Porsche Post August 2017

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THE GOLDEN TICKET Fast Times at the Experience Centre

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READ The Real 928 Porsche’s third successive Le Mans victory and the manufacturer’s 19th overall was delivered in dramatic fashion as the Circuit de la Sarthe served up yet another breathtaking 24-hour sprint. The Club sends sincere congratulations to the Porsche team and I know many members are already planning their Le Mans visit in 2018 – when Porsche’s 70th anniversary will be celebrated. More details on that will be released soon but, suffice to say, next year will be even more exciting for enthusiasts of the marque.

The Le Mans momentum was carried into Goodwood Festival of Speed, where Porsche had a sizeable presence. Our own stand also proved to be a big attraction and we extend a very warm welcome to the 99 new members who joined us at the show.

The talk of the town at Goodwood was Porsche’s new 991 GT2 RS (p6). Boasting 700hp and a 0-62 time of 2.8 seconds, this latest GT2 is an instant icon, but from a Club perspective we want to see the cars driven and enjoyed. Here’s hoping we see an example on a Porsche Club trackday.

The Club’s events calendar is full of activity, so please do make the most of your membership over the summer months. If you feel at all hesitant about attending your first Porsche Club event or are unsure of what to expect then please give the Clubhouse team a call. Our job is to make your membership experience as good as possible.

Thanks for your ongoing support of the Club and we hope to see many of you at Silverstone Classic later this month.

Chris Seaward General Manager

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The all-conquering 2016 919 Hybrid makes its way to the start of Goodwood Hill, in a precursor to the commencement of the 2017 Festival of Speed. The event saw this year’s winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans driven up the Goodwood Hill by 2015 Le Mans winner and current Porsche LMP1 driver Nick Tandy.

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A Hard Day’s Night Just when it looked as if an LMP2 car might win Le Mans 24 Hours, Porsche fought back to restore normal service

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The Golden Ticket

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A last-minute invitation to the Porsche Experience Centre at Silverstone required some deft diary shuffling, but with the opportunity to track test the likes of the gorgeous Panamera Turbo, it was worth it

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964 Buyers’ Guide The 964 offered a modern and comfortable evolution of the 911, while maintaining its classic design

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Come Together Ever wondered who is behind the eye-catching Strasse adverts that adorn the back page of PP? Agency TK’s Creative Director, Rich Colvill, explains all

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The Road Warrior It was quite the week in London as Magnus Walker flew in on a mission to spread the good word and engage with fellow Porsche enthusiasts from near and far

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700hp 911 GT2 RS powers to top spot Porsche have dropped yet another 911 game-changer, with the introduction of the fastest, most powerful road-approved version yet – the GT2 RS. Making its world premiere at the Goodwood Festival of Speed last month, it houses a spectacular 700hp and 750Nm of torque, translating to a mind-boggling 0-62mph time of 2.8 seconds.

Top speed is a useful 211mph.

The 3.8-litre rear-wheel drive Coupé builds on the existing 580hp-rated 911 Turbo S, boasting increased air volumes from its two turbos into the combustion chamber. There’s also an additional cooling system that delivers optimum cooling at peak loads and, at very high temperatures, sprays the charge-air cooler with water. According to Porsche, this causes the gas temperature to fall in the overpressure range and ensures optimum power output, even under extreme conditions.

This is complimented by a customised GT

seven-speed double-clutch transmission (PDK). What’s more, the specially developed exhaust system is made from extra-lightweight titanium, weighing around 7kg less than the system used in the 911 Turbo.

Weighing in at an impressive 1,470kg, with a full fuel tank, the GT2 RS features carbon-fibre reinforced plastic front wings,

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wheel housing vents, outer shells on the Sport Design exterior mirrors, air intakes on the rear side sections and parts of the rear end. The bonnet is carbon fibre, while the standard trim roof is made from magnesium. However, for weight-watchers there’s the optional Weissach package, which knocks another 30kg off.

The racing chassis sports rear-axle steering and Ultra High Performance (UHP) tyres – (265/35 ZR 20 at the front, 325/30 ZR 21 at the rear). There’s also specially calibrated PSM with a Sport mode that is tailored to provide optimal driving dynamics. Bringing you back down to reality are Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes. The interior is a bold mix of red Alcantara, black leather and carbonweave finish, including on the standard full bucket seats. And with great power comes great expenditure – expect to pay £210,000 for the pleasure.

911 double debut at Festival of Speed Porsche celebrated the Goodwood Festival of Speed by unveiling not one, but two rangetopping 911s – the all commanding GT2 RS and the 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series. The new top model from the near-motorsport GT series boasts 700hp, making it the fastest and most powerful road-approved 911 ever, while the Exclusive is officially the most powerful turbo variant ever, packing 607hp.

To celebrate their introductions the GT2 was driven by two-time WRC Walter Rohrl on the1.16-mile Goodwood Hill, running through the centre of the Festival of Speed. Taking the wheel of the new 911 Turbo S Exclusive Edition was Porsche Supercup racer and Porsche Carrera Cup winner, Paul Rees. Joining them was the new 911 GT3, driven by head of the GT programme, Andreas Preuninger.

Digital dash and hybrid power for next-gen 911 Development of the 911 is set to receive a dramatic shake-up with the introduction of digital dash and hybrid power technology.

The next-generation 911’s all-digital dashboard, will follow in the footsteps of Audi’s Virtual Cockpit, which features ‘Classic’ and ‘Infotainment’ modes, as well as four key areas of information – driving, media and on-demand, communication and navigation.

The new 911, which has been seen being put through its paces at the Nürburgring, will also be available with an electrically assisted powertrain. The introduction of the technology is seen as a riposte to the emergence of Tesla.

Speaking to Autocar, Porsche 911 product

line director Erhard Mössle said: “It’s clear that we have to do something. We have to meet the CO2 regulations in 2020. The technology available is not far away from meeting our goals for such a car in terms of range and charging speed.”

Hybrid powertrains are already present in the Cayenne and Panamera – both use electric motor technology coupled with a super-charged 3.0-litre petrol engine.

However, the 911’s existing 3.0-litre twinturbo flat six will also be carried over into the new model, which will sit on a modified version of the MMB platform currently used.

Mössle said: “The 911 is always an evolution, not a revolution. It will always be step by step.”

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And topping the lot was the 919 Hybrid, winner of Le Mans 24 Hour race and driven up the Goodwood Hill by 2015 Le Mans winner and current Porsche LMP1 driver Nick Tandy. The car was joined by its racing siblings from the past, including the 917/30 and the fire-breathing 935 ‘Moby Dick’, driven by Porsche Le Mans winner Richard Attwood.

Pirelli returns to Salon Privé On Saturday, 3 September Salon Privé presents an all-new element to the event, the Blenheim Palace Classic & Supercar, which promises to be the most incredible supercar, hypercar and classic car public day event the UK has ever seen.

Central to this will be Pirelli Prestige & Performance, which returns to Blenheim Palace for a third year and will no doubt prove hugely popular once more with the public, who will get to experience the sights, sounds and smells of some fabulous vehicles first-hand.

A modern twist on a traditional Concours d’Elégance, it celebrates supercar models built from 1975 to the modern day. The Great Court will host 80 superb examples from across eight categories. Awards are presented within each section, and from these the overall Pirelli Award winner will be chosen, with support from the Italian tyre company for which the event is a perfect fit with its focus on prestige.

The award categories are as follows: • • • • • • • •

Carrera Cup battle hailed as Le Mans classic The recent Porsche Carrera Cup race at Le Mans is being described as one of the most enthralling in recent times, complete with one of the greatest ever last lap battles. Officially a support event to the preceding 24-hour event at Le Mans, it proved to be a rollicking race as the 61 competitors from across Europe, including Carrera Cup GB, France and BeNeLux racked up the laps. Held with identically prepared GT3 Cup cars (using the same 4-litre engine as found in the standard GT3), the racing was outrageously tight from

the get-go, with full seat-of-the-pants driving skills on display.

In the final lap four drivers – Dan Cammish (Britain), Ayhancan Güven (Turkey), Alessio Rovera (France) and Dino Zamparelli (Italy) – were all in contention, however a presumed oil slick saw Cammish shed speed and fall back into second place. As they thundered to the finish in one snaking line, Cammish saw his chance to pounce and regain the lead at the last moment, leaving Zamparelli second and Rovera third.

Ferrari F40 @ 30 Hypercars from the lawn Super roadsters – open top supercars Pin ups – 2000 and beyond Porsche GT specials Homologation / Stradale Scissor doors: Lambo-style Best of British

Also on show on the day will be some of the finest classic cars around, as featured in the prestigious Concours competition at Salon Privé.

And for the first time, Pirelli will have its own stand at Salon Privé, offering the first opportunity for people to see the coloured tyre range in the UK, which was launched earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show.

The coloured tyre range was developed to satisfy the increasing demand for personalisation from prestige and premium clients. The base colours will be red, yellow, white, and silver and options are available in every other colour on request.

Pirelli’s engineers have used the experience gained in Formula 1, where coloured tyres have been a reality since 2011, to refine an innovative labelling system. In particular, a new material has been created that acts as a protective barrier to maintain the brilliance of the colour and avoid fading caused by time and use, without affecting performance.

For more information, visit the dedicated area at the event or go to shop.pirelli.com

Classics At The Castle – pre-book only Europe’s largest early Porsche event returns to Hedingham on Sunday, 3 September and this year’s gathering will place particular focus on 50 years of the 911 S. Having listened to participants who have supported every event from the start, and others whose respected views mirror our own, the 2017 edition will be aiming for a return to the ‘meeting of friends with a passion for Porsche’ scenario of the early iterations.

Consequently, for 2017 the moving parades will be replaced with a static chronological presentation on the long driveway to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the advent of the 911S in 1967. This will be one of the most complete line-ups of the 911S in this anniversary year, and will give visitors the opportunity to get close to the cars and their owners.

Admission is by pre-booking only and tickets can be purchased via classicsatthecastle.com

Prill Classics SeptemberFest To coincide with Classics at the Castle 2017, Prill Porsche Classics cordially invites you to attend Septemberfest on Saturday, 2 September, located just 5 miles from Hedingham Castle. There will be an open house for all Porsche enthusiasts, with a free Bratwurst BBQ, German beer and refreshments, and interesting things to see and people to meet. You will be greeted with a warm welcome. It would be helpful to know if you would like to attend, so please RSVP to siobhan@porscheclassicsltd.com 8 porscheclubgb.com

Social Sunday with Bugatti Owners’ Club

Porsches set to impress at Silverstone Classic As we enter the final stages of preparations for our sale at the Silverstone Classic, I’m struck by the quality and range of the dozen or so Porsches on offer. At Silverstone Auctions our aim is to offer best-of-breed classic and sports cars, and these examples certainly meet that criteria and are very impressive indeed.

We can always rely on Porsches selling well at Silverstone Auctions as evidenced in our May Sale where 80 per cent sold, and at February’s Race Retro where all of the Porsches on offer went to new homes.

At the Silverstone Classic we expect similar success, considering the line-up of exceptional Porsches on offer from an early 1962 356B Cabriolet to a much later 2009 series 997 911 GT2.

The T6 bodied 356B is particularly attractive in silver with a dark blue interior and hood. Originally supplied to the US, it was subsequently returned to Europe where, after restoration in 2006, it was looked after by Porsche specialists Flat 06 in Monaco – befitting for a car of this calibre.

The GT2, on the other hand, represents a much different proposition, as the ultimate driver’s car with its 523 bhp twin turbo powerplant encased in a lightweight body, manual gearbox, and bulging rear tyres.

Despite the temptation to drive such a car at every opportunity, it goes on sale with less than 30,000 miles on the clock!

A personal favourite is a beautifully restored 1975 911 2.7 MFI, in its show-stopping original colour combination of ice green body and black half leather interior. Only 48 of these Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection-equipped cars were ever built in right-hand drive and, according to the Carrera 2.7MFI registry, only 21 UK righthand drive Coupes are now in existence. In performance terms, the 210bhp MFI was the fastest 911 for over a decade after it first appeared in 1974, with a 0-60 time of just five seconds and a 150mph top speed.

The highly detailed restoration took many months to complete and a great deal of care and attention was paid to maintaining the originality and authenticity of this rare and historically significant Porsche.

There are so many very special cars I could mention, including a lovely hand-built 550 Spyder Evocation previously owned by famous French Film and TV actor Arsene Jiroyan, the award–winning 1981 930 Turbo restored by JCT600, and desirable 1970 911s 2.2 Coupe. Why not come along and see for yourself?

The Silverstone Classic takes place on 29-30 July. You can contact Silverstone Auctions by emailing enquiries@silverstoneauctions.com or by calling the team on 01926 691141.

Nick Whale, Managing Director Silverstone Auctions

The Club’s fourth annual ‘Social Sunday’ is again a joint event with the Bugatti Owners’ Club and takes place on Sunday, 20 August.

The day will start at Prescott Hill in Gotherington, Gloucestershire (GL52 9RD) where Club members and their guests are invited to meet any time between 9am and 12 noon before enjoying a scenic drive to the Porsche Club GB Clubhouse (GL56 0JQ).

A parking and display area will be reserved

for Club members at Prescott, and those who wish to stretch their legs will have the opportunity to walk the famous Prescott hillclimb course.

If you would like to take part please register your name and the number of guests you will be bringing with you by emailing events@porscheclubgb.com, or by calling 01608 652911. As ever, hospitality and retail will be available at the Clubhouse on the day.

Ragley Hall National Concours d’Elegance The beautiful grounds of Ragley Hall will play host to the 2017 Porsche Club Concours d’Elégance. This will be a relaxed event with relatively little commercial influence and members shouldn’t expect the same kind of activities as on offer at Silverstone Classic. Instead, the Ragley gathering will be a chance to celebrate beautiful Porsches in stunning surroundings. There will be a Club marquee with hospitality and ample parking for Club members.

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Tickets are priced at £12 per car and include access to Ragley Hall itself. This represents a significant saving on the day rate and members are strongly encouraged to purchase their tickets prior to the event.

Buy securely online at porscheclubgb.com Members still wishing to enter their car into the Concours competition can do so by emailing mem@porscheclubgb.com before Monday, 7 August.

40 Years On The Real 928 – ‘Originals’ 40th Anniversary Edition

covers. Such has been the success of subsequent editions that the anniversary project is in full colour throughout and the scope of the content widened.

Presented with the highest quality production values, David has compiled a celebration of Porsche’s V8 GT, covering everything from the model’s gestation to its competition heritage, alongside advice for owners – potential and actual.

David writes with authority himself, naturally, but the core of the book is culled from articles, ownership experiences and road tests, plus items from Porsche providing definitive answers from the primary source. Material from the Porsche archives – specifications and technical details – sit alongside reflections from owners around the world that enhance the opinions of road testers, who have but brief exposure to the car and do not live with it over a period of years. There are some interesting comparison pieces, putting the 928 in context with the competition from Jaguar and Mercedes, for example.

To support the ownership experience, there is a substantial section of technical tips – answers to questions that inevitably arise in a car entering its fifth decade. A brief selection of some chapter headings – 928 Parts Dilemma, Road Conversion to a Race Car, Racing a 928S, The First 928 in the UK and the Australian 928 – gives an indication of the scope of the content.

This is definitely a book for all Porsche enthusiasts, not just front-engined V8 fans. It really is something special and a significant progression from the earlier versions – so much so that it is fair to describe it as a new book, not just an updated edition.

Photo by Phil Graham

Written and compiled by David Hemmings Softcover, 210 x 297 mm, 196 pages Published by Porsche Club Great Britain, ISBN 0-9547169-1-4 Members’ price: £40 + postage

Now available in the Members’ Collection is the latest edition of David Hemming’s seminal guide to all things 928. It is a significant development writes Stephen Mummery.

When David Hemmings took delivery of his first 928 he was already a committed Porsche enthusiast and Club member. He was also possibly sticking his neck out, for the arrival of the 928 was regarded with some suspicion by the devout flat-sixers, for whom Ernst Fuhrmann’s commitment to replace their beloved 911 was a heretical move. However, the 928 was revolutionary; a car that was able to sit alongside and compliment the 911, and one whose genetic template can be seen in the Panamera today.

David’s perspicacity was absolute, and he has retained his love of the model with unwavering commitment, serving as the Club’s 928 Register Secretary since he founded the Register in 1995.

Some 20 years ago, David produced a comprehensive Register handbook for members, which continues to be regularly updated to this day. For the 928’s 25th anniversary came the first edition of The Real 928; a wholesale reworking and reimagining of the handbook to create a professionally-produced volume of interest to enthusiasts as well as owners. Updated versions followed until this latest 40th Anniversary Edition which moves the publication on to a whole new level. In 2002 when David pitched the idea to me at the Club for the first edition, I had to temper my enthusiasm for the project with an eye to the financial risks and realities. This was the Club’s first venture in book publishing, so black and white was the order of the day apart from the

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Oulton Park Gold Cup – tickets now on sale

Modified Register photography Competition The Club’s Modified Register is sponsoring a Photographic Competition, which is open to all Club members (excluding judges) and junior members too. The theme is anything Porsche related, whether imaginative, abstract, real or obscure. The format can be digital, 35mm or medium format film or a mix. Up to three images may be submitted digitally by each individual member.

Please email your entries (adding a description and identifying number for each image) with your name and membership number to modified@porscheclubgb.com with “Photographic Competition” in the subject line.

The best three individual images will earn the winning entrants a Certificate and a Club Shop Voucher and the images will be published in Porsche Post. Closing date is 20 September 2017.

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Members can now secure their space at August’s Oulton Park Gold Cup, where the Club’s presence is expected to be the largest to date. This £10 admission covers a Porsche with two occupants for all three days and post-event this nominal fee will be donated to the North West Air Ambulance.

The Oulton Park Gold Cup, the circuit’s signature event, returns in fine health, following more than six decades of diverse competition, with a terrific line-up of historic motor racing content, organised by the HSCC. Sports cars, single-seaters, and touring cars from the 1950s, ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s will all appear to celebrate the venue’s rich heritage.

The event takes place from Saturday, 26 to Monday, 28 August and tickets can be bought securely online at porscheclubgb.com

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Transaxle meet at Goodwood Held in conjunction with the Porsche Club Speed Championship round, 968 Register Secretary Ken Coad is creating an informal gathering of transaxle models on Saturday, 5 August at Goodwood.

Previously a 968 Register event, this display is now welcoming 924, 944 and 928 owners, as well and is a great way to experience motorsport at Goodwood while meeting with

like-minded enthusiasts. If you are interested in taking part, please email the Clubhouse on admin@porscheclubgb.com with both your membership and vehicle details.

Member help required for future IT role With the Club’s current IT Director, Chris James, due to conclude his time on the Board in April, we are seeking to build a talented pool of potential replacements. The IT Director is responsible for all IT Services used by the Club, including the business systems, IT infrastructure, and external suppliers and SLAs. This volunteer position is accountable for establishing, managing, and delivering the IT strategy. This is primarily the alignment and synergy of IT Services with Club strategy and objectives. It includes budget preparation appropriate for the Club’s revenue and management of the key projects and services, including third-party suppliers. On an ongoing basis it advises the board on overall technology priorities and future direction as new technology needs and new requirements like GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) emerge.

Experience required to perform this function includes:

• Experience in managing an IT organisation in a commercial business • Business case preparation for technology projects • Preparation and management of IT budgets • Good understanding of the key ITS processes

• Good understanding of IT governance, and experience of working with senior business professionals; providing the interface from IT to the business or a subset of it • IT supplier selection, SLA process, and management of third-party technology suppliers • IT consultancy Appropriate Qualifications and education include:

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent qualification • Member of the British Computer Society (MBCS) or if Chartered (MBCS CENG) • IT service management qualification eg ITIL • Project management qualifications eg PRINCE or PMI • Other appropriate IT technical or management qualifications If you are interested in the role – or would like to find out more – please email gm@porscheclubgb.com.

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Porsche comes to life in Glasgow Porsche is literally coming to life this summer, with the opening of ‘Porsche Life’ in the vibrant Buchanan Galleries in Glasgow city centre, until Sunday, 20 August.

Leeds was the first city to host the Porsche Life concept at the start of 2017. Eight more cities, including Glasgow, are planned over the next two years, each open for approximately two months.

Guests can participate in interactive experiences designed to span the breadth of the renowned German sports car manufacturer’s identity. These include insights to the iconic 911 coupe, the racing heart in the spirit of the 919 Hybrid LMP1 race car, and also hints towards the exciting future direction of the company with the Mission E, the first allelectrically powered four-seat Porsche. There’s also various interactive opportunities inside the ‘Pop Up Experience’ to get closer to the unique character of the company and its cars.

Porsche Parade Europe 2018 Registration is now open for the 2018 Porsche Parade which will take place in the Netherlands from Thursday, 31 May to Sunday, 3 June 2018. The three-day programme will see participants enjoy beautiful scenery, local culture and a stay in the majestic Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin in the city of Noordwijk aan Zee. More information can be found at porscheparadeeurope2018.com

Chris Drummond Chris had a long-held passion for all things automotive, but in the late 90s he started a lasting affair with Porsche. Over this time he owned a succession of Porsches; two 944s, a 968, a 964, a 993, three 996s, including a Turbo S and a Cayenne S. All these brought Chris to the ‘88 Carrera 3.2, a backdate with a twist! This car, affectionately named “Chalky” by the family, would later go on to form the inspiration for Chris’ Stand Up 2 Cancer campaign.

If you’ve followed Chris’ story, you’ll know he was originally taken ill in 2016, while embarking on one of his many personal

challenges, or “Phases”, as his family politely referred to them. In August 2016, after being diagnosed with advanced secondary cancer, Chris commenced his intensive regime of chemotherapy. January 2017 saw an end to treatment and found Chris with a different state of mind. He outwardly demonstrated a new focus and found himself compelled to communicate more information regarding early stage cancer detection and to create a greater general awareness of his group of diseases.

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condition. In fact, he quickly adopted his own new analogy; Chris would say if asked “what could possibly be more important to me than my Porsche, I would surely answer, my health. But would this be true?” He continued, “If I was cross-examined in a court of law, I would have severe trouble supporting this claim”. Chris openly explained that he spent a lot of money on his Porsche, but absolutely zilch on his health.

Chris wanted to help people, he needed to make sure people were aware of the benefits of early cancer detection. The “Chris Drummond – Race Against Time” project was born and his beloved ’88 Carrera 3.2 backdate would now become the RATP88.

Chris gathered a team and set about creating a list of events he and the RATP88 could attend, raising awareness and money for his chosen charity SU2C would be his new challenge (or Phase).

The most important element throughout Chris’ journey was to connect with his fellow petrolheads; specifically, with his Porsche fraternity. Just before Chris passed away, news reached him that Porsche AG, Stuttgart had run an article on their global newsroom, entitled “Man On A Mission”. The first line read “Chris Drummond is becoming an increasingly well-known face in the British Porsche community”. The family confirmed that Chris loved this accolade and was so proud of his achievement.

Chris was a true inspiration to everyone around him, he was a loving family man and a real gentleman. He may have lost his Race Against Time – but his spirit, his enthusiasm for life and his passion for Porsche will live on with the RATP88.

Jon Whitmore

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The Porsche month in pictures

Festival of Speed, 1 July One of Porsche’s all-time icons, the fire-breathing 935/78 took a seven-lap victory on its debut in the Silverstone 6 Hours in 1978.

It also formed part of the Martini anniversary celebration at this year’s Festival of Speed. To the joy of enthusiasts the car was campaigned at Goodwood, even driven at one stage by 1970 Le Mans winner and Porsche Club honorary member Richard Attwood.

Because of its white colour and long tail shape optimised for low drag, the 935/78 was often nicknamed Moby Dick, and will always be a firm favourite among Porsche enthusiasts.

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Ascot Racecourse, 14 June The paddock and winners’ enclosure at Ascot will echo to a different kind of horsepower with the announcement that the Porsche Cayenne will be the Official Car at the renowned racing venue. In a unique twist to celebrate the relationship, Porsche and Ascot have commissioned a sculpture to be placed close to the Parade Ring.

The design showcases ‘Fascination Sports Cars’ and resembles the Porsche signature sculpture in front of the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. It is five metres tall and features the iconic 911 Carrera, together with the 718 Cayman and the 918 Spyder hybrid super sports car.

Porsche delivered a total of 126,497 vehicles worldwide in the first six months of 2017, an increase of 7 per cent on 2016 levels and an all-time high for the manufacturer. The Macan remains the main driver of this growth and the highest-volume model line.

However, it is the new Panamera that has achieved the strongest percentage growth in the first six months of the year, with sales of the four-door sports car seeing an increase of 54 per cent. China has established itself as the largest single market, with a significant increase of 18 per cent to 35 per cent, a total of 864 vehicles.

Highclere Castle, 8 June Formally unveiled at Highclere Castle in Berkshire, the new 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series from Porsche is the most unique edition of the iconic, all-wheel-drive turbocharged sports car. Limited to 500 units worldwide, the coupé offers a power output of 607hp. In addition to a 27hp increase from its flat-six twinturbocharged engine, the 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series is distinct in many other ways from the standard 911 Turbo S. The sports car is intricately finished by hand in the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur at the company headquarters in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Germany.

Vienna, June The Austrian police force has upgraded its vehicle fleet, with officers now able to call on a 911 in their battle against traffic offenders. The car follows in a long line of Porsche police cars throughout the decades, as shown in the February edition of Porsche Post on the Vintage View pages.

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Stuttgart, 11 July

The Porsche month in pictures

Goodwood, 1 July The Panamera Sport Turismo tackles Goodwood’s famous hill climb during June’s Festival of Speed. Five different versions of the model are available: Panamera 4, Panamera 4S, Panamera 4S Diesel, Panamera 4 E-Hybrid and Panamera Turbo.

Based on the sports saloon, the new version once again makes a statement in the luxury segment with its revised design, which is expected to propel Porsche into a new market sector.

Red Bull Ring, 10 July

Goodwood, 1 July

Porsche Junior Matt Campbell achieved a commanding lights-toflag victory at the Red Bull Ring in Austria in the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup. The 22-year-old Australian, who contests his maiden season in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, won round four watched by his family, who had travelled from Down Under specifically. Second place went to the championship leader from Germany, Michael Ammermüller. Finishing in third, Dylan Pereira (Lechner Racing Middle East) from Luxembourg achieved his best result so far in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup.

The new Porsche 911 GT2 RS – the most powerful production 911 ever – has made its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Driving the 911 GT2 RS was Walter Rohrl. Weighing 1,470kg (with a full tank of fuel) and equipped with a twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre flat six engine developing 700hp through the rear axle, the 911 GT2 RS is capable of accelerating from rest to 62mph in just 2.8 seconds before reaching a maximum speed of 211mph.

The latest stage in Project 917 – the initiative to get youngsters involved in developing a 21st century version of the iconic Porsche sports car – is the construction of a simulator, modelled on the #20 917 used by Steve McQueen’s character Michael Delaney in the Le Mans film.

The Project 917 guys say the sim will be “close to what it would be like getting into an original 917”.

It will be a full motion simulator, using three 48-inch screens for a 180-degree view. The aim is then for the simulator to travel around various motoring events, with a ‘Delaney Trophy’ competition there to find the fastest 917 driver.

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Project 917, June

Petro-Canada Lubricants Porsche Club Championship with Pirelli Silverstone GP, Saturday, 17 June he racing was as hot as the weather for the Silverstone round of the Petro-Canada Lubricants Porsche Club Championship with Pirelli.

Invitation class runner Nick Jones took both outright race wins in his Cayman GT4 Clubsport, but in the pointsscoring classes it was another day of domination by the McAleer family. Mark McAleer won both class one races and son Jake twice claimed class two. It was the second time in three meetings that the pair has taken the clean sweep, with Mark now having won five out of the first six races.

Race one saw Invitation class runner Jones released first. The main field was released 20 seconds later, and that was where the action was as Sumpter got past Mark McAleer into the first corner, only to lose the lead further round the opening lap. At the lap’s end, McAleer had a gap at the front, with Sumpter under pressure from Kevin Harrison’s 996 C2.

Harrison was past Sumpter’s ill-handling car on lap two and set off after Mark McAleer, Sumpter in turn now having to defend from Craig Wilkins. At the front, Harrison was inching closer to Mark McAleer, closing to within half a second.

Wilkins passed Sumpter for third on lap seven, though by that time the lead duo were six seconds up the road. Jones took the win, with McAleer first of the championship runners home with Harrison just behind. Wilkins took third as Sumpter held off Dyer for fourth.

Cheetham led the field away in class two but was under pressure from Jake McAleer early in the

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race. An out-of-shape moment on lap two saw Jake McAleer take the lead, Cheetham staying close with Paul Seagrave in third. Cheetham mounted a challenge mid-race but soon felt the rear of his car getting looser and a gap opened.

Jake McAleer took his third class win of the season from Cheetham and Seagrave.

Race two once again saw Sumpter get away well, but this time McAleer was determined to stay in front. The two were side-by-side through the Becketts and Maggots corners, and down the Hangar Straight, McAleer finally emerging ahead halfway round the long Silverstone Grand Prix circuit lap.

With Jones well clear, there were four cars together at the front: McAleer heading Sumpter, Harrison and Dyer, with fifth-placed Wilkins closing in. With Sumpter again forced to be defensive, McAleer was able to ease away from what was now a four-car battle for second.

With Jones safe in the overall lead and Mark McAleer heading the championship runners, Sumpter held off the cars behind lap after lap (Gary Duckman making it a five-car train), only to be hit with a five-second penalty late in the race.

With the lead two well away and taking the overall and championship wins, everything behind changed on the final laps. Harrison had been pushing Sumpter hard, looking for a way past. They touched in the tight corners just past the new pits, Sumpter losing ground and Harrison moving up to second.

Reaching Brooklands corner at the end of the lap Harrison was being challenged, and he went wide. Dyer went past and into second, with Duckman crossing the line third but dropping behind the recovering Sumpter after his penalty was applied.

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the class at Silverstone. Over the remaining laps, Jake McAleer closed back in and they were together going into the final lap. Cheetham went wide at Brooklands, with the flag virtually in sight, allowing Jake McAleer past for his second win of the day and fourth of the season.

Next Race: Croft, North Yorkshire, 19 August.

CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS Class 1 Mark McAleer Mark Sumpter Chris Dyer Craig Wilkins Gary Duckman Peter Morris Richard Higgins Kevin Harrison Michael Price Andy Toon Peter Erceg Mark Garritt Nathalie McGloin

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Class 2 Steve Cheetham Jake McAleer Paul Seagrave Trevor Lewis Dave Botterill Ross Morris Russell Jones Chris Whittle Hugo Holmes

188 168 160 138 137 112 45 33 30

Photo by Mike Pollock

McAleers Double Up Again at Silverstone!

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erhaps next year Porsche will find an easy way to secure its 20th Le Mans victory.

After snatching the 2016 race from Toyota in the dying moments when the leading Japanese machine faltered, this time the winning 919 Hybrid had to fight back after spending an hour in the pits early on Saturday evening. With all of the LMP1 contenders striking some sort of trouble, for a while it even looked as if the famous 24 Hours might be won by a car from the LMP2 category.

There were echoes of Porsche’s past glories throughout the weekend. Having been delayed by front-axle problems that necessitated the fitment of a new motor generator unit, the 919 of Timo Bernhard, Earl Bamber and Brendon Hartley evoked the famous 1977 win as it charged through the field. Forty years ago, the 936 of Jacky Ickx, Hurley Haywood and Jürgen Barth had done exactly the same after an early delay, limping around the final two laps on five cylinders after an epic run.

Then there was Hans Stuck’s record lap speed of 156.47mph, posted in a 962 during qualifying

in 1985 – when there were no chicanes on the Mulsanne Straight and the Dunlop Curve was similarly unsullied. On the Thursday evening, though, Toyota’s Kamui Kobayashi lapped in three minutes 14.791 seconds, an average of 156.51mph for the eight-mile circuit. But the fastest ever lap in terms of time remains three minutes 13.6 seconds set by Jackie Oliver in his Porsche 917 in 1971, when the layout used Maison Blanche rather than the Porsche Curves.

From the start of this year’s event it looked as though Toyota had the edge on pure pace – and the margin was expected to be slightly greater in cool conditions during night-time running. For the first couple of hours, Kobayashi and teammate Sebastien Buemi battled away up front, with Nick Tandy eventually managing to get his 919 between them during the first round of pitstops. At the same time, the sister 919 of Bernhard, Bamber and Hartley was in for those axle repairs.

When it finally emerged, it was 18 laps behind the leaders and near the back of the pack.

As darkness fell, it all began to unravel for Toyota. In the eighth hour, Buemi’s car – which had been running second – also

suffered a front axle problem and was forced to make a lengthy pitstop that dropped it out of contention. It was stationary for even longer than its Porsche rival, emerging after nearly two hours and with 29 laps lost.

Kobayashi then took over the leading Toyota during a safety car period, reaching the end of the pitlane to be met by a red light, at which he dutifully stopped. An orange-suited figure waved him through but, with the safety car about to come around, the team told him to stop once more.

That he did until the line of cars had passed, but the whole stop-start process – made worse by the fact that the combustion engine had kicked in as Kobayashi accelerated away from the red light – destroyed the Toyota’s clutch.

He tried to get around to the pits using only electric power, but narrowly failed. It then turned out that the orange-suited figure was not a marshal but a driver from the final garage in the pitlane who had apparently been trying to do nothing more than offer encouragement to Kobayashi.

So, one Toyota was out and the second had been heavily delayed.

In the early hours of Sunday, its third car was also gone. Nicolas Lapierre was tapped into a spin

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Clockwise from far left: pitstop for the Jani/Tandy/Lotterer car; the winning crew; Le Mans comes alive at night; 919 pair running together early in the race; sun sets on victorious Porsche; the new RSR was making its La Sarthe debut

by another car as he went into the Dunlop Curve. Damage incurred from a flailing tyre as he attempted to limp back to the pits forced his retirement.

All of that left the 919 of Tandy, Neel Jani and Andre Lotterer with a huge lead. With its sister car still battling back and all the Toyotas accounted for, the only other LMP1 machine that could have kept it honest was the ByKolles entry of Oliver Webb, Marco Bonanomi and Dominik Kraihamer. That lasted a mere seven laps, though, a puncture forcing Webb wide at Tertre Rouge and damaging the nose. The engine subsequently overheated to the point where it became terminal.

By the middle of Sunday morning, the Tandy/Jani/Lotterer 919 had a lead of 13 laps, while the other Porsche was once more inside the top five – at one stage after its unscheduled pitstop, it had been as low as 56th. With a little under four hours remaining, however, the race was once more turned on its head. Lotterer was at the wheel when his car’s combustion engine lost oil pressure. Porsche told him to turn it off and attempt to get to the pits using only electrical power, but like so many before him he wouldn’t make it either.

The sole remaining 919 of Bernhard, Hartley and Bamber had been on maximum attack since its early delay, and now found itself promoted to fourth, but, remarkably, with three LMP2 cars ahead of it. At one point, Porsche’s strategists suggested that it would catch the leading one of those – the ORECA-Gibson of Oliver Jarvis, Ho-Pin Tung and Thomas Laurent – on the final lap. Fortunately, that proved pessimistic and the 919 swept past with just over an hour to run. With an eventual winning margin of a little over a lap, another four minutes spent in the pits during that front axle drama on Saturday would have meant second place for Porsche.

“Le Mans is one crazy race,” said Hartley afterwards. “The mechanics worked incredibly hard on Saturday evening to get our car repaired in super fast time and since that moment Timo, Earl and myself, together with our engineers, have been pushing hard, 100 per cent every second, and desperately hoped that our efforts would somehow pay off.”

Bernhard said: “It feels surreal.

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‘Le Mans is one crazy race. The mechanics worked incredibly hard on Saturday evening to get our car repaired in super fast time’ BRENDON HARTLEY

perhaps one day get the chance to fight for overall victory at Le Mans. Now, 18 years later, we have achieved it together. The final lap was very emotional for me. It will take some time before I realise what has happened.”

As most of the LMP1 cars were in the process of self-destructing, the new 911 RSR was making its Le Mans debut in a supercompetitive GTE-Pro field. The 13 cars were separated by only two seconds in qualifying, after which the Porsches were allowed to drop 8kg of ballast as part of the Balance of Performance regulations. There were murmurings of sandbagging, but when the lights went green the Aston Martin of Nicki Thiim, Marco Sorensen and Richie Stanaway surged into the lead, with the sister car of Darren Turner, Jonny Adam and Daniel Serra able to take over when it suffered a puncture.

Incredibly, the top 10 were on the same lap until 12 hours had elapsed – further evidence of how tight the class was in 2017. As the sun came up on Sunday it looked to have distilled into a three-way fight between the Turner Aston, the Corvette of Antonio Garcia, Jan Magnussen and Jordan Taylor, and the Porsche of Frederic Makowiecki, Richard Lietz and

Patrick Pilet. The second RSR of Michael Christensen, Kevin Estre and Dirk Werner went off at the Dunlop Chicane and was forced to retire after 179 laps.

In the 23rd hour, Makowiecki picked up a puncture and had to make an extra stop, which left the

Aston and Corvette to battle it out at the front. Not until the penultimate lap was it settled in the former’s favour, the Chevrolet also being delayed by a puncture after a frenetic scrap with the Vantage V8. The Porsche came home fourth in class and 20th overall.

“It’s tough when you give your best and to stand there emptyhanded in the end,” said Lietz. “[The] 911 performed well in the corners as expected, but in the high temperatures we lost time to our rivals on the straights.

The whole team deserves a huge thank you, because the preparation for Le Mans was extremely hard.

Our mechanics really did everything they could. It was an exciting race and I hope we’ll be able to compete for a podium spot next year.”

Four 2015 spec 911s ran in the popular GTE-Am category, with the Dempsey Proton Racing entry achieving the best result by finishing sixth in class. Italian Matteo Cairoli shared with Christian Ried and Marvin Dienst.

After Audi’s withdrawal from the World Endurance Championship, it has been left to Toyota and Porsche to fly the manufacturer flag in LMP1. With only five cars between them, plus another LMP1 contender from ByKolles, it shouldn’t have come as a huge surprise that one of the LMP2 horde was on hand to benefit when they hit trouble. It could have been a historic upset for the WEC’s ‘second division’, and while the record books will simply show that Porsche scored its 19th overall victory, the real story behind the 85th running of the Le Mans 24 Hours is far more dramatic and complex. PP

Top: the lights go green and the Toyotas lead the way. The Japanese cars had the pace to win but lacked reliability. Above: Porsche’s latest win came only after a flat-out chase

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IN THE DETAILS

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ou may recall that last October I had the chance to attend an afternoon driving event at the Porsche Experience Centre at Silverstone, which presented the opportunity to get behind the wheel of both a 718 Cayman and the equivalent four-cylinder Boxster (the subsequent short story appeared in the November edition of Porsche Post).

Well, it seems my luck was in again. In mid-January I was invited to return at short notice (that is, the next day) to drive not just some of the latest Cayennes and Gen 2 991s but also the stunning new Panamera Turbo, specced here to around £120,000. I had planned to do my tax return, but that could wait. Carpe diem, and all that.

The format of these sessions is a fine blend of hospitality, pure driving pleasure and a discreet soft sell. It all adds up to a thoroughly immersive experience that engages the senses and has you wanting to come back for more.

Unsurprisingly, driver education plays a significant part in the proceedings. The company isn’t going to let all and sundry loose in £100,000-plus 500bhp sports cars and super saloons without a few precautions – the key one being an experienced instructor to accompany you and keep you, mainly, on the straight and narrow. Suffice it to say the instructors were all unfailingly welcoming, engaging and, above all,

helpful. I felt at ease immediately. Crucially, they all seemed to have a dry sense of humour, which must stand them in good stead when sitting next to punters whose basic driving ability could be lacking in the skills department.

My journalism career (for the last 21 years on Porsche-related titles) has put me in all manner of cars on many circuits, but never for quite long enough for such focused and disciplined driving to become second nature (or for me to quickly remember where all the apexes are), so it made a significant difference having an expert gently guiding me. And I’m pleased to report that I was complimented on my smoothness, if not necessarily my outright speed.

The driving experience began with a rather appetising meal (breakfast or lunch, depending on whether you have a morning or afternoon session) complete with the usual driver briefing – like any trackday. Thankfully, this was delivered quickly and efficiently without any condescension, and we were outside being introduced to our first instructor (mentor may be a better term) within a few minutes.

We started on the ‘original’ circuit, opened in 2008, and then the Straights, operational since 2015, but after that I was offered the choice of either continuing on those or tackling the Low-Friction area and then the Ice Hill and its infamously fiendish Kick Plate.

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Located at Silverstone Race Circuit, near Towcester, Northamptonshire, the Porsche Experience Centre originally opened in November 2008 and since then has seen more than 120,000 visitors pass through.

Built over three floors, the ground-floor central Porsche Atrium houses a fine mix of racing and heritage models to admire on entrance, together with the 917 Conference Room, Porsche Cinema, Human Performance Centre and the 918 Suite. Up on the first floor there’s the Porsche Restaurant, Hangar Straight Boardroom and various meeting rooms, while venturing up to the second floor you’ll find a roof terrace, where you can watch the cars be put through their paces.

With driving courses available for all models, including Classics and GT cars, the centre can call on a pool of more than 50 instructors to assist. The driving consultants (their official title) come from advanced road, rally and motorsport backgrounds and include a Le Mans winner and a Porsche Carrera Cup Champion.

There’s also a total of six tracks to get to grips with – Handling Circuit, The Straights, Ice Hill, Kick Plate, Low Friction and Off-Road. And for those really determined to improve their skills there’s the Porsche Sport Driving School, which offers anything from a half-day Warm Up class to a two-day Master session for advanced participants, and everything in between. porsche.com/silverstone

on-the-limit car-control skills so we’re prepared for an unplanned skid, but to be honest I get far more out of simply driving the cars. And as a big fan of the previous Panamera, the opportunity to get to know this remarkable new model was too much of a draw.

What, then, of the cars? First, a Cayenne Turbo with PCCB, which immediately reminded me how versatile these already competent SUVs have become. In a previous issue of Porsche Post my learned colleague Peter Maynard justifiably questioned whether the GTS he drove really warranted the ‘S’ in SUV. Had he experienced the addition of even more power in both the go and stop departments on a track, where you can actually fully apply and appreciate such attributes, then perhaps he would reconsider.

After a few warm-up laps on the main circuit – and somewhat reluctantly on my part, bearing in mind my initially unnerving experience of the accelerative capabilities of the 718 Cayman S last autumn – we headed for the 1/4-mile straights for a simple enough routine. Bring the car to a halt on the white line at one end, wait until the vehicle ahead has cleared the runway and then floor it until you reach another white line at the far end. At that point, encouraged by a command from your instructor and the rapidly approaching scenery (and you will be encouraged, trust me), go hard on the brakes.

Knowing what was to come, and I think perhaps paradoxically given more confidence

Main photo, above right, offers a flavour of the original handling circuits, opened in 2008, and those have since been joined by a number of linked straights (above) over beyond the picture’s right-hand edge

‘If the car was razor-sharp before, now it felt like wielding a surgeon’s laser scalpel’

by sitting so much higher than in the 718, I was able to give the exercise a bit more commitment from the outset this time. As a result I was as impressed by the car’s gargantuan stopping power as by its initial acceleration. (Porsche claims 0-62mph in 4.1 seconds for the 2310kg Cayenne Turbo ‘S’, and I have absolutely no reason to doubt it.) The point being, according to my instructor, that in order to be Type Approved any new Porsche must now be capable of being brought to a stop from 62mph in precisely (or less than) half the time it takes to reach that speed in the first place – which is, if you think about it, quite a tall order as the cars become not only quicker, but also incrementally heavier.

More laps of the perimeter circuits, more go-stop tests – this time demonstrating the ABS by simultaneously steering as if to avoid an obstacle, and even with both hands fully off the steering wheel under braking, to demonstrate that the car pulls up dead straight.

(Of course it does.) A few more laps, then we were back to the pits to jump into a Cayenne Diesel. Inevitably, this felt rather pedestrian by comparison with the Turbo S, and it’s naturally ‘softer’ in the default suspension and throttle-response departments. But again, a few laps revealed that out in the real world of a British A or B road you would never be too far behind – and if ever you were you’d probably soon make up for it in fewer fuel stops. Never 35 porscheclubgb.com

mind tyre and brake-pad changes.

Back to the pits again, this time for a chauffeured ride around the Experience Centre’s short but demanding off-road course, with the numbers now up to three – official Porsche driver, another attendee and yours truly. Again, and I say this as a veteran of many Cayenne press events in locations as diverse as Lapland and Dubai, I was reminded how extraordinarily well these massive machines cope with not just the usual rough terrain but also with slopes – often with dramatically conflicting angles – that frankly you would have great difficulty walking on.

We then ventured out onto the nearby A43 in a Cayenne e-Hybrid, our enthusiastic driver extolling the environmental virtues of the regenerative braking system – and I have to admit that they were beginning to win over this dyed-in-the-wool proponent of the internal combustion engine. I do worry, though, that some hybrid drivers may become fixated on the eye-catching graphics on the PCM screen showing the power flow at any given moment – although the screen can, of course, be turned off.

Just enough time for a much-needed cup of tea, then another track session in a Gen 2 991 Targa – one of the twin-turbo 3.0-litre cars that is a result of an across-the-board downsizing of Porsche’s (and every other manufacturer’s) engines in the search for improved fuel efficiency. My only other ➝

PANAMERA TURBO S Engine: 4.0-litre, petrol,

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TORQUE: 568LB FT

experience of these was being driven round Hockenheim in September 2015 in both a Carrera and Carrera ‘S’, so to be in control of the loud pedal and on a circuit that I was beginning to absorb into my subconscious was a real treat. And I can confirm that shedding either 600cc or 800cc has led to no discernible reduction in either performance or the visceral excitement the cars deliver. Furthermore, you would be seriously misguided to choose the manual (so last century) over the flappy-paddle PDK transmission. For the record, however, I remain a fan of Porsche’s older-style fully automatic Tiptronic transmissions as well.

And so to the big one. The awe-inspiring, and possibly bonkers, Panamera Turbo. In 2014, I drove one of that model year’s V6 diesels all the way to Italy and back for a family wedding, three up and packed with all of the clobber you need for such a trip. We averaged something like 45mpg in supreme comfort, and I decided there and then that this was not just one of the best cars Porsche had ever built, but arguably by far the best all-rounder of the current crop.

I was, in short, besotted with the thing. I don’t know how, but one day I shall own one.

But this Panamera is better still: better equipped, more efficient, more fun to drive, even more cosseting. Built to a standard of fit and finish that is surely the equal of even a Rolls-Royce Phantom, it’s unquestionably better looking than before, especially from the rear.

Factor into that equation a 0-62mph time of just 3.8 seconds, and from a vehicle with a permitted gross weight of 2585kg (just think of the kinetic energy those brakes have to deal with) and, not least, a top speed of 190mph and you have a four-door saloon the equal of not just many high-end trackday cars but also of an executive

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Always plenty to see inside the light and airy Porsche Experience Centre when you are not actually driving out on the circuits – and the car park is likely to be playing host to some equally appealing hardware

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jet. Why on earth would you fly, though, when you can drive one of these?

Even in their default settings the throttle and transmission response seem as rapid as human thought – or this human’s thought, anyway – and for such a large car the turn-in to corners is nothing less than remarkable. The Panamera’s low seating position meant I required a little practice to sight the many apexes, but my confidence grew with every turn, and after a few laps my learned companion helpfully selected Sport mode.

We both agreed that vehicles such as these are becoming so complex that soon you might have to attend a ‘conversion’ course, as do pilots when they switch to a new aircraft type.

If the car was razor-sharp before, now it felt like wielding a surgeon’s laser scalpel with the added benefit of a combined engine and exhaust that makes a limousine genuinely fit for a president or a prime minister sound – and behave – not unlike some hooligan NASCAR racer. And thus I passed the last 30 minutes of my morning losing track of time – always a sign that you’re having fun – but not entirely disappointed when my instructor finally suggested we head back to base. You can have too much of a good thing.

So there you have it. A tempting taste of what to expect should you be lucky enough to attend a Porsche Experience Centre driving event – great instructors, great hospitality, and fantastic cars. This is just a flavour of some of the company’s latest models, but I hope it has provided you with some insight into their capabilities, and demonstrated why every Porsche enthusiast should be prepared to rearrange their diary for a chance to lose themselves at Silverstone. PP

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The 964 offered a modern and comfortable evolution of the 911, while maintaining its classic design Words: Peter Morgan What’s it like?

The 964 could be described as the 911 with attitude. While it does have fairly plain looks, the sound that flat-6 makes is arguably the most appealing of any of the modern air-cooled cars. There is a distinct pent-up aggressiveness in its growl and, at the time, it was the most powerful normally aspirated 911 ever built.

Nevertheless, despite this somewhat raunchy first impression, it also represented a major redesign of the philosophy and for the first time included features such as coil spring suspension, ABS and powerassisted steering. These additions all improved the 964’s driving behaviour, with its significant step forward consigning the earlier models to the ‘classic’ era.

The new all-wheel-drive system was also a major development and, despite its weight, gave the 911 a newfound sure-footedness, turning it into an excellent tourer.

The arrival of the Carrera 2 retained the agility of earlier models and it’s perfect for the driver who wants a sportier drive. The Coupé is the enthusiast’s choice for its bodyshell rigidity, while the Targa and Cabriolet offer obvious open-air advantages.

The 964 model Turbo used an updated but proven version of the previous rear-wheel drive, 3.3-litre 930 turbo. The 964 Turbo offers the kind of extreme driving experience that includes rapidly changing torque on hard acceleration and, by today’s standards, enormous throttle lag.

It’s the complete fun package, but definitely one for the enthusiast.

The 1993 Turbo S enjoyed 3.6 litres and its rawness has made it the ultimate (and collectible) single turbo Turbo.

The Carrera RS is a very sought-after collectible.

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The 964 C2 Targa ticked all the boxes for us! Classic 911 appearance and instruments with open-air motoring. White was not the colour of choice, but this is offset by the black Targa panel and gloss black wheels. It’s pleasant enough to drive with the Targa roof in place; absolutely sensational with it stowed away – all rattles and squeaks disappearing in the wind.

The Cup exhaust system only adds to the pure joy!

Unlike the Carrera RS, Speedster and 3.6 Turbo, values of the 3.3 models are somewhat more sensible, although they still represent a sound long-term investment (as far as any classic car can be that is susceptible to market fluctuations). All require care in selection.

What are the running costs?

successful Carrera Cup race series.

Its power is fluid and significant, while its harsh ride is really only at home on super smooth surfaces.

There was a punishing recession in the early 1990s that took Porsche to the brink. The engineers responded with some excellent specials in the darkest period – namely the Speedster and the 911 Celebration model. Both are unique and highly collectible – with values to suit.

Which one should I buy?

The 964 is a fairly easy car to drive compared with earlier models.

Combined with the all-wheel drive (Carrera 4) this is a great touring 911. For best touring (cabin quietness) and bodyshell rigidity, it has to be the Coupé.

The Targa style had mixed reviews when the car was new, but the drop top facility maintains the cabin security if you need to park on street. The cabriolet is the full

top down option that you will either love or loathe.

The later cars (’91 on) are better built than the earlier cars, but check the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), to confirm model year. An ’89 model has a ‘K’ at the 10th digit of the VIN, a ’90 model an ‘L’, a ’91 an ‘M’, a ’92 has ‘N’ and a ’93 a ‘P’. The ’91 cars had better cylinder head sealing, for ’92 there was a stronger flywheel and ’93 cars have improved interiors.

Because of the early 1990s recession, quite a few 1991 models were sold through ’92 and even ’93, so this is an important detail.

The majority of Carreras have manual gearboxes. The 4-speed Tiptronic is an easy 2 pedal driver, but the torque converter does take a slight edge off the performance.

As noted, the 964 offers some very attractive faster models. The 3.3 Turbo is a very complete (and powerful) package that is far more affordable than later Turbos.

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The first thing to realise about owning a classic Porsche such as the 964 is that there will not only be an annual oil change cost, but also higher than expected maintenance. This is a car that loves to be driven regularly and this is one of the secrets to keeping maintenance costs down.

Even if the car’s mileage is very low, it’s essential to have the engine oil changed annually as storage can promote condensation inside the engine. On top of an annual service, which can cost from £250 to £400, there will be safety aspects beyond the VOSA test such as perishing tyres, corroding brake discs and pipes, brake fluid water content and battery condition.

Tyres tend not to wear out on cherished cars that do little mileage, but perishing and ageing can occur. Consequently expect to be changing tyres (£750 + VAT) every 10 years or so with a similar interval for little-used brakes (£1-1.2K +VAT). Clutches last a long time (perhaps 70K-80K miles typically), while a replacement might cost (£750-1K + VAT).

Air conditioning on early 1990s 911s was fairly rare and today those systems will have needed complete rebuilds and re-gassing with eco-friendly refrigerant. If this hasn’t been done, expect a cost approaching £1K + VAT. Chasing down 964 engine oil leaks was a regular activity in previous years and today, even ➝

MODEL HISTORY The industry model year (MY) runs from August 1 to 31 July, so a 1990 model could be made from 1 August 1989 to 31 July 1990.

1989 MY: 87% new Type 964 Carrera 4 (AWD) Coupé launched January 1989 with new 250bhp, 3.6-litre, air cooled, flat-6 engine with 6-speed manual gearbox. Includes new look body, coil spring suspension, power steering and ABS.

1990 MY:

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In October, Turbo engine increased to 3.6-litre with 360bhp. Special edition Turbo S with 381bhp (and RS spec bodyshell and Speedline alloys).

In February, 911 Speedster with raked windscreen, plus lightweight roof and interior.

From March, 911 Celebration (30 years) model C4 with Turbo wide body, special paint and full leather. RHD only Targa ‘Florio’ special edition with full leather.

300bhp Carrera RS 3.8 with Turbo body, bi-plane rear spoiler and Speedlines.

if the engine has had a top end rebuild to fix these years ago, the cam-covers can still leak. Fixing these can cost around £500 + VAT, but it’s likely other issues will be found when the mechanic is ‘in there’. A well-serviced 964 engine should run for at least 120K miles before the heads need attention.

A surprising cost on 964s can be extensive bodyshell restoration.

Some cars have rusted out around the rear suspension attachment points and this can cost high thousands to cut it all out, repair and repaint. Unsightly surface rust can be found on the front and rear panels around the screens, while stone chips can degrade the frontal area panels. Models from ’90 and ’91 had marginal dual mass flywheels (you hear a clonking while accelerating). Replacement can cost £800-£900 + VAT. The front lower control arm bushes wear out at 70K-100K miles. These can be rebushed, but replacement arms cost £375 +VAT each. Similarly, shock absorbers are well past their best after 15 years and a replacement set might cost £1K + VAT.

1994 MY:

What should I look for?

Coupé and Targa C2/4 production stops in August.

Turbo, Speedster, Cabriolet and C4 Turbo look stops January.

As mentioned, a full check of the bodyshell is an essential part of 964 selection (particularly the early cars). A cheaply restored 964 will reveal itself with badly refitted

Carrera 2 launched in Coupé, Targa and Cabriolet bodystyles.

From January, optional Tiptronic 4-speed auto on C2 only.

1991 MY: 3.3-litre, single turbo, 320bhp, 964 bodied Turbo available November, RHD from March.

1992 MY: From August 1991, C2 Coupé and Cabriolet option with Turbo look (wide) bodies. 964 bodied Carrera RS with 260bhp introduced in October, with Sport and Touring variants.

1993 MY:

OWNER'S VIEW

I have owned my 1991 Guards Red 964 for over eight years and will not part with it. I love its responsive engine, fantastic-sounding exhaust, classic shape and originality. It’s amazingly fun to drive, with great performance, steering, braking and handling.

It has always been very reliable and is used on a daily basis, even in the winter months and the rain! It’s a great-looking car with real character.

seals behind the sill trims, poor panel gaps and notable trim creaking or rattling when driving.

Earlier crash damage can reveal itself in the front compartment when the carpeting and emergency wheel is removed.

Cosmetic corrosion, as mentioned in the previous section, will be less expensive to fix but can add up. The solid colours, such as Guards Red and GP White, tend to suffer from UV degradation and are difficult to match when partly repainted. Pale areas (exposing undercoat) can suggest over-polishing and a car ready for a full repaint. A quality repaint will cost £5K-6K + VAT. Cabriolet roofs or just the plastic windows can be replaced, usually for around £1500 + VAT (the quality option is the only option to choose), but the little clamping motors (to the screen top edge) can cost £150 to rebuild. Both the Cabrio and the Targa can suffer from water ingress, so lift the carpets to check for signs of dampness or crusty carpets.

The Carrera RS has various bodyshell authenticity checks that are an essential pre-purchase requirement, so consult an expert

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beforehand. The 964 is just about the only 911 that gets away with acceptable customising and it’s common to find early C2s and 4s with Turbo ‘tear drop’ mirrors and Cup style alloys. However, stiff aftermarket suspensions and further mods will reduce the desirability.

It’s fairly straightforward for the unscrupulous to adjust the mileage on these cars, so a solid service and VOSA history is always valuable.

The Vehicle Identification Label (VIL) under the bonnet (with German headings to each line in bold), the paint code label in the front compartment nearside and the data labels (front compartment offside) help identification. The bodyshell VIN can be found on a tab under the fuel tank in the front compartment.

The main issues for the M64 engine are broken cylinder head studs (often revealed with leaks or higher speed misfire) or excessive oil leakage (symptoms include an engine undertray wiped completely clean or a heavy oil residue). A head rebuild should cost around £5-6K + VAT. On the Turbo, look for repairs, turbo oil leaks and blue smoke on acceleration (worn turbo).

As most 964s are not used regularly today check everything works, particularly the seat adjusters, heater fans, cabrio roof, windows and mirrors. The Tiptronic has been reliable, but a noisy torque converter can spell trouble.

Always try to drive the car before you buy. These are highperformance cars and the ride, handling and performance may not suit you for various reasons.

If you don’t have the experience to check the car out yourself, get a pre-purchase inspection expert to look at the car. They will advise on all aspects of the car’s condition, what needs replacing now and in the short term and whether the car is valued correctly. PP

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eading a magazine is a personal act. It is a matter of individual preference and chosen technique. So which way do you flick?

Those who plan, commission, compile, design, polish and figuratively give birth to periodicals would rather you start at the front and work forwards in a methodical one, two, three manner. Others browse back and forth, picking out snippets hither and thither like butterflies on a buddleia. Then there are those who pick up a magazine and ignore the professionals’ hard work completely – these radicals start from the back and work their way to the front.

Whichever way you enjoy Porsche Post, the chances are that you will be familiar with the work of Rich Colvill and Agency TK – for they are the creative team behind the eye-catching national campaigns of Leeds-based Porsche specialists, Strasse.

“I’ve been Creative Director at Agency TK for 15 to 16 years now. I’ve seen it grow from two co-founders to today, where we have 60 people. I guess it’s a bit slow going in 16 years – a lot of people do it a lot quicker than that – but we started as young lads and now we’re old-timers!” says Rich.

Agency TK’s portfolio includes a varied selection of clients, ranging from the fashion industry to the automotive sector. The latter includes Strasse, Twisted Automotive and the Chelsea Truck Co, one of the companies founded by automotive designer Afzal Kahn, with whom Rich worked early in his career. He continues to do so today, with recent projects including websites and rebranding for the Chelsea Truck Company and the Kahn company, and the pair have become good friends.

“I started in Auto Design Technics and kept sketching alloy wheel designs,” Rich explains.

“Afzal saw what I was doing and said ‘Jesus!

We need to get these designs made.’ So we did.

We thought it would be fun. We named the designs and went over to Italy to talk to producers and eventually got them made. That

was the start of the Kahn business. I was involved from the beginning and I designed the brand and the logo.”

And ‘TK’ – what does that stand for? “The agency used to be called Turn Key. I don’t know what the meaning behind that name was but it comes from the phrase ‘turnkey solution’.

I hated it and that’s not what we’re about any more, so we rebranded it as Agency TK. “We’re a bit younger and cooler than that sort of stuff, it’s a bit corporate and we try not to do anything corporate or office-ey. We try to be a little bit more hipster, so in our reception there’s a wicked interior design that we’ve won awards for. There’s a Royal Enfield motorbike and crazy stuff everywhere – little works of art.”

Rich’s enthusiasm for Zuffenhausen’s wheeled offspring began 18 years ago when he was working at Kahn and a 964 was offered to the company. “It was a Carrera 2 and that was the start of things,” he says. “It had ‘666’ on the numberplate and I thought this could either be a good thing or a bad thing – all the stories people tell about widow-makers and you can’t tame a 911, you know... I was only 22.

“Since that 911, I’ve only owned that model.

I love the 968, Caymans, Cayennes and Macans, but I’ve just stuck with 911s and I’m on number 11 now. At one point this year I did have three. I have a 1968 911 and a 1990 964, and I’ve just sold a 997 4S Cab.” Your 1968 911 isn’t exactly to original specification, is it? “No, it’s super modified. I modify anything I get a little bit, but the 1968 came to me as a complete wreck. It was almost a piece of scrap and arrived on the back of a trailer. It didn’t have an engine, an interior – nothing really. I didn’t think I could make it any worse – which is why I did most of the work myself. I hadn’t done anything as intense as that before. I had worked on the 964, which won quite a lot of awards, and I did some crazy stuff on that. But I kept the modifications on the ’68 911 quite subtle and RS-esque.”

When it arrived it was more holy than virtuous. It had multicoloured panels, Dynamat sound deadening covering Flintstone-spec floors ➝

Rich Colvill’s ‘super modified’ 1968 911 arrived as near scrap, before undergoing an intensive transformation that is ‘more form than function’ – the belly-grinding height fails to clear Coke cans

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and the top sliced off the transmission tunnel, exposing the Type 002 IRS. “I got someone to do the paint but I did all the bodywork and my dad, who was always building and restoring cars, helped me with the thousands of hours of welding that were required,” says Rich.

What was the inspiration for the rebuild? “It is more form over function for me,” he admits.

Given the 911’s belly-grinding ride height and tucked front wheels, the entire floor has been raised several inches to maximise ground clearance. Sixteen gauge steel supported by ¾ inch DOM tube braces the floor. A bespoke lightweight subframe was fabricated at the front, while the OE wishbones, torsion bars and strut assemblies were retained. The strut assemblies were shortened by roughly four inches and new late-model VW strut inserts fitted. The wishbones and torsion assemblies have been modified to reduce the suspension track by 10 inches and raised it by six inches.

Following behind, the rear was lowered six inches using OE suspension, rotated notched spring plates were used and a section of rear frame was notched to allow full suspension movement. All of this achieves what Rich calls a respectable ride height.

Other touches include a high-ratio steering rack with just 1.5 turns lock-to-lock, a custom gearchange linkage and a CNC machined aluminium pedal assembly.

“I took design cues from the ‘Outlaw’ 356 models, which have metal tub seats, lap belts, leather straps on the bonnet and luggage straps

– that sort of thing. It all started taking shape and the colour theme started to come into play – the brass bits, the drilled aluminium and the Steve McQueen-inspired Slate Grey, which has always been a dream for a 1960s car, so I just had to do it that colour,” says Rich.

‘Outlaw’, of course, is a style that pays homage to the Porsche 356s that were built by Rod Emory in California from the late 1980s.

They incorporated subtle modifications that appeared period, yet gave cars a moody, slightly modern edge to their aesthetics. The term ‘Outlaw’ comes from the fact that Emory rebelled against the picture-perfect originality of classic Porsches that were then all pervading.

There are other influential elements present in this 911 – the narrowed front suspension track recalls modified VWs and the interior palette is influenced by the last Blackpool glory days of TVR. “I tried to do it when the family had gone to bed so it didn’t impact on them too much, and because it was a serious project. Sometimes I’d work on it until 4am. It was a bit of killer,” admits Rich. “There was a three-month stint where I was sick of the thing. I just kicked it, didn’t look back or do anything to it for months. When I got some inspiration from an image or wherever, I was back on it and finally finished the car.”

Can you remember what caused this Basil Fawlty moment? “Yeah,” laughs Rich. “I was doing the backseats, going for a Singer style and smoothing them all out. I created the

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central tunnel over the gearbox, then it was sanding, filling, sanding, filling. It was relentless. You can’t breathe, you can’t see. It was a horrible job just trying to get it smoothed out and I’d just had enough and kicked it. You do it 1000 times because there’ll be an air bubble or something won’t be perfect. But those hours of pain are forgotten now.”

What specification of engine is it running?

“I’m still trying to find the perfect engine, but they’re so expensive. We’re talking £10,000 to £20,000, plus they need rebuilding. I found a rusty thing online that’s period-correct for £20,000 and I was like ‘Oh God!’ At the moment it has a little 1.6-litre 356 engine that Strasse gave me and which I fully rebuilt. It has that temporarily and its max is about 70mph, so it’s probably only running 70bhp.

“But the car isn’t for going quickly – it’s about the style,” says Rich. “It’s so low that I remember driving along and seeing a can rolling in the road and thought I’d just drive over it but I couldn’t. The 911 just pushed it down the street. You could hear it rumbling at the front.

I liked that because it means it looks good.

“If I’m going somewhere I have to plan the route. I have to use Google Street View to make sure there aren’t any speed bumps, otherwise I’ll get grounded!”

The personal pleasure of Rich’s 911 stable was to lead to a business opportunity. “I used to get my car serviced with independent Porsche specialists, Strasse. They always used to have the back cover of Porsche Post and ➝

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I thought they were missing a trick because they weren’t doing something epic with it.

Their adverts were just a massive logo and a stock list – so we’re talking really conservative.

I thought it was like wasting a back page.

“At that point, they were just listening to a bloke who came in to get his car serviced – initially they weren’t that interested. I suppose if it wasn’t broken they didn’t think about fixing it. Anyway, I produced an advert, put it under their nose and told them that was what they should be doing. They then got it. We’ve been working with Strasse since 2004 and we have a good relationship with them. So that’s how it started. I had to force myself on to them,” laughs Richard, tongue firmly in cheek.

What was the inspiration behind those primary-coloured graphic images in the ‘Outlaw’ and ‘Full Bodied’ ads?

“We change the advert every month, so if I’m going to do a new style then I try to make sure that it potentially covers four, six or eight months,” Richard explains. “It’s a style that will run out, so I don’t have to reinvent the concept each time. For those I think we took inspiration from the old Porsche heritage posters for Le Mans etc, and from old movie posters too – films like Dirty Harry.

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which looks traditional, almost old-fashioned, but it has a modern concept behind it and uses Porsches as well. Every single month we try to do something new – we never repeat an advert. It’s pretty insane really, I’m not sure if anyone else does that.”

Rich puts the ability to generate such a plethora of ideas down to his Porsche enthusiasm. His knowledge of the model line-up – from specification to target market and history – means that he doesn’t need to keep asking the client lots of questions.

“I can create something intelligent and knowledgeable,” says Rich. “We’re actually working on a new campaign which I don’t think has been done before. Each month there’s a different section of one big image, with each section being a nice-looking image in its own right. I’m calling it ‘Connect Four’ so that once the separate adverts have gone out you can put the four magazines together and get the full picture. Two have already been printed in Porsche Post [June and July issues] and we have two more to do. The fifth advert will be the full image. The agency is still trying to push boundaries.”

So why not take a look? Unless, of course, you’ve already seen the back page because that’s where you started. PP 46 porscheclubgb.com

Rich’s vast knowledge of Porsche means that he doesn’t need to keep asking the client questions. “Every single month we try something new – we never repeat the advert.

It’s pretty insane really!”

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VINTAGE VIEW Evocative images from the Porsche Archive

As many readers will be aware, writes Martin Broadribb, Ted Walker and I oversee the Club’s popular forum thread Porsche Pictures Past, where we feature Porsche pictures that are more than 30 years old. Usually any questions arising from the photographs are answered fairly quickly, but we haven’t found any details about this car, even though it has appeared on the forum twice.

Does anyone have any information on this unusual 356 Pre-A, which appears to have been registered in Birmingham in October 1952? All the pictures Ted has of the car show it involved in competitions of some sort, although not rallying, for which it seems obviously equipped. It has a number of distinctive features, not least the odd number plate arrangement, and that might be a big clue in helping to identify it.

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You will also notice that it has left-hand drive and still has the continental licence plate mountings.

Aside from its roof-mounted spotlamp (something of a 1950s rallying fad) and another on the bumper, it has a strange additional wiper (one of those stick-on demisting elements – remember them?), two prominent horns, and some unusual headlamps that look a little bit like Lucas P700s. There are also some fixings visible around these lamps which may relate to non-standard units, or even protection grilles.

Pictures of this car previously published in Porsche Pictures Past show it hillclimbing in this trim, and at a circuit prior to some of these modifications being carried out (when it was registered plain MOV 360) – so can anyone tell us anything more about it? PP

It was quite the week in London as Magnus Walker flew in on a mission to spread the good word and engage with fellow Porsche enthusiasts from near and far

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hat do you do when an Urban Outlaw on tour has cabin fever? The answer is simple for Magnus Walker fans – #getoutanddrive!

After a social media post, and a chat on the phone, the drive was on. With just over 12 hours to organise the short-notice trip, we rounded up 15 candidates, a mix of cars and drivers and prepared for the outing.

Message to Magnus: ‘Your 6am Uber pick-up, a 3.2 Carrera, will be driven by ‘Beaky’ of ‘Captain Chaos’ fame!

A welcoming committee of old and new Porsches greeted Magnus at the secret Chelsea start point. A quick hello and we were off, our aim to beat the bus lane restrictions on the bridge of ‘Urban Outlaw’ fame. We didn’t disappoint, even after a forced ‘ring of steel’ diversion and a drive past a movie set.

On the bridge we were welcomed by the glorious site of iconic London landmarks set against a stunning sunrise. Germany’s finest, plus our special guest, took in 40 of the capital’s most famous sights, stopping briefly so Magnus could hop into another member’s car – a memory they will no doubt cherish for ever.

Hungry, we headed to our West London photoshoot location, now renamed ‘Porschebello’ Road, and chatted about modifications and dream cars over bacon and eggs. We left Magnus taking pictures with the stunned residents in Notting Hill, with a promise that we would see him at Ace Cafe the next day.

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Ace Cafe

When asked how busy it would be at Porsche night, we said it would be rammed! In fact, more than 200 Porsches travelled to Ace Cafe from far and wide to see Porsche modifier and collector Magnus Walker, aka the Urban Outlaw.

Ace Cafe is a Mecca for those with petrol in their blood, and the perfect location for Magnus to launch his book Dirt Don’t Slow You Down. And by the time he arrived, the car park was buzzing with excitement, with the legendary ‘68R’ Porsche of Urban Outlaw movie fame taking centre stage. Fans eager to meet the man himself stood in the long line to have their book signed, and were rewarded with an audience with Magnus. It was past midnight before the last person left, and Mark, the owner 50 porscheclubgb.com

WARRIOR of Ace Cafe, could finally turn out the lights.

One final photo of Magnus, Mark and the ‘Bike Shed’ crew and we all said our goodbyes.

East London

As the car park filled up with colourful and exotic air-cooled Porsches, the team at Porsche Centre East London started to get a sense of the scale of the evening. The new models in the showroom were replaced by modified classics, including the 68R and a stunning ‘Ghost Outlaw’, once a classic 1984 3.2 sport Carrera now brandishing a bright red racing bumper.

With the sun beaming down, Magnus signed books while casually chatting to people. Then it was time to talk to the audience of more than 200 Porsche Club GB members. In his TED

talks, interviews and videos, Magnus recalled the moment his passion for Porsches started.

He was visiting the Earls Court Motor Show when he was 10 and saw a Martini White Porsche 930 Turbo, the press car for the year.

What Magnus didn’t know is that we had tracked down the car’s owner, Howard Watts, who bought it 12 years ago. When Magnus walked into the centre he was greeted by a familiar shape covered by a Porsche dust sheet and you could see the look of recognition on his face. Perhaps a bout of ‘Turbo Fever’.

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Magnus Walker was given a guided tour of London landmarks thanks to PCGB members before regaling fans with stories and being reunited with the car that started it all

the car’s owner, Howard, who came on stage and handed the Turbo’s keys to Magnus.

For the next hour, Magnus regaled the audience with stories of his past, dreams for the future and his passion for Porsche. He believes the epitome of Porsche ownership is driving his cars – each one giving him a different experience and pleasure.

Afterwards, Magnus signed books and chatted with delighted members. Then it was time to put the Turbo keys to good use. Howard held the door open as Magnus climbed into the car and turned the key, the engine roaring into life. With a promise that he could drive the car next time it was time to go. And this time it was Magnus who left an impression on the car that started it all by signing the door panel. PP

Regions Regional Director’s report We are well into the busiest time of the year for PCGB with the 31 Regions delivering events throughout the country and offering something exciting for members new and old.

The local Porsche Centres support many of the major events, backed by the Porsche Mobile Display Unit, with the Club Office complementing the show areas by providing a professional marquee and Club Shop.

The Regional Calendars provide something for everyone from meetings, barbeques and afternoon runs to enjoyable days out and weekends away.

Larger events, such as the Cumbria International Car Show and the Goodwood Festival of Speed, have been hugely successful with events such as Porsches on the Prom and Porkers in the Trough

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attracting greater numbers than ever before.

The August edition of Porsche Post will have landed after a very busy July for the Club and just in time for a last-minute booking to join us at the Silverstone Classic. I will be there along with other directors and it will be a good opportunity to meet some of the Regional Organisers and members I am not acquainted with. I would love to chat with you about what is going on in your region so if I don’t recognise you first, please introduce yourself.

The Cornbury House Team will be there, endeavouring to give members a great experience over this three-day race meeting. Join us for a coffee and check out the wide range of items now available in the Club Shop.

Many thanks to the Regional Organisers and their own teams for producing such a vast array of activities which make up the PCGB Calendar.

Channel Island R28 Jersey now has Goetz and Fiona Eggelhoefer firmly at the helm, with their

enthusiasm spreading across the island, attracting new members and bringing old ones back into the fold. Their efforts are greatly appreciated by all.

The membership is steadily growing and the workload on Regional Organisers has increased in proportion to this. For most of us, the introduction of the Digital Media Platform has meant learning new skills and more communications, again adding to this workload. The Directors and Team at Cornbury House are ever aware of the extra demand put on volunteers and are happy to assist in moving forwards and helping to make the most of your region.

If you would like to discuss any issues you have, I would be happy to chat with you and hopefully resolve any problems.

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 As you read through this month’s edition of PP it’s hard to believe we are into the month of August.

Where has the year gone? I’m sure there will still be many good opportunities in the coming months to enjoy the car as well as Club and Regional events, with plenty still to come. June events were very well subscribed. It was nice to see a varied attendance of new and regular members enjoying the strong social aspect of what the Club is about, and enjoying their cars at the same time. In addition, Scotland South members supported other events not specifically related to our Region but organised by TIPEC, Driving Scotland, R2 Scotland North and others (not reported here). These opportunities are great for continuing to build our relationships further.

To follow are the reports on June events. Many thanks to all those that were able to attend, hopefully I can welcome you along to an event in the very near future. Please continue to check out our Events page on the Club’s website for updates.

R1 Scotland South p52 R2 Scotland North p55 R3 North East p56 R4 Lincolnshire & Humberside p57 R5 North West p58 R6 North Wales p58 R7 Yorkshire p60 R8 East Midlands p62 R9 West Midlands p65 R10 Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire p66

R11 Essex p69 R12 Norfolk & Suffolk p70 R13 Herefordshire, Worcestershire & Shropshire p72 R14 South Wales p73 R15 South West p74 R16 Gloucestershire p76 R17 Southern p76 R18 Lancashire & Cumbria p77 R19 Thames Valley p78 R20 London p80

day, albeit interspersed with a couple of short, sharp showers. We have attended this event for some years now and, on this occasion, we were put on the stand alongside TIPEC, with around 25 Porsches in total. This made sense and enhanced both clubs’ attendance, as all Porsches on display could be found in one area. Simon Whittley brought along his lovely 356, which looked perfectly at home in the line-up of

RECENT EVENTS 4 June BVAC at Thirlstane Castle A dozen Scotland South cars attended the annual Borders Vintage Automobile Club event at the stunning Thirlstane Castle on a predominantly dry

Porsches at Thirlstane Castle

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R21 Chiltern p82 R23 Sussex p85 R24 Cambridgeshire & Bedfordshire p87 R25 Kent p89 R26 Dorset p90 R27 Ireland p92 R28G Guernsey p93 R28J Jersey p93 R29 Surrey p95 R30 Isle of Man p97 R31 Cotswold p97

more modern, but equally lovely, Porsches. More than 1,500, from vintage to modern with everything in between, were exhibited, making for an enjoyable day with no chance of getting bored. A picnic was enjoyed in front of the castle and members of the public were shown around the cars with all their Porsche-related questions answered and photos taken. It’s always a very enjoyable day and I look forward to a Scotland South presence next year.

6 June West Coast fish and chip run Scott reports: “Unfortunately, traditional Scottish weather was to prevail, with rain and gales at our meet point. But, the forecast was that it would dry up. Around 15 cars braved the elements and met at the Malletshaugh in Newton Mearns for our annual fish and chip run.

It was a fairly quick one to The Wee Hurrie in Troon, which does a wide variety of fish and chips

(more bistro chips than chippy). Everyone huddled together inside the chip shop to eat their supper but soon decided that that it was too cold and windy to stand around outside looking at cars. We all disembarked to Scotts in the marina for a glass of vino or cappuccino and a natter. Thanks to everyone for making it along on the evening. There are some great pictures of the evening on the Forum, courtesy of Tom Patterson. I particularly like the photos of my new 997 Turbo next to his 930.”

24 June PCGB trackday and Porsches at the Hill Stepping out of the car at 8am on the Saturday morning I was met with strong, cold winds - that’s Knockhill for you! But it was dry, and glancing around the area reserved for cars going on track gave me a warm glow. There were 60 Porsches of every description (and one or two others) raring to get out there and flex their muscles.

Yours truly getting some track action

Parade laps at Porsche at the Hill

This was the first joint event of its kind incorporating a PCGB trackday and display at Knockhill with free entry to any Porsche on display.

Around 250 Porsches attended throughout the day joining in with the display, parade laps, Show and Shine, and taking to the track.

I was there predominately for the trackday. After Steve Kevlin gave his usual comprehensive briefing and the sighting laps were out of the way, it was out on track with open pits. There was a couple of light showers but a great selection of Porsches and their drivers continued to enjoy the track and explore the limits of their car and driving abilities throughout the day. It was nice to see so many first timers having the confidence to take out their cars.

The professional way in which all PCGB trackdays are run left them in no doubt they had made the right decision.

Volunteers from TIPEC were kept very busy as they marshalled the fine display of cars in and out of their specific parking areas, helped with the parade laps and judged the Show and Shine. Many thanks go to them for their commitment.

Congratulations to Melinda Evans on winning first prize out of 30 cars in show with her 154,000km, 1987, 911 Carrera Cabriolet.

Thank you to all that attended making the event a success and to Knockhill for donating the Show and Shine prizes. With a few tweaks, this event can only grow year on year and become a bigger success.

25 June Mofat Classic Car Show This is the first year Scotland South has attended the show and we joined TIPEC on the Porsche stand that was limited to 15 cars in total. This two-day event, set in the beautiful Moffat Hills, was first held in 1998 and has a road run on the Saturday followed by static displays on the Sunday with around 1000 entries, many travelling from Europe. We attended

Parade laps at Porsche at the Hill

on the Sunday and the event, that raises money for cancer charities, was very well attended by members of the public. Many thanks to TIPEC for their invite to join them on the day.

Regards Donald and Scott

DIARY DATES 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.

1 AUGUST Body Shop Visit and BBQ In place of usual monthly meeting.

3-6 AUGUST Ignition Festival 13 AUGUST Cars and Cofee 27 AUGUST Porsche in the Glen 3 SEPTEMBER Bo’ness Hill Climb 17 SEPTEMBER Run and lunch 24 SEPTEMBER Anstruther Lifeboat Visit 28 SEPTEMBER East Coast fish and chip run In place of usual monthly meeting.

Scotland North Regional Organiser Steve Rose 01224 868052 – r2@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Gillian Gardiner 01382 778923 RECENT EVENTS Sunday run for Chris Drummond’s ‘Race Against Time’ On 28 May we attended a ‘Cars and Coffee’ event organised by local Facebook group, Drivers’ Collective, as a fundraiser for the late Chris Drummond’s brave campaign supporting Stand Up To Cancer.

They raised £2655 on the day, and have asked me to pass on their thanks to everyone who took part.

It was a well-run event at the Hill of Rubislaw business park in Aberdeen, and I’m sure that members will be supporting the group in the future.

At the end of the event, most of the R2 contingent

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Photo by Pauline Dow

continued the day with a drive out to the Kildrummy Castle Hotel for a very nice lunch (route suggested

by Mike Raeburn).

daughter Caroline, and John Birnie. We had 15 cars in all, and a great turnout of 26 people. Thanks all, and again, special thanks to Alex and Kate!

24 June Knockhill trackday R2’s ‘racing driver’ Brian Innes was in attendance. As well as the usual on-track activity, R1’s Brian Wood had organised a ‘Porsches at the Hill’ display. Here’s Brian Innes’ take on the day: “My motorsport talk at the Lairhillock back in 2015 had the principal purpose to persuade R2 members to give trackday driving a try. It was very gratifying to see such a good turnout of members with some even taking the leap to have a go themselves. The

Cars and Coffee for #SU2C

Kildrummy Castle Hotel

Photo by Paul Barlow

June meet in Banff

Photo by Pauline Dow

Photo by Pauline Dow

Lunch at Huntly Castle

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

DIARY DATES 3 AUGUST Club night – Lairhillock, 8pm 6 AUGUST Ballater Victoria Week Parade 17 AUGUST Club night - Milton Inn, Monifieth, 8pm 20 AUGUST Royal Deeside Speed Festival

North East Photo by Paul Barlow

June Sunday run – Banff coast June’s Sunday run resulted from a suggestion (and invitation) from Banff members Alex and Kate Leys.

They kindly offered their home for our meeting point, providing non-stop tea, coffee and plenty of Kate’s home-baked treats. Alex’s route suggestion was to visit a string of the small harbours along the coast heading west from Banff. For the full route, see the website report and the ‘Routes’ section of our Resources page.

We finished up at Huntly, and the very welcoming Huntly Castle Hotel. We were able to line up the cars along the driveway in front of the hotel for some pictures and relax with a drink on the terrace before being served a good lunch in a panelled private dining room. Very posh - but also very good value! This venue is a real gem, and a credit to owners Andrew and Linda Meiklejohn.

At lunch we welcomed some new faces at their first, but hopefully not last, Club event. Thanks for joining in - Linda and Ian Farley, Mandy Gault and

20 August Royal Deeside Speed Festival, Kincardine O’Neil We’re planning a presence at this display event, which only started last year. Please check the website/ emails for details.

Steve Rose and Gill Gardiner

Regional Organiser Greg Harm 07932 746152 – r3@porscheclubgb.com Brian at speed

Phil leads a pack

Photo by Paul Barlow

Photo by Steve Rose

Photo by Lorraine Barlow

Archie chasing Paul

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 6 August Ballater Victoria Week Parade Hopefully you’ll already have registered if you wish to join in this display and parade of classic and interesting vehicles. It may not be too late though – details for entries in last month’s PP or on the website’s Events page.

weather was unseasonably cold and windy, but that did not deter the enthusiasm of those participating and spectating. The ‘PATH’ event organised by R1’s Brian Wood was an excellent addition with a very good selection of machinery on show.

“I completed a total of 60 laps and had six passengers sit in with me in my 718. Gill Gardiner, George Mayson, Blair Thomson, and Paul Barlow were all impressed with the track performance of the 718. The grip, handling poise, braking, and torquey acceleration of the 718 make it an outstandingly capable trackday car. Also interesting, not one of my passengers complained about the sound coming from the four cylinder engine!”

“As well as Brian, the north was represented by Archie, Cameron, Derick, Graham, John, Paul and Loraine, Philip, Robin and Steven. Well done all, a good turnout this year.”

PC Teesside Last month we brought you news of a new Club night venue for our Region. This month it’s news of our brand new Porsche Centre. Not everyone was aware that a new Centre was being built in our Region, but others have been eagerly following its progress. Even before the builders were finished, PC Teesside had opened the doors of their ‘pop up shop’ welcoming new customers. Several months ago Deb and I introduced ourselves and were made most welcome by the sales team who wanted to know all about PCGB. On hearing that we were planning our Whitby fish and chip run they invited R3 to use their Centre as our meeting point, despite it not being quite finished.

So, on the morning of the drive, 38 Porsches (and a BMW Lloyds Bodyshop courtesy car) gathered at the new premises. We were greeted by Dealer Principal, Ross Jameson, his team and an abundance of enthusiasm. They were as excited to have us as we were to be there and showed a genuine interest in what everyone drove. After a cuppa and a look around the pop up shop, which will soon be the valeting bays, we were privileged to have a guided tour. Nothing was quite finished, the builders having just moved out, but it was evident that this is going to be an impressive site, staffed by a team as enthusiastic about the brand as we are, and excited for when the doors of the new JCT600 PC Teesside officially open.

We wish them well and I’m certain that many of our members will be popping in and supporting them.

Our members enjoyed a sneak preview of the new PC Teesside

Cars at Huntly Castle

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Whitby fish and chip run We left the new Centre and headed down the leafy lanes of North Yorkshire towards Whitby. Not everyone followed the planned route - a wise choice for some. When we plan a route we check its suitability for our cars and check last minute for road closures. Unfortunately, we hadn’t factored in for any summer resurfacing works and came upon a country road that had recently been covered in the dreaded loose chippings. We must have been one of the slowest Porsche convoys I’ve ever been part of. I apologise to all who got caught out and congratulate all those who chose the direct route to Whitby.

Despite the painfully slow drive over the chippings we got to Endeavour Wharf in time for our lunch booking at Trenchers. The council had coned off our parking places so parking wasn’t the problem it usually is in town. We arrived en masse for our fish and chips, with more numbers than we’d booked for, but the staff managed to squeeze us all in. From here well fed members drifted, some heading straight home, some playing tourist with a walk up to the Abbey, and others finding bars and coffee shops (and fudge shops) in which to while away the afternoon.

two other 944s, one of which was owned by the son-in-law of the steam train driver. As the day grew hotter we admitted defeat and headed for the hills, enjoying a great drive into the borders. There were plenty of other static shows that weekend and I spotted several cars that I recognised on social media pages, basking in the sun in Grasmere and at Raby Castle. If you’ve never taken your car to a static show, it’s an enjoyable day, especially if the weather is favourable. It’s an opportunity to chat to other enthusiasts and, let’s face it, who doesn’t like chatting about their car.

DIARY DATES 28-30 JULY Silverstone Classic 12 AUGUST R3 ladies afternoon tea 17 AUGUST Trackday at Croft 20 AUGUST R3 Regional Show and picnic 28 AUGUST Bank holiday drive

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

Porsches at the Hill, Knockhill Circuit

As I write this we are half way through the year, but there are plenty of events still to come.

Sadly we have had to cancel the Porsches o’er t’Wolds Tour as we had not received enough entries - we will consider what format to have next year.

However, our other events are proving popular!

R18 Concours, PC Kendal

Reserved parking on Endeavour Wharf

RECENT EVENTS

Magnus Walker nights Being ‘up north’ most of us didn’t manage to get to the Club’s Magnus Walker nights in London. Instead several of us attended the evening in his native Sheffield, at PC Sheffield. Reading comments about previous evenings we’d expected Magnus to be a friendly guy, and he didn’t disappoint. Instead of the obligatory selfie, Magnus turned photographer and took our photos instead. What a down to earth, fun-loving bloke.

26 May Blyton Park trackday The first of our two trackdays, once again, had a full entry and a good cross section of models, albeit mainly from the water-cooled models. We used to get quite a few air-cooled, maybe it’s an indication of their rising values? However, amongst the entries we did have a couple of GT3s and no less than three GT4s, as well a cross section of 911s, Boxsters, Caymans and some 944s. We had a number of novices so, as previously, we initially grouped the cars and drivers by type and experience. After lunch we then moved to an open pit lane, which worked very well and proved popular. We provide instructors at no extra cost and they were kept busy all day by both novices and experienced drivers alike.

The weather was very good so entrants and spectators were able to chat or just sit and enjoy the weather between runs, making it an enjoyable, relaxing and stress-free event - if you can describe a trackday in those terms! I am also pleased to say there were no incidents (I think we had just one spin).

From the organiser’s point of view it was another excellent event, and that has been supported by the nice feedback. We must thank AW Accident Repair Centres for once again sponsoring the event, Ben from Rennspeed Porsche Specialists for providing advice and assistance where needed, Dave from PC Nottingham for bringing goodies to tempt us with, and of course Richard and his staff at Blyton Park. Our next trackday is on 8 September – why not sign up and have a go? You won’t regret it.

Other news The last weekend of the month was hectic for some.

A couple of us drove to the first Porsches at the Hill Festival at Knockhill to support R1, an event incorporating a trackday on the Knockhill Circuit. If you’ve ever fancied a trackday, there are still places available for our local one at Croft on 17 August. There is no pressure to go as fast as you can, just the enjoyment of driving your car without risking a speeding ticket and the opportunity of pushing a bit harder than on the open road alongside like-minded Porsche enthusiasts. Despite a 5am start we had a great day and were up early again the following day for our annual trip over the Pennines for R18’s Concours at PC Kendal. We travelled in two convoys, one leaving Teesside on the A66, another leaving Hexham, taking in Hartside Pass and the A6 Shap Summit. Ian Nichol took first place in the visitors’ class. This time last year he had never entered a Concours competition before he’s learnt a lot in a year. Steve Richardson took second in the same class - his wife Shirley deserves a mention, as she helped with the polishing – on crutches.

Congratulations and thank you for representing R3.

Posing for photos for Magnus Walker

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Aln Valley Classic Car Show With nothing set in stone for what turned out to be the hottest weekend of the year so far, Deb and I decided on a visit to this event. We were joined by

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Blyton

Photo by Andrew Shaw

Club night – the Stables at Beamish Hall The following week was our first official Club night at our new venue. We were delighted to be joined by Ross Jameson and Tim Copeland from PC Teesside alongside Michael French from PC Newcastle. Ross announced that his team will be supporting our Regional show this year to help us build on the success of last year.

20 August R3 Regional Show Please do not forget our own Regional Show. Entries are now invited for our Concours competition, which is open to all Club members. Drop me a line to register and make it a great day out. Why not just come along and support the Region, bring a picnic and enjoy the tranquil surroundings of Witton Castle Park.

Photo by Richard Watkinson

15 June Pub drive out to The Royal Oak, Little Cawthorpe Pam Watkinson reports: “The Royal Oak Inn, affectionately known locally as ‘The Splash’, dates from the 17th century and commemorates the occasion, in 1651, when King Charles ll hid for a day and night in an oak tree to escape his enemies after the Battle of Worcester. The wonderful cosy and traditional country pub is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty just two miles from the Georgian market town of Louth. It’s approached through a shallow ford in Watery Lane in the village of Little Cawthorpe, one of the most picturesque villages in Lincolnshire, on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds.

“Our drive out evening was warm and sunny with many dining outside in the lovely garden. As we were almost 30 in numbers, and likely to be very noisy, we were allocated to the Inglenook, which was just big enough and had lots of character.

“There was an extensive menu to choose from and it was also curry night, which was popular as a choice.

Service was good and the meals excellent, with many members finding room for a sweet course as well.

Michelle was on a tasting spree at this point of the evening – she hasn’t changed!

“It was nice to see more new members and also Mark and Alison Andrews who found time from their busy schedule of tours to fit this event in.

“Rod gave us a quick update on forthcoming events and thanked Richard for organising the drive out.”

The Splash

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 28 August Props and Pistons, East Kirkby This is an annual favourite event for this Region and supports the charity ‘Bloodwise’. Bookings close on 1 August, so check the Events page now to obtain a booking form.

8 September Blyton Park trackday Our second trackday of the year. This is a great event (see the previous report), suitable for all whether you are just starting to track, are an experienced tracker, or simply wish to understand the cars’ capabilities.

Entry forms are now available on the Events page.

30 September WOTY to Wales Our 2017 Weekend of the Year is to Betws-y-Coed.

This promises to be a great weekend, so get yourselves booked in now.

2018 TOTY - NC500 Our 2018 ‘Tour of the Year’ is the North Coast 500 in Scotland. There are limited places - details on our Events web page.

DIARY DATES 2 AUGUST Pub drive out with R7 - The Triton, Brantingham There may still be in time to book, check our web page now.

28 AUGUST Props and Pistons - East Kirkby 8 SEPTEMBER Blyton Park trackday 30 SEPTEMBER WOTY to Wales

R5 at the Oulton Park Vintage Festival

North West Regional Organiser Allan Crosby 01744 894500 – r5@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS 10 June Oulton Park Vintage Festival A new event for R5 this attracted 36 entries to form the largest car club entry and the showpiece of the meeting. Despite heavy rain en route, 23 Porsches came along and it was a good opportunity to both meet new members and catch up with old friends.

The localised rain was kind to Oulton, holding off from 8am to 3pm and allowing good spectating for the wide variety of races, pit walks and plenty of socialising. The Vintage Festival is a smaller version of August’s Gold Cup meeting, with interesting displays and off-track entertainment.

Many thanks to all those who drove through heavy rain and standing water to display their mud-spattered Porsches and enjoy, what turned out to be, an excellent meeting - another one for the R5 calendar.

14 June R5 treasure hunt This year’s treasure hunt was kindly prepared by the Davies family - last year’s winners. Starting and finishing at The Deanwater, the route covered 24 miles with 37 questions to answer along the way, and the drive was made all the more pleasant by the excellent weather.

Unfortunately, Martin Davies and his family were unable to be present, as they were on their way to the Le Mans 24-hour race - and we all know the outcome of that...

The treasure hunt winners’ podium comprised: Graham and Hazel Marginson in first, with Jon and Adela Edgoose in second, and Aaron Maclean and Adrian Stuart taking third. We think that local knowledge helped the winners, and Hazel even bought a new Macan S for the occasion. Thanks to all who entered, and congratulations to the winners.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 26-28 August Oulton Park Gold Cup This is R5’s main event of the year and was publicised to members via a recent e-news bulletin. Tickets can be purchased from the Club’s online shop. It is intended to have a special display to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 928. If you are bringing a 928, please contact Matt Staines at matt@trimsport.co.uk 10 September Lake District Run As last year, following a drive along some good ‘Porsche’ roads, lunch will be at the Lodore Falls Hotel in Borrowdale. Lunch will cost £25, including gratuities. Afterwards, options include shopping in Keswick, boat trips on the lake, and an overnight stay in this very pleasant hotel.

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Register your interest with Michael Williams at msw2742@gmail.com 13 September Karting at Daytona Manchester Practice, qualifying and a final (in two groups) at a cost of £48pp (including hire of overalls and helmets if required). The evening will commence at 7pm and finish around 9pm. A 50% deposit will be required, and spaces will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

Contact Dave Trafford at david.trafford1@ntlworld.com Chris Clark

DIARY DATES 9 AUGUST Club night at The Deanwater New members’ night with hotpot supper.

26-28 AUGUST Oulton Park Gold Cup Details left.

10 SEPTEMBER Lake District Run Details left.

13 SEPTEMBER Karting at Daytona Manchester Details above.

11 OCTOBER Club night at The Deanwater Members’ previous cars.

15 OCTOBER Sunday run to Nutters Restaurant Make a note of the date; booking details and route will be published shortly.

8 NOVEMBER Club night at PC Wilmslow Details to come.

North Wales Regional Organisers Sue Taylor 01928 735357 (01766 890844 Weekends) r6@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Fish and chip drive Our drive this month was recced and planned by Dylan and Dawn. Thank you guys.

A lovely warm and sunny evening saw a great turn out, which included Dylan and Dawn; Tim and Annette; Arthur and grandson Jack; Graham and Alison; Gwyn and Di; Gwyn and Rachel; Steve and Liz; John and Angela; Chris and Helen; Emyr and Anwen; David and Rhian; Paul, Pete and Sue; Richard and Maggie; Tony; Kimberley; and, last but not least, Howard.

Dylan likes us to be punctual and well behaved. So, leaving St David’s Hotel at Ewloe as close to 6pm as we could, we poured onto the A55. One exit later and the route went via Mold, Ruthin, St Asaph, Llansannan before dropping down to the A5 and the home straight to Betws-y-Coed. Somewhere along the way, Howard, one of our new 914 combo, baled out. Kimberley in her 914 did a sterling job of keeping up with David and Rhian, despite them trying to shake her off.

Andy takes the trophy

Fish and chip drive

It was great route by all accounts but, unfortunately, three of us didn’t share the experience. At an early roundabout we were ‘confused.com’ and, despite Emyr’s valiant effort of flashing us and trying to chase us down, we carried on the wrong way.

Paul thought that we were doing the same route as last year so didn’t read Dylan’s detailed instructions and, as ever, I never know where I’m going. Maggie was actually spot-on with her navigation skills for driver Richard, but they decided to follow us instead. Nevertheless, we had a brilliant drive along empty ‘Evo’ roads and arrived in Betws-y-Coed just a few seconds before the main group.

The hotel served us beautifully cooked fish, chips and mushy peas. A chiller cabinet in the corner of the restaurant displayed a selection of aged ribs of beef - steaks are cut and chargrilled to order.

Definitely worth a future visit, but possibly not one for the vegetarians.

After the excellent supper and leisurely catch up, we all drifted off home.

Introducing Andy Fagan We have a Speed Championship leader in our gang! Here is a quick resume of Andy’s progress to date. We’ll follow on with monthly updates through the season. Andy writes: “As the only R6 competitor in the Speed Championship, my commentary is going to be a bit one sided. I hope I can encourage some more R6 competitors.

“This season started at the beginning of April with a sprint race at Croft. I race in class P2, which is cars up to 250bhp, and was up against some very fast competitors including Geraint Evans, two-time Speed Champion, a brace of very quick lightweight 911s, and R8’s Tom Fisher, a well experienced driver in a Boxster.

“My car is a 986 Boxster 3.2S, bought as an ex-race car and which I’ve completely rebuilt to suit the Speed

Championship. OCD Porsche on the Wirral prepared it. I started well at Croft and practice went well too.

Problems started with the timed runs and I made a mistake on my first run resulting in a 95mph spin at the Graham Hill Esses. My car developed a misfire and, once back in the paddock, Karl Lupton (Karline Garage) who is usually a competitor, helped diagnose that the problem was a plug on number two cylinder.

“Sadly we didn’t have time to change it before the next run so I had to proceed with the misfire. The misfire kept returning as I tried my best to get a ‘banker’. Fortunately, I managed a time just under half a second off the winner and third place, so I didn’t lose too many points. It was very disappointing as my second practice time would have won it, and I knew I could go even faster. That’s motorsport! Excuses don’t count! Apparently there is a book of them.

“Next was a double-header at Anglesey Circuit and another sprint race. My team at OCD Porsche had repaired the car; I was determined to do well. On the Saturday I set great times in the practices, they continued to come down in the timed runs and I won the class by 1.7 seconds. On the Sunday the dry weather held out and, once again, I did some great practice times.

Although I made a small mistake on my second timed run I had done enough to win the class again. This put me into the lead of the Speed Championship by a very small margin but there’s still a long way to go.

Andy at Anglesey

“Rounds four and five were at Loton Park for a hill climb where I knew the 911s would be strong - and they were. On the Saturday, having a spin on the last run and failing to improve my first run time, I only achieved third place.

“On the Sunday I managed second in class - only 9/100ths off first place time - and only dropped less than half a point from a maximum score for the whole weekend. Still, seven rounds to go but I’m looking good and still leading the Speed Championship for now.”

Good luck Andy!

DIARY DATES Please contact me or see website for more info about the events we have in our calendar.

17 AUGUST McLaren showrooms visit Knutsford 20 AUGUST Cheshire drive followed by BBQ at PC Chester 20 SEPTEMBER Mersey Crossings 23 SEPTEMBER PCGB National Concours d’Elégance - Ragley Hall 12-15 OCTOBER WOTY - Harrogate 19 OCTOBER Meeting at The Plough With guest speaker.

Yorkshire Regional Organisers Mark and Carol Jessop 07981 412895 – r7@porscheclubgb.com Introduction The hottest June since records began and we managed to arrange our events at each end, rather than in the middle, not that it was exactly cold.

Fingers crossed for the sun returning for the summer.

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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 main website. You can find all the event information for the year, including photos from events and route information for past drives.

June Sunday Service Heading west seemed to be a running theme for June as we headed to Lady Bower Reservoir on the western edge of the Region. We always knew that this was going to be a popular event, so we arrived early armed with plenty of bacon and worked our way through 132 rashers, which were served to 66 members.

The bacon now takes a break until September there is no room in a busy July and we picnic in August.

Porsche Sardines

events. Therefore, he, with Jodie, is missing from the enclosed photo, as are Charles and Laura Wardle owing to racing elsewhere.

Below is a photo of our team posing behind Darren’s newly prepared class 1 Caymen at Prescott.

Photo by Ange Rose

Club nights Our Club nights are held on the first Wednesday of the month at the Woodlands Hotel, Leeds - 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.

Darren and Tracey Slater, me, Peter Finch, Graham and Ange Rose, Wayne Eason, Sharon and Stephen Jory

RECENT EVENTS North West 100 We kicked off June with a tulip style drive put together by Roger Goode. Roger has experience putting these together for the MG Car Club, some members of which joined us on the day. He arranged for the Bay Horse pub, on the outskirts of Skipton, to open up early to serve us tea and coffee. Roger had also arranged an area for us to eat in there when we returned at the end of the day.

We had 38 cars on the day, including our MG guests, and set off at two-minute intervals to give us a chance to enjoy the navigation aspect of the event.

For some, it only took 30 seconds to make a first wrong turn, and it wouldn’t be the last.

The route took us west as far as the Trough of Bowland, which is simply stunning. The road book not only provided interesting facts about landmarks on the way (witch burning!) but also ideas of good places to stop for breaks.

The midway point saw us stopped with an amazing clear view out to Morecambe and I think even Blackpool Tower with the sea beyond. The route out took a lot of concentration, with the odd diversion, but the route home was smoother, with longer stretches of faster roads to stretch the cars a bit.

Eventually everyone made it back to the Bay Horse for refreshments and great conversation. A thoroughly good day out was had by all.

A huge thank you goes to Roger and Elaine Goode for putting together an excellent event - it was greatly appreciated by everyone.

So, the R8 speed time have represented us well. We will all be at Curborough, our local circuit near Lichfield, on 26 August. Please come and see what goes on.

DIARY DATES

Darren at Curborough 2016

For our full diary see the Forum or Club website.

2 AUGUST Club night - the Woodlands Hotel 2 AUGUST Pub meet up with R4 – The Triton at Brantingham Based on previous turnouts, we have prebooked dining for 25. Meet at 6.30pm to eat at 7pm.

20 AUGUST Sunday Service - R3 Witton Castle We will join the North East Region for a bring and share picnic with free entry to the event. See the Forum/website for details.

10 SEPTEMBER Sunday Service Living Seas Centre Bacon butties from 11am in the car park of the Living Seas Centre followed by Sewerby Hall Car Show. Full details in July’s PP.

East Midlands Regional Organiser Tom Fisher 07768 317346 – r8@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Club night at The Coopers Arms Unfortunately, owing to the poor weather, Martyn from Dentmaster was unable to practise his magic in the car park. We had a very lively meeting in our smaller meeting room instead. Martyn will have returned for our July meeting.

We welcomed, for the first time, John and Una Green, Michael Harris, Helen and David, Ian Walker, John Oakhill, and Phil Achurch. Great to see you all and I hope you enjoyed the evening.

Start of North West 100

View to Morecambe

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Graham at Curborough 2016

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 12 August Open morning at Nielsen Chemicals in Swadlincote Established in 1969, Nielsen is an automotive brand that supplies vehicle cleaning products to trade and retail in the UK and internationally. They have a training academy, which includes a wet and dry bay so they can show all aspects of vehicle cleaning, and possibly paint rectification. The team are used to problem solving so people can receive tips from the experts. They sponsor ‘Nielsen Racing’ a Radical team competing internationally. Nielsen is part of Reabrook, which operates from the same 14-acre site on Rawdon Road, Moira, Swadlincote Derbyshire DE12 6DA. Reabrook also supply products under customers’ own labels, including paint protection and fuel additives. I am sure we will find the visit very interesting. Complimentary refreshments, a raffle and a goody bag for participants. 10am–12.30pm.

Let me know if you wish to attend.

9-10 September weekend away A return to the Metropole Hotel in Llandrindod Wells.

We aim to meet up at Uttoxeter services with a suggested route through Wales to our hotel with a group Saturday evening meal and fun quiz. Sunday will see the group following a suggested route with comprehensive tulip maps over the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons, with stunning roads and views before returning to the hotel area either for the journey home or to stay another night. Some

participants may choose to stay elsewhere in the area and to join the main party as they wish. That’s no problem – do whatever you wish. When booking with the Metropole quote ‘R8 Porsche Club’. The cost per person includes the four-course evening meal, breakfast and spa. Email me for details, or better still access our Region’s news on the Club website for full info. Please let me know when you have confirmed a booking and intend to take part.

DIARY DATES 7 AUGUST Club night at The Coopers Arms 12 AUGUST Open morning at Nielsen Chemicals, Swadlincote 13 AUGUST TOTEM **Fully booked** 26 AUGUST Porsche Club Speed Championship round at Curborough 4 SEPTEMBER Club night at The Coopers Arms 9-10 SEPTEMBER Weekend away to Wales 2 OCTOBER Club night at The Coopers Arms

West Midlands Regional Organiser Kim and Mandy Sutch 07811 114646 – r9@porscheclubgb.com David Jones 01455 220081 – 07836 374295 Davejones996@hotmail.co.uk Club night Wow! The cars didn’t stop coming in.

As Mandy came home early from work we both drove to The Bear in her new 981 Boxster – well, I drove it. Engine on - check. Loud button on - check.

Sport plus deployed - check. Auto or PDK? Daft question. Roof down - you bet. Sun shining - oh yes. Let’s roll.

What a car it is! The motorway was closed and so we were forced to take the back roads. She revs hard and fast, and on the downshift the sound is intoxicatingly wonderful.

We made it to The Bear with big grins on our faces and, as the night went on, the grin didn’t disappear as, to our amazement, car after car kept arriving.

A couple, JD and Emma, turned up on pushbikes and asked “What’s going on?” “It’s our Club night” we replied. “We live up the road and have a Boxster, can we go fetch it and join you?” “No problem.” They have now joined the Club, so welcome to you both. Also,

new on the night was Brent who came to see what we were about and has since joined too, welcome.

I spent part of the evening talking with Robert who’d bought his 964 Targa around the same time as I had and is planning a trip to the Dolomites. I wish I could join him in mine.

Mandy counted 86 Porsches - a record. Huge thanks go to all our members for making the effort to come out and join us on such a lovely evening. It really is a great feeling to know you support us this way.

Show and Shine winners – Trevor, Ian and Barry

Rammed car park

Targa The Targa is finally back together. With the new parts in place and the car looking great, it was time for its first wash, which I was apprehensive about doing because I didn’t want to scratch it. It was okay and it looks fantastic.

Show and Shine Eighty of us got together for the Show and Shine at Fairfield and Smite Brook Railway in Pailton for a fun day chatting, and riding the miniature steam trains and steam launch.

After lunch Mandy and Dave picked the three winners of our Show and Shine - I say Mandy and Dave as everything I said was poo-pooed. What do I know about Show and Shine? Judging was very hard as we had an amazing turnout but, in the end, the winner was Trevor Arkell’s Cayman S, with Ian Townsend’s 930 Turbo Cabriolet in second and Barry Sidwell’s 964 C4 Cabriolet in third. Well done everybody!

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We also have an award for the spirit of the Concours in recognition of Baz Barnett’s late brother Ted. This year it was won by Peter Wilson who introduced us to this great venue and was driving one of the trains. Congratulations Peter!

Peter, the owner, doesn’t charge to use his grounds and railway but he does ask if we can donate to his favourite charity, the local air ambulance, and, once again, R9 came up trumps as we collected £293.06.

You people are truly amazing and it’s an honour to be your ROs. It’s you who make the events such great places to be. Thank you.

I’d like to thank Tom, Carol, Jess and Dave’s wife Barb for turning up early to help set up and make sure people got parked up safely.

Show and Shine

Happy motoring everyone.

Kim

By the time you read this, we will soon be enjoying the Silverstone Classic (with hopefully great weather!) and looking forward to the many more exciting Porsche Club events throughout the country. Make sure you try and travel further afield whenever you can - I guarantee you will be pleasantly surprised by the variety on offer.

Member article Ian Gray reports: “I’ve been a member of Porsche club since November 2016 when, aged 34, I brought my first ever Porsche - a 2010 Panamera 4S 4.8 V8. I love it.

“I also love Le Mans and, this year, I promised my son, George, I would take him. However, I’m being treated for a prolapsed disc, which is pushing on my sciatic nerve and giving me excruciating pain and am due for surgery at the end of the month. Therefore, I decided against going, which was a very hard decision, especially after meeting Magnus Walker at PC Wolverhampton and finding out he was also going.

“George is a 13-year-old car enthusiast and has his own Instagram page with nearly 1,200 followers (@mrgeorgegray). He came to my first Porsche meet at R9 and loved chatting to like-minded enthusiasts who made him feel very welcome.

“We watched the race live on TV until we retired to bed at 2am, we then woke to finish watching the race and were overjoyed for Porsche to make it three in a row. That evening, after George had spent all afternoon washing and valeting the car, we went for a drive into Barmouth from our caravan in nearby Tal-y-Bont. My son asked me to pull over and take these extraordinary photos of our Porsche with the sun setting over North Wales. I would love it if one of the images could make the print on the next issue. It may also help me in getting back in to his good books for not taking him to Le Mans this year.”

Chris racing Cayman GT4 A brief report from Chris Valentine on his continuing racing exploits: “Saturday, 24 June finally saw me complete races in the Cayman GT4 I’ve been trying to race in for nearly two years! A series of crashes had severely damaged the two cars my Canadian co-driver Fareed Ali owns, so it was a relief to leave the Silverstone GP circuit that evening having completed two races entirely unscathed – despite being nowhere near a podium!

“After a shakedown test of both repaired cars a week before, with young British GT and LMP driver Devon Modell providing advice, we were out qualifying in near-perfect conditions. We were grouped into the Britcar Endurance Class Three with two other Caymans, alongside two Aston Martin Vantages (one co-driven by TV chef Paul Hollywood), three Ginetta G55s and a Porsche 997 Cup – we knew that a class podium would be unlikely.

“Race One (50 minutes) - from lights out, my pace closely matched three of the lower order. We enjoyed a couple of great battles for the majority of my laps before Fareed took over. From 29 starters we finished a fairly respectable 21st, sixth in our very competitive class, and I was pleased to learn that I’d taken another second off my new lap record.

“Race Two (two hours) - I’m afraid my pace wasn’t as good, only posting my three fastest laps approaching the pit stop, when I got a second wind. Fareed took over from me after taking on a single ‘dump churn’ of fuel and eventually took the flag 14th from 17 starters.

“The car is a joy to drive and, with two cars available, Newbridge Motorsport are offering ‘arrive and drive’ packages to suitably funded drivers in Britcar and other endurance championships.”

Thanks, Chris - good to see an R10 member getting the best out of driving a marvellous GT4 in ‘anger’!

Dave, Kim, Mandy JROs DIARY DATES 5 AUGUST Morning at PC Wolverhampton 6 AUGUST Summer drive with Baz Barnett – Cannock Chase **Limited numbers** 15 AUGUST Club night - The Bear Berkswell 19 SEPTEMBER Club night - The Bear Berkswell 6-8 OCTOBER Weekend in the Lake District 17 OCTOBER Club night - The Bear Berkswell 21 OCTOBER Coventry Transport Museum 21 NOVEMBER Club night - The Bear Berkswell

Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire Regional Organiser Paul Ebbs 01234 363358 (7pm–9pm) 07769 805594 (daytime) – r10@porscheclubgb.com

Photo by Sean Mulcahy/Jarrotts

Ian Gray’s Panamera against a beautiful sunset

GT4 cockpit

Chris on track

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 987/Cayman technical seminar at Cornbury House There is another technical seminar in the pipeline for 987 Boxster and Cayman, taking place (correct, as I write) on Sunday, 6 August. Inform Club Office if you intend to attend. It will be heavily subscribed - get in there soon!

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R10 Show and Shine at Dove House Motor Company R10 members are invited to enter our relaxed Show and Shine on 12 August, which replaces our usual monthly meet at Sharnbrook.

Many in our Region already know Dove House - an independent car dealership specialising particularly in Porsche, and other prestige sports car marques including Ferrari and Aston Martin. We have a special connection with them as they have sponsored and supported our monthly meetings for some time.

The R10 Show and Shine will predominantly be a gathering of Regional members’ Porsches, where they can enjoy ‘pride of ownership’ in a friendly display and vote for what they consider to be the best of each other’s’ cars in each of the following three categories: ‘Early’ water-cooled (924, 944, 968, 928 etc.)

Air-cooled (356, all 911 derivatives up to and including 993, 914, etc.)

‘Late’ water-cooled (Boxster, Cayman, etc. and all 911 derivatives from 996 up to present) If there is an ‘over’ number of Porsches in any of these categories (especially late water-cooled, which seems to form a majority nowadays), we may have to rejig the set-up, to avoid a ‘fait accompli’ result. In the end, it’s all about enjoying a good day with everyone, with no egos involved. There will be an individual prize (TBC) for first place in each category, decided by peer voting of all members present, including professional opinions of the Dove House team.

The Martin O’Kane award - in memory of the late R10 member, Martin O’Kane, who took great pleasure preparing his lovely 964 Cabriolet to win past similar events - for the overall winner, will be presented to the owner of the Porsche with the highest number of votes overall, together with an individual prize (TBC).

The award will then be engraved with the winner’s name and car type and held by the Club to record the proud winner’s provenance.

I hope to see many loyal R10 members attending, together with recently joined members who are very welcome.

Arrive from approximately 9am onwards. Voting can take place any time after (TBC). Presentations are at around 2.30-3pm.

The main thing is to have a good time enjoying our Porsches. I stress that this is not a ‘Concours’ event, but one for Porsche of all ages and conditions. Please don’t be put off if you consider your car to be less than perfect - if you drive your car and get pleasure from it (that’s what they were made for) come along and have a go with your pride and joy!

All Porsches are welcome and I look forward to seeing you, even if you decide not to enter the competition. Refreshments will very kindly be provided by Dove House.

Contact me very soon if you would like to attend.

To register your interest in attending, it is essential that you email me only on r10@porscheclubgb.com with your name, your membership number and the car you will be attending in, so that I can add you to the list. Please do not just turn up without informing anyone, as you will surely appreciate there will have to be some organisation to cater for everyone.

Dove House Motor Company is at Crown Way, Rushden, Northamptonshire NN10 6BS.

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Porsche Charity Car Show, Garth Park, Bicester Run by R31 for the last couple of years, this cosy local event on the edge of Bicester is a great opportunity to show your Porsche in friendly surroundings and to enjoy the company of like-minded enthusiasts. It would be best to indicate your intention to attend by contacting Alan Bartlett (R31) directly. See you there?

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.8 pdk Gen 2 (59 - 2009) Basalt black with stone grey 55,000 miles .................. £66,000

Porsche 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 “Gen 2” pdk (11 - 2011) Basalt black with black leather 34,000 miles .................. £55,000

Porsche 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 “Gen 2” pdk (59 - 2010) Basalt black with black leather 28,000 miles ......................................... £51,000

Porsche 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 “Gen 2” cab pdk (10 - 2010) Silver with black leather 26,000 miles .................. £52,000

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6 tip cab (08 - 2008) Basalt black with black leather 43,000 miles .................. £57,000

Porsche 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 “Gen 2” Cab pdk (09 - 2009) Atlas grey with black leather, 40,000 miles ........................................ £49,000

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6 tip (57 - 2007) Basalt black with black leather 43,000 miles .................. £56,000

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6 (06 - 2006) Cobalt blue with black leather 54,000 miles ................... £55,000

Porsche 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 “Gen 2” pdk (09 - 2009) Atlas grey with black leather 42,000 miles ........................................ £48,000

Porsche 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 “Gen 2” pdk (58 - 2008) Basalt black with black leather 59,000 miles ........................................ £45,000

Porsche 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 “Gen 2” (09 - 2009) Silver with black leather 48,000 miles ........................................ £43,000

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6 tip (06 - 2006) Basalt black with black leather 56,000 miles ........................................ £52,000

Porsche 911 (997) Turbo 3.6 tip (07 - 2007) GT Silver with black leather 66,000 miles ........................................ £48,000

Porsche 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 tip (07 - 2007) Basalt black with black leather 53,000 miles ........................................ £36,000

Porsche 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 (07 - 2007) Meteor grey with black leather 58,000 miles ........................................ £34,000

Porsche 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 (56 - 2006) GT Silver with black leather 59,000 miles ........................................ £34,000

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

Porsche 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 (08 - 2008) Meteor grey with grey leather 51,000 miles ......................................... £34,000

Porsche 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 tip (56 - 2006) Silver with black leather 48,000 miles ........................................ £34,000

Porsche 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 (06 - 2006) Silver with black leather 39,000 miles ........................................ £33,000

Porsche 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 tip (57 - 2007) Red with black leather 57,000 miles ........................................ £33,000

Porsche 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 tip (06 - 2006) GT Silver with black leather 42,000 miles ......................................... £32,000

Porsche 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 (55 - 2005) Basalt black with black leather 59,000 miles ......................................... £32,000

Porsche 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 tip (55 - 2006) Red with black leather 50,000 miles ......................................... £32,000

Porsche 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 (05 - 2005) Silver with red leather 52,000 miles ......................................... £30,000

Porsche 911 (996) Turbo 3.6 tip (53 - 2003) Silver with black leather 49,000 miles ......................................... £45,000

Porsche 911 (996) Turbo 3.6 tip (03 - 2003) Basalt black with black leather 71,000 miles ......................................... £40,000

Porsche Cayman “S” 3.4 pdk (63 - 2013) White with black leather 29,000 miles ......................................... £42,000

Porsche Cayman “S” 3.4 pdk (63 - 2013) Agate grey with black leather 31,000 miles ......................................... £42,000

Porsche Macan 2.0 pdk (65 - 2016) Basalt black with black leather 13,000 miles ......................................... £47,000

Porsche Cayenne 3.0 diesel tip (15 - 2015) Meteor grey with sand leather 22,000 miles ......................................... £48,000

Porsche Cayenne 4.2 “S” diesel tip (62 - 2013) White with black leather 32,000 miles ......................................... £40,000

Porsche Cayenne “GTS” 4.8 tip (59 - 2009) Basalt black with black leather 60,000 miles ......................................... £25,000

Porsche Cayenne “GTS” 4.8 tip (58 - 2008) Basalt black with black leather 58,000 miles ......................................... £23,000

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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 6 AUGUST 987 Boxster/Cayman seminar Cornbury House 12 AUGUST R10 Show and Shine Dove House Motors 20 AUGUST Porsche Charity Car Show, Garth Park, Bicester 20 AUGUST Open Day - Cornbury House

At the end of a close fought contest, the winner was Lea Ballum with a very creditable score of 27.

Second was Rebecca Shalka on 31 and third was Steve Newman with 33. The top three were each presented with prizes by Gary Sorrell on behalf of Jardine Motors. We are most thankful to Gary and the support of PC Colchester at this and our other events. Gary introduced Ian LeCount as the new After Sales Manager at PC Colchester. Ian takes over from Peter Hurd who has emigrated to New Zealand.

Gary Sorrell concentrating and being ‘spectated’ by wife Carol and Ian LeCount

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Carvery lunch Attention is directed to the carvery lunch with the TVR Club on 6 August and it is hoped that members will support this social get-together. Tickets are £10pp - please let me know by 1 August if you wish to attend.

Essex Regional Organiser Martyn Molyneaux 01245 222937 (7pm-9pm) r11@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Greg Thompson 01376 573445 – r11gregt@googlemail.com RECENT EVENTS Club night For our June Club night, we had a fun golf evening on the Rivenhall Oaks Adventure Golf Course. Twentytwo members took part on the 12-hole course that involved putting through tunnels, jumping a water course, rafting across water and putting inside a wigwam. There was much laughter and everyone enjoyed themselves on the challenging course.

Despite the idiosyncracies of the course, there were ‘holes-in-one’ by seven members, showing skill or good fortune, or a mixture of the two.

Members’ cars on Club night – not sure about that red one

Ian Dewsnap’s pristine Rolls-Royce

Cars and Coffee Helped by unbroken sunshine and blue skies, Cars and Coffee at the Warren in June attracted a superb turnout, including a number of rare cars, both ancient and modern. This is a superb social event for anyone interested in cars, and attention is directed to the events diary for the next meetings in July and August. The breakfast meetings at The Hare and The Castle are also well attended.

AC Cobra at Cars and Coffee

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6 August King’s Head Klassic, Bradwell on Sea Tickets to the show are £10 per car (a maximum of four people). We advise you to book in advance, but entry will be available on the day, subject to availability. Swap meet tickets start from £20. Trade stands start from £50. If you are interested, please call Paul from Karmann Konnection on 01702 340613 to book your ticket, trade stand, swap meet or for more information.

Hyde Hall Please note the car show on 20 August at RHS Hyde Hall, which will have more car clubs in attendance along with refreshments, toilet facilities in the vicinity where we will be parked, as well as the normal eateries at the entrance and at the top of the hill.

Hyde Hall is an ever evolving garden and well recommended for a day out. Because each entrant to the car show must display a ticket to secure entrance, it is requested that members let me know by 1 August, at the very latest, whether they intend to participate.

Track evening Attention is also directed to the 30 August Brands Hatch track evening. Although the event is full, Steve Kevlin will doubtless be running a reserve list. Several drivers from R11 are taking part so members may wish to simply come along to watch the cars and see what happens at a trackday. For more information, contact Steve Kevlin at motorsport@porscheclubgb.com or Paul Grainger on trackdays@porscheclubgb.com

17 September Essex Classic Vehicle Show, Lower Castle Park, Colchester There is a booking registration form and the fee is £5 per car, with all proceeds going to Headway Essex.

For queries, please contact Headway Essex on 01206 547616 or email: fundraising@headwayessex.org.uk

10 OCTOBER Club night We are hoping to run one of our ever popular quiz evenings.

14 NOVEMBER Club night Richard Eniffer, Sales Manager at PC Colchester, to give an update on the world of Porsche.

Former R12 ROs Brian and Viv Jewsbury enjoying the walled garden

Happy motoring Martyn

Norfolk & Suffolk

DIARY DATES 5 AUGUST Technical seminar at Club HQ 5 AUGUST Breakfast meeting at The Hare, Roxwell, CM14LU 6 AUGUST Carvery lunch at Rivenhall Oaks GC with TVR Club 6 AUGUST Helmingham Hall Classic and Sports Car Festival 10am-5pm. £10 per car and two people.

6 AUGUST King’s Head Klassic, Bradwell on Sea 8 AUGUST Club night and R11 Concours An opportunity to show off your pride and joy in a number of classes in a not too serious exhibition.

20 AUGUST Car show at RHS Hyde Hall 20 AUGUST Cars and Cofee at The Warren 8-10am. For details please telephone 01245 223258.

30 AUGUST Brands Hatch track evening 2 SEPTEMBER Prill Septemberfest 10am-4pm, members are invited to attend Prill Porsche Classics in Halstead.

3 SEPTEMBER Frankie’s Classic Car and Bike Fest at Ford Motor Company Dunton Technical Centre, Laindon, SS15 6EE. 10am-4pm, with light music and refreshments.

Public entry on the day is £5pp.

12 SEPTEMBER Club night – a bring your ‘other car’ night 17 SEPTEMBER Essex Classic Vehicle Show, Lower Castle Park, Colchester 23–25 SEPTEMBER WOTY to Northumberland 24 SEPTEMBER Warren Classic at Woodham Walter Unfortunately, this event coincides with the WOTY but we have space for four cars. If you wish to attend please contact Ian Dewsnap: iandewsnap@yahoo.co.uk 24 SEPTEMBER Cars and Cofee at The Warren 8-10am. For details, please telephone 01245 223258.

7 OCTOBER Breakfast meeting At The Castle, Great Leighs, CM31NE.

Regional Organisers Tony and Colleen Wickins 01379 676251 – r12@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS WOTY in Llandrindod Wells Thirty-two of us met up at The Metropole Hotel and Spa for our WOTY in this lovely area of Wales.

The weekend began with a visit to the Hall at Abbey-Cwm–Hir on Friday morning and we were met by Paul Humpherstone who welcomed us to his home. After a short introduction, Paul split us into two groups to begin a two-hour tour. Paul and his wife Victoria bought the Hall 20 years ago and have spent the last 19 years sourcing antiques and memorabilia to make this unusual and beautiful home a very interesting place to visit. We saw all 52 rooms, including their own living accommodation – each room is unique, mainly due to Victoria’s design ideas and flair for colour. We arranged for a buffet to be delivered by local caterers and it arrived just as we finished our tour. We then explored the gardens at our leisure and it had everything from coloured beach huts to a bandstand, gypsy caravans and a life-size wooden bear leaning against a tree! Paul invited us to stay for as long as we wished and several us were still there at 3pm!

Colleen with R12 cars in front of Abbey-Cwm-Hir

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An early start on Saturday, as several of us navigated a scenic drive that we had suggested navigating with tulip maps. The route took us off the main roads and into some wonderful scenery, eventually meeting up at the Dolaucothi Gold Mines for a mid-morning break. We then carried on to The Cliff Hotel at Gwbert, where we had booked lunch in a private room although several opted to sit outside and enjoy the sunshine and views overlooking Cardigan Bay. Admiring the view en route to the Dolaucothi Mines

We gave everyone two routes to choose from on the way back to The Metropole. We decided to take the Elan Valley and Elan village option (with David and Pat following us), which was again very scenic with good driving roads. Those who had cabriolets arrived back at the hotel looking rather pink (or actually red) as we enjoyed another very hot and sunny day.

On Sunday, we said goodbye to two couples who were going home, while the rest of us took a boat trip out from New Quay as we hoped to see some

making our way to Dublin we met again at Jury’s Inn on Parnell Street then, later, over the Liffey to Temple Bar for further drinks.

R12 enjoy the sun and views in Cardigan Bay

The iconic River Liffey

dolphins. To our delight, several could be seen in the distance leaping out of the water but, sadly, they didn’t want to come close and say hello, although we did see some huge jellyfish!

Our last evening at the hotel, and we all reflected on a most enjoyable weekend. We were asked several times “where are we going in 2018?” We’re on the case and are busy sourcing venues – you will probably need your passport!

20 June Club night Another full house for Club night and a very warm welcome to 12 new members who joined us this evening. Paul Gotts from Dent Devils was our guest and we gathered in the car park for his demonstration.

Fascinating to watch a craftsman skilfully remove dents on his own vehicle without damaging paintwork!

Paul kindly finished with a Q&A session and many thanks to Paul and Dent Devils who operate nationally and are happy to give demonstrations.

25 June Visit to Caister Castle Motor Museum Yvonne and Alan arranged for us to visit the car museum at Caister Castle with lunch at the Filby Bridge Restaurant on Filby Broad to follow. A good turnout of Porsches graced the car park and created a bit of interest from other visitors. Caister car collection is probably the largest and certainly the best privately owned motor collection and contains many fine and rare veteran, vintage, classic, sports and touring automobiles and motorcycles. Exhibits ranged from an 1893 Panhard et Levassor, the world’s first real car, through to a 1990s customised Harley Davidson.

Various steam cars and electric vehicles are included as well as Jim Clark’s Lotus, Peter Rachman’s Cadillac and the very first Ford Fiesta. Two hours soon sped by and we wished we could have had more time to take everything in - another visit is definitely on the cards!

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 3 September Classics and Sports Cars by the Lake Hall Farm, Fornham St Martin, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 1SL. An alternative day out to Classics at the Castle. We have booked a Club stand with our gazebo at the cost of £10 per car. All monies go directly to charity. Please make your cheque payable to ‘St Nicholas Hospice Care’. We will need the make, model and year of each vehicle and passes will be sent out in August. Book your place with Colleen and Tony.

Bookings have been slow – we need more cars!

17 September Classic and Sports Car Show At The Oaksmere Hotel, Brome, Suffolk, IP23 8AJ. Refreshments will be available. Please contact PCGB member, Peter Ashford, for further details and to register your interest on eventseapc@gmail.com or tel 01449 722759.

24 September Festival of Classic Cars and Bikes at Reepham This is the fourth event of its kind held in the market place at Reepham, and this year it is German themed.

So, if you wish to display your Porsche, please email PCGB member Peter Fitzjohn at reephamclassic17@ outlook.com who will give you full details.

8 October Sandringham Charity Car Rally The Norfolk and Norwich Rovers Owners Club have once again asked us to join them at their charity rally (in aid of the East Anglian Air Ambulance). Free to enter but they ask for a donation which can be sent in with your entry form. Discounted rates available on the day if you wish to visit the house, museum and gardens. Space is limited, so contact Colleen and Tony soon for an entry form.

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 of each event.

DIARY DATES 20 AUGUST Fish banquet in Norfolk **Event fully booked** 3 SEPTEMBER Classics and Sports Cars by the Lake 17 SEPTEMBER Classic and Sports Car Show 19 SEPTEMBER Club night We shall be away, but Brian and Rosemary will host the evening.

24 SEPTEMBER Festival of Classic Cars and Bikes at Reepham 8 OCTOBER Sandringham Charity Car Rally 25 NOVEMBER Christmas party At The Wroxham. Please see previous PP for booking details.

Herefordshire, Worcestershire & Shropshire Regional Organiser Steve Cutler 01384 370038 – r13@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Philip Sloper 01562 885740 – philipjsloper@gmail.com RECENT EVENTS Irish trip This year, the Region visited Ireland, the holiday expertly organised, as always, by Ian Crosskell and his report follows: “Our Region enjoys an annual tour in some interesting, even dramatic, scenery with good food and friendly company. This year, we decided to try the Republic of Ireland and the chosen week fell immediately after Porsches on the Prom so nearly all of us met up in Llandudno, as it was on the way. After 72 porscheclubgb.com

“The next day we set off, traveling 80 miles to our hotel, Clayton Whites in Wexford, which was both spacious and even somewhat luxurious. More time at this location would have afforded the use of good spa facilities, but the intent was a driving holiday, so we moved on to Cork, just over 100 miles distant. The weather favoured us; cabriolet roofs were down and most avoided the national primary roads and took, instead, smaller regional roads to Athurstown and then a ferry to Waterford.

“The Montenotte Hotel in Cork was not easy to find but, once we were ensconced, the hotel afforded a good view over Cork, although it was a rather industrial outlook towards the river.

“The next day saw most travelling to Blarney Castle before going on to Killarney, although a 90-minute wait put most off kissing the Blarney Stone. The gardens were certainly worth the entrance fee, however, particularly a very informative ‘poison garden’. With only about 55 miles to Killarney, the travel that day was quickly accomplished and we eventually found our hotel, Castle Lodge. This hotel was well located as it was within walking distance of the national park as well as providing easy access to Killarney town centre. Killarney has many restaurants to choose from and the hotel recommended three that we tried in turns over the three days we were there. All were good, but special mention to Treyvauds for excellent service and dishes.

After a long wait, R13 members got to kiss the Blarney Stone

“The following day was reserved for driving around the Ring of Kerry and this drive was rather longer than anticipated, with narrow roads in places. Some of us extended the trip by taking a ferry across to Valentia Island. In the event, there was sea fret blowing in off the Atlantic, obscuring the coastal views and demonstrating the isolation suffered by the monks living on Skellig, even though we couldn’t see the islands for mist.

“It was warm and sunny on the last day in Killarney, and some ventured round the Dingle Peninsula, while others took the opportunity to refrain from driving and explore the national park and Ross Castle, where medieval Irish lords once lived. The Dingle Peninsula trip took in a visit to the Dingle whiskey distillery, and a visit to Killarney Brewing Company with samples; one within walking distance of the hotel, so driving was avoided.

“The last day was taken up with a drive across Ireland back to Dublin and a return ferry to Holyhead.

Good weather for the most part and well-maintained main roads allowed all to enjoy the travelling, even on the small ferries used to cross various waterways.

Ireland proved very hospitable, with good food, fine service and cheery craic in abundance. The only question now is where to next?”

Enjoying Killarney Brewing Company’s offerings

Trackday at Curborough Sprint Circuit Our annual trackday was certainly a ‘game of two halves’. Wet and cool in the morning, sunny and dry(ish) in the afternoon. Shenstone and District Car Club provided the organisation and, with breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea included, it was fantastic value at £37.50 per car. Twenty-one cars had plenty of runs, with the damp conditions in the morning producing some interesting tail wagging moments. An excellent day out, which we are sure to repeat next year.

An air-cooled 911 leads the way at Curborough Sprint Circuit

27 June Club night Our open evening attracted over 40 cars, and saw a very interesting turnout, including a Ferrari 360 Spider, Ferrari Mondial QV, Subaru Impreza, two MGB GT (one recently acquired for Elaine Teague), an Aston Martin DB7, Audi R8, a very heavily customised Mk3 Ford Cortina, a great assortment of Minis, both classic and modern, including a Mini Traveller ‘Woody’, and an assortment of VW camper vans!

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 20 August BBQ A new event, a BBQ lunch at The Danery. From 1pm, with food served at 2pm. It will be an American pit-type BBQ to include all side orders. The cost will be £10.95pp, and there will be a marquee in case of rain. Please let Steve or Phil know if you would like to join us. The Danery, Kidderminster Rd, Quatford, near Bridgnorth, WV15 6QJ. thedanerybridgnorth.co.uk

Enjoy the sights and sounds of cars from the golden age of motor racing as the drivers tackle the twists and turns of this famous street circuit, which still uses the same roads as the very first race on 14 April 1929.

We have a choice of three different hotels in Menton (a short train ride from the circuit) to cater for all budgets and standards. Make direct contact with Kieran Line and please let Steve or Phil know if you decide to book. Kieran Line, Car Club and Group Relationship Manager, Scenic and Continental Car Tours. Telephone 01732 879 172 or email: admin@ sceniccartours.com or visit: sceniccartours.com/ monaco-historique/4580041219 Club nights Unless otherwise stated, Club nights are on the last Tuesday in the month, 7.30pm for an 8pm start, at The Manor House of Whittington, near Kinver, DY7 6NY. themanorhouseofwhittington.com As well as being shown in PP, our events calendar is regularly updated on the R13 section of the Club Forum.

DIARY DATES 20 AUGUST BBQ at The Danery near Bridgnorth 28 AUGUST Pershore Plum Festival classic car show at Pershore Abbey A great day out, lots to see (not just cars!) pershoreplumfestival.org.uk 29 AUGUST Club night at The Riverside Inn 26 SEPTEMBER Monthly meeting Manor House of Whittington 7-8 OCTOBER WOTY **Event now fully booked** 31 OCTOBER Monthly meeting at PC Wolverhampton With ex-Formula One and Le Mans-winning racing driver Richard Attwood as our guest speaker. porschewolverhampton.co.uk 28 NOVEMBER Social at the Manor House Includes discussion on 2018 programme.

South Wales Regional Organiser Huw Jones 07799 532661 – r14@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS PCGB Pirelli BBQ It was good to see members from R14 who had travelled up for the annual BBQ held at PCGB Clubhouse. Although the weather was not as good as last year, the PCGB Motorsport Race Centre awning kept members dry.

29 August Club night A social meeting held at a new venue, The Riverside Inn, Cound, near Shrewsbury, SY5 6AF. Plenty of parking, please meet in the bar (or outside if the weather is good to us) from 7pm. The Riverside offers food; if you wish to eat it is advisable to book in advance to avoid disappointment. theriversideinn.net 8-19 May 2018 Grand Prix de Monaco Historique For our 2018 continental trip, we are teaming up with Scenic and Continental Car Tours, for a run down to Monte Carlo to watch the 12th running of this historic race, held every two years.

cars attended, which was a good turnout. I would like to thank those who attended and displayed their cars. Having been at the entrance for a while, I missed the opportunity to mix with members and have a look at their cars. There was a good variety this year, from a 356 to the latest, second-generation 991s.

I would also like to thank PC Cardiff for their attendance, their sponsorship and, of course, for the cars that they brought along.

Forty-eight members attended the meal afterwards in a private function room at the San Martino Italian restaurant in the bay. This gave some opportunity for members to chat to each other and for me to mix and introduce myself to new members. Photographs taken on the day and for most events can be found on our Region’s section of the PCGB website.

One of the immaculate cars on display at Porsches in the Bay

Regional WOTY Our WOTY was held the weekend of 23-25 June at the Metropole Hotel in Llandrindod Wells.

Hotelier Justin Baird-Murray and his staff looked after us exceptionally well and a big thank you is due to Justin and his staff for their support. Reserved parking was in place for our visit and another 50 cars from the BMW Car Club were also in their designated parking spaces. We were kindly invited to their private cocktail party prior to dinner.

Sixteen cars attended including Peter and Laura Butler from the 991 Register in their Turbo S Cabriolet. We also welcomed Richard and Dorris Kingston from the R21 Chiltern Region who had travelled down from London in their 964 Targa.

The Saturday drive consisted of 160 miles that took in the Elan Valley, Lake Vyrnwy and passed the Clywedog Reservoir on our return journey to the hotel.

A buffet lunch had been arranged at the Brigands Inn, Mallwyd and, surprisingly, we arrived for the scheduled time slot. Unfortunately, one of our members experienced a sick car with one of his cylinders not firing. The car was left at the Brigands Inn and he was able to catch a lift in another car on our journey around Lake Vyrnwy. The car was picked up on the return journey and AA assistance was called.

On Sunday morning, a visit was arranged to the Hall at Abbey-Cwm-Hir, which is located eight miles north of Llandrindod Wells. The visit was enjoyed by all and it is a place we would highly recommend visiting, especially from November onwards when the house is really given over to Christmas and a Christmas tree is put in all 52 rooms of the Hall. If there are sufficient members interested in this, I could Steady on Jacqui Jones! One of R14’s WOTY adventurers

Just some of the Porsches at the busy Pirelli BBQ

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arrange a Club visit on a Sunday afternoon and include a lunch somewhere.

South Wales Region Facebook group I am pleased to announce that I am still receiving more applications from members to join our closed Facebook group. If you would like to join, please send me a request via Facebook and I will provide you access if you are a member.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 23 July A short drive followed by Sunday lunch This has been booked and confirmed as a run to Wolfcastle Hotel. Please meet at the St Thomas Green car park in Haverfordwest (SA61 1RH) by 12 noon in order to complete a ride along the coast to Wolfcastle Hotel. Local member Daniel Valla has arranged the drive.

Huw Jones

DIARY DATES 12 AUGUST Shobdon Aerodrome visit 28 AUGUST Monday Bank Holiday drive and lunch Wye Valley route confirmed, with thanks to Roger Pearce for organising.

15 OCTOBER Drive and lunch Symonds Yat 19 NOVEMBER Return of the Gower tour Drive and lunch of the Gower. Lunch will be held at the Oxwich Bay Hotel. Further details available later in the year.

28 NOVEMBER Region planning meeting for 2018

Alan Stoneham’s excellent touring route had us driving through mountain passes and cruising along dipping and sweeping moorland curves.

Twelve cars descended on RAF Museum Cosford to begin a three-day driving-fest among the scenic Welsh Highlands. The Cosford facility is one of the foremost UK aviation collections, featuring planes from WW1 to the Cold War. Some of us could have spent the day there, but no chance… ever onwards.

Two Targas, two Turbos, two Caymans, three Boxsters, a Carrera 4 Cabriolet, a GT4 and a GT3 convoyed with respect across to our home for the duration, Ruthin Castle Hotel in its scenic parkland setting. We consisted of a group of R15 stalwarts, both the ROs, new ‘eventistes’ Wendy and Chris Hickling and visitors, Caroline and Geoff Lane, from Nottinghamshire.

Woken by the magnificent calls of hungry hotel peacocks and their tail displays, bolstered by lashings of a full Welsh breakfast, we prepared for a day of driving to the enigma that is Portmeirion, beautiful in the summer sun, then onto Llanberis for a fascinating visit and tour of the stored water power plant at Dinorwig, the Electric Mountain. Our circular tour took us through some of Snowdonia National Park’s highest scenic driving roads, the aforementioned cross-country flick, with few cars, other than ourselves, the odd wayward sheep and a sharp lookout for speed-limit enforcement equipment.

Ruthin Castle Hotel provided a glorious backdrop for the weekend, dining together each night, the group soon welded into a comfortable unit, with the

South West Joint Regional Organisers Keith Young and Alan Stoneham 07769 320379 (Keith) 07803 237610 (Alan) r15@porscheclubgb.com

Preparing for the ‘off’

RECENT EVENTS WOTY in North Wales Lights ablaze, exhausts switched to ‘sport’ and PASM on, we descended the wooded valley, the empty blacktop reaching out ahead of us. I felt like Nick Tandy on the second day of Le Mans, only we were on the B4501 in North Wales’s legendary ‘Evo triangle’.

Happy travellers – a great WOTY enjoyed by all

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usual social banter and exchanges of the days’ experiences. The vegan menu was appreciated by Theresa and Graham and the bar (allegedly) stayed open late. We were offered Porsche parking in the hotel’s medieval courtyard that seemed to captivate a venue for the spirit of the event. That gave Steve a chance to detail his white paintwork and for others to get their collapsible buckets out.

Magnificent Conwy

The next, misty day we headed off for Llandudno’s magnificent seaside promenade, to be thwarted by a local triathlon, so headed to historic Conwy and its colourful medieval tournament. The weather brightened as we crossed the Menai Bridge for a photocall in Anglesey before setting off through Caernarfon to Beddgelert, via gilded Snowdonia lanes and then blasted back to Ruthin via the scenic route.

Finally, we left the hotel, heading for various onward destinations, Liverpool, Ludlow, Bristol (Bob and Jan for a very special test drive) and the south west.

Great thanks to Alan for his organisation and meticulous route planning, the hotel staff for their warm welcome and all the members for making it one of the most enjoyable and memorable weekends of the year.

Club night and gymkhana The car test was entered by 10 drivers and Champagne was won by Peter Smith and his wife

Lizzie in their 986 Boxster. The non-Porsche certificate went to David Lloyd, his car in preparation for the Concours…

Pete and Liz receive their prize

Hello fellow Porsche drivers.

Apologies for a short and sweet submission this month. Stuart and I have been out of the UK for most of this month. As most of you will know we have been to France to visit the Burgundy region. Whilst there, we went to Dijon Prenois to watch the classic racing. It’s a wonderful, well-organised event and such good value for money – around £20 for a weekend ticket. We were allotted a very good parking spot and the grassy bank provided a great viewing point over the track. The weather was sublime. A huge thank you to Stella and Nick Paul for all they did to make this trip truly memorable. Also, a huge thank you for the amazing BBQ and live band on the Saturday evening. A full report and pictures will appear later in PP. I am sure all those that attended our trip to France will agree it was amazing.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS August Club night drive and dine Please book for the August Club night on 9 August for a dinner at the scenic Arundell Arms in Lifton, Devon. You need to pre-book with us and make your menu choices before the night, so hurry, hurry!

We will meet there before dinner at 7.30pm, have a beverage and then go to dinner. We hope to have Porsche parking and, don’t forget, you can stay there by booking directly with the hotel. For this and more last-minute details of all the other Regional events, please see our webpage.

September scenic drive Better reserve your place for the September scenic drive on 24 September. We’re still plotting the route but book a place for a fine drive, lunch and tea.

BBQ at Nick and Stella`s in France

R16’s pitch at the Dijon Prenois

Looking forward to seeing you at Club night or one of our events. Please lodge your interest with any events to r16@porscheclubgb.com Happy motoring Elaine and Stuart

DIARY DATES 5–6 AUGUST Beaulieu Supercar Weekend 991 and 997 Registers are attending this event.

16 AUGUST Monthly social evening at The Huntsman 19 AUGUST Williams Automobiles 20 AUGUST Mendip drive and Fleet Air Arm Museum in Yeovilton 14 SEPTEMBER PCGB Castle Combe trackday 20 SEPTEMBER Monthly social evening at The Huntsman 7 OCTOBER Castle Combe Classic 14 OCTOBER Porsche Club Championship final round at Castle Combe 18 OCTOBER Monthly social evening at The Huntsman 19 OCTOBER PCGB Castle Combe trackday

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

Keith and Alan RECENT EVENTS Brookspeed visit June’s Club night was held at Brookspeed in Eastleigh, one of the largest Porsche independents in our area.

DIARY DATES 9 AUGUST Club night drive and dine at Arundell Arms 13 SEPTEMBER Club night at Swans Nest 24 SEPTEMBER Scenic drive

Gloucestershire Regional Organiser Elaine Gammon 07854 868396 Stuart Ings 07942 184927 – r16@porscheclubgb.com

June Club night Many thanks also to Ted Walker and Martin Broadribb for running June Club night for us – trust everyone had a good evening on the longest and hottest day. I am guessing you spent the evening outside as it was such a good night. The picture show will be shown again at a future Club night.

James and 356 – winning at Beaulieu

October Club night October Club night will be dedicated to discussing what folk would like on next year’s calendar of events as it has come to our attention that people are not very keen on static events.

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June social The June social meeting was at Dirty Harry’s Cafe near Carlisle. Unfortunately, the weather was poor so attendance was down a little, but those present had a good night with excellent food, and ‘proper’ chips cooked in dripping, with their distinctive aroma.

R17 Concours – the winners

Martin and his team once again hosted us well and it was nice to see so many turn up, including a number of Martin’s customers, who may potentially become Club members. The month of June was a busy one for R17, with our Concours and the Simply Porsche event at Beaulieu, in which James Peel won an award for his 356.

Regional Concours Sunday, 11 June turned out nice again, so nice that 45 cars turned up for our annual Regional Concours.

A big thank you to you all for taking the time to clean your cars, I know the judges had a hard time picking the class winners, but, eventually, decisions needed to be taken and the class winners were: Early water-cooled: Peter Scaysbrook and 996 Cabriolet Later water-cooled: Peter Hogarth and 997 GTS Air-cooled: Peter Boxall and 911 SC Visitors’ Class: Chris Hill and Cayenne Meister Class and overall winner for the fifth time: Arthur Jones and 1989 911 Carrera 3.2.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Brooklands Looking forward to August, we have a trip planned for 12 August to Brooklands, the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation. We need firm numbers to assist with our planning, so please email me soonest if you wish to attend. We plan to have a leisurely drive up to Weybridge from the Eastleigh area, probably starting at 9am.

WOTY The September WOTY is nearly full, but we are keen to finalise accommodation numbers, so if you haven’t already booked it, please let me know.

Charlie McLaughlin DIARY DATES 8 AUGUST Club night at Empress of Blandings 12 AUGUST Brooklands visit

R17 members’ cars at Regional Concours

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

The ‘Secret Triangle’ On 11 June, David Nightingale organised one of his excellent drives – ‘The Secret Triangle’ and this is his report: “Just where is the Secret Triangle?” enquired 25 Club members in 11 Porsches, an Audi R8 and a Ferrari F355, as they gathered in Gretna Green for the ‘Secret Triangle’ drive, lunch and quiz day.

“The ‘Secret Triangle’ is a 40-mile route of fantastic, twisting moorland roads hidden amongst the Lowther Hills in southern Scotland. Centred on the old lead mining village of Wanlockhead it is a scenic, traffic-free, snaking ribbon of tarmac providing driving nirvana.

“Starting close to the M74, the three sides of the triangle are the A702 Elvanfoot to Thornhill, the A76 Thornhill towards Sanquhar and the B797/B7040 Wanlockhead to Elvanfoot.

“During the morning drive, car crews took part in a light-hearted, but competitive observational treasure hunt quiz. Lunch was enjoyed at Wanlockhead Inn that, at 1,531 feet above sea level, is, surprisingly, the highest inn in Scotland.

“The marking and prize-giving also took place at the inn, with Jean and Alan Place taking top honours and the ‘star’ prizes of a tin of chicken soup with a matching set of coat hangers! Second place went to Jane and Mick Ryan who won a tin of tomato soup and a set of paint brushes. Third place went to Sue and John Bamforth who took home copies of The People’s Friend and Land Rover Monthly magazine – no expense spared on the prizes then!

“The final miles of the day took us past the highest

RECENT EVENTS

Golf day Our long-awaited informal golf day took place on Monday, 26 June at my home course, Alresford. A hardy group of golfers took to the field of play and the eventual winner was Graham Burt. Thanks for taking part, let’s look forward to another game next year.

Supercar Sunday The venue for Supercar Sunday has moved from Mitton Hall to Holmes Mill, Clitheroe with parking only available for about 25 cars. Any overflow has to park in Sainsbury’s car park across the road until 11am when the store opens. The last meeting on 4 June had about eight PCGB members attending. There were a few Ferraris but none of the previous attendees in Astons, Lamborghinis or McLarens, etc.

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‘Secret Triangle’ B797 near Wanlockhead

golf course in Scotland at Leadhills, past the Clyde Wind Farm with its 152 turbines and back to Elvanfoot, the start of the triangle – a secret no more.”

The Lakes Charity Car Show The following weekend, on 8 June, was The Lakes Charity Car Show at Grasmere. Again, we had a good turnout of R18 members enjoying great weather and an excellent show.

On the same Sunday, for those who didn’t make Grasmere, a number of R18 members went to Preston Sports and Supercar Club Breakfast meeting at the Phantom Winger.

PC Kendal Our Regional Concours was held on Sunday, 25 June at PC Kendal. Entries were a bit slow coming in and, because of the slow responses, we had to amalgamate classes, as I had to order engraved trophies several days before the event. If you want separate classes to run please get your entries in before the closing date to help the organisers. On the day, however, we had a car park full of entrants and a large crowd of spectators. Standards were very high and it was difficult for the judges. Thanks to R3 for bringing along a good number of members and entrants. Thanks also to the judges, Martin Mackay, John Bradshaw from Road and Race Restorations, Albert Walsh, Register Director, and David Robinson from Elite Cars who organises the Cumbria International Motor Show. Thanks to Simon Parker of PC Kendal for the use of their facilities and for providing burgers, drinks and a prize of drinking glasses to go with the trophy. Thanks also to their staff who served drinks and were on hand to give advice. Other prizes were provided by Elite Cars and Road and Race Restorations.

A worthy winner was Tim Roelich in his black Boxster. Tim has been runner-up on several occasions and had entered the 2016 PCGB National Concours. He was delighted to have won against stiff competition. Stuart Cardwell was runner-up with his 968 and Ruth Moore in third place in her 944 Turbo.

The visitors’ class was won by Ian Nicholl in his 964 Cabriolet. John Bradshaw had provided a prize of a

full wheel refurbishment for ‘Spirit of Concours’ that was won by Simon Makinson with his 944. Thanks also to Peter Bull for collating the scores, Mike Trotter for organising the event and being a ‘gofer’ (running the score sheets between judges), and Peter Bull.

Ruth Moore’s 944 Turbo

2018 plans We are planning a Go Kart Challenge against TIPEC North West, with whom we have a good relationship.

There has been a suggestion that we have a Regional dinner/disco, probably in January and at a central venue such as Crooklands. I would like your thoughts on this. Do you want it in addition to the lunches at Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Garstang GC, or instead of?

We have a 2017 price from Crooklands for a threecourse meal and coffee at £28.95. Please let Mike Trotter or me know ASAP so we can start planning.

Photographic competition Don’t forget we are running the successful R18 photographic competition again with the top 12 pictures, as judged by R18 member and internationally famous photographer Sean Conboy.

Email your entries to Sean at hello@seanconboy.com by 25 September. Include your name, date and place when the picture was taken.

New members Welcome to new members Jeanette Corner, Andrew Beagle, Chris Gartside, Paul Corbett, Les Farmer, Stuart Wright, Steve Bridge, Victoria Jones, David Cope. I look forward to meeting you at some of our events.

David, Judy and the new R18 organising team DIARY DATES

Concours Winner Tim Roelich receives his trophy from Albert Walsh

12 AUGUST Classic Car Show, Miller Park, Preston (Pre-2000 cars only.) Contact me for an entry form ASAP – Closing date 31 July. Free to enter and free lunch buffet for entrants.

Concours winner Tim Roelich puts finishing touches to his Boxster

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16 AUGUST Monthly meeting Kirkby Lonsdale MC car park Concours Park House Farm, Milnthorpe 6.30pm. Special ‘Best Porsche’ award. No meeting at Garstang GC this night.

20 AUGUST R3 Annual Show Witton Castle Contact Greg Harm RO for R3, on r3@porscheclubgb.com to book. R3 are great supporters of R18 events so it would be good for our members to reciprocate and go to their main show in big numbers.

26–28 AUGUST Oulton Park Gold Cup See R5 and PCGB website for a ticket deal.

8-10 SEPTEMBER WOTY Broomhall Castle, Menstrie, near Stirling This is on the edge of the Trossachs and we have plenty of activities planned, including a distillery trip. We only have two rooms left.

Contact Broomhall Castle direct and say you are with PCGB. 22-23 SEPTEMBER PCGB National Concours d’Elégance Ragley Hall If you would like to park on the R18 display area please let me know ASAP. See PP for full details of the event and how to book.

Thames Valley Regional Organiser John Barnatt 01628 471985 – 07890 181495 r19@porscheclubgb.com Hello, once again we end the month with a tragedy.

That it was expected but ultimately so sudden makes it so sad. With the ink barely dry on Paul Jenning’s epitaph, we have to report the very sudden passing of Christopher Drummond. Chris was a robust fundraiser for the charity ‘Stand Up To Cancer’ and was in the middle of what appeared to be a fundraising year. He had his beloved 911 Carrera transformed with the colourful logo of the charity, even having the original Carrera script changed from red to black because the red clashed with the colour scheme of the design. Chris was diagnosed with secondary oesophageal cancer, with the primary site being his liver. Chris’s prognosis was not one of recovery but it did at least give him a time span measured in months not weeks and, true to the man, he was determined to put his remaining time to good use and raise funds for his chosen charity. He went about his business, and carried himself with great fortitude in public, determined not to give in to that terrible disease, but we are sorry to say that time was not on Chris’s side and, at the end of May, he suffered a very rapid and unexpected deterioration in his condition, and he succumbed to his illness. Chris’s partner Janet texted James Mahoney on Thursday, 1 June, to say that Chris had passed away on the afternoon of Tuesday, 30 May. The Region thanks James Mahoney for the following words: “Chris and his 911, known as ‘RATP88’ (Race Against Time Porsche [19]88) had been all over the country in the first half of 2017 raising money and awareness on behalf of Stand Up To Cancer and the importance of early detection and diagnosis, in particular. For example, RATP88, without Chris sadly, was at Cars and Coffee in Scotland last week and there were many more events lined up for the rest of 2017; Chris’s efforts and his blog having been picked

up and promoted by DriveTribe and Porsche AG, among others. So, I make no excuses for suggesting one last visit to Chris’s story on DriveTribe, which contains details on how to make a donation. For example, DriveTribe is encouraging donations of £1 by texting RATP88 to 70070.”

Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

Chris Drummond RIP

We move on to something more cheerful now. On 10 June, R19 held a trial curry evening at the Novello.

Nine members attended and, for me, it was nice to sit among friends eating good food without having to wear my RO’s hat and just have some general chat and banter. Wisely, I played it safe and chose a middle of the road madras, and I might try a vindaloo next time out, but I got the distinct impression that the person (no names) who ordered his curry ‘as spicy as possible’ lived to regret that decision. People are fussy when it comes to food, but there was not a single complaint, other than the one from ‘Goldilocks’ who said: “ooh, this curry is too hot!”

From an organisational standpoint, there is a lesson to be learned; if the Region asks for email confirmation, then please drop me a note (r19@porscheclubgb.com).

My memory is not what it used to be and it makes my task that much easier to get the numbers correct if you would just let me know electronically. The electrons are not single use and can be recycled!

I have made the decision to shelve the idea of the visit to the Bentley Wild Fowl and Motor Museum and build it into something in 2018. Instead, I have been busy travelling the local roads looking for, and finding, some nice tight curves, straight stretches and

Looking forward, September is a popular month, with the Club event at Ragley Hall, a beautiful 18th-century Palladian house in Warwickshire, on 23 September. A beautiful place to spend a Saturday, surrounded by beautiful gardens, and a chance to see some amazing Porsches. The London Region will be well represented.

Our iconic ‘London Landmark’ drives head out around our favourite city at sunrise during September, ever popular, the sign-up opened in early July. Worthy of the early alarm call if you haven’t already taken part.

R19 curry night

picturesque scenery to look at. Unfortunately, as ever, there are people in power who see the motor car as an unnecessary evil and do their damndest to make driving as unpleasant as they can (traffic Nazis, I call them). So, to keep it local, these roads are connected by irritatingly limited stretches of tarmac, and I have managed to avoid all but four sleeping policemen.

They are slight by comparison with some, and I know that the 911 has coped with them. The effort, I hope, will be worth it. The drive will culminate with bacon baps at PC Reading. To give members time to plan I will put this in the September schedule and post details on the Region’s webpage. Outline plans are to meet at about 8.30am somewhere near Maidenhead, then take in some dual carriageway on the A404 then travel via Touchen End, Winkfield Plain, Moss End and other secret villages and arrive at Reading by 11am approximately. If I can find some other nice bits then I can push the 11:30am out to 12noon.

Enjoy driving your Porsche while we still have the long days.

Ed and Nick

RECENT EVENTS Magnus Walker at PC East London Another stop on the book tour for Magnus, and his last in London before heading north. Having been persuaded to host a members-only event at PC East London, 240 places had been allocated in just over an hour, which gives some sense of the connection Londoners have with the ‘Urban Outlaw’. A perfect summer evening brought out a beautiful complement of Porsches, classic, modern, ‘outlaw’ and stock.

Magnus, as generous as ever with his time, chatting to members about their cars before heading inside for a question and answer session. He was in for a

London Regional Organisers Nick and Ed Pike 02089 607 111 – r20@porscheclubgb.com Twitter: @PCGB_London With another nail-biting Le Mans 24-Hour out of the way, we are back to the R20 summer routine of enjoying the glorious summer sunshine in our Porsches, along with friendly and casual static meets to share stories with fellow Londonbased enthusiasts.

The big event of this month is the R20 Great Escape to Switzerland and Austria with a group of hardy Londoners looking forward to some excellent driving in good company. We have had a lot of fun planning this trip, with great routes and some surprises along the way. Look out for the write-up in a forthcoming PP.

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Outlaw outside PC East London

Appreciating the 930 Turbo

surprise. Nick, having seen his TED talk, had tracked down the 930 Martini Turbo that inspired Magnus’s passion for Porsche as an impressionable 10-yearold. Nick spoke to its current owner, Club member Howard Watts, and persuaded him to bring it along for the evening. An emotional reunion all round. An evening to remember. For those that were unable to attend – the Porsche Club TV channel has a recording of the evening.

R20 on Tour: Road to Nowhere - Chiltern Hills Using the long summer evenings, we left our start point near St Albans heading north into the Chiltern Hills, a great playground for our Porsches. We were soon onto the twisty, and empty B-roads that we love – ones that give a challenging workout for our cars. With an improved route, optimised for driving pleasure it was all smiles as we took a break at the top of the ridge. The roller coaster effect of twists and undulations delivering pure driving pleasure. Off again, and we reached our end point, The Cricketers in Sarratt, in time for a late supper, with tales of a great evening well spent.

Chasing in the Chilterns

Le Mans 24 The annual pilgrimage to Le Mans 24 is an R20 institution with many of the Region’s members attending this iconic event. Our camp-master, ‘JC’, did a great job at marshalling the London area at Village on the Curves, and our flags were soon flying. The practice sessions on Thursday had enough spills and thrills to give a sense of the race day action we should expect. Friday is always a quieter day, with the pit walk and drivers parade. Soon enough, race day was upon us. We watched the warm up from the Porsche

Curve banking, with record lap times being set in the searing heat, followed by the Carrera Cup. Time for the main event. Anthems were sung, drivers and the trophy paraded, and the cars were off on their sighting lap before the impressive rolling start, with the cars approaching the start/finish straight in a grid formation, headlights on. With a large LMP2 contingent, the grid felt full. Then they were off with 24 hours of racing ahead of them.

The next 24 hours were a roller coaster of emotions for those that follow Porsche, from the No. 2 car spending a long stint in the garage, re-joining the race 50 places and 11 laps off the lead, to the No. 1 car, who had a commanding two-lap lead in the final quarter of the race, failing with an oil pressure problem at the wrong part of the track. The three LMP1 Toyotas all had their problems and spent significant time in the pits, leaving only one in the race, well down the field. For a while, the LMP2 cars had the podium positions, while the No. 2 car worked its way through the traffic, closing on the lead with each lap, finally making it with an hour to go. With 24-hour endurance racing, it is all about making it to the end. Porsche’s prayers were answered and the No. 2 car made it home in the lead, against the odds. Their 19th Le Mans win, and three in a row. The best comment heard; “If this was a screenplay, it would never get commissioned, it is too fantastical”. We will be back next year.

Ace Cafe A perfect summer evening, which brought out many of the Region’s Porsches, filling the car park, spilling onto the outfield and surrounding roads. As the evening went on the meet settled into its more casual feel with Porsche enthusiasts young and old mingling in the car park, talking about their Porsche passion and the upcoming events they are attending.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 10 September Sunday Escape ‘London Landmarks’ If you love London, then this drive is for you. Our scenic route takes you past many of the great landmarks our city has to offer, at sunrise. Sign-up opened 4 July.

DIARY DATES 31 JULY Ace Cafe London meet From 6pm on last Monday of the month.

9 AUGUST R20 ‘On Tour’ Summer Cruise **Event fully booked** 19 AUGUST East London - Smithfield ‘Meat’ North side of Smithfield Market (Charterhouse Street, London EC1M 6HL), from 2pm onwards (third Saturday of each month).

24 AUGUST-2 SEPTEMBER R20 Great Escape Switzerland and Austria **Event fully booked** 28 AUGUST Ace Cafe London meet With a number of R20 members on The Great Escape, the home guard will be on duty to welcome you at our Bank Holiday meet.

7-8 OCTOBER Autumn Break Treasure Island **Event fully booked**

Chiltern Regional Organiser Terry Perry 07748 555333 – r21@porscheclubgb.com Report compiled by R21 Committee member Ashley Miller.

RECENT EVENTS 21 May Chiltern Hills Vintage Vehicle Rally Robin and Jo would like to thank all those members who supported this year’s Chiltern Hills Vintage Vehicle Rally. We were pleased with the display of all sorts of Porsches that you showed. The show gets bigger every year and, hopefully, you enjoyed walking around the cars and stands at the show. Should we attend the show in 2018? Perhaps you might let us know. Thank you.

3 June PC Hatfield Classic Car Day Several R21 members visited PC Hatfield’s Classic Car Day. It was very pleasing to note a warm welcome at the dealership under the new Dealer Principal, Mark Goody. On display was the restored Le Mans 924 from the ’80s as well as several beautiful classics, including a Turquoise Blue 911 2.7S with just 18,705 miles, one previous owner and in original, as new condition at £90,000. Also on display was an Orange 911 2.2E which had just completed a nut and bolt refurbishment. Both were for sale at very reasonable prices for such rare cars.

Le Mans 924 at PC Hatfield

Le Mans winning form

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6 June R21 Club night This was a social evening and we were very pleased to welcome back into Porsche ownership John Yalden after several years in the wilderness. He brought along his new acquisition of a 996 C4S Cabriolet to show us.

August Offers Porsche Cayenne 29535ZR21 Pirelli Pzero N1 £230.95 Porsche Macan 26545R20 Pzero N0 £214.95 29540R20 Pzero N0 £212.95 Porsche Cayman Boxster 23535Z19 Pirelli Pzero N2 £158.95 26535Z19 Pirelli Pzero N2 £198.95 911 991 24535Z20 Pzero N0 £198.95 30530Z20 Pzero N0 £256.95 911 997 23535Z19 Pzero N2 £158.95 30530Z19 Pzero N2 £249.95 911 996 22540ZR18 Pirelli Pzero Rosso N4 £125.95 26535ZR18 Pirelli Pzero Rosso N4 £169.95

10 September Chearsley Classic and Vintage Fun Day This is an all-day classic car show at Chearsley cricket ground in the village of Chearsley between Aylesbury and Long Crendon. Entry is free. More information can be found at ccvfd.co.uk 23 September Ragley Hall PCGB Concours d’Elégance This National Event is planned as a relaxed day that will give members the opportunity to enjoy the stunning surroundings of Ragley Hall coupled with the PCGB Concours d’Elégance. The Club marquee will be on site providing hospitality for members.

There will be a dedicated parking area for R21 cars so please let me know if you plan to attend and I will reserve a place in our parking area for you.

It is hoped that the winner of our Regional Concours event will be our R21 representative entry into the National Concours.

The cost for the day is £12 and tickets are available from the Club website.

John Yalden’s C4S

11 June Sunday drive and lunch to Turweston Aerodrome Sixteen cars and crews enjoyed a 60-mile Sunday drive from our regular haunt, the Black Horse in Chesham, to Turweston Aerodrome near Brackley in Buckinghamshire. Dedicated Porsche-only parking was arranged along with a tour of the facilities. The visit was followed by an excellent Sunday roast lunch in the Flight Deck Cafe.

Photo Competition for R21 members A reminder about our photo competition that is open to all R21 members. Photographs can be of anything as long as there is a Porsche connection. The closing date will be mid-September to give you plenty of time and plenty of events to get some good shots!

Prizes will be awarded for the best three photos, as judged by the R21 Committee. Ideally, they should be between 1Mb and 4Mb in size. We will show all the photos at the October Club night. Get busy with your cameras and phones! Please submit your photos, up to three per person, to me by email at r21@porscheclubgb.com

Sussex Lunch run line-up

Turweston control tower and Flight Deck Cafe

Regional Organisers Chris and Martin Woolger 07720 849982 or 07802 409272 R23@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 1 August Club night and BBQ at the Black Horse Our annual BBQ will be at the Black Horse and, this year, we are hoping for better weather! Those of you that attended last year will recall that it rained all evening making it challenging for all concerned. The Black Horse has extended their outdoor facilities so, even if it is a little damp, there should be space for everyone to stay under cover.

5 August R21 PC Hatfield Open Day PC Hatfield is organising an open day just for R21 members. The day, commencing at 10am will include workshop tours and vehicle inspections.

Refreshments will also be available.

June The beginning of June was relatively quiet with just our normal monthly meeting at the Bolney Stage, where more new members joined us, which is great.

The end of the month was rather different with two events in three days!

The first was one of our Sunday breakfast meetings with a drive afterwards. This month’s venue was one of our favourites – Shoreham Airport. The weather was once again very kind to us and we were fully booked with 46 people and 27 cars, of which 24 wanted to join us on our drive after breakfast. It is, however, disappointing when people who have booked do not turn up, and do not let me know they cannot attend – people on the waiting list could have taken their places.

So, Thursday evening after work, we drove to Shoreham to ‘test drive’ the route ready for Sunday to make sure all the roads were suitable for a group drive and, yes, all were OK and the satnav gave the correct instructions as well – always a bonus! A second satnav was then programmed for Damien to use as, thanks to Damien who has offered to lead drives as well, we can now accommodate the numbers and do not have to upset people by saying ‘sorry no room left on drive’.

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and took just over 90 minutes. We went through a part of the South Downs National Park that we have not driven for quite some time, driving easterly along the northern section of the Downs before heading north-west out of the park to finish at Bolney, with lots of chat in the car park before people said their goodbyes and made their way home.

R23 at Shoreham Airport

Winding through the lovely South Downs

PC Mid-Sussex BBQ Two days later on 27 June, was the PC Mid-Sussex BBQ and open evening; this is for their clients, PCGB and another local car club. There were originally no restrictions on numbers but, a week before, R23 had 65 cars and 116 people booked, which is amazing as we’ve never had that many booked for an event (and it was mid-week as well), so we had to close the books. But, on the day of the event, I was contacted to say I could notify those on my waiting list that there were now some places available as there had been cancellations from other parties due to the weather. Unlike Sunday, the weather was awful, as we had had storms and heavy rain throughout Sussex, so the catering was brought inside, and quite a few people did not bring their Porsches out, but still enjoyed the evening. Although we could not view all the cars in the car park, Mid-Sussex had some very special cars in the showroom that had been loaned by one of their clients for the evening.

We thank Andy and the staff of PC Mid-Sussex for their hospitality.

PC Mid-Sussex BBQ was very popular

Goodwood Festival of Speed 29 June-2 July was Goodwood Festival of Speed, which is in our Region, and it was good to see R23 members during the day. We understand from PCGB Clubhouse, that several new members joined up to R23 Sussex during the weekend - welcome, we hope to see you at a meeting soon.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS July We are not having a breakfast meeting as R23 have a group driving tour through Europe, and it is the Silverstone Classic National Event.

Parade of Porsches Our next major event is on Sunday, 13 August and is the Parade of Porsches on the lawns at Borde Hill Gardens (Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP).

Entrance is £7 per car and we would like to have a display of all models across the range, old and new.

Please email R23@porscheclubgb.com to book.

We have availability for 60 cars and there are still a few places left.

I will try and squeeze another breakfast meeting and drive in for September, so please watch your emails for details of this as I am waiting for confirmation of a venue booking.

Bluebell Railway On Sunday, 1 October we are organising breakfast at Sheffield Park Station and a steam train journey on the Bluebell Railway from Sheffield Park to East Grinstead and back. The cost of this is £25pp. Please email r23@porscheclub.com to book.

Classic Le Mans trip 2018 An eight-day trip to Classic Le Mans and tour of the Champagne region. One place is left on the 12-car tour, please email for details.

22 OCTOBER Breakfast meeting Shoreham Airport. 8.30am with a drive afterwards.

7 NOVEMBER Monthly meeting at The Bolney Stage 19 NOVEMBER Breakfast meeting The Beach Deck, Eastbourne. 8.30am.

After the golf competition, a great social evening followed with a delicious BBQ and was rounded off with presentations to the winners. The PC Cambridge winning team, skippered by Ben, were presented with bottles of wine. The prize for nearest the pin went to Regional committee member Edward Parry.

Our thanks, once again, to Julian Dell and all the staff at Kingsway Golf Centre who helped make this such an enjoyable and memorable event.

Cambridgeshire & Bedfordshire Regional Organiser John Dunn 01954 789764 – r24@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS June Club night The sun was shining and the Ferryboat car park quickly filled with Porsches ranging from a ’70s 914 through to current Porsche models - a great sight.

Inside the Club room, it was packed. New members were welcomed and News at Ten gave the schedule of events, which is getting busy this time of year.

Unfortunately, the supplier of Regional Club clothing failed to make the meeting. More on Club Regional clothing at future meets.

Nearest pin winner was Edward (second from left)

We look forward to seeing you all at a meeting or event soon. Enjoy your summer driving wherever it takes you.

Chris and Martin Woolger DIARY DATES 23-29 JULY Tour to France, Germany and Belgium **Fully booked** 1 AUGUST Monthly meeting At The Bolney Stage (RH17 5RL) from 7pm.

13 AUGUST Parade of Porsches on the lawns at Borde Hill Gardens 5 SEPTEMBER Monthly meeting at The Bolney Stage 1 OCTOBER Breakfast and a steam train journey on the Bluebell Railway 3 OCTOBER Monthly meeting at The Bolney Stage

Member’s pick-up at Club night: ‘my other car is a Porsche’ – nice one Martyn!

Golf and BBQ event A glorious evening greeted PCGB members and staff from PC Cambridge for our annual golf and BBQ evening. With team selection made, we went straight onto the pitch and putt course. Playing ‘Texas Scramble’ (I thought it was a card game at first) players teed off from the pitch and putt course with each hole being approximately 80 yards.

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The winning team

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 3 September Super Car Sunday at Sharnbrook Hotel A reminder that you will need to pre-book space on the Region stands and that bookings are also being taken for reserved lunch tables – enjoy a meal while watching the Italian GP on a large screen. Bookings can be taken at Club night or email me: jdpef356@hotmail.co.uk 17 September River cruise More than 70% of tickets have been sold for our ‘dine and cruise’ on the River Cam. Details in brief: The cruise will commence at 3pm and depart from the Plough Public House (Green End, Fen Ditton, Cambridge, CB5 8SX).

Region members get to choose whether to have lunch prior to the cruise or, alternatively, have dinner after the cruise. Please book your table by calling 01223 293264. Cruise cost is £4pp and tickets are available at Club nights.

18 August WOTY to Honfleur This event is now fully booked - thank you.

However, I will take names for a reserve list should rooms become available.

Regional events next year Your committee would be pleased to hear from you if you think you have an event that would appeal to members. We would also like to hear from you if you know someone who would come along and entertain us on a winter’s Club night. The subject for these presentations does not have be motoring related.

Post-Christmas lunch We plan on returning to the Tithe Barn for our 2018 post-Christmas lunch at the Barnes Hotel Bedford.

The date for your diary is Sunday, 28 January. More news once we have the menu and other details.

Photo competition New to the Region is our photo competition launched on Club night – flyers are available. We are keen to see your artistic efforts and hope to have entries judged - the winning entries might form a 2018 Regional calendar.

Regional news updates If you have not received a Regional email in the last month you are not on my mailing list and, if you wish to be on the list, please email me: jdpef356@hotmail.co.uk Enjoy your cars and Club John Dunn

Club member Matthew Whittaker captured some of the Porsches on a busy R25 Club night

After prize-giving, you are free to choose one of the many places to eat, or maybe take the family to Diggerland or the cinema, for example, all situated at this location. For full details and entry contact Mick and Sue Dennis on 01322 660201 or email: m1ck.dennis@ btinternet.com or sue.dennis@btinternet.com

Kent Regional Organisers Phil and Pearl Sharland 01797 344121 – r25@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Club night June Club night proved what a hot sunny evening can do as we lost count of the number of Porsches that arrived and had a considerable number of members, old and new, who joined us at The Kentagon.

Breakfast Club meeting Our Breakfast Club meeting in June proved to be another very popular event with more than 30 members joining us for a superb breakfast at Chart Hills Golf Club.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 26 July Mid-week run to see The Giants of Brede Spaces still available at the time of this report.

We will meet for coffee at Merriments Garden Centre in Hawkhurst (TN19 7RA) before a short drive to Brede. This will be followed by a visit to Battle in the afternoon. The cost is approximately £5pp.

6 August Kent Sortie A reminder of this free-to-enter family day out that includes a treasure hunt with a difference. Starting from 10am onwards at Arthurs Restaurant, Coolings Garden Centre (TN14 7NN). It will follow the same format as previous years where you will plot your own route for any five of eight locations given in the shortest distance to our finishing point, before 2pm, at Medway Valley Leisure Park (ME2 2SS).

20 August Archery and BBQ An afternoon of archery starting at 1pm at Fox Archery in Otford. The archery is £10pp and will be followed by a BBQ for £5pp. Please bring a picnic or camping chairs. Closing date for booking and payment is 6 August.

3 September Breakfast club This will be held at The Farmhouse Cafe, Gibsons Farm Shop, Crockshard Lane, Wingham, CT3 1NY from 9am, as usual. Details of the venue can be found here: gibsonsfarmshop.com/cafe/ 17 September Drive and Sunday lunch After meeting for coffee (venue TBC) we will head off on a scenic drive to The Hilltop Restaurant, near Stansted, for a three-course lunch. This will consist of a mixed starter to share between two, a main course (choice required) and dessert to be chosen on the day. The cost for the three-course lunch is £27.50pp and includes tea or coffee afterwards.

We will require your choice of main and payment by 6 September latest.

14 October Winter health check at PC Tonbridge Bookings will be taken by email only. Please give membership number, model, year and registration in your request.

20 January 2018 Post-Christmas party night Bookings are now being taken for our post-Christmas dinner dance. This will be a three-course dinner followed by a disco.

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Cost is £23pp. A £10pp, non-refundable deposit will secure your booking. We will be holding a number of rooms for those that wish to stay overnight, the cost to be confirmed (last year, the rooms were £82 including breakfast).

We will need menu choices and full payment by 28 December at the latest.

All our events can be found in the Kent Region calendar of events, as well as in PP and 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.

Tref was a masterful auctioneer who managed to squeeze £60 out of Phil and Martina, with all proceeds going to the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.

West Somerset Railway and Dunster Castle Tref writes: “You’ll recognise this heart-stopping moment you cannot begin to imagine James’s angst when, with R26 boarded, the train was departing and he realised that he had left not just his, but the tickets for the entire party of 38 in the boot of his Boxster!

“And that would have been the end of the report, were it not for James’s suave talking and, of course, his usually excellent attention to detail. What a trip it turned out to be and, perhaps, it was excellent because it was the first proper trip out of the year, or because of the relaxing steam train journey, the number of relatively new members on the trip, the castle, the gardens, the fantastic food or, maybe, the fairy-tale bridges and working watermill.

“It was all of the above, really, there was so much to see and do.

The train at the platform is calling at Dunster Castle

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

DIARY DATES 26 JULY Mid-week run to see The Giants of Brede 6 AUGUST Kent Sortie 9 AUGUST Club night at Brands Hatch 20 AUGUST Archery and BBQ 3 SEPTEMBER Breakfast club 6 SEPTEMBER Club night at Brands Hatch 17 SEPTEMBER Drive and Sunday lunch 4 OCTOBER Club night at Brands Hatch 14 OCTOBER Winter health check at PC Tonbridge

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

“A little light rain when we disembarked from the train did nothing to dampen the day, and the lack of tickets was not so much of a concern as more a cause of amusement – wherever we went, when a ticket or National Trust card needed to be shown, we got as far as ‘We’re with the Porsche Clu…’ and the widening smile on the attendant’s face suggested that our reputation preceded us!

“But we are a car club, so what has any of this to do with our beloved Porsches? Absolutely nothing!

Apart from the fact that before the excursion even began, we enjoyed a fantastic drive through some of the best scenery Dorset and Somerset has to offer, all before most motorists had woken up, so the roads were our own.

“What a day and, it has to be said, probably one of the best days with PCGB I can remember so, of course, I am really looking forward to hearing the plans for next year, but James, please, don’t forget the tickets next time!”

PC Bournemouth 40th birthday gala evening More than 100 people attended PC Bournemouth’s 40th birthday celebrations at Ferndown and a superb evening was enjoyed by all, with fine food, excellent musical entertainment and an after-dinner talk by our own championship-winning racing driver, Mike Wilds. With all proceeds going to charity, an auction and raffle helped push the sum raised to over £9,000 to be shared between Macmillan Cancer Support and the Dorset Children’s Foundation. Here’s to the next 40 years (I wonder if Tref will still be RO…?)

Beaulieu Simply Porsche Great weather ensured hundreds of cars descended upon Beaulieu for the fourth (or is it fifth?) running of the ‘Simply Porsche’ event. With an example of just about every type of Porsche ever made, trade stands, open access to the museum, special displays, grounds and all the other facilities at this wonderful facility – and a drive through the New Forest to get there – this event just goes from strength to strength.

Weymouth Transport of Yesteryear Tref again: “It can be useful having two ROs in Dorset - while Karl and others were flying the flag at the R17 Concours, eight of us from R26 were at the Transport of Yesteryear show on Weymouth Promenade.

Members of TOY kindly help us with the marshalling of our own Weymouth event, ‘WeyPoP’, so we were keen to return the favour by showing up with some of our cars. The rule is pre-1990, but it isn’t restricted to Porsche so, for some, it was an opportunity to take out ‘the other car’. It also highlighted the variety we have become used to with the modern cars in our midst. In Weymouth, a solitary 944 Turbo broke up the gathering of air-cooled 911s. None of which did anything to detract from the day. TOY were raising money for the Dorset Air Ambulance, an organisation that, as you know, is the primary beneficiary of any fundraising we do in Dorset. In their regular announcements, our support of their event was regularly mentioned, including pointing out those of us in other cars, which gave us all a great feeling of belonging in their event. Star of the show was, as far as I am aware, not actually a member of Dorset Region and it was too new for the TOY display, but the Porsche Carrera GT did make a wonderful sight and sound driving past – great to see one being used as intended. Plenty of entertainment to be had watching a capsized boat being righted too!”

Reports compiled and provided by Chris Hak. Carrera GT – no, it’s not St Tropez, it’s Weymouth

RECENT EVENTS Weymouth TOY show drew a good turn-out

June meeting and annual BBQ Unusually fine weather for an R26 BBQ greeted us for this annual soiree at the George Albert Hotel.

The result was a fine display of Porsches in the car-park and 55 members having the rare opportunity to enjoy their food al fresco. A highlight of the evening was the auction of a signed copy of Magnus Walker’s biography ‘Dirt Don’t Slow You Down’, snared by Tref at the Porsche celebrity’s recent appearance at PC East London (Magnus, that is, not Tref – although we think he’s a celeb!).

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R17 Concours, Avington Park Karl, Rene and Chris Hill among others flew the flag for R26 at the Southern Region Concours and I’m pleased to announce that it was an R26 member who took first place in the visitors’ class. No, it wasn’t Rene’s 356 but Chris’s Cayenne that took home the silverware (or glassware). Just how long does it take to prepare that behemoth for a Concours event, Chris?

Other news As you can imagine, space for Regional reports in PP is limited so, during the busier months, this section will concentrate on events over the past month. I will continue to list significant events in the diary dates below but, for more detail, please look at the R26 section of the website where you will find information about times, costs, locations and anything else that may be relevant.

DIARY DATES 16 AUGUST Marque 21 open morning DT6 5BU. 17 AUGUST Monthly meeting 26 AUGUST Canford Classics open morning DT11 9AT. 31 AUGUST - 3 SEPTEMBER Bournemouth Air Show

Ireland Regional Organiser Ken Mack 07860 850444 – r27@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser John Hilditch 07907 437303 June round-up This month, I would like to begin with a heartfelt ‘thank-you’ - thanks to you, the members who have made June a month to remember!

Our first ever ‘Festival of Porsche’ took place in the grounds of the Manor House at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum. Rebranded and restyled, we had over 50 cars on display at the event. It was our third year at the Cultra site, but it was the first time at the Manor House.

Monthly drive stop-off at Stormont

The words heritage and Porsche are often to be found in the same sentence. Over the past number of years, I have been trying to highlight the ‘heritage’ of R27 and, for example, many members will recall that last year we celebrated 30 years as part of PCGB. And ‘heritage’ was very much our focus this year when we were delighted to welcome Sheila Duff to open our event. Sheila was the partner of the late Paul Martin who was the founding member of R27 in 1986.

There was also an added bonus for members, when Sheila’s son-in-law Christian Vaughan, who himself is a member of R27, kindly agreed to bring along his beautiful 1969 Targa that he bought from Paul.

Also supporting the Region and helping make the day a success, were Paul McConaghy and the team from PC Belfast, Mervyn Shannon from Shannon’s Jewellers in Lisburn, and Kenny Donnelly from Halfords.

The range and presentation standard of the cars was outstanding and congratulations go to trophy winners: Overall Best in Show (996 Turbo) Stephen Long. Pre-2000 winner, Bill Hoy with Runner-up Oral Worthington; post-2000 winner Richard Heggan and joint runners-up Michael Clark and Robin Hill.

Space limits pictures this month but I hope to feature all the winners in the coming months.

During the afternoon, we also held the draw for our Shannon’s sponsored TAG watch. All 100 tickets were sold and the lucky winner was Stephen Long – thanks to everyone who supported our 30thanniversary draw and Stephen has kindly agreed to tell the time to anyone who asks him!

The first NI Festival of Porsche

Sheila Duff, guest of honour at Cultra

Stephen Long and winning 996 Turbo.

He also won the TAG watch draw and accepted his prize from Mervyn Shannon

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The NI Festival of Porsche is your event, thank you for supporting it and, if you didn’t manage to get along this year, don’t worry, as next year’s will be even better!

Monthly meeting Next up was our monthly meeting and we were back to Gowdy’s at the Maze for our very own guest speaker, Robin Hill. Robin and his wife Jackie have just returned from a visit to Stuttgart where they made the ‘must do’ trip to the Porsche Museum and factory. A few years back we did an R27 visit where, under the wing of PCGB Director Richard Watling, we spent a great few days. Robin explained to members how to go about it, flying directly from Dublin. If you missed Robin’s chat, I’m pretty sure the offer of a cup of coffee would encourage him to share his experience with you!

Monthly drive With two events gone, it was our monthly drive that rounded off our June programme. Having recently explored the western side of the Newtownards Peninsula, we returned to take in the eastern coastline. Costa Coffee on Boucher Road in Belfast was our first ‘RV’! Forty-one members in 22 cars and we hit the road.

Just a short drive and we were in the grounds of Stormont Estate for a photo op. After a bit of very careful manoeuvring, the cars were in position for a quick photo. Back on the road, we headed via Newtownards to Saltwater Brig for lunch. Simple enough you would think! Enter ‘Run-Flat’ Richard and a puncture for his Turbo – the very first puncture we have had in as long as I can remember. Fortunately, committee member Geoff Moore came to the rescue and, while a bit late for lunch, all was once again well with the world. Incidentally, congratulations go to Richard who won the recent PCGB/Pirelli competition and has just returned from a visit to Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport in Brackley!

PC Belfast update Most people will be aware of the PC Belfast imminent move to an incredible new site at Titanic Quarter.

The building is well on schedule and we hope will be glazed and water-tight before the July holidays!

The new building will cover 28,000 square feet, something actually quite hard to imagine at this stage, coming from a building currently half that size!

It is a great honour to be involved in the biggest event for PC Belfast, since its inception in the 1970s and moving into this £5m facility will be a huge benefit for both staff and our customer base.

We will be incredibly proud to showcase it to all before the end of this year.

The second project is one which has gone into hiding recently, our 964 Targa restoration project.

The reason for the delay in finishing the car has been purely business. We have been so busy with our day-to-day business in the Aftersales Department, there simply has not been the opportunity to get the car to the next stage!

We have now had a bespoke buggy made to hold the car whilst all the suspension is removed, some of which will be replaced and other parts restored.

So, we are beginning to gain some momentum again and look forward to being able to display the finished article in our incredible new premises in 2018.

Watch this space!

Ken Mack DIARY DATES 5 AUGUST Back to the Future A unique event on the site of the former Montupet factory, home of De Lorean.

An opportunity to be included in a special ‘Parade of Porsche’ on the original factory test track.

Event in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

9 AUGUST Meeting at Down Royal 60 Gravelhill Road, BT27 5RW (7pm for 8pm early bird menu available until 6.30pm).

20 AUGUST Monthly drive 13 SEPTEMBER Cinema night, Comber 11-12 NOVEMBER NEC Classic A number of R27 members will be attending, anyone interested should contact me for details.

Channel Islands, Guernsey Regional Organisers Ian and Angela Banneville 01481 715678 – r28g@porscheclub.com Twitter: @PCGB_Guernsey RECENT EVENTS

Le Mans 24-Hour Meanwhile, at Le Mans, Paul Sheward and I met up with David Sass from Jersey and three of his friends - one of whom had flown from London and two who had flown from South Africa! Marcus and Jenny Elliot also joined us on the campsite later in the week.

We were treated to an incredible race that, as I’m sure you will now realise, was characterised by another heart-breaking failure by Toyota to win after 30 years of trying and a win by Porsche for the third year in a row. However, the winning car had spent 65 minutes in the pits losing 18 laps and had dropped to 56th position (second from last of the runners). This has to rate as the best comeback drive in history. We all agreed though that the best soundtrack belonged to the latest RSR; as spinetingling as the Corvette sounds dirty…

The GT Pro class also provided huge excitement with the top three positions only being decided on the last lap. Andy Priaulx, who was driving the second-placed Ford GT, was kind enough to give me the inside track on their race on the ferry on the way home.

Although what goes on at Le Mans stays at Le Mans I can share some highlights with you. We visited the Saint Saturnin Great British welcome on Friday with the GT4 and David’s last minute back-up car (Ferrari 550 Maranello) as he had a suspension issue on his Carrera 3.2 the week before our trip.

We were honoured to be given prime display spots (I was glad I dragged David to the jetwash on the way). One of our party also spotted the millionth 911 made behind the Porsche Driving Experience on the Maison Blanche Circuit and, showing the GT4 key, managed to gain access to take photos.

Photo by Roy Carré

Guernsey Classic Vehicle Show The Guernsey Classic Vehicle Show has long been the cornerstone of our annual events calendar and a great shop window for the Club to new members.

Unfortunately, over the last couple of years, the show organisers have decided to hold it on the same weekend as the small, provincial motor race taking

Guernsey Classic Vehicle Show

Meanwhile, at Le Mans!

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Millionth 911

Photo by Dave Orleow

The PC Belfast team

place in the middle of France. You may have heard of it. This had a devastating effect on our stand this year with a number of members away at Le Mans or attending a trackday at Fontenay and Val de Vienne. Nonetheless, Roy Carré and Mike Jehan kindly undertook to organise the Club presence and were able to provide the usual warm welcome including a lunchtime BBQ for existing and potential new members. This must have made Mike miss his 911 even more, as it is currently off-Island for engine surgery.

Many thanks to those who did attend the show.

I did send an email to the organisers thanking them for the day but also asking whether they might consider changing the proposed date for next year so it does not clash. However, they responded stating that the date works for them. I guess that this first-world problem does not affect the owners of some of the older classics at the show that would never venture near a race track!

By way of beer offset, we walked over 42 miles ‒ completing a half marathon distance on one day alone. Talking of beer, we also discovered that you can make a temporary nightclub in a car wash (between Beau Sejour and the Alain Prost Kart Centre) and that the GT4 rear spoiler makes a very effective tequila bar.

All in all, it was a privilege to share such an amazing weekend with a great bunch of people, and as Radio Le Mans once said, approximately 250,000 close friends.

A la porschaine Ian, Angela, Jean-Marc and Sebastian DIARY DATES 30 AUGUST Evening meal in Herm 30 SEPTEMBER Joint meeting with Classic Car Club OCTOBER Tennerfest 26 NOVEMBER Abu Dhabi (Grand Prix) do

Channel Islands, Jersey Regional Organiser Goetz Eggelhoefer 07797 892502 - r28j@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Jersey International Motoring Festival Following hot on the heels of our very successful inaugural lunch at the Atlantic Hotel, Jersey held the 70th anniversary of its International Motoring Festival. The festival was held over four days, 1-4 June, and was blessed with glorious weather.

As we were part of the festival proceedings, R28J was asked to participate in the Friday evening cavalcade of cars. Specifically, we were asked to provide a display, along with 356 models, of 911s to highlight the evolution of this iconic model over the last 50 years. I agreed with a degree of fear and trepidation, given that Fiona and I had only recently become ROs for the Region and had yet to meet any of the local PCGB members!

The call for 356 and 911 owners to participate in the cavalcade was duly sent…and then we held our breath and waited. Would anyone respond?

Would they be prepared to take their valuable and cherished cars on the road? Would we pull it off?

We did not have to wait long. The response was, frankly, fantastic. As is so often the case on a small island, word of mouth is often more efficient and more personal than an email ‘blast’. PCGB members spoke to non-members, Porsche enthusiasts spoke to other Porsche enthusiasts and we quickly filled the 10-car allocation offered to us by the festival organisers. In fact, the response was so strong that we received a further allocation of five cars.

Belgian Porsche owners, Frans and Suzie, who were visiting our island, heard about our 911 parade and asked whether they could enter their 964 Carrera 4 Targa - of course, they could.

The 15 cars that eventually lined up in a holding field prior to the cavalcade were special. We were led off by Nick Buckles in his immaculate 1959 356A Cabriolet and David and Mary Fields in their 1965 356C. The 911s followed, starting with an equally immaculate and rare RHD version of the 1967 911 S in its factory original Bahama Yellow, driven by David Jenkins.

Nick Buckles’ stunning 356A Cabriolet led the cavalcade

Over the weekend, thanks to the tireless support of Chis Sweeting from PCGB Clubhouse, the Club was again represented in the festival grounds. Chris had driven the Club’s VW Transporter over to Jersey and erected one of the Club’s marquees to produce a very professional membership display. So much so, that the festival organisers thanked R28J for its participation and suggested that, perhaps, we might wish to display even more cars next year!

We shall see.

We must thank Le Riche Automobile Restorers Ltd for lending us two of their cars… the red Porsche 356C proved to be a remarkable people magnet, which Chris used to full advantage to encourage several people to sign up to the Club on the spot.

Fiona and I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated in the festival cavalcade and all those who stopped at the PCGB marquee over the weekend to lend their support. Our presence at the festival could not have gone better and we could not have done it without you. Thank you all.

The PCGB display and marquee at Jersey International Motoring Festival

David Jenkins’ 1967 911 S in Bahama Yellow

The procession of 911s of every age and description came to a fitting end with Bruce Robinson’s 991 GT3 RS. The GT3 RS represents the latest – but surely not the last – pinnacle of technological and design achievement from Porsche and the famous 911 model. And, despite the remarkable evolution of this car over the last 50 years, there is something comforting in the fact that the engine remains rear-mounted just as Ferdinand Porsche had intended when he produced the 356 and Porsche 911 all those years ago.

The cavalcade was followed by an equally well-attended post-parade dinner at the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel in St Helier, where our cars attracted a good deal of attention from hotel guests who were visiting the island for the festival.

Club members’ Porsches at the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel

Bruce Robinson’s 991 GT3 RS – nice number plate!

Surrey Committee Chairman Mike Lucas Regional Contact Keith Morgan 07833 206078 (before 9pm) r29@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Club night Our June Club night was blessed with being in the middle of a spell of very warm weather and we had a very good turnout, with a number of new faces joining us for the evening. Welcome to you all.

We also had Kelvin Clinch from PC Reading in attendance with Porsche goodies for sale and I noticed a large number of clothing items being waved about during the evening. Hopefully it was a good evening for all concerned, and we are very grateful to Kelvin for giving up his evening to be with us.

Needless to say, the doors onto the patio were opened very quickly and a number of members took advantage of the open space and the cooling evening air to carry on their conversations beside the lake.

Dragging everyone back inside to update them on forthcoming activities is always difficult under these conditions, but it was achieved without too much disruption to the various conversations taking place and life returned to normal again soon after!

Hever Castle A number of us met at Silvermere for our journey to Hever Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, with those more local to the Reigate and Westerham area electing to meet up at the castle itself. Those of us in the Silvermere chapter had a good run around the M25 and down to Hever, where we managed to meet up with the remainder of our party as we all drove up the drive to the entrance kiosk. It was like one of those parades you see in military tattoos where the soldiers come from all sides and slot in behind one another. If we had tried to plan that in advance it would have turned into a complete fiasco!

A few of the ladies posing in front of the castle entrance

Justine Wakeford reports: “Sunday, 11 June and another fabulous day out with R29 at Hever Castle. We were graced with superb weather and were treated to VIP parking on the grass in front of the castle. Thirteen Porsches of different models and colours lined up and looked stunning as they had all been polished and preened for the event. They caused quite an attraction for the other attendees at the castle grounds.

“The Surrey Region members are such a friendly bunch of people. Starting with light refreshments from the well-stocked restaurant and gazing over the grounds of the castle, we wandered through the beautifully manicured gardens, inhaling the glorious scents of more than 4,000 roses in the Rose Garden and the neatly clipped hedges in the Tudor Garden.

The gardens themselves were laid out between 1904 and 1908 in what was previously marshland and, in that time, 125 acres of classical and natural landscapes were constructed and planted, with the lake at the far end taking 800 men two years to dig out!

“We meandered around the Castle, amazed and bewildered by all the artefacts and delights from ages A view of the Tudor Garden from the castle window

The Rose Garden at Hever Castle

Our own ‘private’ parking area near the castle

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long gone. It was just a small snapshot into the times of King Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn and all the other lives that have passed through the Castle over the years, but it was a fascinating experience all the same.

Our final resting place was on a bank of the lake admiring the Italian Garden with a very apt and tasty Italian ice cream. A perfect Sunday afternoon!”

Our thanks go to Brenda Wareham for her efforts in organising the visit.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 19 August Capel Classic Car and Bike Show At the time of writing, we have reached the number for our allocated parking area but it should be possible to park elsewhere on the site. However, if you want to attend let me know as numbers do change and we may be able to squeeze you in with our group.

6-17 September Porsche Escape to the Pyrenees This is not an R29 event but is a tour organised by Drive Espana to Northern Spain and the Pyrenees border with France. At our last Club meeting, one of our members gave a brief outline of this company and a similar trip with them that he did a couple of years ago in his RSR, thoroughly enjoying the experience. If you are interested in this 11-night tour, please contact me and I will email you the flyer and contact details.

The cost is £3,300 for a car with two people and includes return ferries, dinner, B&B, maps and a tour leader. Lower prices apply to single travellers.

For up-to-date information on these and brief details of other events, or 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 8 AUGUST Club night at Silvermere Golf Club 19 AUGUST Capel Classic Car and Bike Show 12 SEPTEMBER Club night at Silvermere Golf Club 21 OCTOBER Drive and pub lunch 18 NOVEMBER Afternoon tea at Barnett Hill, Winnersh

Isle of Man

Monthly round-up To everyone’s great delight, June remembered that it should be flaming; and so, it was. This meant that our Boxster could finally see some action which, due to a recent family trauma and academic pressures, wasn’t as often as we’d have liked.

As we haven’t been able to thank everyone in person, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank all our friends in the Club for taking the trouble to contact us and for passing on their good wishes for our daughter’s recovery after her recent brain operation. It’s a great comfort to receive these kind thoughts at such a challenging time.

Porschette’s picnic For the second year running, our annual family picnic was held at Lydiard Park, the beautiful historic estate of Lydiard Tregoze, just west of Swindon. Several of us took part in an enjoyable cruise in convoy over to Swindon beforehand. Parking amongst the 260 acres of parkland and under much brighter skies than last year, we enjoyed each other’s company whilst we tucked into our picnics and admired the sophistication and extensiveness of some members’ hampers.

Some of you may be aware that we’ve recently adopted an Irish Red and White Setter and, as part of his on-going socialisation training, our boy Paddy made his Club debut at the picnic. By and large, he didn’t disgrace himself by cadging, though the sight of the many giants roaming around (small children riding on their fathers’ shoulders) and cyclists (like many of us he seems to have an aversion to Lycra) caused him great consternation and provoked some barking. While most members went around the house and gardens, we headed off to the country park to give Paddy a well-earned run, which, judging by his enthusiastic tail-wagging, seemed to meet with his approval.

As much as we enjoy the Boxster, we have to concede that it’s not ideal for transporting a setter and two of us along with picnic paraphernalia, which is why we rocked up in our aging Freelander. This has now prompted some research into the Macan which suddenly looks an attractive transport solution.

Monthly meeting The Region’s monthly evening meeting took place on a fine summer evening at the Red Lion in Long Compton and was another good get-together for members. In addition to the regulars, it was again pleasing to see a couple of new faces joining us for the evening. As a bonus, the balmy weather meant we were able to enjoy a pleasant drive with the roof down to and from this brilliant old coaching inn in the heart of the English countryside, as well as eating excellent food out of doors. Come along and a warm welcome and friendly company always awaits you, all set in pleasant surroundings. And if you want to eat, there’s superb food, real ales and decent wines on offer.

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

Club night ambience at The Red Lion

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Sunday Cofee Cruise A summer’s morning and traffic-free roads always makes the drive over to Burford an especially pleasant experience. Arriving just after 10am, the car park steadily filled with a wide variety of classic and modern Porsches, while the bar and lounge area steadily filled with classic and modern owners.

As ever, the hotel team did us proud and provided plates of freshly baked croissants to accompany our coffees, which other visitors to the hotel eyed enviously. A passing Porsche driver, out for a Sunday morning bimble in his Boxster, saw our Porsches in the car park and decided to drop in and see what was happening. We’re pleased to say that he went away saying he’d be signing up as a member.

We often find ourselves telling new members that the Sunday Cruise is the ideal event to meet and socialise with other members. If you’ve not been before, why not come and join us at the next one? A warm welcome and a croissant await you.

Just some of the Porsches at Sunday Coffee Cruise

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Our next events will be at The Red Lion, Long Compton on Wednesday, 9 August and at the Cotswold Gateway Hotel on Sunday, 27 August.

There’s the annual Purely Porsche show in aid of charity on Sunday, 20 August.

Details of all Cotswold events can be found in our Events area on the Club website and on our Facebook page (facebook.com/pcgb.r31). Please always check the R31 Facebook page or Twitter feed (@PCGB_R31) for any last-minute updates.

Drive carefully and see you soon.

Alan and Fiona DIARY DATES 23 JULY Sunday Cofee Cruise meet At the Cotswold Gateway Hotel, Burford.

9 AUGUST Monthly Regional meeting At The Red Lion, Long Compton.

20 AUGUST Purely Porsche Charity Car Show Garth Park, Bicester.

27 AUGUST Sunday Cofee Cruise meet 3 SEPTEMBER Summer Tea Bun Run from Cornbury House to Aston Pottery 13 SEPTEMBER Monthly Regional meeting At The Carpenters Arms, Fulbrook.

17 SEPTEMBER Sunday Cofee Cruise meet 1 OCTOBER Sunday Bicester Brunch Scramble 11 OCTOBER Monthly Regional meeting 22 OCTOBER Sunday Cofee Cruise meet 8 NOVEMBER Monthly Regional meeting At The Carpenters Arms, Fulbrook.

26 NOVEMBER Sunday Cofee Cruise meet

REGISTERS Register Director’s report I hope you are all managing to use your Porsches as intended - we seem to be experiencing a mixed bag of weather at the moment but, hopefully, it should clear up in time for Silverstone and the various other events coming up.

By the time you are (hopefully) reading this, the National Event will be upon us, preceded by the Yorkshire Festival the week before, and there’s also the R3 North East event at Witton Castle coming

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

912 Register Secretary Rowena Purdy 01472 399381 – 912@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Register Secretary Vacancy This month’s write-up is both a mea culpa and a catch-up of articles submitted over the past couple of months, which have had to be held over due to space restrictions.

Stanford Hall show Held over the last weekend in April the main feature this year was the coming together on a special display of as many 912s as could be brought together by the 912 Register and owners in the UK. As my 912 was immobile, I could not attend, so will leave the report to Danny Maher, who was there – and who helped with the congregation of 912s. Thanks Danny: “Sunday, 30 April saw 32 912s gather in a special display organised by DDK at the Stanford Hall Classic VW Show. This was the biggest gathering of 912s ever seen in the UK with cars covering all years of 912 production including three 912 Es. “The weather stayed dry and the sun even made an appearance. It was great to see so many cars, colours and owners together, all set in beautiful surroundings in Leicestershire. Cars had come from all corners - Wales, Dorset, Yorkshire, Essex, Lancashire, London, all over.

up in August - and that’s just in the north of England - there are many events happening all over the country. I will try to attend as many as possible and again aim to say hello to as many of you as possible.

I have recently attended a number of events a Yorkshire specialist event in Knaresborough and then one in Westhoughton near Bolton. I was also asked to judge my local Region (18) Concours at PC Kendal. All were blessed with good weather and excellent turnouts.

As a reminder, if you are not receiving regular updates from your particular Register, check your details on the website to ensure your model is correct. If you are unsure, a quick call to the

“Amongst the owners, new and old, were two of the UK’s top 912 gurus - Max Levell, from Revival Cars, and Ian Clark, of Wolfsburg Performance Services. There’s not much these two guys don’t know about 912s and they both drove to the show in their ’65 912s.

“It’s a great show and day out becoming, over the last few years, an annual meet-up for the 912 faithful.

As well as a vast array of air-cooled VWs there are always plenty of 914s and several 356s also present at the Hall.

“Roll on 2018.”

A couple of ‘hold overs’ The first is from Mark Widdup, one of our rallying owners, who wrote of his 912 exploits on the recent Mini Miglia run by Knowldale Club.

“My 912 had its first outing this year in the Knowldale Car Club’s Mini Miglia event. This is put together by the team who ran this famous rally when it was part of the Motoring News Rally Championships in days gone by during road rallying’s heyday. It is now a more gentlemanly affair in its current format as a classic car run but still attracts some familiar names in a nice cross section of machinery, and driving standards are always good.

“The weather was stunning for March with clear blue skies and 70ºC temperatures. This ensured we saw the Yorkshire Dales at their best but, sadly, also meant the roads were a little busier than usual around some of the honey pots like Malham.

“I took part with my trusty navigator and life-long friend, Dave Bamber, who had, in the dim and distant past, been the Clerk of the Course for the rally as well as a regular road rally navigator. Periodically Dave would chirp up “Slow down here, I ended up on the roof in a Sunbeam Tiger with Derek here”. You can’t beat a seasoned navigator.

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team at Cornbury House will ensure your information is updated. The Registers are very active and continue to provide useful information on the events and ongoing updates/restorations being carried out. It is very satisfying to see some of the more ‘specialised’ Registers keeping us informed of events and progress of various projects. Cheers guys, it all looks good to me!

As always, please continue to enjoy your cars and the Club.

Albert Walsh Register Director register@porscheclubgb.com 07753 441730

decided enough was enough. I think I will try to get my hands on some BF Torino seats, which besides having a nice period look will give more support for my map man.”

Mark Widdup’s 912 participating in the Mini Miglia

And, secondly, from Payal Jaime who is one half of a couple of new 912 owners: “My brother and I have just bought a 1968 912, in Bahama Yellow. We’ve named him Marley, based on the Caribbean connections with Bob. We are aiming to get the car back to its original condition with a full renovation. In the meantime we look forward to enjoying many fun miles on the road and going to the Porsche meet-ups over the summer.

“Unfortunately, travelling home from our parents, having just bought the car, we lost all power just off the M40 – a result of our enthusiastic neighbour accidentally disconnecting the voltage regulator.

Luckily, a very kind police officer helped us push the car to safety.”

Marley

And now the mea culpa In last month’s edition I reported on a certain Harrogate-based 912 taking part in the 2016 HERO organised ‘Summer Trial’ – and then managed to get the navigator’s name wrong – sorry Lola. Where Zoe came from I do not know!

Monthly update I managed to get to the Pirelli BBQ at Cornbury House (still without my 912) to join many other Porsche owners. he team at Cornbury had erected the awning from the Motorsport pantechnicon to keep us all dry and, most of us, out of the wind – this latter most welcome for those of us with bare legs! hen it was time to get my car back on the road, which should have been easy – a quick ‘shove’ to get the clutch unstuck, MOT and all would be well.

However it was not as straightforward as expected. It failed its MOT with a brake efficiency failure.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 3 September Classics at the Castle I hope we will see a representative number of 912s parked around the Castle, although the main focus this year is on the early 911 S. As this is a Club event all details are on the Club website’s Events page.

22-23 September Awards Dinner and Concours d’Elégance As I write, I understand there are no more tickets for the Awards Dinner on the 22 September so if, like me, you have no ticket, there is always the Concours event the following day at Ragley Hall to look forward to. I have sent out a MailChimp asking for enthusiastic 912 owners who may wish to enter their cars into the National Concours to get in touch with the team at Cornbury House. Please let it know if you are interested in taking part.

Take care and drive safely

of a grimy industrial nature we were pleasantly surprised that it was in fact very nice with good restaurants, choice shopping, easy to use public transport and a hotel literally a 50-metre walk to the Messe, the show’s venue. Essen is essentially a convention city with most months having something going on.

We arrived on the Saturday though the show didn’t start until Wednesday, which gave us time to get our bearings and perform some minor retail therapy.

Returning to the hotel one time, we noted lines of car transporters and trailers arriving from all parts of the EU and beyond. his went on continuously for the next couple of days. With true Teutonic precision each was despatched to a dock or park in proximity to where their contents were required for display.

After a couple of days of swanning around and taking life easy, the opening day, which wasn’t until 2pm, arrived. Entry was like a rugby scrum. Fortunately we had pre-purchased tickets - one less queue to bother about. Our immediate concern was where to start looking as, with nearly 500 exhibitors spread out across 14 separate halls and outdoors, it was all a bit mind blowing! here were heaps of 911 Ts for sale. Conditions varied from high quality restorations to others with dodgy door gaps, after-market Fuchs and odd steering wheels. Typically, a good one was circa €150,000. Good 912s were selling for around €60,000. his model has certainly taken a lift lately. Most 356 Coupés were over €125,000 - add at least €62,000 if a Cabriolet. One French exhibitor had eight Cabriolets on display, plus a Carrera Speedster. here was a ‘B’ Cabriolet fitted with a bench seat - an ultra-rare option. All were high quality - I hate to think what they would sell for. Whilst 356 prices were still high, it was really the Early 911 stuff that has truly taken off. In addition, 911 Targas have undergone something of a renaissance, especially early ones with the zip-out window. If in ‘S’ configuration, then expect to be invoiced about €280,000. Returning on day two there were a lot of ‘sold’ signs in situ especially on the pre-impact cars.

Rowena

DIARY DATES 3 SEPTEMBER Classics at the Castle 22-23 SEPTEMBER Awards Dinner and Concours d’Elégance

Early 911 (2.0,2.2 &2.4) Register Secretary Ian McLeod 07810 493287 – 911@porscheclubgb.com New Zealand to Techno Classica One of our more distant members, Ian Nott from New Zealand, sent in this lovely piece about the trip he took with his wife Helen to Techno Classica. Enjoy.

For over 20 years I’ve been promising myself that I’d attend the event, billed as the world’s largest classic car show. I’d read it was the biggest and the best, that it took three days to get around, that folk from all parts of the globe attended, that you’d see vehicles that you’d never see anywhere else in conditions varying from Concours to barn finds. Everything you may have read about Techno Classica, held annually in north Germany, is completely true, including all the above!

Helen and I flew to Frankfurt and then took the train to Essen. We’ve travelled extensively in Germany but this was our first visit to this city. Expecting something

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However, it wasn’t just the above that were in demand. Porsche Classic had a vast stand supported by a number of Porsche Classic dealers from all over Europe. One, from Belgium, saw me looking at a couple of 964s - a Coupe (€91,000) and a Targa (€97,000) both with manual transmission. He explained that, with early 911s being out of reach for most, the 964, more so than SCs and 3.2 Carreras, were in increasingly high demand. In his opinion, this is THE classic show in Europe and a necessity for those in the business to attend. At this point, I spotted Alois Ruf in the Porsche area but sadly didn’t get a chance to say hello.

Clearly, Porsche Classic is now a key marketing tool with such dealers more involved. One Dutch dealer, for example, as well as being a Porsche Centre and Classic retailer also runs his own restoration set-up with paint shop, has his own finance company and publishes a corporate magazine larger than ‘Christophorus’. hese guys are big time!

In addition to the car sales there was a lot of other action taking place. he auction house, Coys, had some 60 cars on display for their event, which sadly took place after our departure. Inventory included a 930 Turbo Cabriolet (€150,000-€200,000) and a 356 SC Coupé (€165,000-€215,000) plus an assortment of Mercs, Delahayes, Lotuses, Allards and Beamers. Other exhibitors showed a range of automobilia, although not a lot Porsche-wise. You need to go to the US for that! here were gas pump vendors, insurance companies, companies specialising in light bulbs, steering wheels, retro signs, ball bearings, dynamos and even a bloke selling bacon slicing equipment! Minor marques and offshoots were evident, including the Mercedes W123 Club, the Hoffman Speedster Club and the Citroen Club of Rhein-Ruhr - most exotic! To sustain the weary there were restaurants and food stalls, ranging from simple fare to high-end restaurant meals, all of which dispensed wine and beer. Some clubs, such as Ferrari, had their own restaurant and resident chef. Porsche Classic had a coffee stall dispensing beer and wine.

By our third, and final, day, we figured we had seen everything but, no, there was still more. One hall in particular had a great range of Porsches, Astons and Ferraris that we could have easily overlooked. Mercedes had a major presence with virtually one complete hall devoted to ‘their’ impressive, principally pre-war, classics. BMW was out in force with a good range of CSLs and 2002s - nice to see the latter increasing in ‘sought-after-ness’, ergo price! Ferraris too were there for young and old - an early 1950s RHD model was priced at €4,500,000. here was also a Kiwi presence with a McLaren M10B from 1970, which looked pristine (but no price). he new Bugatti Chiron was also on display and reminded me of a vacation in Alsace when we stopped outside their factory hoping to get some shots of Veyrons etc. he security guards, however, took exception to this apparent intrusion and sent us on our way. Access to this car was no exception, with rent-a-cops strategically positioned around it. Strangely enough, we went to the event expecting a pronounced security presence but were highly supprised - you’d see more police at a provincial rugby game at Eden Park.

Finally, it was time to call it quits but not before noticing a 1927 Excelsior Albert 1st - a short-lived marque and one I’d not heard of - but that’s the nature of Techno Classica, with the rare and exotic ever present along with the more ‘usual’. Helen and I have attended most of the world’s major car shows such as London, Paris, Frankfurt, LA, plus Pebble Beach/ Monterey etc. but the sheer scale of Essen was mind boggling. It should be top of everyone’s bucket list. We didn’t see the lot but sure had a good shot at it!

So, next year? No, I don’t think so - Retromobile in Paris beckons. Considered second to Techno Classica, it must be worth a look!

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 It’s not too late to sign up for the 911 S Anniversary at Hedingham in September. We would welcome a few more 72-73 RS Carreras to add to the 50 911 S models already committed.

The pictures of RS 1429 came from a friend in Portugal along with the COA, which endorses the authenticity.

911 2.7 Carrera & 3.0 Register Secretary Guy White 01493 750278 91127carrera3@porscheclubgb.com Technical Assistant Tony Ruggles 01992 892333 Keith Forrest’s 911 – an update In May’s PP I ran an article about Keith Forrest’s Australian delivered 1977 2.7 Targa. Keith was looking to contact any of the Australian owners before its arrival in the UK, and, if possible, to find any photographs of it from that period. I am happy to report that he has heard from a previous owner who had moved to Spain and obtained a photo of it in front of Sydney Harbour Bridge – you couldn’t get better than that!

911 at Sydney Harbour Bridge

Andy Webster’s restoration Andy reports: “The car is a 1974 LHD 911 2.7 Coupé in Metallic Salmon with 97,000 miles on the clock. Formulae Fuchs imported it from California in 1999 and it’s had two UK owners. I purchased the car in 2013 from an old school friend.

“My first major challenge was to find somewhere to store/restore this beauty. After some deliberation, I decided to have it at home so I could spend time on it whenever possible, and my gorgeous wife could keep me topped up with coffee. Without the time or money

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to have my garage extended, my first job was to build a large wooden carport. Possibly not the perfect workshop, but with lots of space, light and fresh air I think it’s great! Once this was ready I collected the car and a truckload of parts - parts that I hadn’t removed but knew it would be fun working out how they go back together - lots of nights reading the Haynes manual and searching the web.

“Where to start? I decided to make the car secure and check that I had all the essential parts necessary to return it to its original state. This involved the installation of a new black headlining, new window rubbers/chrome trim and re-assembly of the doors.

Once secure, I then started on the bodywork; replacing the ‘B’ pillars, the kidney bowls and one of the outer sills. I didn’t think the doors or front wings were suitable for repairing, so looked for used replacements on eBay and, thankfully, found some rust-free panels from later galvanised vehicles. My intention was to repair, fabricate and prepare the car for a bottom half re-paint, but I noticed some micro blisters on the roof.

So it was back out with the windows and my new chrome trim ready for some bare metal preparation.

Luckily I was introduced to a chap with a spray booth who sprayed cars for a hobby. He agreed to paint all the removed parts separately and then the body shell.

This ensured that everything was properly covered and that I could then protect the rear of all relevant panels with some 3M Body Schultz followed by Dinitrol wax oil.

“Once the panels were painted I started putting everything back together - my favourite job. Given my passion for perfection I wasn’t going to put anything back unless it was 100 per cent, so I decided that, where possible, I would replace all the rubber trim, screws, nuts and fixings. Thankfully most old 911 parts are still readily available from many suppliers, but my personal preference was to procure from PC Wilmslow.

“I was unsure what to do with the original 15” Fuchs alloys - they didn’t have any major damage or corrosion, but did need refurbishing to fit in with the rest of the vehicle. I didn’t fancy paying out a fortune to have them professionally refurbished or the thought of having the car on stands for a period. However, I did fancy restoring them myself, but wasn’t sure which approach to take and didn’t really have the time to do them at a leisurely pace. I therefore decided to purchase a low-cost set of cookie cutters to keep it mobile whilst I took time to consider what to do with the Fuchs alloys. I managed to buy a set of 15” cookie cutters at what I thought was a good price, but when it came down to it, I couldn’t put them on the car without having them refurbished. After being powder-coated they were ready to go. With the wider alloys on the rear and the P6000 tyres fitted, I think they look the part.

“I gave the brakes a little TLC - stripping and refurbishing the pedal box, replacing the brake master cylinder and having the calipers reconditioned by a local specialist. I replaced one or two copper pipes and upgraded the rubber hoses to a full set of Goodrich S/S braided flexi hoses. The brakes on this car don’t have a servo and so it’s especially important that everything is in tip-top condition.

“I’m hoping the engine will be OK. It was rebuilt when it first came over to the UK, but hasn’t been run properly for many years. I’ve replaced all the usual engine service items, but not really put it through its paces yet. It starts first time, sounds great and feels strong, but does smoke a little at times.

“The interior is starting to look the part with replacement black seats sourced through eBay, the new black headlining I installed and the black door cards, which I am rather proud of as I made them myself. It’s even starting to smell better now that I’ve

had a professional trimmer cover the steering wheel and centre console with some fresh black leather.

Despite wanting to keep the car looking original, I’ve decided on an Alpine stereo head unit with a pair of JL 160mm coaxial speakers. It did take some time to modify one of the door cards to accept this larger speaker but I’m really pleased with the look. I mounted the speaker so that the grill sits flush with the door card ensuring that annoying clash of your knuckles when using the window winder is avoided.

Andy Webster’s car after

“The car now has an MOT and is road legal, but I still have plenty of jobs to do - the completion of my sound system installation and fitting of my new carpets being top of the list.”

Thanks, Andy.

locked garage, both in use when left for more than a few hours.

The best thing to help you recover your stolen car is a tracker type device - my caravan came with one as standard. The snag is that you must leave it connected and, if you do not use your car often, will it flatten the battery? They are also expensive at £250-£800 plus an annual subscription of £100-£200. Some do have internal batteries to solve the flat battery problem. I have gone down a much cheaper route with a small stick-on bit of kit about the size of a 50p bit called the ‘TrackR’. This can be picked up by your mobile phone, which, if the worst does happen, might help!

Other news Remember time is running out if you would like to book tickets for Silverstone on 28-30 July. Tickets are also available from the Club for the Ragley Hall National Concours d’Elégance on 23 September. See you there!

SC Targa rebuild Richard Langshaw is about to rebuild his SC Targa and has promised to keep us up-to-date with the progress.

He has sent a few pictures to show you what he has to repair. Good luck Richard.

Guy Paul

911 SC Register Secretary Paul Thompson 01531 822 305 07836 261 365 911sc@porscheclubgb.com Technical Advisor David Sewell dave.autohaus@gmail.com Stolen car We start with bad news - Michello Montecello’s very nice 1977 Silver 911 SC registration FUS 656S has been stolen, so keep a look-out please. With the everincreasing value of the SC it is now a target for the low-life that look upon our hard-earned possessions as easy means to earn a quick buck. Hopefully with the publicity we can give the theft it will be impossible to sell through the usual channels. But how can we stop it being shipped abroad or broken for spares? At least the chances of cloning are reducing as, for once, I am on the side of the DVLC who are clamping down on vehicle cloning. A friend bought a genuine, but badly damaged, Rally Ford Escort twin cam complete with matching numbers and log book and was informed the registration number was in use on another so-called twin cam. He had a six-month battle to retain his registration involving a vehicle inspection by the DVLC. The clone was a standard Escort with a later Ford engine mocked up to look like a twin cam and bought by an unsuspecting punter for a lot of money, which he lost.

So, what can we do to keep our cars safe? To insure our cars, it is now normally a requirement to have an immobiliser and alarm fitted so, despite the problems I have had with my immobiliser, I am happy to have it fitted. (I am sure my brother Jeremy will remember the 1998 Le Mans when his excellent French was stretched to the limit at the Porsche garage in Le Mans when the immobiliser worked far too well!) An easy trick is to put your car on full lock and make sure the steering lock is engaged as this makes it difficult to move. I also have a steering wheel clamp as a visible deterrent. As I have used my car for motor sport, I have a battery cut-off plus a wheel clamp in my

911 Carrera 3.2 Register Secretary Steve and Sue Edwards 02083 667770 911carrera32@porscheclubgb.com Technical Advisor Charles Marsland 01732 848323 Chris Drummond It was with great sadness that we heard of the passing of our member, Chris Drummond, in June. We were fortunate to have met Chris and Janet on our 3.2 WOTY at Leeds Castle in 2016. He was such a friendly and amusing guy; we know he will be sorely missed.

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Headlamp adjustment his month I’ve had a couple of email queries that I think are worth mentioning. he first concerned my method of adjusting headlamps for driving on the right, for example when in Europe. I’ve used beam benders for probably 20 years and have the following tips that may be helpful if you are new to this sort of thing. If you are buying these for a trip, it may be worth getting them in advance to try at home before sticking them on. hey will come with instructions but, if you have the time, it is worth fine-tuning the required position on the lens. With your headlights on, park a few feet from a wall in low light so you can see the projected light pattern. Without actually sticking them on, try each one held against the lens to see the bright spot deflection, and how it changes when you slightly rotate the adaptor. You will see this raises and lowers the position of the bright spot, which needs to be about the same height as it was without the adaptor, but now shining to the other side of the light pattern. It might be worth blocking the light from the other light with a board or cloth so it’s easier to see the effect. he trick is to mark the headlight lens now so you can replicate this fine-tuning when you fix the adaptors at the port. I’ve used a fine black marker, or little strips of adhesive tape, in the past. (Unfortunately, there is always the chance it may get washed off in the UK rain travelling to the port!) Because the light is redirected, I fit these at the port, and remove them when arriving back to avoid the ‘hot’ spot dazzling UK drivers!

Most shops at the ports and Eurotunnel will generally sell them too. I understand that beam adaptors diffuse the light-eliminating dazzle, while beam benders redirect the bright spot. After investigating online, I found the adaptors may let more light through, so I may retire my old beam benders, which I have been successfully reusing with the use of wide strips of heavy duty clear gardening tape. It’s a legal requirement for cars with lenses like ours to adapt the light, or otherwise risk fines of hundreds of euros when abroad.

In an old online edition of a weekly car mag, only third party insurance payout was reported if you don’t have them adapted properly when involved in an accident.

Beam adaptors, or benders, bought online or from car accessory shops cost around £4-£10.

Odometer/trip repair he second email was regarding the repair of the odometer/trip when they stop recording distance travelled, despite the speedometer still working fine. It is usually due to teeth on the cogwheel becoming brittle with age and stripping. A tip I came across when searching the Forum for repair help, is to only reset the odometer when stationary. his does make perfect sense as the teeth may be more stressed when being reset while moving. I hadn’t heard of this tip, which seems to be reasonably well known, so I will try remembering it in future and have already put it into practice. Having recently filled up and driven from the forecourt, I had not reset the trip. Now knowing this tip, I waited until the next junction to reset it when stationary. Back to the repair, after searching for ‘speedometer, or speedo, repair’, I found a lot of useful information to respond to the email query. Don’t forget to look for information on the Forum, or to ask a question there too - the link is on the blue banner on the website home page - hover over it and four drop down options appear with ‘search’ being the first one.

Oil change Previously, I mentioned the gearbox oil would soon need changing, and have now got the job done. My back continues to be a bit problematic, so getting the car up on ramps would always be good, and also provide some better photos for publication than if I did the job myself

from ground level. I wanted to do the work with Charles, however, he was busy with overrunning workshop jobs and we needed to be off to Scotland for our summer trip. he local garage, owned by a friend of our son would be happy to help and had already heard about our car.

Tom hadn’t changed a Porsche’s gearbox oil before, but was happy to help out. I could accompany him (on one of his eight ramps), so it turned out to be rather like working with Charles after all. Drain plugs vary across the years, in our case the G50 ’box required a 10mm hexagonal Allen key for both the drain and level plug with aluminium washers (as used for the engine crankcase drain plug). In preparation, I had gone for a 10 mile run but, in that short time, the ’box hadn’t warmed up. Nevertheless, the oil still flowed well; perhaps it helped as we were experiencing temperatures of over 30°C at the time! here is a magnet on the drain plug to collect any iron debris - this was cleaned up and refitted before adding 3.4 litres of synthetic Mobil 1 75W-90 gear oil added until it dribbled from the filling/level hole.

I took the car for a short run to check for leaks, the plugs were double checked for 30Nm torque - all was good and the job was finished. Tom thought I might not find much difference with the new oil, but the second gear G50 chattering when accelerating from tick-over has diminished. You also may benefit from a gear oil change if your chattering has been getting more noticeable of late.

13-20 June A week of LM24 I bought a camping ticket off the Forum and had seven days to prepare. I received my general admission ticket via email but all the grandstand tickets had gone.

Seven days’ supply of ginger nuts, four small bottles of water refilled, tent and air mattress checked, extra pegs, earplugs and FM radio.

Tuesday Awoke at 6.30am and on the road by 7am for the four-hour trip to Dover to catch the midday ferry to Calais. Late for the ferry - too late having arrived just as the drawbridge was being raised. Calm sea crossing, just as I like it, and the start of the heatwave as I disembarked some two hours later than expected.

Quick map change on the old satnav, with settings altered to kilometres, and off to Abbeville where I’d booked into one of those budget hotels that cost €40 per night.

Wednesday Arrived at Le Mans at 2pm and was ushered into an area surrounded by French and English campers.

The circuit

Professional gearbox oil refill by Tom

Fill plug and drain plug. Drain includes a magnet – see debris attached!

For your €82 you get a seven-by-five metre plot for a week - big enough for a car and large-ish tent. No trouble for my two-man tent and, with the 964 parked alongside, enough space for another tent or 964. I introduced myself to everyone around, especially the neighbours. It’s useful that they know who you are in case something suspicious happens.

I wandered into the village (as it’s known) looking for food and to car spot. Wednesday evening was two practice sessions, the latter at night and finishing about midnight. I was disappointed in the choice of food - all junk food of poor quality. Whatever happened to the French cuisine? he best I could find was a ham and cheese baguette, paper-thin with no butter. It took me ages to get back as it looked so different in the dark and I took a wrong turn.

Steve and Sue

911 Carrera Club Sport Register Secretary Alan Cordery 01798 344481 – alan_cordery@yahoo.co.uk

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Thursday More of the same; wandered around the ‘village’ asking where decent food could be had and used the shuttles to discover more and give my sore feet a rest.

I got horizontal listening to the excellent English Le Mans radio station. Woke with a start around 10pm with strange unearthly sounds filling the air, like I imagined ‘War of the Worlds’ to be before eventually realising it was night practice/qualifying.

Friday A quiet day with a trip to the town for some decent food planned. Breakfast visit to the English campers behind me and I scored a grandstand T17 ticket as one of their number had to cancel. Whoopee!

A tram stop was a 10-minute walk down the road for the 30-minute ride into town. Found a bistro in the old part of town and struck up a conversation with an American couple who had flown over for the race. I then waited in the main square with thousands of race fans for the drivers’ parade, where the drivers are feted, bands march around and entertainers throw sweets and banners into the crowd. Lots of high performance cars and Harleys added to the cacophony.

Returning to the tram stop a young woman flung her arms around me and gave me a kiss. It was so sudden it took me by surprise and I didn’t have time to tell her how much I loved her, in my limited French, before she’d left and flung her arms around the next guy, as she made her way along the crowded street.

Saturday I went to the museum and enjoyed the cooler air looking at the previous Le Mans winners. Well worth a visit and the cafe sells decent sandwiches.

The race is a rolling start nowadays with all cars lined up in qualifying order before the man with the green flag waves them onto the circuit to travel around the circuit in close order until they pass the finish line before racing.

front-end replacement, which had put it 40 minutes behind the leaders.

Winners on the rostrum above the crowds

The leaders were two Jackie Chan Racing (yes, the film star) cars. There was a battle in the GT class between a Corvette and two Aston Martins. Fifty minutes from the end the Porsche No. 2 overtook the leaders and, on the last lap, the Aston Martins passed the Corvette, which had come off second best when the leading Aston had bounced off it as it was trying to pass on the penultimate lap. Big drama, and lots of cheering from the English in the crowd.

20th Anniversary ‘S’ display Confirming names and days as at 1 July.

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See the 993 Forum for more details and updates.

It’s also nice for me to see, in the classic publicity, that an ’80s racing BMW M635CSI is appearing. I ran a black ’88 Highline for five or six years and still regret parting with it – that engine!

See you all there!

Cheers Maurice

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Race start

Register Secretary Paul Howells 01594 833238 – 993rs@porscheclubgb.com

Returned 7pm Tuesday – car behaved impeccably

The noise was extremely loud, like being on the pit wall and I had to protect my ears with my fingers after a few laps. I stayed for about three hours watching a few pit stops before the lure of a half litre of ice cold Guinness fixed in my mind and drew me away.

That evening I’d been invited to a BBQ by the guys who’d sold me the grandstand ticket. Good company and hilarity with the air filled with the sounds of racing cars.

I walked into the “village” with a group of campers going to Tertre Rouge (T1) and discovered a different area beyond Dunlop Bridge, where bands perform and hogs roast on elaborate spits, six at a time. I watched as cars screamed around with brakes spitting fire, exhausts firing cannons and the ever-increasing amounts of LEDs lighting up body panels and numbers, and joined in the general revelry as cars spun off into the gravel-pits in front of us. By 3.30am I made my way back to my tent. Much had happened since the start when the Toyotas were favourites (with much talk about this being their year because, after 10 years of trying, they’d failed to win). All the Toyotas had developed problems as well as the Porsches in LMP1 and 2 classes.

Sunday I retraced my steps from the night before and bought some BBQ pork with salad - a good late breakfast before making my way slowly to T17 to watch the end of the race. Porsche No. 2 was back in the race and making progress through the pack after a complete

Cost of the week Camping Admission Grandstand 1 x B&B Abbeville 2 x B&B Rouen Ferry Dover to Calais return Petrol and tolls in France Food and drinks (per day) Total Plus a great time covering 1,100 miles

£80 £71 £92 £35 £90 £90 £300 £40 £1,040

David

964 Carrera RS Register Secretary Melvin Spear 07860 595355 – 964rs@porscheclubgb.com

993 Register Secretary Maurice Piper 993@porscheclubgb.com Register Assistant Christian Sanger 07968503385 – cjsanger@gmail.com It’s just a quick update this month that should be with you in time for Silverstone Classic. My mail PC is now officially deceased, but I have managed to recover Register files and build a substitute - so please forgive me being brief!

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996 Register Secretary Andy Willis 07775 138527 996@porscheclubgb.com Chipped red brake calipers?

I have had a number of queries lately with regards to which red touch-up paint to use on calipers. As we are all too aware, one of the easiest ways to chip the paint on the ‘big reds’ is during wheel removal and replacement, and many owners forget that, in the original tool roll, they should have a ‘wheel mounting guide bolt’ to assist removal. But, accidents do happen.

I have found that ‘Hammerite Smooth Red’ is the paint to use - it’s an exact match and the consistency is ideal, so I hope this info will be of benefit to others.

Silverstone Classic You’re possibly reading this with the Classic just a few days away. I will be there in and around the Club’s marquee and grandstand on both Friday and Saturday.

Please come and say hello - if you cannot find me please don’t hesitate to call (07775 138527) so we can meet and have a chat.

Register members in print Five members have contacted me with photos of their cars to be included in this month’s column.

Ken Mack Ken, RO of R27 (Ireland), sent me a photo of his early (September 2000) Turbo - one of the first 16 into the UK. Ken has only had the car for 18 months and it’s just passed 40k. The shot was taken on a visit to the

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Titanic Quarter in Belfast. Ken is still the proud owner of a 944, which he’s owned for the past 20 years.

Chris Haythorpe Chris has owned this 996 Anniversary edition for the past two years. With recent new switchable sports exhaust, clutch and IMS upgrade it should give him years of enjoyment. The photo was taken at the Donington Historic Festival with his son George.

several members this was also their first visit to Cornbury House and it was great to make use of this excellent facility – free of charge to members.

Ken Mack 996 Turbo (2000)

Nick Jeferys Nick, already the proud owner of a C4S in Seal Grey, has recently added this 2002 Turbo Tip in Arctic Silver to his stable. This photo was taken while out on one of R20’s numerous Sunday Escape runs.

Nick Jeffery’s 2002 Turbo

Chris Haythorpe’s 996 Anniversary edition

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.

Enjoy your 996…

Andy DIARY DATES

Brian Hall Yet another Turbo! Brian, the second owner, purchased it in 2006 and it now just has 31k on the clock. I must say it does look very aggressive, especially with that plate.

3 SEPTEMBER Classics at the Castle 23 SEPTEMBER PCGB National Concours d’Elégance - Ragley Hall

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Brian Hall’s Turbo

Register Secretary Clive Wratten 997@porscheclubgb.com Register Assistant Jonathan Lennard RECENT EVENTS

John Dunn John, a new member, is another proud C4S owner, which he recently purchased from RPM Technik. It takes over from his previous toy; an S1 Lotus Elise, which he owned for 17 years. I’m sure he will get just as much fun and a lot more comfortable and rewarding ride out of the C4S. John Dunn’s C4S

24 June Rennsport visit and lunch at Cornbury House Another very popular Register event, with a number of us enjoying a convoy run to the Cotswolds where Rennsport is located (on the same estate as Cornbury House) to meet up with more members.

Rennsport undertake restorations of classic 911s, with the business initially built on recreating the iconic 2.7 RS and now having grown to cater for a wider variety of customer commissions and restoration work. We enjoyed a guided and informative tour of their impressive facilities, learning how the technicians work to meticulous quality standards to achieve stunning levels of finish. Cars are built to individual specifications and the promise is to create a car which drives as if it was new from the factory.

Sincere thanks to Keith Cockell, Rennsport Chairman, and Joe Turner from the team of technicians for making the 997 Register so welcome. Few of us were not tempted (however realistically or not) to make an investment!

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997 Register members enjoying their tour of the impressive Rennnsport facilities

Members’ cars

Ian Gibson’s Carrera S – welcome to the 997 Register!

For more details on any 997 Register events get in touch with Jonathan and I or see the 997 Register website.

Safe motoring and enjoy your 997s…

Clive and Jonathan

DIARY DATES 28-30 JULY Silverstone Classic 30 AUGUST Brands Hatch track evening The 997 Register will be out in force. Details and booking form on our website. This is a fun and social event, so even if you are not participating come along to watch and have a chat.

23 SEPTEMBER PCGB Concours d’Elégance Ragley Hall 29 SEPTEMBER – 2 OCTOBER Register Autumn Tour - Loire Valley, France

overall numbers and it was a good opportunity to meet more Register members.

The localised rain was kind to Oulton and held off between 8am and 3pm, allowing good spectating of the wide variety of races, pit walks and plenty of socialising.

Many thanks to all those whose who drove through heavy rain and standing water to display their mud spattered Porsches and enjoy what turned out to be an excellent meeting. Another one for the calendar!

A great turnout at Oulton Park Vintage Festival

DIARY DATES 28-30 JULY Silverstone Classic Staying at the Hellidon Lakes Hotel. See website for details.

5-6 AUGUST Beaulieu Supercar Showdown **Fully subscribed** 28-28 AUGUST Oulton Park Gold Cup

930 (911 Turbo) Register Secretary John Ward 01844 237508 – 911turbo@porscheclubgb.com

991 Register Secretary Phil Graham 01625 524596 – 991@porscheclubgb.com June Another great month of car related outings and a couple of holidays, leaving only a few days in between to catch up with what was going on in PCGB. RECENT EVENTS 8 June Highclere Castle – preview of the Turbo S Exclusive Series The first treat of the month was an invitation from PC Wilmslow to the preview of a new Porsche at Highclere Castle in Hampshire. Until the announcement on the morning of the event, this was the best-kept secret dealer staff were even kept in the dark and not allowed to attend. Customers from Centres around the UK were invited along for a fabulous reception opened by Lady Carnarvon. Lord Carnarvon gave us an insight into Highclere’s history before introducing Chris Craft, Managing Director of Porsche GB. Champagne flowed as we awaited our first glimpse of the golden Turbo S Exclusive Series, which was unveiled to the sound of electric violins playing classical music. A white Panamera Sport Tourismo played second fiddle to this stunning limited edition of 25 991 UK cars which was quickly surrounded by prospective buyers eager for a closer look.

Fabulous canapes distracted us as we viewed this special car with its matching watch and luggage set, which could only be purchased on the options list.

The evening ended with a tour of Highclere including the Tutankhamun exhibition in the basement. Along with his assistant, Howard Carter, George Herbert, the fifth Earl of Carnarvon, discovered the Egyptian pharaoh’s tomb in 1922.

A full description of the Turbo S Exclusive Series is in the ‘News’ section of July’s issue.

17-18 June Le Mans 24 Heures Le Mans filled in a few days with a group of 10 in five cars camping at Lycian Event’s ‘Porsches on the Curves’, which is about as good as it gets for outdoor living. Entering into the spirit of the occasion, all of the cars were stickered up with the 991s and the Cayman was suitably dressed in matching Martini stripes and decals. Our campsite attracted around 300 Porsche Club members with many 991s adding to the thousands of exotic cars making this annual pilgrimage.

The atmosphere was amazing and the racing exciting as the teams battled it out in the searing heat with Porsche’s No 2 919 Hybrid driven by Bernhard, Bamber and Hartley completing 367 laps with the Jackie Chan cars taking a close second and third with 366 and 362 laps respectively.

A brilliant trip and a definite must for next year.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 2 December Christmas Party 991/997/ Macan Registers Wroxall Abbey Hotel is the venue for the joint 991, 997 and Macan Registers party.

The award-winning four-star hotel and estate dating back to the 12th century is set in 27 acres of unspoilt parkland and gardens and was once the countryseat of Sir Christopher Wren.

Last year, many members stayed both Friday and Saturday nights and enjoyed a visit to Sulgrave Manor with some good driving on the Saturday afternoon.

A Sunday morning run finishes at Cornbury House for the Christmas Open Day. Full details for booking are on the website and Forum.

Christmas list Possibly a somewhat early reminder but, for 930 enthusiasts, there is a treat on the way. Following on from the success of his previous authoritative book on the Carrera 2.7, author Ryan Snodgrass has been working on the logical follow up - the 3.0 turbo-charged model. The book will be published in late autumn so, in theory, should be available as a Christmas present to yourself. There will be a print run of 2,500, and the cost is 340 USD. Given the quality of the previous volume, no true enthusiast would be disappointed.

Pre-orders can be placed via the Parabolica Press website, where far more detail on the book and its predecessor can be found. Here’s a taster: “Parabolica Press’ second book - Turbo 3.0 - dives deep into the development, production and mystique behind the three years of Porsche’s 3.0-litre Turbo produced from 1975 to 1977. The book continues the theme of being carefully researched using the Porsche factory archives, private collections, period documentation and intensive study. In an attempt to cover everything an owner, restorer, historian or enthusiast would want to know about the dawn of Porsche’s turbo-charged supercar, the book includes a considerable amount of material never before published - for example, comprehensive discussions of original options, close-up photos of key details, scenes from factory production, coverage of special one-off models and period motorsports. This exhaustive volume not only covers the privateer racing exploits of the 3.0-litre Turbo, but also the development of production-based turbo-charged race cars by examining the Carrera RSR Turbo 2.14 and Turbo RSR 934/934.5. Additionally, it includes interviews with factory engineers, development drivers and racing pilots involved with the development of Porsche’s original Turbo. This is the definitive book about the immortal 3.0-litre Turbo and it is essential reading for anyone who has ever owned, driven or simply lusted after Porsche’s first supercar.”

Until next time...

John

Phil Photo opportunity on the Porsche Curves after the race

The Turbo S Exclusive Series

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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

6 AUGUST VWNW - Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire The North West’s premier VW show. Please contact Kevin for your display area pass.

19 AUGUST Capel Classic Car and Bike Show Near Dorking in Surrey - visit capelcarshow.com 8-10 SEPTEMBER Mid Wales 914-only Weekend Wander Contact Kevin for more details.

924 except GT

RECENT EVENTS International 914 Meeting The highlight of the June 914 calendar, was 13 914s heading to The Netherlands for the ‘International 914 Meeting’ in Zeeland. Some owners headed out the week before to enjoy a weeklong break in France, whilst another small group headed out the day before, enjoying an overnight stop in Deift in Holland and a visit to see the cars at the superb Louwman Museum in Den Haag. The rest travelled from the UK on the morning of the event. We were blessed with really nice weather for the whole weekend and, now we are back, we can’t wait till 2018’s International 914 Meeting in Switzerland. A detailed report of the event will follow in a future edition of PP. International 914 Meeting in Zeeland

Register Secretary Paul Hedges 07940 441452 (6-10pm) 924@porscheclubgb.com There was a link to the past when June temperatures reached levels not seen since 1976 - the first summer since the launch of the 924.

New remanufactured parts A new tranche of remanufactured parts has been published by Porsche Cars dated February 2017.

I have copied the relevant information over to the Forum. This takes the figure of 924-specific items up to 153.

My car I took HTT to Deutsch Tech (MK12 5TL), my local specialist, to get my front brake pads replaced, only to find that the metal fitting plates from Porscheshop (item 365) were wrong so I had to use the originals.

I also got the under tray refitted, all for a very reasonable £39

The Louwman Museum

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 6 August VWNW Tatton Park As in previous years, the 914 Register has booked a display pitch at this premier VW show at Tatton Park near Knutsford in Cheshire. Entrance to the show with your car and the 914 display area at the show is only via a display pass, please contact me for your entrance pass and I will pop one in the post to you.

Happy Fourteening…

Kevin

A good film found by Tim Crawshaw Tim reports: “I was reading the 924 Register and noticed Allan Windmill asking for information on film protection for the front of his 924. I had my 944 Turbo ‘filmed’ last year. The whole of the front of the car, as well as the ‘A’ pillars and front of the roof was covered. I also had the mirrors and rear spoiler covered too. I even got a 20% discount for being a Club member. The company was Swissvax UK. They have outlets throughout the UK. Hope this is of assistance.”

Saving a sorry 924 by Robin Walker Correspondence from the current owner to previous owner Mike Stanley: “Regarding the 924 mentioned in this column last month, which I bought from a neighbour’s son for £600 nearly three years ago in a very sorry state. It had no MOT, tax, or insurance. The items around the back axle were all in need of attention or replacement including the fuel pipes, the brake pipes, the rear brake cylinders, rear brake shoes, the fuel accumulator, the fuel pump mountings, the rear wheel bearings and the silencer. Up front, I changed the camshaft belt, the oil and oil filter, the fuel filter and the battery and pumped through new brake fluid. I replaced the front bumper with a second-hand one from eBay with new driving lights. I also fitted new cotton reel rubber mounts to the air filter box and the fuel distributor; the old ones had long gone.

“Inside the car I had the driver’s seat recovered and fitted a new handbrake cable and handbrake light switch. I also fitted second-hand sun visors and a boot floor mat - why they were missing I have no idea.

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During the year that my neighbour’s son ran the car someone put a brick through the rear screen, which smashed it and damaged the tonneau cover. He replaced the rear screen with one from a 944, hence the larger rear spoiler. I re-soldered the heater element connections so the heated rear screen now works and repaired the tonneau mechanism.

“I finally got an MOT and started driving it, only to find there were small pinholes in the fuel tank near the in-tank fuel pump. I drained the tank, removed the in-tank fuel pump and blew air through the tank from a vacuum cleaner hose in the fuel filler for an hour or two to dry out the inside. I scraped out about a cupful of rust from the hole where the fuel pump fits and dried out the tank interior. When dry, I cleaned the area where the holes were de-rusted and repaired the pinholes with a ‘Plastic Padding’ material called ‘Tank Seal’. After letting it dry, I painted over the area and it seems to be holding two years later.

“The bodywork needs a repaint, but there is very little rust anywhere on the shell so it will get one sometime in the future. In the meantime I drove it everywhere last year, including to Croatia for Porsche Parade Europe, to the Porsche factory and museum, to Classic Le Mans and Silverstone Classic and ran up over 12,000 miles that year alone.

“I do like the way it drives and corners, and performs and the seats are comfortable, but would like to have power steering. The latest problem was to fill it up with diesel, which it does not like, but after draining the tank again, she is back on the road.

“Hope you like my update, it’s all good fun. Best wishes, Robin.”

Remanufactured Parts #12 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!

Pressure control valve: 113955187 - 911 (1974–1983), 914 (1974–1976), 924 (1978–1983) The pressure control valve for the headlight cleaning system. Caution: it can only be used for the vehicles with the optional factory-installed ‘headlight washer system’.

Brake master cylinder: 477611017A - 924 (1981– 1985), 924 Turbo (1981–1982) Electric fan: 94462402103 - 944 (1982–1991), 924 S (1986–1988), 968 (1992–1995) 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

The moving cavalcade of 928s on the banking

Facts from Brooklands There were 156 cars on the day with the likely value, assuming all cars now worth minimum average price of say £17,500 each, of £2,730,000 pounds worth of motor cars.

An analysis of the 156: 928 model 928 S model 928 S2 model 928 S4 model 928 SE model 928 GT model 928 GTS model 928 not registered

928 Register Secretary David Hemmings 07768 983743 – 928@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Register Secretary Andrew Brierley 01204 491573 – brierley28@virginmedia.com 928 40th Anniversary at Brooklands Museum a full set of pictures We commissioned Steve Mummery to take our ‘official’ pictures on the day and a great job he did for us as well.

Several have already appeared in July’s issue. One such set available now are those keenly awaited photos taken of the cars on the banking, row by row. It was clearly impossible to drive your own car and take a picture of it ‘on the front row’, so we hit upon the idea of a moving cavalcade, stopping before the overhead bridge, with Steve positioned on the bridge, to take multiple front rows. More than 25 pictures with five cars per row were taken. These are now on the 928 Register section of the Club website in two new galleries.

928s on the banking from another angle

Here are the instructions from George in Club office to obtain a high-resolution copy: Right click on your chosen photo and, from the Options, click on: ‘Copy image address’. This generates a URL or ‘link’ for the exact photo, which is useful as a point of reference.

Send George an email (media@porscheclubgb.com), with the URL link copied into the body of the message, and he will send you a high-resolution picture.

Porsche Post July edition I often hear ‘muttering in the ranks’ that generally we see very little on 928s in the magazine. Well, we could not complain about the content in July issue, could we?

We were certainly delighted with all the attention we received. However, we found another reason, not to complain, but to ‘correct’ some historical misconceptions... It just so happens that at our Brooklands presentation by Mike Cotton, Press Officer at Porsche at the time of the launch in 1977, he gave us the inside story. I will let Andrew Brierley tell that story: The 928 success I am sure many 928 Register members, like myself, will have been annoyed and disappointed to read Peter Morgan’s opinion in the ‘928 buyers guide’ in the July 2017 edition of PP. It is bad enough that motoring journalists continue to perpetuate the myth that the 928 was ‘intended to replace the 911’, the implication always being that the 928 failed, because it did not succeed in replacing the 911. To add insult to injury the matter is even worse when the quote appears in a magazine that is intended to represent Porsche enthusiasts and is highlighted (page 36).

To set the record straight, the 928 was designed to run beside and complement the 911. This has been well established and it is a shame that writers cannot give accurate facts. Mike Cotton was the Press Officer for Porsche Cars in the 1970s and he confirmed this to be the case in his recent talk at the 40th Anniversary at Brooklands. 928 Register members can also read Mike’s view in the new version of the ‘The Real 928’, which will confirm the car you drive was indeed a success.

According to Tony Dron, who also gave a talk at the 40th Anniversary, there was a time later in the 1980s, when Porsche were considering if the 928 could replace the 911, but it was never the original intention.

We like to set the record straight.

We have the registration number for the 19 checked in at the gate by Brooklands staff, but no way of knowing the owner or the model type. They arrived whilst we were making the presentation!

The silver 928 owned by John Vaughan, the first 928 to be imported to the UK. In the background the three ‘best GTS cars on the day’

The Real 928 book and the 40th Anniversary Launch day of my new The Real 928 Originals book was 28 May, so if you have not seen the publicity you must have been on holiday. To buy it direct go to the Club website under Club Shop/Books. Also in PP this month is a critique of the book by Steve Mummery, I could hardly write it myself now could I? Technical question Where can we find a company that will re-stitch the leather steering wheel, or can fit it with new matching leather? Email me with your solution and I will share it with all next month.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 28-30 July Silverstone Classic I shall be there on the Sunday. There’s no special parking for 928s this year, as far as I know at time of writing.

Row upon row of the 928 S4 stretching as far as the eye can see – 76 in total

Windscreen stickers If you made your Brooklands reservation in good time you will have received the peel-able 40th Anniversary sticker, to display on your screen, in the post. Many of those not booking until the last minute surge will have missed out on the sticker. They do still have stocks at Club Office and, on receipt of your email, will post one out to you. I have also retained a few, so you can always find me at one of the events listed below if you can wait that long!

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23 September Ragley Hall PCGB National Concours d’Elégance We have been asked to put together a small group of cars as part of a display. If you are interested in joining that small group please email myself and we will get ourselves organised.

hatches to highly modified turbo cars, Sierra Cosworth, Subaru Impreza etc. Mat’s S2 is standard engine-wise but has race suspension and he was pleased with his finishes in the largest engine class.

My thanks must go to Mat for allowing my ‘charge for the day’, to sit in the race car. It really made his day!

David

Happy boy!

DIARY DATES 28-30 JULY Silverstone Classic 23 SEPTEMBER PCGB National Concours d’Elégance - Ragley Hall

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 RECENT EVENTS A happy boy at Mallory Park This past month I have been to a couple of race meetings. Firstly was a trip to Mallory Park to introduce a friend’s nine-year-old son to the delights of standing around in the rain watching noisy vehicles going round and round chasing each other – he loved it! The meeting had rounds of various series including the Welsh and Northern Sports Car Championships.

There were a few 944s. David Botterill was competing in his Silver 944 Turbo, a very fast car that has been regularly raced for a number of years in the Northern series, and Mat Harris, who is competing in the Welsh one for the first time, was there in his S2. His car was built into a race car by the well respected EMC in Birmingham and has been raced by a number of drivers in various series, including the Club Championship. The series is very diverse - from hot

MG Live, Silverstone Later in the month I went to the MG Live event at Silverstone. I must say it felt kind of odd driving around all these MGs of all ages in a Porsche! I really enjoyed the gate crashing and got some unexpectedly favourable comments too!

I was actually there to see the two Club Championship rounds on the programme. This year, for the first time in my memory, there are no 944s or 968s competing, although David Botterill drives a 964 in it. The racing was good in most of the races, including some historic sports cars, Radicals and a few MGs - a good day.

OTHER NEWS When this gets published, I shall have been to Chatsworth House in Derbyshire for Region 8’s day out, possibly to Lotherton Hall for the Yorkshire ‘do’ and be looking forward to the Silverstone Classic. If you are at any one of these, please come and find me, I’ll be the one with the hat and blue camera!

Other events can be found in the diary towards the back of the magazine.

If you have any ideas for places to visit, things to do or things you have done with your 944, please let me know.

Mike

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David Botterill

Mat Harris

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.

Already this is the August issue and we are well into the summer experiencing splendid weather and, at the end of July, Silverstone Classic.

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destination for all 968s parking up at the Goodwood race circuit Saturday, 5 August. I have been very much involved with finding a parking location and PCGB have financed the exclusive area, which also includes 944 and 924 Registers. The event is called Transaxle Rendezvous. I am hoping it will continue in that form, as 968s just don’t come out in sufficient numbers to justify a big parking area, but maybe you’ll prove me wrong this time.

Isn’t it great to get out and about in our 968s? By the end of June I’d been to Silverstone twice over the weekend of 17-18 June for the MGCC’s ‘MG Live’ event, assisting mates racing. We had good weather and one engine blow up - well a V8 discharging its water and at least one guilty cylinder head gasket. I also went to Bicester Heritage’s Flywheel Festival (24-25 June) see write-up below. Later this month I’m off to the Nürburgring with Ian, my godson, for the Oldtimer GP event and I expect to have a thrash round the old circuit. The 968’s up for that!

I called into JZ Porsche, the specialists in Kings Langley, to catch up on what’s in their large showrooms full of Porsche models, and saw an immaculate Guards Red 968 Coupé priced at £19,900.

They seem to fetch good money these days.

Our Assistant RS, Richard Warburton, is reluctantly selling his Club Sport, and will be stepping down. As a result, I will need someone to replace him, to help towards making the Register better and to add a couple more events. Please let me know if you can help, I am serious - another pair of hands, a few ideas and bit of organising will grow the Register and help us live up to PCGB standards.

I get the occasional whisper that someone else is selling their 968 and then someone else is looking to buy one. Prices, I am told, have cooled a bit, but I recently had a look at ‘pistonheads.com’ and a couple of other websites, and one or two 968s are up for really high prices. Are they achievable?

Who knows?

Finally, I have sold my road smoke of a diesel and replaced it with a RAV 4 Hybrid, which is quiet and smooth. Car tax is £20 and, at 45mpg on petrol, it’s inexpensive to run. Plus the electric motor helps… how times have changed!

RECENT EVENTS 24 June Bicester Heritage’s Flywheel Festival Having pre booked tickets it was easy to get parked up - with my disabled parking blue badge we ended up close to the infield entrance.

The event was busy but not too crowded. Classics and vintage vehicles were dotted around this historic 1920s RAF bomber station, which is now a thriving enterprise for the restoration, storage and enjoyment of vintage and classic cars, motorcycles and aeroplanes. One-make parking was not obvious - we saw a few Porsches parked in different locations. A feature of the event was a type of sprint for competition cars and motor cycles, plus the main attraction - the flying displays, which included Tiger Moths, a couple of helicopters, a Spitfire and a type of Messerschmitt, plus other planes. A mock dogfight reminiscent of WW2 was cleverly re-enacted. The programme was casual with stalls selling items as seen at similar events. A static display featuring a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine bolted to a four-wheel trailer and running with open exhausts sounded absolutely stunning, especially when revved! A good day, which justified another run in the 968.

Enjoy your 968s…

Ken

Boxster Register Secretary Tracy Wilkins 01992 450740 – boxster@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Secretary Cliff Wilkins Contact details as above Technical Advisor Steve Winter steve@jazweb.co.uk Nick Pike 02089 607 111 (evenings and weekends)

Wet outdoor table tennis

This month’s write-up is dedicated to our 20th Anniversary WOTY. Steve’s Q&A and members’ cars will return next month.

Boxster 20th Anniversary WOTY On Friday, 2 June, after nearly a year’s planning, we finally set off for our ‘Weekend of the Year’ to the Cotswolds.

The weather forecast was sketchy but, with our fingers crossed, we made our first stop at Peartree Services, Oxford to meet half the group for a convoy run to our lunch stop of The Plough Inn at Ford. Leaving the services it started to rain and the hoods went up for those of us not brave enough to run the gauntlet.

On arriving at the pub our numbers had increased but the staff were fabulous in accommodating us all. The chatter from our dining room was very encouraging and everyone was getting on so well that it was an effort to drag ourselves away for the onward journey to our weekend’s base, The Bowden Hall Hotel. After a rather wet game of table tennis in the pub car park we started our engines and continued onward.

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The hotel was very impressive on check-in and was certainly worthy of its four stars. The spacious rooms were comfortable and we all soon settled in.

At 7pm the hotel invited us to a Champagne reception with canapés in the lounge to celebrate our 20th Anniversary - very impressive!

We then took our places for dinner and half way through the evening Cliff and I were presented with a much appreciated bottle of Mailly Champagne and a card in which everyone had written such kind words.

We were having such a fabulous time that, by 11pm, the staff asked us to relocate to the bar so that they could set up for breakfast. We finally took to our beds ready for the day ahead.

Dinner at the hotel

The weekend starts here

Lunch at The Plough Inn

Our tour company, Scenic Cars, had issued every couple with a comprehensive information pack showing suggested routes and places of interest from as far as Bath to the North Cotswolds. Cliff and I had made it clear to everyone that, as it was their weekend, they should feel free to spend their day as they wished. We also set out a small itinerary for those that wanted to join us on our chosen route. With this in mind, everyone set off in all directions to enjoy their day. At one stage, our group stopped in a layby to be told by the guy at the front of the convoy that he As we neared the hotel we encountered some very narrow and twisty roads. Could we be in the right place? I needn’t have worried as the hotel’s entrance opened out into a magnificent manor house set in stunning grounds and, as promised, the management had cordoned off a section of the car park just for us.

On parking up more cars were arriving with members who had come from further afield - it was fabulous to see Bob and Lorraine Wilson who had driven nearly 500 miles from Aberdeen to join us.

wasn’t doing that route and wondered why we were following him! Nothing new for a Porsche convoy!

On arriving at Bourton-on-the-Water we split up again - some visited the shops whilst others, including ourselves, ventured to Birdland Park and Gardens.

There really was so much to see and do and the time whizzed by. By 1.30pm it was back to the car park for the drive to another great pub. There was plenty of parking and the pub served a BBQ, which made a nice change.

Our next stop was Broadway Tower and Nuclear Bunker. En route we passed other members going in the opposite direction who were clearly having a great day too.

We only had one hour to climb the tower and to venture down into the bunker but boy, was I glad that we did. The top of the tower had the most amazing views of 16 counties and you really do feel like you are on top of the world. The bunker was quite something else. From a vertical ladder set in the middle of the field we were lowered 15 feet into a very small space, which consisted of a bunk bed, a desk and supplies. It was daunting to think that three people stayed down there in shifts of three weeks at a time. Personally I couldn’t wait to get back up to the top.

Broadway Nuclear Bunker

Time was really getting on and, knowing that we had dinner at 7.30pm, we made our journey back to the hotel and another enjoyable evening. Everyone had stories of how they spent their day and the room was really buzzing with happy faces. It might have been the wine of course.

With only one day to go in which we were attending the Pirelli BBQ at the Clubhouse, it seemed like we had only scratched the surface of all that there was to see and do in the area.

We checked out on Sunday morning and started off in full convoy to Cornbury House only for the back of the convoy to arrive before the front. Mandy Sutch welcomed everyone and, once BBQ tokens had been distributed, members enjoyed looking around the Clubhouse and visiting the Club Shop, which was doing a roaring trade.

By mid-afternoon the WOTY members were starting to say their goodbyes and make their way home. It had been such a fantastic weekend, with such great people and I hope, as with me, new friends were made and old ones reacquainted. Cliff and I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who attended and also to Scenic Cars for doing such a great job. Lastly thanks to Chris James for his recommendations of the

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area’s pubs and inns. I believe the result of a misspent youth. If you would like to see more photos please see our gallery on our section of the Club website.

Happy Boxstering…

We are fleshing out the agenda but it will have two components: Issues and performance modifications for the GT3 - JZM and Steve McHale.

Track driving secrets and best practices Gary Marsh.

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Tracy DIARY DATES 3 SEPTEMBER Visit to Paragon Cars **Pre-booked only** 23 SEPTEMBER PCGB Concours d’Elégance Ragley Hall Register display.

Cayman Register Secretary Kevan Sutherns 07733 318671 – cayman@porscheclubgb.com The IWM Duxford (Imperial War Museums) gettogether was well attended with, I think, 22 Caymans of most varieties and two Cayman Convertibles (aka Boxsters) present. It was good to meet up, chat and do something different.

I intend to do similar meetings from time to time and the next one will probably be at the Royal Armouries at Leeds in September but, to gauge interest, please drop me a PM through the Forum or an email through the Register.

The Chatsworth Porsche Pageant will have taken place by the time you read this – we were hoping for good weather and a great turnout. You should have received a MailChimp circulation concerning this event and when I have settled on the next get-together I will be sending out another.

The Silverstone Classic takes place over three days at the end of July (28-30) but I have little information on it, for that you will need to read elsewhere in the magazine.

Whatever you choose to do or whatever events you decide to attend have plenty of fun and safe drives through the summer.

Enjoy your Caymans…

Kevan

Panamera Register Secretary Steve McPherson 07831 346060 – panamera@porscheclubgb.com

GT3

The start will be 9.30am for 10am and will finish at around 1.30pm. Please contact me on alexgt3@me.com to reserve your place.

For those of you who already said you would attend a seminar, I will assume you are good for this confirmed event. Please contact me if you cannot make it. If there are any specific topics that would be of interest, let me know also and I will see if we can weave it into the day.

Le Mans A memorable race – what can I say? We were on the Porsche Curves when the lead Toyota lost interest in moving and ultimately parked just opposite us. Then, 30 minutes or so later, the other lead contender Toyota snagged a puncture after colliding with a car coming out of the pits, passed us by at a crawl and only made it to the next part of the curves before stopping.

The excitement spilled over to the morning with the No. 2 Porsche climbing up the field with the security of the No. 1 Porsche having an easy time with about nine laps’ lead. I was just reminding myself of Nick Tandy’s comment, when interviewed about all the LMP1 cars hitting problems, “the LMP1 cars are fragile” (no kidding!) when the No. 1 car lost its engine down the Mulsanne.

With just under four hours to go, the interest was to see if the No. 2 car (with Brendon Hartley driving) could get close enough to the leading LMP2 car (Jackie Chan racing) so that when Timo Bernhard took over he would regain the lead - he did 50 minutes from the end. Could the No. 2 car stay in one piece or would the Jackie Chan car still win? (Maybe if it was Chuck Norris racing it would do so, according to my son’s historical wisdom).

In the end the majestic No. 2 Porsche crossed the line in full fettle. We also had the cheers from the Brits in the grandstands when the Aston overtook the Corvette on the last lap to lead that class.

The statistics won’t show the full drama, nor is it clear if Porsche will compete next year. A new set of regulations are coming in 2020 - is it worth building a new platform for two years? Porsche won the race, but the Toyotas were faster. I fear that without a big update next year we may well see Toyota get the prize that I would argue they now deserve. Should we be denied a proper race just because someone could not figure out what emission standards really meant?

Cayenne Register Secretary Jeremy Heney cayenne@porscheclubgb.com Well I’ve had a great reception from my first article and thanks to everyone for your good wishes. A few people have now sent me pictures and articles, so please keep them coming folks. The Cayenne/Turbo combo seems to be popular and I’m getting some great contacts as we proceed along. One of the emails was from Graham and Julia Kerr. Graham describes himself as a shandy suppin’ southerner, so who am I to argue! As well as discussing the availability of decent bitter and the price of it down south he also took time to enclose a picture of their very nice silver Cayenne, which shares the garage with a 997 C4S and a 356 B… that’s quite a collection sir!

Graham and Julia Kerr’s silver Cayenne

The member who did the trackday at Brands still remains elusive, but Nigel Wood, owner of a 4.8 GTS, has been in touch with his report on a recent trackday at the Silverstone GP circuit in what were evidently trying conditions. Here’s his story: “Having only purchased the 2009 4.8 GTS in March, I wanted somewhere to stretch its legs and to get an idea of how the thing handled ‘in extremis’. What better way than to do a trackday, and what better place to do it than the wide-open spaces of the Silverstone full GP Circuit? A wide track with plenty of large run-off areas and there was a space available on 6 June.

Spa By the team you read this I would have had a couple of trackdays at Spa – if anything exciting happened I will write it up in the next PP. It is likely I will write something up and share some photos in any case!

Happy GT3ing!

Register Secretary Alex Drobik 01628 620702 – gt3@porscheclubgb.com 16 September GT3 Register visit to JZM Porsche - confirmed Further to the idea of a Cornbury House seminar, and in the light of the low response, I opted to switch this to a combined ‘track driving secrets’ and ‘GT3 performance and issues’ visit to GT3 specialist, JZM, in Langley Wharf, Railway Terrace, Kings Langley WD4 8JE.

Alex

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Nigel Wood’s 4.8 GTS

“The main problem was that it rained – a lot! And it was cold and windy. Inside the Cayenne it was nice, but the guy I had respect for was the one who arrived in an Atom. He did not arrive with it, he arrived in it, and by 7.30am, as he drove in through the gates, he was

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already cold and very wet. Massive respect – and he kept going most of the day.

“As far as handling goes, the Cayenne does like to under steer, particularly in the wet. It’s nowhere near as noticeable once it had dried out, but in wet conditions it’s a bit of a balancing act, and I was very aware of how heavy it is.

“Cornering speed, in comparison to others, was quite respectable and there wasn’t a lot of roll.

However, my corner entry speed was probably not as good as it should have been, and I could probably have been a bit braver with the power out of the corners.

Some of the corners are very long (especially Club, Luffield and Woodcote) so it was a bit of a tightrope act. Actually, I could probably have been a bit braver with the power generally – I was very rarely using full power or max revs.

“I had a couple of sudden opposite lock moments, mainly whilst the track was drying out - I got an even greater sense of how heavy the thing is then. Having said that, those incidents were most likely due to misreading the conditions and deviating from the emerging dry line. I did gain new respect for the F1 drivers dealing with Silverstone’s changing track conditions, which are really significant lap by lap. One lap there was a dry line starting to appear on the inside of Becketts, and the next lap the whole corner was completely dry! It is simply amazing how quickly the wind dries the track! “he tyres survived surprisingly well but, with the track mostly wet, that is not much of a shock. On the other hand, the two hours of dry running in the afternoon looked to be very hard on the tyres and, if it had been dry all day, I would probably have achieved my objective of wearing the tyres out.

“Fuel consumption was another thing altogether. I would be very surprised if I even got 10 mpg - the V8 is pretty thirsty at the best of times.

“As far as other cars were concerned, there was quite a nice mix. I was the only SUV out there. I shared a garage with a DB8, Audi RS 5, Evora and a Lotus 7 type car. here were numerous spinners in the wet, including a very impressive looking Lime Green 911 straddling the kerb on the outside of the hairpin. A Ferrari put itself into the wall coming out of Club. I would think that that was going to be very expensive - the nearside rear wheel was at a very strange angle. here was also a pink Austin A35 that fell over in the early afternoon.

“At the end of the day it started to rain again and, without any time to change back to more suitable tyres for some of the competition cars, it all became very amusing. I now realise that there are no angles that some of those things can get to and probably not spin! hey may spin, but probably won’t.

“A good day all round - a bit of trepidation for the first hour or so, but then great fun all day. I can thoroughly recommend it, and the Cayenne was ideal for the conditions. I was about the fifth or sixth car to go out in the morning on some guided sighting laps and was the last car running at 5pm. At 3.6 miles per lap, my mileometer suggests that I did 71 laps. here is still plenty of life in the tyres, so I guess that I will have to do another one (or maybe more!).” hanks for the excellent contribution, Nigel, and I’m interested in which track you’ll take on next…

Nürburgring? Spa Francorchamps?

Coming in future articles will be the Cayenne in the Concours complete with on-board dog and hopefully some early news on the new Cayenne that’s due.

Enjoy your Porsche…

Jeremy

Porsche Tractor Register Secretary John Hearn 01206 210553 or 01206 793536 (W)

Modified Register Secretary Desmond Sturdee 07768 814264 (9am-9pm) modified@porscheclubgb.com Technical Advisor Ian Heward ian@porscheshop.co.uk Register Assistant Ralph Forster – modpor@icloud.com

The Apal Porsche pictured after its race

Hi Modifiers.

Just back from great weekend at Spa. Ralph writes about our trip and a very interesting Apal seen at the Spa Summer Classic.

Modified road trip to Spa via Aaltar My trip actually started at 5am when I left Devon to join the Dorset Region’s very successful visit to Crosthwaite and Gardiner near Uckfield in East Sussex.

I then travelled to Des’ ‘B&B’ in Kent in readiness for the Chunnel the next morning.

Travelling in the high-sided vehicles section to avoid the chance of being stranded on the ramps on the upper deck (my modified Cayman’s ride height is rather low) Des and I arrived in Calais to sunshine and we drove to Aalter, to visit Oldtimerfarm who are just off the E40 motorway. his dealer predominantly works on a brokerage basis and has around 250 cars on site at any one time. hey handle an eclectic range of cars from a €4.5m Ferarri 225 S, through a number of Porsches to several vintage Salmsons. he workshop also handles a wide range of vehicles and, whilst we were there, their technicians were working on Rolls-Royce electrics, a Facel Vega engine rebuild, an E-Type’s suspension, and a Lagonda engine.

instruments. he Apal coupés enjoyed success in that period in racing and rallying. In the Liège-SofiaLiège Rally it proved faster than the contemporary Porsches thanks to its much lower weight.

On the Monday we joined a Lotus-on-Track trackday at the Spa track with a number of the Club’s 964 RS Register members who brought Caymans, Boxsters, 911s, a 944 and one Cup car.

Most had some form of modifications with suspension, wheels and tyres being the most popular areas of improvement.

After a busy and enjoyable day on track, it was back to Calais to catch one of the last trains and overnighting at Des’ B&B. I finally got back to Devon mid-afternoon on Tuesday and spent Wednesday morning cleaning all the track detritus off the car – oh joy!

More pictures are posted in the Modified section of the Forum.

Photography competition he prizes have been confirmed as Club vouchers to the value of: first - £75; second - £50; third - £25; as well as your certificates.

Keep Modifying and clicking…

Des, Ralph and Ian

Macan Register Secretary Mike Allen 07976697070 – macan@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Register trip to the Champagne and Vosges regions Just back home from France during which we had an exclusive visit to the Pol Roger Champagne house.

We were also welcomed at PC Reims by Cedric Delauney who had laid on coffee and croissants for the whole group of 18! More details to follow in a future dedicated report feature.

Ferrari 225 S

Next stop was Spa Francorchamps where we spent the weekend at the Summer Classic, which featured a wide range of races. My favourite race car was the Apal Porsche.

Apal’s first model was a coupé inspired by the 1959 Porsche Carrera Abarth and built on a Volkswagen ‘Beetle’ chassis, 150 examples of which were produced between 1961 and 1965. Most also used the VW powertrain, but this particular car is one of only 30 equipped with original Porsche mechanicals - engine, gearbox, wheels, brakes and other items such as the seats and dashboard 121 porscheclubgb.com

Macans on Pol Roger trip

2-3 December Christmas Party We will be joining the 997/991 Registers again for this year’s party at Wroxall Abbey Hotel, Warwickshire – a four-star historic venue set in acres of parkland and handy for the short journey to Club House on the Sunday for the Christmas Open Day. Please contact Clive White at lancerlot@hotmail.co.uk Happy Macan-ing…

The group at PC Reims

Alan Hodgson’s Macan experience After nearly three years of ownership, Macan owner Alan Hodgson has written to me asking to join the Register. During that period he’s had no less than four Macans and has written the following based on his experience: “I took delivery of my first Macan S Diesel in Jet Black Metallic in April 2014 (one of the very first in the south west). I think it really is about time that I joined the Register, particularly as on 28 March this year (as close as I could get to avoiding the new car tax rates), PC Bristol handed me the keys to my new Macan S Diesel in White. I’ve actually had a further two Macan S Diesels (in Carrara White Metallic and Volcano Grey Metallic) making this the fourth new one that Bristol have supplied me with. They offer excellent service.

“Having previously bounced between BMW M Sports and Audi Quattros, the Macan, for me, just keeps ticking all the right boxes. Sublime to cruise (at speed) on motorways, agile and rapid on a cross-country hack across the Cotswolds, effortless in town, its understated style and great looking rear make it the perfect partner (notwithstanding the wife that is) for that weekend away. All this is delivered with real world practicality and regularly achieving mpg in the low 40s. Whilst unlike the early days, I see other Macans on almost a daily basis now; it still turns heads and feels great to be in.

“It’s a car that’s truly hard to criticise. Yes, it’s still a little annoying when trying to load up the PDK drivetrain reversing into tight parking spaces (particularly bad when reversing up hill!) and, whilst Porsche have improved this since the early cars, it still needs a feather-light touch on the throttle. Or, when pulling out of a junction a bit smartish and, again, the PDK can’t always get its act together quick enough!

Oh, and come on Porsche, please let’s be a little more adventurous in the colour options available, without having to pay silly money for the privilege. Overall though, in my opinion, a well spec’ed Macan, with the right options, is truly hard to beat.

“For anyone thinking of buying a Macan here’s a few considerations: If you are vertically challenged (like me) don’t specify the 18-way sports seats, it’s like getting on and off a barstool. The 14-way comfort seats provide more than adequate support (even at speed on the twisty bits) and are very comfortable.

Whilst the 21’’ wheels may give it the maximum muscle looks, let’s be honest, you do not need the additional footprint that a 400bhp Macan Turbo requires. Go for the 20’’, they optimise the driving experience, absorb all potholes that are now a feature on all roads in England (had a trip through Wales recently in my Cayman S Sport, it was like driving on a pool table, fabulous!) and at the same time minimise tyre wall flex thus avoiding the need to opt for the air suspension and PASM. Having saved money on the most expensive wheels and suspension, I recommend that you spend it on the LED headlights (including PDLS Plus). They are truly brilliant - not only can you see round corners you can nearly see into next week!

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an additional £858 have an electric tow bar.

• For It adds to the car’s portfolio of talents and it tows like a knife through butter! don’t forget the compass dial for the centre of • Finally, the dashboard, you’ll probably never use it but it just looks good!

“Having just been loaned a new 991 Carrera 2S for the day from PC Bristol, I must say the similarities when driving the two cars are uncanny. Yes, the 991 has colossal thrust with its almost linear power delivery that makes you smile like a Cheshire cat that’s just won the lottery, and has a delicacy to its driving experience that belies its pace, but the Macan, despite its mass, delivers an equally delightful driving experience (particularly in ‘Sport’ mode) with not dissimilar characteristics to the 991. For approximately £40,000 less, it offers fantastic value as a truly practical, extremely comfortable, yet entertaining all-rounder.

I think that I best keep this one for at least a couple of years now - or at least until the face-lift version arrives!

Alan Hodgson’s White Macan S Diesel

Mike

DIARY DATES 28-30 JULY Silverstone Classic TBA SEPTEMBER Macan handling course Abingdon 16-17 SEPTEMBER Kop Hill Climb – Princes Risborough, Bucks 23 SEPTEMBER PCGB National Concours d’Elégance – Ragley Hall

Race Car Register Secretary Paul Ward 07894 877802 (before 9pm) racecar@porscheclubgb.com Here’s hoping you are enjoying the summer and that you are getting out-and-about to Porsche and PCGB events!

I have a brief profile of Race Car Register member David Grovers’ car: “I am a serial 911 owner but I fell away and owned a Ferrari 458 Spider for a while. But I am now back with a Cayenne and most importantly I race a Porsche.

New member Andrew Deans has just downsized from a run of three Cayennes to a Macan Turbo “as a move from a worthy but a bit dull family diesel, to a fun, large 911”. Welcome to the Register, Andrew!

David Grovers’ Race Car…

Macan registration numbers anyone?

A change of circumstances forces the sale of a couple of plates, which may be of interest, namely MA02 CAN and MA12 CAN. Email me if you are interested and I’ll put you in touch with the current retention holder.

Macan handling course WE have had an encouraging response so the course, planned for 14 July, will have gone ahead when you read this. I am aware that for some the date didn’t work so I will give a couple of further dates, which will appear on the Forum, when confirmed. I will report next month on the first of these sessions.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 28-30 July Silverstone Classic I’m attending all three days and, although there is no designated Register parking, our tall Porsches will naturally stand head and shoulders above lesser models. I’ll be wandering around the Club marquee and the grandstand from time to time. Call me on 07976 697070 if you can’t find me and would like to meet for a chat.

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… a 968 run by the Solutions Racing team

“It’s a Porsche 968 as built by Kevin at EMC, in Birmingham, and is run by the Solutions Racing team.

“It was campaigned in the CSSC Modern Classics, the Dunlop Porsche Series and it also completed a couple of PCGB events in 2013.

“In 2014 I achieved two third places, two second places and one first-in-class.”

CheeRS raceRS… Paul

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Caister Car Museum and Castle (R12) Porsche Club trackday Donington Park (993 Carrera RS) Mid-week run to see the Giants of Brede (R25) Silverstone Classic Dawn Dash and breakfast – Liverpool (R6) Classic Car Show at Bodelwyddan Castle (R6)

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Body Shop Visit and BBQ (R1) Pub meet drive out – The Triton at Brantingham (R4) (R7) TOTEM (R8) Ignition Festival (R1) Morning at PC Wolverhampton (R9) Tech Seminar, Clubhouse Breakfast meeting (R11) Open day at PC Hatfield (R21) Back to the Future visit to Montupet Factory (R27) Beaulieu Supercar Showdown (991) Summer drive with Baz Barnett – Cannock Chase (R9) 987 Boxster/Cayman seminar - Cornbury House (R10) VWNW - Tatton Park Knutsford (914) Carvery lunch at Rivenhall Oaks GC (R11) Ballater Victoria Week Parade (R2) Breakfast run (R30) Kent Sortie (R25) Helmingham Hall Classic and Sports Car Festival (R11) (912)

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King’s Head Klassic, Bradwell on Sea (R11) Classic Car Show at Helmingham Hall (R12) SuperCar Sunday Mitton Hall (R18) Classic Car Breakfast, Cornerhouse, Wrightington (R18) R20 ‘On Tour’ ‘Summer Cruise’ (R20) Classic Car Show Miller Park, Preston (R18) Shobdon Aerodrome (R14) Ladies afternoon tea (R3) Open morning at Nielsen Chemicals, Swadlincote (R8) ‘Show and Shine’ - Dove House Motors (R10) Brooklands visit (R17) Cars and Coffee (R1) Parade of Porsches at Borde Hill Gardens (R23) Breakfast meeting and drive (R23) TOTEM (R8) Marque 21 open morning (R26) Trackday at Croft (R3) McLaren showrooms visit Knutsford (R6) WOTY in France (R24) Capel Classic Car and Bike Show (914) (R29) Williams Automobiles (R16) Royal Deeside Speed Festival (R2) Porsche Charity Car Show, Garth Park, Bicester (R10) Open Day - Cornbury House (R10) Mendip drive and Fleet Air Arm Museum (R16) Cars and Coffee at The Warren (R11) Run and lunch (R1) Cheshire drive and BBQ at PC Chester (R6) R3 Regional show and picnic at Witton Castle (R3) (R7) (R18) Archery followed by a BBQ (R25) Preston SuperCar meeting (R18)

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Purely Porsche Charity Show, Bicester (R31) BBQ at the Danery (R13) Social Sunday Open Day, Clubhouse Hyde Hall Car Show (R11) Fish banquet, Cromer (R12) Great Escape to Switzerland and Austria (R20) Speed Championship at Curborough (R8) Canford Classics open morning (R26) Oulton Park Gold Cup Porsche in the Glen (R1) VMCC Car display at Manx Museum (R30) Props and Pistons - East Kirkby (R4) Classic car show at Pershore Abbey (R13) Drive and lunch (R14) Bank holiday drive (R3) Pershore Plum Festival classic car show (R13) Brands Hatch track evening (R11) (997) Evening meal in Herm (R28G) East Coast fish and chip run (R1) Bournemouth Air Show (R26)

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Brighton Speed Trials (R23) Prill Septemberfest (R11) Summer Tea Bun Run (R31) Classics at the Castle SuperCar Sunday Mitton Hall (R18) Classic Car Breakfast, Cornerhouse, Wrightington (R18) Bo’ness Hill Climb (R1) Frankie’s Classic Car and Bike Fest at Ford Motor Company (R11) Classics and Sports Cars by the Lake (R12) Visit to Paragon Cars (Boxster)

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Blyton Park trackday (R4) Goodwood Revival WOTY (R18) Mid Wales Weekend Wander (914) Weekend away – Wales (R8) Lake District run (R5) Sunday Service - Living Seas Centre (R7) Sunday Escape ‘London Landmarks’ (R20) Chearsley Classic and Vintage Fun Day (R21) Cinema night (R27) Karting - Daytona Manchester (R5) Kop Hill Climb Run and lunch (R1) Drive and lunch (R25) Classics and Sports Car show (R12) Drive, Dine and Riverboat Cruise (R24) Preston SuperCar meeting (R18) Essex Classic Vehicle Show (R11) Royal Deeside Speed Festival (R2) Mersey Crossings (R6) Porsche Club Awards Ceremony National Concours (Ragley Hall) WOTY to Northumberland (R11) Warren Classic (R11) Anstruther lifeboat visit (R1) Festival of Classic Cars and Bikes (R12) Scenic drive (R15) East Coast fish and chip run (R1) October 997 Register autumn tour (997) Factory Visit to Bavaria, Austria and Stuttgart Classic Car Club joint meeting (R28G) WOTY Wales (R4) WOTY to Broomhall Castle, Scotland (R18)

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RUF 911T 911 SCR 911 TYR 911 FEG 911 MSD 911 SHE CAR 232A 930 FF XXX 911C 991 PD 911 RWS 918 MHH B911 RSR A993 XXX TON 997X TON 911S

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TRADING POST Miscellaneous GT3 cover white with Porsche logo, OPC indoor cover, excellent condition, Surrey. £195. Tel: 01252 702109 Four genuine Porsche 20” sport design alloy wheels (used). Two front–Pirelli P Zero 245/35 R20 91Y Tread depth 4mm.

Two rear–Pirelli P Zero 295/30 R20 101Y Tread depth 3mm. £995 for the set.

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T: 01565 872400 E: enquiries@thefinecarstore.com

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PORSCHE 356B ROADSTER 1959 www.porsche356broadsterforsale.com

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PORSCHE 911 (991) 3.8 CARRERA 4S COUPE PDK 2013/13. Mileage: 28,750. Agate Grey.

Black Leather, PCM 3 - Sat Nav, Bluetooth Telephone Module, SportDesign Front Apron, Carbon Multifunction Steering Wheel, Heated Steering Wheel, Electric Sunroof £69,900

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PORSCHE 911 (991) 3.8 CARRERA S PDK 2012/12. Mileage: 52,500. GT Silver Black/Platinum Grey Leather, PCM3 with Extended Navigation, 20” Carrera Classic II Wheels, Bluetooth Phone Preparation, Bose Sound System, Sports Seats Plus - 4 Way Electric, Heated Seats £54,900

PORSCHE 911 (991) 3.8 CARRERA 4S CONVERTIBLE PDK 2009/09. Mileage: 53,150. Olive Metallic Ocean Blue Leather, PCM 3 - Touchscreen Sat Nav, Bluetooth Phone Prep, Sport Chrono Pack Plus, PSE - Porsche Sports Exhaust £45,900

PORSCHE CAYMAN (987) 2.9 GEN II COUPE 2010/10. Mileage: 109,900. Basalt Black.

Stone Grey Leather, Sports Seats, Cruise Control, 19” Carrera Sport Alloys with Porsche Crests, PSM, On-Board Computer, Air Conditioning, Only 2 Owners from New £15,900

PORSCHE STOCK WANTED All models of Generation 2 987 Boxsters & Caymans All models of Generation 2 997 911’s All models of 981 Boxster & Caymans All models of 991 911’s BEST PRICES PAID FOR GOOD EXAMPLES

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RARE PORSCHE FOR SALE 1976 MDL Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 sport Targa. One of 12 RHD cars built in its 2 year production. The only example in Continental Orange and the 1975 Earls court Motor Show car (AFN Stand). Matching numbers RHD, with Porsche Factory certified Documentation. Recently fully recommissioned to Concours standards. A very rare and stunning example. Price: £95,000

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Well Cared For Porsche Cars Urgently Wanted Polite - Professional Buyers Top Prices Paid Please call 01299 251151 / 07590 848685 or email adrian@adwautomotive.co.uk

PORSCHE WANTED We are always interested in sourcing good quality Porsche with comprehensive service histories. We purchase outright with swift payment upon agreement.

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URGENTLY WANTED Porsche Boxsters, any year, any model, any condition with or with out history.

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WANTED Harbour Cars buy the finest used Porsche.

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Leading Independent Porsche Specialists in the North West

ENGINE REPAIR SPECIALISTS 986 987 996 997 Cayman

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CLASSIC AND MODERN ENGINE SERVICES Specialists in Porsche 996/7 cylinder block repair.

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INDEPENDENT PORSCHE SPECIALISTS Avon Advanced Car Care Unit 3, Fairways Ind. Est. Filton, Bristol, BS34 7QS T: 0870 765 5911/0117 944 1944 E: sales@advancedcarcare.co.uk www.advancedcarcare.co.uk A progressively high tech, fully equipped Porsche servicing facility based in Bristol. The professional personalised care for you and your car is what makes us so unique. We pride ourselves on our integrity, flexibility and understanding of each client’s specific needs. Our friendly and professional staff believe that our best customer is an educated customer. We will take as much time as is necessary to explain what needs to be done to your ‘pride and joy’ and how we will go about doing this. No matter what your needs or desires, if it’s quality main dealer standards you need, we do it here.

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Bedfordshire

RPM Technik Units 6 & 7, Old Airfield Industrial Estate, Cheddington Lane, Long Marston, Hertfordshire, HP23 4QR T: 01296 663824 E: info@rpmtechnik.co.uk www.rpmtechnik.co.uk

Cambridgeshire TWG Motorsport Thorpe Road, Longthorpe, Peterborough, PE3 6LU. T: 01733 332911 E: twg@supanet.com www.twgsport.co.uk Since 1982, TWH Motorsport has been dedicated to providing you with quality and dependable care of your Porsche. Expert mechanical repair and maintenance are the cornerstones of our business and, combined with our quality control scheme, give our customers 100% satisfaction. We offer a complete service from minor to major repairs for your car. To find out more about how are comprehensive service and repair can help you with all of your Porsche needs, we invite you to experience first-hand our quality service, staff and technicians.

Export 56 LTD

Export 56 LTD

Unit 9, Blundells Drive, Bradville Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK13 7HA T: 01908 216661 E: enquiries@export56.com www.export56.com

Unit 9, Blundells Drive, Bradville Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK13 7HA T: 01908 216661 E: enquiries@export56.com www.export56.com

RPM Technik Units 6 & 7, Old Airfield Industrial Estate, Cheddington Lane, Long Marston, Hertfordshire, HP23 4QR T: 01296 663824 E: info@rpmtechnik.co.uk www.rpmtechnik.co.uk

Berkshire RSJ Sports Cars 3rd Floor STS House, Bristol Way, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3QE T: 01753 553969 E: joel@rsjsportscars.co.uk www.rsjsportscars.co.uk RSJ have been established since 1998 as a Porsche dealer and we are focused on the sales of used Porsche cars and the servicing and repair of used Porsche cars. As a Porsche dealer RSJ aims to be the next best alternative to a main dealer. We prepare our cars for sale to a main Porsche dealer standard. Our used Porsche cars have all cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment carried out to the same level as our staff did when they worked at a main Porsche dealer.

Our aim is to make your life-long dream come true to buy that used Porsche 911 and have a good experience while owning it. Please call to come and view more than 25 used Porsches in our indoor 6,000 sq foot showroom.

Buckinghamshire Export 56 LTD Unit 9, Blundells Drive, Bradville Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK13 7HA T: 01908 216661 E: enquiries@export56.com www.export56.com Proprietor, Mick Pacey is an enthusiastic and passionate owner and racer of Classic Porsche cars as well as an independent Porsche specialist which helps in his understanding of your requirements, as enthusiasts, running air cooled Porsches.

With over 25 years experience Export 56 is dedicated to fine quality restoration and can list a number of rare road and race Porsche cars completed in our workshops. The Export 56 Service Centre is the newest addition to our Classic Porsche facilities in North Bucks.

Conveniently located in Central Milton Keynes and provides an exceptional offering to Air Cooled Porsche clients for all aspects of servicing, repair and maintenance.

Our experience and enthusiasm gives us a sound understanding of what is required to provide the highest levels of service to you our existing customers and hopefully to you our prospective customers too.

Cheshire 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. Our services include OPC quality fixed price servicing & repairs, Hunter 4 wheel chassis alignment & performance tyre service with Hunter Road Force wheel balancing; extensive engine rebuild facility for all 911, 964, 993, 996, 997, Boxster & Cayman; insurance approved repair facility, full body restoration, repair & paint. Performance upgrades include: Klein Innovation UK dealer; KW Suspension fitting centre; Motec engine management dealer; 9m Racing air-cooled fast road & race engines & parts. Please call or refer to website for more details.

Unit Eleven Porsche Specialists 10/11 Aston Court, Kingsland Grange, Warrington, WA1 4SG T: 01925 852 000 www.unitelevenporsche.com Specialising in Air Cooled and Water cooled cars, experts at geometry setup, offering regular maintenance services to full restoration services.

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.

PIE Performance Independent Porsche Specialist

Williams Crawford Ltd

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

911 Forge Lane, Moorlands Trading Estate, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6LX T: 01752 840307 E: info@williamscrawford.co.uk www.williamscrawford.co.uk Williams Crawford Ltd has been in business for almost 25 years, representing Cornwall dealing in classic and modern Porsche. We service and repair all Porsche models in our modern well-equipped workshops backed up by our highly skilled, dedicated and friendly team. Also on offer is our popular prestige brokerage service designed to take all of the hardship out of selling your valuable Porsche. Call Adrian or Richard to learn how our personal approach is different and can benefit you.

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.

Bosch car service garage. All Porsches welcome. Diagnostics, service/repair, AC, geometry, restoration, bodywork.

Oak Tree Garage Newton Popplefield, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0ER. T: 01395 568498 Mobile: 07973 550911 Specialising in Porsche since 1974. Full Porsche diagnostics. Mechanical repairs and servicing. Four-wheel alignment.

In-house MOT. Air conditioning. Free loan cars. Contact Crispin.

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.

We provide the highest levels of quality and expertise with Porsche trained technicians. Using the very latest technology when repairing, restoring or enhancing your Porsche. For full details on the services we offer as a Porsche Specialist Body repairers please give us a call.

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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.

Vale of Glamorgan Welsh Porsche Specialists 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.

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 Auto Servicing Bromsgrove RSR Auto Services Unit 18 Silver Birches Business Park Aston Road, Bromsgrove B60 3EU E: info@rsr-autoservices.co.uk rsr-autoservices.co.uk T: 07494 450316 / 01527 872656 Find us on Facebook and Twitter 21 year Porsche dealer trained, we offer Porsche servicing and repairs to the surrounding Worcestershire areas including, Redditch, Droitwich and Worcester.

Our Service Centre in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire is conveniently situated allowing easy access to motorways and public transport.

We provide full servicing including cambelts, fault diagnosis, ECU remapping, mechanical repairs, electrical faults, air-conditioning, MOTs and more Call for a free Quotation

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.

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Border Reivers 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 Angela Thornby-Burt Telephone 01603 772853

In the early days, when I had more time, I’d do some of the work myself. My father had an engineering background, working for McLaren and Rolls-Royce, along with various other engineering businesses, so I have always been around cars. It was my father’s fault, as my mum used to say.

PP: What’s your dream Porsche?

JF: It has to be the 993 GT2. I’ve also had a lot of 3.2 Carreras – they’re a great car, I love the silhouette.

Q A PP talks to Hexagon Classic’s head of sales Jonathan Franklin on the company’s passion for Porsche, his favourites and future classics

PP: What’s your favourite 911 series?

JF: I appreciate them all for different reasons.

I think the 964 has historically been overlooked.

It’s a little more raw compared with some, which is part of its appeal. It’s a modern car, yet retains the 70s look. Rightly or wrongly, I have a bit of a negative view of the 996, just my opinion. Of course some people love it.

I think they had teething problems, which were ironed out with the 997.

PP: What do you currently own?

JF: A Gen 1 997 Targa 3.4S manual. It’s pretty rare, as most are Tip-tronic. I like that it retains the shape and is basically two cars in one – you can use it everyday, then when summer comes it’s almost a convertible. Then there’s the 964 C2 manual. Found in a garage and perfectly preserved, it had 40K miles and just one previous owner. It’s a beautiful car. There’s also the 993 RS Club Sport I bought a few years ago. It’s a rare car, quite special. I bought it as an investment and now I can’t get rid of it!

PP: What about the future?

JF: I’d love to get involved with racing, it’s a real aspiration of mine.

HEXAGON PORSCHE MEANS? “It’s our core brand. Paul (Michaels, Hexagon owner) has a history with various cars, but I think Porsche stands out, which is probably my fault.

It started with me coming to work in my Carrera 3.2, then a move into sales and the rest is history. I love learning about the brand, whether it’s the numbers produced, the various editions or the mechanical side.

Rightly or wrongly, my passion for Porsche has been an influence.”

FAVOURITES? “We currently have a 993 GT2, one of a series of seven UK RHDs, the other is a ’67 912 SWB. It’s a fantastic car, a lot lighter than a 911.

Some regard them as not a true 911 in the great scheme of things. However, one of the most eye opening cars I’ve come across.”

FUTURE CLASSICS? “I think the Gen 2 997. A lot of people love the smaller car (compared with the 991), particularly the rarer models.

Porsche went bigger to differentiate between the Cayman. And you also get the new engine and PDK. The golden rule is anything in limited numbers, anything that is unusual – even C4Ss with big specs are worth looking at.”

PP: Earliest Porsche memory?

JF: When I was four my mum took me to Woolworths and bought me a Matchbox Porsche. I’m pretty sure it was a black 930 Turbo.

PP: When did your relationship with Porsche start?

JF: I previously worked for a franchise called Curry Motors. We sold Fords and Renaults, and very occasionally we would take in a Porsche part-ex against a Lexus or a Jag, which was always interesting. Alongside that it was driving days, then in my late 20s I paid £8k for a 1980 SC. PP: How would you describe Porsche enthusiasts?

JF: Hugely passionate. They come from all sorts of backgrounds, whether it’s kids on the streets stopping to appreciate your car to life-long fans. Porsche attracts everybody, it’s a wide group of people – I don’t think there’s any other brand like that.

PP: Porsche ambitions?

JF: I’m currently having a 993 RS Club Sport restored by BS Motorsport, it’s one of several restorations I’ve done over the years. It’s a complete job, stripped back to the metal.

Jonathon is currently having a 993 RS Club Sport restored – model shown here is Hexagon’s own

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