Porsche Post July 2017 by Porsche Club Great Britain

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928 BUYERS’ GUIDE How to find one you’ll cherish

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READ Peter Falk – 33 These notes are being written just a few days before this year’s Le Mans 24 Hour race, with Porsche targeting a 19th overall victory. Honorary Club member and previous race winner Nick Tandy will enjoy the full support of the huge British contingent within the Circuit de la Sarthe crowd – with the Lycian-run Porsche on the Curves campsite once again hosting hundreds of Club members. In early June the sad news reached the Clubhouse that Chris Drummond, whose compelling story featured in last month’s Porsche Post, had sadly passed away. Chris was a long-time Club member, and bravely fought cancer while raising awareness of early diagnosis among the Porsche community. In just a short period the spirit, courage and simple dignity that Chris showed touched thousands of people, and the Club offers sincere condolences to his family. A full obituary for Chris will appear in the August edition of Porsche Post. With a huge amount of Club events now on the calendar, it is becoming increasingly important to keep up with our digital channels for all the latest news. I know, for example, that 968 Register Secretary Ken Coad is planning a transaxle meet at Goodwood on Saturday, 5 August, with more details available online. As always, please don’t hesitate to contact me should you wish to offer us any feedback on Porsche Post – or the Club as a whole, of course. My phone number is 01608 652911, or you can email me at gm@porscheclubgb.com. Chris Seaward General Manager

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Frank Cassidy’s 964 leaves the Clubhouse during May’s Cotswold Rally, which saw 125 Porsches winding their way through beautiful English countryside. Starting from the Clubhouse, the 65-mile route lead participants to Upton House near Banbury. Plans are already in place for next year’s event, which is anticipated to take place in May once again.

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TAG team In the 1980s, Porsche entered F1 with a brilliantly engineered powerplant. It went by a name that, today, is more commonly associated with watches

Window of opportunity Early 986 Boxsters were prone to cracking their plastic rear windows, however carefully you tried to help the material curve without creasing when lowering the hood. Later roofs came with a glass rear window, and today it can be surprisingly cost-effective to ﬁt a top-quality after-market alternative

928 buyers’ guide Originally intended to replace the 911, the 928 combined the power, the poise and the handling of a sports car with the reﬁnement, comfort and equipment of a luxurious saloon

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BOARDTALK After submitting 36 Regional Director’s reports in the magazine, I couldn’t resist the opportunity of writing this month’s Boardtalk now that Phil Graham has taken on the role of the Club’s Regional Director. I am delighted to welcome Phil to the team of Directors and I am sure that he will provide a very valuable input. Many thanks to David Baker and Peter Thomas who also put themselves forward for the role following participation in the Club’s Striving for Excellence programme and who I know

will both continue to make valuable contributions to the Club. The current successes of the Club were recognised internationally recently and, alongside our Vice Chairman Richard Watling, I was delighted to be able to address the European Porsche Club Committee at a meeting hosted by the Porsche Community Management Team which is run by Honorary Member Sandra Siegloch and her team in Stuttgart. The relationship that our Club enjoys with Porsche GB is a special one which has been developed and nurtured by our General Manager Chris Seaward and Porsche’s Vicky Osbourn, herself an Honorary Member of the Club. Their efforts are recognised as world leading by the Community Management Team. The Club’s relationship with Porsche leads to some exciting collaborations. When the Club invited Jacky Ickx, legend and Honorary Member since 1993 (you will notice a theme is developing here) to talk to members at Porsche Centre East London recently, it was Porsche GB that arranged to display Jacky’s Paris-Dakar Rally-winning Porsche 959. Footage from the event is available to view on the Club’s new TV channel at porscheclubgb.com. Many members also recently got to meet Porsche brand ambassador Magnus Walker, the Urban Outlaw, at a number of events hosted by the Club or by

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Porsche GB. Magnus devoted hours to fans keen to talk at length about their favourite marque and has possibly found some friends for life in Region 20. For members in the North West, June saw Porsche’s pop-up store in the heart of the smart Liverpool One development opened for members to host an intimate audience with the Club’s most recent Honorary Member, Porsche Le Mans winner Nick Tandy, and it was a real honour for me to provide Nick with our modest award – have you seen the size of the Le Mans trophy? I am sure all members were rooting for Nick at Le Mans this year. As the Club’s 19th Chairman, I particularly look forward to Porsche’s 19th victory at Le Mans! As I type this, Le Mans is days away... In the meantime, the Club goes from strength to strength. We have already started planning some major events for next year when Porsche will celebrate its 70th anniversary, so please keep your eyes on the Club’s social media channels as the latest news is found there fastest. As ever, this edition is packed with the latest news from the world of Porsche and the Club and I really hope you enjoy it. Rob Kellock Chairman

A surprised Nick Tandy receives his Porsche Club Honorary Membership from Rob Kellock (far left) and Ragnar Schulte of Porsche Cars Great Britain. Nick’s membership was presented at Porsche’s Liverpool One pop-up store in recognition of his 2015 overall Le Mans victory and his significant contribution to Porsche motorsport. In 2017, he returns to the top class at Le Mans behind the wheel of Porsche LMP1 919 Hybrid

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Phenomenal 911 Exclusive tops Turbo charts Labelled as the most powerful and unique turbo variant ever, the stunning new 911 Turbo S Exclusive is set to be snapped up by enthusiasts and collectors alike thanks to a limited run of just 500 units worldwide. Boasting an incredible 607hp – thanks to an additional 27hp over the standard Turbo S – the Exclusive Series’ 3.8-litre, six-cylinder bi-turbo ﬂat engine with exclusive power kit has a maximum torque of 750Nm, delivered between 2,250 and 4,000rpm. This translates to a 0 to 62mph time of just 2.9 seconds, with the 124mph mark arriving in a phenomenal 9.6 seconds. Top speed is 205mph, while fuel consumption is the same as the standard model at 9.1 l/62m combined. The 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series comes with black-painted 20-inch wheels with central locking as standard, and their design

lines are ﬁnished in Golden Yellow Metallic using a new laser technology, according to Porsche. For the ﬁrst time, the brake callipers for the PCCB ceramic brake system are available ex works in a black-painted version with the Porsche logo in Golden Yellow Metallic. The active sports chassis with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and the Sport Chrono package are included in the standard equipment, while the rear-axle steering and Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) rolling-motion compensation are said to improve handling and provide stability. Sporting Golden Yellow Metallic paint, the 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series features various components in carbon, including the bonnet, roof and side skirts. Two carbon-weave strips

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that contour the roof and bonnet accentuate the car’s potential. The rear view is characterised by the rear wing of the Turbo Aerokit, the new rear apron, the ram-air scoop in carbon and the exhaust system with two twin tailpipes made from stainless steel in black. The Exclusive will be ﬁnished by hand in the new Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur at the headquarters in Zuffenhausen. Previously known as Porsche Exclusive, the in-house workshop specialises in tailoring to customer wishes, as well as being responsible for limited-edition series.

Porsche Update In his his regular regularcolumn, column, In Porsche CarsGB GB Porsche Cars General Manager, General Manager, Marketing, Ragnar Marketing, Ragnar Schulte, provides Schulte, provides Porsche Post with Porsche Post with the manufacturer’s the manufacturer’s latest news and views latest news and views

Millionth 911 takes to the road Following the historic announcement of the landmark one millionth 911 rolling off the factory ﬂoor, this milestone of a car embarked on a suitably ambitious road trip – leading a convoy of 911s through the Scottish Highlands. From the starting point at Edinburgh Castle, looking down on Scotland’s capital city, the trip began under the watch of a police escort. As the sun rose, the 20-strong gathering of cars, comprising an array of 911s spanning 50 years – from a 1967

Targa, via the 964, the 993, 996 and even a 959 and an incredibly rare GT1 – passed unimpeded through the streets of Edinburgh on their way to the Scottish West Coast and the Kyle of Lochalsh, just south of the Isle of Skye. An overnight stop at Fonab Castle, overlooking Loch Faskally, near Pitlochry in Perthshire, preceded a visit to the remote and dramatic Knockhill Racing Circuit, located high in the hills above Edinburgh, with the road trip ﬁnishing up in the city centre.

Le Mans winner joins Partners to race 928

The 1970 Le Mans winner Richard Attwood is set to join forces with Porsche Cars GB’s four Classic Partner Centres to race a specially prepared 928 in the 1970s Roadsport Championship of the Historic Sports Car Club. Familiar to many enthusiasts for clinching the ﬁrst Le Mans 24 Hours win by Porsche in the fearsome 917, 77-year-old Richard Attwood also raced a 928 in the 1984 Daytona 24 Hours for the Brumos team. The livery of the new car hints at that worn during the Florida endurance race. And, in recognition of the anniversary of the 928, the car is racing with number 40. It’s now 40 years since the Porsche 928 made its debut, and the version entered by the Porsche Classic Partner Centre team was one of the very earliest examples to reach the GB market in 1978. Powered by a completely overhauled version of the original 4.5-litre V8 engine, the car has been completely stripped, reconditioned,

resprayed and prepared for the race, thanks to Road and Race Restorations of Manchester, a Porsche Recommended Repairer. The four Classic Partner Centres – in Hatﬁeld, Hertfordshire; Swindon, Wiltshire; Leeds, Yorkshire; and Glasgow, Scotland – will be using the race campaign to demonstrate their proven expert knowledge of all Porsche technical topics. The 928 will be run at each race (where it participates in ‘Class A’ of the 70s Roadsport category) by one of the four Classic Partner Centres in the Porsche Cars GB network. During the season, it is intended the 928 will also be proudly displayed in the showrooms of the Porsche Centres responsible.

Catch the 928 in action 1-2 July Legends of Brands Hatch Superprix, Kent 28-30 July Silverstone Classic, Northamptonshire 5-6 August Croft Nostalgia Festival, North Yorkshire 26-28 August Oulton Park Gold Cup, Cheshire 23 September HSCC Historic Car Championships, Snetterton 200, Norfolk 21-22 October Silverstone Championship Final, Northamptonshire 4-5 November Walter Hayes Trophy, Silverstone, Northamptonshire

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Time to lower the hood and at last chase The Porsche is never more at home those winter family blues away – for Porsche it than when at a racesummer circuit, and seems thatgathered the sports car’s has it was a pleasure to welcome so many genuinely started! But the focus from us is Porsche Club members the Porsche currently on two excitingtocoupe highlights. Experience at Silverstone whenCastle the The first Centre was unveiled at Highclere World Endurance the in a special world Championship debut event tovisited a small Northamptonshire circuit in April. It Centres. is group of customers chosen by our always impressive see so We were proud totoshow formany the first time members bringing their cars intoSeries, the infield. the new 911 Turbo S Exclusive the There powerful were more thanever last produced year, and by it isthe a most Turbo uniqueformed phenomenon to Exclusive get such Manufaktur. wonderful newly Porsche support not607hp only in from the Porsche world,flat-six but It offers its twin-turbo engine, a unique fibre roof, carbon also compared tocarbon other marques. bonnet and engine detailswas – plus the in The WEC race onlidSunday bathed option of aand Golden Yellow Metallic sunshine, a spectacular debut paint of the finish that isresulted stunning. to 500 919 Hybrid in Limited second-place – later examples is trulyfor anvictory exclusive promoted worldwide, to maximumit points car name and nature. afterinthe exclusion of the rival winner. The Porsche of course synonymous 6 Hour raceiswas a flat-out sprint fromwith the high-performance sports cars. Webehind most start, and you need a strong team recently reinforced this tradition at maintain the you to sustain this momentum and Geneva International Motor Show March focus – as demonstrated when theinleading with the impressive 911 GT3. Just Porsche crashed outnew of the lead. I had the recently, Microsoft introduced its new of pleasure to spend the last 45 minutes ‘Forza 7’ computer game at E3 in Los the race in the pit garage and it was Angeles. Following the presentation of the heart-warming to see how the team stuck racing game, rumours are circulating about together and kept spirits high and cheered a possible new Porsche GT model. up Brendon Hartley after his unfortunate And there may yet be a further surprise retirement. After all, Porsche is a big family from the Motorsports department. With and win together and loseshortly, together. final we details to be confirmed we can Barely one week after the only hint at this time thatSilverstone, the performance 718 Cayman to join numbers are coupé ‘out of was this announced world’. As the cover the 718 Boxster range – and headline car roadster for Forzain7,the one of the these successful new sportsracing cars take the run downsizing most games by X-Box, philosophy of of theexcitement 919 Hybridsurrounding LMP1 to the there is a lot this road,model. with a While four cylinder turbocharged new not accessible for many engine. Though of itcourse the road cars, in the real world, will beinenjoyed in the we offer the charismatic ‘boxer’ in a virtual world. And I can tell you, engine the gaming flat-four layout! The Cayman has been a real community is growing massively among our personal favourite of customers. mine ever since its future generation launch a decade ago. The Cayman S with Motorsport success has for years been proven instil a desire in people’s hearts 350 hp to and a manual gearbox achieves a to one own a Porsche, and as and I write this, 0-60day mph sprint in 4.4 seconds is in the 919 Hybrid LMP1Carrera attemptSto fact Porsche faster now than the 997.II achieve triple win2008. in theWow. Le Mans 24 with 385a hp from Hours is in fullis swing. In fact, are A Porsche the sports carwe of its packing bags heading off anythe segment,our and the and sports car among minute witness thisThe fascinating SUVs isto the Cayenne. new Cayenne endurance test live! Platinum Edition is a very well equipped car The competition is so fierce this year with basically all you need at a price of but we remain true to be ouraphilosophy that,one at £55k – which may bit lower than Porsche, we stand together in Cayenne victory and would perhaps expect. And the S loss, so we arenow excited for another epic E-Hybrid model reaches the critical battle whatever happens. And there is the threshold of 75g C02, making the car added bonus of a Carrera Cup support eligible for quite significant tax incentives for race, giving our GB drivers a lifetime’s business-users. ambition to race on the hallowed Le Mans The next weeks will have a distinct Hybrid circuit at the 24 Hours. tone, least the Wenot also racewith for the the countdown technology to transfer. Le Mans 18-19we June. In And with 24 ourHours futureon in mind, recently addition to the to two 919 Hybrid LMP1 had a chance visit Weissach. I can tell racethat cars, the 2015 outrightcamouflaged winner Nick you there were already Tandy returns to the circuit in a factory ‘Mission E Concept Cars’ driving around. Porsche Team 911 bethe sure to With its debut at theRSR end– of decade cheer him on,ever whether youour areelectric trackside accelerating nearer, or tuning in literally from home! destination shines bright. Ragnar Schulte Ragnar Schulte

PIRELLI HOSTS PORSCHE CLUB GB AT ITS PERFORMANCE CENTRE IN BURTON Porsche Club GB members were invited to come along to the Burton Pirelli Performance Centre to talk all things tyres and have their tyres checked over by Pirelli experts. Around 40 members and 24 cars came along to the event, where they were also given an introduction to the all-new Pirelli Colour Edition tyres. Porsche is one of the prestige manufacturers to whom Pirelli coloured tyres will be available this summer. And while the base colours for the coloured edition will be red, yellow, white and silver, there is the option to choose from an endless range to enable owners to add a personal twist to the all-time classic 911, as well as some of the more recent additions to the range: the Macan, 718 Boxster and Cayman. Tom Fisher said: “A big thank you to the team at the Burton Pirelli Performance Centre who made us all feel very welcome. The hospitality was great, the staff friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Region 8 Porsche Club GB had a great time.” NJ Townsend added: “I just wanted to say a big thank you for arranging this visit. It was very interesting and informative. Plus they identified some minor tracking adjustments needed on my Boxster S.” Opened at the end of last year, this is the first Pirelli Performance Club (PPC) in the UK to be exclusively owned by Pirelli. Situated adjacent to the UK Headquarters in Burton, the retail premises provides a benchmark for the growing PPC Network, along with training facilities for both Pirelli and PPC employees. Established in 1998, PPC was the first performance club in the UK developed to provide an audited network of tyre dealers with high technical levels that is able to offer a service which includes the fitting of tyres to high performance and ultra-high performance vehicles. There are now 118 PPCs across the UK where drivers are assured of a commitment to the service they expect for their cars. Further details on the PPC network can be found here: pirelli.co.uk/ppc

celebrating three decades of success Peter Falk’s contribution to motorsport has previously been notably overlooked by observers – with 33 years at Porsche under the belt, his input has been somewhat significant. However, that’s now changed thanks to a new book that chronicles his time with the marque. Peter Falk – 33 Years of Porsche Rennsport and Development: People, Cars, Stories melds conversations with Falk, together with the resources of the Porsche Archive and the McKlein Photography collection. As their race director and one of the leading figures in their experimental department, Peter Falk contributed significantly to the character of the sports cars from Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen – both on the race track and on the road. From the first 901 right through to the very last air-cooled Type 993, every Porsche 911 bears the signature of Peter Falk. He joined the company in 1959 and quickly rose through the ranks to head various testing departments. In the mid-1960s, Falk also took over the tactical and technical leadership of the factory’s Rennsport team. In 1981, he was appointed

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as race director and led Porsche throughout its most successful era of competition. His team won at Le Mans, became World Sports Car Champions, conquered the ParisDakar Rally and was victorious in Formula 1 with the TAG Turbo engine. In this book, Peter Falk tells of his years with Porsche. A highly respected person in the world of engineering, he relates how it all began at Porsche – when race drivers and engineers huddled together in a shepherd’s hut at Weissach to discuss suspensions, what the Porsche crew experienced during endless testing adventures in both the Arctic Circle and the Sahara, how the race cars at Le Mans roared to the start over country roads, and how a test drive with a Porsche 908 almost cost him his life. He shares his views on every Porsche race car, from the 904 Carrera GTS to the 962C, and provides a good, long look into the inner workings of Porsche. He shares his personal Porsche stories and fascinating insights with the author Wilfried Müller, while the images in this book come from Falk’s private collection, from the Porsche Historical Archive in StuttgartZuffenhausen, and from the vast cache at McKlein Photography. According to reviewer Stephen Mummery: “Wilfried Müller has created a substantial and lavishly produced account of the man who steered the company to serial success, not only at the track but on the rally stage and the road. Peter Falk’s name appears as a thread in the company’s history from the earliest 911 to the 993, taking in 908, 917, 956 and more. The personal stories fascinate and provide an insight into the workings of the company and the personality of a man I knew of by reputation but only identiﬁed from the headphones and Rothmans trackside jacket. “As Müller reveals, Falk is very much a team player albeit someone who is goal-orientated – how else would you become the most successful head of motorsport that Porsche has ever had?” Buy securely online at porscheclubgb.com or call the Clubhouse on 01608 652911 to place your order.

987 Tech seminar Interest is being gauged for the Club’s next technical seminar which has been provisionally scheduled for Sunday, 6 August. Our next model to focus on will be the 987 Boxster and Cayman with significant interest now surrounding these models of Porsche. If you are interested in participating or would like to know more about the day, please email mem@porscheclubgb.com

Yorkshire Porsche Festival tickets now on sale Tickets for Yorkshire Porsche Festival, taking place on Sunday, 23 July at Lotherton Hall, are now available for Porsche Club members to buy online. Routinely attracting more than 400 cars, the event, backed by Strasse and Specialist Cars of Malton, offers something for all of the family with a concours competition, trade village, hog roast and a live band. The event supports the Candlelighters Children’s Cancer Charity and over the years significant funds have been raised for this worthy cause. Entry includes not only the Porsche Festival but also admission to the hall and estate. Tickets cost £6 per person and can be bought online at porscheclubgb.com

Oulton Park Gold Cup The Club’s North West Region will once again have a high-profile presence at August’s Oulton Park Gold Cup and tickets are now available through the Porsche Club website. A £10 admission covers a Porsche with two occupants for all three days of the event. This nominal fee secures your infield parking and post-event will be donated to the North West Air Ambulance. The Oulton Park Gold Cup, the circuit’s signature event, returns in fine health, following more than six decades of diverse competition, with a terrific line-up of historic motor racing content, organised by the HSCC. Sports cars, single-seaters, and touring cars from the 1950s, ’60s, ’70s and ’80s will all appear to celebrate the venue’s rich heritage. It all takes place from Saturday, 26 to Monday, 28 August and tickets can be purchased online at porscheclubgb.com

May Sale points to increasing popularity of classic Porsches The headline-grabbing Porsche 911 S Turbo Leichtbau, which sold for £556,875 at our May Sale, certainly electriﬁed the Wing at Silverstone, but it wasn’t the only Porsche attracting serious attention from bidders with more than 80 per cent sold, and several going for well over their estimates. A 1989 Porsche 911 ‘Triple Black’ Speedster, factory supplied with the ‘Super Sport’ equipment option, climbed almost £20,000 past its estimate after a furious bidding war, eventually selling for £164,250. Going back further in time, a beautiful and original 1961 356B T5 Cabriolet emerged from 52 years of single family ownership to sail past its lower estimate by nearly £24,000 to fetch £123,750 in total. The trend in demand for more modern and transaxle Porsches is still accelerating as illustrated by a 1991 944 Turbo Cabriolet selling for almost £40,000 – a healthy £14,000 over its estimate. With the May results in and evidence of a healthy market also clearly illustrated at our February Race Retro Sale, where every one of the 12 Porsches offered sold, we’re very excited about the upcoming Silverstone Classic. The Porsche Sale in October is also sure to be a great success. Throughout the summer we’ll be working hard on preparing for our forthcoming auctions, so if you would like to sell a classic or modern Porsche please speak to a member of our team, who will be delighted to help. Club members are very welcome at our sales, so please do come along and enjoy the day and, who knows, you may pick up the Porsche of your dreams! You can contact Silverstone Auctions by emailing enquiries@ silverstoneauctions.com or by calling the team on 01926 691141. Nick Whale, Managing Director Silverstone Auctions

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Your Porsche at Porsche Experience Centre this october In conjunction with the 2017 Silverstone Auctions Porsche Sale, Porsche Club members are being offered the exciting opportunity to drive their own Porsches at the Silverstone Porsche Experience Centre on Friday, 20 October. The 45-minute driving experience will see members partnered with a driving consultant and depending on the time slot selected, complimentary breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea will be provided courtesy of Silverstone Auctions. All Porsches are welcome to participate in the day, which is priced at £95 per car. As part of the event, members will have access to the

Silverstone Wing to view Porsches consigned to the 2017 Porsche Sale. It’s the responsibility of the member to ensure they have relevant insurance cover for the event. Porsche Club members insured under the PCGB Lockton Scheme will need to notify the insurer directly of this activity. The underwriter, Chubb, has agreed that for members insured under the Club’s Lockton scheme they will extend the members policy to include damage to the vehicle while participating in the event. However, this is subject to a 10 per cent excess based on the value of the vehicle and they will not provide any liability cover. Book your place online at porscheclubgb.com

Chris Turner (1951-2017) It is with great sadness we report that Chris Turner passed away on 9 May. While very few could match Chris’ extensive hands-on experience of Porsche, it was the generous, unassuming, welcoming way he helped so many in the Porsche GB community that truly marked Chris out as one in a million. Chris’ corner of NW10 saw a regular stream of loyal customers and countless others drop in just to enjoy the easy camaraderie he naturally fostered around him. The phone was always ringing with owners asking for his advice. Progressing from a moped that ferried the teenage Chris between his boarding school near Oxford and his family home in Birmingham, via a spell racing a Mini 1000, he found his true automotive calling when introduced to a 356 in the ’70s. At the time he was working in London selling advertising space for the publisher of Autosport. Buying an old 356 through his employer’s classiﬁeds for £40 was to prove more momentous than Chris might ever have imagined at the time. That 356 was in a very poor condition and at 1974 values it was considered uneconomic to save. Selling its good parts and scrapping the rest helped fund the purchase of a ’65 911. Chris raced this 911 in Porsche Club events until he

rolled it at Castle Coombe in 1978. Meanwhile, his reputation for maintaining and repairing Porsches grew steadily among the other racers and owners. This gave Chris the impetus to leave secure employment with The Sun newspaper and set up as an independent Porsche specialist, starting in a north London lock-up. It is said that 70 per cent of all Porsche cars ever produced are still on the road and a good many of those in the UK have passed though Chris’ capable hands. He had an encyclopaedic knowledge of Porsches, regularly reeling off the history and ownership of any car that had previously been through his workshop without ever needing to check his service records. Chris had a pragmatic, self-taught mechanical affinity for any Porsche – something that his customers appreciated – and he possessed a level of skill other Porsche professionals respected. Chris’ Carrera 3.2 was a regular feature at Porsche get-togethers. Always the first to get a round of drinks in, he was the heart of many a Porsche social gathering. And he was a tractor guy too, undertaking a long-term Porsche Junior renovation project. Motorboats, photography and hi-fi were among his other hobbies. He often worked seven days per week, starting at the crack of dawn so that he 12 porscheclubgb.com

could get away promptly to spend time with his family. Our thoughts go out to his wife Suzanne and the whole Turner family – they have lost a wonderful man. In the same week that Porsche made its millionth 911, the Porsche GB community lost one in a million. Chris will be very sadly missed. Stephen Proud

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Take a bow, Cotswold Rally team

We thought this young lady might have been Thora Hornung, but Roger Holliday is certain she was a model

From ugly duckling… It was interesting to see the Karmann ‘Notchback’ in Vintage View of the March issue of Porsche Post (page 40). In truth, this vehicle was viewed as something of an ugly duckling by 356 people, in particular the push-me-pull-you look. The body shape clearly has the signature of Karmann, and not Porsche. Some, on the other hand, do ﬁnd it quite charming. But it would be hard to say that it was a success. And these days they are a relatively rare sight, certainly in the UK where only a few were ever sold in right-hand-drive form – and even fewer survive. Mike Smith has one of the surviving right-hand-drive cars. Fred Hampton, Hertfordshire

…to beautiful swan With reference to the Vintage View in the March edition of Porsche Post, I have just heard from Evi Gurney (née Butz), who was Fritz

Huschke von Hanstein’s assistant during the period when the photo would have been taken, and who also worked with Thora Hornung. She conﬁrms, quite categorically, that the young woman in the photo is not Thora Hornung. She told me: “Oh goodness, no, this is not Thora. Could not be further from her looks. She was blonde for a start. This girl looks like a professional model, and certainly nobody who was at Porsche at the time.” So there you have it. This isn’t Thora, but a mystery model – according to Porsche employees of the early 1960s. Not many of us left, I’m afraid…

I would, however, agree with Ray about the appeal of a Malachite Green Cayman. The colour is very reminiscent of an early Aston Martin, I think, but at the same time really complements the Cayman’s ﬂowing lines. I’ve attached a shot of my own car from 2009, proving just how practical it was, too. Have you ever seen an Aston Martin with a roof rack? Tony Hatter, Weissach

Roger Holliday, Ohio

It’s all in the colour Ray Morley suggested in the March edition of Porsche Post (Inbox, page 14), that there is no such thing as a genuinely beautiful Porsche. Perhaps I am a little biased, but I would contend that there have been several beautiful Porsches over the decades. 17 porscheclubgb.com

I would like to say thank you and well done to the Porsche Club GB team for this year’s Cotswold Rally. It’s fantastic to have it back in the Club calendar. I took my elderly father, who loves seeing all the Porsches together, and really enjoyed navigating the fantastic route through some wonderful villages and scenery. I used to navigate for him when I was a boy on his Austin 7 and Bullnose Morris springtime rallies. So it’s great to be able to take him out and drive him instead. The whole day was incredibly well organised and great fun. The rally is beyond doubt the highlight of all the Porsche events that we do, and we really look forward to it. So please pass our thanks on to the organisers, marshals and volunteers, who all did a marvellous job. Adam Tillion, Berkshire

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The Porsche month in pictures

More than 150 Porsche 928s gathered at Brooklands on Sunday, 28 May to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the model. The event culminated with a commemorative photo on the famous Brooklands banking, led by event organiser and 928 Register Secretary David Hemmings. Earlier in the day, David led a series of discussions on the 928 with guest speakers Mike Cotton, Tony Dron and Steve Kevlin. Mike Cotton joined Porsche Cars GB as Press and PR Manager in 1976, a year before the 928 was launched. His presentation included a series of pre-production photos, vehicle testing and the launch of the 928 itself. Porsche Club GB motorsport manager Steve Kevlin also worked for Porsche Cars GB at the launch of the 928 and was part of the team at the launch of the 928 at the Birmingham Motor Show.

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Photo by Stephen Mummery

Brooklands, 28 May

Clubhouse, 4 June

Photo by George Woodward

Although not blessed with favourable weather, the Club’s annual Pirelli barbecue attracted more than 350 members to the Clubhouse. Members were able to enjoy good food, Pirelli’s F1 simulator and the usual retail offerings. Such is the breadth of the Club’s current membership that, as ever, a wide range of Porsches was in attendance. The Club’s next open day takes place on Sunday, 20th August, and will be held in conjunction with the Bugatti Owners’ Club.

Photo by Mark Barnes

The customary pre-race Le Mans grid photograph demonstrates the strength and depth in the World Endurance Championship ﬁeld. Porsche went into the race striving for a third successive victory in the top LMP1-H class with few expecting a more dramatic conclusion to the race than last year, which saw Toyota endure a heartbreaking technical issue on the ﬁnal lap of the race.

Photos by Jayson Fong

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Le Mans, 9 June

Spa Classic, 20 May Jayson Fong brilliantly captures the Porsche 962 of George Nakas spitting flames at May’s seventh staging of the Spa Classic. A ﬁrm favourite on the historic racing scene, the popular event consistently attracts large grids and the 2017 staging attracted more than 20,000 spectators to the circuit.

Porsche Centre East London, 1 June Self-styled Urban Outlaw Magnus Walker talks with Henry Hope-Frost at the Club’s ‘evening-with’ event at Porsche Centre East London. Born in Shefﬁeld, but now living in America, Magnus was back in the UK to promote his new book and meet with Porsche enthusiasts. The event attracted more than 250 members and went on long into the night. A full video of the event can be viewed on the Club’s online TV channel.

The Porsche month in pictures

Llandudno Promenade, 21 May More than 550 Porsches descended on Llandudno Promenade for the 2017 staging of Porsches on the Prom, which somehow reaches new heights with each passing year. The enthusiastic team from the Club’s North Wales Region once again worked tirelessly to assemble the cars on the Promenade and this drone photograph comes from Mark Barnes. A full video of the cars on parade can be viewed on the Club’s Facebook page.

Motoring magazine Autocar presented its top accolade, that of Britain’s Best Driver’s Car, to the Porsche 911 R at its annual awards ceremony at Silverstone. With 11 ﬁnalists in the reckoning for the coveted title, the contest was arguably one of the toughest yet but, when the experts’ votes were cast, a clear winner emerged. According to Autocar, “Nobody saw ﬁt to deny the 911 more than three points off a perfect 25 for either its road or track performance, and it was the only car to score full marks from a judge.”

Photo by George Woodward

Goodwood, 22 May The Club’s ﬁrst Goodwood trackday of the 2017 season attracted a capacity turnout and showcased a range of Porsche models. Club days at Goodwood always prove popular and May’s offering was no different. Supporting the day were members of the Clubhouse team, who offered items from the Club’s Members’ Collection.

Photo by Porsche AG

Silverstone, 25 May

Fast start for 2017

Speed Championship Croft and Anglesey set a high standard for the year ahead

he 2017 Porsche Club Speed Championship got underway with the traditional opening round on Easter Monday at Croft Circuit in Yorkshire followed by two rounds at Anglesey Circuit. Speed competitor Andy Fagan provides the reports below…

In Class P1, Martin Leach managed to grab the third spot in his 964 with a very credible time of 93.31 set on his second timed run. In second place was the hard-trying Graham Rose in his supercharged 968-engined 924S, ﬁnishing the day with 88.32. The winner of Class P1 was ‘new boy’ David Dyson in his seriously quick 911 Turbo – his winning time of 85.61 was a new Class P1 record!

Round one – Croft

Rounds two and three – Anglesey

On a dry track, Class P4 driver Stuart MacLean (924) managed a time of 97.38 but lost out to Stephen Jory (944) with an incredible 92.84 for top spot. In Class P3, Gordon Weston ﬁnished in third in his 924S with a time of 104.38. Simon Parkin, (2.5 litre Boxster) set great times chasing the top spot, just missing out with an amazing time of 93.59. The class winner was Justin Mather (924S) with a time of 91.24, putting him third fastest Porsche overall! In Class P2, Andy Fagan spun his Boxster S on his ﬁrst timed run but still managed to bank a 93.24 run for third place. In second place just ahead of Andy was Geraint Evans in his 3.3 Carrera with a superb time of 93.15, just losing out to hard-charging Ian Wadsworth in his RS spec 911 SC with a time of 92.78.

Saturday competition ran in dry weather on the National circuit and Stephen Jory was setting times in Class P4 that would impress in the higher-powered classes. He finished with 127.80. In third place in Class P3 was Ross McDonald (911 SC) with a time of 135.31. In second place, Simon Parkin set a very fast time of 128.81. The eventual winner of P3 was Wayne Eason (2.5 litre Boxster), who displayed his talent once more with a 127.64 finish. P2 was fierce and close, with third going to Ian Wadsworth with a time of 126.25. Two-time Speed Champion Geraint Evans was second with 125.94. The eventual winner of P2 was Andy Fagan with a best time of 124.18. In third place in P1, and driving a Cayman this season, was Darren Slater. His time was 128.51, just chasing Martin Leach with 127.30.

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Martin was chipping away at the top spot and was close to a win, but the class winner at Angelsey was Speed stalwart Graham Rose with a fastest time of 123.38 even after several mechanical issues and a ‘small’ excursion earlier. Round three at Anglesey ran on the full International circuit and, once again, Stephen Jory set a staggering time for a P4 car of 103.35 – Stephen is really demonstrating some talent! Class P3 was close, with Ross McDonald in a credible third place with a time of 105.51 that was a big improvement on his previous times. In second once again was very consistent Simon Parkin, who set a time of 103.52. The winner in P3 was Wayne Eason after putting down a superb 101.96. It was all to play for in Class P2, but top runner Ian Wadsworth lost contention after a spin. In third place was Geraint Evans with a time of 102.41. Second went to Nicholas Wadsworth, who put in a great drive to beat and ﬁnished with a time of 101.06. The eventual winner once again was Andy Fagan with a time of 99.36 seconds. Class P1 was all go as Darren Slater claimed third spot with a respectable time of 102.69, but he had to give way to Martin Leach’s time of 101.77. The winner of P1 was Graham Rose who, despite an earlier ‘off’, set a very impressive time of 98.65.

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TEAM In the 1980s, Porsche entered F1 with a brilliantly engineered powerplant. It went by a name that, today, is more commonly associated with watchesâ&#x20AC;Ś Words: James Page Photos: LAT/Porsche AG

ou could be forgiven for overlooking Porsche’s contribution to Formula 1’s original turbo era. If you think about the company’s motorsport presence during the 1980s, you tend first to picture the 956 and 962, which dominated the World Sportscar Championship. It perhaps takes a little longer to remember that Porsche was doing likewise in Grand Prix racing. Renault had introduced turbocharging to Formula 1 during the 1977 season, and by the start of the following decade it was clear that everyone else was going to have to follow suit. The days of the venerable Cosworth were numbered: Keke Rosberg’s 1982 world title would be the last for a naturally aspirated car until turbos were eventually banned for 1989. By the end of 1983, Renault had been followed by the likes of BMW, Honda, Hart, Alfa Romeo and Ferrari, while McLaren had recently starting using the curiously named TAG powerplant. The few years leading up to that had been a turbulent period for the famous team. Out went boss Teddy Mayer, who had overseen its 1970s success with Emerson Fittipaldi and James Hunt, and in came Ron Dennis. The fastidious Dennis had ace designer John Barnard on board and, for 1982, tempted former world champion Niki Lauda out of retirement. The final part of his masterplan was to secure a supply of works turbo engines. Porsche had a decade of front-line experience with forced induction, going back to the 917 and continuing via the RSR and 936. In August 1981, Dennis approached it with a proposal to build a Formula 1 engine for McLaren for which he’d supply the funding. Or rather, he wouldn’t, but he’d find someone who would. The contract between the two parties was signed in October, with Hans Mezger – Porsche’s deputy head of engine research and development – being put in charge. For four months, Mezger carried out various studies and investigated the opposition, and by spring 1982 he’d committed to a compact 80-degree V6 that would be well packaged for

Formula 1’s prevailing groundeffect aerodynamics. The first engine ran on the dyno in October. Dennis, meanwhile, had been deep in negotiation with Mansour Ojjeh of Techniques d’Avant Garde, which had previously been involved with the Williams team. Ojjeh bought into the McLaren philosophy – literally, in fact, since he remains a shareholder to this day. For the turbo project, they formed a company called TAG Turbo Engines and, in return for the investment, Porsche’s new V6 would be badged ‘TAG’. The engine made its public debut at the 1983 Geneva Salon, and early testing had taken place with it fitted in a 956. Like Dennis, Barnard was an uncompromising perfectionist, and later admitted that he probably drove Porsche’s engineers mad with his demands. His aim was for the powerplant to be a perfect fit in his new MP4/2 chassis – the foundation of which had to be changed when groundeffect underbodies were banned – and part of the overall package rather than a bolt-on extra. Porsche rose to the challenge with a small, light 1499cc unit, which featured a crankcase made from a composite of aluminium and magnesium alloy, twin water and oil pumps driven by the valve-train gears and KKK turbochargers. Barnard’s plan was to test throughout 1983 and introduce the finished article at the beginning of the 1984 season, but Lauda wasn’t about to wait and give other teams a potential headstart. Keen to race the turbo engine as soon as possible, he went to Dennis, only to get the same response as he’d got from Barnard. Undeterred, he then went to the people who held the purse strings – Marlboro. Barnard was furious, but Lauda arrived at August’s Dutch GP to find that an MP4/1 chassis had duly been fitted with the TAG unit. Motor Sport correspondent Denis Jenkinson was always a man to whom engineering was infinitely more important than commerce, so predictably he referred to the car as a McLaren-Porsche. He also noted that the engine’s debut was carried out under the watchful eye not only of Mezger but also top brass such as Helmuth Bott, Peter Schutz and Peter Falk. Lauda practised the old DFV-engined model, but qualified and raced ➝

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Left: Niki Lauda and Ron Dennis had an uneasy relationship, but it was undeniably effective. Below: Prost en route to victory at Monaco in 1985, the year he won his first world championship. Bottom: the compact Porsche V6

‘The best drivers were in the best car, which had the best engine, and it was all run by the slickest team’ the turbocharged car, which was estimated to be giving 600bhp at 11,700rpm; more was on tap for qualifying. He retired from that maiden outing at Zandvoort, but his insistence on proving the car during race weekends paid dividends and, from the next round in Italy, team-mate John Watson also received the turbo. It was all valuable experience. “We knew we had good power and reliability,” said Mezger in an interview with Motor Sport that reflected on those 1983 races, “but we knew we had a lot of work to do with throttle response, and it is getting better. You can do half your development programme on the dyno, but the other half can only be on the track so that all the parts can be involved: the engine, the driver, the car and the team. For each circuit we have to decide what boost to use, we even change the size of the turbochargers, and all this is gaining us experience that you cannot gain any other way. “The racing is very competitive, very nice,” he added. “It is not a bit like Group C, where Porsche would really like to have some more competition.” Porsche had been able to solve a number of teething troubles and, when the V6 was finally fitted into

the MP4/2 proper for the 1984 season, McLaren was in the pound seats. Alain Prost had replaced Watson, and he and Lauda won 12 of the 16 races. It was one of those years in which everything fell into place – the best drivers were in the best car, which had the best engine, and it was all run by the slickest team. In the end, Lauda prevailed by only half a point to secure his third and ﬁnal world championship.

Barnard wondered aloud what they’d do for an encore after such a successful year, and certainly there was little need for anything revolutionary. Michelin withdrew, so McLaren switched to Goodyear, and there were suggestions that TAG would make the engine available to other teams, but in the end that plan came to nothing. For 1985 the MP4/2 was suitably updated and, for Prost at least, the results kept coming. Lauda, however, retired from nine races with everything from engine and gearbox problems to electrical issues and brake troubles. Prost’s greatest frustration came at Imola, where he won but ran out of fuel on the slowing-down lap. When the car was subsequently weighed, it was found to be 4kg under the limit and the Frenchman was disqualified. He nonetheless won five times on his way to securing the first of his four world titles. Honda had been coming on increasingly strong, though, and its engine won the last three races of the year courtesy of Williams – Nigel Mansell was victorious at Brands Hatch and Kyalami, Keke Rosberg in Adelaide. For 1986, Rosberg would switch to McLaren to replace the retiring Lauda, and Nelson Piquet took his place at Williams. Its designer, Patrick Head, later admitted that Honda didn’t know how much power its engines were producing at that time because its dyno only read up to 1000bhp – and it was reaching that with a few thousand revs still to go… Fortunately for McLaren and Porsche, outright power wasn’t the

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be-all and end-all. Porsche, in fact, had never got too involved in that particular arms race, instead drawing from its Group C experience to make an engine that was as efficient as possible. For 1984, the fuel allowance had been reduced from 250 litres to 220, with in-race refuelling being banned; teams took to hypercooling their fuel so that it occupied less volume. For 1986, that limit was cut again, to 195 litres. During a race, you therefore needed a disciplined driver who was fast but who could also save fuel when required – Alain Prost, for example. The little Frenchman took only one pole position in 1986, preferring to concentrate on his race set-up and leave the Saturday headlines to Mansell, Piquet or Ayrton Senna. For the opening round in Brazil, he lined up only ninth – more than two seconds shy of Senna’s best – but in each race he quietly extracted as much as he could from the McLaren. He won in San Marino and Monaco, then again in Austria to keep the warring Williams duo in sight. The penultimate round in Mexico was telling: Mansell made a mess of the start and finished fifth after two pit stops; Piquet was fourth after stopping three times. Prost, meanwhile, came second after nursing his car through on just a single pit stop – the engine had lapsed on to five cylinders and he was afraid that it would stall if he came in for more tyres. The title decider in Australia was a classic. Mansell needed only third to clinch the crown, Prost ➝

and Piquet needed to win. Rosberg disappeared into an early lead, with Prost climbing to second before suffering a puncture. By the time he emerged from the pits with fresh rubber, he was a distant fourth and immediately threw fuel calculations to the wind with a succession of fastest laps. Then Rosberg retired, leaving Piquet in the lead. Prost took Mansell for second, but Mansell was still in the third place that he needed – until his right-rear tyre famously let go on the back straight. That left a straight fight between Piquet and Prost, but Williams – having seen what had just happened to Mansell – had no choice but to call Piquet in for tyres. Prost assumed the lead and, over the last four laps, dramatically cut his pace. For most of the race, his fuel readout was showing him to be five litres short, and he had only to hope that it was wrong. At Hockenheim, he’d run out despite the computer telling him that he had plenty! Piquet was on maximum attack after his stop, but Prost just about made it, pulling up as soon as he’d crossed the line. In 1984, the McLaren-TAG had undoubtedly been the dominant package. It retained its edge in 1985, but by ’86 it was outgunned by Williams and was the definite underdog going into that Australian decider. Piquet and Mansell helped Williams to secure the constructors’ championship, but Prost delivered the third consecutive drivers’ title for the Anglo–German alliance. Sadly, it would be its last. The TAG engine continued into 1987,

but by then Barnard had left for Ferrari – his relationship with Dennis was successful but stormy – and there was to be no repeat of Prost’s giant-killing antics, despite winning three races. Piquet wrapped up his third world championship, and for 1988 McLaren switched to Honda engines. With Senna also coming on board alongside Prost, that year provided echoes of 1984’s ‘perfect storm’. The best drivers in the best car with the best engine: between them they won 15 of 16 races. While 1987 marked the end of the TAG-Porsche turbo, that wasn’t quite it for Weissach in Formula 1. Mezger came up with a V12 that was, in effect, two of the V6s minus the turbochargers. A nascent deal with Onyx was cancelled when that team’s colourful owner, Jean-Pierre Van Rossem, announced it on television despite a conﬁdentiality agreement. Van Rossem responded by driving his Porsche into a town square and setting ﬁre to it… The engine eventually found a home with Footwork in 1991, but it was a disaster. Hugely overweight, it was replaced mid-season by a Cosworth V8 and Porsche once more retreated from Formula 1. Better instead to remember its partnership with McLaren and TAG, four years in which it won 25 races and took Lauda and Prost to three world championships. What would a struggling McLaren give for a little of that success in 2017? PP

Below: Hans Mezger, pictured with the 3-litre Porsche V12 that was used by the Footwork team but without success. Bottom: Lauda during his titlewinning 1984 campaign – he beat Prost to the crown by half a point

‘In 1984, the McLaren-TAG had undoubtedly been the dominant package… but by ’86 it was outgunned’

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Early 986 Boxsters were prone to cracking their plastic rear windows, however carefully you tried to help the material curve without creasing when lowering the hood. Later roofs came with a glass rear window, and today it can be surprisingly costeffective to ďŹ t a top-quality after-market alternative Words and photos: the Porsche Post team 30 porscheclubgb.com

t’s hard to believe that it’s almost 21 years since the launch of the first 986-model Boxster; the vehicle that, even in what today seems its rather modest 2.5-litre guise, began the process of not only rescuing Porsche from bankruptcy, but also turning it into the most profitable car maker in the world. That original Boxster had many unusual, if not daring, features. A mid-mounted flat-six engine, for instance, and one that, despite its superficial adherence to long-standing Porsche tradition, came with liquid cooling. It’s fair to say that opinion was divided about that – and long before anyone could envisage the reliability issues that subsequent versions might experience. The Boxster’s looks were controversial too. The die-hards argued – as they always do – that it was too radical a departure from any previous Porsche; others that it was merely a watereddown interpretation of the exciting concept car that the company had unveiled at the Detroit motor show in 1993. There were few complaints about its folding roof, though. Perfectly proportioned and elegantly styled – and, by and large, well made – it suited the little roadster perfectly and, crucially, looked as good when folded as it did when raised. Gone was the awkward and frankly pram-like roof-down appearance of the 993 or 968 Cabriolets, replaced by what was essentially a folding metal tonneau with the hood completely hidden beneath it. But it wasn’t long before the cracks began to show – literally. One of the most significant features of the Boxster – as it still is – was that the hood could be lowered in as little as 12 seconds, and raised again in the same time. All you had to do was stop and apply the handbrake, release a convenient handle above the rear-view mirror, and press and hold a switch on the fascia. A system of micro-switches, motors and geometrically perfect pivots and arms did the rest. Unfortunately, however, the still cash-strapped Porsche hadn’t seen the need to endow the hood with anything more sophisticated in terms of a ➝

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Opposite: Chris Sweeting (right) is right to look pleased with his 986 Boxster’s brand new hood, and not least its glass rear window. This page (from top): this is what the original plastic ‘window’ was like just a few hours earlier – although it might have looked a bit better without the bubbling adhesive tape; removing the old hood and fitting the new is very much a job for the professionals, but not impossibly difficult for a DIYer either. You just need confidence and patience; man on the tools for us here is Car Hood Warehouse’s Tyrone Quinlivan

rear window than a piece of old-fashioned clear plastic. Remarkably – and this in a vehicle costing £40,000 or more – it was the same cheap and cheerful solution that sports-car owners had endured since time immemorial. In fairness, the design worked well enough and must have performed adequately in Porsche’s own tests. But there is nothing quite like having the public at large trialling a new product. Within months, reports emerged of rear windows developing ugly creases, turning opaque and splitting, and of owners climbing out of the car to use a strategically placed hand to help the plastic assume the correct curvature as the roof folded. Looking back, it all seems a bit of a storm in a teacup, but equally it was not a problem that should have beset a late 20th century Porsche. In the short to medium term, the company addressed the situation by suggesting the above stowage procedure, and also – no less obviously – advising that owners should avoid lowering/ raising the roof in particularly cold weather,

or leaving the roof down for long periods. Later still, the company solved the problem completely and paradoxically poured fuel on the ﬂames – at least as far as owners of the earlier cars were concerned – when in 2002 it launched the facelifted 2003-model Boxsters with a conventional glass rear window. The 996 Cabriolet had gained one in 2001, although the earlier versions of those cars had never seemed to suffer from quite the same problems as the Boxster. As so often happens in the fast-moving world of Porsche, however, it wasn’t long before the after-market had turned this disappointing situation to its – and ultimately our – advantage. Here in the United Kingdom, one of the major players in the large and valuable cabriolet hood business is the Surrey-based Car Hood Warehouse, established in the late 1980s. One of its core activities has long been the like-for-like replacement of plastic rear windows in all manner of cabriolet hoods, and even by

about 2000 it was coming to the aid of increasing numbers of early Boxster owners who had either bought a car with a damaged window or who needed a cost-effective way of repairing one before selling it. After that, and no doubt inspired by Porsche’s own update (and which was not a realistic proposition for retro-ﬁtting), came top-quality US-made hoods, complete with glass window. Car Hood Warehouse installed the ﬁrst of those in 2006 and has sold more than 500, so there is a fair chance that any earlier 986 you might see today has been converted. One that had escaped the net but was visibly affected by the problem is the 1998 Boxster 2.5 acquired earlier this year by Porsche Club GB’s membership secretary, Chris Sweeting, and proudly used for his daily commute. Otherwise as smartly turned out as any other cared-for 986 – and there are still plenty about, at prices that belie the performance, style and enjoyment they can still provide – it had ➝

Essentially, the job is a case of ‘parking’ the hood in its half-open position and then detaching the lower rear part of the fabric from the frame. Front end after that – that’s what’s happening on the previous page – and then the two sides (above). The trick is knowing where all the screws are, and obviously not losing any. The tensioning cables in the areas behind the windows have to be detached from their anchoring points on the body and then pulled clear of the inner framework. Mechanisms shown in photos 15 and 16 warrant close scrutiny as poor adjustment of the spring-steel blade can lead to problems with the new fabric not sitting neatly against the window ‘frames’

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LEARN FROM THE EXPERT This is the kind of repair job that few, if any, Boxster owners are likely to tackle themselves, but one which many would be keen to witness. Who doesn’t like watching an expert at work? In simple terms, it involves ‘parking’ the old roof in its half-open position and carefully separating the various lateral strips and extrusions by which the lower rear section is ingeniously secured to the inner framework. It’s the same principle at the front and the sides, albeit made a little more complicated by a number of concealed small screws that have to be undone. Also disconnected – from their anchorage points just behind the doors – are the two cables that tension the sides of the hood, where they pass over the windows. With all of the edges separated from the inner frame, the complete fabric part of the hood can be pulled sideways in order to disengage a small beaded edge from a matching channel in one of the main horizontal frame rails. The next step is to separate the two pressed aluminium plates from the fabric. These give the areas over the doors their shape and serve as upper anchors for the tensioning cables. They will be glued back into the same positions inside the new hood once the latter has been centralised on the inner frame and attached to the sewn-in (new) cables. Further reassembly – with the added complexity of the glueing process, plus a bit of trimming and the making of a few tiny holes in the fabric for screws – is by and large a reversal of the dismantling procedure. Correct lateral alignment is vital, and so too the security of the cable ends, top and bottom. Likewise, the free movement of the articulated plastic mouldings in the area immediately behind each window, pre-loaded by spring-steel blades, and designed to guide the edges of the hood correctly into place behind the windows’ main frames. It’s problems here that often cause the edges to slip untidily over the outside of those latter sections. All that remains is to hook up the wires for the new window’s heating elements (all 986 Boxsters came with the necessary connections and switch) and to check that the roof folds and closes correctly. Chris Sweeting is delighted with the ﬁt and ﬁnish of the hood, completed with practised ease by Tyrone Quinlivan, and feels it has given the car a new lease of life.

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Once the hood’s edges are released, the entire fabric and window ‘assembly’ can be slid sideways to detach it from the inner framework – it’s not unlike the way you would remove an awning from the side of a caravan or motorhome. The upper end of each tensioning cable is detached from a pressed-aluminium plate glued inside the outer areas of the hood. These plates must be carefully separated and attached inside the new fabric – shown below in its raw state, but obviously with glass window ﬁrmly attached (photo 21). Reassembly is basically a reversal of the stripping procedure, but some trimming of the fabric is required, along with some glueing – which in the wrong hands has the potential for errors

More of the same after that – being very careful not to transfer any adhesive from your hands to the pristine new fabric. It’s immensely satisfying to see someone as practised as Tyrone working through it steadily and conﬁdently – his personal best was four of these roofs in one working day. The new window is a proper glass job with both heating elements and a plug that connects easily to the socket provided in the car itself (photo 37). This reﬂects the fact that all Boxsters had – as they still do – the ability to accept an optional hard-top with a heated rear window as standard. Close it up (photo 41) and check that the fabric is pulled nice and taut in every direction, and the job’s done. Result!

THE KNOWLEDGE

developed the classic inverted V-shaped crack in the middle of the rear window. That had been ‘repaired’ – and in truth rendered even more unsightly – with strips of adhesive tape which had themselves then bubbled and cracked. The cheapest option would have been to replace the plastic window alone. The Car Hood Warehouse’s price for that – to Porsche Club GB members – is £199 including VAT – but even that requires the fabric outer shell of the roof to be taken off the inner framework and then reﬁtted after the new panel has been sewn in. Although the material on Chris Sweeting’s car was in

fair condition, it was definitely beginning to show its age. Far better in the long run, suggested the company’s Tyrone Quinlivan, to discard the entire thing and fit a hood with a full glass rear window. That costs more – £650 including VAT to members. This not only solves the folding issue once and for all, but arguably also adds value to the car, both in financial and practical terms, which is more than can be said for many other modifications, however carefully planned and executed. It was not a decision that Chris took long to reach. PP 34 porscheclubgb.com

Car Hood Warehouse’s combined headquarters and fitting centre is at Unit D3, Barwell Business Park, Leatherhead Road, Chessington, Surrey KT9 2NY. Tel: 020 8391 5326. Email: info@carhood.com. Website: carhood.com. Our sincere thanks to Tyrone Quinlivan for both his expert work on the car and further assistance during the preparation of this feature. On-site installation is available, depending on location, but only if you elect to have a complete new roof that is already equipped with a glass window. The job takes around three to four hours, perhaps a little longer (and at extra cost) if other, related issues have to be dealt with, such as poor adjustment of the hood’s inner frame. Having a replacement plastic window fitted to your old hood will have to be tackled in the workshop at Chessington because of the machining (sewing) that is required. Although we strongly suggest that to be false economy. Seriously, go for the full monty and have done with it.

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928 BUYERS’ GUIDE

Originally intended to replace the 911, the 928 combined the power, poise and handling of a sports car with the refinement, comfort and equipment of a luxurious saloon Words: Peter Morgan

What’s it like?

The 928 is a Porsche like no other. The styling is a feast of 1970s indulgence with Germanic details from every aspect. The light and airy interior is modernistic for the time and offers good 2 + 2 seating (for small children in the back). At the car’s heart is a glorious, large capacity, all aluminium V8. Porsche 928s cannot be described as agile, but with a 50:50 weight distribution, this is a sure-footed, conﬁdent machine with a gorgeous soundtrack. Surprisingly sharp performance is matched with a sumptuous feel of

majestic progress along the road. All 928s were high speciﬁcation relative to their Porsche contemporaries and, unlike the 911s of the time, the ergonomics were carefully considered. Undoubtedly an affordable classic (and probably undervalued), the 928 today is a sought-after example of how Porsche tried to go in a different direction some 40 years ago. That plan came to nothing, but the car pioneered the Porsche V8 and the superb ‘Weissach’ multi-link rear axle – the latter evolving during the 1990s on to the 993 and subsequent 911 models.

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OWNER'S VIEW A 928 is a reliable car if you plan for regular maintenance. When an auto S4 like mine is used only on a limited mileage basis, there is more to it than just changing the oil and the filter. It’s 25 years old now so each time it’s due an MOT I get the car up on the ramp and carefully inspect the underside. The bodywork may be gleaming, but out of sight there may be something in need of attention.

928 a collectible premium. The S/S2 was the most proliﬁc 928 in the UK. There were some 410 manual and 1845 auto S/S2s sold. The data suggests there were 833 S4s, 225 GTs and just 195 GTSs (with 45 manuals). Buying an S4 or GT requires care to ensure a solid maintenance history and that everything is working as it should. Accepting that mileage can be an issue because of age-related wear and tear; the best advice is not to necessarily go for the youngest car you can afford. The best cars are those that combine reasonable mileages (100K-150K, for instance), best maintenance and best condition. For a regular commute of 10 miles or more, or regular suburban use, the automatic is the only way to go, and a good S2 or S4 can be a better buy on a budget. This is not a car to consider for short journeys. For those who want adrenaline with their drive, the manual options were available on the earliest 4.5-litre models (now very rare) and the more focused GT. After years of decline, 928s have stabilised in the marketplace, and the better cars are pushing upwards in value at the time of writing. It is a false economy to buy cheap, and a knowledge of the market will avoid you paying an overly speculative price. A knowledgeable specialist can save you from buying a money pit.

The best colours today are the dark metallics, although the GT looks good in Guards Red. The colour will affect value – with the yellows, whites, golds and greens being least loved – but don’t let it put you off an otherwise great car. What are the running costs?

The most important running cost for a 928 will be the cost of fuel. With fuel consumption around town unlikely to better 12-15mpg on an S4 and at best 18-20mpg on a run, this is a classic car that is bought for other reasons! The V8 is relatively thirsty for oil also, so expect 500 miles/litre typically. Otherwise, the cost of ownership isn’t too far removed from any other classic Porsche. Servicing is remarkably similar – the key requirement is to ﬁnd a specialist who understands 928s. Expect around £200 (all prices are ex-VAT) for a minor service and around £600 for a major service. On a car that is between 20 and 40 years old, and is infrequently used, the annual service will invariably discover items such as (for example) corroded brake and fuel pipe runs, sagging engine mounts, perished tyres, leaking power steering pumps, worn brakes, and electrical items that aren’t working. The four-year/60K-mile cam belt change usually includes the coolant pump and various other small ‘while we’re in there’ costs. Expect a bill of £1K-£1.5K.

Which one should I buy?

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A coolant change every four years or so (with Porsche coolant, not water) can reduce internal aluminium corrosion, while the brake fluid on a classic should be changed every two to four years. Coolant leaks aren’t uncommon, and a replacement radiator can cost £900 plus labour. The other regular 928 maintenance items include an annual check on the torque tube, to ensure it isn’t putting forward loading on the flywheel mounting plate (also known as the flex plate). The camshaft drive belts and tensioners will need changing every 60K miles or four to five years. The Mercedes derived 3- and 4-speed automatic gearbox generally has a good reputation for reliability, but a slow, stiff or jerky shift can suggest there isn’t enough pressure assistance, and this will need attention. An underbody check can assess for any fluid leakage from the torque converter or rear-mounted gearbox. The manual gearbox linkage can seize up, but the manual shift is relatively notchy even when all is OK. This notchiness can lead to worn synchros and a gearbox rebuild. Clutches last a long time (70K-80K miles typically), while a replacement might cost £1K. The main issues on the drivetrain and suspension are usually worn bearings as mileage increases beyond 100K and the various bushes, which can usually be replaced fairly inexpensively ➝

MODEL HISTORY The auto industry model year (MY) runs from 1 August to 31 July. So a 1988 model could have been produced between 1 August 1987 and 31 July 1988.

1977 MY: Debut at the Geneva Salon in March.

1978 MY: 4.5-litre V8 240bhp 928 coupé production starts September ’77; RHD introduction February ’78. 5-speed manual or 3-speed automatic gearbox option.

1980 MY: 4.7-litre 300bhp 928S introduced. RHD deliveries start January ’80.

1982 MY: Base model 928 discontinued. Limited edition (50th anniversary, ‘Ferry Porsche’) 928S.

1984 MY: 4.7-litre 310bhp 928S2 4-speed auto introduced (rebadged S).

1986 MY: Uprated 928S2 models receive better brakes, uprated suspension.

1987 MY: 5-litre 320bhp 928S4 introduced.

1988 MY: 928S4 Club Sport (LHD only, 17 built) limited edition. 928S4 Sport Equipment (Sport in UK, believed 42 cars) March ’88. CS spec with comfort pack, 42 units built.

1989 MY: 330bhp 928GT introduced with 5-speed manual gearbox.

(relative to, say, a replacement whole lower control arm assembly). Replacement of worn-out shock absorbers will typically cost from £200 each. What should I look for?

The best starting point is a car that demonstrates consistent care throughout its life and evidence of replacement of the items that will always wear out (clutch, brakes, belts – in the past three years – and so on). Look for bills covering the high-risk items such as coolant and steering pumps and aircon eco conversion and maintenance. Finding a car with a relatively low mileage will be difficult, and the key to long engine life will be a disciplined oil change record. Firstly, check the car’s ID by comparing the Vehicle Identification Label (VIL) under the luggage bay carpet with that in the service book. The option codes are listed as the last item on the VIL, so check these from the web and that they are fitted to the car. The authenticity of an S4 CS or SE (Sport) model will need careful extra consideration. For an engine that has had regular servicing, expect the top

the rest of the bodyshell is fully zinc-coated. To assess the body, a paint thickness gauge is invaluable to detect new paint or heavy filler. Signs of cheap body repairs show up as poorly matched paint, poor panel gaps and wet carpets (from water ingress around the tailgate or sunroof). Corrosion can be an issue to the underbody in cars that have had a busy life or lived close to the sea. Repaint costs shouldn’t be underestimated as a cheap repaint can look terrible, particularly on the plastic bumpers. The interior condition will be self-evident during a careful look around, but lift the carpets, check for dampness, stains and tears. It’s very important to check everything works (all warning lights, seat adjusters clock, display, and particularly the air conditioning, if fitted). A clonking nose or vibration when driving can suggest old tyres or worn suspension bushes, while floaty handling can suggest worn shock absorbers. A slight vibration at idle can suggest worn engine mountings (£250 each plus labour). It’s important to get under the car to assess the suspension condition as well as the brakes and brake lines. A torch is useful for this. The alloys should be damage free and it’s worth looking carefully for damage repairs or cracked rims. Tyres must be checked for tread depth, signs of perishing or simply being more than 10 years old (hardened rubber). Always try to test drive the car. Important issues will show up even in a short five-mile drive. If you don’t have the experience to check the car out yourself, get a prepurchase inspection expert to look at the car. They will advise on all aspects of the car’s condition, what needs replacing now and in the short term and whether the car is valued correctly. PP

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I’ve owned my 928 S4 for nearly 14 years now and I can honestly say that I have loved every minute of it. It’s a very comfortable car, with plenty of room for passengers and luggage. It’s reliable, it still looks modern after all these years, and it brings a smile to my face whenever I’m behind the wheel. What more could you ask for?

end to need a rebuild from 120K miles and a full rebuild from 150K miles. If the car puffs oil smoke on start up and continues to do so when warmed up and when revved, it suggests at least worn valve guides and possibly worn bores. A compression leak down check will be required for diagnosis – either way it will be an unexpected cost (perhaps £3K-6K). Irregular running can indicate a failed ECU (£1.5K) or something as simple as a time-expired distributor cap and leads. On the 928, the wings, doors and bonnet are aluminium, the bumpers are polyurethane and

1990 MY: 928S4 manual option discontinued.

1992 MY: 928S4 and 928GT replaced by 5.4-litre 350bhp 928GTS May ’92.

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VINTAGE VIEW Evocative images from the Porsche Archive

Porsche pictures can be dispiritingly difﬁcult to identify and date, but luckily this shot offers a number of clues. The position of the cover for the torsion-bar rear road springs shows this 911 to be a short-wheelbase version, and the door handle was new for the 1968 model year. (The 1969 cars had the same door handle, but with an additional few centimetres of metal between the spring cover and the wheel arch edge.) And what about the model’s 2.0-litre engine? The image’s ﬁlename suggests that the car is a middle-ofthe-range 911L, and from this we can assume that, running on the standard Weber carburettors of the period (a replacement for the troublesome earlier Solexes), it would have offered 130bhp and 176Nm. At least the clarity of the image allows us to

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absorb some additional interesting details. Note the yellow-tinted front fog lights and the stylish Fuchs wheels. The car also has an optional sunroof and opening rear quarter windows, and one of those rather quirky stalk-mounted map-reading lights on the right-hand ‘A’-post; you can even see the white plastic switch at the bottom. We assume the paint colour is Sand Beige, paired with what appears to be a black interior. As ever, though, it’s the background that is as interesting as the primary subject. Just look at all those other cars awaiting dispatch, including a right-hand-drive model in red and, to the right of that, another red car that looks like a US-speciﬁcation 912 – or at the very least a 911 on plain steel wheels. PP

Next time you visit the National Motor Museum, spare a thought for those who work tirelessly to keep all the vehicles in such good condition, while also looking after a huge archive of photographs, books and other artefacts Words and photos: Chris Hak

FEATURED REGIONAL EVENT

eing relatively local to Beaulieu, I am sure that some of us take the National Motor Museum for granted, but just six months after the first behind-the-scenes look at the museum in March, R26 were there again for a repeat visit. And having missed out the first time, I can confirm that this is an event not to be missed should the opportunity arise in the future. When we arrived, we parked in the arena inside the grounds of the museum – creating a fine display of Porsches for the visiting public

– and made our way to the Collections Centre where, over coffee and biscuits, our guides introduced themselves and we listened to a brief history (see the November 2016 R26 report) and some fascinating facts about the NMM. For example, the collection currently contains 285 vehicles, 48,000 objects, 1.2 million photographic images, 250 linear metres (100,000 items) of motoring archives, 300,000 items in the specialist reference library, and 45,000 items in the ﬁlm library. Such a vast and varied collection demands a signiﬁcant investment in terms of manpower,

and there is a small and dedicated team of professionals supported by 62 highly valued volunteers – food for thought should any Porsche Club GB members ﬁnd themselves at a loose end in the future. The behind-the-scenes tour included visits to the book, magazine and brochure library, the ﬁlm and photographic archives, and the store of motoring artefacts. The numbers mentioned earlier couldn’t prepare us for the size and diversity of the various collections, but the pride and enthusiasm of the curators was obvious as they gave us an insight into how individual items

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are gathered, restored, archived and maintained. We were then guided through the museum itself, in the company of manager and chief engineer Geoff Hill. Stopping off at the display of Land Speed Record cars, he talked about the remarkable vehicles on view, ranging from the Sunbeam Bluebird that broke the record in 1922, via the otherworldly Golden Arrow, to Donald Campbell’s Bluebird CN7, which took the title in 1964. Dwelling on the chain-driven, 1000hp Sunbeam in which Sir Henry Segrave became the ﬁrst man to break the 200mph barrier

Alamy

HEROES in 1927, Geoff explained that it was their intention to have the car running for the ﬁrst time since 1939 in recognition of the 90th anniversary of the record-breaking run, and to facilitate this the rebuild of one of the two V12, 48-valve Matabele aero engines was under way in the workshop – and this was where we were heading next. Considering the number of vehicles in their care – and the signiﬁcant size of some of them – the workshop was smaller than I expected, which makes it all the more remarkable that the staff and volunteers manage to maintain the majority of the exhibits in working

order, ﬁnanced in the main by donations, bartering and favours. Gathered round the rear engine from Segrave’s Sunbeam, we heard a fascinating tale of the trials and tribulations of an ongoing rebuild driven by passion, dogged determination and pure engineering talent. The process started with a stripdown that took 18 months, due to the fact that the engine was seized solid because it had been dormant for so long. It goes without saying that spares for engines dating from the 1920s aren’t generally available off the shelf, so on a project like this the rebuild requires the engineers’ bartering skills to match or even

exceed their technical know-how. I think we all left the workshop secure in the knowledge that this small team would achieve their goal of running the car in the year of its 90th anniversary. We ﬁnished the tour with an excellent buffet lunch hosted by the museum staff, during which we heard some of the ideas the museum has instigated in order to maintain our motoring heritage. They have several sponsorship and trust schemes running to help ﬁnance the museum, including the Beaulieu One Hundred membership scheme (through which came our invitation). And although there was no charge for

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the tour, I am proud to say that Porsche Club GB members have again done their bit towards maintaining this remarkable museum through individual donations collected during lunch. These will contribute to the Adopt a Book fund. In conclusion, on behalf of R26 I would like to thank all the Beaulieu staff for their hospitality, and especially Kay Crouch for organising the visit. I think it’s safe to say that we all left feeling privileged to have been given a fantastic insight into the workings of this wonderful museum, and I for one will never take it for granted again. PP

Regions Regional Director’s report It couldn’t be a better time to join the Board of Directors. Chris Seaward has a hard-working and enthusiastic team driving the Club into the future, working closely alongside equally dedicated directors. The membership is continually growing, with both the Members’ Club and Motorsport divisions in healthy financial positions. Most regions have well-attended events and the national events are more popular than ever. Communication has greatly assisted in the growth of the Club since the launch of the new website, with the email newsletters and promotions giving quick responses and feedback and often quickly filling events. Many of you have embraced the new communications technology and use it well, but I am sure there are some who still find it difficult and time-consuming as I did at first. There is always help at hand at Cornbury House,

Scotland South

so don’t be afraid to ask. If your workload becomes a pressure for whatever reasons, I would be happy to discuss the situation with you and hopefully come up with a solution. I was hoping to speak to all the Regional Organisers attending the recent AGM, so apologies if I didn’t introduce myself. Over the next month or so, I will be contacting those of you who I missed and hopefully attending some of your club meetings or events. Beaulieu Supercar Weekend should be a good opportunity to meet up with ROs and members as well as the Silverstone Classic and Ragley Hall.

Phil Graham Regional Director 07941 109638 regional@porscheclubgb.com

Regions Index Your Regional reports at a glance

Regional Organiser Donald Hossack 07968 724441 – r1@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Scott Laurie 07803 260417 The car event season is well underway and I think this year is the busiest yet. If you are able to get along to a fraction of what is on oﬀer out there, in terms of displays, runs, weekends away, track events and breakfast meets etc., you are doing well. Club events continue apace, with something in the calendar for everyone to enjoy. I am hoping to get along to one or two National events myself this year - the big one being Silverstone Classic where there is a good group of Scotland South members attending. I look forward to welcoming you along to one of our events in the coming months.

R1 Scotland South p45 R2 Scotland North p46 R3 North East p47 R4 Lincolnshire & Humberside p48 R5 North West p50 R6 North Wales p53 R7 Yorkshire p53 R8 East Midlands p55 R9 West Midlands p56 R10 Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire p58

RECENT EVENTS 2 May Club night at PC Glasgow Scott arranged for the West Coast Club night to take place at PC Glasgow and this resulted in a very good turnout. PC Glasgow carried out health checks on 10 cars, with the emphasis on GT models. With the track season well under way, this was a great opportunity to have cars fully checked and a chance to discuss with technicians how best to maintain the car over the coming months and get the best out of it on track. Pizza and soft drinks were provided by the Centre and went down very well. Many thanks to PC Glasgow for their hospitality.

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

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

7 May Spring run and lunch In putting Tom Hodge and his car together and asking him to lead off on the run you get a driver of a Turbo S with local knowledge of the route. Probably the quickest combination for any drives this year. Leaving Dobbies in Stirling on a beautiful sunny morning, Tom led us up the A9, then off towards Braco/Crieff and along the side of Loch Earn through some spectacular scenery and lovely driving roads before we headed to Callander and then on to the Lion and Unicorn in Thornhill for lunch. Though initially a sedate drive due to dreaded average speed cameras, we stretched our legs as we left the A9 and the pace increased noticeably on the quiet roads. I was second in line and worked the GT3 through the PDK box to keep up with Tom. With a nice selection of 15 Porsches it was inevitable that we would get split up at some point, but everyone did well to keep in sight and follow the route. We stopped at the side of

Loch Earn for some photos with the rolling hills in the background, realising just how lucky we are to have such great driving roads and scenery combined. Loch Earn

Welcomed into the beer garden at the Lion and Unicorn as the temperature nudged 20ºC, we all enjoyed a leisurely lunch and catch-up over cool drinks. A few clouds started to gather and it was time to head home reﬂecting on a very enjoyable day. Thanks to the staﬀ at the Lion and Unicorn and those that came along. 14 May Cumbria International Motor Show Region 18’s David Baker and Mike Trotter contacted me a while ago with an invite for our Region to attend the Cumbria International Motor Show and be part of the Porsche display. With the show taking place on the Sunday, a few couples made a weekend of it and stayed at the nice Crooklands Hotel a few minutes from the showground on Saturday. Saturday’s drive down was a washout but the sun shone as we arrived at the hotel where Shona and I quickly joined Alan and Sandie Chester in the beer garden.

Sunday was a lovely dry day and the eight Scotland South cars lined up on the Porsche stand with around 150 other Porsches of every conceivable model and year. It was a treat walking round the cars, taking in the atmosphere and chatting to other car enthusiasts. PCGB were in attendance and kept us supplied with coffee, as did the local Porsche Centre. Several other car manufacturers had displays with their latest models and there were various stalls and food outlets that made for a great day out. Well done to David and Mike and the other organisers for all their hard work in pulling off a very successful event. Many thanks to those who came from the north in support too. 20 May Breakfast run At the end of last year I received an email from David L Douglas Kitchens in Cairneyhill, Fife inviting our Region to pop into their premises for a breakfast roll if we were out on a run. They design, create and fit exceptional handmade kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and bespoke furniture and have a working kitchen. What a great way to cheer up a wet morning after a run up the Fife coast.

DIARY DATES FIRST TUESDAY OF MONTH West Coast Club night Sherbrooke Castle Hotel, Glasgow, G41 4PG. 8pm. LAST THURSDAY OF MONTH East Coast Club night Dakota Hotel, South Queensferry, EH30 9QZ. 7.30pm. 16 JULY R1 and R2 Concours 23 JULY World of Super Cars 28-30 JULY Silverstone Classic 1 AUGUST Body shop visit and BBQ In place of usual monthly meeting. 13 AUGUST Cars and Cofee 20 AUGUST Run and lunch 27 AUGUST Porsche in the Glen 3 SEPTEMBER Bo’ness Hill Climb 17 SEPTEMBER Cars and Cofee 24 SEPTEMBER Anstruther lifeboat visit 28 SEPTEMBER East Coast ﬁsh and chip run In place of usual monthly meeting.

Scotland North Regional Organiser Steve Rose 01224 868052 – r2@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Gillian Gardiner 01382 778923 RECENT EVENTS

Outside David L Douglas Kitchens

Around 20 of us in over a dozen cars met up on the day and a group of us left from Inverkeithing with me leading the sedate run up through Burntisland, Kinghorn and on to Kirkcaldy where we doubled back through Auchtertool, Rosythe and on to Cairneyhill. The Douglas family extended a very warm welcome and served breakfast rolls. Interested parties were shown round their impressive showroom and workshop. Many thanks to David L Douglas for the invite and a warm welcome to new Club member Neil Kent who attended his ﬁrst event. Socialising with R18 in Cumbria

Donald and Scott

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Sunday run and meeting with Porsche Club Ireland Over the bank holiday weekend we met up with a group of Porsche Club Ireland members who were touring Scotland. Their organiser, Sean Beirne, had contacted me for hints on routes and stop-oﬀ points, so we decided that it would be fun to escort them for part of their drive on Sunday. We gathered and introduced each other at Tomintoul before heading over the Lecht road past one of our skiing centres and down to Royal Deeside. Passing Braemar and Balmoral Castle, we climbed up again over Glenshee and stopped for a leisurely lunch at Dalmunzie Castle spending time getting to know our visitors. The Irish club is clearly a very active and enthusiastic bunch, and I’m now thinking about a possible ‘return match’… I now have a very ﬁne Porsche Club Ireland ‘Scotland Tour’ polo shirt – thanks Sean. We

presented them with a suitably Scottish-themed coﬀee table book before making our farewells after lunch.

The ‘deepest penetration of English territory’ award was given to the team of Andy James and Brian Innes who went oﬀ to explore Hadrian’s Wall and got within 14 miles of Carlisle before heading home! After a very active driving day we all gathered back at Marshall Meadows for a ﬁne evening meal, and perhaps a drink or two. The toast was ‘good roads, good driving, and absent friends’.

RO’s presentation to Irish visitors

22 JULY Blast from the Past 3 AUGUST Club night - Lairhillock, 8pm 6 AUGUST Ballater Victoria Week Parade

North East

Photo by Pauline Dow

12-14 May Border Raid Weekend Nineteen cars with 33 members headed south of the border, down Northumberland way and took over the excellent Marshall Meadows Country House Hotel, between Berwick-upon-Tweed and the Scottish border - just half a mile into England. Those lucky enough to get away early for the weekend and travel down on the Thursday were rewarded with a sunny afternoon to sit on the terrace and compare notes on our route to the hotel. Several of us had stopped for lunch and part of the afternoon at the Scotland’s National Museum of Flight at East Fortune. Based at the former WWII RAF base, the collection includes civil and military aircraft, as well as explanatory models and interactive displays. Concorde and a Vulcan bomber are star attractions. They also have a Comet in Dan-Air livery, which I’m pretty sure I flew on in the 1980s! I had prepared a list of possible venues for members to visit as the area is rich in attractions. One of the most popular is the Jim Clark Room in Duns, commemorating the life and racing career of one of our driving legends. It’s a small museum but well worth a visit, with a well laid-out display of informative panels progressing year-by-year and accompanied by photographs, trophies and other memorabilia. Some of us followed the suggested drive route on Saturday, taking in the border towns of Coldstream, Kelso and Jedburgh before re-crossing into England at Carter Bar. From here the route took us south to Otterburn and then east cross-country via pretty villages to Warkworth Castle, before we finally headed north again via the fortified towns of Alnwick and Bamburgh. I have to give sincere thanks to Rob Kehoe’s pals, Paul and Steph from the Z4 Club, who kindly shared some of their favourite roads with us when we met up with them on our ‘recce’ trip earlier this year.

RECENT EVENTS Beamish Hall Our major news this month is our change of venue. Deb and I arranged a trial Club night at Beamish Hall, where members toured the function rooms, sampled the food and met staff. Following a show of hands, those present voted to move from our current venue to The Stables Restaurant and Bar at Beamish Hall. We will still meet on the second Wednesday of the month from 7.30pm; however, you are welcome to arrive early for a bite to eat. We have negotiated a 10% discount on food and drink, Monday to Friday, from 12 noon to 7pm for Club members, so remember to bring your Club card. There are also deals on accommodation. We were rapidly outgrowing the Dun Cow and there is plenty of room for growth at Beamish Hall - we had 77 at our trial meeting and there was plenty of space for more. There is ample parking, particularly in the overflow car park and all are covered by CCTV. I did have concerns about the new traffic calming measures outside the Home Farm at Beamish Museum, but I was reassured that no-one had encountered any problems. We look forward to welcoming you to a Club night soon.

R2 in Northumberland

Dinner at Marshall Meadows Photo by Pauline Dow

Photo by Pauline Dow

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

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 16 July Joint Concours d’Elégance Our annual All-Scotland ‘Show and Shine’ gathering at the beautiful setting of Blair Castle in Blair Atholl with Scotland South, and there will be prizes! Full details are in last month’s PP and in the R2 Events section of the Club website. Entry forms are required. 22 July Blast from the Past Show at Thainstone, Inverurie Please get in touch with Steve if you’d like to display your car. See website for details. 6 August Ballater Victoria Week A parade of classic and interesting vehicles follows the Ballater and District Pipe Band into the village creating what is invariably one of the highlights of Ballater’s Victoria Week celebrations. We gather in Monaltrie Park in the morning and then join the parade at 1pm. Once a circuit of the green is complete, there’s a continuation of the drive out along Deeside for those who wish to join in. To register, please visit the Ballater Victoria Week Parade webpage (ballatervictoriaweek.co.uk/parade) and follow the ‘online entry here’ link. Please indicate that you’re with PCGB on your entry. Please also email me to let me know you’re coming (r2@porscheclubgb.com).

Members’ cars in front of Beamish Hall, our new Club night venue

Donington Historic Festival A group of us attended. Leaving the North East on the Saturday we crammed a lot into the day. We watched some truly competitive historic racing from a great vantage point in PCGB hospitality, wandered the trade stands and race paddocks and took to the track ourselves for a few parade laps. After an overnight stay in a local hotel we returned to the track the next morning to visit to the Donington Collection before heading home - highly recommended for any motorsport enthusiast.

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

DIARY DATES 6 JULY Club night - Lairhillock, 8pm 16 JULY Joint Concours with R1 20 JULY Club night - Milton Inn, Moniﬁeth, 8pm Vulcan at Scotland’s National Museum of Flight

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Photo by Steve Rose

Steve Rose and Gill Gardiner

Mark and Wendy Duffy on track at Donington Historic in their 987 Boxster S

one I have no doubt we’ll repeat. A big thank you to Ben and team at the Shooting Ground, and to Richard and Wendy for organising it for us. RO shoots and scores

Photo by Steve Todd

Our trusty gazebo did its job keeping us shaded during the morning and sheltered from the afternoon’s downpours. Unfortunately, the high winds that whipped up mid-afternoon were too much for it and we battled to take it down. We thought we were struggling until we spotted the fraught-looking guys manhandling the rotor blades of a large helicopter parked next to us. Sadly, the programme of aircraft wasn’t as full as last year and being on a plot close to the helicopter rides was noisy, but that didn’t deter from a great day out in true R3 style.

Sports Cars in the Park The following weekend a large group of R3 headed down to this event at Newby Hall. We were never going to be lucky enough to have the same weather as last year, but the colder conditions didn’t spoil a great day. Enjoying a wander around the exotic marques, the classics and the modiﬁed, we chatted to visitors about our own cars - static shows are always a great social event. Two previous R3 ROs, Graham and Moira Ford, and Ashley and Dawn Wayman, visited the Club stand - the ﬁrst time we’ve all been together for a very long time.

Details on all events can be found on our Events page of the Club website, on our section of the Forum and in your monthly newsletter. If you’re not receiving a newsletter via email, then drop me a message and we’ll get you added to the mailing list. Greg Harm DIARY DATES 2 JULY Classics at Corbridge 9 JULY Porkers in the Trough 23 JULY Yorkshire Festival of Porsche - Lotherton 28-30 JULY Silverstone Classic 20 AUGUST R3 Regional Show - Witton Castle 23 SEPTEMBER PCGB National Concours d’Elégance - Ragley Hall

Our previous ROs popped by to say “Hello” at Sports Cars in the Park. L-R: Graham and Moira Ford, Deb and Greg Harm, and Ashley and Dawn Wayman

Cumbria International Motor Show One week on and we headed over the Pennines to join R18 at this show. We ﬁrst attended this back in 2013 when it was held at the Lakeland Motor Museum with fewer than a hundred cars on show. Westmorland Show Ground, the current location, has ample space for over 140 Porsches, let alone all of the other interesting cars and trade stands. PC Kendal put on an impressive display with the Porsche Cars display unit alongside our own Club Shop and hospitality. Most of us enjoyed a fun drive home over the Durham Dales.

Lincolnshire & Humberside Regional Organiser Rod Stormes 07887 690716 – r4@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organisers Richard Watkinson 01472 220185 Gavin Marshall 01472 826334 RECENT EVENTS 14 May Clay pigeon shoot and BBQ A new event for us at the Nettleton Lodge Shooting Ground near Caistor and well supported, with around 30 attending. Firstly, we were divided into three groups - those who had shot before and two groups of novices, each with an instructor. As RO, I stepped up to the plate and went first in my group of novices, and managed to hit a few clays, but my aim did go off as the day went on! The instruction was excellent as we moved around a couple of stands with clays being fired in different ways, and everyone managed to get some hits. We then all joined up to do some ‘rabbits’ – clays fired to roll along the ground. This was coupled with one in the air afterwards, quite a challenge for everyone – beginners and experienced! A great BBQ followed, with everyone sat around in the wonderful setting of the shooting ground, chatting away. This was an enjoyable afternoon and

Cumbria International Motor Show

Skylive Air Show Two weekends later and we were once again chatting to visitors about our cars, this time as part of the car display at the Skylive Air Show at Teesside Airport. Last year’s show was somewhat of a ﬁasco - cars were prevented from leaving by marshals long after the given ﬁnishing time, and there were issues with lack of space and lack of respect for the cars. Our feedback had been listened to and, this year, we had plenty of space to spread out. A few well placed signs alerting visitors to the damage that can be caused by bags and belt buckles seemed to do the trick. People showed a lot more care, and interest, in our cars and when the weather turned nasty we left early without issues.

18 May Pub drive out to The Red Lion, Dunston Our drive out to Dunston was in sunny weather, but the journey home was in torrential rain! Never mind, it was an excellent atmosphere in the pub and we had been allocated our own room with around 25 members dining. We had visited at the end of last year for Sunday lunch following a meeting, and again they didn’t disappoint. Everyone attending enjoyed good food and company. If you have not been to one of our events, these drive outs are an ideal way to meet members, and you will be made very welcome. 21 May Bubblecar Museum visit A bright sunny Sunday morning found us on the road again, this time visiting the Bubblecar Museum near Boston. I had seen it advertised but had never been, so was looking forward to it. Relying on a 15-year-old Porsche sat nav is never an exact science, but we found the museum and didn’t overshoot the entrance by too much, joining those already there parked on the nice grassed area at the entrance. Twenty-two of us booked in (the maximum for a group) and it was nice to see some from R8 had joined us, together with a prospective member, who, I am delighted to say, joined shortly after the event. Welcome Bob, I hope to see you at another event shortly! The museum itself is split over two ﬂoors and houses not only a large collection of various bubblecars, but also lots of period items and recreations of a garage and living room from the ’50s or ’60s. These created as much interest from the members as the cars themselves. Following a coﬀee break the majority of us then moved on to Merrimans Lounge and Restaurant for a wonderful Sunday lunch. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it - how they do it for the money is a mystery to me. Thank you Mark and Ann for organising the day.

A perfect view; our gazebo doing its job at the Skylive Air Show

Photo by Steve Todd

Bubblecar museum

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Happy group of clay pigeoners

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We have a wide range of forthcoming events. If you are a new member, or have not been to one of our events for a while, why not try one? Come along and meet us – you’ll be assured of a very warm welcome.

16 July Porsches o’er t’Wolds This is a wonderful way to see Lincolnshire’s superb countryside and roads, and to discover how unspoilt it is - it certainly is not ﬂat! The start is at the Humber Royal Hotel in Grimsby, and they are oﬀering a great B&B deal, so if you are not from the area why not come and enjoy a fantastic weekend away? Entry form and details are on the Events web page. 30 September WOTY to Wales Our 2017 ‘weekend of the year’ is to Betws-y-Coed. This promises to be a great weekend, so get booked in now. 2018 TOTY to NC500 Our 2018 ‘tour of the year’ is the North Coast 500 in Scotland. There are limited places - details on our Events web page. DIARY DATES 12 JULY Pub drive out - Cross Keys, Sturton 16 JULY Porsches o’er t’Wolds 23 JULY VSCC vintage sports car meeting Cadwell Park 2 AUGUST Pub drive out with R7 The Triton, Brantingham 28 AUGUST Props and Pistons - East Kirkby 8 SEPTEMBER Blyton Park trackday 30 SEPTEMBER WOTY Wales

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

pleasure of a Q&A session with LMP1 driver and 2015 Le Mans winner Nick Tandy. Nick also received his Honorary Membership Award from Chairman Rob Kellock. Ragnar Schulte, General Manager, Marketing and Motorsport of Porsche Cars GB talked about the success of the pop-up experience offering visitors the opportunity to explore the stories and legends of the Porsche brand. This was Porsche marketing at its best and it proved an interesting and entertaining afternoon. 10 May Club night at the Deanwater Allan Crosby reports on the Favourite Car Competition: “Another fine gathering of Porsches from which members chose which they would most like to take home. Eighteen received votes from the 35 voting slips, which all had to be validated and verified before entering the results into the calculations for the prize winners! “Before the suspense of the participants was lifted, an update from the recent Officials’ Conference and AGM was given – not easy to compress 30 slides and two days into 30 minutes, but the news that the Club is in good shape and being managed by capable hands was well received. “Following a short Q&A session on the Club’s affairs, the results of the main event were revealed. Out of the 210 votes, Robin and Sue Longdon’s 2.7 RS took first prize, with 36; in second was John Liles’ 356 with 32; third place with 24 was Phil Graham’s 991 GT3 RS; and there were two cars in joint fourth place with 17 – Steve Kings’ 993 RS and Phil Graham’s 991 50th Anniversary. Robin and Sue Longdon’s 2.7 RS

RECENT EVENTS 1 May Gawsworth Classic Car Show Allan Crosby reports on the traditional ‘seasonopening’ car show: “Following a great day setting up on Friday with a willing band of 12 helpers, the overnight wind did a good job to blow away most of the sides of the marquee and the marking tape for our pitch. However, following some swift remedial work on the Monday, a steady stream of 65 Porsches came and enjoyed the event, the good company, the refreshments in the shelter of the marquee and, of course, the cars. “There was lots of interest in our cars, with many photographs taken. Visitors came from our neighbouring Regions - Lancashire and Cumbria, North Wales, and East Midlands, all adding to the day’s pleasure and variety. There were some potential new members, and some rejoining members too - that must be why the sun shone on us for the afternoon. “Thanks to all members who came to display their cars, to those who helped with the organisational logistics on the day, to the 12 helpers at set up on Friday, and to those who did an even faster take-down on Monday evening. Thanks also for the contributions to the North West Air Ambulance, with £47 raised on the day. “Some great photographs and comments can be found on our Facebook page.” 9 May Porsche Pop-up Show, Liverpool ONE The Porsche pop-up shop is currently working its way around the country spending three months at various UK cities - Liverpool ONE is the current venue. On 9 May a group of members had the

didn’t help my economy, but overall fuel cost for the return was under £35. “After a tasty lunch at the PEC we were shown to our choice of cars. Allan had a Turbo S, Arran a Carrera S and myself a Carrera GTS. An afternoon of fun followed and we all beneﬁtted from the tuition. “Arran is used to chauﬀeuring his horses around and when this driving style was applied to a Panamera it not only returned great economy but gave me the opportunity to relax in the comfortable rear cabin and doze on the way home. “Many thanks to PC Wilmslow for providing the prize and the very capable Panamera 4S Diesel.”

Porsche Experience winner Arran MacLean with his wife Rachael, and Phil Graham (left) and Allan Crosby (right)

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 23 July Summer Sunday run Lowther Castle is the destination for the ﬁrst Summer Sunday outing. We will meet at Lancaster services (northbound) on the M6 at 9.15am for a 9.30am departure. Access to Lowther will be free for the car and driver (adult passengers £9, children £7). Further details will be distributed via the R5 e-Newsletter. Information about the venue can be found at lowthercastle.org 10 September Lake District run As last year, it is proposed to have lunch at the Lodore Falls hotel in Borrowdale, following a drive along some good ‘Porsche’ roads. Afterwards, options include shopping in Keswick, boat trips on the lake, and an overnight stay in this very pleasant hotel. Application details will be published shortly.

“Prizes kindly donated by PC Wilmslow were awarded to non-committee members only – especially excluding the newly-appointed Regional Director! The evening was rounded oﬀ with the usual chat and exchanges between like-minded enthusiasts.” November Club night prize winner Phil Graham reports: “Arran Maclean was the lucky winner of the Silverstone Experience at last November’s Club night hosted by PC Wilmslow. “The prize included the use of the latest Panamera 4S Diesel. I chauﬀeured Arran who was accompanied by his wife, Rachael, and Region 5’s RO Allan Crosby to Silverstone, whilst Arran took over driving duties for the return journey. Both Allan and I had Porsche Experience slots as a result of recent car purchases. “The Panamera is an impressive car with a huge display screen reminiscent of ‘Cinemascope’ movies and has a superb level of comfort for four adults making a long journey. The economy is incredible for such a large car, returning 40-plus mpg for me but this was put to shame by Arran’s 45-mpg on the return, and both at legal road limits. I demonstrated the awesome acceleration out of the M6 tolls, which 50 porscheclubgb.com

13 September Karting at Daytona Manchester The evening will commence at 7pm and finish around 9pm with practice, qualifying and a final (in two groups) at a cost of £48pp (including hire of overalls and helmets if required). A 50% deposit will be required, and spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Contact Dave Trafford at david.trafford1@ntlworld.com Chris Clark

DIARY DATES 12 JULY Club night - The Deanwater Hotel Classic Fords evening. 23 JULY Summer Sunday run 9 AUGUST Club night - The Deanwater New members’ night, with hotpot supper. 26-28 AUGUST Oulton Park Gold Cup R5’s main event of the year. Tickets available from Club Shop online. 10 SEPTEMBER Lake District run 13 SEPTEMBER Karting - Daytona Manchester 11 OCTOBER Club night - The Deanwater Members’ previous cars.

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was a bit of a panic at 10.30am when we had so many cars arriving that we had to open a second entrance and have two lanes of cars driving along the prom to the parking area.

Regional Organisers Sue Taylor 01928 735357 (01766 890844 Weekends) r6@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Visit to PC Chester We were kindly invited by Carl Hazleton to visit their new show rooms. Kat produced a great little buffet for us - not sure if she made everything herself or just popped over to M&S. After we’d demolished all her hard work, we split into two groups - Martin showed us round the new cars area and Iain took us round the new pre-owned showroom. The new cars area has been remodelled and given a fresh new look. The offices have been moved upstairs creating more space for cars downstairs. A new room with an infinity ceiling (amazing!) has been created, which is used to unveil customer cars on collection. Two new bays have been set up in the workshop where cars can be videoed inside and out to let the customer see the work that needs to be done. The merchandise is now displayed throughout the showroom. A number of ladies noted the luggage at around £4,000 for the set. The spanner set was also a sight to behold. Although my ‘Aldi’ version seems to work well enough, I now have Porsche spanner envy. Over in the pre-owned show room, we saw an impressive range of pre-loved cars. One of them was only six months old. The restoration Porsche was also on display and was the focus for our members who love the older models. We saw a lovely Ivory 356 on the ramps in this workshop. The informal evening was very relaxed so we just enjoyed walking around the cars and chatting. Thanks once again to Carl, Kat, Martin and Iain for making us so welcome. Porsches on the Prom This is our Region’s big event of the year and what a turnout! We counted 580 cars with a roughly estimated value of £38m - a fantastic array! Rob Kellock recorded at least one of every Porsche model on display. Huge thanks go to the R6 team who spent their day marshalling and helping people park. With this number of cars, we certainly couldn’t manage the day without this team of brilliant people. Gwyn, from the council, arrived on his nifty electric bike to make sure we didn’t break any rules. There

Porsches on the Prom

The weather got even better as the day went on and Andy Overthrow managed to send up his drone to record the event. His footage is on YouTube. Thanks Andy. At lunchtime we realised the Ferraris were in town. They did a drive past for us, and one even tried to get on the prom. With a brisk “Where do you think you’re going mate?” from one of our top traﬃc managers, he was turned away. We did take pity on him and point him to a parking space in front of the hotel. Drama struck later in the afternoon - two jet skis ran out of fuel and the lifeboat needed launching. A 911 had managed to sneak in and park the wrong side of our line, blocking the lifeboat’s turning circle. Gwyn’s view was the lifeboat would need to turn in the usual space so if the 911 was hit, so be it. We closed that entrance to the prom in worried expectation but fortunately the lifeboat launched from a diﬀerent pier so the 911 was safe. As cars began to leave, some took the opportunity to do the scenic drive round the Orme before heading home. A great day!

A bird’s eye view of the fantastic array

DIARY DATES As last year, David Pritchard booked the Menai Suite in the St George’s Hotel, which proved to be a great place for a sit down with a bacon batch and chat. Richard, Maggie and Alison did a great job of running our tombola stall to help raise money for Hope House children’s hospice. Dave, from PC Chester, set up a stand in the hotel to display and sell a wide range of merchandise. Baseball caps were a best seller. The Porsche spanners were on display but didn’t sell. The PC Chester team

Please contact me or see website for more info about the events in our calendar. 20 JULY ‘Show and Shine’ - Northop Golf Course 30 JULY Dawn Dash and breakfast - Liverpool 17 AUGUST McLaren showrooms visit - Knutsford 20 AUGUST Cheshire drive followed by BBQ - PC Chester 20 SEPTEMBER Mersey Crossings 23 SEPTEMBER PCGB National Concours d’Elégance - Ragley Hall

Yorkshire Regional Organisers Mark and Carol Jessop 07981 412895 – r7@porscheclubgb.com

On the prom, Membership Secretary Chris Sweeting brought the ‘Van of Membership’ from Club HQ. He recruited 27 new members and persuaded four lapsed members to rejoin. Great job! PC Chester’s Kat and Carl brought along some of their cars - the Miami Blue Boxster drew a lot of interest.

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Introduction May was a bumper month for R7 members getting out and about. It was so good to get to meet so many new members at PC Leeds on our Club night and at various events through the month. Club nights Our Club nights are held on the ﬁrst Wednesday of the month at the Woodlands Hotel, Leeds, which can

be found just up the A62 from PC Leeds and just oﬀ J27 of the M62, post code LS27 7LY. We aim to kick the night oﬀ around 8pm. **There will be not be a Club night at the Woodlands in July**

is that not only is it an opportunity to get out on some great driving roads or even sample fresh cooked tasty bacon butties, but it’s the chance to have a good Porsche chin-wag and still be home in time for Sunday lunch.

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

DIARY DATES For the full diary see the Forum or Club website. 2 JULY Chatsworth Porsche Pageant R8’s annual gathering at Chatsworth House. 23 JULY Yorkshire Porsche Festival Lotherton Hall 2 AUGUST Club night - The Woodlands Hotel 2 AUGUST Pub meet up with R4 20 AUGUST Sunday Service - Witton Castle We will be joining the R3 for their annual bash at Witton Castle for a bring and share picnic. Free entry. 10 SEPTEMBER Sunday Service - Living Seas Centre

RECENT EVENTS Club night - PC Leeds PC Leeds welcomed 140 members who turned up in everything from a 356 to a 2017 911 GT3 RS. One member even played with his 918 in the show room. Since PC Leeds is a Classic Centre, the range of cars in the car park matched that in the showroom and workshops. It is still a surprising sight to behold. The hosts kindly put on a very nice ﬁsh and chip van, which I think just about everyone visited during the evening. Once again we were thoroughly looked after, and we have to say a massive thank you to all the Leeds staﬀ. R7 members PC Leeds

Porsches in the sunshine

R4 Blyton Park trackday A handful of R7 made the short trip to Blyton Park in Lincolnshire for fun on track. These particular trackdays are a fantastic opportunity for complete novices to get on track for the first time. Instruction is included in the price and, with the first half of the day session-based with only five cars on track at a time, it’s a safe environment to learn. The afternoon was open pit lane, but being limited to just 10 cars on track at a time, it’s still an unpressured environment for learners. That’s not to say that it isn’t still a great place for the more seasoned driver either. We had a fantastic day - it still amazes us that you can still drive a 30-year-old car with 208,000 miles on the clock so hard and not really worry about it. Thank you to everyone who put the day on - it was a real blast! The day is repeated on 8 September so, if you would like to try your hand, get signed up - you won’t regret it.

East Midlands Regional Organiser Tom Fisher 07768 317346 – r8@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Club night at The Coopers Arms We welcomed Simon Lister who was attending his ﬁrst Club night. As usual it was a very busy evening with an impressive turnout of Porsches.

Fresh from a four-year restoration!

R7 members on track

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 23 July Yorkshire Porsche Festival Our own celebration of everything Porsche at Lotherton Hall, in conjunction with sponsors Strasse and Specialist Cars of Malton. Once again tickets are available online through Club Shop - and at an amazing £6 per car! Entry on the day will be at Lotherton Hall’s standard prices.

PC Leeds’ Classic Centre

Cumbria International Car Show A group of R7 members made their way to Kendal to join R18 for their annual show, which formed part of the Cumbria International Car Show - so plenty of cars to keep people interested. May Sunday Service Just over 40 members headed out to a pleasant car park in the middle of the Yorkshire Dales for our May Sunday Service. The great thing about these events

2 August Pub meet up with R4 A drive out to The Triton Inn at Brantingham (HU15 1QE) to meet members from Lincolnshire Region. Based on previous turnouts, we have pre-booked dining for 25. Meet at 6.30pm and, for those who wish to, dine at 7pm. 10 September Sunday Service - Living Seas Centre Bacon butties will be available from 11am in the car park of the Living Seas Centre at Flamborough, Bridlington YO15 1AE. Following this is Sewerby Hall Car Show, which is part of this year’s Bridlington Motors Weekend. See tourbritannia.com for details. We have space for 50 cars, although we can have more if needed. 55 porscheclubgb.com

VW, but lots of Porsche bits

718 contemplating life outside the factory

Donington Historic Festival At the end of April we hosted the three-day festival. It certainly moved up a gear with the support of Mandy and the team from Cornbury House arranging a large marquee with its shop and sit down area to enjoy quality refreshments. Owing to the increase in the festival’s popularity it was time for it to become a more important presence for the Club nationally and take some of the responsibility away from local volunteers. All agreed that it was a tremendous success. I wish to thank R8 members Cathy and Chris Belﬁeld, Mike Pollock and Tim Court for organising the parking ‒ also thank you to those in support. Some members awaiting the parade laps at Donington

I was not able to attend the Festival owing to being away for two days sprinting at the Anglesey circuit. Our Region did us proud with an assortment of awards, which will be announced elsewhere. Despite some of my personal best times again I was just out of the awards, but extremely enjoyable in pleasant weather for a change.

9-10 September Weekend away I have arranged to return to the Metropole Hotel in Llandrindod Wells. We will meet up at Uttoxeter services with a suggested route through Wales to our hotel for a group Saturday evening meal and fun quiz. Sunday will see us following a suggested route with comprehensive tulip maps over the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons, with their stunning roads and views, before returning to the hotel area ready for either the journey home or to stay another night. Some participants may choose to stay elsewhere in the Llandrindod area and join the main party as they wish - that’s no problem. If you book with the Metropole quote R8 Porsche Club, the cost per person includes the four-course evening meal, breakfast and spa. Email me for details, or better still access our Region’s news on the Club website for full information. Please let me know when you have conﬁrmed any booking and intend to take part. Little else to report this month, other than my lovely red 924 S has been sold to a fellow Regional member owing to the arrival of a silver Carrera GT in need of a certain amount of ‘refreshment’ - it had been in the same ownership since 1988 and, therefore, retains much of its originality. I have completed some of the initial work, suspension, interior etc. but the car is presently at Zentrum to complete its list of needs in order for me to enjoy its potential. DIARY DATES

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 2 July Chatsworth House Pageant and Concours Just turn up on the day and pay £10 per car on our gate for entry to this our fourteenth time here. Entry automatically enters you into a free prize draw with reduced admission to the house and gardens. Free refreshments will be available in our Club tent, plus our terrific sponsors, PC Nottingham, will have a new car display and a Porsche goodies table. Your Porsche will be shown together with up to 150 of Germany’s best in just about the most perfect setting available. Concours entrants will have already submitted an entry form. Bring a picnic and have a great day. 13 August Tour of the East Midlands Hosted and sponsored by PC Leicester, our annual tour is filling quickly. Breakfast, coffee, an evening three-course meal and comprehensive route directions, all for £55 per car. It’s always a fabulous and extremely popular event. Contact Peter at lotus@peterehaynes.plus.com for an entry form.

2 JULY Chatsworth House Porsche Pageant and Concours 3 JULY Club night - The Coopers Arms 7 AUGUST Club night - The Coopers Arms 13 AUGUST TOTEM 26 AUGUST Porsche Club Speed Championship round - Curborough 4 SEPTEMBER Club night - The Coopers Arms 9-10 SEPTEMBER Weekend away - Wales

West Midlands Regional Organiser Kim and Mandy Sutch 07811 114646 – r9@porscheclubgb.com David Jones 01455 220081 – 07836 374295 Davejones996@hotmail.co.uk

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RECENT EVENTS Cotswold Rally I made sure my car was clean for the run to Cornbury House for the rally. Needless to say, on the Sunday morning it was raining. By the time Ian, my cousin and navigator, and I arrived at Moreton-in-Marsh the car was filthy. We signed in, got the route map and plaque, then had coffee and pastries before meeting up with the other R9 members. Setting off, we led the other six cars in our group, and by this time the sun was shining. We were advised that the first turn was very close and hard to notice but many of us still missed it. Getting into the journey, all was going well until our next mistake handy as I was in urgent need of a comfort break, but the other members decided to carry on, leaving us on our own for several miles. We missed another turn and then found ourselves leading 12 cars that kindly let us out in front of them. We made good progress to Upton House, to be greeted by Mandy with “where have you been?” This made us think the other R9 members had already arrived but, after getting parked, we realised none were actually there - they had managed to get more lost more than us! A big thank you to all the marshals and organisers for making it an enjoyable day. Dave Weekend in Llandudno I’d missed last year’s weekend as I was away, so was happy when my race dates meant I was free to go to the prom. As is the norm, we met on the Friday at Dobbie’s Garden Centre, Shrewsbury. The 16 cars set off aiming for the Ponderosa Cafe at Horseshoe Pass, Llangollen for lunch. Traffic was good and we pretty much stayed together as a group to the cafe. After refreshments we drove the ‘Evo Triangle’ and then took back roads to Llandudno. I’d forgotten how much fun and how clear the roads are in this area - we had a great couple of hours driving despite, at one point, driving through the heaviest rainstorm in history. It didn’t last too long though and the last few miles were in glorious sunshine. That evening Mandy arranged for us to all meet at The Albert pub for food. For Saturday, David and Marcia Hartley again organised a drive to Swallow Falls and then down to Portmeirion. The drive down was in mixed conditions, but the roads and views are truly amazing, and as we arrived at Portmeirion the sun came out. The ‘Prisoner’ village is a quirky little place but very

R9 at Portmeirion

Paul Seagrave’s 718 Cayman

Happy motoring everyone… Dave, Kim and Mandy JROs DIARY DATES 1-2 JULY Cars in the Park - Lichﬁeld 18 JULY Club night - The Bear Inn, Berkswell 15 AUGUST Club night - The Bear Inn, Berkswell 19 SEPTEMBER Club night - The Bear Inn, Berkswell 6-8 OCTOBER Lake District weekend 17 OCTOBER Club night - The Bear Inn, Berkswell 21 OCTOBER Coventry Transport Museum

Parked up after driving amazing roads to Portmeirion

interesting and we had refreshments, including a well-earned ice cream, before heading back to Llandudno. David’s route back was excellent and we got some good photos of the group in the mountains (see Club website). Those who hadn’t come on the drive went to Anglesey for the PCGB trackday - everyone had a safe and good time. Saturday night, and 40 of us got together for an enjoyable dinner at our favourite fish and chip restaurant, Pebbles, where the staff once again looked after us really well. Next morning Mandy had me get up early to clean the car before heading to the B&Q car park to meet fellow R9 members for our ‘en masse’ arrival at Llandudno promenade. It was very busy - 580 Porsches on the prom during the day - but we all got parked up. Sue Taylor and the R6 team did an excellent job of parking everyone up. Well done! The weather was good and, after a few hours chatting with Club members and lunch, a few of us decided to drive up the Orme to celebrate Sharon Reddon and Nick Taylor’s birthdays. Sharon’s hubby, Brian, supplied a couple of birthday cakes and Nick provided some bubbles. After photos, cake and a drink of fizz, it was time to head home. David came up with another great route back along B roads across the Snowdonia and past Lake Bala. Sunshine and virtually empty roads – brilliant! We had a great weekend with our R9 members who help make this event special. It was good to have you there and thank you for your support. Targa update This had been coming along nicely and when Greg rang me to say it was ready for collection I was more than happy. The people who delivered the car to Greg’s were unable to fetch it back so I hired a van and trailer to collect it myself. I was quite nervous but Greg and Iain helped me load it. The

car looks amazing - people even came out of their workplaces to admire it. I have never driven so slowly or looked in my mirrors so much as I did on the return journey but I made it back OK, where Dave Jones helped me get the car oﬀ the trailer. Now safely in the garage, I am slowly putting the interior back in. Dave has helped me remove the calipers so he could repaint them. It’s amazing how well they look as they were not in the best condition - good job DJ. Hopefully we will be out and about in the Targa in the next few months. Massive thanks to Greg and team, Iain and Ben at Southam Bodies, for all the work they have put in. We are really pleased with the results. Pictures on the R9 gallery on the Club website.

Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire Regional Organiser Paul Ebbs 01234 363358 (7pm–9pm) 07769 805594 (daytime) – r10@porscheclubgb.com We’re well into the Porsche action now, and I look forward with enthusiasm to meeting all established and new members along to the myriad of Club events coming along this month. Apart from the major one of Silverstone, there are some great Regional events further afield, which I keenly recommend, if you would like to get a full flavour of PCGB in action. This month, there’s Chateau Impney, Porkers in the Trough, Weymouth ‘Porsches on the Prom’, the Royal International Air Tattoo at Fairford, and Lotherton Hall Porsche Festival in Yorkshire (which I will be at), all waiting for you to visit and make the most of your membership! If you need further information on any of these events, visit the Club website or call Club Office. Get out and about and have some fun driving your Porsche this summer! RECENT EVENTS

The Targa returns

Paul’s new car After a long wait, our own R9 member and Boxster racer, Paul Seagrave, has, at long last, taken delivery of a stunning 718 Cayman S in a lovely blue. He says that it is a great car but very diﬀerent to any other he’s owned. It’s unbelievably fast but has more computers involved in the process and he’s still learning how to get the best out of it. I say well done Paul and enjoy it. Kim 58 porscheclubgb.com

28 May R10 display at British Motor Museum, Gaydon We had a really splendid turnout, in lovely warm weather, of around 25 Porsches and 32 members, forming a prominent display right at the front of the museum, which could be enjoyed by all. Many discovered the museum for the ﬁrst time - the additional new building houses all manner of historic Jaguars and interesting British marques, with plenty of quirky prototypes to be wondered at. I still ﬁnd the free creativity of those early days inspiring, with

R10 Porsche display Photo by Michael Hart

many ideas in those prototypes being well ahead of their time although, sadly, completely under-invested in for further development. The ‘people catcher’ car with very low bonnet, which was designed to sweep any wayward pedestrians onto it in the event of a potential accident, was particularly amusing for many members! My sincere thanks to all who came along and I trust that all had a good day.

Museum delights

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 28-30 July Silverstone Classic This is, of course, one of the Club’s National events for this year again, and many of us will be there helping to make this fantastic gathering run seamlessly for the enjoyment of all members. It truly is one of the best events you will have the chance to attend throughout the summer months and I recommend it wholeheartedly. With provision for an all Porsche inﬁeld, you can be part of an inclusive, well-organised motoring extravaganza, with PCGB hospitality giving a welcome respite from wandering around looking at all the marvellous classic vehicles. Don’t miss it! 8 July R10 Monthly meet Enjoy the good company of fellow Porsche owners… you’ll be very welcome. For further information on any of these or other Club events, contact me and I’ll do my best to help. Hope to see you all soon Paul

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Reviving and fettling

8 JULY R10 Monthly meet 8-9 JULY Chateau Impney Hill Climb 23 JULY Yorkshire Porsche Festival Lotherton Hall 28-30 JULY Silverstone Classic

Photo by Michael Hart

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R10 Porsche display

Regional Organiser Martyn Molyneaux 01245 222937 (7pm-9pm) r11@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Greg Thompson 01376 573445 – r11gregt@googlemail.com

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RECENT EVENTS May Club night At our May Club night, we welcomed several new members and had a good selection of cars arrayed in front of the Clubhouse. As regular Club night attendees will know, we have been ushered into the newly constructed annexe for the last two months, a move we did not ask for. The proprietor expected us to pay for the privilege of being in the new building that many found had acoustic problems. As a result, following a meeting with the owner and the events manager, along with Greg, Ray and me, we have obtained a compromise, which will not incur the increased cost that was being demanded. Accordingly, it is hoped that we will be back to normal but, to assist with the catering, it is requested that by the Sunday before our meeting, members let me know whether they intend to eat at the venue. Prill Porsche Classics Forty-six members from R11 and other Regions made a visit to see Andy Prill’s smart premises in Halstead. We were greeted by Andy and Siobhan, the latter making sure that we were well supplied with tea, coffee and, not just biscuits, but fondant fancies, fig rolls and other delicious sweet treats. Andy’s technicians were on hand to answer questions about the cars and we had full access to the workshop, machine shop and upstairs, including Andy’s office. All around both the workshop and Andy’s office are glorious posters depicting Porsche triumphs and drivers of the cars. Some of the cars in the workshop included a 3-litre RSR that was fifth overall at Daytona and a beautiful Carrera 1600 Abarth GTL. The latter car raced at Le Mans in 1961 and also took part in the Tour de France the same year. Also in the workshop was a 1973 2.7 RS Carrera which competed in many rallies, including the Circuit of Ireland, and was one of only 17 lightweight cars produced. A 1956 356 1600 GS Carrera was on show, together with a ‘Pooper’ - a Cooper Bobtail having a Porsche engine and gearbox. Andy regaled us with numerous fascinating stories, including how he managed to source, by good fortune, a matching numbered engine from Japan for a chassis that he was reconstructing. After, he kindly invited members to his ‘Prill Septemberfest’ on 2 September, between 10am and 4pm, when refreshments and food will be available.

Our thanks go to Andy, Siobhan and the staﬀ of Prill Classics for an interesting and memorable visit.

2 July Maldon Motor Show Greg will set up a R11 stand for this popular show if members wish to do it. There is a £5 per car entry fee payable in advance. Contact Greg at r11gregt@gmail. com and, for more information, visit: maldonmotorshow.co.uk 20 August Car Show at RHS Hyde Hall A reminder of this event and a note that all cars will need to be in position by 9.45am until 4pm. A car and children under 14 will be free. For an entrance ticket please email Martyn at r11 @porscheclubgb.com by 20 July.

3-litre RSR at Prill Porsche Classics

17 September Essex Classic Vehicle Show Following on from notiﬁcation of this event in last month’s PP, this is a prompt to get your booking registration form ordered. The fee is £5 per car, with all proceeds going to Headway Essex. Please contact Headway Essex on 01206 547616 for more information or email: fundraising@headwayessex.org.uk DIARY DATES

Carrera 1600 Abarth GTL

The ‘Pooper’ - Porsche Cooper re-build

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 25 June Cressing Temple Classics We will not have a Club stand at this event, but it is normally well attended with 600 cars on show along with a trade village and catering to suit everyone. 11am-4pm, £5pp. For more details see cressingclassics.co.uk

25 JUNE Cressing Temple Classics 2 JULY Maldon Motor Show 11 JULY Club night BBQ It is hoped as many Porsche owners as possible will attend along with members of numerous other invited car clubs. 12 JULY CVCM Classics on the Common The Horse and Groom, Galleywood Common at 7pm for an informal meeting of all types of classics, vintage sport and American cars. 16 JULY Drive Starting at 9.30am at PC Colchester and ﬁnishing at Rivenhall Oaks for a carvery lunch. 23 JULY Trip to Newmarket Stud 23 JULY Corringham Classic and Family Fun Day For entry form (£5 per car) contact: dbyecorringhamclassiccarshow@btinternet.com 23 JULY Cars and Cofee at The Warren 8am-10am. For details, please telephone 01245 223258. 5 AUGUST Breakfast meeting At The Hare, Roxwell, CM14LU 6 AUGUST Carvery lunch at Rivenhall Oaks GC With the TVR Club - cost about £10pp. An opportunity to meet members of the TVR Club and see their cars. Please let me know by 1 August if you wish to attend. 6 AUGUST Helmingham Hall Classic and Sports Car Festival

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10am-5pm. £10 per car and two people. 6 AUGUST King’s Head Klassic in Bradwell on Sea 8 AUGUST Club night and R11 Concours An opportunity to show your pride and joy with a number of classes in a not too serious exhibition. 20 AUGUST Car Show at RHS Hyde Hall 20 AUGUST Cars and Cofee at The Warren 8am-10am. For details, please telephone 01245 223258. 30 AUGUST Brands Hatch track evening **Fully booked** 2 SEPTEMBER Prill Septemberfest 10am-4pm, members are invited to attend Prill Porsche Classics in Halstead. 3 SEPTEMBER Frankie’s Classic Car and Bike Fest at Ford Motor Company Dunton Technical Centre, Laindon SS15 6EE, 10am-4pm, with light music and refreshments. Public entry on the day is £5pp. 12 SEPTEMBER Club night Bring your ‘other car’ night. 17 SEPTEMBER Essex Classic Vehicle Show 23–25 SEPTEMBER WOTY to Northumberland 24 SEPTEMBER Warren Classic at Woodham Walter 24 SEPTEMBER Cars and Cofee at The Warren 8am-10am. For details, please telephone 01245 223258. 7 OCTOBER Breakfast meeting At The Castle, Great Leighs, CM31NE. 10 OCTOBER Club night We are hoping to run one of our ever popular quiz evenings.

Norfolk & Suffolk Regional Organisers Tony and Colleen Wickins 01379 676251 – r12@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS 14 May Glemham Hall Thirty of us made our way to Glemham Hall for a tour of this stately home. The owner, Major Philip Hope-Cobbold, was waiting to greet us - we were told that the Major was a ‘bit of a character’ and so he proved to be as he kept us entertained with stories of his past and a history of the house on a tour from the top of the house down to the cellars.

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R12 at Glemham Hall. Major Philip Hope-Cobbold (centre, wearing red sweater) gave an entertaining tour to the Region

Finally As you read this, we should have just returned from our WOTY in Llandrindod Wells and a full report will be in the next edition of PP.

Herefordshire, Worcestershire & Shropshire Glemham has 74 rooms in total, 32 of those being bedrooms! During both world wars, injured soldiers were accommodated in the upstairs rooms and some of the beds are still in situ. We then explored the gardens before returning to the conservatory where the Major served us teas, coffees and home-made cakes. After a group photograph, we thanked our host and carried on our journey to Aldeburgh for fish and chips at The White Lion Hotel. All in all, a lovely day out and the weather couldn’t have been better. A special welcome to new members Martin and Debbie and Chris and Valma, who joined us for their first Club event. 16 May Club night Peter and Allison Coates gave a presentation on their ‘Classic Persia’ rally to Turkey and Iran last autumn. As usual, the Club room was packed and we welcomed new members Ian and Donna. Peter and Allison’s journey began by driving through Germany, then into Austria, Slovenia, Croatia and Bulgaria. They told us about the friendliness and helpfulness of the Iranians – no problems travelling around and they received constant ‘welcome to our country’ greetings. Their Lotus Elan is always a talking point and, everywhere they go, it attracts attention with people wanting to sit in it and take selfies! Visit their website (rallyelan.com) to get the full gist of their adventure with loads of pictures. They tell us they have booked to do Route 66 in September, so we look forward to hearing about that one. FORTHCOMING EVENTS 18 July Summer social at The Bird in Hand By the time you read this the final date for booking and payment on 6 July will be very close. The event includes a buffet, charity raffle and ‘The Car’s the Star’ with a prize for the most popular car as voted by a member of the pub staff. Arrive 7pm onwards. Buffet served around 8pm - cost £16pp. Please make your cheque payable to ‘Bird in Hand’ and send to us at 2 Chapel Close, Pulham Market, Diss, IP21 4SS. Closing date for booking and payment is 6 July. 6 August Classic Car Show at Helmingham Hall Another reminder for this wonderful show at Helmingham Hall and Gardens (IP14 6EF). Please be aware we have to stay in position until 4pm when all cars will be directed off-site. We also request that you pay your entry fee when booking with Colleen - your car pass will be emailed to you nearer the day. Cheques for the correct amount (£10 per car, including driver and one passenger, £7 per additional adult and £3 per child) made payable to ‘Helmingham Hall Gardens’ can either be given to us at Club nights or posted to us (address above). Closing date is 16 July – no bookings or payment will be accepted after this date. 20 August Fish banquet Third year running for John and Sue’s famous fish banquet commencing at 1pm. £15pp including

seasonal ﬁsh, salads, desserts and drinks. Cheques made payable to ‘Mr J Gibson’ and sent to Colleen and Tony at the address above. John and Sue’s address will be given out when you have booked. Closing date for booking is 8 August. 3 September Classics and Sports Cars by the Lake An event at Hall Farm, Fornham St Martin, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 1SL. An alternative event to Classics at the Castle on the same day at Hedingham. We have booked a Club stand with our gazebo. £10 per car and all monies go directly to St Nicholas Hospice Care Charity. We will need the make, model and year of each vehicle and passes will be sent out in August. Book your place with Colleen and Tony. 17 September Classic and Sports Car Show At The Oaksmere Hotel, Brome, Suﬀolk, IP23 8AJ. We have been invited to display our Porsches at this venue in aid of ‘Bloodrunners’ and The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. Refreshments will be available. As we will be in Spain, please contact PCGB member Peter Ashford, for further details and registration on eventseapc@gmail.com or 01449 722759.

Regional Organiser Steve Cutler 01384 370038 – r13@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Philip Sloper 01562 885740 – philipjsloper@gmail.com RECENT EVENTS 30 April Secret Hills Tour Pat and Sylvia Henson organised our popular tour for the third year running, and Pat reports on the event: “The day of the Secret Hills Tour dawned bright and dry and, as organiser of this event, it was a relief that it wasn’t raining; 140 miles of driving through wet and misty hills would not have been something that anyone wanted. “We received a full house with an entry of 35 Porsches plus one participant’s son in his Classic Mini. Signing on was accompanied by bacon rolls and coffee kindly provided by The Clive Hotel and, after a ‘brief’ drivers’ briefing, the first car left the car park of The Ludlow Food Centre just after 10am. Great variety of Porsches line up for Secret Hills Tour

19 September Club night We shall be away, but Brian and Rosemary will host the evening – details to follow. 24 September Festival of Classic Cars and Bikes at Reepham This is the fourth event of its kind held in the market place at Reepham and this year it is German-themed so, if you wish to display your Porsche, please email Club member Peter at reephamclassic17@outlook. com who will give you full details of the day. 8 October Sandringham Charity Car Rally A charity rally in aid of the East Anglian Air Ambulance. The Norfolk and Norwich Rovers Owners Club have once again asked us to join them at their charity rally. Free to enter but they ask for a donation that can be sent in with your entry form. Discounted rates will be available on the day if you wish to visit the house, museum and gardens. Please note that space is limited, so contact Colleen and Tony for an entry form. 25 November Christmas party At The Wroxham (formerly Hotel Wroxham). Please see previous PPs for booking details. Club nights Club nights are from 8pm at The Bird in Hand, Wreningham, NR16 1BJ on the third Tuesday of the month (no Club nights in January and August). No booking is necessary for Club nights unless speciﬁcally stated below. Our events calendar is regularly updated on the R12 Club Forum at porscheclubgbforum.com with links to full details of each event, including how to book. 65 porscheclubgb.com

Secret Hills Tour briefing

Red Porsches decorate the roads of mid-Wales

“The morning route covered 92 miles of flowing A and B class roads, crisscrossing the Shropshire and Powys borders and, after a particularly scenic section between Newtown and Rhayader that went over Red Lion Hill, participants arrived at The Metropole Hotel in Llandrindod Wells for a well-earned three-course Sunday lunch. “No R13 drive is complete without a quiz, and this event was no exception. As soon as the quiz was handed out the room fell quiet and there was much muttering between drivers and their passengers. Results would be given at the finish so participants had the rest of the afternoon to mull over their answers. “The afternoon route consisted of a further 50 miles of good A class roads taking participants from Llandrindod Wells via Builth Wells and Hundred House to The Knighton Hotel in Knighton for tea and cakes at the finish. Once everyone had been served, the quiz was marked, with a tie-break question required to determine the winner. The awards were presented as follows: Overall quiz winner: Mike Parker. Furthest travelled R13 member: Yianis Callas he and his wife returned early from a holiday in Athens in order to be part of the day. Furthest travelled participant within the UK: Greg Taylor – who drove up from Saltash in Cornwall. Manager of the start venue’s choice of car to take home: Pam Jarvie’s 911 3.2 Carrera. Winner of the furthest travelled on the Tour (a polite way of saying ‘who got lost the most’): Ian Crosskell. Winner of a stick of Skegness rock for ‘the shortest distance travelled’: Louis Teague in his Classic Mini, although a subsequent recount showed that he had, in fact, covered the entire route. “Everyone departed for home having had an enjoyable day with good company, good driving roads, good scenery and excellent cars.” Our sincerest thanks to Pat and Sylvia for organising another fantastic Secret Hills Tour.

judging, our party of 48 sat down to an excellent lunch in the hotel. Our thanks to Drew for judging the event and the Wroxeter Hotel for all their help, both prior to and on the day. Prizes were donated by: Drew from depthofshine.co.uk James from hallcraft-servicing.co.uk Adrian from adwautomotive.co.uk

It would be tough judging these equally fine cars for R13 Concours

27 JUNE Open Club night Members and other local car clubs are all invited to bring sports cars, classic cars and anything interesting for an informal gathering of car enthusiasts. 8-9 JULY Chateau Impney Hill Climb 25 JULY Monthly meeting at the Malvern Hills Hotel 20 AUGUST BBQ lunch and afternoon at The Danery Cost is £10.95pp, please let Steve or Phil know if you would like to join us. The Danery, Kidderminster Rd, Quatford, Bridgnorth, WV15 6QJ. 28 AUGUST Bank Holiday Monday Classic Car Show at Pershore Abbey Part of the annual Pershore Plum Festival celebrations. A great day out, lots to see (not just cars!). 29 AUGUST Club night The Riverside Inn, Cound, Shrewsbury, SY5 6AF. 26 SEPTEMBER Monthly meeting at Manor House of Whittington Guest speaker, details to follow. 7-8 OCTOBER R13 WOTY **Fully booked** 31 OCTOBER Monthly meeting at Manor House of Whittington Guest speaker, details to follow.

Award for the Overall Winner Andy Brunt (second from right) with Steve (L), Phil (R) and Drew from Depth of Shine

South Wales 30 May Club night On a warm evening, we had a great turnout of cars and people for our meeting at The Danery at Quatford, just south of Bridgnorth. With almost 30 Porsches lined up, it was an impressive display, including a number of new members and their cars joining us for the ﬁrst time. A BBQ is planned at the same venue on Sunday, 20 August. FORTHCOMING EVENTS

14 May Concours Our annual Concours was held on a fine, sunny day at The Wroxeter Hotel just outside Shrewsbury. An impressive display of cars made the task of our judge, Drew from Depth of Shine Luxury Detailing Service, an extremely difficult one. After much deliberation, the prizes were awarded as follows: Best Air-cooled - Chris Kavanagh’s gleaming 3.2 Carerra 911 Club Sport. Best front engine - Graham Few’s lovely 928. Best engine and Member’s Choice - Phil and Nora Sewell’s beautiful 356. Best Modified and, also, Wild Card Award - Marc Clowes’s striking orange metallic 993 ‘Speedster’. The Regional Organiser’s choice was Martin and Kaye Roach’s highly unusual 911 ‘Outlaw’. Finally, the awards for Best Interior and for Overall Winner of our 2017 Concours went to the classic pre-impact bumper 911 T belonging to Andy Brunt. After the

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27 June Club night Open night at our usual venue, The Manor House of Whittington. Members, their friends and other local car clubs are all invited to bring their sports cars, classic cars and anything interesting for an informal gathering of car enthusiasts. From 7.30pm, all interesting vehicles are welcome. 8-9 July Chateau Impney Hill Climb The third running of this hill climb, which was originally held from 1957 to 1967 and then revived in 2015. The hill climb is for historic and classic cars, with 200 competitors tackling the 1,000-yard course against the clock. A Concours and classic car auction will also be held over the weekend. PCGB is an Associated Club, and R13 will be there both days, supported by Club Oﬃce. Discounted tickets are available, and we will have an allocated parking area and the opportunity to show a couple of cars next to our Club gazebo. Help will be needed on both days, so don’t be shy, if you can come and lend a hand please let Steve or Phil know. Club nights and events Unless otherwise stated, Club nights are on the last Tuesday in the month, 7.30 for an 8pm start, at The Manor House of Whittington, on the A449 near Kinver, DY7 6NY. (themanorhouseofwhittington.com) As well as appearing in PP, our events calendar is regularly updated in our section of the Forum. 66 porscheclubgb.com

Regional Organiser Huw Jones 07799 532661 – r14@porscheclubgb.com Anglesey trackday and Porsches on the Prom It was good to see some R14 members at Llandudno for Porsche on the Prom on 21 May. It turned out to be a sunny day, which must have contributed to the huge turnout with over 540 Porsches on display. On Saturday, I also attended the Anglesey track day and, although I did not take the GTS on the trackday, I did have the opportunity to go out with Mike Allen, the Macan Register Secretary in his GT3 – an experience that I thoroughly enjoyed. Cardiff 5K - Race for Victory A few R14 members attended the Cardiﬀ 5K Race for Victory on 30 May at Whitchurch village. We had an opportunity to drive our cars along the route prior to the race.

Part of the Cardiff 5K Race for Victory route

9 May Montgomery Run and lunch A beautiful sunny day greeted the 26 members who attended our lunch and drive to the Dragon Hotel Montgomery. It was a good do, well received among the members who included Phil Sewell and his immaculate red 356.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Region and Register parking at Ragley Hall Following last month’s newsletter regarding Region 14 parking for the Ragley Hall event, I have not, unfortunately, received any feedback so far but have reserved 10 spaces for our Region. Please do let me know if you are planning to attend this relaxed, classic country house event and Concours.

marketing colleagues (thank you very much for the photos, Danni), to a comprehensive tour around their fascinating facility at their south site, on 20 May. The Princess 30m yacht

PCGB South Wales Region Facebook group If you would like to join, please send me a request via Facebook and I will grant you permission if you are a member. DIARY DATES Phil Sewell’s 1962 356B

12 May Morgan factory visit Twenty-four members attended the Morgan factory tour on 12 May which was a really interesting day out. In this day and age, with robots building most cars, it was good to see skilled manual workers producing the cars.

16 JULY Regional Concours at Cottrell Park Please send me your registration forms. The forms are available on our Region’s website. If you are having problems to download, please inform and I will post an entry form. 23 JULY A short drive followed by Sunday lunch This has been booked and conﬁrmed for the Wolfcastle Hotel, Haverfordwest. 12 AUGUST Shobdon Aerodrome visit 28 AUGUST Monday bank holiday drive and lunch Wye Valley route (conﬁrmed, with thanks to Roger Pearce for organising). 15 OCTOBER Drive and lunch Symonds Yat

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Club members at the Morgan factory

Morgans in their final preparation stage

Joint Regional Organisers Keith Young and Alan Stoneham 07769 320379 (Keith) 07803 237610 (Alan) r15@porscheclubgb.com Left hand down a bit How do you berth a 30m motor yacht? The answer doesn’t matter in fact, because you get your crew members to do it for you, of course! We’re here, looking at the magniﬁcent vessel on the historic launch jetty at Princess Yachts in Plymouth’s former Royal Naval Dockyard, surrounded by our assembled South West Region Porsches for a few moments of nostalgic and nautical imagination. This particular yacht was destined for a customer in Mexico. In splendid sunshine, a fortunate group of us were hosted by Princess Yachts’ Bill Barrow and his

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Princess and Porsches

We learnt that Princess build all their craft in two main boatbuilding sites situated in the Plymouth harbour and they pride themselves that they, uniquely among their competitors, design, manufacture and furnish the whole thing themselves. Of course, prime mechanical components such as engines, transmissions, propellers, generators and navigational equipment are sourced from a discrete cohort of specialists. Our hosts explained the details of their advanced GRP production techniques and we were able to see up close, craft in various stages of construction, from layout to final fitting-out. The facility is nicely situated at the heart of the renaissance of the Plymouth shipbuilding tradition. Close by is the original George III tower and the 600-foot long naval rope works, the listed woodenroofed ‘shed’ that houses a superb traditional wooden ship boatbuilding business, which is currently restoring a Norwegian ice-breaker class, fishery protection

Traditional boat building shed

vessel and the jetty that launched hundreds of naval vessels over four centuries. As the docks are gentriﬁed, Princess will form the centre hub and it’s a privilege to have been able to visit. Thanks to Bill and the Princess team for the wonderful morning. A huge selection of pictures is available via a link in our web gallery. You don’t see many that colour… The rare Amethyst Boxster S in the picture is David and Jean Lloyd’s latest acquisition, but this time it’s a 987 Gen 2 PDK with many bells and whistles. David reports: “This is my third Boxster starting with a green 2003 986 2.7 in 2009 followed by a graphite 2007 987 2.7 in 2012; having enjoyed both cars I thought it was time to move up again and managed to ﬁnd this great car from a Porsche Centre. It’s a 2011 987.2 3.5S with PDK in amethyst with two-tone black grey leather interior and amethyst colour-matched roll hoops and console. First registered in November 2011, we purchased it in late April 2017 with just 4,800 miles on the odometer.’’ (Less than 900 miles a year? Methinks another strong Concours challenger? K)

Gloucestershire Regional Organiser Elaine Gammon 07854 868396 Stuart Ings 07942 184927 – r16@porscheclubgb.com Hello fellow Porsche drivers Please accept our apologies for the omission of a report in June’s PP – here is a catch-up with what has been happening in R16. First, we had a wonderful WOTY to Porthmadog. We all met up at the Severn View services on Friday morning along with other members who were just coming along for the drive. We crossed the old Severn Bridge and made our way to Elan Valley for our lunch stop via the Black Mountains. Elan Valley proved to be a great spot for a light lunch. The bonuses were the sun shining (although a tad windy) and the water flowing in plentiful supply over the dam. We then made our way to Porthmadog through some stunning countryside. For the first night, we visited a local pub for dinner; very enjoyable and the staff looked after us very well. Charles Fox with the overflowing dam as a stunning backdrop

Christmas dinner-dance at Saunton Sands I received a personal reminder from Saunton Sands Hotel that their new restaurant, ‘The Dining Room at Saunton’, is open. Sounds like it’s worth a visit. Book now for our Christmas gathering on 2-3 December by calling reception on 01271 890212 and referring to the Porsche Club Christmas event. Details in the R15 website. August Club night drive and dine August Club night on 9 August is a dinner at the memorable Arundell Arms in Lifton, Devon. However, please note that you must pre-book with us and make your menu choices. Meet there before dinner at 7.30pm, have a walk in the grounds and enjoy a meal in good company. We hope to have Porsche parking and, don’t forget, you can stay there by booking direct. For this and more last minute details of all the other Regional events, please see our webpage for all the details. Keith and Alan

On Saturday morning we woke up to lovely sunshine, just right for a day’s motoring in Snowdonia National Park and what wonderful views we had, including that of Snowdon. The highlight of the morning for most was driving along the ‘Evo Triangle’. Our lunch stop was at the National White Water Centre. Some of us stayed for quite a while soaking up some rays and watching rafts ﬂoating down the river. Some kayakers decided they would get out of the river and drag their kayaks up a steep grass bank and slide back into the water. Sadly, it didn’t go quite to plan as the kayaks came to a halt before reaching the water. Mo and us drove oﬀ to Lake Vyrnwy for a tour around the lake – the road was very narrow so we will not be recommending to anyone. However, we did stop and admire the views. Saturday evening we ate at the hotel restaurant and, again, we were well looked after. After breakfast on Sunday, a group visited Portmeirion after Elaine managed to negotiate a deal on the entrance price and a very nice gentleman gave us a guided tour. If you have not been before it is truly stunning, especially in the beautiful sunshine. I think Mo and us were the last to leave. We made our way home via Builth Wells where we stopped for a cup of tea. We thoroughly enjoyed the weekend and a big thank you to all those who came along. We are hoping to return to the same hotel next year.

DIARY DATES 9-10 JULY Concours at Powderham Castle 13 JULY Club night at PC Exeter 9 AUGUST Club night Drive and Dine, Arundell Arms, Lifton

Lovely shot in the Targa mirror on the Salisbury drive and dine

Stefan’s BBQ and Barney’s gin distillery tour Again, a well-attended event. A big thank you to Stefan for making us feel very welcome at his home and for the excellent BBQ that everyone thoroughly enjoyed. An equally big thank you to Barney for his most interesting distillery tour and gin tasting. We were very lucky as the rain stayed away. The August BBQ and distillery tour is cancelled, the new date is 17 September but subject to conﬁrmation from Stefan. April Club night Well-attended and thanks to all who came plus a warm welcome to new members. Stuart provided a power point presentation about track days which everyone found informative.

David and Jean Lloyd’s Amethyst Boxster S

July Club meeting at PC Exeter On 13 July, our hosts will be PC Exeter for the biggest Club night of the year. There will be the usual attractions and the renowned hospitality of a Porsche Centre with a spread of cars, old and new, to examine and a chance to be involved in our latest charity fundraising scheme... be there or miss out!

Salisbury drive and dine First of all, a very big thank you to Martin and Helen for organising the drive. We were unable to attend due to having only just returned from Marrakech. We have heard from members it was a thoroughly good drive and lunch. A warm welcome to those new members who joined the drive. I think this may be a regular on our events calendar.

Gorgeous roads and beautiful scenery on the ‘Evo Triangle’

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May Club night Our May Club night was well-attended, with a warm welcome to some new and past members. Stuart continued his presentation from April showing one of his races at Castle Combe that, for some strange reason, would not work last month. Stella and Nick also gave some further information about our forthcoming trip to Dijon Prenois and surrounding area plus a suggested itinerary for the time we are in France. At the time of writing, we are just about to head oﬀ for our Regional WOTY at the Grand Prix de l’Age d’Or at Dijon Prenois. We are really looking forward to this and also for the other arrangements Nick and Stella have kindly put together. Look out for a full report and photos in next month’s PP. Please lodge your interest in any events with r16@porscheclubgb.com Happy motoring Elaine and Stuart

DIARY DATES 29 JUNE-2 JULY Goodwood Festival of Speed 8-9 JULY Chateau Impney Hill Climb 14 JULY Weymouth Porsche on the Prom 14-16 JULY RIAT Fairford 19 JULY Monthly social evening at The Huntsman 20 JULY Castle Combe PCGB track day Event fully booked but free to spectate. 22 JULY Lydiard Park Auto and Retro Festival 22 JULY Castle Combe Summer Action Festival 23 JULY Tetbury, Bath and Wells drive and dine 5-6 AUGUST Beaulieu Supercar Weekend 991 and 997 Register.

Southern Regional Organiser Charlie McLaughlin 02380 694081 M: 07966 126464 r17@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS A great turnout for our May Club night. It’s probably the weather, but it was nice to stay in the car park and talk about each other’s cars, especially with some new members bringing unusual Porsches to look at. Unfortunately, the golf day didn’t take place, as it’s been postponed until 26 June. The vineyard visit and lunch were very well supported, thanks to David Lawrence for organising. R17 Belgium, Holland and Germany WOTY Here is Jon Fisher’s report about our very successful overseas WOTY: “On a cool, overcast Friday morning on 28 April, 19 cars from Southern Region, ranging from a pair of late ‘80s 911 3.2 Cabriolets to a fabulous Speed Yellow 991 Carrera S, met at Folkestone Eurotunnel terminal for the 10.20am to Calais. “On reaching France, the sky brightened and, after a brief conflab outside the terminal, we decided it would be impractical to stay in convoy for the 150 or so miles to Leuven, so we went our separate ways along various routes across country via such diverse places as Ypres, Ghent, the Ardennes and even through the middle of Brussels. “With one unfortunate exception (a 997 losing its oil vacuum pump) we all arrived at the Park Inn by Radisson Leuven Hotel next to the main rail station. This fine old Belgian university town was something of a revelation with a magnificent Gothic Town Hall and cathedral at the centre of the old quarter. “Finally joined by David and Cathryn Lawrence in their smart, rented Alfa Romeo Giulia, we headed out into town, where we were spoilt for choice when it came to eating that evening with a great range and variety of restaurants available. “The following morning after breakfast, we all set off for a brisk stroll to the giant Stella Artois brewery for a pre-arranged tour. Now part of a massive multi-national corporation, we learned that the brewery, established in the 14th century, was named after Sebastian Artois who became head brewer in 1708 (Stella, of course, being Latin for Star). We were expertly guided through the entire process of beer

production from just four ingredients: water, malted barley, maize and hops (the yeast is removed before packaging). The level of automation is astonishing, apparently with no more than a few dozen people to run the entire system that makes nearly two million cans and bottles per day across a huge range of diﬀerent brands from Stella lager to Leﬀe. The visit ended with a tasting session, group photos and the inevitable merchandise shop. Winners one and all on the podium at Spa

Porsche parking full at Venlo hotel

“On Sunday morning we all set oﬀ for the 80-mile trip to the famous Spa-Francorchamps circuit where there was a motorcycle race day. RO Charlie had arranged for us to drive a couple of laps during the lunch break. For those of us who had never been there before, it was a huge thrill to be driving on this iconic track. Although we were behind a very sedentary pace-car, this did give us time to appreciate the extraordinary topography of the circuit and to marvel at the skill of the modern F1 drivers who would be travelling at around 10 times our

average speed. Eau Rouge and Bus-Stop lived up to expectations - even at 40mph! “This was followed by a behind-the-scenes tour of the facility, including the main briefing room, the impressive computerised race control room and enormous press facilities as well as the commentary boxes and the podium above the finishing straight. Another great photo opportunity; having stood where so many great racing drivers have stood, the Belgian Grand Prix will never look quite the same on TV again. “After a good lunch in the main grandstand rooftop restaurant, we headed north to the Bilderberg Hotel for the next two nights at Venlo in the Limburg region on the Dutch/German border. In contrast to the modern Radisson in Leuven, this was a more traditional country hotel on the edge of town surrounded by woodland and lakes, a very pleasant place to relax, eat and drink after a good day’s driving. “Monday morning dawned wet and cold (it was a bank holiday in Germany as well) as we all set off east towards Germany and the Dinslaken ‘Porsche Freunde’ car show, said to be one of the largest Porsche gatherings in the world. Some took enthusiastic advantage of a short limit-free stretch of autobahn on the way, but after a few ‘satnav-moments’ we arrived at the oval horse racing track, more or less altogether. “As the steady rain set in, we hastily erected our R17 gazebo and banners on the infield grass as well as a table displaying a selection of PP magazines. During the day, we took it in turns to brave the weather and wander round the amazing range of Porsche cars of all vintages and trade stands gathered round the cinder track, while our members chatted to a steady stream of visitors. For Charlie, it was a great opportunity to polish his excellent German even further, and do what he does best – talk! The highlight of the afternoon was the presentation of a Friendship Club trophy to our RO Charlie by the show organisers. “By about 3pm, the damp had really begun to soak in, so we packed it all into the Hickmans’ Cayenne (thanks Malc and Jackie) and headed back to the hotel for a final evening meal that was another excellent social occasion with friends old and new. Tuesday morning was bright and clear as we said our goodbyes and headed west after a good breakfast back towards the Eurotunnel, via a planned stop to stretch our legs and take some refreshment at the Battle of Waterloo site and museum near Brussels. “A memorable WOTY was had by all of us on the trip. Thanks to all who came, in particular as always

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peahen was more interested in Rob Kellock’s GTS – clearly, the novelty of Basil’s ostentatious displays had long since worn off for her. “With no further stops planned on the run, people headed off in various directions in their own time some taking the recommended route back, others finding their own routes to top off a fabulous Sunday outing.” Panorama of the stand at the Dinslaken show

to Kathryn and Charlie McLaughlin for setting it all up and running it. We look forward to the UK WOTY coming up in September.” Lastly, the amount of interest in our September WOTY in Tavistock has resulted in us needing extra accommodation. Please don’t delay in getting your name down for what promises to be a nice weekend away. Charlie McLaughlin DIARY DATES 11 JULY Club night at Empress of Blandings 28-30 JULY Silverstone Classic

Lancashire & Cumbria Regional Organiser David Baker 01772 451970 – r18@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS The frequency of events increased with a drive and lunch organised by Gareth Patterson on 7 May, followed by the Cumbria International Motor Show on 14 May, a monthly meeting on 17 May and Porsches on the Prom on 21 May. Unfortunately, I was in Russia for the ﬁrst three events but managed to make Porsches on The Prom. A full report on this event can be found elsewhere in PP. May 7 Drive and lunch to Wensleydale Report by Gareth Patterson: “It was joining one of David Nightingale’s runs almost exactly a year ago that inspired me to organise an event this spring; a chance to introduce fellow members to our Region’s great driving roads and our ﬁne northern countryside. Bull Beck Picnic Site

on the edge of Lancaster was the meeting point for 42 members in 23 cars. The sun shone and the skies were blue as we congregated in the car park, meeting new members and those that had travelled from the furthest corners of the Region. After a certain amount of prising folks away from their bacon butties and cups of tea, we headed up the west side of the Lune, passing Devil’s Bridge at Kirkby Lonsdale and its ever-increasing turnout of bikers, then on to Sedbergh. From Sedbergh, we followed the wide-open curves in the shadow of the Howgills up towards the source of the Lune and on to Kirkby Stephen where we turned back towards Hawes, home of Wensleydale cheese and our lunch stop at Simonstone Hall. “The entertainment for the day was a quiz and crossword. I probably spent as much time compiling this as I did organising the rest of the run, so I was pleasantly surprised when the winners, Sue Jordin and Rod Stables, got full marks. Second and third place was a tie between the Kellocks and the Heneys with Jeremy and Mel just pipping Rob and Liz to second place after answering a tie breaker, courtesy of David Hemmings’s article on the 928 from an earlier edition of PP. Doesn’t everybody know that the total production number for the 928 was 61,056? I’m sure Rod and Sue came away pleased to have been the recipients of a box of blue, disposable nitrile gloves, with the runners up left only slightly less satisfied with their pack of microfibre cloths and box of cotton buds respectively. “A boost to the day’s entertainment was provided by Simonstone’s resident show off, Basil the peacock and his rather more restrained peahen. As Basil was busy displaying himself to anybody who took an interest, the

Lunch halt at Simonstone Hall

Basil takes great interest in Rob Kellock’s GTS

The Cumbria International Motor Show was a great success with around 140 Porsches from R1, R3, R5, R7 and R18 taking part. The event was organised by Mike Trotter and his team of Martin Mackay, Peter Bull, Jo and Alan Diamond with additional help on the day from Dean Easterby, Sean Conboy and others. A full report by Mike Trotter and pictures from Gareth Patterson can be found elsewhere in PP. At the monthly meeting on 17 May, Rob Kellock and Albert Walsh gave members and update on what is happening within PCGB nationally, as well as future events. I hope that the six new members who attended found the information of interest and that you enjoyed the evening. FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Quiz prize winners from the Wensleydale run, including blue nitrile gloves

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9 July Porkers in the Trough VIII We have over 80 cars booked so far. Please email me for an entry form. The closing date for entries was 16 June but I may be able to add you to the reserve list. You need to pre-pay for the meal afterwards, so if you haven’t yet done this please do so ASAP. You will not be able to pay for food on the day (except for bacon barms at the start).

20 August R3 Annual Show at Witton Castle Contact Greg Harm on r3@porscheclubgb.com to book. R3 are great supporters of R18 events so it would be good for R18 members to reciprocate and go to their main show in big numbers. 8-10 September WOTY Broomhall Castle, Menstrie, Near Stirling, Scotland Cost is £115 for one-night dinner, bed and breakfast. The castle is situated on the edge of the Trossachs and we have a number of activities and drives planned. Contact David Baker for more information, and book directly with Broomhall Castle, mentioning PCGB R18 when you book. They will require a £50 deposit. At the time of this report, there were only two rooms left. 01259 763360 or visit broomhallcastle.co.uk We have an extensive list of events coming up summarised below, many of which require pre-booking. Welcome to new members Michael Ollerton, Rick Liddell, Andy Monks, Stephen Wall, Robert Cross, Mike Wright, Steve Little, Alistair Newsham, Mark Wilding, Anthony Eglin, Scott Clayton, James Clayton, David and June Green, Phil Willan, Ken Sung and Nigel Hepworth. I am sure some of you will have come along to some of our events, and for those that haven’t, I hope to meet up with you in the near future. David, Judy and the R18 organising team DIARY DATES 2 JULY Classic Car Breakfast Cornerhouse, Wrightington 8.30am-1pm. 2 JULY Classic Car Breakfast Meeting Holmes Mill, Clitheroe 8.30am-1pm. 4 JULY Social meeting Green Hills Hotel, Wigton. 23 JULY Preston Sports and Supercar Club Breakfast Phantom Winger 8.30am-1pm. 9 JULY Porkers in the Trough VIII 12 AUGUST Classic Car Show, Miller Park Preston (pre-year 2000 cars only). Contact me for an entry form. Free to enter and free lunch buﬀet for entrants. 16 AUGUST Monthly meeting Kirkby Lonsdale MC car park Concours Park House Farm, Milnthorpe. Special ‘Best Porsche’ award. No meeting at Garstang GC. 20 AUGUST R3 Annual Show at Witton Castle 8-10 SEPTEMBER WOTY Broomhall Castle, Menstrie, near Stirling, Scotland

23 SEPTEMBER PCGB National Concours d’Elégance - Ragley Hall Please let me know ASAP if you would like to park with other R18 members in the Regional display area.

Thames Valley Regional Organiser John Barnatt 01628 471985 – 07890 181495 r19@porscheclubgb.com Paul Jennings It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I have to let you all know that poor Paul Jennings has succumbed to his illness. He passed away peacefully at home with his family a few weeks ago. I would like to devote some of this month’s report to his memory, though I am no great obituarist. Paul was a lovely man, even tempered and a regular attendee at R19’s monthly meetings. He always held his own in a conversation and was knowledgeable about a number of subjects including, of course, Porsches, Formula One and many aspects of aviation. Paul trained as an air-traffic controller and, at that time, although it was expensive, it was a requirement to hold a private pilot’s licence, presumably to better understand the nuances of flying and what an aircraft could and couldn’t do. Air traffic control is a highly stressful job and controllers retire early; up until his retirement, it is highly likely that if you have flown at all, at one time or another, your aircraft will have been under Paul’s control in UK airspace. Roger Theaker worked in air traffic control too albeit on a different watch to Paul, and I thank Roger for this little snippet of information. Paul enjoyed his retirement to the full. He owned a series of Porsches and eventually traded his way up to a 993 Turbo. In Riviera Blue, Paul’s 993 Turbo was unique in the UK. It was featured in one of the motoring magazines, Classic and Sports Car I believe, and his car was also a television star having been filmed by Attaboy Productions in the opening part of Wheeler Dealers when Mike and Edd’s chosen project was the recommissioning of a 993. Ever a man to hide his light under a bushel, Paul was a decent cricketer also and, during our visits to his home, it was clear he could talk knowledgeably about the subject. Among his interests were diving, which he enjoyed immensely and, sadly, it was as a

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result of a diving injury in Thailand that Paul’s condition ﬁrst manifested itself. I am sure that the whole Region joins me in oﬀering our sincere condolences to Lyndsay his wife, to his family and close friends. Region 19 WOTY On a more cheerful note, I have been moving forward with R19’s weekend of the year. On 9 May, I ventured out to the general area to see the lie of the land and get a feel of the roads thereabouts. I am happy to say that the Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum seems like a very interesting place to visit. The museum itself is on the small side, probably the same sort of size as the Llangollen Museum but the wildfowl reserve is huge and you could spend a good four hours or more there. Although completely wild, the ‘residents’ are so inured to the presence of the general public that photo opportunities abound and, if you are really lucky, you might even get the sleeve of you jacket pecked by the particularly aggressive Whooper Swans. An added bonus is that there are mobility scooters available for those of us less able to walk the long distances. There is a slight snag though; at the time of year we would normally go, accommodation is already heavily subscribed, not to mention expensive. To further hamper the moving forwards of plans, I have been quite unwell recently. It sounds melodramatic for a cough, but factor in sleepless nights and you soon get the picture. With the loss of the last three weeks from an organisational point of view, I am going to have either carry over the weekend of the year to a time early in 2018, or use what information I have to plan a day drive out to Bentley and think of something else for the WOTY. I will get a consensus at the next monthly meeting. PCGB, you know it makes sense John Barnatt

London Regional Organisers Nick and Ed Pike 02089 607 111 – r20@porscheclubgb.com Twitter: @PCGB_London Opening words The Outlaw was in town! Magnus Walker is known for his collection of classic Porsches, lovingly restored, and updated with his ‘Outlaw’ style. He last visited us

There is an Outlaw in town

A stop for coﬀee gave us a chance to cool down and enjoy a moment before we were back on the road again, more hills, more woods, more bluebells, in the dappled sunlight before breaking free onto the open moors of the Ashdown Forest. One last favourite twisty section before we arrived at one of our favourite lunch stops, owned by a Porsche enthusiast, The Crown at Groombridge. We loved it so much we did the same two weeks later. Urban Outlaw 68R

A stop on Waterloo bridge for a chat, to chill and take pictures. Lots of pictures. Off again, through the city, past the Bank of England and over Tower Bridge, into the warehouse district. Our sneaky tunnel run was blocked, so a quick divert back over Tower Bridge. Did you know Magnus really likes bridges! A run back along the Embankment to Horse Guards Parade, peaceful in the early morning light. Past Trafalgar Square to our traditional re-group outside the RAC club, and the tunnel under Hyde Park Corner, sports exhausts deafening us. Hungry, we headed for breakfast and our iconic renamed ‘Porschebello Road’ photoshoot. Over bacon, eggs and coffee we chatted about modifications, dream cars, and so much more. A typical R20 event, chilled, relaxed, driving with good company. We left Magnus taking pictures with the stunned residents and tourists in Notting Hill with a promise that we would see him at Ace Cafe the next day. If you would like to do a similar drive, look out for ‘London Landmarks’ on our schedule. Ace Cafe A request from Magnus Walker came in earlier in the year. “I am launching my new book in May and would like to use your Ace Cafe meet, do you mind?” What do you say? His last visit went viral with 24-hours notice and the car park overflowed down the road, onto the verges and beyond. This one was no different with over 200 Porsches tucked wherever space could be found. See the full report in PP or our Regional news page for details.

Snaking through the downs

on a wet Ace Cafe meet in March 2014, with Porsches spilling out onto the surrounding roads. Three years later and Magnus was in town again. We shared some R20 hospitality, dropping oﬀ the latest copy of PP, an early morning drive around London and a casual hangout with Porsche friends swapping stories and photos. Ace Cafe was, unsurprisingly, crazy with cars of all types and makes as Magnus had chosen the iconic location and our Porsche meet for his worldwide book launch. By the time you read this, we will be unpacking our Le Mans tents and telling the stories of our great adventures, expect a full run down in next month’s PP. Coming up this month we have two of our Sunday Escapes, popular as ever, we will be heading out west along roads we know well and love. A chance to #getoutanddrive. An evening drive in August, heading to our favourite Kent roads and the big event of the year, our Great Escape, which has put such smiles on our face as we planned it. We will be at the Club National Event at the Silverstone Classic, so stop by and say Hello! For those that like to take pictures, and wonder what we do that is diﬀerent, check out the ‘How to photograph cars’ link on our London resources page.

Magnus signing books at Ace

Smithfield ‘Meat’ A late spring shower wasn’t enough to dampen our spirits at Smithfield Meat and the parking bays soon filled. Classics and moderns sharing the space, enjoying a moment in the sunshine. The conversation quickly turned to upcoming drives and planned adventures, with many of the group heading to Le Mans 24. The famed R20 bus made several passes much to our delight.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 2 July Sunday Escape Great Western Heading west over the hills and along roads less travelled, with twists and turns, ups and downs to keep you entertained. **Full** 9 August R20 ‘On Tour’ Summer Cruise Some of the best, and most accessible roads in Kent to exercise your Porsche as the sun sets. A great variety and some stunning views across the hills.

Enjoy driving your Porsche while we still have the long days. Early 911 at Smithfield

Ed and Nick London Landmarks ‘Outlaw Style’ Having dropped off a box of Porsche London things for RECENT EVENTS the Outlaw at his hotel, Nick turned and said, ‘I think Sunday Escape: Down South Magnus might like to go for a drive’. Twenty minutes A return to the Surrey Hills was long overdue on the later, chatting on the phone, the drive is on. With just roads less driven. We set out from our start point, over 12 hours to organise, we quickly rounded up 15 through the woodlands and skirting villages before likely candidates, a mix of cars and drivers, prepared for heading up and over the ridge at the start of the a short notice outing. Beaky, fondly known as Captain Surrey Hills, sweeping down the other side. A turn at Chaos, was dispatched in his modified, Outlaw-style 3.2 the village cricket pitch as the road becomes twisty to act as a Porsche Uber, picking up Magnus at 6am, on through the hills, deep in the woods, exhausts roaring a sunny Sunday morning. A perfect day to be driving the through the tunnels of trees. Back in the sunshine empty streets of London, sports exhausts reverberating we pass a village green and sweep over rolling hills around the grand buildings. The ring-of-steel around through farmland before heading back into the woods, Buckingham palace led us straight into a film shoot, and the bluebells carpeting the floor. a crew surprised to see us, as we roared past. 76 porscheclubgb.com

24 August–2 September R20 Great Escape Switzerland and Austria What can we say, ten days of great driving? All of what we love and so much more. Unfortunately, this one filled up as soon as we mentioned it. Look out for a full report in PP. DIARY DATES 26 JUNE Ace Cafe London meet From 6pm. 2 JULY and 16 JULY R20 Sunday Escape ‘Great Western’ **Both events full** 15 JULY East London Smithfield ‘Meat’ North side of Smithfield Market (Charterhouse Street, London EC1M 6HL), from 2pm onwards. 31 JULY Ace Cafe London meet

23 September Ragley Hall National Concours d’Elégance This National Event is planned as a relaxed day that will give members the opportunity to enjoy the stunning surroundings of Ragley Hall coupled with the PCGB Concours d’Elégance. The Club marquee will be on site providing hospitality for members. There will be a dedicated parking area for R21 cars so please let me know if you plan to attend and I will reserve a place in our parking area for you. The cost for the day is £12 and tickets are available from the Club website. WOTY group at the Peny Garreg Dam

afterwards. Despite that, everyone seemed to enjoy the day which provided a great opportunity to sit around and socialise. Thanks go to Robin and Jo for organising our attendance.

Chiltern Regional Organiser Terry Perry 07748 555333 – r21@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS 5-7 May R21 WOTY to mid-Wales This year, R21 headed to the town of Llandrindod Wells in mid-Wales for our annual WOTY. We based ourselves at the Metropole Hotel, a venue that has been used by many other Regions and Registers and I can see why. It is an excellent hotel with good food, friendly staﬀ and a large car park with a reserved area. On Saturday we took a pleasant drive to the Elan Valley Visitor Centre where we met up with Alan, an Elan Ranger, who had been booked to give us an introduction to the Elan Valley and guide us to some of the reservoirs. After an introductory video we dove to the massive Claerwen reservoir and dam and from there we went to the Elan valley itself and the Peny Garreg reservoir. The highlight of the trip was an opportunity to go inside the dam and emerge in the central tower which gave a good opportunity for a group photo. The weather was a little on the cool side at this stage but the views were stunning. The Elan Valley is a truly beautiful area and if you have never been it is well worth a visit. The rest of the weekend passed with some excellent drives through the stunning countryside on roads that had light traﬃc and were well surfaced, steam train rides and visits to local castles. For a full report and photos see the R21 page on the PCGB website.

Terry Perry R21 at Chiltern Hills Rally

Sussex Regional Organisers Chris and Martin Woolger 07720 849982 or 07802 409272 R23@porscheclubgb.com R21 at Chiltern Hills Rally

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 4 July Club night show and shine Concours evening Please note that the July Club night will not be at our normal venue but will be at PC Hatfield. The Centre has kindly agreed to host this year’s R21 Concours. Refreshments will be available courtesy of PC Hatfield. This year there will only be three classes, they are: 1. Porsches registered before 2000. 2. Porsches registered in 2000 or later. 3. Visitors (members from other PCGB Regions). On arrival at the Centre, you will be directed to a parking area in line with the class that your car falls into, a small sticker (confirming the class) will be put on your windscreen and you will be given a registration form which you will need to take to the reception desk. Please arrive from 6.30pm onwards, not before as the car park may not be clear until that time, and judging will take place from 7-8pm.

The R21 group at the Metropole Hotel

21 May Chiltern Hills Vintage Vehicle Rally Robin and Jo Walker kindly agreed to organise the R21 stand at the Chiltern Hills Vehicle Rally. We had a total of 22 Porsches on display which made us one of the largest club stands in attendance. The overnight rain before the event had left the ﬁeld a little on the wet and muddy side which the organisers tried to address by laying down straw at the entrance. The only problem was that all the cars ended up with wheels and wheel arches covered in straw that rapidly set hard once the sun came through! Plenty of cleaning required

Photo competition for R21 members A reminder about our photo competition, which is open to all R21 members and photographs can be of anything as long as there is a Porsche connection. The closing date will be mid-September to give you plenty of time, and plenty of events, to get some good shots at. Prizes will be awarded for the best three photos as judged by the R21 committee. Ideally, they should be between 1-4MB in size. We will show all the photos at the October Club night. Get busy with your cameras or phones! Please submit your photos, up to three per person, to me by email at r21@porscheclubgb.com

1 August Club night BBQ at the Black Horse Our annual BBQ will be at the Black Horse and this year we are hoping for better weather! Those of you that attended last year will recall that it rained all evening which made it challenging for all concerned. The Black Horse has extended their outdoor facilities so, even if it is a little damp, there should be space for everyone to stay under cover. 5 August PC Hatﬁeld Open Day PC Hatﬁeld is organising an open day just for R21 members. The day, commencing at 10am, will include workshop tours and vehicle inspections, and refreshments will be available. 77 porscheclubgb.com

Paragon visit Sunday, 7 May saw 20 cars from R23 meeting at Paragon in Five Ashes for bacon and sausage butties. This was the ﬁrst Club event Paragon have held since expanding their showroom and thereby losing quite a chunk of their forecourt. It was, therefore, a bit of an experiment to see how many cars we could get parked on their now much smaller forecourt, which was why the numbers were limited to 20 cars. So, it was 16 in front of the showroom and four parked down the side. We had a fantastic selection of cars arrive including a 1966 911, two 912s, a 933, a 930, various Boxsters, Turbos and Targas and a G3 RS. Unusually, there were all sorts of colours - not just the usual silver or grey! The 1966 911 is owned by Sarah. She has had the car for a couple of years and these are her comments about the car: “It’s a February ‘66 car, at that age they

Paragon’s new showroom extension

Carrera GT at Paragon – not for sale even if you can afford it!

only had one model and one state of tune, later cars were designated S, T, etc. You can tell an early car by the angled 911 badge on the engine lid, wooden insert on the dashboard and wood rimmed steering wheel. Fuchs wheels and seats are for a later car, but I’ve kept them as the wheels look great and the seats are comfortable. I’ll put my anorak back in the cupboard now! “I’ve owned it for a couple of years. Last year I took it to Le Mans Classic and then down to the south of France. It’s not a garage queen. I’m not going to lie on my death bed and say I wish I’d driven the cars less.” Inside the showroom was a very special car that everyone was amazed to see - a 2005 Carrera GT on display – but it was not for sale. Many thanks to Jamie and the staff of Paragon for kindly hosting this event and supporting R23. Goodwood meeting Sunday, 21 May and the weather was very kind to us as 42 cars met at Goodwood Circuit for breakfast. It was great to see lots of new members at their first meeting, along with all the regulars, and what a great display of Porsches we had in the car park. After breakfast, we set off in two groups for our morning drives, each group doing a different route, but all cars finishing at the same place. The scenery through the South Downs National Park was stunning, we are so lucky to live in a county with such good driving roads and scenery. FORTHCOMING EVENTS We also announced on Sunday details of an R23 one-week tour for 12 cars to Classic Le Mans next year. At the time of writing, there are now only four places left. Detailed below is a reminder of the next two large events that we are organising in the coming months, so please email us to book. We already have 46 cars booked for Borde Hill Gardens, but there are still places available for this. Parade of Porsches As mentioned last month, Sunday, 13 August is the date and Borde Hill Gardens is the location (RH16 1XP). We are aiming to have a display of all models across the range, old and new. £7 entrance fee. For more information and booking please email R23@porscheclubgb Breakfast at Sheffield Park Station and a steam train journey This event on Sunday, 1 October on the Bluebell Railway from Sheffield Park to East Grinstead and back still has places at time of writing. Cost is £25pp. Please email r23@porscheclub.com to book.

We look forward to seeing you all at a meeting or event soon and enjoy your summer driving wherever it takes you. Chris and Martin Woolger DIARY DATES 25 JUNE Breakfast meeting at Shoreham Airport 8.30am with a drive afterwards. 4 JULY Monthly meeting At The Bolney Stage (RH17 5RL) from 7pm. 23-29 JULY R23 Tour to France, Germany and Belgium **Fully booked** 1 AUGUST Monthly meeting at The Bolney Stage 13 AUGUST Parade of Porsches at Borde Hill Gardens 5 SEPTEMBER Monthly meeting at The Bolney Stage 1 OCTOBER Breakfast and steam train journey on Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park 3 OCTOBER Monthly meeting at The Bolney Stage 22 OCTOBER Breakfast meeting at Shoreham Airport 8.30am with a drive afterwards.

Cambridgeshire & Bedfordshire Regional Organiser John Dunn 01954 789764 – r24@porscheclubgb.com Club night In my absence, our committee ran our most recent Club night and Edward Parry reports: “A good turnout of cars and members arrived at The Ferry Boat Inn and parked up. However, it was discovered that the grass parking area behind the inn had, at long last, been cut! Our efforts in talking to a lot of people had finally achieved the desired effect. “We welcomed an existing PCGB member who was visiting us for the first time – Joe Escott from Fowlmere who runs a rather nice red 911 SC. “A short review of the recently attended Officials’ Conference and Club AGM by John and me was given. Suffice to say, the Club is going from strength to strength underpinned by a growing membership and a solid financial footing. There will be a great number of new initiatives coming out of Cornbury House to enhance your membership experience - so keep up to date via PP and logging onto the Club’s website and Forum.

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“A review of upcoming National and Regional events included the Boxster 20th year Celebration WOTY in June, the Kimbolton Country Fayre and Charity Classic in July – discounted entrance tickets now available. “We are pleased to advise that the August Regional WOTY to Honfleur is fully booked and we look forward to visiting this great venue and area of Northern France.” My thanks to Edward, Steve and Wayne for running Club night. FORTHCOMING EVENTS Regional Concours As promised in last month’s PP, we have news on the Region’s Concours. However, please note that this is still only a provisional booking. Hopefully, we will be able to confirm that our Regional Concours will take place on Sunday, 23 July at the Ferryboat, Hollywell. We will also be having a guided tour of Hollywell on foot with a local historian. Awards will be made for the best cars in class followed by a buffet. Pre-booked cars only (The Ferryboat needs numbers for catering). Kimbolton Country Fayre On 9 July, we will be attending one of the Region’s favourite events. We have discounted tickets for Regional members. Due to space limitations, pre-booked cars only. This is also the annual banquet and all attending are requested to bring along a plate to share at the banquet table. Your Regional funds will no doubt be supplying some liquid sustenance. Super Car Sunday - Sharnbrook Hotel We have been promised a larger area to park for Super Car Sunday. The event takes place on Sunday, 3 September at the Sharnbrook Hotel. As many of you know, this Italian-owned hotel runs the event on the day of the Italian F1 GP. It looks like the ‘red cars’ could be in with a shout this year so perhaps the bubbly could flow. Pre-book for a space on the Region stands and booking also taken for PCGB reserved lunch tables while watching the Italian GP on a large screen. Bookings are taken at Club night or email me. River Cruise Don’t forget our drive, dine and cruise on the River Cam on 17 September – you must book your meal directly

All aboard the Georgina – Regional cruise

with the Plough Inn Fen Ditton. We are looking at putting together a short drive to the pub prior to lunch and cruise – watch out for more details coming soon. Over 50% of cruise tickets have already gone and the price is £4pp. OTHER NEWS Photo competition New to the Region is our photo competition launched on Club night – ﬂyers are available. We are looking for your photos. We hope to have entries judged and, possibly, the winning entries will form a 2018 Regional calendar.

a great venue. Early morning and our members lined up 28 Porsches in our allotted prime location alongside the moat and overlooking the castle. We decided to hold our Show and Shine at the event, with members voting for their favourite Porsche. Voting forms were duly distributed and subsequently returned for counting. There is always such a lot to see and do at Leeds Castle and, having completed the formalities, members were then free to explore what was on oﬀer around the castle. We reassembled at 3.30pm to announce the winners of the two groups in our ‘Show and Shine’ competition with Class 1 for Porsches manufactured up to 1995-96 and Class 2 covering Porsches manufactured from 1995-96.

Enjoy your cars and Club. John Dunn

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

The winners in Class 1 were: First place: Keith Horton and 1987 930 Turbo 3.3 Second place: Mike Stanton and 1986 944 Turbo The winners in Class 2 were: First place: Andrew Roblett and 2010 911 Turbo Second place: Dave Cooper and 1995 996 C4S Cabriolet Congratulations to all our winners and to all the participants for giving us such a great display. We look forward to putting this event on our calendar for 2018.

RECENT EVENTS May Club night Club night was a little quieter than usual but the date had been moved a couple of times due to other commitments at Brands Hatch. Despite that, there was still a reasonable number of members and visitors joining us at The Kentagon.

Photo by Trevor Smith Photo by Philip Sharland

Motors by the Moat We had an invitation to attend the Motors by the Moat event at Leeds Castle, which turned out to be

Class 1 winning car – Keith’s 930

The best view of our moatside location

Our four winners

Moat and Porsches panorama

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16 July Day out at Quex Park A reminder that bookings, menu choices and payment are required by 1 July latest for this great event that includes a morning tour of the museum and house. There is also a two-course lunch in ‘Mama Feelgoods Boutique Cafe’ for just £13.50, including tea or coffee. Quex Park entry costs £7pp and the additional cost for the tour will depend on numbers but is anticipated to be around £3pp. 26 July Mid-week run to see the Giants of Brede in East Sussex Another reminder to get bookings in for this guided tour before 12 July closing date. We will meet for coffee at Merriments Garden Centre in Hawkhurst before a short drive to Brede. This will be followed by a visit to Battle for the afternoon. The cost is approximately £5pp. 6 August Kent Sortie – A treasure hunt with a difference A free to enter family day out starting from 10am onwards at Arthurs Restaurant, Coolings Garden Centre (TN14 7NN). It will follow the same format as previous years where you will plot your own route for any five of eight possible locations given in the shortest distance to our finishing point, before 2pm, at Medway Valley Leisure Park (ME2 2SS). After prizegiving, you are free to choose one of the many places to eat, or maybe take the family to Diggerland, for example, or the cinema, all situated at this location. For full details and entry contact Mick and Sue Dennis: 01322 660201 or m1ck.dennis@ btinternet.com or sue.dennis@btinternet.com 20 August Archery and BBQ Fox Archery in Otford, near Sevenoaks, has invited our members to try an afternoon of archery starting at 1pm. No experience required as trained coaches will be on hand to show us the ropes. Spectators are welcome and can enjoy the stunning grounds and surrounding countryside. The archery will be followed by a BBQ. The archery costs £10pp and the BBQ is £5pp. Please bring a picnic or camping chairs. **Please note that the closing date for booking and payment is 6 July** All our events can be found in the Kent Region calendar of events, as well as in PP and on the Club website. If you have not registered your email address with the Club, please do so soon so that we can send you our regular updates on all our events.

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

Club nights Our monthly meetings take place on the second Wednesday of each month at The Kentagon at Brands Hatch from 7.30pm. They are always very informal and give an opportunity to meet new people and make new friends. Whatever Porsche you drive you will always ﬁnd someone with a similar interest. If you are a new member attending one of our Club nights then look out for the yellow T-shirts and sweatshirts worn by committee members. We are there to introduce you to other members and generally make you feel at home. Don’t forget - if you want to come along to any of the events advertised then please make sure you let us know in advance. Telephone 01797 344121 or email r25@porscheclubgb.com Happy and safe motoring. Wishing you smooth and empty roads. Phil and Pearl

DIARY DATES 28 JUNE Mid-week run **Cancelled** 12 JULY Club night at Brands Hatch 16 JULY Day out at Quex Park 26 JULY Midweek run to The Giants of Brede 6 AUGUST Kent Sortie 20 AUGUST Archery and BBQ

Dorset Joint Regional Organisers Trefor Willingham 01747 838158 Karl Wells 07980 212056 r26@porscheclubgb.com Reports compiled and provided by Chris Hak May meeting Twenty-five members were in attendance, including some new faces to whom we extend our usual welcome. 2017 Officials’ Conference and AGM Tref and Karl opened with some feedback from the recent Officials’ Conference and AGM and the fact that it was so brief is an indication of the current health of the Club, which can justifiably be described as ‘rude’. Everyone deserves a pat on the back for this remarkable turn-around in fortunes, from directors dedicating all their spare time driving the Club forward, to those members who are content just to read PP on a monthly basis. Membership over the last six years or so has risen from below 12,000 and falling, to 17,000 and rising. One of the major issues being faced by Regions is the number of members attending monthly meetings, in some cases over 100 heads turning up which is leading some ROs to consider hiring venues to cope with the numbers. We really are lucky in R26 to have the George Albert Hotel as our venue, as not only can it cope with large numbers (not that we’ve reached 100 attendees - yet) it is also a thoroughly pleasant place to meet, with great food and drink, welcoming and attentive staff and very comfortable meeting rooms. Interestingly, it was reported that 45% of UK Porsche owners are PCGB members and with

155,000 Porsches registered in the UK, 17,000 members own 70,000 Porsches between them ‒ an average of four each! The updated Club website has also changed dramatically over the last couple of years. It has just been relaunched and now includes a link to the PCGB TV channel which gets Geoff’s seal of approval – praise indeed! Seriously, I’ve just had a look at it and recommend you do the same – it’s excellent and there’s something there for everyone. There is now a car sales section available to members. Currently populated predominately with vehicles for sale within the Porsche Cars GB network, members can advertise their Porsche on here and it looks easy to do. Contrary to what was said at the meeting, adverts cost £5 for standard and £20 for premium listings, still good value for money for an advert which will be aimed directly at the right target market. Finally, a gentle nudge if I may. As with any other successful modern business, like it or not, PCGB is data driven as it enables the Club to tailor its future plans to suit the needs and demographic of its membership. Some examples: • 18% of R26 members have more than one Porsche (Club average 24%) and 66% of us drive one every day (average 64%). • R26 events were attended by 52% of us (average 51%) and 69% of you rated our events valuable (average 65%) while 95% said our Regional events are very good (average 86%). • PP is the most popular communication channel with 98% of us reading it (which is truly gratifying to hear), followed by the Club website and Forum. • We are notoriously low users of social media (we now have a live and active Twitter account, @PCGB_R26) but we love motorsport, travel, restaurants (aka eating…), listening to music and watching sport. All good stuff. However, the R26 response rate to the 2016 annual membership survey from which this information was extracted was just 11.7%, or 61 out of a total of 521 R26 members. Admittedly, the difference between our response and the Club average was insignificant but what it means is that apart from membership numbers, the Club is planning the way forward based on the opinions and wishes of little more than 10% of the membership. When the survey comes out later this year, why not take a few minutes to complete it, it’s your opportunity to influence the future of the Club. A 991 GT3 RS in R26? At the end of the meeting we were treated to a presentation from Mark’s son, Louie, on the subject of the latest GT3 RS, which unlike some, he has managed to bag. I suspect he has friends in high places at Lego…

At least one R26 member managed to get one. Hope Louie Donovan isn’t intending to flip it.

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The business end of Louie Donovan’s GT3RS

The Queens Arms Corton Denham Tref writes: “Requests for Dorset Region to display at local car shows are not uncommon. However, when Gordon Reid came to our monthly meeting, there was something a little different about the invite to a show at The Queens Arms, Corton Denham. It was called ‘Cars, Coffee and Cake’, which immediately sold it to many of our members. We also heard that he is a Porsche driver – but not a member of PCGB! We had to do something about that. “To say it is in the backwaters of Somerset and Dorset is an understatement (I, for one, drove on roads with grass growing down the middle) but nothing bad enough to prevent anyone getting there. “The weather forecast was not good and I am sure it put some people off. In fact, it stayed dry all the time we were there and at no time were there less than ten cars from PCGB as members came and went at various times through the day. “I have likened taking our Club to a small event as a bit like taking the German National Football team to a kick-about in the park, we tend to swamp it. On this occasion, with our numbers down we had just the right presence to raise the event, without overwhelming it. “But, what you really want to know is what the cake was like? Gorgeous - and it wasn’t just cake, there were some very fine Dorset sausage rolls and other food to delight our taste buds. A live band accompanied us and in the front of the pub and in the show field, one of the most diverse collections of cars I have ever seen! It is unusual to see a vintage Rolls parked next to a relatively new Corvette or a Porsche Speedster replica (not members yet, but before the purists get upset they also have a very nice 911 C4 GTS, so we’re working on them!), next to a yellow TVR. “The ever-threatening rain caused many to go home before time and it is a shame the threat of something that never happened should prove such a dampener, but never mind, there is always next year – will we be there? It depends whether Gordon is a member or not!” Lunch at The Bridgehouse Hotel Our annual R26 lunch at our favourite location, once again we enjoyed great company, faultless surroundings and wonderful food at Mark and Jo Donovan’s hotel in Beaminster. Thanks to the hosts and all the staff at The Bridgehouse for making us all so welcome and sending us home nicely full of fine food!

Great turnout for lunch at The Bridgehouse Hotel

DIARY DATES 29 JUNE-2 JULY Goodwood Festival of Speed 2 JULY R26 2017 Concours Kingston Maurward Gardens and Animal Park, DT2 8PY. 9 JULY Annual TIPEC BBQ Location TBC. 14 JULY Weymouth Porsches on the Promenade 15-16 JULY Classics and Supercars at Sherborne Castle

Ireland Regional Organiser Ken Mack 07860 850444 – r27@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser John Hilditch 07907 437303 May round-up With the season well underway and our drive programme in full swing, we had something a little bit different in store this month. Our monthly meeting saw us visit the Loughshore Hotel just outside Carrickfergus, our new ‘home’ in the Newtownabbey area. Around 35 members attended and over a dozen tried out the ‘early bird’ menu. By all accounts, the food is highly recommended, and the onsite parking is more than ample. In all, a great start and the hotel is really easy to find! We continue to alternate between two locations for monthly Region meetings. On the Lisburn side, we meet at Gowdy’s at the Maze near Sprucefield. They also offer an early bird menu and enjoying a meal before our meetings provides a great opportunity for a chat and catch up with other members. To make the best use of time, committee members try to have a brief chat before the Region meeting begins. So, if we disappear off, it’s not because you have inadvertently mentioned a rival marque (if any could rival Porsche!) it’s just to get some pre-meeting business covered, so please don’t take offence! Also remember that at both locations, the Region provides complimentary tea and coffee in the meeting room. What else have we been up to in May? As is the case with many of our visits and events, they emerge from the important feedback that you, our members, provide. And that was the case which led to an invitation from PMG Autocare in Belfast to visit them for a pro-detailing morning. PMG is located in Blackstaff Way, just a short distance from Boucher Road, and comes recommended by several members who have availed of some of the services owner and manager Peter Gilchrist and his team have on offer. So, the invitation was timely just ahead of our NI Festival of Porsche event. Now, without wishing to teach anyone’s grandmother how to suck eggs, we agreed with PMG that it was important to get everyone familiar with the much discussed two-bucket method of car washing and the proper use of snow foam. So, that was PMG’s starting point and I suspect everyone learned at least a little bit about something that we all, perhaps, take for granted – that’s if the questions thrown at Peter are anything to go by!

Car washing over, it was time to get hands-on with a ‘Dual Action’ car polisher! Peter even provided a BMW E39 Five Series demo car for the ‘bravehearts’ to practise their new-found skills on its unsuspecting bonnet! Rounding off the morning, Peter gave an overview of the latest ceramic coating available to keep your particular Stuttgart example of excellence in fine fettle. I must confess that a morning of detailing did not appeal to all our members. Renegade Ruth Boyd and a number of unnamed (lady) accomplices found the temptation of a bit of Boucher Road retail therapy more of an attraction than squirting snow foam! We did, on this one occasion, decide to overlook their weakness and allow them to join ‘the men’ for the second part of the event. So, bags packed, it was off on a cross-country drive via Dromore Ballynahinch, Crossgar and Killyleagh to the Poachers Pocket restaurant in Lisbane for lunch. Should you find yourself in the Newtownards Peninsula area and are on the lookout for a place to eat – the Poachers Pocket is worth a visit, the food and service are excellent.

address. Additionally, if you wish to be included in the text reminder services for events – just text me your name and number to get on the list (07860 850444). This month’s top tip from PC Belfast: Did someone mention summer? At this time of year, we really do see the value in our air conditioning. How did we survive without it years ago? The bi-annual replacement of the refrigerant gas in climate control systems is something PC Belfast still offer to PCGB members at £99. However, prevention is always better than cure, so here is some advice on some simple actions to prolong the life of the exposed elements of the system. The air conditioning condensers or radiators are exposed behind the front bumper as they require the drafting effect as the car drives. However, this means that over time, airborne debris is carried into them, usually gathering into the corners. If left, it will cause corrosion of the condensers prematurely and allow the refrigerant to dissipate. One simple task to extend their lifespan is to check them regularly, clearing the leaves and other matter out by hand. Better still, use a vacuum cleaner as the piping can usually be gently fitted through the grilles. For help or more information, contact Paul or any of the team at PC Belfast on 028 9038 9999. Ken Mack

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Poachers Pocket lunch stop

Before closing this month, I would like to extend a warm welcome to the growing number of new members to R27. Since January we have attracted 19 new recruits and our total membership sits at 219 including partners. Thank you and welcome to R27. Getting to know everyone can be a bit of a challenge, particularly for new members. To help, I would encourage members to bring along their membership cards and we will provide conference style card slides that will enable members to use their card as a name ID. In closing this month, remember that our event dates are on the Club website, and to receive regular Region emails, the Club must hold your current email New members Iain and Sylvia Watts

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5 JULY Monthly meeting and BBQ Loughshore Hotel, 75 Belfast Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 8PH. 7pm for 8pm. 22 JULY Monthly drive 5 AUGUST Back to the Future At the former Montupet factory, home of De Lorean. Includes a special ‘Parade of Porsche’ and charity event in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. 9 AUGUST Monthly meeting At Down Royal, 60 Gravelhill Road, Lisburn BT27 5RW. 7pm for 8pm (Early bird menu until 6.30pm). 20 AUGUST Monthly drive

Channel Islands, Guernsey Regional Organisers Ian and Angela Banneville 01481 715678 – r28g@porscheclub.com Twitter: @PCGB_Guernsey RECENT EVENTS Despite my best efforts, I was unable to arrange an event for May. We do have a full programme arranged for the rest of the year, even if I do not seem to be around until the August event! It is probably just as well that nothing transpired as it has been a busy couple of months. The fun started with a trip to the FIA WEC Six Hours of Silverstone round at Easter. It was actually suggested by Jean-Marc as a belated birthday treat; although Angela wondered exactly whose treat it really was… This was to be his first trip away in the GT4, and we had three distinct but equally enjoyable days at the circuit. The first day we walked about eight miles taking photographs, exploring the circuit

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and concession stands. The second day was very much Porsche focused and we were both stunned by the number of cars parked in the infield. It is always a very special experience to park amongst so many other amazing machines and I did nothing to dispel Jean-Marc’s theory that wherever we go I know someone. We headed for the Porsche Driving Experience for coffee and cake and were made to feel very welcome indeed. They also laid on hot laps in Panameras and we were lucky enough to have Richard Attwood as our driver. He instantly made another fan in Jean-Marc who thought he was incredibly cool. “Can we do it again Dad?” We did... and he would’ve loved to have gone out a third time if we had been able to. The third day was race day and proved to be an incredible treat for us both. Ford Team Chip Ganassi driver and fellow Guernseyman Andy Priaulx had generously arranged for us to have a tour of the Ford GT garage the morning of the race and to watch the race from the British Racing Drivers Club suite in The Wing followed by lunch in the BRDC itself. We also got to meet all of the Porsche GT drivers at the autograph session and managed to get the GT4 handbook autographed. Many thanks to Andy for, in effect, putting the icing on what was a very large and enjoyable racing cake. Our temporary switch of allegiances was rewarded when Andy’s car came through to win the GT Pro class.

Still, this is the only venue I can remember being served a complimentary latte by waistcoated staﬀ in a reproduction 1960s sitting room.

GT4 at Supercar Sunday Goodwood breakfast meeting

Jersey Region relaunch My final adventure in May was to attend Goetz and Fiona’s ‘relaunch’ of the Jersey Region, their first event being an excellent lunch at the Atlantic Hotel. We had a works outing to Jersey for the previous day, so I stayed over with David. I first met them on a Club factory visit and was amused to hear that they had been recruited on the trip, just as I had years ago by Bob Lovelace! The event was very well organised and supported with a great variety of machines from David’s 3.2 up to a 918 Spyder. There was also an Aston Martin DB11 and Lamborghini Jalpa. I wish Goetz and Fiona every success and have discussed the possibility of some joint events in the future.

Goetz briefly outlined his plans for the Club locally and highlighted some events that are currently in the pipeline for the rest of the year. The Atlantic Hotel provided the perfect, relaxed venue for this event, not to mention the lunch of local lobster salad and beef Wellington, which was outstanding. Club members agreed that this should become a quarterly meeting. We would also like to thank Mark Whitely (Jacksons Porsche Dealership) and Steve McCann (Oakhurst Garages) who sell Porsches and service many of our members’ cars on the island and who have both offered their support to help the Club to reconnect with its membership past and present. We would also like to thank Joe Castellino and Ian Le Riche (Le Riche Automobile Restorers Ltd.) for their valuable advice and for the support that they provide to the members who own classic Porsche cars. Last but not least, we would like to thank the lady owner of the red Toyota Aygo, who ignored all the parking cones and the “Reserved for the Porsche Club GB” signs, to park her Aygo in the parking bay next to Martyn Konig’s stunning Porsche 918 Spyder. It is hard to imagine a greater, unscripted contrast of motor car performance and design... although she has promised to bring her husband’s Lada to our next event! Many thanks to everyone for making this meeting a thoroughly enjoyable and successful first effort. Goetz and Fiona Eggelhoefer

A la porschaine Ian, Angela, Jean-Marc and Sebastian DIARY DATES 16 JULY Seafront Sunday 30 AUGUST Evening meal in Herm 30 SEPTEMBER Joint meeting with Classic Car Club

Jean-Marc in the Ford garage at Six Hours of Silverstone

Next up was a trip to Goodwood with my co-owner David Sass for a Delta Racing organised track day, where nearly all of the participants had travelled from Guernsey or Jersey. The day before coincided with the Goodwood breakfast club ‘Supercar Sunday’ and we managed to get the GT4 on display on the grid. It was a truly amazing variety of machines (I counted at least six Ferrari F40s and two 911Rs). At the end of the morning, I bumped into Tim Burton (previous GT4 owner who catalogues his experiences and car trips in ‘Schmee’ videos on YouTube). The GT4 makes a brief appearance in his Goodwood video! The trackday was very enjoyable, albeit quite daunting as Goodwood is a very fast circuit with very little runoff. Unfortunately, there are also some very strict noise limits which resulted in both me and David receiving warnings on our first session on track. Although this did curb the enjoyment for some of our party, David and I got a lot out of the day by having to drive the car in a different way using torque in the lower gears rather than power and, by the end, we are both significantly quicker by driving this way. I still ‘won’ though by getting my second and final warning sticker at the end of the day...

Martyn’s Porsche 918

Channel Islands, Jersey Regional Organiser Goetz Eggelhoefer 07797 892502 - r28j@porscheclubgb.com R28J Regional lunch at The Atlantic Hotel As the recently appointed ROs for the Club in Jersey, we would like to say a big thank you to the 40 Club members and Porsche enthusiasts (and the 23 Porsche cars) who joined us for our inaugural lunch meeting on Saturday, 27 May. Fiona and I are very encouraged by the high turnout of members for this event. We are also grateful for the support and encouragement that we received at the lunch from the Club’s members.

Porsche line-up

DIARY DATES 3-6 AUGUST Trackday at Le Mans

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

Porsches parked in the Atlantic car park

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Club night There was another very good turnout at our May Club night and we were pleased to welcome a number of new members who had come along to see what we’re

all about. Hopefully, we didn’t put them off and they will join in with some of our events in the coming months. The lighter evenings provide an ideal opportunity to wander about in the car park and indulge in some petrolhead discussions in the fresh air. Shuttleworth Collection Twenty-four of us made our way via the M25 and the A1 to the village of Old Warden and the Shuttleworth Collection. The museum had kindly arranged for us to park our cars at the front of the parking area adjacent to the crowd line and next to the Rolls-Royces, so we were in good company! As the air display wasn’t due to start until 2pm we had plenty of time to look around the house, take a walk around the garden and take in all the delights of the various aircraft parked in the museum hangars and on the airfield. By the time we’d finished we were ready to enjoy lunch and the displays as the aircraft took to the air in front of us. There are some fabulous aircraft in the collection, both static and flying. My own particular favourite is the Gloster Gladiator, which has always had an attraction for me, even as a young lad (a while back now!), although the aircraft was grounded and undergoing some fuselage maintenance on the day of our visit. David Blackmore was staggered to see in the display the very same DH Dragon Rapide that he had jumped out of a number of times during parachute training quite a few years ago! If you’ve never been to Shuttleworth, it’s worth a visit. The collection of aircraft and cars was started by Richard Shuttleworth, who was a passionate racer and pilot, and it contains some of the last airworthy aircraft of their type remaining anywhere in the world. The collection opened to the public in 1963 and aircraft and vehicles, as much as possible, are all kept working as intended. Our thanks go to the events team at Shuttleworth for their help in arranging the parking for our group. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard We all met at The Devil’s Punch Bowl cafe in Hindhead for a ‘not so quick’ coffee before starting our drive down to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. We were hoping to park in the dockyard itself, but this is no longer allowed and we parked in an undercover car park a short distance from the dockyard entrance. We gathered at the visitor centre and Mike Lucas did his best to arrange us into something worthy of a premier car club as we picked up our entrance tickets ready for the day ahead, but he failed miserably! We wandered off in our various groups, depending on what we wanted to see first. A number of us chose the Mary Rose as the first port of call and we were not disappointed. The layout of the building and the exhibits within it are absolutely first class and it is difficult to comprehend that the Mary Rose sank nearly 500 years ago, in 1545. I can remember all the excitement in 1982 when she was raised from the Solent and it is absolutely amazing to see the ship

displayed in a way that closely resembles how it might have looked in service, along with all the attendant memorabilia that has been recovered from the seabed and now displayed in cabinets on three floors within the museum building. On leaving the museum we wandered alongside HMS Victory before taking a boat trip around the harbour, followed by a visit to HMS Warrior, then we discovered a suitable restaurant in which to unwind and take lunch. The day was not long enough for us to see everything on offer at the dockyard, but we gave it a good go and our thanks go to Mike Lucas for his efforts in organising this event.

We will meet at Silvermere at 9.45am (or earlier, if you want a large coﬀee) for a 10am departure. 14-16 July Royal International Air Tattoo Marian and David Blackmore will be in attendance at the Royal International Air Tattoo at Fairford, Gloucestershire. If you are interested in going along, tickets can be purchased through the ‘Events’ section of the PCGB website. 19 AUGUST Capel Classic Car Show This is always a good day out. If you want to attend let me know as numbers are limited with regard to the spaces I have agreed for our Region with the organiser, although it will be possible to park elsewhere on the site. Club nights Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at the Inn on the Lake, Silvermere Golf Club, Redhill Road, Cobham, KT11 1EF, starting at 8pm. Keith Morgan

Posing in front of HMS Victory

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All smiles before we go and find somewhere to eat

Porsche 928 at 40 - Brooklands I couldn’t let this one go, being a 928 owner and a Brooklands Trust member. I helped out with the ‘traﬃc directing’ on a very warm Sunday and we ended up with 156 Porsche 928s of every variation, from the ﬁrst to the last and including race cars, and what a great day it was. I’m sure that David Hemmings will have plenty to say in the Register section of PP and on the website. 928s as far as the eye can see on the banking at Brooklands

2 JULY Drive and pub lunch at The Galleon Bistro, Hayling Island 11 JULY Club night at Silvermere Golf Club 14-16 JULY RIAT Fairford 8 AUGUST Club night at Silvermere Golf Club 19 AUGUST Capel Classic Car and Bike Show 12 SEPTEMBER Club night at Silvermere Golf Club 23 SEPTEMBER PCGB National Concours d’Elégance - Ragley Hall

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

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 2 July Drive and pub lunch The Galleon Bistro, Hayling Island. **Note venue change**

It’s enough to make a grown man cry!

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Manx tour The annual tour of the island took place 19-22 May and was based at the Ramsey Park Hotel. Friday night started with a welcome talk from Geoff Ives before handing over to Inspector Derek Flint for his safety brief. This was Derek’s last brief as a serving police officer before retiring and we thank him for his years of support and wish him all the best for the future. Saturday morning kicked off with the first of the early morning runs. We had a good drive over to the Creg-na-Baa where we stopped for a chance for the cars to cool down and have a chat. Some of us continued around the rest of the TT course but it was a shame it had so many speed restrictions in place due to the imminent start of the TT. The rest of Saturday was a free day for taking in the scenic areas on the island. Sunday’s morning run was a wet and misty affair but didn’t stop some of us repeating the previous day’s run. We had a planned visit to the Manx motor museum. After assembling in the hotel car park we set off in convoy. As usual, we parked our cars on the

Display area outside museum

museum display area before going in. Thanks to Denis for looking after us with a tour of the museum and workshop. Sunday evening ﬁnished with a dinner at the hotel. The staﬀ asked me to thank all of you for your kind and generous tip! Big thanks to the R30 members for helping out over the weekend. Looking forward to 2018!

The hotel line-up

More to see!

DIARY DATES 2 JULY Milntown car show See last PP for information. 6 AUGUST Breakfast run At the Grandstand at 8.30am for the run or see you at The Guard House Cafe in Jurby for 10am. 27 AUGUST VMCC Jurby Car display at Manx motor museum.

Cotswold Regional Organisers Alan and Fiona Bartlett 07785 928687 – r31@porscheclubgb.com @PCGB_R31 Monthly round-up We hope you’ll forgive us for our short write-up and lack of pictures this month. Unexpectedly, we had to deal with a life-threatening medical emergency in the family that turned things upside down in our household and occupied all of our attention. We’ll spare you the details, but suffice it to say that having a daughter diagnosed with a brain tumour does tend to take one’s mind off pretty much anything else. In spite of this, we did manage to get along to a couple of events, which was helpful in deflecting our attention if only for a few hours. As well as our monthly meeting and Coffee Cruise, the main event that took place in the Region was The Cotswold Rally which, overall, seemed to have gone down well with participants, marshalls and organisers alike. Our sincere thanks go to all our friends in the Region for their kind wishes and for stepping in to keep the Region running smoothly while we were engaged elsewhere. Monthly meeting Our midweek evening meeting was held at the Carpenters Arms near Burford. A fine early summer

evening tempted a respectable number of members out and we shared an enjoyable evening with good company. As a bonus, we enjoyed a pleasant drive there and back through glorious Cotswold roads with the roof down. On arrival, the pub’s car park was almost full, a consequence of the pub’s makeover a few months back which reduced the number of spaces available for customers. While this wasn’t too much of a problem in the winter months, the greater number of customers visiting the pub in the summer means parking can be a challenge. This makes it less attractive as a meeting place for a car club, so we suspect we may be looking for a new southern venue sometime in the future. Ideas for a new meeting place are therefore welcomed. The Cotswold Rally All the months of planning came together for the Cotswold Rally that the Region hosted. Because Alan spent the morning attending the Intensive Care Unit where his daughter was being cared for we weren’t present for the whole event so our impressions are based on others’ remarks about the day. We’re sure you’ll read more about the event elsewhere in the magazine so we’ll keep our comments brief here. Generally speaking, it appears that participants had a positive impression of the route, the destination and the organisation. We received many comments from members, two of whom told us: “A massive thank you for the whole day today. Well organised, well marshalled, good driving and excellent company. A very good day out.” And: “Just a quick email to say thanks for a fantastic Cotswold Rally yesterday. Everything was perfect and the level of organisation and coordination was clear to see. The route was superb and we had a thoroughly enjoyable day. I think this is probably the best Porsche Club event we have attended - it was absolutely excellent. Please pass on my thanks and feedback to all those involved.”

get-together is now oﬃcially the Region’s most popular and well-attended event and regularly attracts 20–30 members. Arriving just after 10am the car park was already full with gleaming Porsches. These ranged from an immaculately restored 356 to a fresh, out-of-thebox 911 with all kind of models in between. Front, rear and mid-engined Porsches were all represented. As ever, we managed to take over the hotel’s bar area. Seats were at a premium around the large circular window table largely because it was piled high with plates of freshly made scones and croissants, all kindly provided for us by the hotel. Pleasingly, several new members came along and shared the ‘Sunday Cruise’ experience with us. If you’ve not been before, why not come and join us at the next one? A warm welcome awaits you.

Newly restored 356 attracted enormous interest at Burford

Lovely, clean 356 engine bay

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Details of all Cotswold events can be found in our Events area on the Club website and on our Facebook page (facebook.com/pcgb.r31). Please always check the R31 Facebook page or Twitter feed (@PCGB_R31) for any last-minute updates. Drive carefully and see you soon. Alan and Fiona

DIARY DATES While it’s always good to get positive feedback, that’s not to say everything was perfect. Not everyone was comfortable using tulip maps. Several found it diﬃcult to recover from taking wrong turns and a few were disappointed with the facilities at the destination. Rest assured that plans are already in hand to address these aspects for next year’s event. In fact, we’ve already selected the destination and, over the next few months, we’ll be working on the route. Watch this space. Happy drivers and passengers arrive at the finish line of popular Cotswold Rally

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25 JUNE Sunday Cofee Cruise At the Cotswold Gateway Hotel, Burford. 1 JULY Mystery Away Day 6 JULY Witney Car Show 12 JULY Monthly Regional meeting At The Carpenters Arms, Fulbrook. 30 JULY Sunday Cofee Cruise 9 AUGUST Monthly Regional meeting At The Red Lion, Long Compton. 20 AUGUST Purely Porsche Charity Car Show Garth Park, Bicester. 27 AUGUST Sunday Cofee Cruise 3 SEPTEMBER Summer Tea Bun Run From Cornbury House to Aston Pottery. 13 SEPTEMBER Monthly Regional meeting At The Red Lion, Long Compton. 17 SEPTEMBER Sunday Cofee Cruise 1 OCTOBER Sunday Brunch Scramble, Bicester 11 OCTOBER Monthly Regional meeting At The Red Lion, Long Compton. 22 OCTOBER Sunday Cofee Cruise

REGISTERS Register Director’s report I am still reeling from the whirlwind that was May, including the Cumbria International Motor Show where over 150 Porsches enjoyed excellent weather and Porsche hospitality supported by PC Kendal, followed the next weekend by Saturday’s PCGB Motorsport trackday at Anglesey, which was attended by over 60 members, and Sunday’s Porsches on the Prom

at Llandudno where we managed to assemble over 550 Porsches on the Victorian promenade - a spectacular sight to behold. At the 40th anniversary celebration at Brooklands, it was a great honour not only to meet Tony Dron, but also to be invited to drive the actual 928 he raced in period onto the famous banking with Tony in the passenger seat - a memory that will stay with me for a very long time. Over 150 928s, from the first UK 928 to the last GTS, lined up on the banking - an outstanding achievement by 928 Register Secretary David Hemmings and all the team who helped make this a memorable weekend. It was a genuine pleasure to meet so many proud

owners - here’s to the next 10 years. The first Sunday in June was spent at the Clubhouse for the Pirelli BBQ - over 150 Porsches again! Sorry we couldn’t control the weather. Please keep an eye open and join in with the many more events planned all over the country in the next few months. Enjoy your cars and especially your Club.

Albert Walsh Register Director register@porscheclubgb.com 07753 441730

356 Register Secretary Fred Hampton 01992 581580 – 356@porscheclubgb.com Ferdinand Porsche was born on 3 September Classics at the Castle is also happening on 3 September this year! So let’s see a big turnout of the first Porsche production car at the Castle. Racing planes at The Shuttleworth Collection’s Race Day I am liaising with Shuttleworth to negotiate a 356-dedicated parking area for the Register at their Race Day at Old Warden on 1 October. Last year we had an admirable turnout and a very enjoyable day with a mix of usual suspects and newcomers, which is always good. Mille Miglia 356 Lindsay Gray finished the ‘MM’ with some spirited driving from John Watson in her ’53 pre-A Coupe. The car had previously completed three Tour Auto events successfully. Nevertheless, Steve Winter overhauled the engine prior to the Italian event, which impressed 356 Carrera owner JW with performance equal to his four-cam. 3-5 May The 356 International 2018 The 43rd annual meeting will be based at Ware in Hertfordshire. The event was launched at the end of the recent International in Roses, Spain and immediate response has been encouraging. The event details are available at 356international2018.com Would-be participants (356 owners only) are invited to pre-register their interest. There are 125 places on offer and, at the time of writing, we have 75 shows of interest via pre-registrations. Incidentally, those attending this year’s 356 International in Spain unfortunately reported it as being very disappointing.

Finally something for absolute beginners wanting to become 356 owners Trawling through some old files recently I came across the response to a number of questions regarding 356 ownership sent some time ago by a journalist who was seeking beginner’s advice. Why should I buy a Porsche 356? Aesthetic, historic or engineering appeal, first Porsche production car in Stuttgart and competition car (very reliable rally performers). Any of these aspects in themselves are enough of a motivation but the commitment to buy any car that will be at least 50 years old should be considered. What are the most common mistakes first time buyers make? Not leaving the pre-purchase appraisal to an expert or having the car thoroughly inspected by a specialist before buying. Case histories endorse those ‘enthusiast’ buyers, who know little about the cars and part with large sums of money without paying someone who does know, to carry out a pre-purchase inspection often live to regret their impatience. Understand value Value is measured with reference to model type rarity and overall condition in relation to original specification i.e. engine matched to chassis, original colour and trim. A Certificate of Authenticity from Porsche will endorse the detail. 92 porscheclubgb.com

Restoration cost Much depends on the condition of the car as purchased. A significantly deteriorated 356 can cost in excess of £100k to restore to 9/10 condition. Damaged and rusted bodywork can absorb very large sums. Maintaining pushrod cars mechanically is not excessively expensive but attempting to restore and maintain the cars on a shoestring is not advisable. The 356 was originally built to very high standards of engineering. It was Porsche’s first production sports car and the model that established Porsche as a significant carmaker in the post-war automotive world. Had it been a failure then it’s reasonable to conclude that Porsche might not have survived to become a tour de force in the automotive world. The advertising slogan of the time announced the 356 as a car ‘years ahead in engineering and miles ahead on the road’ and, in reality, it was. If you want reliability The 356 is a special car and should be serviced by specialists. Running costs This is not a question that can be answered in general terms and depends on whether you use tinkers, workshops promising much but who deliver little, or place your car in the hands of those with a proven track record of applied 356 expertise. Checking out their client list can often indicate a measure of proficiency.

In my experience the answer is to first find out who the real experts are by soliciting owner opinions, and spend your money with them. The best body shell restorers are not renowned for their engine work and the best engine builders are not renowned for their paintwork. What, if any, are worthwhile modifications to overcome shortcomings or improve reliability? Certainly, for starting and lights, the most obvious is converting the electrics to 12-volt. No surprise that the GT competition cars were 12-volt from the start. Pushrod cars can handle the six-volt scenario well enough but, unless the owner is driven by the desire to remain absolutely ‘original’, the conversion to 12-volt electrics brings noticeable improvement. Parts? Happily there is a long established worldwide 356 community, which has enthusiastically supported and enabled the remaking of key components and parts to keep the cars on the road even prior to the end of production. 356 clubs were the first Porsche fan clubs to be formed prior to the car going out of production. In fact PCGB was founded in 1961 by, and for, 356 owners. The 356-owning community has grown worldwide over the years since the end of production and, whatever the shortcomings, parts availability was addressed a long time ago as a result of the enthusiasm for their cars by 356 owners themselves. Today it is fair to say that, with the exception of some parts for the early pre-A models and rare pieces sought by originality buffs, the provision of a whole spectrum of spare parts and services by a number of makers including Porsche themselves is excellent and new reproductions are being added (although not all are either exactly as original or original Porsche quality). Engine and gearbox rebuilds? These are not drastically expensive in relation to other classic cars. With a Porsche of any model type, if you have the job carried out by a known and respected engineer the motor and/or gearbox, when rebuilt to original specification and tolerances, should give many years and thousands of miles of reliable use. Full body shell restoration By far the most expensive correction to deal with on a deteriorated 356 is the restoration of the body shell to original shape and shut lines. The 356 was very prone to rust everywhere. Many hours of labour are needed to fully restore a 356 body shell, even without previous accident damage. Fortunately, there are now specialists in England who have the expertise to restore the cars to museum quality standards – with the help of the owner’s bank account! Eventual cost is clearly dependent upon the state of the starter project, but a full-blown restoration can hit six figures. Buying a 356 A friend once said, “Find a fastidious and obsessive owner and you will find, more often than not, a good car”. Good cars for sale are currently very hard to find and those in 9/10 category are mostly sold by word of mouth. If a 356 has been restored it is vital to know who has carried out the work and what has been done and left undone. These days, the route to a top condition 356 is to buy a 7/10 example and turn it into an 8/10 or 9/10 example - should that be your intended outcome. Unfortunately, with pushrod-engined cars in 9/10

condition currently nudging six figures, the market now has a plethora of 6/10 examples at 9/10 money - caveat emptor. The bottom line on acquisition being: pay as much as you can afford (or more than you can afford) to secure the best car you can find and be very patient when looking. If you are brave enough to buy a restoration project, make sure it is as complete as can be. But do have the car vetted by a 356 knowledgeable advisor before parting with any money. Hope this has given some help to anyone standing on the edge of the pool. Before diving in with a splash, you can’t see their fins, but there are sharks in the water! Expert advice BEFORE you buy and specialist service AFTERWARDS are the things to remember and will certainly prevent regret. Fred

September 1965 Light Ivory RHD 912 Another owner interested in finding out more about his car. This owner has the same data as I have on record, but was more interested in the differences found on his particular car. All the numbers checked out - it was imported through AFN on 1 November 1965. We had a very interesting discussion as to why the body shell and turrets were seemingly nonstandard/different from other 912 bodies. It transpires that Porsche were stopping 356 production and gearing up for the 901/911. But delays meant that sales were slow, hence, they decided to build the 902/912 at a lower cost than the new 901/911 – sales were concentrated on European markets and some 912s were built in Stuttgart (Porsche) and some in Osnabrück (Karmann bodies). There were differences in build, so RHD cars were built in Stuttgart and shipped to UK – this 1965 version was one such 912. Those two stories are just two reasons why I actually enjoy being the 912 Register Secretary! It makes it all worthwhile when I can trace provenance of our cars.

912 Register Secretary Rowena Purdy 01472 399381 – 912@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Register Secretary Vacancy Monthly update What a month May was! Starting off with my trip to Washington DC to stay with family. It was fun seeing how Americans live and I managed to see at close hand, during the formal Boat Race Dinner in DC, how those who work in and out of the capital live and breathe political life! A week walking around DC and the area in which my family currently reside provided the total of four Porsches! Not so popular in government areas then? On my return I was hit by a viral infection, which kept me at home for a couple of weeks. Not very pleasant, but being housebound provided me with a couple of very interesting 912 detective stories. Whilst I was laid low, Paul Shaffer took his 912 to Spa and Alan and Zoe again went off rallying in their 912 on the HERO Summer Trial. As the summer approaches, let’s see more 912s on the roads.

Paul Shaffer’s 912 at Spa

March 1969 Bahama Yellow RHD 912 The owner emailed me, with an interest in finding out more about the car, which had been in the family since 1986 and was about to be restored. Interestingly, the VIN number checked up against my records as a delivery to Isleworth (Porsche Cars GB) in March 1969, but the engine number was wrong. My records show this car had been broken up. Another mystery - the engine number equates to a 1966 engine (704 XXX). To compound it further, the first time it was registered through the DVLA was in 1971 – which ties in with its 1971/K plate. We’re now awaiting the details of its Certificate of Authenticity to find out what the original numbers were. Fascinating! 93 porscheclubgb.com

30 April Stanford Hall Classic Show Thirty-five 912s attended and many new friendships were made. I’ll just have to wait until next year! ‘Porsche 912: 50 years’ by Jürgen Lewandowski This 173-page fully illustrated book includes photographs of original memos and letters regarding the development of the 912 and the rationale behind it. Many myths are debunked – such as that the 912 was specifically built for the US market as Americans thought the 911 was too expensive – it was actually built because the Porsche needed some sales after the end of the 356 production and before the 901 had started. The 901’s delay was due to the development of its six-cylinder engine, which hadn’t been ready in time. The aim of inserting a 356 flat-four into the 901 body shell was to ensure that Porsche had a product to sell (the 902), thus ensuring its survival as a manufacturer. All early models were for the European market with US sales held back until 1966. (Other than those early models which were bought by Americans in Europe and then exported privately to be registered as 1966 models, causing some issues over originality of Certificate of Authenticity data!) To develop the 912, only four prototypes were used. Only two still exist - one in the US, the other in the Porsche Museum. There is some confusion over the dating of early 912s. Are some 1965 cars really 1966 and vice versa? When the factory shut for the annual holiday in August 1965, it was decided that those cars built post-holiday would be regarded as 1966. However, some were in the throes of manufacture at the time and these could be 1965 or 1966! Even the Certificate of Authenticity won’t necessarily shed light on this issue. Confused? I am! The latter chapters lists all the differences between the early 1965, later 1966 and 1967 versions – even to the details that some 1966 912s had one white and one black visor, whereas 1965 versions were both white! To help matters, VIN numbers also signify model year: the 1965 Porsche 912 should have VIN numbers below 350500, and the Karmann-manufactured 912s should be lower than 451500. A few years later, and for similar marketing and sales reasons, came the 912 E – a short story for another time! Decisions to go ahead with this Porsche seemed to continue for a number of years. It’s a fascinating and absorbing book – especially the historical details of the development from the 356, through the 912 and into the 911. It should adorn the bookshelves of every 912 owner.

I was disappointed that all the historical details of numbers and models relied on the European and US records and no information had been asked for from UK and Porsche Cars GB sources, making tying up loose ends here more difficult than it could be. Fortunately we have an excellent set of official figures in Cornbury House. FORTHCOMING EVENTS 28-30 July Silverstone Classic I am looking forward to attending and helping out in the marquee where I hope to be able to take the opportunity to chat to 912 owners – and others, of course. 3 September Classics at the Castle My ticket has been bought and a hotel booked. I have never been at this event, so it’s a whole new experience. Whilst the focus is on early 911 versions, please let’s try to have another great grouping of Porsche 912s at Hedingham. Take care and drive safely

becoming a sought-after Porsche classic. The Carrera 3.0 was only produced in small numbers in the 1976 and 1977 model years and this result follows on from two coupe versions I know of that have recently sold for over £90,000. 2017 events With the small total number of cars produced between 1974 and 1977 the models are few and far between these days. It is, therefore, only at major events that an appreciable number of the models can be found, although, even then, it is diﬃcult to muster more than about half a dozen examples. The major events for our cars this year are Silverstone Classic, Classics at the Castle (Castle Hedingham) and PCGB’s National Concours d’Elégance event at Ragley Hall. I would therefore urge owners to attend these events if possible and create a good line-up of our cars. Guy

911 SC The Club website’s ‘add a car’ vehicle

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Early 911 (2.0,2.2 &2.4) Register Secretary Ian McLeod 07810 493287 – 911@porscheclubgb.com

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

911 Carrera RS Register Secretary Fred Hampton 01992 581580 – carrerars@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Mike Chadwick 01454 232232 – mvc@ﬂy7.co.uk

Register Secretary Paul Thompson 01531 822 305 07836 261 365 911sc@porscheclubgb.com Technical Advisor David Sewell dave.autohaus@gmail.com The records of your address, email and cars are now based on the information you, the member, give us. This can be checked and updated when you log on to the PCGB website. To enable us to contact you accurately this information must be correct and up-to-date. I therefore intend to have a very boring column this month showing you how to check, change and update your proﬁle. Sorry! When you open our website you are invited to log on as a member to gain access to the members’ section and the Forum. To log on you will need to enter your user name and a password - you can set up your computer to remember them. If you have any problems you can click on ‘username reminder’ or ‘resetting your password’ to generate an automated email of your login details.

911 2.7 Carrera & 3.0 Register Secretary Guy White 01493 750278 91127carrera3@porscheclubgb.com Technical Assistant Tony Ruggles 01992 892333 Auction result Last month, I reported on a Carrera 3.0 Targa that had been part of the Porsche display at the 1975 Motor Show at Earls Court and which was entered in the ‘May Sale’ auction at Silverstone Auctions. This month, I can report that it sold for just under £70,000, which is the highest price I know for a Carrera 3.0 Targa. By all accounts the car would beneﬁt from a good respray, so it is an indication, I think, of the Carrera 3.0

The Club website’s profile page

This will open your proﬁle page shown above. Check all of the data carefully. Any changes can be made by clicking on the ‘edit’ button in the top right of the section you wish to edit. If you need to add details of your car to your proﬁle, simply click the blue ‘add a vehicle’ button. 95 porscheclubgb.com

Once all the necessary details have been added, click the red ‘conﬁrm’ button at the bottom right hand side of the page. A photograph isn’t required, but one can be included by using the ‘upload’ button to select an image of your car, followed by either the ‘conﬁrm’ or ‘update’ button lower down. Thanks and happy SC motoring… Paul

911 Carrera 3.2 Register Secretary Steve and Sue Edwards 02083 667770 911carrera32@porscheclubgb.com Technical Advisor Charles Marsland 01732 848323 Brake calipers Back in spring I had an email from a Carrera 3.2 owner requesting assistance in finding a replacement brake caliper, as his was cracked. The issue was that a local garage was having trouble sourcing one. Looking on the web at the time, it seems it was difficult to source a new caliper as most companies work on an exchange basis. You may have also seen the thread on the Forum where plenty of advice and help was offered. On the subject of calipers, here’s a tip from Charles: “When renovating calipers, an assistant using the brake pedal should extend the pistons from the caliper. Remove one pad at a time, with a thin piece of metal in place so the piston isn’t tight up against the disc. Remove the caliper from the carrier, and pump the pistons out before disconnecting the brake hose. If one is partially stuck, replace the ‘good’ one and hold it back with a clamp whilst pushing the ‘stuck’ one out. It may be necessary to bleed the brakes to do this. You must be fully competent to undertake this job yourself, and keep your fingers well clear! It seems it is common for garage technicians to remove the caliper to the bench and use either an air line or brute force to get the pistons moving. However, using the brake pedal and the car hydraulics hasn’t caused any failures. When it comes to brakes, if you have a good relationship with your vehicle technician, it may

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A little light tale Just a little thing, but doesn’t it all matter when it comes to our cars? About 10 years ago, I replaced the batteries in our car keys. The battery powers the small bulb that illuminates the lock in the dark. They hardly get used, so when I checked them recently I wasn’t surprised to find that neither was working. My first thought was that the batteries had gone flat and reasoned that, as they had not been used much, I’d just leave it at that. But then I thought about the consequences of the batteries leaking into the works, or worse, oozing out. I had no option but to open the key up. A thumb nail into the joint adjacent to the small depression had that side pop apart and running my nail around the key had the other side apart - the key was now open. Don’t worry if you attempt this, there isn’t anything going to ping miles away and get lost, just a little coiled spring that gives the mild resistance effect to the light button.

Members’ cars pictures If you have taken a picture of your car in a picturesque location, or you have captured a special shot of it and would like to see it featured in this column in a future edition of PP, please send it to us along with a few words about it. RECENT EVENTS The Chiltern Hills Vintage Vehicle Rally The car is getting us out and about a lot as it’s now that time of year when the calendar is full. In May, we once again attended the Chiltern Hills Vintage Vehicle Rally. Raising money for local charities, the event attracted about 1,000 show vehicles from all eras. A good cross section of Porsche was represented on the PCGB stand, including 3.2 Register member Laurent Benner’s white Supersport Targa. You can see about a quarter of the Region 21 display in my photo.

Chiltern Hills Vintage Vehicle Rally

RECENT EVENTS Anglesey trackday Built on the site of a wartime army training camp, Anglesey Circuit was remodelled into its present conﬁguration in 2007 allowing four tracks of various sizes. We were using the International Circuit of 2.1 miles in length. There were only a handful of air-cooled cars on track and only one other 964. It was partway through a major restoration but had an immaculate engine bay with a few ‘go faster’ add-ons - enough for the driver to overtake me with ease. It must have been the extra down force on the rear axle.

Photo by Paul Barlow

be worth discussing the piston removal part of the refurbishment beforehand.”

It’s a lovely track with some long sweeping bends, especially after Church where a long sweeping right-hand bend climbs up a gentle gradient – 110mph can be dared before slamming on the brakes for a left-hand hairpin.

The inner workings of a Porsche key

PCGB National Concours d’Elégance We are still accepting cars onto our Register display at the Ragley Hall event in September. If you have purchased your entrance ticket and would like to join us, please email your name, membership and vehicle registration number, plus your 17 digit Chassis/VIN. Where to ﬁnd the chassis number? It’s on the paper strip in your left hand door shut, the underside of the front lid, stamped under the front luggage covering, in the maintenance handbook, on any of your Porsche Centre vehicle service receipts, or on your V5C registration document, simple. Did I miss anywhere?

Photo by Steve Cutler

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The majority of cars were kettles with more power and, in some cases, much more experienced drivers, but the overtaking rules are explicit on this track - only on the left side and only on the straights.

Make the most of your summer with the car, enjoy it, and do come over to say hello if you see us out and about. And we have light!

Photo by Paul Barlow

Steve and Sue Checking the battery I found it still had some life left. Encouraged, I took a soft cloth and rubbed the conductive surfaces that make the circuit to the bulb and then re-inserted the battery. The bulb now lit! I guess over time there is a build-up on the contacts adding enough resistance so the bulb won’t light. Although I had wiped the metallic parts in the circuit they still looked dull, but worked. That’s good enough for me, so I popped the key back together and opened the second key. This was much the same as the ﬁrst inside, but the bulb was blown. This type of bulb isn’t as prevalent as it once was, but Sue has a key ring collection, amongst which was a mini torch with a working bulb of the same type. It wasn’t doing anything worthwhile in an unused key ring, so is now the replacement working in a second Porsche key (with the blown bulb demoted to the mini torch). It is possible to buy the bulb, but at £4 plus postage and packing plus VAT online, I’ll not be rushing to get one. If you aren’t fussed about having a working mini torch, regardless of a failed battery or bulb, it would be best to get the battery out to save leakage damage. Cut out something battery-sized to put in its place to retain the correct sprung button feel to the key.

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964 Register Secretary David Bladon 07771 194507 – 964@porscheclubgb.com Register Assistant Paul Matthews 07768 483559 Some warm weather at last. Those of us who decided to make a break of it and take a trip to north Wales for the annual Anglesey trackday and Porsches on the Prom were well rewarded. 97 porscheclubgb.com

Notice the sea in the background? That’s how close we were to the coast. Everyone behaved courteously and, as far as I’m aware no one even spun oﬀ-track, though some had left tyre marks from locking wheels under heavy braking. The weather was fabulous, dry but not too hot with sunny spells, which made it really comfortable driving with the window open a couple of inches. For our convenience, the bends were marked out with yellow and blue cones marking the turning points and apex points. There were also 100-feet marker boards to aid with assessing when to apply the brakes. I always ﬁnd the afternoon sessions are the most enjoyable. I think nerves and learning the circuit take up most of the morning sessions, but by the afternoon, with a belly full of lunch, I’m much more relaxed.

Porsches on the Prom The following day was the big meet with over 540 Porsches parked on the promenade at Llandudno. Started several years ago by Brendan Daly, we had barely 50 cars turn out compared to the massive meeting this year. Cars were two abreast driving down the middle to the parking points - we parked lined up in unison on the inner and outer edges, ably helped by local volunteers.

Oulton Park RS Day Thanks to everybody that attended an incident-free day together with the usual banter.

Photo by Mike Pollack

Photo by Paul Barlow

A fascinating tour and highly recommended in company with other Porsche lovers.

RECENT EVENTS

Leipzig factory museum. Mel’s favourite motor

Oulton Park RS Day 2017. Mel Spear’s 964 Carrera 2 Cup

993 Oulton Park RS Day 2010 Spot the Cup cars

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It was great to catch up with old friends and make new acquaintances. I admit I’m not a fan of these sorts of events, even less when they have the audacity to charge parking or entrance fees, but I stayed over an extra night because of meeting up with some old friends the night before. All in all an excellent weekend. David

964 Carrera RS Register Secretary Melvin Spear 07860 595355 – 964rs@porscheclubgb.com Mike Baker’s 964 Carrera 2 Cup ‘VIP’ car A couple of years ago in New Zealand I had the good fortune to meet Mike Baker, after years of occasional email correspondence. Mike is the lucky owner of the pictured 1991 964 Carrera 2 Cup. This is Porsche’s own ‘VIP’ car and was driven throughout 1991 by the likes of biker Kevin Schwantz, and then rally and Porsche development driver Walter Röhrl. It was recently restored after a huge accident at Macau where Mike was T-boned even today he is left with some metalwork in his back. It is still being raced throughout New Zealand against a variety of period cars. With typical NZ hospitality he invited us to park our RV on his drive and, dashing out the next morning, told us to just help ourselves to breakfast and a shower!

Leipzig factory visit I was fortunate enough to attend this event in April. Ably arranged by our own Richard Watling, the few days included a guided tour of Leipzig, travelling on the ICE to Berlin and a tour of the city. What a stunning and fabulous town. The factory visit was fascinating for all. I was intrigued that robots are only used to ﬁt windscreens and rear screens. The remainder of the Cayenne, Macan and Panamera production is very much hand-built. Of course, we were treated to the usual excellent Porsche catering and then a drive of a few cars on the FIA-approved track. The modern cars are incredibly capable and I found that the ‘new’ 911s still step out when provoked! In direct contrast we visited the BMW i3 and i8 factory. Totally robotised, the body panels are glued together. PCGB Leipzig factory visit

Silverstone Classic We have secured a 20th anniversary display for 993 S models. To my mind 1997 is an important anniversary for Porsche as it was the first introduction of a Carrera S, and indeed of a Turbo S, which have become features of the Porsche model line-up. At present, there are still a few spaces available for display. I await confirmation for at least one Turbo S, any more up for it? Ragley Hall This is a great opportunity for a mass display of 993s in an excellent venue. How about yours? I’ve got a stinking summer cold, so I’m going to hand over to Christian. Yet more adventures and technical advice by the armful. Cheers Maurice Dijon Historic As I write this, my trip to the Dijon historic meeting is nearly upon me. A friend has agreed to transport my competition tyres out for me in advance. I was worried that they might become worn out on the road before I actually got to the circuit laps and, depending on how the sessions went, whether there would be anything left to get me home again on! No problem now. I did suggest in jest that he make ready with the pit jacks and tyre warmers for my arrival, which raised a laugh or two. Dijon looks a challenging circuit and I hope to do the car justice. I shall be grumpy if another 993 gets past me! Not that I’ll be pulling any defensive techniques to keep them there on purpose. We shall see... Dodgy dealers Over the last few months I’ve looked at several 993s, post purchase. It’s alarming how so called reputable specialists are quite happy to sell a car described as in excellent order and provenance with blindingly obvious faults and apparent defects, notably wearing tyres that are, by any definition, ancient - date stamped 2003 in one instance! These are the same people who are only too happy to inform you, upon bidding for your car or servicing it, that they will have to throw the old tyres

Mike Baker’s 964 Carrera 2 Cup ‘VIP’ car

25 years of the 964 RS In case you hadn’t noticed. Whilst I was hoping for a display at Silverstone this was, unfortunately, not possible; but I have been promised some space at the National Concours d’Elégance event at Ragley Hall in September. Let me know if you are interested. 99 porscheclubgb.com

away on the six-year age rule and therefore chip the appropriate amount off the value. Other faults include a radio with no code card and in code; shocking pre-handover check; stiff clutches; splitting ignition HT leads; spilt oil from servicing all over the engine right hand bay tinwork - I could go on. The rule of a pre-purchase inspection cannot be overstated, regardless of vendor. Suspension maintenance As a matter of maintenance interest, now that the cars are becoming older, the suspension is requiring some replacement parts, notably the rear suspension arms. There are four in total and, as Porsche has become rather mercenary with the price of individual pieces, alternatives have sprung up from various places. Other than an original part, two obvious options exist. One is the newly released Dansk brand of pattern rear suspension arms. Beware, the elasticity of the rubber bush installed in the ‘V’ shaped arm resembles an original RS part and would be a mistake to fit without changing the upper rear kinematic arm with the corresponding hard bush. Otherwise the kinematic effect of the original (standard and sport chassis) design will be compromised! And, obviously in complete axle sets watch out! The research and development department have not done their homework properly! Prekom are another company that have ‘sprung up’, if you pardon the pun, reconditioning the original arms with new ball joints and bushes. However, they too seem to have failed to correctly research the differences between the bushes fitted to the four different arms and have a one size fits all policy, which is quite wrong for standard and sport chassis cars. The crux of it is that, in a standard or sport chassis, the lower ‘V’ shaped arm and the rear upper (kinematic or castor) arm have a metalastic radially soft bush designed to implement the movement under cornering to produce the stabilising kinematic toe effect. Replacing one of these pattern arms on its own, without the rest, upsets how it works. In an RS model, all of the bushes are identical, and they dispense with these soft bushes in favour of a conventional shore 65 rubber bush. This bush is identical to the one fitted to the other two arms of a standard car and is significantly stiffer than the metalastic bush of the Std chassis. The idea being one presumes that the sports driver does not need the stabilising kinematic effect over more predictable and rigid suspension alignment, as the skilled pilot will sense the car’s balance and adapt accordingly. If you are going to replace the bushes or arms completely make sure you either change all the bushes for the shore 65 conventional rubber design, creating in effect an RS spec set up, or stick with genuine Porsche arms if it’s a standard setting you want, because at present there is no correct aftermarket option for the soft bushes that I am aware of! Christian

993 Carrera RS Register Secretary Paul Howells 01594 833238 – 993rs@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Oulton Park RS Day This seems a distant past now, but there was a great turnout both on and oﬀ track.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 25 July Porsche Club trackday - Donington Park Donington Park hosts a noisy Club trackday. Come and see a few special cars being run around the track. We have two 997 GT3 RSRs out to play, a 2007 3.8 RSR and my five times Le Mans 4-litre 2009 RSR. There’s also a special 2001 GT3 RS on open exhaust - a sound that’s really quite special and, to finish it off, a 2.8 RSR – the RSR that started it all.

Where the RSR history all started with the 2.8 RSR, which has evolved into the 997 RSR and on

REGISTER MEMBERS IN PRINT Peter Harding In Peter’s words: “You requested photos of the member and the car, I am not in the photograph, it’s my nine-year-old son Torin. “This seems most appropriate as he has taken to cleaning it, sitting in it, asking to go out for drives in it and sharing a growing list of ever more inquisitive 911-based questions! He is definitely a young enthusiast and fast becoming very knowledgeable. “The car, a 2002 C4S Tip, is my ninth Porsche (third 911 and first 996). Having purchased it in February 2017 I have set about the slow process returning it back to looking its best. I am enjoying the car, finding it straightforward to dismantle and, as an air-cooled fan, I am surprised just how good the engine is. It’s really growing on me. After seeing the tip on the rear ‘light saver’ bracket in PP, I ordered a set from the US. I hope they arrive in time for the trip to Silverstone it currently has oversized washers securing the rear lights!”

997 RSR cars being delivered to the UK for their new owners (Paul Howells and Paul McLean) and shakedown at Donington last April

Peter Harding’s 2002 C4S…

3 September Classics at the Castle Make sure you have in your diary the Classics at the Castle event at Hedingham Castle. It’s a great get-together of early cars, and there are usually a few other specials lurking in the shade. Technical day Do you want a technical forum day on the 993 RS some time? And, maybe some RSR/race cars, 964 RSs etc? Forever lightweight…

…and son Torin

Gary Haddock Gary is the second owner of this year 2000 Aerokitted C2, which he purchased in 2012. A keen member of Region 27, he gets a great deal of pleasure being involved with all aspects of the Club.

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996 Register Secretary Andy Willis 07775 138527 996@porscheclubgb.com Firstly I must apologise for the lack of any 996 content in June’s PP. This unfortunately was due to an oﬃce error. Belated technical seminar thanks Our 996 seminar on 1 April was the ﬁrst of many to be organised by the Club, and the feedback has been very positive indeed. I would like to thank all the members who attended and a special thanks to Peter Morgan, Steve Winter, Steve Walker and Richard Hamilton for their expertise on the topics discussed. Ragley Hall Register parking For Register parking, an area for up to 20 cars will be set aside. If you are coming and would like to join us in this parking area, then please contact me. 101 porscheclubgb.com

Gary Haddock’s 2000 Aero-kitted C2

Peter Gardner Despite having only owned his 2001 C4 since last September Peter has been quite busy: “During my ownership the changes have been a full suspension rebuild to M030 speciﬁcation, which included wheel bearings, strut tops and four-wheel alignment. The stripes were all my own work, front and rear bumpers were repainted and it has full Dinitrol under seal (Scottish winters are genuinely to be

feared). The GT3 split rims were re-furbished to o/e finish (they were a dark grey when I took ownership), it has custom-made scarlet floor and trunk over mats, coloured crest wheel centres, a new bonnet badge, a simple 911 badge has replaced the rear badging and there’s been a full leather refurbish of the interior and dashboard. “Planned modifications for this year are a total rebuild and refinish of all four calipers, fitment of Redstuff pads and a repaint of the bonnet and front wings.”

996 technical issues Please keep your 996 technical questions coming through via phone or email to Gary Sorrell (gary.sorrell@porschecolchester.co.uk) or to me. You can also use the Forum to contact Richard Hamilton. Enjoy your 996… Andy DIARY DATES 20 AUGUST Social Sunday at the Clubhouse

997 Peter Gardner’s 2001 C4

Ron Bailes Ron, from Region 10, has just moved over to 996 ownership from a Boxster. In the short time of owning the car he has already replaced the hood with a glass upgrade. Quite a few members ask the question of how to replace the plastic rear window. The answer is that it’s only possible with a complete hood replacement. BAS International in Cwmbran did Ron’s. He can’t praise them highly enough and is delighted with the result.

Register Secretary Clive Wratten 997@porscheclubgb.com Register Assistant Jonathan Lennard RECENT EVENTS 5-7 May Spring Tour to Devon The much anticipated Spring Tour was a great success. The combination of superb cars, lovely people, quality accommodation and marvellous roads all combined to make this one of the best tours ever!

Fresh with new roof, Ron Bailes’ early 996

Phil Ward Phil, from Rotherham, is delighted with his new pride and joy – a 2003 C2 in Midnight Blue with Savannah Beige interior. Not a very common colour combination, but it’s good to see bright interiors. It looks quite ‘cosy’ to me.

Our base – the Highbullen House Hotel

Twelve 997s gathered from all over the UK to take part in the sixth annual 997 Spring Tour. Again, the base was the Gothic-style Highbullen House Hotel, a delightful country establishment set in 125 acres of rural north Devon with its own 18-hole golf course, spa, swimming pool and conference centre. On Friday night the hotel’s car park was resplendent with an eclectic mix of 997 beauties - C2S, C4S, Cabriolets, Turbos and even a GT3 RS. That evening saw us meet in the bar for the drivers’ briefing led by Clive when radios and tour packs were handed out for each car. The rest of the evening was free, with groups of people dining in the hotel or the local pub. Saturday morning arrived and the tour started in earnest. Cars roared away for a 150-mile tour of the Devon countryside. This was led by Alan Stoneham who drove with great pace where possible and gave information about road conditions, on-coming cars and other potential ‘obstacles’ - his commentary was absolutely brilliant and invaluable. Our noble leader, Clive, who made sure we were all together, brought up the rear. This formula was repeated on Sunday too. The weather was fair and the roads were great and everyone had a tremendous drive out. We returned to the hotel at around 5pm, which enabled us to have a swim or relax and enjoy Highbullen’s facilities before getting ready for our dinner. We all mustered for pre-dinner Champagne before heading off for our three-course fine dining meal, plus a glass or two of wine! Dinner culminated in one of Alan’s famous quizzes, which produced a lot of laughter and some really poor scores in the face of some tough questions – perhaps the good wine played its part! Ross and Sarah eventually won it after a tiebreak. The prize was a lovely £100 gift voucher donated by PC West London. Sunday saw us all excitedly waiting for part two of the tour, this time it was a shorter route with some steep, twisty and narrow roads and even narrower bridges over which great care was needed. The sky was azure blue and all was good, the roads and scenery were stunning and we all had a blast. The tour in Taunton with a sandwich lunch, a chance for a chat and time to say our goodbyes. The tour proved to be fabulous fun for all, so much so that another tour for later in the year is in the pipeline. FORTHCOMING EVENTS 30 August Brands Hatch track evening The 997 Register will be out in force. Plenty of details, including the booking form, are on the 997 website. We aim to make this a fun and social event, so even if you are not participating come along to watch and have a chat.

Phil Ward’s C2

Some of the resplendent mix of 997 beauties

Runners and riders – 997 Spring Tour

Savannah Beige anyone?

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29 September - 2 October 997 Register Autumn Tour – Loire Valley, France Our base will be the iconic Hotel de France, situated on the northern edge of the Loire Valley in north-western

France, and famous for its long association with the teams, drivers and cars of the Le Mans 24 hour race. Overlooking the main square of the charming town of La Chartre-sur-le-Loir, it oﬀers chic and luxurious rooms, a sun drenched terrace, superb restaurant, swimming pool and gardens that back onto the Loire River. A variety of rooms are available with rates from 85€ per room per night. We will meet in northern France on the Friday, stay in the hotel for three nights and return to the north of France on the Monday for ferry crossings back to the UK. Ferry crossings will be organised individually to suit your own preferences. We shall enjoy the magniﬁcent (and often largely deserted) French roads, a visit to the Le Mans 24-hour racing circuit and motor museum, and the delights of the beautiful Loire Valley region, including its historic chateaux and wineries. Numbers will be limited to 12 crews, so please book early to avoid disappointment. For more details including how to book get in touch with Jonathan or me.

such a large car, returning 40-plus mpg for me but this was put to shame by Arran’s 45-mpg on the return, and both at legal road limits. I demonstrated the awesome acceleration out of the M6 tolls, which didn’t help my economy but overall fuel cost for the return was under £35. After a tasty lunch at the PEC we were shown to our choice of cars. Allan had a Turbo S, Arran a Carrera S and myself a Carrera GTS. An afternoon of fun followed and we all beneﬁted from the tuition. Arran is used to chauﬀeuring his horses around and when this driving style was applied to a Panamera it not only returned great economy but gave me the opportunity to relax in the comfortable rear cabin and doze on the way home. Many thanks to PC Wilmslow for providing the prize and the very capable Panamera 4S Diesel. Arran Maclean – lucky winner of the Silverstone Experience

fantastic day at the Ty Croes Circuit with Sue Taylor and Region 6 taking the credit for organising the Llandudno part. Thanks also to Region 6 member David Pritchard for the secure and seagullfree parking. Twenty or so Porsches assembled over a two hour lunch period to make the 50-mile run to Llandudno in glorious sunshine. Taking in two sides of the Evo triangle provided some fun driving with a photo stop at the Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre revealing a beautiful lakeside location otherwise hidden from the road by trees. Saturday’s good weather for the trackday gave us the opportunity to push our cars to the limits of our capabilities with no serious mishaps and a chance to share the experience with passengers. This was the ﬁrst time I have driven my car hard on-track and it handled superbly with the exception of a few tail happy but enjoyable moments.

For more details on any 997 Register events get in touch with Jonathan and me or see the 997 Register website. Pushing cars to the limit in great weather at Anglesey

Safe motoring and enjoy your 997s… Clive and Jonathan

DIARY DATES 24 JUNE Rennsport visit and bufet lunch at Cornbury House 30 AUGUST Brands Hatch track evening 28-30 JULY Silverstone Classic 23 SEPTEMBER PCGB National Concours d’Elégance - Ragley Hall 29 SEPTEMBER – 2 OCTOBER 997 Register autumn tour Loire Valley, France.

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Happy new Carrera 4 GTS Targa 9 May Porsche Pop-up Show Liverpool ONE The Porsche pop-up shop is currently working its way around the country spending three months at various UK cities - Liverpool ONE is the current venue. On 9 May a group of members had the pleasure of a Q&A session with LMP1 driver and 2015 Le Mans winner Nick Tandy. Nick also received his Honorary Membership Award from Chairman Rob Kellock. Ragnar Schulte, General Manager Marketing and Motorsport of Porsche GB, talked about the success of the pop-up experience oﬀering visitors the opportunity to explore the stories and legends of the Porsche brand. This was Porsche marketing at its best and it proved an interesting and entertaining afternoon.

Region 1’s Kevin and Michelle Davidson’s new car

Chatting to fellow GT3 RS owner Nick Tandy

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Mad May The extra workload of being Regional Director has made for an interesting month with a few pleasant activities where the keyboard was swapped for one or two sports steering wheels. The month started and ﬁnished at the Silverstone Experience Centre with some exciting outings in between. RECENT EVENTS November Club night’s prize winner 991 owner Arran Maclean was the lucky winner of the Silverstone Experience at last November’s Club night hosted by PC Wilmslow. The prize included the use of the latest Panamera 4S Diesel. I chauﬀeured Arran who was accompanied by his wife, Rachael, and Region 5’s RO Allan Crosby to Silverstone, whilst Arran took over driving duties for the return journey. Both Allan and I had Porsche Experience slots as a result of recent car purchases. The Panamera is an impressive car with a huge display screen reminiscent of ‘Cinemascope’ movies and has a superb level of comfort for four adults making a long journey. The economy is incredible for

19-21 May Anglesey trackday and Porsches on the Prom St George’s Hotel in Llandudno proved an excellent base. As usual, thanks to Steve Kevlin, it was a

2 December Christmas Party 991/997/ Macan Registers Wroxall Abbey Hotel is the venue for the joint 991, 997 and Macan Registers party. The award-winning four-star hotel and estate dating back to the 12th century is set in 27 acres of unspoilt parkland and gardens and was once the country seat of Sir Christopher Wren. Last year, many members stayed both Friday and Saturday nights and enjoyed a visit to Sulgrave Manor with some good driving on the Saturday afternoon. A Sunday morning run ﬁnishes at Cornbury House for the Christmas Open Day. Full details are on the website and Forum.

An ideal lakeside location for a photo stop

Phil

DIARY DATES 28-30 JULY Silverstone Classic Staying at the Hellidon Lakes Hotel. See website for details. 5-6 AUGUST Beaulieu Supercar Showdown **Fully subscribed**

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930 (911 Turbo) Register Secretary John Ward 01844 237508 – 911turbo@porscheclubgb.com 23 September PCGB National Concours d’Elégance - Ragley Hall Just a quick note to say that there will be limited Register parking at this event. Given how difficult it was to get together 40 cars for the 40th anniversary display back in 2014, and the number of 930s that have disappeared into collections since then, I’m not anticipating a massive take-up this year, so there will only be 10 spaces, allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Please drop me an email if you wish to take advantage of this opportunity. If you then find that for any reason you cannot make it, please inform me so that the space can be made available to another member. One other thought... if you have an exceptional 930 (who did buy Brian Farminer’s car?), why not enter it into the actual Concours d’Elégance at the event? That’s privileged parking at it’s very best.

at the Target roundabout on the A40 and enjoyed a group drive to the show. There wasn’t just cars - they also had activities to keep the children amused, live music and a dog show. David Kelleher entered ‘Paddy’, a 12-year-old Kerry Blue terrier, into the dog show and he won the seniors class. Magnus Walker book signing 914-ers attended the Magnus Walker book signing at the Ace Cafe and PC East London and got a chance to have a quick chat with Magnus while he signed their books and included a personal note along with “Get out and drive your 914”.

Beaulieu ‘Simply Porsche’

914 outside the Ace Cafe on the Magnus Walker Porsche night

Sub Zero Porsche In the new season of ‘Supercars Megabuilds’ on the National Geographic channel, one episode was titled ‘Sub Zero Porsche’ and featured the presenters Shane Lynch and Dan Baruﬀo buying a 914-6 and converting it to a 914-6 GT to go ice racing. As their 914-6 was a non-runner, I lent them mine to use in the ‘before’ test drive where Shane drives it on the kick plate at Rockingham race circuit. Due to the wet weather on the day of ﬁlming no dry test could be done, only a wet test, and then an even wetter test when the sprinklers were turned on! Shane enjoyed driving the 914-6 and has owned a few Porsches himself. I had the opportunity to have a chat with him while we waited for the camera crew to set up. Look out for the ‘Sub Zero Porsche’ episode on the National Geographic channel, as it will be repeated.

Until next time.... John

914 Register Secretary Kevin Clarke 07946 080454 – 914@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Rob Taylor 07900 164546 – rt9146@hotmail.co.uk International Events Co-ordinator Bruce Manning 07887 380914 – porsche@brucemanning.co.uk May’s run out The 914 monthly run was to the Chiltern Hills Vintage Vehicle Rally at Weedon Park near Aylesbury. We met

David Kelleher and ‘Paddy’

‘Simply Porsche’ A good turnout of 914s attended the ‘Simply Porsche’ event at Beaulieu where they joined hundreds of other Porsches and owners. It was a chance for a few 914 owners to have a shake down in their 914s before heading to Holland for the International 914 meeting the following weekend. A limited edition 914 Bumble Bee joined the line-up – it was great to see one in the metal and not just in photos. After a 914 Register picnic it was time to see Beaulieu’s other attractions - the museum and house.

Shane Lynch with Kevin

David Stowers meets Magnus Walker

Happy Fourteening… Kevin

DIARY DATES 15-16 JULY Volks Weald Penshurst Place and Gardens - Tonbridge, Kent. Contact Kevin for details. 19 AUGUST Capel Classic Car and Bike Show 8-10 SEPTEMBER Mid Wales 914 Weekend Wander Contact Kevin for more details.

Chiltern Hill Vintage Vehicle Rally

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924 except GT Register Secretary Paul Hedges 07940 441452 (6-10pm) 924@porscheclubgb.com

Photo by Cath and Julian Collection

New members The Register welcomes Allan Windmill, Simon Wade, Cath Roper and Julian Steventon who are recent owners of 924 models. As with all members, let me know if you need any help. Cath Roper and Julian Steventon

(Your correspondence has been forwarded to Mr Walker – PH)

My car The top windscreen trim and the gully underneath, which I mentioned last month, have been cleaned up and look so much better. Only one of the original six clips was anywhere near sound, and the paintwork behind the clip mountings and the leading edge of the roof is bubbling underneath in places, which may need attention in future. Before refitting it I am tempted to remove the side trims as well to be sure drainage is 100%. I am, however, a little more sure that the water leak that dampens the driver’s foot well is not affected by the windscreen. I think it is more likely due to a creased rubber seal letting water seep into the gap between the leading edge of the door and roof. During an intense rainstorm I observed moisture dripping from the side foot well carpet in front of the door. I’m hoping I can reshape the seal back to the right shape, or perhaps see how much a new one costs... Porsche from the past returns Mike Stanley reports: “In the November 2016 issue of PP you published an article by Robin Walker in which he gave an interesting account of how he transported an engine in the back of his 924 – with of course the glass removed! You also published a photo of said 924, and I was amazed to discover from the registration plate (A924 WAK) that it was a former car of mine. “I was delighted to see the same car at Region 8’s event at Kedleston Hall last September, but sadly was unable to locate the owner. It was the first time I had seen it since selling it in Mansfield, Notts in the 1990s and I was both surprised and pleased to see it going Reunited after 20 years Photo by Mike Stanley Collection

strong. It is hard to believe now, but the 924 model was unloved at the time I sold it, and I honestly hadn’t expected anyone to maintain it for another two decades and more. “It was my ﬁrst sports car and, as you can see, I loved and cherished it. However, after a few years, I could no longer aﬀord to run it due to grown-up responsibilities like saving for a new house. The A924 WAK had to go and was replaced with a much cheaper to run Ford Escort XR3i (in mercury-grey with red pinstripes!) but I always dreamed of one day owning another Porsche. I am pleased to say that two years ago – and over 20 years since selling the 924 - my dream was realised. I am now the proud owner of a Cayman S (987 Gen 1) in gorgeous Guards Red. “I would be grateful if you could pass on my story, photos, and email address to Mr Walker. I would love to hear how he came to own the car and how long he has had it. “Best regards, Mike.”

Looking for a good film Allan Windmill enquires: “I am hoping that you might be able to assist me please. Have any members ever had paint protection ﬁlm applied to the vulnerable areas of their cars? I have been unable to trace a company to do this work for me as they all say that the car is too old for there to be any patterns. (I wonder if they say this to Classic 911 owners? – PH) I am looking for the entire front, bonnet, wing mirrors etc. to be protected. “Any help would be appreciated. “Many thanks, Allan.” Remanufactured parts #11 Each month I feature a part that is featured for each model of 924 (as well as other models they apply to). Its inclusion here is not a guarantee of availability or suitability for your car. Your local Porsche Centre will be able to guide you in these respects. Remember you can ﬁnd the full list on the PCGB 924 Forum - don’t forget to have your membership card handy and ask for PCGB discount!

928 Register Secretary David Hemmings 07768 983743 – 928@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Register Secretary Andrew Brierley 01204 491573 – brierley28@virginmedia.com 928 40th anniversary - Brooklands Museum Andrew Brierley, Assistant RS reports: “28 May was the date ﬁxed in the minds of many 928 owners – the day to celebrate the launch of the 928 in 1977. The primary goal was simply to enjoy the V8-engined 928, but there was also a secondary goal - to beat the previous UK record set at Beaulieu in 2004 where 131 928s gathered at the same time. “The day started well with a good turnout, most owners arriving around 10am. By 11am there were around 120 cars, so breaking the record seemed achievable. Indeed, by 11.30am with around 140 cars, we had broken the record. Cars were all carefully marshalled into model groupings for maximum eﬀect. Quite a special selection! “Brooklands Museum has an extraordinary selection of pre- and post-war cars, racing cars, military vehicles and aeroplanes, often displayed in period surroundings, but lined up 928s were pretty distracting too!

L-R: Steve Kevlin, Albert Walsh, David Hemmings, Mike Cotton

M10x75 hexagon-head bolt: N0104736 - 924 (1976–1985), 928 (1978–1995) Seal for the manual gearbox housing: 477301191A 924 (1976–1979) only ﬁve-speed transmission, 924 Turbo (1980–1982) only ﬁve-speed transmission Transmission spacer sleeve: 94411663111 – 924 S (1986–1988) automatic, 944 (1982–1991) automatic, 968 (1992–1995) Tiptronic More next month… Paul

930 Turbo SE

Tony Dron during the presentation with Steve Kevlin

“Presentations started at midday with the ﬁrst talk by Mike Cotton, Porsche Cars GB Press and PR Manager at time of the 928 launch. He provided a great insight

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Andrew Brierley (Assistant RS) with Tony Dron

Photos by Cameron Fox

into early 928 development from the oﬃcial Porsche point of view, with some fascinating history supported by archive pictures. Mike was followed by Tony Dron, ex-928 racer and TV presenter, who told us about his racing exploits and some of the more interesting handling characteristics of the 928 when at high speed. Lastly, Steve Kevlin, PCGB Motorsport Manager and ex-928 racer, spoke about his involvement with Porsches and racing 928s, coincidentally again, during the last 40 years. The rapt audience loved all those details.

David Hemmings on the start line

A close up of the start line

Mike Gibbons, long-term Register member, with Tony Dron

Photo by Cameron Fox

“David Hemmings, 928 Register Secretary, presented awards to people who had helped him run the Register over many years, namely Adrian Clark, Mike Gibbons and myself, with Mike’s son Anthony also receiving an award for undertaking the diﬃcult task of recording all of the 928 models and registration numbers at the event. The ﬁnal total was then announced: 156 928s present, we had a new UK record - unlikely ever to be beaten. But, that’s what we said at Beaulieu…

Andrew Brierley (Assistant RS), Anthony Gibbons and David Hemming proudly display the ‘car count’ on the day

“David had also worked many a long hour to make sure his new book, the updated version of The Real 928, now known as the ‘Originals’ edition, was available especially for the event. He was happy to provide signatures for the many purchasers of the book.

“On behalf of all 928 owners present, I would like to thank the many volunteers and PCGB staff who worked hard on the event, but I would especially like to extend an enormous thank you to David Hemmings who worked tirelessly to make the event a great and memorable success.” 615 miles in all – Newcastle-upon-Tyne to Brooklands and back – same day! Jonathan Bone reports: “Thank you for organising such a fantastic 928 gathering at Brooklands and for signing your book for me. “I did not finally decide to attend until Saturday afternoon due to the poor weather forecast and the distance, but I’m glad I decided to stick the door cards back in, check all the fluids, the tyre pressures and to set off. “I have noticed that you like your statistics so - I set off at 5am and drove 307 miles from Kirkley in Northumberland, arriving at Brooklands shortly after 10am. It was perfect driving for my February 1979 petrol Blau Metallic auto, and it behaved itself all the way there and back - 615 miles in all. Averaging 70mph driving down, which dropped to 65mph by including a coffee and petrol stop, and slightly slower on the way back, I used 30 gallons of petrol in total (approx £180) at 20mpg. “On arrival, I was rather surprised to be waved right through to park at the door of the museum in such a prominent line-up of the great early cars. I am very pleased to have been part of such an important event 108 porscheclubgb.com

Jonathan Bone’s 928 completed a round trip of 615 miles to attend

Photos by Cameron Fox

Adrian Clark, Technical Advisor to the Register, with Tony Dron

“Cars on the day included the ﬁrst and last 928s registered in the UK, and three race cars, including the SE raced by Tony Dron in the late 1980s, now owned by Phil Hindley from Liverpool. A total of six SEs were present, plus the race SE, a very commendable result for such a rare car (only 42 imported into the UK). The PC Leeds S4 restoration car was also on show, and cars from Holland, Switzerland and Ireland attended the event. “At 3pm, to complete the day’s proceedings, almost all of the 928s present ventured onto the Brooklands banking for a photo shoot - quite a tall order to organise, but a glorious sight from end to end. Our marshalling hosts from the Museum said we were the best-organised large group of cars they’d had the pleasure of handling!

in my rather scruffy but much loved car. “As I had a fair distance to drive home, I left straight from the banking photo-shoot and found myself driving in convoy with another two early cars and an S4 around the M25 in beautiful sunshine - reminiscent of the 928 factory visit in 2000, but without the rain on the Autobahn that day. “Thanks again, what a wonderful day.” Facts from Brooklands 156 cars on the day, plus 19 more assorted Porsches ‘round the back’. Likely total 928 value (based on each car now worth a minimum average price of £17,500) was £2,730,000. Over 230 people took tickets. Two years in the planning. Our thanks to our ‘three wise men’ - Mike Cotton, Steve Kevlin and Tony Dron - who gave up their time to share their individual 928 history with a standing room only audience. Hip hip hurrah, thanks guys! ‘The Real 928’ book This was also launch day of my new The Real 928 Originals book with 200 pages in full colour. More details on the Club website under Club Shop/Books. TV request A TV company wants to film a 928 S fitted with the original ski roof rack. Does anybody have one to sell or to loan? David DIARY DATES 23 JULY Yorkshire Festival of Porsche Lotherton Hall The Register is invited to take up its regular spot at the event near Leeds. Full details in Region 7 (Yorkshire) articles. 28-30 JULY Silverstone Classic 23 SEPTEMBER PCGB National Concours d’Elégance – Ragley Hall We have been asked to put together a small group of cars as part of a display. If interested please email me.

I’ll be at Silverstone for the Classic for two out of the three days at least and I look forward to seeing old friends and meeting some new.

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 This month has been very busy, but not really 944-related - our eldest daughter got married mid-way through it.

Enjoy your 944 and let me know about it! Mike

968 Two of the 944s

There was a good turnout of 944s including the pair of Turbo Cabriolets from the north east belonging to David and Amy, and Greg and Deb. They came down with others from Region 3, most of whom took the opportunity to take part in the parade lap. I don’t think David bothered with his brakes…

RECENT EVENTS Donington Historic April ﬁnished with the ‘Historic’ race meeting at Donington Park. The Club had a fantastic presence there with its large marquee housing a warm and calm area with plenty of tables and chairs, Club Shop and the best coﬀee at the meeting! Outside a private viewing area overlooked the spectacular Craner Curves and Old Hairpin, with the impressive Donington Hall in the background. David at the chicane

Seven Hills MC, Cars and Coffee A Facebook friend asked if anyone was going to this Sheﬃeld meeting, as he wanted some company for his newly restored 2.5. I had thought about attending various race meetings for the day and decided against them, but still fancied a run out. For me it’s a little over an hour on the motorway and I duly met up with aforementioned friend, Lee, and his very smart ’44. It was bought cheaply, listed as ‘spares or repairs’ but is quite low miles with a good interior and lots of history. However, it was suﬀering in the usual areas. He has done a great job and really put mine to shame - with its cat paw prints on the bonnet and leaves around the fans! Lee’s newly restored 944

My S2 at Donington

I mention this because right outside the entrance we had a 944 displayed. It was the superbly homerestored white S2 of Michael Tennyson. It was matched with the black 968 of PC Leicester (also bodily restored by Michael as part of his day job!). Pride of place, Michael’s S2

I took a rather longer route home, avoiding the M1, and stretched the S2’s long legs a bit enjoying driving some new roads. Thanks for the invite Lee. OTHER STUFF While there are meetings to go to and plenty of things to do, this column can be easily ﬁlled, however, please think of me during the colder months and send any notes of jobs completed, trips enjoyed or anything else 944 related - particularly with a few pictures! 109 porscheclubgb.com

Register Secretary Ken Coad 01923 262960 – 968@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Register Secretary Richard Warburton richard@rwarburton.com Technical Advisor Alex Eacock 01213 282225 Hello 968 drivers. This issue is dated July – already, and we are halfway into the year. Classic Silverstone is looming up and I’ll probably be there both days. I’m just having my engine and gearbox oil changed - using Millers, which I am very confident about, and it suits the 968. At the same time I’m having a new filter and set of NGK sparking plugs, as recommended by our technical man from EMC Racing of Birmingham. With the car looking like new in its new paintwork and with its smart side decals in my special colour, I am looking forward to meeting up with you at Silverstone or, even better, at the Goodwood 968 transaxle meet on Saturday, 5 August. Later that month I’ll be off to the Nürburgring to see the ‘Oldtimers’ race weekend and, with luck, try my 968 out on the famous old circuit, which Porsche keep claiming to be breaking the lap record. These days it’s happiness with the new steering rack, no noises and very positive steering. I’ve just returned from a holiday in Southern France - only a rented a car, but enjoyed the alpine roads, and good food. Now it’s back to the 968 all prepped up for more road use. Silverstone Classic, Nürburgring, Goodwood transaxle meet, then the Revival etc… Lots happening! Ken

Boxster Register Secretary Tracy Wilkins 01992 450740 – boxster@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Secretary Cliﬀ Wilkins Contact details as above Technical Advisor Steve Winter steve@jazweb.co.uk Nick Pike 01189 473925 (evenings and weekends) Summer prices With May and June having some fabulous weather I have been taking full advantage of some roof-down driving on my daily commute. After nearly four years of ownership I still get so many positive and complimentary comments about the car that it has got Cliﬀ and me wondering on what should be my next move for a newer model. The jury is still out on the 718 even though there is current speculation of a new 718

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GTS being built. The 981 Spyder is commanding huge prices at present and the 981 GTS is hot on its tail. I was thinking that maybe I will go for a 981 S as a stopgap until the Boxster market stabilises. My only requirements would be that the car must be white, have heated seats and rear park assist. Apart from the obvious increase in engine size and possibly a change to PDK I am back to where I am at the moment. Decisions decisions!

Members’ cars Finally this month we welcome Chris Barton, who has recently taken ownership of a beautiful Boxster 981 GTS in Carmine Red, and Gary Gibbs, whose wife bought him this immaculate 986 for a birthday present in 2011. The car has only covered 40,000 miles and is Gary’s pride and joy.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Enjoy your Caymans…

3 September Paragon visit We have had an invite from Jamie Tyler and the team at Paragon Cars (paragongb.com) to visit their premises (Five Ashes, Mayfield TN20 6HY) between 9am - 11am. It will give us a chance to have a look around their newly refurbished showroom and workshops and will be an opportunity to meet up with other Boxster members. I have been asked to limit the attendance to 20 cars due to available parking space, so places will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis - half have already been taken. Please contact me at boxster@porscheclubgb.com ASAP to see if spaces are still available. Refreshments, including bacon rolls and tea/coffee, will be provided.

Kevan

Panamera

Chris Barton’s 981 GTS

Like myself I am sure that over the years you have suﬀered with the odd intermittent problem on a vehicle. This month Steve has received two such queries.

Thanks Steve for your advice and it is great to see that new members are using the facilities of the Register that are available to them.

GT3

TECHNICAL Q&A

Question: I have a 2003 Boxster 986, which has developed an intermittent fault with the hood release mechanism. When I pull down the hood release lever, half the time the windows either fail to drop or do so with a stuttering motion. When putting the hood up there are no problems. The windows drop when the dashboard switch is pressed and they finally close when the hood release lever is shut. Do you think it could be the hood lever micro-switch located in the interior light housing at the top of the windscreen playing up or is there another explanation? Steve: Yes I think it is the lever micro-switch. On buying a new one be sure to buy the one with two star clips that hold it onto the plastic holder as well. Also check the end of the ‘finger’ that pokes into the lock to make sure that there is no wear. Question: I have recently joined PCGB and hoped you could help with a technical query on my 2006 plate 2.7 Boxster, which has done 40,000 miles, has a full Porsche main dealer history and is very clean for its age. On a couple of occasions recently the warning message has appeared saying that the ABS and PSM have failed. Performance does not seem to be affected and if I turn the ignition off this message goes away. On both occasions I did wash the wheels the previous day to the issue occurring. The owner’s manual states I should take the car straight to a dealer to be checked, which I am happy to do, but wondered if you had heard of this issue or had any advice. It appears to be an intermittent fault. Steve: The most likely cause of your issue is the brake light switch. This has two circuits - one for the ABS and the other for the brake lights. This switch is easy to change and shouldn’t cost more than £12 plus VAT.

The Chatsworth Porsche Pageant takes place on the 2 July. There are no advance tickets unless you wish to book for the Concours event - in w hich case you will have already booked anyway. As usual I hope to see many of you there and I expect that we will have the Cayman line-up as per previous Chatsworth events. Whatever you choose to do or events attended have plenty of fun and safe drives through the summer.

Gary Gibbs’ 2001 986

Happy Boxstering… Tracy DIARY DATES 28-30 JULY Silverstone Classic 3 SEPTEMBER Visit to Paragon Cars **Pre-bookable event only** 23 SEPTEMBER PCGB National Concours d’Elégance - Ragley Hall Register display.

Cayman Register Secretary Kevan Sutherns 07733 318671 – cayman@porscheclubgb.com Hopefully I will have met a substantial number of you at the IWM Duxford (Imperial War Museums) get-together. I have had a good response through the MailChimp circular that I sent out and I will be using it for any other get-together we set up. By the time you read this we can forget about voting for a little while and hope that politicians do their jobs and represent our interests, with cheap highoctane fuel, lower road tax and other beneﬁts to real car enthusiasts. OK, being more realistic, I won’t hold my breath on that one as I expect more bus lanes, more restrictions on enthusiastic driving and more bikes without bells, lights etc… while speeding will attract heavier penalties… And, don’t get me started on the greater dangers on our roads. 111 porscheclubgb.com

Wheels I finally decided to do something about wheels – not because there is anything wrong with them but due to the fact that they are increasingly difficult to find for sale, and they are a little on the lardy side. I run 996 Mk2 wheels on the car for track and road when the weather is good. Having decided to save my wheels, i.e. put them somewhere for posterity, the next issue is what wheels to purchase? I soon centred on HRE, OZ, or BBS wheels. After looking at the options, the OZ Alleggerita wheels stood out as light, affordable, and in the right sizes; the affordable part being important, as I wanted a set where it did not matter if I damaged one - not quite disposable but certainly not something to overprotect. A quick email to my friend Nick Ramsay, who has used these on track for years and a zillion more times than I ever will, gave me the feedback I needed to go ahead. That said, I wanted a last check of the weights, which is not as easy as you think. The OZ online configurator does a great service in regards to specifying the wheels, axle loads, colours and a host of other details, but it shows the ‘gross’ weight, as well as the wheel weight for some versions. This confusion led me to a ‘which weight is right?’ kind of quandary. I emailed OZ using their help email facility, and I am still waiting for an answer. I decided to email two well-known online suppliers using their ‘contact sales for immediate help’ email addresses… and I am still waiting. As Julia Roberts said to a pair of dopey sales people in Pretty Woman: “Big mistake, big, huge mistake.” Whilst a set of four wheels may not be the biggest ticket item, it is pretty big – anyway I opted to make sure I don’t buy anything from them for a while. I looked up another set of online sellers - I know I could have called - but I have an interest in online sites and it became a little research project. Most sites try to sell you a set of four wheels, some sites recommend the wrong sizes and offsets, and one site even offered a 10J for the front and when I put in for an 8.5J came up with ‘warning does not fit your car… own risk if you put it on’ and so

on. One other website suggested using 19” wheels as OZ do not make 18” wheels to fit, and yet another offered the wheels for sale at 25% more than the average. Frankly, nearly every website offered useless and dangerous suggested wheels and they all, to use one of my American colleague’s favourite sayings, “sucked”. I was about to change my mind and just use the set I have when I decided to give it a last chance. I emailed OZ’s importer in the UK. They responded within the day and, although they still did not answer my question on weights, they did suggest contacting Elite Direct in Rainham. I did, and a day later, I had a response from Lee Soyka. To cut a long story short, we established the weights (7.8 kg and 9.3 kg), the valve diameter (11.5 mm) and he ordered me a set at a competitive price. By the way, the difference in weight cited on the OZ website is simple, one is for the wheel, and the gross weight is for the wheel packed in a box. Anyway, I am now sorted – many thanks Lee! I now have to figure out if I use alloy valves or stainless steel ones. To not spend too much on this, I ordered a set of Alligator alloy valves and a set of BBS stainless steel valves and will decide on which to use when I see the wheels.

I’ve been a PCGB member for around 15 years with my ever-supportive wife Melanie in Region 18 (Lancashire/Cumbria) where we have had many enjoyable years of activities under the capable stewardship of our ROs David and Judy Baker. My Cayenne is a 2011 3.0 Diesel in what my good friend and fellow PCGB member John Dunham refers to somewhat unkindly as ‘Panzer Grey’. It was purchased from PC Kendal and still remains an integral part of the Heney ﬂeet. I’m waiting for the new model to be launched when I think a change may be in order. Some of you may be more familiar with my slightly less subtle 997 911 Turbo – pretty rare as it’s purported to be the only RHD one in that colour.

I look forward to meeting more of you over the coming months - enjoy your Porsche, whatever it may be… Jeremy

Porsche Tractor Register Secretary John Hearn 01206 210553 or 01206 793536 (W)

Modified Register Secretary Desmond Sturdee 07768 814264 (9am-9pm) modiﬁed@porscheclubgb.com Technical Advisor Ian Heward ian@porscheshop.co.uk Register Assistant Ralph Forster – modpor@icloud.com Hi Modiﬁers

Cornbury House seminar? Thanks for those who came back to me saying they would attend a seminar. Please let me know if you are interested - I will need 25-30 to make it viable.

Jeremy Heney’s Cayenne…

Magnus Walker Just returned from an excellent evening at PC East London, which was hosting an evening with Magnus Walker. Magnus is probably the most famous individual Porsche Modiﬁer with a twist. This great evening with a full house was another event excellently organised by non other than R20’s Nick and Ed Pike. It was great to catch up with so many old faces.

Le Mans My next trip was to Le Mans - I hope to have seen you there. Thanks go to those who said they would turn up – I was in a Red AMG Mercedes, the ‘real cars’ being not comfortable enough it seems. Happy GT3ing! Alex …and his 997 911 Turbo

Speedster Register Secretary James Kirk 01252 710479/715185 speedster@porscheclubgb.com

Cayenne Register Secretary Jeremy Heney cayenne@porscheclubgb.com Hello and welcome to my first entry as the new Cayenne Register Secretary. I’d like to take this opportunity to mention a few acknowledgements. Firstly, to outgoing Register Secretary Geoff Budd who has had to relinquish the role due to ill health - I wish him well going forward. Secondly, to our esteemed Chairman, Rob Kellock, who ‘volunteered’ me for this role in the first place. And, last but not least, to my good friend Albert Walsh, Register Director, for his warm welcome in this very magazine. For the sake of clarity, I’m not an honorary Lancastrian, never have been, I’m 100% a Yorkshireman and would have been less insulted if he had referred to me as an honorary Frenchman! Glad we got that cleared up!

I’m currently working with George Woodward, Digital Executive at Cornbury House, to try and get the Register up to date, so expect one of those amazing MailChimps to be landing in your inbox anytime soon. Looking at the list with George it’s clear that some members have moved on or sold their vehicles and now would be a good time to update. This can be done via the website, but more on that in the coming months. Some members have already been in touch and I’m happy to help as much as I can. I’m keen to hear from members who may have an interesting vehicle that could be featured with this column so, if you do, please send me the details and some pictures at cayenne@porscheclubgb.com - I look forward to hearing from you. Of particular interest was the Club member who did the recent Club trackday at Brands Hatch. I’d love to hear how you went on and how the vehicle coped with a trackday. I ﬁnd it challenging enough in a 911 so this could make interesting reading! Cayenne Register member on track at Brands Hatch

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An excellent evening with Magnus Walker at PC East London

So many modified cars turned up and I’m sure most of these are not on the Modified Register. So please visit your profile on the Club website and tick the ‘Modified’ box. I was happy to direct several people to sign up. Don’t forget you can join your generic Register as well as Modified. Magnus was lamenting back to 1977 when he was bitten by the Porsche bug - a Martini Turbo in white at Earls Court. The very car now belongs to a Club member who brought the car along to be unveiled. Announcing: the Modified Register photographic competition 2017 Whilst attending the Officials’ Conference I was intrigued to learn there had been a photographic competition by one of the Regions. The winning pictures were shown and they included some fabulous Porsche-themed studies. This led to the idea of holding a Modified Register photographic competition. The theme is Porsche, and that includes anything you feel is Porsche-related whether imaginative, abstract, real or obscure. The

format will be digital and 35mm, or medium format film, or a mix. Up to three images can be submitted digitally by each individual member. Judges will be Ralph, Ian, my professional photographer girlfriend Beata and myself. The competition will be open to all members, junior members too, except us four judges, so I expect good entries from all of you, including the Directors. Please label your entries with your name and membership number, and send to modified@porscheclubgb.com titled ‘Photographic Competition’. Closing date is 20 September. Certificates and a Club Shop voucher will be awarded to the best three individual entrants.

and send you a Register windscreen sticker. At the same event, I also met Dewi Jones and family as well as David and Val Shepherd.

‘Tigger’

Des, Ralph and Ian

Macan Dewi Jones’ Macan

Apologies… …To Bill Burton and his wife for inadvertently showing his old Agate Grey Macan in last month’s PP. They celebrated their sapphire wedding anniversary with the purchase of a second Macan S diesel in Sapphire Blue (naturally!) – here is the correct photo taken at PC Leeds at the end of March.

27 JUNE - 2 JULY Champagne trip to Epernay/ Vosges area of France **Fully booked** 28-30 JULY Silverstone Classic 16-17 SEPTEMBER Kop Hill Climb – Princes Risborough, Bucks 27 SEPTEMBER PCGB National Concours d’Elégance – Ragley Hall

Race Car Register Secretary Paul Ward 07894 877802 (before 9pm) racecar@porscheclubgb.com

It’s bye for now - keep on Modifying and clicking!

DIARY DATES

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 14 July Macan-handling course at abingdon Gary Marsh recently took delivery of a Sapphire Blue Macan GTS from PC Swindon and is delighted with the performance, although he’s not quite so happy with the mpg.

This month I have some interesting background to the story about the racing 928, proﬁled in one of my previous updates, from Chris Clarke: “It was interesting to read about the 928 race car recently acquired by Graham Saul in your Register column in PP. As you probably remember, I too had a chat with Graham at Oulton Park, and it was good to see that particular 928 surface again after years of inactivity. “Two 928s were prepared by Mike Jordan for the 1995 race season - a yellow car for the Jones twins (David and Godfrey) and a mint green car for Andy Langridge. The two cars were developed together at Eurotech, the principal diﬀerence being that the Jones car was built from a 5.4-litre 928 GTS whereas Andy’s car was based on an older 5-litre 928 GT.

Gary Marsh’s GTS

Bill Burton’s Sapphire Blue Macan S

New members Eleven-month-old Charlie, grandson of Sue and Sid Ingleton has recently taken delivery of his own red Macan just like ‘nanny’s’. The Ingletons’ grandson, Charlie

Also sporting a Carmine Red Diesel S, complete with colour-coded wheels, is David and Janice Delaney’s Macan named ‘Tigger’, and whom I met at Porsches on the Prom at Llandudno. There was a great turnout this year - including seven Macans, two owners of which I failed to make contact with. So, if you displayed a white diesel with an ‘S’ registration or a black (petrol?) with a ‘J’ registration, please get in touch by email so I can have your details

As a qualified instructor, Gary is offering a Macanspecific handling course at Abingdon Airfield on Friday, 14 July. This is for members to explore the performance of both man and machine in a safe and controlled environment within your own comfort zone. Alternative dates may be available so please email me if this would be of interest, thereby enabling us to judge numbers and accommodate demand accordingly.

The racing 928

2-3 December Christmas party We will be joining the 997/991 Registers again for this year’s party at Wroxall Abbey Hotel, Warwickshire – a four-star historic venue set in acres of parkland and handy for the short journey to the Clubhouse on the Sunday for the Christmas Open Day. For details please contact Clive White by email at lancerlot@hotmail.co.uk

“Both cars proved competitive with the Jones twins being particularly successful during the first year. Unfortunately, their car was subsequently involved in a massive accident at Oulton Park, which did a lot of damage to the front of the car. The wreck eventually ended up at Club Autosport, where it was repaired, and some time later bought by Ford specialist Rick Woods. Rick cut the damaged/repaired front of the car off at the A-pillars, and grafted on a new space-frame front end to carry the engine, suspension, etc. and the front body panels. It was a very professional job and the car looked great - the only downside was that the substantial modification from standard rendered the car ineligible for many of the race series in which it would have been competitive. “Prior to Oulton Park in November, the last time I saw the car it was tucked away in Rick’s garage, unused. I gave Rick an article about the original build of the car, which I believe he has passed on to Graham.”

Happy Macan-ing…

Cheers racers…

Mike

Paul

28-30 July Silverstone Classic I will be in attendance on all three days and, although there is no designated Register parking, our tall Porsches will naturally stand head and shoulders above the other models! I’ll be wandering around the Club marquee and grandstand from time to time but call me on my mobile (07976 697070) if you cannot ﬁnd me, so we can meet for a chat.

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CALENDAR WHAT’S ON IN 2017 JuNE

14-16 15

Run out to meet German Club members (R1)

15-16 15-16

Champagne trip (Macan)

15-16 16

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Goodwood Festival of Speed

July 1 1-2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 4 6 8-9 8-9 9 9 9-10 12 12 14

Mystery Away Day (R31) Cars in the Park, Lichﬁeld (R9) Regional Concours (R14) MG Classic Car Show at Corbridge (R3) Chatsworth Pageant and Concours (R7, R8) Maldon Motor Show (R11) Region Concours (R26) Sunday Escape ‘The Great Western’ (R20) Corbridge Classic Car Show (R3) Classic Car Breakfast, Cornerhouse, Wrightington (R18) Drive and pub lunch – The Inn on the Beach, Hayling Island (R29) Milntown Classic Car Show, Ramsey (R30) Pirelli BBQ at Cornbury House (912) Concours at PC Hatﬁeld (R21) Witney Car Show (R31) Concours d’Elegance at Powderham (R15) Chateau Impney Hill Climb Porkers in the Trough TIPEC BBQ (R26) Concours at Powderham Castle (R15) Pub drive out - Cross Keys, Sturton (R4) CVCM Classics on the Common (R11) Weymouth Porsches on the Prom

16 16 16 16 16 16 18 20 21 22 22 22 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23-29 25 25 26 28-30

Weekend in Weymouth (R9) Chorleywood Classic and Supercar Show (R21) RIAT Fairford Classics and supercars at Sherborne Castle (R26) Volks Weald (914) Drive to Rivenhall Oaks GC for a carvery lunch (R11) Lunch and drive (R11) Region Concours, Cottrell Park (R14) R1 and R2 Concours (R1) Porsches o’er t’Wolds’ Tour (912) (R4) Day out at Quex Park (R25) Seafront Sunday (R28G) Summer Social at Bird in Hand (R12) ‘Show and Shine’ at Northop Golf Course (R6) Talk on Triumph motorcycles (R11) Blast from the Past Show (R2) Lydiard Park Auto and Retro Festival (R16) Castle Combe Summer Action Festival (R16) Cars and Coﬀee at The Warren (R11) Tetbury, Bath and Wells drive and dine (R16) VSCC vintage sports car meeting (R4) Summer Sunday run (R5) Trip to Newmarket Stud (R11) Corringham Classic and Family Fun Day (R11) World of Super Cars (R1/R2) Preston SuperCar meeting (R18) Drive and lunch, Haverfordwest (R14) Yorkshire Festival of Porsche France, Belgium and Germany tour (R23) Caister Car Museum and Castle (R12) Porsche Club trackday Donington Park (993 Carrera RS) Mid-week run to see the Giants of Brede (R25) Silverstone Classic

30 30

Dawn Dash and breakfast – Liverpool (R6) Classic Car Show at Bodelwyddan Castle (R6)

20 20 20 20

AUGUST 3 5 5 5 5 5-6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 9 12 12 13 13 13 17 18-21 19 20 20 20

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TOTEM (R8) Tech Seminar, Clubhouse Breakfast meeting (R11) Open day at PC Hatﬁeld (R21) Back to the Future visit to Montupet Factory (R27) Beaulieu Supercar Showdown (991) Carvery lunch at Rivenhall Oaks GC (R11) Ballater Victoria Week Parade (R2) Breakfast run (R30) Kent Sortie (R25) Helmingham Hall Classic and Sports Car Festival (R11) (912) King’s Head Klassic, Bradwell on Sea (R11) Classic Car Show at Helmingham Hall (R12) SuperCar Sunday Mitton Hall (R18) Classic Car Breakfast, Cornerhouse, Wrightington (R18) R20 ‘On Tour’ ‘Summer Cruise’ (R20) Classic Car Show Miller Park, Preston (R18) Shobdon Aerodrome (R14) Parade of Porsches at Borde Hill Gardens (R23) Breakfast meeting and drive (R23) TOTEM (R8) McLaren showrooms visit Knutsford (R6) WOTY in France (R24) Capel Classic Car and Bike Show (914) (R29) Cars and Coﬀee at The Warren (R11) Run and lunch (R1) Cheshire drive and BBQ at PC Chester (R6)

20 20 20 20 20 24 3 Sept 26 26-28 27 27 28 28 28 30 30 31

Witton Castle (R3) (R18) Sunday Service with R3 at Witton Castle (R7) Archery followed by a BBQ (R25) Preston SuperCar meeting (R18) Purely Porsche Charity Show, Bicester (R31) BBQ at the Danery (R13) Social Sunday Open Day, Clubhouse Hyde Hall Car Show (R11) Fish banquet, Cromer (R12) Great Escape to Switzerland and Austria (R20) Speed Championship at Curborough (R8) Oulton Park Gold Cup Porsche in the Glen (R1) VMCC Car display at Manx Museum (R30) Props and Pistons - East Kirkby (R4) Classic car show at Pershore Abbey (R13) Drive and lunch (R14) Brands Hatch track evening (R11) (997) Evening meal in Herm (R28G) East Coast ﬁsh and chip run (R1)

SEPTEMBER 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 8-10

Brighton Speed Trials (R23) Prill Septemberfest (R11) Summer Tea Bun Run (R31) Classics at the Castle SuperCar Sunday Mitton Hall (R18) Classic Car Breakfast, Cornerhouse, Wrightington (R18) Bo’ness Hill Climb (R1) Frankie’s Classic Car and Bike Fest at Ford Motor Company (R11) Classics and Sports Cars by the Lake (R12) Visit to Paragon Cars (Boxster) Goodwood Revival

8-10 8-10 9-10 10 10 10 13 16-17 17 17 17 17 20 20 22 23

WOTY (R18) Mid Wales Weekend Wander (914) Weekend away – Wales (R8) Lake District run (R5) Sunday Service - Living Seas Centre (R7) Sunday Escape ‘London Landmarks’ (R20) Karting - Daytona Manchester (R5) Kop Hill Climb Classics and Sports Car show (R12) Drive, Dine and Riverboat Cruise (R24) Preston SuperCar meeting (R18) Essex Classic Vehicle Show (R11) Royal Deeside Speed Festival (R2) Mersey Crossings (R6) Porsche Club Awards Ceremony National Concours (Ragley Hall)

23-25 24 24 24 29 - 2 OCT 29 5 OCT 30 30 30

WOTY to Northumberland (R11) Warren Classic (R11) Anstruther lifeboat visit (R1) Festival of Classic Cars and Bikes (R12) October 997 Register autumn tour (997) Factory Visit to Bavaria, Austria & Stuttgart Classic Car Club joint meeting (R28G) WOTY Wales (R4) WOTY to Broomhall Castle, Scotland (R18)

7-8 7-8 8 12-15 15 18 21 21 22 22

OCTOBER 1 6-8 7

Classic Car Breakfast, Cornerhouse, Wrightington (R18) Weekend in the Lake District (R9) Castle Combe Autumn Classic

R20 Autumn Break ‘Treasure Island’ (R20) WOTY (R13) Sandringham Charity Car Rally (R12) WOTY (R6) Drive and lunch Symonds Yat (R14) Porsche Design evening Silverstone Auctions Porsche Sale Coventry Transport Museum (R9) Breakfast meeting at Shoreham Airport and drive (R23) Preston SuperCar meeting (R18)

NOVEMBER TBC 5 5

NEC Classic Car Show Drive and lunch (R14) Sunday Escape ‘Sunday on Sea’ (R20)

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Gower Tour (R14) Breakfast meeting at The Beach Deck (R23) Preston SuperCar meeting (R18) Christmas dinner (R14) Abu Dhabi GP DO (R28G)

DECEMBER 2 2 2 3 3 5 10 12 16 17 17 17

Christmas Dinner Dance (R15) Christmas Party (991)(997) (Macan) Christmas Party (991) Christmas lunch (R18) Christmas Open Day, Clubhouse R20 On Tour ‘Christmas Curry’ (R20) Christmas lunch (R31) Christmas dinner (R11) Christmas dinner (R14) Preston SuperCar meeting (R18) Christmas lunch (R13) Christmas lunch (R28G) REGIONS

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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.

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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

Cambridgeshire TWG Motorsport Thorpe Road, Longthorpe, Peterborough, PE3 6LU. T: 01733 332911 E: twg@supanet.com www.twgsport.co.uk Since 1982, TWH Motorsport has been dedicated to providing you with quality and dependable care of your Porsche. Expert mechanical repair and maintenance are the cornerstones of our business and, combined with our quality control scheme, give our customers 100% satisfaction. We offer a complete service from minor to major repairs for your car. To find out more about how are comprehensive service and repair can help you with all of your Porsche needs, we invite you to experience first-hand our quality service, staff and technicians.

Export 56 LTD

Unit 9, Blundells Drive, Bradville Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK13 7HA T: 01908 216661 E: enquiries@export56.com www.export56.com

RPM Technik Units 6 & 7, Old Airfield Industrial Estate, Cheddington Lane, Long Marston, Hertfordshire, HP23 4QR T: 01296 663824 E: info@rpmtechnik.co.uk www.rpmtechnik.co.uk

Berkshire RSJ Sports Cars 3rd Floor STS House, Bristol Way, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3QE T: 01753 553969 E: joel@rsjsportscars.co.uk www.rsjsportscars.co.uk RSJ have been established since 1998 as a Porsche dealer and we are focused on the sales of used Porsche cars and the servicing and repair of used Porsche cars. As a Porsche dealer RSJ aims to be the next best alternative to a main dealer. We prepare our cars for sale to a main Porsche dealer standard. Our used Porsche cars have all cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment carried out to the same level as our staff did when they worked at a main Porsche dealer. Our aim is to make your life-long dream come true to buy that used Porsche 911 and have a good experience while owning it. Please call to come and view more than 25 used Porsches in our indoor 6,000 sq foot showroom.

Buckinghamshire Export 56 LTD Unit 9, Blundells Drive, Bradville Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK13 7HA T: 01908 216661 E: enquiries@export56.com www.export56.com Proprietor, Mick Pacey is an enthusiastic and passionate owner and racer of Classic Porsche cars as well as an independent Porsche specialist which helps in his understanding of your requirements, as enthusiasts, running air cooled Porsches. With over 25 years experience Export 56 is dedicated to fine quality restoration and can list a number of rare road and race Porsche cars completed in our workshops. The Export 56 Service Centre is the newest addition to our Classic Porsche facilities in North Bucks. Conveniently located in Central Milton Keynes and provides an exceptional offering to Air Cooled Porsche clients for all aspects of servicing, repair and maintenance. Our experience and enthusiasm gives us a sound understanding of what is required to provide the highest levels of service to you our existing customers and hopefully to you our prospective customers too.

Cheshire Ninemeister 12 Chesford Grange, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4RE T: 01925 242342 E: ask@ninemeister.com www.ninemeister.com The new 19,000sqft Ninemeister Customer service centre is perfectly located near M6 Jn21 offering ease of access via M6, M62 & M56 for customers across Manchester, Liverpool, Cheshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Staffordshire & the Wirral and just 20 minutes from Manchester & Liverpool airports. Our services include OPC quality fixed price servicing & repairs, Hunter 4 wheel chassis alignment & performance tyre service with Hunter Road Force wheel balancing; extensive engine rebuild facility for all 911, 964, 993, 996, 997, Boxster & Cayman; insurance approved repair facility, full body restoration, repair & paint. Performance upgrades include: Klein Innovation UK dealer; KW Suspension fitting centre; Motec engine management dealer; 9m Racing air-cooled fast road & race engines & parts. Please call or refer to website for more details. Unit Eleven Porsche Specialists 10/11 Aston Court, Kingsland Grange, Warrington, WA1 4SG T: 01925 852 000 www.unitelevenporsche.com Specialising in Air Cooled and Water cooled cars, experts at geometry setup, offering regular maintenance services to full restoration services. Tech9 Motorsport Ltd Hale Garage, Hale Road, Liverpool L24 5RB. T: 0151 4255 911 E: sales@tech9.ms www.tech9.ms Engineering dealer since 1993, Tech9 has been providing a high-quality service for the repair, restoration and servicing of all Porsche models. Equipped with the official Porsche PIWIS diagnostic system, our services extend to cover engine and gearbox rebuilding, performance tyre supply and fitting, and we have an on-vehicle brake disc lathe. Highly experienced with R/RS/RSR, GT2 and GT3 variants. Specialising in geometry setting for road/track day or full motorsport use, using our Beissbarth alignment system. Sole UK distributor for TECHART tuning products for all the latest Porsche models. Discount available to Porsche Club members.

Cornwall Location close to Liverpool Airport.

PIE Performance Independent Porsche Specialist

Williams Crawford Ltd

Unit 9, Hill Farm, Lavenham Road Brent Eleigh, CO10 9PB T: 01473 827927, 07789 908303, 07788 410375, 07557 773642 or 07740352488 E: info@pieperformance.co.uk www.pieperformance.co.uk

911 Forge Lane, Moorlands Trading Estate, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6LX T: 01752 840307 E: info@williamscrawford.co.uk www.williamscrawford.co.uk Williams Crawford Ltd has been in business for almost 25 years, representing Cornwall dealing in classic and modern Porsche. We service and repair all Porsche models in our modern well-equipped workshops backed up by our highly skilled, dedicated and friendly team. Also on offer is our popular prestige brokerage service designed to take all of the hardship out of selling your valuable Porsche. Call Adrian or Richard to learn how our personal approach is different and can benefit you.

Devon Braunton Engineering Braunton Garage, Exeter Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2JP T: 01271 814144 E: info@brauntonengineering.co.uk www.brauntonengineering.co.uk South West specialist dedicated to Porsche owners. MOT testing station. Bosch car service garage. All Porsches welcome. Diagnostics, service/repair, AC, geometry, restoration, bodywork. Oak Tree Garage Newton Popplefield, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0ER. T: 01395 568498 Mobile: 07973 550911 Specialising in Porsche since 1974. Full Porsche diagnostics. Mechanical repairs and servicing. Four-wheel alignment. In-house MOT. Air conditioning. Free loan cars. Contact Crispin. SCSPORSCHE Honiton, Devon, EX14 3AW T: 01404 549921 Mobile: 07762 244477/ 07770 933054 E: scsporsche@hotmail.co.uk Independent purely Porsche specialists, factory-trained technicians from 1987 to present. Porsche diagnostic equipment for all your Porsche needs, from fixedprice servicing to full rebuilds, with free loan cars. Collection and delivery service available.

Dorset JMG Porsche 98 Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7RE T: 01202 488800 E: service@jmgporsche.co.uk www.jmgporsche.co.uk At JMG we are dedicated to helping you get the best experience from your Porsche. We service, diagnose, repair and improve Porsche vehicles in our south of England workshops. Marque 21 Unit 20 Dreadnought Trading Estate, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5BU T: 01308 459106 E: infomarque21@aol.com www.marque21.co.uk We are an experienced, enthusiastic team offering servicing, repairs, restoration, engine rebuilds, Porsche diagnostics and computerised full wheel alignment for all Porsche models from 1950 to 2010.

Essex Lancaster Volkswagen Loughton / Porsche Specialists Specialist Body Repair Centre, Langston Road, Loughton, Essex IG10 3TQ T: 020 8532 5555. Contact Chris Toumazos or Andrew Lester E: chris.toumazos@jardinemotors.co.uk andrew.lester@jardinemotors.co.uk Covering Essex and London postcodes. We provide the highest levels of quality and expertise with Porsche trained technicians. Using the very latest technology when repairing, restoring or enhancing your Porsche. For full details on the services we offer as a Porsche Specialist Body repairers please give us a call.

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. Gloucester Peter Chambers Automotive Ltd Unit 5, 4,200 Oakfield Close, Tewkesbury Business Park, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8PF T. 01684 274168 E. peter@pcaltd.co.uk www.pcaltd.co.uk We are a well-established specialist workshop offering a full servicing, repairs and preparation on any Porsche, be it everyday road car or track day car, right up to full race peparation. Competitive rates and efficient, friendly service. . Greater

Manchester

Hartech Firwood Industrial Estate off Thicketford Road, Bolton, BL2 3TR T: 01204 302809 E: auto@hartech.org www.hartech.org Ninemeister 12 Chesford Grange, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4RE T: 01925 242342 E: ask@ninemeister.com www.ninemeister.com The new 19,000sqft Ninemeister Customer service centre is perfectly located near M6 Jn21 offering ease of access via M6, M62 & M56 for customers across Manchester, Liverpool, Cheshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Staffordshire & the Wirral and just 20 minutes from Manchester & Liverpool airports.

Hampshire David Newton: Keylink SAS Ltd Units 15/16 The Calvert Centre, Woodmancott, Winchester, SO21 3BN T: 01256 397150 E: info@keylinksas.com www.keylinksas.com Sharing one man’s passion. Specialising in precision servicing of Porsche at highly competitive pricing. Collection, courtesy cars and delivery service available. David Newton: Sandydown Bodyworks Ltd Heath House Estate, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6BY T: 01264 810757 E: info@sandydown.com www.sandydown.com Share one man’s passion. Independent Porsche specialists in paint restoration, bodywork repairs. Fully VBRA and insurance company approved. Modern low-bake ovens. Paint mixing scheme. Full valeting. Independent Garage Services Unit 5, Stanstead Road, Boyatt Wood Industrial Estate, Eastleigh, Southampton, SO50 4RZ T: 023 8062 9606 E: enquiries@independent garageservices.co.uk www.independentgarageservices.co.uk Independent Porsche specialists. Factory-trained technicians. Laserline geometry equipment service available. M.R Performance Cars A36 Warminster Road, South Newton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 0QW T: 01722 741247 Established for 33 years Mike and Richard have a real passion for Porsches. We offer sales, servicing, repairs, engine and gearbox rebuilds for all models of Porsches from 1960s to current models. With 45 years’ relevant experience and a customer service of the highest standard, we are an ideal choice for all Porsche owners.

Hertfordshire RPM Technik Units 6 & 7, Old Airfield Industrial Estate, Cheddington Lane, Long Marston, Hertfordshire, HP23 4QR T: 01296 663824 E: info@rpmtechnik.co.uk www.rpmtechnik.co.uk Located on the border of Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire RPM has been maintaining both modern and classic Porsches since 2001. In addition to our specialist Porsche servicing, RPM also undertakes warranted car sales, project builds and restorations, engine and transmission rebuilds and track day / race support. JZM Porsche Ltd Unit 1, Langley Wharf, Railway Terrace, Kings Langley, WD4 8JE T. 01923 269 788 E: service@jzmporsche.com With excellent transport links from London and the M25 JZM is well positioned to service customers throughout London and the Home Counties. We boost over 30 years’ experience in Porsche servicing and have recently expanded with a huge 40 car showroom. Our factory trained technicians coupled with the latest Porsche technologies and diagnostic equipment can meet all your Porsche needs in servicing , tuning and on or off the track.

15. Hertfordshire Kent La Rose Porsche Unit F3, Chaucer Business Park, Watery Lane, Kemsing, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 6PL T: 01732 763333 E: dee@larose.co.uk www.laroseporsche.co.uk We are a well-established Porsche specialist with more than 30 years’ experience. Our fully equipped workshop, factory-trained technicians and the latest Porsche diagnostic equipment enable us to service and repair your early Carrera or current generation of Porsche.

Lancashire Hartech Firwood Industrial Estate off Thicketford Road, Bolton, BL2 3TR T: 01204 302809 E: auto@hartech.org www.hartech.org Cavendish Porsche Units 6 & 7, Gainsborough Close Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 1PX T: 0115 972 2001 E: enquires@cavendishporsche.co.uk

Lincolnshire Gantspeed Engineering Ltd Chapel Lane, Mareham-Le-Fen, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 7PZ T: 01507 568474 E: info@gantspeed.co.uk www.gantspeed.co.uk Gantspeed has earned its name as a leading independent Porsche specialist since its formation by proprietor Robert Gant in 1975. We are totally committed to all things Porsche.

London 911 SBD Unit 5, Wellington Park Est, Waterloo Road, London, NW2 7JW T: 020 8208 0464 E: servicing@911sbd.com www.911sbd.com With more than 35 years Porsche service and motorsport experience, 911 SBD is the premier Porsche specialist in London. Full electrical diagnostics including the PIWIS tester. Can service all models all years. Brake Disc service. Air-con service. Bodywork / insurance work. Alloy re-furbs. Full engine re-builds. Give us a ring or call on for a chat.

Charles Ivey 160 Hurlingham Road, London, SW6 3NG. T: 020 7731 3612 E: alvaro@charlesivey.com www.charlesivey.com London’s premier Porsche specialist since 1970. Charles Ivey (Specialist Cars) Limited has been selling and servicing Porsches in London since 1970 and we have been at our present site for the past 35 years. We have a team of dedicated people who are committed to maintaining the very high standards that have, over the years, made us London’s leading Porsche specialist. Chelsea Carrera Ltd 203 Seagrave Road, London, SW6 1ST. T: 020 7610 2326 E: zoom@chelseacarrera.com www.chelseacarrera.com High-class Porsche service and mechanical work in Central London. Full engine diagnostic service available. Four-wheel alignment equipment for perfectresults. Competitively priced. Collection and delivery service available. Premises outside the congestion charge area. Parr 5 Faraday Centre, Faraday Road, Crawley, RH10 9PX T: 01293 537911 E: service@parr-uk.co.uk www.parr-uk.co.uk With 30 years’ experience Parr is the leading Porsche specialist in the UK, covering all areas of Porsche maintenance, preparation, tuning (Cargraphic UK importer), motorsport and sales. Whether it is a routine service or part through to a full restoration or engine build, Parr has the skills, experience and facilities to deliver the highest levels of customer care and service. To ﬁnd out the full range of services, and to explore what Parr can offer you, please visit our website. Porsche Torque Unit C2, Arun Buildings, Arundel Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2RP T: 01895 814446 E: sid@porsche-torque.com www.porschespecialistheathrow.co.uk Service and repair on all Porsches, any year. 30 years’ Porsche experience. Discount given to PCGB members, please mention Porsche Post. Ex AFN & OPC technicians. Xavier Auto Clinic 166-167 Stamford Brook Arches, Hammersmith, London, W6 0TQ T: 020 8741 2251 E: reception@xavierauto.com www.xavierautoclinic.com Xavier Auto Clinic is an independent Porsche specialist based in West London that can offer a full range of service on all Porsche models. Established in 2002, 5-star Good Garage Scheme member. Air-conditioning service and repair. Manufacturer-scheduled service keeping manufacturer warranty intact under block exemption. Customised servicing for three-plus years. Vehicle diagnostics and engine rebuilds.

Manchester Hartech Firwood Industrial Estate off Thicketford Road, Bolton, BL2 3TR T: 01204 302809 E: auto@hartech.org www.hartech.org 986/996/997 and Cayman engine repair/rebuild specialist addressing failed IMS bearings, scored bores, “D” chunk failures, etc. We carry out engine work for many of the UK’s leading specialists and worldwide. Porsche servicing, repairs and maintenance, sales, re-manufactured spares, monthly paid “Lifetime Maintenance Plan” (free labour and services).

Merseyside Tech9 Motorsport Ltd Hale Garage, Hale Road, Liverpool L24 5RB. T: 0151 4255 911 E: sales@tech9.ms www.tech9.ms

Norfolk STR Porsche & Mercedes Specialists 10 Garden St, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1QU T: 01603 626668 E: reception@str.gb.com www.porsche-servicing-norfolk.co.uk STR have provided Porsche servicing, diagnostics, engine and gearbox rebuilds, four-wheel alignment and bodywork repairs for more than 12 years. We cater for everyday road cars, track day and race cars, and also provide track day and race licence training through our motorsport division. We pride ourselves on ensuring you – and your car – receive the very highest level of care and service.

Nottinghamshire Cavendish Porsche Units 6 & 7, Gainsborough Close, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 1PX T: 0115 972 2001 E: enquires@cavendishporsche.co.uk We are a Porsche Specialist based in Long Eaton, Nottingham. Our technicians have more than 21 years of Porsche main dealer experience and seven years’ independent experience, so we are more than confident that our work is of the highest standard. From servicing to full engine rebuilds, your beloved Porsche is in very safe hands. We use the very latest PIWIS official Porsche diagnostic systems and can offer you the same workshop facilities that you would find at any official Porsche Centre, but at independent prices. We hope to see you in the near future.

Northamptonshire Export 56 LTD Unit 9, Blundells Drive, Bradville Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK13 7HA T: 01908 216661 E: enquiries@export56.com www.

North Wales export56.com Tech9 Motorsport Ltd Hale Garage, Hale Road, Liverpool L24 5RB. T: 0151 4255 911 E: sales@tech9.ms www.tech9.ms

Oxfordshire Autofarm Oddington Grange, Weston on the Green, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 3QW T: 01865 331234 www.autofarm.co.uk Autofarm has more than 40 years’ experience of maintaining, preparing, racing, restoring and selling Porsches of all ages. The Oxfordshire-based workshop offers servicing using accredited diagnostics equipment, sales, parts, race preparation, restoration and engine build capability. Its extensive road and race engine experience led the company to develop Silsleeve, an innovative and cost-effective method of repairing modern Porsche cylinder blocks. It also offers bespoke builds through its Autofarm 911 programme. Hillcrest Specialist Cars Whitehouse Garage, High Street, Nettlebed, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon, RG9 5DB. T: 01491 642911 E: hillcrestcars@tiscali.co.uk www.hillcrestspecialistcars.com Hillcrest Specialist Cars is a leading independent Porsche specialist based in Henley-on-Thames. We offer a highly professional service at competitive prices. We pride ourselves on our high quality and standard of service. Wrightune Ltd The Croft, WhiTy Road, Hithercroft Industrial Estate, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 9RG T: 01491 826911 E: info@wrightune.co.uk www.wrightune.co.uk Wrightune was founded by Tony Wright, well known and respected in the Porsche world. 30+ years of continuous experience with Porsche cars results in a wealth of knowledge and expertise.

Suffolk PIE Performance Independent Porsche Specialist Unit 9, Hill Farm, Lavenham Road Brent Eleigh, CO10 9PB T: 01473 827927, 07789 908303, 07788 410375, 07557 773642 or 07740352488 E: info@pieperformance.co.uk www.pieperformance.co.uk PIE Performance is a family-run independent Porsche specialist in East Anglia. We offer all workshop facilities for servicing and repair, supply new and used parts, vehicle restoration to include back dating, Porsche car sales and many other services needed to support running a Porsche.

Surrey Cridfords The Street, Ewhurst, Surrey, GU6 7QY T: 01483 273302 E: porsche@cridfords.co.uk www.cridfords.co.ukCridfords has been established as an independent Porsche specialist for both sales and servicing. We pride ourselves on offering extremely well prepared and presented cars and we are able to provide the best all round servicing options for your Porsche. Talk directly to our service manager who has been servicing and preparing Porsche road and racecars for 40 years, he will be happy to discuss your requirements from a simple MOT to a full engine rebuild. We look forward to hearing from you. Parr 5 Faraday Centre, Faraday Road, Crawley, RH10 9PX. T: 01293 537911 E: service@parr-uk.co.uk www.parr-uk.co.uk With 30 years’ experience Parr is the leading Porsche specialist in the UK, covering all areas of Porsche maintenance, preparation, tuning (Cargraphic UK importer), motorsport and sales. Whether it is a routine service or part through to a full restoration or engine build Parr has the skills, experience and facilities to deliver the highest levels of customer care and service. To ﬁnd out the full range of services, and to explore what Parr can offer you, please visit our website. Charles Ivey Specialist Cars Hollyﬁeld Road, Surbiton Surrey, KT5 9AL T: 020 7731 3612 E: info@charlesivey.com www.charlesivey.com

Sussex (East) Paragon Five Ashes, East Sussex, TN20 6HY T: 01825 830424 (open 7 days) E: info@paragon.gb.com www.paragongb.com Located in the heart of East Sussex, we offer an outstanding selection of high-quality and expertly prepared used Porsches for sale. Our in-house workshops and parts department are fully equipped and offer a vast depth of knowledge and enthusiasm that enables us to provide complete long-term care for your modern or classic Porsche. Parr 5 Faraday Centre, Faraday Road, Crawley, RH10 9PX T: 01293 537911 E: service@parr-uk.co.uk www.parr-uk.co.uk With 30 years’ experience Parr is the leading Porsche specialist in the UK, covering all areas of Porsche maintenance, preparation, tuning (Cargraphic UK importer), motorsport and sales. Whether it is a routine service or part through to a full restoration or engine build, Parr has the skills, experience and facilities to deliver the highest levels of customer care and service. To ﬁnd out the full range of services, and to explore what Parr can offer you, please visit our website.

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Precision Porsche Unit B1/B2, Bluebell Industrial Estate, Shefﬁed Park, Uckﬁeld, Sussex TN22 3HQ. T: 01825 721205 E: info@precisionporsche.co.uk www.precisionporsche.co.uk We specialise in Porsche maintenance and bodywork repairs – from regular care through to full restorations. We have new dedicated workshops all on one site including the latest Porsche diagnostic equipment and body shop services. Our premises are light, spacious and customer friendly located in Mid Sussex.

Sussex (West) Carrera Performance Unit A, Monks Gate Garage, Brighton Road, Monks Gate, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6JD. T: 01403 891911 E: info@carreraperformance.com www.carreraperformance.com We offer a complete range of services or all Porsches including engine and gearbox rebuilds and upgrades. Servicing, race and rally prep including four-wheel alignment and corner weighting, suspension upgrades, rolling road service. We also have an in-house machine shop to make those hard-to-get parts. Parr 5 Faraday Centre, Faraday Road, Crawley, RH10 9PX. T: 01293 537911 E: service@parr-uk.co.uk www.parr-uk.co.uk With 30 years’ experience Parr is the leading Porsche specialist in the UK, covering all areas of Porsche maintenance, preparation, tuning (Cargraphic UK importer), motorsport and sales. Whether it is a routine service or part through to a full restoration or engine build, Parr has the skills, experience and facilities to deliver the highest levels of customer care and service. To ﬁnd out the full range of services, and to explore what Parr can offer you, please visit our website. Philip Raby Porsche Porsche sales and service Clovelly Road, Southbourne, West Sussex PO10 8PF. T: 01243 780389 Contact Philip Raby, Andrew Windsor E: mail@philipraby.co.uk www.philipraby.co.uk Friendly and affordable help on buying, selling and running Porsches. We sell top-quality Porsches at sensible prices with great aftersales service. We also offer full service, repair and restoration services for all Porsches, classic and modern. Visit our website for more details or please ring for an appointment. We’ll be happy to chat with you.

Vale of Glamorgan Welsh Porsche Specialists The Old Stables, Railway Terrace, Penarth, CF64 2TT. T: 02920 706944 www.welshporsche.co.uk Welsh Porsche are the oldest established independent Porsche specialists in Cardiff and south Wales, ideally located in Penarth. We specialise in: 996 / 997 / Boxster / Cayman and Cayenne engines. Tiptronic and Manual gearbox’s. Service and MOT. Diagnostics. Accident damage. Renovations. Fuel injection / mechanical / K and L jetronic all Bosch types. Our highly trained staff will resolve any problem presented from a Porsche tractor through to 991. Our dealer level diagnostic equipment and vast experience can overcome any situation. Please contact Paul Welsh for an informal chat regarding your requirements. D9 Autotech South Wales Porsche Specialists Unit 22 & 23 South Cornelly Trading Estate, Bridgend,Vale of Glamorgan CF33 4RE. Junction 37 M4 T: 01656 740991 Mobile 07966 166763 E: discount9auto@aol.com www.d9autotechporsche.co.uk Perfectly located on M4 half way between Cardiff & Swansea, serving South, East, & West! Wales leading specialists in 996/997/Boxster/Cayman & Cayenne engine rebuilds & rebores at the best rates in the country. Ceramic Ims bearing upgrades. In house recovery at cost price only any where Wales/UK,

free with any engine rebuild 200 mile radius! Full state of the art Porsche diagnostics by Autologic, covering ecu & key programming etc. Air cooled engine/gearbox rebuilds with 30 years experience! Vast stock of new & used spares at unbeatable prices! Full restoration pre 90’s 911 & panel repairs & specialist paint to highest standards! Servicing all models with free special offer add ons always available! In house MOT station, lazer suspension alignment, air conditioning. Vast knowledge & experience second to none in the area. Please contact Neil Cooper or Anthony Nicholas to discuss your Porsche requirements with conﬁdence anytime! Fast friendly Service!

Wiltshire M.R Performance Cars A36 Warminster Road, South Newton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 0QW T: 01722 741247 Established for 33 years Mike and Richard have a real passion for Porsches. We offer sales, servicing, repairs, engine and gearbox rebuilds for all models of Porsches from 1960s to current models. With 45 years’ relevant experience and a customer service of the highest standard, we are an ideal choice for all Porsche owners.

Worcestershire Peter Chambers Automotive Ltd Unit 5, 4,200 Oakﬁeld Close, Tewkesbury Business Park, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8PF T. 01684 274168 E. peter@pcaltd.co.uk www.pcaltd.co.uk Auto Servicing Bromsgrove RSR Auto Services Unit 18 Silver Birches Business Park Aston Road, Bromsgrove B60 3EU E: info@rsr-autoservices.co.uk rsr-autoservices.co.uk T: 07494 450316 / 01527 872656 Find us on Facebook and Twitter 21 year Porsche dealer trained, we offer Porsche servicing and repairs to the surrounding Worcestershire areas including, Redditch, Droitwich and Worcester. Our Service Centre in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire is conveniently situated allowing easy access to motorways and public transport. We provide full servicing including cambelts, fault diagnosis, ECU remapping, mechanical repairs, electrical faults, air-conditioning, MOTs and more Call for a free Quotation

Yorkshire Car-Tech & Care Unit 10, Station Road, Industrial Park, Station Road, Brompton on Swale, North Yorkshire, DL10 7SN T: 01748 810788 E: car-techandcare@live.com www.car-techandcare.co.uk Car-Tech & Care is a Porsche specialist situated south of Scotch Corner just off the A1. Proprietor David Raper has more than 17 years’ Porsche experience. Offering friendly, value-for-money service.

Scotland

Border Reivers T: 01360 870103 M: 07951 112581 www.borderreivers.co Scotland’s Largest independent Porsche Dealer Specialising in the Sale, Restoration & Preservation of Porsche cars Based in the beautiful Loch Lomond and Trossachs national park on the shores of Loch Lomond Conveniently based between Glasgow & Edinburgh Free insurance valuations to Porsche Club Members.

To advertise please contact Angela Thornby-Burt Telephone 01603 772853

PP: Is there one car you really regret selling? MW: I don’t have regrets; I move on. A lot of people approach me to build cars for them and I turn them down all the time. This is a hobby not a business. If you want a car a certain way it’s your car, not my car, and I have to make you happy. The car I sold to Liam Howlett from The Prodigy is a perfect example. Liam approached me right before the Urban Outlaw documentary on me came out, asking me just that. I said I won’t build you one but I may sell one to you. He asked about the ’68, and I said that was OK. Since then we’ve become really good friends.

Q A PP talks to Porsche enthusiast Magnus Walker on what inspires him and his plans for the ultimate Porsche collection

PP: What’s your dream Porsche? MW: I think I have them. The new goal is to own one of everything Porsche has made – rear-engined, mid-engined, front-engined, air- and water-cooled. Currently I’m chomping through 924s and 928s. Next on the list is a 944 Turbo, and on the 911 side I’m up to 996. PP: How would you describe 911 enthusiasts? MW: In my experience, having gone all round the world, they’re probably the friendliest bunch of people you’ll meet. I describe Porsche ownership as a big pie. If you want to take your car to Pebble Beach in California and polish it with cotton buds while wearing white gloves, and get it judged, there’s a slice for that. If you want to do trackdays, there’s a slice for that, and if you want to modify the car, there’s a slice for that. All owners are approachable and enthusiastic, no matter where you come from or what you look like.

THE CARS WORKING ON “I’ve just ﬁnished modifying a very rare right-hand drive 1975 911 Turbo. Porsche made 284, and only 17 were RHD. This UK car went to Australia, and I then shipped it over to LA in 2014. As I was pulling stuff apart, I realised it was another unplanned ‘slippery slope’ restoration. So it was suspension off, interior out and engine out. I think that maybe 10 out of the 17 RHD models survive in the world today. They were notorious for going off the road backwards, and some of them became race cars. So if we say there are 10 left, how many do you think are copperbrown metallic? That wasn’t a popular colour, so I believe that it’s one of one.”

MOST PROUD OF “The ‘277’. It represents all that I’m about. The sum of the parts isn’t anything special – it never raced in Le Mans and it never had any major race success. But all of the trackdays I’ve done in it and all of the club races I’ve won add up. I bought it in 1999, and over time it has evolved into what is now known as the 277. I joined the Porsche Owners Club in 2002 and spent the next ﬁve years honing my driving skills and race craft in that car.”

PP: Earliest Porsche memory? MW: Visiting a motor show at Earls Court, London, back in 1977 with my dad, and seeing the white Martini Porsche 911 Turbo on the stage. I was only 10. Shortly after I wrote to Porsche saying that I wanted to design for them – and they wrote back saying thanks for the interest and to get in touch when I was older. PP: What stood out about the Martini Porsche Turbo? MW: I think it was the wide body, big hips and big turbo tail. That particular car, with its red, white and blue Martini stripes, was just eye-catching. It looked fast standing still. PP: How do you decide which of your cars to work on? MW: Half of my collection hasn’t been modified. The cars that get modified are really the Frankenstein cars. The first Porsche I ever bought, back in 1992 when I was 25, was a 1974 911 G-series body that had already been converted into a slant nose. It still had the stock 2.7 motor, but within weeks I’d dropped in a 3.0-litre motor, put on different wheels and stuff like that. To be honest, the car always determines when it’s getting modified, and the modifications. So the inspiration comes from cars like that.

The 277, a modified 1971 Porsche 911, represents everything Magnus is about

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