September 2025 downshift

SEPTEMBER 2025

HDR was chartered as a new PCA Region April 29, 2000

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 5

Presidents Message

6

Board Members Editor Ramblings

7

HDR Email Contacts

8

HDR 2025 Events

11

Volk und Porsches

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Occasional Contribution

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PeakEuro Social

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Stuugart Market Report

59

Membership Report

61

Highly Classified

68

PCA National News

72

PCA National News Zone 6

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downshift is produced by Ralph Anzellotti Editor-In-Chief ralph@teleport.com

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE Fred Nielsen President, High Desert Region PCA president@highdesertpca.org

Fred Nielsen driving his 356

Vice President’s Message One of the things Porsche is famous for—besides building cars that make us grin like kids opening birthday presents—is options. Leather trim in seventeen shades of beige? Check. A tachometer that matches your favorite tie? Of course. Want heated cupholders for the left hand only? Well, give them time.

Here in the High Desert Region, we’ve taken a page out of Stuttgart’s book with our own version of “Exclusive Manufaktur”: the HDR Merchandise Store. While we may not offer 400 different seatbelt colors, we do have an impressive lineup of hats and accessories designed for one purpose—to help you show your HDR pride as proudly as you drive your Porsche.

Recent giveaways and our first flash sale have been a hit, and more are on the way. Congratulations again to Hal Keesling, who now owns a pair of our 25th Anniversary pint glasses—perfect for celebrating after a spirited drive through the Cascades.

But the real story here is connection. HDR gear sparks conversations, creates smiles at events, and reminds us that being part of this club is about more than cars—it’s about community.

So, whether you’re a minimalist who prefers “just the essentials” (a patch with our new logo) or a “fully optioned” type who wants one of everything, the HDR Merchandise Store is ready. No complicated configurator, no waiting list, no ADM—just a chance to carry a little piece of our Porsche passion everywhere you go.

See you on the road, Stu Malakoff Vice President, HDR PCA & online merchandise manager

HIGH DESERT REGION-PCA LEADERSHIP TEAM 2025 Fred Nielsen, President Stu Malakoff, Vice-President Jay Seeley , Treasurer Trish Calderon, Secretary Directors (Board Members) Mark Taylor, Membership Lisa Sarmiento, Safety and Insurance Mike Simmons, Car Center, Moving Arrive and Drives, Track Events, Autocross Greg Domantay, Car Center, Non-Moving Cars ‘n Coffee, Tech Sessions, Car Shows Hack Heyward, Media Outreach Audrey Moore, Tours Sandy Wadsworth, Social Events

Volunteer Leadership Ralph Anzellotti, downshift Editor-In-Chief Linda Anzellotti, Event Calendar Maestro

EDITOR RAMBLINGS The 71st Porsche Parade will be held in Boise, Idaho, starting July 11th, 2027. Who wants to go?

I have been the Editor of downshift magazine for over three years without a break or missing a deadline. I put in many hours each month producing a club magazine you can be proud of. Many regions do not have a monthly magazine and those that do have staff or pay someone to help produce a magazine.

In September I am taking a vacation for the month, which means there will not be an October 1st downshift.

The next downshift will resume November 1st as per normal.

This one month break will allow me to think of new ideas to make downshift even more interesting. It will also give me time to find more flying saucers!

Randy Lervold, Forums Manager

Ralph Laura Clark, Webmaster Jeanine Faria, Financial Support High Desert Region PCA Post Office Box 113 Bend, Oregon. 97709 HDR-PCA Established April 2000 www.highdesertpca.org

DOWNSHIFT Magazine Published near the first of every month Article Deadline 5th of each month

HDR-PCA Email Contacts president@highdesertpca.org (Fred Nielsen) membership@highdesertpca.org (Mark Taylor) safety@highdesertpca.org (Lisa Sarmiento) socialevents@highdesertpca.org (Sandy Wadsworth) tours@highdesertpca.org (Audrey Moore) carevents@highdesertpca.org (Mike Simmons & Greg Domantay) advertising@highdesertpca.org (Ralph Anzellotti) webmaster@highdesertpca.org (Laura Clark) forums@highdesertpca.org (Randy Lervold) complaints@blackhole.com (Peaches Bachagaloopystein)

Check the Monday Morning Newsletter or ClubExpress for sign up information www.highdesertpca.org/

2025 Arrive and Drive Schedule Sept 6th Monthly AnD

Paulina Lake

Randy Lervold

Sept 17th Classic drive

Paulina Lake

John Naitove

Oct 4th

Maryhill Hill Climb

Hack Heyward

Monthly AnD

HDR Elections November 2025 It is time to consider running for our local HDRPCA elected Board positions. There will be four open positions up for vote, President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Elected positions are a two year term.

This is an important election as the newly elected board will determine many key functions and future of our club.

If you have any questions about these positions please contact president@highdesertpca.org (Fred Nielsen) .

DOWNSHIFT FEATURED ARTICLE

VOLK und PORSCHES HDRPCA Mckenzie Pass August 2nd Photos by Sandy Wadsworth York Schueller Ralph Anzellotti

It seems we do this group drive every year and there is a good reason. The Porsche rated roads do not disappoint driving upwards to the pass, taking in the views, and descending down a winding switchback road surrounded by lush green forest. What more could you ask for?

Our thirty Porsches were greeted by a swarm, an invasion, we were attacked! We counter attacked at full speed, defying all odds outnumbered by millions. Not drones, not birds, not aliens, but swarms of millions of Pandora moths that invade Central Oregon every few years.

Our clean Porsches were now littered with smashed moths soon to be baked on by the warm sunshine..

We started our ride at the Sisters High School parking lot.

Pre drive meeting by Val Wadsworth.

The drive to the top of McKenzie Pass was on a Porsche rated road with plenty of twists, turns, and swarms of moths smashed to windshields and cars.

We had an on the fly fuel tanker (red arrow) to top off our thirsty Porsches. on our way back to Sisters. Just like a military aerial tanker refueling Raptor jets in mid flight.

Great lunch, see you next year!

Would you like downshift to feature your Porsche?

Please contact me. ralph@teleport.com

“It’s not just the cars…….it’s the people”

Occasional Contribution Hal and Carol Keesling Bend Cars and Coffee: 8-10 am; 1st and 3rd Sunday 1001 SW Emkay Drive

Following the Saturday No-Bikes-On-McKenzie-Pass-Arrive-and-Drive with 30+ drivers (when I proudly received an endorsement on my license for instrument driving through moths), on Sunday morning Carol and I went to the other “Bend Cars and Coffee”. Not thinking we would see any other HD Porsche members, suddenly we noticed Stu looking at Ford Shelby GT cars. Hmmm.

This particular Cars and Coffee offers another amazing car culture in Bend. It seems to cover the full spectrum of automotive endeavors. Vehicles presented Sunday showed the potential of each car: whether from a complete rebuild/up-grade. Enjoyed seeing tuners, restorers and conservators, all in various stages of completion.

The first car noted catching our eye was a Delorean. Our Porsche was parked close, but not too close. As with all old cars of this nature the “Flux Capacitor” was malfunctioning and slipped back to a previous or maybe future time. Will try to get a photo in the future.

Miata with wheel flairs. Miata seems to be the choice forbuilding, wrenching and tuner efforts.

Anime: who would have thought this pop culture would collide with another pop culture. Well done!!

Belair station wagon with correct trailer for the era. Corvette from another time line. How far we have all journeyed with these vehicles.

An unexpected find. This Ford Edsel is in great shape

Sorry, but the attempt to hide out between a Ford Thunderbird and an Audi, under an umbrella, is not working. However, it does keep this red Targa’s black interior cool(er).

Saw many mods with very high horse power in Chargers, Mustangs and trucks. Impressive efforts and sounds.

Other cars noted in our walk-around included a Lotus Emira, various Subarus, some three-wheel motorcycles(?), and various 1940s and 1950s trucks. Porsche 911s, of course, (but no 356s). Sadly, no Studebakers. If any are misidentified, my bad.

A Hearty Recommendation: Take in other interesting Cars and Coffees in Central Oregon. They present the range of efforts to keep this culture alive. People watching is optional.

Bend Cars and Coffee: 8-10 am; 1st and 3rd Sunday. 1001 SW Emkay Drive

HDRPCA Member August Social PEAKEURO Photos by Nik Williams Ralph Anzellotti

The taco buffet was outstanding with guacamole,, sauces, and toppings.

Jacob Radomski, bar keep

All attendees received a goody mug.

Sandy Wadsworth and Chaundra Johnson coordinated the HDR Social

Linda Anzellotti won the raffle, a basket of home Brew, gift card, gift certificates, T-shirts, travel blanket, and other goodies.

Carl Severtsen gives a brief Tech session.

Two red Porsches leaving the social, Fred and Pat needed a push, Stan and Jan drove away with ease.

July kept pace with June’s strong performance, matching its 74% sellthrough rate while coming in just shy of dollar volume at $38,101,964 from 635 Porsches offered. That is a healthy increase from July 2024’s 66% and $30.5 million, showing the market’s resilience even as certain segments cooled. This was a month where rare and limited editions took center stage, with cars we have not seen in some time crossing the block including a Black GT3 RS 4.0, multiple 911 S/Ts and Sport Classics, and a unique one-of-one 993. While these headliners drew plenty of attention, the seven-figure market told a different story as several high-profile million-dollar contenders failed to find new homes.

It only took a little over a month for another GT3 RS 4.0 to clear the million-dollar mark, and this one came with an even rarer twist.

Finished in Black, a color not seen at auction for this model since a 1,000-mile example sold for $885,000 back in August 2022, this 842mile 2011 car looked every bit the collector-grade example it was.

Expectations were high after a low-mileage White RS 4.0 crossed $1 million earlier in May, and the market responded accordingly. It landed squarely within its $1 to $1.3 million estimate, selling at $1,260,000.

With this sale, RS 4.0s are now firmly established as million-dollar modern 911s.

We ended June with the sale of a 911 S/T at a new auction record of $805,992, and July wasted no time in bringing more to market. Three more examples crossed the block, but not all met seller expectations.

The first two failed to sell at final bids of $700,000 and $726,000, likely held back by hopes of replicating June’s record result. The third proved to be the charm, a 130-mile Shore Blue Metallic example that hammered sold at $702,000.

It was not just S/Ts making headlines. Two 992 Sport Classics also found new homes. A standard-spec, 258-mile car sold for $473,000, while the other, a Paint-to-Sample Dolphin Gray over Black and Pepita Heritage Design example, stole the spotlight. With just 2,800 miles, body-color Sport Classic wheels, a Burmester sound system, and an MSRP of $311,000, it returned to the block after previously selling for $483,500 at Broad Arrow’s Amelia Island sale in March. This time, it surged past that mark to $550,000, making it the thirdhighest Sport Classic auction result to date.

If there were an award for the rarest Porsche to hit the market in 2025, this 1996 911 Carrera Coupe 6-speed would be a front-runner.

Built by Porsche Exclusive as a pre-production Carrera S press vehicle, it featured a collection of one-off touches rarely, if ever, seen together.

These included Turbo-style front and rear spoilers on a narrow-bodied car, Turbo S front and side intakes, and Porsche’s X51 power kit. It sold for $275,000, a price that felt entirely justified for something this unique, and in doing so set a new all-time auction record for a 993 Carrera Coupe.

The 356 market was active in July, with 25 cars crossing the block for a total dollar volume of $1,837,212, though the sell-through rate was a modest 60%. One standout was a 1957 356A Speedster that broke through a ceiling we have seen hold firm this year. Until now, only one 356A Speedster had crossed the $300,000 mark in 2025 despite nearly a dozen examples coming to auction. Finished in Black over Tan, this car sold for $325,000, besting its $300,000 high estimate.

While it did feature a replacement engine, the unit had been rebuilt during a 2023 refurbishment, with the seller providing detailed photos of the work. In this case, great condition and thorough documentation carried the day.

While July offered some truly special sales, the upper end of the market also had its share of notable no-sales. Leading the list was a 2015 918 Spyder finished in Paint-to-Sample Grey Black over a striking Leather-to-Sample White interior.

Showing 5,000 miles, it carried $7,000 in Custom Tailoring but lacked the desirable Weissach Package that often commands a premium.

The last non-Weissach 918 to sell was an 887-mile example that brought $2,315,000 all-in at Amelia Island this past March. This one came close, but ultimately fell short, failing to sell at a final bid of $2,305,918. Also failing to find a home was a 911 Speedster by Gunther Werks, which stalled at $959,911 despite a recent run of million-dollar-plus results for other Gunther Werks builds.

With sales holding strong over the last few months, the stage is set for an exciting Monterey Car Week. The combination of rare, high-quality consignments and a market that continues to show resilience suggests we could see some standout results when the gavel falls in August.

- David K. Whitlock is a writer for The Stuttgart Market Letter, a daily market update for Porschephiles,

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SkidCar Training

Deschutes County SkidCar Training is an all-weather driver enhancement program taught with the aid of the SKIDCAR System. The SKIDCARframework attaches to the suspension of a vehicle to allow the front and rear tires to be lifted or lowered independently with a controller. The system allows drivers to experience the inclement driving conditions that cause a vehicle to lose traction in a safe and controlled learning environment. The course costs $100.00 and is available through Deschutes County Risk Management and sponsored by the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners.

Training includes one hour of classroom instruction followed by three hours of hands-on driving in the vehicle. The instructor will cover various techniques, including proper eye placement, acceleration, braking, steering, weight and energy management, as well as proper tire decisions and maintenance.

Participants will learn the proper use of anti-lock braking systems and understand the differences between rear wheel drive, front wheel drive and four wheel drive systems, as well as Electronic Stability Control and Electronic Traction Control in modern vehicles. Participants will also learn about skid prevention, control and recovery. https://www.deschutes.org/administration/page/skidcar-training carevents@highdesertpca.org (Mike Simmons)

CARS AND COFFEE Cars & Coffee at Porsche Bend, 3rd Sunday of each every month, 10 AM - Noon. Date may change check Monday Anouncments.

Join us as we gather and bring our Porsche community together for a cup of coffee and a shared enthusiasm for our cars.

We provide the Coffee, you bring your own mug or cup. Please wear your name tag.

HDR-PCA MEMBERSHIP UPDATE Mark Taylor, Membership membership@highdesertpca.org

Bella Poato Bend, Oregon 97703 2017 911 Targa 4S​ John Campbell Bend, Oregon 97702 2025 718 Spyder RS​ Mike & Brendan Shannon (transferred from Los Angeles Region) Sisters, Oregon 97759 2020 718 Cayman S​ Jaime Dispenza Bend, Oregon 97703 2012 911 Carrera GTS​ Kirk & Jennie Anderegg Sunriver, Oregon 97707 1984 911 Carrera Targa​ William & Jane Perez Bend, Oregon 97703 2020 911 Carrera 4S Thomas Foerster (transferred from Connecticut Valley Region) Bend, Oregon 97703 2016 Cayman GT4

PCA ANNIVERSARIES Tenure Congratulations!

We are very grateful to these members for their membership tenure anniversaries with PCA, not just with the High Desert Region August PCA Anniversaries: Arthur & Hilary Dembsky: 45 years Steven & Susan Rogers: 37 years William & Nancy Hildick: 28 years Crawford & Mary Cronkhite: 27 years Michael Howard & Kendra De Busk: 25 years William Newton & Ann French: 22 years Rick & Karen Clawson: 19 years John & Eleanor Donohue: 17 years Greg & Michelle Quesnel: 17 years Richard & Linda Gettmann: 17 years David & Marguerite Mize: 14 years Jim & Patty Felton: 14 years Douglas & Dianne Kerkoch: 13 years Douglas & Jane Rude: 13 years Joseph & Spencer Justice: 12 years Wayne​& Lonna Nelson: 11 years Robert & Max Freund: 10 years Sam & Carolyn Davis: 10 years Amy Steigman: 10 years Doran & Susan Katka: 9 years Charles Anderson & Brian Thompson: 9 years Kurt & Lisa Rehm: 8 years Bruce Morley & Martha Birkett: 7 years Vaughn & Patricia Pieschl: 7 years Ty Buckenberger & Tammy Teske: 6 years Lance & Trevor Larsen: 5 years William Anderson: 4 years Bruce & Joyce Giampaoli: 4 years Jay Seeley: 3 years Paul Ganger: 3 years Michael Huber: 2 years Michael Forester: 2 years Eric Lambright: 1 year Nichole Scott: 1 year

356 Oil pump pressure adjustment tool. I have several. Make offer.

Fred Nielsen

Enclosed Car / RV / boat / motorcycle storage space available near Redmond airport. Safe, secure, heated, powered, 24/7 access. Contact Stu at 609.933.7085.

downshift features FREE HIGHLY CLASSIFIED ads for our club members. Private ads for Porsche related items such as cars, tires, wheels, accessories, or parts. You can place a free ad with a photo and up to 40 words.

Ralph@teleport.com

For Sale 1988 944S 16 valve Canadian car, $23,900. Zermatt Silver Metallic over burgundy interior. Like new interior, no dash cracks, no wear on heated leather sport seats. Paint is very good, everything works. Happy to answer questions and provide photos.

Rich Gettmann 541-639-3217 home phone richg@bendbroadband.com

Set of 4 Porsche Cup 2 Wheels with Center Caps and Michelin Pilot Sport All Season Tires, tires are date coded 2821. The tires have not been used, have full tread. The wheels are in perfect condition, no wheel rash. These came off of my 1995 968, but will fit 993 911 cars as well as maybe others. Wheel sizes are 17" x 7" and 17" x 9" with tire sizes 225/45 ZR 17, and 255/40 ZR 17.

Beautiful and clean. You would normally pay just a little less than this for just the wheels but these have new tires as well.

Selling for $1600 for the set. Contact Don Good: 831-566-9400, or dongood@mac.com

This is a beautiful and custom matted and framed Pebble Beach Print from the August 18, 2019 Concours d'Elegance Show. I purchased the print at the show and subsequently had it framed in Bend Oregon. Glass protected. The painting depicts a '31 Bentley 8Litre going across the podium. A Collectors piece. The frame alone cost $380. Total original cost to assemble was $420 (including the print). Selling for $140. Contact Don Good: Ph: 831-566-9400

Black 10 Spoke Porsche Wheels with Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 studless snow tires complete with Porsche center caps and tire pressure monitoring system, purchased new 11/2022. These are very lightly used, almost brand new 265/50-19 tires (see photos).

The wheels have no curb rash. They had briefly been on a 2016 Cayenne but will likely fit other Cayenne models and would also work on a Macan however that does not provide a staggered setup and would require a rear spacer. They likely will not fit on turbo models due to the size of the front brake caliper. I do not know if they will fit on a Panamera. These are 5 lug bolt 19" wheels with the following offset specs: 8.5J x 19H2 ET59. Also included are low profile fitted cable chains. Delivery of this set of 4 rims with tires, mounting and balancing, TPS and center caps would be around $5K new; asking $2,500.

Jamie Laughlin 541-306-0422

For sale 1974 914 2.0 in original Silver Metallic paint. The car is less a sideshift transmission, but otherwise very complete. Been off the road since 1999. Please call or text if you'd like to come take a look. More photos available upon request. Located in Bend.

Parker Carey 541-749-8975

$60,000.00 1963 356-B Porsche S 98,000 original miles Rust free New rebuilt transmission done by Ken at German Trans Axle All work done at Porsche of Bend Koni shocks Original headliner, carpeting, and dash Kumho tires - like new condition 1600cc engine with big bore kit - now 1720cc 2 week old tune-up with valve adjustment etc and brakes bled and adjusted Weber carburetors Have owned for 37 years - always stored in garage Has not been painted in approx 40 years Tom Sheehan 541-408-6788