Porsche Post December 2018

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COFFEE MATES A new motoring fraternity

LA STORY Where Porsches are reborn

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MEMORY LANES Turning back time with ‘Jenks’

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Coffee and cars are perfect partners, and one of the successes of the Club in recent years has been the endless flow of quality drinks at our national events. No surprise then that the concept has been developed further by the team at Caffeine&Machine, which has developed an automotive paradise nestled within the Warwickshire countryside. Read Matt Master’s article on the venue that everyone is talking about on page 34, and keep an eye on the Club’s media for events at the spot in 2019.

Continuing the coffee theme, thanks to everyone who visited the Club’s stand at the NEC Classic Motor Show in November.

We are grateful, as ever, for the members who kindly supplied their cars and for everyone who engaged so positively with the new-look stand.

We’re approaching the conclusion of what has been a memorable, and at times breathless, 12 months for the Club in Porsche’s 70th anniversary year. We’ve already made good progress on next year’s calendar, and the events scheduled are listed on page 114. There are some old favourites but also a couple of new additions to the Club’s annual schedule, which we hope you’ll enjoy. By early December, many of these events will be available to book, along with our trackday calendar, which is having the final touches applied.

I hope to see many of you at Bicester in December for the Club’s curtain-closing Christmas gathering, which is being held in conjunction with the team at Porsche Classic. Thanks, as ever, for your ongoing support of the Club’s activities.

Chris Seaward General Manager

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THIS MONTH’S COVER

As autumn turns to winter once again, December’s Great Debate poses the question: do you mothball your pride and joy or keep the pedal to the metal?

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Get your motor running Goodwood hosted a glorious day of motor racing for charity

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Time machine

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We turn back the clock with an extract from a 1955 feature by the legendary Denis ‘Jenks’ Jenkinson on his first year of Porsche motoring

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Café society Inclusivity is at the heart of Caffeine&Machine, a new concept in automotive communities

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Fully fueled PCGB teams up with Esso to offer members a great discount on its premium Synergy fuels

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Angels of mercy LA Dismantler is the place Porsches go to begin a new lease of life when they reach the end of the road

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Second gen Panamera turns up the wick orsche has added another performance variant to its Panamera range, blessing both standard and Sport Turismo models with the now-familiar GTS treatment.

A fettled biturbo 4.0-litre V8 generates 453bhp and 620Nm of torque, gains of 20hp and 100Nm over its predecessor. This means a new 0-62mph time of 4.1 seconds and top speeds of 181mph for the GTS and 179mph for the Sport Turismo.

Sport Chrono package, PTM all-wheel drive

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and an eight-speed PDK gearbox are now standard, as is Porsche’s latest adaptive three chamber air suspension system. The ride height is 10mm lower, the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) has been adapted for more dynamic driving, and he brakes are larger with 390mm and 365mm discs front and rear respectively.

The Sport Design package introduces black GTS exterior design elements and 20-inch Panamera Design wheels. Inside, black Alcantara and anodised aluminium dominate, while the optional Interior GTS 6 porscheclubgb.com

package includes extra details, such as a rev counter and GTS logos in contrasting shades of Carmine Red or Crayon.

The GTS carries all the latest tech of the second gen Panamera, including the digital Porsche Advanced Cockpit, assist systems such as Porsche InnoDrive and optional rear-wheel steering. Previously unseen in the range is the full colour head-up display that the driver can configure to project relevant information into their line of sight.

The Panamera GTS is available to order.

Prices start from £105,963 including VAT.

Cross Turismo Concept gets the green light Porsche has confirmed that the radical looking Mission E Cross Turismo Concept will go into full series production. Unveiled in March at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, this 592bhp plug-in high-performance SUV will follow the Taycan down the newly built production line in Zuffenhausen.

The official nod for the Cross Turismo means another 300 jobs at Porsche, on top of the 1200 already created by the Taycan. Both cars will share Porsche’s bespoke 800-volt architecture, with its 310-mile range and fast-charging capability. In line with Porsche’s future vison, the production cycle will be carbon neutral.

Out on a high at Petit Le Mans After a season peppered with ups and downs for Porsche, the 2018 IMSA championship came to a close at Road Atlanta in October with the famous 10-hour

endurance known as Petit Le Mans. And, in homage to an underreported anniversary, the two works 911 RSRs appeared for their final outing of the year sporting the famous 7 porscheclubgb.com

The finished Taycan is expected towards the end of 2019, with customer cars arriving the following year. Porsche has yet to announce a production schedule for the Cross Turismo, but its shared platform and powertrain suggests it will not be far behind its ground-breaking saloon sibling.

livery of the 1998 Le Mans-winning 911 GT1.

Having qualified third and fifth, both cars put immediate pressure on the leaders, lapping quickly and consistently from the start. With three hours left to run, Fred Makowiecki took the lead for the first time in the No. 911 car, handing over to Nick Tandy, who drove a superb final stint to take the chequered lag with an 11 second margin.

VP of Motorsport Dr Frank-Steffen Walliser witnessed the win and summed up the end to the team’s 2018 campaign: “Our strategy worked perfectly. Right from the start we focused on having a car at the end of the race that was very fast in cool conditions. Patrick laid the foundations for this success with a strong double stint. Nick and Fred then brought it home. But you need the right tactic, too, and that worked perfectly. Petit Le Mans was a huge race. This victory fits perfectly with the successes that came just in time for Porsche’s 70th anniversary. If someone had written a film script for such a scenario, no one would have believed it to be real. But it worked, and that’s just terrific!”

With a lengthy winter break ahead, Porsche’s IMSA GT team will be back in action at the season opener at Daytona on 26 January 2019.

Wheels of fortune Monte Carlo’s Casino is a place that has fulfilled and shattered dreams. But tourists flock to it, to both admire the building and the moving motor museum that is the car park outside. Bentley, Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Pagani: name it and the chances are it has parked there.

Monaco has probably more exotic cars per head of population than anywhere else. That’s why Monte Carlo is the latest venue for a P Zero™ World store, following those in Los Angeles and Munich.

This new concept creates not only places where tyres are sold and fitted – for classic cars, motorbikes and even bicycles – but also boutique meeting spaces and showcases for everything Pirelli stands for in terms of travel, adventure, technology and lifestyle.

Head down the road from the Casino and eventually you reach the Virage du Portier, a slow right-hand corner of the track that leads into the famous tunnel. Here you find the entrance to the most state-of-the-art tyre facility anywhere, representing the last word in technology.

P Zero™ World has been created for owners of the most desirable cars to experience unparalleled levels of service and quality, with the owners of any car welcome.

Customers can relax with glossy magazines and iPads provided, or immerse themselves in displays and exhibitions. Espresso and other refreshments are served and there’s a viewing area to watch Pirelli technicians working. Valeting and waxing are available, plus many other options designed to enhance life for clients.

The next P Zero™ World opening is scheduled for Dubai early next year. Wherever you find the world’s most powerful and desirable cars, you find Pirelli.

Porsche reclaims ’Ring record with tailor-made 911 GT2 RS Porsche has set yet another lap record on the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife, simultaneously unveiling a new 911 in the process.

The new 911 GT2 RS MR succeeded in lapping the 12.8 mile ‘Green Hell’ in a stunning 6:40.3 minutes. At the wheel was Porsche development driver Lars Kern, who set the previous lap record here in September 2017 aboard the standard GT2 RS. The MR is a joint project between Porsche and customer race team Manthey-Racing, combining the latter’s expertise with racing

911s at the Nordschleife with Porsche’s own experience with the RSR and GT3 R race programmes. The MR receives a performance kit that modifies both chassis and aerodynamics, which was supplemented by a bespoke set-up for the Nordschleife.

The road-legal 690bhp 911 GT2 RS MR can be ordered via Manthey-Racing and will be exactly the same specification as the new record holder, save for a standard sport seat in lieu of the safety-oriented bucket used by Kern.

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

Available only when purchasing Pirelli tyres from a Pirelli Performance Centre or official Porsche dealer, the card’s value depends on the size and quantity of tyres purchased as follows: 16” and below 2 tyres = £10 | 4 tyres = £30 17” 2 tyres = £30 | 4 tyres = £70 18” and above 2 tyres = £50 | 4 tyres = £100 Where can you get your tyres fitted?

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

Terms and conditions apply.

£2.4 million bidder strikes Project Gold The extraordinary 911 restoration known as Project Gold has been sold at auction in the US for £2.4 million.

The 993 Turbo S, based on an original body shell and rebuilt over 18 months by Porsche Classic, was sold after 10 minutes and 37 bids at the Porsche Experience Center Atlanta, venue for RM Sotheby’s Porsche 70th Anniversary Auction 2018.

The net proceeds of £2.3 million from Project Gold go to the not-for-profit Ferry Porsche Foundation, which supports work in education, research, sport, culture and social affairs.

The Golden Yellow Metallic car is detailed

by Porsche Exclusive with black wheels with Golden Yellow accents and interior trim with Golden Yellow highlights. In homage to this unique build, Porsche customers can now

upgrade their vehicles with two Project Gold-inspired parts: a black tail pipe and a new aluminium tank cap, available for all 911 models from 1980 to 1998.

In total, 51 vehicles went under the hammer.

Standout sales included £4.5 million for a 1985 959 Paris-Dakar car and around £379,000 for a 1956 356 Super Speedster in pristine original condition and just 35,302 miles on the clock.

Deliveries on track for bumper year Business is booming at Porsche, with deliveries in the first nine months of 2018 increasing by a healthy six per cent.

Between January and September, there were 196,562 deliveries, compared with just less than 186,000 in the same period of 2017.

Growth in Europe was strongest at nine per cent year on year, with deliveries up by 13 per cent in Germany alone.

In other key territories, China – the largest single market for the marque – achieved four per cent growth to 56,254 vehicles delivered, while the US clocked up three per cent.

The Panamera showed the largest percentage increase, with deliveries of

the four-door sports saloon increasing by 60 per cent up to the end of September. The 911 saw growth of 19 per cent, while the highest volume model ranges remain the Macan, with 68,050 delivered vehicles, and the Cayenne, with 49,715.

“In Germany and Europe overall, our attractive product range meant that we were very well positioned to meet the strong demand for our sports cars in the first nine months,” says Detlev von Platen, Member of the Executive Board for Sales and Marketing.

“We are also extremely satisfied with our growth rates in the USA and China.

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that await us in the fourth quarter, and we will take proactive steps to ensure that we face up to them successfully. This includes the changeover to the new WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure) test cycle and petrol particulate filters and the farewell to diesel engines.”

The new emissions legislation has been in force in Europe since 1 September, and the launch of new models will be staggered to accommodate it, affecting the 911 and 718 series, as well as the incoming new Macan.

But despite the challenges, Porsche is on course to supersede 2017 and looks likely to ship in excess of 250,000 cars.

Trackday dates for your diary Rest and Refuel at Autosport Porsche Club heads to Autosport International from Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 January for Europe’s largest pre-season motorsport event.

As well as learning about the Club’s on-track activities, members can enjoy freshly served barista coffee throughout.

Porsche Club Motorsport is planning to launch the 2019 trackday calendar in early December with a new online booking system.

An email will be sent to all members and early booking is advised – particularly for days with proven popularity such as Anglesey and Brands Hatch.

Silverstone Classic tickets now on sale Porsche Club will be returning to Silverstone Classic in 2019, and the necessary member discount codes for car club display packages are available now. The event is provisionally scheduled to take place from Friday 26 to

Sunday 28 July and will be one of the highlights in the Porsche Club calendar.

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inside the Club marquee. The code for pre-2000 model year Porsches is CCD00402019, and for 2000 and later model year Porsches please use the code CCD00262019. Tickets can be purchased online at silverstoneclassic.com

Le Mans. Here, Maitland will use his wealth of knowledge to take you through the history and iconic cars from the most famous endurance race in the world. We have also been granted access to the Le Mans Bugatti Circuit, allowing you to drive your own car on the legendary track.

Cost: £995 per person, based on two people sharing a room and car throughout the tour.

Booking: please email John Marcar at info@ classicgt.co.uk, or call 01926 675675 with all enquiries. The tour is limited to 15 cars. All bookings are protected as standard with ABTA and ABTOT bonding, in accordance with package travel regulations.

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The joy of the open road…

From the Isle of Man to Scotland and Le Mans, a trio of PCGB tours has much to offer Isle of Man, 17-20 May

The Club will be returning to the Isle of Man for a 20th time in 2019 for another Manx Tour, writes Geoff Ives.

We started the tours in 2000 and our main hotel was the Mount Murray, a country club with 18-hole championship golf course, just outside Douglas and six miles from the ferry terminal. Unfortunately, after it burnt down in 2013 we had to find a new venue, but it has now been rebuilt and is even more stunning than before. We are returning in 2019 from 17 to 20 May. The Isle of Man is a great destination, with superb roads, many of which have no speed limit, and a host of historic sites to visit. The scenery is fabulous and lovers of wildlife will enjoy watching seals, dolphins, whales and many rare birds in their natural surroundings.

Our itinerary is still being finalised but will include the following...

• Friday evening: wine and buffet reception • Saturday morning: the first of two of our famous Dawn Raids – an early run at road-legal speeds over the 37.73-mile TT Circuit, followed by breakfast.

• Saturday: free time to visit various attractions, including the Isle of Man Motor Museum • Sunday morning: another Dawn Raid • Sunday evening: Gala Dinner – the only dress code is presentable!

Cost: based on two people sharing a car and hotel room, the cost is £405 per person, which includes return ferry from Liverpool or Heysham, hotel room on a B&B basis, reception buffet and Gala Dinner. Please ask if you would like single rates.

Booking: please email g.ives1@btconnect.com, or call 01865 880626 if you have any queries.

Hotel de France & Le Mans Experience, 29 April-2 May

The Le Mans and L’Hotel de France Experience has been arranged exclusively for Porsche Club GB members by Classic Grand Touring. This four-day escorted driving tour to the stunning Loire Valley includes ferry crossings, accommodation, evening meals and track time at both Lohéac and the Le Mans Bugatti circuits, combining the thrill of circuit driving with motor racing history, fine food and wine and stunning scenery throughout.

On the tour you will enjoy a visit to the Manoir de l’Automobile at Lohéac to witness a spectacular private collection of 400 cars.

Here you will also drive the circuit for yourself before enjoying a meal at a local restaurant.

Your accommodation will be at the legendary Hotel de France, perhaps the most famous motoring hotel in France. Here you will soak up the atmosphere of many years of motorsport heritage brought to life by one of your tour managers, Maitland Cook. From 1967 to 1971, Maitland worked for JW Automotive Engineering Ltd, the Gulf-sponsored John Wyer team that raced the Ford GT40, Mirage Ford, and the legendary Porsche 917 with conspicuous success.

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This exclusive six-day escorted driving tour of Scotland, which is limited to 10 cars, includes some of the UK’s most beautiful roads, skirting Loch Lomond, Loch Ness and Loch Linnhe and the fabulous Old Military Road. There’s also the opportunity to drive the spectacular Knockhill Circuit and stay in some of Scotland’s finest hotels, offering exquisite cuisine.

We will assemble at the beautiful Crossbasket Castle, less than 20 miles south of Glasgow, for registration and a five-course evening meal with partnered wines. Following our night at Crossbasket Castle, we head to the Isle of Eriska via the banks of Loch Lomond to enjoy the dramatic views.

Following a night at the Isle of Eriska Hotel and Spa, we continue for an adventure of stunning scenery as we head to Inverness. The following day’s drive takes in the A939 road, famous for its smooth sweeping corners and breathtaking vistas, which is part of our journey to Andy Murray’s five-star Cromlix Hotel, where dinner will be served in a private room. The next day will involve more scenic drives, as well as a trip to Knockhill, where for an extra cost you will be able to drive the circuit in specially prepared cars.

Cost: £1995 per person based on double occupancy accommodation throughout the tour. Single occupancy is subject to an additional charge.

Booking: for more information or to request a detailed itinerary, please email John Marcar at info@classicgt.co.uk, or call 01926 675675.

All bookings are fully protected as standard with ABTA and ABTOT bonding in accordance with package travel regulations.

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Clockwise from above: a rare 1977 911 (930) Turbo 3.0; a low-mileage 2010 911 (997) GT3 RS; Jay Kay’s 2015 911 (991) Targa 4S; a 1985 911 (930) Turbo SE ‘Flat Nose’

After an exciting 2018, we look forward to another 12 months of classic Porsche sales, including a new event Words: Nick Whale s I write this month’s column, the Silverstone Auctions team is gearing up for our final sale of the year, held at the NEC Classic Motor Show. A lot of excitement has built up around the world and I can only hope the results live up to our expectations.

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The catalogue is certainly one of our best ever and features 15 highly desirable Porsches that will be on offer over the two days, reflecting the continued strength and appeal of the marque from both buyers and sellers alike.

Notable lots include a 2015 911 (991) Targa 4S from the personal collection of Jamiroquai front man Jay Kay; a 1985 911 (930) Turbo SE ‘Flat Nose’, used as a factory press car; a striking 2010 911 (997) GT3 RS that has covered just 1400 miles; and a rare 1977 911 (930) Turbo 3.0, built as part of a nationwide in-house Porsche restoration competition.

Looking ahead to next year, all sales dates have been confirmed. We’re incredibly pleased to be working with the Club again for the Porsche Sale in September, which will return to the magnificent Dallas Burston Polo Club 17 porscheclubgb.com

following positive reviews about the venue.

This important sale will form part of an enhanced supercar weekend, giving the event even greater focus and definition.

There will be plenty of other opportunities to buy and sell with Silverstone Auctions next year – we’re hosting auctions over six weekends, starting with the new to us Autosport International in January. For full details about the dates and venues of all of our sales, please visit the website. If you’re thinking about entering your Porsche into any of our sales, contact my team at the earliest opportunity as spaces will be limited.

And we look forward to seeing you next year.

Nick Whale is managing director of Silverstone Auctions

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PORSCHE PEOPLE

ANATOLE LAPINE The Latvian designer who championed the transaxle and made a pig of the 917

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espite 20 years of ingenuity and graft for Porsche, Anatole Lapine might best be remembered for a slightly self-deprecating joke. Born in Riga, Latvia, in 1930, Anatole Carl Lapine trained as an apprentice mechanic at Daimler-Benz in Hamburg before furthering his studies at the Wagenbauschule, the automotive department of what would become the city’s University of Applied Sciences.

In 1951, Lapine travelled to the US and a year later found work in the automotive heartland of Detroit, plying his trade with General Motors in the company’s advanced body engineering department. He worked on numerous secretive and highly experimental designs throughout a long and fruitful period with GM and was a studio engineer on the iconic second-generation Corvette Stingray.

In 1965, Lapine returned to Germany to head up Opel’s research centre, and it was here that he popped up on Porsche’s radar. On 15 April 1969, during a period of steady growth and significant racing success, he took up a position as head of the styling department at Zuffenhausen.

Less than two years later, Lapine would accidentally paint himself into the history books. While exploring the possibility of developing the 917 as a works car

for the North American Can-Am series, Porsche’s motorsport department joined forces with a small French company called SERA to combine the best elements of both short and longtail cars. A mule was produced with radically rethought bodywork, hugely wide despite an unaltered track, squat, foreshortened and oddly rounded.

Compared to the slippery elegance of the regular 917s it was, undeniably, a bit of a pig. Lapine, spying an opportunity, applied an eye-popping shade of pink paint to the acres of ungainly fibreglass and designed the now famous livery that divided up the bodywork into traditional butcher’s cuts.

The 917/20 caused a sensation at Le Mans in 1971, going fastest in the pre-race qualification

session, despite a total lack of testing, and running as high as fifth for much of the race before dropping out near the end. The Pink Pig was an instant icon and remains one of Porsche’s most memorable racing cars to this day.

Lapine’s major play at Porsche was still to come, however. At a time of severe financial strain across the automotive sector, he presided over the design and implementation of the controversial but ultimately invaluable transaxle cars, starting with the entry-level 924.

This radical initiative would run alongside Lapine’s other major legacy, the 928. Conceived as a luxury grand tourer to replace the 911, it was a design so ahead of its time in the mid-1970s that it

remained in production, largely cosmetically unaltered, for a scarcely credible 18 years. While it never succeeded in superseding the 911, the 928 advanced Porsche’s understanding of water-cooled V8s and its vision of a true GT car, the DNA of which is still visible in the Panamera today.

In his tenure, Lapine also oversaw the introduction of the 944 and the hugely successful G-series 911 before retiring in 1988, just as the 964 ushered in a new era for Porsche’s evergreen sports car. Michael Mauer, Porsche’s current head of design, praised Lapine for never following fashions, choosing instead to set new trends over more than two decades. He died on 29 April 2012, aged 81.

Pink Pig creator Anatole Lapine (second left) and colleagues contemplate a secretive Porsche prototype in 1973, four years into his long career in the Zuffenhausen design department

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Zuffenhausen, October A pair of 919 prototypes formed a jaw-dropping convoy as they drove from Weissach to their new home at the Porsche Museum in Zuffenhausen. Mark Webber took the wheel of the ground-breaking 919 Evo, holder of lap records at Spa and the Nürburgring, for the 16-mile journey, while Marc Lieb drove the 919 Hybrid that raced in the FIA World Endurance Championship. Webber said: “It was kind of crazy but fun to handle the beast in public traffic in Germany.”

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The Porsche month in pictures

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Atlanta, October Happy couple John and Samantha Evans began married life in the fast lane with a 70mph ceremony in the back of a new Cayenne. The Porsche Experience Center (PEC) in Atlanta, Georgia, hosted its first wedding, with John and Samantha initially saying ‘I do’ in front of family and friends in the PEC’s atrium before doing so again as the Cayenne tackled the 1.6-mile driver development circuit. The bride said the day had been perfect, adding: “It fit us and who we are and how much we love Porsche.”

Hockenheimring, October The seventh Porsche Experience Centre took another big step forward as the foundation stone was laid at the Hockenheimring on 22 October. The three-storey centre will include boxes for new vehicle handovers, restaurants, a store and multifunctional spaces for conferences and events.

Visitors will be able to get to grips with new models on the 1.7-mile handling track, which will be complemented by dynamic modules such as water zones, and an off-road park. The centre is due to open late next year.

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The Porsche month in pictures

Malaysia, October As night fell on Kuala Lumpur, Porsche Asia Pacific staged a pioneering event to celebrate the brand’s plug-in hybrid models. The first of its kind in the region, the E-Performance Nights showcase included a road tour of the city plus an after-dark race track experience at Porsche Experience Centre Sepang. Among the featured models were the 918 Spyder and Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, while the Cayenne E-Hybrid made its Asia Pacific debut.

Tokyo, October The Porsche Museum ran four cars in Japan’s La Festa Mille Miglia as part of its 70th anniversary celebrations.

“We wanted to do something completely new for ourselves,” said museum manager Achim Stejskal. The quartet completed the 870-mile rally, which started and finished at the Meiji Jingu Shrine in Harajuku, Tokyo, without a scratch. The event saw a rare reunion of the museumrestored 550 Spyder, production number 64, with number 65, owned by Kazumi Araki.

Stuttgart, October The roar of a Porsche engine is music to every enthusiast’s ears. But it was a concept taken to another level at the eighth annual Sound Night at the Porsche Arena in Stuttgart.

A total of 13 legendary cars from the Porsche Museum revved up to showcase the development of the marque since 1948, from the 356 No. 1 Roadster onwards. Current and former drivers to present the cars included Le Mans winners Hans-Joachim Stuck, Derek Bell and Jacky Ickx.

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Car photography by Dani Larson. Other photography by Clare Garrard

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STAR TURNS Charity was the winner on a day of high-speed, high-class hobnobbing

Damon Hill driving the DB3S, while IndyCar legend Dario Franchitti took the wheel of a bright yellow Ferrari F50.

Dario’s brother Marino, a key figure in the development of the Singer/Williams project, took a turn in the Lindner/Nocker Low Drag E-Type, while BTCC champ Andrew Jordan drove his famous Austin A40.

Aston works driver Darren Turner was another rare talent aboard a racing E-Type, while rising star Jamie Chadwick, the first British female to win a Formula 3 race, proved her mettle in the Ecurie Ecosse C-Type.

Also there for informal chats and hot laps were Susie Wolf and British Le Mans legend Andy Wallace. They were joined by Club member and Porsche Club Championship racer Nathalie McGloin in a 911 Turbo.

A select group of just 70 guests was treated to passenger rides in the company of these motoring luminaries and given the chance to explore the challenges of Goodwood’s fast and tricky old circuit themselves in a range of high-performance exotica supplied for the day by H.R. Owen.

Veloce, which has been nominated for the 2018 International Historic Motoring Awards, will be returning to Goodwood on 25 September 2019. For your chance to win a pair of tickets via a free prize draw, visit the HFMC Wealth stand at PCGB events. PP

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oodwood Motor Circuit has once again hosted one of the year’s most exclusive trackdays.

Veloce, supported by Porsche Club partners HFMC Wealth, unites an eclectic mix of sports cars and pre-eminent British racing talent to create the definitive circuit experience. And all the proceeds from this high-end, low-key event go directly to charities Hope for Tomorrow and Wings of Life.

This year saw a line-up of some of the finest and most important sports cars ever built, from the 1953 Aston Martin DB3S that was raced in period by Graham Hill and Stirling Moss to a Ferrari 250 SWB Competizione. The famous fire-spitting ‘Beast of Turin’ Fiat S76 also made a welcome appearance, alongside more modern Italian exotica such as the Pagani Zonda.

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

Self-driving or drive it yourself?

With the Taycan promising Level 4 autonomy, could Porsche tempt you to give up the reins?

DRIVE IT YOURSELF Chris O’Dowd: There should be no debate, no way, ever, that there should be an autonomous Porsche.

SELF-DRIVING Panagiotis Athanasopoulos: I wouldn’t

mind autonomous on long motorway drives.

I would like the ability to drive myself when I want to, though.

Tatiana Farcas: No. Never. And Porsche should stay on manual and petrol.

Andrew Walker: I’d love to be able to be

Nick Jefferey: The whole point of owning

driven autonomously. It’s the only way we’ll enable there to be zero road fatalities.

a Porsche is the sheer driving pleasure it gives you every time you turn the key in the ignition.

Glynn Machin: Why not? It might do a better

job than most drivers.

Paul Roscoe: Surely you buy a Porsche to drive it? I’ll have an autonomous S Class – but I want to actually drive the Porsche, ta.

John Hindley: Autonomous, but only on

Mark Johnson: A question for you, Porsche.

Peter Collard: Modern Porsche engineering

Do you make drivers’ cars? Or do you make passenger cars?

has already rendered these cars pretty well autonomous in cornering and handling.

Stephen Markham: A big fat no to

Ian Dean: If I had the choice of all cars in an

autonomous! Porsche or not, I like driving myself – and I can see cyclists.

urban environment being autonomous at low speeds, I would. Knowing I can have my car act as a taxi driver, hold the speed and miss everything else would be great. But get out of town and I would like to take the wheel...

Tim Jeffreys: Porsches are to be driven, not to be driven in or by.

condition that it went everywhere at 200mph!

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split between driving it yourself and going autonomous

WHAT’S THE VERDICT? The vast majority of you were vocally in favour of staying firmly in control when it comes to driving. Autonomous may be inevitable, but where Porsche is concerned there is simply no substitute for hands-on, foot down motoring.

Next month: Wrap it up or keep on running? Do you garage your Porsche in winter or stay on the road?

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

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FORCE Denis ‘Jenks’ Jenkinson shares his experience of Porsche driving in the marque’s early days, in this extract from Motor Sport’s December 1955 issue Photos: LAT Images

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efore becoming too deeply involved in the question of driving a Porsche, it might be as well to pay a quick visit to the factory and find out something about the cars.

Situated on the north-west edge of Stuttgart, this small factory is entirely new, the old one having been damaged and requisitioned by military authorities.

The factory is divided into four departments: machine shop, assembly, service and racing, the last dealing exclusively with competition motoring, the building of the sports/racing Spyder, the assembly of the 4OHC Carrera engines and experimental work.

When I went to take delivery of my Porsche coupé I took the opportunity of having a look to

see how it was made, and when I eventually drove away I had already gained a certain amount of confidence in the car.

The Porsche is very definitely a hand-built car, the output being in the order of six or seven cars per day, the assembly line running from the front of the factory to the rear so that when you arrive in the morning you might see a green coupé joining the line and by the end of the day it will be near the end about to receive final adjustments, a continuous flow of about nine or 10 cars being on the assembly line.

There is no chassis in the normal sense of the word, but a flat platform with box-sectioned sides and box structures at the front end and at the scuttle. The whole thing is made of sheet steel pressings which are spot-welded together and it was interesting to

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see that in some places where the sheet was bent without a former the ripples formed on the surface of the metal were left as they had the same stiffening effect as an intentional corrugation or a pressed out stiffening channel.

Most of the mechanical components, in the shape of castings, forgings or stampings, are made by outside firms to Porsche specifications and drawings and subject to Porsche inspection before being used, while all machining requiring great accuracy is done at the factory. Engines are assembled by individual fitters, each one being responsible for the whole unit, and the rear axle/gearbox unit is built in the same way.

There are three basic types of engines built, all having four horizontally opposed air-cooled cylinders, but the main production ➝

is concentrated on the normal or ‘Damen’ (the lady) and the Super.

If you want a car for touring purposes, Porsche recommends the normal engine, the Super being a competition version for rallies. As my use of the car was to tour Europe in reach of motor races I had a 1500cc normal, “a nice car,” said Porsche, “that is reliable and long-living, but rather dull; it does only 95mph and 5200rpm.”

Before I made the choice of a Porsche I had to suffer a great deal of barracking with remarks such as “My God, the oversteer,” or “they are impossible in the wet,” “the fan belt breaks and then where are you?”, “it will spin as soon as you see a corner,” “you need a bath after changing the plugs,” “they are noisy and rough,” and “bloody clockwork contraption.”

I put up with all these because I thought the aerodynamic shape of the saloon looked about right and it was a car I could lean my elbow on (my friends mutter rude things to me about dwarfs when I discuss heights!)

I have now completed 30,000 miles of Porsche motoring and the oversteer I enjoy, having learned to drive on a chain-gang Frazer-Nash.

I have only spun it once in the total distance covered, the plugs I changed as a routine every 10,000 miles and the engine keeps so clean I only needed to wash my hands, which I reckon to do within 10,000 miles anyway. I never had occasion to look at a plug while on the road, this being 1955. The noise is outside the car, not in, and I found my model has a jolly strong spring in its ‘clockwork mechanism.’

The whole essence of driving a Porsche lies in the fact that everything is finger-light; the steering, clutch, gear change and brakes are all of a light, smooth feeling that at first comes as strange after conventional cars.

It has a live feel in its manner of going that wants caressing, not taken firmly between clenched fists as on some cars. If you approach a Porsche with a view to driving it like a conventional car you will hate it, but on the other hand if you are prepared to spend say 1000 miles learning to drive all over again, you will love it.

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“The essence of driving a Porsche is that everything is finger-light – clutch, steering, brakes”

system. One is an appreciation of the rev counter, for while the engine pulls happily from 1500 to 5000rpm, it pays dividends to keep it between 2500 to 4500rpm, and it doesn’t wear out. Another is to realise that the direction in which the nose of the car is pointing is of no importance, providing the driver is convinced of the way he wants to go; and finally, before you start going quickly in a Porsche you must be able to drive anyway. I have met lots of people who have tried a Porsche and thought it terrible and when I have seen them driving a conventional car I understand why; they just cannot drive properly anyway.

With the Porsche there are three ways of taking a corner: first at touring speeds, when there is no roll at all and the steering is neutral; secondly at fast road speeds when there is still virtually no roll but a slight oversteer which requires you to unwind the steering slightly before you leave the corner. Thirdly, there is the method for very fast cornering and this is where the Porsche technique must be applied; if it is not then you find yourself in a classic vintage oversteering slide on full opposite lock and about to turn right round.

This special Porsche technique is better described by the acknowledged German expert Richard von Frankenberg: “The car moves as a whole, the front-end pointing towards the inside of the curve and it literally ‘wipes’ round the bend; this typical Porsche movement we call ‘wischen’ (wiping), and it is a state between normal rolling travel and skidding, and one makes the necessary correction by ‘sawing’ on the steering wheel with an easy hand.”

In almost exactly eight months of fun I have covered 30,000 miles with my ‘Damen’ and executed every known Porsche antic with the exception of the ‘ground-levelflick-roll’ and I find it hard to extract pleasure from other forms of motoring to the same degree.

The performance is not the outstanding thing about the ordinary 1500cc normal touring Porsche; it will out-accelerate a Zephyr or Mark VII Jaguar; the maximum on English roads is a very honest 90mph, while given time, as on an autobahn or by-pass, it will do 95 and, under favourable conditions such as a 31 porscheclubgb.com

mountain side or a following wind, I have done 103mph.

These sorts of figures are not the real charm of the Porsche.

That lies in its manner of going, for the suspension gives a very smooth ride, the body makes negligible wind noise, the controls are light, the all-synchromesh gearbox is one of those that will go down in history, and the engine emits a hum like a dynamo at a cruising speed of 4200rpm in top. The easy, quiet manner of going and the comfort factor all combine to make it possible to cover more than 600 miles in a day’s Continental motoring.

As to maintenance and reliability I have few grumbles, for maintenance has consisted of routine oil changes every 1500 miles, new Fram filter element every 10,000 miles and regular greasing. Reliability is such that I never stopped on the road for any ‘mechanical’ reason in those 30,000 miles, though I did suffer some troubles. At 5000 miles some of the grease in the speedo cable worked its way into the instrument and being of the magnetic-drive type it was converted to hydraulic drive, which meant that it indicated 120mph most of the time, but as the mileometer was mechanical and continued to work I did not bother about the free replacement until I returned to the factory at 16,600 miles, the reasons for this return being manifold.

I had got the hang of ‘wischen’ motoring and had been warned that if I indulged in it on bad road surfaces the gear-lever would give a violent judder and the rear-end would be subject to abnormal strain and the gearbox mounting might crack. I did what I was told not to do all over the Italian mountains, through the Massif Centrale of France, the Pyrenees and the Portuguese mountains and on the return from Lisbon there was an ominous ‘click’ each time I lifted my foot. This was after 16,000 miles, so I could hardly complain and, anyway, the only effect that this broken gearbox mounting had on the car was that it jumped out of top gear on very bad bumps at over 80mph. In addition I had a cracked windscreen collected from flying stones when overtaking another car, and I felt it was time the engine was looked at, while the rear shock-absorbers were worn out and I wanted new heavy-duty competition ones fitted. ➝

While at the factory I agreed to let the Service Department give the car a routine 15,000 check, but when I suggested a decoke and valve grind they roared with laughter. I had to admit that it was still doing its 4600rpm in top, used a pint of oil between changes, and ran as smoothly as when I left the factory, but being old-fashioned I felt the cylinder heads ought to be removed after 16,600 miles of very hard driving.

All the mechanical units were removed from the car, cleaned, checked and replaced, though nothing was opened. The engine was checked for compression, timing, valve clearances (they had been done once, at 10,000 miles) and new plugs and ignition points fitted, but that was all. The brake linings and stub axle and suspension bushes were replaced as a matter of course, on an exchange plan, not because they were worn out but because the next check was not anticipated before 30,000 miles and by then the original ones might have worn a little, and as the Porsche is a car meant to be driven fast, the Service

Department likes to know that everything is 100 per cent.

While this work was being done I was able to see the new gearbox mounting, which is incorporated in the 1956 cars and will avoid the trouble I had, and also the new saloon with the Carrera engine.

At the same time I had the opportunity to try a Speedster, the cheaper open two-seater, with normal 1500cc engine.

Being more Spartan it was considerably lighter, my car weighing 171⁄2 cwt in normal road trim, covered with odds and ends such AP extra lamps, radio, tools and so on, and being really fully equipped for comfortable touring, so that this Speedster together with its slightly lower axle ratio was a very lively car. As most of the weight saving arose from it being open it resulted in a lower CoG and 90 per cent of this weight removal was from the rear-axle loading, being roof, windows and mechanism, rear window, rear-seat squab and lighter bucket seats.

As a result there was quite a marked difference in handling, the ‘wischen’ cornering not being so

pronounced, but as it was a sporting two-seater it had all the failings of such models such as unlockable doors, flapping hood at 90mph, continual indecision about hood up or hood down, and while being great fun as a ‘dicer’ it was not what I would have liked for motoring 1000 miles a week continuously – that is, when the normal saloon Porsche is the available alternative. After all, one of the most pleasing things about the Type 356 saloon Porsche is its aerodynamic body, which spells efficiency and a sense of keeping abreast of the times; it is difficult to justify an open car for longdistance high-speed touring.

While doing the routine Service Schedule, every little detail on the car was checked. Thrown in as a matter of courtesy was a check for alignment of the machine in the assembly department, tightening and a better fitting of the extra lamps I had mounted myself and a wash and polish inside and out. The steering had required a 40thou skim to satisfy the meticulous Porsche standards and the car was given a 20-mile

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road test before being handed over for me to drive like a lunatic for another 15,000 miles over Europe’s best and worst roads, conditions that would never prevail in England.

After a visit to Sweden I returned to Germany and competed in the Rhineland Rally, a wonderful event consisting of leaving the car in the open all night and from a 7am start covering 22 laps or 380 miles round the entire Nürburgring, using the Grand Prix circuit and the old Southern loop as well. The only stipulation was a maximum time for the whole distance and in the 1600cc Gran Turismo category the schedule was aimed to make a Porsche ‘Damen’ hustle along a bit, though easy enough for a Super 1500cc.

Those who qualified then competed in a timed hill climb on one part of the circuit. By now I had covered 21,000 miles and ‘race’ preparation consisted of a new set of racing Dunlops, an oil change, and removal of all my luggage. After 17 laps around an average of 60+mph I suffered a choked main jet, probably from the open refuelling churns used, and the time lost in locating the trouble after a slow return to the pits was more than I had in hand, so that was that. However, it was a good dice while it lasted.

Returning to duty motoring, the end-of-season trips brought the total to 28,000 miles and two weeks in England made up the round 30,000. Passing through Stuttgart on my way to England I paused to have new rubber bushes put in the front anti-roll bar as it was rattling when going over cobblestones and I again suggested a decoke, or new piston rings or something. The chief tester took the car out on the autobahn and could not see why I was complaining – well, I wasn’t exactly complaining, I just thought... They took the clutch adjustment up a notch, clicked the brake adjusters a couple of notches each and I left thinking “I suppose they know best.”

On the way from Stuttgart to Cologne I put 210 miles in three hours, did 77 miles in the first hour, held 4800rpm in top for at least three minutes on the Darmstadt-Heidelberg stretch that used to be used for record breaking, all at 33mpg with the radio playing, and realised that perhaps Dr Ferry Porsche and his men do know something about building nice touring cars. PP 33 porscheclubgb.com

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arked askew in an open garage dotted with old chairs and other household flotsam is Phil McGovern’s Speed Yellow 993 RS. A daily driver, racking up miles with a concerted disregard for resale, this is one of three air-cooled Porsches owned and run by Phil from his new headquarters and home a few miles southeast of Stratford-upon-Avon.

Anyone with half an eye on the motoring industry’s many social media channels will have seen the hubbub surrounding something called Caffeine&Machine, which opened on 27 October. This is Phil’s ambitious new project, a venue physically vast and sprawling, a concept as compelling as it is complex.

On paper, C&M is a bar/restaurant with rooms. But it’s also the culmination of a lifelong vision and collision of ideas from Phil and his business partners Dan Macken and Tom Ford that aims to create a petrol-driven paradise serving and supporting a diverse and all-encompassing mechanised community.

“If you take it all back to the beginning,” Phil says, “I was 17 and driving a VW Beetle, and I fell in love with this brown 930. Now there was a ladder to go crawling up – how could I go from this car to that car? Wind it forward to now and if a 17-year-old rolled in here in a Fiesta ST with a blow-off valve

and some OZ wheels everyone would go ‘Urgh.’ But it was us when we were 17. Same person. Same passion. Same everything. It doesn’t matter how much money you’ve got or what your cultural background is, we’re the same. That’s where the inclusion comes in.

“I had a guy in here the other day saying that kids aren’t interested in cars any more. That’s totally wrong. It’s just that you’re not talking to them.” Phil shifts on his stool, his ire on the subject self-evident. “We’re coming at it as a celebration of the automotive. People visiting need to be open enough to see that the young lad in a Mini with a Type R engine might aspire to a GT3 RS. He probably does. We all do. So engage with him. We’re like a hippy commune with fewer scandals and more V8s.”

Inclusivity is C&M’s cornerstone. Phil and his team have resisted any corporate investment that might compromise their vision.

The project depends on accessibility and openness, on input and enthusiasm from all avenues of the motoring world.

“We made the conscious decision to do the stupidest thing I’ve probably ever done: I sold my house to fund it, as did my dad, without whom this project wouldn’t have been possible.

We don’t have a family home any more, we have metal with rubber wheels in the corners.

Everything else is gone. We did it to get off the ground and to own it with no investors.”

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The Caffeine&Machine vision is one of automotive inclusivity that embraces all things Porsche, a passion of co-founder Phil McGovern since he fell in love with a 930 as a teenager

The site itself is a former inn, situated on 12 partially wooded acres just outside the village of Ettington. Surrounded by superb driving roads – many of which are used by local manufacturers to shake down development mules – it seems like a natural hub. Since taking it on in February of this year, hardstanding for up to 150 cars has already been laid, with parking for up to another 500 cars possible.

Phil began the C&M concept as an after-hours project while working in Dubai, uniting many of the disparate but like-minded car cultures he met in his day job. The sheer scale and turnover of the first handful of events proved there was money to be made, but the complexities of starting a business as a foreign national in the Middle East encouraged Phil and his wife Emma to fish out the atlas.

California was mooted, as were Cape Town, Perth and Seattle. In the end, the UK made perfect sense: “We looked at England top to bottom and said it has to be right in the middle.

And if it’s going to be in the middle it has to be on the edge of the Cotswolds because this is the Detroit of the UK, right? We’ve got JLR, Aston, Silverstone, Donington, F1 teams from Haas to Renault and Mercedes and the feeder companies that come into it. This is the perfect place.”

Future plans for the first C&M site include a drive-in cinema, glamping and a go-kart track for the next generation. Planning is also in for a state-of-the-art car storage facility. Already up and running is a wheel alignment workshop, with much more to come. Phil talks excitedly about ‘build, craft, create’, a semi-community, semi-industry project uniting visitors and experts on bespoke custom builds. The first of which, Phil hopes, is a 914 outlaw, potentially running an engine purloined from the BTCC. Porsche is a particular passion of Phil’s.

Having owned Beetles and VW buses in his youth, it was a natural progression towards the air-cooled flat-four of a short wheelbase 912 – a car he still owns to this day. Phil has been ahead of the curve on classic Porsches his whole adult life, snapping up an unloved 964 RS a number of years ago and not long after the 993, both of which he still drives on a regular basis.

“It was really just me looking at this market thinking that they’re non-taxable, they’re very interesting, you can love them, you can caress them, you can sit and have a cup of tea and look at them, and they’re working better than money in the bank.”

The Club is talking to Phil about holding a number of annual events at the site, mixing with new faces and sharing its own knowledge and passion with a wider audience. The key thing, as Phil is keen to stress, is that C&M is open to anyone, to get out what they put in.

“You go to the Goodwood Revival, which I think is the most amazing event, but just take a look around and see who’s not there and try to understand why. It’s usually because they’ve not been invited or it’s too expensive. We wanted to build something that didn’t have that financial impact. It’s a property, it’s a proposition. If you can afford the price of a cup of coffee, come on in.” PP Visit caffeineandmachine.com 37 porscheclubgb.com

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he subject of premium fuel is unlikely to be the highlight of your next dinner party, but it is an important one for those members lucky enough to be driving performance cars on a regular basis.

Over the last few months, the Club has been meeting with Esso and fuel card provider WEX Europe Services about creating a new member benefit. The upshot of some detailed discussions with both parties is a Porsche Club GB Esso Card™, which gives you a discount on all Esso Synergy fuels.

The savings equate to 2p per litre on Synergy Supreme+ and 1p per litre on Synergy regular, both unleaded and diesel, available at almost 1300 Esso fuel stations around the country. The Porsche Club GB Esso Card™ allows you to earn Tesco Clubcard points when you fill up at participating Esso-branded filling stations.

And you can use your card internationally at any of the

12,000+ Esso European fuel stations and save two cents per litre on Esso Synergy Supreme+ fuel and one cent per litre on Esso Synergy regular fuel.

But beyond the discounts, Esso’s Synergy range of fuels contains additives that perform differing tasks across the combustion cycle of your engine.* Detergents help clean the intake valves on petrol engines, helping to scrub away deposits and protect your engine from build-up, which over time can affect performance. Solvent fluid helps discourage ingredients from congealing in the additive package to ensure performance at low temperatures, while a demulsifier works hard to help prevent fuel from holding on to excess water, which can wreak havoc in the distribution system.* Esso’s Synergy unleaded fuels contain a corrosion inhibitor, which helps shut down rust right from the start.* As well as having a higher octane than Esso Synergy regular fuel, which helps to reduce knocking-related performance

losses in modern cars, Esso’s Synergy Supreme+ Unleaded fuel has extra additives which can benefit all petrol cars, even older ones.*** Esso Synergy Supreme+ has double the amount of detergent additive compared with Esso Synergy regular petrol, which helps give your engine a deeper clean. And a cleaner engine helps to provide better fuel economy and improved performance.

Synergy Supreme+ petrol also contains a friction modifier which reduces friction and helps protect engine components from wear.*** What about diesel? It seems much the same applies. Esso’s fuel engineers have spent hours testing different ingredients and formulas, adding molecules that have been specially designed to help clean vital parts of an engine like its fuel injectors. You may have heard that nasty engine deposits can build up in your engine over time which prevent your car from performing at its best and can reduce your fuel economy. In fact, when

* Esso Synergy Unleaded Petrol claims based on (1) internal or third party vehicle engine testing; and/or (2) government publications; and/or (3) industry or scientific literature. Benefits may vary depending on factors such as engine type, driving style, and petrol previously used. ** Esso Synergy Supreme+ fuel claims based on current vs previous Supreme+ formulations. Supreme+ Unleaded contains a friction modifier which helps prevent wear.

Claims based on independent engine testing and industry/scientific literature. Benefits may vary depending on engine type, driving style and fuel previously used. *** Esso Synergy Supreme+ Unleaded Petrol has a double additive treat rate, compared to Esso Synergy Unleaded Petrol. Benefits may vary depending on engine type, engine condition, driving style and fuel previously used. Esso Synergy Supreme+ Unleaded is available at selected Esso service stations only. **** Esso Synergy Diesel Claims based on (1) internal or third party vehicle engine testing; and/or (2) government publications; and/or (3) industry or scientific literature.

Testing based on diesel vehicles purchased on the UK used car market and independently tested at Mahle, UK. Fuel economy was assessed in the condition vehicles were received. Testing occurred over 4000km using Esso Synergy Diesel and the average increase in fuel economy in the cars tested was 1.8%. Benefits may vary depending on factors such as engine type, engine condition, driving style, and diesel previously used.

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Esso tested it on everyday cars it helped improve fuel economy by an average of 1.8 per cent.**** Esso Synergy Supreme+ Diesel also has a much higher cleaning power compared with Esso Synergy regular diesel, ensuring better performance and fuel economy and Esso’s best ever protection for your engine.** We contacted the technical team at Porsche GB, who were in agreement that a higher cleaning power will optimise both performance and durability in their cars. A spokesperson said: “Less build-up means less deterioration in performance, and that performance is maintained for longer because it’s not being restricted.” PP

CLAIM YOUR ESSO CARD™ The exclusive PCGB-branded Esso Card™ is available now.

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epending on how you view it, LA Dismantler is either the final resting place of a cherished Porsche or the answer to your prayers. The company, based in California, provides an abundance of parts and complete cars in various states of distress, all waiting to help resurrect a willing recipient. They died so that others could live.

Established more than 20 years ago by husband and wife team Todd and Sara Dakarmen, the company specialises in Porsches and has broken up pretty much every model from the 1980s onwards. Take a deep breath now – Carrera GTs, 959s, GT2s, GT3s and Turbo Ss have all limped through their doors at some point.

Todd knew he was a ‘car man’ from a young age and worked with his dad and brother at the family salvage yard. He bought his first Porsche at 16, fixing it up with parts he acquired from buying wrecks and selling on what he didn’t need.

Then Sara came on the scene.

Within a short time, a hobby became a full-time job and they decided to go it alone, specialising in their favourite marque. Sara says: “I answered the phones while studying for a business degree

focusing on the salvage industry, which I found really interesting.

Then we secured our first yard and it took off from there.”

The growth of the internet, and particularly eBay bursting on to the scene, was a turning point for the fledgling company. “It created a huge opportunity,” recalls Sara. “We had access to

the likes of Europe, even selling parts back to Germany. That was a real game changer – people from all over the world could find you.”

Today, online sales make up around 90 per cent of LA Dismantler’s business. Naturally, the US is their biggest market, but there’s also significant demand from South America, Asia, the Middle East and Europe.

Procuring stock comes via several routes, primarily insurance write-offs (Sara jokes that rain is her friend as Los Angelenos aren’t adept at driving in slippery conditions). If the cost of a repair outweighs the price of a replacement, the car will be put up for auction.

Another important source is the owner market. If a vehicle isn’t in good condition, or a specific problem is too expensive to fix and there’s little demand for that model, it’s cashed in. And, of course, parts are obtained from uninsured road and track cars, as well as those that have suffered fire damage.

“Sometimes we buy a car for a specific reason – we may know someone who needs a part quickly and is ready to go. It’s really about timing,” explains Sara. “Such is the cost of real estate we have to be very efficient with our space.

After 20 years we’re almost blind to what we have.

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“When a car comes in, we have to ask, ‘Right, which customer will snap this up? How can we get the maximum benefit from it?’ We have waiting lists for hard-to-get items, while other customers may always need a certain type of part.

There are also people flying in from around the globe to pore through our stock.”

Has she noticed any shifts in the market or emerging trends?

“There’s currently a huge push for 964s, 993s and SCs. This is partly driven by modifiers like Singer, who are taking a lot of the 964s. The older these things get, the more the demand – then the price goes up,” says Sara.

So, what advice does Sara have for Porsche Post readers trying to track down that elusive part?

“The website is only a snapshot of the stock we have. If I was able to do an inventory of every car and component that came in I would be in heaven,” Sara says.

“Things come in and go out so quickly, and the high-end stuff is always going to be in demand and hard to come by.

“If you want something specific you have to make it known; you have to contact us on a regular basis. We’ll put you on a waiting list and do our best. Being patient is the key.”

As the saying goes – good things come to those who wait. PP

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Regions Regional Director’s report Edging into winter, the Porsche world is slowing down with many cars safely tucked away while those with everyday models swap to winter tyres for business as usual. Those with Cayennes, Macans and other four-wheel drives should be looking forward to some challenging driving conditions.

Cornbury House staff have been busy planning the 2019 events calendar as well as putting the finishing touches to those remaining in 2018.

Regions will be gearing up for their Christmas meetings and the festive parties in December or January. The final national event for this year is the 9 December Porsche Christmas Open Day at Bicester Heritage. With 1000-plus members already booked, it justifies moving the event from Cornbury House. A joint venture with Porsche Classic, there will be display cars plus a host of extra activities on offer.

The Club Shop will be providing great gift ideas and

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the 356 Barista-Speedster will be serving speciality coffee and tea to keep out the winter chill – warm clothing essential! Entry is free but pre-booking is required using the link on the website. I hope to see some of you there.

Steve Cutler and Philip Sloper, RO and Assistant RO of R13 (Herefordshire, Worcestershire & Shropshire), invited me to attend their monthly meeting to discuss all aspects of running the Region. A very useful two-hour session preceded the Club night and unofficial assistant Patrick Henson also joined us. We identified areas where the Club could assist more but, generally, Steve, Philip and the members are doing a fantastic job. This was reinforced by Steve’s presentation of his six years as RO in which he showed snippets of the many local, national and international trips organised during this time. Their hard work and dedication is greatly appreciated.

Tony and Colleen Wickens are retiring in March 2019 after seven years as ROs of R12 (Norfolk & Suffolk). On behalf of the Directors, the Club and members I would like to thank you for your dedication and wish you all the best for the future. I am hoping that there is someone in the Region who will take over their good work, so please contact me if you would like to discuss how you could assist.

Club membership has grown to over 22,000, which puts an extra strain on all of the officials. It is up to ROs to reach out and encourage members to come forward with ideas and ways to assist in making the Regions easier to manage and more enjoyable.

Phil Graham Regional Director 07941 109638 regional@porscheclubgb.com

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Regional Organiser Donald Hossack 07968 724441 – r1@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Scott Laurie 07803 260417 Can you believe it? Christmas is just around the corner and almost behind us one of the busiest years on the Club events front - Region-wise, by far the most active we have ever been. There are still two or three events to come before the end of the year and you won’t be surprised to hear that they are mostly food related - if you can’t overindulge during the festive season when can you? It was great to see new and established members join us at our October events. A very warm welcome goes to Sam Rennie who joined last month.

She came on the run in her recently purchased 997 C2.

Thanks to all who made it to a recent event and I look forward to seeing you before the year’s end.

RECENT EVENTS 6 October Alternative cars meeting Requested by members, this informal meet, with some breakfast and a chat about the cars we desire, was held at the Riverside Museum in Glasgow. In attendance we had a Jaguar XJS, a Ferrari 360 and 430, an Audi R8, a Ford XR3 and, of course, a few Porsches as it was a sunny day - I guess some like to take their pride and joy out when the weather permits. Thanks to all who came along.

13 October R1 and R2 Spotless Detailing coffee morning We set off on Saturday morning through the wet and windy tail end of Storm Callum to Perth where Callum

R1 Scotland South p47 R2 Scotland North p49 R3 North East p53 R4 Lincolnshire & Humberside p53 R5 North West p54 R6 North Wales p54 R7 Yorkshire p56 R8 East Midlands p58 R9 West Midlands p60 R10 Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire p62

R11 Essex p62 R12 Norfolk & Suffolk p65 R13 Herefordshire, Worcestershire & Shropshire p66 R14 South Wales p68 R15 South West p70 R16 Gloucestershire p70 R17 Southern p73 R18 Lancashire p75 R19 Thames Valley p77 R20 London p77 R21 Chiltern p79

R22 Cumbria & SW Scotland p81 R23 Sussex p82 R24 Cambridgeshire & Bedfordshire p82 R25 Kent p84 R26 Dorset p86 R27 Ireland p88 R28G Guernsey p90 R28J Jersey p90 R29 Surrey p92 R30 Isle of Man p95 R31 Cotswold p95

CLUB DIRECTORS Chairman Ian Yeoman chairman@porscheclubgb.com

Facilities Peter Thomas ptdirector@porscheclubgb.com

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

Finance Director Andrew Rowley finance@porscheclubgb.com

IT Services and Systems Mark Hamilton ITdirector@porscheclubgb.com

Registers Albert Walsh register@porscheclubgb.com

Regional Phil Graham regional@porscheclubgb.com

Company Secretary Sue Taberner secretary@porscheclubgb.com

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Clockwise from left: Porsches at Spotless Detailing; Roger tests out his new camera in the Sma Glen; Porsches at Appin; October Autumn run

points - one at Balloch and one in Stirling with a further rendezvous point at the Green Welly Stop at Tyndrum. The roads weren’t quiet mainly due to the amazing weather. This slowed the pace a little but provided amazing views through Glencoe as we made our way to the Creagan Inn for an excellent lunch. The Creagan Inn looks out over the sea to Dunstaffnage and provided an excellent backdrop.

Again, thanks to everyone that came along.

Donald and Scott

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(yes Callum) had invited both Regions to join him and other invited guests at Spotless Detailing for their annual coffee morning. Coffee and pastries were a welcome sight as we ran from the cars through the rain to the shelter of Spotless’ new bespoke unit. Two or three times larger than their previous unit with a dedicated studio set-up for the application of PPF, Callum and Janie have plenty of room to comfortably work on customers’ cars. I was delighted at the excellent turnout of Porsches. A GT2 RS plus a couple of McLarens made it down from Aberdeen, and George and Caitlin, R2’s ROs, also joined us. PC Perth attended with a couple of cars and Donna raised £230 with a raffle for the Harlow Helping Hand charity. There were some tasty motors on display - a Ferrari 488 Challenge and Testarossa, the latter with only 141 miles on the clock, an Aston Martin Vanquish Zagato and Zagato Volante to name but a few. Kris of PTW Vehicle Wrapping and Scott of Scott-glaze attended and, along with Callum, gave advice on all types of protection, wrapping and auto glazing issues.

Many thanks to Spotless for looking after us.

20 October Perthshire drive with overnight stay This was booked earlier in the year, as we wanted to ensure all eight rooms at Errichel House Hotel were reserved for Club members, giving us exclusive use of the house and Thyme at Errichel Restaurant.

Although we suffered one last-minute cancellation due to childcare issues, seven couples made it. We met at Gloagburn Farm Shop just outside Perth where, over a leisurely lunch, plans for the weekend

were discussed. We then headed west towards Crieff and turned north at Gilmerton onto the Sma Glen road to Amulree and Aberfeldy. This great driving road was all the more enjoyable with the afternoon sun complementing the lovely colours of the autumn leaves. We took it all in at a leisurely pace - a perfect opportunity for Roger and Fiona to pull over and try out their new camera. Arriving at Errichel, we were greeted by Chef - Patron, Paul Newman, and his team. After a tour of the grounds taking in the stunning scenery we met in the comfortable lounge for tea, coffee and shortbread. Award winning and with two AA Rosettes, Paul talked us over the dinner menu and choices were made. Checked in and freshened up it was back to the lounge for a drinks reception, followed by a stunning three-course dinner. After dinner, drinks and coffee were taken in the lounge and the banter and chat continued late into the night. A wide range of topics were discussed, not just cars, much to the delight of the ladies. As if we hadn’t eaten enough the night before, a full breakfast was served next morning and eventually, as the staff were getting restless, we took the hint, checked out and said our goodbyes whilst the cars warmed up in the car park. A very enjoyable couple of days away in a lovely setting with good food and great company.

27 October Autumn run and lunch to Creagan Inn October runs in Scotland can be amazing or a bit of a let down. This one proved to be amazing with 27 members attending in 19 cars. We had two meet

FIRST TUESDAY OF MONTH West Coast Club night Westerwood Hotel, 1 St Andrews Drive, Glasgow G68 0EW. 7.30pm.

FIRST TUESDAY OF MONTH East Coast Club night Charwood, 47 Buckstone Terrace, Edinburgh EH10 6QJ. 7.30pm.

13 DECEMBER West Coast Christmas meal 14 DECEMBER East Coast Christmas meal 2 JANUARY New Year breakfast 13 JANUARY New Year run and lunch

Scotland North Joint Regional Organisers Caitlin Adams and George Mayson 07877017583 and 07756414610 r2@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Gillian Gardiner 01382 778923 As this edition of PP reaches you, we’ll be well and truly into the winter months. The good news is that despite the dark nights, the Region remains active, with many opportunities to enjoy all things Porsche with other members.

We understand that our northerly location means that many of R2’s fleet, particularly classics, will be hibernating over the festive period so the events have shifted away from full-on driving events to shorter runs and social events instead.

We hope there will be events to suit all tastes over the winter - we’re looking forward to catching up with many of you very soon. We hope all of our members have a fantastic Christmas and that Santa brings you some nice ‘branded’ gifts. We look forward to seeing you all next year for more Porsche madness.

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Clockwise from top: classic motoring on classic roads; members inspecting their cars; thanks to Sam and Huw for the novelty cake; no vacancies – the Royal Hotel car park; filling up the tanks

enjoyable miles in the car and look forward to our paths crossing.

We must thank Donald and R1 for organising this event, and for inviting R2 along. We’re looking forward to more joint events in the future.

Photo by Iain Cameron

Photo by Iain Cameron

Photo by Ian Thow

Photo by Sam Bannister

Photo by George Mayson

Curry night at Indian Ocean, Inverness The first in a trio of curry nights across the Region.

Despite a small turnout we had an enjoyable evening and sampled the excellent curry.

With the Dundee curry night having passed by the time you get this issue, we will be looking forward to the third and final curry night in Aberdeen in early 2019.

RECENT EVENTS 6 October Autumn Club Clinic Region members were invited to PC Aberdeen’s fantastic workshop for our biannual Club Clinic event, where members benefitted from having a Porsche trained technician inspect their car. One of the best parts of this event is that members can be under the car with the technician and discuss any queries or concerns they may have.

A significant number of R2 members do some level of maintenance and care of their Porsche themselves, and the willingness of PC Aberdeen to support members with their own maintenance is highly appreciated. It demonstrated again that, first and foremost, the team in Aberdeen are Porsche enthusiasts.

Our deepest thanks go to PC Aberdeen for hosting us and giving their time to the Club.

Joint visit to the Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Club (SVVC) with the Ferrari Owners Club R2 was delighted to join the Scotland North area of the Ferrari Owners Club of Great Britain on a joint visit to the SVVC. Members from both clubs mingled in the

Gain-an-Hour weekend We have just returned from R2’s WOTY. This year saw 48 members travel to Ullapool for a weekend of rugged landscapes, snowy roads and some very memorable costumes! This annual event really is one of the jewels in the R2 crown. Our deepest thanks must go to Steve and Pauline for their organisation again, which they have got down to a very fine art indeed. A second thanks must go to Sam and Huw Bannister for donating a novelty cake for the party - an incredible piece of art and we were devastated to cut it.

However, it was delicious. A full blog is on the website for those that would like to relive the weekend. We’re already looking forward to next year!

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 1 December Christmas lunch Back by popular demand for a third year, our annual trip to Glamis for a three-course Christmas lunch.

Meeting our friends over at Glamis Castle for photos and coffee we will take a short drive to the Gin Bothy nearby for a tasting tour. (Don’t worry samples are available to take away.) ‘Premium spirits, handcrafted in the Angus Glens of Scotland. Infused with tradition, but with a contemporary twist.’

Our visit will be followed by lunch at the everpopular Strathmore Arms. This is one event you will want to enjoy with a passenger. See the website for details on how to book.

SVVC’s incredible clubhouse, admiring vintage and veteran vehicles and getting to browse the upcoming auction stock.

PCGB fielded our 944, Chris and Mandy’s Cayman S and Gordon’s stunning Panamera 4S. The Ferrari team brought a lovely F355, 550 Maranello, 575M and a beautiful F12. You had to be there to appreciate the F12’s incredible 6.3-litre V12 with upgraded exhaust – but we were all glad to be taking our Porsches home.

We all stopped for a tasty lunch at the nearby Strathmore Arms and, once again, received top service. We’re certainly looking forward to returning at Christmas.

Joint breakfast meeting with R1 and Spotless Detailing R2 were invited to a joint breakfast meeting at Spotless Detailing’s new premises in Perth. Despite incessant rain there was a beautiful selection of cars getting work done and it was nice to browse and chat indoors with fellow members.

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22 December Christmas party Steve Rose has kindly provisionally booked 20 places at the Maryculter House Hotel’s Christmas Disco Party Night. Tickets are £37pp and include your meal with wine and entrance to the disco afterwards.

Please email Steve direct on steve@rosehome.co.uk and copy in r2@porscheclubgb.com to let us know you want to come. Full details available on the website.

We look forward to seeing you all in the New Year.

Season’s greetings…

George, Caitlin and Gill DIARY DATES 1 DECEMBER Christmas lunch - Glamis, 11am 6 DECEMBER Club night - Lairhillock, 8pm 20 DECEMBER Club night - Milton Inn, Monifieth, 8pm 22 DECEMBER Christmas party - Maryculter House Hotel 6 JANUARY Sunday run See website for details.

17 JANUARY Club night - Milton Inn, Monifieth, 8pm 19 JANUARY Trio of Curry Nights Aberdeen, 7pm See website for details.

North East Regional Organiser Greg Harm 07932 746152 – r3@porscheclubgb.com As a wonderful 2018 season starts to draw to a close, events eventually have started to slow a little. That said, we still hopefully have a few more that you may like to join in with to see out the year.

After such a hectic September it was in some way a small relief that not too many events were planned for October - a welcome break for some of us in this 70th Anniversary season.

Gmund Cars Open Day October started with a planned visit to Gmund in Knaresborough. Andrew and Samantha kindly opened their doors and allowed us a really good look around. Those of us from the north of the Region met at Washington services before regrouping with other members at Scotch Corner to drive the final leg to Gmund together. On arrival it was evident that this was a well-supported event and parking proved a little difficult for the 20 or so cars from R3 but eventually we squeezed them all in. Andrew is always very enthusiastic and very knowledgeable about the brand and has a brilliant

selection of all models on display, including his beloved Porsche tractors. It is always worth a visit just for the ‘craic’. Many of our group were as interested in the owls on display as they were the cars – yes, owls! Several of us decided late in the day that it was a good opportunity to drive home via some of Yorkshire’s scenic roads, stopping en route at the picturesque town of Masham for a fantastic Sunday lunch.

Blackpool illuminations The following weekend some of us headed to the bright lights of Blackpool. This had been advertised for some time on the Forum, and in previous newsletters, with very little uptake so it was decided that, instead of the pre-planned round trip in one hit, we would make a night of it and stay at the Preston Marriott. We headed across the A66 in appalling weather, battered in every direction by the wind and rain, wondering if this was such a good idea, but we are a hardy lot in R3 and, with the promise of a fun filled weekend ahead, continued on. The weather unfortunately didn’t improve very much all evening, so by the time the lights were switched on it seemed everyone and their dog had decided to take the car to view the illuminations.

After a good 40 minutes of inching slowly up the seafront we decided to take to a side street and head off for supper with old Club friends Mac and Sue McLeod who had read on the Forum that we

were in the area and kindly offered all our party along for a good old catch-up. We had a fantastic time and all left feeling very full after some great home cooking. We were just in time to get almost all the way back down the lights before they were switched off at midnight, before we headed to the hotel for a night cap and turned in. The next morning the weather thankfully improved, so it was decided on a run back on stunning driving roads via some of the Trough of Bowland to the Wensleydale Creamery for lunch before heading back over Buttertubs Pass and the Stang on our way home. All in all a very enjoyable weekend proving once again how this fantastic Club continually brings together so many diverse and interesting people.

German recce A few days later and some of us were off on a Porsche pilgrimage, not an organised Club event, but a recce for a future one. David Chapman told me a little while ago that he was planning to take advantage of the cheap flights available from Manchester to Stuttgart and had booked a visit to the Porsche and Mercedes museums for a long weekend in Germany.

David has been a couple of times now and, seeing that our interest had been piqued, he suggested that Deb and I should tag along too. Word soon spread and there were enough of us to fill a factory tour group. We took the opportunity to utilise David’s knowledge of the area to check out how easy it would be to do a long weekend visiting the museums and the Porsche factory using only public transport links and what the costs would be. Our aim was to see if it is something we could do as Region next year.

I am pleased to say that, with David’s help, I am now quietly confident that it is something we would be happy to put together in 2019, if there is enough interest. Approximate costs for our trip, per couple, came in under £500 including flights, hotels, rail travel and museum entry, from Friday to Monday.

Thanks again to David Chapman - he is a very good tour rep!

Make sure to keep an eye on the Forum and for your monthly newsletters landing in your inbox with upcoming dates for your diary. There aren’t many places left for our post-Christmas night out and next year’s North Coast 500 trip.

Clockwise from top left: R3 members at Gmund; catching up with old friends on our trip to Blackpool; getting to know Fangio outside the Mercedes Museum; outside the Porsche Museum

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Lincolnshire & Humberside Regional Organiser Rod Stormes 07887 690716 – r4@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organisers Richard Watkinson 01472 562993 Gavin Marshall 01472 826334 We are now definitely getting into the cold winter months - the last weekend in October there was briefly snow and sleet around here. As we are now getting frosts, my thoughts are about fitting the winter tyres on the Cayenne. I do not look forward to this with any enthusiasm, as the wheels are big and heavy to swap over – and it’s usually cold when I am doing it! Also, the winter wheels are multi-spoked, which makes cleaning an absolute pain!

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From left: the Spire; cars at the International Bomber Command Centre

International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC) visit The IBCC opened at the beginning of the year in Lincoln, so it was obvious we should have a visit.

A big thank you goes to Alan Anderson for organising it for us in September. Before the visit we started with a very nice lunch just over the road from the venue at the Beefeater pub. Atop Canwick Hill, the IBCC’s location gives a fantastic view across Lincoln to the cathedral and castle on the hill opposite. It was all very poignant as Lincoln Cathedral was a major landmark for WW2 bomber crews returning home to the many Lincolnshire airfields, or indeed leaving on a mission.

We were given a guided tour, with the guide explaining the history of the site and how it came to be created, and then giving lots of details about the memorial and other features outside. The main memorial is the Spire, which is 102 feet high, the wingspan of the Avro Lancaster bomber, and 16 feet wide at its base, the width of a Lancaster wing. It is surrounded by the Walls of Names, which are curved steel panels with names laser cut through the panel.

There are 23 walls and currently 271 panels with the names of nearly 58,000 men and women from 45 nations who were lost serving or supporting Bomber Command in WW2. In a future phase further names will be added covering the losses of preand post-war Bomber Command and those from Bomber Commands based outside the UK. After the guided tour we returned to browse the museum within the main building.

A most interesting, thought-provoking visit and one to be recommended.

Pub drive out to The Red Lion, Redbourne The last pub drive out of the year had a good turnout and it was great to meet some members from R7 (Yorkshire), who popped over to join us. We had our own area within the pub and, as ever, there was plenty of chatter around the table until the food arrived when things became a bit quieter! A nice meal in good company – what more could you want?

2019 Planning for next year is now well underway and we will have a few different things. How does chocolate making sound as a taster? (Sorry, I could not resist the pun!)

The calendar will be unveiled at the Christmas lunch, and then will be posted on our Events page shortly afterwards. If you have an ideas for events do please let me know.

DIARY DATES JANUARY Bowling FEBRUARY Valentines lunch

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

As expected, the meal was excellent, and the place was packed with Sunday lunchers, plus R5 members making the usual din swapping stories. It was good to see some new members taking part, all seemingly having an enjoyable day.

Next year there should be fewer road closures, which will allow us to have a longer run. The heavy rain for runs to Wales and the Peak District (and low cloud for the Lakes) hopefully will not be repeated next year!

Chris Clark DIARY DATES

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12 DECEMBER Club night - The Deanwater Hotel Pre-Christmas evening with complimentary mince pies, tea and coffee, plus one of Bill Keddie’s legendary quizzes.

19 JANUARY New Year Dinner The Deanwater Hotel Held on a Saturday this replaces January’s Wednesday Club night.

13 FEBRUARY Visit to Tesla Cars in Stockport 7pm start - more details later. This replaces the usual Club night.

22-24 FEBRUARY Portmeirion weekend Full details on the website or contact Phil Graham r5porsche.pg@gmail.com

10 October Club night at The Deanwater members’ previous cars With RO Allan Crosby unable to attend, Mike Ratcliffe performed the usual introduction, welcomed members and informed the group of forthcoming Regional events. Anthony Shuker then took over to present the photographs of previously owned vehicles on a large screen. This provided the usual entertainment and banter as members tried to guess the owners before hearing stories about the various cars.

Due to a shortage of pictures, and stretching the brief somewhat, Anthony added in a series of pictures of himself riding roller coasters. We then tried to guess which ride and theme park the pictures related to. He also showed pictures of a canal boat with an interesting family history. To provide some further entertainment, Anthony presented a short quiz on the screen, which the group attempted to answer.

Thanks to all who brought along interesting photographs, albeit of some varying forms of what might actually be labelled ‘transport’.

Regional Organiser Sue Taylor 01928 735357 (01766 890844 weekends) r6@porscheclubgb.com

14 October Peak District drive and Sunday lunch Michael Williams reports: Just like the run to Wales earlier in the year, the rain was Biblical for our run to the Peak District. One advantage was the absence of other road users, except for many cyclists intent on doing their time trial despite the awful weather that is. Thirty-five members met at The Deanwater for coffee and a ‘blether’ before setting off to do battle. The run took us towards the Cat and Fiddle then back via some challenging roads to Congleton and on to the Swettenham Arms for lunch.

Dawn drive and breakfast Meeting at the crack of dawn at Northop Golf Club, we were happy that Storm Callum, with the floods and landslides of the previous day, seemed to have finished with North Wales. As expected, the roads were almost deserted and we set off in a nice convoy with route leader Malcolm and co-navigator Gill in the lead car. Our plan was to have a nice two-hour drive before descending on the Hawarden Farm Shop for breakfast at 9.30am.

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RECENT EVENTS

From top: early morning start; Brian tries to get away from the Golf; everyone finally all together for breakfast

All went well. We spotted Robert in his 944 lurking in a layby before he slipped into the line ahead of the mighty Golf (the 993 is back at Ninemeister for an engine rebuild).

We were almost at the end of the drive when disaster struck. The Ruthin road was closed and we were diverted along single-track farm lanes as were coaches and vans coming the opposite way. Most cars got past the coach but two of us didn’t quite get through. A very helpful lady with a horsebox helped us manoeuvre past, but by then we’d lost the pack.

Brian took the lead and, after our brisk drive, we arrived at the farm shop almost on time. The only other cars there to meet us hadn’t been on the drive.

Where were the others? Getting towards 10am and still no sign. A mystery. We assumed they’d waited for us and we’d passed them. Malcolm picks up the tale:

“After the very close shave with a rather large coach on the single track road of the enforced detour, we all thought it would then be plain sailing. However, our run leader, who also helped to map the run and should have known better, took a wrong turn on the next leg and, despite protestations from Gill, ended up on yet another road with passing places.

“In itself this wasn’t a problem until we decided to back-track whereupon we met an enormous milk tanker on the narrowest part of the road. Following a standoff the young lady driving the tanker made it quite clear that she wouldn’t be backing up any time soon. After a lot of car shuffling and large intakes of breath, she manoeuvred her rather large vehicle past us. Blimey, they don’t half have large wheels.

“With time pressing the white towel was hoisted and we made a run for the breakfast stop to meet up with our RO who sensibly decided not to follow the pack and arrived some time before. Sue was now getting concerned that we weren’t going to show and that she would have to pay for all the preordered breakfasts. After all that, breakfast was well deserved.”

Big thanks go to the team at Hawarden and of course to Malcolm and Geoff for sorting out our high drama route.

have a new venue – the Garden Suite of Northop Hall Country House Hotel at Northop Hall, which has plenty of safe parking. The plan is to meet for a bar meal at 7pm with the meeting after at 8.30pm. Those not wanting to eat can just come along at the later time.

Traic Management Centre (TMC) - Conwy With their focus on the A55 from Holyhead through to the A494 Cheshire border, the TMC look after roads, tunnels, structures and soft estate (grass).

No surprise, Ewloe is the busiest stretch with 60,000 vehicles using that section of road every day.

Tom, Andrew and Joe welcomed us and, as we were a big crowd, we split into two groups. We were shown a patrol vehicle and the equipment it carries.

We then went into the control room to be met with a floor-to-ceiling view of multiple screens monitoring the traffic. Tom explained the technology available to ensure we are all safe as we travel. One of the cameras can even detect and set off an alarm something ‘unusual’ such as a human or an obstacle in the carriageway. All very clever.

Back in the conference room, Andrew gave a talk about the construction of the three tunnels – Conwy, Penmaenbach and Pen-y-Clip. Before and after photos made us realise how desperate travelling out to North Wales once was.

Thanks to Dave Pritchard and John Potter for the initial contact, and to Colin, Tom, Joe and Andrew at TMC for making it all happen.

It always surprises me how quickly the weather turns from Porsche-friendly warm autumn to chilly nights.

Last week I was working in the Californian sun and this week it’s hats, gloves and gritters.

In a couple of days’ time we will be holding our inaugural ‘Yorkshire Cog’ meeting and so next month I hope to report on the new team looking after your Region. After nine years, it may be someone else writing this article next month!

DIARY DATES 2 DECEMBER Chirk Castle and Christmas lunch 12 JANUARY New Year get-together – Quay Hotel and Spa, Deganwy 16 JANUARY Monthly meeting Northop Hall Hotel 20 FEBRUARY Monthly meeting Northop Hall Hotel 24 FEBRUARY Jodrell Bank and lunch

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

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.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 2019 programme Next year, we’ll revert to having regular monthly meetings on the third Wednesday of the month. We

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Weardale to ourselves

RECENT EVENTS Weekend of the Year - Northumbria Thirty-two members met up at RPM Specialist cars to enjoy coffee and WOTY biscuits before what would turn out to be a great day’s driving. The run to lunch took us on well-trodden and old favourite roads as we made our way through the Yorkshire Dales. We passed through Masham, Leyburn and onto the Tank Road (despite the warnings, I am yet to see an actual tank!) heading for Reeth. From here we made for Barnard Castle and our lunch stop at the Cross Lanes Organic Farm. Lunch was simple and tasty, somewhere we will be using again.

Refuelled and ready to go, we set off for Weardale and the wonderful B6278, a wide clear-sighted road that wends its way and always seems devoid of traffic. On previous trips we have got as far as Edmundbyers and turned left, but this time we kept going and picked up the A68 to get around Corbridge.

The A68 then opens up and heads straight north - a truly stunning road with wonderful views and some amazing hills. You can almost hear the slow clack of the roller coaster winding up the hill before dropping you over the top into what feels like a near-vertical drop. This was repeated several times before we turned off for Otterburn from where we picked up the B6341 across county - yet another fun and interesting road. Eventually, we turned north again onto the A697 for yet more open and engaging driving. FInally we headed for the coast and our overnight stop at Bamburgh. It is still hard to believe that we had the roads to ourselves. When we did come across other traffic, overtaking was clear and straightforward. For driving enjoyment this was one of the best weekends in recent times.

Once checked into the hotel, most of us headed off either to the beach to walk round the amazing Bamburgh Castle or to the bar. Pre-dinner drinks were at seven, so we had a few hours to go out and explore.

Sunday morning dawned bright and sunny, although the rain put in an appearance later on. After breakfast together we split into groups and headed off to different activities. The tide was just right so some went to visit Holy Island while we went off for a drive down the coast with a stop-off for coffee and cake. We crisscrossed each other’s paths as we slowly wended our way home, finally getting back around teatime.

Thank you to everyone who came along and made it such a wonderful weekend. Besides the great driving, these weekends are all about the time spent together, and I can’t think of a better group to spend the weekend with. Until next time…

Sunday breakfast As we move into the winter months and the calendar naturally slows down Chris Chappell has put together

some Sunday morning breakfast meetings at a couple of golf clubs in the Bradford area. Check out the Forum for all the details and to sign up - we need definite numbers in advance.

The first meeting was 21 October. I missed it as I was working away, but 25 members did show up at the Manor Golf Club for what was apparently a very tasty and exceptionally good value breakfast. The weather even held off so that some arrived open topped.

Thank you Chris for putting these breakfast meets together. They look like they are going to be a real success.

From top: Adrian presenting the cheque; lovely 356 Cabriolet out on a cold night

DIARY DATES 5 DECEMBER Club night Annual quiz.

26 JANUARY New Year Dinner - The Grange Hotel York Space for up to 50 members. £35pp plus drinks.

Meet from 7pm in the bar with dinner at 8pm - black tie optional. Deposit and menu choices required beforehand - details available closer to the time. dress). This year’s photo competition is titled ‘poorly Porsche(s)’. As usual, representatives will join us from our local Porsche Centres. This event replaces our usual December Club night. **This is now fully booked**

East Midlands Regional Organiser Tom Fisher 07768 317346 – r8@porscheclubgb.com

4 February Annual quiz night Lovely Laura will be organising our annual quiz night at The Coopers Arms. Usual times apply.

RECENT EVENTS Although I am sure there was loads going on nationally I was not involved in anything Club-wise therefore I have nothing to report. However lots of planning by our local members has been going on in preparation for next year.

Club night at The Coopers Arms We welcomed, for their first visit, Kevin and Maureen Danvers, Andy Davidson, Martin Scutt and Paul Layhe.

It was great to see you all, and please join us again.

We welcomed Peter from Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance who gave us a brief talk on the service and to accept a cheque for £1195 from Adrian Ancliffe that was raised at this year’s TOTEM event.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 3 December Celebration meal Arrive from 6.45pm for a 7.30pm sitdown for our celebration meal at The Coopers Arms (informal

4 March Club night I have invited Mike and James from Zentrum, our local Porsche Specialists, for a Q&A evening. I am not exactly sure how this will work but, if you have any Porsche-related problems requiring advice, come and have a 10-minute consultation on a one-to-one basis with the experts in private (without obligation).

DIARY DATES 3 DECEMBER Annual celebration meal and awards - The Coopers Arms Replaces usual Club night. **Fully booked** 7 JANUARY Club night - The Coopers Arms 4 FEBRUARY Club night and annual quiz The Coopers Arms 4 MARCH Club night and car clinic Come along for a consultation on your Porscherelated questions.

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Clockwise from top: breakfast meeting at Donington Park; Donington Park convoy; R9 PC Wolverhampton visit; Tom Downes’ MOT advisory front brake pipes

Regional Organisers Kim Sutch 07855 269113 – kimsutch@gmail.com David Jones 01455 220081 – 07836 374295 r9@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Tom Downes 07972 303286 - tphd74@aol.com RECENT EVENTS 29 September PC Wolverhampton visit It’s been a busy few weeks for R9. Things kicked off after September’s monthly meet at The Bear with Baz Barnett organising a Saturday morning at PC Wolverhampton. Plenty of R9-ers made it to the event, with a few joining Carol and I in convoy for the drive from Coventry to Wolverhampton. Some had booked ramp time for the technicians to cast an eye over their pride and joy. Most had good news (everything was OK), but a couple were found to have screws in their tyres. Dave Norris got excited because the technician told him he had a Power Kit fitted. However, upon further investigation, this turned out not to be true.

Another freshly signed up member (thanks Baz) may have regretted putting his car up on the ramp, the list of faults just seemed to grow. And, as for MOTs, the less said about that the better. There were lots of shiny Porsches on display for members to drool over and dream. I think the GT3 RS and GT2 RS were top of most people’s lists. The Centre’s staff provided a lovely breakfast with plenty of tea and coffee.

Speaking of MOTs, I managed to get my car booked in with a local garage a couple of weeks ago, as I knew I’d be working from home. Mid-afternoon I got a phone call to say my car was ready to collect. I asked the question “Has it passed?” “Yes…” came the reply “…but, with an advisory. The front brake pipes are corroded.” When collecting my car and the all-important pass certificate I had a quick chat with the garage owner who told me “You’ve got a nice car, the front brake pipes seem to have gunk on them and look like they’re corroding, but it’s nothing to worry about.” The other day I took the opportunity to take the front wheels off and have a look.

Sure enough there was gunk on the pipes and, once I’d cleaned it off I could see they are starting to corrode.

Watch this space for progress on that front.

Breakfast meeting at Donington Park This event popped up on Facebook a couple of weeks ago. That sounds interesting, we could go to

that, I thought. I posted about it on our Facebook page (Porsche Club GB Region 9 West Midlands) and, following a bit of interest, arranged a meeting time and place for a convoy to drive to the track.

Apparently some members didn’t think I’d leave on time and just missed the convoy. Once parked up we had a bit of a chat then headed for the cafe for a very hearty breakfast. Breakfast eaten, we headed back out into the sunny but chilly car park to wander along the rows of parked cars and have more of a chat.

A few of us left in convoy to drive back towards Coventry along some interesting roads. Our progress was good until we became stuck behind a slow car, a fire engine and a tractor and trailer. We managed to get past them, more through luck than judgement,

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and the fun continued until Meriden where we then went our separate ways. Photos have been posted on Facebook and the R9 page on the Club Forum.

OTHER NEWS Congratulations to our RO David Jones and Club regular Ian Townsend, who both received trophies at the Turbo display at Ragley Hall.

On another personal note, after returning from holiday I was greeted by a brown DVLA envelope containing a letter stating “this is your last chance to tax your vehicle.” Oops, got that sorted PDQ! Tom Downes

PORSCHE 911 997 TURBO 3.6 (06 - 2006) Cobalt blue with grey leather 64,000 miles ..................................................£53,000

PORSCHE 911 997 TURBO 3.6 TIP (56 - 2006) Basalt black with black leather 52,000 miles ..................................................£50,000

PORSCHE 911 997 “4S” 3.8 GEN 2 PDK (59 - 2010) Basalt black with black leather 36,000 miles ..................................................£48,000

PORSCHE 911 997 “2S” 3.8 GEN2 PDK (09 - 2009) Basalt black with black leather 53,000 miles ..................................................£45,000

PORSCHE 911 997 “2S” 3.8 GEN 2 PDK (59 - 2009) Atlas grey with black leather 45,000 miles .................................................£45,000

PORSCHE 911 997 “2S” 3.8 GEN2 PDK (59 - 2009) Basalt black with red leather 33,000 miles .................................................£44,000

PORSCHE 911 997 “4S” 3.8 TIP CAB (08 - 2008) Slate grey with black leather 56,000 miles .................................................£36,000

PORSCHE 911 997 “4S” TARGA 3.8 TIP (08 - 2008) Midnight blue with black leather 67,000 miles .................................................£36,000

PORSCHE 911 997 “4S” 3.8 (57 - 2007) Meteor grey with black leather 47,000 miles ................................................£35,000

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

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

PORSCHE 911 997 “4S” 3.8 TIP (07 - 2007) Basalt black with black leather 57,000 miles ..................................................£33,000

PORSCHE 911 997 “2S” 3.8 (07 - 2007) Basalt black with black leather 45,000 miles .................................................£33,000

PORSCHE 911 997 “2S” 3.8 (07 - 2007) Basalt black with stone grey leather 53,000 miles ..................................................£33,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 TIP (57 - 2007) Meteor grey with black leather 65,000 miles ..................................................£33,000

PORSCHE 911 997 “2S” 3.8 (07 - 2007) GT Silver with black leather 62,000 miles ..................................................£33,000

PORSCHE 911 997 “2S” 3.8 (07 - 2007) Basalt black with black leather 48,000 miles ..................................................£33,000

PORSCHE 911 997 “2S” 3.8 (57 - 2008) Silver with black leather 59,000 miles ..................................................£33,000

PORSCHE 911 997 “2S” 3.8 TIP (57 - 2007) Silver with black leather 53,000 miles ..................................................£33,000

PORSCHE 911 997 “4S” 3.8 (07 - 2007) GT Silver with black leather 58,000 miles...................................................£32,000

PORSCHE 911 997 “4S” 3.8 (06 - 2006) Silver with black leather 52,000 miles ..................................................£32,000

PORSCHE 911 997 “2S” 3.8 CAB (05 - 2005) Silver with ocean blue leather 36,000 miles ..................................................£32,000

PORSCHE 911 997 “4S” 3.8 (06 - 2006) Basalt black with black leather 653,000 miles ................................................£32,000

PORSCHE 911 997 “4S” 3.8 TIP (56 - 2006) Silver with ocean blue leather 51,000 miles..................................................£31,000

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

PORSCHE 911 997 “4S” CAB TIP (56 - 2006) Silver with black leather 66,000 miles ..................................................£30,000

PORSCHE 911 997 “2S” 3.8 (05 - 2005) Silver with black leather 36,000 miles ..................................................£30,000

PORSCHE 911 997 “4S” 3.8 (06 - 2006) Seal grey with black leather 75,000 miles ..................................................£28,000

PORSCHE 911 996 TURBO 3.6 TIP (53 - 2003) Silver with black leather 51,000 miles ..................................................£38,000

PORSCHE 911 996 “4S” 3.6 (53 - 2003) Basalt black with black leather 55,000 miles ..................................................£27,000

PORSCHE 911 996 “4S” 3.6 TIP (03 - 2003) Basalt black with black leather 54,000 miles ..................................................£24,000

PORSCHE CAYENNE “GTS” 4.8 TIP (59 - 2009) Lava grey with black leather 62,000 miles ..................................................£24,000

PORSCHE 911 997 TURBO 3.6 (06 - 2006) Cobalt blue with grey leather 64,000 miles ..................................................£53,000

PORSCHE 911 997 TURBO 3.6 TIP (56 - 2006) Basalt black with black leather 52,000 miles ..................................................£50,000

PORSCHE 911 997 “4S” 3.8 GEN 2 PDK (59 - 2010) Basalt black with black leather 36,000 miles ..................................................£48,000

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Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire Regional Organiser Paul Ebbs 01234 363358 (7pm–9pm) 07769 805594 (daytime) – r10@porscheclubgb.com As we enter the latter months of the year, I can recount active R10 members enjoying several great (although very notably wet) events throughout October, most prominent of which was the very first R10 Road Run 2018. In true R10 style, we’ve seen a marvellous turnout even though the weather was often against us, after having been fortunate in the previous months.

RECENT EVENTS Dove House Motors visit On a damp Saturday at the beginning of the month, a good number joined us for the visit arranged by Andy Willis (996 Register Secretary). Once again, R10, 996 and Boxster Register members benefitted from the traditional Dove House hospitality. We were kept fed and watered whilst we inspected many members’ Porsches on their inspection ramps. It’s a great way

of seeing how your car is faring, with much welcome expertise and advice from the technicians. Thanks to all who came and particularly Managing Director Simon Lenton and his team for taking care of us.

Please see the Club R10 Forum or website for more information or contact me and I’ll do my best to help.

Bicester Scramble The following day was much brighter for those who attended - a large number of Porsches showed the way for the others at what has become a regular popular event. As a thoroughly recommended new venue for the upcoming Club Open Day, make sure you come along and join us then too.

Paul

DW Performance Open Day The following week (with rain again) saw many more enthusiasts, (not only just from PCGB) visiting DW Performance in Wellingborough. Much Porsche talk, tea, coffee and bacon rolls were the order of the day with the usual diverse cars in evidence throughout the estate.

The first R10 Road Run The event of the month! In conditions which would have blown away and terminally soaked most other car clubs, the stalwart members of R10 (and further afield) braved downpours and chilly weather to enjoy a fun day for all. Unfortunately, and unusually, for me, I could not attend (I was to have helped marshal at the Stoke Bruerne car park), due to a critical eye operation some days before. However, I have it on very good report that the day was a fantastic success, despite the horrible weather!

My sincere thanks go to all who took part, and who marshalled or had anything to do with making this inaugural Road Run work so well - especially Gary McCarthy, who conceived the whole idea for the event. I know he revelled in being car No. 1 on the run. Other special thanks go to Mike Calvert for his exceptional action in making sure all the authority and many other essential details were in place to ensure it all ran smoothly, and to Mark Grimwood for his enthusiastic support. At the end of the day, we’re all very keen volunteers just doing this for the good of our fellow members in the Region and Club and to enjoy our Porsches to the full. Long may this continue. There are several pictures of the Road Run on the Gallery of R10’s web page, now - some good shots of our Porsches in full glory in the wet… take a look.

See you all soon - enjoy your Porsche!

DIARY DATES 8 DECEMBER R10 Christmas lunch - Vesuvio’s 9 DECEMBER Club Christmas Open Day Bicester Heritage

Essex Regional Organiser Martyn Molyneaux 01245 222937 (7pm-9pm) – r11@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Greg Thompson 01376 573445 – r11gregt@googlemail.com RECENT EVENTS October Club night and Andy Prill We were privileged to have Andy Prill of Prill Porsche Classics give an energetic and wide-ranging talk to a packed Club room of 80 members.

Andy started with a discussion of this year’s WeatherTech Laguna Seca event (weathertechraceway. com/porsche-rennsport-reunion-vi) where he is both

I hope you all have a lovely festive break this year, as we look forward to many more exciting Porsche and other events throughout the New Year. Thanks to you all, in whatever capacity you may be involved, for you are the people who make the Club special for us all.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 8 December R10 Christmas lunch at VesuviO’s Join us at VesuviO’s Restaurant again. To book, contact the restaurant directly, making sure you state ‘R10 Christmas lunch’ to make sure you’re with us. Looking forward to seeing you all there! Further information will be available on the R10 Forum.

Top: the Road Run was the idea of Gary McCarthy, pictured here; two more R10 Road Run entrants; bottom, the inaugural R10 Road Run plaque

PCGB Christmas Open Day at Bicester Heritage This year’s Christmas Open Day will be held at Bicester Heritage due to the unprecedented number of members wishing to take part. The event was formerly held at the Club Office in the Cotswolds we’ve effectively overrun our ‘goodwill’ parking space there to accommodate all your lovely cars! Make sure you inform Club Office or register via the Club website and you can be part of the great atmosphere with all your Porsche buddies (and more) at Bicester.

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From top: Martyn thanking Andy for his presentation; rare ‘Washboard’ DB2/4 at Woodham Mortimer Ltd; GT3 at a very wet Warren Classic

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PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN S 2.5 COUPE 2016/66. Mileage: 13,072. Guards Red Black Leather, PCM - Touchscreen Sat Nav, Connect Plus with Apple CarPlay, Keyless Porsche Entry & Drive, Heated Seats, Cruise Control, Sports Tailpipes, DAB Radio, Guards Red Seat Belts. £46,900

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PORSCHE BOXSTER (987) 2.9 PDK CONVERTIBLE GEN II 2011/11. Mileage: 43,600. Meteor Grey Black Leather, PCM 3 - Touchscreen Sat Nav, Sport Chrono Pack Plus, BOSE Surround Sound System, Sport Design Steering Wheel with Paddleshift, PSM, Universal Audio Interface, Park Distance Control, Heated Seats. £20,900

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a steward and on the Governing Board of Rennsport Reunion. A total of 82,000 people attend this event to see many cars that have been loaned from the Stuttgart museum. Acting as a steward, in one instance, Andy had to make a judgement on a 935 Kremer K1 that had a synchro gearbox that was not homologated, and this caused much angst to the owner and to Andy.

There was also a demonstration at Laguna by a Porsche 919 which did 200mph over the start line from a short straight. There were also 18 Porsche tractors in a race having a Le Mans start, with Earl Bamber, a previous Le Mans winner, taking part.

Andy went on to talk about oil and the difference between race car oil and road car oil and finished by lamenting the state of industry with the difficulty in getting skilled mechanics and how he had interviewed graduate mechanical engineers who couldn’t change a plumbing tap washer!

Our thanks go to Andy. The fact that he kept us all enthralled and entertained for over one and a half hours was an indication of the interest members had in his talk. Congratulations also to Andy for his recent Spirit of Porsche Club award.

The Warren Classic And Supercar Show Greg writes: When the sun shines everyone can enjoy the warmth even if they don’t much like cars. When it’s wet, windy and cold even the hardcore enthusiasts question their sanity. That was the story of the 2018 Warren Classic.

In the picture you can see James Hoctor’s 996 GT3 (rare in dark blue). In the background, every barrier has been blown over in the wind, the beautiful Concours d’Elégance beyond that was a sodden mess. At one point I watched a priceless 1920s Bugatti race car sliding down the display hill out of control on the wet grass, nearly hitting a tree at the bottom! People sat shivering in their classic cars, engines running in a vain effort to demist them.

Despite all this, R11 members are hardcore, and most of us stuck it out. At the end of the day we were rewarded when the sun appeared, and a Lancaster bomber flew low overhead.

Next year, the pain and misery forgotten, we will return to a special show that we all love!

member Gary Downham. Heavy rain didn’t deter over 50 people in 35 cars from turning up, with a handful from Essex Ferrari Owners Club in the mix.

A special mention goes to Graham Sheppard and Mike Orriss who both brought Concours-ready cars. Afterwards nearly everyone tried to drive to Southend seafront, although many got lost despite the proximity!

Many thanks to Gary and to Michael and all the staff at the Cherry Tree for helping to make this happen.

Christmas dinner Our Christmas dinner will be at Pontlands Park once again where we will have a pre-dinner drink at 7.30pm for a three-course meal starting at 8pm. The meal choices will be submitted to you soon. The cost of the meal is £35pp including coffee, chocolates, VAT and service. Meal selections and payments must be made by 28 November. If you would like to attend let me know urgently.

For overnight accommodation, we have a reduced rate at the hotel - contact 01245 476444 or email: sales@pontlandsparkhotel.co.uk, mentioning PCGB. It would be appreciated if members could please supply a raffle prize, with the proceeds going to the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance.

2019 WOTY All the rooms at Craig-y-Dderwen Riverside Hotel, Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia (snowdoniahotel.com) have been reserved for 13-15 September. Prices given here are for three nights with two-person occupancy, dinner, B&B; 10 ‘Riverside Superking’ rooms at £639 with a £180 deposit, six standard doubles at £537 with a £140 deposit and one four-poster hot tub suite at £759 with a £250 deposit.

These rooms are being kept for us for just two weeks, so, if you wish to make a reservation, please call the hotel on 01690 710293, mentioning the Essex Region of PCGB. Please also let me know at r11@porscheclubgb.com so that I can keep track of the rooms taken.

On behalf of Marie, Greg, Kay and myself, we wish you all a very happy Christmas, and a peaceful and healthy New Year.

Happy motoring...

Martyn DIARY DATES 11 DECEMBER Christmas dinner 8 JANUARY Club night Will include discussing events in the forthcoming year so please come along - suggestions for events and speakers are welcome.

28 APRIL Drive-It Day - Wings and Big Wheels Rally

Norfolk & Suffolk Regional Organisers Tony and Colleen Wickins 01379 676251 – r12@porscheclubgb.com New RO required for R12 With regret, we have resigned as ROs with effect from 1 April. This decision was not taken lightly but, owing to health issues and ever-increasing demands on our time, we have decided to step down and let someone else take over the reins. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support and friendship over the years - we will remain as members and will be seeing you all at Club nights and events.

If anyone is interested in taking on the role, please contact us, or Regional Director Phil Graham, on regional@porscheclubgb.com We will continue to facilitate events that we have organised until the end of March if the new RO requires us to do this.

Woodham Mortimer Ltd Fourteen members took part in a visit to Woodham Mortimer Ltd, which was formerly known as JD Classics. The company is now American owned and, happily, the 60 people who worked for JD are now employed by Woodham Mortimer Ltd. For any classic car enthusiast, the premises are pure nirvana and everything, except plating, is conducted in-house.

Although scheduled for a one-and-a-half-hour tour, such was the enthusiasm of members and of Matthew Berry (who, I am pleased to say, refers to himself as a mechanic) and Alex, a detailer, we spent over two and a half hours on our visit.

We saw more than 100 cars ranging from C-type Jaguars through to an Aston Martin DB2-4 Washboard – a very rare car – to a Lister Jaguar and a 1956 356 Speedster.

Our thanks go to the staff at WM for setting up the tour for us and we all left to review our bank accounts to see what we might be able to buy!

R11 at the Cherry Tree Greg writes: On the ‘gain an hour’ weekend we had an 8am breakfast at the Cherry Tree pub near Southend Airport. The pub has been tastefully refurbished by

Clockwise from top: a large turnout for the Mercedes, BMW and Porsche charity day at Sandringham; Tony spoiling the backdrop of Sandringham House!; Tony with R12 stalwart John Webber

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Other news We have two events to anticipate in December with 40 of us looking forward to our Christmas dinner dance at Hintlesham Hall on 1 December – we hope everyone has a great evening. Tony won’t be doing much dancing owing to his recent part-knee replacement surgery, but the hotel has kindly given us a ground floor bedroom to make life a bit easier!

We also have our Christmas Club night at the Bird in Hand on 11 December with a meal, charity raffle and auction – details below.

RECENT EVENTS 7 October Sandringham Car Rally charity event R12 combined with the BMW and Mercedes-Benz owners’ clubs to raise funds for charity. We set our alarm clock at the ridiculous hour of 6.30am on Sunday morning, then loaded up the 968 with gazebo, picnic table, raffles and munchies for the drive to Sandringham Visitors Centre. After Saturday’s wet weather we kept our fingers crossed and, to the obvious relief of the organisers, Sunday dawned fine and dry, although chilly.

The BMW Car Club made it a fun day, with a tombola plus a ‘Car of the Day’ from each club.

Everyone was given voting slips to vote for the other clubs’ cars.

Despite having lived in Norfolk all our lives, we had never visited the house, gardens or museum and decided this was the day to do it, especially as we were given discounted entry on producing our PCGB membership cards. The rooms open to the public and those used by the royal family when in residence were beautiful and each had a guide who was happy to answer our questions.

After a quick tour of the gift shop we all met up for the prizegiving at 3.30pm. The votes had been counted and Tim Freeze won the Porsche of the Day prize with his stunning 1979 928. We were then asked to act as marshals to vote for our favourite Porsche.

We decided on Neil and Kay Thomas’ Racing Yellow Cayman, which really stood out in the line – our thanks to them for bringing two cars. We had 19 cars on the day and we thank everyone for giving up their Sunday to join us. With John Webber’s help we dismantled our gazebo, repacked the car and made our way home. We have since been informed that £723 was raised on the day.

all priced at £12.95pp – contact us for the menu.

This will need to be ordered and paid for in advance – cheques made payable to ‘Bird in Hand’ and sent to Colleen and Tony Wickins, 2 Chapel Close, Pulham Market, Norfolk IP21 4SS. Please note we need your menu choices and payment by 29 November, at the latest. If you would prefer to eat in the main restaurant and chose from their full menu, please book with the pub in good time. Accommodation is available if anyone wishes to stay the night – contact the pub direct for availability and price.

23 February Visit to Bridge Classic Cars Bridge Classic Cars has a passion for restoring and maintaining vintage and classic vehicles. We’ll arrive at 10am for tea and coffee. We also plan to book somewhere for lunch, with further details on this to follow. Bridge Classic Cars is at The Nursery, Main Road, Pettistree, IP13 0HH (bridgeclassiccars.co.uk).

Club nights Club nights are from 8pm at The Bird in Hand, Wreningham NR16 1BJ on the third Tuesday of the month (except for January and August when there are no Club nights and December when it is the second Tuesday). No booking is necessary for Club nights unless specifically stated. Our events calendar is regularly updated on the R12 Club Forum at porscheclubgbforum.com including links to full details of each event.

DIARY DATES 27 JANUARY POTM Venue TBC. 19 FEBRUARY Club night Presentation on military aircraft by R12 member Frank Baldry. Evening includes a quiz.

23 FEBRUARY Visit to Bridge Classic Cars

Herefordshire, Worcestershire & Shropshire Regional Organiser Steve Cutler 01384 370038 – r13@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Philip Sloper 01562 885740 – philipjsloper@gmail.com RECENT EVENTS 5-7 October WOTY Pat Henson reports on this year’s WOTY: Twenty-six PCGB members and their partners gathered from various parts of R13 at the Commodore Hotel, Instow in North Devon, for the start of our WOTY. The weekend was organised by Assistant RO Philip Sloper and his wife Wendy. Word soon got around that this was going to be a very enjoyable event and every available room in the hotel, as well as nearby B&B accommodation, was taken by R13.

Everyone made their way to Devon in time for complimentary drinks at 7pm followed by dinner and a presentation from Philip covering the two days of entertainment to follow.

Everyone was up bright and early for breakfast and, while the weather wasn’t the best, everyone was keen to get under way to our destination.

Following route instructions, we had a very pleasant drive down to Lifton, just outside Launceston, where we visited Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre.

Housing the National Fairground Collection, the Fairground Heritage Centre displays vintage rides and stalls in three enclosed areas. The first two exhibited fairground memorabilia of all descriptions,

16 October Club night and quiz Colleen and Brian had set the questions and Brian promised that his would be easy this time! Thirty-five of us racked our brains to win the box of Quality Street and, after much scratching of heads and muttering, Trevor and Angela together with new members Chris and Lesley emerged as the winners.

The lowest score went to Chris and Rhian who went home clutching a bag of Maltesers. A good turnout this evening with six new members joining us. Along with Chris and Lesley, we also welcomed Steve, Tracey, Wayne and Kerry. Kerry doesn’t have a Porsche yet but has her heart set on a Boxster, so we wish her well in her search.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 11 December Christmas social at the Bird in Hand An evening with a one-course sit down meal, charity raffle and auction – all proceeds going to the East Anglian Air Ambulance. Arrive 7pm onwards to greet friends and buy raffle tickets. The auction will begin around 8pm followed by supper at 8.15pm. We end the evening by drawing the raffle. There are four menu choices to choose from (including vegetarian),

Clockwise from top left: one of the rides at Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre; the dodgems proved very popular; overlooking the Atlantic from the Commodore Hotel

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from showman caravans to Scammel Matador mobile generators and fully functioning slot machine arcades. The third area is a funfair complete with dodgems, waltzers, a ghost train, distorted mirrors, a ‘galloper roundabout’ and much more. Needless to say, the dodgems became the main focus of attention and, as one person commented, that they had never seen so many Porsche drivers drive so badly.

It was a brilliant choice of venue, enjoyed by everyone on a rather cold and damp Saturday.

After a visit to the cafeteria for lunch we were given a return route via Holsworthy back to the hotel with optional visits to Hartland Quay and Clovelly for those wanting to do a bit of sightseeing.

During Saturday evening’s dinner we had the inescapable R13 quiz set by RO Steve Cutler and wife Helen. It was supposed to be easy but there were a lot of puzzled looks on everyone’s faces as the questions were read out by Steve.

The winner was Simon Hopcroft and we won’t mention who got the booby prize, although it had to go to a four-way tie decider! There was one further prize for a certain lady driver, who will remain nameless, for the most aggressive driving on the dodgems!

The weather on Sunday was much improved with a brisk wind and plenty of blue sky. After a leisurely breakfast, some members took in the sea breeze with a walk along the beach in front of the hotel before we all departed from the hotel and headed for our lunch stop at The Hartnoll Hotel, Bolham, near Tiverton. The drive of approximately 55 miles took us through Barnstaple towards Lynton, across the beautiful Exmoor National Park on the B3223 and back towards Tiverton. The route passed through some lovely Devon villages and Exmoor scenery.

Unfortunately, all good things must end and following lunch we said our goodbyes and headed home.

On behalf of all those members that took part, thank you to Philip and Wendy for organising a very enjoyable weekend with excellent choices of accommodation and route. I would also like to thank both the Commodore and Hartnoll Hotels for providing excellent service and reserved parking for 26 Porsches, and local PCGB member Clive White who came along to take photographs of all the cars en route on both days.

30 October monthly meeting Our October meeting included a presentation entitled Five Years On. This was an entertaining resume, including photographs and videos of what the Region has been up to since Steve took over as RO in 2013. R13 originally started in 1985 as Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire. After a period in the 1990s when the Region didn’t meet, it then started again in 2001, with Steve becoming RO when John Lord stepped down.

The presentation covered activities and events including participation in Porsches On The Prom, visits to Shelsley Walsh, Loton Park and Chateau Impney hill climbs, Curborough Sprint Circuit, indoor go-karting and overseas trips to France, Germany, Austria, Isle of Man, Scotland, Eire and the Monaco Historique trip. Pat Henson has organised four Secret Hills Tours, and we have enjoyed annual skittles evenings, visits to Porsche Centres and independent specialists, a visit to Prodrive, several coffee morning meets, a ‘Show and Shine’ evening and visits to vineyards, distilleries and the inside of an Elan Valley dam. We have also had visits to a local wolf sanctuary and the Aston Martin factory. We

have held annual Concours events and Christmas lunches, and invited other car clubs to join us. We’ve attended the Bromyard Speed Festival, taken part in a morning of clay pigeon shooting, a summer BBQ, talks by Richard Atwood and Mike Wilds, a Magnus Walker evening meet, and two WOTYs. It was also a great pleasure to welcome PCGB’s Regional Director, Phil Graham, to our meeting, and we hope to welcome him again in the future.

From top: members’ cars parked outside Llangoed Hall; R14 members enjoying the fine surroundings of Llangoed Hall

2019 events We are very busy working on our events for next year. We have plenty of ideas but if there is anything you would like to suggest please contact Steve or Philip; all suggestions are most welcome!

Club nights Unless otherwise stated, Club nights are on the last Tuesday in the month, 7.30pm for an 8pm start, at The Manor House of Whittington, on the A449 near Kinver, DY7 6NY (themanorhouseofwhittington.com).

As well as being shown in PP, our events calendar is regularly updated on the R13 section of the Club Forum.

DIARY DATES 29 JANUARY Club night - The Manor House at Whittington 26 FEBRUARY Club night - skittles at Broadheath 26 MARCH Club night - The Manor House at Whittington MAY 2019 French tour **Event fully booked**

South Wales Regional Organiser Huw Jones 07799 532661 – r14@porscheclubgb.com This will be my last article for PP before Neil Thomas takes over. It is hard to believe that almost three years have passed since I took on the role of RO. I have enjoyed the responsibility and I am sure I will miss it, but I will continue to be a member and attend as many events as I can.

Drive of lakes, reservoirs and mountains On a wet October Sunday, 22 cars met at Cyfartha Park Merthyr. Despite heavy rain and flooding the previous day, it was a very good turnout with only three cars missing from the original attendance list. Because of the amount of surface water, it was decided to keep to the A roads to our first destination, Llangorse Lake, where we all gathered at the cafe for coffee. From here, we took the B roads and arrived for lunch at Llangoed Hall, former home of the late Laura Ashley.

A lot of work went into planning this drive, and many thanks to Paul Bowyer and Brian Jones for organising. Despite the bad weather, everyone enjoyed themselves and it was good to see so many new faces on a Regional event.

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around the time you receive this copy of PP. Ken notes below: “Welcome to the 14th annual Gower Tour in an area designated as Britain’s first area of outstanding natural beauty in 1956. This year, after making our way from the M4 we begin our visit in Rhossili for coffee at the Bay Bistro and to enjoy the stunning view of the globally acclaimed beach with Hillend, Broughton and Burry Holm as a backdrop. The more energetic can walk out to the National Coastwatch Worm’s Head lookout before we leave for lunch at Parc Le Breos House near Parkmill. We hope you enjoy the day, the good company and driving your Porsche on unspoilt and unchanging Gower roads!

The route itinerary can be found on R14’s section of the PCGB website.”

The contact number for Ken Davies is 07532 477192 and, for your interest, the Bay Bistro in Rhossili (SA3 1PL) can be contacted on 01792 390519 while Parc-Le-Breos House can be found in Penmaen, Gower, Swansea SA3 2HA. 27 November Regional planning meeting This will be Neil Thomas’ first meeting as our RO. Please come along with your ideas to support Neil.

For those who would like a bar meal before the meeting, please allow enough time. The meeting will commence at 8pm.

For those who have not signed up for our Region Facebook group, you can apply online and I will grant you permission if you are a member of PCGB. All the best and see you around...

Huw

DIARY DATES 25 NOVEMBER Ken Davies Gower tour 27 NOVEMBER 2019 planning meeting 15 DECEMBER Christmas dinner

South West Joint Regional Organisers Keith Young and Alan Stoneham 07769 320379 (Keith) 07803 237610 (Alan) r15@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Photographic competition In the first photographic competition for some time, the entries flowed in thick and fast over the past month and, in the end, we had 67 photographs to filter through.

The compositions and quality of the pictures was very high and the selection process far from an easy task. The judges have now shortlisted the finalists

and the winning photograph will appear on the front cover of our R15 2019 calendar. These will be around £10 each with £2 going to charity. Order now by sending us an email.

Autumn scenic drive in East Devon The lanes of East Devon echoed to the wail of 22 Porsches heading, hoods down, to the seaside on a pleasant Sunday afternoon. An extra-special lunchtime afternoon tea was hosted by Annette and Andy Witheridge at The Salty Monk boutique restaurant and B&B, Sidford, near Sidmouth. Food was scrumptious, and the scones were too plentiful to finish! Thanks to Alan for the route and to Adam for the excellent photos.

R15 Tour of Sheppy’s Cider A perfect time to visit the cider farm and cider-press at Sheppy’s near Taunton – apple harvest time!

We learnt all about the cider making process from choosing varieties, planting, through harvesting to pressing and the maturation stages. Sheppy’s cider plant is state-of-the-art, mixing traditional and modern, oak and stainless steel thus ensuring that the market tastes and whims of the consumer are covered. Tasting was followed by lunch for all and an opportunity to purchase Christmas presents from the excellent farm shop on site.

Pirelli Tyre Day at Steve Andrews Tyres Thanks to Matt Bell of Pirelli UK and Steve Andrews Tyres, St Austell for hosting an interesting Pirelli Performance Day on 13 October.

Visitors received personal attention to their tyre inquiries and the day really went down well whether one favours using Pirellis or not. We had nine Porsches (and some other makes) there for the session at this very well-organised local tyre specialist.

Roger Coles receives long service award Congratulations go to Cornish member Roger Coles.

Over two days, two groups of 25 long-standing Club members (members for over 30 years), including Roger, were asked individually to go forward and receive their award and say a few words on their Porsche experience. Roger said that it was very interesting hearing all about everyone’s Porsche journey. Lunch was laid on by the Club, and following a group photo around the Club’s 356 they headed home to various parts of the UK. FORTHCOMING EVENTS

From top: at Sheppy’s Cider; the Pirelli Tyre day, hosted

by Steve Andrews Tyres; long-standing Club member Roger Coles with his award

2019 calendar of events This is well advanced and will be published following the Christmas Dinner Dance. Keep an eye on the website and Forum for details.

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Finally, a big thank you to all who have supported the Region throughout the year and made all our efforts worthwhile! We will have raised a record amount for the Children’s Hospice by the time the Christmas raffle is included – a big thank you on their behalf too.

Season’s greetings!

Keith and Alan

DIARY DATES 8 DECEMBER Christmas Dinner Dance – Torquay 9 DECEMBER Monthly meeting – 11am Osbourne Hotel

Gloucestershire Regional Organisers Elaine Gammon 07854 868396 Stuart Ings 07942 184927 – r16@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Castle Combe Classic Although the event was on a Saturday, for a few of us it started on the Friday and what a lovely sunny and warm day it was. The team from Cornbury House kindly came down with, and erected, the PCGB gazebo on our pitch for members to make use of (and very useful it was, as it turned out).

Also, Nick Paul arrived with race car and camper outfit to claim his spot in the paddock with the GT and Sports Car Cup that was the feature race of the meeting. We went along in the afternoon to help Nick get settled in and prepare for the next day.

Race day For our first race together, the predicted rain arrived right on cue and brought cold temperatures with it.

We arrived early and met Nick as he was just coming out of his first mandatory drivers’ briefing for those new to racing. Our first job was to get signed on for the race and obtain scrutineering tickets – it was a very long, slow-moving queue and it took ages to go through the process but the MGB passed its first test with flying colours.

Next up was the main driver briefing and then preparation for the 30-minute qualifying session.

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From top: a welcoming PCGB shelter at the Castle Combe Classic; Nick Paul’s MGB fresh from qualifying at Castle Combe Classic

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 19 December social evening This evening, as usual for December, is pre-bookable and we will have a sit down, three-course Christmas meal to round off the year. At the time of writing we have 50 members booked in with an absolute maximum of 70 places available. The deadline for booking is 30 November but you might be able to squeeze in if you are quick.

8-12 May Isle of Man Tour We have 29 rooms reserved for this event and 20 of those have been booked already so if you are thinking of joining us don’t leave it too late and be disappointed.

Thank you Once again, we have had a fantastic year with our Region and PCGB. The support we have had is very much appreciated; the social evenings are becoming ever more popular. We have a bumper year planned for 2019 and it’s going to be busy but, for the moment, we would like to thank everyone for joining in and helping to make this year the best so far.

We take this opportunity to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a peaceful, happy and a Porsche filled New Year.

As always, please get in touch if you require any further information or to book on the above events.

Elaine and Stuart

We both had to qualify in the car with a minimum of three timed laps each. Nick went first and came in for the changeover, so I could do the remainder. We had been told before how bad the narrow tyres were in the wet, but I found them better than expected even though it was pouring down. There were also a lot of cars around making it difficult to get clear laps and I was just getting to grips with the MGB when the flag came out for the end of our session.

So that was the second test for the MGB. We got through qualifying and we claimed a respectable third place in class.

Next on the list was to warm up, have some lunch then ready the car for the 60-minute race later in the afternoon. Again, the predictions were correct, the rain stopped, and the track dried out just in time for our race. As Nick is the owner of the car, he had to do 50 per cent of the race so we agreed that he would do the first stint again.

The race got under way with a rolling start and Nick was going well, we were at the pit wall with pit board giving Nick lap info when, after three laps, the sole Porsche 356 unfortunately blew his engine right in front of us and dumped oil all down the left-hand side of the pit straight but, fortunately, just off the racing line. After about six laps Nick came around and a faster car forced him wide onto the oil causing him to spin into the barrier, damaging the MGB and taking us out of the race, unable to continue.

Nick was quite upset and, at first, I thought it was because of the damage to the car but it was because I did not get a chance to race and he felt bad about it.

Well, in racing, these things happen, and I am quite used to it so I have no problem with that whatsoever and told Nick not to worry about it.

Nick now has a job over the winter of repairing his car to the pristine condition it was before and I am hoping I get the opportunity again next year to have a race in his lovely MGB. To be continued...

Southern Regional Organiser Charlie McLaughlin 02380 694081 M: 07966 126464 r17@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Club night I don’t know what the attraction is, but every time we hold the monthly meeting at PC Portsmouth, we get an incredible amount of members turn up. Is this a hint that our regular meeting point is too far east?

A selection of photos of R17’s WOTY to the Picos de Europa in northern Spain, including a group shot at the Muga vineyard in Haro, the centre of the Rioja region

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Nevertheless, many thanks for your continued support – 70-80 members at a Club night must be up there with the best-supported Region. Thanks again to the Centre staff for providing us with the perfect winter meeting venue.

Picos de Europa of northern Spain – our overseas WOTY The month started with one of our biggest ventures abroad for a few years. Twelve cars and 23 brave people turned up at Portsmouth for the one-day ferry crossing to Bilbao. Horror stories about the Bay of Biscay were unfounded as we had a ‘mill pond’ crossing and enjoyed a one-day cruise to start our adventure in Spain.

The towns of northern Spain are unspoilt with mass tourism so, if like us, you wished to experience the Spanish culture, then the Picos de Europa mountain range of this region needs to be added to your potential tour itinerary. We stayed in a number of ‘paradores’ - ranging from a 12th century monastery to a mountain refuge, all fantastic, fabulously furnished and authentic.

The first few days were spent west of Bilbao, enjoying the empty coastline and fabulous beaches, before we went south into the Picos. Who would have imagined 4000-metre-high mountains so close to the coast? Empty roads, fantastic scenery - what more can you want from a driving tour?

After a few days in the Picos area, we had a fantastic drive to Santo Domingo de la Calzada, a town built on the route of the Camino way, and stayed in the centre of the car-free town in a converted 12th century hospital, a former refuge for pilgrims on the Camino trail. What a fabulous hotel. It even had an underground car park so it didn’t spoil the ambience of this ancient town.

But the best was still to come. The very next day, thanks to Dave Jones, we had acquired a visit/tour of the ‘Muga’ vineyard in Haro, the centre of the Rioja region. Being good boys and girls, we organised a bus to take us there and back, in hindsight, a great plan, as the lunch was very alcoholic and everybody could indulge in the great wines offered.

We had a fantastic two-hour tour, of what is probably the best vineyard in Haro, followed by a fantastic lunch in what was the owner’s family home.

Some experiences you can’t put a value on - thanks for the idea and organising it Dave.

Sadly, the next day was our last in Spain. Most of us travelled the short distance back to Bilbao and,

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with our return ferry crossing scheduled for mid-afternoon, some of us visited the Guggenheim museum and/or the city of Bilbao itself.

Again we were blessed with a ‘mill pond’ crossing.

After spending our last night together we disembarked at Portsmouth ready for the short trip home, having spent 10 days in fantastic company, enjoying some great laughs and the fantastic sights of authentic Spain. A big thank you goes to all who took part, especially for your willingness to go with the flow. Here’s to the next one mid June next year.

On behalf of the committee and me, thank you to you, the members for supporting our events throughout 2018. I know that we are already in the planning stages for 2019. I hope you all have a great Christmas and New Year.

Clockwise from top left: a trio of 911s at the Cornerhouse breakfast meeting; Norman Shum’s 964 at the Cornerhouse; GT40 Replica at the Cornerhouse; 944 Carrera GT Replica (for sale) and Daimler Dart at the Oil Can Cafe

Charlie McLaughlin DIARY DATES 11 DECEMBER Club night – Empress of Blandings Christmas quiz.

12 JANUARY Annual Dinner Dance – The Elvetham, Hartley Wintney Nearly full - only four spaces are left. Please be quick if you want them. £35pp.

Lancashire Regional Organiser David Baker 01772 451970 – r18@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Drive and lunch The full report on Jo and Alan Diamond’s ‘drive and lunch’ arrived too late for November’s PP, so here it is now.

“Only four Porsches left the meeting place at Bamber Bridge on a day that earlier in the week the Met Office prediction was for rain all day - were they wrong! We set off on dry roads and glorious sunshine. We drove towards Hoghton Tower, then on to Salmesbury, Ribchester and our first stop at Bashall Barn for coffee just after 11am. After the 70-minute drive, the just baked scones and coffee were well received. The view is fantastic from the lounge window all the way down the valley with Longridge Fell on the right.

“Leaving Bashall Barn we went through Waddington, Chatburn and Rimmington before taking to minor roads where even walkers would have to

move onto the grass! All had great surfaces probably the best in England. Going down Stopper Lane to Whytha Road we negotiated five gates across the road before getting to the A682. After crossing the A682, on Stocks Lane towards Barnoldswick, the view was fantastic. Admiring the view, we stopped and, looking north, the flat top of Ingleborough 25 miles away could be clearly seen.

“Next we headed on through Trawden and past Widdop Reservoir. Fortunately we didn’t meet many cars, as the road is single track with passing places and a nice 200-foot drop on the left! At Ridge Rough we had an interesting one-in-three with a left hairpin of 160 degrees to negotiate but, once again, we were fortunate not to meet anything. Lunch followed at ‘Nino’s at the Fighting Cocks’ near Cliviger (BB10 4RQ), a great Italian with a huge car park. Our RO David and his wife Judy met us for lunch, as they couldn’t do our fantastic run. What a great day!”

7 October the monthly breakfast meeting The Cornerhouse, Wrightington was again packed.

There were a large number of Porsches present from R18, R5, TIPEC and even Horwich Porsche Club, plus some whose owners were not yet members of a club. It was even commented by some attendees who thought it was a Porsche event, with other clubs joining us. As always there were a variety of other classic cars from PCGB members including Hassan Isaji’s 1924 Bentley, Russ Howarth’s Rolls-Royce,

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as well as a GT40 Replica in Gulf colours, Ferraris, Aston Martins and other older classic cars. The next meeting at The Cornerhouse will be on 1 January and will, as always, be packed.

14 October Oil Can Cafe run Phillip Shaw organised another run to Holmfirth. Philip had provided route instructions and maps of the route, which I emailed to everyone attending. The maps were a bit on the small size but everyone kept together and arrived at The Hinchliffe Arms, Cragg Vale near Hebden Bridge for an excellent lunch. We then set off using Philip’s instructions or sat nav to the new Oil Can Cafe. Some alternative routes were actually taken - I even had a circuit of Halifax and Huddersfield before finally getting to the Oil Can Cafe, which is a new venue as the lease on the old one ran out. There is still work in progress, and at our visit there were fewer cars than at the old place. The cafe was as good as before with large slices of homemade cakes. As arranged we met up with some R7 (Yorkshire) members for some light-hearted banter. They suggested we join them at their 2019 ‘Northern 100’, which finishes at Skipton. Watch out for the date.

October monthly meeting This was a 2019 events planning meeting. We reviewed the events we attended in 2018 and suggestions for 2019 were made. It looks like we may have another full calendar.

21 October Preston Supercar meet Many PCGB and TIPEC members joined other Porsche owners who are not yet Club members, at the breakfast meeting at the Phantom Winger.

As usual, the car park was full and the next-door ibis Hotel had closed its car park to non-residents again.

Again there was an excellent turnout of Porsches including a 964 Retro Targa, which had apparently been manufactured in Yorkshire.

The organiser discreetly approached us to say that from next month the event would be split into two parts. All supercars will now meet at The Ancient Oak, Merry Trees Lane, Cottam PR4 0NZ, whilst all other cars will stay at the Phantom Winger. Both events would be on the same day from about 9am in winter.

The two venues are only about a mile and a half apart so you can visit both if you wish. Hopefully, The Ancient Oak has more than one coffee machine. They will be opening up early to serve breakfast as well.

I haven’t had any suggestions for venues to have additional nights yet, but if you do have any suggestions we can check them out. We may even be able to use them for our normal monthly Club nights instead of Garstang Golf Club.

We don’t have any dates for events in 2019 yet, but as soon as a calendar is put together it will be circulated via MailChimp.

Welcome to new members. We hope to meet you at future events.

David, Judy and the R18 Organising Team DIARY DATES 16 DECEMBER Preston Super meet – The Ancient Oak Cottam Preston **New venue - not the Phantom Winger** 28 DECEMBER Lunch at San Marco’s, Much Hoole Contact David Baker for details.

1 JANUARY Breakfast meeting – The Cornerhouse, Wrightington Always a very busy event. Arrive at 9am latest to get in the car park.

Thames Valley Regional Organiser John Barnatt 01628 471985 – 07890 181495 r19@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS 5 October Regional Weekend of The Year Hello everyone, this month’s report focuses on R19’s WOTY. In 23°C sunshine, 12 assorted Porsches and 17 members assembled at Fleet Services on the M3 for our journey west to Dartmoor. We fed and watered then set off for the A303 and the inevitable slog past Stonehenge. The award for blagger of the day goes to one S. Tolchard who, despite having a Macan GTS of his own, turned up in a three-day-old 718 Boxster, on loan from his local Porsche Centre.

Along the way, we made a couple of brief pit stops but really, as always, R19’s mantra is about getting there on the first day. We arrived at the Premier Inn in Newton Abbot by early evening and there was just time for everybody to freshen up and change for dinner. We all had a good meal and retired to bed

From left: R19 exploring Dartmoor’s geology; at Moretonhampstead Motor Museum

though not as late as you might imagine as we had to be on the road early for the rest of the drive to Two Bridges.

On the way to the hotel in Two Bridges, we visited an assortment of more than 130 historic vehicles in Moretonhampstead Motor Museum, where the collection is relatively small but interesting in that there were some exhibits not normally found in other, larger museums. It was interesting to note that James, now driving his newly acquired 996, finally understood the reality of the range afforded by the fuel tank in the 996 – certainly a good deal less than in the 968.

We visited the old RAF Station Harrowbeer in Yelverton where our resident geologist described the various sorts of ‘ites’ nearby – dolerite and granite and so forth – and we were regaled by stories of his paper round. When we set off again, the weather was damp and depressing and the mist on the moor meant that, at one point, we had to put our lights on and slow down, even below the blanket 40mph speed limit set across the whole of the moor.

We had lunch at the Dartmoor Inn in Merrivale, which provided good food at reasonable prices.

Fortunately, we never encountered any emergency service vehicles but we were nearly in need of some kind of tow truck when we found out the hard way that the turning area at the end of a winding road that led to the old gunpowder factory had been washed away so it was a case of left a bit, right a bit, left-hand down, forward, backwards, whoa!

Unfortunately, during all the manoeuvres, the splitter on the 996 decided it was going to act as a horse poo scoop; not a good look. We consolidated the convoy and, via the visitor centre in Princetown (where Dartmoor prison is located, although we didn’t visit), motored on to the Two Bridges Hotel. One of our party did have a small mishap with his 996. An ill-fitting jubilee clip had been chafing against one of the steel coolant pipes causing the pipe to leak quite copiously while we were touring the moor. Luckily, no engine damage occurred, and our member had a couple more unplanned days in Devon while his car was repaired. The situation was temporarily resolved by the evening and they made it back to the hotel in time for dinner.

Once again, we had time to freshen up before making our way down to the function room that had been set up for the group of 17. The food laid on for dinner was quite beyond what your imagination could conjure up from the menu, very nouvelle cuisine, but it didn’t leave you hungry. It was my first experience of venison Wellington and it was delicious.

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for an unhurried journey back, so that I could put in an appearance at our monthly meeting. As it turned out, me showing up worked out well for two members, one offering some xenon lights for sale and one seeking advice on whether to buy them as an upgrade for their Boxster. There was a broken lug on one headlight, which I was able to repair easily and, as far as I know, these headlights have now been fitted and are working fabulously.

That’s about it for this month, see you all next time.

PCGB, you know it makes sense...

John Barnatt

London Regional Organisers Nick and Ed Pike 02089 607 111 – r20@porscheclubgb.com Facebook: pcgb.r20 Instagram: @porscheclubgblondon Twitter: @PCGB_London Opening words Where will you be on New Year’s Eve? With a change to our regular schedule, our Ace Cafe meet will run from 11am to 4pm, a rare chance for a daytime meet to catch up on the year and blow some cobwebs away after the festive season.

Please adjust your calendars.

Christmas will be celebrated in the traditional R20 fashion with a visit to our favourite ‘off Brick Lane’ curry house on 4 December - a great chance to swap your Club stories from 2018. Send us an email to sign up.

Planning for the calendar is well underway at R20 HQ, with more of what you enjoy; casual meets, escaping the city on sweeping roads and our longer ‘breaks’ away. Look out in next month’s PP and our Region pages on the Club website for more details as dates are confirmed, and how to sign up once events open.

Fed up with Christmas shopping, fancy something a bit different? Why not join us at Out East on 16 December, for a casual speakeasy feel and a chance to take pictures of your Porsche with a street art backdrop.

See you out on the road - Ed and Nick A selection of recent events For the full write-up of all our events and galleries, please see our Regional website page at porscheclubgb.com/london/news Autumn Break - Castles and Curves A return to Luxembourg and the area known as ‘little Switzerland’ for a three-day autumn break.

From top: turbo art; classics at the cafe; twisted or just twisty?

DIARY DATES 26 NOVEMBER Ace Cafe Meet Europe’s largest free monthly Porsche-only meet at Ace Cafe on the North Circular Road, Stonebridge, London NW10 7UD, from 6pm.

(Last Monday of the month).

4 DECEMBER R20 ‘On Tour’ - Christmas Curry Catch up with the season over a festive curry.

An R20 institution in its 12th year, held at an ‘off Brick Lane’ curry house.

16 DECEMBER Out East Beachy Road, London E3 2NS from 8.30am onwards (Third Sunday of the month). Plenty of street parking with an urban backdrop.

31 DECEMBER Ace Cafe Meet ** Change of time ** Daytime meet from 11am to 4pm.

6 JANUARY R20 Escape – Icebreaker Route to be decided. Sign up from 6 December for our first drive of the New Year, weather permitting.

Chiltern Regional Organiser Terry Perry 07748 555333 – r21@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS October Club night – photo competition judging We had more than 80 photographs entered for the 2018 R21 competition and they were all of a high standard. This year, to act on the feedback received after the 2017 competition, we had two judging processes. Michael Lurie, who is a R21 member but also the chairman of a local photographic club and experienced at judging, agreed to pick a winner for us. In addition, all the members present picked their favourites. The large screen TV at Little Hay, our new Club night venue, proved an ideal way to show the photos, which were on a constant loop so they could be viewed many times over until everyone had decided upon their favourites.

The winner selected by Michael was Jon Cullen and the joint winners selected by members were Kevin Isaacs, Terry Cook and Gordon Bruce. All received vouchers to spend in the Club Shop. Thanks go to everyone that entered and my apologies to the member who submitted a photo well in advance of the competition but, because of a computer crash, I lost his entry. I have now arranged suitable back up facilities to ensure that can’t happen again!

Club night venue We have now negotiated a lower charge for the use of the facilities at The Little Hay Golf Complex, which means that we should be able to afford to continue to use this venue for the foreseeable future. However, it is important that we continue to have a good level of attendance to ensure that it is commercially viable because the clubhouse is not normally open after 7pm.

So, please support Club nights whenever you can.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Saturday’s Drive to Nowhere, was subtitled ‘twisted, or just twisty’. Three hours of spectacular driving on twisty, undulating roads, hugging the granite cliffs and landscape in the centre of this rarely visited enclave.

We kicked up the autumn leaves as we enjoyed the perfect tarmac and gave our Porsches a great

workout. Returning to Urspelt Castle, with smiles on our faces, we had tales to tell of our day’s adventures.

Our return route home included one of the top five R20 roads, the N40 in Belgium with its sweeping curves, and sheer emptiness, it didn’t disappoint.

We will be back!

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4 December Club night This will be our fun quiz evening. Each member of the R21 committee has agreed to provide a round of questions, which will ensure a wide range of topics is covered. While one or two rounds may be Porsche and motoring related there will be several on

on events for next year - very exciting times indeed. We once again exhibited a great selection of cars in the car park including Barry Nuttall’s Guards Red 993.

Clockwise from top left: Jon Cullen’s winning photographic entry; Terry Cook’s entry; Gordon Bruce’s entry; Kevin Isaacs’ entry

22 October Mark Nattrass’ daughter’s wedding Congratulations to Mark Nattrass and family. Mark’s daughter got married on Monday, 22 October in Carlisle. Mark was so proud that she asked her dad to take her in his 997 as the wedding car. Mark’s 997 is in beautiful condition, which he details himself to a very high standard.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 9 December Christmas lunch This year’s Christmas lunch will again be held at the Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa, which is set in a beautiful location overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake near Keswick. **Now fully booked** 2019 We have some great events and ideas for next year. If you have any ideas or would like to plan a drive please contact Martin or Mike at cumbria@porscheclubgb.com 29 April - 6 May European Week of the Year Plans are moving ahead quickly now and the uptake for our European WOTY has been very good. If you want to know more, or are considering this trip, please speak to Martin on 07979 966633 or look on the Club Forum page where the itinerary is listed along with costs for the ferry, hotels etc. more general topics, so it should be of interest to everyone. Bring your partners! The evening will start at 7pm with food available and we will commence with the quiz at about 8pm. I hope to see you there.

9 December PCGB Christmas at Bicester Heritage This year’s Christmas Open Day will be in the Hangar at Bicester Heritage. The move away from the Clubhouse is to better cope with the everincreasing numbers that attend the open days. If you have registered to attend and would be interested in driving there in convoy drop me an email (r21@porscheclubgb.com). If there are several people interested, we will arrange a suitable meeting point and head to Bicester together.

5 January R21 Chiltern Region New Year dinner Following the success of previous years’ dinners we are pleased to announce that we will be returning to the Mercure Noke Hotel St Albans for our 2019 dinner.

For the very reasonable price of £30pp the evening will include a three-course meal, a half bottle of wine per person, a disco in the adjoining room and plenty of festive novelties.

Please book as soon as possible by sending cheques, made payable to PCGB, to the organiser: Mrs Jo Walker, 16 Ridgeway, Wing, Leighton Buzzard LU7 0TH (01296 688760).

Hotel rooms are available at £80 for B&B (single occupancy at £70). Please ring the Mercure Noke Hotel on 01727 885459 to make your reservation for accommodation and quote Porsche050119 to benefit from the special price.

2019 R21 WOTY We are still considering the options for the 2019 WOTY, which is provisionally scheduled for June.

Having been to Wales on several occasions it is time for a change. The Lincolnshire Wolds is one of the areas that we are considering, but if you have experience of an area with a suitable hotel, good driving roads and places of interest to visit please drop me an email with some details.

New Porsches I am aware of several R21 members who have recently changed their cars. Tony and Linda Sherring have swapped their 987 Cayman for a 718, Stuart Endean has decided to move to a more modern Porsche, changing his 964 for a 997 GTS. Craig Phipps swapped his nicely modified 996 for a 964 Cabriolet and then swapped that for a 996 Turbo S Cabriolet. If you have changed your car recently and would like to see it featured in PP, drop me an email with a photo or two and I will try to include it.

MEMBERS’ CARS Steve Wall We still get great weather in October and Steve had taken that opportunity to have a great run to the Lake District in his amazing GT4 Cayman. The PTS Lichtgrün 253 (Birch Green) definitely stands out. Steve is a very

Terry DIARY DATES 4 DECEMBER Club night Christmas quiz 9 DECEMBER R21 Convoy to Bicester Heritage and PCGB’s Christmas Open Day JANUARY **No January Club night** 5 JANUARY R21 New Year dinner - The Noke, St Albans

Cumbria & SW Scotland Joint Regional Organisers Martin Mackay 07979 966 633 Michael Trotter 07841 215 962 cumbria@porscheclubgb.com As winter approaches and the dark nights are coming, the season is slowing down.

RECENT EVENTS 2 October Monthly meeting There was a great turnout for the monthly meeting and you would certainly not believe it was an October evening. There was a great atmosphere with enthusiasm from the members having open discussions 81 porscheclubgb.com

From top: Barry Nuttall’s Guards Red 993; Mark Nattrass’ 997 decked out for his daughter’s wedding; Steve Wall’s GT4 Cayman

active Club member and has been involved in a lot of the Regional activities this year.

Clockwise from top left; R23 visiting Bugatti specialists; parked up for breakfast at the Beach Deck; Club members lined up on Goodwood Circuit

DIARY DATES FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH Monthly meeting Stoneybeck Inn, Bowscar, Penrith CA11.

(Half mile off Junction 41 of the M6.)

9 DECEMBER Christmas lunch - Armathwaite Hall near Keswick **Fully booked**

Sussex Regional Organisers Chris and Martin Woolger 07720 849982 or 07802 409272 R23@porscheclubgb.com As another year ends, R23 have been busy with several events since the last report.

RECENT EVENTS 30 SeptemberShoreham Airport Sixty of us in 36 cars met at Shoreham for Breakfast – this is one of our favorite places for Sunday mornings. Over 100 motorcyclists who were also meeting for their charity ride – the Distinguished Gentlemen’s Motorbike ride - also joined us in the car park, so it was quite a spectacle.

After a hearty breakfast, 20 cars in two groups left for a very pleasant drive through the Sussex countryside ending up in Arundel, where we said our goodbyes. We all did our own thing in Arundel, such as walking along the riverside and finding a coffee shop on such a lovely sunny day. It was great to see new members joining us for this.

2 October Monthly meeting Our monthly meeting at The Bolney Stage was very well attended, with several new members turning up as well as members from Hampshire visiting Sussex. We look forward to seeing you at our Bolney meeting on the first Tuesday of the month.

No notifications are sent out for these meetings and booking is not required.

13 October Charity trackday We attended a charity trackday event organised by PCGB and supported by Parr at Goodwood Circuit for Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice. Lots of R23 members were there and many participated in a parade lap during the trackday lunch break. It was great to have two R23 members in the second row of the parade behind the lead cars.

27 October Bugatti collection We met at Cobham Services on the M25 to drive to Buckinghamshire to visit a private Bugatti collection and restoration workshop. This was limited to 20 members due to the space they had available and, when we arrived, we realised why.

Wow! What an amazing place, and what a passion the owner has for his business, the restoration and maintenance of old Bugatti race cars - what he does not know about them is not worth knowing. The history of the cars, the Bugatti company and what he does to maintain these vehicles is a joy to see – good, old-fashioned engineering at its best. They can make anything to keep these beautiful old cars

running and racing in events such as Classic Le Mans and Goodwood Revival. All had a great day, and this will be visited again if members wish.

28 October Breakfast at the Beach Deck and drive At least the start didn’t feel too early as we gained an extra hour in bed when the clocks went back overnight. It was a chilly morning and, despite some rain, it soon brightened up, but stayed cold – no one in a Cabriolet put their roofs down on this day! Another 55 members and 32 cars booked for this meeting with 20 cars wanting to go on the drive afterwards.

Once again, it was great to see new members joining us for breakfast and the drive.

As this was probably the last drive out for 2018, we had planned a longer than usual journey, this time 57 miles ending in Ashdown Forest. As usual, two groups of cars set off 10 minutes apart. Our thanks go to Damian and Avril for leading the second group of cars on this year’s drives. Often, the choice of who is in which group is totally random but, this time, the easiest way to split the cars was one group made up of all the silver and grey cars and a second group any other colour car. This created an exact 50/50 split, causing a few comments and laughter.

The drive took us on an old favourite route, the Beachy Head road, and then back across the Pevensey Marshes, through some very pretty traditional Sussex villages on roads that we had never driven before, ending up in a large car park on Ashdown Forest, where everyone said their goodbyes as it started to rain.

The consensus was that the longer drive was better than the normally shorter 35 to 40 miles that we have done in the past.

DIARY DATES 4 DECEMBER Monthly meeting The Bolney Stage 9 DECEMBER PCGB Christmas Open Day Bicester Heritage 13 DECEMBER Christmas event at PC Mid-Sussex

Cambridgeshire & Bedfordshire Regional Organiser John Dunn 01954 789764 – r24@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS October Club night We arrived to find our meeting room full of builder’s material. A hasty area was set up for seating in the

We hope all our members have enjoyed our meetings, events, drives and tours this year. Thank you all for your support, and we look forward to you joining us at events planned for next year. The calendar for 2019 will be published in the New Year.

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Birthday boy Cliff Wilkins (see opposite)

From left: the Abbot’s Elm car park; Drive ’n’ Dine convoy

DIARY DATES 9 DECEMBER Club Christmas Open Day Bicester Heritage 12 DECEMBER Club night 6 JANUARY Post Christmas lunch Bedfordshire Golf Club 9 JANUARY Club night 13 FEBRUARY Club night

Ferryboat dining area. Members continue to turn out in force for the autumn and winter to enjoy the social activities during the dark evenings.

Welcomes over, it was onto a quiz cunningly devised by members of the committee. I could see a lot of head scratching and this was reflected in the number of correct answers. The joint winners (two un-named teams) won with just over 50 per cent of the questions correct. Well done to both teams.

When handed the prize of a box of chocolates they were promptly opened and shared around the room, thank you! Not much news on the events front to report other than future Club nights and the post Christmas lunch so it was onto TOM (tip of month) and JON (joke of night).

Thank you to all who continue to attend and support the raffle. However, please remember that the raffle supports events for you all to enjoy a gentle hint that the raffle needs raffle prizes.

Drive ’n’ Dine On a chilly but dry day 20 members gathered in Bedford to enjoy one of the ever-popular Drive ’n’ Dines organised by Wayne Helme. After being briefed

by Wayne and handed route plans we headed off through the Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire countryside mainly via B roads with lots of new sights and villages we never see making our daily journeys.

We finally arrived in convoy at our destination the Abbot’s Elm pub. Following a lovely lunch there was a surprise for Cliff Wilkins - unbeknownst to most of us it was his birthday. Team McGirl obviously did and had an enormous chocolate birthday cake at the ready.

Candles lit and members in full voice, Cliff was really surprised. Thanks go to Wayne for a superb event.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 9 December Club Christmas Open Day This year’s Open Day is in the Hangar at Bicester Heritage. The sheer popularity of the event, and the Club’s focus on ensuring that as many members as possible have a chance to attend, has led to the change of venue, which will increase the capacity of the day.

The event will be a joint venture with Porsche Classic, so members can expect a range of display cars and various other attractions. Freshly served speciality coffee and tea will be served from the Club’s ever-popular 356 Barista-Speedster.

Entry to the event will remain free-of-charge for members, but pre-booking is required. See the Events section on the Club website.

12 December Club night As reported last month - free drinks. Yes, you did read that correctly - but only the hot variety will be on offer. We will be celebrating some birthdays so also expect a variety of candle less cakes. Come along and join us on this the last Club night of 2018.

6 January Post Christmas lunch This is your last chance to make your booking. Our committee is pleased to announce that the venue for

the post Christmas lunch has been confirmed.

A deposit has been paid and the Bedfordshire Golf Club awaits for our usual festivities, including our ever-popular ‘wrapped’ raffle. Arrive from 12 noon for pre-dinner drinks with the three-course lunch commencing at 1pm. We will have our own room where, for a change, the main course will be a carvery.

The cost will be subsidised by Regional funds to maintain the price at £20 with a small supplement for tea or coffee, if required. The selection for starter and dessert will need to be made by 24 December. Menus will be available at the next Club night or can be emailed. Contact steve.gillings1@virginmedia.com to book now. Restricted numbers, as ever, first-comefirst-served.

9 January Club night Our first Club night of the New Year tends to be a quiet affair. The committee will be holding a meeting and putting the finishing touches to the events schedule for 2019. Do come along if you wish and enjoy a ‘pie and a pint and a natter’ but none of the normally features of club night since we would like to see you all at the Post Christmas Lunch, as mentioned above.

13 February Club night Come along and join us on our first proper Club night of 2019. We hope to be able to bring you a guest speaker along with all the normal Club night features.

We should also have a further update on more of the Regional events for the 2019 calendar.

27-30 June WOTY France – Reims and Champagne Last month I reported our WOTY for Reims. Having received and mailed out the details to members on my distribution, within a week I received a call from our bonded tour operator Scenic Car Tours stating the event was now fully booked. However, it is not unknown for the odd cancellation. If you would like to go on the reserve list please email me. I can also send out a flyer if you wish to see further details. The event will also include a tour and tasting at a local Champagne house.

If you have not received an email from me in the last month you are not on my mailing list. If so, drop me an email to Jdpef356@hotmail.co.uk and I will add you to it.

Regional events 2019 Whilst your committee has started to put together the Region’s schedule of events for 2019, we are always open to hearing of new events, which you may think are suitable. If you do have such an event please contact one of our committee or me.

Other news New members are always welcome at events or Club nights. We look forward to meeting you.

Enjoy your cars, Club and Region...

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Kent Regional Organisers Phil and Pearl Sharland 01797 344121 – r25@porscheclubgb.com Pearl and Phil, together with our committee members Sue and Mick Dennis, Lesley Smith and Bob Palmer, wish all our members a very happy Christmas. Hope you have all been good so Santa comes to visit.

RECENT EVENTS September Breakfast Club As the latest gathering at the 7 Diner near Sevenoaks clearly showed - this goes from strength-to-strength.

This may have been due to new members having signed up at the recent Brands Hatch Festival of Porsche. Whatever the reason, it was encouraging to see so many new faces venturing out early on a Sunday morning to join with the many regular faces we see. Some even undertook a 112-mile return journey, just to join us for breakfast! The car park was impressive too, with the notable presence of a very nice 912 and a GT4. Such is the demand that we’re now finding it increasingly difficult to find venues big enough to accommodate everyone. Our advice is to book your place early to avoid disappointment - it looks like we are going to have to restrict numbers going forward.

Those who ‘just turn up’ may have to be turned away.

October Club night Many new members and lots of familiar faces made for another great and busy club night.

Winter health check Our local Porsche Centre hosted another winter health check for members’ Porsches in their Tonbridge workshop. As usual, all the places filled quickly and the few cancellations were very soon replaced with members from our reserve list. We extend our thanks to the service team at PC Tonbridge for their efficient efforts to get all 24 cars through the workshop in good time and for their hospitality.

Chislehurst Caves visit Mick Dennis reports: “The wet and overcast Sunday morning weather didn’t dampen our enthusiasm and our private guided tour appeared to surpass everyone’s expectations.

Any reservations about such a large group being escorted through the narrow cave network were soon dispelled. An interesting and informative guide took us on a light-hearted tour through several centuries of subterranean history, ranging from ammonite fossils right up to rock concerts by famous bands in the ’60s. The caves are also used for shooting scenes in many films. A highly recommended visit and well worth the entrance fee.

“Lunch followed the tour at The Bickley Arms, which is virtually next door. The very accommodating staff placed us all together and an excellent meal was had in a convivial atmosphere.”

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 25 November Breakfast Club at The Carpenter’s Arms We have provisionally estimated a presence of 35 members, on condition that we vacate the restaurant before 11am. So, we again ask that we commence arriving from 8.30am, which will hopefully spread arrivals. Please let us know if you intend to join us so we can update our hosts with the anticipated numbers. (Three Elm Lane, Tonbridge TN11 0AD) 12 December Club night hosted by PC Tonbridge This is an informal gathering at the Five Oak Green Road, Tonbridge TN11 0QN premises where we can enjoy a buffet with non-alcoholic drinks, lots of inspiring Porsches, and our raffle from 7pm.

19 January Post Christmas Dinner Dance There are still a few places available for our annual post-Christmas celebrations at Hadlow Manor Hotel with exclusive use of the Hadlow Suite. 7pm for 7.30pm until 12.30am.

The cost is £24pp for a three-course meal followed by coffee or tea, our Christmas raffle and dancing until late. A £10 non-refundable deposit will secure your place. We will need full payment and menu choices by 28 December, latest. Please call or email for a menu. Discounted rooms are available at £82 per double room B&B. Please ask for our booking code.

Club nights Our monthly meetings take place on the second Wednesday of each month (Brands Hatch event schedule permitting) at the Kentagon at Brands Hatch, near West Kingsdown (Main Gate on the A20) from 7.30pm. They are always very informal and are 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 look out for the yellow T-shirts and sweat shirts 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 would like to attend any of the events advertised, please make sure you let us know in advance.

All our events can be found in the Kent Region calendar of events as well as in PP and on the R25 section of the Club website.

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

Happy and safe motoring. Wishing you smooth and empty roads.

From top: Mike Wilds in his first ever race; Mike Wilds testing Ronnie Peterson’s Lotus 72; dent removal demonstration; something different at Marque 21

Phil and Pearl

Dorset Joint Regional Organisers Trefor Willingham 01747 838158 Karl Wells 07980 212056 r26@porscheclubgb.com Monthly meeting A car park rammed with Porsches suggested there was something special happening at the October meeting and so it proved; multi-championship winning racing driver and R26 member Mike Wilds was booked to give us a talk and the 50 members present confirmed that this was indeed a popular prospect. After his usual welcome to all those present, especially the numerous new faces, Tref opened the meeting with a brief rundown of recent events which, being the start of the quiet season, was thankfully short as it meant we could proceed with the main event, Mike’s talk.

Mike Wilds Mike held us in rapt attention as he described how as a young car enthusiast living in Chiswick, he regularly cycled to the local (and very well known) purveyor of sports cars, Chequered Flag, to gaze at their stock of high-performance cars. He eventually plucked up the courage to ask for a Saturday job, which he got, and this soon led to him attending a Formula Junior race meeting at Brands Hatch with fellow Chequered Flag employee and the designer of Gemini cars, Chez Beatie. This was where he got the motor racing bug, deciding there and then that he wanted to be a racing driver and what followed was a tale of dogged determination, courage, luck (both good and bad) and a natural ability to drive cars very quickly.

We heard of his rise from Formula Junior all the way to F1, via saloon cars, sports cars, sports prototypes – in fact, just about every type of circuit racing car you can imagine. He told us how, in the early stages of his career, working for Firestone as Operations Manager in the racing division opened many doors and paved the way to getting some lucrative sponsorship deals to help him on his way.

He also described accidents that might have caused other, less determined drivers to give up.

Mike told us about his brief F1 career in uncompetitive cars (made all the more uncompetitive

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by the rules banning privateers from using qualifying tyres) and spoke candidly (and amusingly) about some of the people he has met or clashed with over the years, many of whom have remained close

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friends. In the latter years, as well as his regular drives he has become a ‘safe pair of hands’ if there is a drive going begging. On one memorable occasion this led to him test-driving his hero Ronnie Peterson’s Lotus 72 for a potential buyer.

In all, he has won 12 British Championships, the most recent being in 2016 but long ago, thinking that one day he might need another career, Mike learnt to fly helicopters and nowadays, although still racing, he also gives tuition in performance driving and helicopter flying.

It was a fascinating talk and I, for one, could have listened for a lot longer as I know he has many more stories to tell. However, I can’t end without repeating his story of why he became so passionate about Porsches. He was at the Targa Florio working for Firestone, staying in the same hotel as Jo Siffert who was racing a 908/3. At the end of a practice day, Siffert offered Mike a lift back to the hotel in his 911 T, which of course he accepted, and he was immediately smitten by the performance of what was in fact the lowest performance version of the 911 at the time. In another light bulb moment he decided that one day he would own a Porsche and, many years later, he fulfilled that dream when he bought a Carrera 3.2 Club Sport, which he loves and will never sell although I’d be more than happy to do a straight swap for my Carrera 3.2 should he ever feel the need for a few more creature comforts!

All that’s left is for me to thank Mike on behalf of R26 for taking the time to tell us his story.

accustomed to from Marque 21. Thanks to Tim, Lisa and the team for hosting yet another great open morning.”

From top: Glynis Long (left) presents Stephanie Nicholl from Lockton with a small token of thanks; Red Team – Lap of the Lough; Blue Team – Lap of the Lough; final drive of the season

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Christmas dinner It might not be too late to book your places at the Christmas dinner and Member of the Year award, so check the R26 website for details.

DIARY DATES 7 DECEMBER R26 Christmas dinner The George Albert Hotel 20 DECEMBER Monthly meet - PC Bournemouth 17 JANUARY Monthly meet - The George Albert Hotel

Ireland Regional Organiser Ken Mack 07860 850444 – r27@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser John Hilditch 07907 437303 RECENT EVENTS

RECENT EVENTS Marque 21 Open morning Tref reports: “I have forgotten how many years Tim and Lisa have been entertaining us, but what I do know is that there is always something new to see and knowing us well there is always plenty of good food!

“New for this year was a dent removal demonstration, which initially looked a bit brutal until I realised that the dents were being put in, in order to demonstrate them being taken out! Any challenges put to them in terms of the type of dent were duly accepted and demonstrated. So if you need something straightened, talk to Tim – this isn’t a ‘paintless’ system though, so be prepared for a ‘proper job’!

“Although Porsches predominate, there is always something else to see in Tim’s workshop – most often a Lotus or two. This year a beautiful Jaguar took centre stage, in terms of position at least, but to us Porsche people something more interesting lurked in the corner and the preparation of the RSR drawing our attention was outstanding – it looked more like a Concours contender than a race entry! “‘What about Tim’s own mythical 911?’ I hear you ask. Well, I’m happy to report that there’s been some progress! While preparing for our event, Tim realised that he has done nothing to it over the last year and, aware that some of our members would remember every little detail and not hesitate to quiz him on it, the day before our visit he hastily (yet obviously still to his very high standards), fitted the carpets that he has had waiting to go in. Perhaps we’ll have to get you to give us monthly updates Tim, to keep it on track?

But of course, this isn’t going to happen and with good reason, for we know there is a queue of members awaiting work at Marque 21 who would be very disappointed if we did that.

“Businesses evolve over time and staff come and go, but while it was sad not to see some old friends, it was nice to meet new people who have been maintaining the high standards we have become

October in R27 is always a bit of a mixed bag! Alas, it’s the month that brings with it our final drive of the season - more about that later. First we look at our Region meeting.

It was back to the Loughshore Hotel in Carrickfergus to welcome our guest speaker, Stephanie Nicholl who has been recently appointed as Account Manager at Lockton Insurance’s new office in Belfast. Many members will already be aware that Lockton is an established business partner of PCGB offering bespoke insurance packages for both modern and classic cars. I was delighted to learn that Lockton had opened an office in Northern Ireland and, after a quick meeting with Stephanie earlier this year, we had an arrangement in place to welcome her to one of our Region meetings.

It was a really engaging night. We had planned a half-hour slot to hear all about the intricacies of classic insurance, but it quickly became clear that members had lots of questions about lots of things!

The overriding message emerging from the evening is that the more you tell your insurance, the better picture they form about you to mould a product to meet your needs. From single car to multi-car and portfolio packages the advice is simple, take the time to explain your specific needs directly to your insurance provider. One member had taken the time to contact Stephanie directly ahead of the meeting, and that turned into a significant saving of several hundred pounds over their existing policy!

Big thanks to Stephanie and the Lockton team give them a try next time you are on the hunt for car insurance. Lockton Belfast is a phone call away on 028 9034 8444.

Slap bang in the centre of Northern Ireland, of course, sits Lough Neagh, the largest lake by area in the British Isles with a surface area of 151 square miles. Importantly, it offers a great opportunity for ‘a lap’ with good A and B class roads, some carriageway and, in the southern section, it offers a section of motorway driving.

So, rather than everyone travelling in the same direction, we split into two groups. Around 12 cars in each with one group going clockwise, the other anticlockwise - the stage was set!

Following a hearty breakfast at Malone House in Belfast, we set off to the Moira roundabout start point. The weather was great, terrible and changeable - all in one day! But I’m assured that everyone did get at least a glimpse of the lough once or twice along the way. Around 100 miles later we joined up again for afternoon tea at Dobbies Garden Centre in Lisburn to reflect on the day out!

Thanks to everyone who supported the event and, indeed, all our events during 2018. And I’m happy to share with you that our first drive of 2019 is scheduled for Saturday, 16 March!

Final drive of the season With already around 2,200 miles under our 2018 season belt, it was time for our final drive of the season. With so many great drives completed this year, the ‘last one’ had to be a little bit different.

Inspired by the clocks going back (or something like that!) the idea of the ‘Back-to-Drive’ was hatched!

Mince pies and coffee And finally, some news hot off the press! Our annual Christmas mince pies and coffee event has been rescheduled and brought forward by one day to Saturday, 15 December at 10.30am. Hopefully, you will approve when I share with you that we will be ‘munching on mince pies’ this year at PC Belfast!

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And after that good news, it’s over to Paul McConaghy at PC Belfast...

“Time certainly flies when you are enjoying yourself, so they say. As I write this we are more than 10 months in our Sydenham Road Centre, which is truly staggering.

“So here we go again from summer, through autumn to winter. I thought it was worthwhile to note that the Annual Porsche Winter Wheel and Tyre Programme has just been introduced. This is certainly not the first opportunity over the years, where I made note of this, as it is a critical way of ensuring Porsche safety and performance does not diminish throughout the cold and damp months.

“The main theme this year is a reminder that winter tyres are not just beneficial when there is ice and snow on the ground and temperatures are sub-zero. Normal summer tyre compounds decrease their capabilities significantly from 7ºC and below, which can be really any time from October. So, if you are a perennial Porsche driver, please consider this enhancing of safety, as it has huge benefits. We would be very happy to show these tyres to you if you wanted to drop in to the showroom anytime.”

That’s it for this month - safe driving and see you next time.

Ken Mack DIARY DATES 15 DECEMBER Christmas mince pies and cofee - PC Belfast 9 JANUARY Region meeting - Loughshore Hotel Carrickfergus 7.30pm for 8pm.

8 FEBRUARY Region pre-season dinner Loughshore Hotel Carrickfergus

Channel Islands, Guernsey Regional Organisers Ian and Angela Banneville 01481 715678 – r28g@porscheclub.com Twitter: @PCGB_Guernsey

good to see the venue proving so popular. Also, the meal was pretty good and extremely good value.

Topics of conversation included road trips - two of our diners had just completed a 2300km trip across Canada in an RV (motorhome); Rolls-Royce including models owned by one of our guests and the fact that Charles Rolls was the first person to die in an aviation accident in England and that his personal car, converted to carry a hot air balloon, had been owned locally; and, much later in the evening, the steamier bits of the BBC thriller Bodyguard, (but mainly because I’d not got to those bits yet - spoiler alert).

When the topic turned to politics and our local referendum on Island voting, all agreed it was time to get the bill and go home to watch the US Grand Prix qualifying.

However, the stunning statistic to come out of the evening was that we believe we have a record for the furthest anyone has travelled to a PCGB event (it is certainly a local record). Janet Lainé’s sister Elaine joined us from Rand in New South Wales, Australia, a distance we calculated to be around 10,675 miles. Via Michelin was unable to calculate directions. At least in Guernsey she would be able to complete the traditional lap of the island on a Sunday afternoon.

Member news I am delighted to welcome Mike Poulding as our latest member this month. Mike bought a dark blue Macan S petrol last April and took it straight on a road trip to Tuscany. He has also visited Bordeaux, mainland UK, and the Isle of Wight making the best use of the Macan’s excellent touring abilities.

the start of each day took us off the motorways and meandering into the heart of the French countryside.

One task required participants to re-enact a theme from a James Bond film. Full marks to Mark and Matt, driving a DB11, for their fantastic submission, a recreation of the famous ‘legs’ movie poster for For Your Eyes Only, with Mark as the glamorous model.

However, it is fair to say that some took the task of accumulating clues and points more seriously than others. While most were frenetically poring over maps in search of clue locations at each morning briefing, Pierre Ali Noor and his co-driver Wendy were to be found in a quiet corner consulting the Michelin Guide to Good Restaurants for clues to the best culinary options en route…and why not?

The highlight for the rally was, without question, driving the Route Napoleon. If you have never driven it before, it is one to add to your ‘bucket list’.

Beginning in Grenoble, the Route Napoleon consists of 370km of winding, undulating mountain roads that take you over mountain passes, through the picturesque French villages of Sisteron, Castellane and Grasse and into deep gorges all the way to Cannes on the coast. From there it is a short trip along the Cote d’Azur to Monaco. If you have never done it, you must…and you must do it in your Porsche. What a spectacular drive!

The Gallery Rally has historically been a Jerseycentric event but there is some discussion about possibly starting future rallies in Paris to encourage more cars to participate from the mainland. If that happens, I will be sure to let everyone know.

We look forward to welcoming Mike at future events.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 23 December Christmas lunch – Jerbourg Hotel Join us for a three-course Christmas lunch at £21.95pp and a quiz, prize giving and festive fun.

Children’s menu is available. Email us to reserve your place.

As this may be the last PP before Santa arrives, we should take this opportunity to pass on our best wishes to you and your family for Christmas and 2019.

A la Porschaine...

October event - Tennerfest meal The Hougue du Pommier Hotel traditionally featured oak beams and an almost German ‘Stube’ feel that had remained unchanged for so many years that it was likely to have come back into fashion... at some point.

However, it recently had an extensive remodelling.

The fixed price Tennerfest season was a good opportunity to try out the new restaurant, although my first impression (apart from the ambient lighting being very pink) was that we had lowered the average age of diners by several years! Still, it was

Ian, Angela, Sebastian and Jean-Marc

Channel Islands, Jersey Regional Organiser Goetz Eggelhoefer 07797 892502 – r28j@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS

A neon pink-infused Tennerfest meal at Hotel Hougue du Pommier

We kicked the month off with a much-anticipated event – the Gallery Rally. Now in its 10th year, the rally is sponsored and largely organised by Jersey’s Gallery Magazine to raise money for several Jersey-based charities. This year’s challenge was to solve as many clues as possible while travelling from Jersey to Monte Carlo in the South of France. It was, without question, an epic adventure.

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From top: the view from the Citadel at Castellane; driving the Route Napoleon; flying the PCGB flag

Cows and Cars R28J ended the month by representing the Club at a very local ‘Cows and Cars’ event organised by local car restorers, Le Riche Restorers Ltd, and held in the superb grounds of Trinity Manor courtesy of owners Paul and Pam Bell, who also own and manage the largest herd of Jersey cows on the island.

A brief introduction to dairy farming in Jersey and a trip to the dairy was followed by a fine display of cars through the ages, made even finer by the excellent weather. Thank you to Chris McFadyen, Martyn Konig and Paul Bell for displaying their cars at our pitch and to Paul for also hosting the entire event at Trinity Manor.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 8 December Christmas lunch We look forward to seeing everyone at the final event of the year – the festive lunch at The Atlantic Hotel and the fiendishly difficult Big Christmas Porsche Quiz.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our members for their participation at the various events that have taken place throughout the year. We wish everyone a merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and peaceful New Year.

Goetz and Fiona Eggelhoefer

Surrey Committee Chairman Mike Lucas Regional Contact Keith Morgan 07833 206078 (before 9pm) r29@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS October Club night I must apologise yet again as our normal meeting room at Silvermere was unavailable due to another function taking place. The first we knew about it was when we were ‘relegated’ on arrival to the raised area just outside the meeting room.

This space is so unsuitable for a meeting, being noisy, quite cramped and too warm, particularly when there are 30 or so members trying to communicate with each other. Although Silvermere staff themselves were apologetic, it was too late to do anything about it!

However, a big thank you to all those members who came along, and I hope you will continue to support the Region’s activities.

30 September Breakfast at Bloomsburys followed

by Scotney Castle, Roger Bates reports: “The weather was brilliant and extended the glorious summer of 2018. Half a dozen relatively modern six-cylinder Porsches, and one four-pot 356 scheduled to meet up at Clacket Lane services on the M25 for departure at 9.45am. Some were initially slow to arrive, so the early birds elected to seek out a coffee.

“Predictably, the others then started to arrive in short order and they were obviously clearly eager for the off, presumably lured by the prospect of breakfast at Bloomsburys. Protestations of an ageing satnav and only having 90bhp from the 356 driver, in the hope that there would be a relatively

orderly convoy, went unheeded and the flat sixes departed enthusiastically. A determined chase followed and, eventually, some sort of order was loosely restored on the road.

“We peeled off the motorway onto A and B roads making for absolutely idyllic motoring on a fine Sunday morning in the Kent countryside.

Bloomsburys, situated in Biddenden, turned out to be a welcome pit stop with a varied menu including an enormous ‘full English’ for the bravest among us. As well as the restaurant, the owners stage live music and the venue is available for hire with an attached glamping site, that was viewed with curiosity but circumspection by the Porscherists.

“After the troughs had been emptied, we made spirited progress down country lanes to Lamberhurst, where Scotney Castle is situated. The site was first built on in the 12th century with a medieval moated house now existing as a semi ruin. The current house was built in 1837 by the Hussey family, passing to the National Trust in 1970, and was last lived in by an Elizabeth Hussey, who died in 2006. Margaret Thatcher apparently rented a flat here when she was Prime Minister during her ‘glory days’ to get away from the political machinations in Westminster. No change there! It is a fine country house in mostly Tudor Revival style and its plumbing, heating systems and, more latterly, necessary de-humidifying systems, attracted the interest of one or two of our more technical members. The ruin of the older house is also open to the public but, although of historical interest, offered less to see, so many of us made a perfunctory tour of some of the extensive formal gardens.

“A splendid day out and many thanks to Brenda Wareham for organising it.”

The Crew Room, Denham Airfield What a difference a few hours can make. The Saturday was such a nice day, probably the hottest October day for many years and then, on Sunday, the heavens opened! Not to be put off, 14 of us met at the Fairmile ready for a trip around the M25 to the M40 and onwards to Denham Airfield and the Crew Room Cafe.

The cafe looks out over the airfield and, on a good day, offers a great view of aircraft taking off and landing from the outside seating on the patio area.

For our visit, all the aircraft were parked up, except for one hardy soul who took to the skies not long after we arrived. He was the only enthusiastic aviator we saw that day.

The cafe had a good selection of lunchtime dishes and we all took advantage of these, along with the usual dose of light-hearted banter, before saying our goodbyes to the friendly proprietors and moving on to the flight centre around the corner to see what goes on in the world of light aviation. Clearly, not very much was going, but the office was warm and dry, and we were given a brief overview of the club operation while staring at the grey sky outside.

It was a good day out in some very mediocre weather conditions and we thank Brenda Wareham for organising the event for us. Despite the weather some of us even took our Porsches out for the day!

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From top: the lake at Scotney Castle; a rather damp day at Denham; it’s not a Porsche but it really does fly!

£46pp including pre-dinner drinks and a threecourse carvery.

19–22 April WOTY - Dutch Windmills and Waterways Tour Next year our WOTY is being organised by Scenic and Continental Car Tours and we will be staying at the Lakeside Fletcher Hotel in Loosdrecht. The weekend starts on Good Friday with a return ferry crossing from Dover to Calais, returning on Easter Monday.

Cost is £399pp sharing a double room, including breakfast, dinner and ferry crossings. At the time of writing there are still rooms available, so if you are interested please let me know as soon as possible.

Events calendar To download an events calendar, or to look at our galleries of past events, please see the Surrey Region area of the Club’s website.

Club nights Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at the Inn on the Lake, Silvermere Golf Club, Redhill Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1EF, starting at 8pm.

Keith Morgan DIARY DATES 7 DECEMBER Christmas dinner - Silvermere Golf Club 11 DECEMBER Club night - Silvermere Golf Club With coffee and mince pies.

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

Cotswold Regional Organisers Alan and Fiona Bartlett 07785 928687 – r31@porscheclubgb.com @PCGB_R31 facebook.com/pcgb.r31 Round-up Two days into October and we found ourselves scraping frost off the Boxster’s windscreen as we prepared to drive over to Bicester for the Sunday Scramble. This, and an icy Arctic blast as the month ended, reminded us that the warm days of summer have passed. That said, it’s certainly not going to stop members getting out in their Porsches.

We heard the Prescott Hill breakfast meeting was good. Unfortunately, we couldn’t attend as, the day before, a large Labrador running out in a field managed to inflict a broken nose and multiple bruising after colliding with yours truly. It’s truly amazing how much force a 40kg dog moving at 30kph-plus can exert.

RECENT EVENTS Sunday Scramble at Bicester Early on a Sunday morning on a drafty airfield on the outskirts of Bicester, a dedicated team of R31 volunteers were busily setting up our display area.

Arriving in the dark at 7.15am we met an equally dedicated Chris Sweeting who was busy setting up the Club’s exhibition van. Just after 8.30am, the first arrivals appeared… and kept on appearing, right through until the early afternoon.

By mid-morning, 171 Porsches were parked in our area. Although we had enough space to accommodate many more, we had agreed to comply with the organisers’ request to only admit members who had pre-purchased Club tickets, an arrangement that had not applied at previous events.

Unfortunately, the organisers didn’t check tickets once visitors passed through the entrances and event stewards directed Porsche drivers to our area, many of whom did not have advance tickets.

With traffic building, and no way of identifying which cars carried pre-booked current members, inevitably members with pre-booked tickets were upset that they were directed to the public parking areas.

However, as one member put it “…once we got to the PCGB parking it was well arranged as always.

Great to see such a variety of cars and thoroughly enjoyed the morning.”

Overall, it was a success, with visitors able to enjoy a wide variety of classic and performance cars of all makes and on a beautiful sunny day. We’d like to take the opportunity of thanking R31 volunteers Brian, Wayne, Josh, Stuart, James and Graham for helping

organise our display and parking cars in our area. And huge thanks too go to Chris Sweeting, for getting up in the dark, bringing the Club van, putting up display material and working his socks off signing up nine new members, and to Laura from R8, who also kindly helped.

Monthly meeting Our October meeting was held at The Red Lion, Long Compton. During the evening we held a debriefing on the Bicester Heritage event, deliberated over next year’s Regional event calendar and discussed general Club business.

Having canvassed many Cotswold members recently, it’s clear that members find it difficult to attend evening meetings due to work and domestic obligations. We therefore plan to hold mid-week meetings in 2019 every two months, in February, April, June, August and October at The Red Lion. This does not mean however that the opportunities for members to hook up are diminished. Far from it, since our Region is very active with frequent member interactions via the multiple social media channels and other events we hold.

Cofee Cruise As we went out to start the Boxster, the sun was shining, which meant we were able to drive over to Burford under a cloudless blue sky, breaking the recent three-month run of rainy Sunday mornings.

OK, so we bottled it and kept the roof up for the journey over. Well it was 6ºC wasn’t it?

At the Cotswold Gateway, the car park was bristling with Stuttgart’s finest, all gleaming in the autumn sun. By 11am, around 30 members and partners had gathered in the hotel’s lounge area to enjoy a good natter, drink coffee and tuck into buttery croissants. Amongst the multitude were four members who’d not been to an R31 Sunday get-together before which is always gladdening.

All good things must come to an end, so they say, and before you could say Americano, it was time to head homewards. This time with the Boxster’s roof down.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 9 December, Cotswold Region Christmas lunch Our Christmas lunch takes place on Sunday, 9 December. If you’ve reserved a place but not paid or made your menu choice, please call the Wroxton House Hotel before 30 November latest. At the time of writing, we’ve a few places left so, if you want to sign up, you’ll need to be quick.

Future Cotswold events are listed below, on the Club website and our Facebook page (facebook.com/ pcgb.r31). Please always check for last-minute updates on the R31 Facebook page or Twitter feed (@PCGB_R31) before setting off.

Drive safely. See you soon.

Alan and Fiona

DIARY DATES 25 NOVEMBER Sunday Cofee Cruise meet The Cotswold Gateway Hotel, Burford 9 DECEMBER Christmas lunch - Wroxton House Hotel near Banbury 27 JANUARY Sunday Cofee Cruise meet The Cotswold Gateway Hotel 13 FEBRUARY Mid-week meet up - The Red Lion, Long Compton 24 FEBRUARY Sunday Cofee Cruise meet - The Cotswold Gateway Hotel 10 MARCH The Full English Breakfast Run Starting at Mollie’s Diner, Buckland (TBC).

24 MARCH Sunday Cofee Cruise The Cotswold Gateway Hotel 31 MARCH Spring Tea Bun Run Drive out to Aston Potteries, Aston.

10 APRIL Mid-week meet - The Red Lion, Long Compton 28 APRIL Sunday Cofee Cruise - The Cotswold Gateway Hotel 28 APRIL Drive Out Sunday Starting at midday at the Cotswold Gateway Hotel.

Clockwise from top left: Stuart’s shiny 944 at the Cotswold Gateway; ready to go home; neatly parked Porsches at Bicester; new members sign up at Bicester

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REGISTERS Register Director’s report I hope you have enjoyed the year’s PCGB organised events - I have! In this, the 70th Anniversary year for Porsche, we have been fortunate to witness the great advances in the motor car. I recently visited the Porsche and Mercedes Benz museums and had a factory tour in Stuttgart with members from R3. We were shown the new building where the all-electric Taycan (previously known as ‘Mission E’) will be built, proving that Porsche is taking the future very

356 Register Secretary Fred Hampton 01992 581580 – 356@porscheclubgb.com Something of a pilgrimage For fellow Brits Rob Williams, John Liles, Steve Winter, Simon and Dylan Bowrey and myself, as well as Hendrik Moulds, David Williams, Jon Devereux and Amanda Hall, who all met en route, this certainly was something of a pilgrimage.

Thanks to the effort and enthusiasm of founding organiser and coordinator, Albert Haefner, for the early production Porsches, these international meetings, first started 14 years ago, are restricted to Porsche models built between 1950 and 1955 prior to

seriously - a real game changer, I’m sure. The museum it is well worth the trip as all the exhibits are both stunning and in great locations.

As I write, it’s the week leading up to the NEC Classic Motor Show – the Club will again have a substantial presence. The annual Christmas Open Day will be held at Bicester Heritage in December. As we will have more parking available for members, I hope many of you will pop in to say hello.

the advent of the ‘356A’. The prefix ‘Pre A’ has now passed into common use to identify the 356 built during the time prior to the A model. These now annual events, regularly attracting 25 to 35 cars, have established a community of owners and friends well known to each other. As a result, they have always proved enjoyable, supporting the theory that ‘some is good and more may not be better’.

In early October, 32 owners from England, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Holland and Belgium brought their 356s to Gmund in south Carinthia to participate in the 14th European ‘356 Pre A’ meeting and to mark the 70th Anniversary of Porsche. The participating 356s covered the complete span of production with the Gmund being the oldest and a very late ’55 Coupe (August built and first registered in October 1955) being the youngest.

The Coupes were complemented by Cabriolets, including Hendrik Moulds’ rare RHD (useful on the high

Finally, I would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year.

Enjoy the Club and your Porsches.

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

Forum Review Many PCGB Forum users, old and new, sometimes struggle to find and use features which are not immediately obvious. Here is some guidance that we will add to over the coming months.

Click on the ‘Forum’ tab at the top of the page and you will get a drop-down menu. Select ‘My Forum Settings’ and you will see the User Control Panel with more tabs.

Forum Filter Here you can select which forums to see or hide.

Subscription Here you can send a private message, or PM, to another forum member. By selecting ‘Send new PM’ you will be presented with a post-like box to fill in and send. There is a ‘Find members’ tab if you need help. Alternatively, click on the user name on a forum post. A menu will appear that includes a ‘Send a private message’ option. At their next log-in, the member will receive a PM notification and an email to that effect. Your inbox is limited to 100 PMs, so if you receive a lot of these, clear it out now and again!

Contacts/Friends I will return to this at another time.

Clockwise from top left: the three amigos’ cars belonging to Simon Bowrey, John Liles and Fred Hampton; one of the two 1950 split-screen Coupes transported from Holland by Robert Bröcker

Edit my profile There are too many functions on this page to go through here, so best to explore! Here you can add/change your forum avatar, profile photos, add your car(s), apply for a valuation, add/ change your forum details etc. Remember that whenever you add or change details, there will be a ‘Confirm/save’ button or similar. Unless you select this, changes will not be actioned.

The PCGB Forum admin team is always available to assist with any issues you have – use the PM function, which you now know how to access!

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mountain roads), and Speedsters. However, the real stars of the event were the three black cars transported from Holland by Robert Bröcker comprising two 1950 split-screen Coupes and the Gmund. These three were certainly the most photographed and admired - even by bemused Japanese tourists in the ‘parkplatz’ at the top of the Grossglockner.

Located in the south of Austria, Gmund is only 25 miles north of the Italian border, so reaching the venue was certainly a long haul for almost all attending.

For the three amigos trailering their cars from England with an overnight stop in Schorndorf, plus the mileage on the event, this was a round trip of over 2000 miles.

Participants arrived to sign in at the Koller’s Hotel in Seeboden (excellent five-star ambiance and service) on the Thursday afternoon. Next, we took a short drive to the Gmund Porsche Museum, which housed, amongst other 356 and 911 exhibits, the wooden buck first used to create the body panels of the Gmund-built Porsches. A short drive away was the now historic Werks Saw Mill Office. The group then moved on to receive a most enthusiastic welcome in the main square from the Mayor of Gmund.

On Friday, and under blue, sunlit skies, the pack of 30-plus 356s enjoyed an exhilarating 132km drive up the Katchberg Pass - one of the steepest hill climbs in Europe, which Porsche originally used as a chassis test route for the first cars before fitting the bodies. Some of the inclines were significantly steep and it is easy to understand why Porsche used it as a test route.

Understandably, the Gmund did appear to struggle a little slowly on some uphill sections but it successfully persevered to reach the top. Throughout the climb the Bowrey hot-rod could be heard making more noise than the rest of the cars put together - perhaps reassuring those on the lower inclines that they were heading in the right direction. The sight of an unbroken stream of 30 356s hurrying by brought waves and cheers from the bystanders in the local villages.

On Saturday, we had an early start to make the longest drive, a round trip of 219km to the top of the Grossglockner Pass and the Franz Josef Höh at 9844 feet and back to Seeboden on the valley floor.

There were some steep sections, but none as challenging as those up the Katchberg Pass, and all 356s returned to base without incident or break down.

At the farewell evening dinner, the attending Brits presented Albert Haefner with a large illustration of the Black Gmund as a thank you for a most enjoyable event. Next year’s venue is yet to be confirmed (there is some talk of the Black Forest) but I have no doubt that the ‘meeting of Pre A friends’ will soon be in our calendars for 2019.

Finally, I must add my thanks and respect to Robert Bröcker whose ‘have Gmund –will drive’ philosophy was a memorable highlight of both 356 International meetings in 2018.

storms we cannot complain! But winter awaits and, as I write, a 10°C drop in temperature is forecast.

Radio I’ve been involved in a couple of BBC programmes, one of which meant a trip to Media City UK in Salford Quays for a panel discussion (I wasn’t on the panel but a friend, transgender racing driver Charlie Martin, was) about how much LGBT+ sportspeople received from their chosen sports. Panellists for the #AuthenticMe event included an ex-Welsh International hockey player, now a BBC Wales Sports presenter, and the Race Walking world record holder, who gave accounts of their experiences. This led to me being invited to record a podcast, my first, for LGBTSportsMedia for transmission later in the month, at the BBC Radio Lincolnshire studios.

I made sure PCGB received honourable mention. Listen at bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p06p3p03 FORTHCOMING EVENTS 9 December PCGB Christmas Open Day, Bicester Heritage The date clashes with the Region 4 Christmas lunch outside Lincoln, and with the best will in the world, I’ve been unable to find out how to be in two places at once – unlike Doctor Who! 10-13 January Autosport International The Club will have a presence. The dates do clash with the Historic Rally Car Register (HRCR) Open Day (see below), but I’m sure I’ll be able to combine both events – an overnight B&B may be required!

12 January HRCR Open Day Held at Gaydon Heritage site from 10am, this is the annual show for all those who would like to find out what historic rallying is all about.

2 February HRCR Navigation Training Day With a new venue in Gloucestershire, this is another HRCR event, which concentrates on rally navigators (and drivers, but predominantly the former) in order to let them into the dark science of speed tables, stopwatches, road books and ordnance survey maps!

16/17 February HRCR Awards Dinner and AGM I have been asked to present the inaugural GibsonPurdy Trophy at this Royal Leamington Spa event.

12-14 July The Summer Trial from Chesterfield Organised by HERO, this runs around the Derbyshire Dales. There’s a short ‘prologue’ on the Friday after scrutineering and documentation, a longer day on the Saturday and another shorter day on the Sunday followed by the lunch and awards distribution.

Also, of course, there’s Silverstone Classic where I have again volunteered to help out in the marquee.

Early 911 (2.0, 2.2 & 2.4) Register Secretary Ian McLeod 07539 033377 – 911@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Robin Walker robinjowalker@aol.com Technical Assistant Alan Drayson 07446 931125 alan@canfordclassics.co.uk

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

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

911 2.7 Carrera & 3.0 Register Secretary Guy White 01493 750278 91127carrera3@porscheclubgb.com Technical Assistant Tony Ruggles 01992 892333 Handbrake repair I heard from Jon Jeffrey this month. Jon has owned his 1975 911 S since 1982 and was recently at Cornbury House to receive a presentation as a long-term PCGB member. Here he describes an on-going handbrake problem and the ultimate replacement of a cracked handbrake lever: “A few months ago, I started to have a problem with the handbrake button on the lever not popping out when released. Thinking it may be seizing, I sprayed WD40 down inside the lever, which worked for a few weeks but then the button refused to come out again. On further investigation, the whole lever

Fred That’s all till next month – weather permitting!

912 Register Secretary Rowena Purdy 01472 399381 – 912@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Register Secretary Vacancy Looking back over October I’m still amazed at how benign our weather has been around the Lincolnshire Wolds. With the Jetstream swirling around the North Atlantic and the Pennines protecting us from Atlantic

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appeared not to be straight, so I bent it back to the fore and aft position, which again worked for a few weeks. However, as time went by, the more bending I had to do. Eventually the handgrip end of the lever started to take on silly angles, and then the handle cracked! The renewal is straightforward and took me about three hours. I’ve included a few tips.

“Work from the passenger side after removing the seat. Slide the seat back to remove the two front bolts first. This allows the seat to slide fully forwards to gain access to the rear two bolts. Remove the red plastic heater knobs by tapping with a piece of wood and a hammer. Lay out all the components in order - especially the hand throttle and heater lever friction discs. When ordering the new handbrake lever (part number: 911 424 059 00) also order the tubular rivet (part number: 900 206 003 00). I also highly recommend ordering what Porsche call the ‘valve lever’ (part number: 901 424 317 00). This is the plastic connecting piece between the hand throttle lever and the accelerator cable, which disintegrates over time. The original handbrake lever has a bronze bush for the fulcrum shaft, but the new lever doesn’t require one, as the bush is a smaller diameter. Following reassembly, don’t forget to re-adjust the handbrake warning light switch by simply moving the switch up or down by means of loosening the attachment screw. The only reason for the failure I can think of is that we all pull the lever towards us instead of directly up and down causing the lever to bend slightly over many years.”

I can certainly concur with Jon’s suggestion to replace the hand throttle ‘valve lever’ whilst the handbrake assembly is apart, as I also found that mine had disintegrated. Please note that on Carrera 3.0 models the auto-heat assembly needs to be detached by removing the four bolts and disconnecting the ball joint on the operating lever.

she was clearly upset because, since then, the indicator relay has packed up and a bulb has gone.

Whatever next?

The bulb problem is a bad earth to a light unit mounted on the aluminium bumper - a common problem on impact bumper cars. I am now running a new earth to the light unit, which helps all the lights mounted on the bumper.

Historic vehicle status and MOT My SC was first registered March 1978 so is now 40 years old. I’m now no longer legally required for her to have her MOT each year (although she will have a voluntary MOT). The police records will show no MOT required. However, the historic status and free road tax is totally unconnected to the 40-year old car MOT exemption. A car’s historic status is 40 years old on 1 January each year (with a few exemptions). Therefore, my March 1978-registered SC does not become 40 years old until 1 January 2019. To make matters worse you can only apply for reregistering as historic when your road tax becomes due. Mine is due in November so I will have to re-tax at full rate. Nevertheless, I understand I will be refunded back to January next year when my tax becomes due in 2019.

Paul

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

Guy

911 SC Register Secretary Paul Thompson 01531 822 305 07836 261 365 – 911sc@porscheclubgb.com Technical Advisor David Sewell dave.autohaus@gmail.com During our long hot summer I regretted removing the air con from my SC. However, as I had a classic convertible, I cured my regrets by spending all summer with the top down - something I never thought possible in the UK. As soon as clouds arrived I decided to shelter under the tin top of my SC. Having been left in my garage during the long hot summer,

New member Graham’s Carrera SSE

One member’s story about his pride and joy Even though things generally quieten down at this time of year, Register members still contact us.

Often it’s to discuss something about car maintenance, but sometimes it’s to tell us about their newly purchased ‘pride and joy’. It’s always good to hear from you, whatever the reason. New Register member, Graham, writes: “I wanted to tell you of my recent move from the dark (water-cooled) side to the light (air-cooled) side. With Charles Marsland’s advice I took the leap and gave up the air conditioning, power steering, cruise control and that wicked little sport button of my 997 C4S. I’m now loving the more basic and raw feel of a ’86 wide body Carrera SSE. The car has had a transmission and engine rebuild, a bare metal re-spray and all the underneath bits have been checked and renewed as necessary. It’s just like a new car. It’s got Sports seats and a turbo steering wheel and, although it is a bit of a garage queen, I do love driving it. By today’s standards it’s not a fast car but the feel and sweet noises from that 3.2 motor makes up for any lack of bhp.”

Register details Graham sounds like one happy new owner! He was also quick off the mark in updating his profile on the Club website, so I have his new details on the Register.

Most important are the chassis/VIN and engine numbers - both are very useful for keeping a meaningful Club Register. Is your information, including your email address, up to date? I had a recent question about a ‘forgotten password’ problem when logging onto the Club website, and the email used to contact me wasn’t the same as the one on the Register.

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and update any changes in ‘My Profile’. If you have any issues or queries around your car ownership, the Club Forum has a helpful community. You can also contact Charles, our resident Register Technical Assistant, or me for advice.

From the Register details provided, I see many of you are prepared to offer your cars for display.

Generally, there aren’t many opportunities other than our Register displays at Club events. Please be assured all cars with any level of patina are welcome to volunteer for our displays. Occasionally, however, there are requests from other organisations requesting a 3.2 for a display or magazine article.

Sometimes a totally original vehicle is required, other times a renovated one. It’s an advantage to have a pre-prepared list of cars available. For example, Porsche themselves may request access to Club display vehicles for a day up to a few weeks. Consequently, I’m looking to initiate a premium display list. Can you contact me via email if you wish your car to be added to the list? Please note, it is very important to specify if your car is of factory specification in original condition (interior and exterior), or has been recently sympathetically renovated.

Modernise or not?

These days it’s rare for our cars to be daily drivers - I relate it to providing a level of care afforded to a cherished item. I’m sure ‘garage queens’ get plenty of exercise when it comes to holidays, trips out and, of course, attending Club events - ours does. The feel and sound of the 3.2 is so emotive you can’t help but get out and enjoy them. The charm may be that they don’t feel modern, but are a joy to drive in an ‘old school’ way. It’s not just about the chassis and steering experience for the driver, over our 11 years of ownership, Sue still finds the cabin comfortable and the ride enjoyable. If not, we wouldn’t have done over 50,000 miles in ours!

Older cars don’t have to be without some of the modern attributes, should you feel the need to have them. Personally, I prefer to keep our car standard.

Plenty of engineering workshops provide all sorts of modern driving convenience, such as cruise control, air conditioning and power steering, at a price. I’m sure there have been previous 3.2 owners who would have kept their cars had these modern aftermarket add-ons been available during their ownership.

Try exploring a tuning upgrade from someone like RPM Technik or Jaz Porsche rather than simply engaging it via a dashboard switch. Porsche original cruise control and air conditioning could be ‘retro fitted’ as they were originally an option from new.

Entrepreneurial companies, however, have provided modern equivalents for these extras. For example: Classic Retrofit for Air Con (classicretrofit.com) Power Steering from EZ Electric Power Steering (ezpowersteering.nl) See also post number 15 on the Forum (porscheclubgb.com/forum/FindPost/1007152) where there is some good feedback given. Thanks to Charles Marsland for forwarding this link and initiating this item on modern equipment options.

If you do install these, or other mods, the comfort is that they can usually be reversed, especially if you have kept any removed parts.

Continental news A slight hitch with our planned 2019 summer holiday to Europe raised something you may want to bear in mind.

We are going to Italy in May and will have to rethink our proposed return trip over the Italian Alps. It seems the passes will be closed until June. I investigated further and discovered the good news that snow tyres

shouldn’t generally be required either there or in Germany from mid April. Surprisingly, it isn’t legal to use a dash camera while travelling through Luxembourg, Portugal, or Austria (where there is a whopping fine!), and Switzerland discourages such use. This is subject to change, so keep checking the internet for updates.

John Green’s Red Velvet Metallic dream car in the foreground

Finally, perhaps we’ll see you at the Club Bicester Heritage Christmas meet on 9 December. Log onto the Club’s website events page to book your place.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Steve and Sue

911 Carrera Club Sport Register Secretary Alan Cordery 01798 344481 – alan_cordery@yahoo.co.uk

964 Register Secretary David Bladon 07771 194507 – 964@porscheclubgb.com Some months back I saw in the 993 RS section that Paul Howells offered to host a 964 technical seminar similar to others that have taken place for the 993.

We need expressions of interest. The venue is likely to be Cornbury House. Please get in touch if you would attend if such an event was organised.

John Green and his dream car John Green describes how he looked hard to find his dream car. If other members are interested in having their cars featured in this way, please email me.

“My first Porsche was a 997 Carrera 2S Atlas Grey Cabriolet, which I bought five years ago and still have. I came across it totally by accident. It’s got everything in and on it I liked - red seat belts and calipers, full black leather interior, sports exhaust and manual gearbox. I fell in love with it. The only problem was my daughter was six months old and I couldn’t find a child seat that would fit in the back, despite being told they would.

And after finding out that retro-fitting a switch to turn off the passenger air bag cost more than any car seat, my wife banned family outings in it.

“So, four and a half years ago, I bought a 2007 Audi RS4 Daytona grey saloon B7 version with enough room for a double buggy and shopping in the boot and ISOFIX in the rear. Family days out were back on.

“Having a convertible and a saloon car, the Targa always fascinated me. To me it was a combination of both, but looked so much better. After doing a few Porsche GB trips and going to Simply Porsche in Beaulieu a couple of times and seeing a few 964 Targas, that was the next itch I had to scratch.

“I had been looking for a 964 Targa for a long time but nothing had come up for sale that ticked the right boxes. A Slate Grey Targa for auction in Poole at the beginning of 2018 looked amazing but, being new to auctions, I hadn’t realised that you can look but you don’t get to start it up. Having put my hand under the rear of the car it came back covered in oil, and without being able to check it over properly or test-drive the car, I was advised to swerve it.

“I love the look of the Targa. However, when I showed the picture of the Red Velvet Metallic model to a few friends they didn’t see what the fuss was

about. I bought it from a fellow Club member near Glastonbury, who had owned it for eight years and wanted to move on to a 944 Turbo. It had averaged 500 miles or less a year for all of those eight years and had 90,000 on the clock. The owner before him had changed its original wheels for newer 993 Carrera ones to give it a more modern look I think. Carrera wheels do look good on the 993 but, for me, they did not suit this car. I needed to find something else.

Finding the right wheels to give the car the right balance was an overwhelming choice and, after lots of internet trawling, I found Design 911 who were very good to deal with. I ended up ordering Fuchs wheels in matt black. The existing tyres were in great condition so they were put on the new wheels with just a fitting fee. To me the wheels make my dream car. I didn’t get Cup wheels as I thought they were too common - I wanted something a little different to make it a bit special. The only thing was when I went to the Porsche Goodwood charity event recently there was a dark blue Targa there with the same wheels!

“I’ve recently had new Bilstein B16 suspension fitted (also from Design 911), which enabled the ride height to be reduced by up to 40 mm. The car now looks and handles so much better.

“The majority of the car is in great condition but you’ve got to expect a bit of wear and tear on a car nearly 30 years old. The seats have seen better days but I’ve managed to find a guy only seven miles away from me who is going to re-new them next month with near enough the same leather to bring the inside back to life.

“I was lucky enough to be invited to the PC Portsmouth evening with Derek Bell where he unveiled his new Carrera 4 GTS British Legends Edition. It was great to see so many different Porsches there and as I had the only 964 in the car park, it gave the crowd a taste of the 1990s’ version.”

David

964 Carrera RS Register Secretary Melvin Spear 07860 595355 – 964rs@porscheclubgb.com 101 porscheclubgb.com

993 Register Secretary Maurice Piper 993@porscheclubgb.com Register Assistant Christian Sanger 07968503385 – cjsanger@gmail.com

993 Carrera RS Register Secretary Paul Howells 01594 833238 – 993rs@porscheclubgb.com

996 Register Secretary Andy Willis 07775 138527 – 996@porscheclubgb.com Twelve months of 996 ownership Trevor Vizor reports: Having paid top money for my 996 from PC Cardiff in November 2017 I was confident the car would give me good reliable service. No Porsche warranty but 12 months AutoProtect was supplied.

The car was delivered looking fantastic in Polar Silver, she was proudly parked in my garage alongside my 2006 Cayman S. Which one will I always be getting the keys for I thought?

First trip, the luggage compartment light wasn’t working. Much to my dismay, in a slight breeze the luggage lid crashed down seconds after my wife moved her hand out of the way. No big deal to fix I thought, so I purchased two new struts for the front and one for the engine cover along with a new light for the luggage compartment (the bulb was fine).

Replacing the struts was simple and transformed the functionality. I soaked the lid switch with WD40 to see if this would make the light work. It did and the

light was not required until I noticed the one over the engine was not working. Happy the car was now better than when I bought it, I sat back to enjoy.

Next time out there was a ping from the dash, a flash of the oil can light but all seemed well again. The rest of the day all looked OK until I got home and realised the oil pressure was at maximum. Leaving it for two days I went to turn on the ignition and found the oil pressure gauge was reading two bar without starting. I diagnosed the oil pressure sensor. A part was ordered and fitted by PC Bristol. All was well and ready to enjoy again.

The following time out another ping and the low brake fluid light came on followed by PSM failure.

Car was nursed home, top-up purchased from Porsche (over £27 for a small tin) and all was well (or so I thought).

The car ran OK and was enjoyed for several months until a day trip to Warwick. I stopped for a bite to eat on the way home only to hear a new noise - nothing dramatic but I knew something had changed. Arriving home a knocking noise had become apparent, again nothing dramatic. I called PC Bristol and took it in. It had started knocking really loud as though the engine was terminal. It was diagnosed as ‘water pump’, never heard one make this noise before. Very relieved but would the warranty company pay up? Previous third part warranty experience suggested ‘not a chance’.

Well they did, and all £867 of it. Then more bad news, a health check had found several brake nipples were misting, which explained the drop in fluid earlier in the year and this is not covered by warranty. However it was identified, they must have been leaking at point of sale. Following a discussion, PC Cardiff agreed to pick up the bill. On the upside, the team at PC Bristol commented the car was one of the best 996 C2 they had seen and driven for a long time.

To answer my own earlier question - 911 or Cayman? Purely by chance both cars have covered about 1500 miles in the past 12 months. Both are very different but enjoyable in different ways. If I am going a distance I take the 911 but if I feel in the mood for a spirited drive I take the Cayman. Choice is affected by destination as well, due to the 911’s very low GT3 front

bumper - the Cayman goes anywhere within reason.

Despite all the above I really enjoy the car, she looks stunning, drives lovely and I intend to keep and improve her whenever necessary. Now 16 years old she certainly doesn’t feel it or look it.

From top: Priyesh and his wife – new to Porsche and enjoying their bucket list road trip; a scenic view from their car; Trevor Hawkins’ 997 C4S next to his 996 C4S; Mike Rouse’s 997 C4S on its final run out in 2018

MEMBERS IN PRINT Peter Harding I now have a 2004 Turbo, which I bought privately from within R23 (Sussex). I had both the C4S and Turbo for a while - nice but an unsustainable situation! The colour, Carmen Red with Graphite Grey interior, really suits the shape and changes in appearance depending on light conditions - a dull flat burgundy in shade, but a sparkling deep metallic red in direct sunlight. The car is very distinctive and, at the Brands Hatch Festival of Porsche where I parked near the Club marque, it was its colour that I was asked about. We have named her Lilly Too (the C4S was called Lilly so it makes sense to the children). Compared to my C4S the Turbo is enormously fast - the speed still surprises me. It feels a bit heavier than the C4S; a bit less nimble and less direct, but for some reason feels more comfortable (I still don’t much like the 996 seats though!). I haven’t found it easy to change from the C4S to the Turbo; I have a long way to go before I am as comfortable with the new car as I was in the previous one. I have a few jobs to do on the car, but nothing that can’t wait to be sorted over the next few years.

A very warm welcome to all new members and please remember, if you would like an image of your 996 (preferably yourself with it) published in this column, then just email me a photo together with a few words if possible, for inclusion.

996 technical issues No real technical issues to speak of in the past month.

If you have come across any issues that you think would be of benefit to members or have any technical questions, then do please let me know via phone or email. Another useful contact is Gary Sorrell (gary.sorrell@porschecolchester.co.uk). You can also use the Forum to contact Richard Hamilton.

Enjoy your 996…

Andy DIARY DATES 9 DECEMBER PCGB Christmas Open Day Bicester Heritage

997 Register Secretary Clive Wratten 997@porscheclubgb.com Register Assistant Phil Blackman MEMBERS IN PRINT

From top: Trevor Vizor’s C2; Peter Harding’s 2004 Turbo from the rear

Priyesh Mistry Hot on the heels of our write-up last month from our Register’s autumn tour to Germany, it is a delight to share the adventures of Priyesh and his wife. Both are new to Porsche ownership and recently returned from completing a lifelong ambition to drive through Europe in a nice car, as well as hitting the derestricted German Autobahn. Priyesh’s car is a 997.1 with full Hartech 102 porscheclubgb.com

engine rebuild. They drove 3500 km from London through France, Belgium, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The highlight of their trip was the Grossglockner Pass in Austria, though driving through Nockalmstrasse, Oberalp, Furka and Grimsel mountain passes was also epic.

We love to hear of 997 owners enjoying adventures in their cars.

Trevor Hawkins Trevor recently purchased his 997 C4S. Among its options it has ventilated cooling seats, which, in case we need reminding as we approach the depths of winter, were much needed this summer! Trevor, who also obtained a 996 C4S earlier this year, is another member new to the Porsche scene though has been involved in the Ford RS Owners club for a number of decades. A warm welcome to the Club and 997 Register, Trevor.

Mike Rouse Mike recently took his 997 out for a final spin in Derbyshire before putting it to bed for the winter.

He stopped in the hills behind Castleton to take the beautiful shot opposite.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 1-2 December Christmas party weekend This is our joint Christmas party celebration with the Macan and 991 Registers at the previously very successful venue of Wroxhall Abbey Hotel and Estate near Stratford-upon-Avon. Phil will be there representing the 997 Register for what promises to be a very enjoyable event to conclude the year.

Wishing all Register members a very happy Christmas. Safe motoring and enjoy your 997s.

Clive and Phil

991 Register Secretaries Phil Graham 01625 524596 – 991@porscheclubgb.com Kenny Robinson 07768 862280 – kenny.robinson.911@gmail.com October gave us a few reminders of the glorious summer we enjoyed plus the high winds, first frosts and dark nights warning us of the winter ahead.

This is the time for considering winter tyres or maybe just tucking up the 991 until spring.

of the brighter colour options. However, the star of the show was the 991 Speedster, moving from concept to reality. With 1948 being built to celebrate 70 years of Porsche manufacture, it has GT3 running gear, stunning looks and will be a rare car indeed. Redesign for the road version will see the elimination of the bonnet fuel filler and the conical door mirrors. There’s no PDK and no two-tone colour option but the latter could easily be achieved with wrapping. Colour choice for me would be the concept silver, white details and gold badges or Gulf Blue and Orange.

It’s a pity it didn’t arrive in spring 2018 as the only weather protection is a tonneau cover but I’m sure Porsche will include two umbrellas!

31 October Oulton Park trackday Rounding off the month nicely was the year’s penultimate trackday. Perfect autumn weather allowed track use until dusk.

A great selection of well-used cars included many 991s on this fully subscribed event. The one that caught my eye was Myles Newhouse’s Guards Red GT2 RS. He generously told one of the young car spotters, “Here’s a tenner, get yourself a wristband and helmet and I’ll take you out”. A really nice gesture and it certainly made the teenager’s day.

New member I met Rob Cowling on the Paris trip when he was just finalising a deal on a Lava Orange Gen 1 GT3 RS. Welcome to the Register I hope to see you on some of the 991 outings.

Phil and Kenny DIARY DATES

RECENT EVENTS 5–7 October 991 autumn weekend A group of 10 colourful 911s converged on North Wales with a handful meeting at The Bison Grill, Corwen for lunch before heading to the Riverside Hotel, Craig y Dderwen, Betws-y-Coed, and our weekend’s destination.

The weekend clashed with the Wales Rally GB causing me some concern and dictating the routes over the weekend. However, it actually added to the interest as we came across the international and national cars as they travelled from stage to stage.

Keeping out of the way on Saturday we savoured the amazing scenery of the Snowdonia passes and an interesting tour of Anglesey enjoying many of the wonderful B roads, some of which were new to me.

Wales has some of the best tarmac in the UK winding through stunning landscapes, and is always a pleasure to drive.

Sunday morning saw the arrival of two Robinson helicopters, which landed in the hotel grounds to take up to three passengers for a bird’s eye view of Snowdonia. These flights were organised by Whizzard Helicopters and were scheduled for eight weekends this year. Bookings were also taken on the day. I think there could be an appetite for a 991 weekend with a flight.

1 DECEMBER Christmas party - 991, 997 and Macan Registers Wroxall Abbey Hotel for the party of the year.

From top: the 991 team at Seiont Manor; high flyers or flying high; then and now – a great contrast; new Register member Rob Cowling’s Lava Orange Gen 1 GT3 RS

4-14 October Paris Motor Show My first trip to an international car show organised by the Stratstone Group, which included Wilmslow, Bolton, Wolverhampton and Nottingham, was made even more enjoyable by a really nice social mix of staff and customers.

I had hoped for the first view of the 992 but delays in production postponed until the Los Angeles Show scheduled for 30 November – 9 December. The new Macan was there in stunning Miami Blue, which is one 103 porscheclubgb.com

9 DECEMBER PCGB Christmas Open Day Bicester Heritage Joint venture between PCGB and Porsche Classic. See website for details, pre-booking required.

930 (911 Turbo) Register Secretary John Ward 01844 237508 – 911turbo@porscheclubgb.com

914 Register Secretary Kevin Clarke 07946 080454 – 914@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Kate Maynard 07812 974613 – KMaynard@hickmanandrose.co.uk International Events Co-ordinator Tom Loder 07748 635406 – thomas.loder@btinternet.com RECENT EVENTS 7 October Bicester Heritage Sunday Scramble Four 914s attended in better weather than the torrential rain of the Luftgekühlt in July this year.

There was a good varied turnout and we met lots of old 914 friends as we walked around admiring the cars on display. Two of the 914s adjourned to ‘Sakonis’ in Wembley for a hearty lunch and the number 36 pictured outside the restaurant was on Instagram and on the next 914 event (Sevenoaks Monthly Motor Meet) we bumped into the person who posted the photo. Small world!

From top: PCGB display at Bicester Heritage; birthday boy Brian

21 October The Sevenoaks Monthly Motor Meet Held every third Sunday of the month from 9am at The Woodman pub at Ide Hill near Sevenoaks in Kent (TN14 6BU), October’s meet was a bracing morning. It was well attended with over 80 cars and the two 914s attracted a lot of attention. Several interesting cars turned up including the AC3000M, which had a passing resemblance to the 914 design, albeit a decade later. We met some new friends and had a good breakfast.

Hope to see as many 914s as possible at the PCGB Christmas Open Day event at Bicester Heritage on 9 December. Do register now.

Kate Brian’s birthday run It was a wet morning when we meet at Ockham Bites by the A3/M25 junction in Surrey before heading on a run to The George in Burpham near Arundel. It was raining as we headed off down the A3, but the further we drove southwards on the winding route tour the better the weather got. The rain stopped and we even saw some sunshine. Plenty of autumn colours were to be seen as we drove along. A handful of owners also joined us at The George for lunch. After dinner a birthday cake was brought out and, after a wish, Brian was able to blow all the candles out in one puff!

Happy Fourteening…

Kevin DIARY DATES 16 DECEMBER 914 Christmas run and dinner Oxford area Contact Kevin for more details.

1 JANUARY New Year’s Day Classic Car Gathering - Brooklands Museum

924 except GT Register Secretary Paul Hedges 07940 441452 (6-10pm) – 924@porscheclubgb.com After the incident, which I mentioned last month, the last few weeks have seen me driving a Nissan Quashqai.

It has everything my 924 does not have: cruise control, power steering, lane assist, front and rear parking

sensors with 360-degree exterior cameras, speed differential warning (when approaching a rapidly decelerating car), airbags, ABS, Bluetooth to name but a few features. I imagine the Macan and Cayenne have similar features, only better.

I had the Nissan for nearly a month and I found it an incredibly capable and practical car. However, it always left me cold. I had no problem jumping into my 924 after it had been repaired. It is now running better than it has for many years. It’s been a long hard road for this 1983 car and I am enjoying it more than ever. I can only imagine how other owners struggle with keeping their vehicles going – the good days make it all worthwhile.

The latest improvements are front and rear Bosch wipers and, on the advice of the Bosch tuning specialist, I’ve ordered a new section of under bonnet rubber air ducting. I was pleasantly surprised to find two (the rubber parts) of the three sections are available new.

After at least 33-plus years and countless heat cycles the rubber is crumbling away in places. I think the next area I want to focus on is the wheels and possibly some suspension improvements.

928 Register Secretary David Hemmings 07768 983743 – 928@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Register Secretary Andrew Brierley 01204 491573 – brierley28@virginmedia.com Stolen Metallic Light Blue 1985 928 S This enquiry could be the most unusual for 2018.

The Liverpool Stolen Vehicle Crime Group, ‘the vehicle

Remanufactured Parts #28 Each month I will feature a part that is featured for each model of 924 (as well as other models they apply to). Its inclusion here is not a guarantee of availability or suitability for your car. Your local Porsche Centre will be able to guide you in these respects.

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!

Brake Check valve: 477611933A - 924 (1982–1985), 944 (1982–1985), 944 2 (1985–1989), 911 (1987–1989), mit LWR* 928 (1983–1989), RL* Screw Socket/Threaded Connector: 91111015900 - 924 (1976–1979), 924 Turbo (1979), 911 F (1972–1973), 911 G (1974-1976) Compensation tank brake fluid/equalising tank: 477611303B - 924 (1980–1985), 924 S (1986–1988), 924 Turbo (1980–1982), 944 (1982–1985) More next month…

Paul

930 Turbo SE Register Secretary Robert Day 07786 396925 (evenings) slantnose@porscheclubgb.com

924 Carrera GT Register Secretary Ricky Caesar 07796 935550 – 924carreragt@porscheclubgb.com Did you know?

Being a Club member and buying a Carrera GT does not automatically forward your details to the Register Secretary. You need to contact me by email or phone with your car details to keep the Register alive.

Also I can pass on to you any history, which I may have and also contact you on any forthcoming events/photo shoots that may be in your area.

I may also be able to help with parts or trim if you need them. Look forward to hearing from you.

By the way, happy New Year.

Ricky 104 porscheclubgb.com

From top: the stolen red 928 S; blue interior paintwork of the stolen ‘red’ 928; Osborne House car park assembly with 20 cars; all ready to be rescued by the RNLI on our return ferry

HARTECH ENGINES WIN THE PCGB CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE SECOND YEAR RUNNING

squad’, has recovered this car and is trying to find the owner. All identifying numbers have been removed by cutting the metal out under the bonnet, or by filing off. It has then been badly over painted in red. The present owner bought it from eBay and it is now impounded. If you have any clues let me know and I will pass on the details to their Major Serious and Organised Crime Unit.

Joining the 928 Register You may have joined the Club in the last 12 months and in doing so believe that your car is on the 928 Register.

Not so, you need to email or phone me to join, and I will tell you about the 800-plus other cars across the model range. If you are an S2 owner, for example, you get a GDPR approved list of fellow S2 members, plus an updated 928 book with lots of members-only driving experiences covering every model. There is also a detailed list of car prices for comparison and, of course, if you follow this column every month there is news of our latest adventures.

and provide your response by the first week in January.

The target dates are 27-29 September, including the 9/28 day!

From top: star of the Sandringham meet for me; early 944 with towing equipment; North Coast 500 2018 John O’ Groats

Calendar dates Although the Register is now in idling mode, we are still thinking about 2019 and which events should be the main ones for 928 owners. We are going to return to Gaydon, Region 9 I believe, in May 2019. We already have a provisional date of 18 May. Our last visit was in April 2015 and much has changed. It is now called the British Motor Museum (britishmotormuseum.co.uk) and the cars now housed in a new building are all the historic Jaguars from the Jaguar factory’s Browns Lane site.

Many members place their cars on SORN at this time of year and we have done the same for ourselves.

David

944 RECENT EVENTS 13-14 October views of the Isle of Wight Portsmouth’s Premier Inn was the meeting point for 20 of the 28 cars that had first of all gathered at The Merry Miller for the lunchtime rendezvous. The ferry was to be an easy 10.30am sailing next day, although all who attended will remember the almost biblical downpour on the short drive to the quayside. The 45-minute crossing to Fishbourne provides some memorable harbour and island views. In a somewhat ironic twist, one of the other ferries heading for Cowes ran aground on the following Sunday morning in poor visibility.

Nobody was injured.

Our lunch stop was Osborne House near Cowes, said to be the favourite summer home of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert - very grand and palatial. Our journey through the narrow lanes took us to Newport and a dogleg route along the coast at Brighstone Bay to Freshwater and on to The Needles for some dramatic scenery of the coastal cliff tops. It was possible to take an alternative return ferry from nearby Yarmouth to Lymington. This allowed us a journey into the tranquillity of a 40 mph speed limit throughout the New Forest, keeping a sharp look-out for the signposted ‘wild horses’. In our convoy’s case we were blocked by more than a few groups of slow moving ‘wild cows’, which was a first, and much more intimidating than the horses!

They sidle up so close to the car you cringe that any slight movement on your part will leave a dent all the way down the side of the car, or worse. An enjoyable weekend and great thanks to the ringleaders Andrew Brierley and Angus Fox of ‘928.org’. Anyone who missed out on a commemoration plate or plaque should contact Andrew directly.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS September 2019 Proposed Euro 928 in 2019 in the Alsace region of France Twenty years ago in 1999 the Porsche Club of France/ Amicale 928 held a long weekend for 928 owners in this beautiful wine-growing region in northeastern France towards Strasbourg on the border with Germany. Due south of Strasbourg is the city of Mulhouse, site of the Schlumpf Museum and the unique collection of all the Bugattis bought and displayed by the brothers of the same name. However, it does include Rolls-Royce and Mercedes and just a couple of Porsches too. If you would like a long weekend or even an extended visit to this region why not put your name down on the list.

Andrew Brierley has kindly volunteered to take expressions of interest by email. The French Club would like to know as soon as possible, so please do not delay

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 After the hectic schedule over the summer, October calmed down a bit, although we continued to have some very nice days quite late into the month, if a little cooler than we became used to.

Sandringham Estate meet I went to see a 944 friend and his S2 Cabriolet one Sunday morning and, as the jobs planned took little of the time we’d allocated, we decided to have a run over to Region 12’s event with the BMW and Mercedes clubs at Sandringham - a nice 150-mile round trip. We went in my white S2 Coupe, which acquitted itself perfectly. There were many lovely cars parked around the glorious parkland setting of the Royal Estate. We only stayed a short while, but I understand it is an annual event and will be looking for it in future years.

Club nights Besides my monthly Region 8 Club night, I took the opportunity to go and visit Dave and Tom at Region 9’s.

I had a nice welcome, “Ay, what you doing ’ere!” and enjoyed a good evening with them. I would encourage all of you to, firstly, go to your local Region meetings if you don’t already and, secondly, go and see some of your neighbours. It is a great excuse for a drive, particularly on longer summer evenings.

Donington Park meet Lastly for October, someone on a Facebook group suggested a run out to Donington Park for a morning meet. It was organised by Olli from the Mercedes SLK group for all sporty cars. Over 200 duly turned up, including at least three 944s, one of which escaped before I caught up with the owner.

The other, like most of ours, is a rolling restoration of sorts, which also currently sports nicely engineered, home built, towing equipment.

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Warmer days To remind us of warmer days, I was very happy to receive an email from Region 7’s Peter Settle: “I hope this note finds you well and that you are enjoying the weather. I have dropped you a line before as I have trouble getting to many PCGB events due to other commitments but just to assure you that I guess there are quite a few of us ‘994-ers’ in similar circumstances who are still nevertheless enjoying and using these incredible machines.

“I know you like us to keep you in the loop with what we get up to in our cars and I thought the photo of my car with other classic chums at John o’ Groats might be of interest to you. My wife Sue and I have just completed a 1500 mile round trip from our home in Ilkley, West Yorkshire driving the ‘Scottish North Coast 500’ (or a variant of it). I am sure you are well acquainted with it but, if you have not yet driven it, put it on your ‘must do’ list. The roads are fabulous and there’s very little traffic.

“We were the only Porsche in the group. Doesn’t she look big compared with the MGs and even the ‘big’ Healey?

“The car never missed a beat. She had been suffering from the 944-generic problem of lazy starting from cold and I have been methodically changing and checking everything over the past year and eventually, before setting off for Scotland, took the plunge and replaced the starter motor. In my case that seems to have cured the problem with the

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engine whizzing over from cold and starting now without any difficulties.”

I have driven up there, but only for work in the boss’ Mercedes estate, and can vouch for the quality of the roads and experience. Thanks Peter for that note, it’s great to see them being used!

I’m not going to write about how to lay up a 944 for the winter, as I’ve no experience of it in my 11 years of 944-ing. However, I know that many will be stowed away by now, waiting for the salt to have been washed away.

I’ll finish by wishing you all season’s greetings and hope that gifts given and received are 944 shaped.

From top: Tim Roelich’s prize-winning 987 S; a worthy winner; breakfast line-up

Boxster Register Secretary Tracy Wilkins 01992 450740 boxster@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Secretary Cliff Wilkins Contact details as above Technical Advisors Steve Winter steve@jazweb.co.uk Nick Pike 02089 607 111 (evenings and weekends)

Mike

968 Register Secretary Ken Coad 01923 262960 968@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Register Secretary Chris Sweeting membership@porscheclubgb.com Technical Advisor Alex Eacock 01213 282225 Hello 968 drivers. Here we are again, anxious to find a new Assistant RS as Chris is planning to sell his 968 and won’t be able to continue his role. I am doing my best, but get slightly frustrated that some 968s are split in loyalty with a 968 offshoot. Why that should be I’ll never understand. However, PCGB is a growing Club in terms of membership (10,000 new members this year and over 20,000 in total) and has quite a few strong points going for it - it’s forward thinking, has some great events and has a super Clubhouse. I would like to see more 968s supporting the Register.

Goodwood Transaxle Rendezvous is booked for 2019 and I am already in discussions in planning an event with the National Heritage Museum at Gaydon next May. I have asked for ideas and suggestions of places you would like to meet up but so far no one has touched base, please come forward. An assistant sharing ideas would be fantastic…

I met up with Tony Parker who is on his fifth 968 he keeps buying and selling them. His enthusiasm for the car is great, but now he is looking to buy a 997, so goodbye 968.

The time has come around to renew my cam belts, plus two ‘O’ rings, two seals and tensioner idler rollers - all this plus a change of engine and gearbox oils (using the famous Millers oils). More expense just before Christmas!

I’m looking for a new venue to point the 968 towards next year. France is still looking my favourite. Dijon has some classic racing in June, is a good venue and I believe it’s less crowded. I need to do some more research.

Next year the Club will be organising some top-quality events - professional standard dates to follow after Christmas. All that remains is for me to wish all 968 drivers a great Christmas and New Year.

It would make my day if someone came forward to help make our Register a better place and attract more support.

Ken

The Boxster Register had a very memorable weekend in September at both the Ragley Hall and Boxster Breakfast events.

PCGB Awards Dinner On the Friday evening, we attended the gala event in Stratford-upon-Avon and it was fantastic to see our very own Boxster technical guru Steve Winter receive the John Piper Trophy for his lifetime achievement to the Club. No one deserves the award more. He has a wealth of technical knowledge and always replies to members who contact him with queries, no matter how big or small. On behalf of the Register I would like to say a very big congratulations to Steve.

Ragley Hall National Concours d’Elégance Next morning we took the short and very wet drive to Ragley Hall. As last year, the Boxsters had a prime position on the drive leading up to the house and the terrible weather did not deter the owners from attending. Cliff and I spent most of the day either in the Club marquee or under our umbrellas but we had a few members braving the rain to enter the Concours d’Elégance in front of the main hall. The judges did a sterling job and still managed to give the cars a thorough once over. To our pleasure our very own Boxster member Tim Roelich won the Pride of Ownership class.

Here is what he had to say: “I’ve owned my 2005 3.2 S in Basalt Black, which has done 70,568 miles, for five and a half years. I’ve never owned one for this long before but I’m kind of committed to the car after the IMS bearing failed six months into its ownership. Other than that it’s been a real joy. Along with various Concours competitions I enter, the highlight must be last year’s trip to Stuttgart. I picked up a few stone chips but it was a fantastic experience.

“I set off from Carlisle on the Friday at 6am with the idea that I’d have plenty of time in the afternoon to re-prep the car given that the weather forecast wasn’t good. Unfortunately, the forecast was accurate and it rained hard during the early section of the four-hour drive. Nevertheless, after a few hours of graft I managed to get the car looking tiptop again and was very proud to win the Pride of Ownership competition (by judges discretion after it tied on points with a very clean 996 Turbo). It was a delight to be recognised for the effort that goes into preparing and maintaining the car to such a high standard. Plus, it was a real treat to meet Derek Bell who was presenting the awards.”

Well done Tim for a very well deserved award.

Boxster Breakfast meet Following on from our day at Ragley Hall, we were up bright and early on Sunday to be met with even more rain for our Boxster Breakfast meet. Along with our helpers, Johnny and Denise McGirl, we arrived to find that Chris Sweeting had already set up the PCGB 108 porscheclubgb.com

banners at the car park entrance and had politely moved as many customers’ cars as he could ready for the Boxster invasion. It was time to don waterproofs and welcome the members who had braved the weather.

While Cliff, Chris, Johnny and myself did the meet and greet, Denise braved the cold to hand out breakfast vouchers. After an hour it was looking as though the 19 cars of the 30 booked were gong to be our limit and we made our way inside to join the attendees. The restaurant was a hubbub of happy voices and smiling faces of everyone enjoying a hearty, and very tasty, breakfast. Many stayed for around another hour to chat before finally braving the outdoor weather for the drive home. As you can guess it had stopped raining!

Cliff and I would like to thank Chris and the McGirls for making the event so successful and so much fun and would also like to thank the Artyard for accommodating us and for the wonderful food. It’s definitely a venue for a return visit.

TECHNICAL Q&A Next month’s issue will be dedicated to Steve’s Q&A, so if you have any technical questions please don’t hesitate to contact Steve or myself.

Finally if you are attending the PCGB Christmas Open Day at Bicester please pop along to say hello. I will be helping Ann James on the Speen Hospice charity stall so do drop by and introduce yourselves.

Happy Boxstering…

Tracy

Cayman Register Secretary Kevan Sutherns 07733 318671 – cayman@porscheclubgb.com On the lead up to Christmas it is time to be making plans for next summer. As you may have read last month, I am planning on taking a trip to Germany around June/July.

The route I am proposing to take is by way of the Netherlands, returning through Belgium and possibly even dipping into France.

For me, the preferred crossing is from Hull, leaving on the Sunday night in order to meet up at a service area around lunchtime en route with the intention of visiting the Motorworld Museum in Cologne, which includes the

From top: the Gliding Heritage Centre includes a replica of the Colditz Cock glider; a great turnout for the Cayman Register’s Lasham Airfield event

Michael Schumacher private collection, later in the day.

An overnight stay close by would follow this, before driving to the Sinsheim Museum the next morning, which is about 45km before Zuffenhausen. This is where we would have a two-night stopover and visit the Porsche and Mercedes museums, or Porsche museum and factory visit if such can be arranged.

Leaving on the second morning, we would visit the Speyer museum, trying not to stay too long in order to complete the drive to Waterloo and another overnight stop for a visit to the Lions Mound the following morning. We would then drive to Bruges for a couple of nights of relaxation.

Anyone interested in joining such a trip, which I see as Sunday to Sunday (but for some could be shorter if they wish to join us for just part of the pilgrimage) please send me a PM or email through the Club. You should, by the time you read this have received a MailChimp, which I will have sent out to make sure that everyone gets to see the circulation. This will be mainly for Cayman Register members but if any other members wish to join us then that will be OK. Bookings for hotels, crossings etc. will need to be done individually as I will not be able to accept payments for such. The finalised itinerary of the trip will be notified closer to the time and it should be possible for us to arrange a group booking for some of the hotels, depending on numbers.

Environment stickers are needed for Germany and some towns in Belgium but this will be investigated in advance - the rules can get complex depending on dates of vehicle production.

28 October Cayman Register visit to Lasham Gliding Society Andrew Thorp reports on our recent Cayman Register event: “Following our very successful Cayman Register meeting at Goodwood Motor Circuit on 1 July, I decided to organise another informal get-together for Cayman Register members. My initial plan was to visit a cafe called ‘The Departure Lounge’ near Alton in Hampshire, but a car boot sale was due to be held on that site so a last-minute change of plan was called for.

“Having previously had a gliding experience flight, I was aware of nearby Lasham Airfield, which had the necessary cafe and parking. With the help of Mandy Sutch and Chris Seaward in the Club Office an agreement was made with the Lasham Gliding Society to have use of a parking area and their cafe. I also asked Lasham Gliding Society to put on a tour of their Gliding Heritage Centre for us at 12 noon to coincide with the end of our meeting.

“Chris Sweeting brought along the Club T5 van with gazebo and banners and we met at the airfield at 9am to set up. The really keen Cayman owners started arriving at that time too, as did the rain – it really was lashing down at Lasham. The rain eased off midmorning but the Caymans kept arriving, I believe there were about 36, many of which had a passenger.

“Lots of chatting was done, cars were admired and discussed, and breakfasts consumed. At 12noon a dozen or so attendees in their Caymans were led across the airfield to the Gliding Heritage Centre for a very informative tour of their historic glider collection, many of which are still flown. The centre also contains a replica of the Colditz Cock glider, the original being made from such things as bed slats, sleeping bags and millet.

Lasham was a World War II airfield; one of the most famous operations flown from there was by 613 Squadron. On 14 April 1944 six Mosquitos led by Wing Commander Bateson bombed the Central Records Registry of the Gestapo in The Hague from a height of 50 feet. The accuracy was such that there were few civilian casualties nearby.

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meeting appreciated by all attendees. I’m sure our Register Secretary Kevan Sutherns would be happy for anyone else to organise a Cayman gathering in their area, you can always call on Mandy and Chris in the PCGB office for guidance and assistance.”

Hope you all continue to have fun and stay safe. Enjoy your Caymans…

Kevan

Panamera Register Secretary Stephen Chapman 07484 823098 10am – 8pm Technical Advisor Steve McPherson 07831 346060 panamera@porscheclubgb.com This month sees some Register members’ thoughts on their vehicles.

Frank Baldry on his move from a Macan In February I was persuaded by Mrs B to change my wonderful Macan S for a 2016 Panamera S e-Hybrid.

Her reasoning? The Panamera looks ‘special’ and a Macan doesn’t! Our choice was a 2016 version in metallic black with ivory, with extras of soft close doors, 20-inch turbos, LEDs with PDSL, sports chrono and rear entertainment screens (neither used yet). Bought unseen from PC Glasgow, how could we not like it?

Driving back to Norfolk I was thinking ‘big mistake’.

First impressions were not good after my Macan Tiptronic rather than PDK, lower seating, strange brake feel, bigger size and lacking performance. The boot is too small for four sets of luggage but with two of us, and the rear seats down, there’s plenty of room - although roof bars and a box could be fitted!

On trips less than 30 miles return I see 45-plus mpg and over. Over 2400 miles on my latest Euro drive it did 34mpg, brim to brim.

Understanding it better, I now really like it; I avoid narrow Norfolk lanes, don’t drive it like the Macan and love the silent powerful electric mode. When I get home it’s always plugged in, I may see up to 16 miles range within four hours, and have had 21 miles indicated, dependent on how it’s been driven, whether the air con is on or off etc. Almost all the charging has been done using solar. No VED is a bonus.

The Porsche e-Hybrid design is excellent - the e-charge button recharges the batteries while cruising. I imagine it uses a little more fuel, but nothing noticeable.

On a longish journey I recharge and usually add enough to get to my destination, without using petrol, with perhaps enough left for the return journey. Tesla provide ‘destination chargers’ to many hotels, and where there are two or more, one is usually available for any EV/ Hybrid, and they work on the Panamera – bonus.

The stop start is not annoying because it’s usually in electric mode anyway, so the engine does not need to re-start. There always seems enough energy reserved to reverse into my drive.

For us it’s a cruising car and the extra weight is not noticeable. It coasts very well, does not lose speed easily - perhaps due to the weight. It’s interesting to see the tacho fall to zero after lifting off or at a steady speed, although the engine will start up at times I don’t expect.

The sports plus modes are excellent, as is the manual gear change for when I want to press on.

I am completely sold on this type of Hybrid, but not yet convinced about EVs. I recently arrived at the

From top: Frank Baldry’s 2016 Panamera S e-Hybrid; Justin Fowler’s Panamera 4; clearly visible rust on David Hemmings’ Panamera Diesel hubs was remedied with two coats of matt black paint

New wheels on my wagon – all just rolling along!

928 Register Secretary David Hemmings’ update on his Panamera Diesel.

Well not exactly new 20-inch wheels, but new discs and pads all round from the Porsche Centre, on my Yachting Blue 2012 Diesel. They had passed 60,000 miles so we were heading for a record ‘braking’ life at this mileage, according to the Centre. When the car was new I had noticed it only took the first 10,000 miles for rusting to have started on the brake hubs, on all four wheels, and I watched with some disappointment as it spread. This was not considered as a fault under the factory warranty - surprising when it’s so visible. The cure I thought was an easy replacement, but new discs and new pads are £2000 fitted, so it would have to wait until replacement was called for. That opportunity only arose recently when the car passed 60,000 miles, so I planned for a visit to the body shop shortly afterwards.

Two coats of matt black brake calliper paint was the visual solution. When the wheels are in place, the paint is almost invisible and they are good for the long term, as they should have been in the first place!

It does raise an obvious question. The cost of this painting during brake manufacture must be minimal, certainly less than the three-figure sum that I paid. If main body parts can be galvanised for long life then why does the factory not adopt this very simple visual upgrade for the brakes?

black flag waved at me. As I was just one lap from the end I throttled off and went to talk to the marshals.

“Well, you see, you were right behind the GT4, that made your car trip the noise meter.” Thanks a bunch.

My car has never tripped the noise meter anywhere and comes in at 101 dB on static, thanks to the extra small silencers I had fitted some years ago.

Anyway, it was a good day out at one of UK’s best ‘old’ circuits. How F1 ever ended up actually racing there is a mystery.

I am booked for the Porsche 2019 RS day at Oulton Park and looking forward to that. I hope to see some of you there.

For now, I hope everyone has a good run into the festive season!

Happy GT3ing!

Alex

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

The Diesel Panamera The diesel engineered Porsche is no more. Despite all the Audi technology and the lowered emissions, Porsche have decided to kill them off. This owner will be disappointed but the tide has turned and a petrol replacement is the only current way forward. The regular 40mpg will be gone forever - tank full to tank full, the lowest recorded has been 33 mpg and the highest 46mpg. I can see beyond the individual tax savings of a hybrid version and must think about all electric. Maybe a Taycan is the answer…

Register Secretary Jeremy Heney cayenne@porscheclubgb.com

Thanks for all the contributions and I hope we see a few Panameras at the Club Christmas Open Day at Bicester Heritage meet.

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

Stephen

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Channel Tunnel with nine miles of electric range and 395 range of fuel, a Tesla owner desperate to plug in, having arrived late, missed his shuttle due to the need to charge. No such problem with a Hybrid, the two non-Tesla chargers were out of service!

The Gen 2 Panamera is out of budget, but perhaps a Macan Hybrid, if and when. There might even be space for a Boxster, time will tell.

Register Secretary Alex Drobik 01628 620702 – gt3@porscheclubgb.com

Justin Fowler and his Panamera 4 Two years ago I fancied a Porsche so went to PC East London for the launch of the second generation of the Panamera.

I required a four-door that wasn’t an SUV - it had to be a Panamera because of the attractiveness.

However, finding one at the right price, the correct colour and specification proved to be a difficult task it took about 18 months. I have been very pleased, and it lives up to expectations. Handling is first class being four-wheel drive.

I had to replace the brake discs as they were scored and have experienced a few electrical gremlins. The auto dimming passenger side wing mirror failed to dim, which turned out to be six broken wires in the mirror loom. I haven’t been able to cure an issue with the driver’s side passenger door not unlocking – it could be a microswitch inside the lock. The engine management warning light also came on; an ECU reader was plugged in and it turned out to be dirty throttle body, an easy fix.

Well it’s the end of another year, or almost. I sense we are all having a last few days of driving our GT3s before ‘hibernating’ them till spring. I expect to have seen a few in the run up to December and the holiday season but I do wince when I see a GT3 on Cup tyres skidding on salted roads.

I attended the Porsche Club’s Goodwood charity day and it was great to see so many cars turn up for the lunch ‘parking’ on the grid session. The day was great, weather perfect and the sessions turned around quickly. As you may recall, I had my new suspension on the car - new as in the sense of KW Clubsports that seem to be working now. I did not get a chance to really give the car a go as, to be honest, I was still figuring out the difference from before. Going into ‘No Name’, I was around 20mph slower than I would normally go.

At the end I started to get on the pedal and was right up behind a GT4 at Fordwater but, as we went around the start line in very close order, I had the noise and

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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. May I take this opportunity to wish all members, friends, Directors and staff a very happy Christmas and prosperous New Year?

A big thank you to Ralph and Ian for all the help with the Register over the last year, and I hope for many years to come. It’s greatly appreciated.

The winner of our Modified Porsche of the year goes to... drum roll while opening the envelope... the record-setting LMP1 EVO 919 Hybrid.

Although now retired from racing it’s embarked on a world tour. With race power and speed restrictions being removed, Porsche are demonstrating what this fabulous machine is really capable of.

Unofficially timed at one minute 42.553 seconds for Spa, the changes to the EVO 919 include DRS to the front and rear, a bigger diffuser and a rear wing increase.

Modified Porsche of the year – LMP1 EVO 919 Hybrid

The power has risen from a modest 500hp to 720hp and the car now tops out at 233mph!

So congratulations to the Porsche EVO 919.

Have a great festive break everyone. Happy Modifying…

Des, Ralph and Ian

Macan Register Secretary Mike Allen 07976 697070 – macan@porscheclubgb.com Dashing off on the Club’s September factory tour I forgot to include the second part of Adrian Robson’s guide following on from his Porsche Car Connect and Connect Plus article last month. Apologies…

My Porsche (previously Porsche Connect Portal) This is a set of 19 services (17 for a car without the embedded data SIM) provided with all new cars for two years from delivery, renewable by a paid subscription, accessed and managed through a website link provided to the customer on delivery of their new Porsche. It requires a Porsche ID (usually your email address), password and a vehicle pairing code. The Porsche Centre sets this up just before delivery.

Being a website not an App it can be accessed from any device with internet connection. Once logged in, all the available online services for that car can be seen together with their expiry date, which is two years from the delivery date of a new car.

All the services available in the PCM are shown once logged in. It is then possible to configure some of them, for example additional news channels can be added to the default ones by simply adding the website URL or an RSS feed then saving it to the car. Any extra channels will be there next time you login. Other services include fuel prices, weather information, car parking and more, including the ability to update the navigation map data.

The Personal Portal POI Service allows the user to search for destinations then save them so that all pre-saved destinations will be available to use without laboriously entering each one using the PCM touch screen and running down the car battery.

The Portal POI Service allows the user to manage custom POIs and store them. The list has to be in a compatible file format in order to upload it. An example might be a database of the UK’s fixed speed cameras.

Once saved these POIs would then be visible on the map page of the PCM. If there is more than one driver of the car, each driver

From top: Kevin Surridge’s Macan S diesel; Tony Rodham’s two-litre petrol Macan; Mark Hamilton’s Macan in the fields

can have their own set of customised services and pre-saved destinations. This requires the main user to set up additional drivers as secondary users.”

Adrian has offered to give a tutorial presentation in the spring at Cornbury House, when he can run through all of the Porsche Connect and My Porsche features by both PowerPoint and live demonstration.

Look out for the announcement of a date next year; refreshments will be served and, for those who wish, we will retire to a local pub to continue social chat over lunch. Let me know if this event appeals to you and I’ll make a note to email you when a date is confirmed.

Porsche abandons diesel for good – sadly, it’s true I had always thought the company would, in time, re-introduce the most desirable Macan model in the range with an even cleaner oil burner but, sadly, this has recently been confirmed not to be the case. Many will miss the torque and economy of diesel and I wonder how many customers will be lost to other marques that continue with ‘clean’ diesels?

New members A warm welcome goes to new Macan owners David Speck, Alan Harrison and Kevin Surridge. Kevin writes: “If Heineken made… days out, then they’d have to make it a Porsche day out. There’s nothing better than spending a day at PEC Silverstone test driving their full range, which my wife and I recently did. What a day!

Treated to fabulous food and being filled with caffeine and adrenaline, we departed buzzing. Does their marketing tactic tempt you to change your car? There is no question taking a 911 through its paces on the track certainly tells you it’s a car without compromise, and arguably there is nothing nicer you’d like to have parked on your driveway. But, 18 months and 20,000 miles after taking delivery of my Macan S Diesel, am I ready to change cars? No doubt there are many times when you need a practical car – those long journeys taking the kids’ stuff to university, loading mountain bikes for a day in the hills or, most importantly, collecting an urgent new 50-inch TV so your wife can watch Strictly Come Dancing. Have I compromised my driving experience for practicality? Yes, it’s probably true - if Heineken made a car it would be a 911. But they don’t, Porsche do, and they also make the Macan, a vehicle that Porsche has not made any compromises on either. Cossetted in the adaptive sports seats, hands gripping the perfectly moulded steering wheel and the Macan driving with an agility and dynamics that defies physics, I know it doesn’t get any better than this. It may not be a 911, but I don’t have to compromise a great drive for practicality - it’s the best of both worlds. So sorry Porsche, you won’t be prising this one out of my hands anytime soon, not even for a 911…you’ll just have to wait till I can afford both!”

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Tony Rodham has swapped his Audi Q3 S-line for a two-litre petrol Macan and appreciates the larger boot but is still getting the hang of the technology – a candidate for Adrian’s tutorial no doubt?

Macan-ability – versatility!

Mark Hamilton, our Club Information Systems and Services Director, sent me a photo of his Macan taking up sheep-driving duties on the farm when his trusty Land Rover was having its MOT. Apparently, it did the job admirably and in greater comfort too!

Wishing you all a great Christmas and all the best for 2019 – Brexit permitting!

Happy Macan-ing…

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Porsche Club GB is lucky to enjoy the support of a small number of carefully selected partners who are equally passionate about the Porsche brand.

Their generous support and ongoing commitment allow us to continue to provide Club members with a wide range of valuable benefits and resources. We hope you will in turn support them.

ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF BLENHEIM PALACE We’re delighted to announce that we’ve teamed up with Blenheim Palace to offer a fantastic member benefit.

Situated in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, this early 18th-century masterpiece of Baroque architecture sits among more than 2000 acres of landscaped parkland and formal gardens created by Capability Brown. Birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and home to the 12th Duke of Marlborough and his family, this UNESCO World Heritage site is an awe-inspiring experience for visitors.

After taking in the stunning scenery, why not indulge in a three-course lunch or champagne afternoon tea at the Orangery. The Water Terrace Café, Oxfordshire Pantry and Pleasure Gardens Pizza Café also offer delicious local produce.

Blenheim Palace is pleased to offer PCGB members 20 per cent off a Palace, Park and Gardens ticket. Simply produce a valid Porsche Club membership card, or use discount code PORSCHE20 when booking online (blenheimpalace.com/book).

Terms and conditions apply (refer to Member Benefits at porscheclubgb.com).

Porsche Club GB offers as part of your membership VALUATIONS

Agreed valuation service Porsche Club can provide members with a free valuation service for their Porsche.

This process can now be completed online at porscheclubgb.com. Each submission will be reviewed by a member of the Clubhouse team, and we aim to produce a completed valuation letter within 72 hours.

EVENTS

Autosport International, 10-13 January 2019, NEC

Autosport International, Europe’s largest indoor pre-season motorsport event, caters for fans and motorsport professionals alike, with two trade-only days followed by two public days. It features every level of motor racing, from LMP1 to karting. Visit the PCGB stand to discover more about our motorsport and on-track opportunities. Meet competitors, race preparers and Club officials to see what is involved in entering one of our disciplines while our hospitality allows you to rest and refuel during the show.

PORSCHE CARS GREAT BRITAIN Driving Experience at Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone PCGB members can purchase a 90-minute Driving Experience for a preferential rate, driving either the 718 Boxster or Cayman, 911, Panamera, Cayenne or Macan on the Porsche Tracks (GT and Turbo models are excluded).

Refreshments are included. Spaces are limited. Order via PCGB and you will receive a voucher pack in the post. Use the voucher to book your place (subject to availability) directly with the Porsche Experience Centre. Participants must be aged between 18 and 80 and must hold a valid, full driving licence. If you have any convictions on your licence please phone + 44 (0) 8443 575 911 before booking as restrictions may apply.

For many Club members, their Porsche carries emotional and aesthetic connections, which need to be allied with investment, taxes and often financing considerations.

HFMC Wealth’s fundamental objective is to help you achieve your key financial goals. If you value financial planning for the future, or would like a health check of current finances, contact HFMC Wealth for a free introductory meeting. Visit hfmcwealth.com, call 0203 958 0911 or email PCGB@hfmcwealth.com On the way to an event, a client’s 963 Porsche 356B Coupé was rear-ended and went into a spin, hitting a wall. Under the PCGB Insurance Scheme we drove him to the event then took the 356, insured with us at an agreed value of £40,000, to his chosen garage. Repair costs agreed with the garage were just under £28,000.

Most policies write off a car if repairs exceed a certain percentage of its value, with the client offered so-called market value, minus an excess. The PCGB Scheme is more flexible. We offered the option of a £40,000 agreed value cash

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payment, with no deductions, but he chose the repairs. Where possible, only original Porsche parts were used, and the car was returned in perfect order. Why not ask Lockton, the scheme’s brokers, for a quote on 0845 602 9420?

Oracle Finance has funded thousands of prestige vehicles, including many Porsches, and can offer a broad range of tailored finance solutions, including refinance and equity release. Contact its Porsche Club team for a fast-track service at competitive rates* by calling 0845 094 9111, emailing porsche@oraclefinance.co.uk or visiting oraclefinance.co.uk/porsche-club *Members receive one year’s free Porsche Club membership with each new finance agreement.

Pirelli has updated its exclusive members’ offer. PCGB members will now receive a fuel gift card, up to the value of £100, when purchasing two or more Pirelli car, van and 4x4 tyres in a single transaction. For full details of the offer, visit pirelli.co.uk/porscheclubgb Through the Club’s partnership, members can benefit from Silverstone Auctions’ expertise in a number of different ways, including free consignments (usually £300) of cars to Silverstone Auctions sales; advice and guidance to Club members on the practice of consigning their Porsche for sale or undertaking a purchase at an auction; highly discounted catalogue prices; and privileged membership of affiliation and loyalty schemes.

Porsche Club members enjoy preferential rates on Classic Additions products when purchased through Porsche Club. Buy online at porscheclubgb.com or call 01608 652911 .

Porsche Club members enjoy preferential rates on Hamilton Classic products when purchased through Porsche Club. Buy online at porscheclubgb.com or call 01608 652911.

All offers/codes correct at time of going to print

OUR PARTNERS

ARTWORK

Carvolution Discount: PCGB members receive a 10% discount.

Claim: Visit carvolutioncompany.com and use PCGB15 at the checkout.

BREAKDOWN COVER

AA Discount: Porsche Club GB members save up to 50% on new annual breakdown cover or 20% on yearly renewal.

Claim: Call 0800 048 0075 and quote F0729. Terms and conditions apply.

Please visit porscheclubgb.com RAC Discount: Receive up to 50% off standard RAC prices for a single personal-based cover for the first year of membership, then a 25% discount on each renewal.

Claim: Call 0330 159 0541 or visit rac.co.uk/join/benefits, quoting MS50.

CAR-CARE PRODUCTS

Vertar Discount: PCGB members receive 10% off car-care products and auto accessories.

Claim: Call Freephone 0800 177 7808 or visit vertar.com and use the coupon code PCGB. Car Hood Discount: PCGB members are offered a price of £650 inc. VAT (usually £695) to supply and fit a mohair hood with heated glass rear window to a Boxster 986 1997-2002.

Claim: Present membership card for discount. Call 020 8391 5324.

GENERAL MOTORING

The Institute of Advanced Motorists Discount: Advanced driving course to PCGB members for £135 (usually £149).

Claim: Call 0300 303 1134 or visit iamroadsmart.com/poc and quote POC14.

LUBRICANTS

Lucas Oil Products UK Ltd Discount: PCGB members receive 10% off online prices.

Claim: Call Freephone 0808 100 3259 or visit lucasoil.co.uk and use code PCGB10.

Opie Oils Discount: 10% discount is available to members.

Claim: Email sales@opieoils.co.uk, call 01209 202 949 or visit opieoils.co.uk and use the discount code PCGB website.

Woodcote Automotive (Millers Oils) Discount: 20% discount on products bought via the specialist motorsport distributor and 15% discount on Millers Oils products.

Claim: Email robin@woodcoteauto.co.uk, call 01565 653658 or visit millersoils.co.uk

PARKING

APH Discount: 10% discounts at participating UK airport car parks, airport hotel/parking packages and No1Lounges at selected airports. Discounts are on standard rates published on aph.com and on participating products only.

Claim: For full T&Cs, visit partners.aph. com/pcgb or call 01342 859536 and quote PCGB.

Claim: Call 01865 331234, email workshop@ autofarm.co.uk or visit autofarm.co.uk and quote your membership number.

Dynotech RS Discount: Receive 10% discount on parts and 20% on labour costs and ECU tuning on presenting PCGB membership card.

Claim: Call 01367 358100 or visit dynotechrs.co.uk Parr Independent Discount: 10% off labour rates when PCGB members show their membership card.

Claim: For details, call 01293 537911 or visit parr-uk.co.uk

PORSCHE PARTS

Design 911 Discount: PCGB members receive a 5% discount on parts and accessories.

Claim: Enter code PCGB005 at checkout.

Visit design911.co.uk or call 020 8500 8811.

Silver Wheels Ltd Discount: 15% discount is available to members.

Claim: Call 01202 896651, quoting SW9PC when booking, or visit silverwheelsltd.co.uk

The Montcalm Luxury Hotels London Discount: A complimentary continental breakfast and access to the club lounge at The Montcalm London Marble Arch.

Claim: Book at themontcalm.com using code PCLUBGB. The Park House Hotel, Shifnal, and the Mytton & Mermaid Hotel, Shrewsbury Discount: Free stay and complimentary upgrade to a suite when spending £100 on food and drink (all week at Park House, Sunday nights at the Mytton & Mermaid).

Claim: Call Park House on 01952 460128 or the Mytton & Mermaid on 01743 761220, quoting ‘Porsche Club member’.

The Wild Rabbit Discount: Free glass of rosé when dining at this modern British Inn set in the heart of the Cotswolds.

Claim: Present your membership card.

HOTELS

Porscheshop Discount: A 5-10% discount is available to members on most items and services.

Claim: Visit porscheshop.co.uk or call 0121 585 6088 and quote your membership number.

Spax Performance Discount: PCGB members receive a 10% discount on all products.

Claim: Call 01869 244771 and quote your membership number.

K300 Ltd Discount: 15% discount on Goodridge hose kits and 10-15% discount on EBC and Pagid brake pads.

Claim: Call 0161 355 1275 and quote membership number or visit k300performance.co.uk

PORSCHE SERVICING AND BODYWORK

Autofarm Discount: 10% discount on labour costs.

Hurley House Discount: Members receive 10% discount on food and beverages, spa treatments and a complimentary bottle of Ruinart champagne on booking a stay.

Claim: Call 01628 568500 or email hello@hurleyhouse.co.uk, quoting ‘Porsche Club member’, and present membership card on check-in.

Beamish Hall Country House Hotel Discount: For exclusive member rates on room only, B&B and dinner, and B&B, email reservations@beamish-hall.co.uk or call 01207 233733 quoting ‘Porsche Club member’ and present membership card on check-in.

Gisborough Hall Discount: DBB from £139 per room per night.

Claim: Contact reservations@ gisborough-hall.com or 01287 611500, quoting PCGB18, and present membership card at check-in.

mce porsche offers 10% discount MCE Porsche near Banbury is an Independent Porsche specialist providing a friendly, professional service.

MCE’s owner Mike Champion, a time-served and degree-qualified automotive engineer with 30 years’ experience in road and race car development, has an eye for period-correct detail and a lifelong passion and enthusiasm for Porsche.

MCE offers: • regular interim and full servicing to Porsche service schedules at competitive prices for all sports models from 356 to 997

• chassis and suspension rebuilds, updates and rebushing

• panel work, rust repairs, welding and fabricating, preparation and paint, colour-matching and detailing • engine strip, inspection and rebuilds • interior trimming and electrical work • diagnostic error code reading, fault-finding and debugging • pre-purchase inspections and engineer’s reports.

MCE is offering PCGB members 10% off standard labour rates on booking. Present your membership card. Contact MCE Porsche on 07796 372 239/01295 710 374, or visit mceporsche.com

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SHOPPING

Elm of Burford Discount: PCGB members receive a 5% discount.

Claim: Present your membership card or use code PCGB at elmofburford.com Daylesford Organic Farm Discount: 10% discount on bookings at Daylesford Cottages; on hour-long massages; in the farmshop and cafe area; and at Bamford Barn; free glass of rosé when dining at The Wild Rabbit.

Claim: Present your membership card.

Bicester Village Discount: Save up to 60% on leading brands’ RRPs at more than 160 boutiques. Members also save 10% with a VIP card.

Claim: Print voucher from PCGB website and present with membership card at the Visitor Centre or Information Hub.

CALENDAR WHAT’S ON IN 2018 & 2019 DECEMBER 1 1-2 2 2 3 4 7 7 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 11 13 13 14 15 15 16 16 16 18 19 22 22 28

Christmas lunch (R2) Christmas party weekend (991) (997) (Macan) Christmas lunch (R6) Christmas lunch (R18) Annual meal and awards The Coopers Arms (R8) R20 On Tour: Christmas Curry (R20) Christmas dinner (R26) Christmas dinner (R29) Christmas lunch - Vesuvio’s (R10) Christmas dinner dance (R15) Christmas party (R19) Christmas lunch (R28J) Christmas lunch (R4) Convoy to Christmas Open Day - Bicester Heritage (R21) Christmas lunch (R22) Christmas lunch (R31) Christmas Open Day Bicester Heritage Christmas lunch (R11) West Coast Christmas meal (R1) Christmas event - PC Mid Sussex (R23) East Coast Christmas meal (R1) Christmas dinner (R14) Christmas mince pies and coffee - PC Belfast (R27) Christmas lunch (R13) Preston Supercar Meet at The Ancient Oak, Cottam (R18) Christmas run and dinner (914) Gower Tour (R14) Christmas meal (R16) Christmas party MarycullterHotel (R2) Christmas lunch (R28G) Lunch at San Marco’s (R18)

JANUARY TBC 1 1

An evening with (provisional) New Year’s Day Classic Car Gathering - Brooklands Classic car breakfast - The Cornerhouse (R18)

5 5 6 6 6 10-13 12 12 12 13 19 19 19 26 27 27

Post-Christmas party Redworth Hall (R3) New Year Dinner (R21) Bicester Heritage (Sunday Scramble) R20 Escape - Icebreaker (R20) Post-Christmas lunch (R24) Autosport International - NEC New Year get-together - Quay Hotel and Spa, Deganwy (R6) Annual Dinner Dance (R17) Historic Rally Car Register Open Day - Gaydon (912) New Year run and lunch (R1) Trio of curry nights Aberdeen (R2) New Year Dinner - The Deanwater Hotel (R5) Post-Christmas dinner dance (R25) New Year Dinner - the Grange Hotel, York (R7) POTM (R12) Sunday Coffee Cruise (R31)

FEBRUARY 8 13 14-17 22-24 23 24 24

Pre-season dinner Loughshore Hotel (R27) Tesla cars visit - Stockport (R5) The London Classic Car Show Portmeirion weekend (R5) Bridge Classic Cars visit (R12) Jodrell Bank and lunch (R6) Sunday Coffee Cruise (R31)

MARCH 3 8 10 15-18 22-24 24

Blenheim Cars & Coffee Oulton Park RS Day Full English Breakfast Run (R31) Welsh weekend (Macan) Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show Sunday Coffee Cruise (R31)

APRIL TBC 6

Factory Visit Breakfast at the Royal Automobile Club

6 7 13-14 19-22 26 28 28 28 28 296 May

Spring workshop visit - PC Tewkesbury (Macan) 993 Technical Seminar (993) Officials Conference & AGM WOTY – Dutch Windmills and Waterways (R29) Your Porsche at PEC – 45 mins (provisional) Bicester Heritage (Sunday Scramble) Drive It Day - Wings and Big Wheels Rally (R11) Sunday Coffee Cruise (R31) Drive It Day Drive Out Sunday (R31)

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European Tour of the Year (R22)

11 24-26 311 Sept

MAY TBC 3-5 8-12 12 18-19 19 19-21 26

Porsches in the Glen (R1) Donington Historic Festival Isle of Man Tour (R16) The Cotswold Rally Porsches on the Prom Cumbria Classic Manx Tour Sunday Coffee Cruise (R31)

JUNE TBC 2 15 15-16 22-23 22-23 22 27-30 30

Factory Visit Cotswold Convoy to New Forest (R31) Le Mans barbecue Le Mans 24 Hours Porsches at Prescott Flywheel: Bicester Heritage Midsummer Night’s Drive through Wessex (R31) WOTY - France (R24) Road Rally (R10)

JULY TBC 4 4-7 12-14 13-14

Chatsworth House Witney Motor Show (R31) Goodwood Festival of Speed Summer Trial from Chesterfield (912) Chateau Impney Hill Climb

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26-28 27 28

Weymouth Porsches on the Prom (provisional) Silverstone Classic PEC day as part of Silverstone Classic Sunday Coffee Cruise (R31)

August TBC TBC TBC 3 4-5

Yorkshire Porsche Festival PEC Drive your own day Witton Castle (provisional) Transaxle meet – Goodwood Beaulieu Supercar Showdown (TBC) Midlands 356 event Oulton Park Gold Cup (TBC) WEC Silverstone

september TBC 16-17 22

Factory Visit Kop Hill Climb Silverstone Auctions Porsche Sale & Concours

october 4-6 6 12 13 19 19

Regional Pop Up (TBC) Castle Combe Autumn Classic (TBC) Goodwood Charity Event Prescott Breakfast Meet Porsche Club golf day Awards Dinner

November TBC 2 8-10

Officials Conference Tech Seminar CH (TBC) NEC Classic Car Show

december 7-8

Christmas event

REGIONS

REGISTERS

MAIN CLUB

S P OT L IG HT ON . ..

GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS

Jackson Luxury Textured Cashmere Roll Neck Every man needs a real statement piece to see him through the winter, and the Jackson Cashmere Roll neck from MrQuintessential fits the bill. In a elegant basket weave, in a choice of heather grey or russet. Tactile, soft and luxurious. A piece to be coveted and admired.

Exclusive 10% discount and free shipping with the code Porsche.

Price £325 www.mrquintessential.com

Want to work out in the comfort of your own home?

Then why not design your own home gym?

We can help you create a home gym using a wide range of luxury gym equipment from leading suppliers.

You’ll never miss a workout again.

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Pullman Editions

Upgrade your Porsche interior with a bespoke set of Autostyle car mats.

We have been producing luxury carpet mats since 1991, using top quality materials and excellent craftsmanship. Pick a carpet colour, then a binding colour and add stock embroideries or send us your own design.

Prices start at £30 plus postage Buy online or call us:

www.autostyle.co.uk 01908 222113 | Int’l +44 1908 222113

PULLMAN EDITIONS designs stunning limited-edition posters that capture the enduring appeal of Art Deco. The posters feature winter sports, glamorous resorts around the world, and historic automobiles. With more than 100 original designs available at £395 each, they make fantastic gifts.

Call 020 7730 0547 or view and buy online at www.pullmaneditions.com

SP OT LI G H T O N. . .

A SELECTION OF IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS GIVING

Procar Belfast

Rothay Garden Situated in two acres of riverside gardens on the edge of Grasmere village, at the heart of the Lake District, Rothay Garden is Cumbria’s Small Hotel of the Year 2018 and the ideal base for your next short break. Our Garden Restaurant, superb Riverside Spa and stunning bedrooms and suites are just the thing. We offer great Midweek Savers and gift vouchers for Christmas!

01539 45334 www.rothaygarden.com

Valentine’s Road N Track wax will ensure durability for your prized possession while its Elegance wax will give your car the most luxurious gloss finish you have ever seen. Neither wax will react with paintwork or clear coat finishes. These are perfect gifts for all car lovers.

Use the code PP10 for a 10% discount on both waxes.

02890817187 www.procarbelfast.co.uk

RELATED REGISTRATIONS The ideal Christmas present for the discerning Porsche owner.

Many other Porsche 911 and other model-related cherished reg/marks available.

More interesting reg/marks available for other marques on enquiry.

All cherished reg/marks held on V750 retention certificates, never previously issued before by the DVLA. All available for immediate transfer. For details, contact Eric Hall.

07730 007694 | erha300@aol.com

300 RS 987 MD REG 911E S911 LER 996 POR POR 997T POR 911K POR 911N POR 911Y 993 POR 993 RUF 911 MSD

VNZ 911 964 MC 964 GC RED 911H RSR 911K RSR 911T RSR 911X B911 RSR RUF 911T 911 SCR 911 PYT 911 FEG

98 RSR CAR232A 911 FJX 930 FF XXX 911C 991 PD 911 RWS 918 MHH S918 POR A993 XXX TON 997X 997 CSS

WBZ 911 P993 POR CAB 911X VOP 911S E944 POR RS15 ACE A911 DPG P911 SCH WAG 944S GT68 RSR RS18 POR RS68 RSR RS68 POR

Free Porsche related lineage advertising for members

Trading Post 356

356

Number Plates RELATED REGISTRATIONS

Milestone Business Park, London Road, Whimple, Exeter, Devon EX5 2QB

SHOP ONLINE AND GET 15% OFF SELECTED PARTS ON THE WEBSITE

CLASSIC PARTS FOR PORSCHE

356 911 912 914 We stock the largest selection of new parts for the 356, 911, 912 and 914 including mechanical, engine, body & interior - we also have a large selection of used parts. In fact, we stock everything you need to keep your classic Porsche on the road!

www.rogerbrayrestoration.com T: 01404 822005 F: 01404 822007 parts@rogerbrayrestoration.com

INITIALS, NAMES AND OTHER MARQUES We have a warehouse here in the UK stuffed, floor to ceiling with literally tens of thousands of used parts, body panels, doors, engines, you name it, we may have it, even early 911.

E-mail: drew.saunders356@gmail.com (UK) or ulrich.s.sievers@gmail.com (Europe)

928 928 ELECTRONICS SPECIALIST LH AND EZK ECUs REPAIRED MAFs REBUILT 3 AND 6 PIN 911 CDI BOXES REPAIRED

1 VWS 4 NRG 39 EH 7 JXC 18 PET RAY 1N 55 YRD 40 MXC Y35 JOE HOG 130Y XKR 1R JAG 42S SL65 AMG MB10 SLR RS61 ACE

1 MVU 4 FHD 140 Y 49 JET 20 PET RAY 8T 90 NLY KIB 89 Y35 RAY HOG 63N 71 VEY FSP 11R 820 UGH S800 RAY M112 RAY

All on retention certificates for immediate transfer.

To sell your Porsche or view other members Porsche’s for sale, please visit www.porscheclubgb.com

01223 709915 www.jdsporsche.com

F6 ROW For sale, on retention £700.

(PCGB member) Tel: 07866 770085 SM14 CAN (S Macan) on retention following sale on my Macan, £995 ono. Tel: 07957 719129 NHZ 999 £2000 YHJ 999 £2,500 Both on retention.

Tel: 07467 188066 AB05 WHO Call John on: 07774 837087 959 VB Club member has plate for sale for immediate transfer. Offers around £3,000.

E-mail: papaporsche@yahoo.com Tel: 07796 935550

PRIVATE NUMBER PLATE

FOR SALE LIL5991 (LIL’S 991)

An ideal Christmas present.

£1600 ono

PCGB MEMBER TEL: 07730 007694 E-MAIL: ERHA300@AOL.COM

Tel: 07951 868159

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TRADING POST Number Plates/Parts/Miscellaneous

WANTED ALL PORSCHE MODELS All conditions wanted, from restoration projects to concours. Right & left-hand drive. Complete collections purchased.

Cash buyer. Discretion assured.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you are interested in selling your Porsche and are looking for a prompt hassle free cash buyer! Please feel free to contact me for a no obligation friendly chat.

I am especially interested in the following models: 356, 911, 964, 993, 996 and 997.

CALL DIRECT ON

07787 528131

Winter Tyres (Part worn) To fit Porsche Macan (19” rims) Pirelli Scorpion Winter Two 235x55xR19 / Two 55x55xR19, 6mm (min) tread across all. Used on my Macan for one season (approx 5,000 miles) £75 each ono.

Tel: 07957 719129

RS123 RS123

928 S2 1986 4 x 7 x 16 polished original alloy wheels with centre caps, good condition, £650. Tel: 07467 188066

Cherished Plate FOR SALE Available immediately OIRO £30,000 Tel: 07747 682693

928 S4 GT, 1992 complete full cream interior including, carpets, consoles, door cards, plus many other parts, hard to find, absolute bargain £2,500 Tel: 07467 188066

NOTICE TO PCGB MEMBERS / VENDORS Before giving out ANY information regarding cars, or any other items for sale, please satisfy yourself that any potential purchaser is bona fide.

WANTED Harbour Cars buy the finest used Porsche.

For a polite, professional and friendly service please get in touch with us.

01243 530630 info@harbourcars.com

Birdham Road, Chichester, PO20 7DU

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TRADING POST

We know what your Porsche is worth.

Porsche Centre Swindon is looking to expand its range of Porsche Approved Pre-Owned cars, including classic models.

Contact James Castle on 01793 398 540 for a no obligation valuation of your vehicle and save time by selling or part-exchanging your Porsche to the people who know it best.

Porsche Centre Swindon Frankland Road Blagrove Swindon SN5 8YG info@porscheswindon.co.uk www.porscheswindon.co.uk

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Cars for sale | Wanted | Servicing

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or email us at tradingpost@porschepost.co.uk

TRADING POST

We have a warehouse here in the UK stuffed, floor to ceiling with literally tens of thousands of used parts, body panels, doors, engines, you name it, we may have it, even early 911.

Experts for classic and new Porsche Norfolk specialists with over 40 years experience

E-mail: drew.saunders356@gmail.com (UK) or ulrich.s.sievers@gmail.com (Europe)

Repairs & servicing • Air con testing & refresh Engine builds • Tyres & Re-Balancing • Restoration IMS bearing replacements For friendly advice, call 01328 821 429 or 07825 992 021 Unit A, Bunkers Hill, Egmere, Norfolk NR22 6AZ | whporsche@outlook.com

To advertise here telephone us on 01603 772553 Yorkshire’s No. 1 choice for classic to mordern Porsche

CLASSIC PORSCHE

Please call us on 01937 574052

www.yorkshireclassicporsche.co.uk Leeds Road, Collingham, nr Wetherby, West Yorkshire LS22 5AA

Classic PORSCHES from a project to perfect

Joop Stolze has them in stock; including Porsche 911-912-914-924-928 and 356s Always more than 450 REAL classics in stock!

WANTED classic cars in any condition!

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SALES SERVICE RESTORATION We are a friendly & professional Porsche Specialist based in the South West, offering a complete range of Porsche services at competitive rates.

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TRADING POST

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Two top Porsche specialists team up to give insurance and best service on your Porsche

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Cars for sale | Wanted | Servicing

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WANTED ALL PORSCHE MODELS All conditions wanted, from restoration projects to concours. Right & left-hand drive. Complete collections purchased.

Cash buyer. Discretion assured.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you are interested in selling your Porsche and are looking for a prompt hassle free cash buyer! Please feel free to contact me for a no obligation friendly chat.

To sell your Porsche or view other members Porscheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for sale, please visit www.porscheclubgb.com

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• LIGHTWEIGHT COMPOSITE PANELS Manufactured in house panels and styling conversions. All models from early SWB 911’s to 997 RSR supplied in fibreglass, kevlar or carbon doors, roofs, bonnets. The list is endless.

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INDEPENDENT PORSCHE SPECIALISTS Avon Advanced Car Care Unit 3, Fairways Ind. Est. Filton, Bristol, BS34 7QS T: 0870 765 5911/0117 944 1944 E: sales@advancedcarcare.co.uk www.advancedcarcare.co.uk A progressively high tech, fully equipped Porsche servicing facility based in Bristol. The professional personalised care for you and your car is what makes us so unique. We pride ourselves on our integrity, flexibility and understanding of each client’s specific needs. Our friendly and professional staff believe that our best customer is an educated customer. We will take as much time as is necessary to explain what needs to be done to your ‘pride and joy’ and how we will go about doing this. No matter what your needs or desires, if it’s quality main dealer standards you need, we do it here.

We don’t cut corners and we don’t rush jobs. At Advanced Car Care we take the time to do it right, first time! Call us for a free estimate, or pop into our Bristolbased premises. Which trusted trader.

Bedfordshire Export 56 LTD Unit 9, Blundells Drive, Bradville Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK13 7HA T: 01908 216661 E: enquiries@export56.com www.export56.com RPM Technik Units 6 & 7, Old Airfield Industrial Estate, Cheddington Lane, Long Marston, Hertfordshire, HP23 4QR T: 01296 663824 E: info@rpmtechnik.co.uk www.rpmtechnik.co.uk

Berkshire

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.

Williams Crawford Ltd (Plymouth)

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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.

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 B S Motorsport Ltd Building 421, Westcott Venture Park, Westcott, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP18 0XB T: 01296 658422 E: office.admin@bsmotorsport.co.uk www.neilbainbridge.com Race preparation and restoration of Classic Porsche road and competition cars. Prestigious Storage and dyno facility & Over 45 years experience in restoration, racing and diagnostic development. Championship winning engineers now offering full service options from our new Service facility.

Cambridgeshire

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.

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.

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

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

Braunton Garage, Exeter Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2JP T: 01271 814144 E: info@brauntonengineering.co.uk www.brauntonengineering.co.uk South West specialist dedicated to Porsche owners. MOT testing station.

All Porsches welcome. Diagnostics, service/repair, AC, geometry, restoration, bodywork.

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

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911 Forge Lane, Moorlands Trading Estate, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6LX T: 01752 840307 E: info@williamscrawford.co.uk www.williamscrawford.co.uk

Cheshire www.tech9.ms Tech9 Motorsport Ltd Hale Garage, Hale Road, Liverpool, L24 5RB. T: 0151 4255 911 E: sales@tech9.ms One of the largest and longest serving Porsche specialists in the North West. Our highly skilled, enthusiastic team would love to welcome new and existing clients to our facility close to Liverpool Airport.

We operate the latest diagnostic systems and have huge stocks of new and used parts for classic Porsche. Engine and Gearbox rebuilding from 356, through all of the 911 variants air-cooled and water cooled including GT3. Motorsport experienced, multiple Championship and Series Outright Winners - complete vehicle builds and race/trackday preparation. Highly experienced with R/RS/RSR and GT models GT2, GT3 etc. UK distributor for German tuning brand TECHART Car Sales, Service and Restoration to Concours standards.

Discount available to Porsche Club members on request

Cornwall Location close to Liverpool Airport.

The Colourworx Ltd (Newquay) 1 Wesley Yard Newquay TR7 1LB T. 01637 873218 E. info@colourworxnewquay.co.uk www.thecolourworx.co.uk Club members and owner/drivers with over 40 years combined experience in car repairs. Accident repair centre – all aspects of body repair undertaken irrespective of vehicle and guaranteed fair pricing We can offer vehicle inspections and free estimates. Modern, fully equipped and insured premises.

SCSPORSCHE Honiton, Devon, EX14 3AW T: 01404 549921 Mobile: 07762 244477/ 07770 933054 E: scsporsche@hotmail.co.uk Independent purely Porsche specialists, factory-trained technicians from 1987 to present. Porsche diagnostic equipment for all your Porsche needs, from fixed-price servicing to full rebuilds, with free loan cars. Collection and delivery service available.

Dorset 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-Audi-Seat Specialists Unit 5 Lenthall road, Langston road IG10 3TU 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.

PIE Performance Independent Porsche Specialist Unit 9, Hill Farm, Lavenham Road Brent Eleigh, CO10 9PB T: 01473 760911, 01787 247911, 01787 249924 E: info@pieperformance.co.uk www.pieperformance.co.uk

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

Greater Manchester

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.

Hartech Firwood Industrial Estate off Thicketford Road, Bolton, BL2 3TR T: 01204 302809 E: auto@hartech.org www.hartech.org Merlin Classic Cars New Mills, Stockport, SK22 3JL Bodywork up to concours standards/ welding spraying restoration and insurance repairs carried out to classic cars.

T: 01663 746499/07814037659 E: alansam.aw@gmail.com Unique Porsche Unit 4a, James Street Industrial Estate Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 3QR T: 07711 806911 Darren King or Darren Horrocks E: unique.porsche@gmail.com

Hampshire David Newton: Keylink SAS Ltd Units 15/16 The Calvert Centre, Woodmancott, Winchester, SO21 3BN T: 01256 397150 E: info@keylinksas.com www.keylinksas.com Sharing one man’s passion. Specialising in precision servicing of Porsche at highly competitive pricing. Collection, courtesy cars and delivery service available.

David Newton: Sandydown Bodyworks Ltd Heath House Estate, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6BY T: 01264 810757 E: info@sandydown.com www.sandydown.com Share one man’s passion. Independent Porsche specialists in paint restoration, bodywork repairs. Fully VBRA and insurance company approved. Modern low-bake ovens. Paint mixing scheme.

Full valeting.

Brookspeed 14 Parham Drive, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 4NU T: 02380 641672 E: info@brookspeed.com www.brookspeed.com Brookspeed is an independent Porsche specialist based near the M3 between Southampton and Winchester. With 20 years’ experience of racing and servicing Porsche models, Brookspeed are able to offer a ‘one stop shop’ for maintenance, servicing, Tyres, MOT and diagnostics.

Whatever your Porsche problem contact our friendly team at Brookspeed and we will do everything we can to help...

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RPM Technik Units 6 & 7, Old Airfield Industrial Estate, Cheddington Lane, Long Marston, Hertfordshire, HP23 4QR T: 01296 663824 E: info@rpmtechnik.co.uk www.rpmtechnik.co.uk Located on the border of Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire RPM has been maintaining both modern and classic Porsches since 2001. In addition to our specialist Porsche servicing, RPM also undertakes warranted car sales, project builds and restorations, engine and transmission rebuilds and track day/race support.

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 Cavendish Porsche Units 6 & 7, Gainsborough Close Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 1PX T: 0115 972 2001 E: enquires@cavendishporsche.co.uk Hartech Firwood Industrial Estate off Thicketford Road, Bolton, BL2 3TR T: 01204 302809 E: auto@hartech.org www.hartech.org Unique Porsche Unit 4a, James Street Industrial Estate Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 3QR T: 07711 806911 Darren King or Darren Horrocks E: unique.porsche@gmail.com

London 911 SBD Unit 5, Wellington Park Est, Waterloo Road, London, NW2 7JW T: 020 8208 0464 E: servicing@911sbd.com www.911sbd.com With more than 35 years Porsche service and motorsport experience, 911 SBD is the premier Porsche specialist in London.

Full electrical diagnostics including the PIWIS tester. Can service all models all years. Brake Disc service. Air-con service. Bodywork / insurance work.

Alloy re-furbs. Full engine re-builds.

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 & Techart UK importer), motorsport and sales. Whether it is a routine service or part through to a full restoration or engine build, Parr has the skills, experience and facilities to deliver the highest levels of customer care and service. To find out the full range of services, and to explore what Parr can offer you, please visit our website.

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

Norfolk www.tech9.ms STR Porsche Specialists 10 Garden St, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1QU T: 01603 626 668 E: workshop@strgb.co.uk www.porsche-servicing-norfolk.co.uk STR provide Porsche servicing, diagnostics, engine and gearbox rebuilds, 3 D four wheel alignment, corner weighting & suspension, camera & radar calibration, auto gearbox flush and IMS bearings. We also buy and sell Porsches.

We cater for everyday road cars, track day and race cars. We pride ourselves on ensuring you - and your car - receive the very highest level of care and service from our Porsche trained technicians.

Nottinghamshire Cavendish Porsche Units 6 & 7, Gainsborough Close, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 1PX T: 0115 972 2001 E: enquires@cavendishporsche.co.uk We are a Porsche Specialist based in Long Eaton, Nottingham. Our Technicians have over 21 years of Porsche main dealer experience and

7 years independent experience, so we are more than confident that our standard of work is of the highest standard. From servicing to full engine rebuilds, your beloved Porsche is in very safe hands. We use the very latest PIWIS official Porsche diagnostic systems and can offer you the same workshop facilities that you would find at any official Porsche Centre, but at independent prices. We hope to see you in the near future.

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

North Wales Ramsport UK Old Farm, Mynydd Llech, Llanrhaeadr, Denbighshire, North Wales, LL16 4PH T: 01745 890470 E: info@ramsport.com Based in the Vale of Clwyd; Ramsport represents one of the most experienced and reputable restoration companies in the UK. Our workshop has hosted some of the most iconic Porsches ever built plus a long and varied list of other rare and desirable classics.

Our facilities, which include a dedicated painting booth and specialised engine department, have been incorporated to keep almost the entire restoration process in-house; allowing us to deliver market-leading quality whilst maintaining our extremely competitive rates. Our expert team have decades of experience behind them and are fully prepared to accommodate all requirements; whether your classic 356 requires a bare-metal restoration or your modern 911 needs a simple routine service. Please contact Rob or Dominic for more information.

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

Oxfordshire Wrightune Ltd The Croft, Whitely Road, Hithercroft Industrial Estate, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 9RG T: 01491 826911 E: info@wrightune.co.uk www.wrightune.co.uk Wrightune was founded by Tony Wright, well known and respected in the Porsche world. 35+ years of continuous experience with Porsche cars results in a wealth of knowledge and expertise.

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.

MCE Porsche Middleton Cheney, Nr Banbury, OX17 2NP T: 07796 372239 E: mceporsche@gmail.com www.mceporsche.com Independent Porsche Specialist covering Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire and Buckinghamshire areas, specialising in the maintenance, preservation and restoration of all Porsche sports car models from 356 to 997. A qualified Automotive Engineer with over 25 years professional experience, and a passionate and dedicated Porsche enthusiast, get in touch with Mike or visit the website for friendly, helpful advice and to see the full range of services offered.

Shropshire cmsporsche.co.uk EST. 1997 Independent Porsche specialists for repairs, service, spares, salvage projects and sales. Tel: 01952 608-911 M: 07831 711609 Telford, Shropshire

Suffolk PIE Performance Independent Porsche Specialist Unit 9, Hill Farm, Lavenham Road Brent Eleigh, CO10 9PB T: 01473 760911, 01787 247911, 01787 249924 E: info@pieperformance.co.uk www.pieperformance.co.uk 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 Porsche The Street. Ewhurst. Surrey. GU67QY T. 01483 273302 E. porsche@cridfords.co.uk W. www.cridfords.co.uk Established for over 30 years, we are one of the country’s longest established Porsche specialists.

Our service department are equipped with the very latest official Porsche PIWIS III diagnostics and Porsche spec Hunter 4 wheel alignment system. We offer a full engine repair and rebuild service, classic restoration, as well as all service work for current through to classics models.

Collection and loan cars available.

Parr 5 Faraday Centre, Faraday Road, Crawley, RH10 9PX. T: 01293 537911 E: service@parr-uk.co.uk www.parr-uk.co.uk With 30 years’ experience Parr is the leading Porsche specialist in the UK, covering all areas of Porsche maintenance, preparation, tuning (Cargraphic & Techart UK importer), motorsport and sales. Whether it is a routine service or part through to a full restoration or engine build Parr has the skills, experience and facilities to deliver the highest levels of customer care and service. To find out the full range of services, and to explore what Parr can offer you, please visit our website.

Charles Ivey Specialist Cars Hollyfield Road, Surbiton Surrey, KT5 9AL T: 020 7731 3612 E: info@charlesivey.com www.charlesivey.com

Sussex (East) Paragon Five Ashes, East Sussex, TN20 6HY T: 01825 830424 (open 7 days) E: info@paragon.gb.com www.paragongb.com Located in the heart of East Sussex, we offer an outstanding selection of high-quality and expertly prepared used Porsches for sale. Our in-house workshops and parts department are fully equipped and offer a vast depth of knowledge and enthusiasm that enables us to provide complete long-term care for your modern or classic Porsche.

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Parr 5 Faraday Centre, Faraday Road, Crawley, RH10 9PX T: 01293 537911 E: service@parr-uk.co.uk www.parr-uk.co.uk With 30 years’ experience Parr is the leading Porsche specialist in the UK, covering all areas of Porsche maintenance, preparation, tuning (Cargraphic & Techart UK importer), motorsport and sales.

Whether it is a routine service or part through to a full restoration or engine build, Parr has the skills, experience and facilities to deliver the highest levels of customer care and service. To find out the full range of services, and to explore what Parr can offer you, please visit our website.

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

Sussex (West) Carrera Performance Unit A, Monks Gate Garage, Brighton Road, Monks Gate, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6JD. T: 01403 891911 E: info@carreraperformance.com www.carreraperformance.com We offer a complete range of services or all Porsches including engine and gearbox rebuilds and upgrades. Servicing, race and rally prep including four-wheel alignment and corner weighting, suspension upgrades, rolling road service.

We also have an in-house machine shop to make those hard-to-get parts.

Parr 5 Faraday Centre, Faraday Road, Crawley, RH10 9PX. T: 01293 537911 E: service@parr-uk.co.uk www.parr-uk.co.uk With 30 years’ experience Parr is the leading Porsche specialist in the UK, covering all areas of Porsche maintenance, preparation, tuning (Cargraphic & Techart UK Importer), motorsport and sales.

Whether it is a routine service or part through to a full restoration or engine build, Parr has the skills, experience and facilities to deliver the highest levels of customer care and service. To find out the full range of services, and to explore what Parr can offer you, please visit our website.

Philip Raby Porsche Porsche sales and service Clovelly Road, Southbourne, West Sussex PO10 8PF. T: 01243 780389 Contact Philip Raby, Andrew Windsor E: mail@philipraby.co.uk www.philipraby.co.uk Friendly and affordable help on buying, selling and running Porsches. We sell top-quality Porsches at sensible prices with great aftersales service. We also offer full service, repair and restoration services for all Porsches, classic and modern. Visit our website for more details or please ring for an appointment.

We’ll be happy to chat with you.

Tyne & Wear D&G Porsche Specialists www.dg-porsche.co.uk Workshop/service: 0191 340 6454 E: enquiries@dg-porsche.co.uk Sales: 07710 243716 E: sales@dg-porsche.co.uk Friendly dedicated Porsche specialists serving the north east of England In both car sales and service. Everything from tyre fitting to engine rebuilds we have it covered here at D&G.

Vale of Glamorgan Welsh Porsche Specialists Unit 16F,Whittle Road, Cardiff, CF11 8AT. T: 02920 706944 www.welshporsche.co.uk Welsh Porsche are the oldest established independent Porsche specialists in

Cardiff and south Wales, ideally located in Penarth. We specialise in: 996 / 997 / Boxster / Cayman and Cayenne engines.

Tiptronic and Manual gearbox’s. Service and MOT. Diagnostics. Accident damage.

Renovations. Fuel injection / mechanical / K and L jetronic all Bosch types. Our highly trained staff will resolve any problem presented from a Porsche tractor through to 991. Our dealer level diagnostic equipment and vast experience can overcome any situation. Please contact Paul Welsh for an informal chat regarding your requirements.

D9 Autotech South Wales Porsche Specialists Unit 22 & 23 South Cornelly Trading Estate, Bridgend,Vale of Glamorgan CF33 4RE. Junction 37 M4 T: 01656 740991 Mobile 07966 166763 E: discount9auto@aol.com www.d9autotechporsche.co.uk Perfectly located on M4 half way between Cardiff & Swansea, serving South, East, & West! Wales leading specialists in 996/997/Boxster/Cayman & Cayenne engine rebuilds & rebores at the best rates in the country. Ceramic Ims bearing upgrades. In house recovery at cost price only any where Wales/UK, free with any engine rebuild 200 mile radius! Full state of the art Porsche diagnostics by Autologic, covering ecu & key programming etc.

Air cooled engine/gearbox rebuilds with 30 years experience! Vast stock of new & used spares at unbeatable prices! Full restoration pre 90’s 911 & panel repairs & specialist paint to highest standards!

Servicing all models with free special offer add ons always available! In house MOT station, lazer suspension alignment, air conditioning. Vast knowledge & experience second to none in the area. Please contact Neil Cooper or Anthony Nicholas to discuss your Porsche requirements with confidence anytime! Fast friendly Service!

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

Worcestershire Peter Chambers Automotive Ltd Unit 5, 4,200 Oakfield Close, Tewkesbury Business Park, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8PF T: 01684 274168 E. peter@pcaltd.co.uk www.pcaltd.co.uk

Yorkshire Car-Tech & Care Unit 10, Station Road, Industrial Park, Station Road, Brompton on Swale, North Yorkshire, DL10 7SN T: 01748 810788 E: car-techandcare@live.com www.car-techandcare.co.uk Car-Tech & Care is a Porsche specialist situated south of Scotch Corner just off the A1. Proprietor David Raper has more than 25 years’ Porsche experience.

Offering friendly, value-for-money service.

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

PP: Are there any Porsche-related trends emerging?

SW: The 964 seems to be really popular with 30- to 40-year-olds. The 993 is a great car but the 964 still looks like a 911 of old, so maybe that’s what makes them attractive.

PP: Why is the marque so special?

SW: Porsche has always had a clear vision of what is expected of its cars and there are certain design criteria cast in stone. This gives continuity to the marque so you feel that no matter what model you drive, you’re part of the wider Porsche family.

Q A Steve Winter, managing director at independent specialists Jaz Porsche, talks car collections, restorations and what he’d do with his last gallon of fuel

THE CARS WHAT PORSCHE MODELS DO YOU CURRENTLY OWN? “I have a 1954 356 coupe, 1963 356 SC coupe, 1965 911 race car, 1966 911, 1967 911, 1971 911S, 914/6, Boxster S and a 997 C4S.”

WHAT’S THE BEST PORSCHE YOU’VE DRIVEN?

PP: Any advice for Porsche owners?

SW: Drive your Porsches regularly and drive them hard. They will reward you with the greatest pleasure.

“My 1965 race car.

Although a 911 RS Carrera we restored was pretty special. It’s an RHD Sport model first 500 car in Gulf Blue.”

PP: What music do you currently have in your car stereo?

SW: Mostly punk, but I also have Pink Floyd, Led Zep, Muse and all the indie stuff – basically anything with a loud guitar.

DID YOU LUST AFTER ANY EMBARRASSING CARS IN YOUR YOUTH?

PP: Tell us about the craziest thing you’ve ever done in a car.

SW: It has to be driving at the Spa Six Hours in the dark, in torrential rain, with cars going off all around me in zero visibility.

PP: How would you use your last gallon of fuel?

SW: Doing a lap of Le Mans.

“Yes, a Lamborghini Espada that belonged to the food critic Egon Ronay. I delivered his morning newspaper on my paper round in Chelsea, where I grew up.”

WHAT’S YOUR DREAM PORSCHE? “It would definitely be a 910 – what a car!”

PP: Describe yourself in one word.

SW: Fortunate.

AND YOUR PREDICTIONS FOR WHAT WILL BECOME A CLASSIC?

PP: What epitaph would you have on your gravestone?

SW: I clearly haven’t but may Porsche live for ever.

“I’m sure the multitude of 996/997/991 GT3 combos will always be up there, but I particularly like the Cayman GT4.”

PP: What’s your earliest Porsche memory?

SW: When I was five, I had a model of a green 911 SWB that came with my first race track.

But my career in cars came about by accident, really – I was more into ships and sailing boats as a child and went to a Merchant Navy school.

PP: Do you have a favourite restoration project?

SW: I love them all. When we restore a car it’s a bit like a marriage – you get attached and it’s sad to see them go.

PP: What is your proudest car-based achievement?

SW: Building a good business that is now 27 years old and has survived many recessions.

PP: Do you envy any successes in your sector?

SW: I don’t get envious, it’s a negative emotion.

I try to emulate others that I respect.

PP: Any Porsche ambitions or plans?

SW: Having raced at most European circuits I would like to race in the States. We’re also thinking about expanding the workshop further.

Steve loves all of his restoration projects and is always sad to see them leave

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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM

PORSCHE 993 C4 CABRIOLET BLUE 1997 - £52,995 PORSCHE 993 C4 CABRIOLET BASALT BLACK - £50,995 PORSCHE 993 CARRERA 3.6 TIPTRONIC AREAN RED 1997 - £49,995 PORSCHE 997 TARGA 4S MIDNIGHT BLUE 2006 - £32,995 PORSCHE 997 C2S SEAL GREY METALLIC 2006 - £25,995

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