Porsche Post April 2019

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April 2019

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REFINED COMPANY Engine evolution in the 992

JUBILEE LINE The 917 at 50

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Featuring a member-owned 917 in the magazine to celebrate 50 years of such an icon has been a high point for the editorial team. Expect to see plenty of focus on the 917 at April’s Members’ Meeting at Goodwood, and we’re hoping to have some cameo appearances at Porsche Club events as the year unfolds.

A growing membership means more events than ever before, and we’ve already enjoyed lots of activities in 2019. It was great to see so many members at the Club stand at The London Classic Car Show in February and at the Club’s collaboration with Caffeine&Machine in early March. The spring schedule is just as jam-packed, so the team looks forward to seeing you at our events.

As the magazine was going to press we were delighted to announce a members’ evening with Rod Emory at Porsche Centre East London on Wednesday, 14 August. The Club has previously presented evenings with Jacky Ickx and Magnus Walker at the venue, and now renowned Porsche specialist Rod Emory is flying from his base in California to meet with members. Bookings can be made through the Porsche Club website.

Included within this month’s Porsche Post is a voting form for three upcoming Director roles. The Clubhouse team has benefited greatly from Board stability and clear strategy in recent years, and such firm foundations have allowed us to significantly increase the Club’s activities. We are, naturally, hopeful that more of the same will be forthcoming in the months and years ahead.

Thanks, as ever, for your ongoing support of Porsche Club Great Britain.

Chris Seaward General Manager

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THIS MONTH’S COVER

To mark the 50th anniversary of the 917, Club member Peter Harburg kindly granted us intimate access to his extraordinary 917/30. The fifth of just six chassis, Peter’s car is one of the rarest and most important racers in Porsche’s history.

Photograph: Richard Pearce

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Leader of the pack To mark its 50th anniversary, Matt Master takes an in-depth look at the 917 by way of its ultimate incarnation

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Sound and vision

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Artist Uli Hack’s childhood near the Nürburgring has inspired a lifelong love of Porsche and the marque’s unique aesthetic

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Less is more Discover how engineering ingenuity has breathed new life into the 992’s engine

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Beauty pageant After 16 years, R8 has the organisation of its annual Porsche gathering and concours down to a fine art

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Gift of life R14’s first ever road run aims to raise thousands of pounds for a vital emergency service

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Porsche delivers an electric shock to Macan fan base n a surprise announcement from its HQ in Zuffenhausen, Porsche has revealed that the next generation Macan will be produced exclusively with an all-electric powertrain.

Porsche built and sold more Macans than any other vehicle in 2018 and the recently launched second phase of this

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first-gen car has already been hailed as the best-handling compact SUV on sale. So it’s a bold manoeuvre to remove internal combustion from the Macan’s future, but one that reveals Porsche’s absolute commitment to its all-electric programme.

The Macan is built alongside both Cayenne and Panamera in Porsche’s second facility in Leipzig, meaning that the existing production

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chain there will have to be radically redesigned. But adapting the Macan line to receive Porsche’s Premium Platform Electric architecture will also allow for the production of other fully electric vehicles there in the future.

As with the Taycan and Cross Turismo variant, the new Macan will feature 800-volt technology, providing both quick charging

and a wide range of performance options. And thanks to advances made with the original Mission E programme, it’s expected to arrive surprisingly soon.

While the first finished Taycan should be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this year, the official forecast is that the all-electric Macan will arrive at the start of the next decade. CEO Oliver Blume said in Porsche’s

official announcement: “Electromobility and Porsche go together perfectly. Not just because they share a high-efficiency approach, but especially because of their sporty character.

“By 2022 we will be investing more than €6 billion in electric mobility, and by 2025 50 per cent of all new Porsche vehicles could have an electric drive system.” Blume went on to underline the important role that internal

combustion will continue to play in Porsche’s future, adding: “Over the next 10 years we will focus on a drive mix consisting of even further optimised petrol engines, plug-in hybrid models and purely electrically operated sports cars.

Our aim is to take a pioneering role in technology, and for this reason we will continue to consistently align the company with the mobility of the future.”

Autonomy in the works Porsche is trialling the concept of autonomous assistance inside its workshops, with the aim of enabling the cars to drive from their parking spaces to the lifting platform and back again with no physical human input.

Technicians will instead be able to call cars into the preferred position in the workshop simply by using a tablet via a system set up with the help of Berlin-based start-up Kopernikus Automotive, creator of a virtual test site at Porsche’s premises in Ludwigsburg.

“Autonomous driving will revolutionise our road traffic in just a few years,” says Alexander Haas, Project Manager for Automated Driving at the Porsche workshop. “However, we can already use the technological possibilities available today to make work processes even more effective and efficient.”

The virtual representation of the Ludwigsburg site is currently being used to train an artificial neural network. It drives more than one million virtual test kilometres and learns independently on the basis of real framework data. Once in place a physical test programme will begin, initially restricted to a 5mph speed limit and monitored by human personnel.

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a QUIET SUCCESS Demand for the Pirelli Noise Cancelling System (PNCS) is soaring. Launched in 2013, by 2017 there were 78 homologations of Pirelli tyres equipped with PNCS. A year later, the figure had risen to 150 homologations, including the Porsche Panamera.

PNCS is designed to reduce perceived noise inside the car, achieved via the interaction between road surface and tyre. With PNCS, this road noise can be cut by up to 25 per cent.

The world’s leading car makers are increasingly requesting PNCS, which works by placing sound-absorbing material within the tyre. This absorbs vibrations in the air that would otherwise be transmitted to the inside of the vehicle. This ‘sponge’ is made from foam consisting of open cells that maximise the working surface of the material, intensifying the deadening of vibration and reducing noise.

Tyres with PNCS have markings on the sidewall, depicting a speaker and sound waves with a bar through them, next to the PNCS symbol. Owners of vehicles with PNCS are advised to always buy appropriately marked tyres specifically made for their cars. Looking after the tyres and maintaining recommended tyre pressures also helps to contain road noise.

Maurizio Boiocchi, Pirelli’s Executive Vice President of Technology and Innovation, said: “The presence of technology such as PNCS within our products demonstrates to drivers the importance of choosing tyres that have been specifically developed for their cars when it comes to changing rubber.

That’s the only way in which drivers can get the very best out of their cars, which will then continue to benefit from the characteristics built into them by the engineers responsible for the original design.”

Pirelli fuel gift card offer PCGB members can benefit from an exclusive offer of a Pirelli fuel gift card.

Available only when purchasing Pirelli tyres from a Pirelli Performance Centre or official Porsche dealer, the card’s value depends on the size and quantity of tyres purchased as follows:

Porsche presses for new records In a final tribute to the Le Mans-winning 919 Hybrid, Porsche has pressed a limited run of vinyl records from the car’s tyres.

The record is 24 minutes long and contains 24 separate pieces of audio, including memories from Steve McQueen’s son Chad, Group C legend Hans-Joachim Stuck and Dr Wolfgang Porsche himself. The first 24 numbered editions of this 200-piece run, entitled The 24 Minutes

of Le Mans, were put up for auction over a 24-hour period in February, with all proceeds being donated to Loisirs Pluriel in Le Mans, an organisation supporting disabled children all over France.

Porsche has also made the record’s contents available for free on various streaming platforms including Spotify, iTunes, Amazon Music and Napster.

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16” and below 2 tyres = £10 | 4 tyres = £30 17” 2 tyres = £30 | 4 tyres = £70 18” and above 2 tyres = £50 | 4 tyres = £100 Where can you get your tyres fitted?

Visit pirelli.co.uk/porscheclubgb for the promotional details and to find your nearest participating dealer. Terms and conditions apply.

dealers charge ahead in the US In preparation for the official launch of the all-electric Taycan later this year, all 191 Porsche dealerships in the US will be installing DC fast charging.

More than 120 of these dealerships will feature Porsche Turbo Charging, Porsche’s own in-house DC system that delivers up to 320kW for a range of around 250 miles from a 15-minute charge.

Brexit price hike looms for imported Porsches

Maiden win Down Under The 2018 model year 911 GT3 R recently concluded its racing career in style by winning the 2019 Bathurst 12 Hour.

Under Intercontinental GT Challenge regulations the car had one more race to run before the 2019 car could be deployed and it rewarded Porsche with its first outright victory at the legendary Australian endurance event in February.

The winning team, EMB, was a debutante managed by Le Mans winner Earl Bamber and ably supported by factory driver Dirk Werner and Porsche Young Professionals Matt Campbell and Dennis Olsen.

In a tense final session on the Mount Panorama Circuit, local boy Campbell delivered a stunning display of fair but aggressive racing, picking off the three lead cars one after the other. His final, high-speed pass to secure the lead in the dying minutes will be remembered as one of the moves of the year.

Further down the field in Class B, the Grove Racing customer team scored a comfortable lights-to-flag victory with Briton Ben Barker and local father-and-son pairing Stephen and Brenton Grove securing a solid class win in the No. 4 GT3 Cup car.

Vice President of Motorsport Fritz Enzinger summed up another historic weekend for Porsche: “What a banner day for Porsche Motorsport. Congratulations to all drivers and particularly to the team principal, Earl Bamber, who has impressed me greatly with his fortitude and meticulousness over the years.

“Earl is not only a world-class racing driver, he’s also a top team boss. It’s perfect that the fledgling EMB team has handed us the first victory at Bathurst at the swansong of the Porsche 911 GT3 R after three very successful years. Now we are looking forward to the second race of the season at Laguna Seca.

We aim to bring home the next win with the new car.”

At the time of writing, a No Deal Brexit on 29 March remains a possibility – and with it a 10 per cent levy on all Porsche cars.

The company has issued a warning, saying: “There is a possibility that a duty of up to 10 per cent may be applied to cars imported into the UK by us after 29 March.

“In light of this, we have chosen to inform customers whose cars are likely to arrive after Brexit occurs to warn them that they may be affected by this tariff – allowing them to be fully informed at the point of sale and, if they wish, to adjust their order accordingly.

“This is a precautionary step in the interests of allowing our customers to plan ahead, should this situation arise. Customers who have placed deposits on or before 17 January this year will not be affected by this change.”

The Porsche Club GB website will be updated as the situation evolves.

Thousands join waiting list to buy all-electric Taycan More than 20,000 people have signed up to buy Porsche’s first purely electric sports car, although the final design is still under wraps.

Porsche announced at the Geneva International Motor Show that 20,000-plus prospective buyers worldwide have registered an interest in buying, which in Europe requires a €2500 down payment. The Taycan, which makes its public debut in September, will be able to accelerate from 0 to 62mph in under 3.5 seconds and travel 62 miles after just four minutes of charging. It will have a range of 310 miles. “The overwhelming interest in the Taycan shows us that our customers and fans are just as excited about the first Porsche electric athlete as we are – and we’ve therefore increased our production capacities,” says Detlev von Platen, Member of the Executive Board for Sales and Marketing at Porsche AG. “The Taycan will be the most sporty and most technically advanced vehicle in its segment – a true Porsche.”

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club notices GMÜND HERITAGE LIMITED ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

PORSCHE CLUB GB MOTORSPORT LIMITED ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the 37th Annual General Meeting of Gmünd Heritage Limited, trading as Porsche Club Great Britain, will be held at 12.30pm on Sunday, 14 April 2019 at Cornbury House, Cotswold Business Village, London Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0JQ, to consider the following business:

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the 16th Annual General Meeting of Porsche Club GB Motorsport Limited will be held at Cornbury House, Cotswold Business Village, London Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0JQ on Sunday, 14 April 2019, commencing immediately after the conclusion of the main Porsche Club GB Annual General Meeting, to consider the following business:

1. Apologies for Absence 2. Approval of the minutes from the 2018 Annual General Meeting 3. Approval and adoption of the Directors’ Report and Financial

1. Apologies for Absence 2. Approval of minutes from the 2018 Annual General Meeting 3. Approval and adoption of the Directors’ Report and Annual

Statements for the year ended 31 December 2018

Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2018

4. Reappointment of Auditors 5. Election of Community Director 6. Election of Experiences Director 7. Election of Register and Technical Director 8. Election of Marketing and Strategy Director 9. Special Resolution to amend the Articles of Association 10. Questions from the Membership 11. Any Other Business

4. Re-appointment of Auditors 5. Questions 6. Any Other Business

By Order of the Board Sue Taberner, Company Secretary

2018 ANNUAL AUDITED ACCOUNTS AND AGM MINUTES

By Order of the Board Sue Taberner, Company Secretary

Any Porsche Club GB member wishing to raise a relevant question at this meeting should write to Sue Taberner, Company Secretary, at Cornbury House, address as above. The closing date for written questions is Friday, 29 March 2019.

In accordance with the Companies Act 2006 s.324, a member entitled to attend and vote at the meeting convened by the notice set out above is entitled to appoint another person as his proxy to attend, speak and vote in his place. In order for a proxy to be valid, a fully completed signed original Proxy Form must be received at Cornbury House, Cotswold Business Village, London Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0JQ, by 12.30pm on Thursday, 11 April 2019.

The Proxy Form can be obtained by any of the following methods: 1. It is included as an insert with last month’s edition of Porsche Post.

2. By contacting the aforesaid company, either by telephone on

01608 652911, email at cluboffice@porscheclubgb.com, by fax on 01608 652944, or in writing at the aforesaid address of Cornbury House, requesting a Proxy Form.

3. The Proxy Form will be available to download from the Members Only section of the Porsche Club GB website porscheclubgb.com/AGM

In accordance with constitutional changes approved by the membership in November 2013, the 2018 accounts for Porsche Club Great Britain (Gmünd Heritage Limited) and Porsche Club GB Motorsport Limited will be available to view on the Club’s website: porscheclubgb.com/AGM, together with a financial review for the year. The minutes from the Annual General Meeting held on 22 April 2018 are similarly available.

Those 55 members who informed the Club that they wished to receive printed copies will be sent the documents as requested.

There has been only one nomination for the following position: Community Director (Phil Graham) The Board will therefore be proposing the election of Phil at the Annual General Meeting on 14 April 2019.

As there have been multiple nominations for the following positions: Experiences Director (Nick Jeffery, Ken Mack, Kenny Robinson) Marketing and Strategy Director (Alan Bartlett, Edwina Pike) Register and Technical Director (David Carnaffin, Brendan Daly, Maurice Piper) The elections will be decided by the members’ vote.

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DIRECTOR NOMINATIONS

NICK JEFFERY Position: Experiences Director Participated in the Club’s Striving for Excellence Programme 2018 • Married to Karen with two children.

• Member since 2015 and currently own three Porsche 911s.

• Passionate about the marque and PCGB. • An extremely active member regularly attending national and Regional events.

I organise pop-up style meets via two Facebook groups: – Exclusively Porsches at Westerham Brewery – Porsche Meets & Drives I participated in the 2018 Striving for Excellence programme, receiving positive feedback throughout the entire process.

I write a monthly column for Total 911 magazine as part of the Living The Legend Team.

I interact with other members/ enthusiasts using social media/ forums such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and 911uk.com. I have built up a strong following on social media, particularly Instagram, where I have 4396 followers.

I consider myself an advocate and ambassador for PCGB and frequently recommend PCGB to others, whether that be for membership or to make full use of their membership.

I have worked in the insurance industry for 31 years and have been part of Zurich UK’s senior leadership team since 2014.

I can help shape and deliver

PCGB’s future strategy and direction. I understand the need to embrace diversity and inclusion and build a Club that is fit for purpose, sustainable and robust for the next generation.

I am articulate and literate with excellent communication skills. I have strong relationship management skills and am able to form trust-based, long-term relationships.

ROBERT KENNETH MACK Position: Experiences Director Participated in the Club’s Striving for Excellence Programme 2018 Professionally, for around the last 30 years I have worked in the world of press/media communications, event management and stakeholder engagement. I have a Masters degree in marketing and post-graduate qualifications in public relations and advertising. I recently took the opportunity for partial retirement as Senior Information Officer in the NI Civil Service.

Sharing a passion for Porsche evolved from a dream to reality for me when in 1996 I bought my cherished 944. Shortly after, I joined PCGB. And apart from a brief break, I have been a member ever since. Following around two years in the post of ARO I became Regional Organiser of Region 27 in 2010.

I firmly believe that our club offers an unrivalled mix of experiences and benefits to Porsche owners and enthusiasts. With PCGB growing on an almost daily basis,

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I consider my professional and Club experience places me well to contribute in a number of areas to build on that growing success.

While I consider it a privilege to represent the Club as a Regional Organiser, I feel that after almost 10 years in the post it is time to encourage others to take on that challenge. When the opportunity came around to be considered for a Director post in the Club, I quickly embraced it.

I take pride in being a member of PCGB. I offer you my enthusiasm, commitment and determination to support members and help keep PCGB at the heart of Porsche ownership.

KENNY ROBINSON Position: Experiences Director Participated in the Club’s Striving for Excellence Programme 2018 Despite only joining PCGB in 2010, my passion for the marque began much earlier. I purchased my first Porsche back in 1983, a 2.4 Targa.

I still consider myself privileged to own a Porsche today. Many of you will recognise my current car from one of the many national and local events I attend – a Mexico Blue 991.

Without doubt, I have the relevant credentials to fill the Experience Director role. I have an extensive knowledge of Club life and I appreciate the fantastic experiences this Club delivers.

We have all come to expect so much more from our Club; the bar is set so high now. I know I have

the ability to broaden the range of experiences available to us all even further, should you allow me to do so. During a recent visit to Cornbury House I personally expressed the advantages a position of this nature would bring to members and how I personally would go about ensuring all members could benefit from someone working directly on their behalf.

As the current 991 Register Secretary and active member in R3, I have used this knowledge (and my vast experience as a retired planning consultant) over the past few years to organise many successful European tours and Regional experiences. You can read all about the last one in the January Porsche Post, giving you a better insight into what I do.

I believe each tour should be a memorable experience and great value for money for all.

ALAN BARTLETT Position: Marketing and Strategy Director A Club member since 2007 and R31 Regional Organiser since 2014, I am a marketing and IT professional with more than 35 years’ experience holding senior international marketing and strategic management roles with global organisations including Kodak, BT, 3M, Nikon and B&D, and technology start-ups.

As a senior director with a global marketing agency, I managed leading brands including Bosch, Bridgestone, Epson, Honda, the International Olympic Committee, Kraft, Mitsubishi Motors, Sanyo, Siemens, Subaru and Travelex.

My experience has embraced significant levels of strategic marketing, marketing communications, managing teams of people, supplier and partner relationships and business development. Until recently, I ran a specialist agency providing marketing services to corporate and institutional clients.

Being an RO has enabled me to closely understand members’ interests, motivations and needs; winning the 2016 Region of the Year Award was a notable achievement. As a principal member of the DMP project team from 2012 to 2015, I played a leading role throughout the entire project and was directly involved in the planning, creation and implementation of the Club’s current website, email tools and social media networks. I’m proud

to have made a tangible, positive impact on the Club’s effectiveness, presence and performance.

Throughout my life I have been passionate about cars and motorsport and have owned and restored several classic and performance vehicles. I currently own and maintain a 986 Boxster S. I believe this experience and expertise will contribute significantly to the Club’s future operation, development and direction as a member-focused car club.

EDWINA PIKE Position: Marketing and Strategy Director Participated in the Club’s Striving for Excellence Programme 2018 I believe our Club is at the heart of your Porsche ownership and enjoyment. This underpins everything I do as a member, London Regional Organiser, welcoming you at many national events, and when I lead our Club strategy reviews.

Outside Club activities, I am a senior leader for Diageo, a FTSE 10 company whose brands include Guinness, Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff and Tanqueray. I lead and advise on marketing and strategy around the globe as we build brands and transform businesses. I have an MBA. As an active grassroots member, I organise nearly 50 Regional events and drives every year, including Porsche night at the iconic Ace Cafe. In 2016 I was humbled to receive the ‘Spirit of the Club’ award.

Since 2015 and our first Strategic Review, your Club has gone from strength to strength.

With an enviable retention rate, even during rapid growth, financial security and the scale and stability to deliver memorable events and create new friendships.

The recent Strategy Refresh protects what we have built and looks to the future.

Managing your annual survey gives me a deep understanding into what you care about, how much you enjoy being a member and what we should do differently.

I read every comment that you have written. I share your belief; our Club is in a great place.

With a deep knowledge of marketing, strategy and an unwavering passion for our Club and what is possible, I would be honoured to serve as your Marketing and Strategy Director.

DAVE CARNAFFIN Position: Register and Technical Director Participated in the Club’s Striving for Excellence Programme 2018 I joined PCGB five years ago, and I have to say that I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Time certainly does fly when you are having fun and I endorse that you really do get back what you put in.

I recognise that five years isn’t a huge length of time, but during this time I have attended as much as possible, Regionally, nationally and internationally, with my much-loved, if sometimes temperamental, 944 Turbo Cabriolet. I regard myself lucky to have enjoyed a vast array of experiences, but more importantly, I have met some incredible members along the way.

I consider myself a key member of R3, a well-organised and exciting Region with a great buzz about it, which actively motivates members to get more involved. This has given me the burning desire to step up and assist others to get as much as I have from our fantastic Club.

I am currently employed as a Regional Development Manager of a large asbestos consultancy. Being a very reactive industry, my role involves thinking on your feet and having the ability to adapt, interact and liaise at all levels. I feel my abilities could be hugely beneficial as Register and Technical Director.

I promise to always go that extra mile while striving to ensure that the historic values of this great Club are adhered to. I hope you will allow me the chance to represent you in continuing to shape our Club not only today but also for all to enjoy in the future.

BRENDAN DALY Position: Register and Technical Director My name is Brendan Daly and I live in North Wales. My wife and I have been members of PCGB for more than 25 years. In that time we have owned a variety of Porsches, ranging from 944 S2, Caymans (986 and 981) and a 997 C2S Cab. We currently drive a 991.

In 2009, I retired from airline flying and I was asked if I would be the Regional Organiser for the then defunct Region 6 (North Wales). I was delighted to be given such an opportunity, and within six months we had a vibrant Region with more than 60 new members.

I organised the first Porsches on the Prom in 2012 and we had

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32 cars attend. Last year we had more than 600 on the Prom.

In 2012 I was co-opted on to the Board and I accepted the role of Operations Director. In 2013, I was re-elected to serve a two-year term as Operations Director. In 2015, I was re-elected for a further two years. A total of five years.

In late 2012, I was appointed to the Motorsport Board, and in January 2013 I was elected Chairman. It became very obvious quickly that Motorsport finances were teetering on bankruptcy. I worked very hard to drag us back from the brink. Over the next five years I was able to return Motorsport to profit and when I stood down as Chairman in November 2018, I left the company in an excellent financial position. I was awarded Honorary Membership in 2018.

mAURICE PIPER Position: Register and Technical Director A brief summary of service.

2001: Purchased 993, joined PCGB 2003: Enlisted as Assistant Register Secretary, began building 993 Forum as interactive advisory resource.

2005: Invited to become Register Secretary, write regular technical articles for Porsche Post and create the Forum library, now consisting of 50 technical articles (including Buyer’s Guide), 20 FAQs plus recommended suppliers. Particular diligence to ensure accurate and detailed information on recalls and component revisions.

2007: Organised and delivered the first Register Technical Seminar covering On Board Diagnostics (OBD), which provided 993/964 Registers with OBD capability and demonstrated correct use.

The 10th Anniversary Carrera S display at Silverstone Classic. I was an active participant on the Publications Committee and served on the Register Committee, and I have organised many successful Register displays at national level, including 20th Anniversary Carrera S display at Silverstone Classic in 2017, National events at Brands Hatch and Eynsham Hall, Porsche & Polo at Kirtlington, in addition to workshop and dyno days.

My career has been entirely in hi-technology from enterprise computing systems to large-scale networking, and I have always been passionate about cars, understanding them and working on them – everything from MGTC via big Healey to Lotus and M series BMWs before coming to Porsche.

I am now in a position to devote the necessary time and enthusiasm to this post and seek your support.

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DISCOUNTED DONINGTON ENTRY There’s still time to book your tickets for the Donington Historic Festival, which takes place from Friday, 3 May to Sunday, 5 May. Club members can enjoy discounted entry on pre-purchased tickets, infield parking overlooking Craner Curves and Club hospitality throughout.

After seven very successful years the event is firmly established as a major fixture on the international historic racing calendar, attracting many thousands of spectators, hundreds of world-class historic racing cars and huge numbers of classic car club displays.

Tickets can be purchased at msv.com/DHFdisplay using the discount code DHF_4NZ1CUX or by calling 0843 453 9000.

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Your feedback from our Caffeine&Machine open morning: “An excellent day, despite the weather. The staff from both parties were brilliant, friendly and actively involved. See you again soon.”

“Thanks to all the team for organising a great morning out. Can’t wait to return.”

50 years of 914 Join Porsche Club GB on Saturday, 20 July at Brooklands Museum in Surrey as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Porsche 914.

A joint venture between Porsche and Volkswagen, the mid-engined, targa-topped two-seat roadster became one of the best-selling sports cars of its day.

Owners and fans of the 914 can enjoy a series of anniversary displays within the historic motorsport grounds, with the event culminating in a commemorative photo on the famous Brooklands Banking.

Tickets are priced at £12.50 per person and can be purchased at porscheclubgb.com/pcgb-events

“Even though I’ve been to the superb Caffeine&Machine on many occasions this was a first for the C4S. Thanks to everyone for a fabulous time.”

“What a great venue, and such a wonderful mix of cars. Thanks to everyone for making me feel so welcome.”

R10 ROAD RALLY The second R10 Road Rally is taking place on Sunday, 30 June with Club members from all Regions invited to take part in a 71-mile scenic drive through the Northamptonshire countryside.

The tour concludes at Deene Park House and Gardens with a friendly show and shine competition for those who wish to take part. Priced at £30 per Porsche, tickets can be purchased at porscheclubgb.com/pcgb-events

ENJOY MORE AT SILVERSTONE CLASSIC Join us at Silverstone Classic from Friday, 26 July to Sunday, 28 July, where Club members can enjoy significant savings on early bird tickets when booked before 31 March, as well as infield parking, exclusive access to the Wellington Grandstand and hospitality inside the Club marquee.

Club members can also purchase exclusive tickets for driving experiences and an evening barbecue at the Porsche Experience Centre, both of which take place on 27 July.

Priced at £85, the driving experiences are 30 minutes in length and could see you behind the wheel of the latest generation 911.

Spaces at the evening barbecue are strictly limited and filling up fast. Your ticket includes great food and a fantastic view of the evening’s racing. It’s anticipated that a shuttle service for Club members will run between the Porsche Centre and the central area of the Classic for anyone wishing to enjoy the live performances.

Tickets for the driving experiences and evening barbecue can be purchased at porscheclubgb.com/pcgb-events

DONINGTON PARK TRACKDAY Internationally renowned and full of historic significance, Donington Park rewards smooth driving. Now you can find out for yourself at our trackday on Thursday, 1 August, when unrestricted noise levels will make this a perfect event for some of Porsche’s more exotic models.

With Porsche Club trackdays you can forget about the restrictions of the public road – these days are about you, your Porsche and a race circuit. Above all, they provide an opportunity for owners to have fun and enjoy their cars at a speed they find comfortable. There is never any pressure to go faster, just to enjoy the experience.

A full list of the 2019 trackday schedule can be found at porscheclubgb.com/pcgb-events

TWO-FOR-ONE TICKET OFFER FOR WEC AT SILVERSTONE Bicester Heritage Sunday Scramble: 28 April PCPRE900419 for pre-1990 cars PCPOS890419 for post-1989 cars Book at bicesterheritage. co.uk/events/

The FIA World Endurance Championship returns to Silverstone as the spirit of Le Mans roars into the home of British motorsport from Friday, 30 August to Sunday, 1 September.

Porsche Club GB will be out in force and we’re happy to be able to offer Club members discounted entry with a two-for-one ticket offer, along with infield parking and, of course, Club hospitality.

Tickets can be purchased at £50 for two at porscheclubgb.com/pcgb-events

Donington Historic Festival: 3-5 May DHF_4NZ1CUX Book at msv.com/ DHFdisplay Call 0843 453 9000 Silverstone Classic: 26-28 July CCD00402019 for pre-2000 model year Porsches CCD00262019 for 2000 and later model year Porsches Book at silverstone classic.com

AUTUMN FACTORY VISIT 320 AT SILVERSTONE Porsche Club GB is excited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the GT3 at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone, on Saturday, 10 August.

GT3 owners can book an exclusive half-day experience consisting of two 45-minute driving sessions and two 45-minute tutorials, with either breakfast and lunch or lunch and afternoon tea, depending on the time slot selected.

This is an exciting opportunity to get out on track and commemorate 20 years of the GT3 nameplate. Tickets can be purchased at porscheclubgb.com/pcgb-events

Booking is now open for the Club’s autumn factory visit, which gets under way on Tuesday, 24 September. Starting in Stuttgart, members can enjoy VIP tours of the Porsche Museum and factory in Zuffenhausen before heading to Salzburg, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, and to a region steeped in Porsche history.

The route of this extended tour will take in spectacular scenery and mountain roads and includes the opportunity to visit the woodshed in Gmünd where the very first 356 was designed and built in secrecy. To receive a full copy of the itinerary and to book your place, please email events@porscheclubgb.com

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Rare finds Glorious 356 classics and a unique Carrera 2.7 MFI were the stars of the show at Race Retro Words: Nick Whale ace Retro Classic Car Sale at Stoneleigh Park in February was a great success, and we are pleased to report that we hammered away 69 per cent of the lots with £2.8 million in total sales. We had a strong Porsche line-up with prices ranging from £20,000 to £300,000, and there was something for every Porsche enthusiast, including me!

While the majority of the Porsches we had to offer at Race Retro sold, it was through a combination of selling under the hammer and post-sale. With plenty of interest pre-sale, it’s clear that some buyers were observing the market and activity during the auction, with some then holding back and expressing their interest later. This is a dangerous tactic as the market is showing signs of picking up again.

We had some lovely examples of the marque, and the stand-out car of the entire day was the gloriously presented 1958 Porsche 356 A Speedster, which sold for £292,500 to a telephone bidder. Originally supplied to New York, it was later acquired by a noted collector and converted to right-hand drive in the UK. The extremely rare 1974 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI, one of only 34 original right-hand drive coupes, and one of two examples in Silver, sold around its mid-estimate for £131,000.

Another 911 was the 2008 GT3 RS (Gen 1) with just 8000 miles on the clock. It’s believed to be one of only six Gen 1 cars finished in white, and it sold for £106,250.

Among the competition cars a lovely ready-to-rally 1964 356 C featured early in the sale, and after a bidding war it successfully sold towards its top estimate at £69,750.

Our next auction is the Heythrop Classic Car Sale. It’s a new addition to our calendar and will take place on 10 May at Heythrop Park, situated in the heart of the Cotswolds close to Chipping Norton. As ever, we’re now inviting best-of-breed entries for this exclusive sale, so contact us now to secure your place in the catalogue.

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Highlights under the hammer at Race Retro Classic Car Sale (clockwise from top): a 1964 356 C; a 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS; and a 1974 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI

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Nick Whale is managing director of Silverstone Auctions

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The Porsche month in pictures

More than 50 new Porsche Club members joined us as at The London Classic Car Show where a beautifully restored Porsche 550 took centre stage.

Chassis 0020 left the factory with its vivid blue paintwork and was shipped to the US where it was successfully raced until 1964 at legendary circuits such as Sebring, Daytona and Indianapolis.

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Photo by Ed Pike

London, February

Silverstone, February We were so proud to work with Mission Motorsport for their biggest recovery sport event to date – the Silverstone Troops Track Day. In total, 80 cars covered 31,500 miles on the International Circuit, with 25 of those vehicles supplied by Porsche Club members, who offered passenger laps to beneficiaries of the charity. Mission Motorsport is run by veterans, serving officers and motorsport professionals to provided respite, rehabilitation, vocational support and training to those affected by military operations.

Photos by Porsche AG

Porsche has given an insight into its pioneering approach to production of the eighth-gen 911. The 992’s composite construction, combining aluminium and hot-formed steel to reduce weight while maximising safety, requires the use of new production technologies, including human-robot collaboration and just nine assembly steps to construct the bodyshell. Among other landmarks, the 911 sets a new record for bonded connections, with the vehicle featuring 180 metres of bonded seam.

Photo by Mandy Sutch

Zuffenhausen, March

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The Porsche month in pictures

Weissach, March Porsche’s Weissach test track was the venue as works driver Neel Jani clocked up the first miles in the marque’s allelectric Formula E racer. His response to the maiden run was enthusiastic: “We’re breaking new ground. We didn’t push it to the limit during the rollout, but the car made a very good first impression. I can’t wait to get back to testing.” The test drive will help Porsche’s motorsport engineers ready the car for its first appearance in the ABB FIA Formula E Championship.

Le Mans, February Hurley Haywood, a triple Le Mans winner for Porsche, has been named Grand Marshal for the 87th running of the race.

The American endurance racing legend triumphed five times at Daytona, three times at Le Mans (1977, 1983 and 1994) and twice at Sebring. And in 1977 he was the first driver to win at Daytona and Le Mans in the same year. Among other duties, the Grand Marshal sets the pace in the formation lap ahead of the race.

Geneva, March Porsche has launched three new sports models at the 89th Geneva Motor Show, unveiling the rear-engined 911 Cabriolet, the two-seater 718 T – a touring variant of the Boxster and Cayman – and the Macan S, featuring a new V6 turbocharged front engine. The treble debut was a fitting way to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Porsche’s first appearance at Geneva in 1949.

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BEAT THE CLOCK ost Porsche drivers have a very competitive spirit. But if they don’t want to directly race against other cars, there is still a way to pit themselves against the track and the clock.

Although our Speed Championship and the Hillclimb Championship feature very experienced – and very quick – competitors, they are also ideal starting points for motorsport novices. These championships can also accommodate absolutely standard production Porsches and many of the cars taking part are in that category.

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Which championship?

Before deciding which championship best suits you, it may be a good idea to visit one of the championship meetings and talk to competitors. Or ring Porsche Club Motorsport

on 01608 652917 for advice and ask questions and you will also need to display the decals of – you will find us very enthusiastic and willing the various sponsors. These will be supplied to share our thoughts. when you register. Registration forms can Strong attractions of both championships are be downloaded from the home page of the the friendly environment, the Porsche Club Motorsport website camaraderie of Club competitors at porscheclubmotorsport.co.uk and the varied venues within the for completion. Please return championships. It’s worth with the appropriate fee. bearing in mind that rounds Entry forms for all of the Speed Championship championship events can To find out more, please are single-day events, while also be found on the website, call the motorsport team Hillclimb Championship with all dates and venues shown on 01608 652917 rounds are usually two-day on the home page, along with events, with practice on links to download an entry form, one day and competition or you can enter online. the next.

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Doing the paperwork

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For simplicity, we’ll assume the car being used is a standard road car, although heavily modified cars can be used if preferred. In the

show when you will need to sign on with the organisers. For this, you will need your racing licence and PCGB membership card.

After signing on, you should take the car to be checked by the scrutineers to make sure the car – and your race suit, crash helmet and so on – comply with all relevant safety regulations, is road legal (if a standard road car) or complies with specific Motorsport UK regulations if modified. Your competition number must be applied to the car when presented for scrutineering.

All drivers will also attend a driver briefing before the meeting starts, beginning with practice runs in number order. All Porsche Championship cars will be grouped together and run in numerical sequence, which is usually class order. Depending on the venue, times can be accessed via computer terminals in the paddock office. Practice runs – of which there will be two – normally take place in the morning, while the afternoon begins with timed runs. All runs are timed, but the first two are essentially practice runs and the afternoon runs count in competition.

What happens next?

After all runs are completed, the championship co-ordinator will compile the times to decide the first three positions in each class.

Championship trophies and Pirelli podium caps will be presented class by class on that basis.

After the meeting, times will be collated and championship points worked out and mailed to competitors. Points and results are posted on our website and updated round by round.

Next month, we will look at entering the Porsche Club Championship and the processes of a meeting.

Porsche Club Motorsport’s Steve Kevlin highlights exciting track opportunities that put drivers to the test without going head-to-head

Hillclimb Championship, a standard car would compete in Class 2. In the Speed Championship, it would run in any one of the four classes, subject to the model type and year of manufacture. Later model cars will compete in the faster classes, as newer cars are generally more powerful.

All cars will need what is known as a ‘beam splitter’, an aluminium plate fitted to the front of the car to split the timing beams at the start and end of each run. This can be attached to the Porsche towing eye that screws into the front bumper, making installation a simple job.

Your first event

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PORSCHE PEOPLE HERBERT LINGE The mechaniccum-racer who guided Porsche for more than 40 years

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here are few figures outside of the founding family more inextricably linked to Porsche than Herbert Linge.

The 90-year-old German joined the firm on 1 April 1943 at the age of just 15, when it was still temporarily located in Gmünd. Undertaking a mechanical apprenticeship, the young and eager Linge immediately made an impression on Ferry Porsche and his father, so much so that when the factory gates at Zuffenhausen

officially opened in 1950, he was the first mechanic to start work.

In at ground zero, Linge was involved with the development of the 356 and was the natural choice when Porsche began looking for a test driver. Linge demonstrated a mechanical sympathy, alongside an impressive turn of speed, that would see him become a vital part of Porsche’s progress in international motorsport.

His first such role was in 1952 on the glamorous but dangerous Carrera Panamericana as co-driver and mechanic in a 356 Super Cabriolet. Linge’s most remarkable outing behind the wheel was on the 1954 Mille Miglia, when he drove a 550 Spyder to a superb sixth place. The unflappable German famously squeezed the 550 beneath the lowered barriers of a railway crossing moments before a train blasted past. Linge later won both the Liège-Rome-Liège Rally and the

Nürburgring’s ultimate test of endurance, the infamous 86-hour Marathon de la Route.

Today, Linge still recalls regular encounters with the by-then ailing Professor Porsche: “I think back on the times I met with the professor with great fondness. He was always keen to listen to the workforce, and one day when he came in person to the training workshop to greet us, he shook each of us by the hand.”

His relationship with Ferry would become a close one, with the latter eventually sending him to the US in a vital position to develop Porsche’s customer service division in this important emerging market.

Linge travelled the country alone, meeting customers and fixing their cars, armed with a small selection of tools and his encyclopaedic knowledge of the 356.

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than any other. He raced the early 917s at Le Mans, and in 1970 he was behind the wheel of Steve McQueen’s adapted 908 camera car during filming of the classic movie of the same name. Despite the obvious aerodynamic and weight penalties of such a car, Linge drove the outdated and compromised 908 at extraordinary speeds: “That car was not an easy one to use,” he remembers, “because sometimes we went quicker than the other cars, which meant we had to wait.

We weren’t supposed to win!”

Competing across three decades when motorsport was at its most dangerous, Linge had an acute awareness of the need to improve safety in the sport. In 1972 he founded the track safety team of German racing’s governing body, using a 914 as one of the official cars tasked with bringing first aid to the site of accidents for the first time. The enterprise saved many lives, and, in 1982, Linge was honoured with the Federal Cross of Merit.

Linge was born in Weissach and has returned there in his retirement, living within sight of Porsche’s secretive development centre. In a curious twist to his already remarkable story, it transpires that it was Linge who brought Weissach to Porsche’s attention in the late 1950s when the firm needed to expand.

“I convinced Ferry Porsche to bring the company to my home town,” Linge recalls. “Logistically speaking, it was ideally located close to Zuffenhausen and yet was remote enough not to attract too much attention. And, of course, there was far more space here to build a test track than in the city.”

Linge retired from Porsche in 1987 after more than four decades with the company. He’s still a regular at Porsche events around the world, however, and an active and treasured member of the FLB, Porsche’s internal air-cooled club.

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

Coupe or cabriolet?

Can the wind in your hair justify a shortfall in pure performance?

COUPE

CABRIOLET

Nick: The cabriolet for posing, the coupe for driving. The coupe is lighter and looks better.

Brian: As a Boxster owner I’m biased.

Remember last summer… the top was never up.

Steve: Coupe for me. Lopping the roof off a 911 prioritises style over function. It doesn’t make it into a sports car.

Lars: I would be sad not to have a cabriolet on roads like those where I live in Munich, southern Bavaria.

Richard: The coupe is a proper car. If you want more fresh air, rain and snow, fit a sunroof.

Greg: I’ve had a convertible as my daily driver since 1989 and couldn’t go back to a fixed roof.

Jonathan: The cabriolet is too fast to enjoy with the roof down and a waste if not properly used.

David: We drove to Le Mans from Calais last year in a 996 cabriolet with the roof off all the way. My girlfriend said the drive there and back made the trip very special.

Paul: Cabs look nice, but for me the signature line on a 911 is the curve on the back window.

Dominic: Surely the only way to hear that gorgeous engine is with a cab.

Simon: I love them both but the practicality of the coupe wins.

Warren: The coupe feels safer at high speed.

Ian: There is no drawback of having a cabriolet – roof down when the sun’s out and great for adventuring. But both cabs and coupes are great sports cars.

Jason: To tell the truth, you just don’t want to have your bald spot burnt!

Ashley: I much prefer driving with the roof down in all but the worst weather.

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split between fans of the coupe and the cabriolet

WHAT’S THE VERDICT? In our head-to-head clash between coupe and cabriolet, it was a case of honours even, which is, perhaps, exactly how it should be. This is a battle probably best resolved, as many of you suggested, by having one of each!

Next month: Wrap or respray? Is wrapping a logical way to update your car or a deadly Porsche sin?

Visit the Club’s Facebook page for your chance to contribute

Car photography by Dani Larson. Other photography by Clare Garrard

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APEX PREDATOR To mark the 50th anniversary of the 917, we revisit the ultimate incarnation of Porscheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most significant racer â&#x17E;?

Words: Matt Master Photos: Richard Pearce

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here are many memorable days in the annual editorial cycle of Porsche Post, but this one will be filed under ‘unforgettable’. A windy Northamptonshire farm, a heavy steel door clicking closed behind us, tightly packed rows of cloth-covered cars, and there, under a puddle of light from a skylight, the 917/30.

Almost exactly 50 years ago at the time of writing, on 12 March 1969, the very first 917 was unveiled to the world at the Geneva International Motor Show.

This would be a defining moment in Porsche’s history, when the low volume sports car specialist formally announced its intention to mix it with the big boys of international racing.

The 917 programme ran from 1969 until 1973, eventually dominating top tier motorsport on two continents and cementing Porsche’s global racing reputation.

From a faltering start to the overwhelming success of the Can-Am car featured here, the 917 remains one of the most evocative, iconic sports cars of all time.

We’ve been granted access to this 917/30 by PCGB member Peter Harburg, who has owned chassis 005 for eight years. The whole 917 narrative warrants a detailed revisit, and with Peter’s help we can illustrate the story with the apotheosis of the programme – drinking in the details and sheer sense of occasion from most powerful and most competitive Porsche of all time.

The 917 was created in a remarkably short time frame, evolving the smaller 908 to take advantage of new regulations implemented by the FIA in the International Championship of

Makes for the 1969 season. With maximum engine capacity set at 5.0 litres and the minimum homologation requirement reduced to 25 cars, Porsche had spied a window of opportunity to achieve its ultimate sporting goal: outright victory at Le Mans.

Under the auspices of Ferdinand Piëch, chief engineer Hans Mezger began work on the 917 in 1968, conceiving an ultra-lightweight, TIG-welded aluminium tubular spaceframe. Mezger was also responsible for the powertrain, a 4.5-litre, 180-degree, air-cooled flat-12 mated to a longitudinal four-speed transmission. The car would be clothed in a thin skin of fibreglass, its elegant contours shaped in Weissach’s nascent wind tunnel.

The alarmingly thin-gauge spaceframe was pressurised, in part to increase rigidity, but also to allow the mechanics to monitor it for stress fractures. A significant drop in pressure would indicate a crack, which was then detected by waving a cigarette lighter around the joints. This, like so much about the 917, was about heroic advances abetted by old-school engineering.

Early testing found the hugely light and powerful 917 to be aerodynamically unstable, and in those first few months a number of Porsche’s illustrious line-up of factory drivers did their level best to avoid answering the phone.

Stories were legion of terrifying chassis distortion, rear end lift and cars moving uncontrollably at unprecedented speeds, with the driver sat alarmingly far forward in a highly fragile structure, hemmed in by two vast, flexing fuel tanks.

Luckily, some early intervention from John Wyer Automotive, onboard to campaign the car with

full factory support, accelerated the introduction of the Kurzheck, or short-tail, bodywork. This dramatically stabilized the car for the 1970 season, culminating in that famous maiden win for Porsche at Le Mans.

For many motorsport fans of a certain age, the 917 perfectly encapsulates that golden era of sports car racing. The memory of Pedro Rodriguez slithering around a submerged Brands Hatch during the BOAC 1000km in 1971 is a common thread among PCGB members and probably for many the reason they caught the Porsche bug in the first place. The drivers’ stories are plentiful and eyepopping too, from the chilling early tales of rear end lift to the flat-out 240mph runs down Mulsanne in the dark, without even lifting for the kink. This was a car that made heroes of its drivers and of itself. A fearsome, beautiful winner – everything that a thoroughbred racer wants and needs to be.

The 917 swept all before it in 1971, again winning Le Mans outright in the be-finned Martini Kurzheck driven by Gijs van Lennep and Helmut Marko. That race also hosted the infamous 917/20, better known as the Pink Pig. Its wide track and ungainly bodywork was an experimental exercise by Porsche, who in the wake of incoming rule changes at home was now looking further afield.

And crossing the Atlantic, we come a step closer to Peter’s car, wheeled out now into the daylight beneath some ominous clouds blowing in from the direction of Silverstone. The 917 had actually been running in the Can-Am Championship since its maiden year, modified by privateers and entered on a relative shoestring.

The Spyder-bodied 917 PA (for Porsche-Audi) competed alongside the 908/02 in the hands of Swiss factory driver Jo Siffert in the 1969 season, but found itself out-gunned by the 800bhp McLarens. It was the same story a year later, when various cameo drives from the likes of Vic Elford, Richard Attwood and Brian Redman failed to unseat the dominant McLaren M8, driven by the no less formidable Dan Gurney.

The 917/10 made a more concerted stab at the 1971 season, campaigned again by Siffert in a ➝

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“A fearsome, beautiful winner – everything that a thoroughbred racer wants and needs to be”

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factory-supported solo effort, but again without much success. The more aerodynamic and lighter 917/10s showed improvement, with Siffert finishing fourth, but once again, despite the immense power and reliability of Mezger’s air-cooled flat-12s, the nimble Porsche was consistently pegged back by the brute force of McLaren’s enormous Chevy V8s.

However, things were set to change for the following year, with the arrival of Roger Penske.

Midwest entrepreneur and former racer Penske had entered Can-Am in 1966 with Lola, but for 1972 he was Porsche’s official and exclusive partner across the pond, bringing with him the multitalented Mark Donohue.

Penske had been approached by Porsche the previous summer and, behind closed doors, the team had been developing a radical new powertrain for the 917 that would at last be able to match, if not supersede, the immense power of the Can-Am establishment.

Having briefly experimented with a naturally aspirated 16-cylinder unit at the behest of Ferdinand Piëch, it was ultimately agreed that the 1972 917/10 would be turbocharged, embracing a lighter but far more complex and fragile technology.

When the massive displacement of the 917, which crept from 4.5 to 5.0 and finally 5.4 litres in its short lifespan, was paired with aggressive twin-turbocharging, the

“The 917/30 was a true tour de force, made to measure and ruthlessly exploited to the outer limits of its every capacity” results were awe inspiring. Output ranged from 840 to more than 1000bhp, and combined with an increase in downforce from revised bodywork, the 917/10 tore up the Can-Am form book. The Penske Porsches unseated McLaren in grand fashion, winning six of nine rounds.

Far from resting on its laurels, Porsche upped the ante for the following season. Having worked intensively with Penske and lead driver Donohue in the off season, it built a short run of the car we have such special access to today; the ultimate evolution of Porsche’s most celebrated and successful racing programme: the 917/30.

The 1973 Can-Am Championship was an absolute whitewash. Donohue won six of the eight rounds, amassing 139 points against the next-best’s 62. Porsche itself enjoyed a clean sweep that year, its privately entered 917/10s winning the first two races before the 917/30 was operating at full capacity. And when it was, this was an untouchable car, running at least 1100bhp with as much as

1500bhp evidenced on the dyno.

And all through a four-speed manual gearbox.

The 917/30 displaced 5400cc, with Bosh mechanical fuel injection and huge twin KKK turbochargers feeding its 12-cylinder block. In order to improve stability, the wheelbase had grown to 2.5 metres, some 180mm longer than the 917/10.

The flimsy fibreglass bodywork was also extended front and rear to increase downforce, still a fairly uncharted technological sea in an era when low drag came uppermost. The car weighed just 850kg dry, of which about a third of that was engine.

In these early days of forced induction, lag from the turbos was of the biblical variety, with power coming in so suddenly and so ferociously that many regarded the 917/30 as undriveable. Porsche equipped Donohue with a cockpit boost controller to regulate the car’s manifold pressure. This had the dual benefit of sparing the engine and saving fuel, for the 917/30 was thirsty in a way few cars have ever been before or since.

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So much so, in fact, that Porsche was obliged to equip it with a scarcely credible 440 litres of fuel in the two vast tanks that made up the car’s polished aluminium flanks.

The 917/30 had been developed by and for Mark Donohue, whose guidance on its increased aero and longer wheelbase ultimately created a car capable of sustained blasts at more than 220mph, but with sufficient downforce to stay within the twisting confines of some of the Can-Am Championship’s tighter tracks. It was a true tour de force, made to measure and ruthlessly exploited to the outer limits of its every capacity. And that of its astonishingly brave driver.

Porsche’s obliteration of the competition in 1973 did what it so often does in motorsport, and a SCCA rule change promptly arrived for Group 7 that strictly limited fuel consumption, hobbling the blown 917 in an instant. Much like in the World Sportscar Championship two years earlier, the 917 had been unseated by regulations at the height of its ➝

“When an opportunity comes to acquire one of the most successful race cars of all time, it’s best not to miss it” success. But the US was already teetering on the edge of an energy crisis, as home-grown oil production declined and imported crude almost doubled.

Conspicuous consumption was falling from fashion, and few were ever so conspicuous as the 917/30.

The car was to enjoy one final flourish, however, when Porsche agreed to take on a world record attempt for average speed on a closed course. On 9 August 1975, the 917/30 turned out onto the 2.6-mile Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama, sporting new charge

air coolers that enabled a continuous output of 1230bhp.

At the wheel once more was the familiar and apparently fearless face of Mark Donohue, who put the hammer down to clock an average speed of 221.12mph and a straight-line speed of more than 240mph. The record stood for 11 years.

Chassis 005 is a curious slice of Porsche history. It was Donohue’s spare for the 1973 season and was expected to enter full service the following year. But Fate left it languishing at Weissach until

well-known US Porsche dealer and collector Gerry Sutterfield expressed an interest in acquiring it in 1979. Porsche was only too happy to oblige, building the car that summer to exact Can-Am specification bar the availability of the 5.4-litre motor. An unused 5.0-litre unit was found, good for a useful 800bhp at 1.3 bar.

Built with a painstaking care that could not be afforded to the first three chassis built in period, and completed to show standards, Sutterfield’s 917/30 was the most expensive Porsche ever sold to a

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customer from the factory. It has changed hands a number of times since, finding its way into Peter Harburg’s collection in 2011. As Peter dryly observes: “When an opportunity comes to acquire one of the most successful race cars of all time, best not to miss it.”

What makes 005 particularly special is that it is one of only three cars built at Weissach and the only one not to have accumulated race miles. Chassis 004 and 006, the other two unbuilt cars for the 1974 season, were sold to private buyers who assembled them at

independent workshops. So of the grand total of six 917/30s ever produced, Peter’s is far and away the most authentic car not to have seen action in period.

And Peter has been making up for lost time with 005 ever since.

“I have raced the car in the US for Rennsport at Laguna Seca, at Phillip Island in Australia and at the Goodwood Festival of Speed several times.”

And what is it like, if you’re not Mark Donohue, to drive the most powerful Porsche ever made?

“Donahue once said of the 917/30: ‘If you leave two black lines from the exit of one corner to the entrance of the next, then you know you have enough power.’

But it’s actually a very easy car to drive,” Peter says. “It feels like a big go-kart at the level I take it to.

But to drive it at 10/10ths is different. That would take the talents of Mark.”

But such a rare and important car must still bring with it a serious element of pressure? “It is an incredible honour to drive such a piece of history,” Peter says, “so there is a responsibility to bring it back in one piece, rather

than risk all to show how fast it can be. But this model really does not have to prove anything.”

Peter is a stellar example of this sort of tricky ownership proposition. Passionate and hugely knowledgeable, not only does he drive the 917/30 as much as possible, but is actively involved in sharing the experience. “I feel as custodian I have a responsibility to let as many people as possible see the car and perhaps get as much enjoyment out of it as I do.”

It’s a huge privilege to pour so closely over the design and details of this monumental Porsche. We manoeuvre it in neutral to capture its every angle, surprised by just how light a car with such proportions and presence can still be. Those trademark colourmatched turbofan wheels and huge Avon slicks take some turning with the tiny, slim-rimmed steering wheel and modest lock. In contrast, the scissor-hinged doors are disarmingly flimsy, highlighting one of the glorious contradictions of race cars of this period – at once physical and fragile.

The 917/30 is so striking for its single-minded design, a vast, low ➝

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and immensely wide Spyder body rising gradually into a hugely tall fixed rear wing, the protrusion of which must add a metre to its overall length. Beneath, the heavy duty all-syncro gearbox is flanked by two huge turbos, whose intake manifolds disappear under the gigantic rear clam.

The front end is surprisingly bluff, a 917 trait that never found much favour with the men whose feet sat forward of the front axle.

It rises sharply over those innumerable louvres, introduced to reduce pressure in the front wheel arch and thereby increase the downforce so essential to taming the car’s blistering speed.

The cockpit is a nirvana of period racing detail, from the

angled tacho to the minimal toggle switches. Offset to the right, a narrow, fixed bucket seat offers a crumb of comfort amid the thin tubing and bare strips of fibreglass that bond it. The pedals, hugely heavy by any standard, are perfectly placed, and the overall sensation as you peer over the short semi-circular aeroscreen is one of surprising comfort.

A sensation that doubtless diminishes somewhat at 8000rpm in fourth gear.

To the right of the driver, an exposed gear linkage runs aft from the unfussy metal gear knob – a spartan reminder of the brutal purpose of this package – no laminated beechwood luxuries here. Directly to its right, and

within easy reach, is the finely milled metal dial that regulates boost, with the attendant gauges to the left of the wheel and angled in towards the driver. It is an intoxicating environment, replete with drama, historical significance and no shortage of menace.

Back inside, away from the threat of impending rain, we carefully remove the rear clamshell to expose the engine. The 917/30’s drivetrain takes up at least half of the entire bare car, a mesmerising tangle of inlet and exhaust, of distributors, fan and a spider’s web of chassis tubing. Each bank of low-slung cylinders is fed from its own fuel tank, running from the full length of the cockpit right up to the rear wheels. And for all its

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size and complexity, it is evidently an incredible piece of packaging, born out by the 917/30’s ability to win on all circuits in all conditions, its balance and centre of gravity as optimal as its output was ludicrous.

Perhaps what makes the 917 so special, and therefore the 917/30 the most special of all is how this car straddled old and new. It represents a rapidly evolving epoch in motorsport, ferociously fast and capable, utterly uncompromising, cutting edge in period, yet still tangibly analogue in execution.

There is no racing car that better sums up Porsche’s extraordinary capacity to invent and evolve, accepting the challenge and returning it tenfold. PP

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eople’s passions come to life in many different ways. For German artist Uli Hack, using dramatic colours on canvas vividly evokes the excitement of the race track and his love for Porsche.

“Porsche is part of my country’s history – you can’t help but be immersed in it,” he says. “And motorsport is my true passion.

I was born near the Nürburgring and was able to see the last F1 races on the old Nordschleife.”

Now recognised as one of the world’s leading Porsche artists, his career began more than 30 years ago when he was still living a “regular life”.

“From the age of 20 I had two things going on. I was just starting a classic car club – I owned an MGB GT – and I was organising events and meeting up with other enthusiasts. I was also painting and creating my art, so my two interests came together and I found myself surrounded by potential clients. They would see my work and ask if I could do something for them.”

Uli earned his living as a civil servant while building a reputation as an artist. Then at 30 he quit his job and went freelance. “I had to jump into cold water and see what would happen. That decision put my art on a different level.”

Work for Mercedes-Benz and then Porsche followed.

The first images, created during his amateur days, were more photorealistic than the distinctive style he’s now famous for, which involves applying paint to canvas with palette knives.

By 1994, an image of the Porsche badge had made an impact with the marque and also featured in Porsche’s Christophorus magazine. Then his Pirelli 911 Cup painting gained wider attention. “Porsche were running a works car in the race, which featured Pirelli livery.

I was close with the PR guy, and he contacted Porsche and they decided to feature the image as a poster,” says Uli. “From there it became a series.”

Uli’s career took another leap forward in 1996 when the press officer for the Hockenheim Grand Prix created an exhibition around the event and asked Uli to contribute. The local mayor visited the exhibition and suggested that a painting could be the perfect gift for F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, with whom he had recently had dinner.

“The mayor asked which I thought was the most suitable,” says Uli. “I told him to give me a weekend and I’d do a special painting. When Bernie received it he sent a fax to congratulate me. And that’s how my involvement with the FIA began.” Ecclestone also went on to become one of his many high-profile collectors.

Commissioned to produce the official F1 poster series, Uli would do so between 1998 and 2000. “To be the artist for Formula 1 – I lived the dream that I didn’t think was possible, even in my dreams. It doesn’t get any better.”

Uli’s impressive portfolio includes his collaborations with Dutch menswear brand State of Art – it owns more than 30 cars, including three rare 550 Spyders – ➝

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“Porsche is part of my country’s history – you can’t help but be immersed in it”

and with The Hague’s Louwman Museum, home to the world’s oldest private collection of antique and classic cars. “The owner approached me to work on the interior, a catalogue and the films. It was a fantastic experience and I still do some work for them now.”

Private car collections have become a significant part of his work, as he creates unique backdrops that highlight or complement the history of the marques on display. This can include designing the whole interior so it becomes a fully immersive experience. “My aim is always to produce the right atmosphere for the owner,” explains Uli. Most recently, he has curated The Porsche Art Book, showcasing leading artists from around the world who have been inspired by Porsche. He’s also working on a book documenting the last 15 years of his career.

For Uli, the essence of Porsche is motor racing and the marque’s focus on form following function. “They never thought about aesthetics – the form came via what they had to achieve in terms of performance and drivability.

There are no gimmicks. The 911 is just there. It goes beyond any typical automotive trends.

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MATTERS OF THE We lift the lid on Porsche’s latest and most technically advanced turbocharged flat-six Words: Matt Master Photos: Porsche AG

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hen Porsche unveiled the 992 at the LA Auto Show at the end of 2018, once again we were witness to a new 911 that had grown in every sense. Longer, wider, heavier and laden with all the latest automated driver aids and connective digital assistance. And once again, the next gen 911 promised to be both faster and more efficient. How do they keep on doing it?

Porsche is only too keen to tell...

The new 3.0-litre flat-six makes 444bhp in Carrera S trim, with 530Nm of torque available from 2300rpm. That’s a gain of both 30bhp and 30Nm, all through relatively minor fettling, much of it based around the 911’s now universal turbocharging.

It was the second iteration of the 991 that first introduced turbos across the range, no longer the exclusive privilege of flagship performance models. This was a means to reduce engine emissions without sacrificing on poke. It worked of course, even if it was, for the purists, at the expense of a bit of top-end drama. The trade-off was vast reserves of readily accessible torque and with that an easier, more rounded day-to-day driver’s car.

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The 992’s engine is fundamentally unchanged from the 991, but the little things Porsche’s engineers have tweaked and revised combine to deliver more for less. For starters, it now features a lighter aluminium crankcase and cylinder head with improved flow to both inlet and exhaust ports. Its VarioCam Plus valve timing has reconfigured the inlet valve lifts to be different on each cylinder. An asymmetric valve lift, Porsche’s engineers explain, means the air intake is displaced at low speeds and loads into an additional swirl flap to improve mixing with the fuel. This reduces consumption and thereby emissions.

Combined cycle fuel consumption comes in between 27.2mpg and 28.5mpg on the Carrera S, with the equivalent CO2 emissions recorded at between 205g/km and 208g/km.

Delivering the fuel is a new direct fuel injection system with a piezo injector, the mainstay of common rail diesel technology.

Centrally positioned in the combustion chamber, the injection valves can now open and close far more quickly, supplying a finer fuel mist and ensuring precise distribution at up to five times per combustion cycle.

Porsche has also increased the capacity of the turbochargers, expanding the compressor and turbine and redesigning the manifold. ➝

Another clever improvement has been to arrange the turbos symmetrically while opposing both compressor and turbine wheels from one side to the other. This, Porsche says, optimises the flow ratio and reduces that almost imperceptible lag still further.

Maximum boost pressure is now 1.2 bar.

In the confined space of the 992’s rear engine bay, those symmetrically positioned turbochargers also improve exhaust flow through the manifold, turbocharger and catalytic converters. Meanwhile, the diameter of the wastegate valve has been increased to optimise heating of the cat, and larger intercoolers are now positioned directly above the engine, significantly improving intake and exhaust efficiency and re-cooling.

Translating all these refinements to the road is a new eight-speed PDK transmission. Again, this is primarily about reduced emissions, with top speed reached in sixth gear and both seventh and eighth acting as overdrives for cruising. But the additional cog also improves ratio matching, according to Porsche, with a shorter first ratio a better match for the turbocharged engine. Leaving no stone unturned, they’ve also equipped the new ’box with a regulated oil pump, which controls the pressure on shifter and clutch to reduce any loss of power.

Improvements have been made to the smoothness and efficiency of the transmission itself, with better performance at high speed and under load by altering the control parameters. A fast shift system automatically engages during manual upshifts via the

wheel-mounted paddles or whenever Sport Plus mode is selected, enabling the 992 to hit 62mph in 3.5 seconds, almost half a second faster than the outgoing 991.

So it’s small but ingenious changes making for small but meaningful gains. Even as Porsche’s cars get larger and heavier, they are also becoming faster and more efficient. And with the second phase of the 992 generation due a performance-oriented hybrid drivetrain, this paradoxical formula looks set to stay. PP

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SMOOTH OPERATORS After 16 years, R8 takes staging a major Porsche gathering at one of Englandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest stately homes in its stride

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lengthy agreement to sign and we submit a risk assessment, which really boils down to the risk involved in parking cars.

“Chatsworth does look after us well – we’ve even had the Duke and Duchess coming to take a look – and PCGB members are offered discounted entry to the house and garden. That could mean more than 300 people going round, which makes them happy!

“People love being there and there’s plenty to do – shops, woodland walks, a restaurant, farm and an adventure playground. Even if you have to queue to park, you have a beautiful view and you’ll only be waiting for five or 10 minutes.

“Around a third of pageant participants come from Yorkshire, another third from Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire and a third from all over. This is a great area for visitors, with plenty of hotels, pubs and beauty spots, so the pageant is a great excuse for a weekend away.

“In our first year we had 40 or 50 cars, and this number has increased to an average of 150 to 200.

But last year we had more than 300 and raised a record figure of £1500 for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. Sadly, we seem to have fewer and fewer entries in the concours each year – so we’d love to see more taking part.”

If you would like to enter the concours, or attend the Porsche Pageant, full details and tickets, costing £12 per Porsche for PCGB members, are available at porscheclubgb.com/shop/tickets. Proceeds will go to the County Air Ambulance Trust.

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PCGB members have been enjoying the idyllic grounds of Chatsworth House for many years. It’s the perfect venue for the R8 Porsche Pageant and on 30 June it will feature one of the best car parks in the country!

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hatsworth is a national treasure, known to millions through a day trip or seeing this historic gem on the small or large screen.

Huge numbers are attached to the ancestral home of the Dukes of Devonshire: a 35,000-acre estate, more than 300 rooms housing priceless art and antiques, 600,000plus visitors a year. A vast refurbishment completed last year took a decade and cost £32 million.

So it might seem a daunting prospect to stage an event at such a prestigious location. But this year, R8 will hold its 16th Porsche Pageant at Chatsworth, Derbyshire, and when 30 June rolls around it will run as smoothly as a lovingly maintained 356.

Regional Organiser Tom Fisher, the pageant’s head co-ordinator for 2019, says it’s all down to Randolph Coward, the event’s instigator and its lynchpin for the last 15 years. Randolph is still very much a part of the team, though now taking a lower-profile role.

With 10 years’ pageant experience of his own, Tom is unfazed by what’s in store. That’s a tribute to the Region’s strong relationship with Chatsworth, plus knowing he can rely on willing R8 helpers, including “right-hand woman” Laura Wardle.

“I have a team of volunteers,” he says. “I’ll ask, for example, for people to help with car parking and then set up a rota with people doing shifts. We have our own coffee tent, so volunteers serve teas and coffees, and the rest really takes care of itself.

“It’s all pretty straightforward. In October or November, we contact Chatsworth to book the date and then in January-February time, they send us a

DOING IT YOURSELF After 16 years of organising the Porsche Pageant, the R8 team is an old hand at arranging a big event. If you are thinking of staging a PCGB gathering for the first time, Tom offers some top tips…

Choose your venue Look around your Region and check out different potential venues. Accessibility, parking and toilets are essentials. Ideally, you want somewhere that offers refreshments and attractions such walks and historic sites because a gathering of cars won’t necessarily appeal to all the family or friends who come along. You’ll be bringing a lot of visitors (and spending power), making you attractive to locations looking for revenue, so don’t be afraid to approach somewhere like Chatsworth.

Fewer meetings, more action I used to work in the NHS and spent far too much time sitting in meetings! In my experience, the best approach is to pull together some key people who will get on with what needs to be done rather than sitting around talking.

Be realistic about profits Where possible, you want your event to cover costs but don’t expect to make a profit, especially for a new event. As long as it “washes its face”, that’s good.

Talk to the Clubhouse If you’re organising an event, keep the Clubhouse team in the loop. As well as getting your event into the PCGB diary, the team may be able to help with some financial support or want a presence. At Chatsworth last year, we had the PCGB membership tent and the Clubhouse helped to fund our free raffle.

Make friends with your PC Porsche Centre Nottingham has supported us from the beginning, with help including covering our printing costs and competition prizes. We’re lucky enough to have two Porsche Centres in our Region and they like to be involved in anything we do. Not everyone has one on their patch, but it’s worth approaching your local independents or Porsche Centres in a neighbouring Region.

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BEACON OF HOPE A lifesaving Welsh charity close to the Regional Organiser’s heart inspired R14’s first ever road run

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magine the scene. It’s a sunny Sunday morning in early July, the location is a fabulous Grade I listed castle and dozens of Porsches are gathering to set off on a road trip through the magnificent Brecon Beacons, taking in a ‘secret’ army village and a historic Gothic mansion along the way. It might sound like a dream scenario for Porsche enthusiasts, but this is the plan for R14’s first ever road run. And the good news is that members from all Regions are invited…

The event is the brainchild of R14’s new Regional Organiser Neil Thomas. “When I took over as RO in January, I suggested that this year we raise money for a nominated charity,” he says. “And we chose Wales Air Ambulance, which covers the whole of Wales and relies on fundraising to support its lifesaving work.”

The charity, which has flown more than 30,000 missions since it was founded in 2001, is a cause close to Neil’s heart on two fronts. A retired policeman, during his career he worked with detective Anthony Mattick, whose life was saved by a rapid transfer to hospital by the air ambulance following a collision with a lorry while he was cycling in West Wales. Anthony had to leave the police but has since become a tireless charity fundraiser and was more than happy to tell his moving story at R14’s January meeting.

Neil’s other connection is even closer – his daughter Katie works for the charity as the community co-ordinator for Pembrokeshire. Along with her colleagues on the fundraising team, her role is to help raise the £6.5 million a year the air ambulance needs to fund its services.

Although R14 hasn’t organised a road run before, Neil is familiar with the format through his involvement in the Midget & Sprite Club and MG Car Club. This type of event is popular with owners’ clubs, and combined with some great driving routes on the Region’s South Wales patch, it made a road run the perfect choice as a fundraiser, alongside other initiatives including raffles and a sponsored weight loss.

“Wales can take a lot of cars!” says Neil. “The main factor limiting numbers is the start and finish venue, but that’s not an issue with our run. We’re starting from Cyfarthfa Castle in Merthyr Tydfil, where the café will open early for us so everyone can have their bacon butties before we’re all away by 10.30am.

“We’ll finish at Treberfydd House, a Gothic Revival building close to Llangorse Lake, near Brecon. You don’t want a really long route on a road run, so ours is 80 miles, which is an ideal distance. It’ll take you along beautiful mountain roads through the Brecon Beacons National Park, and as you cross the Mynydd Epynt military ranges you’ll see a village built by the army to train in urban warfare techniques.”

With time to stop for lunch on the way, participants are due to arrive at Treberfydd from 1.30pm, where there’ll be a display by Wales Air Ambulance.

The value-packed entry fee of £30 per car and two people also includes entry for two to the house, a guided tour by the owners and the all-important rally plaque.

Every box has been ticked with the police and Motorsport UK, and now all that remains is for the entries to roll in. Neil would love to see 100 cars signed up and entrants from across PCGB’s Regions would receive a very warm Welsh welcome.

“With 100 cars we’d raise £3000,” says Neil.

“It sounds a lot, and it is, but the air ambulance completes almost 3000 missions a year and each one costs around £1500. So the more entries we have, the more we can raise for this fantastic charity.”

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THANK YOU, R14 A few words from Katie Thomas Wales Air Ambulance delivers lifesaving services throughout Wales every day of the year. The charity brings accident and emergency services to those in need, no matter their location, within 20 minutes of the call.

Without the support of organisations such as PCGB, the charity wouldn’t meet the £6.5 million annual target it needs to keeps four helicopters delivering this vital service.

A huge thank you to R14 for choosing Wales Air Ambulance as their charity of the year. We hope you have a wonderful time on your road run in the Beacons.

And a few words from Anthony Mattick The Wales Air Ambulance does such fantastic work, and I’m sure that the money raised will make a difference to someone’s life.

The road run takes place on 7 July. Contact Neil on 07891 684435 or email r14@porscheclubgb.com for more details. To enter, visit porscheclubgb.com/ shop/tickets. The closing date is 16 June.

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Regions Regional Director’s report The season is well under way with many Regional and national events already filling the calendar, providing a wide variety of activities to choose from. I have committed to a number of these, giving numerous opportunities to meet with officials and members as well as enjoying these fantastic Porsche Club events.

Albert Walsh has been elected as Chairman of Porsche Club Motorsport following the resignation of Peter Thomas. I wish Albert all the best in this role and offer my full support.

Steve Gillings has now completed his first month assisting with Regions and Registers and is proving to be a valuable asset to the Club. We have worked together on several issues, making considerable

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progress with improved communication and delivering more to officials and members.

John Barnatt of R19 is retiring as Regional Organiser after 13 years. His many years of hard work and dedication are much appreciated and we trust he will continue his enjoyment of the Club as a member.

Leading up to the AGM, I am pleased to confirm that my role of Community Director was unopposed and, subject to your approval at the meeting, I will be honoured to serve another two years on the Board of Directors. I am looking forward to working with the new Board so please use your vote to ensure we have the most suitable people for these roles. The voting

slip is included in this edition of PP. When the next PP drops through your letterbox, the three new directors will be in place, there will be a new chairman and a newly co-opted director to continue the success of PCGB. The Club is in a healthy financial position as a result of an enthusiastic membership, a dedicated group of officials, a superb team at Cornbury House and a supportive board of directors committed to the future.

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 Mild and mainly dry weather saw many Porsches attend our events, so thanks go to everyone who joined us in February. I think I’ve managed to get out in a Porsche every weekend so far this year – what a change from 12 months ago, when I was rearranging events or cancelling them due to the Beast from the East!

9 February Breakfast run Thanks to Robin Mears who took the breakfast run on this Saturday morning. A good group of Porsches met at Ayr Road, Newton Mearns then headed to Scotts Bar and Restaurant at Largs. Alan Locke, with knowledge of the route, led off along the A726 and A77 through Newton Mearns, Neilston and on to north Ayrshire. Arriving at Scotts around 10am, there was time to look round the cars before enjoying a full Scottish breakfast.

23 February Breakfast meet at Detailers Pete Dubanowski reports: Our hosts Mint Car Care in Edinburgh specialises in detailing and is one of very few Gtechniq ceramic coating authorised installers in Scotland. We had a fantastic turnout,with around 30 cars and 40 members who enjoyed refreshments, networking and a chance to look at the detailing studio.

Mint Car Care offered members exclusive discounts for the month of March and many members were interested in the impact ceramic coatings could have on the maintenance of their cars.

Mint provided a trophy for the winner of a ‘show and shine’ competition, won by member John Dymond and his sparkling turquoise metallic 993.

R1 Scotland South p59 R2 Scotland North p61 R3 North East p63 R4 Lincolnshire & Humberside p64 R5 North West p64 R6 North Wales p64 R7 Yorkshire p67 R8 East Midlands p68 R9 West Midlands p70 R10 Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire p70

R11 Essex p72 R12 Norfolk & Suffolk p72 R13 Herefordshire, Worcestershire & Shropshire p74 R14 South Wales p74 R15 South West p76 R16 Gloucestershire p78 R17 Southern p78 R18 Lancashire p78 R19 Thames Valley p80 R20 London p80 R21 Chiltern p82

R22 Cumbria & SW Scotland p85 R23 Sussex p85 R24 Cambridgeshire & Bedfordshire p87 R25 Kent p87 R26 Dorset p89 R27 Ireland p89 R28G Guernsey p90 R28J Jersey p90 R29 Surrey p90 R30 Isle of Man p93 R31 Cotswold p93

CLUB DIRECTORS Chairman Ian Yeoman chairman@porscheclubgb.com

Finance Director Andrew Rowley finance@porscheclubgb.com

Vice Chairman, Communications & Strategy Nick Pike communications@porscheclubgb.com

Registers Albert Walsh register@porscheclubgb.com

IT Services and Systems Mark Hamilton ITdirector@porscheclubgb.com

Company Secretary Sue Taberner secretary@porscheclubgb.com

Regional Phil Graham regional@porscheclubgb.com

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Clockwise from top: a full car park outside Mint Car Care; Kenny McGuigan of Mint explains a treatment for a member’s Porsche; Porsches ready for the off to Scotts restaurant

Scotland North Joint Regional Organisers Caitlin Adams and George Mayson 07877017583 and 07756414610 r2@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Gillian Gardiner 01382 778923 We thought February would be quiet but it hosted one of R2’s most well attended events so far. Snow tried to dampen our spirits early in the month, but we were pleasantly surprised by how many Porsches were on the road. We hope that with spring approaching, members will be out and about and enjoying R2 events.

This summer we are packing a lot in, from static events to longer runs and not forgetting some amazing scenery. R2 is about helping you get the most enjoyment out of your Porsche so if you do have any suggestions, please email us or pick up the phone, we’d love to have a chat.

We’re also grateful for all the event suggestions provided by members, and we will endeavour to work these into our calendar.

Breakfast meet The breakfast meet at Deeside Activity Park was attended by 13 brave souls. Just as we arrived, the snow started falling, making it a truly magical occasion.

Neighbouring businesses also attended, with RD Motorsport speaking to members about tuning and motorsport support. As a bonus, owner Rob brought a racing spec Cayman and we were able to look inside. Forth Coffee Roasters was open for drinks and talked attendees through their range of roast-to-order coffee beans. Thanks go to Kenny McGuigan of Mint Car Care, Rob Docherty of RD Motorsport and the Forth Roasters team for hosting us.

By the time you read this we should (hopefully) be into even warmer weather and longer days and I look forward to seeing you at an event very soon.

Club nights Club nights are held on the first Tuesday of every month from 7.30pm.

West: DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Westerwood

Spa and Golf Resort, 1 St Andrews Drive, Cumbernauld, Glasgow East: Charwood Restaurant, 47 Buckstone Terrace, Edinburgh Best wishes, Donald DIARY DATES 13-14 APRIL Oicials’ Conference 14 APRIL Cars and cofee 20 APRIL Peter Vardy Heritage visit 25 APRIL Track evening by All Things Porsche 27 APRIL Aston Martin visit and drives 5 MAY Detailer visit with BBQ 11 MAY Harleys and Porsches 19 MAY Porsche in the Glen 25 MAY Run with Farne Islands boat trip

Charity Scalextric tournament R2’s charity Scalextric tournament was a fantastic success. We raised £246.60 for Cancer Research and had a lot of fun. We are very grateful to Porsche Centre Aberdeen for letting us set up our four tracks and bake sale in the workshop. It was the perfect location and we couldn’t have done it without their support.

Moray Coast Sunday run Our Sunday run to Cullen saw 34 members, in 17 Porsches set off from Inverurie, through Fyvie and then along from Portsoy to Portknockie. We bypassed a locked gate and grassy fields to take in one of Scotland’s natural wonders – Bow Fiddle Rock.

We had perfect conditions to enjoy the fresh sea air, making us all ready for a bowl of cullen skink from the Cullen Bay Hotel. Sadly, there was no dolphin watching – but that just gives us an excuse to go again…

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Clockwise from top left: a wild bunch of explorers descend on Bow Fiddle Rock; lots of concentration trackside; where we’re going, we don’t need roads; Porsche in the snow; judges in a huddle

FUTURE EVENTS All our future events are listed on the R2 section of the PCGB website and we also send out emails notifying you of forthcoming events.

All the best, George and Caitlin, and Gill Gardiner DIARY DATES

Photo: Gilles Gardner

4 APRIL Club night – Lairhillock, 8pm 7 APRIL Breakfast club, 9.30am Please see details on the website.

18 APRIL Club night – Milton, 8pm 20 APRIL Club Clinic – Porsche Centre Perth, 10am 28 APRIL Sunday Run – Cairngorms to Inverness 5 MAY Joint R1 and R2 barbecue Our barbecue takes place from 12 noon at Spotless Detailing Perth.

19 MAY Porsche in the Glen – Calderglen Country Park 26 MAY Sunday Run Please see details on the website.

Photo: Gilles Gardner

North East Regional Organisers Greg and Deb Harm 07932 746152 – r3@porscheclubgb.com

Photo: Gilles Gardner

Photo: George Mayson

Already it feels like we’re well into a full event season.

Our thanks go to Kenny Robinson for sorting out a visit to Aston Martin Newcastle for a Ride and Drive day. The dealership was interested in our opinions on the Vantage compared to our Porsches.

R3 member David Chapman summed up the day: “It was bright and crisp as R3 members arrived at the impressive Aston Martin Newcastle dealership. As tantalising and tasty as the line-up of cars was, the Greggs bacon sandwiches and fresh coffee were order of the day first.

“We each then had an hour in one of three new V8 Vantages around Northumberland’s A and B roads with an Aston Martin driving consultant. The car was very fast with oodles of torque but the chassis lacked that Porsche ‘feel’ that we all know and love. Given that ‘Power, Beauty and Soul’ is Aston Martin’s tagline, perhaps the Mercedes collaboration has dampened the soul a little too much.”

While we all enjoyed the Aston’s capabilities, it seems many of us agreed with David and were happy to get back into our Porsches to drive home. The Aston Martin staff were very impressed by the community that is PCGB – I think perhaps they are beginning to understand our comparisons.

We rounded February off with a trip to Coventry for Race Retro, immersing ourselves in a weekend of retro motorsport, chatting to the rally drivers, browsing the trade stands and rooting through the autojumble. Although the Club stand was absent this year, there were still plenty of Porsches about, including the stunning 911 SC of Adrian Kermode, who took some of our members around the Group B rally stage.

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From top: R3 members drove V8 Vantages with an Aston Martin instructor; John Atkinson was one of the lucky R3 members taken for a spin around the rally stage at Race Retro by Adrian Kermode in his Group B 911 SC; members enjoying some rare February sunshine at Seahouses on the Northumberland coast

and MOT-ed, (yes it passed!), we had the use of a Boxster 718, and very nice it was too. Thank you to Porsche Centre Leicester for the loan and excellent service.

R5 members enjoyed their evening at Tesla Manchester

The weather was also good when we had our Valentine’s Lunch at The White Swan in Scotter on 17 February. The meal was excellent and judging by the chatter, it was enjoyed by the 33 people who attended.

We are now getting into our busy season so please watch the MailChimps, as well as our events page on the Club’s website, to stay up to date with forthcoming events. Remember some do need to be booked, as there may be a restriction on numbers, and the last date for booking may be sooner than you think.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Our Blyton Trackday is taking place on 24 May, and this year you can book it through the Club’s trackday list. It is a fantastic day, whether you are an experienced tracker, or just want to understand what your car can do, with instructors to guide you.

DIARY DATES 10 OR 11 APRIL First pub drive out of 2019 28 APRIL County Wheels, Revesby 19 MAY Drive 9 JUNE Gringley on the Hill open gardens

North West Regional Organiser Allan Crosby 01744 894500 – r5@porscheclubgb.com

Northumberland, where they were joined by a RNLI Lifeboat Cox in his mid-1980s RS. If you missed this impromptu run, don’t forget to check the Forum regularly, it’s something we’re trying to encourage more of this year. Make sure you check your monthly newsletter, too, to keep abreast of what’s happening in our Region. Places for events are filling fast these days, so get in quickly if you don’t want to miss out!

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

13 February Club night at Tesla More than 40 members and guests attended an evening kindly hosted by Tesla Manchester. It’s almost three years since our last visit to Tesla’s Stockport branch and the test rides were no less stimulating than last time!

Tesla models X and S were on show and experienced and we had an informative presentation regarding Tesla’s strategy and its products, including the extending network of charging points across the country.

Innovative advances continue to be built into the cars, including a Christmas mode and a Romance mode, and their performance continues to amaze – especially so with the cost of a fill-up just £15!

Thanks must go to Bex Hill and the rest of the Tesla team in Manchester for hosting a successful and very pleasant gathering.

Weekend runs These are now underway. If you are interested in joining us for a Saturday morning drive then please email your name and mobile number to jonkenwell@aol.com. Details will then be provided via a WhatsApp group.

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We managed in late January to go for an al fresco drive – and no, I haven’t taken an angle grinder to the Cayenne. For those who do not know, the Region’s good friend Dave Ashford is now at Porsche Centre Leicester, and while the Cayenne was being serviced

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include a presentation from Rob and Steve Cotton on their rallying experiences.

6 May Gawsworth Hall Classic Car Show Join us for our first outdoor show of the year. An annual event since 1998, the show takes place in the Elizabethan walled gardens at Gawsworth Hall. We will be in our usual location on the top field.

17-19 May Llandudno weekend This PCGB weekend includes the Anglesey Trackday on 18 May and Porsches on the Prom the following day. A total of 45 rooms have been reserved at the St George’s Hotel for a two-night minimum stay, with room rates the same as in 2018 (for dinner, bed and breakfast, a double room is £195 per night, for a single room £130 per night, with supplements for upgrades).

Please call the hotel 01492 877544 to book, quoting ‘Porsche Club’ for your discounted rate. No deposit is required but you will need a credit or debit card to guarantee reservations.

We have negotiated undercover parking with the Victoria shopping centre, which is a five-minute walk from the hotel. This is closed to the public after 5pm with access until 7pm, when it is locked for the night.

Breakfast will be at 7am on 18 May for those driving to Anglesey for the trackday.

DIARY DATES 14 APRIL AGM at Cornbury House 8 MAY Club Night at the Deanwater

North Wales Regional Organiser Sue Taylor 01928 735357 (01766 890844 weekends) r6@porscheclubgb.com Lost… and found Andy reports: “A total of 13 cars departed Chester Services (M56) to head to the Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre, mainly avoiding main roads and using B-roads, and with all the co-drivers having route details in hand.

“Everything went reasonably well with the convoy, considering cyclists, Sunday drivers and that it was half term, until about halfway through the route sheet. By now, we were bathed in te glorious sunshine lighting up the Cheshire countryside. The convertibles among us were even brave enough to put their tops down.

“A split in the line at some traffic lights, followed quickly by a left turn, was a little too much for one co-driver, who was too busy looking at houses and missed the left turn instruction!

The first few were waiting in the lane but were surprised when the tail of the convoy arrived –

Clockwise from top: R6 at Jodrell Bank; six cars missing on the way to Jodrell Bank; ice driving in Finland

19 MAY Porsches on the Prom 12 JUNE Summer drive We will be in North Wales for this event.

20-23 JUNE WOTY in Northumberland

Yorkshire Regional Organisers Mark and Carol Jessop 07981 412895 – r7@porscheclubgb.com April Club nights Starting in April, we are trialling a new set of Club nights around the Region. We have carefully picked locations that should bring a Club night close to the vast majority of members.

On the first Wednesday of the month, 3 April, we will have our normal meeting at the Woodlands Leeds Hotel.

On the second Wednesday of the month, 10 April, we will meet in the south of the Region at the Red Lion in Todwick.

On the third Wednesday of the month, 17 April, we will meet in the north of the Region at the Smiths Arms in Beckwithshaw.

Finally, on the fourth Wednesday of the month, 24 April, we will be meeting in the east of the Region in the Club House of the Beverly and East Riding Golf Club.

All these Club nights will begin at 8pm. Every venue offers good food and they are looking forward to welcoming R7 members. These meetings will continue throughout the summer, at which point we will review. the middle six cars were missing! We waited, but to no avail, so we seven continued and regrouped at Jodrell Bank.

“After a tour around the facility, we reassembled and took photos before setting off for lunch at the Bear’s Paw, Warmingham, Sandbach. We now had 15 cars in line, as two had joined at Jodrell.

“All co-drivers paid attention on this leg of the drive, so all cars arrived together, only to find a very busy car park. Soon, however, all cars were parked and everyone sat down to some excellent food and the co-drivers imbibed what they claimed to be hardearned alcohol.”

February meeting Our new meeting format seems to be working well.

Having a bite to eat before the meeting makes for a

more social event, so I think we’ve done well in moving back to this venue.

This month, thanks to help from techie Nick, I shared photos from my ice driving experience in Finland. This was a trip organised by Porsche, which involved drifting a range of fabulous Porkers around a frozen swamp for three days. It was absolutely fantastic and a definite for the bucket list!

If you’re interested, remember that places are booked up in a flash once the dates and details are released.

May Club night Porsche Centre Leeds Our May Club night will be taking place from 7pm on 1 May at Porsche Centre Leeds.

This is always a popular night and a great opportunity to not only enjoy the mix of new and classic Porsches in the dealership, but to meet R7 members. If you are planning to come along please drop us a line or visit the Forum so that we have an idea of numbers.

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DIARY DATES 7 APRIL Breakfast run to Rhug 17 APRIL Meeting at Northop Hall Hotel 15 MAY Meeting at Northop Hall Hotel

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28 APRIL Visit to McLaren Leeds 1 MAY Club night at Porsche Centre Leeds 12 MAY Wolds Wander 18 MAY RPM/Reep Open Day

is always a good display of cars, Porsche tractors and so on.

East Midlands Regional Organiser Tom Fisher 07768 317346 – r8@porscheclubgb.com Club night and quiz at The Coopers We welcomed David Wood, Michael Forrest, Paul and Mandy Wiseman, Steve Barker and Carl Griffiths for the first time and we hope to see you all again. Laura Wardle ran our brilliantly organised annual quiz evening, to a full house – thanks, Laura! The winning team consisted of Ben Satterthwaite, Kev Marshall, Steve Webster, Rich Ferguson and Steve Barker, so well done all.

21 July Ashover village car show This charity event organised by Chesterfield Round Table covers many acres, with displays of classic and collectors’ cars, autojumble and food stalls, in a beautiful location with three good pubs close by.

Pay on the gate.

DIARY DATES 1 APRIL Club night at The Coopers 3-5 MAY Donington Historic Booking details will appear on the Noticeboard on pages 16 and 17 of this magazine.

6 MAY Club night at The Coopers 14-16 MAY Normandy tour **Fully booked**

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 3-5 May Donington Historic Our local weekend of historic racing at this wonderful circuit offers great viewing opportunities.

Our large Club marquee will be in the centre of the circuit, providing Club shop and free refreshments when you show your membership card. To get your Porsche into this dedicated area, you will need to pre-book your ticket, information on doing so will be available elsewhere in PP. You can pay on the day and walk in but will have to park in the main public car park.

9 June Autokarna at Wollaton Park This is a massive show of new and classic cars, plus autojumble and a fairground. For details and tickets go to pwa7c.co.uk/eventsautokarna.php or pay to park in the public car park and walk in.

30 June Chatsworth Porsche Pageant This will be the 16th time we have organised our regional event. If you haven’t already seen it, see the feature about our pageant on page 51 of this PP. 7 July Altow village car show This charming village show is organised by Tim Court, one of our very proactive members.

Please let him know if you wish to attend via timcourt0@gmail.com 20 July Nielsen Chemicals open morning We have been invited to attend the factory for a morning to see Nielsen’s vast selection of car finishing and detailing products, plus displays, a chance to ask questions, special offers on products plus refreshments. As fellow Porsche owners and enthusiasts, Nielsen always looks after us and there

From top: the Donington Historic event; R8’s Porsche Pageant at Chatsworth

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West Midlands Regional Organisers Kim Sutch 07855 269113 – kimsutch@gmail.com David Jones 01455 220081 – 07836 374295 r9@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Tom Downes 07972 303286 - tphd74@aol.com Over to Darren Hughes, who shares his experience of a trip to Center Gravity…

I’ve had my 997 for four years now and was really happy with it… until I drove a friend’s 997.1 GT3. The lightness of feel and immediacy of turn-in got me thinking. Was there anything I could do to come close to this in my GTS? As soon as you mention 911 geometry settings, Center Gravity is usually at the front of people’s minds. So I arranged a visit to a place so 911-centric that its waiting room coffee table is a converted 1980s whale tail spoiler.

On arrival, Pete checked what I was expecting, which was to come as close to the feel of a GT3 as my geometry would allow. We then went on a test drive to benchmark the car, beginning at 5mph.

Pete felt a slight pull to the right, not something I’d noticed. When we took a road with cambers running right and then left, the pull to the right

was evident but on a straight section under acceleration, we pulled slightly to the left.

When we used a roundabout to feel how the car handled tighter curves, we understeered almost immediately. Back at base, Pete added weight to the boot to simulate a full fuel tank. With the car on the ramps, we started analysing the wheel geometry.

The NSF had too much toe-in and the OSF was toeing out slightly, and the on-screen representation demonstrated how this produced the pull to the right.

But why the pull to the left? Pete explained that the combined toe of left and right wheels wants to run straight. To achieve this, my car was effectively turning slightly to the left.

With new tyres fitted and wheels back on, Pete adjusted the top mounts to the maximum possible.

We managed one degree and 25 minutes on one side but only one degree and nine minutes on the other, so had to back one off to get them even.

This was still double the OEM spec for my car but not quite the minimum 1.5 degrees on a GT3. I also wanted less toe-in to reduce understeer and help with the initial turn-in. Most of my preferred driving is on Welsh B roads, or tight and twisties, so this would better suit my needs.

Then it was crunch time. At 5mph, there was no pull to the right. On the cambered stretch of road, there was no extra pulling and on a straight stretch, it was straight as a die under acceleration.

When I took the wheel, within 50 metres I could feel a lightness to the steering that took me straight back to my friend’s GT3. My 997 felt a totally different car, as if someone has removed a couple of hundred kilos from the front.

On the same roundabout as before, even though the new tyres had more tread and a layer of solvent coating, I had never felt its initial turn-in feel to be so direct.

I settled the bill and headed home. The next morning, I tested the new geometry with a drive in the Shropshire hills, taking my brother, who knows the car well . He instantly picked up on how much lighter the steering was and how much more direct the inputs were. We both had the drive of our lives.

To anyone even remotely thinking about having their geometry checked, or who would like a more involving drive, I cannot recommend Center Gravity highly enough. No matter what your driving level or ability, they will tailor make the settings to what you want from the car. I am a very happy man.

Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire Regional Organiser Paul Ebbs 01234 363358 (7pm–9pm) 07769 805594 (daytime) – r10@porscheclubgb.com February Drive of the month It couldn’t have been a more perfect day for the February DOTM, with seven pristine Porsches, tops down, making light work of the Buckinghamshire lanes in the sunshine. We welcomed new members Tony with a silver 997 Turbo and Les and Pam with their white Boxster 981 (can’t wait to see the blue 991.1 GTS, Les). Café Olé in Wolverton was the perfect venue afterwards for a relaxing Sunday lunch. Thanks go to Javi and Marta for taking some stunning photos and to Manuel for another well-organised DOTM. Write stuff R10 member Roy Smith, who already has three Porsche books under his belt, is writing another. It will be about Porsche Racing from 1948 to 1965, when all

DIARY DATES 6 APRIL Ironworks museum visit 16 APRIL Club night at Porsche Centre Solihull From top: at Center Gravity; the whale tail coffee table

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From top: a GTS driving through the woods; our Buckinghamshire ‘convoy’; cool Porsche parking

the cars were in silver livery. These were the cars that set Porsche on the way to racing success in years to come. Entitled Porsche – Silver Steeds, this book is due out in 2020.

FUTURE EVENTS For all events, in the first instance please see our R10 Forum or the website, or contact me directly.

April DOTM to Bibury Classic Motor Hub Although maximised for entries, our April DOTM is certain to prove interesting. If you missed the list on this one, however, and would still like to go, take a look at the classic motor hub website and enrol on the September Coffee and German Classics, which should be another great day out.

28 April RPM Technik We still have places on this event, so please consult the Forum post as soon as you can and email me at r10@porscheclubgb.com, stating the number of people attending in your car if you wish to come along. There is another Bicester Scramble meet on the same day and it is Drive It Day. 16-19 May Weekend of the Year You may like to join R10 members (and many others) for up to four days in North Wales and Anglesey, with its marvellous circuit. You can also be one of more than 500 Porsches that are expected to descend on Llandudno’s grand promenade for the free PCGB Porsches on the Prom event, organised by R6. See the Forum for more info.

30 June R10 Rally We also still have plenty of space for you all. At only £30, this great value event is open to all Regions, so make sure you buy your ticket now.

welcomed Emma Airey and Martin Stanley from RH Specialist vehicle insurance, which was acquired by Hiscox in 2015.

Emma discussed the differences between market value, agreed value and rebuild value, which opened a few eyes. Doubling the value insured does not necessarily double the premium and members were encouraged to ensure that their cars are adequately insured as this could help to prevent a car from being written off from an economic standpoint. Pleasingly, RH doesn’t charge a single penny in administration fees for renewals, cancellations or mid term adjustments. UK and EU breakdown, including home service, is also complimentary.

Towards the end of the meeting, Martin presented a Porsche-specific quiz, which members enjoyed.

Alan Butcher was the winner of a £100 voucher for completing an insurance enquiry form. Our thanks go to Emma and Martin for an informative and enjoyable evening.

DIARY DATES 28 APRIL Drive-It Day A 55-mile charity fun run event starting at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome and finishing at Museum of Power, Hatfield Road, Langford. See ccvcuk.co.uk for details.

14 MAY Club night Join us for crazy golf at Rivenhall Oaks Golf Club.

17-20 MAY PCGB trip to the Isle of Man 19 MAY Stow Maries Wings & Wheels A car show with the added attraction of vintage aeroplanes. Please email r11@porscheclubgb. com if you would like to attend.

Norfolk & Suffolk

See you all soon and enjoy your Porsche!

Paul

DIARY DATES 13 APRIL R10 Monthly meeting 14 APRIL MK Classic Tour

Essex Regional Organiser Martyn Molyneaux 01245 222937 (7pm-9pm) – r11@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Greg Thompson 01376 573445 – r11gregt@googlemail.com More than 70 members, including several new members, attended our February Club night when we

Martyn thanks Martin and Emma from Hiscox

From top: FCN2, Colleen and Tony with Frank Baldry, who gave a presentation at February’s Club night; members during our Pub of the Month outing to Thornham in January

Regional Organisers Tony and Colleen Wickins 01379 676251 – r12@porscheclubgb.com 19 February Club night, Porsches and Planes R12 member Frank Baldry gave a well-attended presentation titled Porsches and Planes, followed by a quiz. Frank’s love of aircraft began when his father took him to an airshow, which led to a long career as an aircraft technician in the RAF. His talk kept us thoroughly entertained and Frank also set some questions, with victory going to Alan and Trina Chandler.

23 February Visit to Bridge Classic Cars A total of 34 members drove to Bridge Classic Cars to tour the workshops and meet staff. Gordon Ranson and son Craig employ a team of specialist technicians, painters, engine builders and trimmers and together they have more than 100 years’ experience of owning, restoring, maintaining and competing with classic cars. The majority of us then lunched at the Dennington Queen pub. On 28 July, Bridge Classics will hold an open day to which we will be invited, watch out for details.

Can you help?

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submissions to PP and newsletters so that members are informed of events, although we hope someone will take this on sooner rather than later. We will continue to be committee members this year to offer help and advice. Please get in touch if you can assist.

FUTURE EVENTS Club nights are from 8pm at the Bird in Hand, Wreningham, on the third Tuesday of the month (except January and August when there is no Club night and December, when it is the second Tuesday).

No booking required unless stated. Our regularly updated events calendar on the R12 Forum at porscheclubgbforum.com includes links to details of each event, including how to book.

9 April Club night with meal and raffle Bookings will close on 31 March. Please email Brian and Rosemary at brianandrosemaryglover@gmail. com to request the menu as we need to pre-order.

Pay for your meal on the night, but if you cancel at the last minute or fail to turn up, the pub will charge you for your meal!

28 April National Stud, Newmarket, and lunch at the Rosery Country House Hotel Our tour bus leaves 10.30am. To book and to request a menu, please email Yvonne and Alan on yvonneporscheclub@yahoo.com. Closing date for booking and payment is 31 March.

12 May Charity Car Show at Stody Lodge, Stody, Melton Constable There are beautiful gardens to explore. Admission is free for drivers and £7 per passenger, payable in cash on the day. Email brianandrosemaryglover@gmail. com to book.

19 May Classic Car Day at the Mid Norfolk Shooting Ground Get your bikes and classic cars out for a drive and meet-up here. There is no entry fee and food and drink will be available to buy all day. ‘Have a go’ clay and air gun shooting costs £10 with all equipment provided. There is plenty of hard standing in the large car park and no need to book.

21 May Club night We will welcome Albert Walsh, Register Director of PCGB as guest speaker. R12 member Stuart Mackay will be guest host.

21 June Something for the ladies only!

Join Colleen for a tea party at 2pm at Caistor Hall.

The cost is £14.95 per head, with a £5 deposit payable when booking with Colleen. Vegetarian and other dietary requirements catered for.

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

Clockwise from top: scenes from our Valentine’s lunch at Lake Vyrnwy; below, the annual skittles evening

Valentine’s lunch at Lake Vyrnwy Thirty couples met at the Lake Vyrnwy Hotel for a celebratory Valentine’s lunch. An optional drive to the venue had been organised by Simon and Julie Hopcroft, and 12 cars met for breakfast at The Larch Barn near Cleobury Mortimer. After a short briefing

by Simon, they set off on a scenic route, covering more than 80 miles. After lunch, we had a lovely drive home in the winter sunshine. Thanks to the staff at Lake Vyrnwy Hotel and to Simon and Julie for planning an excellent route.

Bowled over at the monthly meeting Our annual skittles evening was once again held at The Bell Inn in Lower Broadheath. After an excellent meal, the 50 participating members commenced battle on the skittle alley. Sascha Thomas was the new ladies’ champion, with Pam Jarvie in second place. Lee Jones became the new men’s champion with a perfect score, and John Stokes was runnerup after a three-way bowl-off. Unfortunately, the booby prize went to Jane Callas, despite her sterling efforts!

FUTURE EVENTS 27 April Visit to Peter Chambers Automotive We’re visiting Peter Chambers Automotive, based at Tewkesbury, from 9.30am to 1pm. This will be a very interesting meeting with the chance to view stunning pieces of motoring. We will be part sharing this visit with our neighbours R16 (Gloucestershire).

Contact Steve or Philip if you would like to join us.

28 May Annual concours event For the monthly meeting in May, we’ll be holding our annual R13 concours at The Riverside Inn in Cound, Shrewsbury. Please arrive by 7.30pm so there is plenty of time for your car to be judged.

Anyone not wishing to participate in the concours is also welcome.

6 June Curborough Sprint Course This event is a great opportunity to use your car as it was intended. The day will start with breakfast from 9.30am, followed by a walk of the course. Driving will start from around 10.30am. The price is £40 per car and includes breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. The passenger’s food package costs £13.

If you are interested, please email Steve at r13@porscheclubgb.com

21 September R13 technical seminar at Club HQ This seminar will run from 10am to 3.30pm, with a 45-minute lunch break. There will be four speakers: Tom Taylor from Extreme Gleam (detailing with a demonstration); Lee Jones from Cotswold Porsche Specialists (maintenance and purchasing issues for water cooled cars); a spokesperson from Porsche Inspections (considerations when buying an air-cooled Porsche); and Roger Aldridge (a beginner’s guide to attending the 24 Hours of Le Mans).

Entrance is £10 per person. Please contact Steve or Philip if you wish to attend.

1-3 November WOTY 2019 Our 2019 Weekend of The Year will be held at Bron Eifion Country House Hotel, Criccieth, Gwynedd. All rooms are now taken, but we’re able to accommodate people in the nearby Lion Hotel. If you would like to join us, please contact Philip.

Club nights Unless otherwise stated, Club nights are on the last Tuesday of the month at The Manor House of Whittington (formerly The Whittington), on the A449 near Kinver. Visit themanorhouseofwhittington.com for more details. Arrive 7.30pm for an 8pm start.

Our events calendar is regularly updated on the R13 section of the Club Forum.

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DIARY DATES 25 JUNE Club night is open to other car clubs 13-14 JULY Chateau Impney Hill Climb

South Wales Regional Organiser Neil Thomas 07891 684435 r14@porscheclubgb.com Our February club night, on 8 February, saw a strong contingent of R14 members join in our Valentine’s Day Quiz. Five teams battled it out, with Sharon acting as a very strict quizmistress, to the delight of those taking part. Following seven rounds, the winners were the Porkers with 48 points out of 99.

Confused.Com, Jones, West is Best and Four became Two all scored 46 points and last, but not least, was Three Tenners with 43.

On 17 February, 24 Porsches met at the café at Craig y Nos Country Park in the upper Swansea Valley, which once formed part of the estate of Craig y Nos Castle, home of opera singer Adelina Patti. The park itself is now managed by the Brecon Beacons National Park.

911 (997) Turbo 3.6 (07/2007) Cobalt blue with ocean blue leather 62,000 miles £54,000

911 (997) “4S” “GEN 2” 3.8 PDK White with black leather (61/2011) 56,000 miles £50,000

911 (997) “4S” 3.8 “GEN 2” PDK White with black leather (60/2010) 61,000 miles £47,000

911 (997) “2S” 3.8 “GEN 2” PDK Basalt black, black leather (10/2010) 48,000 miles £44,000

911 997 “2S” 3.8 PDK (59/2009) Basalt black with red leather 33,000 miles £43,000

911 997 “2S” 3.8 PDK (09/2009) Basalt black with black leather 53,000 miles £42,000

911 997 “2S” 3.8 PDK (09/2009) Meteor grey with black leather 47,000 miles £42,000

911 997 “2S” 3.8 PDK (59/2009) Aqua blue with black leather 70,000 miles £38,000

911 997 C2 3.6 “GEN 2” White with black leather (08/2008) 38,000 miles £36,000

911 (997) “C2” 3.6 PDK Silver with black leather (09/2009) 49,000 miles £36,000

911 997 “4S” Targa 3.8 Slate grey, black leather (08/2008) 36,000 miles £38,000

911 (997) “4S” 3.8 TIP Silver with black leather (58/2008) 49,000 miles £35,000

911 997 “2S” 3.8 (08/2008) Meteor grey with black leather 49,000 miles £35,000

911 (997) “2S” 3.8 (07/2007) Meteor grey with black leather 48,000 miles £33,000

911 997 “4S” 3.8 (08/2008) Meteor grey with black leather 73,000 miles £33,000

911 997 “2S” 3.8 TIP (07/2007) Meteor grey with black leather 48,000 miles £32,000

911 (997) “2S” 3.8 CAB White with black leather (07/2007) 53,000 miles £32,000

911 997 “2S” 3.8 (57/2007) Basalt black with black leather 62,000 miles £32,000

911 997 “2S” 3.8 (07/2007) Basalt black with stone grey leather 53,000 miles £32,000

911 997 “2S” 3.8 (08/2008) Meteor grey with grey leather 61,000 miles £33,000

911 997 “2S” 3.8 (07/2007) GT Silver with black leather 62,000 miles £32,000

911 997 “2S” 3.8 (07/2007) Basalt black with black leather 48,000 miles £32,000

911 997 “4S” 3.8 (07/2007) Meteor grey with black leather 63,000 miles £32,000

911 997 “2S” 3.8 Silver with black leather 59,000 miles

911 997 “2S” 3.8 TIP Silver with black leather (57/2007) 53,000 miles £32,000

911 997 “4S” CAB 3.8 TIP Lapis blue, grey leather (06/2006) 68,000 miles £32,000

911 (997) “2S” 3.8 TIP 07/2007) Basalt black with black leather 45,000 miles £32,000

911 997 “4S” 3.8 (06/2006) Basalt black with black leather 65,000 miles £32,000

911 997 “4S” 3.8 (56/2006) Basalt black with black leather 63,000 miles £31,000

(57/2007) £32,000

911 997 “2S” 3.8 (07/2007) Basalt black with black leather 73,000 miles £30,000

From top: our Quizmistress Sharon congratulates the winning team; Porsches at Usk Reservoir, photo courtesy of Daniel Valla

7 July R14 Brecon Beacons Charity Run Planning for this event, featured on page 54 of this edition of PP, is in full swing. You can book your place via the PCGB website.

From top: George Rourke delivers his motorsport talk; alloy spanners at Goodridge; the Goodridge offices

October R14 WOTY Places are now fully booked with 14 cars heading off to Devon for their stay in Torquay and tour of surrounding areas.

Please remember that there is always a warm welcome in R14, so if other Regions want to join us on events, please contact me. You would be very welcome.

Neil

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

After coffee and a chat, we headed out on a 44-mile drive, taking the popular Top Gear route over the Black Mountains in the western Beacons. This is a tremendous road, high up, with hairpin bends and stunning views. We then took mountain roads via Llanddeusant in Carmarthenshire, past the kite feeding station and on to Usk Reservoir. Here our parked Porsches attracted admiring views from a large group of motorcyclists.

Our next destination was Trecastle and the main road to Llandovery, where we had lunch at the town centre Kings Head Hotel, after which we headed off to our various destinations. The outing was well supported by R14 members and we were also lucky with the weather.

FUTURE EVENTS 7 April Drive to Fonmon Castle, near St Athan The route will take you from Sarn Services and through the Vale of Glamorgan, taking in splendid countryside and coastal scenery. Contact Neil for details.

9 April Club night Our April Club night will be the first ‘Out and About’ of the year. Please contact Neil for details.

Full house at the Dolphin It was really delightful to welcome 16 new members among the 50-odd gathered at the Dolphin Hotel, Bovey Tracey, to hear George Rourke’s talk on his involvement in motorsport over the years.

Newcomers included Jackie Rock, Mark Collin, Keith Rigby and Floriano Malavesi.

It’s great to meet in such good numbers and share experiences. From May onwards, our less structured meetings, where you can kick tyres and compare wheels, will be on the second Wednesday of the month, at 7.30pm at this regular venue.

Good times at Goodridge James Harbottle, Goodridge Ltd’s marketing co-ordinator (EMEA), and Alex Bateman from the company’s UK Operations team gave us a great welcome and a very detailed tour of the Goodridge UK operation at its Exeter headquarters. Here Goodridge designs and manufactures an extensive range of fluid transfer solutions, hoses, automotive and aviation pipework systems for blue chip names in the international automotive and competition markets as OE suppliers and with the developing heritage groups.

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in place and serious CAD/CAM in evidence. We were also able to see some new projects evolving in the prototype engineering laboratory. Our thanks go to Chris Rogers for taking some great photographs.

Concours 2019 R15’s annual show event will be at the Powderham Classic Vehicle Meeting on 13 and 14 July, a week later than earlier published, with the competition itself taking place on the Saturday. The Sunday overlaps with Wadebridge Wheels Day, which happens from time to time. Roger Coles will be running the Wadebridge event so if you wish to be seen, you can get to both on the same weekend!

Keith and Alan

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DIARY DATES 6-7 APRIL Spring Scenic Drive to Truro overnight 10 APRIL Club night at Protyre, Exeter 8 MAY Club night – quiz time 18 MAY Karting – Menheniot, Cornwall Please book now.

9 JUNE Lyn Valley Classic Booking is essential, please book directly with Lyn Valley.

12 JUNE Club night – the Dolphin, Bovey Tracey

R17 members enjoyed their bowling night

DIARY DATES 7 APRIL Haynes breakfast club, Haynes International Motor Museum Drive out from Bristol.

14 APRIL PCGB AGM 27 APRIL IOM Group We have been invited by Porsche Centre Bristol to come along to a clinic and photo shoot.

We will have more clinics for the Region during the year.

27 APRIL Open day at Peter Chambers Automotive, Tewkesbury This event is being held jointly with R13.

Gloucestershire Regional Organisers Elaine Gammon 07854 868396 Stuart Ings 07942 184927 – r16@porscheclubgb.com We have a Facebook page that has been running for a couple of years. We consciously made it a closed group so we had some control over people who join (some people in the group are not Club members but have a strong interest in Porsche). You can ask to join the group by searching for Porsche Club GB Region 16 Gloucester and answering a couple of questions.

Please don’t feel you will be left out if you do not join the Facebook group as all event information and news will be published in PP and on the Club’s Forum, on the PCGB website, and will be included in our Regional emails.

Date at Brands Hatch At the time of writing, it is just a couple of days before I have a few test sessions with Nick Paul in his MGB at Brands Hatch. To say I am excited is a bit of an understatement! I have just found out that we will be racing at Silverstone in a few weeks. As the series is over-subscribed, entries will be on a first come, first served basis when they are announced. Nick was certainly quick off the block as he was entry number two so let’s hope he can repeat that in the race.

Warm welcome Welcome to all our new members. At every social evening we see more new faces and we look forward to seeing you all again during the year.

Kind regards Elaine and Stuart

5 May Downton Classic Car Show I am taking names for this event, which is always a nice day out and has always been blessed with good weather.

Southern Regional Organiser Charlie McLaughlin 02380 694081 M: 07966 126464 r17@porscheclubgb.com There was a good gathering of members at our February Club night, all of whom were eager to hear about the wide range of events being planned for 2019. A big thank you goes to the new members who continue to swell our regular numbers – it’s good to see the average age coming down, bucking a national trend.

We only had one additional event in February, the postponed bowling night, when 30 eager bowling fans turned up at the Eastleigh Bowl. The competition was frantic, with four men all within two shots (pins) of each other after the first game, the ladies’ competition was more guarded, with a few “sandbaggers” in the mix. After two games, the winners were clear. David Lawrence won the men’s event for the second or third time and a final great game by Becky Pentelow gained her ladies’ prize.

FUTURE EVENTS Canford Classics The Canford Classics event planned for April has had to be postponed but it will be rescheduled for later in the year.

9 April Club night This will take place at 7.30pm at Porsche Centre Portsmouth, where the new Dealer Principal Simon Priest is looking forward to hosting us. The evening will include an Easter egg raffle.

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22 May Golf day at Alresford Golf Club I am looking for any budding golfers who wish to take part, please let me know if you are interested.

15-23 June, WOTY in Germany I still have one slot available for this event, please call me for further details.

13-15 September WOTY in Wales You can also book for this event now, please call the Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells (01597 828539) to reserve your room. Don’t leave it too late!

Charlie McLaughlin

Lancashire Regional Organiser David Baker 01772 451970 – r18@porscheclubgb.com Remembering Malcom Tyson I am sorry to report that long-time R18 member Malcolm Tyson passed away in February. A member since 1999, he had been quite active up until a few years ago. He had rallied with Vic Elford, drove a works Jaguar in the Monte Carlo Rally, regularly won PCGB and other concours events with his 944 and 996 Targa and also had a concours-winning BMW 520. Malcolm, whose Ambleside shoe shop was well known, will be sadly missed and our condolences go to his family.

Feeling lucky?

Our February meeting was a Feely Bag Night organised by Dean Easterby and Judy Baker.

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From top: a brace of Lamborghinis at Cars and Coffee; as seen at Cars and Coffee; Judy and Dean unveil what was in the black plastic bags at Feely Bag Night

Stick with us New PCGB R18 Lancashire window stickers are now available. Cornbury House should be sending these out to all R18 members, so look out for yours.

New members Welcome to new R18 members. If I you weren’t able to attend our New Members Night on 20 March, I hope to meet you at some future events.

FUTURE EVENTS Planning is well under way for 2019 events.

Some events have to be pre-booked, so please contact me for booking forms ASAP. Some new events have been added and suggestions for other events to attend are always welcome.

Details of breakfast meetings at the Phantom Winger and the Cornerhouse can be found on future MailChimp newsletters.

Porsche Centre Preston I have been in contact with the new Dealer Principal at the new Porsche Centre Preston, which should be opening around Easter, and we discussed events which they will host.

14 April PCGB AGM The AGM is your opportunity to hear about the plans for the future and discuss these with PCGB Directors and staff. Don’t forget to bring your membership card or you will be unable to gain entry.

17 April Monthly Meeting Tim Dryburgh of Leyland Valeting Services will talk about car valeting and also about Leyland Festival, where he is the organiser of the sports and supercar display. He has allocated us 10 places for this major annual event.

21 April Classic Car Show This event takes place at Shackletons Garden Centre, Chatburn, near Clitheroe. Places are limited so booking is essential. Please contact me for a booking form.

Thames Valley Regional Organiser John Barnatt 01628 471985 – 07890 181495 r19@porscheclubgb.com Hi everyone. Welcome to a very different Regional report from me. After 13 uninterrupted years as your Regional Organiser, the time has come for me to step down and enjoy Regional events that I haven’t organised. This isn’t a knee-jerk decision; it’s something that has been at the back of my mind for a couple of years now. In my place, there are plans to form a regional committee to share the responsibilities. And so that things can go full circle, I’m formally stepping down as Regional Organiser at the Workers Conference – at the same meeting I took on the role (temporarily) 13 years ago. A new era in the history of R19 begins in earnest in April and I wish the new committee success.

My last activity as Regional Organiser was to offer members a chance to drive on some of the roads near The Cricketers gastro pub in Horsell Birch, the heart of Surrey. The response wasn’t fabulous. Only seven cars joined us at 10.30am for a nice amble around the area taking in Chobham, parts of Longcross by the test track and Chertsey, before making our way back to The Cricketers in time to meet the rest of the members who came for lunch only. One might say a qualified success with about 15 in total. You may recall my mention of food envy in April last year, well myself and several others put that right this year with a roast dinner fit for a king. You could build yourself a huge plate of food for £15, including a service charge. As before, no one was disappointed with the food, so hopefully our new committee will organise something there for us to enjoy.

All that remains is for me to thank you for 13 great and satisfying years. It has been a pleasure to serve the Region as its Organiser, and no sign-off would be complete without saying Porsche Club GB – you know it makes sense.

Regards John Barnatt Artefacts were wrapped in black plastic bags, then teams had to identify the items without opening the bags. Only five minutes for each batch per table was allowed before they were swopped to another table. Dean is an antiques dealer so a varied selection of items was involved – Judy had trouble identifying some of them, even before she bagged them up!

John Challis and his team from Porsche Centre Bolton joined us for the evening and made the draw from entries made at their breakfast event in January, with Kevin Dodd the recipient. John also brought along some Porsche books to be used as raffle prizes in the future.

Portmeirion visit A number of R18 members joined other Region and Register members at the Portmeirion event. More details are included in the 991 Register report.

Cofee morning A number of members visited Cars and Coffee in Liverpool, on a very misty morning. As usual, there was a large variety of vehicles, totalling 200 sports and supercars. Keep an eye on Facebook for details of the next event.

David, Judy, Kevin and the R18 Organising Team

London DIARY DATES 28 APRIL FBHVC Drive it day A drive organiser is wanted. Please watch MailChimp for further details.

3-5 MAY Donington Historic Festival We will attend on the Sunday, with members travelling down together. See PP for the discount code.

6 MAY Classic Car Show – Gawsworth Hall, Macclesfield See R5 for details.

11 MAY Visit to McLaren showroom, Wilmslow Details to follow. Contact Albert Walsh to book at Register@porscheclubgb.com 12 MAY Drive and lunch, south Westmoreland Meet at Carnforth Truck Stop at 9.30am (final time TBC on MailChimp).

16 MAY Classic car meeting At Wray, near Kirkby Lonsdale, at 6.30pm.

19 MAY Porsches on the Prom, Llandudno R18 members may be travelling down together.

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Regional Organisers Nick and Ed Pike 02089 607 111 – r20@porscheclubgb.com Facebook: pcgb.r20 Instagram: @porscheclubgblondon Twitter: @PCGB_London This time of year is perfect for our Porsches, clearing out the cobwebs as we head out and enjoy the longer days.

It is an event-filled month, with our first evening drive to one of our favourite playgrounds – the Chiltern Hills; the Goodwood Members’ Meeting; and the Club AGM, an important part of our Club governance. At the end of the month, we have the Drive It Day and traditional Sunday Scramble at Bicester.

The relaxed feel of our static meets continues to be popular, with the Ace Cafe car park overflowing, and the warmer weather encouraging members to spend time outside with their cars. The urban

Clockwise from top: early arrivals at Ace Cafe; 550 Spyder at LCCS; colourful at Out East

Chiltern Regional Organiser Terry Perry 07748 555333 – r21@porscheclubgb.com February Club night We were very pleased to have Steve Winter from Jaz, the very successful Porsche specialist in St Albans, as guest speaker at our February Club night. Steve gave a brief account of his background and how that led to the setting up of JAZ but his main theme was his racing exploits in his early 911.

He illustrated his talk with some great photographs taken by Jason Fong, one of Steve’s race support members. He also showed a video, shot from within the car, which showed interesting duels he has had with the big American cars. The muscle cars may have been quicker on the straights but the lighter 911, with superior braking, was able to catch and pass them in the corners. Thanks go to Steve

London Classic Car Show This is where our Club’s ‘Clubhouse on the road’ concept really comes into play. Few members make it to the Clubhouse in the Cotswolds, but more than 1000 members enjoyed a coffee and a moment to catch up with friends at the LCCS this year. It was also the perfect opportunity to hear what you have to say about the Club and what we could do better. It really brings home what you, as grassroots members, see as the core of your Club; the friendships that you make through your love of all things Porsche. And this is what makes being an organiser, a Director (Nick) and part of the Club strategy team worthwhile.

For those that stopped by to say thanks – we thank you. Oh, and did I mention the 550 Spyder we had on the stand? The best car in the show, it was lent to us by a London member. We are so spoilt!

For full reports and galleries from all our events, please visit porscheclubgb.com/london/news See you out on the road.

Ed and Nick

FUTURE EVENTS 8 May R20 @ Brands Hatch The evening track event at Brands Hatch is an R20 favourite. Even if you are not planning on spending time on the track, come and see how a trackday runs.

25-27 May R20 Spring break: Clogs and Curves A return visit to Zeeland, with some surprises thrown in. This event is fully booked.

DIARY DATES 25 MARCH Ace Cafe meet Europe’s largest free monthly Porsche-only meet takes place at the Ace Cafe on the North Circular Road, Stonebridge, London from 6pm and is held on the last Monday of each month.

17 APRIL R20 Escape: Drive to Nowhere ** Fully booked ** 21 APRIL Out East meet Join us on Beachy Road, London, from 8.30am onwards on the third Sunday of each month. Plenty of street parking with an urban backdrop.

29 APRIL Ace Cafe meet We will be away but the ‘home guard’ will be there to welcome you all.

25-27 MAY R20 Spring break: Clogs and Curves 2 JUNE R20 Escape: Cotswold Invasion 13-17 JUNE R20 at 24 Hours of Le Mans AKA ‘Le Camping’!

Photos: Jayson Fong

and chilled vibe of Out East remains a favourite, with plenty of parking and great coffee and breakfast, with five 356s at the last meet (not including ours).

With an active region like ours, many ad hoc events are organised by R20 members for R20 members, including visits to the Morgan factory, the North Coast 500 and the Spa Six Hours. These are casual events that don’t make it onto the official schedule.

If you don’t want to miss out, join us at our static meets to find out more.

Shots of Steve Winter of Jaz on the track

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for a fascinating evening and to his wife Claire, who accompanied him despite raging toothache. Hope it’s better now, Claire.

From left: John Kendall receiving his award from Martin Mackay; the PPS presentation

2 April Club night Steve Soper will be our guest speaker. Many of you will be aware of Steve, who was a very successful driver in the popular British Touring Car (BTCC) series. Steve made his BTCC debut driving an Austin Metro and stayed with Austin/Rover for a further three seasons, during which he also drove a Rover Vitesse. After a year in a Ford Sierra RS500, he drove the BMW 3 Series Models for which he is probably best known.

The evening will be at our normal Club night venue, Little Hay Golf Complex, Box Lane, Bovingdon. Food will be available from 7pm and Steve will start his talk at approximately 8pm.

Eventful year Our calendar of events for the first seven months of the year is available to view on the PCGB website’s R21 page and on the Forum.

Details of our WOTY are now on the website and there are a few places left if you would like to join us from 21 to 23 June. We will be taking advantage of the RAF heritage in the Lincoln area. We will be staying at Branston Hall Hotel, which is four miles from the centre of Lincoln. It offers comfortable accommodation, plus indoor pool and fitness suite, and is set in very pleasant semi-rural grounds. We will be visiting the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre at RAF Coningsby and the International Bomber Command Centre.

Bookings, which will require a £50 deposit, should be made directly with the hotel on 01522 793305 quoting Porsche Club Weekend. When you have booked please email me at r21@porscheclubgb.com so that I can keep track of who is attending.

Terry DIARY DATES 7 APRIL Breakfast meet – Crew Room, Denham Aerodrome 14 APRIL 928 and Porsche Morning – Cock Inn, Sarratt 7 MAY Club night We will have a guest speaker from Pirelli.

12 MAY Breakfast meet – Turweston Flight Deck Cafe

Cumbria & SW Scotland Joint Regional Organisers Martin Mackay 07979 966 633 Michael Trotter 07841 215 962 cumbria@porscheclubgb.com We’ve had a great start to the year with good attendance at our meetings. Members have shown enthusiasm for what we are trying to achieve in Cumbria & SW Scotland, which is great news as we have a wide variety of things planned for this year.

February meeting Our first monthly meeting of the year was held at the Stoneybeck Inn near Penrith. We had a fantastic turnout on a dark, cold evening. There was a lot to

discuss and we had plenty of positive contributions from those present. The Weekend of The Year (WOTY) was discussed and plans are now being made. It will take place in September and we should have more details to share with members in the coming month.

Our guest speakers for the evening were the owners of Autoworks Paint Shop & Garage.

Autoworks is the local accredited P1 Protective Coating Paint Protection Spray (PPS) dealers. This product is an alternative to P PF that is designed to protect your pride and joy from road rash and small stones. They explained the whole process from start to finish and also showed the product on a newly coated body panel.

which is a great supporter of our Region, and we look forward to an exciting event with different classes and prizes for R22 members, visiting Regions’ cars and a new, simplified Pride of Ownership Class.

There will also be support from Chemical Guys UK (the UK importer and distributor for Chemical Guys car detailing products, and not to be confused with the electro music duo Chemical Brothers – Jeremy!).

They are based in Kendal and are going to be a partner of our Region at events.

Member of the Year 2018 We finally got the chance to present John Kendall with his R22 Member of the Year award for 2018. John has been very enthusiastic and has attended nearly all of the Club events. John really enjoys being involved and travels all over in his lovely 987 Gen 2 Boxster.

Regional Organisers Chris and Martin Woolger 07720 849982 or 07802 409272 chris@woolgers.co.uk - martin@woolgers.co.uk

News update At February’s meeting we discussed a possible change of venue due to the Stoneybeck Inn closing its restaurant during the week. Well, we have some good news. The Stoneybeck Inn doesn’t want to lose us and have agreed to open their restaurant for our meetings. To simplify things for them we have agreed that food will be pre-ordered so they can get everything ready to be cooked as soon as we arrive.

The menu will be sent over via MailChimp to members who have registered their email address with the Club Office.

We have agreed a menu choice (one or two courses) with a set price, and all orders should be emailed to me on the Friday preceding the meeting.

Your payment will be taken on the night. The menu choice will change on a regular basis but they hope to have something for everyone.

We hope you agree that this is a great solution for us. It allows us to keep our current meeting venue and also gives us the same great food.

FUTURE EVENTS 19 May Regional show incorporated into the Cumbria International Motor Show at Crooklands near Kendal Entry is free but you MUST pre-register to be allowed access to the showground.

Register at espcarclub.co.uk/register, and put PCGB Stand in the comments section.

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It has been a great start to the year with two events already. First up was our start-of-season dinner at the Red Lion in Ashington on the last day of January.

The snow didn’t deter anyone from attending, and several members had quite a journey from the far east and west of the county. A great time was had by all and everyone got home safely.

Our next venture out was three days later and the weather was so different – cold and frosty but sunny with glorious blue skies.

As usual we took over the main room at Shoreham Airport for breakfast. It was great to see the regular faces, as well as lots of new members – one with a particularly rare car which we hope to see at future meetings.

After a full English and a catch-up, we left in two groups to go on our first drive of the season – a 38-mile route taking in Steyning, Storrington, Bury and Duncton and finishing at Cowdray Park in the South Downs National Park. Cabriolet drivers had their roof down and woolly hats on!

We have many more drives and events planned this year – some in new places and some old favourites.

Details will be sent in the newsletter emails.

Club nights Our monthly meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at The Bolney Stage, Bolney Village, just off the A23. We meet in the large room behind the bar from 7pm. Food and drinks orders will be taken at the table – please don’t queue at the bar.

Here’s to enjoying and driving your cars.

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R23 have been taking to the road to start the year

Guest speaker Martyn Williams’ Drag Queen

at the Old Ferryboat. We will have a quiz and there is dedicated parking to the rear of the pub.

4 May Restoracing at Brands Hatch We have a couple of spaces left for this event, with heavily subsidised tickets available on a first come, first served basis. We will meet at Porsche Centre Cambridge at 8.15am for Danish pastries and coffee, leaving at around 9am for Brands Hatch. On arrival, we will be met and briefed by Scott Daniels and take a guided pit walk.

DIARY DATES 6 APRIL Cofee & Cars at Precision Porsche Booking required.

28 APRIL Bacon butties at Paragon Booking required.

25 MAY Oakwood Polo Club Booking required.

Cambridgeshire & Bedfordshire Regional Organiser John Dunn 01954 789764 r24@porscheclubgb.com At our busy February Club night, we welcomed new members, had a raffle and News at Ten and then it was on to guest speaker Martyn Williams, who once again kept us entertained with his tales of cars and life as a motoring journalist, ably assisted by Walter on the slides.

Pictured is Martyn’s Ford P100 pickup with Ford 5.7 V8 engine, which is road legal, complete with 17in width tyres. In Martyn’s words: “It gets down the Strip (quarter mile) in 12.5 seconds.”

New members are welcome to join us at our Club nights, always held on the second Wednesday of each month at the Old Ferryboat, or our events. We also welcome ideas for events or guest speakers at our Club nights.

FUTURE EVENTS 10 April Club night As the evenings grow lighter, please come and join us

11 May Drive and dine We are currently working on details of departure and arrival points and the dining venue. Once again, we are limited on numbers so if you would like to join us, please let me have your names now please.

1-2 June Bedford Festival of Motoring R24 has been invited to take centre stage at the Bedford Festival of Motoring, which will take place on the banks of the Great Ouse close to the centre of Bedford. On the opposite side of the river, there will be an International Kite Festival. Details are still being finalised, but if you would like to join us for one or both days please email me.

Enjoy your cars, Club and events for 2019 John Dunn

Kent Regional Organisers Phil and Pearl Sharland 01797 344121 – r25@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS We were at West Malling Golf Club for February Club night – the first of the year and the first at our new venue. Although disappointing not to be at Brands Hatch, more than 60 members turned up. There were also several new members who introduced themselves, and we look forward to seeing them again at the next event.

Despite being cold and foggy, 34 members came out for our first Breakfast Club of 2019. Again, it was good to see so many new members as well as most of the usual crowd. Listening to reports of other events they had attended recently makes us realise how much a Sunday breakfast event has become part of the modern lifestyle. Everyone commented on the quality of the food and several preferred the 87 porscheclubgb.com

self-service buffet. Our thanks go to the staff at The BarnYard, Sittingbourne, for their proficient organisation and commitment. Before leaving, many visited the adjoining farm shop before returning home or going for a drive. The next Breakfast Club is 28 April (see Diary Dates for details). Reserve your place now.

FUTURE EVENTS 6 April Spring health check at Porsche Centre Tonbridge Bookings will ONLY be accepted by email. Send your name, membership number, car model, year and registration to r25@porscheclubgb.com Club nights Our monthly meetings take place on the second Wednesday of each month at West Malling Golf Club, Trottiscliffe Road, Addington from 7pm (food is served until 9pm). These informal events are a great opportunity to meet new people. 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, look out for the yellow T-shirts and sweatshirts worn by us and our committee members.

We are there to introduce you to other members and make you feel at home.

If you would like to attend, please let us know in advance. Please email r25@porscheclubgb.com or call 01797 344121.

In the know Full details of all of our events can be found in the Kent Region section on the PCGB website and, of course, in PP. And if you register your email with the Club, you’ll receive regular updates on all of our events.

Wishing you happy and safe motoring on smooth and empty roads.

Phil and Pearl

DIARY DATES 28 APRIL Breakfast club at The Vineyard in the Valley Café, The Vineyard Garden Centre, Elham Valley Vineyard, Breach, Barham From 9am 12 MAY Motors by the Moat at Leeds Castle and our show and shine 4 AUGUST Archery Leeds Castle and BBQ 18 AUGUST Biggin Hill Car Show at Biggin Hill Festival of Flight

Dorset Joint Regional Organisers Trefor Willingham 01747 838158 Karl Wells 07980 212056 r26@porscheclubgb.com Reports compiled by Chris Hak 07557 794901 Chris.hak911@gmail.com Visit to Poole Accident Repair Never let it be said that R26 members are shallow.

Yes, we enjoy the finer events in life, such as WeyPoP,

Sherborne and trips to France, but how about simpler fare, such as watching paint dry? Well, a Saturday morning turn-out of more than 20 members to see Karl’s GT3 being painted at Porsche-approved body shop Poole Accident Repair (PAR) confirms that we’re not a high-maintenance Region, although the complimentary bacon rolls and pastries may have swelled numbers.

Joking aside, it was a fascinating morning. As well as watching Luke Sutcliffe paint the repaired areas of Karl’s car, PAR boss Leon Coupland described the paint process and then treated us to a stone-chip repair demonstration using superglue, compound and a random orbit sander, answering questions along the way.

As a bonus, with PAR responsible for 10 of the Porsche 70th Anniversary Liquid Metal Boxsters, there were two of these in the workshop, along with other cars, for us to study. All in all, it was an excellent way to spend a Saturday morning and our thanks go to Leon and Louise for being such welcoming hosts.

Ireland Regional Organiser Ken Mack 07860 850444 r27@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser John Hilditch 07907 437303 Our annual pre-season dinner, held in the Loughshore Hotel, saw more than 40 members enjoy an evening of good company, fine dining and some dancing.

It was also the perfect occasion to thank members

Skittles Our annual skittles contest against Woolbridge Motor Club was a close-run thing, with Woolbridge taking a narrow lead in the first round and extending the gap in the second. Despite a brave fight back in the last round, the final score was PCGB 200, WMC 204.

Restoracing at Porsche Centre Bournemouth Following the success of last year’s Restoracing series, the championship is being repeated in 2019 and Porsche Centre Bournemouth will be taking part in their beautifully prepared, hippy-liveried 986.

FUTURE EVENTS Those attending the February meeting will have heard that there are some ambitious plans for this year’s Classics at Sherborne Castle when, sponsored

by Porsche Centre Bournemouth, Porsche will be the featured marque. Plans are in their infancy but will evolve very quickly, so please look out for further details in the usual places.

DIARY DATES

From top: admiring the shine in Karl’s freshly painted panels; Karl’s GT3 in its naked glory after paint; the Restoracing Q&A session with the build team, the driver and the PCB Boxster

21 MARCH Monthly meeting 13 APRIL PCGB AGM and Oicials’ Conference 18 APRIL Monthly meeting 2 JUNE Beaulieu Simply Porsche 19 JULY Weymouth Porsches on the Prom (WeyPoP) 21 JULY Classics and Supercars at Sherborne Castle

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From top: pre-season dinner; Region 27 Member of the Year Ken Green

R27’s RoadSmart ‘pilots’ with their awards

The 911SC of new member Ian Brown

DIARY DATES 3 APRIL Meeting at Loughshore Hotel, Carrickfergus Meet at 7pm for 8pm 30 APRIL-2 MAY Spring Drive, County Fermanagh

Channel Islands, Guernsey for their support and to recognise special contributions made in 2018. We were delighted that Steve and Jane Gillings joined us to represent the Clubhouse.

Recognition Awards went to (in reverse order) Sam and Ann Wilson, and Paul McAleer; the ‘Spirit of the Club’ award went to Joanna Gary and Steven Boyle; and Region 27 Member of the Year, our top award, went to long-serving and popular member Ken Green for his dedication.

I’d like to thank all R27 members for their ongoing support, and I look forward to an exciting 2019 season!

Be RoadSmart Last year we introduced a pilot programme in conjunction with the Institute of Advanced Motorists RoadSmart (IAM). The aim was to inspire members to be the best drivers they can be by developing existing driving skills through advanced driving courses. Four committee members stepped forward to take up the challenge and I’m pleased to report that three have so far completed the advanced course with a fourth member awaiting a test date. Building on the success of the pilot we’ll be inviting a further four R27 members to get involved this year.

Porsche Centre Belfast Here are a few words from Paul McConaghy, Aftersales Manager at PC Belfast and honorary R27 committee member: Now, over to Porsche Centre Belfast: The unseasonably mild weather has led to two very different situations at Porsche Belfast. We’ve seen a number of customers who, while seasoned winter wheel and tyre users, wished they’d left the summer tyres on. And the other where we’ve seen a marked increase in the numbers of January-registered cars keeping to their proper service schedule rather than delaying until spring!

Think about service schedules – not only would you be doing your car a favour by keeping all systems operating properly, you will definitely put a smile on your face.

Remember that the Porsche Classic Register is active for models up to the 996/986 era. This gives you some nice little free goodies and a specific classic magazine throughout the year and only requires the car to have had an oil change in the last year with a Porsche Centre.

New season, more driving The new driving season is nearly upon us, heralding monthly drives right through to October. So, remember that New Year resolution? Get involved!

We have great events in store, including our three-day Spring Drive in Fermanagh. It’s not too late to book, but get in touch soon.

Ken Mack

Regional Organisers Ian and Angela Banneville 01481 715678 – r28g@porscheclub.com Twitter: @PCGB_Guernsey Please accept my apologies for not organising an event in February. Unfortunately, there was a sudden bereavement in the family and I ended up spending a lot of time in Scotland.

My step-dad Jock was not a Porsche Club member but thinking about him made me realise the unexpected and sometimes inadvertent reach of the Club. Jock couldn’t really be described as a Porsche enthusiast. Indeed, it was a constant source of amusement between us that my mum would not let him drive very fast. However, he would always tell me about any Porsches he spotted in the Borders (sometimes on an Evo magazine test) and he enjoyed reading Porsche Post whenever he got a copy.

Birthday and Christmas presents were easy as he was happy with yet another Porsche Club jumper or shirt...

Member news I’m delighted to welcome new member Ian Brown this month. Ian owns a 1982 911 SC, which he bought in the summer of 1999. After a period when it wasn’t used much he had the engine rebuilt. And with new brakes, tyres and exhaust it was in full working order. He has only driven 170 miles since then, but he joined the Club with the intention of using it more extensively and hopes to visit the Normandy beaches.

Meanwhile, Clive Maides has found a suitable replacement for his 964 Turbo Cabriolet. Given the heavily modified Turbo Boxster it shared garage space with, it comes as no surprise that the new car will receive some modifications before it makes an appearance at our Regional meeting.

All will be revealed shortly!

Surrey Committee Chairman Mike Lucas Regional Contact Keith Morgan 07833 206078 (before 9pm) r29@porscheclubgb.com Fabulous February We had nearly 50 members join us in February and it wasn’t because of the Valentine’s raffle either, as we hadn’t given any prior notification of this taking place.

It was good to see some new faces and hopefully this trend will continue.

Shampan at the Spinning Wheel It was a lovely day weatherwise, which might explain why those of us using the M25 enjoyed the car park experience for which it is famous. It would also explain why, when we arrived at the restaurant, its very full car park resembled an offshoot of a local classic car show. Once we were settled inside, we were treated to a very nice Indian buffet experience with as much as we could sensibly eat in one sitting.

After a couple of hours of good food and banter, we said our farewells and headed home. We would like to thank Brenda Wareham for organising this event and also for arranging the lovely sunshine!

FUTURE EVENTS To download a printable events calendar, or to see galleries of past events, please see the Surrey Region area of the Club’s website.

6 April RAC Breakfast Drive-In Enjoy a breakfast meeting in the grounds of the Royal Automobile Club at Woodcote Park, Epsom, Surrey.

Tickets can be purchased from the PCGB website.

A la Porschaine Ian, Angela, Sebastian and Jean-Marc DIARY DATES MAY Golf driving range and meal at Nineteen Date TBC. 16 JUNE Guernsey Classic Vehicle Show 21 JULY Seafront Sunday

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From top: posing in the sunshine outside Shampan; we found some space in the car park!

April Offers Porsche Cayenne 29535ZR21 Pirelli Pzero N1 £216.95 Porsche Macan 26545ZR20 Pzero N0 £227.95 29540ZR20 Pzero N0 £223.95 Porsche Cayman Boxster 23535ZR19 Pirelli Pzero N2 £166.95 26535ZR19 Pirelli Pzero N3 £229.95 911 991 24535ZR20 Pzero N1 £203.95 30530ZR20 Pzero N1 £293.95 911 997 23535ZR19 Pzero N2 £166.95 30530ZR19 Pzero N2 £250.95 911 996 22540ZR18 Pirelli Pzero Rosso N4 £135.95 26535ZR18 Pirelli Pzero Rosso N4 £185.95

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19-22 April WOTY, Dutch Windmills and Waterways Tour There may still be rooms available for this tour, for which the cost is £399 per person sharing a double room, including breakfast, dinner and ferry crossings.

If you are interested, please let me know as soon as possible.

11 May Visit to DynoTech RS This is a pre-bookable event. We will meet at tuning and performance specialists DynoTech, at Unit 10 on the Radcot Estate, Park Road, Faringdon, at 11am.

19 May Early morning drive to Bracklesham Bay We plan to meet at 8am (venue TBC) to get on the road before the traffic builds up.

Club nights Unless otherwise stated, meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at the Inn on the Lake, Silvermere Golf Club, Redhill Road, Cobham, Surrey, starting at 8pm.

Keith Morgan DIARY DATES 9 APRIL Club night at Porsche Centre Guildford Please note this will start at 7pm.

14 MAY Club night at Silvermere Golf Club

Isle of Man Regional Organiser Julian Chappell 01624 816563 (evenings) iom@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Steve Morrow 07624 433268 Steve_m2@manx.net RECENT EVENTS Just the ticket The February Club meet was at The Tickethall in Douglas where, despite the weather, six members turned up to enjoy a hearty breakfast. Thanks to Steve Morrow for arranging it. I’m hoping to be back behind the wheel in April after knee surgery.

Julian DIARY DATES 27-27 APRIL Manx Classic Sprint & Hillclimb 17-20 MAY Manx Tour

From top: R31 meet up at Burford; acting as extras

16 JUNE Club meet Venue TBC 7 JULY Club meet Milntown Car Show 26-28 JULY Silverstone Classic

Cotswold Regional Organisers Alan and Fiona Bartlett 07785 928687 – r31@porscheclubgb.com @PCGB_R31 facebook.com/pcgb.r31 Travel documents Our insurer has advised us that if we’re driving in an EU country after 29 March, we need to carry a Green Card, an International Driving Permit and a V5.

Please be aware of this if planning a trip to Ireland or the continent.

RECENT EVENTS February was surprisingly busy. The unseasonably warm weather provided several opportunities to take our Boxster out. However, each time we did we noticed a faint smell of coolant. We suspect one of the radiators is leaking. Another job for the list.

Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique Talking of trips, the Region took part in the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique, the classic road rally to Monaco, with several members displaying their Porsches in the town centre. Although it was mid-week, the turnout was reportedly good and it was an enjoyable event for everyone attending.

Monthly meeting Our first meeting of 2019 took place at The Red Lion, Long Compton. It was good to see several new faces.

Extras Cotswold members played extras and provided their cars as props in a promotional film being shot at The Manor Country House Hotel in Oxfordshire recently. Not much was required other than to turn up dressed in dinner suits, park in front of an 11th-century country house and ‘chat’ with each other holding champagne flutes filled with something undrinkable.

As we awaited the arrival of the lead actor outside the front entrance, we quaffed and chatted away (convincingly, we hope) under bright film lighting.

Sadly, one member who can’t be identified was unable to participate as his DJ had mysteriously shrunk since the last time he wore it. A lesson for us all, perhaps.

Sunday Coffee Cruise This was another busy meet with many old friends and several new faces attending. The glorious weather enabled the assembled throng of some 30-plus members to spend most of the time outdoors in the car park. As always, it was good to swap news and views and engage in some quality tyre kicking.

Members enjoying the most important meal of the day

Car auction visit We visited the local WOMA motor trade auctions during the month. Disappointingly, few members were able to make it. We amused ourselves guessing 93 porscheclubgb.com

the lots with the highest and lowest hammer prices and spotting bargain buys. Traders we spoke to reported that the used-car market is brutal just now.

Among the 211 entries, there were some interesting lots. An immaculate 2010 V6 Jaguar XF with a full JLR service history made just £4100, while a clean low-mileage 2005 V8 Audi S4 quattro managed only £5400. The highest-priced lot was a high-spec 2013 Range Rover Sport for £27,550, while the lowest was a remarkably tidy 2005 Renault Scenic with an MOT for £200. Alan had to be restrained from bidding on a clean one-owner Volvo XC90, which sold for £2450.

You can see more about past and future events on our Facebook page facebook.com/pcgb.r31 DIARY DATES 12 MAY The 2019 Cotswold Rally 17-20 MAY Manx Tour 18-19 MAY Sunday Coffee Cruise Meet at the Cotswold Gateway Hotel, Burford.

2 JUNE The Cotswold Convoy A drive to Simply Porsche in the New Forest.

REGISTERS Register Director’s report When I attended the funeral of Peter Bradley in January, I was approached by his son, Phillip. Peter had amassed a large collection of Porsche-related memorabilia and Phillip wanted to donate it to the Club archive. I arranged to travel to Peter’s house in Sheffield to pick up the collection, which even included some Porsche Tractor calendars! These items have now been installed at Cornbury House, where Peter Cook will find a suitable home for

912 Register Secretary Rowena Purdy 01472 399381 – 912@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Register Secretary Vacancy Members’ queries I’ve had two very interesting questions this past month from 912 owners, both of whom were restoring their 912s. A first for me was the request for a recommended supplier of a wiring loom for a 912.

The other was regarding the purchase of a 912 with seemingly suspect numbers for the car’s manufactured date.

However, with a bit of reading through my sources, I came up with answers. The interesting point that I learned from my researches into VIN and engine numbers is just how different these sources can be.

Unfortunately, these sources only mention the European and US series, ignoring all the right-hand drive versions. I can usually help here as I have details – not complete, however – of all the right-hand drive imported 912s which came in, usually through AFN. Poppy, my 912 Unfortunately Poppy has remained in her garage since returning from the NEC and HRCR Open Day at Gaydon while I source a replacement exhaust and heat exchangers for her. This has now been done and hopefully will be in place by the time I write my next report, which could be after my next event – the North Yorkshire Classic, when I could be marshalling, or navigating.

Welcome to Nathalie Welcome to Nathalie McGloin, who will be the first disabled driver to take the wheel of a Cayman GT4 Clubsport in the MSN Circuit Rally Championship rounds.

HRCR rally navigation course Last year I drove through blizzards to Knutsford and back, this year I drove to a very picturesque

them. Many thanks to the Bradley family for this generous donation.

Peter Cook has photographed the Porsche 356 book covers held in the archive, and you can view the pictures by appointment at the Clubhouse soon.

This is my penultimate Register Report as I will be standing down at the AGM in April. It has been a pleasure and I will miss the challenge. However, I have been on the Motorsport Board as Director

Ross-on-Wye through mist and drizzle, but with snow in the fields and sub-zero temperatures.

Hopefully I’ll find a driver willing to take a novice navigator on the HRCR Clubman’s rounds and the HERO events when I’m not driving Poppy.

A couple of weeks later, I was on my way to Royal Leamington Spa to attend the HRCR AGM and Awards Dinner. The main reason for my attending was to see the first recipient of the Gibson-Purdy Trophy receive her award but unfortunately she was unable to attend so the trophy sat on my table, almost in front of me.

This was the first time I’d seen it and I was pleased with the result.

FUTURE EVENTS 13-14 April PCGB AGM and Officials’ Conference This event has been brought forward owing to the late Easter this year. You will find details in PP. 5 May Stanford Hall Classic Show You should all have had notification of this 912 get-together. I’m looking forward to meeting up with many like-minded 912 owners during the day.

24 May Blyton Novice Track Organised by the team at R4, this is a PCGBregistered event and details can now be found on the Club website and on the R4 page.

Rowena

for the last few years and have now taken on the role of Motorsport Chairman, so you haven’t got rid of me entirely! Hopefully, many of you will get to some (or all) of the events lined up this year.

Enjoy your Porsches and your Club.

Albert Walsh, Register Director register@porscheclubgb.com 07753 441730

the UK, the maximum ethanol content in petrol is five per cent and although this is not recommended by Porsche, the SC seems to cope well with it. In Europe, many countries sell E10 petrol, with 10 per cent ethanol content.

Ethanol absorbs water, reacts with copper, brass and aluminium and certain plastics and rubbers and, by changing the specific gravity of fuel, alters the mixture slightly. At five per cent, none of this has a significant effect but keep a close eye on hoses for petrol leaks and only replace hoses with ethanolproof material. I would strongly advise adding one of the many additives that reduce the effect of ethanol in petrol. I would also try to keep your tank full and keep the car somewhere dry. I have fitted a water trap in my fuel line as a safety measure, and these are available from boat chandlers. They will remove any water and help to filter the petrol.

Even with these precautions, in Europe I would try to avoid E10 petrol and avoid E85 which is 85 per cent ethanol, which is now available in France.

Just stick with sans plomb 98, or if this is not available, sans plomb 95.

Some years ago, I decided to convert my SC to run on E20 petrol. I felt this would future-proof my Porsche and continue to let me use her as I wanted.

The biggest problem was the K-Jetronic fuel injection.

Not only was it manufactured out of materials which were not compatible with ethanol, so was likely to leak, but the fuel monitoring would be severely affected by the change in specific gravity.

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The American PMO system has replaced the K-Jetronic

My K-Jetronic is now stored in my garage, after being replaced by an American PMO system totally compatible with ethanol. The other problem with K-Jetronic is that it is prone to blowing back through the plenum chamber, cracking it. Hopefully you will solve this by fitting blow of valves.

However, Porsche fitted the SC with a very mild camshaft to reduce the chance of a blow-back.

Although solving the problem it did strangle the performance of the SC, especially at higher revs, but we had a smooth, very tractable engine.

I decided to change my cam as well as the fuel system so not only did I increase lift but also inlet duration by 30 degrees and the exhaust duration by 20 degrees. As you can imagine, the increase of top end power was dramatic. Now, however, I do have flames coming out of both the inlet and exhaust if I get too enthusiastic!

Rufus and Tracy went on the honeymoon of their dreams in their trusty 2003 C4S

Paul

911 Carrera 3.2 Register Secretary Steve and Sue Edwards 02083 667770 – 911carrera32@porscheclubgb.com Technical Advisor Charles Marsland 01732 848323 Long-term Carrera 3.2 owners Mac and Sue share an interesting experience…

In March last year, we volunteered our 3.2 Targa to be compared with a Ferrari 348, TVR Tuscan, Toyota MR2 and Triumph TR4A for Classic Cars magazine.

The weekend photo shoot subsequently coincided with the Beast from the East and so was postponed.

When we did meet up, it was at the famous Lion Inn on Blakey Ridge, where we would stay for two days, on the road with no number between Kirkby Mills and Castleton. We did about 150 miles over the two days of the photo shoot, with the photographer hanging out of the cars while being driven up and down at speed.

He knelt on the passenger seat while I drove about 10 feet behind one of the other vehicles. This went on for many hours, rain and shine. Sometimes I was at the front, setting the pace, sometimes in the middle or at the back. It was a very hairy experience for all of us.

We also stopped at the pretty little village of Hutton le Hole for a stationary photo shoot and a bit of a break. Sam Dawson, the editor at large, had forgotten his notebook and I handed him my car keys.

When he returned, he could not get the smile off his face. Although he had driven plenty of 3.2 models, he had never driven a naturally aspirated wide body before, let alone a Targa.

On the way home, we hit a very big pothole and it shattered the front offside anti-roll bar mounting. It was probably weakened by its 22 years on the road, and the G forces applied on Blakey Ridge. The good news is that when fixed, the handling improved considerably. Sue sensibly declined the option to be a passenger during the photo shoot and enjoyed a couple of days in the cosy warmth of the pub. We will probably return there in the spring, just for fun.

Thanks go to Mac and Sue for retelling their exciting experience, another perk of owning these great machines. It’s a good reason to respond to our request to be added to the ‘Available for premium display’ list on the Register – and if you too have an article, it will be much appreciated, as always.

Work in progress I recently noticed a smell of petrol when I raised the luggage lid. I suspect the short blue pipe from the petrol tank to the ventilation system expansion tank may have perished, or succumbed to ethanol degradation. I have also started a refresh of the brake calipers, so thanks to Nash and Jason for suggesting brake reconditioning companies. More on these two subjects next month.

Monthly reports The Clubhouse has asked us to reduce the length of our PP reports to 500 words, but the full versions can be found on the 3.2 Register section of the PCGB website.

996 Register Secretary Andy Willis 07775 138527 – 996@porscheclubgb.com

From top: photo time for Mac and Sue’s Targa; Targas on the Moors

ULEZ in London The new Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) comes into effect on 8 April in Central London (in the same area 97 porscheclubgb.com

as the Congestion Charge). Our 996s do not meet the new tighter exhaust emission standards. Unlike the Congestion Charge, ULEZ applies 24/7. The daily charge is £12.50 and the penalty is £160. For more information, visit tfl.gov.uk/ulez. Remember the same restriction could be coming to a city near you in the future.

AGM and Officials’ Conference I will be attending the AGM and Officials’ Conference on 13 and 14 April. If you can’t attend the AGM but would like me to put forward a question, let me know asap.

Register members in print In February’s PP, I commented on the lack of members wanting their cars published in this section.

Well, Rufus and Tracy Wedderburn sent me some images of their car with accompanying information.

Over to them…

Here’s our wedding car (a 2003 C4S) on 14 July (hence the 147 sticker on the bonnet).

We started in Edinburgh and had a wonderful wedding weekend in the Scottish Borders. From there it was a 2500-mile honeymoon odyssey covering nine different countries – Scotland, England, Holland, Germany (with a detour to Stuttgart), Switzerland then down through the Italian lakes all the way to Rome. We came back via France, Luxembourg, Belgium and Holland.

Any concerns about taking an older car on such a mammoth trip were totally unfounded as it purred all the way, including on some Alpine passes. We lost a bit of front inner wheel arch liner, the spoiler got stuck with some Italian dust and a screen washer hose popped off, but that was it!

All in all, it was a hell of an adventure and the car totally made the honeymoon an unforgettable experience. Even the ‘Martini’ ribbons stayed with us all the way home.

A very warm welcome to all new members, and if you would like your 996 to feature in this section, then email me images (preferably with you and the car) and a few words.

996 technical issues If you’ve had any issues that you think would benefit other members, or have any technical questions, please contact me via phone or email. Alternatively,

1971 PORSCHE 2.2E The subject of a bare shell restoration, this beautifully restored 911 has a whole host of sensible upgrades to ensure it is at home on both road and track

+44 (0) 1869 357126 www.pendine.com cars@pendine.com

Located at

you can contact Gary Sorrell via gary.sorrell@ porschecolchester.co.uk or Richard Hamilton via the Forum.

Enjoy your 996

nervous about taking their Porsche on a trackday.

With one-to-one instruction throughout, it is a safe way to overcome any doubts about taking that first step. Lockton’s trackday cover for Porsche-organised events has been extended to these sessions, giving extra reassurance.

events@porscheclubgb.com or on 01608 652914 or Richard Watling on 01285 770356 for details. In the event of a no deal Brexit, Lockton and other insurers will be issuing green cards. You can obtain an International Driving Permit for £5.50 from post offices.

Portmeirion weekend A total of 84 people gathered for our first full weekend at this magical destination. As well as R5 and Register members, R6, R11, R13, R18 and R22 were all represented. By day, groups explored the attractions of Snowdonia while others enjoyed beautiful Portmeirion. We also enjoyed two fabulous evenings of fine dining. Now a firm favourite on our calendar, there was a great deal of interest for February 2020.

17-19 May Weekend in Wales There’s still time to join us for our Wales weekend, where there will be two social evenings at Llandudno’s St George’s Hotel, a great place to stay for those taking part or spectating at the Anglesey Trackday (18 May) and for a post-breakfast saunter across the road to R6’s Porsches on the Prom (19 May). I have reserved the St George’s for Friday and Saturday night. Room rates are the same as 2018 and everyone is welcome. Telephone Lucy Cooper at the St George’s quoting 77639927 Porsche Club.

Andy DIARY DATES 13-14 APRIL AGM and Oicials’ Conference 28 APRIL Bicester Heritage Sunday Scramble

991 Register Secretaries Phil Graham 01625 524596 – 991@porscheclubgb.com Kenny Robinson 07768 862280 – kenny.robinson.911@gmail.com

Photo competitions Register members are invited to submit photos of their 991s that give the impression of ‘passport to adventure’ as the new header image for our email newsletters and web page. The winner will receive a prize with all images posted in the 991 Gallery.

We now have an additional 991 Register Secretary for the north west and hopefully a third to cover the south of England. The Register now has 937 members – I’m still hanging on in there until my 992 arrives!

The first member to take delivery of a 992 will have the chance of his/her car appearing as the header image for the 992 Register for 12 months. I’m sure we can rustle up a prize!

Millbrook Performance Driver Training There was a fantastic response for places on these courses, with two extra days added to satisfy demand. In addition to honing your driving skills, I hope these days will be a safe introduction to anyone

31 March-7 April Stuttgart and Leipzig factory trip There may still be a chance to join us for this trip so please contact Mandy Sutch at

FUTURE EVENTS

3-4 August Beaulieu Supercar Extravaganza Beaulieu has invited owners of 997s, 991s and 992s to attend this wonderful show. Everyone taking part receives free VIP hospitality throughout the two days and free access to all Beaulieu’s attractions. The invitation is worth £25 per person per day for those displaying their cars. A lucky few will have the chance to show off their car’s performance to onlookers. The organisers have asked me to compile a list of members wishing to attend instead of contacting them directly. See the PCGB website for full details.

Kenny & Phil

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Photos: Martin Davis

Register Secretary Kevin Clarke 07946 080454 – 914@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Kate Maynard 07812 974613 KMaynard@hickmanandrose.co.uk International Events Co-ordinator Tom Loder 07748 635406 thomas.loder@btinternet.com

Clockwise from top left: it could be Lake Como!; don’t miss the action at Beaulieu; a magical weekend at Portmeirion

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During the unseasonably warm February weather, I was lucky enough to be in mid-Wales visiting Tom Loder, giving him a hand getting his two 914s back on the road. We were able to test-drive both on some of the planned route for 914 Wales 2020 and give his freshly restored 914-6 a shakedown ready for this year’s events.

Kate Maynard and Brian popped round to 914 HQ to see me on one of those lovely February days, after taking their No. 36 out to a Classic Car Breakfast meeting in Sevenoaks, to have a chat with me about future events we have planned for the 914 Register throughout 2019 – the 50th year of the 914.

Maurice Povey reports that his 914 is finally back on the road following a bit of engine trouble on a 914 Welsh Run weekend back in 2017, “after many delays, setbacks and broken promises, with a lot of help from Howard, a local 914 owner and fellow enthusiast. I’m physically, emotionally and financially exhausted!”

I am happy to hear that Maurice and Gina can now start to think about the International 914 meeting in Germany at the end of May without worrying whether the 914 will be ready in time, and then have to attend in their daily car for the second year running, rather than their much-loved 914.

From top: Kate and Brian pop over to 914 HQ; Tom and Kevin make the most of the glorious February weather and give the Sixes a test drive in mid-Wales

Mismatched old track rods

928 Register Secretary David Hemmings 07768 983743 – 928@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Register Secretary Andrew Brierley 01204 491573 – brierley28@virginmedia.com

For those planning to go to the VolksWorld Show at Sandown Park Racecourse on 23-24 March, I’m happy to report that amongst the displays there will be a 50-year display of the VW Porsche 914.

Until next time, happy Fourteening…

Kevin DIARY DATES 5 MAY Stanford Hall VW Show We will be having our annual 914 Concours and 914 display. Please contact Kevin to display your 914.

31 MAY-2 JUNE International 914 meeting – Wiesloch, Germany 20 JULY 914/50 Brooklands Museum

924 except GT Register Secretary Paul Hedges 07940 441452 (6-10pm) – 924@porscheclubgb.com MOT time As I prepared my car for its MOT, the most pressing concern was the retractable headlights not fully raising – an obvious fail. Thankfully, this was an easy fix as there’s a headlight relay near the thumbwheel. I simply flicked the relay gently and the pods fully popped up and have continued to work correctly since.

As the previous year, I took my car to Ben & Lenny’s Service Centre in Old Wolverton, Milton Keynes, and they carried out the test. It failed due to both rubber dust covers on the track rod ends

being split. For the remedial work I took the car to ES Motor in Milton Keynes and they ordered some new track rod ends. However, there were issues getting the parts.

The 924 model uses track rod ends with female and male thread variants. I decided to try to source the parts myself. After an hour of research I found the most clarity and the best price with Design 911 at £41.82, including delivery. ES Motor fitted the new parts and kept the old ones for me and I was surprised to find they are different in ages, shape and size! Even the retaining thread was a different size. I suppose that’s what happens after more than 35 years.

The car went back to Ben & Lenny’s and passed.

But true to form, almost immediately after the speedometer cable snapped...

Remanufactured Parts #31 Each month I will 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, and don’t forget to have your membership card handy and ask for a PCGB discount!

924 Transmission clutch release bearing 113141165C 924 (1976-1985) 924 Turbo Engine adjusting screw 046109453F – 924 (1976-1985) 924 Turbo (1979-1982) 924S Engine hose clamp 99951223502 – 924S (19861988) 944 (1982-1991) 911 G (1975-1983) 911 Carrera (1984-1989) 911 Turbo (1975–1989) More next month…

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Warm work On an unusually warm and dry February day, I decided to take the S4 out from under its cover and give it a run. If any mice had made themselves comfortable in my air filters, they would be in for a shock – though the last time this happened, they bypassed the air filter and took up residence in the mass airflow unit.

I keep the car on a battery conditioner, although I know many of you just have a battery switch-off.

I guess the battery suffers for its continued mobility when on charge. On the other hand, no current to any of the electrics is said to be detrimental to the wiring, with connections furring up over time. In winter, I tend to warm up the engine once a month so that total cold does not set in, even though the car is not being driven. This repeat engine running can sometimes mean a rough start on less than eight cylinders, which is exactly what happened. But moving on…

With the engine warm, I noticed some condensation behind the clear cover of the speedometer, but this will usually disappear. As I moved onto the main road, the tyres felt knobbly, due to standing since November, but I knew this would clear after a few gentle miles. Running at a steady 50mph to 60mph, the engine notes were already much smoother. I headed for the motorway and the V8 warm-up was just about complete.

We all know a warm 928 feels quite different from a cold 928. I say you need to do 30 miles for the car to warm through and relax itself. Some say most of the early Porsche models are the same slow warmers, not just the air-cooled cars.

Manual appeal Assistant Register Secretary Andrew Brierley has expressed an interest in collating a GTS with manual gearbox only historic list. If you have a manual car please email Andrew at the address within this article.

18 May British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire This will be the major 928 Register event for 2019 so we hope you will join in. It will be of interest to owners of 928s and all transaxle models and is also supported by the 968 Register and Panamera Register. There will be a large reserved parking area, so it’s our intention to organise model by model parking.

Admission charges are normally £14 per person but on production of your membership card the price will be £10 per person, including passengers.

We ask you to make an early reservation for your car by emailing Andrew Brierley, who will be in charge on the day, with your name/model type/colour and registration number, so that we can build the individual model parking areas in advance. Contact Andrew on brierley28@virginmedia.com

Clockwise from top left: there’s lots to do and see at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon, including the fantastic Jaguar collection. The grounds are also pretty impressive

Boxster Register Secretary Tracy Wilkins 01992 450740 boxster@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Secretary Cliff Wilkins Contact details as above Technical Advisors Steve Winter steve@jazweb.co.uk Nick Pike 02089 607 111 (evenings and weekends) Screen test The fabulous February weather was a wonderful way to start the new year for Boxster owners, but I hope that those of you with a plastic rear screen remembered to be careful on chilly mornings to avoid it splitting.

Breakfast meets Our breakfast meets in the east and south are now fully booked and thanks go to those who have booked. We are planning our north and west meets for August and September so look out for emails with more details over the coming months.

The museum has more than 150 cars on display, covering 120 years of British car manufacture with 100-plus more in the Collections Centre and café.

Gaydon is centrally located, with easy signed access from Junction 12 on the M40 in Warwickshire or check the postcode CV35 0BJ. For more details, visit britishmotormuseum.co.uk David Hemmings

968 Register Secretary Ken Coad 01923 262960 968@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Register Secretary Brett Henley 07930 189150 Technical Advisor Alex Eacock 01213 282225 My 968’s MOT expires any day soon, so I must get that sorted. I hope it proves to be an easy pass, although I do need to have one or two front suspension bushes replaced. Jaz, the Porsche specialist dealer in St Albans reminded me when they last serviced the car.

Race for CALM A guy called Phillipo touched base, alerting me to a new race series he is running this year called the CALM Classic 4 Pot Porsche Trophy for four-cylinder Porsches, aimed at 924s, 944s and 968s. The series will be raising funds for the charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), which is leading the movement against male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK. All profits will be donated to CALM at the end of the season.

The first race day will be at Silverstone on the National Circuit on 22 June, followed by a second at Brands Hatch on 7 September. The plan is to field a team or two (or more) in the final event, the 750 Motor Club’s Birkett Six-Hour Relay Race at Silverstone on the Grand Prix circuit on 26 October.

Now there’s some venue… any ideas for arranging a 968 get-together? Maybe Brett my new assistant might like to follow that one up.

Light work?

Recently I came across an interesting enquiry about a 968 that had failed its MOT. The issue was that the ‘Check engine’ dash light never came on. When the dash was removed, there were two bulbs missing.

The bulbs were replaced but the lights still failed to work. This is a major fail under MOT rules introduced in May 2018 and 968s are taken in due to the date of first use. It could be that this facility is only programmed for the US market. Can anyone offer any views on this subject?

FUTURE EVENTS 18 May, British Motor Museum, Gaydon Head to this brilliant venue for the Transaxle meet from 10am onwards.

26-28 July Silverstone Classic PCGB will have a big marquee and its own grandstand at this fabulous event.

3 August Transaxle event, Goodwood I am organising this day and it never fails to attract a superb selection of 968s plus 924s, 944s and 928s.

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Six-cylinder comeback?

There has been much speculation over the last couple of months about what we can expect next from Porsche regarding the Boxster, including reports that there will be a new six-cylinder version to sit between the current 718 GTS and the Spyder. At the time of writing, Porsche has not confirmed this so we must wait and see. The current 718 is still proving popular with members and we now have almost 150 registered with the Club, including 17 GTS models.

My Boxster service My 981 had its six-year service in February and I am pleased to say that it is still in pretty good shape. The only item that will need attention in the future are the front brake pads which were showing 4mm – not bad for a 32,000-mile car which is my daily drive.

New member This month we welcome Peter Chadwick and his 2009 987 in Arctic Silver.

Steve’s Q&A As you know, Steve is well versed in all models of the Boxster. This month, I have based the Q&A on the 986.

Q: I have a 986. Prior to collection, the garage identified that coolant had leaked on the floor during the service and a part from Porsche was ordered to rectify the issue. I have since driven approximately 250 miles but I have noticed that the car is overheating in traffic at around 95 degrees on the gauge before the fans kick in. Is this particularly common? Secondly, the dash flashed an oil reading message yesterday. The oil looked about quarter of a tank full, which seems surprising given the mileage used since its service. I’m naturally terrified of IMS and RMS bearing failures and leaks!

A: The temperature gauge sitting at 90-95 degrees is OK. If it were overheating, you would get warning lights and steam out the back. The oil level issue may simply be that the oil level wasn’t checked properly after the service so I would top it up as per the instructions in the handbook and monitor it from

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there. If it continues to use oil at anything more than half a litre every 1000 miles then you may have a problem but it is very unlikely you do.

Happy Boxstering Tracy

Cayman Register Secretary Kevan Sutherns 07733 318671 – cayman@porscheclubgb.com Membership of the Cayman Register is closing in on the 1200 level and the Facebook group is 10 per cent of this. Something the Facebook group has shown is that many owners have not edited their membership profiles in years. I urge you all to check the “My Profile” tab on the Club website and edit your details so that you have membership in the appropriate Register.

As most members know, I am planning a trip to Germany. Nothing is booked as yet but at around the time you read this I will be starting to prepare and setting the date, so if you would like to join us on the trip, or even for part of it, please get in touch.

I will be checking on the environment sticker requirements for Germany and Belgium but for anyone visiting France, some cities there need stickers too. There are a number of sites on the internet from which you can buy environment stickers, not all of which are at the standard price, so try to use official sites.

Post-Brexit, check with your insurer for your cover in Europe in case you need to carry green card insurance. You will also need to watch out for the Gilets Jaunes, or Yellow Jackets!

Have fun and stay safe.

Kevan

Panamera Register Secretary Stephen Chapman 07484 823098 10am-8pm Technical Advisor Steve McPherson 07831 346060 panamera@porscheclubgb.com

From top: Simon Page took part in a test for Car magazine; the Festival of Porsche at Brands Hatch

It’s over to Simon Page this month, following his experiences with an S E-Hybrid and participation in a recent Car test article.

It’s summer 2017. We are now a family of three and I decided it was time to consolidate my car collection into one vehicle. The dream was a 911. The reality was something a little more practical. An SUV was out of the question, no other manufacturer’s offering was appealing enough and the second-generation Panamera was still too new for the second-hand market options. And so it was settled: a firstgeneration, metallic black, facelift S E-Hybrid was the target.

Sure, I read the reviews, from the lovers and the haters… and that was just about the body shape, let alone the plug-in hybrid model, the negativity about its unachievable miles per gallon claims, its ridiculous weight and the ‘terrible’ feel on the brakes as it switched from regenerative to pad on disc.

I did something different though. I tried it and liked it. A big boot for the family holidays, plenty of room in the back, phenomenal GT capability (an 1800-mile round-trip to France and back with ease in a luxurious cabin), relatively cheap insurance, up to about 16-20 plug-in miles range (summertime only, about half that in winter) for four hours at 3kw charge (do the maths and it’s cheaper than fuel), and zero road tax for a 415bhp vehicle. Seriously, what’s not to like?

Admittedly, the brakes feel different, the miles per gallon never really add up against its diesel counterpart and it’s heavy – yes, it lets you know that, especially on tight roundabouts. But it makes up for it, should you feel inclined to turn up the pace, with fantastic road grip. If Sport mode is engaged, and manual selected, a full depress of the gas pedal sees the activation of the boost feature. All the electric horses and all the engine horses flood in from low rpm, giving the car the kick that it needs to see off the four-pot turbo hot-hatch crew nipping at your heels.

Since owning the S E-Hybrid, it’s grown on me.

Its pure road presence and the Acid Green brakes generate many a comment, as do its silent arrivals! I equally appreciate that each is to their own in taste, but I just don’t feel this motor had its share of the good press it deserved.

Imagine, then, my surprise when I took a call from Stephen, the Panamera Register Secretary asking if I was interested in loaning myself and my motor for a new versus used review for Car magazine. The proposal: a new Audi S7 50 TDI vs. a used Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid. Happily volunteering in return for coffee, sandwiches and fuel expenses, I headed off to Peterborough to meet Ben Barry, motoring journalist and his team on a particularly cold and windy January day. Fortunately, after a few showers, 105 porscheclubgb.com

the rain held off, and it really was a great day out, not only to see how the magazine articles were produced, but to meet and converse with some great guys of the motor journaling world.

The review can be seen in the March edition of Car magazine, and despite my willing the Porsche to pull it out of the bag, the Audi may have come out on top.

But let’s face it, it’s still only an Audi…

For me, the Panamera S E-Hybrid is really the winner. As all Porsche owners know, there is something about a Porsche that just makes it that bit more special than anything else.

Cayenne Register Secretary Jeremy Heney cayenne@porscheclubgb.com To the rescue…

I’ve recently been contacted by Jane MacGregorWhite, a recent convert to the Cayenne Register after switching from a Boxster.

After Jane decided she needed a vehicle more accommodating to family life and her volunteer work with Surrey 4x4 Response, she came upon a 2003 Cayenne Turbo, which makes for a happy owner with the wonderful acoustics of its V8 4.5-litre engine and all the multiple extras when new. It even has the spare wheel carrier, which is a rarity these days.

Jane has been a member of Surrey 4x4 Response since January 2014. The charity, which is entirely volunteer run, works with Surrey local authorities and the ambulance and fire services and has been called on to assist hospices and other organisations providing critical care. Its work includes transporting medical personnel to hospitals or midwives to patients in remote areas and evacuating people

From top: a 718 downpipe; a 991.2 GT3 oil reservoir

in hazardous situations like floods and snow.

Last year in the bad weather, the charity also transported nurses, patients and even food bank items!

It is really positive to see the Cayenne being used for such vital community work in a role that is usually the domain of the mighty Land Rover and I wish Jane and her colleagues all the very best in their endeavours. Jane has promised me some action shots of the Cayenne and an update on a ‘shout’, so watch this space or visit surrey4x4response.org to find out more about the charity.

Enjoy your Porsche Jeremy

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 Hi Modifiers The sun is shining, so get those covers off and enjoy your Porsche … but do check your brakes, levels, pressures and settings before any enthusiastic driving.

Thanks go to Ralph for another excellent article below.

Turbo talk Porsche’s introduction of turbo charging across the non-GT range of cars has dramatically changed the cost/benefit ratio of modifying engines to produce more power. For a normally aspirated engine the options have included • external modifications such as manifolds and intakes • internal modifications such as improving gas flow • fitting a larger same series engine e.g. 3.8 litre replacing a 3.4 litre • fitting a higher performance engine e.g. a GT engine.

External modifications typically include exhaust, better manifolds, improved induction, and remapping at a cost of around £5000 for 25bhp. Internal engine

modifications can range from the classic porting heads to improve gas flow, to more advanced changes such as reprofiled camshafts. With upgraded external parts, as described, and remap, this might cost £10,000 and upwards for 40bhp to 60bhp. When swapping for a larger capacity engine, e.g. a 997.1 3.8-litre replacing a 987.1 3.4-litre, staying with the same generation is important to avoid systems integration issues required to cope with changes to the ECU and emissions controls. This will also involve first category modifications to achieve a gain of 80bhp to 100bhp for £20,000-£30,000.

Alternatively, you can fit a GT series engine. One current project involves fitting a 991.2 GT3 engine and sequential gearbox into a 981 GT4 Clubsport. This requires changes to the shell to accommodate the engine’s reverse orientation and different oil reservoir.

A completely different ECU unit and loom is required and reintegrating with the other control units is a huge task. This will cost in the region of £70,000 for probably no more than a 150hp gain.

However, with the introduction of economy and emissions-improving turbo engines across the range, Porsche has enabled very much lower cost ways of increasing engine performance. Power improvements available with turbocharged engines also bring a huge increase in torque, unlike normally aspirated upgrades. UK-based specialists in Porsche and GTR tuning (Nine Excellence and Litchfield) are offering tuning kits that can just be a tune, or include an improved exhaust system.

For the 718 series 2.5L engine, Stage I remapping can yield an extra 70bhp to 415bhp for £3000. Add a 100-cell catalyst exhaust and tune brings 475bhp for £5400, up 130bhp from stock.

Tuning for second generation 991 turbo models is also available. The base model and T have 360bhp stock. Suppliers offer packages including 447bhp for £1200, £3000 for 457bhp, £9600 for 505bhp, and a £12,000 Stage III, giving 534bhp.

It is amazing how much additional power can be gained. However, there are two important caveats: your drive train warranty will be voided, the ECU logs mapping changes… and upgraded brakes would be a really good idea!

FUTURE EVENTS 21 September RPM Technik I have started a thread on the Modified Forum for our visit with 996 Register to RPM Technik on 106 porscheclubgb.com

21 September, so please express your interest there.

I am hoping for a good turn-out with lots of Modified cars from all Registers, including the 996, for which RPM is renowned with its CSR programme. There has already been a good response with some fabulous Modified cars including a 964 wide body RS and rare 3.2 Carrera Modified to 3.4 litre plus induction, cams and so on. During the day, I will ask a small selection of attendees to make an informal technical talk about their creations. I look forward to seeing you there!

Please do call me or Ian with any queries or if you want to talk Modified.

Cheers Des, Ralph and Ian

Macan Register Secretary Mike Allen 07976 697070 – macan@porscheclubgb.com Generation game Last-minute slots became available for several members to try the new Generation 2 Macan at the Porsche Experience Centre in early February. Up to 12 lucky Porsche owners were treated to breakfast or lunch before heading out onto the purpose-built tracks with a highly experienced driving consultant to explore the attributes of the new two-litre petrol model. This opportunity is normally only offered to those who have placed an order for a Macan so for many, as owners of other vehicles in the Porsche range, this was their first chance to experience the varied capabilities of this specific model.

Around the handling track, even on a wet surface, the car could be pushed really hard without the slightest hint of loss of grip, the two-litre Golf GTI

please email me. I’ll put your name on the list and send more information nearer the time.

A lovely line-up of Macans at the Porsche Experience Centre

Happy Macan-ing Mike

Race Car Register Secretary Paul Ward 07894 877802 (before 9pm) racecar@porscheclubgb.com

engine giving 242bhp. While not up to the torque or power of the three-litre S, GTS and Turbo models which will follow in time, the lighter front end with the smaller engine meant corner entry speeds were much faster as the car turned in so well.

After several launch controls, high-speed emergency braking and lane changes we swapped cars to venture out on to the public highway for a spot of driving around the Northamptonshire countryside. For most participants this driving session was a revelation and, of course, this particular model is perhaps going to be the default choice for those, who like me, lament the demise of the diesel-powered Macan but wish to stay loyal to the brand and, therefore, convert to a smaller petrol engine which will give an average economy of over 30mpg. Mind you, on track I managed without any trouble to reduce this figure below 14mpg!

By the time you read this I will have taken delivery of my car and will report upon my real-world driving experience with its first venture to Wales in mid-March on the Register’s long weekend.

Finally, Porsche has recently announced that the next generation Macan, due out in the early

2020s, will be an all-electric version to follow in the footsteps of the Taycan.

FUTURE EVENTS 27 April PCM tutorial The Generation 2 Macan comes with a new and updated PCM but still retains several knobs and buttons. However, whether you have the original Macan or the facelift model, you will be very welcome at the Clubhouse at the PCM Tutorial hosted by our own techno expert Adrian Robson, who should be able to enlighten us about the ever-increasing technology available within our cars. Refreshments will be available during the morning and there will be the opportunity to lunch at a nearby hostelry afterwards.

16 May Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust Museum Helen and Larry Goff have suggested a visit to this Derby museum, starting at 3.30pm. For those who wish, we plan a meal at the Coopers Arms, Weston on Trent after the museum tour.

If you are interested in either of these events,

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I had a close look at the 911 GT3 Cup (type 991.2) at Autosport International. The main purpose of the 911 GT3 Cup is to compete in Porsche one-make championships such as the Porsche Carrera Cup GB. This is the fastest single-marque GT racing championship in the UK. Competition is tough as the field of identical 485hp 911 GT3 Cups places the focus on drivers and team performance. It forms a key level of the Porsche Motorsport pyramid, which has a proven track record of taking drivers to the pinnacle of GT racing.

Technical data Engine 3,996cm3 aluminium six-cylinder rear-mounted boxer engine Power 357kW (485hp) Transmission Porsche six-speed sequential dog-type gearbox and limited slip differential Brake system Six-piston (front) and four-piston (rear) aluminium monobloc racing brake calliper with ‘anti-knock back’ springs Suspension Front axle: McPherson suspension strut, adjustable for height, camber and toe Forged and adjustable top mounts Electrohydraulic power steering with external control function for easy manoeuvring Rear axle: multi-link rear suspension, adjustable for height, camber and toe, forged top mounts

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Safety Welded-in roll cage, FT3 safety fuel tank, fire extinguishing system Porsche Carrera Cup GB 2019 Race Calendar Rounds 1 and 2 Brands Hatch (Indy) 5-7 April Rounds 3 and 4 Donington Park 25-28 April Rounds 5 and 6 Croft 14-16 June Rounds 7 and 8 Oulton Park 28-30 June Rounds 9 and 10 Barcelona 19-21 July Rounds 11 and 12 Thruxton 16-18 August Rounds 13 and 14 Silverstone 27-29 (National) September Rounds 15 and 16 Brands Hatch (GP) 11-13 October To find out more, visit porsche.co.uk/CarreraCupGB – and do check dates online before you travel!

Techno Classica The Race Car Register is combining forces with the Modified Register and visiting Techno Classica in Essen, Germany from 10 to 14 April. This promises to be the best show to see and purchase restored, classic and performance Porsches in Europe. Expect reports in a future issue of PP. CheeRS, Paul!

924 Carrera GT Register Secretary Ricky Caesar 07796 935550 – 924carreragt@porscheclubgb.com A fond farewell to a true legend We were sad to hear about the passing of Peter Bradley and decided to attend his funeral in January, held just metres from his cottage in Sheffield.

Before the service we met up with Steve, who looked after Peter’s tractors, and his wife Hilary to reminisce about Peter.

It was a beautiful service attended by friends and family. Four Club members also paid their respects – Colin Billington, Kevin Nunn, John Hern and his girlfriend Di and myself. And it was good to see Albert Walsh representing the Club.

Ricky

356 Register Secretary Fred Hampton 01992 554935 – 356@porscheclubgb.com

Early 911 (2.0, 2.2 & 2.4) Register Secretary Ian McLeod 07539 033377 – 911@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Robin Walker robinjowalker@aol.com Technical Assistant Alan Drayson 07446 931125 alan@canfordclassics.co.uk

911 2.7 Carrera & 3.0 Register Secretary Guy White 01493 750278 91127carrera3@porscheclubgb.com Technical Assistant Tony Ruggles 01992 892333

930 (911 Turbo) Register Secretary John Ward 01844 237508 – 911turbo@porscheclubgb.com

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

911 Carrera RS Register Secretary Fred Hampton 01992 554935 – carrerars@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Mike Chadwick 01454 232232 – mvc@fly7.co.uk

GT3 Register Secretary Alex Drobik 01628 620702 – gt3@porscheclubgb.com

964 Register Secretary David Bladon 07771 194507 – 964@porscheclubgb.com

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

993 Carrera RS Register Secretary Paul Howells 01594 833238 – 993rs@porscheclubgb.com

997 Register Secretary Clive Wratten 997@porscheclubgb.com Register Assistant Phil Blackman

930 Turbo SE 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

911 Carrera Club Sport Register Secretary Alan Cordery 01798 344481 – alan_cordery@yahoo.co.uk 110 porscheclubgb.com

Register Secretary Robert Day 07786 396925 (evenings) slantnose@porscheclubgb.com

Speedster Register Secretary James Kirk 01252 710479/715185 speedster@porscheclubgb.com

Porsche Tractor Register Secretary John Hearn 01206 210553 john356@tiscali.co.uk

1. 2016 - PORSCHE 991.2 TURBO S COUPE - 10,000 MILES - £130,000 2. 2018 - PORSCHE 991.2 GT3 RS - 900 MILES - £POA 3. 2018 - PORSCHE 991.2 GT3 - 1800 MILES - £149,950

1996- PORSCHE 993 C4S COUPE 3.8L 37,000 MILES- £POA

2017-Porsche 991.2 C2S Cabriolet 3,000 Miles- £95,000

2018-Porsche 991 Turbo S Coupe 10,000 Miles- £130,000

2013- Panamera Turbo 9,000 Miles- £49,950

1997- PORSCHE 993 C2S COUPE 22,000 MILES- £110,000

1997-Porsche 993 C2 Targa 88,000 Miles- £44,950

member benefits Make the most of your PCGB membership with these special discounts and offers Porsche Tracks (GT and Turbo models are excluded). Refreshments are included.

Spaces are limited. Order via PCGB and you will receive a voucher pack in the post. Use the voucher to book your place (subject to availability) directly with the Porsche Experience Centre. Participants must be aged between 18 and 80 and must hold a valid, full driving licence. If you have any convictions on your licence please phone + 44 (0)8443 575 911 before booking as restrictions may apply.

Bespoke Hotels is teaming up with PCGB to offer members the chance to win one luxury one-night stay for two people in a junior suite at the Cotswold House Hotel & Spa in Chipping Campden. The award-winning hotel and spa will appeal to those seeking tranquillity, sublime comfort, exceptional food and a stunning spa. To enter and for T&Cs, visit bespokehotels.com/Porschecomp. The closing date is 30 April 2019.

Members can also take advantage of a 25 per cent discount on a two-night break at one of the many luxurious independent hotels in the Bespoke Hotels’ portfolio. Whether you want to stay in a boutique hotel in a buzzing city or somewhere deep in the countryside, there is something to suit your needs.

You will receive a warm welcome and great service. Rooms are on a B&B basis and subject to availability. Visit bespokehotels.com/hotels/be25off for a full list of participating hotels, full T&Cs and to book online. Alternatively, call 0844 8159833 and quote BE25OFF. The offer is valid until 30 June 2019.

Porsche Club GB offers as part of your membership VALUATIONS

Agreed valuation service Porsche Club can provide members with a free valuation service for their Porsche.

This process can now be completed online at porscheclubgb.com. Each submission will be reviewed by a member of the Clubhouse team, and we aim to produce a completed valuation letter within 72 hours.

EVENTS

The Porsche Club GB events calendar is updated at porscheclubgb.com. On a national and Regional level there is a wide variety of ways to enjoy your Porsche, whether it’s trackdays, Register meets, or joining us on our stands at major events.

OUR PARTNERS Porsche Club GB is lucky to enjoy the support of a small number of carefully selected partners who are passionate about the Porsche brand. Their generous support and ongoing commitment allow us to continue to provide Club members with a wide range of benefits and resources. We hope you will in turn support them.

PORSCHE CARS GREAT BRITAIN Driving Experience at Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone PCGB members can purchase a 90-minute Driving Experience for a preferential rate, driving either the 718 Boxster or Cayman, 911, Panamera, Cayenne or Macan on the

Oracle Finance has funded thousands Porsche Club GB of prestige vehicles, Esso Card™ including many Porsches, and can offer a Porsche Club, in broad range of tailored finance solutions, conjunction with Esso and including refinance and equity release. fuel card provider WEX Europe Services, is Contact its Porsche Club team for a proud to announce a fantastic new member fast-track service at competitive rates* by ™ benefit. The Porsche Club GB Esso Card calling 0845 094 9111, emailing porsche@ gives members a discount on all Synergy oraclefinance.co.uk or visiting oraclefinance. fuels, saving 2p per litre on Synergy co.uk/porsche-club *Members receive one Supreme+ and 1p per litre on Synergy year’s free Porsche Club membership with regular, both on unleaded and diesel, each new finance agreement. available at almost 1300 Esso fuel stations around the country. As a special offer, until Pirelli has 30 April, members can receive 5p per litre updated its on Synergy Supreme+ and 2p per litre exclusive on Synergy regular. Members can earn members’ offer. PCGB members will now Tesco Clubcard points when filling up at receive a fuel gift card, up to the value Esso-branded filling stations and the card can also be used at any of the 12,000-plus of £100, when purchasing two or more Pirelli car, van and 4x4 tyres in a single Esso European fuel stations. Members transaction. For full details of the offer, visit are invoiced at the discounted rate and pirelli.co.uk/porscheclubgb pay by direct debit. For T&Cs and to apply online, visit essocard.com/porsche, or call 01270 531992 quoting ‘Porsche’.

For many Club members, their Porsche carries emotional and aesthetic connections, which need to be allied with investment, taxes and often financing considerations.

HFMC Wealth’s fundamental objective is to help you achieve your key financial goals.

If you value financial planning for the future, or would like a health check of current finances, contact HFMC Wealth for a free introductory meeting. Visit hfmcwealth.com, call 0203 958 0911 or email PCGB@hfmcwealth.com

Through the Club’s partnership, members can benefit from Silverstone Auctions’ expertise in a number of different ways, including free consignments (usually £300) of cars to Silverstone Auctions sales; advice and guidance to Club members on the practice of consigning their Porsche for sale or undertaking a purchase at an auction; highly discounted catalogue prices; and privileged membership of affiliation and loyalty schemes.

Porsche Club members enjoy preferential On the way to an rates on Classic event, a client’s Additions products when purchased 1963 Porsche 356B through Porsche Club. Buy online at Coupé was rear-ended and went into a spin, porscheclubgb.com or call 01608 652911 . hitting a wall. Under the PCGB Insurance Scheme we drove him to the event then PCGB members took the 356, insured with us at an agreed enjoy preferential value of £40,000, to his chosen garage. rates on Hamilton Classic products when Repair costs agreed with the garage were just under £28,000. Most policies write off purchased through Porsche Club. Buy at a car if repairs exceed a certain percentage porscheclubgb.com or call 01608 652911.

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of its value, with the client offered so-called market value, minus an excess.

The PCGB Scheme is more flexible. We offered the option of a £40,000 agreed value cash payment, with no deductions, but he chose the repairs. Where possible, only original Porsche parts were used, and the car was returned in perfect order. Why not ask Lockton, the scheme’s brokers, for a quote on 0845 602 9420?

ARTWORK

Carvolution Discount: PCGB members receive a 10% discount.

Claim: Visit carvolutioncompany.com and use PCGB15 at the checkout.

BREAKDOWN COVER

AA Discount: Porsche Club GB members save up to 50% on new annual breakdown cover or 20% on yearly renewal.

Claim: Call 0800 048 0075 and quote F0729. Terms and conditions apply.

Please visit porscheclubgb.com RAC Discount: Receive up to 50% off standard RAC prices for a single personal-based cover for the first year of membership, then 15% discount on each renewal.

Claim: Call 0330 159 0463 or visit rac.co.uk/join/benefits, quoting MS50.

Renewal code: RCAFGEN-MS50

CAR-CARE PRODUCTS

Vertar Discount: PCGB members receive 10% off car-care products and auto accessories.

Claim: Call 0203 503 0022 or visit vertar. com and use the coupon code PCGB2 Car Hood Discount: PCGB members are offered a price of £650 inc. VAT (usually £695) to supply and fit a mohair hood with heated glass rear window to a Boxster 986 1997-2002.

Claim: Present membership card for discount. Call 020 8391 5324.

HOTELS & ACCOMMODATION

PARKING

APH Discount: 10% discounts at participating UK airport car parks, airport hotel/parking packages and No1 Lounges at selected airports. Discounts are on standard rates published on aph.com and on participating products only.

Claim: For full T&Cs, visit partners.aph. com/pcgb or call 01342 859536 and quote PCGB.

PORSCHE SPECIALISTS AND PARTS

Design 911 Discount: PCGB members receive a 5% discount on parts and accessories.

Claim: Enter code PCGB005 at checkout.

Visit design911.co.uk or call 020 8500 8811.

Porscheshop Discount: A 5-10% discount is available to members on most items and services.

Claim: Visit porscheshop.co.uk or call 0121 585 6088 and quote your membership number.

Autofarm Discount: 10% discount on labour costs.

Claim: Call 01865 331234, email workshop@ autofarm.co.uk or visit autofarm.co.uk and quote your membership number.

Dynotech RS Discount: Receive 10% discount on parts and 20% on labour costs and ECU tuning on presenting PCGB membership card.

Claim: Call 01367 358100 or visit dynotechrs.co.uk MCE Porsche Discount: Receive 10% discount on standard labour rates.

Claim: 07796 372239/01295 710374, or visit mceporsche.com

GENERAL MOTORING

The Institute of Advanced Motorists Discount: Advanced driving course to PCGB members for £135 (usually £149).

Claim: Call 0300 303 1134 or visit iamroadsmart.com/poc and quote POC14.

Spax Performance Discount: 10% off all products.

Claim: Call 01869 244771 and quote your membership number.

K300 Ltd Discount: 15% discount on Goodridge hose kits and 10-15% discount on EBC and Pagid brake pads.

Claim: Call 0161 355 1275 and quote membership number or visit k300performance.co.uk Silver Wheels Ltd Discount: 15% discount is available to members.

Claim: Call 01202 896651, quoting SW9PC when booking, or visit silverwheelsltd.co.uk

Parr Independent Discount: 10% off labour rates when PCGB members show their membership card.

Claim: For details, call 01293 537911 or visit parr-uk.co.uk

Hand Picked Hotels Discount: 15% off Best Available Rate for twonight country house and island breaks.

Claim: Use code PPOR19 at handpickedhotels.co.uk or call 01642 706606. Valid for bookings made until 31 August 2019 and subject to availability.

Hurley House Discount: 10% discount on food and beverages, spa treatments and a complimentary bottle of Ruinart champagne on booking a stay.

Claim: Call 01628 568500 or email hello@hurleyhouse.co.uk, quoting ‘Porsche Club member’, and present membership card on check-in.

Beamish Hall Country House Hotel Discount: For exclusive member rates on room only, B&B and dinner, and B&B, email reservations@beamish-hall.co.uk or call 01207 233733 quoting ‘Porsche Club member’ and present membership card on check-in.

The Montcalm Luxury Hotels London Discount: A complimentary continental breakfast and access to the Club Lounge at The Montcalm London Marble Arch.

Claim: Book at themontcalm.com using code PCLUBGB. The Wild Rabbit Discount: Free glass of rosé when dining at this modern British inn

set in the heart of the Cotswolds.

Claim: Present your membership card.

Beacons Holiday Home Discount: 10% per cent off stays and a free bottle of prosecco on arrival.

Claim: Present your membership card. visit beaconsholidayhome.uk or call 07710 023034/07738 659420.

LEISURE

Blenheim Palace Discount: 20% off a Palace, Park and Gardens ticket.

Claim: Present your membership card, or use the discount code PORSCHE20 when booking online (blenheimpalace.com/book). For T&Cs, refer to Member Benefits at porscheclubgb.com

SHOPPING

Elm of Burford Discount: PCGB members receive a 5% discount.

Claim: Present your membership card or use code PCGB at elmofburford.com Daylesford Organic Farm Discount: 10% discount on bookings at Daylesford Cottages; on hour-long massages; in the farm shop and cafe area; at Bamford Barn; and on a free glass of rosé when dining at The Wild Rabbit.

Claim: Present your Porsche Club GB membership card.

great offer from specialists gt one GT One Ltd is an independent Porsche specialist based in Chertsey, Surrey.

Run by Craig Horvath and Peter Bedford, GT One offers servicing, sales and restoration on modern or classic Porsches, and specialises in

CAR DETAILING

West Midlands Car Detailing Discount: 20% off all services.

Claim: Show valid membership card. Email info@westmidlandscardetailing.co.uk or call Vincent on 07528 506181.

Exquisite Car Care Discount: 15%off services (excluding third-party work and alloy wheel refurbishment).

Claim: Show valid membership card. Call Jon on 07737 935110, or visit exquisitecarcare.co.uk for more information.

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air-cooled RUF models. GT One Ltd has teamed up with PCGB to offer members 10 per cent off labour costs. Simply quote your membership number on booking and present your membership card on payment.

Contact 01932 569911, email info@gt-one, or visit gt-one.co.uk

CALENDAR WHAT’S ON IN 2019 APRIL

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6 6-7 6-7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 9 9 10 10-14 12-14 12-14 13-14 14 14 14` 14 17 18 19-22 20 20 20 21 25

Cadwell Park trackday RAC Breakfast Drive-In Iron works museum trip (R9) Spring health check – PC Tonbridge (R25) Spring workshop visit – PC Tewkesbury (Macan) Goodwood Members’ Meeting (R11) Two-day Spring Tour – Cornwall (R15) 993 Technical Seminar Breakfast Club (R2) Breakfast run to Rhug (R6) Drive of the month – Bibury Classic Motor Hub (R10) Drive to Fonmon Castle (R14) Haynes International Motor Museum Breakfast Club (R16) Breakfast meet – The Crew Room, Denham Aerodrome (R21) Run and lunch (R30) RTA and first aid talk (R11) HERO Challenge I (912) Protyre Exeter visit (R15) Techno Classica – Essen (356) Gourmet Weekend – Chateau de Cocove (R11) Spa Francorchamps Porsche family weekend (R12) Officials’ Conference Cars and Coffee (R1) Milton Keynes Classic Tour (R10) Secret Hills Tour (R13) 928 and Porsche morning – The Cock Inn at Sarratt (R21) (928) R20 on Tour: Drive to Nowhere (R20) Classic car meet – Wray (R18) WOTY – Dutch Windmills and Waterways (R29) Peter Vardy Heritage visit (R1) Club clinic PC Perth (R2) Restoracing – Donington Park (Boxster) Drive and lunch (R18) Castle Combe trackday

27 27 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 29 2 May 29 6 May 30

Knockhill track evening organised by All Things Porsche (R1) Manx Hillclimb (R30) Your Porsche at PEC Peter Chambers Automotive visit (R13) Aston Martin visit and drives (R1) PCM tutorial – Cornbury House (Macan) Sunday Scramble at Bicester Heritage Sunday run – Cairngorms (R2) County Wheels, Revesby (R4) Visit to McLaren Leeds (R7) Visit to RPM Technik (R10) Drive-It Day – Wings and Big Wheels Rally (R11) Newmarket Stud visit (R12) Breakfast Club at the Valley Cafe (R25) Sunday Coffee Cruise (R31) Drive It Day Drive Out Sunday (R31) Breakfast meet – East (Boxster)

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Hotel de France and Le Mans Experience

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European Tour of the Year (R22) Spring Drive – County Fermanagh (R30)

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Donington Historic Festival Restoracing Day – Brands Hatch (R24) (Boxster) Spotless Detailing visit (R1) Downton Classic Car Show (R17) Stanford Hall VW Show (912) (914) Gawsworth Hill Classic Car Show (R5) Brands Hatch track evening Porsches and Harleys (R1) Drive and Dine (R24) Dynotech RS visit – Faringdon (R29) Cotswold Rally

21-26 24 25 25-27 26 26 27 28 30 30 2 JUNE

Wolds Wander (R7) Stody Lodge and Azalea Water Gardens Car Show (R12) Cars and Steam – Buckfastleigh (R15) Drive and lunch (R18) Jasmine Porschalink breakfast meeting (R18) Breakfast meeting at Turweston Flight Deck Cafe (R21) Motors by the Moat at Leeds Castle (R25) Normandy Tour (R8) Rolls-Royce visit – Derby (Macan) Skills Handling Course – Abingdon airfield (GT3) Llandudno Weekend (R5) Llandudno Weekend (R9) Weekend in Wales (991) Manx Tour Anglesey trackday RPM/Reep open day (R7) Karting at Menheniot (R15) Transaxle Display at British Motor Museum, Gaydon Isle of Man trip (R11) Weekend Away (R31) Porsches on the Prom Porsche in the Glen (R1) (R2) Stow Maries Wings and Wheels (R11) Classic car day – Mid-Norfolk Shooting Ground (R12) Cumbria International Motor Show (R22) Early morning drive to Bracklesham Bay (R29) French tour (R13) Blyton Park trackday Run with Farne Islands boat trip (R1) R20 Spring Break: Clogs and Curves (R20) Sunday run (R2) Sunday Coffee Cruise (R31) Goodwood trackday Concours – The Riverside Inn, Cound (R13) Regional Concours (R22) Swiss 356 International (356)

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International 914 Meeting – Wiesloch, Germany (914)

JUNE 1-2 2 2 2 6 6 9 9 9 12 13-14 13-16 13-17 14 15 15-16 16 16 17 20 20 20-23 21-23 22 22 22-30 26 27-30

Bedford Festival of Motoring (R24) R20 Escape: Cotswold Invasion (R20) Beaulieu Simply Porsche (R26) Cotswold Convoy to New Forest (R31) Ferdinand Porsche – Master of Mechatricity, Cranfield University Track event at Curborough Sprint Course (R13) Gringley on the Hill Open Gardens and Cars (R4) Wollaton Park Car Show (R8) Lyn Valley Classic (R15) Drive into North Wales (R6) Concours at Powderham Classic Vehicle Meeting (R15) WOTY to Peak District (R15) R20 – 24 Hours of Le Mans (R20) Wadebridge Wheels (R15) Restoracing – Silverstone (Boxster) 24 Hours of Le Mans Lakes Charity Classic Vehicle Show – Grasmere (R18) (R22) Guernsey Classic Vehicle Show (R28G) Ladies tea party at Caistor Hall (R12) Afternoon tea party (R12) CHAPS Men’s Health Club Day, Club Kingswood, Basildon (R11) WOTY Northumberland (R6) WOTY (R21) Porsches at Prescott Midsummer Night’s drive though Wessex (R31) Champagne/Loire trip (Macan) Snetterton trackday WOTY – France (R24)

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Visit us at our new address conveniently located off the M25/M20 Unit 7 Sevenoaks Business Centre, Cramptons Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN14 5DQ

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928 928 ELECTRONICS SPECIALIST LH AND EZK ECUs REPAIRED MAFs REBUILT 3 AND 6 PIN 911 CDI BOXES REPAIRED

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IUI 959 On retention. PCGB member. £2,999 ONO Tel: 07880 748 998, Email: simonchristie@ymail.com POR 95S For sale, on retention and ready for immediate transfer by PCGB member. £2,999 Tel: 07722 952 031

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356 ETM On retention for immediate transfer PCGB member. £POA Tel Phil: 01686 622 680 GENUINE PORSCHE HARD-TOP STORAGE STAND FOR 911 Able to fold away when not in use. £80 Tel: 07979 936177 NEW FUCHS ALLOY REAR WHEEL (BOXED) To suit 930 turbo / Super Sport. £868 Tel David: 07967 125827

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PORSCHE 911 (991) 3.8 CARRERA S COUPE PDK 2012/62. Mileage: 30,200. Basalt Black Launched in 2011 the Porsche 991 is the latest derivative of the 911 range. Slightly larger than the 997 but with increased power, producing 395bhp and a 0-60mph time of only 4.3 seconds. £57,900

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PORSCHE CAYMAN (981) S 3.4 PDK 2014/64. Mileage: 52,250. Carrera White The second generation Cayman was unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, the 981 features upgrades including a new body, a longer wheelbase, a wider front track, and a redesigned interior that matches the firm’s contemporary 911 models. £32,900

PORSCHE CAYMAN (987) 2.7 TIPTRONIC 2006/56. Mileage: 47,900. Guards Red A perfect opportunity to buy a superb handling sports car from this prestigious brand. This particular example is offered in the rare and very desirable Guards Red and is in superb condition. £13,995

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PORSCHE WANTED ROAD - TRACK - RACE 01603 626 668 - NORWICH www.porsche-servicing-norfolk.co.uk

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A level of service you and your Porsche deserve 10% off our service menu prices Please quote ‘PCGB’ when booking Meet Colin - Our Workshop Manager 26 years Porsche experience, most recently as workshop manager at our local opc.

He’ll be delighted to look after you and your Porsche, and will ensure you get the level of service you deserve.

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INDEPENDENT PORSCHE SPECIALISTS Avon Advanced Car Care Unit 3, Fairways Ind. Est. Filton, Bristol, BS34 7QS T: 0870 765 5911/0117 944 1944 E: sales@advancedcarcare.co.uk www.advancedcarcare.co.uk A progressively high tech, fully equipped Porsche servicing facility based in Bristol. The professional personalised care for you and your car is what makes us so unique. We pride ourselves on our integrity, flexibility and understanding of each client’s specific needs. Our friendly and professional staff believe that our best customer is an educated customer. We will take as much time as is necessary to explain what needs to be done to your ‘pride and joy’ and how we will go about doing this. No matter what your needs or desires, if it’s quality main dealer standards you need, we do it here.

We don’t cut corners and we don’t rush jobs. At Advanced Car Care we take the time to do it right, first time! Call us for a free estimate, or pop into our Bristolbased premises. Which trusted trader.

Bedfordshire Export 56 LTD Unit 9, Blundells Drive, Bradville Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK13 7HA T: 01908 216661 E: enquiries@export56.com www.export56.com RPM Technik Units 6 & 7, Old Airfield Industrial Estate, Cheddington Lane, Long Marston, Hertfordshire, HP23 4QR T: 01296 663824 E: info@rpmtechnik.co.uk www.rpmtechnik.co.uk

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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

911 Forge Lane, Moorlands Trading Estate, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6LX T: 01752 840307 E: info@williamscrawford.co.uk www.williamscrawford.co.uk

Unit 1, Goulds Farm, Duckend Green, Rayne, Braintree, Essex CM77 6DF Tel 01376 348785 Email info@adhporsche.co.uk ADH Porsche has a highly trained and skilled team with many years working experience with Porsche.

Our services include general inspections, fixed price services, full engine and gearbox rebuilds, brake and clutch replacements, detailing/ceramic coatings and any general maintenance required. We also offer the added bonus of detailing services which will ensure your vehicle leaves our workshop showroom ready.

Our highly skilled team are passionate about all things Porsche and our friendly, approachable team are ready to help answer your every need.

B S Motorsport Ltd Building 421, Westcott Venture Park, Westcott, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP18 0XB T: 01296 658422 E: office.admin@bsmotorsport.co.uk www.neilbainbridge.com Race preparation and restoration of Classic Porsche road and competition cars. Prestigious Storage and dyno facility & Over 45 years experience in restoration, racing and diagnostic development. Championship winning engineers now offering full service options from our new Service facility.

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.

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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.

Unit 9, Blundells Drive, Bradville Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK13 7HA T: 01908 216661 E: enquiries@export56.com www.export56.com

Cheshire www.tech9.ms Tech9 Motorsport Ltd Hale Garage, Hale Road, Liverpool, L24 5RB. T: 0151 4255 911 E: sales@tech9.ms One of the largest and longest serving Porsche specialists in the North West. Our highly skilled, enthusiastic team would love to welcome new and existing clients to our facility close to Liverpool Airport.

We operate the latest diagnostic systems and have huge stocks of new and used parts for classic Porsche. Engine and Gearbox rebuilding from 356, through all of the 911 variants air-cooled and water cooled including GT3. Motorsport experienced, multiple Championship and Series Outright Winners - complete vehicle builds and race/trackday preparation.

Highly experienced with R/RS/RSR and GT models GT2, GT3 etc. UK distributor for German tuning brand TECHART Car Sales, Service and Restoration to Concours standards. Discount available to Porsche Club members on request Merlin Classic Cars New Mills, Stockport, SK22 3JL Bodywork up to concours standards/ welding spraying restoration and insurance repairs carried out to classic cars.

T: 01663 746499/07814037659 E: alansam.aw@gmail.com

Cornwall Location close to Liverpool Airport.

The Colourworx Ltd (Newquay) 1 Wesley Yard, Newquay TR7 1LB T. 01637 873218 E. info@colourworxnewquay.co.uk www.thecolourworx.co.uk Club members and owner/drivers with over 40 years combined experience in car repairs. Accident repair centre – all aspects of body repair undertaken irrespective of vehicle and guaranteed fair pricing We can offer vehicle inspections and free estimates. Modern, fully equipped and insured premises.

Williams Crawford Ltd 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.

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 fixed-price servicing to full rebuilds, with free loan cars. Collection and delivery service available.

Dorset Dorset Sports Cars Three Cross Garage, Ringwood Road, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 6RD 01202 825911 www.dorsetsportscars.co.uk service@dorsetsportscars.co.uk A professional team of enthusiasts to help look after your Porsche, 26 years Main dealer experience, Porsche Open Championship Winner, all aspects of Porsche road and race cars catered for, excellent facilities, used Porsche sales, a real personal service.

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 PIE Performance Independent Porsche Specialist Unit 9, Hill Farm, Lavenham Road Brent Eleigh, CO10 9PB T: 01473 760911, 01787 247911, 01787 249924 E: info@pieperformance.co.uk www.pieperformance.co.uk

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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 Unique Porsche Unit 4a, James Street Industrial Estate Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 3QR T: 07711 806911 Darren King or Darren Horrocks E: unique.porsche@gmail.com

Hampshire David Newton: Keylink SAS Ltd Units 15/16 The Calvert Centre, Woodmancott, Winchester, SO21 3BN T: 01256 397150 E: info@keylinksas.com www.keylinksas.com Sharing one man’s passion. Specialising in precision servicing of Porsche at highly competitive pricing. Collection, courtesy cars and delivery service available.

David Newton: Sandydown Bodyworks Ltd Heath House Estate, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6BY T: 01264 810757 E: info@sandydown.com www.sandydown.com Share one man’s passion. Independent Porsche specialists in paint restoration, bodywork repairs. Fully VBRA and insurance company approved. Modern low-bake ovens. Paint mixing scheme.

Full valeting.

Brookspeed 14 Parham Drive, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 4NU T: 02380 641672 E: info@brookspeed.com www.brookspeed.com Brookspeed is an independent Porsche specialist based near the M3 between Southampton and Winchester. With 20 years’ experience of racing and servicing Porsche models, Brookspeed are able to offer a ‘one stop shop’ for maintenance, servicing, Tyres, MOT and diagnostics.

Whatever your Porsche problem contact our friendly team at Brookspeed and we will do everything we can to help...

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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.

Lancashire Cavendish Porsche Units 6 & 7, Gainsborough Close Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 1PX T: 0115 972 2001 E: enquires@cavendishporsche.co.uk Hartech Firwood Industrial Estate off Thicketford Road, Bolton, BL2 3TR T: 01204 302809 E: auto@hartech.org www.hartech.org Unique Porsche Unit 4a, James Street Industrial Estate Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 3QR T: 07711 806911 Darren King or Darren Horrocks E: unique.porsche@gmail.com

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.

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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.

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 & Techart 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.

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).

the UK. Our workshop has hosted some of the most iconic Porsches ever built plus a long and varied list of other rare and desirable classics. Our facilities, which include a dedicated painting booth and specialised engine department, have been incorporated to keep almost the entire restoration process in-house; allowing us to deliver market-leading quality whilst maintaining our extremely competitive rates. Our expert team have decades of experience behind them and are fully prepared to accommodate all requirements; whether your classic 356 requires a bare-metal restoration or your modern 911 needs a simple routine service. Please contact Rob or Dominic for more information.

Tech9 Motorsport Ltd Hale Garage, Hale Road, Liverpool L24 5RB. T: 0151 4255 911 E: sales@tech9.ms www.tech9.ms

Oxfordshire Wrightune Ltd

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The Croft, Whitely 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. 35+ years of continuous experience with Porsche cars results in a wealth of knowledge and expertise.

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Hale Garage, Hale Road, Liverpool, L24 5RB. T: 0151 4255 911 E: sales@tech9.ms

Oddington Grange, Weston-on-theGreen, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 3QW Tel: 01865 331234 www.autofarm.co.uk Establish in 1973, Autofarm is one of the longest standing independent Porsche specialists in the UK. Globally known for our meticulous project build and preservation processes, our Oxfordshirebased workshop, also provides a full range of other services to maintain and enhance your air and water-cooled Porsches. The passion for quality runs throughout the business, so whether you’re looking for general servicing, engine and gearbox maintenance, bodywork and paint repairs, storage solutions or a bespoke build, Autofarm have the expertise. Come visit, chat to our team and be part of the Autofarm family.

Norfolk www.tech9.ms STR Porsche Specialists 10 Garden St, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1QU T: 01603 626 668 E: workshop@strgb.co.uk www.porsche-servicing-norfolk.co.uk STR provide Porsche servicing, diagnostics, engine and gearbox rebuilds, 3 D four wheel alignment, corner weighting & suspension, camera & radar calibration, auto gearbox flush and IMS bearings. We also buy and sell Porsches.

We cater for everyday road cars, track day and race cars. We pride ourselves on ensuring you - and your car - receive the very highest level of care and service from our Porsche trained technicians.

Nottinghamshire Cavendish Porsche Units 6 & 7, Gainsborough Close, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 1PX T: 0115 972 2001 E: enquires@cavendishporsche.co.uk We are a Porsche Specialist based in Long Eaton, Nottingham. Our Technicians have over 21 years of Porsche main dealer experience and 7 years independent experience, so we are more than confident that our standard of work is of the highest standard. From servicing to full engine rebuilds, your beloved Porsche is in very safe hands. We use the very latest PIWIS official Porsche diagnostic systems and can offer you the same workshop facilities that you would find at any official Porsche Centre, but at independent prices. We hope to see you in the near future.

Northamptonshire Export 56 LTD Unit 9, Blundells Drive, Bradville Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK13 7HA T: 01908 216661 E: enquiries@export56.com www.export56.com

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.

MCE Porsche Middleton Cheney, Nr Banbury, OX17 2NP T: 07796 372239 E: mceporsche@gmail.com www.mceporsche.com Independent Porsche Specialist covering Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire and Buckinghamshire areas, specialising in the maintenance, preservation and restoration of all Porsche sports car models from 356 to 997. A qualified Automotive Engineer with over 30 years professional experience, and a passionate and dedicated Porsche enthusiast, get in touch with Mike or visit the website for friendly, helpful advice and to see the full range of services offered.

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North Wales Ramsport UK Old Farm, Mynydd Llech, Llanrhaeadr, Denbighshire, North Wales, LL16 4PH T: 01745 890470 E: info@ramsport.com www.ramsport.com Based in the Vale of Clwyd; Ramsport represents one of the most experienced and reputable restoration companies in

EST. 1997 Independent Porsche specialists for repairs, service, spares, salvage projects and sales. Tel: 01952 608-911 M: 07831 711609 Telford, Shropshire D.G.R LTD Independent Porsche Specialist, Unit 4 Lower Edgebold Farm, Edgebold, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY5 8NY Tel Dave or Ben 01743 860908

Email dave@davegriffithsracing.com www.davegriffithsracing.com Situated just outside of Shrewsbury, on the Shropshire / Wales border. We are a family-run business, with years of knowledge and experience behind us, enabling us to offer a customer experience that is second to none. We are one of the longest established and most experienced independent Porsche specialists in Shropshire. Whether it be your road-going Porsche or Le Mans prototype; all of our Porsche servicing and repairs are carried out to the highest of standards by our experienced and passionate Porsche technicians.

Suffolk PIE Performance Independent Porsche Specialists Unit 9 Hill Farm, Lavenham Road Brent Eleigh, CO10 9PB T: 01787 249924 & 01787 247911 E: info@pieperformance.co.uk www.pieperformance.co.uk PIE Performance is a family run independent Porsche specialist based in East Anglia. We offer full maintenance facilities for the entire Porsche range from 356 to Cayenne. We supply new and used parts. Vehicle restoration and engine rebuilds are specialities. As we move into 2019 we are expanding our range of ignition systems, bringing modern reliability to older cars, along with significant performance gains.

Surrey Cridfords Porsche The Street. Ewhurst. Surrey. GU67QY T. 01483 273302 E. porsche@cridfords.co.uk W. www.cridfords.co.uk Established for over 30 years, we are one of the country’s longest established Porsche specialists.

Our service department are equipped with the very latest official Porsche PIWIS III diagnostics and Porsche spec Hunter 4 wheel alignment system. We offer a full engine repair and rebuild service, classic restoration, as well as all service work for current through to classics models.

Collection and loan cars available.

Parr 5 Faraday Centre, Faraday Road, Crawley, RH10 9PX. T: 01293 537911 E: service@parr-uk.co.uk www.parr-uk.co.uk With 30 years’ experience Parr is the leading Porsche specialist in the UK, covering all areas of Porsche maintenance, preparation, tuning (Cargraphic & Techart 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

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leading Porsche specialist in the UK, covering all areas of Porsche maintenance, preparation, tuning (Cargraphic & Techart 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.

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 & Techart 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.

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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

Yorkshire Car-Tech & Care

Tyne & Wear D&G Porsche Specialists www.dg-porsche.co.uk Workshop/service: 0191 340 6454 E: enquiries@dg-porsche.co.uk Sales: 07710 243716 E: sales@dg-porsche.co.uk Friendly dedicated Porsche specialists serving the north east of England In both car sales and service. Everything from tyre fitting to engine rebuilds we have it covered here at D&G.

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 25 years’ Porsche experience.

Offering friendly, value-for-money service.

Scotland Vale of Glamorgan Welsh Porsche Specialists Unit 16F,Whittle Road, Cardiff, CF11 8AT. 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.

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.

PP: What’s your most memorable Porsche driving moment?

JMR: I have great memories of driving down to the Nürburgring and maxing out my 997 Turbo on the autobahn with my very dear friend, the late and great Chris Oliver. He was on the phone to a mutual mate, saying: “We are just slowly making our way down to the circuit.”

PP: What advice would you give to someone thinking of buying a Porsche?

JMR: Get it checked out by an expert before you part with the cash. And never assume that it’s the best at a bargain price. It’s not.

Q A We talk to PCGB’s trackday organiser James McLaren-Rowe about first cars, favourite road trip memories and this season’s trackday programme

PP: What’s your earliest Porsche memory?

JMR: McQueen, driving his ‘company car’ in the film Le Mans.

PP: You’ve been running your own business for 25 years – what’s the first thing you do when you get to work?

JMR: I make the tea for my team!

PP: Are you a morning person or night owl?

JMR: I’m a night owl. I find that more thinking and creativity can be achieved late at night.

PP: What song is guaranteed to get you singing along?

JMR: Anything from Coldplay will do the trick.

PP: What achievement are you most proud of?

JMR: My family. I have two wonderful boys and have inherited two wonderful girls through my wife-to-be Avril.

PP: What’s your secret talent?

JMR: If I told you, it wouldn’t be a secret!

PP: Who did you send your last text to and what was it about?

JMR: It was to tell Avril that I love her.

PP: If you were a Porsche component, what would you be?

JMR: I’d be an air conditioning unit trying to keep cool.

ME AND PCGB HOW DID YOU JOIN PORSCHE CLUB GB? I bought a 944 Lux back in 1990 and joined the Sussex Region to ‘get involved’, only to discover that the Region needed an organiser, so I volunteered!

DO YOU HAVE ANY FAVOURITE PCGB MEMORIES? At our first Regional meeting at the Copthorne Hotel Effingham, we were expecting 20 to 30 people to attend and 80 turned up!

WHAT SETS PCGB APART FROM OTHER CAR OWNERS’ CLUBS? It’s the quality of the Club’s events, the professionalism of the team behind the scenes at the Clubhouse and all the people who go the extra mile to make it all happen that make PCGB so special.

WHAT PCGB EVENTS ARE YOU PARTICULARLY LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS YEAR? I’m really looking forward to all of our PCGB trackdays, and especially the KG event, which takes place at Goodwood on 17 August and will be celebrating the pre-1973 cars. We have 22 trackdays this year, all of which give Club members a brilliant opportunity to drive some of the UK’s great circuits with fellow enthusiasts of the marque.

PP: When did you buy your first car, and what was it?

JMR: I was at school and I bought a Ford Escort van, hand-painted black with Rostyle wheels. I smashed it up in the school drive while going out during the lunch break to buy a bar of Cadbury’s Fruit & Nut for a friend!

PP: What do you currently own?

JMR: My daily driver is a BMW M2, which is brilliant, involving and fun – a proper driver’s car. I’m also restoring a 924 Le Mans Mk 1.

PP: Which is your favourite Porsche from the past?

JMR: I owned two 964 RSs, which were really special to drive – probably the hardest ride in the world but the most rewarding on track.

PP: ...and your favourite current model?

JMR: It’s the GT4. A true gentleman let me have a go at Castle Combe and it was a great experience. Light, quick and so engaging.

James is in the process of restoring a 924 Le Mans Mk 1, similar to the one shown here

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Strasse | Specialising in Porsche Telephone: 0113 2340 911 e: info@strasse.co.uk www.strasse.co.uk Bridge Road, Holbeck, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS11 9UG ENGLAND Open 6 days a week. Sunday by appointment.