fatalities, accidents where people suffered life-changing injuries, serious injuries following a police pursuit, or when the IPCC or PSD (Professional Standards Department) requested an investigation. His work was governed by the Road Death Investigation Manual and required him to secure the accident scene, evaluate evidence, record and photograph, and finally, submit a factual and impartial report. No time limit is imposed for how long 65 porscheclubgb.com

an accident scene is secured for.

In a fascinating talk, Nigel took us through all the stages of an investigation, including photographing the scene with conventional cameras and also laser scanners, which can produce an accurate scale plan of an accident scene and even a 3D image. He emphasised the importance of tyre marks on the road and showed us examples of different types of tyre marks. In built-up areas CCTV footage is now very important, in particular, for establishing the speed a vehicle was travelling at by using a mathematical calculation of distance travelled and the time taken to do so. In commercial vehicles tachographs can also provide the same information, as can the onboard computers fitted to high-end cars! And, if a pedestrian is involved, the distance they are thrown in a collision can tell the investigator how fast a vehicle was travelling. In-car cameras are becoming more prevalent and can provide important information but, surprisingly, eyewitnesses are often unreliable as they can incorrectly interpret what they saw. If necessary, outside organisations like VOSA, MIRA and NCAP are consulted too. The reports are often used in court where drivers are being prosecuted or even in a coroner’s court.

Nigel explained that the main causes of collisions are human error, lack of care, inexperience (particularly youngsters in the 17 to 25 age group), drink and/or drugs, vehicle defects and adverse weather conditions. He illustrated this with a series of very detailed case studies of actual accidents, showing us photographs, CCTV footage, plans of the accident scenes and outcomes. After an enthralling talk, Nigel took questions from the floor before leaving us all to ponder on what we had seen!

Our sincerest thanks to Nigel for a fascinating and informative evening that certainly held everyone’s attention.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 31 October Club night Le Mans winning (in a Porsche 917) and ex-Formula One racing driver Richard Attwood will be our guest speaker, and in anticipation of greater numbers than we would normally expect we have moved the venue to PC Wolverhampton, Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 7ER. Please confirm your attendance to Steve or Phil in advance; arrive from 7pm for 8pm start. porschewolverhampton.co.uk 28 November Club night Back at our home venue, The Manor House at Whittington, for a general discussion about our R13 programme next year. By way of big events, we plan another visit to Curborough, a secret hills tour, a French holiday, plus Loton Park and the Monaco Historic (see to follow). But we would very much like to hear what members would like from the Region, and all ideas and contributions are very welcome. If you can’t attend the meeting, please call or email Steve with your suggestions.

17 December Christmas lunch This year’s Regional Christmas lunch will be held at the Crown and Sandys Arms, Main Road, Ombersley, Worcester, WR9 0EW 12noon for 1pm sit down. The meal will consist of three courses plus coffee and mints for £22pp. Please contact Steve or Phil to book and for a copy of the menu. Menu choices and payment by 31 October at the latest, please. As normal it should be a good social occasion with an opportunity to win prizes! thecrownandsandys.co.uk

Clockwise from left: number 23 Porsche 917 driven by Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood to victory at 1970 Le Mans; PCGB member and hillclimbing veteran Paul Howells and 911 RSR on Loton Park Hill demonstrating how it’s done properly

22 August 2018 Drivers’ School at Loton Park Hillclimb We have decided to add a new event to our calendar for 2018 which will be a hillclimb driving day at Loton Park, Alberbury (near Shrewsbury, SY5 9AG).

The cost will be around £180 for the whole day inclusive of approximately eight runs, tuition, lunch and a video souvenir of your runs. We would need around 25 cars to make it viable as an exclusive PCGB event. Cars must be road legal (current MOT, not excessive exhaust noise, etc). Following the earlier announcement on the Forum, places are filling up fast, so please contact Steve if you are interested.

More information is on the Loton Park website: hdlcc.com/driversschool

South Wales Regional Organiser Huw Jones 07799 532661 – r14@porscheclubgb.com R14 August Bank Holiday run A good turnout of 26 cars with almost 50 members and guests took part in the Wye Valley drive which was made even better by the sunny weather. This was followed by lunch at the Anchor Inn near Tintern Abbey.

I would like to thank Club member Mr Roger Pearce for his assistance in this run. More pictures of the event can be found under our Region gallery on the PCGB website.

National Concours d’Elégance Congratulations to Region member Mr Mark Thomas for winning the PCGB National Event Pride of Ownership at Ragley Hall on 23 September. Well done Mark.

DIARY DATES 19 NOVEMBER Return of the Gower tour Drive of the Gower coast followed by luncheon at the Oxwich Bay Hotel. This event has been organised by Ken Davies.

28 NOVEMBER Planning meeting for 2018 Please put your thinking caps on for ideas for the meeting.

16 DECEMBER Christmas dinner

8-19 May 2018 Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Our R13 2018 continental trip with Scenic and Continental Car Tours still has places available for this sprint race on the legendary Monaco circuit, just two weeks before the Formula One race.

We have a choice of three different hotels in Menton, which is a short train ride from the circuit.

Make direct contact with Kieran Line, Car Club and Group Relationship Manager, Scenic and Continental Car Tours. Telephone 01732 879 172 or email admin@sceniccartours.com or you can also visit sceniccartours.com. Please let Steve or Phil know if you decide to book.

Club nights Unless otherwise stated, Club nights are on the last Tuesday in the month, 7.30 for an 8pm start, at The Manor House of Whittington, on the A449 near Kinver, DY7 6NY. Previously known as The Whittington, we have been meeting here for a few years. themanorhouseofwhittington.com As well as being shown in PP, our events calendar is regularly updated on the R13 section of the Club Forum.

DIARY DATES 28 NOVEMBER Last social for 2017at the Manor House Includes discussion on our 2018 programme.

17 DECEMBER Annual Christmas lunch At the Crown and Sandys Arms, Main Road, Ombersley, Worcester, WR9 0EW 30 JANUARY Monthly meeting 8-19 MAY Trip to the 2018 Grand Prix de Monaco Historique See details above and previous PP. 22 AUGUST Drivers’ School at Loton Park Hillclimb

Clockwise from top: members’ cars line up near Tintern Abbey for our lunch; Mark receiving his trophy from Derek Bell MBE; a convoy of cars leaving the Chepstow garden centre, led by Kedrick Davies in his red 964

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Clockwise from left: Autumn run at The Windwhistle Inn; Bickleigh Mill

Gloucestershire

Photo by Chris Allen

Regional Organisers Elaine Gammon 07854 868396 Stuart Ings 07942 184927 – r16@porscheclubgb.com It’s great that our Region’s monthly social evenings are continuing to be popular, with new members being welcomed each month, but do not worry if you cannot make the evenings as we will keep you updated with news and extra events through the Region’s email subscription system.

RECENT EVENTS

South West Joint Regional Organisers Keith Young and Alan Stoneham 07769 320379 (Keith) 07803 237610 (Alan) r15@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS 24 September Autumn Run Chris Rogers reports: “Devon’s fickle weather teased us with a fine Saturday, mocked us with a sunny Monday but reserved cloud and drizzle for our Autumn run. But, R15 laughs in the face of adverse meteorology, and a happy band of 22 cars and assorted occupants assembled at Exeter Services for the prospect of Alan’s 118-mile run through the green, seductive hills of East Devon and West Somerset, with two more cars joining along the way. Setting off in groups of four or five we followed a sinewy, sinewave-like route through Cullompton, Culmstock, Hemyock and Dunkeswell, past the airfield towards Honiton, through Colyton and Whitford, flirting with the A35 to Raymond’s Hill and turning off towards Crewkerne and ending up at the Windwhistle Inn for lunch.

“Fortunately, despite the forecast, it was generally dry with some short showers while we drove on roads lined with interesting sights and minimum traffic. You always discover something new on one of Alan’s routes. Some groups took the feeling of discovery to heart, missed the route markers and went ‘off-piste’, visiting areas reputedly marked on old maps as ‘Here be Dragons’. Somehow, by this masterpiece of ad hoc exploration, almost all groups arrived for lunch at the same time, giving the Windwhistle a surge and boost to its carvery takings, while the dedicated dining area buzzed with story-telling. It’s encouraging that new members are swelling the events list, so welcome to Ian and Carole, Richard, Andrew, Michael and Colin. If I haven’t mentioned you, apologies, you’re still very welcome!

Also good to see ‘ex-pats’ Ruth and Toby Bryant, now resident in Winchester - they just can’t keep away.

We must be doing something right.

“After lunch, the claggy weather arrived and your humble scribe scurried directly homewards, but I understand a small group completed the similarly sinuous return route to take tea at Bickleigh Mill.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 2 December Christmas dinner dance - final call It’s an important date but it’s getting late. The

Christmas dinner dance is a midwinter ‘must’. If you haven’t yet committed, contact the Saunton Sands Hotel on 01271 890212 now to reserve your room under the PCGB banner. Private dining, a bar and disco await, plus the famous raffle and another glittering auction for special prizes, with all proceeds to our charity. Only four rooms left at the time of this report.

Charity election After last year’s fund-raising we were able to donate a record amount to our chosen charity, Children’s Hospice South West, and this year’s total will be revealed at the dinner dance. This is the time to vote for the charity to support for the next three years.

The candidates are: the Children’s Hospice South West, supporting life-limited children and their families in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset; Rowcroft Hospice in Torquay, which offers support and comfort to life-limited adult patients and their families across South Devon; and Home Start, a charity with six south-west centres offering support to all children and families under stress.

To vote, phone Alan Stoneham on 07803 237610 or email r15@porscheclubgb.com Closing date is 11 November.

Capreolus Distillery Garden Tiger Gin was the main attraction at our second visit this year to the Capreolus Distillery in the Cotswolds.

Garden Tiger Gin is made with 34 botanicals, including organic blood orange, lime tree leaves, elderberries and pine as well as a selection of other fruits, flowers and spices. Stefan was the guide for our last visit – a great big thank you goes to Stefan for inviting us to Barney Wilczak’s Capreolus Distillery twice this year. Everyone who has come along on these visits has thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Club night At our last social evening, we welcomed some more new members and also had a visit from John Piper

Winter meetings Starting in November, the R15 winter meetings will be taking place at a new venue, the Dolphin Hotel in Bovey Tracey (TQ13 9AL), so make a note for 12 noon on the second Sunday each month from November to March.

We’ll have our own function room, there’s a wide choice of dining on the menu and on-site parking. If it gets busy, the Station Road public car park opposite is free on a Sunday. Your continued support for these meetings helps us to keep the facility free of charge.

WOTY 2018 After this year’s very successful foray into north Wales, we are at the planning stage for next year’s event. The provisional dates are 21-24 June and the hotel base will be in south Wales. Hopefully, by the time you read this, details will have been sent out via newsletter with the booking arrangements. Places will once again be limited to 12 cars/couples.

DIARY DATES 12 NOVEMBER Club meeting Dolphin Hotel 2 DECEMBER Christmas dinner dance Saunton Sands Hotel 14 JANUARY Club meeting From top: the wonderful custom-made gin still; delightful working environment for the Capreolus Distillery

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who is the service manager for PC Bristol. John is looking to promote PC Bristol with our Region and we are looking forward to seeing more of John and some good deals on servicing.

Our news!

Some of you will have already heard through social media that your ROs became engaged on 23 September, but not in the traditional way. Elaine asked Stuart and he said yes. The couple met through PCGB and their first date was on 23 May 2009.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 4 November Exmoor and Dartmoor drive This will be our last drive of the year and the route has been organised by Sarah and Charles Fox. A big thank you goes to you both.

Clockwise from top left: Cotehele House; Cotehele car park beginning to fill up; small group of members by the lime kilns at Cotehele

Please lodge your interest in any events to r16@porscheclubgb.com Happy motoring if you have not already put your Porsche to bed for the winter.

Elaine and Stuart

DIARY DATES 4 NOVEMBER Exmoor and Dartmoor drive 10-12 NOVEMBER NEC Classic 15 NOVEMBER Monthly social evening at The Huntsman Inn 3 DECEMBER Cornbury House Christmas Open Day 20 DECEMBER R16 Christmas evening meal at The Huntsman Inn Please book your place early to avoid disappointment. This is a very popular event.

Menu to follow.

Southern Regional Organiser Charlie McLaughlin 02380 694081 M: 07966 126464 r17@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Club night After weeks of unbroken sunshine, September’s Club

night started with rain of biblical proportions and those of us planning to take our Porsche out for the last daylight Club night were disappointed. It didn’t dampen too many, as we still achieved over 50 members, some still even used their Porsches.

Show and shine September has been a busy month, with members enjoying the Revival meeting, Classics at the Castle and Ragley Hall National Concours. We are lucky to live quite close to Goodwood and make use of the events held there. Aside from National Events, we had a few of our own. One was helping the local Porsche Centre run a ‘show and shine’ event, spreading the word about Porsche and its history. Thanks to James Peel and Mike Mitchard for attending in their 356 and Porsche tractor. It never ceases to amaze me that some current owners didn’t know Porsche made tractors or the VW Beetle. The prizes were awarded by the Porsche Centre and, despite many nice clean cars, one of the obvious winners was Peter Scaysbrook’s 996 Cabriolet, which was both the cleanest car and the one with the highest used mileage in the last 12 months.

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WOTY The month ended with our long-awaited WOTY to Tavistock – three days on the outskirts of Dartmoor.

It started with 27 Porsches arriving at our hotel over the span of Friday, with many tales of doom and gloom about the traffic issues involved in getting to the West Country. Despite leaving early on a Friday morning, most of us got stuck at one time or another.

Some even went back after travelling 10 miles and changed Porsches (Emma) due to a small turbo issue and others even went home and back on the Saturday (David) to fulfil a wedding car commitment.

That’s the sort of fighting spirit we have in R17 attend the WOTY at all costs!

The hotel was very nice and, as we occupied 90% of it, we had the run of it and filled its car park with lovely Stuttgart metal.

Saturday arrived and the rain stopped temporarily.

Somebody was spotted cleaning his car at 6.45am (Peter B), meaning that, by the time we had all had breakfast, the car park was a frenzy of drying cloths as owners frantically removed the overnight dew, in preparation for our Saturday drive out.

Having a local amongst us (‘Boxster’ Dave) assured

us in picking the nicest National Trust house in the area for our visit and thanks to Jon Fisher for the scenic route from the hotel to the house. Less can be said for the return journey, however, as grass growing in the middle of the road and Porsches don’t mix.

The Cotehele Estate was a fabulous insight into Tudor times and the whole estate and its workings were fascinating. It certainly took quite a lot of time to see it all but, after a day of mixed weather, we all returned to Tavistock, some a little bit earlier to enjoy the Pannier Market in town.

Saturday evening was a planned dinner and 52 of us sat down to enjoy each other’s company and the fine food put on by the Bedford Hotel. We had also organised a magician to entertain us while we ate. He was very good and certainly provided us with some innovative tricks and, in the best tradition of magic, never gave us a clue how he did it.

There were a few of us hearty folks still up when the bar closed, so a good night was had by all. One of our members then had to drive to Cardiff, that night, in preparation for the Cardiff half marathon at 10am the next morning. Peter Boxall achieved a very credible time, beating his daughter and son-in-law and wishes to thank the members present for raising over £350 on the night for his chosen charity, Alzheimers UK. The rest of us woke up to a rainy Sunday and departed the hotel for extended stays in Devon and other destinations, with some of us making a small convoy home via a lunch stop in Dorchester. Thanks to Peter Hogarth and Chris Coates for organising the weekend and I look forward to hearing from any potential volunteers who’d like to help next year.

Dinner dance Our dinner dance is filling up and I want to give R17 members first dibs at attending the only ‘ball’ we hold in the year so, if you are thinking about it, don’t dither, don’t forget it’s on 13 January, at the lovely Elvetham Hotel, near Hartley Witney.

Tickets for ‘dinner only’ are £35pp, but rooms are available at a very reasonable £69 per room. Why not make a night of it, let your hair down (if you have any left) and enjoy the hotel’s charms for the afternoon and finish with a lovely late Sunday breakfast.

I just need to have your names at this stage but don’t leave it too late – last year we turned people away.

Please contact me via email or mobile and also contact the hotel to book your room (01252 844871).

Charlie McLaughlin

DIARY DATES 14 NOVEMBER Club night At Empress of Blandings for 7.30pm.

24 NOVEMBER Ten-pin bowling or skittles Venue TBC.

Lancashire & Cumbria Regional Organiser David Baker 01772 451970 – r18@porscheclubgb.com

RECENT EVENTS Oulton Park Gold Cup We were invited again by R5 to join them at Oulton Park Gold Cup over the bank holiday weekend. There was an excellent turnout of cars, particularly on the Sunday, with a good contingent of R18 members. As well as interesting and close racing we had excellent weather. Thanks to Allan Crosby and his team for organising the facilities and to Cornbury House staff for providing refreshments.

3 September Corner House breakfast meeting and Supercar Sunday As usual, there was an interesting collection of sports and classic cars and a good turnout. The last one of the year will take place on 1 October, with the first one of 2018 taking place on 1 January, but starting at 10.30am. There is always an excellent turnout at this meeting. If anyone would like to stay there for lunch you will need to pre-book. If so, please let me know and we can book a PCGB table.

Also on the same day, there was Supercar Sunday at Holmes Mill, Clitheroe. When this event was run at Mitton Hall it attracted over 80 sports and supercars.

Since moving to Holmes Mill, which only has a car park for about 20 cars (the overflows are instructed to park in Sainsbury’s car park across the man road). I understand numbers have fallen dramatically and there have only been about 20 sports and supercars attending on average. I will not be promoting this event in the future but will look out for any replacement events being organised.

WOTY On the weekend of 8-10 September, we had a WOTY to Broomhall Castle, Menstrie, near Stirling. A full report may appear in a late edition of PP. It will also be

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posted on the R18 section of the DMP. In summary, we booked all the rooms in the hotel, 16 in all. Thanks to Roy Parker and Martin Mackay who had organised the weekend. We arrived for pre-dinner drinks on the Friday evening, as some could only get away after work. Roy had suggested several alternative routes to get to Menstrie. Several of us took the fabulous A701 from Moffat towards Blyth Bridge. This has actually been voted number 83 in the world’s 100 best driving roads, by Total 911 magazine. Roy and Martin had prepared a number of alternative drives for Saturday, one going through the Trossachs, another to Loch Lomond. Some members went off and did their own thing with one couple going to Loch Fyne for a superb fish lunch.

On Sunday morning after another hearty breakfast, most of us went to the Falkirk Wheel, and then on to see the Kelpies, before heading back south. It was light rain at the Falkirk Wheel, but as we headed south the rain became torrential, and visibility on the A74 was poor. Judy and I stopped off at Abingdon Services for a drink and to let the storm move away. After about an hour we set off again but soon caught up with the storm up as we went over Shap on the M6.

Preston SuperCar breakfast meeting The following weekend it was the Preston SuperCar Meet at the Phantom Winger, just off the M6/M55 junction. As usual, there was an interesting selection of cars. Numbers were down slightly, but it was easier to get a coffee and bacon barm.

Monthly meeting At the monthly meeting on 20 September we had Tom Bradshaw tell us about his racing career, pre-and post-Porsche Cup Scholarship. It has been a few years since Tom had come long and members found his talk very interesting, especially about the variety of cars he is racing now.

Concours d’Elégance I am sure there will be a separate report on the PCGB Awards Dinner and Concours at Ragley Hall. R18 were well represented in the Concours with Mike Trotter, Tim Roelich and Simon Makinson taking part. Simon and Mike picked up awards and Mike won the competitors’ choice with his Boxster S. Well done to all these who entered, after spending many weeks, and even months preparing their cars, then driving all the way down from Cumbria and Lancashire.

There are still a number of events taking place before the end of the year, so please keep an eye out for the e-newsletter. If you are not receiving this

please contact Club Office to make sure they have your current email address.

Photographic competition Entries by now have closed for the photographic competition, and Sean Conboy is working hard to select the winning entries. Again, we will be putting these winners into an R18 calendar which will be for sale once more at Christmas.

Christmas lunches Details of both Christmas lunches at Armathwaite Hall and Garstang GC will have been circulated by the time you receive this edition. Please respond ASAP to ensure a place. We are also planning a Saturday dinner/disco in the Kendal area, early in the new year, and details will be circulated shortly. This will be a great opportunity for Lancashire and Cumbria based members to come together.

2018 I am starting to put together the 2018 R18 events calendar and have already had offers from members to organise events. If you would like to organise a visit, know of a good speaker, or would like to organise a drive and lunch, please let me know and we can include them. I am waiting to be told about dates of any PCGB National Events, so they don’t clash with ours. I also exchange our event calendar with the adjoining Regions including North West, North East, Yorkshire and North Wales, to try and avoid any clashes.

Photo by Graham Settle

PC Preston As I write this I have just found out that there will be a new Porsche Centre based in Preston owned by the Bowker Motor Group, and I will be making contact with them. I have a long relationship with Bowker and have dealt with them through their transport division since the mid-1970s, as they used to handle my export transport.

We actually had a visit to Bowker Ribble Valley a couple of years ago, as they sell pre-owned Porsches, and other sports and performance cars and are the agents for Maserati. I even bought my Jaguar XK from them a few years ago.

New members Welcome to new members Nick Jinks and Michael Gribben. I hope to see you at some of our future events.

David, Judy and the R18 organising team

From top: any guesses what car this belongs to?; just the thing for Lancashire’s deteriorating roads, as seen at The Cornerhouse breakfast meeting; super drone view of Broomhall Castle; Who is this at the Phantom Winger?; Mike Trotter, Martin Mackay and Tim Roelich with Derek Bell at PCGB Awards Dinner at Ragley Hall

DIARY DATES 7 NOVEMBER Social meeting Green Hills Hotel, Wigton 15 NOVEMBER Monthly meeting Garstang Golf Club Chris O’Donnell – Swissvax - provisional.

3 DECEMBER Christmas lunch at Armathwaite Hall, Keswick Contact Mike Trotter for menu. Cost £26.50.

17 DECEMBER Christmas lunch Garstang Golf Club Contact me for details. We are having an improved menu with additional choices this year, as requested by members. Cost TBA. 20 DECEMBER Monthly meeting at Garstang Golf Club with Christmas quiz 1 JANUARY Classic Car Breakfast at The Cornerhouse, Wrightington 10.30am start to be able to get on the car park. If you want to stay for lunch you will need to pre-book.

Thames Valley Regional Organiser John Barnatt 01628 471985 – 07890 181495 r19@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Hello once again everyone. I’d like to begin by confirming to members that the best place to keep up to date with Regional activities is the Region’s webpage. A case in point is that, although advertised well in advance, the number of confirmed attendees for the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway meet was scant; three possibly four. Cue the October PP with details and there were 16 cars. Sheer luck and the expectation of the date of publication put the magazine ahead of the event, but it can’t always be that way. For example, three weeks in advance of the date, we advertised a breakfast run through the more picturesque parts of Windsor, Eaton and Dorney but, by the time you read this, the event will have taken place. The magazine has a lead time of three weeks, it’s inconvenient but it’s a fact.

I have to apologise if the renewed vigour with which R19 plans its events is catching you out, but

R19 parked and ready (minus hats) for Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway

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until we come up with some firm, long-term plans it is going to be a bit hit and miss. We are getting there; there are two 2018 events on the Region’s page already, so, for now, please keep checking into the Regional page. James and I are trying to put in place a plan to have something driving-wise between monthly meetings.

Onto the Chinnor railway event. In perfect late September sun about 16 assorted Porsches and perhaps half as many again passengers arrived at Chinnor railway station to travel on Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway that is manned and maintained entirely by volunteers and funded by donations and ticket sales. The train runs from Chinnor to Thame Junction according to the ticket and, on the way, the train passes through some lovely scenery. We were lucky enough to be in the same Harry Potter-style compartment as an old established member who had a wealth of local knowledge, which made for a very interesting journey, once we eventually boarded the train.

Beforehand, there was the important matter of freshly cooked bacon baps to be ordered and devoured and tea to be drunk before we could turn our attention to anything remotely train related.

Purely by coincidence, we planned our visit on one of the themed days, i.e. ‘wear a hat and travel for half price’. It was great to see the ticket office enter into the spirit of things too. The conductor, or he who sits behind the glass panel selling tickets, lent his hat to someone so they could go for halfsies. Just in case, I took some spares and good job too as someone needed one. Of course, the day would not have been complete without the gentleman, albeit a non-member, wearing a fez.

DIARY DATES 16 DECEMBER Christmas meal at the Novello

London Regional Organisers Nick and Ed Pike 02089 607 111 – r20@porscheclubgb.com Twitter: @PCGB_London Opening words The leaves have changed colour, bathing the countryside and our city streets in the reds and golds of autumn. With shorter days there is a definite chill in the morning air. This is the perfect season for your Porsche to be out and about.

Just like the leaves, it is a time of change in R20, one that we embrace with our usual enthusiasm and can-do London spirit. Our time at Smithfield Meat Market has come to an end; with the enforcement of new parking regulations. We have a new day (Sunday), a new time (8.30am) and a new home for our East London meet, now known as ‘Out East’.

We had great fun driving around London in the early dawn hours finding a location which meets R20’s exacting requirements of space, soul and coffee. During the week it is home to craft breweries, artists and upcoming designers, at the weekend it is a place to relax with quiet streets and coffee, watching the river flow past. Join us on the third Sunday of the month, from 8.30am (café opens at 9am), at Beachy Road, London, E3.

Our final drives of the season filled up quickly and will head out to the coast in November, along with our moved Autumn Break, which will enjoy the rolling fields and picturesque villages of Flanders.

Watch out for our upcoming 2018 season, which will be published soon, including those important sign-up dates. Our plan to make them devilishly difficult to work out is well underway.

Clockwise from top left: leaving the Chateau; in the Pits; Porscheplatz at the fort; The Smithfield’s Scarper; bridge to nowhere; Museum piece – Richard Attwood’s Le Mans winning 917

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If you love curry, or think you might enjoy a casual evening in the company of the people you have met at our static meets, or been out driving with, then join us at the (in)famous R20 Christmas Curry on Tuesday, 5 December. We head to an off-Brick Lane institution, which has grown with us over the years. Sign up by email via r20@porscheclubgb.com See you out on the road Ed and Nick RECENT EVENTS The Great Escape (part two) With the deadline for our last PP submission being in the middle of our Great Escape, here is the second part. A reminder of part 1, we had left the shores of England and had enjoyed the delights of the Swiss and Austrian Alps, a fantastic playground for our Porsches arriving at the lakeside town of Tegernsee for a day of rest in the sunshine. It was time to get out and drive those southern Bavarian roads and their undulating curves through pretty villages with the Alps in the distance. The tail end of an evil storm caught us on the autobahn, as we drove through the heavy rain to the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart.

Sheltering in the museum for the afternoon, looking at the beautiful, historic and significant cars was a joy, before we took a classic scenic route to our spa hotel.

The next morning found us heading for the Schwartzwaldhochstrasse, also known as the B500, a ‘must drive’ road in the Black Forest with some of the best empty B roads we’ve driven on; great fun in the hills. Two hours later, we were cooling off with coffee and Black Forest gateaux just outside Baden-Baden and it was time to head west towards home, but not before a private visit to the beautiful Chateau de la Grange,

the family home of a London-based financier. Parking our Porsches in formation right outside the front door, we wandered through the beautiful historic house and scenic gardens before afternoon tea was served. A short hop on the great roads of Luxembourg and we reached our overnight stop; a fortress, with ramparts, a drawbridge and more. With our cars safely inside the thick defensive walls, we explored deep in the castle before dinner.

Our final day, and there was more to come with a private tour of the cellars at Veuve Clicquot. It was a fascinating hour spent underground learning about the Champagne manufacturing and maturing process and how widow Clicquot had done the unthinkable by taking over her husband’s Champagne house when he died. A glass of Champagne in the late morning sunshine and it was time to take pictures at the historic Reims Grand Prix circuit. The road circuit is no longer used, but the finish straight and stands have been left with their painted livery as a wonderful backdrop.

Pictures taken and a final delight; a drive through the Champagne vineyards, the harvest well under way. Lunch in Hautvilliers, the home of Champagne and where Dom Perignon discovered fizzy wine, before heading to Calais, and the train home. Ten days of amazing driving, with great company and kind weather. Epic!

Sunday Escape London Landmarks In its fifth year, and a perennial favourite. Our route takes us past over 40 well-known landmarks as we work our way through the capital at sunrise, the golden rays of sunshine flooding the Thames and making the world look great. So good we did it twice.

The final Smithfield ‘Meat’ It was with sadness that we realised that we can no longer meet under the glass awnings of the Smithfield Meat market. With changes to the parking restrictions and active enforcement, we need to move. I have to say, the R20 ‘scarper’ as the traffic enforcement officer made their presence known, was a sight to be seen with Porsches scattering as far as the eye could see, many hiding on the other side of the market until the coast was clear. Like a flock of pigeons, we resettled, with lookouts at both ends of the line, to regroup.

We knew our time here would come to an end at some point with the imminent redevelopment of the site. So onwards and Eastwards, to the oh-so-trendy neighbourhood of Hackney, a change of day and time to the third Sunday morning of the month makes this meet more accessible to you. Come and check out our new location. Our meets run all year round, are free to attend, bring your Porsche.

Ace Cafe A busy evening at Ace Cafe with a steady flow of Porsches arriving throughout the evening. With the shorter days, the sun set and darkness enveloped the car park.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 19 and 26 November R20 Sunday Escape and Sunday on Sea **Fully booked** As is now traditional for our end of year run, we will head to the coast, not quite sure which one, but can promise a great drive to get there.

5 December R20 on Tour Christmas Curry Carrying on the R20 tradition, we will celebrate the festive season with an ‘off’ Brick Lane curry, at our favourite Indian restaurant. Sign up by email.

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

11-12 NOVEMBER Autumn Break**Fully booked** We are heading to Flanders for the weekend.

19 NOVEMBER East London – Out East Join us on Beachy Road, London, E3 from 8:30am onwards (third Sunday of each month). Plenty of street parking, great coffee and soul.

19 AND 26 NOVEMBER Sunday Escape and Sunday on Sea **Fully booked** Our final drives of the season, we are heading to the seaside.

27 NOVEMBER Ace Cafe London Meet As December’s meet falls on Christmas Day this will be the last meet at the Ace for 2017.

Chiltern Regional Organiser Terry Perry 07748 555333 – r21@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS The Crew Room and Kop Hill Climb After a great turnout at our breakfast meeting at Denham Airfield on 10 September, we had another great event at Kop Hill Climb the following weekend.

I had heard a lot about this event but never attended before, usually because it clashed with September holiday arrangements. However, this year I was determined to see what it was all about. The two-day event is focused on pre-1973 cars and the event has a great relaxed family atmosphere. In addition to the classic vehicles running up the hill climb course, there was a small fun fair, lots of trade stands, a soapbox competition for children and lots of interesting cars to look at. PC Reading had an impressive stand with PCGB’s smaller stand adjacent to them displaying member cars. Chris Sweeting, Membership Secretary, was there representing Club Office.

PCGB Awards Dinner and Concours d’Elégance at Ragley Hall A few months ago, I asked R21 member Marcus Burley if he would like to enter the Concours d’Elégance and represent R21 with his 997 GTS. I am pleased to say that he agreed and his account of both preparation for the event and the day itself are set out here: “Having partaken in Concours in my previous cars, I was honoured to enter but was aware that I had not competed at this standard before so a lot of preparation and detailing would ensue. After receiving the outline score sheet from the organising team, the systematic preparation began, spread over a five-week period leading up to the event and concentrating on the car area by area.

“First up, the underside, ensuring all areas were free from dirt including road tar and grime from the wheel arches, sub frame and inner bodywork. As I have centre locks, this proved slightly more challenging as wheel removal is not ideal, so I had to work around them.

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“After that, the door shuts, which can take about an hour each side, ensuring all oil and residue is removed from exposed areas with de-greaser. This extends to places like the filler cap where cotton buds get to the spaces you can’t reach. Tailpipe outer sleeves are removed to chrome-polish the inners (you get strange looks from neighbours while doing this!). In my garage, evenings are spent on areas such as the engine bay, with dried water marks to be attended to and all dust and film marks to be removed. Make sure you also raise the spoiler for the unseen areas too. I make a point of not dressing engine areas in shiny products as I prefer plastic cleaners that leave the correct matt satin look.

Luggage compartments on a 997 are secured in velcro, so these are removed and all the shuts and battery area carefully addressed. Miscellaneous items like bolts, where possible, are removed, cleaned around, satin black sprayed and baked in the oven and then put back around the top and bottom fixings. Interior wise, I find that leather cleaner brings back a good dull factory shine, but again not dressing them as that would be too shiny. A soft paintbrush gets into all the cabin and control areas, with attention to seat fold areas that are judged to ensure no debris is down low in the gaps. My car, a 2011 997 GTS, has clocked up 50,000 miles, and the driver’s seat bolster outer is carefully leather dyed and rubbed off for the fine crease marks that show to be black again.

“Once all the above is done, it is time to address the bodywork with a clay bar with lubricant in straight motions with residue removed by microfibre. Then, it is paint preparation removing any old or ‘dead’ paint, before a really good wax.

“Check panel gaps, areas around the lights and the number plates should not be overlooked. Detailing a car is not necessarily difficult, more a case of systematically working thoroughly in areas, rather than trying to do the whole car in a day. I find an hour each evening for each chosen area over the five weeks to be the most effective schedule. Many products give good results such as Zymol, RIM Wax, Peek metal cleaner, Autoglym Bumper Care and Fast Glass, to name a few.

“Finally came the Concours weekend and, although I stayed locally, rain on the short journey to the venue still meant a wash on arrival. After being let in at 8am and being placed in the judging area, I began washing and preparing the car with all the products and water you have to take with you. Thankfully, the rain ceased at 9.30am so final body prep was in time for the judging at 10.30am.

“I liked the format for the Concours d’Elégance, the cars were driven round to the podium for judging with a strict five-minute period for the three judges. I was not, on the other hand, expecting to be interviewed by Henry Hope-Frost and have to talk about the car, although it did make the cars more interesting as you found out about their history from the proud owners. After judging, I could finally relax and have a coffee and review the other entered cars, as I needed to choose a favourite as a competitor. All were to a great standard, but the 1986 Carrera CS really took my eye as it was not overprepared, and maintained the correct patina.

“The day closed with awards at circa 3pm when my family had arrived and, although I was not placed, I look forward with curiosity to reading my scoresheet to see where I was positioned within the 24 cars competing.

Then I was able to return the car to its intended fun use and loaded the kids’ seats in the back and off we all went together.”

his Cold War experiences flying Vulcan bombers. The Club night on Tuesday, 5 December will be the R21 Christmas buffet and quiz evening. Both Club nights will be at our usual venue, The Black Horse, from 7pm.

6 January R21 New Year dinner You may be getting fed up with me banging on about the New Year dinner but it is important that we meet the minimum number to cover the deposit and costs.

So, the details again: We will be returning to The Mercure St Albans Noke Hotel (Watford Rd, St Albans AL2 3DS).

The event includes a three-course dinner, wine, disco and festive novelties for only £30pp. If you pay before 31 October, the Chiltern Region will subsidise the cost to £25. Please book asap by making cheques payable to PCGB and posting them to Jo Walker at 16 Ridgeway, Wing, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0TH. Special rates are available for those wanting overnight accommodation, standard double or twin rooms are £80 (£70 single occupancy) including full English breakfast. Please book rooms direct with The Noke Hotel 01727 854252 and quote Porsche Club Great Britain or PORSH060118 when booking. If you have any questions please phone Jo on 01296 688760 or 07791 732133 or email R21@porscheclubgb.com Terry Perry

Sussex Regional Organisers Chris and Martin Woolger 07720 849982 or 07802 409272 R23@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Bluebell Railway On Sunday, 1 October we had 74 people and 36 cars booked for breakfast at the old Sheffield Park railway station followed by a journey on an old steam train on the Bluebell Railway line from Sheffield Park to East Grinstead and back again.

The Bluebell Railway is a heritage line running for 11 miles along the border between East and West Sussex, run by the Bluebell Railway Preservation Society. It uses steam trains that operate between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead, with intermediate stations at Horsted Keynes and Kingscote.

The first preserved standard gauge steamoperated passenger railway in the world to operate a public service, the society ran its first train on 7 August 1960, less than three years after the line from East Grinstead to Lewes had been closed by British Rail.

On 23 March 2013, the Bluebell Railway commenced running through to its new East Grinstead terminus station. At East Grinstead, there is a connection to the national rail network, the first connection of the

Bluebell Railway to the national network in 50 years since the Horsted Keynes to Haywards Heath line closed in 1963.

Today, the railway is managed and run largely by volunteers. Having preserved a number of steam locomotives even before the cessation of steam service on British mainline railways in 1968, today it has over 30 steam locomotives - the largest collection in the UK after the National Railway Museum. The Bluebell also has almost 150 carriages and wagons, most of them pre-1939.

After our very enjoyable breakfast in the station building, we then waited to board the train for departure at 10am. We were allocated a special carriage all to ourselves, it was a 1913 observation carriage with large panoramic windows and could seat 74 people! The Guard and Station Master introduced themselves to us, and it was announced over the station tannoy that this historic carriage was reserved for PCGB and could we now board the train. Members of the public were in the other carriages on the train.

It was a shame that the weather was not brighter and drier as the trees were beginning to show their autumn colours. It was 45 minutes to East Grinstead where we could get off the train for 15 minutes while they moved the steam engine from one end of the train to the other ready for the return journey, and one person managed to get on the footplate of the engine for this – every boy’s (or grown man’s) dream!

We arrived back at Sheffield Park at 11.45am where we could visit the engine shed and see some of the locomotives being worked on, have a cup of coffee or visit the museum and shop. All agreed that this was a very enjoyable morning, and would like us to book it again in the future.

Talking of the future, we are now beginning to plan the R23 2018 calendar and have a couple of exciting plans up our sleeves. However, if there is something you would like us to organise, or a drive you would like us to do, please email r23@porscheclubgb.com with your ideas. The railway event was a suggestion from a member at the beginning of the year when we asked for ideas.

We look forward to seeing you all at a meeting or event soon, and as the winter draws nearer we hope that you have enjoyed driving your cars this summer, wherever your journeys have taken you.

Chris and Martin Woolger DIARY DATES 7 NOVEMBER Monthly meeting The Bolney Stage (RH17 5RL) from 7pm.

19 NOVEMBER Breakfast meeting The Beach Deck, Eastbourne for 8.30am.

5 DECEMBER Monthly meeting The Bolney Stage from 7pm.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS R21 Club nights At the Club night on Tuesday, 7 November we have guest speaker Phillip Goodall who will be telling us about

From left: Evocative sight of rising steam and working engine; R23 travelling in style

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Clockwise from top: R24 WOTY in Honfleur; colourful parking; stunning sculptural Pont de Normandie

fairground carousel in the harbour also proved to be popular. Not the first time we have been to Honfleur and not the last, judging from the feedback.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 8 November Club night Come along and join us for November Club night.

Edward Parry has promised a guest speaker. Tell me more? I asked; other than it was a female he would not reveal the speaker’s subject or age.

It’s a big secret but Edward promises a special evening, so turn up early on the night to ensure you get a seat.

Christmas Open Day Cornbury House Sunday, 3 December is Christmas Open Day at Club HQ. Join us for Christmas refreshments along with shopping PCGB-style and great banter. A lovely drive from our area on a frosty morning, hood down, of course.

13 December Club night It’s that time of year, December Club night is free drinks night – yes, free drinks for all! Come along and join us.

10 January Club night No official Region January Club night. However, many might still turn up for a pie and a pint. Your committee will be meeting to put the final touches to the 2018 calendar of events.

28 January Post-Christmas lunch **booking now** We are pleased to announce that, following the success of last year’s post-Christmas lunch, we will be returning to the Barns Hotel at Bedford. The date for your diary is Sunday, 28 January. We have the exclusive use of the 13th-century tithe barn for our event. More details can be found at barnshotelbedford.co.uk/ I am pleased to report that we have kept the cost the same as last year. Advance tickets are £20pp and are subsidised by the R24 raffle fund for R24 members only. The cost for non-members of the Region is £24pp. Limited to 90, on a firstcome-first-served basis - to ensure your seat, can I suggest you book now. I have menus and you will need to pay and make your menu choice in advance. Get along to Club night or email me for details or booking.

14 February Club night Club night falls on Valentine’s Day. We currently don’t have a guest speaker planned so your ideas are welcome.

Cambridgeshire & Bedfordshire Regional Organiser John Dunn 01954 789764 – r24@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS WOTY Honfleur The Region’s WOTY saw 20 cars going either under or over the Channel, to meet at Honfleur. Kim and I travelled in advance to take care of a few last-minute arrangements and were pleased to greet all cars when they arrived safely at our base, the Mecure Hotel, just a stone’s throw from the harbour and restaurants of the resort.

The first evening we had a drinks reception and then went onto our group meal in a nearby restaurant. Well done to Chris James who made our booking following a previous visit to Honfleur - a great choice, with our own dedicated dining. A lovely three-course meal was washed down with red, white or whatever you like! A short speech followed and then we thanked our hosts. The head waiter was then summoned to listen to our version of Manhattan Transfer’s ‘Chanson d’Amour’ or ‘rat a tat a tat’ as most know it. What a din, no wonder the poor chap looked confused. The following couple of days saw R24 ‘WOTY’ers heading off in various directions. Most popular was the river cruise under the Pont de Normandie bridge, a drive handed to us by Porsche Club France. Some headed for the historic battlefields and beaches while others were happy to just sit around the cafes and watch the world go by. The 78 porscheclubgb.com

14 March Club night Guest speaker Adrian Gibbins from PC Cambridge will be bringing us up to date with all the latest news from Porsche.

11 April Club night Hopefully, another guest speaker from Porsche. Details to be confirmed – watch this space for news.

Welcome New members are always welcome at both Club nights and events. We look forward to seeing you all.

Enjoy your cars and club and events John Dunn

conservatory, which we had all to ourselves. The food was excellent and portions large. Darren, the owner, and his staff were very attentive and efficient and we were not rushed at all. With several pots of coffee supplied we finally left after 3.30pm. Another venue we will be glad to return to in the future.

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

FORTHCOMING EVENTS RECENT EVENTS

19 November Sunday bufet lunch At Shampan Indian Restaurant at The Spinning Wheel, Grays Road, Westerham, TN16 2HX. This is a three-course Indian buffet lunch offer at this lovely venue for just £15.50pp. We will meet at the restaurant at 12noon for 12.30pm lunch. Payment will be required in advance by 8 November latest. Please book with Phil and Pearl on 01797 344121 or email r25@porscheclubgb.com

At the September Club night, we were busy again greeting new members as well as our usual attendees. It was good to see so many people and hear the laughter and chatter.

Breakfast club A bright sunny Sunday saw us out early driving to a Porsche breakfast club at Gibsons Farm Shop Cafe. So early, in fact, we were queueing with other members outside, waiting for the gates to open but, dead on 9am, they were opened and we all piled in to enjoy a fantastic breakfast. Thirty-eight members joined us at this great café, sourced as usual by Sue and Mick Dennis. We will definitely repeat this one in the future. Unfortunately, this was the penultimate breakfast club for 2017, with one more in October. However, we will be back next year and may return to some of the best we have sampled over the last two years.

January Club night As Brands Hatch is closed in January and we cannot guarantee the weather, there will not be a Club night this month.

20 January 2018 Post-Christmas party night **BOOKINGS REQUIRED URGENTLY** We are now taking bookings for our post-Christmas dinner dance. This will be at an exclusive venue for our Club, but please remember you can bring your family and friends. In fact, why not book your own table? Tables for eight or 10 are available. The evening will consist of a three-course dinner, with coffee and mints, followed by a disco.

Cost is £23pp. A £10pp non-refundable deposit will secure your booking.

Please call or email r25@porscheclubgb.com for a menu. We will need menu choices and full payment by 28 December latest. We will be holding a number

Photo by Sue Dennis

Drive and Sunday lunch We met 19 members at Tenterden Garden Centre for our drive and Sunday lunch in September. Coffee was good and the conversation equally so. At the appointed time we set off for our drive over good roads and with better weather than some in the past.

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Primary colour Porsches at a recent breakfast club

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Please ask for the telephone number and booking code in order to book rooms.

R25 calendar in 2018 We are now busy putting together events for next year and welcome your ideas and suggestions for inclusion. All our events can be found in the Kent Region calendar of events, as well as in PP and on the R25 section on the Club website.

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

Happy and safe motoring Wishing you smooth and empty roads Phil and Pearl

DIARY DATES 8 NOVEMBER Club night at Brands Hatch 13 DECEMBER Club night at PC Tonbridge

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.8 pdk Gen 2 (10 - 2010) GT Silver with black leather 24,000 miles .................................................... £75,000

Porsche 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 “Gen 2” pdk (58 - 2008) Basalt black with black leather 41,000 miles ........................................................... £47,000

Porsche 911 (997) “2s” 3.8 Gen 2” pdk cab (09 - 2009) Basalt black with black leather 29,000 miles ........................................................... £47,000

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.8 pdk Gen 2 (10 - 2010) Basalt black with black leather 50,000 miles .................................................... £69,000

Porsche 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 “Gen 2” pdk (59 - 2010) Basalt black with black leather 54,000 miles ........................................................... £48,000

Porsche 911 (997) “2s” 3.8 Gen 2 pdk (09 - 2009) Basalt black with black leather 32,000 miles ............................................................ £47,000

Porsche 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 “Gen 2” pdk cab (59 - 2009) White with black leather 40,000 miles ......................................... £46,000

Porsche 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 “Gen 2” pdk (09 - 2009) Meteor grey with black leather 39,000 miles ........................................ £46,000

Porsche 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 “Gen 2” pdk (09 - 2009) Meteor grey with black leather 45,000 miles ......................................... £44,000

Porsche 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 “Gen 2” pdk (09 - 2009) Silver with black leather 50,000 miles ......................................... £44,000

Porsche 911 (997) 3.6 Turbo tip (58 - 2008) Basalt black with black leather 49,000 miles ........................................ £60,000

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6 (06 - 2006) GT Silver with ocean blue leather 53,000 miles ......................................... £57,000

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6 tip (08 - 2008) Basalt black with black leather 37,000 miles ......................................... £57,000

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6 tip (56 - 2006) GT Silver with black leather 31,000 miles ......................................... £54,000

Porsche 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 tip (56 - 2006) Silver with ocean blue leather 51,000 miles ......................................... £34,000

Porsche 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 tip cab (06 - 2006) Lapis blue with grey leather 64,000 miles ......................................... £34,000

Porsche 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 tip cab (07 - 2007) Basalt black with black leather 62,000 miles ......................................... £34,000

Porsche 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 tip (05 - 2005) Slate grey with black leather 27,000 miles ......................................... £33,000

Porsche 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 tip (56 - 2006) Basalt black with black leather 65,000 miles ......................................... £32,000

Porsche 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 tip (06 - 2006) Silver with grey leather 52,000 miles ......................................... £32,000

Porsche 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 (06 - 2006) Basalt black with black leather 67,000 miles ......................................... £29,000

Porsche Cayenne 3.0 Diesel tip (15 - 2015) Meteor grey with sand leather 22,000 miles ......................................... £45,000

Porsche Cayenne 4.8 Turbo tip (12 - 2012) White with black leather 45,000 miles ......................................... £43,000

Porsche Cayenne “Gts” 4.8 tip (59 - 2009) Lava grey with black leather 53,000 miles ......................................... £27,000

Porsche Cayenne “Gts” 4.8 tip (59 - 2009) White with black leather 46,000 miles ......................................... £26,000

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Porsche Cayenne “GTS” 4.8 tip (58 - 2008) Basalt black with black leather 61,000 miles ......................................... £24,000

Porsche Cayenne 3.0 Diesel tip (09 - 2009) Silver with black leather 74,000 miles ......................................... £16,000

Porsche Macan “Gts” 3.0 pdk (17 - 2017) White with black leather 2,500 miles ........................................... £69,000

Porsche Macan 2.0 pdk (65 - 2016) Basalt black with black leather 13,000 miles ......................................... £45,000

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Clockwise from top left: Nick Snook’s fantastic study of a Red Arrow; 917 at Classics at the Castle; Andy Prill’s 356 Carrera Abarth; it’s not only Porsches at Marque 21 – Tim discusses the AC Ace restoration; D-Day Centre – it’s not easy push-starting a 35-tonne Sherman tank; the 911 S display at CATC included Gerard Larrousse’s featherweight ST

Dorset Joint Regional Organisers Trefor Willingham 01747 838158 Karl Wells 07980 212056 r26@porscheclubgb.com

Reports compiled and provided by Chris Hak RECENT EVENTS R26 AGM and quiz After chatting in the bar, 21 members retired to our meeting room and, with apologies out of the way, the official business of the evening could commence – no, not the quiz, the R26 AGM. Expertly chaired by Karl who took to it like a duck to water, last year’s minutes were carried, the current committee was voted in again, Geoff presented a healthy financial status and it was agreed that we should continue meeting at the George Albert Hotel.

It was then on to the important business, Geoff’s ‘quotations by historical or fictional characters’ quiz.

With 30 questions ranging from the blindingly obvious to the rather obscure, Geoff generously included some clues and, although nobody got a full house, with a respectable score of 23.5, the quiz was won by one of our recent signings, Gaye Peed, who appeared to be quite chuffed to receive the prize of an R26 mug. Stick with us Gaye and you’ll soon have a cupboard full of them!

Bournemouth Air Festival Once again R26 members had the opportunity to view this fantastic event from a unique perspective, all thanks to James and his motor cruiser, Linton Maid.

Unfortunately, due to unfavourable weather conditions, the flying displays were cancelled on the Sunday so the sailing planned for the final day of the event didn’t happen, but those fortunate enough to

book a trip on the Saturday were treated to a wonderful spectacle, moored off the Bournemouth seafront. Thanks again James.

Classics at the Castle One of my favourite events of the year, for fans of early Porsches this now biennial event at Hedingham is unmissable and well worth the drive from Dorset – but it’s easy for me to say that as I have ‘lodgings’ in Essex I can use as a halfway house.

However, this year I wasn’t alone as Rene had driven up the day before to attend the open day and BBQ at Andy Prill’s workshop, which he reported on very favourably, and rounded his weekend off by joining the 356 display at Hedingham. I spent the day teamed up with Manjit Aujla on parking duty and what a fine pair of jobsworths we made!

Castletown D-Day Centre visit and lunch at the Jailhouse Café Tref reports: “I like military museums but, though the history is always interesting and being an engineer some of the ingenuity is a joy to behold, they are often rather stuffy and boring places, so I was in two minds about the trip to the Castletown D-Day Centre on Portland.

Outside, we mustered a lot of Porsches in what seemed a very small forecourt (dedicated parking though – well done Paul) sharing space with a recently repatriated Sherman tank. The entrance had a mural detailing the timeline of events leading up to D-Day and beyond, all good stuff and I spent some time reading that, so was a little behind the crowd – so far, so good but that was where normality ended.

“As I entered the main building I spotted one of our members on a Bofors gun, furiously winding it around in circles, grinning from ear to ear and everywhere there were encouraging signs displaying such things as ‘Please sit in the Jeep’ and ‘Please pick up and fire the guns’ and our members were doing just that. I was initially taken aback, but thought about it and concluded that if this stuff had survived a war, then surely it can handle R26! It is small in size, but it’s so engaging that it more than makes up for that. If you 82 porscheclubgb.com

ever wonder what D-Day must have really been like, then this takes you a whole lot closer to finding out.

“Our ears were left ringing a couple of times by the air-raid siren, but fortunately there weren’t any reports from the various guns to be heard. I’m sure that the phrase, ’Troy, look, shoot your brother’ is unlikely to make it into a textbook of good parenting, but it certainly amused the rest of us, and Max lived to tell the tale. For some this is likely to raise questions - does it glorify war, gloss over the horrors, cheapen the efforts of those who gave their lives in the name of ‘entertainment’? I don’t think for one minute it does. Had the museum conformed to the usual format, many would have wandered around, not really paying attention or not lifting their eyes from the iPad. Here, they were engaged and with that came the questions and answers, which lead to understanding. And I haven’t even mentioned the old joke about there being a tank in the loft because no, the tank was outside – this place had something far better protecting us overhead, a Spitfire! ‘You there, don’t shoot, it’s one of ours!’

“After the D-Day Centre, our lunch venue had a tough act to follow. It’s a steep and tortuous road up to the Jailhouse Café, but we were (nearly) all in Porsches so it was our kind of road! The entrance is tunnel-like and uphill so you just have to accelerate through it – that’s the law! Twenty-nine of us sat down for lunch and given the potential pitfalls of catering for that many, it went very smoothly and we enjoyed plates loaded with excellent food.

Unfortunately, we were looking out the windows at a sea of mist when we knew it’s a fabulous view across to Weymouth, but no-one seemed to mind. The company was good, the food was good and we were in the warm so we were happy.

“Thank you to Paul and Josie for organising this one, and the staff of the D-Day Centre and Jailhouse Café for making it a fantastic day out.”

Marque 21 open morning Tim, Lisa and the team at Marque 21 threw open their doors once again, inviting R26 along for a relaxed morning of Porsche chat, friendly banter and their consistently excellent refreshments. We were

blessed with good weather and more than 20 Porsches arrived on the day. As always, Tim and his technicians were on hand to answer any questions we had about our own Porsches or the eclectic display of cars assembled in and around the workshop, including an AC Ace, a TVR and Tim’s own new toy, a rather nice Ocean Blue Boxster S. DIARY DATES 16 NOVEMBER Monthly meet 8 DECEMBER Annual R26 Christmas party 21 DECEMBER Monthly meeting at PC Bournemouth

Ireland Regional Organiser Ken Mack 07860 850444 – r27@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser John Hilditch 07907 437303 RECENT EVENTS Region of the Year This month, I begin by saying an enormous ‘thankyou’ to everyone in R27 who, together, helped make R27 the PCGB 2016 Region of the Year.

I was delighted to accept the prestigious award on behalf of R27 from Regional Director Phil Graham at the inaugural PCGB awards ceremony held in Stratford-upon-Avon, which was made even more special by our guest of honour Derek Bell.

To everyone in R27 who, over the last number of years supported our events, offered help and assistance and played their part in building what is now a very strong and dedicated group of individuals who share a passion for Porsche, I offer my thanks.

Our Region is very much the sum of its parts and I

would also like to place on record my special thanks to our committee, past and present, for their sterling efforts. Also, on behalf of our members I say a very well deserved ‘thank-you’ to PCGB General Manager Chris Seaward and his tireless team who are always ready and willing to offer support from Club HQ to help our Region to function! Last but by no means least, on behalf of R27 I commend our Board on the work they are doing in driving PCGB from strength to strength.

Ragley Hall On the day following the gala dinner was the PCGB Concours d’Elégance. Set in the beautiful grounds of Ragley Hall it was a relaxed occasion, especially compared with events such as the Silverstone Classic. Instead, the Ragley gathering offered a chance to celebrate beautiful Porsches in stunning surroundings and I am delighted that R27 was represented! Long-standing members Desi and Phyllis Stewart had their stunning 924 S on display. A common sight on R27 drives and at events, the car is always immaculately presented and at Ragley was very much holding its own with cars from across the UK. Hopefully, we will see more cars from R27 displayed at National Events in the future. Well-done to Desi and Phyllis for flying the R27 flag!

Region events So, what has the ‘PCGB Region of the Year’ been up to in September?

We began the month with our annual cinema night and a return visit to the Tudor Cinema in Comber. The charity event attracted the usual good turnout, this year to see ‘McLaren’ - the story of the man who grew his small race team from an idea to the legend it has become today. A great show, and if you missed it we may be persuaded to lend you the DVD! A few days later, it was the turn of committee members, Stephen and Glynis Long, to captain our monthly drive. The penultimate drive of the season saw us back on County Antrim’s coast road.

Internationally recognised as one the greatest drives in the UK, the spectacular scenery is always great,

whatever the weather. The route from Carrickfergus took in Glenarm on towards Carnlough and to Broughshane for lunch at The Thatch. Surprisingly, no one broke down, got a puncture or otherwise suffered from any mishap! Keep up the good work guys! Thanks to Stephen and Glynis for a great day out.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Looking ahead to next month, by the time you read this report we will have had our annual review meeting. The time of year when we look back over the season and assess what we did, how we did it, and what we can do better! The findings of ‘our report’ will be covered in the next issue of PP. Please bear in mind that your ideas are always welcome at any time of the year, so if you have any thoughts on what would make for an interesting drive or Club event, just drop me a line or give me a call.

I would also draw your attention to a change of date for our November meeting - a day later than usual on Thursday, 9 November. Just in time for some early Christmas shopping, our meeting will be held at Shannon’s Jewellers in Lisburn (BT28 1XB) and, following our usual Region admin, there will be complimentary light refreshments and exclusive discount shopping courtesy of manager Mervyn Shannon.

Top Tip Now, over to PC Belfast, where After Sales Manager, Paul McConaghy takes some time out from packing boxes in preparation for the Centre’s move to Airport Road later this year, to offer members this month’s Top Tip! “It is now getting quite tough not to discuss our new Centre in Titanic Quarter each month! Every week sees fantastic progress and the anticipation is truly palpable. Earlier this month, we took all our staff for a preview of the building, followed by a lovely meal at ‘Deanes at Queens’ restaurant in Belfast. At that stage, it was glazed, partially cladded and felt like a building. Everyone had lots of opportunities to see

Clockwise from top left: Derek Bell congratulates R27 on Region of the Year Award; Desi and Phylis Stewart flying the R27 flag at Ragley Hall; new member Doug Lothian with his 718 on his first drive with the Region; ‘Hello Santa’ – please ring PC Belfast for Christmas gift!; new members Ralph Semple and Linda Dowds – also on first drive with R27

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their new working environment in its raw, unfinished format. Very exciting!

“But life goes on and we are now on the cusp of autumn. I know a lot of Club members will be thinking sadly about the annual Porsche hibernation of their cars! So, I thought I would remind everyone of one of the very best Tequipment products that Porsche make – the indoor car cover. Each of the models has its own bespoke, soft cover with a large Porsche crest emblazoned on it. The cotton interior protects the paintwork from the marks, which even small dust flecks can cause. It is of exceptional quality and really is a must-have for any cars stored inside for long periods of time. Not to mention the fact that it looks fantastic! Tempted? Speak to Paul or any of the team at PC Belfast for a special ‘Club member’ discount price on 028 9038 9999.”

Finally, from the PCGB 2016 Region of the Year, did you know that of the members who took part in the 2016 PCGB membership survey, 70 per cent attended a (home) R27 event, far above the Club average of 51 per cent. Everyone (100 per cent) rated the Regional events as ‘good’ or ‘very good’, above the Club average of 86 per cent.

Ken Mack DIARY DATES 9 NOVEMBER Region meeting Followed by complimentary light refreshments and shopping at Shannon’s Jewellers.

10-12 NOVEMBER NEC Classic Show Some R27 members will be attending, ring me for details.

10 DECEMBER Christmas mince pies and coffee

turned up for a planned joint event on the last Sunday in September due to torrential rain.

Our September event therefore slightly slipped into October and we met at our usual venue of the Albert Pier... although, in the event, due to ground level clouds it did turn out to be an ‘alternative car’ do with only two Porsches. I had already lined up my excuses; poor traction from the GT4’s Dunlop Sport Maxx in the wet, I needed more seats as both boys wanted to come along and, donning my thickest anorak, that the guy who did the suspension on the Golf R had previously set up the GT3 so it ‘ sort of’ qualified.

We continued to follow our usual format by tackling our National Hill Climb en route to Jerbourg Hotel for coffee and cake. Brad Faye (prospective new member) told us how he came to be the owner of a 996 C4S, and Roy and Mike told us about their recent trip to collect Mike’s 996 that had been on a visit to Autofarm, via the Goodwood Revival meeting.

Initially, it was thought that Mike’s engine had scored bores and would need to be relined, however, Autofarm were able to amend the diagnosis to a sticking tappet, much to the relief of his wallet. With a clean bill of health for what remains an immaculate example of a facelift 996, Mike celebrated by carpeting his garage while it was away.

Member news I am delighted to belatedly welcome Steve and Melissa Robert. They have been ‘friends of the Club’ for some time. Steve had a first-generation 996 with Aerokit when we first met but has now gone mid-engined with a 981 Boxster GTS and Cayman.

Although they test drove a 918 recently, on balance

would he miss the six-cylinder howl too much to change? I wonder how common a view this has been.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 26 November Abu Dhabi (Grand Prix) do At the time of writing, Lewis has extended his lead in the F1 World (Drivers’) Championship but we are hoping that the remaining rounds build to an exciting finale. To celebrate, we will be holding an end of season party at our house with a buffet lunch.

All are welcome!

R28G Christmas lunch Our Regional Christmas lunch to be held on Sunday, 17 December at the Jerbourg Hotel.

A la porschaine Ian, Angela, Jean-Marc and Sebastian

Channel Islands, Jersey Regional Organiser Goetz Eggelhoefer 07797 892502 - r28j@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS The weather Gods were fickle this month. The sun shone brightly on the group of 30 Porsche enthusiasts who gathered at The Atlantic Hotel at the start of the month for the second of our quarterly

Channel Islands, Guernsey Regional Organisers Ian and Angela Banneville 01481 715678 – r28g@porscheclub.com Twitter: @PCGB_Guernsey RECENT EVENTS There was a bit of a mix-up over our September event; I will not go into details but, suffice to say, the same issue might be avoided next year if I get a 2018 Porsche calendar for Christmas. In the event, there were apparently not many classic cars that

Mike Jehan’s newly fettled 996 and carpeted garage

Clockwise from top left: Porsche revisit the circuit that staged the Grand Prix de France; perfect formation; Pommery wine estate; a splendid procession of ‘Jubis’ in the Champagne region of Reims, France

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November Offers Porsche Cayenne 29535ZR21 Pirelli Pzero N1 £227.95 Porsche Macan 26545R20 Pzero N0 £244.95 29540R20 Pzero N0 £212.95 Porsche Cayman Boxster 23535Z19 Pirelli Pzero N2 £158.95 26535Z19 Pirelli Pzero N2 £225.95 911 991 24535Z20 Pzero N0 £206.95 30530Z20 Pzero N0 £274.95 911 997 23535Z19 Pzero N2 £158.95 30530Z19 Pzero N2 £256.95 911 996 22540ZR18 Pirelli Pzero Rosso N4 £126.95 26535ZR18 Pirelli Pzero Rosso N4 £177.95

lunches. The hotel kindly gave the Club exclusive use of their Ocean restaurant, as well as reserved car parking for our cars and ensured that our second lunch was as successful as the first. Fiona and I are most grateful for the continued support that we are receiving for our members; it really does make the work involved in organising an event all worthwhile.

We were less lucky in the middle of the month as high winds prompted the Radisson hotel to close its terrace without warning, forcing us to cancel at very short notice the informal lunch that was to be held there to view the Jersey Air Display. We will be considering other venues for this event in the future and would like to thank those members who have offered us their own suggestions for alternative venues.

As the month drew to a close, Fiona and I took our Porsche 964 Carrera 4 ‘Celebration’ or ‘Jubilee’, if you are a German owner, on a road trip to the Champagne region of Reims in France to meet up with several other ‘Jubi’ owners. About 600 of the 911 cars originally produced by Porsche in 1993/94 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 911, still exist today. We were nevertheless surprised when 27 cars (and 54 people) turned up from the UK, Germany, Belgium, France and Luxembourg for what turned out to be a fabulous weekend of driving the Champagne trail, as well as the occasional post-drive Champagne consumption.

The procession of cars was quite a sight and attracted considerable attention from locals, who are generally accustomed to seeing car clubs driving on their roads and through their villages, as well as some unwanted (but thankfully temporary) attention from the local Gendarmerie.

We also stopped at what remains of the circuit at Gueux, once the home of the Grand Prix de France. When we arrived, the circuit was shrouded in a light mist, evoking memories of former racing champions like Juan Manuel Fangio, Mike Hawthorn, Jack Brabham and Jim Clark, all former winners on this circuit.

Parking 27 cars on the diagonal in tight formation requires a significant degree of organisation. Several of the German contingent relished the opportunity to take on this Herculean task. The results were, needless to say, impeccable.

The following day, a visit to the wine estate of Pommery gave us all another opportunity to show-off our cars in the sunshine, as well as a chance to explore the 18km of underground tunnels storing the over two million bottles of champagne.

Well worth a visit if you are ever in the neighbourhood.

Although we had arranged another champagne tasting trip to Reims for Club members in October via a third-party organiser, this particular trip with the ‘Jubis’ has given Fiona and me several ideas for organising our own tour for the Jersey Porsche enthusiasts in the new year.

Watch this space.

Surrey Committee Chairman Mike Lucas Regional Contact Keith Morgan 07833 206078 (before 9pm) r29@porscheclubgb.com Round-up As I write this the nights are definitely getting longer and the days shorter, more’s the pity! The number of outdoor activities at this time of year decreases quite dramatically and the picnic chairs and tables now get consigned to the loft, shed or the back of the garage to hibernate over the winter months. That doesn’t mean to say that our cars should necessarily be consigned to the same fate if not a daily driver (not that my car would fit in my loft anyway!). We still have a couple of ‘drive to’ events in the next month or so and hopefully the weather won’t be too unkind before the festive season really takes hold and the armchair becomes a very familiar companion. If you fancy joining us for our Christmas dinner on 8 December please let me know. It is always a fun night out and the food is plentiful and very good quality. I’m sure you won’t be disappointed and it’s a good opportunity to get to know fellow Club members.

RECENT EVENTS Club night We had another good turnout for the September meeting and thank you to all who joined us for the evening, including some new faces that hopefully will become more familiar as time moves on.

We had one of our raffle nights – many thanks to Brenda and Marian for organising the prizes and doing the rounds selling tickets without using strong-arm tactics to encourage members to part with their hard-earned pennies. Mike Lucas did a sterling job calling out ticket numbers but some members either didn’t have their hearing aids turned up or chose to ignore the call and were more interested in talking gear ratios and throttle danglers with fellow sympathisers!

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 11 November Visit to Renaissance Classic Sports Cars in Ripley If you are interested in this event please let me

know so that I can let Renaissance (GU23 6HB) know how many visitors to expect. Meet at the premises at 10am for refreshments and then we’ll be shown around the showroom and workshop areas.

14 November meeting Our forthcoming November meeting gives members another chance to shine, with a spot of bingo to keep you entertained. If you haven’t yet been able to make it to a meeting, put 14 November in your diary. We always like to see new faces and, you never know, you might enjoy the evening.

18 November Afternoon tea, Barnett Hill Hotel Afternoon tea is booked for 2.30pm and we do have a few places left if you would like to join us, but you need to let me know asap. Barnett Hill Hotel, Wonersh, GU5 0RF. 8 December Christmas dinner, Silvermere Golf Club This will be held in the Waterside Suite (our meeting room). If you are interested in joining us for this festive get-together please let me know, as numbers will be limited. Dress is black tie or lounge suit.

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

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 11 NOVEMBER Visit to Renaissance Classic Sports Cars 14 NOVEMBER Club night at Silvermere Golf Club, with bingo 18 NOVEMBER Afternoon tea, Barnett Hill Hotel 8 DECEMBER Christmas dinner, Silvermere Golf Club 12 DECEMBER Club night at Silvermere Golf Club With coffee, mince pies and Kelvin with his Porsche ‘goodies’.

16 DECEMBER Christmas Carols at the Royal Albert Hall **Fully booked**

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Looking ahead, Fiona and I are keen to organise at least one event a year in support of a charity. We are in early discussions with one such organisation, Drive for Miles, that brings Porsche owners together from around Europe and arranges for these drivers to take children with cancer and other debilitating illnesses for a spin in their cars. The kids love it, and so do the drivers. You will be hearing more from us as these plans evolve.

Goetz and Fiona Eggelhoefer

Make the most of the remaining R29 events in autumn before it really turns wet and cold

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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 Monthly round-up As the memories of our summer vacation fade (mostly of sheltering from the rain), the kids are back at school and the first pile of logs for the woodburner have just been sawn, it’s the time of the year when you might imagine things start to wind down a bit. For us though, a glance at the Cotswold event calendar told us that September was the busiest month of the year, with something happening every weekend. With five Cotswold Region events and the National Event at Ragley Hall, there were many opportunities for everyone to get out and enjoy their cars, even if it did mean catching the occasional rain shower, such was September’s weather.

RECENT EVENTS Tea Bun Run The month started with one of the Region’s most popular events, the Tea Bun Run. Practically an institution, the Tea Bun Run took place under leaden skies around the Cotswolds but the showers didn’t dampen spirits of the several members who took part in this biannual event.

Somehow, the prospect of driving around the Cotswolds on a Sunday afternoon in a convoy of Porsches, with lashings of tea and cakes, and a well-stocked pottery gift shop at the end, is an attractive combination, even in the rain. Sadly, we couldn’t take part, so we’d like to thank James for not only devising the route but also ensuring everyone reached their destination safely.

Karting event Our group karting session was held on a Saturday at the indoor Swindon Karting Arena. After kitting-up and attending a compulsory briefing, members set off on a 50-lap session around this fast circuit on the old RAF Wroughton airfield.

With a grid comprising five drivers driving indecently quick Honda-powered TB R15 270cc karts capable of achieving 45mph, the action was lively and competitive with drivers attaining lap times of under 29 seconds which, we noted, was within two seconds of the lap record.

Remarkably, the yellow flag was only deployed twice, and all participants managed to make it back to the pits without sustaining serious injury or too much embarrassment, with Paul Hunter finishing ahead of the pack.

Monthly meeting Due to problems with loss of parking space at the Carpenter’s Arms in Fulbrook, we recently took the decision to find a new evening meeting venue. After undertaking painstaking research which involved spending several lunchtimes and evenings evaluating various pubs in the Region (well, someone had to do it), we opted for the Plough Inn at Alvescot, near Carterton as our new monthly evening meeting venue. Ticking all the boxes, the new venue proved a hit for those who went along.

While not the biggest turnout we’ve had, it was very pleasing to welcome some new faces as well as regular members. With the Plough’s noted cordon bleu cuisine on offer, almost everyone decided to test drive the menu. All we can say is that the cream of cauliflower and white truffle soup and homemade chicken pie was truly exceptional and we can’t wait to go back.

Cofee Cruise The Sunday morning get-together at the Cotswold Gateway Hotel in Burford continues to be popular with members. Once again, we had a good turnout with over 30 members arriving and filling the hotel

Welsh coast weekender Sixteen members took part in a weekend trip to the west Wales coast that was brilliantly organised by Paul and Natasha. We couldn’t participate but, from what we were told, it was a thoroughly enjoyable weekend for everyone who went.

After meeting up at the Strensham Services on the M5, on Saturday morning, the eight-car convoy headed west through some spectacular Welsh scenery towards the coast eventually arriving at Barmouth where the party made an overnight stay at the Bae Abermaw Hotel. On Sunday, after a hearty breakfast at the hotel, the tour continued through more beautiful Welsh scenery with several interesting stops, eventually returning to England arriving back early evening.

Geoff Davis summed up the weekend: “A great weekend, good driving, great location and great company.” ‘Nuff said!

car park with gleaming Porsches. Unlike the previous month when we were able to socialise on the hotel’s terrace in the summer sunshine, September’s overcast weather forced us indoors into the lounge area. The assembled throng were mostly regular members but we were very pleased to welcome some new faces too.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Planning 2018 events Clocks going back and the arrival of Christmas stock in shops signals that it’s time to finalise next year’s R31 events calendar. To help us get the balance right, we’d appreciate your thoughts regarding the events or activities you’d like us to run. Just email us with your ideas and we’ll feed them into the planning process. All ideas are welcome and, if you’d like to help out and/or organise anything, please let us know about that too.

Details of R31 events can be found in the Cotswold Region events section on the Club website and on our Facebook page (facebook.com/pcgb.r31). Events may need to be changed or cancelled, so, to avoid disappointment, please check for any last-minute updates on the R31 Facebook page or Twitter feed (@PCGB_R31) before setting off.

Drive carefully and see you soon Alan and Fiona

DIARY DATES 26 NOVEMBER Sunday Cofee Cruise at the Cotswold Gateway Hotel, Burford 3 DECEMBER Christmas Cruise A run from Oxford Services to Cornbury House open day.

10 DECEMBER Region Christmas lunch at the Mill House Hotel, Kingham

Clockwise from top left: The Plough at Alvescot; lovely 911 S at Burford meeting; tyre kicking in the car park; R31 en route to Barmouth (Photograph: Darren Sultana)

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REGISTERS Register Director’s report Hello again, I hope that I managed to catch up with many of you at Ragley Hall or the evening before at the Welcombe Hotel. I won’t go into detail, as these events will be elsewhere in PP, but they were excellent with deserving annual award recipients and Concours winners. Well done to everyone and thank you to the team from the Club Oice for all their efforts in preparing for the events - they don’t just happen by chance!

356 Register Secretary Fred Hampton 01992 581580 – 356@porscheclubgb.com

912 Register Secretary Rowena Purdy 01472 399381 – 912@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Register Secretary Vacancy September musings According to that old child’s aide memoire for remembering the number of days in a month, September has 30 of them – but of those 30, I spent 15 in the tender care of the National Health nurses trying, unsuccessfully I must add, to sort out my continuing internal issues. It is likely November may go the same way. All this does mean that 912 activities have not been as fruitful as expected.

However, I did manage to drive down to Castle

With this year drawing to a close, and major outdoor events almost at an end, it is perhaps an opportune time to plan any refreshments that can be performed over the coming winter. I, for one, will be getting the 944 Cabriolet wheels refurbished as they are looking a bit scruffy, fettling the Cabriolet top fit (bit slack) and other sundry bits and pieces.

I will hopefully submit the resulting works to be included in the 944 section of PP, so if anyone is considering similar jobs please think about contacting your relevant Register Secretary.

I’m sure many members will be interested and it may also kick-start other projects.

By the time you read this, I should have

Hedingham for Classics at the Castle, and then was whipped into hospital the following day!

Classics at the Castle Prior to the event, only four 912 owners had let me know of their attendance. But by lunchtime there were 17 lined up in the designated pre-1974 area. I managed to chat with many of you, but unfortunately missed others. The day was slightly overcast but dry.

My only regret did not feature a 912, but a Tangerine 911 S resplendent in Theodore Racing and Jebsen Motors livery with the names Teddy Yip and Henry Lee on the doors. I saw it arrive and presumed it was a reproduction of Teddy’s Macao 911 S. Unfortunately, for me, this was Teddy Yip’s actual car as raced in early ’70s Macao Grands Prix by both Teddy and Henry. I remember getting to know the fabled Teddy when I acted as the trackside commentator as well as broadcasting the daily race updates on commercial radio in Hong Kong. I was also a guest at a couple of his extravagant (to me, anyway) pre-GP parties. (That’s another story!) What an opportunity missed.

HERO Challenge Once I’d returned from my first (10-day) stay in Grimsby Hospital it was all hands to the pump to get my 912 prepared for my entry on the HERO Challenge

‘appeared’ at R24’s Club meeting on 11 October.

Next on the hit list is Scotland, followed by the Yorkshire Region. If you have nothing better to do on a wet winter evening, pop along and I will do my utmost to entertain you!

With any luck, I will see some of you at the NEC Classic Car Show where the Club will be in attendance. Come and say hello and have a brew.

Keep enjoying your cars and the Club.

Albert Walsh Register Director register@porscheclubgb.com 07753 441730

around the lanes of Oxfordshire and the former RAF Bicester. However, just a couple of days before I was due to depart for Bicester, Grimsby Hospital phoned to let me know there was a last-minute appointment for my long awaited procedure. As this was a procedure that had not been successful at the end of July, it was a no-brainer, so I cancelled my entry and prepared to let the surgeon have another go at sorting these issues out.

Alan and Lola had entered their 912, so the flag flew around Oxfordshire - and managed to be the only entrant to beat any of the bogey times on the tests. But I’ll let you read Alan’s following report.

23 September A 912 goes rallying Alan Graham and Lola Field-Leather report: “Dry and sunny conditions blessed the 150 miles of historic regularity rallying around the lanes of Oxfordshire. From a 1930 Austin Ulster to a 1985 Porsche 944, an impressive array of some 70 rally-prepared machines constituted the Clubman’s section of the Historic Endurance Rally Organisation (HERO) Challenge 2017. Run under dual-permit, the event formed a component of the HRCR National B Clubman’s Championship, which another 50 crews compete in.

“This was the third year in this event for Lola’s 1967 Porsche 912. After a useful training session

From left: 912 on challenge; Classics at the Castle

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the previous day, the car underwent noise test and scrutineering. The supplied road book detailed seven tulip navigation regularities, interspersed with 11 driving tests held on the old Bicester airfield.

Negotiating a series of labelled cones laid out to catch the unwary, a mix of hard surfaces and increasingly loose gravel (much churned up and rutted by the end of the afternoon) provided a sharp contrast to the road sections. Tripmeter and timer are ignored; the course entails cone-spotting, accuracy of driving and speed.

“The 912 is well suited to narrow lanes and tight turns. Despite managing some of our best individual times, and therefore lowest penalties on some regularities, a couple of timing blunders resulted in us falling down the field. We managed to move back up after lunch, by which time we were already planning greater success in the 2018 HERO Summer Trial.

“It was stressful, exciting and totally engaging, and the 912 performed without fault. As compensation for our finishing position, we were the only competitors of the day to beat a test bogey time. Knocking 13 seconds off placed us as the fastest car on test 11, beating the other 119 competitors. Who said Porsche 912s are slow?”

What Alan does not mention here is that the National B event consists of extremely experienced competitors in some powerful machinery who spend an awful lot of their weekends rallying, and so to beat these is well worth a mention.

The Clubman’s event is for those without the same experience as the National B competitors and entrants tend to use them as a starting level – although some more experienced competitors do enter to refresh skills after some time away from competition.

Certificate of Authenticity As members of the PCGB, we are able to apply for a free certificate issued by Porsche GmbH and these certificates produce information regarding the original build standard of the car in question.

One issue that has popped up recently is the differences between the original car and the car sitting on the drive/in the garage. Many of us own cars that have been modified over the years and thus do not accord with the COA – many of these are imports from America and, owing to privacy laws in the US, details of these changes are frequently difficult to obtain. (I’ve tried to get details of my own Californian import, to be told that privacy laws do not allow this.) So where do we go?

I do not have an answer, but having had a couple of notes from Porsche Cars in Reading it seems the answer is that we have to accept the differences because we cannot turn the clock back. One needs a DeLorean for that!

On the subject of COAs, I understand that there is a rethink going on in Stuttgart regarding the issue of these at the moment. Those who are hoping to obtain one may have to exercise some patience.

911 Sportomatic Register Secretary Peter Cook 01789 400832 – sporto@porscheclubgb.com

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

Ragley Hall National Concours There were no Register cars entered in the Concours at Ragley Hall but a complete line-up of the 1974 to 1977 models was achieved when my Carrera 3.0 and the ever-present Ricky Caesar’s Carrera 2.7 were joined in the Register parking area by Howard Thomas’ 1976 911 2.7.

Howard has owned his narrow-bodied car since 1991 and the bodywork looked perfect in Light Yellow following a full restoration, which was completed last year. Parked in the Regions area was Paul De Santis’ Minerva Blue Metallic Carrera 3.0 Coupe - another car that was originally Sportomatic but converted to manual.

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Register Secretary Guy White 01493 750278 91127carrera3@porscheclubgb.com Technical Assistant Tony Ruggles 01992 892333 RECENT EVENTS I attended both the Classics at the Castle and National Concours events in September and have added galleries to the Register section of the Club website showing the cars that attended.

Classics at the Castle The Castle Hedingham event is primarily focused on the early cars up to 1973 but several Register cars featured in the display around the castle to celebrate 50 years of the 911 S. Among these was David Singer’s 1975 911 S Coupe in Guards Red. Originally a Sportomatic it has, like most, been converted to a manual gearbox. On ‘guard’ at the entrance to the event was Ricky Caesar’s 1975 Carrera 2.7 Coupe with a copy of the original invoice for £11,172 displayed in the window. Ricky has now owned this car for over 30 years.

Following the driveway up towards the castle a Register car in disguise could be found alongside a 917 in front. This was, in fact, a 1974 Carrera 2.7 Coupe, which was purchased by EMI, the record company, for record producer Mickie Most. It was originally Silver Metallic and fitted with wide bodywork like the forthcoming 911 Turbo. In 1983, however, Most had the car converted by Kremer Racing to 935-style bodywork, which was resprayed Dark

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Blue Metallic. Also at Hedingham were Steve Stephens and Paul Wisbey, both with Carrera 3.0 Targas, Martin Wood with his Carrera 3.0 Coupe, Tony Ruggles’ Carrera 2.7 Targa and Paul Voce’s Lime Green Carrera 2.7 Coupe.

From left: Mickie Most’s ‘935’; Ragley Hall line-up

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911 SC Register Secretary Paul Thompson 01531 822 305 07836 261 365 911sc@porscheclubgb.com Technical Advisor David Sewell dave.autohaus@gmail.com During a recent holiday on Exmoor I drove up Porlock Hill (on the A39 between Porlock and Lynmouth) for the first time. This hill is famous for being the steepest hill on any ‘A’ road. It was finished in 1843 - before then the world finished at Porlock! In the vintage and veteran era, to climb the hill in a car was a major achievement, although the first successful attempt was in 1900 when a racing driver achieved it, and in doing so won a £50 bet - a huge amount in today’s money. In many early car advertisements it was claimed that the featured car could both ascend and descend Porlock - they did not say how many failed. It was claimed that my 1922 Bullnose Morris was able to do this feat, and with a very low first gear I am sure she could. However, what is not stated is how often one would have to stop to fill her up with water - she boils on the flat in first gear in a traffic jam! The SC would storm up but, with traffic and the narrow road, it would not be much fun even if, being air-cooled, she would not boil.

So, what is your favourite hill to climb in your SC? Mine is Fish Hill on the A44 between

911 Celebration 3.2 knowledge This is an appeal to anyone with detailed knowledge of the 1988 Celebration Special Edition 911 3.2, in Diamond Blue, with the ‘F Porsche’ signed blue seat interior. I’ve been asked about the medallion/plaque that was issued when new. If you have any details you can pass on, please email me.

Christmas Open Day The main season of events is now over for another year. But we still have the extremely well attended Christmas Open Day coming up at Clubhouse on the 3 December. I do look forward to visiting Cornbury House in December - there seems to be an energy that doesn’t feel the same at other events. Please let Clubhouse know (admin@porscheclubgb.com) if you intend on going so they can cater for adequate supplies of mince pies!

Ragley Hall National Concours It was good to see so many cars at Ragley Hall.

Apologies if you couldn’t get into the Register display parking as pre-arranged - the volunteer parking attendants were enthusiastically directing all 3.2 arrivals into the reserved area instead of just those with the special permit. No doubt you will have seen a number of pictures of the event. I thought the best view was from the top of the house steps looking out over the Concours cars, down to the marquee, and on to the parking areas.

It was a very enjoyable day and we look forward to a future event celebrating our cars.

A previous Concours-winning Carrera 3.2 owner, Marcus, now owns a Carrera 911 GTS. In preparation for the Concours d’Elégance, he had spent weeks of his spare time preparing his car and it looked very good. The factory would be proud because, despite being regularly used, it looked brand new. It would be a fine example to have on social media publicising the Club’s Concours, even if it didn’t win any prizes.

Personally, I’m not so sure about cars that are festooned with ‘bling’ or non-factory embellishments promoting the Club’s Concours event.

Chris Keevil’s SC Targa rebuild

Broadway and Moreton-in-Marsh. On one great occasion I was catching a MG RV8 on the first sharp left hand bend - the better handling of the SC allowing me to come up behind the MG through the corner at about 4000 rpm enabling me to overtake it, and leave it for dead, on the short straight to the next corner. Not a happy MG owner!

Chris Keevil from Epsom is rebuilding his SC Targa.

The work is coming on really well as the pictures above show.

Paul

911 Carrera 3.2 Register Secretary Steve and Sue Edwards 02083 667770 911carrera32@porscheclubgb.com Technical Advisor Charles Marsland 01732 848323

The small stuff…

I’ve previously written up some simple notes after undertaking some minor jobs on the car in the past.

I continue to get good feedback from you so, while it seems to be appreciated, here is another piece.

I’ve mentioned before that I periodically check my tyres for embedded flints, especially if I remove the wheels from the car. I also get the urge to wash the inside when they are off for brake maintenance or wheel arch cleaning. In the early years of ownership, it irritated me that old tyre balance weight backing littered the inner surface after cleaning the brake dust and dirt away. If you haven’t done this before and plan to do it one day, be prepared and set aside a good period of time.

Removing this residue - what a job! Some, probably the more recent stuff, will come away reasonably easily with washing up liquid. More stubborn deposits may need to be lifted using something stronger like bodywork tar remover. Some areas will take a lot of elbow grease and the use of plastic or wooden scrapers. Maybe cleaning up the rims was a cathartic process for me and it’s rather satisfying knowing they are clean, even if unseen by everyone. I find old washing line pegs so useful to have in the garage - this is one of those jobs where they come in useful.

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it doesn’t bend outwards under centrifugal force). As I didn’t want them, I carefully peeled them from the anodised rim and cleaned away the sticky residue, plus some that was left from previous balance weights that had been fitted on the outside.

Thankfully, the tyre-fitting profession now seems to follow the practice of only applying the weights to the inside of the rim. I’m so pleased this is now the case as it results in better aesthetics and less damage to expensive wheel finishes. My remedy for not needing the valve supports anymore is to have what I heard one tyre fitter call motorcycle valves. For the last few years, mine have been this short type that limit bending when the wheel is spinning at high speed - I must remember to check their availability at the next tyre change. Just in case I need to supply them myself, I looked on the web and discovered a short tyre valve and suitable applications given are moped, motorbike, car, quad and lawnmower. I guess they would also be suitable for a wheelbarrow!

Headlight beam adaptors Back in September, we took a holiday in France, and I tried out Eurolites headlight beam adaptors, a subject I mentioned in the August column. They were easy to fit, apart from suggesting cutting off a slice along the top, which I didn’t do because, as far as I could work out, this seemed such a small portion on our lenses.

Although the resulting light level was reduced a bit, as with my old beam benders, the hot spot diffused nicely to avoid dazzle.

Steve and Sue

911 Carrera Club Sport Register Secretary Alan Cordery 01798 344481 – alan_cordery@yahoo.co.uk

964 Register Secretary David Bladon 07771 194507 – 964@porscheclubgb.com Register Assistant Paul Matthews 07768 483559 Pete Holden submitted this month’s article.

Refurbishing 964 heat control box It was not until well into the second year of ownership of my 964 C2 Targa that I even realised that there was a problem with the heating system. Returning from a round of the WEC Silverstone 6 Hours the heavens opened and my vision disappeared. The

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Clockwise from top left: heat control box as removed with 27 years’ worth of grime; before and after; inner control box showing the nylon bearing in the middle; Nyloc M6 nuts bonded to the control boxes

windscreen became opaque on the driver’s side and only marginally better on the passenger’s. Just enough vision to keep the passenger anxious!

Having read the excellent article ‘Porsche 911 Heating System’ penned by Philip Raby, which is available on the internet, I cleaned the clogged dash-mounted temperature sensor, freed the jammed flap position sensor and replaced the split flexible tubes from the heat exchangers; but still the system was not good. Could the problem lie in the heat control boxes?

For those who are not aware, the 964 has two heat control boxes (96457206800 and 96457208700) mounted inboard of the sills at the rear of the car.

They are connected to the heat exchangers via large diameter tubes and perform the vital role of either feeding hot air forward to the heater or exhausting it into the rear wheel arches. The flaps fitted inside the ‘boxes’ are not ‘driven’ mechanically, but are forced to one or other position by differential air pressure.

This pressure difference is created by the bootmounted blower that forces air through the heat exchangers and the fans in the front of the car blowing air into the cabin.

With the new flexible tubes removed (again!), it

was apparent that the flaps in my heat control boxes were very stiff. Despite lashings of carefully aimed releasing spray, only a marginal improvement was achieved. Time to get serious. The boxes were removed, albeit with difficulty, as on each one both M6 nuts were badly corroded. (The silicone ‘O’ ring sealing each box to the body was put aside for re-use, although replacements are available.)

With the boxes on the bench it became apparent that corrosion and 27 years of hot air passing through them had caused the flap spindles to seize. The fact that they should move very freely was reinforced by the presence of rubber snubbers, designed to stop metal-to-metal contact at extremes of movement, in each flap. Apparently, these are present to stop the flaps ‘rattling’ when the car door is shut by air forced back down the heater ducting. Despite lots more releasing spray directed at the spindle pivots, still no improvement.

New boxes were priced at around £600 for the pair. Time to get brave!

The boxes aren’t designed to be serviced, as three integral rivets hold the two halves together. The heads of these were carefully ground off and the two halves gently prised apart. Using the services of a

friend who has a vapour blaster, the two cast housings and flap were carefully cleaned – the result was stunning, see photograph.

Vapour blasting was essential, as it is a very gentle but thorough process that only removes dirt and no metal. Now cleaned, it was obvious that the nylon bearings in which the spindle was located were never lubricated and when in a new condition they didn’t need to be.

Mine were somewhat ‘moth eaten’ and the metal spindles pitted, so I decided to add a mechanism to facilitate lubrication.

Using a 1.5mm drill, a hole was made through the centre of the nylon bearing and, concentric to this, an M6 Nyloc nut was bonded to the outside of the casting using a high temperature epoxy resin. This nut is my lubricant reservoir. I used copperslip for its consistency and high temperature properties. Prior to bonding the nut, the nylon ring of the locknut was tapped to allow an M6 screw to be engaged with only light resistance. The nylon ring acts as both a seal to contain the lube and stops the screw falling out. By only partially engaging the screw in the nut a volume of grease is trapped, which can be forced into the bearing by turning the screw. Turning the screw by two flats every year or so, should keep things all nicely lubricated. With two full turns of the screw available, that’s six years of lubrication.

To hold the two castings back together the original rivet lugs were filed down to be under flush in the corresponding casting. They must be retained to provide accurate location of each casting. Each was then carefully drilled concentrically (2.6mm) to take a small self-tapping screw and washer to provide the necessary clamp force. After checking that the flaps now moved by just blowing against them, a thin coat of clear lacquer then provided a nice finish to the assembly.

I’ve yet to try the rectified heat control boxes owing to the car still missing its engine – which is another story. However, there’s little left to correct in the car’s heating system and I’m confident these were the root cause. If 964 owners don’t feel comfortable tackling this work themselves, then you can contact me at peteholden43@talktalk.net (Region 9 member) and, for a sum considerably less than the new price, I will happily service them for you.

David

964 Carrera RS Register Secretary Melvin Spear 07860 595355 – 964rs@porscheclubgb.com Only a short report for this month. It’s just a couple of photos of our Register cars on display, in fact.

See photos below.

From left: 964 RS Register display at Ragley Hall, September 2017; and in 2007 – the infamous grassy knoll display.

Where are they all now? Some are still with the same owners

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993 Register Secretary Maurice Piper 993@porscheclubgb.com Register Assistant Christian Sanger 07968503385 – cjsanger@gmail.com

993 Carrera RS Register Secretary Paul Howells 01594 833238 – 993rs@porscheclubgb.com Sales of 993 RS Sales of 993 RS are still moving, but slowly. Top cars are still achieving top money, especially good Cup and RSR versions, and are always a sound investment over a period of years. There are not many cars you can own that can be used to their intended purpose with zero depreciation, so get the cars back out of storage.

There’s no excuse to not get them booked into the next RS trackday at Oulton Park. Look out for the date release and book early to avoid disappointment.

Technical seminar request of interest… …Well we got one reply!

Register gathering The intention is still to organise, some time, an all things RS and factory lightweight gathering at a central point, that would be convenient for European owners to come over also.

Classics at the Castle This was a good event with some real quality cars on display. Clearly owners of later cars have an interest in something classic by the showing in the car park for later models.

Forever lightweight…

Paul

996 Register Secretary Andy Willis 07775 138527 996@porscheclubgb.com Ragley Hall Another great event by the Club! I would like to thank all those members who put their cars into the display. It was great to meet many of you in person and nice to see a 996 among the cars entered for the Concours d’Elégance.

4 November Oicials’ Conference This is the last call for any suggestions or questions you would like me to put to the Board on your behalf. If you do have any then please contact me by phone or email and I will gladly do so for you.

996 technical issues 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.

MEMBERS IN PRINT Chiraag Shah Chiraag from Region 21 (Chiltern) makes it a family event when it comes to cleaning his 2003 Targa, as you can see by the two great attached photos, good on him! He is certainly a braver man than me in this respect. He purchased it in 2016 and here’s his story: “The 911 has been a dream since when I was a kid and a red Targa flew by us on the motorway, leaving our Honda Prelude for dead. Fast forward 30 years or so and I found myself in a position of being able to get one for myself - save that Priya, my dear wife, had firmly put her foot down and said we had no space on the drive.

“One rather expensive home renovation later - she got an extra bedroom and rear extension, and I was able to pave over the front garden to create an extra parking space - and I started the hunt. Having two young boys the Targa always made sense to me from a practicality point of view.

“Then, last March whilst Priya was overseas, I took the boys on a ‘train ride’ and drove home in the Targa! It’s Atlas Grey, so quite rare, and, with one loving owner from new, has a great history file. Priya is just about talking to me a year or so later, but the kids absolutely love it and will not ride in anything else - I get school run duty as a result!

Love the marque, love the car and am really looking forward to meeting more people who share the passion.”

Andrew Senior Andrew sent me a photo of his Slate Grey 2002 C4S waiting for the green light at Brands Hatch from a few months ago. Together, with a rather eclectic mix of cars, it was all good fun. In Andy’s words: “I’m the third owner and it’s my first Porsche. I don’t drive it very often, but when I do take it out it never fails to put a smile on my face. Hopefully it will stay with me for as long as possible as I can’t imagine wanting to part with it.”

Russell Winchester Russ has had a number of 911s. His words say it all: “My car’s a C4 in Zenith Blue with Aerokit and some nice factory options, including hardbacks, colour-coded console, stainless and carbon trim upgrades, M030 suspension and sport classic wheels. This is my fifth 911, following a 964 C4, 996 Turbo, 911 3.2 Targa and 997 2S. “The 996 is just a great all-rounder and I am pleased to be back in one, particularly as they are now starting to regain some well-deserved credibility. I love the rear view with that Aerokit spoiler! I’m looking to get some bodywork done in the future as the front arches are suffering from the usual stone chipping but, otherwise, I’m enjoying using it on those rare dry days of this summer.”

A very warm welcome 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 10-12 NOVEMBER NEC Classic Car Show

Clockwise from top left: 996 C2 in the Concours d’Elégance; Chiraag Shah’s Targa; Chiraag’s cleaning team; Andrew Senior’s C4 S; Russell Winchester’s C4

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Clockwise from top left: happy faces on Sam and Jackie Cole’s Turbo on the outward ferry; John and Debbie Austerfield’s Turbo S parked with Clive’s C4S in La Chartre-sur-le-Loir; early morning arrivals at Ragley Hall; judges at work; the newly acquired 997 of David Baker, RO of Lancashire and Cumbria, together with his 993 and Boxster S; Paul and Loraine Barlow’s stunning C4 GTS

997 Register Secretary Clive Wratten 997@porscheclubgb.com Register Assistant Jonathan Lennard RECENT EVENTS 29 September-2 October Register Autumn Tour Loire Valley, France At the time of writing, Monsieur Wratten and crew had just arrived at The Hotel de France for the autumn tour. Everyone was having a great time and enjoying the fabulous French roads. A full report is to follow in the next edition of PP. Above are a couple of photos as aperitifs.

National Concours d’Elégance at Ragley Hall Another month has flown by with the highlight being the PCGB National Concours d’Elégance at Ragley Hall. Wow – what a superb inaugural event. It was a total sell out with 650 Porsches in attendance – all beautifully prepared and some true exotica! It was a great opportunity to view all types of Porsche, chat with owners and compare notes. I have to say that there was a very strong 997 presence. There was a marquee with complimentary refreshments and the chance to meet Porsche’s ambassador Derek Bell.

The Concours event, with a total of 24 entries, was spectacular. The amount of commitment and preparation involved in preparing the cars is amazing.

The Hall and grounds are wonderful and, although the sun did not shine, it was dry and made for a perfect event.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS We’re planning another day trip sometime over the next few months. Watch out for a MailChimp with details.

Enjoy your 997…

Clive and Jonathan

991 Register Secretaries Phil Graham 01625 524596 – 991@porscheclubgb.com Kenny Robinson 07768 862280 - kenny.robinson.911@gmail.com Summer is officially over. September seems a distant memory and the autumn hues are with us. A Board meeting, a trackday and Ragley Hall filled the last three weekends - it has been a really good month.

A corporate trackday at Ty Croes, Anglesey driving an Ariel Atom, a Zenos and a Rage buggy also allowed me the opportunity of taking my RS on the circuit with optional instruction by two very handy drivers. My instructor was Mike Wilds who had a couple of seasons in F1 driving for Ensign and BRM and is still racing today. Mike is also a member of Region 26 (Dorset) and has owned a Carrera SC Club Sport for 20 years. We only had 30 minutes of track time but Mike showed me how it should be driven, before I showed him some more exciting lines probably best to stick to the day job, but I did learn a few things, and it was great fun.

Also instructing for the day was Anthony Reid, who had a third place at Le Mans in 1990 and was 2004 British Touring Car Champion, among many other accomplishments. My wife, Nette, had the pleasure of Anthony’s instruction around Ty Croes.

Driving an RS on a circuit for the first time was quite an achievement. Nette has had several Porsche Experiences at Silverstone and Brands and is an excellent driver, but it is still daunting to drive around a busy circuit.

RECENT EVENTS 22 September Porsche Club Awards Ceremony The Welcombe Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon provided the perfect venue for the 2017 PCGB Awards Ceremony where members received special recognition for their contributions to the Club.

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member and six-time Le Mans winner, Derek Bell MBE with his wife Misty.

Representing Porsche AG was Claudia Schäffner, a long-time supporter of PCGB and part of the community management team in Stuttgart.

Joining Claudia was PCGB honorary member Vicky Osbourn, of Porsche Cars GB, who does so much to help the Club.

Lockton has been the Club’s long-time insurance partner with David Hamer, Senior Vice President and his wife Lesley joining us for the weekend. Lockton generously sponsored the wine for the evening.

Chopard timepieces supported the awards ceremony and National Concours and I’m sure everyone was delighted with the 1000 Miglia tyre pressure gauges in the Chopard goody bags – well maybe not the ladies. Chopard also requested a few cars for their promotional stickers – it had to be done!

As usual the Cornbury House team delivered a splendid evening and great value for the members.

23 September Ragley Hall Concours More than 650 Porsches congregated at Ragley Hall for the National Concours with 20 or so 991s making a fantastic display of the current model range. There were some fine examples of Gen 1 and Gen 2 cars, all supercars in their own right - from discreet tourers to extreme track cars.

Many thanks for coming along and giving us such a wonderful line-up of 911s.

New Register members Welcome to new member Damien Welch who brings another 50th Anniversary to the Register. Damien also owns a 3.2 Carrera Celebration model.

Welcome also to Peter Morgan with yet another 50th Anniversary! Although Peter is new to the Register he has been a PCGB member for 30 years, owning many Porsches along the way. His collection mirrors mine with an Arctic Silver 993 and a Macan in Agate Grey.

The photo on the following page is of Peter’s lovely daughter, Claire, on her way to the church to marry Andrew. Peter made sure she got there on time in the 911.

The Macan transported the bridesmaids in style - there is a photo in the Macan Register column.

Clockwise from top left: Phil Graham flanked by Mike Wilds (left) and Anthony Reid; a grand venue for the Club’s awards evening; colours varied from conservative to absolutely stunning and unmissable; a delightful surprise in the goody bags; get me to the church on time; Damien Welch’s 991 50th Anniversary; Chopard promotional stickers – it had to be done!

we would like you to share them with us.

Phil and Kenny DIARY DATES 8 NOVEMBER Region 5 Club night - PC Wilmslow Guest speaker Richard Attwood.

2 DECEMBER Christmas party - 991/997/ Macan Registers 18 FEBRUARY Sunday lunch and overnight stay - Portmeirion 991 Register members will be warmly welcomed.

930 (911 Turbo) Register Secretary John Ward 01844 237508 – 911turbo@porscheclubgb.com Winter is coming!

Penny and I have spent the morning tucking the Porsches away into winter storage (thanks again Kevin and Gillie) - I can now look forward to a few months of playing musical cars. Hopefully, I’ll get my 3.0 930 back from SCS Porsche of Honiton in the next couple of weeks. It went there for an MOT test, which it won’t need after May next year, and wound up having its sills replaced. And, while you’re in there you might as well... you know how the story goes! Anyway, SCS have a relationship with a Porsche-friendly local body shop so, once the 930 is back, the 993 can go there to have a broken door check strap fixed, plus a couple of bodywork dinks seen to, and then there’s some stone chips on the bonnet – here we go again. After that, the DS 935 – despite advice to the contrary, I cannot bring myself to break it for parts - will go to SCS as well, then they can give me an accurate figure for whatever’s required!

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 8 November Region 5 Club night at PC Wilmslow PC Wilmslow are once again hosting the evening and, to make this Club night extra special, we have the honour of motor racing legend, Richard Attwood joining us to say a few words about his life in motor racing and to chat afterwards.

The evening starts at 7pm and there will be food and refreshments. We are expecting a busy evening so please contact me (991@porscheclubgb.com) with the names of guests if you would like to join us.

2 December Christmas party - 991/997/ Macan Registers Wroxall Abbey Hotel will again be the venue of the

joint party with a Sunday morning run finishing up at Cornbury House for the Christmas Open Day. Last year many members stayed Friday and Saturday night, and enjoyed a visit to Sulgrave Manor with some good driving on the Saturday afternoon.

Full details for booking are on the website and Forum – there may still be availability.

It is time to start planning for 2018. We would appreciate any input from you so please let us know if you have something we could work into the calendar.

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A short history of Porsche ownership I’m taking the easy way out this month and handing over to 930 Register member Richard Gill, who Penny and I had the pleasure of meeting at the Ragley Hall event. Richard owns what is the nicest and most original, unrestored 1989 930 that I’ve seen.

Richard describes the story of his route through Porsche ownership: “This is a short history of me owning every type of G Series Coupe, starting in 1987 with a 1974 911 2.7 Lux, then a 1981 911 SC Sport, followed by a 1984 911 3.2 Carrera Sport, and finally culminating in the ultimate 911 – a 1989 911 3.3 Turbo.

“I have always been advised to buy the best Porsche that you can afford. In 1999, after over a year of searching, l bought an immaculate LHD German 930. I could have bought a RHD 930 for less money, but none could beat this car for condition and history.

Today that has paid off, as l am the current custodian (and fourth owner) of an unrestored, original paint 1989 Porsche 930 Coupe, with five-speed G50 gearbox from the final year of production. It has a full Porsche main dealer service history, the majority at Dr Ing Porsche, Stuttgart, the factory service department, where, at 75,736 kilometres, the engine received a full rebuild. The car now has 113,000 kilometres (70,000 miles) on the clock and it has never failed an MOT test or even had an advisory issued.

930-ownership. For me, any other Porsche will not match the fun of a 1989 930 – OK, maybe a 993 RS would, but l have never been able to afford one. Life is terrible, ha ha.”

Until next time...

John and Penny

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 Classics at the Castle It was really nice to see a good turnout of 914s at Classics at the Castle. There were 15 in attendance, among which were a number of new examples and examples that haven’t be seen for some time. This gave us 914 owners a chance to meet new and long-term owners to talk to and share 914 experiences with. This year’s parking was different.

With no designated 914 parking area, cars were

parked up as they arrived and positioned with the early 911s and 912s to form a mixed display.

National Concours d’Elégance A small group of 914s made it to Ragley Hall for the National Concours event and parked up in the 914 Register parking area. David Wood entered his 914-6 into the Concours d’Elégance. Even though there was only a handful of 914s on display they attracted a lot of interest from the show attendees.

If at first you don’t succeed In recent months, David Stowers hasn’t been able to attend 914 Register events in his 914 after an engine running issue back in June. After a few setbacks whilst fixing it, and then more when it was all back together after it failed the MOT, there were moments when David almost gave up. He called his 914 all sorts of names! With a little bit of help and reassurance from other 914 owners and myself, I’m happy to report his 914 has now passed its MOT and is now back on the road! Well done David for not giving up!

Happy Fourteening…

Kevin DIARY DATES 11 NOVEMBER Classic Motor Show - NEC Birmingham Followed by a curry.

17 DECEMBER 914 Christmas dinner run

From top: Richard Gill and his 1989 930 had a warm welcome from John and Penny at Ragley Hall 930 Register display; the local Porsche Centres have displayed Richard’s car several times

“There has been a lot of misinformation written regarding 3.3-litre 930s, seemingly by journalists who failed to learn the driving technique necessary to get the best from a turbo-charged, rear-engine, rear wheel drive supercar. It’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’.

The curves of a 930 Coupe and the driving experience are the Beauty. Drive the 930 correctly and it communicates everything to you through the seat of your pants and steering wheel - the handling is superb. Work the five-speed gearbox, keeping the revs above 3000rpm and the turbo on boost and you’ll find she’s lightning fast and a joy to drive. Drive without respect and too fast, and that’s the Beast.

“After I bought the car, the fully adjustable suspension was set up by 930 Motorsport. When they inspected the car they said it was the best 930 they had seen - I’m pleased to say that this is a comment also repeated by Andy, my current Porsche technician. Each winter the car is stored on axle stands, which protects the torsion bars, suspension, wheels/bearings and tyres. The local Porsche Centres have displayed my car several times as a perfect example of Porsche design and engineering excellence.

“Steve Kevlin and his instructors had taught me to drive fast correctly in my old 1984 911 Carrera. I help Steve at northern PCGB trackdays, but rarely take my 930 as it’s not used on track, just on sunny high days, making me smile like the Cheshire cat in Alice in Wonderland every time. Whichever model Porsche you own, just enjoy and drive your car. After 18 years, will l ever sell my beloved 930? With the rise in prices, my head says yes, my heart says no! Maybe one day l will let someone else share the wonderful life of

Clockwise from top left: a mixed display at Hedingham; 914 line-up at Ragley Hall; David Wood’s 914-6 Concours judging moment; David Stowers after the 914 passes its MOT

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924 except GT

Clockwise from top left: 928 40th Anniversary poster; the slowly fading 928 clock; David Hemmings holding the David Gilhooley Trophy and Best Register of the Year award; Graham Sheppard’s white 928, which entered the Concours d’Elégance

Register Secretary Paul Hedges 07940 441452 (6-10pm) 924@porscheclubgb.com Porsche Classic Register porsche.com/uk/accessoriesandservice/classic/ register/ “The new Porsche Classic Register has been created to reunite the family of classic Porsche owners in the UK, giving you access to a range of exclusive benefits to help you care for your classic Porsche.

“Membership to the Porsche Classic Register comes with a host of benefits exclusive to the programme but also brings with it the peace of mind of knowing that your precious classic is being cared for by Porsche.”

Exciting news from Porsche cars, indeed. If you can afford an oil and filter change then you get a fair amount of benefits including a membership pack, key ring, membership card, sticker, two issues of the ORIGINALE catalogue and four complimentary wash and vacuums per year, together with more items.

Check out the link above, read the terms and conditions carefully, and see if it tempts you.

Send me feedback on your experiences on this service.

Remanufactured Parts #15 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!

Electrical equipment - flat receptacle: 111971959 356 (1960–1965), 911 (1965–1989), 924 (1976– 1988), 914 (1969–1976), 944 (1982–1991), 964 (1989–1994), 968 (1992–1995) Hexagon head bolt M12x1.5x18: 93110220200 - 924 Turbo (1981–1982) Engine Crankshaft: 94410201513 - 924 S (1986– 1988), 944 (1982–1989), two valve More next month…

Paul

930 Turbo SE Register Secretary Robert Day 07786 396925 (evenings) slantnose@porscheclubgb.com

924 Carrera GT Register Secretary Ricky Caesar 07796 935550 – 924carreragt@porscheclubgb.com

928 Register Secretary David Hemmings 07768 983743 – 928@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Register Secretary Andrew Brierley 01204 491573 – brierley28@virginmedia.com

The 40th Anniversary of the 928 - a poster We can all look back on Brooklands on 28 May as an unqualified success and, once again, I thank all of you for attending and making it such a memorable day.

This has encouraged me to produce one more publication, another new document you could say.

This time it’s not 200 pages in a book, but one single A1-sized page - a full colour poster. What size is A1?

Well, it’s several times larger than A4 from your printer - 594mm (23.4in) wide x 841mm (33.1in) tall.

As of the end of September, when I am writing this article, the printer is scheduled to print a limited edition of only 100 next week. The following week I will be sitting down to sign each and every one of them to ensure that a limited edition of 100 is exactly that number. This time you do not have to drive to Brooklands - you can find Club Shop on the PCGB website and order a numbered copy. The cost is £15 inclusive of postage and delivery. This also includes 105 porscheclubgb.com

packing into a tube, ensuring that your copy arrives flat and undamaged.

In order to build up archive items for the Club, the first edition number 1/100 will be reserved for framing and display in Cornbury House.

A timely technical tip Jeremy Lane, the owner of a 1988 S4, has emailed to say that his digital clock was slowly fading away. A quick email to Adrian Clark our technical specialist and problem solved. “You need a replacement LCD screen,” said Adrian. “There is a company on eBay that supplies these units for around £33. Search for Porsche 928 replacement LCD clock screen.” There we have it, a simple answer when you know where to look.

RECENT EVENTS 27 August Oulton Park, Cheshire – the racing 928 from Porsche Cars GB The Register meeting was the first time I had seen this particular 928 on the track, numbered 40, I assume they chose this appropriate number.

A media team was busy all day interviewing Richard Attwood and filming the race. Go to porschetribe/drivetribe and by the time you read this all the interesting bits should be on the site enter 928 in the search section to get to the action on the day.

Following Spa in Belgium, which was on

16-17 September, the next race was at Silverstone on 21-22 October. The final race, the Walter Hayes Trophy, is on 4-5 November, again at Silverstone.

22 September Club Awards Evening at Stratfordupon-Avon The Register won the ‘Best Register of The Year 2016/2017 award for the first time in our history. I, your Register Secretary, established the Register in 1992/3 so I was very pleased to accept the David Gilhooley Trophy and a marbled Club paperweight.

Ragley Hall National Concours d’Elégance We only had one 928 owner who decided to enter the competition. Graham Sheppard came all the way from Braintree in Essex to enter his much-polished white ’89 S4 with just over 60,000 miles on the clock.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 4 November 928 UK Anniversary meet The 928 UK Anniversary meet, now in its 18th year, will be held at The Merry Miller in Cothill near Oxford (merrymiller.co.uk). Don’t miss the chance for a good-quality lunch and some serious 928 talk! We start arriving from 11am and finish around 3pm.

Anyone with a 928 is welcome. A small prize will be awarded to the car that travelled the furthest on the day, so make a note of your mileage. Last year the winning car travelled over 250 miles from Preston.

Let Andrew Brierley know if you are attending.

When the car park is full with 30-plus cars there is another on the opposite side of the road. Please note that there is a 30mph speed limit in the village.

David

944 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 Life has been quiet on the 944 Register front.

However, it’s been very busy on the Club one!

RECENT EVENTS 3 September Classics at the Castle Castle Hedingham is an event for the early years cars (up to 1973) but a number of 944s, including a German registered left-hand drive Turbo, and I attended. It was a very successful event and the first time the Club has organised it for some years.

From top: Michael Tennyson and his S2; just some of the 944s in the ‘Pride of Ownership’; Ragley Hall is a truly stunning location

22 September Club Awards Dinner The Club Awards Dinner at the Welcombe Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon, which I attended on the Friday evening, preceded the Club’s National Concours d’Elégance at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire.

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to receive the ‘Member Of The Year’ award, I think for persistence more than anything.

23 September Club National Concours d’Elégance At the wonderful location of Ragley Hall on the following day, Michael Tennyson’s beautiful Alpine White S2 was the only 944 in the main Concours d’Elégance. To the amazement of many spectators it didn’t even get placed, although I do understand the marking was very close and it was Michael’s first attempt at this level of competition. He did come away with the underside of his bonnet signed by Derek. It will be lacquered over very carefully no doubt.

In the ‘Pride of Ownership’ there were a number of various 944 models, from early 2.5 to S2 with a ’86 Turbo for good measure. They came from far and wide - from Kent, South Wales and Yorkshire - to my knowledge.

There were numerous and various 944s in the car park, including an American V8-engined version, which had unfortunately left by the time I got around to looking for it. I saw (and heard) it come in, directed it to its appropriate parking but didn’t get to find out any more about it. So, if you are the owner and are reading this, I’d love to have a chat! There were also two very rare Turbo Cabriolets en-route back to the northeast having had a few days in France.

I helped set up the event on the Friday and have to admit, I took the opportunity of a clear stage to take a once in a lifetime picture of my car where it had no right to be! But I think it was worth it…

We are coming to the end of the summer but I know lots of 944s run all year round, so any interesting pictures or stories would be appreciated, as would any suggestions for articles or tips. I will be at the NEC Classic Show in November, so please come and say hello.

Thanks for reading, but don’t let it get in the way of driving your 944.

Information request A member, who is trying to trace a black with grey leather S2 (registration number J948 OPM), has contacted me. They’re trying to trace it for a friend whose recently deceased father owned the car until 1997. It appears not to have been taxed under this number since 1998, but it may well have received a private plate then. Any information would be appreciated – 944rs@porscheclubgb.com

968 Register Secretary Ken Coad 01923 262960 – 968@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Register Secretary Richard Warburton richard@rwarburton.com Technical Advisor Alex Eacock 01213 282225 Hello 968 drivers.

This issue is dated November - we’re almost thinking about Christmas! In retrospect, the year has seen me putting more miles in my 968 with two continental trips as well as the many PCGB/Register events in the UK. Looking at my mileometer the other day reminded me of 170,500 miles recorded, which I believe to be genuine. I probably glossed over the ammeter problems experienced when returning from Germany. In fact, while driving into the port of Calais I had noticed a full discharge showing on the

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ammeter, and on arrival back in the UK I phoned my breakdown agency. They responded very efficiently and had soon checked the alternator volts charging rate. It was found to be spot on, thus proving the gauge was actually faulty. The driver’s door lock had also ceased to work though and there were one or two other minor issues that needed attention.

At home, the next day, I called Ninex in Maidenhead (968 Porsche specialists) and spoke to Andy Duncan. He was very helpful and mentioned they had spares - mostly second hand but would sort the problems. Ninex are really nice people to do business with, and within three days the jobs were done. James had sorted the car, which is now back home in fine fettle and is working fine.

I must mention that Ninex Motorsport Ltd is prepping two race 968s, which are entered in the Inter Marque AMOC races and doing exceedingly well. I plan to visit Silverstone for the last round. At the time of writing I also plan to be at Castle Combe for the big classic event in October.

Interestingly, both my godson and I commented on how heavy the clutch was on the 968. Ninex examined the springs etc. and found everything in order; the clutch was replaced two to three years ago and looked new. Anyone else had this issue? Or, are we getting too used to automatics and getting lazy with the left foot?

Meanwhile, I am contemplating a medical to start flying lessons, although it is expensive and I cannot afford an aeroplane. It’s just a kiddish idea and a wish to try something different before its too late, age-wise. Could I ever fly solo? Who knows? But it’s a thought and I’ll keep you up to speed on progress.

The Officials’ Conference is coming up - I will be attending and reporting back. Let me know if you have any topics you think I should raise. I am often asked how much should PCGB members pay for a good 968. It seems prices do vary a lot these days, but are on the up and up. I reckon £10,000 is a starting price for a 968 Coupe - then mileage, general condition, history and appearance come into the equation. A good look underneath is essential and it’s not a bad idea to get a specialist’s opinion. I know of one member who has found a 968 Coupe for £15,000, which sounds promising.

I am hoping Chris, our new Assistant Register Secretary, will be bringing some ideas for the Register. I think he will be an asset and also works in Club Office handling membership.

RECENT EVENTS 3 September Paragon visit On a rare bright sunny morning Cliff and I left at silly o’clock to make our way to Paragon Cars in East Sussex. On arrival, our host Jamie Tyler, who was as enthusiastic as ever for the morning’s event, met us.

Jamie is also a Boxster owner and PCGB member, and his car was the first in the impressive line-up of cars.

As the members arrived they were lined up outside the newly refurbished showroom. Inside we were greeted with an amazing continental-style breakfast fit for a king. Jamie, Jason and Mark Sumpter were all on hand to answer any questions and to discuss the merits of the different marques on show. It was great to see the showroom and workshops as well as the stunning cars for sale. One particular 981 Boxster impressed member Nick Price so much that he duly returned to Paragon and bought it. I am sure he will have hours of fun with the car and a story to tell on how he came to purchase it. All too soon our morning was coming to an end and, with the car forecourt teeming with Boxsters of every model, we came to say our goodbyes and make our journeys home. I would like to thank Jamie and the Paragon team for yet another fabulous Boxster morning and would recommend members to drop in to say hello if they are passing. The coffee and a smile will be waiting!

Ragley Hall and Club Awards Dinner The second National Event of the year took place on

Saturday, 23 September. The weekend kicked off the night before with the annual Club Awards Ceremony and an overnight stay at the Welcombe Hotel near Stratford-upon-Avon. The hotel is set in beautiful grounds and we arrived to find a parking space amongst the many Porsches already on site. As the afternoon progressed, more and more Porsche friends joined us and we eventually took over most of the bar and lounge area where there was much animated talk regarding PP and more Porsche. We were having such a lovely time that we didn’t realise that it was soon time for the evening’s festivities.

Within an hour we were all regrouping in our finery for the exciting evening ahead. The dining room was beautifully decked out with the tables named by Porsche marques. We were on the ‘Turbo’ table, which seemed quite apt with the new 718 model. Much laughter and chatter could be heard throughout the room as everyone enjoyed themselves.

Awards were given out to members who, as PCGB said, ‘had gone that extra mile’. To our utter amazement and delight, Cliff and I were presented with the Bill Goodman ‘Spirit of the Club Award’. To say this was totally unexpected was an understatement and we were both utterly thrilled.

We were told that it is the oldest trophy awarded and started back in 1960. Thanks to the Board for our nomination and to the members for making PCGB such a big enjoyable part of our lives.

With the celebrations over we retired to our beds ready for our move to Ragley Hall the following day.

More next month…

Ken

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) September has certainly been a busy month for all things Boxster including a breakfast meet, a stately home and an accolade.

Clockwise from top: a fine display of cars; receiving the Bill Goodman Trophy; Boxster Register display; Mike Trotter with his immaculate 986 S; Nick Price’s new 981 purchased following the Boxster breakfast meet

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Fron left: GT3 Register visit to JZM; Gary Marsh discussing the dynamics of the GT3; inside the JZM workshop

We arrived at Ragley Hall around 10.15am to find that our original display of 20 cars had grown to over 70. Unfortunately, I am not sure where the error lay but the marshals could not help as they had been told to park the Boxsters together. Whilst this made an impressive display leading up to the Hall, please accept my apologies if you were one of the original 20 cars that I had been asked for. I felt it was a shame as I had organised a colour-coordinated display - maybe I can save it for next time.

Despite the confusion, the event was well received and, as always, it was great to meet members who had travelled far and wide to attend. The Concours d’Elégance was held in front of the Hall and the Boxster Register was well represented with six taking part. Of the final results, Mike Trotter was awarded “Winner of the PCGB Competitors’ Choice” and he also came second in the Concours d’Elégance.

This was thoroughly deserved as Mike spends many hours of blood, sweat and tears on his immaculate 987 S. Well done Mike and to all of you who entered.

If you want to see more photos of Mike’s fabulous car and other pictures of the day have a look on the Boxster Gallery of the Club website.

TECHNICAL Q&A Question: Hi, I never use my 2005 Boxster S over the winter months; it is always polished, covered, garaged and connected to a battery trickle charger. I was wondering about your thoughts on using something in the petrol tank, as I have heard that petrol can go off! Is a fuel additive something that Porsche owners might use and, if so, please would you be able to recommend one? Thank you very much.

Steve: I would leave the car in storage with a minimal amount of petrol, about 10 litres or so. Then, when you want to use it, drive to a petrol station and fill up, thus diluting any aged fuel left in the tank.

Happy Boxstering…

couple of the smaller engine versions. They were all nice and a credit to their owners. I didn’t count every Cayman on the park but, by the time I had stopped counting, we had at least 23 in our area with several more in sight, which were parked with other parties. I spent much of my time speaking with Register members but did manage to grab a coffee in the Club marquee where Derek Bell was signing autographs and the Club Shop was selling clothes and mugs etc.

It was a pity that the sun didn’t come out until late in the afternoon, but it was warm enough with only a slight breeze nevertheless.

The Concours cars were presented for inspection at the top of the hill but were then moved from their parking slots to the podium for judging. All this was done efficiently and, seeing as they were raised up, it was somewhat easier for the judges. Walking around cars, and speaking with some of the owners, I was most impressed with the level of the competition.

There were some very tidy cars indeed and whilst some were restored others, such as the silver Cayman 987/1 that won the competition, were original. There will no doubt be a more in-depth article of the event in the magazine but I can say it was well run and we all owe thanks to those involved in the running and also on-the-day operation of such events. This time around I wasn’t involved but Mike Pollock, one of our Regional members, was on hand marshalling etc. Apparently, Mike was awarded the ‘Member of the Year’ award for his efforts on behalf of the Club. For years he has been a photographer at many events and this year has also taken on the role of Register Secretary for the 944 Register. Anyone wishing to seek him out had best look behind a camera at events.

Enjoy your driving and avoid the idiots on the road…

Kevan

Panamera

Tracy

Cayman Register Secretary Kevan Sutherns 07733 318671 – cayman@porscheclubgb.com PCGB National Concours d’Elégance I attended the Ragley Hall National Concours d’Elégance event. We had more than the prescribed number of Caymans arrive in the Register parking area, which was very good. The marshals were directing them there if they weren’t with a Regional group, so we had a good number and selection of the variants from 2005 through to new - with GT4s and Rs as well as many nicely turned out S models and a

Register Secretary Steve McPherson 07831 346060 – panamera@porscheclubgb.com

GT3 Register Secretary Alex Drobik 01628 620702 – gt3@porscheclubgb.com It is hard to believe that we are at the end of the year – and looking to give the cars their last few weeks out before their likely stay in the garage for a few months to avoid the Porsche-eating salt that local 109 porscheclubgb.com

councils seem to throw down even with just the hint of cold weather. I hope we still have some good autumn days before that happens.

Insurance You may recall that I was left adrift by my GT3 insurers as they decided to not cover track use anymore. I am pleased to say that I moved to Reiss, who not only gave me a good deal but also seem to understand the reasons why we buy GT3s – to sometimes take them on track. They were very efficient and I have two more trackdays per year covered - now I just need the days away from work!

I also noticed a number of messages on the Forum concerning insurance renewals. Typically, because the renewal jumps up the insured moves to a new insurer - just as someone else has moved from that very insurer to go to another, again typically because of a big hike in premium. The odd thing being that the insured are forced to move but would have stayed at the premium level that someone else, who is new, had just obtained. Is it the case that an insurer has a sign-on bonus and hopes the insured stays when the premium jumps? Maybe a lot of people do stay and do not switch – all very odd. I can’t help but believe that a fair deal all around would stop the cost of a lot of wasted administration and angst.

GT3 Register visit to JZM We had a great day at JZM. Everyone said it was a good day with the mix of GT3 expert knowledge from Steve McHale and the JZM team (jzmporsche. com), the driving/track driving wisdom and advice from Gary Marsh (aneed4speed.co.uk), and the discussions between everyone.

We had around 22 GT3s plus a few other cars from those waiting to pick up their new GT3 cars –one version of every type pretty much, which was nice.

Steve went through some of the GT3 mechanical issues they have seen. He also discussed the pros and cons of a number of performance modifications, which ranged from engine enhancements (limited with the newer cars due to the effectiveness of the designs), exhaust replacements (mainly weight saving), wheel and brake upgrades (reducing unsprung mass), and suspension upgrades (case dependent advantages).

Gary discussed the dynamics of the GT3 (essentially an understeering car but one with a lot of power), the things to bear in mind on the track (ramp up speed slowly, look ahead of where you want to go), and getting the braking right (progressive so as to not upset the car balance). And, practise, practise, practise and have coaching to shorten the learning curve. There were a host of other pieces of advice and I am sure everyone who was there did take something back with them to improve their driving.

Lastly, we had a tour of the workshop area and another opportunity to discuss a range of technical and maintenance issues with Steve and the JZM team.

Clockwise from top left: the new Cayenne created great interest at Frankfurt Motor Show; the impressive dash; a rare sighting of a Scottish beastie

My wife Mel and I did make a rare sighting of some Scottish beast and perhaps members north of the border could enlighten me.

I have it on good authority that Michelle Mackay and Sue Jordin also managed to capture one too…

Best wishes 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 Sorry that it’s just a short posting this month. There will be some exciting articles and reviews coming up in the forthcoming months.

My thanks to Steve, Alexandra, the JZM team and to Gary for supporting the GT3 Register.

Happy GT3ing!

Alex

Speedster Register Secretary James Kirk 01252 710479/715185 speedster@porscheclubgb.com

Cayenne Register Secretary Jeremy Heney cayenne@porscheclubgb.com A request Please folks, if you have a Cayenne - any year, any model, old or new - then I’d love to hear about it and feature it in this column. It’s all gone a bit quiet on the submission front so, as the dark nights close in and

another episode of The Great British Bake Off turns you to stone, get on your tablet or laptop and send me some pictures and the background story to your vehicle. I really don’t mind if it’s a ‘Concours Queen’ or is used to pull a horsebox, I’d love to hear about it. My email address is mentioned previously.

Ragley Hall I was very pleased that the Club has returned to a dedicated stately home show. There was an excellent turn out of so many well prepared and presented cars – both display and especially Concours.

The Club’s Awards Dinner preceded the event with Derek Bell, who needs no introduction, as the evening’s guest speaker. I am pleased to report I didn’t have to push-start his 924 GTS again - the new battery works fine!

Modified Photography Competition 2017 All entries have been now received. The Modified team will now be going through the many entrants and results will be published in a future PP. Thank you

New Cayenne The new Cayenne is now with us and the article featured in last month’s PP really covered all the bases, so I’ll not be repeating it here. Have you got a new model on order? If you do, once again I’d love to hear about it and its particular specification. I’ve been impressed with the ‘sharpening up’ of the styling at the front and rear. The interior and dash looks very impressive too. I was sent some shots ‘in the flesh’ so to speak from one of my roving reporters Martin ‘Concours King’ Mackay from the Frankfurt Motor Show last week and it’s looking very good. Many thanks Martin.

Scotland trip I recently attended R18’s WOTY at Broomhall Castle near Stirling. It was a wonderful trip with some great company and simply brilliant driving roads. Organised

by Roy Parker and Martin Mackay, the roads were just what your car was designed for. Thanks chaps! It did, however, confirm that my Pirelli tyres on the 911 perhaps are more suited to Maranello than Montrose….

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The recent Spa trackday

for all your submissions - fabulous pictures everyone. I would like this to become an annual competition open to all members.

As always, please look at our Forum pages for updates and how to also join the Modified Register.

Keep on Modifying…

Des Ralph and Ian

Macan Register Secretary Mike Allen 07976697070 – macan@porscheclubgb.com A shorter report this month as I’m off on the Club Factory Tour to Stuttgart and the surrounding areas - just when I need to submit this. Before I go, though, there are a couple of items to mention.

I managed to slow the car with no drama whatsoever and make it into a field entrance where I could park it safely off the country road. Fortunately, I was only a few miles from home so, after having phoned to get the car recovered, my wife picked me up and took me home. Following my evening meal, the recovery man called to say he was with the car and asked me to take him the keys. It turned out he is a Boxster owner so, as you can imagine, he was very careful with how he loaded up the car. He took me home and delivered the Macan to my local Porsche Centre the next morning. Following a new tyre and wheel refurb I’m good to go. It’s nice to know that when things go wrong there’s a reliable system to get you out of trouble - albeit with a somewhat lighter wallet!!

2-3 December Christmas party The venue, Wroxall Abbey Hotel in Warwickshire, is a four-star historic venue set in acres of parkland and handy for the short journey to Clubhouse for the Sunday’s Christmas Open Day. There are still a few rooms left. So, if you fancy joining the combined Macan/997/991 Registers for

this year’s party, please contact Clive White for details by email to lancerlot@hotmail.co.uk Happy Macan-ing…

Mike DIARY DATES 2 DECEMBER Christmas party with 997/991 Registers 3 DECEMBER Christmas Open Day Cornbury House

Race Car Register Secretary Paul Ward 07894 877802 (before 9pm) racecar@porscheclubgb.com

Cayenne/Macan-ability Following on from a very successful handling course run by Macan GTS owner Gary Marsh at Abingdon airfield back in July, a repeat session was held at the end of September. Amongst the attendees was Robert Prince who was 997 Register Assistant some years ago. Although he now owns a Cayenne, Robert was keen to join the group and get some tips to improve his understanding of how the car handles in a safe environment. Not to feel outnumbered, fellow Cayenne owner Peter Bennett joined him. So, along with Macan owners Robert Lane, Toby Beaumont and myself, the stage was set for a Cayenne/Macan shootout. It must be said that, despite their weight penalty, both Cayennes did not disgrace themselves.

In fact, we were all amazed how adept the vehicles were as they took on the more nimble Macans around Gary’s testing course.

At the end of the day the original ‘loose cannon’ that was Tony Beaumont managed to tame his stead into an award-wining best time against the clock.

His petrol GTS beat the turbo-powered Robert Lane by a whisker!

We will be arranging further handling courses next year and will throw open the invitation to any other Cayenne owners who would like to participate. For one-to-one coaching or to check out other available activities contact gary@aneed4speed.co.uk New September 2017 Macans New Macans have been registered to Carl Petersen, who has a Jet Black Turbo, and to Andrew and Gail Rowley, who have a Diesel S in Carmine Red. Returning to the Porsche fold, after a gap of some 10 years, are Mark and Alison Bridger with their new Carmine Red GTS. Mark says it’s a brilliant sports car with SUV capability without any compromise!

Peter Morgan is onto his second Macan S Diesel and reckons, in terms of performance and practicality, it’s the best car he’s had. Peter, who also runs a 991 50th Anniversary model and a 993 Targa recently found his Porsches coming in handy for transporting the bridesmaids and his youngest daughter to her wedding.

Porsche Assistance I’ve just discovered the efficiency of the standard breakdown cover provided with a new Porsche. I had the misfortune to burst a front nearside tyre on a pothole. Despite instant deflation at about 50mph,

Clockwise from top left: Carl Petersen’s Jet Black Turbo; Mark Bridger’s Carmine Red GTS; Macan/Cayenne line-up; Peter Morgan’s 911 and Macan wedding cars

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AND THEY’RE OFF! As the most high-profile meeting on their racing calendar fast approaches, Newbury Racecourse is under starter’s orders with a new sponsor, enhanced visitor experience and an exciting new trophy

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ne of Britain’s leading racecourses is entering a new era. Newbury Racecourse, which held its first race in 1905, is making changes behind the scenes while also enhancing the visitor experience. Recent site developments include a new hotel, The Lodge, new Eastern Entrance, and new Owners and Trainers facility due to open in October 2017, which will seat 200 people.

And after 60 years the iconic Hennessy Gold Cup now welcomes a new sponsor – Ladbrokes. The historic handicap chase over 3¼ miles is to be renamed the Ladbrokes Trophy and will be the central attraction of the two-day Ladbrokes Winter Carnival. This meeting takes place on Friday, December 1 and Saturday December 2 2017 and will continue to be the most high-profile event of the winter jump season at Newbury. Previously, the Hennessy Gold Cup produced winners such as Cheltenham Gold Cup runner Native River and Smad Place, Grand National winner Many Clouds, and racing legend Denman. The popular winter meeting has also made winners of Coneygree and Thistlecrack. The new sponsorship from Ladbrokes brings with it a larger prize pot for this year’s contenders. Throughout the Ladbrokes Winter Carnival, a total of £700,000 in prize money is on offer, with the Ladbrokes Trophy alone worth £250,000 to the winner, an increase of £50,000 since 2016.

This increase is likely to encourage even greater competition among those who want to gain legendary status as the first name to claim the Ladbrokes Trophy.

The annual winter meeting is also a major social occasion for celebrities. Recent stars spotted include actors Martin Clunes, Eddie Redmayne, Carey Mulligan, James Norton and Stanley Tucci, comedians Jennifer Saunders and Rob Brydon, and musicians Tinie Tempah and Melanie Chisholm. Victoria Pendleton, a former British Olympic track cyclist who transitioned to being a jockey in 2015, has also graced Newbury Racecourse. Alongside the top-quality racing promised this season, there will also be a host of exciting off-track activities including live music, street performers and a shopping village. Living up to its award as Racecourse Caterer of the Year 2016, Newbury Racecourse offers visitors a selection of eateries, from bakeries to bars, fish & chips to champagne, coffee to pies, plus three panoramic restaurants, including The Hennessy which has fantastic views of the winning post.

Considering the meeting’s reputation as one of the bestloved events on the racing calendar, the first ever Ladbrokes Winter Carnival is set to be big. Whether you visit for the racing or socialising, it’s guaranteed you’ll enjoy yourself in the presence of legends – old and new.

CALENDAR WHAT’S ON IN 2017 & 2018 OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

5

26-29

4

10-12 11

27-29 28 28

Gain-an-Hour Weekend (R2) WOTY Champagne tour (R28J) Cars and coffee at PIE Performance (R12) Drive and lunch (R29)

4 4 4-5 5

Exmoor and Dartmoor drive (R16) 928 UK Anniversary meet (928) Breakfast run (R30) Officials’ Conference Drive and lunch (R14)

11 18 19 19 19 19 19 19-26 24 25 25 26

Sunday Escape, ‘Sunday on Sea’ (R20) NEC Classic Motor Show Visit to William Hewitt (R12) Visit to Renaissance Classic Sports Cars (R29) Afternoon tea - Barnett Hill Hotel, Wonersh (R29) Sunday Escape (R20) Sunday buffet lunch (R25) Gower Tour (R14) Breakfast meeting at The Beach Deck (R23) Preston SuperCar meeting (R18) Sunday Escape, ‘Sunday on Sea’ (R20) Ten-pin bowling (R17) Christmas dinner (R14) Christmas party (R12) Abu Dhabi GP DO (R28G)

DECEMBER 2 2 2 2 2-3 3 3 3 4 5 5 8 8 9 10 10 12

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Christmas dinner dance (R15) Christmas party (991)(997) (Macan) Christmas party (991) Christmas lunch (R2) Dinner dance (R15) Christmas at Penrhyn Castle (R6) Christmas lunch (R18) Christmas Open Day, Clubhouse Christmas meal (R8) R20 On Tour ‘Christmas Curry’ (R20) West Coast Christmas meal (R1) Annual Christmas party (R26) Christmas dinner (R29) Christmas lunch (R10) Christmas lunch (R31) Christmas mince pies and coffee meet (R27) Christmas dinner (R11)

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Christmas party - Aberdeen area (R1) Christmas party (R9) Christmas dinner (R14) Christmas dinner (R19) Christmas dinner run (914) Christmas lunch (R18) Preston SuperCar meeting (R18) Christmas lunch (R13) Christmas lunch (R28G) Christmas dinner (R16)

16 16 16 17 17 17 17 17 20

January 18 1

Classic car breakfast at Corner House (R18) New Year breakfast (R1) New Year dinner (R21) Sunday Brunch Scramble, Bicester (R31) Christmas lunch (R4) Christmas Club night (R5) New Year run and lunch (R1) New Year dinner (R5) Post-Christmas party (R25)

2 6 7 10 13 14 20 20

Feb 18 18

Portmeirion (R5)

MAY 18 8-19 19-26

Trip to Grand Prix de Monaco Historique (R13) North Coast 500 (R4)

AUGUST 18 22

Loton Park Hill Climb (R13)

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Tech9 Motorsport Ltd Hale Garage, Hale Road, Liverpool L24 5RB. T: 0151 4255 911 E: sales@tech9.ms www.tech9.ms Engineering dealer since 1993, Tech9 has been providing a high-quality service for the repair, restoration and servicing of all Porsche models. Equipped with the official Porsche PIWIS diagnostic system, our services extend to cover engine and gearbox rebuilding, performance tyre supply and fitting, and we have an on-vehicle brake disc lathe. Highly experienced with R/RS/RSR, GT2 and GT3 variants. Specialising in geometry setting for road/track day or full motorsport use, using our Beissbarth alignment system. Sole UK distributor for TECHART tuning products for all the latest Porsche models. Discount available to Porsche Club members.

Cornwall Location close to Liverpool Airport.

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Williams Crawford Ltd

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Devon 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.

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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 Specialists Specialist Body Repair Centre, Langston Road, Loughton, Essex IG10 3TQ 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.

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. Gloucester Peter Chambers Automotive Ltd 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. . Greater

Manchester

Hartech Firwood Industrial Estate off Thicketford Road, Bolton, BL2 3TR T: 01204 302809 E: auto@hartech.org www.hartech.org Ninemeister 12 Chesford Grange, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4RE T: 01925 242342 E: ask@ninemeister.com www.ninemeister.com The new 19,000sqft Ninemeister Customer service centre is perfectly located near M6 Jn21 offering ease of access via M6, M62 & M56 for customers across Manchester, Liverpool, Cheshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Staffordshire & the Wirral and just 20 minutes from Manchester & Liverpool airports.

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.

Independent Garage Services Unit 5, Stanstead Road, Boyatt Wood Industrial Estate, Eastleigh, Southampton, SO50 4RZ T: 023 8062 9606 E: enquiries@independent garageservices.co.uk www.independentgarageservices.co.uk Independent Porsche specialists.

Factory-trained technicians. Laserline geometry equipment service available.

M.R Performance Cars A36 Warminster Road, South Newton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 0QW T: 01722 741247 Established for 33 years Mike and Richard have a real passion for Porsches.

We offer sales, servicing, repairs, engine and gearbox rebuilds for all models of Porsches from 1960s to current models.

With 45 years’ relevant experience and a customer service of the highest standard, we are an ideal choice for all Porsche owners.

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.

Hertfordshire 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 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.

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 Hartech Firwood Industrial Estate off Thicketford Road, Bolton, BL2 3TR T: 01204 302809 E: auto@hartech.org www.hartech.org Cavendish Porsche Units 6 & 7, Gainsborough Close Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 1PX T: 0115 972 2001 E: enquires@cavendishporsche.co.uk

London 911 SBD 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).

Merseyside Tech9 Motorsport Ltd Hale Garage, Hale Road, Liverpool L24 5RB. T: 0151 4255 911 E: sales@tech9.ms www.tech9.ms

Norfolk STR Porsche & Mercedes Specialists 10 Garden St, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1QU T: 01603 626668 E: reception@str.gb.com www.porsche-servicing-norfolk.co.uk STR have provided Porsche servicing, diagnostics, engine and gearbox rebuilds, four-wheel alignment and bodywork repairs for more than 12 years. We cater for everyday road cars, track day and race cars, and also provide track day and race licence training through our motorsport division. We pride ourselves on ensuring you – and your car – receive the very highest level of care and service.

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 more than 21 years of Porsche main dealer experience and seven years’ independent experience, so we are more than confident that our 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.

Wrightune Ltd The Croft, WhiTy Road, Hithercroft Industrial Estate, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 9RG T: 01491 826911 E: info@wrightune.co.uk www.wrightune.co.uk Wrightune was founded by Tony Wright, well known and respected in the Porsche world. 30+ years of continuous experience with Porsche cars results in a wealth of knowledge and expertise.

Suffolk PIE Performance Independent Porsche Specialist Unit 9, Hill Farm, Lavenham Road Brent Eleigh, CO10 9PB T: 01473 827927, 07789 908303, 07788 410375, 07557 773642 or 07740352488 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 The Street, Ewhurst, Surrey, GU6 7QY T: 01483 273302 E: porsche@cridfords.co.uk www.cridfords.co.ukCridfords has been established as an independent Porsche specialist for both sales and servicing. We pride ourselves on offering extremely well prepared and presented cars and we are able to provide the best all round servicing options for your Porsche. Talk directly to our service manager who has been servicing and preparing Porsche road and racecars for 40 years, he will be happy to discuss your requirements from a simple MOT to a full engine rebuild. We look forward to hearing from you.

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

Sussex (East) Paragon 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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Precision 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.

Sussex (West) Carrera Performance 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.

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.

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.

Tyne & Wear D&G Porsche Specialists www.dg-porsche.co.uk Workshop/service: 0191 340 6454 E: enquiries@dg-porsche.co.uk Sales: 07710 243716 E: sales@dg-porsche.co.uk Friendly dedicated Porsche specialists serving the north east of England In both car sales and service. Everything from tyre fitting to engine rebuilds we have it covered here at D&G.

Vale of Glamorgan

D9 Autotech South Wales Porsche Specialists Unit 22 & 23 South Cornelly Trading 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 at the best rates in the country. Ceramic Ims bearing upgrades. In house recovery at cost price only any where Wales/UK, free with any engine rebuild 200 mile radius! Full state of the art Porsche diagnostics by Autologic, covering ecu & key programming etc. Air cooled engine/gearbox rebuilds with 30 years experience! Vast stock of new & used spares at unbeatable prices! Full restoration pre 90’s 911 & panel repairs & specialist paint to highest standards!

Servicing all models with free special offer add ons always available! In house MOT station, lazer suspension alignment, air conditioning. Vast knowledge & experience second to none in the area. Please contact Neil Cooper or Anthony Nicholas to discuss your Porsche requirements with confidence anytime! Fast friendly Service!

Wiltshire M.R Performance Cars A36 Warminster Road, South Newton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 0QW T: 01722 741247 Established for 33 years Mike and Richard have a real passion for Porsches.

We offer sales, servicing, repairs, engine and gearbox rebuilds for all models of Porsches from 1960s to current models.

With 45 years’ relevant experience and a customer service of the highest standard, we are an ideal choice for all Porsche owners.

Worcestershire Peter Chambers Automotive Ltd 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

Yorkshire Car-Tech & Care Unit 10, Station Road, Industrial Park, Station Road, Brompton on Swale, North Yorkshire, DL10 7SN T: 01748 810788 E: car-techandcare@live.com www.car-techandcare.co.uk Car-Tech & Care is a Porsche specialist situated south of Scotch Corner just off the A1. Proprietor David Raper has more than 17 years’ Porsche experience.

Offering friendly, value-for-money service.

Scotland

Welsh Porsche Specialists

Border Reivers

The Old Stables, Railway Terrace, Penarth, CF64 2TT. T: 02920 706944 www.welshporsche.co.uk Welsh Porsche are the oldest established independent Porsche specialists in Cardiff and south Wales, ideally located in Penarth. We specialise in: 996 / 997 / Boxster / Cayman and Cayenne engines. Tiptronic and Manual gearbox’s. Service and MOT. Diagnostics.

Accident damage. Renovations. Fuel injection / mechanical / K and L jetronic all Bosch types. Our highly trained staff will resolve any problem presented from a Porsche tractor through to 991.

Our dealer level diagnostic equipment and vast experience can overcome any situation. Please contact Paul Welsh for an informal chat regarding your requirements.

T: 01360 870103 M: 07951 112581 www.borderreivers.co Scotland’s Largest independent Porsche Dealer Specialising in the Sale, Restoration & Preservation of Porsche cars Based in the beautiful Loch Lomond and Trossachs national park on the shores of Loch Lomond Conveniently based between Glasgow & Edinburgh Free insurance valuations to Porsche Club Members.

To advertise please contact Fiona Wright Telephone 01603 772553

PP: Favourite car you’ve owned?

NP: That’s an easy one – it’s the limited-edition Boxster S, affectionately known as Tango to us because it’s bright orange.

THE CLUB WHAT EXCITES YOU?

PP: What’s your dream Porsche?

NP: You did say dream, so it would be a restored, reimagined and reborn Singer 911.

Singer’s attention to detail is unreal, as are the prices for one of their masterpieces.

PP: What makes Porsche special?

NP: The cars are designed for the race track, yet they’re equally at home on the street.

Q A PP talks to PCGB communications and strategy director Nick Pike on his favourite Club event, his Porsche heroes and being ‘Tangoed’

PP: Do you have a Porsche hero?

NP: I do, and I met two this year. One is from the past – the legendary, six time Le Mans winner Jacky Ickx, who I found out just wanted to be a gardener. The other is Porsche brand ambassador Magnus Walker, who is far more sensible than his Outlaw look portrays. But don’t tell him I said so.

PP: How would you describe Porsche enthusiasts?

NP: They are passionate about the cars and the Porsche brand. Many enthusiasts are owners, but it doesn’t matter if you’re not.

PP: Your Porsche future?

NP: A Porsche Tractor, because the thought of driving one through the streets of London makes me chuckle. My more sensible side tells me to buy a classic air-cooled Porsche, although it’s highly likely it would end up ‘Outlawed’ as I have form on being sensible.

PP: Advice to Porsche owners?

NP: Drive it and enjoy it. Don’t store it.

“The real sense of community that you get, and seeing smiling members at our events having a great time, swapping stories and knowing that Porsche Club GB is in a really great place.”

FAVOURITE EVENT? “It has to be Porsche Night at Ace Cafe. The Ace has a casual speakeasy feel and it’s my favourite local because it breaks down any myth of elitism in the Club. A Porsche is a Porsche at the Ace. We’ve seen Le Mans legends, rock bands and sports stars drop in. They all share the same passion as our regulars and they just want to hang out.”

CHALLENGES? “Meeting, if not exceeding, our members’ expectations as the Club grows.”

PORSCHE TRIBES? “They are many, but all have one thing in common – the same passion for Porsche.”

MEMBER ADVICE “The more you put in, the more you will get out.”

THE FUTURE? “We have an evolving strategy for the Club, but one thing is certain: our members are at the real heart of it.”

PP: Earliest Porsche memory?

NP: In 1982 my mother bought a 924 S to replace an ageing TR6.

PP: When did your Porsche roots start?

NP: I was sent to buy a sensible car and I returned with a new Porsche Boxster S, which I thought was very sensible. That was in 2005.

PP: Do you have any Porsche ambitions, such as motorsports or restorations?

NP: Nothing planned yet, but who knows what’s around the corner.

PP: Ultimate road trip?

NP: This year we took a few of our London members to drive some of the famous Swiss and Austrian alpine passes. We’ve driven them before but this time the conditions were perfect.

I have lots of fond memories of that trip which would be hard to repeat.

PP: Favourite 911 series?

NP: The early 911 of the 1960s is a true icon, but my favourite is the G series that ran from the early ’70s right through to the late ’80s.

PP: What do you currently own?

NP: A limited-edition Boxster S (only 250 were built), a Cayman GTS and a Cayenne GTS.

Nick’s limited-edition orange Boxster S, known as Tango, seen here at an R20 London Landmarks event

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