Porsche Post May 2017

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A CARRERA 2.7 FOR £1?

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DEFYING THE DESERT How the iconic 959 was born

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BUYERS’ GUIDE 987 Boxster and Cayman

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These notes are being written just a few days before the Club will be attending the opening round of the 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship at Silverstone. With over 1,000 members booked to visit the event we are sure our two-day stint at the home of British motorsport will be successful. The livery of Porsche’s 2017 LMP1 racer has now been revealed and, as expected, is very much in keeping with the new mid-engined 911 RSR which debuted at Daytona earlier this year. The LMP1 can be seen in all its glory on pages 18-19.

Following the Club’s evening with Jacky Ickx at Porsche Centre East London in February, which saw the Paris–Dakar 959 on show, in this month’s edition of the magazine James Page takes a closer look at Porsche’s connection with the famous endurance race. Elsewhere, Peter Morgan provides us with a buyers’ guide on the 987 model Boxster and Cayman, while the beautiful 911 Carrera 2.7 Targa of James Fox is our featured member car.

It’s that time of year when events start to come thick and fast, with a whole range of activities for members to enjoy in the coming months. Please do keep an eye on the Porsche Club GB website and our regular e-newsletter for all the latest discount codes and event information. Increasingly, tickets for Porsche Club events are being sold through the Club’s website with many now live and available to buy – including Classics At The Castle.

April saw the first of three Club factory visits in 2017, with a group of members travelling to Porsche’s Leipzig facility where the Cayenne, Panamera and Macan are produced. Further trips are taking place in May and September,

and with more planned for 2018, so if you are keen to take a closer look at the manufacturer’s production facilities and explore Germany, please e-mail mem@porscheclubgb.com for more information.

Included within this month’s edition of Porsche Post are two extra supplements for you to enjoy. Track side offers insight to the opportunities that exist for Club members to enjoy their Porsche on track, or simply to be a spectator at some stage in 2017, while our latest Members’ Collection broadsheet showcases the Club’s ever-expanding retail range.

In March we welcomed a new member of staff to the Clubhouse team, with Maxine Rhodes joining us to provide additional support for membership and events. In her short time with the Club, Maxine’s input has already proved extremely valuable, and I know she’s looking forward to meeting members at events in the coming months. We very much hope that you, the Club’s membership, agree that the expansion of the Clubhouse team in the recent months has helped the Club’s capability to develop. We’re certainly organising and partaking in more events than ever before as we strive to make your membership experience as good as it can possibly be.

As always, please don’t hesitate to contact me should you wish to offer us any feedback on Porsche Post – or the Club as a whole, of course. My phone number is 01608 652911, or you can e-mail me at gm@porscheclubgb.com.

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THIS MONTH’S COVER

Mark Sumpter’s 1997 911 GT1 Evo darts through the daffodils at the Goodwood Members’ Meeting. The PlayStation-liveried racer formed part of a special high-speed demonstration at the West Sussex circuit in March and was joined by a McLaren F1 GTR, Ferrari F40 LM, Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR and Lotus Elise GT1. Mark himself makes a welcome return to the Porsche Club Championship this season behind the wheel of a 996 Carrera 2.

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A Porsche for a pound Few enthusiasts can claim to have bought a single-owner classic air-cooled 911 in near-perfect condition for £1. But then James Fox had paid full retail for the same Carrera 2.7 Targa in January 1974, so his satisfaction with the deal is entirely understandable

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Desert raid At the very height of its Group C success, Porsche decided to tackle a very different motorsport challenge – the epic Paris-Dakar Rally. James Page tells how the unforgiving African deserts became the toughest automotive laboratory in the world

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987 buyers’ guide The introduction of the type 987 saw the ubiquitous Boxster come of age, inspiring Porsche to develop a new coupé for the market – the Cayman

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996 Technical Seminar More than 80 Porsche Club members gathered at the Clubhouse in early April to talk all things 996

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Positive debut for the Porsche 919 Hybrids at Monza The World Endurance Championship’s so-called Prologue event saw 27 cars take to the track at Italy’s famous Monza circuit for a test weekend.

It was the public’s first opportunity to see the 2017 Porsche LMP1 car, as well as the new Toyota TS050 Hybrid, with both manufacturers running two cars each. The 2017 duel of the two Class 1 prototypes is eagerly anticipated, especially at the Le Mans 24 Hours.

At the Prologue, Toyota set the overall best lap time, while Neel Jani recorded the fastest lap for a Porsche 919 Hybrid when lapping the 5.793km track in one minute and 31.666 seconds. The reigning world champion shares

the 919 Hybrid with Porsche’s newcomer André Lotterer and Porsche Club honorary member Nick Tandy, who returned to the LMP1 squad. Together the trio of the number 1 car covered 331 laps (1,906km) in two days.

At the wheel of the number 2 Porsche was Earl Bamber, who set the fastest lap at 1:31.823. As for the sister car, this was achieved during a qualifying simulation on Saturday evening. Bamber took over Mark Webber’s seat and teams up with Timo Bernhard and Brendon Hartley. The number 2 car and crew completed a total of 329 laps (1,894km).

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Big Porsche turnout expected at Llandudno More than 500 Porsches are expected to descend on Llandudno promenade for the Club’s annual Porsches on the Prom event on Sunday, 21 May. The free event is organised by the Club’s North West Region and gets under way at 10am with no prior booking required.

Upon arrival, you will be directed to your Le Mans-style parking position by one of the marshals, and once there you can wander round the hundreds of cars on display and chat with fellow Porsche enthusiasts.

The Menai Suite at the St George’s Hotel opposite the Prom entrance will be available for members to use, and this facility provides a meeting place as well as all the normal

amenities. Tea, coffee and bacon or sausage sandwiches will be available to buy in the suite.

Meanwhile, Porsche Centre Chester will be displaying some of the latest Porsche models on the entrance to the promenade, with Porsche Driver’s Selection merchandise inside the hotel.

The event aims to raise money for local children’s hospice Ty Gobaith /Hope House, and members are encouraged to support the cause by buying tombola tickets for the chance of winning some stunning prizes.

If you have any questions relating to the event please don’t hesitate to contact a member of the Clubhouse team by calling 01608 652911.

New Goodwood trackday added A third Goodwood trackday has been added to Porsche Club Motorsport’s 2017 calendar, and will take place on Friday, 6 October. Demand for on-track activities has been particularly strong this year, and it is hoped this additional Goodwood date will allow members who were unable to secure a space on the first booking will have the opportunity to do so.

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The two tell-tale signs that spring is here The Porsche family never more at home have emerged – notisjust in the flowerbeds thanalso when a raceThe circuit, but ongathered the race at tracks! first and it was a pleasure toCup welcome so many Porsche Carrera GB Championship Porsche Club members to the took Porsche weekend of the 2017 season place Experience Silverstone when recently at Centre Brandsat Hatch and lived fullythe up World Endurancepresenting Championship to expectations, two visited excitingthe Northamptonshire circuit in April.

It is rounds at the Kent circuit. always impressive to see eggs, so many In between the Easter the World members bringing their cars infield.

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Porsche crashed out of the lead. I had the The principle of Porsche E-Performance pleasure to spend the last 45 minutes of is well established and theit latest thenow race in the pit garage and was demonstration of this technology transfer heart-warming to see how the team stuck from the track to the road is the new together and kept spirits high and cheered Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid; or the up Brendon Hartley after his unfortunate four-seat 918 Spyder, as we call it casually! retirement. After all, Porsche is a big family This car takes its hybrid operating strategy and we together and lose together. from thewin super sports car, and puts out Barely one its week after Silverstone, the 680hp from twin turbo V8 and e-motor 718 Cayman coupé was announced tocar join to all four wheels. The most powerful thethe 718 Boxster roadster in thea range in Panamera range is now hybrid!– these new sports take thehides downsizing While the Turbocars S E-Hybrid its philosophy of the LMP1 to the the novelty under the919 skin,Hybrid its new sister, road, with aSport four cylinder Panamera Turismo,turbocharged is clearly different engine. of course in an theeven roadmore cars, from itsThough relatives.

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PERSONALISE YOUR PORSCHE WITH PIRELLI

928 40th anniversary to be celebrated at Brooklands The Club’s 928 Register will be celebrating 40 years of the model at Brooklands on Sunday, 28 May, and tickets are now available to buy via the Porsche Club website. Admission costs £11 per adult, £10 for seniors, and £6 for children over the age of five.

Join us on the day to see a fascinating collection of all things 928, set among a display of motorsport history, including the opportunity to park your car on the historic banking for a unique photo that promises to break the record set at Beaulieu in 2004.

There will be a presentation by two of the people closely involved with the car in the UK during the time when it was a current production model. Tickets can be bought securely online via www.porscheclubgb.com/members

Pirelli Clubhouse barbecue now available to book For a fourth year in succession, Porsche Club will be staging the Pirelli-sponsored barbecue at the Clubhouse on Sunday, 4 June. Pirelli’s popular F1 simulator will be available for members to enjoy, and food will be served from around 12pm.

In a change to previous years, the Club will be charging £10 per person. This is to ensure that we can maintain the high standard of

food, and it also allows for the race centre awning to be erected to offer more shelter if the weather is inclement.

The capacity of the event is 350 members, and with more than 200 tickets already sold, members are encouraged to secure their place quickly to avoid disappointment.

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Pirelli ushered in a new era of tyre-making at the Geneva Motor Show recently with two innovations: coloured edition P Zero and Winter Sottozero tyres (for which Pirelli’s engineers have developed innovative materials and protection systems to guarantee vivid and durable colours) and Pirelli Connesso, a platform integrated into P Zero or Winter Sottozero tyres that communicates with the driver via an app thanks to a sensor embedded in the internal wall of the tyre. The app supplies vital information on how the tyre is working, as well as offering a series of personalised services.

These two innovations underline Pirelli’s entry as a leading player in the digital tyre world and form part of the Italian firm’s ‘tailor-made’ strategy. The aim is to develop tyres that are made to measure for each motorist, satisfying requirements for personalisation as well as the essential considerations of safety, performance and fuel consumption.

Porsche is among the prestige manufacturers for which coloured tyres will be available from the summer. Specifically, it will be initially available to put this personal twist on the all-time classic 911, as well as some of the more recent additions to the range: the Macan and the 718 Boxster and Cayman.

The innovations introduced by Pirelli with the coloured edition are two-fold: the variety of colours available and the stability of the sidewall colours themselves, thanks to Pirelli’s ground-breaking and exclusive technology as well as the experience gained in Formula 1, where coloured tyres have been a reality since 2011.

Pirelli Connesso uses a sensor, which weighs just a few grams. This is integrated within Pirelli’s high-end tyres to expand on the information already available from each car’s onboard computer. The launch version recognises each tyre’s identification code, monitoring its status from manufacture in the factory to end of life recycling. It measures tyre pressure and temperature even when the car is at rest, plus static vertical load, tyre wear, number of kilometres covered for each tyre, and, in a future version, the estimated remaining life in kilometres, as well as acting as a remote pressure gauge when tyres are being inflated, providing a true and accurate reading without having to wait for the tyres to cool down.

Furthermore, Pirelli Connesso also alerts the driver when the pressure of one or more tyres drops too low, or when the wear limit is approaching. In both cases, the app identifies the closest tyre dealership and can directly book an appointment to rectify the pressures, or pre-order and change worn tyres, cutting down on waiting time.

Interested in pre-ordering your coloured tyres? Visit shop.pirelli.com

Chatsworth House Annual Concours and Pageant

Porsche Club’s East Midlands Region invites all members to Chatsworth House for the 14th annual Concours and Pageant, which takes place on Sunday, 2 July. The event is set in the magnificent grounds of Chatsworth House, with many attractions suitable for the whole family. Viewing of the house will be available at a discounted rate on production of a current Porsche Club GB membership card, and all profits from the day will be published and donated to Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice.

Entry is £10 per car, and for those not participating in the Concours there is no need to pre-book your ticket. Simply turn up on the day, and you will find specific Porsche parking, picnic area and light refreshments. There will be a street Concours event for cars in regular use consisting of three classes, and members wishing to enter should email r8@porscheclubgb.com to request an entry form.

The day is set to get under way by about 9.30am with the Concours presentations taking place in the afternoon at around 3pm.

911 Turbo display at National Concours D’Elegance The Club’s annual 911 Turbo Display will take place as part of the Club’s National Concours d’Elegance at Ragley Hall in September, writes Paul Keeling. This year’s Silverstone Classic format doesn’t fit so well with the 911 Turbo display, and the space available at Ragley is much more conducive.

For those of you new to 911 Turbo ownership, the annual display covers all model years of the Turbo from 930 up to and including the 991. Now in its sixth year, the display is a celebration of this iconic flagship model and we

aim to have a selection of all variants for our members and the general public to enjoy.

Awards, kindly sponsored by Swissvax, will be presented to cars from each decade of production. These go to owners who enter into the spirit of the day and make that extra effort when displaying their car. All awards are equal, and it’s not a competition. Neither is it a Concours, and neither does your Turbo have to be immaculate to have a place in the line-up.

Early cars and unusual or rare variants are especially welcome.

Past years tell us we will be oversubscribed for space so please don’t delay in registering your interest by emailing admin@porscheclubgb.com, giving your car’s model, year, registration number and colour.

We will be choosing a selection of cars to represent the full spectrum of model years and you will be notified ahead of the event if your car has been selected. Unfortunately, we can’t take entries on the day, and please note you must buy an entrance ticket to take part. We very much look forward to seeing you at Ragley.

Beaulieu proves popular But some spaces still remain News that Porsche Club GB will have a presence at the Beaulieu Supercar Weekend in August has received an extremely positive response from members, writes Clive White. The event is open to Club members with 997, 991 or GT cars and

the show revolves around a supercar static display, together with various live attractions, slideshows and an ongoing commentary.

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New Forest near Southampton on Saturday, 5 and Sunday, 6 August. If you would like further details about the gathering, or you are keen to show your Porsche, please email lancerlot@hotmail.co.uk

Silverstone Auctions’ May Sale Saturday 13 May In just a few weeks’ time we return to our spiritual home of Silverstone circuit for our May Sale, and I’m pleased to say that there are some incredibly special Porsches on offer.

Headlining the sale is a fabulous 1992 Porsche 964 Turbo S ‘Leichtbau’ estimated at between £475,000 and 575,000. The left-hand-drive car is finished in Gloss Black with a Black Leather interior with ‘Triple-Tone’ Recaro seats in Rubystone and a matching wheel. These rare cars are particularly sought-after and, given recent auction results, this superb example certainly looks an attractive proposition.

Also on offer is a very rare and desirable UK C16 right-hand-drive 1992 Porsche 911 (964) Carrera RS Lightweight, estimated at between £180,000 and £220,000.

Those who prefer an older 911 may be tempted by an early production, matching numbers, 1965 Porsche 911 SWB, estimated at between £100,000 and £120,000, or a 1973 Porsche 911 ‘T’ estimated at between £40,000 and £45,000 – a fantastic proposition for an astute buyer.

There’s also a 1988 Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera Sport Coupé, a G50 5-speed model, with a full service history, in a rare colour with the same owner for the last 12 years.

A very fine example of the Porsche 356A, a 1958 Porsche 356A Reutter, finished in black with a grey leather interior, is estimated at between £70,000 and £80,000. Supplied initially to America, the car was imported into the UK in 2009. The Porsche Certificate of Authenticity confirms the matching numbers engine and optional equipment of USA bumpers and sealedbeam headlights.

Transaxle Porsches are increasingly popular at our sales, and a 1991 Porsche 944 Turbo Cabriolet, one of only 100 right-hand-drive models, is estimated at between £25,000 and £30,000.

Ready just in time for summer is a 2009 Porsche Boxster ‘RS60’ that has covered just 14,000 miles from new, estimated at between £20,000 and £25,000.

We always look forward to seeing Club members at our sales and if you have any questions on the cars for sale at the auction please get in touch with us.

For a full list of the cars for auction at Silverstone Auctions’ May Sale please visit www.silverstoneauctions.com/the-maysale-2017/view_lots Nick Whale, Managing Director Silverstone Auctions

Save on RIAT Fairford tickets with Porsche Club Porsche Club GB members are being offered an attractive ticket offer for the Fairford Royal International Air Tattoo, which takes place from Friday, 14 to Sunday, 16 July. Club members have the opportunity to be part of the Autodrome exhibition and can buy tickets at a discounted rate, which includes a central Porsche Club car-parking area, and easier access through a designated entry route.

A three-day pass for a Club member is priced at £49, with two- and one-day passes also available. The Club’s race centre will be in attendance at the event, offering shelter and complimentary refreshments for members.

Tickets are available to book now through the Porsche Club website, and more details can be found at www.porscheclubgb.com/members

Chateau Impney Hill climb discount code For a second year in succession, the Club’s Region 13 will be part of the Chateau Impney Hill Climb, which takes place on Saturday, 8 and Sunday, 9 July.

This is the third running of this hillclimb in the modern era, which was originally held from 1957 to 1967 and then revived in 2015. The hillclimb is for historic and classic cars, with 200 competitors tackling the 1,000-yard course against the clock. A Concours and classic car auction will also be held over the weekend.

Members can save 10 per cent on admission when using the discount code PCGB17, but tickets must be bought in advance. Buy online at www.chateauimpneyhillclimb.com or call 0845 017 0637. The Club will have allocated parking at the event and a small Porsche Club marquee.

Scottish Regions 1 and 2 annual Concours Porsche Club’s Region 1 and 2 will be staging their annual Show’n’Shine gathering on Sunday, 16 July, with the day beginning at around 10am. Once again, we will be at the picturesque Blair Castle, Blair Atholl.

There is a pleasant restaurant and beautiful grounds to explore, with viewing of the castle available at an extra charge.

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This is a great chance to show off your pride and joy, and meet up with members from both Scottish Regions.

Entries will be judged, and prizes awarded.

Booking is required, so members who are interested in attending should email r2@porscheclubgb.com for the relevant application form.

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The Porsche month in pictures

Porsche has unveiled its new 2017 919 Hybrid at Monza and, as expected, the car comes with a range of enhancements. According to the team at Weissach, 60 to 70 per cent of the vehicle is newly developed and boasts an updated 2.0-litre V4 petrol engine with an 8MJ hybrid system – the same as fellow LMP1 racers Toyota.

Cost-cutting regulations mean LMP1 teams have just two different aerodynamic packages to use over the course of the season, with downforce also decreased to slow the cars. To counter having less downforce and aero exibility throughout the season, the car has been designed to be less aero sensitive. The 2017 919 makes its debut at Silverstone in April before heading to Spa in early May.

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Monza, 31 March

Silverstone Auctions, April The Silverstone Auctions May Sale is well stocked with Porsche content with a 1992 964 Turbo S ‘Leichtbau’ estimated at between £475,000 and £575,000 headlining the event. Also on offer is a very rare and desirable C16-specification right-hand-drive 1992 964 RS Lightweight (pictured), estimated at between £180,000 and £220,000.

Meanwhile, those who prefer an older 911 may be tempted by an early matching-numbers 1965 911 SWB, estimated at between £100,000 and £120,000, or a 1973 911 T estimated at between £40,000– £45,000. The sale takes place on Saturday, 13 May.

996 Technical Seminar, 1 April

Photo by Jayson Fong

More than 80 members were part of the Club’s 996 Technical Seminar – the first event of its kind the Club has staged for some time. A panel of experts spoke about a variety of subjects relating to the model, with visitors able to ask questions as the event progressed. More such sessions are planned for future months and members are encouraged to keep an eye on Porsche Post for all the latest news.

Peking to Paris This 1964 356C was campaigned

by Charbel Habib and his co-driver Walid Samaha in the Paris-toPeking – the world’s most gruelling vintage car rally. They were not only the first Lebanese team to participate, but also the first Middle Eastern team. Habib and Samaha, who had never previously entered a long-distance race of this calibre, scored an outstanding result: 24th place in the overall standings and second in the category for vehicles in the under two-litre engine class that were built between 1945 and 1965.

Club member Chas Breton captured the Porsche presence at April’s Bromyard Speed Festival, which was well attended by members from Region 13.

The event is a celebration of Bromyard’s motoring heritage, with the town and immediate locality having been linked to the British motor industry since the birth of the motor car. The chairmen of the Austin, Bean and Morgan motor companies lived in the surrounding parishes and frequented this attractive market town.

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Photo by Chas Breton

Bromyard Speed Festival, 2 April

The Porsche month in pictures

Goodwood Members’ Meeting, 17-18 March A rare sight outside the gates of the Porsche Museum, the Gulf 908/3 was one of the stars of the 3.0-litre sports prototype demo at the 75th Goodwood Members’ Meeting. Now arguably in the shadow of its iconic and timeless 917 Group 5 sibling, the 908 wears that quintessential late-1960s Porsche sports car curvature that made it one of the most beautiful cars on the grid.

That’s not to mention the delicious noise of its 3.0-litre flat-eight engine – not exactly the most conventional eight-cylinder layout.

Photo by Porsche

Brands Hatch, 2 April Reigning Porsche Carrera Cup GB double champion Dan Cammish (pictured) proved fractions of a second were all he needed as he got his quest for a recordbreaking third title under way with a characteristically polished pair of wins in the opening rounds of the 2017 season at Brands Hatch. Hot on his heels, and picking his way through an action-packed pair of races, was Charlie Eastwood with a brace of second-place finishes.

Photo by Porsche

Sylt, Germany, 3 April Porsche is expanding its global dealership network with a new form of showroom that offers a different kind of brand experience – with Patrick Dempsey and Mark Webber (pictured) on hand for the opening. With ‘Porsche on Sylt’, the manufacturer has opened its first branch on Germany’s North Sea island. The site includes a showroom, a rental offering for Porsche Drive, products from Porsche Design and the Porsche Driver’s Selection, vehicle advice and a small workshop. The new ‘Porsche on Sylt’ site is the first of its kind, with more to follow in Beirut and Guangzhou during the year.

GETTING THE BEST OUT OF PORSCHE CLUB From touring to trackdays, your Porsche Club membership provides opportunities to enjoy your car in a number of different ways. Shown here is just a selection of upcoming highlights with a full listing available at porscheclubgb.com. We look forward to welcoming you at a Porsche Club event in the near future

Porsches on the Prom, Llandudno Sunday, 21 May

The Club’s North Wales Region will be working hard to create another fantastic day with hundreds of Porsches expected to line the promenade in a spectacular display.

On arrival, you’ll be directed to your Le Mans parking place by one of the marshals. Then you can wander round the hundreds of cars on display and chat with fellow Porsche owners and enthusiasts.

If you are staying for the weekend, then why not visit Anglesey on Saturday, 20 May to watch the Porsche Club trackday? With stunning views of the Irish Sea and Snowdonia, Anglesey is one of the most picturesque circuits on the Porsche Club GB trackday calendar.

Free event, no ticket required.

928 40th Anniversary, Brooklands Sunday, 28 May

The Club’s 928 Register will be celebrating 40 years of the model at Brooklands on Sunday, 28 May. Join us on the day to see a fascinating collection of all things 928, set among a display of motorsport history, including the opportunity to park your car on the historic banking for a very unique photo that promises to break the record set at Beaulieu in 2004.

Tickets Adult: £11 Senior: £10 Children over five: £6 Purchase online at www.porscheclubgb.com

Pirelli Clubhouse barbecue, Cotswolds Sunday, 4 June

For a fourth year in a row, Porsche Club will be staging the Pirellisponsored barbecue at the Clubhouse, this time on Sunday, 4 June.

Pirelli’s popular F1 simulator will be available for members to enjoy, and food will be served from around 12pm onwards.

In a change to previous years, the Club will be making a £10 per head charge for the barbecue. This is to ensure we can maintain a high standard of food, and also allows for the race centre awning to be erected to offer more shelter if the weather is inclement.

Tickets £10 per person Purchase online at www.porscheclubgb.com

Le Mans Clubhouse open day, Cotswolds Saturday, 17 and Sunday, 18 June

New for 2017, we will be opening up the Clubhouse for members to enjoy the action at Le Mans with like-minded motorsport enthusiasts.

Plans are still being formalised, but it is anticipated the Clubhouse will be open from 12pm on Saturday, 17 June until late evening, and then re-open on Sunday so members can watch the conclusion of the race.

Unsurprisingly, the viability of the event depends on how many members will be interested in attending, so if this sounds appealing please do let us know by emailing events@porscheclubgb.com with your membership details.

Free event, no ticket required.

Fairford, RIAT Friday, 14 to Sunday, 16 July

Porsche Club members are being offered an attractive ticket offer for the Fairford Royal International Air Tattoo, which takes place from Friday, 14 to Sunday, 16 July. Club members have the chance to be part of the Autodrome exhibition and can buy tickets at a discounted rate that includes a central Porsche Club parking area, and easier access through a designated entry route. A three-day pass is priced at £49, with two-day passes also available. The Club’s race centre will be in attendance at the event, offering shelter and complimentary refreshments for members.

Tickets are priced per person and are day specific.

Purchase online at www.porscheclubgb.com

Silverstone Classic Friday, 28 to Sunday, 30 July

Silverstone Classic has once again been designated as a Porsche Club National Event and the necessary discount codes to allow members to secure the 2017 car club display packages are now available in Porsche Post.

The showpiece gathering will take place from Friday, 28 to Sunday, 30 July 2017 at the home of British Motorsport.

Two event tickets and one infield vehicle display pass for your Porsche can be obtained using the necessary codes: Use booking code 17002SCC for 2000 and later model year Porsches Use booking code 17003SCC for pre-2000 model year Porsches Book online at www.silverstoneclassic.com Tickets will need to be booked directly with Silverstone Classic using the link above or by calling 0871 231 0849 (calls cost 13p per minute plus network extras). Please enter the Club code at the start of your booking.

The Club is acutely aware that at this stage not everyone will know which model they will be bringing to the event. However, you have until 31 May to change the car. Details of how to do this will be included in your booking confirmation email.

If you have any questions about the ticket purchasing process please email mem@porscheclubgb.com.

Classics at the Castle, Hedingham Sunday, 3 September

The organising team is happy to confirm that Classics at the Castle will take place on Sunday, 3 September at Hedingham Castle. This year will again see the presentation of an appreciation of all the classic ‘KG’ Porsches that have been at the heart of the event over the last 10 years, but with a move away from the undeniably spectacular but ultimately more ‘corporate’ feel of recent years.

Tickets Price per car: £20 Passengers: £5 Purchase online at www.porscheclubgb.com

Ragley Hall, Porsche Club National Concours d’Elégance Saturday, 23 September

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

Tickets Price per car: £12 Purchase online at www.porscheclubgb.com

How many enthusiasts can claim they bought their mint one-owner classic air-cooled 911 for just ÂŁ1? But then James Fox had originally paid full retail for the very same Carrera 2.7 Targa back in 1974, so purchase satisfaction was guaranteed âž?

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The author’s own snapshots of the Targa are few in number, and in that pre-digital age of varying quality, but offer a fascinating glimpse back into the past. Top: 1975, and the then year-old car takes James on a fishing trip to Devon. Middle, left: ‘1975, cat on roof’ says the handwritten caption on the back. Hope she didn’t sharpen her claws on the fabric… Middle, right: ‘1975, cats in hand’. The Fox family have had many felines over the years, but only one Porsche. Bottom: family party, circa 1982

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n my younger days I was keen to acquire what I considered to be the ultimate affordable sportscar. The selection process started with a 1935 1100cc JAP-engined Morgan in the late 1960s.

This was followed by an Austin-Healey Sprite, an MGB Roadster and then a Mark 1 3.8-litre Jaguar E-type. That was fantastic because it neatly coincided with the time when the UK’s motorways were being opened and still had relatively loose speed restrictions.

Subsequently, I had two Mark 2 4.2-litre E-types, which were, quite frankly, disappointing.

When Ferrari introduced its V6-engined Dino, I bought one. Although it was a pretty car it was also very unreliable. After a while I really wanted to exchange the Dino for a Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7. At the time, however, the best AFN could offer me against the Dino was a 911S, which they had in stock. While enjoying a drive in that model, however, I always felt that I would be buying second best.

AFN re-established contact with me in January 1974. They had ordered a silver-grey Carrera 2.7 for another customer and a yellow one for their showroom. When the two cars arrived, the customer preferred the look of the yellow one and bought that car instead. They thought I might like the silver one and, perhaps in view of my earlier interest, offered a good discount. I immediately drove up to Chiswick and returned to the West Country in my brand-new Porsche the same day, enjoying the start of the running-in process on the 120-mile journey.

I was immediately inspired by the Carrera. It proved itself to be that dream car I had been looking for, which I suppose is one of the reasons I have kept it for 43 years – in truth my family and I have had some truly memorable times with this car. When the children were young they thought the vestigial rear seats had been designed specially for them to be driven to school in. They looked the part, too, with their school hats on and, whenever possible, the Targa roof panel lifted off.

On one occasion the car suffered a minor electrical fault while we were somewhere in the middle of France, but luckily it was fixed by a local garage at minimal expense. The only other problem I ever had was caused by dirt in the fuel. Otherwise the car has been almost entirely trouble-free and undeniably a very fine workhorse.

I didn’t buy the Carrera as an investment. For many years I used it more or less daily for my business as an architect, often completing very long journeys in it, something I enjoyed enormously. Eventually, it was written down on the company’s books until it was effectively ‘worthless’, so I saw my chance and bought it for the princely sum of £1.

The car is fitted with the original ducktail rear spoiler. These were used for the first year of Carrera 2.7 production. The change to the more familiar whaletail item was apparently made on health and safety grounds after an accident on an autobahn in Germany when a motorcyclist was killed after he ran into the back of one.

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‘The Carrera 2.7 is most certainly a driver’s car, with its hard suspension, non-assisted steering and, not least, its unique 915 gearbox’

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20/20 HINDSIGHT For all the song and dance about the ‘iconic’ and ‘legendary’ 1973 911 Carrera 2.7 RS, and the now stratospheric prices any such vehicle commands, one significant fact has been overlooked. That for the following two model years, 1974 and 1975, the company fitted precisely the same Bosch mechanically fuel-injected engine, with 210bhp and 255Nm, to its then top-of-the-range but undeniably rather more mundane Carrera models.

At the time, perhaps, that was no great surprise. The 2687cc engine was, after all, a fundamentally far less exotic power unit than many years later would be, say, that of the 996 GT3 against the standard, mass-produced M96. And by the mid-1970s there was plainly both the need and the will to move the entire 911 concept up a gear or two in marketing terms.

Eventually, though, during the late 1990s the penny dropped, and these mainstream Carreras, to some extent dragged along in the wake of even then rapidly rising RS values, also began to appreciate. This means that for James Fox, spending around £9000 on his Targa in early 1974 proved to be a remarkably shrewd investment – as were both keeping it and carefully looking after it, of course.

We were too polite to ask James how much he thinks the car is worth now – and it is a Targa, of course, rather than the even more desirable coupé. And we are sure that he has absolutely no intention of selling it any time soon. After 43 years why on earth would he?

Pity the poor Americans; however. For them, the Carrera came with essentially the same 2.7-litre engine as the European cars but, thanks to milder camshafts and its perhaps less aggressive Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection, only 175bhp and 235Nm – as in the Rest of the World 911S of the same period.

There was also what might now be termed an entry-level 911 for all regions, too, with a meagre 150bhp and again 235Nm – although thanks once more to what might be termed the frictional effect of the marketplace, even those are now heading the way of all 911s, with prices for a good one starting at around £40,000.

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without the benefit of a fully zinc-coated underbody. It is one of only 433 Targas produced for the 1974 model year, and one of only 48 with right-hand steering. And, since many of those cars will have been lost to rust, I would go as far as to suggest that mine is probably the only single-owner example of the model in existence. If I’m wrong I’m sure someone will be only too pleased to tell me!

Perhaps I should also add that the day in February when the car was photographed so expertly by Antony Fraser was the first time it had been out in anything other than bone-dry conditions since about 1990!

Most of these earlier air-cooled engines smoke and leak oil to some extent. This one does neither. This is probably down to the timing of an engine overhaul I was talked into. At the time I felt that was probably unnecessary – the car had done only around 70,000 miles and there was no real problem with the engine – but in hindsight it was probably no bad thing. Whatever it cost then was far less than it would today!

The spare wheel is original and immaculate and still has its 1973 tyre – although due to its great age I would obviously use it only in a dire emergency. The four road wheels have been refurbished relatively recently, so they too are unmarked. The virtually unused toolkit is stored in the front compartment. All of the instruments, including the clock, and the radio are original and in full working order.

Unfortunately, sunlight had distorted the original dashboard top a little. I was lucky enough to be able to buy the only remaining period-correct replacement dashboard direct from the Porsche factory in Germany in 2015.

I also bought replacement door armrests. The interior looks far better with these. I have kept all of the original parts to preserve the car’s history.

The Carrera 2.7 is most certainly a driver’s car, with its hard suspension, non-assisted steering and, not least, its unique (ie challenging) 915 gearbox. A works driver at AFN once showed me just what the car was capable of – I would never have the nerve for that myself. If I had I doubt the car, and possibly myself, would still be around. Apart from the occasional test driver, I have driven the Carrera for virtually all of its 136,000 miles – and it still purrs like a tigress.

Between 2013 and a few days before the photoshoot for this feature, the car was very kindly looked after for me by the Haynes International Motor Museum near Yeovil. For part of that time it was in storage – behind the scenes, as it were – but on other occasions it was on show to the general public. I hope they enjoyed it as much as I am, now that it’s back. PP Postscript: the Porsche Post staff member who accompanied Antony Fraser for the photoshoot remarked upon the car’s rather rough idle quality, and suggested that since it had been standing for some time it would be worth having it checked over. A few days later I drove it up to Autofarm in Oxfordshire – a specialist I have used for many years – and Mike Evans confirmed that the ignition timing wasn’t quite correct. He reset it and cleaned and lubricated the throttle mechanism, and apparently now it runs like a dream again. I shall be collecting it in a few days’ time after they have also cleaned and wax-sprayed the underside. Mike wisely observed that the best way to maintain this state of affairs is to drive the car, and so that’s precisely what I shall be doing. Over the summer I might even manage to use it for my daily commute to the office – its original route over 40 years ago!

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At the height of its Group C success, Porsche decided to tackle a very different motorsport challenge – the epic Paris-Dakar Rally Words: James Page Photos: Porsche AG/Newspress

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he Paris-Dakar has always been a maverick event, a throwback to adventures past that nonetheless attracts manufacturer support and a global audience. It’s certainly not for the faint-hearted.

Ahead of the 1985 raid, founder and organiser Thierry Sabine was considering the section through the Ténéré desert, where competitors would tackle unmarked dunes with only a compass for guidance: “If someone gets lost they must expect to stay the night but we will find them the next day.”

Jacky Ickx had first taken part in 1981 with Citroën and, at first glance, it seemed an unusual choice for the urbane Belgian. This, after all, was a man who’d enjoyed Formula 1 success with Ferrari and Lotus, and who’d won Le Mans on four occasions (he’d add a fifth win later that year and a sixth in 1982). Ickx would come to fully embrace the event through the 1980s and ’90s, and although he completed only one stage on his Dakar debut, he returned the following year with Mercedes and finished fifth. In 1983, he won in a 280GE. At that point it was thought that modified utility vehicles were the best bet for the gruelling challenge, as opposed to what Autosport described as ‘orthodox cars strengthened for desert conditions’.

In 1984, Porsche and Ickx would turn that view on its head – the legendary racer being the driving force behind a programme that involved entering increasingly advanced sports cars over the next three years. For Porsche’s debut, a trio of 911s was fitted with a version of the four-wheeldrive system being developed for the car that would eventually become the 959. Ickx would share one with his regular Dakar co-driver, French actor Claude Brasseur, while the others were driven by René Metge and Roland Kussmaul – the latter acting as a rapid service back-up.

More than 100,000 spectators gathered at the ceremonial Paris start on New Year’s Day, with the 10,000km route set to take competitors through Algeria, Niger, Upper Volta (shortly to become Burkina Faso), Ivory Coast, Guinea and Senegal before the finish at Dakar on 20 January. The entry comprised 253 cars, 113 bikes, 31 trucks and 29 recovery vehicles – and they were all genuine entries. While servicing could be carried out anywhere, the service crews also had to take part in the event in their own class. The numbers of each type of vehicle that survived to see the beach in Dakar were 92, 49, 12 and five respectively. ➝ 31 porscheclubgb.com

The sailing from France was delayed by a bomb scare, one of many unforeseen challenges the event regularly suffered – in 1984, an African border official decided to delay proceedings after insisting on searching all the cars. After the first test, Metge was lying third behind a Range Rover and a Lada Niva, proof of the eclectic line-up of vehicles taking part.

The Porsche took the lead as they all headed into the desert, but team-mate Ickx was already in trouble. He’d had two punctures, and a misunderstanding led to Kussmaul driving off with a pair of spare tyres, leaving Ickx with none. Adding to this dire situation was a faulty fuel pump, along with a stone that caused a short circuit on the stage that took him to Arak.

Just as he was about to retire, a service truck arrived and carried out a temporary repair that enabled Ickx to reach Tamanrasset.

Through all that, he’d lost four hours and was in 139th position, but over the next few days Ickx and Metge put together a series of one-two stage results that consolidated the latter’s lead and brought the Belgian up to 20th.

By the time they entered the final week and the jungles of Upper Volta and the Ivory Coast, Ickx was 10th, but was then further delayed when he broke the Porsche’s front suspension on a deep hole and lost nearly three hours.

There were no such problems for Metge and his co-driver Dominique Lemoyne, who survived the last few days to win by nearly two and a half hours. Metge won only one of the 18 stages, but was consistently fast throughout. Ickx won seven of them and fought his way up to sixth, while the Porsches finished in triumphant style with a one-two-three on the final leg to Dakar, Kussmaul setting the fastest time from Ickx and Metge.

One of many heroic performances came from Marc Lacaze, who managed to win a 101km stage on day 19 with his 130bhp front-wheeldrive Citroën Visa – he went on to finish eighth.

“The car exceeded all expectations,” said Metge afterwards. “It finished in the same condition it started – intact. We changed the windscreen after a collision with a cow, and the rubber driveshaft bushes and shock absorbers, which suffered in potholes, but that’s all.”

Ickx commented: “My placing at the finish was very much of secondary importance. I was a driver, but most of all I was the instigator of the project. When I dreamt it up, I knew that Metge would be the ideal driver.”

After arriving on the scene with a bang, Porsche’s second Paris-Dakar was a reality check.

Three works-prepared cars were again entered under ‘Team Jacky Ickx’ and took another step towards the final 959 by sharing the Group B prototype’s bodyshell. A variable two- or four-wheel drive set-up was employed, while the normally aspirated 3.2-litre engine produced around 230bhp. “[This event] is the most effective way of carrying out pre-production testing,” said Peter Falk, Porsche’s racing manager.

Dunlop developed a bespoke version of its D4 tyre with reinforced sidewalls and a special tread pattern, while Bilstein provided longstroke dampers with a variety of settings. Ickx and Metge were joined by fellow racer Jochen Mass, and they were supported by two MANs in the truck category – one with 280bhp and

six-wheel drive, the other with 320bhp and eight-wheel drive. There was also a Mercedes G-wagen service car.

Sabine had put together what he considered to be the toughest-ever schedule, with all but 2,000 of the 14,000km comprising timed stages. The route was confirmed only on Christmas Eve, a few days before the start, when the Algerian authorities finally gave permission for it to pass through their territory.

While Sabine estimated that 85 per cent of the entries were amateurs, the likes of Jean-Pierres Jarier, Jabouille and Jaussaud were taking part.

Belgian Guy Colsoul took an early lead in his Opel Manta, but the Porsches were all suffering rear suspension trouble. “The engineers are looking for the problem,” said Ickx. “We are taking things easy.”

Mass’s miserable outing ended when he went off the road as the rally crossed into Niger. Ickx was up to fourth as they reached Agadez, then second after the leg to Dirkou. But shortly after he crested a dune to find rocks the other side – the impact destroyed the front of the Porsche.

That left Metge. But immediately after setting the fastest time on the stage to Tahoua, he retired with oil-pipe failure. The previous year’s winner had already been penalised three hours for missing a time control, and it brought Porsche’s return to the Dakar to an ignominious end.

The pressure was back on for 1986, and this time Porsche fielded three full-on 959s, their first competition outing having come on the 1985 Pharaohs Rally. Each had a 400bhp twin-turbo engine with water-cooled cylinder heads and a six-speed transmission. Boost was reduced from 2bar to 1.5 in order to cope with the poor fuel they used in Africa, and the cars were geared for 260kph at 7800rpm.

The electronically controlled differentials had four modes – two were fully automatic, one was completely locked (for maximum traction) and the last could employ a constant, predetermined torque split. The chassis was modified to take a 340-litre fuel tank, while the Dunlop tyres came in two widths and two profiles – low for sand, high for stony terrain.

The suspension was modified to extend the wheelbase by 50mm by altering the angle of the rear driveshafts and, following the previous year’s problems, the rear uprights were strengthened. Ickx, Metge and Kussmaul would drive the three 959s, while the team’s service ➝

‘They finished in triumphant style with a one-twothree on the final leg to Dakar’ Previous pages: René Metge picks his way through the rocky terrain on his way to victory in 1986 Right: in 1984, Porsche developed a 4WD version of the 911 – shown here at the 2016 Eifel Rallye Festival – to use in the famous event

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vehicles included two MAN trucks, plus a Mercedes G-wagen with a 928 engine.

As they headed into the Sahara, 1985 winner Patrick Zaniroli set the pace in his Mitsubishi Pajero. Ickx opted for a careful approach to begin with, only to damage the radiator while avoiding the action after a motorcyclist fell off in front of him. Fortunately, it happened only 15km from the end of the stage – on which he was still second fastest.

“We lost 35 minutes changing the radiator and another 20 minutes in the dust among the trucks,” Ickx explained. “When you are in the middle of them there’s no way to avoid eating dust. Kussmaul was carrying a radiator instead of the petrol tank, which he’d previously had aboard. If he hadn’t had [it], we would have got 10 hours’ penalties.”

Meanwhile, the usual logistical problems were

testing Thierry Sabine’s nerves. That year, it was news of a border war between Mali and Burkina Faso – the route was supposed to go near the disputed area, but Sabine somehow remained calm and had an alternative laid out. Happily, the opposing sides then signed a cease-fire and the original route could be used after all.

As the rally left Algeria for Niger, Metge moved into the lead as Zaniroli was delayed by gearbox problems. On one fast stretch, a helicopter clocked Metge at 235kph. Ickx/ Brasseur were up to fourth, and the rally was shedding dozens of competitors every day. By the time the field reached Dirkou, the Porsches were lying first and second, but ahead were the soft dunes of the Grand Erg, which was far better suited to the big 4x4s. First Metge, then Ickx, became bogged down, and although they survived the experience, Ickx dropped to fourth.

Top: competitors had to tackle river crossings as well as jungle terrain and deserts Above: the Paris-Dakar acted as a proving ground for the production 959’s four-wheel-drive system

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Then tragedy struck; Sabine was killed in a helicopter crash. Patrick Verdoy decided to press on, but the heart had gone out of the rally and sandstorms caused many drivers to rack up huge penalties. The entire schedule was thrown into jeopardy, with the organisers being forced to cut the route and, as one correspondent put it, ‘change just about everything that had been planned previously’. Everyone, it seemed, just wanted to reach Dakar and go home.

Ickx had moved up to second, but Metge got lost when driving on the compass between Kayes and Tidjika, finally reaching the finish of the stage and posting the 14th fastest time. Such was his advantage that even after taking the long way round he led by just under two hours. Just needing to keep going, he was nearly robbed of victory at the last minute when he got stuck at a river crossing on one of the closing stages.

“The mud was up to the doors,” he said later.

“We were pushing boards under the wheels and going forward only a metre at a time. Finally, someone came and pushed us out.”

In the chaos Metge lost his shoe and drove the 13km to the next control in bare feet, but he survived to take part in a Porsche formation finish on the beach in Dakar. For a time, there had been hopes of a one-two-three, but Kussmaul dropped to sixth in the final standings.

Porsche had achieved what it set out to do and didn’t return for 1987, when Ickx switched to a Lada. Sabine’s father took over the running of the event, when the all-conquering Peugeot rally team factory 205s began to dominate.

Autosport summed up the revolution back in 1985, ‘The desert has suddenly become a laboratory, not simply a venue for an eccentric endurance event!’ Dakar had done much to help develop the 959 concept, while Porsche and Ickx ensured that the event remains one of the most famous in the motorsport world. PP

987 BUYERS’ GUIDE

The introduction of the Type 987 saw the ubiquitous Boxster come of age, inspiring Porsche to develop a new coupé for the market – the Cayman Words: Peter Morgan

What’s it like?

The Type 987 was a major redesign of the successful Type 986 Boxster. Following eight years of customer feedback, the new model had a more contemporary look and a significantly enhanced interior that mirrored the new 997 model 911. There was more power (of course) and the range’s versatility was boosted for 2006 by the introduction of the Cayman S. Remarkably, this cost more than a Boxster S (contrary to industry norms) and the new coupé took a

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long time to find a niche among the already impressive Porsche line-up (it wasn’t an entry level model and it wasn’t a 911).

However, the Cayman S was joined a year later by the base model Cayman – both coupés having slightly more power than the roadsters.

The best feature of the Boxster/ Cayman family is the everyday driveability. Retaining the near ideal 47 per cent front/53 per cent rear weight distribution, the mid-engined two-seater offers

spacious luggage areas, both in the front and rear. The watercooled flat-6 engine delivers smooth, tractable power in a package that is complemented by class-leading power-assisted steering and brakes.

The Cayman offers a quieter tourer, but the electrically operated convertible roof of the Boxster is difficult to resist. For a more sporting drive, the manual gearbox wins over the userfriendly Tiptronic, although the full automatic is easy to live with in an urban lifestyle. The base Boxster/Cayman delivers a softer ride and has more than enough power for its entry level status, while the S models firm up the suspension and brakes and offer some 50bhp more – making them more than capable when it comes to overtaking.

The 2008 MY Gen 1 run-out models (Design and Sport Editions) are more weekend cars, when the stripped-out interiors and custom paint schemes aren’t such an inconvenience. These models offer good value, considering they are limited editions.

Quality took a significant step forward with the Gen 2 models (the 58 plate cars for the 2009 MY). The all-new engine shrugged off the spectre of potential major issues that dog the earlier cars and are worth the financial stretch.

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Which one should I buy?

The Boxster is an easy car to convert to when trasferring from any mid-size saloon as mentioned, the 2.7 is a great everyday driver, while the S is slightly more focused.

Both models have impressive reserves of performance and driving safety margins.

Most Boxsters didn’t get many factory options when new, so well appointed cars are unusual. This is a model that simply doesn’t need too many extras to enjoy.

Desirable options include 18-inch alloys for the base models, traction control, rear Park Assist, heated seats and cruise control. The Gen 1 cars could be optioned with the improved Porsche Communications Management 2 (PCM 2), which offered a radio/CD and sat-nav, with an optional phone set-up.

For the Gen 2 cars, PCM 3 is much improved with touch screen operation.

The auto gearbox on the Gen 1 base models leaves the car a little breathless, but is worth considering for two-pedal driving on the S. The Porsche Doppel Kupplung (PDK) double clutch gearbox is great on both 2.9 and 3.4 Gen 2 models and has revolutionised the argument of a Porsche with auto transmission.

The most popular colours are the dark metallics, unlike the earlier 986, which are more associated with solid colours. Hardtops on the 987s are also very rare. ➝

MODEL HISTORY The auto industry model year (MY) runs from 1 August to 31 July, so a 2005 model could have been produced between 1 August 2004 and 31 July 2005.

2005 MY: 80 per cent new Type 987 Boxster and Boxster S launched. 2.7-litre with a maximum of 240bhp and 3.2-litre S with 280bhp. Both models offered with PASM active suspension option.

2.7 has 5-speed manual or 5-speed Tiptronic options.

S has 6-speed manual.

2006 MY: 3.4-litre 295bhp Cayman S launched – essentially a coupé version of Boxster S.

2007 MY: 2.7-litre 245bhp Cayman launched. Boxster maximum power aligned with respective Cayman model.

2008 MY: Cayman S Design Edition 1 (777 built) limited edition offers special stripes and Porsche Design accessories. Cayman S Sport and Boxster S Sport Edition offered special colours and cosmetics with the same performance as mainstream.

RS60 Spyder (1960 cars) is detailed S model with 303bhp, GT Silver and PASM.

2009 MY: With deliveries starting early 2009, ‘Gen 2’ 987 receives all-new Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) engine. Porsche Doppel Kupplung (PDK) dual clutch gearbox replaces Tiptronic as an option.

Base model engine size increased to 2.9 litres.

Caymans given 10bhp maximum power advantage over respective Boxsters.

2010 MY: Boxster Spyder announced (80kg lighter with stripped-out interior and simple roof). 330bhp Cayman R. 55kg lighter than S with stripped-out spec.

2012 MY: Launch of Type 981 Boxster, followed a year later by the 981 Cayman.

What are the running costs?

As with all modern Porsches, the running costs for a well sourced example should be similar to a premium saloon. Service intervals are every two years or 20K miles, whichever comes sooner. Correct servicing is a critical requirement on all Boxster and Cayman models, which includes routine checking of the coolant system.

Servicing costs vary across the country, but would typically range from £300 to £600 + VAT (depending on whether you need a Minor (Intermediate) or Major (Maintenance) service and exclude items like brake fluid change, spark plugs and other wear and tear parts). Typical clutch replacement is likely to cost £750-£1K, while an air conditioning rebuild (the condensers are in the front bumper and have a life of around six to eight years) will cost around £1.2K. Brake wear depends on driving style, but for a manual 2.9-litre car, these typically should last 20K miles. To replace the front discs, pads and pad wear sensors is likely to cost £600, with a similar amount for the rear brakes. The convertible roof can have wear and tear issues over time and it is important that repairs are done by a Porsche trained technician.

Tyres should be Porsche N-rated types and these include Michelin, Pirelli, Continental and Bridgestone. You’ll see the N-number embossed on the tyre sidewall as N1, N2, N3

etc depending on the version number produced by the given manufacturer. Tyre costs depend on sizes, but typically range from £150 to £250 each.

What should I look for?

The forums are full of horror stories concerning cylinder bore scoring and failure of the intermediate shaft (IMS) bearing in the engines.

However, it is worth noting that the cylinder scoring has only affected a small percentage of Gen 1 (pre DFI engine, 58-plate) cars. Some have suggested a figure of just 5 per cent.

In our experience it is the larger engined models (the 3.4 S models) that are more prone, making the 2.7 Gen 1 987s worth a look. The IMS bearing is not an issue on the 987 as during 2006 a new, stronger bearing was introduced.

With this in mind, the 2007 models (56-plate onwards) can be assumed to have this stronger bearing. The

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OWNER'S VIEW My 987 Boxster was five years old when I purchased it and it had registered around 20,000 miles. I’ve since put on a further 15,000 and reliability has proved to be excellent. The car averages 27mpg but on long trips it has achieved as much as 37mpg. The six-speed manual box is extremely solid, and for a two-seat convertible it is very practical with two decent sized luggage compartments.

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leaky rear main oil seal (RMS) that blighted so many of the 986 models was largely resolved by the 987 models. If a particular car has a leaky RMS, the much revised newer seals should fix the problem.

It’s worth mentioning Boxsters can lead a tough life. Town cars in particular can have scruffy paintwork and interiors, however, the first item to check is that the service history is complete. Budget will dictate the age of the car you can afford, but quality did progressively improve after 2007.

The Gen 2 models have the all-new DFI engine and in our experience this has designed out all the previous trending major issues.

Select your car based on condition, mileage and service history first, then filter by less important items like colour and options. Any kind of customisation is a negative.

It is almost routine for quality dealers to repaint the frontal area panels on modern Porsches as stone chipping is unsightly and can lead to superficial corrosion.

Always try to drive the car before you buy. There is no substitute for taking a short run and appreciating whether the car is easy to live with. If you sense something doesn’t seem right, it probably isn’t.

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

This striking photograph of the vehicle storage yard at Zuffenhausen in Germany was taken, we believe, by Englishman Roger Holliday. He worked for Porsche, primarily in its so-called Tourist Delivery Department, from February 1960 to April 1964, and during his time there – and specifically on his last day – he managed to capture many now priceless behind-the-scenes images. Roger, as some older members will know, was also one of the driving forces behind Porsche Club GB after a meeting with Arthur Sheffield, when the latter collected his 356 from the factory in 1960. (See also the May 2015 edition of Porsche Post.)

We make it a total of around 60 cars in the

frame, all 356C coupés and Cabriolets, and thereby dating the picture to April 1964. Note what looks like a solitary petrol pump over on the far right at the edge of the tarmac, and also the quite marked slope of the site, showing the essential make-do-and-mend philosophy of the period. Subsequent Porsche plants, such as that at Leipzig, where the Cayenne and Panamera are built, paid little heed to topography, simply altering it to suit.

Roger Holliday – whose other work has appeared in Porsche Post over the years – has long been a Porsche Club GB honorary member, as befits a man whose inspiration helped establish the organisation. He now resides in the US. PP

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VINTAGE VIEW Evocative images from the Porsche Post Archive

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More than 80 Porsche Club members gathered at the Clubhouse to talk all things 996 Words: Chris Seaward Photos: George Woodward

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aking a welcome return to Porsche Club’s events calendar was April’s 996 Technical Seminar, which saw more than 80 members meet at the Club’s Gloucestershire Clubhouse. The event was chaired by honorary Porsche Club member Peter Morgan, whose experience with pre-purchase Porsche inspections is well-recognised.

Joining Peter on the panel was Steve Winter from Jaz Porsche, Steve Walker representing Porsche Cars Great Britain, and Andy Willis from Porsche Club’s 996 Register. That cross-section of backgrounds proved useful, with each panel member able to bring a range of useful experience to the conversation.

A broad range of subjects was covered as the day unfolded, with the formal agenda proving hard to follow such was the level of questions from the audience. Nevertheless, issues relating to engines, suspension, bodywork and brakes were covered in great detail and the insight provided by the panel proved to be extremely valuable.

The overriding sentiment from the outset of the day was that the 996 continues to offer enthusiasts fantastic value for money, and some of the more extreme views on the car’s reliability should be put in context.

Members heard that the most frequent technical issue with the 996 is leakage past the rear main oil seal (RMS). This doesn’t cause engine failure but might drip oil on your drive.

Development has evolved much better seals and expert opinion would suggest only having it fixed when the clutch is changed.

Other more major trending issues have affected perhaps only five per cent of all Carreras. With the 3.4-litre models, some cars suffered cylinder failure. Many experts came to the conclusion that if the engine reaches 50,000 miles, it’s probably okay. Failure of the intermediate shaft (IMS) bearing affected some post-2001 MY cars. This is a very remote issue, but if it worries you there are stronger aftermarket fixes around.

Cylinder bore scoring has become an issue on some models from 2004 MY onwards, particularly where powerkits are fitted. In summary, the so-called trending issues affecting the 3.6-litre Carrera engines are something you should be aware of, but not reject the model because of it. All of these specific issues have not affected the ‘Mezger’ engined models at all (the GTs and Turbos).

Feedback from the event has been positive and, while the Club recognises some tweaks are required, fundamentally it’s a concept that can be repeated again in the future. As such, a second Technical Seminar is planned for later in the year and members are encouraged to keep an eye on Porsche Post for all the latest information relating to the event.

The day’s proceedings were filmed and it’s anticipated that the highlights from the session will be made available for members to view online in due course. PP

Regions Regional Director’s report So here it is. Somewhat to my surprise, I have completed my 36th Regional Director’s Report for Porsche Post.

Next month’s column will be written by the Club’s election winning new Regional Director but at the time of writing, I do not know who that will be. I shall, of course, remain very much involved in the Club and will be focussing on my role as Chairman during my fourth and final year in office.

How time flies.

Being the Club’s Regional Director has been an absolute privilege. The volunteer Regional Organisers, along with their assistants and committee members remain at the very heart of the Club and it has been a real pleasure for me to work alongside such a fantastic team of people. If my successor enjoys their role half as much as I have then the Regions will be in safe hands.

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During my time in office I have managed to help influence some positive budget decisions for the regions, worked with the Clubhouse team to establish a regional “shopping list” for Club branded hardware for events, improved the frequency and content of communications between the Board and the Regional Organisers and I have witnessed the dramatic impact of the introduction of the Mailchimp email system which all Organisers now use to regularly update members. That final task was not wholly straightforward at times and every credit must go to George Woodward at Club Office who has made an enormous contribution to the Club in this regard, providing exceptional training and support to our volunteers with kind patience and a smile. Credit too to my fellow directors Nick Pike and Chris James for their vision and significant behind the scenes work in this regard.

The appointment of directors at the AGM and the election contest for the role of Regional Director pose some questions about the quality of the Club’s Constitution in a modern digital world. I was delighted to see that Ian Yeoman (Finance), Albert Walsh (Registers) and Nick Pike (Strategy

and Communications) were prepared to stand again for a second two year term, that their positions were unopposed and that, subject to the approval of the members at the AGM, they will continue to provide the Club with stability, consistency and a diverse breadth of experience. It is farewell to Brendan Daly who was the Board’s longest serving member but who remains very much involved with Club Motorsport.

For those new to the Club (and there are, again, many of you – a familiar catchphrase from this column!) the following pages set out what is going on in your area.

Please take a moment to see what appeals to you – from track days to concours competitions, drives out, Motorsport events and weekends away, the Club caters for a broad church of enthusiasts and I hope you enjoy what we have to offer.

Thanks for having me.

Rob Kellock Chairman & Regional Director

Regions Index Your Regional reports at a glance

Regional Organiser Donald Hossack 07968 724441 – r1@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Scott Laurie 07803 260417 Hello everyone and a very warm welcome to this month’s Scotland South PP report. A brief write-up for the month of March as I rush to complete decorating the kitchen and packing the case for a holiday – a last-minute booking to the Canaries.

With paintbrush in one hand and laptop in the other, I did a deal with Shona – “finish the decorating and we can go away for a break” she said.

Looking out the window this morning, the sun is getting up and that’s as good an excuse as any to take the car out for a run. I always enjoy going out for a blast early on a weekend morning when the roads are usually quiet but always keeping a careful eye out for any wildlife that likes to cross the road at the wrong moment.

The Region continues to grow in numbers, in line with all other Regions and Registers, and commitment to events planned this year is very strong. Members are responding to my event updates quickly, securing their attendance. It’s always nice to know of numbers attending in advance, particularly where food catering is involved but, don’t worry, if your plans change at the last minute and you want to join us, please contact me by text or email and I’m sure we can get you along. Two events to report on for March – one to the Secret Bunker and the other a West Coast run are highlighted to follow.

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

R11 Essex p58 R12 Norfolk & Suffolk p60 R13 Herefordshire, Worcestershire & Shropshire p65 R14 South Wales p66 R15 South West p66 R16 Gloucestershire p69 R17 Southern p70 R18 Lancashire & Cumbria p71 R19 Thames Valley p74 R20 London p74

R21 Chiltern p76 R23 Sussex p77 R24 Cambridgeshire & Bedfordshire p78 R25 Kent p80 R26 Dorset p80 R27 Ireland p82 R28G Guernsey p85 R28J Jersey p87 R29 Surrey p87 R30 Isle of Man p89 R31 Cotswold p89

Please continue to check our Region’s Events page on the Club website for updates and information on forthcoming events. Scott and I look forward to meeting up with you at an event in the very near future.

RECENT EVENTS 4 March Secret Bunker and tea at Crail Setting off at lunchtime, we headed across the Forth Bridge towards our destination, Scotland’s Secret Bunker at Crail, Fife. The first leg of the drive was fine but as we neared the Fife coastline the weather closed in and what can only be described as a ‘pea-souper’ of driving conditions challenged us for the remainder of our route. Driving on country roads in thick fog is never fun but we all arrived safely and on time. From the outside a cottage, 45 porscheclubgb.com

No indication of what lies beneath

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

giving no indication of what lies beneath, conceals the bunker, but upon entry descending 100 feet underground all is revealed – a small town encased in two feet of concrete with a command centre, radar room, RAF operations room, communications equipment and accommodation that was used during the Cold War. After a good few hours of exploring, we regrouped outside for some photos as the weather had cleared.

Then it was off to Club members Alan and Debbie Stamper’s Crail Harbour Gallery and Tearoom for our evening meal. Alan and Debbie had opened the gallery exclusively for us and we enjoyed paninis, tea, coffee and cake as well as a catch up with other Club members that had joined us. Many thanks go to Alan and Debbie for their kind hospitality. The drive home was every bit as entertaining, as it appeared that the fog had got even thicker. Thanks to all that attended this event.

25 March West Coast breakfast run Scott reports: “I had been looking forward to a breakfast run with the Club for some time and was hoping that the weather would be at least dry. Over the previous couple of weeks I had gone on a few early runs in the 4S, but each time the weather was dreadful, with rain and dirty roads. Luckily, the first West Coast breakfast run of the year landed on what turned out to be the best day of 2017 with an 18ºC temperature and clear blue skies. We all met just off J5 of the M77 at 8.30am in Newton Mearns – although I was late as I decided to take another car that turned out to have a flat battery and required last-minute health care to bring it to life. Our run took us through Barrhead, Lugton and Beith, and then our leader got lost. I blame these PCGB sat navs, as it surely wasn’t my route map (no names supplied to protect the

innocent). We eventually got onto the A736 to Largs, an excellent road for a fast blast on quiet early mornings. Breakfast was at Scott’s Bistro at Largs Yacht Haven and 19 members enjoyed excellent food with views down the Clyde Estuary. The run included an early 356, Boxsters, a Cayman, 996s, 997s, a 991, a 996 Turbo, a Macan and a Cayenne – so a wide variety of Porsches. It was lovely to see some new faces and I would like to thank those who came along and made it a success.

Regards Donald and Scott DIARY DATES FIRST TUESDAY OF MONTH West Coast Club night Sherbrooke Castle Hotel, Glasgow, G41 4PG. 8pm.

LAST THURSDAY OF MONTH East Coast Club night Dakota Hotel, South Queensferry, EH30 9QZ. 7.30pm.

7 MAY Run and lunch or afternoon tea (TBC) 14 MAY Cumbria International Car Show 20 MAY East Coast breakfast run 4 JUNE BVAC Historic Motoring Extravaganza 6 JUNE West Coast fish and chip run In place of usual monthly meeting.

24 JUNE PCGB Knockhill trackday 25 JUNE Mofat Classic Car Rally 27 JUNE Run out to meet German Club members 16 JULY R1 and R2 Concours 23 JULY World of Super Cars 27 JULY Silverstone Classic

RECENT EVENTS March extra outing Recently Paul Mullay, one of our more far-flung members from the Shetlands, got in touch to say his wife Melissa and he were visiting the Aberdeen area on a weekend in March, and to enquire if we had anything planned. We didn’t – but that didn’t seem reason enough not to do something.

We met up in Kingswells on Saturday morning for coffee and rolls at the Fourmile House and then headed out on a ‘scenic’ route to the Kildrummy Inn. I say scenic, but the low, grey, overcast sky obscured most of the views. As we made our way towards Ballater sleet and then even snow began to fall.

All 21 of us arrived safely (and happily reassured of the capabilities of our cars) at the Kildrummy Inn where the owners had opened on this Saturday lunchtime especially for us. They provided a superb customised menu to choose from. Everyone I spoke to enjoyed their lunch, so many thanks to David and Nigel for entertaining us so well. Thanks also to Paul and Melissa for providing the excuse to enjoy playing in the snow!

March snow in Strathdon

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Photo by Betty Annand

Outside the bunker

Just a reminder that Region 2 now has a Facebook group where members can chat, share pictures and arrange their own meet-ups etc. One of the ideas behind setting up the group is to provide a means for members in the more remote and thinly populated reaches of our geographically large Region to engage more with the Club. If you would like to join the group, please contact Steve for details.

Photo by Paul Barlow

March Sunday run This route, suggested by Robin and Cherry Provan, took in some great roads giving fantastic views.

Most of the party assembled at the Inchmarlo Golf Club in Banchory for coffee and bacon rolls.

First-timers, Blair and Andrew and Amy, joined us and were made welcome.

From Inchmarlo we headed via Banchory to the Cairn o’ Mount, with most folk stopping to admire the view (from the layby just short of the viewpoint, for some reason) before continuing, via Fettercairn, to the A90 for a quick blast down to Forfar. Pausing only to gather up George and Caitlin, we continued via Coupar Angus to Blairgowrie and our lunch stop at the Dalmore Inn on the Perth Road for an enjoyable lunch and a chance to chat.

Our after lunch drive took us up over the Pass of Glenshee, where there was little evident snow, to Braemar, where some of the party stopped for further refreshments at ‘The Bothy’ before continuing home.

Glenshee drive

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 12-14 May Border Raid Weekend Region 2 members are venturing south of the border to visit Northumberland. This was organised last year and all the hotel accommodation is now booked. Look out for a report in a future PP. 16 July Joint Concours with Scotland South Our annual All-Scotland ‘Show and Shine’ gathering will be on Sunday, 16 July from 10am to 4pm. Once again we will be at the picturesque Blair Castle, Blair Atholl. Booking is essential – the booking form can be downloaded from the website (either from the Event page or under ‘Documents’ on the Resources page). If you can’t get the form this way, please contact Gill or Steve to be sent one. This is a great chance to show off your pride and joy, and meet up with members from all over both Scottish Regions. Entries will be judged, and prizes will be awarded! There’s a pleasant restaurant and beautiful grounds to explore. (Entry to the castle is extra.)

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

Carnaffin kicking his across the finish line to add some extra boost to win his heat. Eventually we somehow whittled it down to the Grande final.

Winners of our R/C ‘Grande’ Prix

RECENT EVENTS March Club night Our numbers continue to swell at Club nights. At March’s meeting at the Dun Cow we welcomed several new members, as well as our Club Register Director, Albert Walsh. Albert kindly travelled a long way to regale us with tales of the cars he has owned throughout his years working in the motor industry – some varied models and some surprising ones too.

Albert’s devotion and enthusiasm for all marques is highly evident; a true petrol head, yet his pride, drive and passion for our Club shows through even more.

He spent time chatting with members and keeping us up to date on how the Club is moving forward.

With directors like Albert we know our Club is in great hands.

Grande Tyres R/C Grand Prix I am always apprehensive about organising Club events too early or late in the season and wondered how to keep the momentum ticking over. Over previous years March has usually been one of our quieter months but, after a bit of brain storming between Deb and myself, we came up with a driving challenge with a twist; remote control cars in our tyre garage – lots of room, no weather worries and a bit of Sunday morning fun for the boys and girls of R3 with some inexpensive toys (yeah, right!).

Knowing how competitive R3 can be, and knowing that some of our members would turn up with some good fast kit, I designed a tight and twisty track from our scrap tyre pile, even adding a bridge. I was right.

We had a varied selection of competitors, from my own Panamera (a Christmas present from the mother-in-law), to a tiny 918 Spyder and some rather special kit. The driving talent was varied too, but I’ll leave that there! We even had our own camera car – a 911 with a GoPro on the roof.

Numbers were given to each contestant, rounds were drawn and we started our inaugural Grande Tyres R/C Grand Prix. The response was fantastic and great fun, no one took it too seriously and all had a real belly aching laugh at each other’s efforts to complete three competitive laps, despite a small amount of cheating going on including Lynn Corbett ‘accidently’ sitting on a competitor’s car, David Chapman cutting corners as his car was so small it fitted through a gap in the tyre wall and Dave

First place went to Simon Poole, second to Mark Duffy and third went to young Jack Proctor. Well done to everyone who took part or even just came along to support this crazy event. We’ve already been asked when we will be holding the next one.

Who knows, watch this space.

Early spring drives As March slowly passed by a few hardy members were chomping at the bit to get the season started and discussed the appetite for an early run. John Dickinson very kindly tested the water and added it to the Forum, with very little response sadly – it’s probably still just that little bit too early and only a few weeks until our season-opening Clear Away the Cobwebs run. Our drive started with lovely sunshine early on before turning quickly to showers and then to torrential rain, before finally returning to sun again. I think a jet ski would have handled the conditions somewhat better than a 911 or even my Cayenne at some points.

However, after battling through on the crest of a wave, quite literally as the roads turned to rivers, we all made it through Teesdale safely to Hartside (at least I think it was Hartside; the cloud was so low it was hard to see anything) and on to Cumbria for lunch and sunshine.

I have often heard it said that if we planned for the weather in this country we would all just stay at home.

Three days later I awoke to a few inches of snow, two days further into the week and temperatures were back up again, and the sun was shining. I decided to take the covers off the old 944 and get her out for a blast with the roof down. I don’t know about anyone else, but sunshine gives me a craving to get out onto some of our Region’s best driving roads. Knowing it was short notice I started a thread on the Forum to see if anyone else was experiencing the same craving. With such short notice just three cars (one a Renault Twingo, as the Boxster was in for paint protection film) left Washington Services for a fantastic drive to

Steve Rose and Gill Gardiner DIARY DATES 4 MAY Club night, Lairhillock 8pm 12-14 MAY Border Raid Weekend 18 MAY Club night, Milton Inn, Monifieth 8pm 28 MAY Sunday run TBA. Check our Events pages of the Club website for details.

1 JUNE Club night, Lairhillock 8pm 11 JUNE Sunday run – Banf coast Check our Events pages of the Club website for details.

16 JULY Joint Concours with R1

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North West Committee Contact Allan Crosby 01744 894500 – r5@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS

Admiring the stock on our impromptu drive to Specialist Cars of Malton

Stokesley, Helmsley and on to Malton. We spent some time admiring the stock and planning how to raise funds to afford some of the beautiful Porsches in the showroom at Specialist Cars of Malton. After lunch at Rosedale Abbey we planned to head home via the new ‘Pop Up Shop’ at the new PC Teesside, but spent so long enjoying the roads of the North Yorkshire Moors in the glorious weather that the Porsche Centre was closed for the day by the time we arrived. One for another day, perhaps?

Keep an eye on the Forum for more of these ‘impromptu’ runs – hopefully as the season continues the weather will be suitable.

Many events require pre-booking (especially those in Diary Dates below). You should have received details in your monthly newsletter. If you are not receiving your monthly emails then please message me at r3@porscheclubgb so that we can get your details updated. Details can also be found on the Forum and the events page of the website (porscheclubgb.com/r3).

Greg Harm DIARY DATES 7 MAY Sports Cars in the Park at Newby Hall 14 MAY Cumbria International Motor Show 27 MAY SkyLive Airshow at Teesside Airport 25 JUNE PC Kendal visit with R18 2 JULY Corbridge Classic Car Show

Lincolnshire & Humberside Regional Organiser Rod Stormes 07887 690716 – r4@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organisers Richard Watkinson 01472 220185 Gavin Marshall 01472 826334 We have had some great weather, I am just hoping it will continue for our events this year.

RECENT EVENTS TOTY 2018 – North West 500 We had a meeting in March of members interested in doing the North West 500 as a TOTY next year. The consensus of the meeting was that around either of the May bank holiday weekends would be good.

Rather than trying to book and organise it all ourselves, I am speaking with some car tour companies to see what they could offer for a bespoke tour. Afterwards we went for an excellent carvery at the local pub in Dunston – well recommended! More details on the TOTY will be available very soon.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS We have a couple of new events for your diary, and May is quite busy!

14 May Clay pigeon shoot and BBQ We have organised this event at a shooting ground near Caistor for the Sunday afternoon. No experience is necessary as all equipment and tuition is included.

Afterwards we can relax and enjoy a BBQ. Full details with costs and how to book are on the website.

21 May Visit to Bubblecar Museum and lunch We have not been to the Bubblecar Museum, which is near Boston, before. At the time of writing there’s only five places left, so check the website to see how, and if, you can still book!

26 May Blyton Park trackday A very popular event, which is suitable for both experienced trackers and those starting, or those just wanting to understand what their car is capable of – instructors are included in the price. Some of you may have spotted that Blyton has been bought

by Ginetta Cars. Richard Usher is remaining as the Managing Director of the circuit and has assured me that our dates are still confirmed. It’s business as usual with no great changes at present, and he wants to see us there in years to come. So, all good news!

8 March Club night at the Deanwater Anthony Shuker reports on the second R5 ‘feely bag’ night: “Members were asked to bring along items, in bags, for the others to feel and identify.

Supplementary questions relating to these objects were used to differentiate between scores.

“More than 20 bagged items were provided, and the host for the evening (me) tagged the bags and wrote the questions on the tags, assisted by the members of the R5 committee. The 30 members present were issued with answer sheets – and the fun began. With a plethora of items, many not linked to motoring, it soon became apparent that identifying items by their shape and consistency is not as easy as it sounds.

Conversations across the tables were interesting to say the least, and the use of the LED flash on one person’s phone to try to see through the bag was discouraged.

“To one side of the room were two boxes, each with a small hand-sized hole for members to insert their hands to feel what was inside. All were advised that the thing inside was quite friendly, and unlikely to bite, but caution was suggested. No animals were hurt during the evening.

“Following self marking, including an explanation of what each item was by the person who brought it, prizes were given to the winners. Items ranged from a 1972 911 relay to an LED bicycle light!

“A raffle in aid of the North West Air Ambulance, with gifts donated by those in attendance, concluded the evening. Over £130 was raised for this very worthwhile cause. A big thank you goes to all who donated raffle items and purchased tickets.”

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 10 June Vintage Festival at Oulton Park Formula Vintage makes its annual visit to Oulton Park on Saturday, 10 June for the Club’s second round of the season. This is one of Oulton’s most eagerly awaited events, featuring cars from motorsport’s pioneering age. Many are raced without seat belts or rollover bars, recalling a fearless age when competitors fought for the honour and glory of the sport.

16 July Porsches o’er t’Wolds The date for the tour has now been set and we are checking the route as I write, so put the date in your diary. Again, this year it is a circular tour, with the start and finish at the Humber Royal.

Pre-war cars in action at Oulton Park

DIARY DATES 10/11 MAY Pub drive out Details on our Events page of the Club website.

14 MAY Clay pigeon shoot and BBQ 21 MAY Visit to Bubblecar Museum, near Boston 26 MAY Blyton Park trackday 14/15 JUNE Pub drive out Details on our Events page of the Club website.

24 JUNE RAF Waddington Families Day 16 JULY Porsches o’er t’Wolds 48 porscheclubgb.com

Entries at Formula Vintage events regularly include cars that have raced at Brooklands and in famous international races such as the Mille Miglia and Le Mans. The day will see the Club’s historic Hawthorn Memorial Trophies featured, with prestigious Trophy races for vintage, pre-1961 and pre-war sports cars, whilst ever popular scratch and handicap formats will complete another exciting pre-war programme.

MSV have invited PCGB to provide a display at the event, and are offering free entry for display vehicle

drivers. If you would like to take part, please confirm your interest to Phil Graham (r5porsche.pg@gmail.com).

The following details are required – name, email address, mobile number, postal address (with postcode), car registration number and make/model.

To ensure that tickets arrive in time, the list of attendees (with full details) has to be submitted at least four weeks prior to the event.

For further details, visit msv.com Chris Clark

DIARY DATES 1 MAY Gawsworth Classic Car Show R5 will have a major presence at this seasonopening car show with pride of place on the top field.

10 MAY Club night at the Deanwater Favourite cars competition (in the hotel car park).

13 MAY Porsche Club Championship Oulton Park.

19-21 MAY Weekend in Wales At the St George’s Hotel, Llandudno. Includes Saturday’s trackday at Anglesey Circuit and Sunday’s Porsches on the Prom. Further details from Phil Graham (email: r5porsche.pg@gmail.com).

28 MAY Porsche 928 40 years celebration, Brooklands Booking via Club Office.

3-4 JUNE Tatton Park Classic Car Spectacular R5 has a stand at this popular show. To include your Porsche in our display, please contact Dave Trafford (email: david.trafford1@ntlworld.com).

10 JUNE Vintage Festival at Oulton Park 12 JULY Club night at the Deanwater Hotel Classic Fords evening (TBC).

23 JULY Summer Sunday run Lowther Castle (TBC).

Visit to Ninemeister Colin Belton kindly invited us to an open evening at his premises in Thelwall, Warrington.

Ninemeister is the largest independent Porsche operation in the UK specialising in servicing, engine rebuilds and performance and 9m hand-built cars.

The showrooms hold an amazing variety of vehicles.

Plenty of members from our Region came along and it was nice to see Phil Graham and some of his members from R5 in attendance. Mike and Chris Spencer also came over from Yorkshire to have a look around.

The evening was very relaxed with much to see.

The whole Ninemeister team are incredibly knowledgeable and were more than happy to talk to us about the Ninemeister cars and to discuss any issues or concerns members have with their own pride and joy. The building was jammed full of cars being serviced, rebuilt, restored and customised. Some arrive in such a terrible state that it looks almost impossible to bring them back to life – but any dream is possible, at a cost.

Personally, it was quite a nostalgic moment for me to visit the area of the workshop where my 993 was ‘living’ whilst being restored. The car now in ‘my’ slot was having a much more serious rebuild with a bill around 10 times the size of mine.

After a good mooch around, we were treated to a splendid buffet and refreshments. Lucky non-drivers could approach the table full of wines and beers.

Andy, one of the Ninemeister team, was ‘21’ again and was presented with a suitable birthday cake – perfect compensation for having to work late on his birthday! Bruce, the Labrador puppy, got his fair share of treats and there was certainly no need to vacuum the carpets at the end of the visit.

Happy birthday to Andy

Thank you once again to Colin and team for their generous hospitality.

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

18 MAY Visit new showroom at PC Chester 20 MAY Anglesey trackday 21 MAY Porsches on the Prom, Llandudno 15 JUNE Summer drive with fish and chips 18 JUNE Crich Tramway Museum, Derbyshire 20 JULY ‘Show and Shine’ at Northop Golf Course 30 JULY Classic Car Show at Bodelwyddan Castle

Inspecting the cars

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

Regional Organisers Sue Taylor 01928 735357 (01766 890844 Weekends) r6@porscheclubgb.com Welcome Welcome to Paul, Jane and Kimberley who joined us for their first meeting at Ninemeister. Looking forward to seeing them at future meetings and events.

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This year looks like it’s going to be our busiest year yet. Read about our first proper outing of year to follow and you soon realise that our Region is growing fast.

By the time that you get this, Yorkshire Porsche Festival tickets should be available online through the Club Shop, once again at an incredible price of £6 per car.

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Tulip style 100-mile run around the north west of the Region crossing over the border. A great day out on some fantastic roads. Details on the Forum and website.

26 JUNE Sunday Service – Lady Bower Reservoir In the parking area alongside the reservoir, just off the A6013 (S33 OBY). We will be there from 11am with the bacon butties.

23 JULY Yorkshire Porsche Festival – Lotherton Hall See April’s PP for full details. Tickets will be available online through the Club Shop at an amazing £6 per car! Entry on the day will be at Lotherton Hall’s standard prices.

Bacon butties on Full Throttle

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 the Porsche Centre and just off J27 of the M62, postcode LS27 7LY. We aim to kick the night off around 8pm. **Please note that our May Club night will be held at PC Leeds rather than the Woodlands hotel** **There will be not be a Club night at the Woodlands in July either**

Full Throttle provided endless tea, coffee and chocolate digestives alongside some stunning cars in their workshop, and we provided around 50 Porsches ranging from a lovely 912 to the latest 991.

It was fantastic to see old friends and so many new members, for whom this was their first event.

We hope it has given you a taste of what is to come.

Thank you to everyone who made it a great morning out – especially Carly, Clare and Russell at Full Throttle for their amazing support.

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

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

RECENT EVENTS Sunday Service When we set out the year’s events we didn’t think that things would really get going until April.

However, we were sat in a pub on a pleasant Saturday afternoon and the sun was out – the result, a Sunday Service was quickly arranged for the following Sunday. Our friends at Full Throttle Classics in Wetherby agreed to host the event, so just in case it was wet we had somewhere warm and dry to hide.

Come the Sunday morning, and given the short notice, we thought it would be reasonably quiet – how wrong could we be. It soon became pretty clear the day was going to be popular, so much so that we far exceeded any previous turnout for a Sunday, and ran out of bacon. Some of us had to go home hungry.

Club night at The Coopers Arms We welcomed Andrew Riddout and Tony.

Sorry to everyone about the very packed room.

Squeezing 80 of us into a room for 60 required everyone’s good humour. The big hall that we can use on such occasions was also booked, but we may use the hall in future if Club night popularity persists.

You can’t beat spring sunshine

DIARY DATES For the full diary see the Forum or Club website.

3 MAY Club night – PC Leeds A great opportunity to gettogether among a stunning collection of classic and modern Porsches – from 7pm.

14 MAY Cumbria International Car Show near Kendal Some great driving roads on a run up to Kendal to join R18 for their annual show. Cost is £5 per car.

Details on the Forum and website.

21 MAY Sunday Service – Buckden The car park is on the outskirts of Buckden (BD23 5JA) on the B6160 just north of Kettlewell. We will be there from 11am with the bacon butties.

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Presentation by the County Air Ambulance Peter Nicholls honored us with a talk on the service.

To conclude, Adrian Ancliffe presented a cheque for £700, raised from our TOTEM event. Also, thank you to all those present on the night for your generosity towards a bulging collection box.

Adrian and Peter

Donington Touring Car season opener Laura Wardle alerted us to this free event via the website. A group of us met up to watch and even mix with all the cars and drivers quite close up. It was very busy (and windy) but great to see all our members present.

Sprinting at Curborough I had a season opener with fellow sprint member Simon Parkes in his freshly prepared Boxster. We had a great day with six runs along with another four Porsches that were also competing. As usual the Boxsters were well up in the times and received a lot of interest in the paddock. It was great to see fellow members in attendance to give us support on a dry but very windy day. No prizes on this Shenstone and District members-only day – it’s classed as a practice day.

Sprinting at Curborough

Mike Pollock Famous for his photography, being thoroughly helpful and for adding words to this column recently, Mike has taken over the 944 Register. I will miss his added comments, but he has agreed to continue to add photos and make sure these words are delivered correctly. Thank you Mike – I am sure the 944 Register will benefit from your enthusiasm.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 23 April A52 Mable to Table This is now full, however you can still join the run but if you want a meal you may have to eat in an adjacent room at the final destination. We have at least one car requiring a passenger – if interested let me (Tom) know. PC Nottingham has kindly offered to host the start of the road run. Arrive from 8.45am for coffee and route guidance.

28-30 April Donington Historic Our exclusive PCGB parking is now established in the centre of the infield, or perhaps inside Redgate again

(some doubt as we go to print), giving us easy viewing over much of the circuit. This year I am pleased to say that our Club will provide a substantial marquee for refreshments and a sit down. This is a relief for our local team who, in previous years, have had the rather precarious job of erecting our Region’s tent in a howling gale. Remember, you need to pre-book your Porsche in order to park with us.

Without pre-booking you will be directed to the public car park outside – but join us for a coffee anyway. Booking details appear elsewhere in the magazine.

27 May Pirelli Tyres factory and performance centre visit Pirelli Tyres has kindly invited us to an open day at their state-of-the-art premises at Burton-onTrent. Arrive at 10.30am for a very entertaining morning covering all aspects of tyre production, design, fitting, tyre checks and much more, plus refreshments and a light lunch. Numbers are limited so it will be the first 25 Porsche cars that apply to me that can attend. There will be a reserve list with an understanding that if you cannot attend you will let me know ASAP. 5 June Club night – DentMaster demonstration Owing to the popularity of Martyn and his marvellous ‘invisible’ work of making dents disappear, he is coming back to give us a car park demonstration and offer advice. I have had reason for him to visit me twice recently with excellent results, so bring a dent to Club night for him to look at.

2 July Chatsworth Pageant and Concours Once again Randolph Coward will organise this fabulous event in the shadow of Chatsworth House and its gardens. Our annual Concours will include a class for members visiting from outside our area.

The fabulous setting provides everything for a very entertaining family day out. Why not bring a picnic?

The surrounding countryside provides a wonderful driving experience and, with a good choice of accommodation close by, many stay for the weekend. This event always attracts a huge variety of Porsches. We will require volunteers on the day to help park the cars. As usual PC Nottingham are our generous sponsors.

13 August TOTEM We are presently accepting names for this fabulous annual event, sponsored by PC Leicester.

Please email lotus@peterhaynes.plus.com to reserve a place.

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TOTEM

DIARY DATES 23 APRIL A52 Mable to Table 28-30 APRIL Donington Historic 6 MAY Club night at The Coopers Arms 27 MAY Pirelli Tyres visit, Burton-on-Trent 5 JUNE Club night at The Coopers Arms DentMaster demonstration.

2 JULY Chatsworth Pageant and Concours 3 JULY Club night at The Coopers Arms 13 AUGUST TOTEM 26 AUGUST Speed Championship at Curborough

West Midlands Regional Organiser Kim and Mandy Sutch 07811 114646 – r9@porscheclubgb.com David Jones 01455 220081 – 07836 374295 Davejones996@hotmail.co.uk Sue and Julian, both lifelong friends of mine, have been looking for a fun car for a while. Recently, they came up from South Wales to visit us for a weekend and we decided to go out having a look at some cars.

We viewed several models, such as Aston Martin, Maserati, Mercedes, Audi, BMW and of course Porsche. Needless to say, in my view the only choice would be a Porsche.

On the Saturday, the four of us took a trip to PC Solihull to have a look at their cars. Whilst I was talking to a fellow R9 member who happened to be looking around at the same time, my wife Barbara came down the stairs saying Sue and Ju had found a car they both liked – a 991 C4S convertible. I went upstairs to inspect the car, which was stunning and, after talking to the salesman, we went out on a test

drive. It certainly lived up to our expectations, and Sue and Ju agreed a deal. I would like to say how efficient and helpful both the salesman and PC Solihull were – I would be most happy to buy a car from there myself.

Ju decided to have self-healing film applied to the front bumper, so I contacted Swissvax in Leicester, which is part of Reep Midlands. Lindsey, the receptionist, was extremely helpful and arranged for the installation to be carried out at PC Solihull before he picked the car up. I also managed to agree a discount for PCGB membership. For the past three years Julian has accompanied me to many events and has a good insight into how enjoyable it is to be a Club member. Now he has his own Porsche we will have a new and enthusiastic member.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS The following are getting closer and we need to know how many people and cars are joining us. If you haven’t already done so, please could you let Mandy (R9@porscheclubgb.com) know if you are attending any or all of the following?

Iain and Ben prepping the Targa

19-21 May Weekend in Wales This includes driving to Llandudno on Friday followed by an evening meal, a Saturday drive with fish and chips in the evening, and Porsches on the Prom on the Sunday.

25 June Summer picnic and ‘Show and Shine’ Entry costs £5pp payable in advance for this event at Fairfield and Smite Brook Railway. This includes lunch, tea, coffee and a donation to the air ambulance.

Dave

Happy motoring Dave, Kim and Mandy JROs DIARY DATES The fully refurbished Targa wheels

The results are amazing and they will look fantastic back on the car.

More next month…

Sue and Julian’s newly acquired 991 C4S convertible

964 Targa update – part three Greg had called me to say he was getting on well with rubbing down the paint. He decided it would be best to take the car back to bare metal so asked if we could bring over the parts that I had removed. Iain and Ben, the lads who work with Greg, had done a great job of stripping the paint and were both busy masking off and getting it ready for the primer.

It’s quite scary to see your car in this state – with no wings or doors and covered in plastic, but I know the end results are going to be amazing.

I’m also having my wheels refurbished, as there were a few marks on them. Luckily, Greg had a set of D90 wheels lying around his workshop and he kindly changed my wheels for his so I could get them to my friend Darren, who owns Derby Alloys, for a full refurb.

RECENT EVENTS Cornbury House drive For the last Cornbury House meet of 2016, Tom organised a drive out for R9 from Starbucks at Warwick to the Clubhouse, so we decided to do it again for the first meeting of the year. With Dave and Tom absent I was in charge, sort of, and despite the weather, we still had a good turn out and steady drive to Cornbury House. To our surprise, Ian even came in his new 930 Turbo Cabriolet – nice car Ian! It was a good turnout of about 300 people at Cornbury House and the new shop looks so much better. Well done Jess and the team. I would like to thank those who came on the run with me – I really appreciate it and hope we can do it again soon.

February Club night We had yet another great turnout. Thank you all for coming out on dark, damp nights throughout the winter. With spring and the lighter nights we hope to see many more of you and your cars in the coming months.

The Targa in the paint booth

16 MAY Club night at The Bear Berkswell 19-21 MAY Weekend in Wales Anglesey trackday Porsches on the Prom Llandudno (R6).

20 JUNE Club night at The Bear Berkswell 25 JUNE R9 ‘Show and Shine’/summer picnic Fairfield and Smite Brook Railway.

1-2 JULY Cars in the Park, Lichfield 14-16 JULY Weekend in Weymouth Porsches on the Prom (R26).

18 JULY Club night at The Bear Berkswell 15 AUGUST Club night at The Bear Berkswell

Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire Regional Organiser Paul Ebbs 01234 363358 (7pm–9pm) 07769 805594 (daytime) – r10@porscheclubgb.com We had a busy turnout for the March monthly meeting, where I was very glad to see some more new Regional members enthusiastically chatting with our regular attendees. This is always pleasing to see, particularly when the weather was reasonably warm, if a little overcast. As always, I do look forward to meeting new faces and enjoying the

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many marvellous Region and National Events coming up this year. If you’ve not been along before, you’d be most welcome to join us at the Sharnbrook Hotel.

A rather damp day saw around 14 Region members’ cars winding their way through the Cotswold villages over to the Clubhouse, where even more Porsches were in evidence. They were all parked in every space to be found around the business park – what a great turnout here too.

Members had the welcoming reception of the Clubhouse team to greet them, together with the now much improved Club shop, which was, as ever, exceptionally busy. A good day was had by all.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 13 May R10 Monthly meet Come along and enjoy the good company of fellow Porsche owners in a relaxed setting. It’s a chance to get out and drive your prized car and enjoy every minute of it… what did you get the car for? You just KNOW it makes sense.

The colour of summer…

…or maybe a red sunset?

14 May Cotswold Rally from the Clubhouse This popular member-only road run will begin at the Club’s headquarters in Moreton-in-Marsh before weaving a scenic 60-mile route through the beautiful Cotswold countryside. The destination this year is Upton House, a striking 16th-century National Trust property located seven miles northwest of Banbury. Although already fully booked, even if you have not been fortunate enough to have booked a place on this run, I would always encourage members to make it over to the starting point or perhaps the finish, at least – it’s another opportunity to meet and talk Porsche with your fellow enthusiasts.

20-21 May Anglesey trackday and Porsches on the Prom For a considerably further trip out (over a weekend, perhaps?) the Porsches on the Prom event in Llandudno on the Sunday is a fantastic day with hundreds of Porsches expected to line the promenade in a spectacular display. If you are staying for the weekend, then why not visit Anglesey on Saturday to watch the PCGB trackday? With stunning views of the Irish Sea and Snowdonia, Anglesey is one of the most picturesque circuits on the PCGB trackday calendar.

RECENT EVENTS Good drive over to Cornbury House A varied collection of fine Porsches from our Region started the day with an equally first class breakfast at the Super Sausage, in preparation for our drive over to the Spring Open Day gathering at Cornbury House.

28 May R10 British Motor Museum visit – Gaydon As I write this column, we have more than 30 Region members who have said they are attending our visit and display at Gaydon. There will be room for more, but I suggest you contact me ASAP if you would like to come along, as this has turned out to be very popular. You will find further information on this in the

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R10 column in April’s edition of PP, or by viewing the R10 area on the Forum. Hope to see many of you there – it will be a good opportunity to be part of the museum’s Festival of Transport display and to be able to enjoy the improved facilities.

28 May 928 Register 40-year anniversary Although being held on the same day as our Gaydon visit, I know of one Region member who might (very understandably) prefer to go to this event, as he has owned a beautiful 928 S2 for over 20 years. The Club’s 928 Register will be celebrating 40 years of the model at Brooklands and tickets are now available to buy via the Club website. This should be a fascinating collection of all things 928, set amongst a timeless display of motorsport and aviation history. There will be a presentation by two of the people closely involved with the car in the UK, during the time when it was a current production model.

For further information on any of these or other Club events, contact me and I’ll do my best to help.

Hope to see you all soon Paul DIARY DATES 13 MAY R10 Monthly meet 14 MAY Cotswold Rally 20-21 MAY Anglesey trackday and Porsches on the Prom 28 MAY R10 British Motor Museum visit – Gaydon 28 MAY 928 Register anniversary at Brooklands

Essex Regional Organiser Martyn Molyneaux 01245 222937 (7pm-9pm) r11@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Greg Thompson 01376 573445 – r11gregt@googlemail.com RECENT EVENTS Club night For our March Club night, we welcomed several new members who, I am pleased to say, liked what they saw and have signed up for some of our events.

at Rivenhall Oaks for a carvery lunch. To book your place, please email Martyn r11@porscheclubgb.com 23 July Trip to Newmarket Stud Starting at 11.15am. We propose a drive starting from Long Melford Country Park, (6 Borley Road, Sudbury, CO10 9HH) at 10am to travel to the Stud. The tour is 90 minutes and we will then have lunch at a hostelry. The cost of the tour, including a bus around the Stud, is £11pp. Please send a cheque, made out to ‘M Molyneaux’, to Blakes, Fir Tree Lane, Little Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 4SS, or email me at r11@porscheclubgb.com and I will send account details for a bank transfer. I must have all remittances by 11 June please.

Happy motoring Martyn DIARY DATES

Andy Prill has members entranced with his presentation

Our guest speaker was Andy Prill of Prill Porsche Classics, who gave a talk that was extremely interesting, enlightening and humorous. In my monthly write-ups, I usually give a detailed summary of the month’s talk but, on this occasion, I feel that it would be unfair to Andy if I were to do this since I would not wish to give away his most amusing punchlines. Andy presented a number of topics in which he recounted his life experiences, including customers’ private aeroplanes, which give some indication of the exotic life Andy leads. There were the tales of Concours events in the US involving Porsches and Ferraris and how Stirling Moss obtained a dispensation to wear his 1950s race overalls and pudding basin helmet at his last drive around Le Mans just a few years back. Moss’ safety wear didn’t meet the approval of the scrutineer and, after a protracted debate, Stirling Moss made a telephone call to someone ‘on-high’ who told the Clerk of the Course

Steve Newman in action

who, in turn, instructed the scrutineer to let Stirling do an exhibition lap.

We also heard how a bearing broke up in the gearbox of Moss’ newly acquired RS61, which resulted in a crash at Laguna Seca practice at turn 11. Following that incident, Moss retired from racing and the car went to Prill Porsche Classics for repair. Andy also spoke of his experiences driving in the US and at Le Mans, including lapping behind Phil Hill, the 1961 F1 world champion, who spun after one of the many recent circuit alterations at Le Mans caught him unawares.

Following a Q&A session, Andy’s presentation was greeted with acclaim from the members.

Ten-pin bowling Twenty members enjoyed ten-pin bowling at Freeport with great rivalry between the players. After the first game Terry Joyce took the lead, closely followed by Steve Newman and Angela Chapman.

There was much household rivalry, with the men (not mentioning any names), in many instances, being beaten by their partners. After the first game, we had a break for a buffet and, feeling relaxed by food and ale sustenance, we had a second game and the scores, for some reason, showed a general deterioration! Following the second game, where the winner was Ian Francis, the overall winner was Terry by a comfortable margin and, in second place was Ian, with Steve in third position.

It was good to see that half the participants were ladies and it made a nice change that we were doing something different from our usual motor activities.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 13 May Visit to Prill Porsche Classics in Halstead 10am start. To book your place and receive location details, please email Martyn at r11porscheclubgb.com by 1 May. 6 July Carvery lunch at Rivenhall Oaks GC An event with the TVR Club. Cost will be around £10pp. Please let me know if you wish to attend.

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9 MAY Club night 13 MAY Visit to Prill Porsche Classics 17 MAY Technology developments in autonomous driving A talk at 7.30pm at Ford Dunton.

28 MAY Classic Cars on the Green and open gardens at Butt’s Green For details, please email Paul Newbury at paul997@btinternet.com 13 JUNE Club night Fun golf evening at Rivenhall Oaks GC. To book your place, please email Martyn at r11porscheclubgb.com 21 JUNE A talk on Triumph Motorcycles 7.30pm at Ford Dunton.

2 JULY Maldon Motor Show 6 JULY Carvery lunch at Rivenhall Oaks GC with TVR Club 11 JULY Club night BBQ 16 JULY Drive and carvery 23 JULY Trip to Newmarket Stud 6 AUGUST Helmingham Hall Classic and Sports Car Festival 10am-5pm £10 per car and two people.

6 AUGUST King’s Head Klassic at Bradwell on Sea 8 AUGUST Club night including R11 Concours 20 AUGUST Car Show at Hyde Hall 30 AUGUST Brands Hatch track evening Booking via: trackdays@porscheclubgb.com

Norfolk & Suffolk Regional Organisers Tony and Colleen Wickins 01379 676251 – r12@porscheclubgb.com In brief Can’t believe this is the May PP edition already!

This coming summer looks set to be very busy with loads planned. By the time you are reading this we should have just returned from a short break at The Metropole Hotel in LLandrindod Wells where R12 are heading for this year’s WOTY in June. Our intention is to do a ‘reccy’ and source a scenic drive for one day of the weekend and also to see what else is on offer in this beautiful area of Wales.

The usual R12 suspects at STR

RECENT EVENTS 18 March STR visit Shawn and Theresa Taylor made us all very welcome with teas, coffees and Danish pastries on arrival – much appreciated. Some of the ladies then set off for retail therapy while Shawn gathered us into their reception area to talk to us about the importance of wheel alignment on new vehicles fitted with cameras and radar. He aided by computer graphics and a short video showing a convoy of cars on a race track where the drivers climbed out onto a low loader which then went to the head of the convoy and executed an emergency stop, demonstrating the ability of the now driverless cars to follow suit and brake safely.

Shawn explained their new wheel alignment equipment with its specialist software required to check and align wheels for vehicles fitted with new technology. The talk was followed by a tour of the workshop and explanation of some of the specialist equipment they use. Ten of us then went off to Dunston Hall for lunch. A huge thanks to Shawn, Theresa and the STR team for an interesting morning.

Coffee and chat at STR’s premises

Shawn’s racing cars

21 March Club night Another very good turn out with 33 members taking part in a quiz. Questions were set by Colleen, Yvonne and Brian, with lots of head scratching, puzzled looks and muttering!

Alan, Stuart and Kay emerged as the winners and were awarded a box of Thornton chocolates to share.

Commiserations to Sue and John who came last and were given a chocolate orange to eat on the way home. A warm welcome to new members Michael, Matt and Emma, Neil and Kay, Simon and Linda – we hope you enjoyed the evening. We think that, at just 23 years of age, Michael could be our youngest member – does anyone know different?

25 March ‘Cars and Cofee’ at PIE Performance On a bright, but chilly Saturday we made our way in the 911 to Brent Eleigh for PIE’s first ‘Cars and Coffee’ morning of 2017 and were amazed at the number of Porsches and people who had gathered to admire lovely cars, chat and enjoy the refreshments on offer. A smattering of familiar faces from R12 and Essex Region had come along and we were pleased to meet new members, Chris and Valma, who are joining us at Glemham Hall in May. As mentioned before, PIE are only holding three coffee mornings this year and the next one is Saturday, 24 June.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 16 May Club night Peter and Alison Coates will join us this evening to give a presentation of their rally last autumn to Turkey and Iran. We always enjoy a full Club room to hear Peter and Alison’s adventures in their Lotus Elan, so come early to get a good seat.

25 June Visit to Caister Castle Motor Museum and lunch At time of printing, we still have spaces available. Entry to the museum and castle costs £14 with arrival around 11am. Payment can be made on the day, with lunch around 1pm at a venue to be confirmed. To register your interest please contact: yvonneporscheclub@yahoo.com

The man himself – Shawn Taylor

6 August Classic Car Show at Helmingham Hall Gardens Join us for a wonderful day out for car enthusiasts and, indeed, the whole family, at Helmingham Hall Gardens (IP14 6EF) the home of Lord Tollemache, 62 porscheclubgb.com

and help to raise money for local charities. There will be displays in the main ring plus trade and craft stalls and live music. Food and drink stalls aplenty, although most of us take a picnic to make it a social occasion.

Car clubs contribute to the spectacle of the day and we have booked our usual Club stand and gazebo at the cost of £10 per car (includes driver and one passenger), £7 per additional adult and £3 per child.

A couple of changes this year in that we have been asked, due to health and safety reasons, that vehicles should stay in position until 4pm when all cars will be directed off the site by the organising team, so please be aware of this when booking your place. We also request that you pay your entry fee when booking with Colleen – your entry car pass will then be emailed to you nearer the day.

Cheques (please ensure the amount is correct), made payable to ‘Helmingham Hall Gardens’, can either be given to us at Club nights or posted to us at 2 Chapel Close, Pulham Market, Norfolk, IP21 4SS. Closing date is 16 July – no bookings or payment will be accepted after this date.

20 August Fish banquet at the home of Sue and John, near Cromer Another very popular event on R12’s calendar. John and Sue have kindly invited us back to their home for the third year running for their famous fish banquet.

Cost is £15pp for various seasonal fish, salads, desserts and drinks. All cutlery and crockery supplied by our hosts and the banquet commences at 1pm.

Cheques made payable to ‘Mr J Gibson’ and sent to Colleen and Tony at 2 Chapel Close, Pulham Market, Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4SS. Their address will be given out when you have booked and paid. Closing date for booking and payment is 8 August.

R12 Christmas party A reminder that bookings are now available for our Christmas party on 25 November at The Wroxham on the Broads (hotelwroxham.co.uk). See April PP for details of the rooms and pricing. Telephone the hotel direct on 01603 782061 and quote ‘Porsche Club Function’ to secure the room of your choice. A non-refundable deposit of £40 is due at time of booking.

Club nights From 7.30pm at The Bird in Hand in Wreningham (NR16 1BJ) on the third Tuesday of the month (no Club night in January and August). 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. If you wish to receive our local monthly email update, please email tony.twservices@btinternet.com requesting this.

DIARY DATES 16 MAY Club night Peter and Alison Coates’ Lotus Elan adventures.

20 JUNE Club night We hope to have a dent demo and talk this evening. TBC. 24 JUNE ‘Cars and Cofee’ morning at PIE Performance 25 JUNE Visit to Caister Motor Museum and Castle with lunch 18 JULY Summer social at the Bird in Hand with bufet, charity raffle and ‘The Car’s the Star’ 6 AUGUST Classic Car Show at Helmingham Hall 20 AUGUST Fish banquet at the home of Sue and John

28 March Club night Unfortunately, our speaker, who was going to talk about trackers and alarms, was called away urgently to the McLaren dealer in Bristol! So, instead, we had a very sociable evening discussing all things automotive and we were pleased to welcome several new members.

Herefordshire, Worcestershire & Shropshire Regional Organiser Steve Cutler 01384 370038 – r13@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Philip Sloper 01562 885740 – philipjsloper@gmail.com RECENT EVENTS 11 March Visit to Chase Distillery Forty members gathered at Chase Distillery in Preston Wynne near Hereford for a tour of the distillery and a chance to sample their products.

Opened in 2008 by potato farmer William Chase, best known as the founder of Tyrrells crisps, the distillery’s first product was potato vodka. As it takes 16 tonnes of potatoes to make 1,000 litres of vodka, they are now mashing 210 tonnes of potatoes each week to keep up with demand. They also make vodka from apples and two flavoured potato vodkas, one flavoured with rhubarb and the other with marmalade! Their award-winning gin is made by infusing potato vodka with juniper berries. Flavoured gins include grapefruit and Seville orange. Our guide, Will, gave us a very interesting insight into the processes involved, and they are clearly very proud of their ‘rectifying column’, which is the tallest distilling apparatus in the UK. Whisky is currently ageing and will be available from 2020. Then the tasting began, with very generous samples of all their products available. Unfortunately, those driving could only imbibe a very limited amount, but the nondrivers made up for it! Afterwards, many members took advantage of the generous £10 per bottle discount. Our thanks to all at Chase for a very interesting visit.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Chase Distillery

18 March Clay pigeon shoot Simon Priest, Centre Principal at the new PC Wolverhampton, invited R13 members to take part in a clay pigeon shooting event at Chateau Impney near Droitwich. After starting with a coffee, 22 members each had approximately 25 shots at the ‘clays’, with tuition from Honesberie Shooting School – although one or two participants had clearly done it before and didn’t need any tutoring. Some were not so proficient, and a nearby statue was lucky to escape unharmed! Also on hand, for our amusement, were a current 911 4S Cabriolet, Cayman 718 Coupé and a 971 Panamera, all of which proved very popular for test drives down the A38. The shooting was followed by an excellent hot buffet lunch and then a raffle for various Porsche branded merchandise.

Our sincerest thanks to Simon and his very knowledgeable team for a most enjoyable morning.

One of those moments when the camera operator really needs to be behind the subject

Astonishing ‘rectifying column’ at Chase Distillery

PC Wolverhampton supplied 911 Cabriolet, Panamera and Cayman for the event

14 May Annual Regional Concours and lunch This year, our Concours event will be held in the north of the Region at the Wroxeter Hotel (Wroxeter, Shrewsbury, SY5 6PH). Concours will start at 11am followed by lunch in the hotel, with an optional afternoon visit to the Wroxeter Roman excavations or the Roman Vineyard. Lunch is a three-course menu with four choices for each course costing £23pp including coffee or tea. The Concours is not just for ‘garage queens’ so, if you would like to join in we can accommodate a few more cars and people, even at this late stage. Please contact Steve urgently if you would like to join us. thewroxeterhotel.co.uk 30 May Club night This Club night will be an informal social event held at The Danery, a pub near Bridgnorth which we first visited in April 2016; they made us very welcome, so we are returning. It’s easy to find on the A442 Kidderminster to Bridgnorth road, just south-east of Bridgnorth. We will return here in August for a BBQ – see below. There is ample off-street parking.

The Danery, Kidderminster Road, Quatford, Bridgnorth, WV15 6QJ. thedanerybridgnorth.co.uk 8-9 July Chateau Impney Hill Climb Originally held from 1957 to 1967, this is the third running of this hillclimb since being revived in 2015.

The hillclimb is for historic and classic cars, with 200 competitors tackling the 1,000-yard course against the clock. A Concours and classic car auction will also be held over the weekend. PCGB is an Associated Club, and R13 will be there both days, supported by PCGB Club Office. Discounted tickets are available, and we will have an allocated parking area and the opportunity to show a couple of cars next to our Club gazebo. Help will be needed on both days, so don’t be shy, if you can come and lend a hand please let Steve or Phil know. chateauimpneyhillclimb.com 20 August BBQ lunch and afternoon at The Danery On the Kidderminster Road in Quatford, near Bridgnorth. Cost is £10.95pp, more details to follow.

28 August Bank Holiday Monday classic car show at Pershore Abbey This event is part of the annual Pershore Plum Festival celebrations. A great day out, with lots to see (not just cars!). pershoreplumfestival.org.uk

Members receiving their shooting briefing

Regional events and calendar Unless otherwise stated, Club nights are on the last Tuesday in the month, 7.30 for an 8pm start, at The Manor House of Whittington, on the A449 near Kinver, DY7 6NY. themanorhouseofwhittington.com As well as being shown in PP, our events calendar is regularly updated on the R13 section of the Club Forum.

DIARY DATES

911 4S Cabriolet and Chateau Impney

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14 MAY Annual Regional Concours event at the Wroxeter Hotel 22-28 MAY Regional 10 car tour of Southern Ireland

Organised by Ian Crosskell. **Event fully booked** 30 MAY Club night at The Danery 8 JUNE Annual day on track at Curborough sprint circuit **Fully booked** 27 JUNE Open Club night Members, friends and other local car clubs all invited to bring their sports and classic cars for an informal gathering of car enthusiasts.

8-9 JULY Chateau Impney Hill Climb 25 JULY Monthly meeting at Malvern Hills Hotel 20 AUGUST BBQ at The Danery 28 AUGUST Classic car show at Pershore Abbey 29 AUGUST Club night A social at The Riverside Inn, Cound, Shrewsbury, SY5 6AF.

South Wales Regional Organiser Huw Jones 07799 532661 – r14@porscheclubgb.com News Here we are, back after our holiday, looking forward to the events R14 has to offer this year. First thing to report is that Jackie’s quiz night went very well with 20 members and guests attending.

I am afraid the team I was in did not get any prizes but thank you Jackie Thomas for organising this.

The winning team with fine selection of Easter eggs

16 December Christmas dinner accommodation Please be aware that all 22 rooms have now been taken at the Plough. If, however, anyone else would like to stay overnight, there are hotels nearby in Llandilo.

Trackday By the time you read this report, our Region trackday should have been and gone and there will be a report on the event in the next issue.

Region and Register parking at Ragley Hall I have received the following from the Club: “I would like to know if you are planning to attend and would like a parking space reserved. This year, the Club’s Concours d’Elégance is being staged at Ragley Hall on Saturday, 23 September and is starting to take shape. This will be a relaxed event with relatively little commercial influence and members shouldn’t expect the same kind of activities on offer as at Silverstone Classic.

Instead, the Ragley gathering will be a chance to celebrate beautiful Porsches in stunning surroundings. There will be a Club marquee with hospitality and ample parking for Club members.

“We’re pleased to confirm there will be Regions and Register parking at the event with up to 20 spaces available for your members. At this stage, we are looking for expressions of interest from those Region and Registers that would like designated parking made available to them.

If you’d like a space reserved please email me, Mandy Sutch: mem@porscheclubgb.com “Tickets for the event are priced at £12 per car and can be ordered from the PCGB website: porscheclubgb.com/shop/tickets “All cars attending will need to purchase a ticket and, nearer the time, we’ll work with you to distribute window hangers to the members designated to park within your area.”

Big Welsh car show I have received the following from the organisers, ‘The Big Welsh Car Show Team’: “The event this year will take place on Sunday, 17 September at Chepstow Racecourse, Monmouthshire and we hope that your Club will be there to support.

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“You can enter your vehicle at bloodwise.org.uk/ carshow but, if you would like to enter as a club, please download the ‘Multiple Vehicle Entry Form’ that’s available there.

“We hope that we will see you on the day.”

Telephone Bloodwise on 02921 676225 or email wales@bloodwise.org.uk South Wales Region Facebook Group I had a good response from this, with several members wanting to join the Region’s Facebook group. If you would like to join, please send me a request via Facebook and I will grant you permission if you are a member.

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DIARY DATES 7 MAY Sunday lunch and social at the Dragon Hotel Montgomery, SY15 6PA. 12 MAY Morgan factory visit 16 JUNE Porsche in the Bay Followed by a meal at the San Martino restaurant from 8pm onwards.

23-25 JUNE Regional weekend at the Metropole, Llandrindod Wells On Sunday, there is a visit arranged to AbbeyCwm-Hir, followed by lunch in the village.

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16 JULY Our Region Concours at Cottrell Park 23 JULY A short drive followed by a Sunday lunch This has been booked and confirmed to the Wolfcastle Hotel, Haverfordwest.

12 AUGUST Shobdon Aeodrome visit 28 AUGUST Monday Bank Holiday drive and lunch Possible Wye valley route.

South West Joint Regional Organisers Keith Young and Alan Stoneham 07769 320379 (Keith) 07803 237610 (Alan) r15@porscheclubgb.com The long arm of the law Lessons were truly learned at the March lunchtime meeting, where we were addressed by PC David Stephenson, a traffic officer from Devon and Cornwall Police, who presented a really informative and interesting account of his work in state-of-the-art traffic crime prevention and current trends in the policing of our busy roads.

David, a self-confessed car enthusiast, provided a presentation of elements of the police’s advanced driving techniques which could be applied to Porsche driving. He also shared a visual insight into the results of some serious road traffic accidents he had attended.

By way of a light diversion, two of our (nondriving) members were breathalysed during the proceedings – with significant results! We also saw drug-test kits (looking a bit like a pregnancy test), but no-one was swabbed…

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Skoda VRS police patrol car resulted in one of the Boxsters being briefly ‘seized’ for a picture. The information provided to police officers via numberplate recognition while on-the-move is virtually instantaneous, giving details of vehicle ownership, insurance, named drivers, MOT and road-fund tax status.

After a good Lord Haldon lunch, we all drove home with care, being much better informed.

The happy couple and super wedding car

“Blow into this please madam”

David’s car was ‘seized’ by the authorities

by son Aaron (two) and Ron Cornwall (one).

Unsurprisingly, we note that the best shots also brought their own guns.

A pleasant lunch was enjoyed at the smart and popular Teignmouth Golf Club, splendidly situated overlooking the River Teign Estuary, with views of Newton Abbott, Teignmouth, Shaldon and beyond.

A wedding in the family Congratulations to Janet and Jon Revis, who have recently married. Their fabulous 981 Boxster GTS provided the smart wedding transport.

R15 has a blast at Ashcombe Clay Pidgeon Shooting We gathered at Ashcombe Adventure Centre, near Devon’s Haldon Forest, for a morning shooting clays.

The 16 guns were provided with ‘over-and-under’, 12- and 20-gauge shotguns, cartridges and instruction from Ashcombe’s Tony and Dennis, as we shot at three different flights.

After a great many shattered clays and serious efforts to hit even more, our hand-eye coordination reached its peak and the ‘competition’ was over with good fun having been had by all.

Janet Fairchild took ladies’ honours while three gentlemen shots, each scoring 15, had a three-clay shoot-off for the winner’s title. Andy Witheridge (three) eventually took top honours, closely followed

Getting her eye in

Three top guns

8-9 July Concours at Powderham We are inviting your entries for the hotly anticipated 2017 Concours competition to be held at the Powderham Historic Vehicle Gathering in the summer. Once again, entries will be grouped into five classes according to type and the cars will again be judged by the very experienced Tony Cocks.

The committee runs classes in water-cooled, air-cooled, meister-class (for winners of the past three year’s events) and a class for visitors from outside the Region. The ‘show and shine’ class is for newcomers to Concours.

Please follow the event information on the R15 webpage and complete the entry form with the entrance fee, as appropriate.

Christmas Dinner Dance The iconic, art-deco, Saunton Sands Hotel, is currently taking your bookings for the PCGB R15 Christmas Dinner Dance on 2 December. Please contact the hotel on 01276 890212, indicating clearly to them that you would like one of the PCGB rooms.

A deposit of £50pp for the room and dinner-dance will be taken at the time of booking.

Early bookers will get the best rooms, so don’t wait till they’re gone! The chef has some new culinary ideas going on and the hotel is experimenting with special themed events throughout the summer in preparation for their Christmas season and we have the disco organised already.

For this and details of all the other Regional events, please see our webpage.

Keith and Alan

Gloucestershire Regional Organiser Elaine Gammon 07854 868396 Stuart Ings 07942 184927 – r16@porscheclubgb.com WOTY The first weekend for R16 with another to France in June. Wow! what an amazing time we had with our Region in Snowdonia staying at the Royal Sportsman Hotel. Great roads, lovely people and fantastic weather. We have literally just arrived back from the weekend and, with so much to think of, a full report and photos will be in next month’s PP. What we will say in the meantime is that plans are already underway for another visit to the area next year.

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Our other Welsh run Earlier on in the month, we had another drive that took us into Wales. Starting at Cotswold Airport, 15 cars showed up with each model almost covering the whole of the Porsche range, including a Panamera for the first time. We would love to have perfect weather for all our events but, obviously, that would be too much to ask and for this drive it was rather wet so we were surprised to see so many make the effort.

Andy Rodgett came up with the new route that took us through some quiet and picturesque countryside for our 100-mile drive to Symonds Yat. We had planned to have our picnic lunch in Symonds Despite the rain, a good time was had by all

DIARY DATES 10 MAY Club night At Swan’s Nest with a quiz.

20 MAY Princess Yachts, Plymouth **Fully booked** 14 JUNE Club night Swan’s Nest with auto gymkhana.

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14 MAY Gin tasting and BBQ 17 MAY Monthly social evening at The Huntsman 18 MAY La Vie En Bleu Prescott 1 JUNE Castle Combe PCGB trackday **Fully booked** 3-12 JUNE Dijon and Grand Prix l’Age d’Or 4 JUNE Pirelli BBQ Cornbury House 24-25 JUNE Prescott Midsummer Speed Festival Including PCGB National Hill Climb and Speed Championships.

It didn’t rain all the time; sunshine illuminating R16 cars

Yat but, as soon as we arrived, it again started to rain.

Andy and Jill Rodgett came up with a plan B and kindly invited us all back to their house for our lunch providing tea, coffee and biscuits. Our thanks go out to Andy and Jill for organising the route and providing the impressive lunch venue.

Club night Our monthly social evenings are continuing to be popular at the Huntsman Inn with the last one again filling our meeting room. Hopefully, with the lighter evenings we will be able to get outside and browse around the Porsches, weather permitting.

Porsche Club Motorsport trackdays We have always promoted the trackdays run by the Club, especially if you have not done one before because the trackdays are primarily for Porsche owners and attract like-minded people. In the past, it has been possible to leave booking up until the last minute but, this year, many of the trackdays have been fully booked early so you will have to get in quickly if you want to participate. Also, you could chance it and turn up for the afternoon session as some people go home after lunch and free up some space (this can’t be guaranteed, by the way).

Club Championship As many of you will know, I raced in the Club Championship for a few years with some great results in my Boxster and had a fantastic time. I hope to be racing again soon, probably not in a Porsche at the moment, but I do look forward to racing in a Porsche again in the future. With the season starting on 29 April at Brands Hatch followed by Oulton Park on 13 May our local track, Castle Combe, will host the final rounds on 14 October. I will be keeping an eye on the results and progress as the season unfolds. If you have not seen Club racing previously it is worth a visit.

Speed Championship and Hill Climb Championship Our Region has a few members that compete in sprinting and hillclimbing and Simon Tarling has a few

words to say about the two championships: “Coming up at the end of June is Prescott Hill Climb.

Thanks to the Bugatti Owners Club who run Prescott, this meeting will now feature both the Porsche Club National Hill Climb Championship and Porsche Club Speed Championship on the same weekend.

“This will give competitors the chance to run on this excellent venue during the summer months and, with the prospect of 30 or more Porsches likely to enter, it promises to be a great weekend of local motorsport. A wide range of cars is likely to be competing from air-cooled road cars, to 997 GT3 Cup cars. This is a date for the diary. More details of the weekend ‘Midsummer Speed Festival’ on 24-25 June can be found on the PCGB motorsport website (porscheclubmotorsport.co.uk) or The Bugatti Owners Club (prescott-hillclimb.com)”.

Simon Tarling in his 996 GT3 competing in the Hill Climb Championship at Prescott last year

We look forward to hearing more from Simon throughout the season.

Please lodge your interest with any events to r16@porscheclubgb.com Happy motoring Elaine and Stuart DIARY DATES 4 MAY Castle Combe PCGB trackday **Fully booked** 7 MAY Salisbury drive and dine

Southern Regional Organiser Charlie McLaughlin 02380 694081 M: 07966 126464 r17@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS March Club night and Nigel Cousins For our March meeting, with the weather not conducive to anything outside, we were delighted to welcome to our regular haunt, The Empress of Blandings, Nigel Cousins, whose business card describes him as an ‘inventor’.

Nigel is a director of Hambly Industries Limited and, with his business partner, they see themselves as revolutionising the world of classic car ownership, historic rallying and historic motorsport competition through the development and sale of GaugePilot.

GaugePilot is a solid and well-made electronic engine and performance monitor, styled after – and interchangeable with – the classic Hilda Speedpilot clockwork computer from the 1950s, through to the ’70s. It provides all the function of that period device along with alerts that aid the driver’s focus on the road ahead, with a configurable set of interchangeable gauges, stopwatches, multiple rally computers and more data logging than the driver and mechanic could ever want. GaugePilot brings modern level engine monitoring to a potentially expensive classic power plant. Nigel is, himself, the owner of a 356.

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Nigel is a real car enthusiast and kept his audience spellbound. He came with plenty of bits and pieces to touch and feel, including such simple ideas as convex glass to ease reading the displays, and the products of his 3D printer, used for the manufacture of some small parts in the GaugePilot itself. This is a really clever piece of kit about which we hope to read more in a future PP; it simply cries out for a dedicated article all of its own. Our thanks to David Lawrence for organising the presentation, it was very informative.

Jon Fisher ARO and Nigel Cousins, the GaugePilot inventor

25 March ‘Drive and Dine’ visit to Nuffield Place March also saw our first ‘Drive and Dine’, report from Jon Fisher: “Twenty-one cars met up at Sutton Scotney on a fine spring day for a drive past Newbury and then on through the lovely rolling Berkshire countryside.

We crossed over the Thames at Goring and arrived for an early lunch at the Cherry Tree Inn in Stoke Row between Wallingford and Henley-on-Thames. A splendid, two-course meal was enjoyed by all at this lovely old country gastro-pub where we filled the car park to overflowing with Porsches ranging from a 944 to a superb white GT3.

“From here, it was a short drive to National Trust property Nuffield Place, the former home of Lord Nuffield, William Morris, founder of the Morris Motor and MG car companies. This remarkable house, built in the Arts and Crafts style in 1914, was acquired by Lord and Lady Nuffield in the early 1930s where they lived out their lives relatively modestly, considering their enormous wealth.

“Upon his death in 1963, the property was bequeathed to Nuffield College, Oxford and the décor and entire contents that, even by 1963, were considered old-fashioned, were left intact as a time capsule. These include two tiny black and white TVs, a large HMV 78rpm record player, books, rugs,

ornaments, smoking accoutrements and personal effects reflecting the tastes and interests of an extraordinary man. He and his wife were friends of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth and a handwritten letter from her in 1937 is displayed near the robes that Lord Nuffield wore to the King’s Coronation. The highlight for many of us was the miniature workshop hidden inside a double wardrobe in Lord Nuffield’s bedroom. The ‘Stick-a-Soles’ he used to repair his own shoes were testament to his frugal lifestyle.

“Having started life building bicycles and then motorcycles in Oxford, William Morris designed and produced his first car, the Bullnose in 1912. He went on to add Wolseley Motors, SU Carburettors and Riley among many others to his empire and, by the late ’30s had become one of the greatest industrialists of the age and, in doing so, one of the richest men in the world.

“He became best known for his great philanthropy throughout his life probably giving away the equivalent of billions at today’s values. Among the display items was an iron lung, an example of those that were built alongside the cars at Cowley and donated to hospitals all over the British Empire.

“The gardens are still under restoration by the NT but, for two or three hours, Nuffield Place offers much to see and enjoy, particularly when the weather is as kind as it was on our visit.”

R17 at Nuffield Place

Other business So, by the time you read this, we will have probably escaped to Belgium on our overseas WOTY with 20 cars in total and a full report due next month. The visit to Furleigh Vineyard is on Saturday, 20 May, please let me know by text or email if you are interested. I will then email interested parties the full details; meeting place, cost, etc. I would also like to know if you are planning to attend the Region’s annual Concours on 11 June. It’s getting busy in R17, please check your diary of events.

Finally, a hopeful get well soon to Ian Robertson and Ian Leggett, who I visited in hospital last week.

Charlie McLaughlin DIARY DATES 16 MAY Club night Empress of Blandings at 7.45pm.

20 MAY Furleigh Vineyard in Bridport 24 MAY Golf day At Alresford 10am start.

4 JUNE Simply Porsche at Beaulieu 11 JUNE Regional Concours Avington Park, Winchester.

13 JUNE Club night Brookspeed at 7pm (buffet provided).

Lord Nuffield’s miniature workshop in his bedroom

Lancashire & Cumbria Regional Organiser David Baker 01772 451970 – r18@porscheclubgb.com News Judy and I recently visited Fred Hindle who is now back home after some 10 months in and out of the hospital.

He is very bright and thanks you all for his birthday card.

Hopefully, he can come to an event in the near future.

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I also visited Malcolm Tyson who is now at home after breaking his hip before Christmas. Again, he is very cheerful and sends everyone his regards.

Hopefully, someone will be able to pick him up and bring him to the Cumbria International Motor Show for a couple of hours, as he is wheelchair bound at the moment and cannot drive. We wish both these active members a speedy recovery.

RECENT EVENTS New Members’ Night Our New Members’ Night on 15 March was a great success. We had 25 new members attending with 69 members in total. We had R18 member and internationally famous photographer, Sean Conboy, telling us about some of the assignments he has undertaken around the world and showing us examples of his work particularly with Hyundai and Jaguar.

Sean has again agreed to judge the R18 photographic competition, with the best 12 pictures being made into an R18 2018 calendar. The rules are the same as last year in that the picture must have been taken at an event during 2017 and must have a Porsche in the image. The closing date is 17 September. This will allow Sean time to make his decision on the winners and give us enough time to get the calendars produced for Christmas. As last year, we have almost 150 entries.

R18 at Lady Lever Art Gallery

his workers, had a village built to accommodate them and what he wanted to be installed in each house.

R18 make full use of the dressing-up box

28-30 July Silverstone Classic We will again be attending Silverstone Classic race meeting on 28-30 July and a good number from R18 will be present.

You have by now, unfortunately, missed the cut off date for the two-for-one ticket deal. See PP for more information.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

PCGB Chairman Rob Kellock and Sean Conboy

Preston SuperCar Meet The numbers attending the Preston SuperCar Meet on Sunday, 19 March were a little down on previous months. This may have been in part due to the inclement weather and a clash of dates with ‘Cars and Coffee’ in Liverpool – their numbers were down also, I believe.

Change of plan Originally our monthly meeting on Wednesday, 17 May was to have been a visit to Jasmine Porschalink.

Unfortunately, Jasmine has postponed this until a later date. We will, therefore, be meeting at Garstang Golf Club on that night where we will have an interesting and high-profile speaker answering questions on road craft.

Please let us know!

We have a large number of events coming up, many of which require pre-booking. The organisers of these events often need to know numbers so they can make arrangements, for example, with the lunch venue. Please help the organisers by letting them know if you will be attending in good time.

7 May Drive and lunch To Wensleydale, starting at Holiday Inn Hotel, Lancaster, just off J34, M6. Lunch at Simonstone Hall, near Hawes, and then onto Wensleydale. Please contact Gareth Patterson: gareth.patterson@lineone. net or myself at R18@porscheclubgb.com to book.

Good looking grilles at Preston SuperCar Meet

Lady Lever Art Gallery and Port Sunlight Norman Jones had arranged a visit to the Lady Lever Art Gallery and a guided tour of Port Sunlight Village.

The art gallery had a fantastic collection of paintings, tapestries, furniture and pottery. If you ever get an opportunity to visit this gallery it is well worth it.

We will be visiting again as there is so much to see and you can’t take it all in on one day. The guide for the walking tour was great and told us about the background of Lord Leverhulme and how he cared for

9 July Porkers in the Trough Entries are coming in quickly for Porkers in the Trough on 9 July. We have a large contingent from the North East, Yorkshire and North West and North Wales Regions, as well as R18. So far, we have over 70 entries and will be approaching the limit fairly soon. If you haven’t sent in your entry form to me please do so urgently as, once we hit our maximum, we will be full. If you need an entry form please email me at r18@porscheclubgb.com and I will forward you one.

14 May Cumbria International Motor Show Our major event this year is Cumbria International Motor Show on 14 May at Westmorland Showground, near Kendal. We already have 75 cars booked with space for 25 more. In addition, in our area, there will be PCGB marquee and Club Shop, Swissvax, 9-Apart and Road and Race Restorations who will be bringing along the 924 Carrera GTP Le Mans car they have restored. PC Kendal will also be putting on a large display of cars and Porsche Cars GB will be bringing along the fully staffed large display unit from Reading, where you should be able to get a coffee on the production of your membership card.

For more information please contact Mike Trotter. Please book via the website: espcarclub.co.uk and go to Car Registration, mentioning PCGB. If you just turn up on the day you will not be able to park on the PCGB display area.

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23 September Ragley Hall Planning ahead to the PCGB National Concours d’Elégance at Ragley Hall on Saturday, 23 September I have been asked if we would like Regional parking for 20 cars. If you are planning to attend please let me know and I can arrange this. I know several R18 members will be entering the National Concours d’Elégance again, so come along and support them.

8-10 September WOTY to Broomhall Castle near Stirling At the moment we only have six rooms available. Cost is £115 per room per night for dinner, bed and breakfast.

The castle is situated on the edge of the Trossachs and we have a number of activities and drives planned.

Contact David Baker for more information and book directly with Broomhall Castle, mentioning PCGB R18 when you book. They will require a £50 deposit: 01259 763360 or via website broomhallcastle.co.uk New members Welcome to new members Graham Bath, Trevor and Amber Ashworth, Tony and Dorothy Sharp and John Taylor. I hope you will be able to come along to some of our events where you will be made most welcome.

DIARY DATES 7 MAY Drive and lunch to Wensleydale 14 MAY Cumbria International Classic Car Show 17 MAY Monthly meeting, Garstang GC Including high-profile speaker.

19-21 MAY WOTY with R5 See R5 article for details and booking.

20 MAY Anglesey trackday 21 MAY Porsches on the Prom in Llandudno See PP for details. If interested in meeting up en route and travelling down together please post on the Forum. I am away 7-22 May so I won’t be able to join you.

9 JULY Porkers in the Trough VIII

Thames Valley

The Novello decorated with R19 Porsches

Regional Organiser John Barnatt 01628 471985 – 07890 181495 r19@porscheclubgb.com Paul Jennings Unfortunately, I must begin this month’s report with some sad news. Many of you will know Paul Jennings, a R19 member based in Windsor. Paul has decided to sell his Porsche and resign from the Club due to ill health. Having broken his arm while diving in Thailand last December and, more recently, breaking his leg in a seemingly innocuous incident, Paul received a diagnosis of bone cancer. The illness is, to use Paul’s own words, “too late for interventional treatment” and Paul is now staying in Thames Hospice (SL4 3RW) in Windsor. James Mahoney, Chris Drummond and I have already visited him and he is in good spirits. By the time you read this, we will have been again. As James has said, he is likely to be in the hospice for some time so boredom may be an issue for him but, if you plan to visit him, please check first, especially if a group of you decide to go at the same time. Paul has asked me to send his regards to all his friends in PCGB, many of whom will recognise Paul and his unique Riviera Blue 993 Turbo. We send all our thoughts and good wishes to Paul.

The Museum of Army Flying It just goes to show how the simplest of ideas can set in motion a train of thought. Last month I mentioned that stalwart Boxster driver and member Mike Dicker floated the idea of taking a breakfast run to the Andover area to take in some of the local roads and take advantage of the superb value for money breakfast at the Premier Inn. No sooner had last month’s issue hit the doormat than I received an email from Ian Stockwell who, although he has moved from the catchment area of R19, still considers himself an active member of the Region. Being local to the area and resident there for over a year, he tells The Museum of Army Flying

me of even better value available at the The Museum of Army Flying in Middle Wallop, so there is potential there for a breakfast run and a visit to the The Museum of Army Flying, which sounds like a plan.

Keep watching the magazine and Regional pages on the Forum and website for more details.

While on the subject of the Regional page, there has not been a lot of activity this year. While not generally considered good form to mention personal things, in this case, I think a brief explanation is necessary. At home my good lady wife is waiting for a second hip replacement and is virtually immobile at the moment so I have had to pick up the slack in terms of household chores and am doing virtually everything except the ironing so I don’t have the time to devote to a ‘nice to do’ instead of a need to do.

In next month’s report look out for a review of our regular visit to the opening round of the British Touring Car Championship. For newly joined members R19 convenes on the first Sunday of the month, from 12 noon at the Novello (SL6 3RX). If it’s dry look out for the PCGB flags outside. You can see them from the road. Sorry, it’s such a short report this month.

PCGB, you know it makes sense John Barnatt

Opening words Longer, warmer days are here, perfect for being out driving with your Porsche. Our drives this month will be heading south on some great B roads, sweeping, undulating, just perfect!

Our static meets go from strength to strength, in a large part because they are friendly and easy to be at events. Bring your Porsche and chat with other enthusiasts. Simple, but effective. You can never be sure what will turn up from a loved low-mileage 996 to a 918 Spyder, both of which came to Ace Cafe.

Sometimes we like to surprise you, and our May Bank Holiday Ace Cafe meet will be one of those. Keep an eye out on email and our social media feeds to see what we have up our sleeves. You will like this one, very much.

24 Hours of Le Mans The excitement is building for Le Mans 24 Hours, with the chat at meets turning to the best routes through France, digging out tents and remembering where is (or who has) the London gazebo. We will have a prominent and large pitch near the entrance of the Lycian campsite. The R20 flags will be flying. It is a very friendly group, mixed with newbies and old hands. If you are at Le Mans, stop by and say hi!

Meanwhile, route planning for Switzerland and Austria is pretty much done. Just thinking about them as I write this puts a smile on my face.

RECENT EVENTS

London Regional Organisers Nick and Ed Pike 02089 607 111 – r20@porscheclubgb.com Twitter: @PCGB_London

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North by North West (twice) A return to one of our favourite playgrounds, one that we’ve got to know really well from our visits to the Clubhouse and, so popular, we did it twice. The first run on mildly wet roads, with the odd puddle, the second in bright spring sunshine. Imagine being on a two-car-wide

Taking a breather

We hope to see you out driving with your Porsche.

Ed and Nick (London Region ‘Urban Outlaws’) FORTHCOMING EVENTS 7 May R20 Sunday Escape – Down South We will be heading south to the Surrey Hills or further to the Downs. Expect great roads and plenty of smiles with your Porsche. **Fully booked** 20 May East London Smithfield ‘Meat’ Join us on the north side of Smithfield Market (EC1M 6HL), from 2pm onwards on the third Saturday of each month.

roller coaster that snakes and twists, rises then falls in the comfort of your Porsche. Big smiles all round. Long stretches where you can enjoy your precision handling surrounded by spring flowers as the countryside comes to life around you. A well-earned coffee stop at Daylesford Organics for ‘posh coffee’ and we were off again. Passing through quaint, picture-perfect Cotswold villages before we hit the open roads again. Ending up at one of our most recommended lunch stops for a well-earned Sunday lunch.

Cotswold playground

Smithfield ‘Meat’ “When we came last time, there were about 15-20 cars, now look at it” exclaimed one of our not-soregular visitors. “I have counted 45 cars so far” exclaimed Bob and they just kept on coming.

Conversations soon struck up as we enjoyed the surreal nature of being surrounded by beautiful sports cars under the canopy of such an iconic location. Groups congregated around open engine covers, giving and asking for advice. A perfect day for taking pictures, especially with ‘Pinky’, Bob’s unique 964 parked in front of the newly reopened Fabric nightclub.

Colourful Smithfield

7 June R20 ‘On Tour’ – Drive to Nowhere Heading for the Chiltern hills for one of our evening drives. A perfect set of roads with easy access from London, and a great way to enjoy the sunset.

DIARY DATES 24 APRIL Ace Cafe London meet Monthly Porsche-only meet at Ace Cafe on the North Circular Road, NW10 7UD from 6pm on last Monday of the month.

7 MAY Sunday Escape – Down South 20 MAY East London Smithfield ‘Meat’ 29 MAY Ace Cafe London meet As above, but with a ‘surprise’, keep an eye out on social media.

Chiltern A spring weekend in France One of the best things about being part of a car club is that there is always something happening, or someone who will tag along with you. A last-minute weekend to France was just this. A group of members at Smithfield ‘Meat’ deciding that they fancied a weekend away.

Within a week, 11 cars had reserved their hotel rooms, booked space on Eurotunnel and were on their way. We tagged along. It was a casual, no maps, no radios, ‘old skool’ trip. Emerging from the tunnel into bright sunshine, we left the VW fans heading to their big meet in Belgium, along with a sizeable group of 914s and headed south on the Route des Deux Caps. Following the line of the cliffs, we stopped along the way for the obligatory coffee in a French café and some rock pooling.

Continuing, we took the back roads to Le Touquet for the afternoon, basking in the sunshine most of the group decided to picnic on the beach. The pre-season quiet making it an ideal spot to chill for a couple of hours before heading back inland to our overnight stop at the walled town of Montreuil sur Mer, no longer on the sea, but with impressive defences. Sunday and time to explore with a scenic route to Le Crotoy on the mouth of the Somme River. A quaint and quiet town, perfect for the obligatory ‘moules et frites’. North on the back road and it was time to head home. Happy and glad that our

Ace Cafe The first of our ‘daylight’ Ace Cafe meets in 2017, and we took advantage of the clock change, helped by a dry and sunny weekend which continued into Monday evening. The steady stream started at 6pm and kept on going, until the car park filled, then overflowed. The warm night encouraged everyone to hang outside and chat about their Porsches. One thing we love about this meet is that every Porsche is treated the same, even the 918 Spyder, which arrived too late to make it into the car park and stood as the gate guard outside. As the sun finally set over the horizon we realised the car park was full, as was the entrance way, and the street parking, as well as the pavement across the road. Our end of May meet is on the bank holiday, always a popular event, and full of some surprises.

Leaving town

Porsches had some great exercise. A big thank you to ‘JC’ for taking the initiative and herding the cats.

Ace Cafe 918 gate guard

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Regional Organiser Terry Perry 07748 555333 – r21@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS At our March Club night we were treated to an excellent presentation by Andy and Sheila Graham entitled ‘The American Dream Drive’. Along with an interesting collection of photographs, Andy talked us through the highlights and, also, the tough times of their trip on the Pan American Friendship Rally organised by the Global Rally Organisation. This was an amazing trip covering over 10,000 miles through 27 States in seven weeks. Their chosen vehicle, a 1969 911 S, was prepared for the event by Historika, the well-regarded Porsche specialists and, to their credit, the car performed without any serious problems throughout the whole event.

You may have read about this epic trip in the January edition of PP and be aware of the dramatic start to the adventure when the car, which was in a shipping container, was dislodged from the top of a stack in the port at Los Angeles. Fortunately, although some damage occurred it was not serious enough to prevent the trip going ahead after some quick fettling by a local Porsche specialist. However, on inspection back in the UK there was some chassis damage which is now in the process of being corrected to ensure the car is ready for its next adventure in Thailand and Myanmar in 2018. Our thanks go to Andy and Sheila for a really interesting and professional presentation.

in various stages of preparation and some of the detailed engineering work they are carrying out for other vehicle manufacturers.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 5-7 May R21 WOTY A group of 16 cars will be heading for Llandrindod Wells for the annual R21 WOTY. We have a number of interesting things lined up for the weekend including a guided tour of the dams at the Elan Valley reservoirs which provide the drinking water for Birmingham. We will be based at the Metropole Hotel, which a number of Regions and Registers have used in the past, so we are confident of a good weekend, let’s just hope for good weather!

21 May Chiltern Hills Vintage Vehicle Rally It is now too late to register to join us on the R21 PCGB stand at the Chiltern Hills Rally but that does not stop you coming along on the day and meeting up with us.

The entry fee is only £6. The event is held at the Weedon Park showground just north of Aylesbury on the A413 Buckingham road (HP22 4NN). Hope to see you there.

members attending, this was made all the better by the glorious weather and, as always, it was great to see new members joining us.

After our hearty breakfast, some of us went on a planned drive through the South Downs National Park taking in some iconic views, such as Beachy Head, Belle Tout Lighthouse, Cuckmere Valley, the White Horse and Long Man of Wilmington chalk carvings. After nearly two

Blue skies, great countryside and driving a Porsche – perfect!

The Pan American rally

17 June PC Hatfield Classic Car Day PC Hatfield is looking for a display of classic Porsches for this event and welcomes PCGB members’ cars for the line-up. If you have an air-cooled Porsche that you would like to display, and be part of what promises to be a great day, phone me or email r21@ porscheclubgb.com and I will pass your details on. I hope we’ll be able to support them with a good display, so if you are free please get involved.

Andy and Sheila’s 911 S

Prodrive On 12 March a group of just over 30 R21 members braved a torrential downpour on the M40 to visit the Prodrive operation at Banbury. The Region had previously visited Prodrive back in 2013 but that was before they moved to a new building which is clearly visible from the M40 as you pass the Banbury junction.

We all know them for their motorsport connections, particularly the Subaru rallying era, but there is much more. There is the preparation of all of the Aston Martin race cars, innovative technology development for aerospace and marine sectors as well as work on composites at a separate facility in Milton Keynes.

Unbeknown to me, Prodrive also creates bespoke clothing and accessory ranges for leading brands such as the McLaren F1 team and Aston Martin racing.

Our tour was led by Jackie, an excellent guide, and covered most areas of the building enabling us to see historic racing and rally cars, the Aston Martin race cars

4 July Club night Concours evening Advance notice that PC Hatfield have kindly agreed to host this year’s Concours evening. Cars should arrive from 6.30pm onwards, more details closer to the event.

15 July Chorleywood Classic and Supercar Show We are not involved in this event or attending as a club but you may be interested to go along. Have a look at their website: chorleywoodclassics.org Terry Perry DIARY DATES 2 MAY Club night at the Black Horse, Chesham Including WOTY preparation.

5-7 MAY R21 WOTY to mid-Wales 21 MAY Chiltern Hills Vintage Vehicle Rally 6 JUNE Club night at the Black Horse 11 JUNE Convoy and lunch run Details to follow.

4 JULY R21 Concours at PC Hatfield 15 JULY Chorleywood Classic and Supercar Show

Sussex R21 at Prodrive

Preparation of the racing Astons

Regional Organisers Chris and Martin Woolger 07720 849982 or 07802 409272 R23@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Sunday, 26 March was our first visit this year to The Beach Deck at Eastbourne, where we are always welcomed and the food is great. Again, it was an exceedingly good turnout with over 20 cars and 48 77 porscheclubgb.com

R23 enjoying the South Downs

hours’ driving we finished in the historic town of Battle, where several members stayed for the rest of the day and others said their goodbyes and headed home.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Breakfast meeting Out next breakfast meeting on Sunday, 30 April at 9.30am is at a new venue, East Beach Cafe, Littlehampton. There will be a planned drive afterwards.

To book this, please email r23@porscheclubgb.com We have two new dates for this year’s calendar that have been confirmed in the last couple of weeks: 13 August Parade of Porsches A parade on the lawns of Borde Hill Gardens near Haywards Heath.

1 October Breakfast at Sheield Park Station Breakfast, followed by nearly two hours journey on the steam training on the Bluebell Railway.

For bookings and details of these two events email r23@porscheclubgb.com We look forward to seeing you all at an event soon Chris and Martin Woolger DIARY DATES 30 APRIL Breakfast meeting at East Beach Cafe 2 MAY Monthly meeting at The Bolney Stage 7 MAY Breakfast meeting At Paragon Porsche at 9am.

21 MAY Breakfast meeting Shoreham Airport 8.30am with a drive afterwards.

28 MAY 928 Anniversary at Brooklands 6 JUNE Monthly meeting at The Bolney Stage 25 JUNE Breakfast meeting At The Beach Deck, Eastbourne. 8.30am with a drive afterwards.

4 JULY Monthly meeting at The Bolney Stage 23-29 JULY R23 Tour to France, Germany and Belgium **Fully booked*** 1 AUGUST Monthly meeting at The Bolney Stage 13 AUGUST Parade of Porsches On the Lawns at Borde Hill Gardens.

Cambridgeshire & Bedfordshire Regional Organiser John Dunn 01954 789764 – r24@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Club night Our March Club night saw the room fill quickly.

Having just flown in from a break abroad it was down to Edward, Steve and Wayne (your committee) to bring you the evening’s news and entertainment.

Having got the raffle and news out of the way it was onto the main act. Taking centre stage was Martyn Williams, Regional member and motoring journalist. Martyn told us of his life in the fast lane.

And, fast and furious it was too. Martyn’s light-hearted talk, along with slides (operated by his co-driver Walter) were to enlighten us on what happens when some of the motoring press are invited to test new vehicles coming to the market.

The cars varied from Italian supercars and the more modest, run-of-the-mill vehicles. Invites were issued by manufacturers to stay in some of the best hotels in various exotic locations around the world. On some occasions ‘gifts’ were left in hotel rooms for the journalist. No doubt these gifts were ‘sweeteners’ to encourage good reviews by the journalists. On one trip, Martyn recalled a rather unusual gift – a fruit juicer. A few days after arrival back home, crates of oranges were delivered to home addresses of all attending. A note accompanied the oranges saying “We would like to thank yourself and your wife for attending”.

Strangely, not everyone who went was accompanied by their wife!

After been wined and dined, it was onto the real job of driving the cars. Hilarious stories emerged of cars finishing up in the top of trees or other cars somehow getting stuck sideways and blocking entire French motorways. Many, many tales that reminded me of Top Gear of old and, on some occasions, it was rumoured that members of Top Gear were present. Martyn quickly added, of course, that when they were present they drove with due care and attention. Martyn is also a keen engine builder and showed a picture of his flatbed truck, complete with an enormous engine he has just built. All too quickly, the presentation was over, Club night closed and Martyn had a plane to catch. He was off to Australia, as the first

race of the F1 season beckoned. The audience left the meeting still chuckling.

PCGB 356 arrives at Cambridge The Club’s 356 has taken up temporary residency in Cambridge. A small makeover on the inside (see photos) helped to dress the car. Then it was on to the exterior. It was 24 March and, much to the amusement of staff and customers at the Porsche Centre, the car arrived at PC Cambridge complete with a red nose. Well, it was Comic Relief, after all.

The car will spend some time in the showroom and then have been driven by Regional members on 1 April while they have their cars inspected at the service clinic. The full report and photos covering this event to follow next month.

25 May Golf and BBQ at Kingsway Golf Centre Bookings now being taken for the annual golf and BBQ event, R24 versus PC Cambridge. It’s an early start and you will need to be at Kingsway at 6.30pm for team selection. You do not need to be able to play golf to join in the fun and games. Prizes for the nearest the pin and the winning team. A popular event, and as always, first-come-first-served. Cost is £12.50pp to include all equipment supplied and BBQ. 28-30 July Silverstone Classic A reminder to get your tickets and consider booking for the PEC BBQ and driving experience via PCGB website. For main entry tickets see silverstoneclassic.com 18-21 August Regional WOTY Honfleur We are down to just one space for our annual WOTY. Join convoy drive down to Honfleur. Three nights’ hotel stay in heart of Honfleur with bonded tour operator, Scenic and Continental Car Tours. Further details and flyers from jdpef356@hotmail.co.uk

Picnic baskets seem to suit the 356

Club’s 356 celebrates Comic Relief

Club nights Mainly for newcomers to the Region. Club night always falls on the second Wednesday of each month. If you require a reminder or wish to keep up to date with Regional news please ask to be added to the email newsletter.

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17 September Drive, Dine and Riverboat Cruise We are now taking bookings for the Drive, Dine and Riverboat trip. We may convoy to the Plough at Fen Ditton near Cambridge. The cruise will commence at 3pm for a duration of two hours.

As mentioned last month, it will be members’ choice for either lunch before the cruise or dinner after the cruise. More details to follow at Club night. Limited space and, as ever, it is first-come-first-served. Cost £4pp.

23 September Porsche Club National Concours d’Elégance at Ragley Hall You may have seen in last month’s PP advance notice of the Ragley Hall event. We have been asked if we would like a Regional display area to grace the lawns at our National Event. I have replied yes, so, if you are attending, please contact me if you would like to be part of the Regional display.

Tickets for the black-tie dinner on the Friday and event entry tickets for the Saturday are selling quickly so do get yours soon.

Enjoy your cars, Club and events for 2017 John Dunn

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

Kent Regional Organisers Phil and Pearl Sharland 01797 344121 – r25@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Club night March Club night followed a recent trend and saw a large number of Porsches and members. It’s always great to see lots of new members as well as our regulars, long may it continue.

Drive and lunch The drive and Sunday lunch at Dale Hill Hotel and Golf Club were voted a resounding success.

We started with coffee at West Malling Golf Club followed by a scenic drive to Ticehurst and lunch at Dale Hill, where 30 members were expertly served excellent food, followed by coffee in the lounge, allowing plenty of time for socialising.

Wow Factors Our car detailing demonstration by Wow Factors in March drew a large number of members to Motor Care Body Shop, Tunbridge Wells.

Numerous Porsches soon filled the parking space and created an overflow car park inside the workshop. Fortunately, the weather was kind as the demo took place outside the workshop, albeit under a weatherproof canopy. It was a pity there was no commentary as Marvin Fowler, the demonstrator, was not a public speaker and we had to rely on people asking questions for information. Nevertheless, he did a great job and the finished result was fantastic. We were also treated to some superb refreshments from Louise and the ‘Big Green Snack Wagon’.

Thanks again to Daniel and his team at Motor Care Body Shop.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 30 April Breakfast Club at The BarnYard Restaurant Our Breakfast Club has grown in popularity since we started in 2016 and we regularly get around 30 or more members. Why not come along and enjoy a good breakfast while meeting fellow members for a chat and wander the car park to see all the Porsches.

The BarnYard Restaurant, Gore Farm, Oak Lane, Upchurch, Sittingbourne, ME9 7EZ serving from 9am to 11.20am.

28 May Masters Historic Racing at Brands Hatch We have again been offered some free entry tickets for the Masters Historic Racing event. These tickets cover car and driver only. Passengers will have to pay the normal entry fee, either at the gate or in advance online.

Requests for tickets will be accepted by email only, containing your membership number, and will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

All our events can be found in the Kent Region calendar of events, as well as in PP and on the Club website. If you have not registered your email address with the Club, please do so soon so that we can send you our regular updates on all our events.

Our monthly meetings take place on the second Wednesday of each month at The Kentagon at Brands Hatch, near West Kingsdown (Main Gate on the A20) from 7.30pm and are always very informal and give an opportunity to meet new people and make new friends. Whatever Porsche you drive you will always find someone with a similar interest.

If you are a new member attending one of our Club nights then look out for the yellow T-shirts and sweatshirts worn by us and our committee members.

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

Don’t forget, if you want to come along to any of the events advertised then please make sure you let us know in advance. Telephone 01797 344121 or email r25@porscheclubgb.com Happy and safe motoring Wishing you smooth and empty roads Phil and Pearl DIARY DATES 30 APRIL Breakfast Club at The BarnYard Restaurant 3 MAY Club night at Brands Hatch **Please note change of date** 28 MAY Masters Historic Racing at Brands Hatch 14 JUNE Club night at Brands Hatch 25 JUNE Breakfast Club Venue TBC. 28 JUNE Mid-week run Venue TBC. 12 JULY Club night at Brands Hatch 16 JULY Day out at Quex Park including lunch and mini golf

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Dorset Joint Regional Organisers Trefor Willingham 01747 838158 Karl Wells 07980 212056 r26@porscheclubgb.com Reports compiled and provided by Chris Hak. March meeting and Steve Walker presentation With Karl managing to persuade Steve Walker, our good friend from Porsche Cars GB, to again travel to Dorset to give us a presentation on Porsche news, it was with bated breath that 40 members and guests sat down to listen to a talk on the 919 LMP1 programme, the 718 Boxster engine and Mission E. In addition, it was a pleasure to welcome the editor of Total 911 magazine, Lee Sibley, to the meeting.

Lee was hoping to get a feel for what his local PCGB Region get up to and to take the opportunity to do a spot of networking. I think his attendance was a success on both counts and there could be many opportunities for us to work together in the future.

As per usual, Steve’s presentation was fascinating and candidly honest which, of course, when the audience is made up of passionate and knowledgeable Porsche enthusiasts, it has to be.

Porsche 919 LMP1 car Based on the chassis of the RS Spyder LMP2 car that many of you will have seen at the Silverstone PEC, the 919 is powered by a turbocharged, 2-litre V4 petrol engine driving the rear wheels and a part-time electric motor driving the front. The total power output is over 900bhp, with 500bhp available when running on the petrol engine alone. Uniquely in its class, the engine has a second exhaust powered turbine generating electrical power to enable the 919 to harvest electrical energy under both braking and power.

The V4 configuration was chosen as it was deemed to be the best solution from a packaging point of view, being compact, rigid and able to be mounted directly to the chassis, something not possible with a flat engine. It also allows underfloor aerodynamics to be optimised which, again, would be compromised with a flat engine. The batteries are lithium-ion as they still offer the best combination of capacity, weight and reliability of all the options currently available. With a 7-speed PDK transmission and an all-up weight of 875kg, the Le Mans 24 hours victory winning 919 travelled almost 3,300 miles,

used approximately 2,000 gallons of fuel and produced enough electricity to power a family home for two months.

Aerodynamics on the 919 have been fine-tuned over time and this development work will continue for the life of the programme, with many ‘tweaks’ being so subtle as to go almost unnoticed, although their effect can be profound. Remember the famous launch shot of the 2015 Le Mans programme, with the black, white and red cars pictured three-abreast at Weissach? Apart from the colour schemes, they looked identical but, in detail, they were very different and had been produced to test various aerodynamic configurations, with the final Le Mans set-up resulting from lessons learnt from all three cars.

Porsche 919 LMP1 launch photo

718 Boxster Don’t like the idea of a four-cylinder Boxster? Not a ‘proper’ Porsche? Well, following his 919 talk, Steve spoke briefly about the flat-four Boxster and Cayman 718 engine and how, despite a totally different configuration, they are closely related to the 919’s V4.

The cylinder spacing, for example, is identical and the direct-injection pump is the same. Unequal length headers are responsible for the off-beat exhaust note so characteristic of a flat-four and variable turbo geometry (‘VTG’) gives the 2.5-litre version of the engine its stump-pulling torque and awesome top-end power. Give these Porsches a chance and I’m sure you’ll agree with me when I say they are brilliant sportscars.

Mission E Mission E is Porsche’s vision of the future of motoring but, unlike most concept cars, the plan is to put the car into production before the end of the decade. With technology advancing at such a rapid pace, the specification of the vehicle is far from being finalised but we were treated to a tantalising glimpse into an electrically powered future. Porsche promises a 300-mile range on a full charge, with an 80% capacity available after a 15-minute quick-charge via the 800-volt charger designed for the car, while induction charging via a coil set in your garage floor will be a further possibility. Various power outputs up to 600PS will be available and the idea of temporary power increases being downloaded to the car is a very real possibility – indeed, the opportunities for downloaded updates to specification must be endless! With performance figures that would shame most supercars, even while carrying four people and their luggage in sumptuous comfort, Mission E will be a real game-changer but, of course, we’d expect nothing less from Porsche. If the 919 and Mission E are the future of motoring, things don’t look so bad after all.

However, if ever I have to make the choice, I’m sure my personal preference will still be for an air-cooled 911…

Mission E

R15 karting challenge With an invite from R15 to participate in a kart endurance race, six of us stepped up to the plate to form two teams to defend Dorset’s reputation for competitive spirit. Held at the excellent indoor circuit at Raceworld near Exeter, the R26 team (consisting of the Owens brothers, Neil and Darren and, to even the odds a bit, yours truly as the third man) were victorious. Many thanks to Alan and Keith for organising the event. In a moment of madness, I did promise to organise a return match so watch out for details soon.

‘Kartability’ and the Right Angle Trust Mark Owens invited R26 to visit the home of the Kartability charity, which gives the opportunity for people with varying levels of disability to enjoy the thrill of karting and is very close to Mark’s heart. With much of the engineering work carried out by Mark and Loop Walsh, variations on conventional karts include fitting of hand controls, twin seats and remote speed control, for instance. All these modifications are designed to help and inspire people to take part who otherwise wouldn’t be able to enjoy the unique thrill of motorsport. Mark and Loop have spoken about the charity at Club meetings, but few of us realised that, based at an old secondary school in Bovington, Kartability is but a small part of the Right Angle Trust, a charity whose aim is to help people get involved in activities designed to enhance their lives, whether they be disabled, bereaved, lacking in social skills or, perhaps, just lonely. Right Angle Trust CEO Marcus Frith gave us an inspiring introduction to the charity and it is something that the committee believe would be worthy of R26 support in the future.

The spares department

Beaulieu behind the scenes #2 Having missed the opportunity to attend the event last year, I have just returned from the second R26 visit to Beaulieu and a full report will be included in next month’s PP. For now, suffice to say that it was every bit as good as I had hoped.

DIARY DATES 7 MAY Lunch at Bridgehouse Hotel Beaminster (DT8 3AY).

20 MAY West Somerset Railway and Dunster Castle from Bishops Lydeard Station 4 JUNE Beaulieu Simply Porsche, National Motor Museum 16 JUNE Monthly meet and BBQ Note, this is a Friday.

29 JUNE-2 JULY Goodwood Festival of Speed 2 JULY R26 2017 Concours, Kingston Maurward Gardens and Animal Park 14 JULY Weymouth Porsches on the Promenade 15-16 JULY Classics and Supercars at Sherborne Castle

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Modified kart with longer wheelbase and tandem seating

Regional Organiser Ken Mack 07860 850444 – r27@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser John Hilditch 07907 437303 March round-up The 2017 drive season is well and truly under way – that’s the headline news this month from R27!

For our first event this month, it was a return visit to the Ulster Transport Bowling Club in Newtownabbey. Our monthly meetings continue to attract a good level of attendance by members.

They are your personal opportunity to have your views and thoughts shared with other members.

The March meeting led to an additional event being added to our calendar. Coming up in August, we will

Unusually, Geoff was the first to make a new friend at Kartability

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Ruth Boyd (centre) presenting R27 St Patrick’s Day shamrock shortbread to Desi and Phylis Stewart

be attending a rather special local automotive history event called ‘Back to the Future’ – a unique event on the site of the former Montupet factory, home of De Lorean. Celebrating automotive heritage in Northern Ireland, this is an opportunity to be included in a special R27 ‘Parade of Porsche’ on the original factory test track. It’s a charity event in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, I would encourage you to get the date into your diary – Saturday, 5 August.

More about this event in the coming months.

New members Tom and Katrina Gribben

“So, if you are heading to the Odyssey Arena in the next few months, take a moment to look at the progress.”

For more information about Porsche Cars in Northern Ireland, contact the team at PC Belfast or visit: porschebelfast.co.uk Ken Mack

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Tony Tham (centre) welcomes new members, Ray and Emir Kelly

First drive of the season Having been ‘harping-on’ about it for weeks, I was delighted to see around 30 members braving the wind and rain to complete a ‘lap of the Lough’ – by road, that is! We gathered at Lisburn for our now customary McDonald’s coffee and chat before setting off.

The clockwise route around Lough Neagh brought us to our first stop, for a few photographs, at Oxford Island near Craigavon. Thanks to ‘Eagle Eye’ PJ McAllister, we also netted a new member into the bargain. The MX5 driver who followed us from Lisburn has a 944 tucked away in his garage and, after a bit of gentle persuasion, he left us clutching a copy of PP and the contact number of PCGB! Anyway, back to the photographs, the backdrop of the lough made for a pleasant setting albeit the weather could have been kinder!

Back on the road again, we made our way via Dungannon, Magherafelt (with its very convenient and recently opened bypass) and on to Toome to arrive at Massereene Golf Club in Antrim for lunch. It was a welcome return by the Region and the lunch, as always, was excellent – a word of thanks to Ivor and Freda Snoddy for helping with the catering arrangements.

The weather didn’t really lift at all during the day, but that didn’t deter the die-hards for completing ‘the lap’ with a jaunt down the ‘Seven Mile straight’, which incidentally, according to ‘Google Maps’ is only 6.8 miles!

Thanks to everyone who supported the event.

If you didn’t get along for that one, there are plenty more drives planned for the season ahead.

That’s about it for this month, next time we will be reviewing our weekend away including the Inishowen 100 drive section of the Great Atlantic Way.

NEC Classic Car Show The second event we now have in our planner is a visit to the annual NEC Classic, this year being held over the weekend 10-12 November. One of the most comprehensive and largest collections of classic vehicles anywhere in the UK, it is an excellent event.

We, as a Region, made the trip to Birmingham a few years ago and I can highly recommend it. If you haven’t been to a show yet, then you really are missing out and, if you have been in the past, I suspect it will take no or little persuasion to go back!

More about the NEC at our monthly meetings.

News report from PC Belfast “There’s a saying – be careful what you wish for, because you may just receive it!

“Well we, at PC Belfast, can say that now with clear evidence in the form of almost complete metalwork erected for the new PC Belfast and now deftly placed under the historic cranes of Harland and Wolff in the Titanic area.

“We are firmly underway with a targeted moving time of December 2017. It is a once in a generation scenario and we aim to share this experience with all our customers and Porsche friends.

“Also, coming up this year – I am sure that everyone will be aware that the next release from the Porsche stable will be the incredible Panamera Sports Turismo. We anticipate that this will be the final car we will launch from our current showroom on Boucher Road in Belfast, leaving the hotly anticipated brand new Cayenne to be the first car in our new Titanic Quarter Centre.

Work continues apace at the new site for PC Belfast

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10 MAY Monthly meeting Ulster Transport Bowling Club 7pm for 8pm.

20 MAY Monthly drive 10 JUNE Northern Ireland Festival of Porsche R27 Annual event at Ulster Folk and Transport Museum.

14 JUNE Monthly meeting At Down Royal, 60 Gravelhill Road, Lisburn, BT27 5RW. 7pm for 8pm. Early bird menu available until 6.30pm.

25 JUNE Monthly drive

Channel Islands, Guernsey Regional Organisers Ian and Angela Banneville 01481 715678 – r28g@porscheclub.com Twitter: @PCGB_Guernsey Cookery evening In what has become one of our key events of the year, we were once again treated to a cookery demonstration by Region member Paul Scambler, proprietor of the Jerbourg Hotel. This is the closest that we have to a regular meeting place and is the traditional venue for our Christmas lunch.

This year, Paul demonstrated Szechuan, Cantonese and Thai dishes. The irony of being taught how to cook exquisite Asian food by a Scotsman, in Guernsey, was not lost on us! Paul was raised by a navy officer and got to see a lot of this type of food first hand through his travels in the early part of his life. However, the inspiration for learning in going from place to place opened up when he was a child in 1988 by the Sung Garden in Lenzie in East Dunbartonshire.

He was so drawn to the delicious smells coming out of the restaurant that he would save his lunch money to treat himself to some of their food. Paul told me that the guy that still owns the restaurant is a big Porsche fan so he may have got his passion for the cars from there too!

Another food and Porsche connection is Peter Man, proprietor of the Chinese Gourmet restaurant in Guernsey and former owner of Clive Maides’ TTP Boxster Turbo who assisted Paul in refining his Asian cookery skills with a refresher course.

After inspiring confidence by allocating a large fire extinguisher to the member that looked the least irresponsible, Paul started his demonstration by preparing egg fried rice. Some tips he passed on were to dry the rice thoroughly over the course of 12 hours before starting to prepare the dish, and during cooking to add a little water so that the steam fluffs up the rice. Sesame oil was added but only once the rice and egg were cooked to stop the oil burning.

Paul explained the science behind why rice should never be reheated when it is cooked. Rice commonly contains spores of Bacillus, the bacteria that causes food poisoning. These can survive the cooking process and if left standing at room temperature these spores can grow into bacteria.

Paul’s next dish was Szechuan peppercorn chicken. We learned that peppercorns serve to heighten flavour by opening taste buds. It certainly did the trick as the egg, starch and cornflour battered chicken was delicious.

The next demonstration involved audience participation and Mike Jehan stepped up to help cook the next dish, sweet and sour chicken. Paul shared another trade secret at this point; the way to ensure golden batter is to add custard powder. Tomato puree, white wine, potato starch, pineapple juice and vinegar was combined to make the sweet-and-sour sauce.

Mike certainly looked very much at home behind the woks, which Paul had specially bought for the event and the extinguisher was not required.

Paul then retired to the kitchen to prepare King Prawn Satay (Thailand’s favourite dish), Cantonese sweet-and-sour chicken (from South China), Szechuan crispy chicken (from North China) and my personal favourite Rendang beef curry (which tasted like a fusion of Thai and Indian).

As this was Paul’s annual treat to Club members (with food being complimentary) I would like to repeat the thanks given on the night for his generosity and for sharing his cookery skills with us.

Those who came along will be pleased to know that the following week I returned to the Jerbourg Hotel with some Porsche-related gifts from the Club by way of thanks. This should encourage Paul to return to the marque after somewhat of a Porsche drought during extensive renovations to the hotel.

In one final piece of housekeeping, for those who said I could not get certain target words into my Club report, I am encouraging Paul to prepare next year a bespoke dish called ‘Rumpelstiltskin’ chicken followed by ‘Jellybean’ cheesecake!

Paul giving Mike Jehan a lesson

Surrey Committee Chairman Mike Lucas Regional Contact Keith Morgan 07833 206078 (before 9pm) r29@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Go-karting Nine of us turned up at the TeamSport Go-Kart track in Farnborough ready to do battle on the indoor two-level circuit and impress each other with our skills at handling these pocket rockets. We were given our racing overalls on signing in at reception and then we all gathered together in the upstairs lounge bar at the side of the track before being ushered into a room next door for a briefing and to be shown a film on what not to do whilst racing!

As well as our group of nine there were a further six unsuspecting members of the public racing with us.

After the briefing was over we went out to the pit area to collect our helmets and made our way to our allocated go-karts, ready for the racing to begin.

Everything was nice and sedate as we lined up one behind the other in the pits, but once the green light came on and we hit the track, the polite behaviour stopped and the spirit of competition took over. The track was quite interesting with its sharp bends and ramps, but it didn’t take too long to get into the swing of things, albeit not quite as fast as Lewis Hamilton might have been in his go-karting days. I’d forgotten how much fun it was sitting so close to the ground at speed and spent a lot of time bouncing off the sidewalls before I was shown a black flag and had to pull into the pits for a telling off before being allowed to re-join the racing elite!

We had two race sessions of about 15 minutes each, separated by a break of 10 minutes and, at the end of each race, we were all given a printout of our lap times and positions. Needless to say, it was John, Peter Ratcliff’s son, and Harry, Peter Froude’s son, who dominated the first and second race respectively, so watch out dads when you’re asked for the keys to the Porsche!

This was a very enjoyable afternoon’s entertainment and many thanks to Brenda Wareham for organising it on our behalf before she and Colin opted out in favour of the delights of Dubai!

Clay pigeon shooting David and Marian Blackmore report: “On a windy and chilly Sunday morning, 14 Surrey Region members met at the National Clay Shooting Centre, at Bisley Camp, near Woking. Eleven of them, seven men and four women, were there to enjoy the shooting experience, with a few feeling slightly apprehensive, since they’d not experienced this sport before.

“The Shooting Centre literature advised that it has been the UK home of shooting since 1890 and has promoted and encouraged marksmanship for over 100 years. It offers world-class facilities for all clay shooting disciplines and hosts international competitions. The superb layouts are equipped with 72 Mattarelli, clay-throwing ‘traps’ and offer impressive facilities for clay shooters of all abilities.

“After being issued with protective glasses and ear defenders, the party met their two instructors and split into two similar-sized groups. Graham hosted those members shooting 25 cartridges, and Trevor took those wanting 50 bangs. The obviously skilled and experienced instructors were very supportive throughout, providing clear guidance on shotgun handling and aiming.

“Everyone availed themselves of the opportunity to practise individually, with the four-inch diameter black or orange-coloured pairs of clay targets being thrown skywards from one, and then by two separate traps.

With much encouragement from the instructors, the shooters did their best to achieve the necessarily hurried shooting sequence: spot the target quickly, line up their ‘over and under’, 10 or 12 bore shotgun, predict the trajectory, allow for the wind and gravity, lead the target slightly and pull the trigger. Next, scan the sky for the quickly following second clay, often from a different direction, and repeat the process. No pressure!

“In all, four different firing challenges were presented.

Hits were recorded and the score rankings changed by the minute. Everyone was successful in shooting down some or most of the clays. Of course, the more experienced people were keen to be the ‘top-gun’. The men’s scores were very close, with Peter Keel’s final total of 25 just pipping Peter Froude with 24 in the final shoot-out. David Drury was third with 19, with the other men following closely. The ladies did very well too, with Silke and Justine in a tied finish with 16 hits each, just ahead of Marian and Feliza. Unused clays and spent cartridge cases were welcomed as souvenirs.

“After all that excitement, it was time for Sunday lunch at The Cricketers at Horsell. A great meal in very good company finished off this most enjoyable outing.

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Sharpshooters at Bisley!

“Many thanks to Mike Lucas for organising everything, to the shooting instructors and pub staff for their friendliness, and to Colin Wareham for the discounted meal bill!”

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 6 May Invitation to PC Brooklands We have been invited to attend an open day at PC Brooklands that includes a service clinic and approved pre-owned vehicle event. Owners are invited to bring their vehicles along for a complimentary workshop inspection and the opportunity to accompany a Porsche-trained technician in the process. Food will be available during the day. The number of service clinic spaces will be limited but these have not yet been confirmed at the time of writing.

7 May Visit to the Shuttleworth Collection The group cost is £23pp and allows entrance to Shuttleworth House, Swiss Garden and the aviation collection and flying display. I need to know numbers and be in receipt of all monies at least a week beforehand. We will meet at the Fairmile in Cobham at 10am ready for our trip round the M25 and up the M1.

14 May Visit to Mary Rose and HMS Warrior at Portsmouth Dockyard We will meet at Silvermere Golf Club at 10am for our drive down to Portsmouth.

11 JUNE Visit to Hever Castle Details to follow.

13 JUNE Club night at Silvermere Golf Club 2 JULY Drive and pub lunch at the Inn on the Beach, Hayling Island

Isle of Man Regional Organiser Julian Chappell 01624 816563 (evenings) iom@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Steve Morrow 07624 433268 Steve_m2@manx.net RECENT EVENTS Breakfast Club run We had a good run out with a scenic route of the south of the island led by Ian and Trish. A bit sparse on members this time as some were away whilst others were on lambing duties! Perhaps it was just the weather that kept some away, although it was dry on the majority of our run. We saw a nice selection of new displays at the museum. Thanks to Steve for the photos.

28 May 928 at Brooklands An event being organised by David Hemmings, the 928 Register Secretary. All details are on the 928 Register section of the PCGB website and in PP.

6 June Navy visit I have again been approached to see if anyone would like to take part in giving a ride to visiting members of Her Majesty’s Naval Service. It was a popular event last year, enjoyed by ourselves and the navy crew.

A guided tour of the ship and tea in the mess was part of the day. Let me know if you’re interested!

2 July Milntown Car Show Ramsey Open to all – bring the family (and car!). You can picnic with us or book a table at the restaurant. I will have the Club gazebo up just in case! Great day out starting at 10am. Lots to see, so hopefully meet you at some point on Sunday. Let’s get well into double figures this year guys!

7 May Breakfast meet at Grandstand 8.30am for run or just turn up at museum for 10am.

18 June Breakfast meet TT week This will be a dawn run of the TT course. Meet 6.30am at the Grandstand coffee and at Costa Coffee Sea Terminal after. **Note change of date from 4 June**

Cotswold Regional Organisers Alan and Fiona Bartlett 07785 928687 – r31@porscheclubgb.com @PCGB_R31

For up-to-date information on these and brief details of other events, please see the Surrey Region area of the PCGB 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.

19-21 May Manx Tour Feel free to join in with visiting members from PCGB. Two early morning runs planned on Saturday and Sunday starting at the Ramsey Park Hotel. On Sunday afternoon, we will run out to Manx Motor Museum. Meet at the hotel at 11.30am.

RECENT EVENTS In the car club area

Monthly meeting Our monthly mid-week evening meeting was held at

Keith Morgan DIARY DATES 6 MAY PC Brooklands 7 MAY Shuttleworth Collection 9 MAY Club night and Kelvin with his Porsche goodies 14 MAY Visit to Portsmouth Dockyard 4 JUNE Pirelli BBQ at Cornbury House Club stand at Milntown

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Open Day run Early on a wet Sunday morning, several members met at the Peartree Services near Oxford to enjoy a drive through the Cotswolds up to Moreton-in-Marsh for the Club’s Spring Open Day get-together at Cornbury House. We had a thoroughly enjoyable cruise along the A40 to Burford and up through Stow-in-the-Wold, meeting up with other members on the way.

We arrived at Club HQ just before 10am. That meant we all managed to find spaces in Cornbury House’s car park, which was actually quite an achievement on an open day. Pleasingly, we enjoyed the morning catching up with several of our Club friends and HQ staff.

The presence of Mike Brewer was quite a surprise.

He was invited to attend by PCGB’s Membership Secretary Chris Sweeting who became an acquaintance when Mike was a passenger on a flight that Chris ‘crewed’ in a previous life as a flight attendant. Mike’s clearly got a soft spot for Porsches, possibly because a tired-looking 924 featured in the very first Wheeler Dealer episode, which was sold after being re-fettled for a whopping £1,500. Those were the days. It was sad to hear that he and Edd China are going their separate ways. Our thanks go to the hard-working Clubhouse team and all those members who joined us to make it a great day out.

The Tea Bun Run convoy

Once again, the event attracted a strong turnout.

We gathered at Cornbury House, our starting point.

This was kindly organised by Chris Sweeting who generously gave up his time allowing participants to enjoy refreshments and a comfort break before setting off for our drive. Our sincere thanks Chris.

Unusually for March, the weather was warm and sunny and, from the moment we set off from Moreton-in-Marsh, we enjoyed a sunny hour-anda-half-long drive through the Cotswolds. It was certainly roof-down driving for those with cabriolets.

In total, 14 cars set off from Moreton-in-Marsh, taking a carefully chosen route through Chipping Norton, Burford, Bibury, Fairford, Lechlade and Bampton along relatively traffic-free roads, managing to keep in a contiguous convoy for most of the way down to our destination in the village of Aston.

As always, Aston Pottery’s team did us proud. In Aston Pottery’s renowned café, we all enjoyed a social get-together whilst tucking into afternoon tea with a particular focus on speciality teas, cream teas and generous portions of the cafe’s mouth-wateringly delicious cakes. With so many positive comments received, we’ll certainly be running the event again in September. For those who weren’t able to make it this time, we hope you’ll be able to join us next time.

Photo by Graham Simons

Mike Brewer with PCGB Membership Secretary Chris Sweeting at Open Day

Enjoying the fine foods at Aston Pottery Cafe

Sunday Cofee Cruise As we drove over to Burford, we reflected on the fact that it’s nearly three years since we held our first monthly Sunday morning meet at the Cotswold Gateway Hotel. Since then, the attendance has grown steadily and now, once a month on a Sunday morning, we fill the hotel’s entire bar area with over 30 members and their partners. Whenever we speak to members, these well-attended Sunday gettogethers usually feature as the Region’s most popular event.

March’s meeting was no exception with well over 35 members and their partners attending, breaking our previous month’s record turnout, except no dogs were there this time.

Cotswold Spring Tea Bun Run To celebrate the clocks going forward, we rounded the month off with one of the Region’s most popular events, the twice-yearly Tea Bun Run, a 56-mile social run through the heart of the Cotswolds.

Photos by Alan Bartlett

the Carpenters Arms in Fulbrook. Although several regular members were unable to make it we nevertheless enjoyed catching up with our many friends in the Region.

As well as the general conversation about the parlous state of Oxfordshire’s roads, approved bodyshops and the implications of quantum superposition on no claims bonuses, we also discussed future activities and events. As a consequence, some additional drive outs and road trips are being explored.

As always, the challenge is finding suitable dates to fit these around Regional and national events.

The Cotswold Rally With all places sold now and a waiting list for this forthcoming event, it promises to be a cracking day out for Club members. The planning team has continued to work on testing and refining of the 60-mile route around the Cotswolds, along with attending planning and review meetings at Cornbury House. As we end the month, we’re pleased to report preparations are well on track and ready to go to print with tulip maps and car plaques. We’re very grateful to Brian Ahern, James Brickell and Graham Simons for

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all their help in the planning of the event.

As with many Club events, they just couldn’t take place without a team of volunteers to help things run smoothly. At the time of writing, we’re looking for a couple more volunteers to help out with various marshalling duties. If you’d like to help out on the day, please contact us.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Our next regular gatherings will be at The Carpenters Arms, Fulbrook on 10 May and at the Cotswold Gateway Hotel on 21 May. Details of all Cotswold events can be found in our Events area on the Club website and on our Facebook page (facebook.com/pcgb.r31). Please always check the R31 Facebook page or Twitter feed (@PCGB_R31) for any last-minute updates.

Drive carefully and see you soon.

Alan and Fiona

DIARY DATES 10 MAY Monthly Regional meeting at The Carpenters Arms, Fulbrook 14 MAY The Cotswold Rally 21 MAY Sunday Cofee Cruise meet at the Cotswold Gateway Hotel, Burford 4 JUNE Simply Porsche at Beaulieu 11 JUNE Porschettes’ Picnic, Lydiard Park, Swindon 14 JUNE Monthly meeting at The Red Lion, Long Compton 25 JUNE Sunday Cofee Cruise meet at the Cotswold Gateway Hotel 6 JULY Witney Car Show 12 JULY Monthly meeting at The Carpenters Arms 30 JULY Sunday Cofee Cruise meet at the Cotswold Gateway Hotel 9 AUGUST Monthly Regional meeting at The Red Lion 20 AUGUST Purely Porsche Charity Car Show, Garth Park, Bicester 27 AUGUST Sunday Cofee Cruise meet at the Cotswold Gateway Hotel

REGISTERS Register Director’s report I am writing this following the first of a series of Technical Seminars, featuring the 996. Eighty Club members attended – the feedback has been positive and bodes well for future seminars.

Keep checking PP for the next one.

By the time you will, hopefully, be reading this,

356 Register Secretary Fred Hampton 020 7262 8695 – 356@porscheclubgb.com ‘Not the 356 International’ As there are only a few Brits venturing down to Spain for this year’s International meeting, I propose to fix a date to enable another ‘356 Day’ at Duxford Air Museum. Our last visit brought out 40 cars. As soon as anything is confirmed the Club Office will email details.

Currently, I’m very busy fine-tuning the programme and road books for the 2018 International. Further details forthcoming.

Modern fuse installation in a 356 etc CDD Autogear manufacture modern blade fuse replacement panels for air-cooled Porsches from Pre-A through to 1989 Carreras. These panels are an exact fit for mounting and fuse spacing, thus making them a direct remove and replace solution to dim lights and erratic electrical performance caused by corrosion and weakened connections of OEM fuse blocks. There are no modifications to, or relocation of, any wiring required. An exact fit and no wiring change allows a return to originality at any time by removing the panel and reinstalling an OEM fuse block.

Over 100 installations in Porsches from the 1950 to 1989 era have proven to be reliable and have greatly improved electrical performance. All the features and specifications of their ‘ReFuze’ panels can be seen on their website. (cddautogear.com)

the AGM will have taken place (23 April) and one of the four candidates will have been elected to the role of Regional Director reinforcing the continuing progress the Club has made over the last few years. I will be standing for re-election to my current position of Register Director. We are continually striving to improve the experience of being a member of what we believe is the best car club in existence.

One of the many benefits of membership is the PCGB trackdays held up and down the country at the best tracks available. Widely acknowledged

MONTHLY UPDATE This has been I must admit, a very quiet month on the 912 front. Mine is still sleeping in its garage waiting until I organise its MOT. There is an element of planning here – its road fund licence is due at the end of April so I decided to try to organise its MOT at roughly the same time. Now that we no longer display the tax disc it seems easy enough to forget the date of taxation, but DVLA is still kind enough to alert us to the need to pay – hence a quick reminder that my MOT and my tax are required. Convoluted but, hopefully, workable.

Its first drive may be to Cornbury House at the end of April for the Officials’ Conference and AGM. It all depends on how easy I find driving it for the first time since ‘that’ operation. If not, I shall be in that other ‘Porsche’ – my KIA Rio! It’s easier to drive, with power steering and other mod cons.

Remember last month? I was hoping to take part in the MG Club’s ‘Roof of England Challenge’ starting from near Carlisle and indeed had found an excellent B&B in Penrith for two nights to save me from driving up at crack of sparrows on the Sunday. All went well until, on the way to the start, my driver had a slight problem refuelling the GT6, which meant spending all day trying to sort out its difficulties. However, once all had been sorted, we did manage our own trip around some of Cumbria’s terrific roads – almost as good as Lincolnshire’s!

At time of writing I’m looking forward to taking part in the Ilkley Jubilee Run, which will be all over by the time you manage to read this far. There is a 912 Register member on the actual Ilkley Jubilee Historic Rally – but he’ll be driving his well-prepared Porsche 911.

Fred FORTHCOMING EVENTS

912 Register Secretary Rowena Purdy 01472 399381 – 912@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Register Secretary Vacancy

30 April Stanford Hall Classic Show We are still hoping for a good turn out of 912s.

The last time I checked (in late February) there were nearly 40 confirmed attendees coming with their 912s. It should be a good day with possibly the largest showing of 912s of all model types and years in the UK for some time. Even if you have decided not to attend in your 912, come along and have a chat with those of us on the stand.

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as leaders in their field, they are filling up quickly.

They are professionally arranged and managed by the Motorsport team, with like-minded individuals enjoying the performance of their cars in a safe environment. Keep an eye on the website and PP for updates on availability.

As always, enjoy your Porsche and Club.

Albert Walsh Register Director register@porscheclubgb.com 07753 441730

26 May Blyton Park novice trackday Some of you will probably have noted that Ginetta, whose owners seem to have plans to develop the site further, has now bought Blyton Park’s lease. At the time of writing, it seems very likely that there will be no changes to the existing format, so we should still manage to get our trackday as advertised.

Entries are now open and very likely to go fast – details on the R4 web pages. It’s a fun day out, especially if the weather stays fine, and spectators are welcome.

Those of you driving will be provided with an instructor, should you wish – unless you are a first-timer, in which case you get the instructor anyway.

4 June Pirelli BBQ This year’s Pirelli BBQ (or barbeque if you are a ‘Pointless’ aficionado!) at Cornbury House will start at around 11am. I certainly plan to be there and am currently hoping the weather will be good enough for me to take my tent and stay a couple of days at the Camping Club site at Chipping Norton.

16 July Porsches o’er t’Wolds’ Tour The start and finish has been confirmed as the Humber Royal Hotel in Grimsby – the same venue as last year. If this year’s event is anything like last year’s, the route will be well worth an entry – and the dinner at the hotel was excellent. Details will be advertised on the R4 web pages once available – I would like to see a few more 912s on the entry list.

28-30 July National Event at Silverstone Classic All details will be updated through PP, so I’m not going to add to the cornucopia of material that will abound over the next few months! Suffice to say, as per last year, I shall be there helping young Chris with the membership stand. If I have any time off I hope to be able to catch up with any 912 Register member who fancies a chat! I still do not know whether or not there will be specific Register areas as last year, but presumably that detail may come out during the Officials’ Conference. I may have to twist our (‘NOS’) Director’s arm over that one.

3 September Classics at the Castle I have arranged to be there with my 912 and should have my B&B already booked through R4. All the

details are on the Club website so if you wish to attend, please do.

Entry is £20 for Club members, unless you are under 16, in which case you may get in for free! The organisers are promoting 911 S versions, but all types of Porsche are welcome!

Monthly column contributions I know a lot of you get around and about in your 912s.

Please would you let me have any copy you feel would be of interest so I can add that to the monthly column? Otherwise, you will be stuck with my ramblings as I desperately attempt to put something into PP. Since volunteering to take on the responsibilities of the Register Secretary way back in the dim and distant past (Royal Agricultural College event, whatever year that was!), I have managed to get bits and pieces in every month’s PP, but I have to admit is does get more and more difficult to find something to say every month. This is especially the case recently as I’ve been less mobile than I would care to be and thus have not been around as often as I should. Just a few words will do – I do not need your rewrite of War and Peace – leave that to Tolstoy.

Take care and drive safely Rowena

Early 911 (2.0,2.2 &2.4) Register Secretary Ian McLeod 07810 493287 – 911@porscheclubgb.com FORTHCOMING EVENTS Targa Florio Classic There seems to be such a great set of classic events across the world these days. One that has recently come to my attention is the 2017 Targa Florio Classic on 20-23 April centred around Palermo and parts of the original Florio circuit in Sicily. One of our Register members, Massimo Tosti, has entered his car, a 1971 2.2T to S/T spec. Looking beautiful in Signal Yellow, I couldn’t resist including a couple of pictures of it this month – firstly, in its day-to-day wear and, secondly, dressed up ready for the event. I look forward to hearing further about how the event went.

Silverstone Classic This is again on the radar this year (28-30 July) and will similarly be the National Event for the Club as it

Dressed up ready for the Targa Florio Classic

was in 2016. We had a great Early 911 display last year and I hope it can be repeated. Member discount details are on the Club website.

Classics at the Castle One event missing last year was Classics at the Castle.

It’s great to hear that it makes a very welcome return in 2017. The event will take place on 3 September and will celebrate the 911 S. Members of the Register will have recently received an email communication for owners wishing to have their 911 S on display – currently around 35 cars have been sourced so we’re well on the way to the target of 50. Anybody who hasn’t already put his or her car forward, and wishes to do so, should contact either Fred Hampton at the 356 Register or me.

PCGB National Concours d’Elégance A new event for the year is a stand-alone Club Concours event on 23 September at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire featuring an invite-only Concours d’Elégance and a more relaxed Pride Of Ownership competition. I am currently working to organise an Early 911 Register entrant for the main event – it’s not an easy choice as there are several cars in the Register that more than fulfil the entrance criteria.

The event is also being billed as a chilled gathering to look and talk Porsches of all ages. It will be interesting to see how this event goes and if it can establish itself as an annual event.

Kop Hill Climb If you want to make the month a really busy one then I can recommend investigating Kop Hill Climb on 16-17 September. The Club will have a presence and we already have a number of Register members who have attended in previous years. The highlight is getting to take part in the public runs up the hillclimb course. Feedback has been universally positive and I will get more information for anyone interested.

Around the time you read this I will be attending the Officials’ Conference so will have firmer details of all the events coming up.

Massimo Tosti’s 1971 2.2T in its day-to-day wear

Searching, searching One of the things we do as a Register is to try and assist people investigating the history of their cars or in finding reference cars. This month we have one of each, both of which fall into the ‘this will be a real challenge’ category.

Firstly, Register member Mary Sanders is trying to complete the history of her car. She has been able to trace her car back to September 1973, but has been unable to trace it back further to February 1973 when the car was first sold. What we do know is that the car was delivered by AFN to Agnew’s in Northern Ireland on 15 February 1973 and registered on 21 February 1973. The registration number in Northern Ireland was FOI 2125. It was then re-registered in the UK on 18 September 1973. Any leads on identifying the original owner in Northern Ireland will be greatly received.

The second challenge is for Register member Chris Knowles who’s searching for a soft-screen Targa to use as a reference in the restoration of his own car.

Soft-screen Targas are extremely rare, having only been produced for a short period of time. With all early Targas being produced as LHD only, virtually none made it to the UK. So far we have been unable to locate a reference car in the UK as the last one in the Register disappeared overseas a number of years ago and so far we’ve had no joy in locating one via restoration specialists. If any Club member has a lead on the location of a soft window Targa then your help will be extremely useful. Finding one in the UK may be impossible, so I am also interested in any known cars further afield.

Register round-up There are a couple of admin items to report. Firstly, my contact number has changed. This made it onto the website a while ago but for some reason it didn’t make it through to PP. PP and the next PorscheFile will now have the right details. In addition, we are making some changes around the technical support for the Register.

Full details will be provided next month.

911 Sportomatic Register Secretary Peter Cook 01789 400832 – sporto@porscheclubgb.com I’m sure that you are all aware that the Club is holding a Porsche gathering at Ragley Hall, Warwickshire on 23 September – the PCGB National Concours d’Elégance. With a very large, flat, lawn area just across the drive from the house, Ragley is a fantastic venue for car displays. A previous visit a few years ago did not turn out too well for members, but this time everything has been sorted, with easy access and food available for all.

If any Sporto owners wish to display under the Sporto banner please let me know ASAP (see contact details below). This one-day event costs £12 per car and includes entry to the magnificent house. Dogs are allowed in the grounds, which are extensive.

Tickets are available via the website or through Club office. **Please note there are only 20 spaces available for each formal Register/Region display** If you wish to know if your car has been placed on the register, or if you just wish to register, please email to sportomatic@porscheclubgb.com.

See PP for more details.

Peter

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911 Carrera RS Register Secretary Fred Hampton 02072 628695 – carrerars@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Mike Chadwick 01454 232232 – mvc@fly7.co.uk When the 40th anniversary of the RS Carrera was presented at Hedingham a few years ago now, the celebration was supported by a presence of 40 cars.

Five of these were 2.8 RSRs and the appropriate total was more than attended the German Club’s celebration in Stuttgart.

Many of the cars supporting the gathering at Hedingham then have since been sold on to new owners. Consequently it is disappointing to report that the call, in the Club’s recent direct email, for RS owners to participate in the 911 S celebration at the Classics at the Castle event on 3 September has met with a notably poor response from the Register.

Currently only five owners have confirmed a wish to attend. Similar lethargy was noted earlier in the year when I suggested the possibility of an ‘RS Day’ at Duxford Air Museum – with only four responses.

If the previous magnificent 40 Carrera RS presence at Classics at the Castle turns out be something now no longer half repeatable, this seems to me to be an endorsement of a scenario that extends beyond just RS ownership.

As perceived values increase – enthusiast activity diminishes.

£91,000 and £95,000, so there is also always the proviso of an exception for an exceptional car.

I also spoke with Lockton Insurance who are happy to accept either a valuation carried out by the Club or an assessment by an independent classic car specialist, which could be the one that you use for your servicing. Alternatively, if you have recently purchased a vehicle, the sales invoice could be used – although, if you think that you have got a bargain, they are equally happy to accept any other valuation as outlined previously.

MODEL

YEAR

911 2.7 Coupé 1974-77 911S 2.7 Coupé 1974-75 911S 2.7 Targa Carrera 2.7 Coupé 1974-75 Carrera 2.7 Targa Carrera 3.0 Coupé 1976-77

FAIR

GOOD

EXCELLENT

CONCOURS

£22,800 £34,000

£43,100

£52,200

£24,100

£33,600

£43,800

£55,800

£19,600

£27,200

£38,800

£46,500

£121,000 £150,000 £178,000 £235,000 £104,900 £132,900 £152,800 £179,800 £37,000

£54,400

£66,300

£81,800

Australian 911 2.7 Targa Register member Keith Forrest, who owns a 1977 Targa, is seeking information, and particularly photographs, of his Porsche whilst it was in Australia.

will have a classic parking area closer to the PCGB entertainment area. The second event is the Club’s National Concours d’Elégance at Ragley Hall near Stratford-upon-Avon on 23 September. To order tickets go to ‘Ragley Hall’ in the Events section of the Club website where you will see a link to order tickets.

When logging on check your details on the first page to ensure you are registered with the SC section and your email etc. is up to date! If you are a Windows 10 user, you might have an error message appear. This is because the browser causes a problem. I downloaded a different browser (Firefox), ran my link with the Club site through this and everything worked fine.

SC speedometer issue The speedometer on my SC suddenly stopped working the last time I took her out – the circuit is fused. It’s on the same fuse as the windscreen wipers and they work, so it must be a bit more of a complicated issue. By sliding out the head from the dashboard you can check the wiring behind. If the milometer still operates it’s probably a head fault, but if both the milometer and speedometer stop it’s probably a sensor fault – in my case both had stopped. Checking the resistance from the sensor on the gearbox I discovered mine was higher than it should be, so my next job is to check sensor and wiring. I’ll let you know the outcome.

Finally, here’s a picture of the massed SCs in the sun from Althorp to encourage you to come to one of the Club’s great events.

Fred Keith Forest’s 1977 Targa. Can anyone help?

911 2.7 Carrera & 3.0 Register Secretary Guy White 01493 750278 91127carrera3@porscheclubgb.com Technical Assistant Tony Ruggles 01992 892333 Insurance and valuations update I continue to receive enquiries from members about valuations for insurance purposes. Different insurers will have different requirements regarding an agreed valuation but, if an independent assessment is required, the Club do offer this service to members.

This is done through the submission of photographs along with a completed form (email me and I can send you the form) that is sent to Club Office along with an SAE. Please note that only printed photographs and not digital images are acceptable.

Alternatively, Hagerty Insurance actually publish a valuation guide on their website and will insure cars at that value when supporting photographs are submitted. The valuations have recently been updated and I have reproduced the current figures for Register cars. In the main, prices quoted have increased by £3,000 on average, with the exception of the Carrera 2.7 Targa, which has increased by over £10,000 since the last list was published. Note that the guide does not list the Targa model in all cases, but I believe that between 15 and 20 per cent needs to be subtracted from the Coupe price for a Targa version. The value of a Concours Carrera 3.0 Coupe is given as £81,800, but I know of two sold recently for

Delivered in Australia on the 1 January 1977 as a silver 911 2.7 Targa it was, however, modified with Carrera rear arches and re-sprayed white some time early in its life and, in 1991, a 3-litre engine was fitted.

It had owners at Point Piper near Sydney and Clontarf near Brisbane and whist in New South Wales carried the registration AAM 13A. Imported to the UK in 1999, it had a couple of owners before Keith purchased it last year. If you can help Keith in his quest please get in touch with me and I will pass the information on to him.

Guy

911 SC Register Secretary Paul Thompson 01531 822 305 07836 261 365 911sc@porscheclubgb.com Technical Advisor David Sewell dave.autohaus@gmail.com A couple of notable events Summer is upon us and it is time to plan the events to which you can bring along your SC so we all can meet and have fun! I hope that as many of you as possible can join me at two events this year. The first is the Silverstone Classic on 28-30 July at the circuit in Northamptonshire. You can buy tickets either online at silverstoneclassic.com or by phone on 0871 231 0849 – use the code 17003SCC for your 911 SC. We 95 porscheclubgb.com

Massed SCs in the sun at Althorp

Paul

911 Carrera 3.2 Register Secretary Steve and Sue Edwards 02083 667770 911carrera32@porscheclubgb.com Technical Advisor Charles Marsland 01732 848323 Mark Dempsey’s Klassiker 911 body refurb – part three Mark’s car refurbishment continues to progress, and is showing quite a transformation (as can be seen in the photo section on Performance Porsche Klassiker 911’s Facebook page). Mark and I have been chatting on the phone between updates and I can tell he is looking forward to getting his car back. He has had to endure a mixture of learning to remain patient whilst at the same time being excited about its return. He has cleverly timed the completion to coincide with the early part of the ‘season’.

“Since last month’s update, the guys at Klassiker 911 have been busy prepping the bodywork for painting.

It’s a credit to them and is great to see the time spent to get the best possible finish – much appreciated!

“The guys have been quite surprised with some of the unusual areas in which the car had shown rot. For example, the rear bumper was shot on the inside the aluminium had split and separated. In addition to

this, the sill covers were in bad shape as they had rotted through quite badly. Having checked the car’s history I found it had spent quite a bit of time living on the coast and I am wondering if the salt air had contributed to some of the rot.

Mark Dempsey’s 911 prepped for painting at Klassiker 911

“Upon inspection the car seems solid underneath, however the fuel tank is in pretty bad shape, again due to rot – I have decided to replace it with a new one. The last couple of times I took the car out towards the end of last summer it seemed to have a slight blow on the exhaust, however, the guys think it’s coming from the flanges – they’re going to be replaced along with the gaskets in the hope that cures it before the rear bumper is fitted.

“I am now busy buying extra bits, such as number plates, having my existing steering wheel re-stitched, and trying to source an original radio for the car, which I believe is a Blaupunkt Toronto SQR 46. For some time now I have been trying to establish how many Cassis Red 911s there are still around – I have been told there were only around 40 something ever imported into the UK. I only know of about five, including my own. If you have one and are happy to let me know, Steve has very kindly offered to pass on my details – it would be great to hear from you.”

Thanks Mark, good to see the work is coming on well and that the home straight is in sight. It seems as if the rear bumper had the delamination problem covered by Peter in last month’s column. The car

should be completed before the next issue of PP, so I’m looking forward to seeing the final instalment showing the car in all its glory.

The third picture, direct from the rear, shows the rear lid slam panel is included in the masking off. Klassiker won’t be repainting this as it’s in good condition and has the original, near irreplaceable, engine decal stickers applied to it by the factory.

To reiterate Mark’s request, if you also have a Cassis Red Carrera 3.2 and would like to make contact with him, please email me with your personal and car details using our email at the start.

Mans to find I’d been blocked in by some fool’s inconsiderate parking. How had the driver failed to realise that he’d left me no way to free my car?

No other weekend is as eagerly awaited as the annual trip with friends to the Le Mans 24-hour. We genuinely start discussing the next year’s trip on the drive back home. It’s a superb weekend, but watching from the banking at Arnage corner on the Saturday night provides, for me, the greatest pleasure. A cloak of darkness means an end to the visual overload of garish sponsors’ paint schemes and allows a more visceral appreciation of the current prototype and GT cars. Stabs of flame from exhausts, glowing red-hot brake disks PCGB National Concours d’Elégance and drivers busy at their art caught in a split second The Club is holding a meet at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire – camera flash. Magic! you will have seen it advertised in the front of PP. It’s billed So, I had been in a euphoric mood when I returned to as a relaxed alternative to the Silverstone Classic, the debacle in the car park. Eventually, helped by careful celebrating beautiful Porsches in stunning surroundings stewarding by friends and with many anxious glances with entry price of £12 per car. There will be Register out of an open window, I found I could set my car free. parking and I have been given an expression of interest for My, by now, darker mood wasn’t helped when, on trying our Register to be part of the display, which is limited to 20 to close the window, I found the window glass had places per Register. If you have purchased your ticket to broken what was later found to be a rusty carrier rail. attend and would like to offer your car for the 3.2 Register Only copious amounts of duct tape to hold the window area, please get in touch via email. I will need your in place spared me from a soaking on the drive home in membership number along with the registration and heavy rain. chassis number. Once the places have been filled, those Jump forward a few weeks and I’m at my local confirmed as taking part will be sent a mirror hanger nearer independent to collect the repaired car. As the owner, the time to allow access to the Register parking area.

Bob, is busy with another customer, my son and I wander off to look at the other cars in his workshop, 911 Carrera 3.2 buyer’s guide including another 964 Targa, looking lovely in metallic As you will have read in last month’s magazine (page 38), blue, but curiously without a roof. Then, Bob wanders there is now a buyer’s guide available for our model. over to explain.

Thanks to Maureen and Keith for providing an owner’s In what is an increasing trend, the Targa roof had been view for the piece at short notice. There is also a copy on stolen whilst the car had been parked outside the the Club website (porscheclubgb.com/buying-guides) – owner’s house. No problem, you might think, just let the look for Paul’s Red Targa indicating the link. It was Paul insurance company sort it out. However, with a list price who undertook the stripping down of his car before for a new roof at an astonishing £13,000, the insurer having it repainted a couple of years ago. You may initially declared the car a write-off. After a re-think, remember following his trials and tribulations on the Club perhaps, upon realising the increased value of our cars Forum and the magazine article that followed featuring his these days, they changed their minds and instead bright and shiny completed project. authorised replacement by a second-hand roof, which Bob had been tasked with finding. After calls to contacts Steve and Sue in the UK and across Europe, a suitable roof was found eventually, but it still meant a £5,000 bill, plus the cost of a necessary refurbishment.

911 Carrera Suddenly, the events in that Le Mans car park began Club Sport to take on a different perspective. Had the strange parking been a kindly act to deter potential car thieves Register Secretary disturbed at work on my car? Had the window carrier Alan Cordery been broken while someone was trying to force entry?

01798 344481 – alan_cordery@yahoo.co.uk Who knows, but the vulnerability of the roof was now playing on my mind. Easily cut open with a sharp knife and removed in seconds if, like me, the owner is in the 964 habit of leaving their roof handle(s) in place at all times, it’s a soft target with a value in the thousands of pounds.

So, how to prevent my roof from being stolen?

Register Secretary I resolved to never again leave the roof handles David Bladon behind in the car (or if I do, to leave them hidden where 07771 194507 – 964@porscheclubgb.com they won’t be found quickly). Though, in case an Register Assistant opportunistic thief wouldn’t bother to check for the roof Paul Matthews handles before cutting a hole in my roof, or simply 07768 483559 assumed they’d be found in the glove box, a warning sticker in the window seemed a good idea.

I’m very happy to announce that Paul Mathews has Window sticker warning to potential thieves volunteered to be the 964 Register Assistant. You may remember his article about the carbon fibre roof brace for his Targa, which prompted several members to build one themselves. The following article from him talks about making the roof less easily stolen.

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Off I went to source some stickers. Not, perhaps, the warning message I would have opted for if I’d thought about it longer, and not cheap either, given a minimum print run of 120 (I’ve plenty of spares if anyone would like some?).

It then crossed my mind that the more professional thief might carry their own handle. An elegant solution could be to change the shape of the pins in the roof locks, which the roof handle engages with.

could provide both a tougher anchorage and an extra visible layer of security for the car. A small plate on the inside of the side frames of the roof above the side windows appears to create a suitable ‘post’ around which a lock could be looped too.

But, before I fork out for some expensive bike locks, has anyone reading this already come up with their own solution for protecting their roof from theft? If you have, why not email details to me and I’ll share the best of them at a future date?

Paul

964 Carrera RS Register Secretary Melvin Spear 07860 595355 – 964rs@porscheclubgb.com A roof lock handle

However, while pictures and diagrams seemed to show that the roof locks could be dismantled to allow the pin to be changed, I had no idea what these might cost to machine (along with matching new handles, obviously). Neither would this solution provide a visible deterrent, unless I opted for another window sticker!

One of the roof lock pins

Providing a visible deterrent happened to be the theme of an article I read around the same time, hence my next thought. I use the latest ultra tough motorbike locks to secure the roof to the car in a more visible fashion. These aren’t cheap though and it would take more than one to bridge the distance between roof frame and a secure anchor point. The closest option for a suitable anchorage is the steering wheel, but the determined thief wouldn’t hesitate to cut through the wheel. I then realised one of those ’80s-style steering wheel locks, which had been highlighted in the article,

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Christian’s little flyer

Register Secretary Maurice Piper 993@porscheclubgb.com Register Assistant Christian Sanger 07968503385 – cjsanger@gmail.com RS Day at Oulton Park Well, after Christian put in some late nights reassembling my car once the paint shop had finished with it, I picked it up in darkest Wiltshire and drove straight to Cheshire for the mandatory outing to the annual RS Day at Oulton Park – an epic journey due to the closure of the M6. In fairness to my sat nav, it did tell me to get off at Telford, but I was travelling as rear gunner to Christian’s new toy, a 944 Race Car on a trailer, and I had no idea which hotel we were in!

Even after we cleared the actual root cause, we were still stuck at the exit from the M56 for ages – not the sort of thing a beautifully renovated Carrera S should have to endure!

My car then had to suffer the indignity of a rear seat passenger (‘Christian the Contortionist’) to get the three of us to dinner, with a mandatory fill up of V-Power on the way, despite the distinctly unfriendly exit. Throw in an unwitting change of venue, and we settled down to unwind with some decent grub and a glass of wine. Despite the perils of the coming day, someone produced a bottle of Calvados for a nightcap back at the Happy (!!) Guest Lodge.

Traffic was still a bit thick when we set off for Oulton after a decent breakfast and a stiff coffee. Saw a GT3 warming up his tyres at a T-junction – very sideways!

Arrived well in time for sign-on and briefing, with a welcome address from Mel Spear that ran to two sentences. Then it was out on track for the sighting laps, which I found pretty useful, as I have never driven at

One of those ’80s-style steering wheel locks

The small plate on the inside of the roof’s side frames

Oulton, although I have done quite a few laps as a passenger. You don’t feel any pressure to go flat out, so you just build up the pace at your leisure. Sighting completed, I checked tyre pressures with a bit of temperature in them. I run Conti Sport 2s on 18s normally, and find them really predictable and progressive on track. I run 36F 40R cold, and they were only up 2-4lb, so I left them alone. I then picked up my instructor for a session. Now I don’t always like instruction, being a cantankerous git myself, but this guy was good, more like a running commentary. He got me flowing along quite well, and we parted amicably!

After a couple more sessions, it was time for something different – a ride in Christian’s 944! Now, he has not forsaken 993s, he still has two, but wanted something to hone his circuit skills without having to risk a bundle. With a lot of weight removed, a stiff cage, good suspension and sticky tyres, this was quite impressive on track, particularly the entry speed into corners. From my seat, it was pretty impressive, especially considering the bang for the buck! Great fun...

My car in the pits at Oulton

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Lunch was followed by a few more sessions. It was pretty busy, convoys of GT3s, Cayman Rs and GT4s, even a 991 Cup Car! Then the rain came – it was pretty wet for a while, but not bad on road tyres.

People began to drift away, but I had other plans. My fellow Register Secretary, Paul Howells, had his 993 RSR there, and had promised me a ride. I have long admired this car, which he acquired from Australia after it had been racing in Asia Pacific for some years.

It has brass plates across the dash listing a lot of race venues I know as well as a few I don’t, but, despite this, is very light. It’s also very stiff, very powerful, very noisy, very well endowed with brakes and tyres, and extremely cantankerous, so just about perfection for me! It was pretty tough to fold myself up enough to squeeze through the cage aperture and unfurl my legs into the foot well, before buckling up the six-point harness and cramming my helmet on.

The engine is just a little boisterous at idle and, with a clutch like a micro-switch, exit from the pits is not always glamorous – it hiccups and bellows, not smoothing out until the upper half of the tacho. As we progress through a few corners, the G-forces build alarmingly, the track drying pretty well. This car is on another level altogether, the braking hangs you on the belts, then your head bangs back into the seat as Paul comes off the brakes. Every lap is faster than the previous – no drama but pretty physical.

Cascades is mighty as you zoom into the dip, you fly through Island and into the Shell Hairpin, where the banking spits you out into the nasty kerbs of Brittons – in my road car I can’t ride them, but this thing can...

Big speeds are hit going into Knickerbrook before charging up Clay Hill and into fifth gear before braking into Druids. Paul has a great line through here, getting a decreasing radius from entry to exit and fantastic speed through Brow and onto Lodge, over Deer Leap to collect the chequered flag for the end of the day.

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Thanks, Paul, I won’t forget that in a hurry!

I have a good list of Carrera S owners wanting to join the 20th anniversary display at Silverstone Classic, including the fabulous Minty. It sounds like a bit of arm twisting will be necessary at the Officials’ Conference, so wish me luck!

Cheers

James Green James sent me a slightly different photo recently; it’s actually a photo of the painting that he had commissioned by well-known BBC antiques presenter and artist, David Holding, for his wedding anniversary. David is seen holding the painting of James’ C4S, which now has pride of place in his sitting room.

Maurice

Jeff is delighted with the work done and would highly recommend both companies, which is always good to know.

Jeff Allen’s Aero kitted C4S

David Holding with his painting of James Green’s C4S

993 Carrera RS Register Secretary Paul Howells 01594 833238 – 993rs@porscheclubgb.com

996 Register Secretary Andy Willis 07775 138527 996@porscheclubgb.com Facebook anyone?

For the past few months I have been an avid follower of ‘The Porsche 996 Carrera owners’ page. I would just like to make you aware of its existence as it’s another great place for getting and sharing information on everything 996. It is a closed group so you will need to view the group’s ‘description’, which explains what criteria you need to fulfil in order to be eligible to join.

Chris Wickers Chris first contacted me with a few questions last August, as, after selling his house, he was looking to realise a long-term dream of owning a 911. At the time he was looking for either a 996 or early 997. March this year, he has just taken delivery of his ’52 plate 996 and is delighted with it. It’s had the IMS bearing upgraded and his first outing was to the Club Open Day. I’m sure Chris will not regret choosing the 996 as we’re all aware what fantastic cars they are.

One of Jeff’s refurbished wheels, courtesy of Precision Porsche

996 technical issues Please keep your 996 technical questions coming through via phone or email to me or Gary Sorrell (gary.sorrell@porschecolchester.co.uk). You can also use the Forum to contact Richard Hamilton.

Register members in print Four members have contacted me with photos of their cars to be included in this month’s column.

Enjoy your 996…

Alexander Judd Alex contacted the Club and me recently seeking help as he is trying to find out about the history of his recently purchased 1998 C2 Tiptronic in Arena Red. Sadly the dealer has lost all the paperwork and Alex has had no success contacting the previous owners.

The only information he can find is that PC Cambridge originally sold the car and the CD unit was replaced by Paragon – both parties, although very helpful, have no more history information. If anyone reading this has any info regarding R162 NFL, please contact me and I will pass it on.

Alex’s plan is to keep it as period correct as possible, but is planning to get the PCM upgraded to Bluetooth by a company in Germany. This is not Alexander’s first Porsche as he’s also the proud owner of a 1963 356 – lucky man!

Andy

Regards

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Chris Wickers’ C2

Jeff Allen Jeff has owned his Aero kitted C4S for two years and has just had some renovation work on his calipers and wheels carried out by Sussex specialist Precision Porsche. The calipers were done in-house but they sent the wheels to Lepsons in Kent (who also straightened one wheel free of charge) all for a very reasonable cost of just over £400.

Alex Judd’s 1998 C2

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997 Register Secretary Clive Wratten 997@porscheclubgb.com Register Assistant Jonathan Lennard At the time of writing these notes, Jonathan and I have just returned from a final reconnaissance drive for our first proper 997 Register drive of the year – a full morning spirited drive enjoying the picturesque Surrey Hills and the sweeping open roads of the South Downs. We had a blast and hope Register members also did so for the main event, which took place on Sunday, 2 April. Look out for a full report in the June edition of PP. On the theme of spirited driving on some cracking roads, we are also very much looking forward to our Register Spring Tour to Devon on 5-7 May. The routes are now planned – a big thank you goes to Alan Stoneham and his local knowledge for these. Ten crews plus Jonathan, Judith and myself are eagerly anticipating a weekend of wonderful driving, great

company and beautiful surroundings all to be enjoyed with fellow Register members and their partners/ guests. Look out for a write-up and photos in a future edition of PP and on the 997 Register section of the Club website.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS June Brooklands tour We’re heading to Brooklands, the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation, and also the home of Concorde. The date is to be confirmed but will be sometime in June. They offer a guided tour, which is approximately two hours long for a group of 15-20 people. They also have a state-of-the-art 3D cinema, which is extra. Take a look at the Brooklands website to see what else they have to offer. It would be useful to have a feel for what would be of interest before we book.

24 June Rennsport visit and buffet lunch at Cornbury House We will have a tour of the fabulous Rennsport facilities from approximately 11am to 12 noon followed by a buffet lunch and chance to chat with fellow Register members at the Clubhouse. Rennsport are on the same business park as PCGB. There is an optional meet at Cobham services for members who would like to enjoy a convoy run up to the Cotswolds.

Please register your interest.

30 August Brands Hatch track evening The 997 Register will be out in force for our track evening at Brands Hatch. Plenty of details are on the 997 Register section of the Club website, including the booking form. We aim to make this a fun and social event, so even if you are not participating in the event come along to watch and have a chat.

We are looking forward to the National Event weekend at Silverstone on 28-30 July as well as the National Concours d’Elégance at Ragley Hall on Saturday, 23 September.

For more details on any 997 Register events get in touch with Jonathan and I or see the 997 Register section of the Club website.

Members’ cars The 997 Register is thriving with approximately 1,500 members nationally. Here are a few photos of fellow members’ cars for you to enjoy.

Mark Faulkner’s Carrera Cabriolet at ‘Smithfield Meat’ (one of R20’s regular gatherings)

Lars Theunissen’s first Porsche, a Carrera S Cabriolet is pictured on its Porsche test drive (7 March 2017) in Macadamia Metallic with Natural Brown interior. We think it looks super.

many who would love to own one. I hope there will be more lucky members this time and that they will use the cars and not see them as purely an investment opportunity.

Roger Grundy’s Targa 4S

The Generation 2 GT3

Having just been collected from George MacKay in Edinburgh, Roger Grundy’s Targa 4S looks immaculate. Roger has received a really warm welcome from R1 and R2 in Scotland – just what PCGB is all about!

Safe motoring and enjoy your 997s.

Clive and Jonathan

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The Generation 2 GTS has arrived and on pole position with the first Carrera 2 is South Wales RO Huw Jones. Huw and his wife Carol collected the new car from PC Cardiff on 29 March.

Huw’s car is nicely specified with: PDK; dynamic chassis control; active suspension management (lowered 20mm); rear axle steering; power steering plus; GTS Alcantara with interior leather package; glass sliding roof; park assist; cruise control; Guards Red belts; four-way sports seats; heated steering wheel; and privacy glass. It looks stunning in Carrera White with the red calipers and seat belts.

Huw and Carol Jones at PC Cardiff

Register Secretary Phil Graham 01625 524596 – 991@porscheclubgb.com

March – what a month!

‘Cars and Coffee’ Liverpool – apologies go to my good friend, and passionate Porsche enthusiast, Norman Shum for getting the name of his superb waterfront restaurant wrong. The name is Chung Ku and not Chung Fu. When we attend the next meeting in April we will once again enjoy his excellent Chinese cuisine Graeme Hornsby’s Turbo in Basalt Black – stunning! after a morning of viewing the interesting vehicles and chatting to their owners.

We welcome Graeme, who previously owned a 993, By the time PP arrives, following some heavy as a new member of the 997 Register. campaigning by the nominees, we will have a newly elected Regional Director. It has been a serious and competitive election with strict guidelines to ensure fair play.

The ‘Striving for Excellence’ programme resulted in four nominees standing for this position with the three other candidates offering excellent skills and qualities for helping the Club run successfully.

Congratulations to the winner and my cooperation and assistance will continue as before in all aspects.

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An invitation to the Silverstone Experience ‘Range Day’ on 23 March was a great opportunity to drive all the models – from the Boxster and Cayman S on the ‘Kick Plate’ and ‘Ice Hill’, to the 991 Carrera and Carrera S on the handling circuits. Staying in the 991s, launch control and breaking tests were carried out on the straights.

The surrounding public roads were used to test the Panamera Diesel, Cayenne S Diesel and Macan Turbo under normal driving conditions. The comparison between the Macan Turbo and my recent GTS acquisition confirmed I had made the correct choice – the GTS is more stable on the road and more responsive at lower revs.

The off-road capabilities were demonstrated to groups of three, but the highlight was a passenger ride in a Cayman GT4 on the low friction circuit, which, due to the dry weather, had a liberal coating of sand.

Ten minutes of drifting around the large diameter area and pendulum driving on the twisty access roads put a smile on everyone’s face.

The Silverstone Experience is a fantastic way of learning new skills and improving one’s driving, but I always come home thinking I must try harder.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 10 June Vintage Festival at Oulton Park Formula Vintage makes its annual visit to Oulton Park for the Club’s second round of the season. This event is always one of the venue’s most eagerly awaited, featuring cars from motorsport’s pioneering age.

Many of these cars are raced without seat belts or rollover bars, recalling a fearless age where competitors fought for the honour and glory of the sport. Entries at Formula Vintage events regularly feature cars that have raced at Brooklands and in famous international races such as the Mille Miglia and Le Mans.

The day will see the Club’s historic Hawthorn Memorial Trophies featured, with prestigious Trophy races for vintage, pre-1961 and pre-war sports cars, whilst ever popular scratch and handicap formats will complete another exciting pre-war programme.

MSV (msv.com) would love to have PCGB involved in displaying at the event and for this they can offer free entry for display vehicle drivers. If you would like to be part of the fun please could you confirm your interest to me by supplying the following details: name; email; mobile; registration number; make/ model; address (including postcode).

The list of attendees with full details has to be submitted by the latest four weeks prior to the event in order to ensure tickets arrive on time.

5-6 August Beaulieu Supercar Showdown A very popular event for our members and one we supported for several years, but missed in 2016.

We’ve now been invited back by the organisers for a bigger, grander event – the 2017 Supercar Weekend at the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu Brockenhurst, Hampshire SO42 7ZN. It’s an opportunity to show off your pride and joy to admirers during a really sociable and enjoyable weekend. The show revolves around a supercar static display, with various live attractions, sideshows and an on-going commentary. Some spectacular vehicles are to be seen including Bugatti, Ferrari, Lotus, Maserati, McLaren, Mercedes Zonda and Porsche, to name but a few!

Each day some owners are invited to provide a moving demonstration with a sprint along the Campbell Straight to the rapturous applause of spectators!

Starting at 10am, entry is by invitation only – entry is free to each participant and one passenger. By submitting a dedicated application form, as a Register member you will enjoy preferential treatment. As well as enjoying a great day out with like-minded people, you can savour the quality of other cars on display and all the attractions and numerous on-site facilities, which include bars and a restaurant. The crowd is knowledgeable, good natured, appreciative and shows genuine interest and respect for all the cars.

The organisers, keen for us to attend once again, always do their very best to make us feel welcome.

A private, dedicated marquee provides free all-day refreshments for entrants. There is also free access to the house, the spy centre and rest of the attractions,

including the National Motor Museum, World of Top Gear, Palace House, Beaulieu Abbey and more.

You can attend for either or both days as you wish.

Please email me for booking details.

Phil DIARY DATES 29 APRIL RPM Technik Open Morning Last minute opportunity to attend. See website for full details.

19-21 MAY Weekend in Wales Including Anglesey trackday and ‘Porsches on the Prom’. There may be rooms available. See 991 Events page of the Club website for details.

28-30 JULY Silverstone Classic Staying at the Hellidon Lakes Hotel. See website for details.

5-6 AUGUST Beaulieu Supercar Showdown

930 (911 Turbo) Register Secretary John Ward 01844 237508 – 911turbo@porscheclubgb.com Buying a 930 – what to look out for Not for the first time on the PCGB Forum, a prospective owner was asking for advice as to what they should look out for when acquiring a 930.

Given that the youngest 1989 models are now coming up to 30 years old, the answer is pretty much anything and everything.

In many respects, the easiest place to start is with the official paperwork; do the chassis and engine numbers on the V5C match those on the car? If they don’t, then that’s your cue to either walk away or, at the very least, start some in-depth investigation as to why. A car that doesn’t have ‘matching numbers’ needn’t be a disaster – far from it, provided that it is bought for the right price.

Get an HPI check done. If it’s clear, that’s great, but should it show up as the car having been a total loss in the past, you (ideally*) need to know why. Again, a Cat D (or even a Cat C) write-off marker needn’t be the end of the discussion, provided that the price reflects the fact that that marker will never go away.

Get it inspected. Given the prices that are being asked for 930s nowadays, and the costs associated with servicing and repairs, get a proper inspection done by an independent who knows the original 911 Turbo well. Once you have your report, go through it either with the person who did the inspection, or the Porsche specialist where you are most likely to take the car for future servicing, and assess the potential cost of any work that needs to be done either immediately or in the near future. It’s remarkably easy to spend £20,000 on a 930 that has been neglected – you have been warned – but, hopefully, not warned off. Once sorted out properly, the running costs of a 930 need be no more expensive than those associated with a normally aspirated 911 from the same era. Now that the sun’s out, you’ll struggle to find a 30- to 40-year-old sports car that will give you anything like the performance and reliability of a 930. *I say ideally, but in some cases the insurance companies genuinely do not appear to know. I’ve found that this particularly seems to apply to vehicles that were stolen when relatively new, and subsequently recovered, but only after the insurers had paid out the claim in full.

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Penny’s piece I almost got excited when John said he was going to sell something Porsche related, but I know him too well.

The Parcel Force man and I have an on-going joke that only little things go out whilst he only ever delivers big, backbreaking parcels. As for the lady in the Post Office, she always gives me a sad, knowing look when I arrive with a ‘medium or small packet’. At least now I know to ask specifically what is in the package before leaving the house. The last lot of information I was given as to the contents was ‘plastic bits’; when I probed a little more I was told ‘plastic model bits.’ Post Office lady and I had to be content with that.

However, with the latest proposed Porsche sale, he has excelled himself. You couldn’t possibly get anything smaller or that takes up less space. I was thinking perhaps Porsche wheel crests or maybe another steering wheel, but no, he’s got a mobile SIM that has Porsche model numbers – but even with that he can’t make up his mind whether to keep or sell.

In the meantime I’m still collecting bits and pieces to go to the charity shop. So far I’ve got two boxes, which is great, but I really do need to get them out of the house before either one of us looks in them, decides that one or two items might come in handy and that we ought to keep them. We really are no good at de-cluttering. ‘These ***** might just be useful it would be silly to get rid of it/them’; and you could almost put any item in that space!

Until next time…

John and Penny

914 Register Secretary Kevin Clarke 07946 080454 – 914@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Rob Taylor 07900 164546 – rt9146@hotmail.co.uk International Events Co-ordinator Bruce Manning 07887 380914 – porsche@brucemanning.co.uk The Freddy Files VW Show March saw a group of four 914s from the UK make their first Register trip of the year to mainland Europe as they headed to Ninove in Belgium to attend the ‘Freddy Files VW Show’. After meeting up early on Saturday morning at the Eurotunnel Folkestone Terminal, we arrived in France to find the sun had come out and, as we made our way to Belgium, we stopped off en route to enjoy a group picnic before heading to our hotel 10 kilometres out of Ninove in the nearby town of Aalst. Once booked in, we took a taxi into Ninove to the local brewery ‘Brouweru Slaghmuylder’ where many of the air-cooled VWs, along with a handful of early Porsches, had made a display. It wasn’t long before we spotted a Belgian registered 914 amongst them. As we weren’t driving

A Belgian registered 914 amongst the display

we had the perfect opportunity to taste the local brew. On the brewery building wall it said, in big letters, ‘Ninove drinkt… Slag Lager Pils’, which brought a smile to our faces! It tasted alright, and went down a treat, so we had to try some more as we enjoyed the sunshine and admired the vehicles.

Afterwards, we headed back to the hotel and got ready to walk into the centre of Aalst to the Chinese restaurant. Belgian 914 owner, Cedric Savaete, joined us for dinner and would meet us all at the hotel the following morning to be part of the 914 group display.

914s heading to the Ninove event in convoy

DIARY DATES 30 APRIL Stanford Hall VW Show As in previous years, I have booked a 914 Register display at this very popular show. You should have received your display entrance passes.

9-11 JUNE International 914 meeting Zeeland, The Netherlands. (porsche-914-club-holland.nl) 15-16 JULY Volks Weald, Penshurst Place and Gardens Tonbridge, Kent. Contact Kevin for details.

8-10 SEPTEMBER Mid-Wales 914 Weekend Wander

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Rising early the next morning, we left as a group for the centre of Ninove where the streets had been cleared of ordinary cars and closed off. Hundreds of old VWs had already parked up when we arrived and the marshals parked us up in a central location. There was a steady flow of cars arriving and must have been over 600 old VWs plus a handful of early Porsches parked up along the streets. We headed to the main square where the VW auto-jumble was, to sit down, have breakfast and enjoy a coffee. It was a warm sunny day and, even though the first day of spring was still a week away, felt like summer had arrived! We were all amazed at the way the town had been closed off for the car show and all agreed it was the best VW show we have ever attended.

Register Secretary Paul Hedges 07940 441452 (6-10pm) 924@porscheclubgb.com Last month’s issue brought us the news that, after 14 years, Paul McNulty has stepped down as 944 Register Secretary. He has been a friend since 2003 when I myself became Register Secretary and started to attend PCGB events and the twice-yearly Officials’ Conference.

Indeed it may mark an end of an era when the transaxle water-cooled Registers, with a small select band of colleagues, would group together in the bar after the Conference, talk about epic events and people into the small hours, and generally have a great time – mostly powered by beer, orange juice and fizzy-pop.

I wish Paul all the best – I’m sure he will be attending events into the future. I also wish his successor well in continuing the sterling service to his Register.

During the afternoon, the locals came out to see the cars and some more Belgian 914 friends came along to meet us and to see the show. Later in the day, a yellow Belgian-registered 914 was spotted in the early leavers and late arrivals car park. The organisers pick their top 15 cars of the show and present a trophy to the owners. Congratulations to David Kelleher as he won one of these awards for his 1975 1.8 in Berber Yellow. At 4pm we were allowed to leave the show and make our way back to the Channel Tunnel crossing and home. Many thanks go to David Stowers for organising the trip.

Correspondence from the Porsche Drivers Association, dated 1 March: 924 Anniversary Race, Donington 30 September As you may see from my post this morning on the PCGB Forum, there is to be a special race day for 924s only on 30 September at Donington. The event is to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the very first Porsche Drivers Association race in 1992. The regulations are pretty simple, starting with the ‘Blue Book’, plus a maximum power to weight ratio of 143bhp per metric tonne, any tyres in class (no slicks), free brakes and free suspension (no remote gas assist). Any 924, which meets this criteria, will be welcome although the first 26 entries will be reserved for the 924 N/A. The 924 S will be accepted when the first 26 entries have been received.

There will be 15-minute qualifying followed by two 15-minute races. The second race will be a reverse grid. There will be a winner of the first race, the second race and an overall champion of the weekend.

The race is not for profit, which means the entry fee will be no more than £285 for a double header followed by a party at the circuit in the evening. Any surplus funds will be distributed to drivers on the day.

We are hoping for a good turnout and all 924 race car owners would be most welcome to come and have some fun. For those who no longer have cars but still want to compete, there are a number of cars available for hire.

The race is being organised by Alistair Kirkham and Philip Waters through the Porsche 924 Owners Club.

Happy Fourteening…

Kevin

Chris BRSCC Toyo Porsches Media Manager

The closed off streets of Ninove host The Freddy Files VW Show

Sunshine and hundreds of air-cooled cars – summer had arrived

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I have published this letter earlier than Chris requested to maximise the exposure to members interested. I will republish this with more details and any updates nearer to the event. For the most up-to-date information please email: info@porscheracingdrivers.co.uk.

It would be great if 924 road cars could make it to the event also.

Remanufactured parts #9 Each month I feature a part that is featured for each model of 924 (as well as other models they apply to).

Its inclusion here is not a guarantee of availability or suitability for your car. Your local Porsche Centre will be able to guide you in these respects.

Remember you can find the full list on the PCGB 924 Forum – don’t forget to have your membership card handy and ask for PCGB discount!

Headlight cap: 477941659A – 911 (1987–1989), 924 (1976–1988), 944 (1982–1985) Sleeve: 93112319900 – 924 Turbo (1979–1984) Toothed belt for balance shaft: 94410221904 – 924 S (1986–1988); 944 (1982–1991); 968 (1992–1995) My car In the last month HTT has been quietly clocking up the miles and has just passed the 220,000-mile mark, which is starting to approach the average distance to the moon (238,856 miles).

In the next month I will also have attended the Officials’ Conference and AGM. I will be reporting any relevant news from there and will also, of course, be streaming a live broadcast of my moon landing.

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

928 Register Secretary David Hemmings 07768 983743 – 928@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Register Secretary Andrew Brierley 01204 491573 – brierley28@virginmedia.com Celebration month – 40th birthday Unless you have been out of the country for the last six months then we hope you cannot fail to have noticed the 928 is celebrating its 40th year in 2017.

We have chosen Brooklands in Surrey on Sunday, 28 May (the bank holiday weekend) for, what we expect to be, our most rewarding day ever both for the car and the Register. Full details are on the Club website and within PP. Tickets can be bought online. If, when

you registered for your Club membership with a car, it was a 928, then the Club database should by now have sent you a MailChimp message inviting you to join the party. See you there!

It therefore seems appropriate timing to share an article thoughtfully written by Graham Martin, who is now one of the small band enjoying multiple ownership of 928s, having managed to collect and run three of them – a Light Metallic Blue ’81 928 S, a Guards Red ’82 928 S and an Iris Blue ’86 928 S2.

The 928 at 40 Graham Martin reports: “The 928 is, in my very biased opinion, tremendously impressive with outstanding ergonomics that put period 911s to shame. The groundbreaking design was all new and led to it winning the coveted European Car of The Year award in 1978 – the only time that a super car has ever won it. Of course, the 928 was intended to replace the 911, however, as history proved, customer demand meant that the 911 survived and evolved.

Rumours persist that today’s new generation Panamera might morph into a ‘son of 928’ coupé, to rival Bentley’s successful GT. “In the meantime, there are 928s for all tastes and pockets. The reality is that research and caution will pay dividends; there are lots of great cars around still, but many more cars that do look terrific but in fact hide many problems. I get my potential purchases checked over at Porsche Centres or alternatively at a reputed specialist, such as Loe Bank Motors in Bury, Lancs. It is vital that you see the underside of any 928 and check for leaks and body corrosion around the sills and body mounting points. Invest in David Hemmings’ 928 Buyers Guide, a great resource that has saved me thousands of pounds. Joining the 928 Register is a ‘must’ too, as membership provides a great deal of specific information about these sublime V8 masterpieces.

“Realistic prices are from £10k for a reasonable S or S2 needing some work, including the inevitable cam belt service. Budget for £1k minimum. Mint S and S2s are around £25k. Early 4.5-litre versions are rare and command a premium of approximately 20 per cent. Later S4s are more readily available from £12k and head up to over £30k for the best examples with low mileage. Rarer GTs and GTSs are highly sought after and are available from £30k to £60k. Expect Ferrari 456 performance but, whilst they are less expensive to service than the Italian competitor, they do require deep pockets to maintain correctly.

“There is an outstanding amount of knowledge available on the daily email digest via 928.Org. It’s free and the support and information available really is breathtaking. The Facebook originated 928 Passion Group is a UK based community with over 1,000 members providing a ‘place’ for members to share photos, stories and resources.

“The 928 community is, like many niche car groups, populated by passionate, enthusiastic, dedicated,

friendly individuals. People such as Fraser, Llewelyn, Angus, Paul L, Smiffy, Vince and Co – not to mention, our very own, David Hemmings. What sets 928 owners aside is an abiding interest in a car whose time has finally ‘come’. Whereas we were all too often dismissed as Porsche ‘underdogs’, our amazing water-cooled trans-axle V8s are now getting the recognition they deserve. It has only taken 40 years.

The Light Metallic Blue ’81 928 S and Iris Blue ’86 928 S2

The interior of the ’81 928 S

The ’81 928 S banking

“I’ll leave the last word with three-times Le Mans Porsche racing driver John Fitzpatrick who I met at the Porsche Design Centre launch of his fabulous autobiography ‘My Life At The Wheel’. When describing an urgent need to drive rather swiftly from San Diego to Los Angeles, John explained that for that particular purpose the 928 was better than the 911 of the day. If it was good enough for ‘Fitz’, it’s good enough for me.”

944 Register Secretary Mike Pollock 07811 944953 – 944@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Register Secretary Andy Watson 07920 589750 (6pm-9pm Mon-Fri and 9am-6pm weekends) andywatson6419@yahoo.co.uk Technical Advisor Jon Mitchell 01202 488800 (during normal working hours) technical@jmgporsche.co.uk Hello from me Thanks to Paul McNulty for the last 14 years!

As many of you will already know Paul McNulty has recently sold his 944 S2 – a hard decision for him. I have known Paul throughout my entire 944 ownership and, in that time, he has been unstinting in his efforts to further the 944 cause, both in and outside of the Club, offering great advice with good humour and a great deal of wit! Indeed, he is still doing it on the Forum and across Facebook!

When Paul announced the deed, I was approached and, in spite of some misgivings about following such an effective and committed Register Secretary, I agreed to try.

I must start by thanking Paul most sincerely for all the time and effort he has put in over the past 14 years. He certainly has been the main driving force behind making the Club’s 944 community the thriving, helpful and inclusive one it is today – something that has also continued on to the internet.

Facebook, in particular, has 944 pages that seem to take their helpful and generally laid back attitude from it, unlike many other pages.

Many of you will know me, either by sight at Club or other Porsche and/or motoring events, by name, on Facebook or my alias of A9XXC on the Club and several other Forums.

I have been a 944 owner for nine years now, starting with a 1983 Alpine White 2.5 (no power steering and no sunroof), which was replaced three years later by a 1989 2.7, also Alpine White (but with power steering and a sunroof!).

Thanks for a great and informative report Graham.

David

The ’83 and ’89 944s both being looked after by Chrissie

The 2.7 was in turn replaced by a Velvet Red S2 three years ago. All of them have had the A9XXC registration plate, so I can’t hide!

If anybody has any suggestions, comments or contributions to this slot, I would be only too happy to receive them. I’d really like pieces about alterations and upgrades you may have done. There is a wealth of experience about 944s out there and I would like to see it shared.

Rutland 944 meeting On 12 March we had our annual early season, ‘wake up’ run out to beautiful Rutland Water, just a few miles

Graham Martin’s three 928s

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from Stamford and right by the A1 and A47 for easy access. This was started on the 944 Forum in 2010 and is still the only ‘944 only’ event of the year. We include all 944s, whether owned by Club members or not.

It’s always cold, usually wet and sometimes snowy, but thankfully only the first two this year. Cars come from all over – I think a Turbo from Kent was the furthest travelled of the 21 this year. A group that had rendezvoused at South Mimms on the M25 met up with some more locally based cars at Peterborough Services on the A1, and we all had a pleasant drive along some minor roads to our eventual meeting with the rest of the participants at the Whitwell car park by the Harbour Cafe. This has been our meeting point each year and, by arrangement with Anglian Water, we have been allowed access to park on the foreshore in front of the cafe. Thanks to Rob Diamond for arranging this with the authorities. Parking the cars there does allow for some good group shots!

The assembled group at Rutland Water

At Car-Iconics

can also ‘project manage’ cars from regular maintenance to complete restoration, The first time I met them was at a local car show in Uppingham which, having been long-time Porsche owners, they attended with their 964RS. Other cars on the premises included a 997 Cup car, a 964 Turbo Lightweight (with a massive intercooler), a Metro 6R4, a Ferrari 365BB, a Mini Cooper and a slightly less speedy Fiat 500 (complete with Jeager instrumentation and suicide doors).

A big thank you to Car-Iconics for their hospitality, particularly on a Sunday afternoon – it made a good day great.

Mike

968 It is always great to see friends, find out what has been done over the winter, and what has been put off until next! It is also a good place to meet new folk and put faces to names known only from the Forum and Facebook.

I do love to see the variety of cars we had in attendance, which ranged from Peter’s highly modified Turbo, to Baz Barnett’s early 2.5, to Steve’s slightly raucous daily driver. Most versions were represented, however there was a preponderance of S2s and reds of various shades. We even had a couple of Cabriolets.

Baz Barnett and his early 944

Baz left early, as he wanted to go over to Cornbury House for the first meeting of the year. I understand they made it in time for a cup of tea at least.

Most folk spent a good couple of hours talking cars, mostly in the cold, before making their way home, but a small group of us did make the short trip to Oakham to visit the premises of Car-Iconics.

We had been bribed by the proprietors, Stephen and Daniel Gannon, with the promise of tea and cakes, and there was also a mention of a 1988 944 Turbo Cup car currently in stock. We understand that, after a relatively short career in the French Turbo Cup series, it was fitted out as a road car in Italy. These French series cars run approximately 275bhp and, with lots of lightweight bits, should be quite entertaining on the road. Stephen and Daniel have quite a range of top quality and often unusual vehicles (mostly sporting types) for sale. Using the most appropriate specialists for each individual task, they

Register Secretary Ken Coad 01923 262960 – 968@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Register Secretary Richard Warburton richard@rwarburton.com Technical Advisor Alex Eacock 01213 282225 Hi Register members I’m getting some response to my request for better communications between us 968 owners. What did you think about the feature in the recent issue of PP on 968s? I thought the article was excellent and, as remarked to me by an owner recently, “our 968s are definitely becoming stars in their own right” – all good publicity. Another member has reported seeing a metallic black coupé with the registration 968 C – most unusual! Apparently the car resides in Devon and is owned by a PCGB 968 Register member.

John Stebbing has written that his keenness to use his Red Sport took its toll on the Sussex coast, but all is well now, courtesy of Trevor at Peter Johnson Motor Body Repairs. The car is looking good for spring drives on the Downs, and finally has two-tone wheels – black/silver seems to be a new fashion. (Who copied whom? My wheels are also two-tone).

John Stebbing’s Red Devil straight from the spray shop

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Autocraft, which is based in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire. Peter Bartley is the man to talk to. Whilst my car was being prepared, a 968 Sport appeared in the spray shop having a refresh! What a coincidence.

Unfortunately, I never got to meet the owner.

What do you think about the current trends in self-steering cars? It seems low emissions are the in thing, and even Porsche are moving fast on developing hybrid power – the timing of the new generation 911 is scheduled for 2019. Progress is at a fast pace these days, so how will our cars stack up?

I am not planning on replacing my daily driver diesel with another diesel, as I reckon diesels will become an issue in time and too expensive to run compared to petrol. More worrying is what sort of legislation we can expect for our cars in the next five years. Will owners of expensive classic cars be able to justify the sometimesinflated prices, and what use will they be able to put them to? It’s organisations like The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs who have our interests at heart in preserving the use of our cars for the foreseeable future.

I don’t understand all the implications of Brexit, so what is to happen to EU legislation about older vehicles, fuel/ethanol etc? Worrying maybe, but being optimistic, I am sure the short-term future is likely to stay the same, and could even be brighter too – let’s hope so.

On a happier note, we have better weather to look forward to, giving us more opportunities to put miles on our cars. I am planning to get the most out of mine by attending PCGB events and am also planning a continental trip in August. Keep an eye on the website for dates and event information. Apart from an annual engine/gearbox oil change I am not expecting to have to pay out on high bills this year. I’ve driven 15,000 miles since I bought the car and recently enjoyed a few local drives in between the showers. It’s great to be behind the wheel again. My 968 will look even better shortly with my special green side decals to remind me of my 1962 days when I worked for Team Elite at Le Mans etc. A nostalgic indulgence!

I’m looking forward to seeing your 968s and meeting up at events. I will update you on the PCGB Officials’ Conference and AGM next month. Regrettably have had to cancel my factory visit to Leipzig due to a health issue, which needed hospitalisation to sort. Hopefully all will be well within a month or so. Meanwhile enjoy your 968s.

Ken

Boxster Register Secretary Tracy Wilkins 01992 450740 – boxster@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Secretary Cliff Wilkins Contact details as above Technical Advisor Steve Winter steve@jazweb.co.uk Nick Pike 01189 473925 (evenings and weekends) 981 service At the beginning of March I took my car for its first major four-year service. Whilst the service was being carried out I was loaned a Cayenne S – what a fabulous car, but certainly a little too large for me having only owned two seaters for the last 20 years.

I did have some trouble with getting in and out of the car with me being rather on the short side! On the positive side, the mpg achieved was truly amazing for a V8 engine and I managed to get over 30mpg on a motorway run – almost on par with my Boxster.

My car was found to have no faults at all apart from a little cracking on the tyres, which I was assured was

not an immediate problem. I also found that my windscreen washer pipe had snapped during the service and this was replaced. On the morning of collection I was sent a videoed technician’s report via email in which the technician walked around the car pointing out any faults. It was very strange seeing my car at the garage up on the ramp. Porsche are certainly embracing the 21st century. One thing to remember is that it is always useful to ask for the PCGB members’ discount as this always helps with the final cost. Hopefully I will now have two years of trouble-free driving.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 23 September National Concours d’Elégance at Ragley Hall I have been given 20 parking spaces for a Boxster Register display. I am sure that this will be a very popular event so will be allocating these on a strictly first-come-first-served basis. If you would like to be part of the display then please contact me ASAP at boxster@porscheclubgb.com to see if places are still available. Please note that you will have to prepurchase an entry ticket priced at £12 per car to enter the event. For details of how to do this follow the link on the ‘Shop’ area of the Club website.

TECHNICAL Q&A Here is this month’s Q&A from our technical adviser Steve Winter of Jaz Porsche. If you have a technical question, please do not hesitate to contact Steve at steve@jazweb.co.uk – he is always happy to give his expert advice.

Question: Hi Steve. I got your details from the Club magazine and thought I would get in touch. I have a Boxster 986, which has done 63,000 miles. I am currently living abroad with the car for the winter months. This week the car failed to start on the first turn of the key; it did however start on the second attempt, but was running rather lumpy. Not being an expert, I can only say that it seemed to be misfiring or only running on five cylinders. My nearest official Porsche garage was too far to travel to so I took it to the local village garage where I have been told it’s the fuel pump. The mechanic squirted something like ‘easy start’ into the air intakes on the near side whilst the engine was running on just over tick-over and the car evened out and started to sound like it was running on six cylinders.

Now here is the funny bit, well, not funny really! He then asked me to remove the hard top and then spent ages removing the soundproofing and then a further age just staring at the engine. Now, I am certainly no mechanic but I once heard somewhere that on a 986 the fuel pump is situated in the fuel tank. When I suggested this to him I was met with shock, horror and a resounding “no”. I have been told that a new fuel pump will cost approximately 500 euros.

I have left the car with the garage but am not feeling too confident. Could you give me your thoughts on this and also if you think the price of the part is reasonable?

My only alternative is to trailer the car back to the UK for repair but I’m not keen to do this, as I am not due to return until June.

Steve’s reply: Hi. Yes you are correct; the fuel pump is indeed inside the fuel tank – remove the battery and a metal plate underneath to access it, then undo a large plastic screw-on cap to pull the pump out. The wiring is there as well so get him to check there is power there and you haven’t simply got a problem with the fuel pump relay. It is a green wire and, from memory, a black thick cable so you can’t get it wrong

really. The other thing it can be, which is common, is a split in the fuel line that comes directly off the pump so it pumps into the tank rather than down the pressure line. The price of a pump in the UK is around £276 including VAT. If you need one I would gladly send you one by courier.

Question: Hi Steve. I wonder if you could point me in the right direction. I have just had a problem with my Boxster 986 2.7 2004. The bracket holding the alternator in place, which is connected directly to the engine and has a coolant hose on it, has cracked causing my alternator to slip out and damage the drive belt. I have replaced the drive belt but cannot proceed without the part. Do you know where I can get the part or have a description or part number.

Thanks in advance.

Steve’s reply: Hi. The part number that you need is: 99610102103. I have sent you a diagram of it.

Member’s reply: Thanks Steve for your prompt reply.

That was the correct part and I have it on order.

Excellent.

of an outstanding 981 Spyder. Wayne, along with his wife Maggie, is adding the Spyder to their other Porsche – a limited-edition Cayman Sport.

Finally, Simon Ruhe has also recently changed models from a 944 Turbo to this immaculate 986 S.

Thanks Steve for your invaluable help and let’s hope that the member abroad got his car fixed without having to come back to the UK.

Tracy

New members This month we welcome Keith Hancock, Graham Settles, Wayne and Maggie Helme, and Simon Ruhe.

Keith previously owned a 987 but, after just 15 months, he really had caught the Boxster bug and upgraded to a fabulous Lime Gold 981.

Simon Ruhe’s 986 S

Welcome to you all and I hope to see you at an event over the coming year.

Happy Boxstering

DIARY DATES 2-4 JUNE Boxster 20th anniversary WOTY The Cotswolds. **Fully booked** 4 JUNE Clubhouse BBQ with Pirelli Pre-bookable event.

28-30 JULY Silverstone Classic 23 SEPTEMBER National Concours d’Elégance Ragley Hall (Register display).

Keith Hancock’s fabulous 981

Cayman Register Secretary Kevan Sutherns 07733 318671 – cayman@porscheclubgb.com

Graham joins us with his beautiful 2004 986.

He previously owned a 1994 993 Carrera in Midnight Blue. Quite a change!

Graham Settles’ 2004 986

Region 24 committee member, and former Boxster owner, Wayne Helme has recently taken ownership

Plans for the proposed Cayman get-together at IWM Duxford (Imperial War Museum) are moving on and will be on a midweek day in early June. Details will be shown in the Forum. This historic airfield and museum of aviation history is a good venue and most interesting for those involved or just interested in old and modern aircraft and engineering. Duxford, being close to the A1, M1 and M11, is easily accessible for many. Will all those wishing to join us please let me know by email through the Club website or the Forum.

So far there appears to be sufficient support to make it a worthwhile day.

Chatsworth is set to take place on 2 July and there are numerous other Club events, which have been circulated through MailChimp. Regional events will be announced at the meetings, in PP, via MailChimp circulations and in the Regional sections of the Forum.

Depending on various things such as your and my attendance at the events, I hope that I will be able to meet some of you during the summer.

Enjoy your Caymans…

Kevan

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Wayne and Maggie Helme’s 981 Spyder

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GT3 Register Secretary Alex Drobik 01628 620702 – gt3@porscheclubgb.com Track and sport I had a great time at the Porsche RS Day at Oulton Park. After the long winter recess, the first trackday of the year, as always, meant getting used to the car again. I had a little panic a few days before – I took the car out, stuck the Sport Cup tyres on, and noticed a small oil drip from just behind the driver’s side rear wheel area. I called JZM and drove the car in the next day for a check with no guarantee they would have time to resolve anything untoward. They did a great job in not only identifying an ancillary engine bolt that had started to undo, but in fixing the problem – many thanks everyone, I appreciate it.

I stayed to near the end of the trackday but left 15 minutes from the end as I did not want to tempt fate and, anyway, I had a long drive back home.

75th Members’ Meeting We had a great day at the Goodwood 75MM. We went on the Saturday and saw some great qualifying as well as a few races. With the fewer numbers of people, we had no problems parking etc. My favourites were the 3-litre Le Mans cars, the GT1 cars and the mad mix of ’70s and ’80s saloon cars – from a Camero to a Mini.

I can still ‘see’ Mark Blundell in the Ford Escort 2000 absolutely wringing the neck of out of it – on every corner he balanced sideways with going front-ways.

I would like to have been there on the Sunday but, alas, had to go to the US and was flying out that day.

Using the QuickJack I finally got to use the QuickJack. To cut a long story short, it worked flawlessly and fitted the GT3 well.

I put down some thin rubber garage floor covering between the wheels to be sure that would be easy to slide the QuickJacks into place – on a rough asphalt drive sliding would not have been that easy.

The QuickJack fitted between the front and rear wheel just right on both sides, and the lifting pads were about three-quarters of an inch below the jack points (one was closer to a quarter of an inch due to the slight slope of the drive). I connected it all up, pressed the button and 20 seconds later it reached jack position one.

about a jack collapse all at a suitable height. At the end, I pressed the button and it lowered exactly as it should so I could slide the jacks out from the car.

A few quick connect couplings to undo with zero leakage, and they were back against the wall storage I built for them. I am still impressed by the fact the pump is powered by a battery start pack.

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

Modified

The battery powered pump – impressive!

My only slight issue with the jacks is that they are heavy and need a bit of care moving them around.

If I saw the ‘Rock’ walking by my house, I am sure he could grab one in each hand. Alas, I did not. In fact, in Vegas I was walking through our hotel lobby with a colleague who stopped and got lost for a couple of minutes. When he re-surfaced he told me he had taken a picture of the ‘Rock’ (or ‘Hobbs’ as known to ‘Fast and Furious’ fans). They were filming in the bar and apparently he had just passed me on the way – how I did not see him I cannot tell. So, even if he did turn up where I live, I would miss him in all likelihood.

My next motorsport event is Le Mans – maybe I will see some fellow GT3ers there – let me know if you are going.

I hope your GT3ing is going well and cars are coming out of their hibernation.

Happy GT3ing!

Alex

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

Cayenne Register Secretary Jeremy Heney cayenne@porscheclubgb.com

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.

On 23 September the Club are holding a traditional style event of our own at Ragley Hall and includes a Concours and Register display – the PCGB Concours d’Elégance. I would like to put a call out for any Register cars and Club members’ cars, which are not yet on the Register to participate in a display. The preceding evening is a black tie dinner including an awards ceremony recognising members’ hard work and for long-standing members. Now where’s my top hat and tails…

The London Classic Car Show I have just returned from the Classic Car Show at ExCeL London. A very nice show! The standard of cars was exceptional with every taste catered for – from an MGB to a 250 GTO. Yet again R20, London Region, put on an immaculate stand, with the showpiece being a Midnight Blue 993 Turbo S. I came across the following Tuthill Porsche customer’s car. Needing no further introduction, the team rebuilt it from scratch in their workshop.

Andrew Boyles has kindly put together the following words: Tuthill Porsche built ST in Olive Green Built on a rust-free US donor car, the car was stripped to bare metal. It was seamlessly converted to RHD using a one-piece original Porsche panel.

The body was then converted to period ST specification using handmade steel arches, and a rear cage was installed.

‘Jack position one’

I locked the safety bars in place and released some pressure so it settled, then went for a cup of tea. It did take me about the same time as using the jacking method – mainly due to ensuring it all fitted well and that I had the rubber blocks in place and so on – I reckon it will take half the time next time.

The real benefit was in having time to change the wheels, clear the brake disc holes, check brake pad wear, and have a nose around without worrying

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The colour of the car is Olive Green (paint code 414), which is a colour used by Porsche between 1964 and 1975. (My favourite colour on the early cars.)

A 3-litre base engine was used and was then upgraded to 3.6-litre by using a GT3 crankshaft and upgraded con rods, pistons and barrels. A twin plug ignition system was used alongside period high butterfly mechanical fuel injection. The engine is dressed in Kevlar tinwork.

I was able to run the car in dry conditions with new tyres and the DSC system fully working. I managed to improve my previous best time by five seconds as a result of new settings and Michelin Sport Cup 2 tyres. I had previously run pre-DSC system on Michelin Super Sports, which are a great, all-round tyre, but the additional grip provided by Cup 2s is very noticeable.

But, what did make the five seconds’ difference?

The difficulty is, that not being an OEM with lots of testing capacity, I am limited to perhaps a dozen on-track opportunities each year. Therefore, I tend to change several elements each time. The good news is that I believe I now have a good platform of alignment values and grippier tyres, so I can move on to play with the suspension software, all 700 parameters…

Thanks Ralph, a very nice bit of research and testing.

It’s bye from me and the team.

Keep on modifying Dudes…

The upgraded 3.6-litre engine

A Tuthill Porsche wiring loom was installed throughout the car. Tuthill Porsche six-pot front and four-pot rear calipers are utilised in conjunction with a competition pedal box, which is fully adjustable from the driver seat.

The suspension is an EXE-TC single adjustable FIA system that has been extensively developed in our competition cars around the world.

Original Fuchs 7 and 9x15” wheels are shod with Pirelli Corsa tyres. A fully rebuilt and upgraded 915 transmission with a plate type limited slip differential is used.

The interior has been deliberately kept simple and period looking with a high level of sound deadening.

A period radio has been reconfigured to allow MP3 docking whilst retaining the period feel.

The interior deliberately kept simple and period-looking

To create such a car from Tuthill costs well in excess of £200k.

Thanks Andrew.

Congratulations to… … Melvin Spear who has just completed a 25 Jahre ownership of his M700 Cup car. A very well known car indeed, seen at most shows and magazine featured over the years.

Software controlled active suspension And now an update from Ralph on his software controlled active suspension system…

A couple of days ago I managed to get back on track for the first time this year at the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit.

Des, Ralph and Ian.

Macan Register Secretary Mike Allen 07976697070 – macan@porscheclubgb.com Got any plans for Christmas?

“A bit too soon to know? Understandable, but event organisers have to start thinking of these things fairly early on.” Thus writes Clive White who, on behalf of 997 Register (of which he was the previous RS), has invited 991 and Macan Registers to join the Club Christmas Weekend celebrations at last year’s successful new venue Wroxall Abbey Hotel and Estate near Stratford-upon-Avon.

The party will take place on Saturday, 2 December followed by the Club Christmas Open Day on Sunday.

The hotel’s special deal is a double/twin room at £166.90 (£110.95 for a single), which includes the dinner and party. Additional nights’ accommodation can be arranged at £95 for a double and £75 single on a B&B basis.

The party and the Open Day always provide a great start to the festive season – this year should be no exception. Hotel places are strictly limited, but you now have an opportunity to reserve your place ahead of the crowd.

To book your place, please contact Clive (lancerlot@hotmail.co.uk) for the special hotel contact number, reference and booking code.

29 April Workshop visit to PC Solihull – still a few places left!

Don’t forget the Register visit, which is open to all current and prospective Macan owners. Join us for coffee and refreshments from 10am and treat your car to a free check-up, wash and valet. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and queries. Last year’s visit proved very successful and included a visit to the nearby Ferrari showroom before a local pub lunch.

Please email me if you would like to attend – you are welcome to bring a friend.

Transaxle issue update Sid and Sue Ingleton report: “An update on the Macan. In March a new transfer box was fitted, and seems well! Apparently, this fault is the Macan’s Achilles heel!

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“Porsche half-heartedly admitted that there is a problem, however, the replacement transfer box now has an extended vent pipe running externally into the engine bay – to prevent moisture getting into the box again! (So I was told!)

“My 17-month old vehicle has covered 21,540 miles, and is driven in a rural area – perhaps owners who tiptoe to the shops and back will never have this problem!

“I was disappointed that this SUV seems restricted to dry conditions. When I mention about recalling vehicles with this fault to PC Exeter, I was told that it’s not a safety issue.”

Nigel Lloyd-Jones reports: “I have had the transfer box on my ’14 registered Macan SD replaced at 20k miles. A problem became apparent with a tramping sensation through the drive train and lumpy gear changes when accelerating from stationary. Fortunately, my car was just within its third year extended warranty.

“Mine is the fourth Macan at my local dealership requiring a new transfer box. There are also postings on both UK and US owners’ forums on this topic.

“The Macan has proved to be one of the most unreliable cars I have ever owned. As well as a plethora of recalls, I’ve also had to have the PCM and driver’s seat base replaced. In view of this it seemed wise to now take out an extended warranty for a further two years.

“The saving grace is what a great car the Macan is to drive and the excellent service from PC Tewkesbury. Hope this helps my fellow Macan-ers.”

Many thanks to Sid, Sue and Nigel for their contributions. If you too have had similar problems, please do get in touch. I’m not certain when the modification was introduced on the production line but will be one of the questions I pose when I go on the Club Factory Tour to Leipzig this spring. I’ll report my findings next month.

Macan GTS I’m most grateful to Phil Graham, 991 Register Secretary, for this report on his Macan GTS. “After three months of ownership, I can now give a true appraisal of this wonderful, everyday all-rounder – a delight to drive and surely a true Porsche.

“The GTS is an amazing driver’s car – stunning performance and incredible road holding, inspiring confidence even in the poorest driving conditions. I was lucky to experience a nice fall of snow in January and regular trips to North Wales were a joy in wet winter conditions.

“It’s a very capable car providing luxury transport for four-five people with the ultra-smooth 3-litre V6 quietly and effortlessly coping with everyday traffic situations. Standard steel sprung suspension gives a firm but comfortable ride and copes well with the poor roads of Cheshire, assisted by the 20” wheels and Michelin tyres (rather than the lower profile 21” option). It would be interesting to compare with the air suspension, self-levelling, ride-height control and Porsche Active Suspension Management. Coupled with Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus, could the handling possibly be further improved?

“From outside, the engine has a nice throaty burbling sound, which transforms, with the aid of the standard sports exhaust system, through Sport and Sport Plus to produce an awesome soundtrack to compliment those livelier driving moments.

“The precise steering means accurate lines through bends with slow speed comfort assisted by the optional Power Steering Plus, which PC Wilmslow specify on most of the cars they supply.

“As with all Porsche models, the brakes are designed in conjunction with the acceleration figures, and the GTS has reassuring stopping power.

“I usually switch off the automatic stop/start and coasting function as I am not comfortable sitting at busy junctions and roundabouts with the engine stopped, and in moving traffic the coasting function often means more braking to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front. It is, however, useful on long motorway stints.

“The main headlights, with Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus, bring a little pleasure back to night driving and are simply the best I have experienced.

The junction light system detects junctions and side roads stored in the navigation data, and activates the static left and right cornering light for optimum illumination. The automatic dipping headlights are great for general driving but don’t return to main beam quickly enough on fast twisty roads.

“I was attracted by the Graphite Blue with black wheels, carbon side blades and host of black details, which contrast well with this unusual colour. As a showroom car, and not my specification choices, I would have preferred the 21” Sport Classic wheels in gloss black and red GTS decals on the side blades – I am considering making these changes.

“I would have chosen leather seats as a more practical alternative to Alcantara and continued the red detailing with stitching, instruments and seatbelts. The interior does still look superb Rhodium Silver belts and stitching, and an impressive array of buttons and controls, with overhead functions for the sunroof and mood lighting, all part of the Light Comfort Package. The panoramic roof gives the cabin a light and airy feel, which would otherwise be dominated by black and grey.

“The 18-way heated seats and adjustable heated steering wheel provide a comfortable position for every shape and size allowing my preference of a high

4x4 setting to enhance the already good, all round visibility. The reversing camera is a huge benefit for my poor parking ability and, for me, the ideal package would include Lane Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control (£1,692 for both options).

“Overall the Macan is a remarkable vehicle giving enjoyment even on mundane journeys, with a constant reminder that you are driving a special Porsche. Judging by the time my wife Nette has spent behind the wheel, she feels the same way.

“For those who remember the old VW Golf adverts, I am now the one who doesn’t drink and drives home after a night out – this is virtually unknown!”

23 September National Concours d’Elégance The rationale behind this stand-alone event is to raise the profile of Concours d’Elégance within the Club and, paramount to the day’s success, is the quality of the Porsches within the Concours d’Elégance.

I’ve been asked to recommend a car from the Macan Register to be put forward for entry. Whilst not all nominated cars will be accepted by the Concours committee, it would be nice if we could be represented and, of course, being a newish car it shouldn’t be too much of a problem to clean up!

Regrettably, I have a prior engagement so cannot commit to attending.

There will be two levels, with a more relaxed ‘Pride of Ownership’ running alongside the Concours d’Elégance event. The latter is invitation only, but the former is open to all members. Class winners receive an automatic invitation to the 2018 National Concours d’Elégance.

If you fancy the chance of putting your Macan in the spotlight, please let me know soon. Alternatively, please make a note in your diary to go and support this Club event.

Race Car Register Secretary Paul Ward 07894 877802 (before 9pm) racecar@porscheclubgb.com Hello Porsche race car enthusiasts!

Introducing the Porsche 991 GT3 R Engine: 4-litre water-cooled six cylinder boxer engine.

Power: 500 bhp.

Transmission: Porsche six speed constant-mesh (sequential).

Braking system: Six-piston aluminium monobloc racing brake caliper at the front, four piston aluminium monobloc racing brake caliper at the rear.

Suspension: McPherson strut at the front, multilink independent suspension at the rear, adjustable motorsport dampers, anti-roll bar.

Safety: Welded-in roll cage, FT3 safety fuel tank, fire extinguishing system.

Happy Macan-ing …

Mike 991 GT3 R

DIARY DATES 29 APRIL Workshop visit to PC Solihull 27 JUNE – 2 JULY Champagne trip to Epernay/ Vosges area of France Fully booked, but I’m running a reserve list.

28-30 JULY Silverstone Classic 27 SEPTEMBER PCGB National Concours d’Elégance Ragley Hall.

Phil Graham’s Graphite Blue GTS alongside the Rhodium Silver Macan S Diesel

The 911 GT3 R was designed in Weissach, the home of Porsche Motorsport, for the GT3 series worldwide, and is based on the iconic 911 GT3 RS production sports car. In its development, the engineers placed particular emphasis on consistent lightweight design, enhanced aerodynamic efficiency, optimised fuel consumption and improved drivability for longdistance endurance races.

Powering the 911 GT3 R is a cutting-edge 4-litre flat six unit, which is largely identical to the high performance production engine of the 911 GT3 RS. Direct petrol injection, which operates at pressures up to 200 Bar, as well as variable valve timing technology, ensure a particularly efficient use of fuel.

Moreover, the normally aspirated engine offers significantly better driveability and a broader usable rev range.

In its debut season, the 911 GT3 R celebrated success in international racing series, including the IMSA Sports Car Championship and the World Challenge as well as the Nürburgring VLN Long Distance Championship on the demanding Nordschleife. Notably, the 911 GT3 R won the 24-hour Endurance Series at Paul Ricard and scored a podium at the Sepang 12 Hours.

CheeRS racers…

Paul

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CALENDAR WHAT’S ON IN 2017 april 28 May 2 29 29 29 29 29-30 30 30 30 30

WOTY Belgium, Holland and Germany (R17) Paintballing IPG Cobham (R29) RPM Technik open morning (991) Macan workshop visit to PC Solihull (Macan) Downtown Classic Car Show (R17) Donington Historic Forres Vintage Theme Day (R2) Stanford Hall VW Show (912, 914) Sunday Coffee Cruise (R31) Secret Hills Tour (R13)

May 1 5-7 5-7 6 7 7 7 7

Gawsworth Classic Car Show (R5) Spring Tour (997) WOTY (R21) Invitation to PC Brooklands (R29) Sports Cars in the Park at Newby Hall (R3) Salisbury drive and dine (R16) Drive and lunch (R18) Shuttleworth Collection (R29)

7 7 7 7 7 12 12-14 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 17 17 18 18-20 18 19 19-21

Drive and lunch (R18) Breakfast at Paragon (R23) Show and Shine at Leeds Castle ‘Motors by the Moat’ (R25) Sunday Escape ‘Down South’ (R20) Lunch at Bridgehouse Hotel (R26) Morgan factory visit (R14) Border Raid Weekend (R2) Porsche Club Championship, Oulton Park (R5) Visit to Prill Porsche Classic (R11) Glemham Hall and Aldeburgh (R12) Gin tasting and BBQ (R16) Portsmouth Dockyard (R29) Cumbria International Car Show (R1, R7, R18) Cotswold Rally Regional Concours (R13) Cumbria International Classic Car Show in Kendal (R18) Clay Pigeon Shoot and BBQ (R4) Developments in autonomous driving talk (R11) Visit to Jasmine Porschalink open evening (R18) Visit PC Chester (R6) Factory Visit to Stuttgart Visit new showroom at PC Chester (R6) Manx Tour, Isle of Man Weekend in Wales (991) (R5, R9)

19-21 20 20 20 20 21 21 21 21 21 22-28 24 24

25 26 27 27 28 28 28 28 28 28

WOTY Llandudno (R18) Visit to Furleigh Vineyard (R17) PCGB trackday at Anglesey (R5) Visit to Princess Yachts (R15) West Somerset Railway and Dunster Castle (R26) Visit to the Bubblecar Museum (R4) Breakfast at Shoreham Airport (R23) Chiltern Hills Vintage Vehicle Rally (R21) Sunday Coffee Cruise (R31) Porsches on the Prom, Llandudno Southern Ireland tour (R13) Porsche Design evening, Knightsbridge Golf day (R17) Golf and BBQ at Kingsway Golf Centre (R24) Blyton Park novice trackday (912) Skylive airshow (R3) Pirelli Tyres visit, Burton-onTrent (R8) La Vie En Bleu Prescott (R16) Masters Historic Racing at Brands Hatch (R25) Gaydon - British Motor Museum visit (R10) Masters Historic Racing at Brands Hatch (R25) Classic Cars on the Green and Open Gardens (R11) 928 Register Anniversary, Brooklands

4 4 4 4

7 8 9-11 10 11 11 11 11 15 15-16 16 17 17-18 18 18 18 18 21 23-25 23-26 24 24

JuNE 2-4 3-4 3-12 4 4

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Boxster 20th Anniversary WOTY (Boxster) Tatton Park Classic Car Spectacular (R5) Dijon and Grand Prix l’Age d’Or (R16) BVAC Historic Motoring Extravaganza (R1) Pirelli BBQ, Clubhouse

24 25 25 25 25

Beaulieu Simply Porsche at National Motor Museum (R26, R17) The North West 100 (R7) SuperCar Sunday Mitton Hall (R18) Classic car breakfast meet (R18) R20 ‘On Tour’ Drive to Nowhere (R20) Curborough Sprint (R13) 2017 International 914 meeting, The Netherlands (914) Vintage Festival at Oulton Park (R5)(991) Regional Concours (R17) Scottish Borders drive (R18) Visit to Hever Castle (R29) Porschettes’ Picnic in Lydiard Park (R31) WOTY (R12) R20 at Le Mans 24hr (R20) Porsche in the Bay (R14) Le Mans Open Day, Clubhouse Le Mans 24 Hours Classic Car Show Sausmarez Park (R28G) Crich Tramway Museum, Derbyshire (R6) Lakes Charity Classic Car Show (R18) Preston SuperCar meeting (R18) Talk on Triumph motorcycles (R11) WOTY (R14) WOTY (R15) Cars and Coffee at PIE Performance (R12) PCGB trackday – Knockhill (R1) RAF Waddington Families Day (R4) Prescott Midsummer Speed Festival (R16) Rennsport visit and buffet lunch at Cornbury House (997) PC Kendal visit and Regional Concours (R3/R18) Moffat Classic Car Rally (R1) Show and shine and summer picnic (R9) Caister Castle Motor Museum (R12)

25 25 26 27 27July 2 29July 2

Breakfast meeting (R23) Sunday Coffee Cruise (R31) Sunday Service - Lady Bower Reservoir (R7) Run out to meet German Club members (R1)

20

Champagne trip (Macan)

23

Goodwood Festival of Speed

23 23-29

July 1-2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 4 6 8-9 8-9 9 14 14-16 15-16 15-16 16 16 16 16 16 16 18

Cars in the Park, Lichfield (R9) MG Classic Car Show at Corbridge (R3) Chatsworth Pageant and Concours (R7, R8) Maldon Motor Show (R11) Region Concours (R26) Sunday Escape ‘The Great Western’ (R20) Corbridge Classic Car Show (R3) Classic Car Breakfast, Cornerhouse, Wrightington (R18) Pirelli BBQ at Cornbury House (912) Concours at PC Hatfield (R21) Witney Car Show (R31) Concours d’Elegance at Powderham (R15) Chateau Impney Hill Climb Porkers in the Trough Weymouth Porsches on the Prom Weekend in Weymouth (R9) RIAT Fairford Classics and supercars at Sherborne Castle (R26) Lunch and drive (R11) Region Concours, Cottrell Park (R14) R1 and R2 Concours (R1) Porsches o’er t’Wolds’ Tour (912) (R4) Day out at Quex Park (R25) Seafront Sunday (R28G) Summer Social at Bird in Hand (R12)

21 23 23

25 28-30 30

‘Show and Shine’ at Northop Golf Course (R6) Talk on Triumph motorcycles (R11) World of Super Cars (R1/R2) Preston SuperCar meeting (R18) Drive and lunch, Haverfordwest (R14) Yorkshire Festival of Porsche France, Belgium and Germany tour (R23) Caister Car Museum and Castle (R12) Silverstone Classic Classic Car Show at Bodelwyddan Castle (R6)

AUGUST 5 5-6 6 6 6 6 6 9 12 12 13 13 13 18-21 20 20 20

Tech Seminar, Clubhouse Beaulieu Supercar Showdown (991) Helmingham Hall Classic and Sports Car Festival (R11) King’s Head Klassic, Bradwell on Sea (R11) Classic Car Show at Helmingham Hall (R12) SuperCar Sunday Mitton Hall (R18) Classic Car Breakfast, Cornerhouse, Wrightington (R18) R20 ‘On Tour’ ‘Summer Cruise’ (R20) Classic Car Show Miller Park, Preston (R18) Shobdon Aerodrome (R14) Parade of Porsches at Borde Hill Gardens (R23) Breakfast meeting and drive (R23) TOTEM (R8) WOTY in France (R24) Preston SuperCar meeting (R18) Purely Porsche Charity Show, Bicester (R31) BBQ at the Danery (R13)

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

Social Sunday Open Day, Clubhouse Hyde Hall Car Show (R11) Fish banquet, Cromer (R12) Great Escape to Switzerland and Austria (R20) Speed Championship at Curborough (R8) Oulton Park Gold Cup Classic car show at Pershore Abbey (R13) Drive and lunch (R14) Brands Hatch evening trackday (997)

OCTOBER 1 6-8 7 7-8 7-8 15 18 21

SEPTEMBER

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3 8-10 8-10 10 16-17 17 17 17 22 23 23-25 24 29 OCT 5 30 30

Brighton Speed Trials (R23) Classics at the Castle SuperCar Sunday Mitton Hall (R18) Classic Car Breakfast, Cornerhouse, Wrightington (R18) Goodwood Revival WOTY (R18) Sunday Escape ‘London Landmarks’ (R20) Kop Hill Climb Drive, Dine and Riverboat Cruise (R24) Preston SuperCar meeting (R18) Essex Classic Vehicle Show (R11) Porsche Club Awards Ceremony National Concours (Ragley Hall) WOTY to Northumberland (R11) Warren Classic (R11) Factory Visit to Bavaria, Austria & Stuttgart Classic Car Club joint meeting (R28G) WOTY to Broomhall Castle, Scotland (R18)

Classic Car Breakfast, Cornerhouse, Wrightington (R18) Weekend in the Lake District (R9) Castle Combe Autumn Classic R20 Autumn Break ‘Treasure Island’ (R20) WOTY (R13) Drive and lunch Symonds Yat (R14) Porsche Design evening Silverstone Auctions Porsche Sale Breakfast meeting at Shoreham Airport and drive (R23) Preston SuperCar meeting (R18)

NOVEMBER TBC 5 5 19 20 25 26

NEC Classic Car Show Drive and lunch (R14) Sunday Escape ‘Sunday on Sea’ (R20) Breakfast meeting at The Beach Deck (R23) Preston SuperCar meeting (R18) Christmas dinner (R14) Abu Dhabi GP DO (R28G)

DECEMBER 2 3 3 5 16 17 17 17

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

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996 996 C4S manual. 2002. 34,600 miles.

FPSH with receipts and all previous MOT certificates. Meridian Silver with full Metropole Blue leather. Sunroof, litronic headlights, etc. Private plate included.

Immaculate condition. £26,750.

Tel: 07887 635911 (Surrey). Private sale.

997 C2S 2006 (with full Porsche warranty until August 2017). One owner until 2016, fully documented from new. MOT to April 2017. Basalt Black metallic, sport seats.

Immaculate original paintwork, mint interior. Very collectable. £24,990.

Tel: 07836 763763

911 911 1974, Coupe, left-hand drive.

2.7 CIS, first of the impact bumpers, certificate of authenticity. Black with black trim, history, handbook and documentation. £32,000. Tel: 01704 880728

993 C2S manual, black, FSH, beautiful condition. History/receipt folder. Many new parts. Refurbished callipers and wheels, Bilstein coil overs etc. Regrettable sale. £71,500. Tel: 07977 911106 Derbyshire

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924 PORSCHE 911 3.2 Carrera Coupe. 1989, 92,500 miles, excellent condition, Metallic Dark Grey, black half leather interior, FSH, G50 gearbox, Fuchs wheels, sunroof.

Excellent condition, present owner since May 1991. £60,750. Tel: 07770 484977

997

924 Carrera GT, silver, genuine unmolested original car, original Panasonic radio/ cassette, no cracks in dash, two previous owners, owned 30 years, POA. Tel: 07796 935550

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911 (997) “Carrera 2S” 3.8 Tiptronic (2005) Silver with Ocean Blue leather interior, Sat Nav, Bose sound system with CD and Chronograph package. A/C and cruise control fully garaged and in immaculate condition. Full service history with 12months MOT. Private plate not included. More photographs available.

48,000 miles. £29,950 Tel: 07703 743945 or e-mail: clive.blackledge@icloud.com

944 944 S2 1990. Full service history, MOT August, paperwork including original sales receipt. Electric leather seats, electric sunroof, alloys. Runs and drives spot on.

Eye catching blue/turquoise colour, no rust. £9,000. Tel: 07973 550257.

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928 928 ELECTRONICS SPECIALIST LH AND EZK ECUs REPAIRED. MAFs REBUILT 3 AND 6 PIN 911 CDI BOXES REPAIRED

9 NAB for sale, on retention ready for immediate transfer. PCGB Member. £17,500 or swap for a Porsche.

Tel: 07400 008868

SPECIALISTS IN THE ART OF PORSCHE PERFECTING

GT02 POP GT03 POP £990 for the pair. Tel: 07774 478893

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R444CYY R444CCY Both on retention. £875 each or both for £1,650.

Tel: Graham on 07973 922549 or e-mail: grahamraitken@talktalk.net

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GIW 330 On retention, £950.

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A911 WRL (on retention certificate).

Cornish plate, £2,000.

Tel: Mike 01872 240966 or e-mail: phillips322@btinternet.com

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SOC1 The perfect number plate for a professional soccer player, serious offer only please. Tel: Kevin 07768 681211 15 PKE On retention, £4,000 ono.

Tel: 01832 721175 (evening) 01536 525300 (day) L911 BAD Immediate transfer possible. £2,995. Tel: 07415 252911 BVV 911 on retention. £2,795.

Tel: 07415 252911 9500 PE On retention, dateless registration, great looking plate, immediate transfer. £1,795 ovno. Tel: 07782 114211

01772 437060 ribblevalleyautotech.com info@ribblevalleyautotech.com

911 SRT On retention. £2,500 ono.

Tel: 0161 980 7656 or 07831 374712 E-mail: rbtsdllp@btconnect.com

F4 STT FASTT registration plate for sale £15,000. Offers invited Tel: Helen on 07767352000

Miscellaneous For Sale Speedline Corse 3-piece wheels.

Fronts 8.5x18. Rears 10x18. All ET18. Were on my 911 Supersport therefore will fit 930s and other wider-bodied Porsches.

Needs refurbishment therefore first £500 secures. Collect South Nottingham.

E-mail: raypage836@btinternet.com

Carrera GT interior 924, black/red pinstripe, front/rear seats and door cards (no holes for speakers), totally original, excellent condition. Tel: 07796 935550 Fibreglass rear spoiler 924 Carrera GTS (purchase in error), open to offers.

Tel: 07796 935550 For Sale classic alloy wheels 19" for a 997 C2/C2S, set of four pristine condition complete with coloured Porsche crest centres. £795 ono. Tel: 07836 763763

Classic alloy wheels 19” for a 997 C2/C2S. Set of four pristine condition complete with coloured Porsche crest centres. £995 ono.

Tel: 07836 763763

We would like to offer this fantastic rare number plate that can go onto any age of Porsche 911. £65,000 Contact Ross: 07771 616813

Stainless steel silencer, big bore 80mm tailpipe suitable for 911 1974-89. £125 excellent condition.

Tel: Mike 01872 240966 or e-mail: phillips322@btinternet.com Turbo oil cooler, 924 part number 93120705101, good condition, open to offers. Tel: 07796 935550

ALL MODELS ALL AGES Standard or modified.

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Wanted Wanted Porsche high 550 Spyder replica.

Tel: 01246 590627 or 07968 029212 Wanted roof transport system (roof bars) for 997 Coupe. I can arrange for collection from anywhere nationwide.

Tel: 07961 392784 or e-mail: jeffeast@hotmail.com.

Wanted owner’s manual for 993.

Tel: 07511 258755.

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THE CLASSIC MOTOR HUB is delighted to offer this rare and desirable 2010 Porsche 997 Gen II Carrera 4S manual for sale With a comprehensive service history, maintained by an approved Porsche specialist. With a recent full service insuring optimal condition throughout. The car has been specified to a very high standard as you can see below and comes with the must have Sports Chrono Plus Package.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION The Porsche 997 Gen II Carrera 4S comes highly recommended by the motoring press with its outstanding real world performance and usability. The 997 is the last generation of 911’s with hydraulically assisted steering, mated to a manual transmission which makes it a true drivers car and one of the finest 911’s created.

With ever increasing 911 values the 997 Gen II Carrera 4S has already become a future classic.

Price: £42,500

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If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact The Classic Motor Hub (24/7) on: 01242384092 or 07495064526 The Classic Motor Hub, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom | Monday to Friday - 09:00 - 17:00. Saturday and Sunday - (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)

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INDEPENDENT PORSCHE SPECIALISTS Avon Advanced Car Care Unit 3, Fairways Ind. Est. Filton, Bristol, BS34 7QS T: 0870 765 5911/0117 944 1944 E: sales@advancedcarcare.co.uk www.advancedcarcare.co.uk A progressively high tech, fully equipped Porsche servicing facility based in Bristol. The professional personalised care for you and your car is what makes us so unique. We pride ourselves on our integrity, flexibility and understanding of each client’s specific needs. Our friendly and professional staff believe that our best customer is an educated customer. We will take as much time as is necessary to explain what needs to be done to your ‘pride and joy’ and how we will go about doing this. No matter what your needs or desires, if it’s quality main dealer standards you need, we do it here.

We don’t cut corners and we don’t rush jobs. At Advanced Car Care we take the time to do it right, first time! Call us for a free estimate, or pop into our Bristolbased premises. Which trusted trader.

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

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Berkshire RSJ Sports Cars 3rd Floor STS House, Bristol Way, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3QE T: 01753 553969 E: joel@rsjsportscars.co.uk www.rsjsportscars.co.uk RSJ have been established since 1998 as a Porsche dealer and we are focused on the sales of used Porsche cars and the servicing and repair of used Porsche cars. As a Porsche dealer RSJ aims to be the next best alternative to a main dealer. We prepare our cars for sale to a main Porsche dealer standard. Our used Porsche cars have all cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment carried out to the same level as our staff did when they worked at a main Porsche dealer.

Our aim is to make your life-long dream come true to buy that used Porsche 911 and have a good experience while owning it. Please call to come and view more than 25 used Porsches in our indoor 6,000 sq foot showroom.

Buckinghamshire Export 56 LTD Unit 9, Blundells Drive, Bradville Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK13 7HA T: 01908 216661 E: enquiries@export56.com www.export56.com Proprietor, Mick Pacey is an enthusiastic and passionate owner and racer of Classic Porsche cars as well as an independent Porsche specialist which helps in his understanding of your requirements, as enthusiasts, running air cooled Porsches.

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Conveniently located in Central Milton Keynes and provides an exceptional offering to Air Cooled Porsche clients for all aspects of servicing, repair and maintenance.

Our experience and enthusiasm gives us a sound understanding of what is required to provide the highest levels of service to you our existing customers and hopefully to you our prospective customers too.

Cheshire Ninemeister 12 Chesford Grange, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4RE T: 01925 242342 E: ask@ninemeister.com www.ninemeister.com The new 19,000sqft Ninemeister Customer service centre is perfectly located near M6 Jn21 offering ease of access via M6, M62 & M56 for customers across Manchester, Liverpool, Cheshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Staffordshire & the Wirral and just 20 minutes from Manchester & Liverpool airports. Our services include OPC quality fixed price servicing & repairs, Hunter 4 wheel chassis alignment & performance tyre service with Hunter Road Force wheel balancing; extensive engine rebuild facility for all 911, 964, 993, 996, 997, Boxster & Cayman; insurance approved repair facility, full body restoration, repair & paint. Performance upgrades include: Klein Innovation UK dealer; KW Suspension fitting centre; Motec engine management dealer; 9m Racing air-cooled fast road & race engines & parts. Please call or refer to website for more details.

Unit Eleven Porsche Specialists 10/11 Aston Court, Kingsland Grange, Warrington, WA1 4SG T: 01925 852 000 www.unitelevenporsche.com Specialising in Air Cooled and Water cooled cars, experts at geometry setup, offering regular maintenance services to full restoration services.

Tech9 Motorsport Ltd Hale Garage, Hale Road, Liverpool L24 5RB. T: 0151 4255 911 E: sales@tech9.ms www.tech9.ms Engineering dealer since 1993, Tech9 has been providing a high-quality service for the repair, restoration and servicing of all Porsche models. Equipped with the official Porsche PIWIS diagnostic system, our services extend to cover engine and gearbox rebuilding, performance tyre supply and fitting, and we have an on-vehicle brake disc lathe. Highly experienced with R/RS/RSR, GT2 and GT3 variants. Specialising in geometry setting for road/track day or full motorsport use, using our Beissbarth alignment system. Sole UK distributor for TECHART tuning products for all the latest Porsche models. Discount available to Porsche Club members.

Cornwall Location close to Liverpool Airport.

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

Devon Braunton Engineering Braunton Garage, Exeter Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2JP T: 01271 814144 E: info@brauntonengineering.co.uk www.brauntonengineering.co.uk South West specialist dedicated to Porsche owners. MOT testing station.

Bosch car service garage. All Porsches welcome. Diagnostics, service/repair, AC, geometry, restoration, bodywork.

Oak Tree Garage Newton Popplefield, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0ER. T: 01395 568498 Mobile: 07973 550911 Specialising in Porsche since 1974. Full Porsche diagnostics. Mechanical repairs and servicing. Four-wheel alignment.

In-house MOT. Air conditioning. Free loan cars. Contact Crispin.

SCSPORSCHE Honiton, Devon, EX14 3AW T: 01404 549921 Mobile: 07762 244477/ 07770 933054 E: scsporsche@hotmail.co.uk Independent purely Porsche specialists, factory-trained technicians from 1987 to present. Porsche diagnostic equipment for all your Porsche needs, from fixedprice servicing to full rebuilds, with free loan cars. Collection and delivery service available.

Dorset JMG Porsche 98 Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7RE T: 01202 488800 E: service@jmgporsche.co.uk www.jmgporsche.co.uk At JMG we are dedicated to helping you get the best experience from your Porsche. We service, diagnose, repair and improve Porsche vehicles in our south of England workshops.

Marque 21 Unit 20 Dreadnought Trading Estate, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5BU T: 01308 459106 E: infomarque21@aol.com www.marque21.co.uk We are an experienced, enthusiastic team offering servicing, repairs, restoration, engine rebuilds, Porsche diagnostics and computerised full wheel alignment for all Porsche models from 1950 to 2010.

Essex Lancaster Volkswagen Loughton / Porsche Specialists Specialist Body Repair Centre, Langston Road, Loughton, Essex IG10 3TQ T: 020 8532 5555. Contact Chris Toumazos or Andrew Lester E: chris.toumazos@jardinemotors.co.uk andrew.lester@jardinemotors.co.uk Covering Essex and London postcodes.

We provide the highest levels of quality and expertise with Porsche trained technicians. Using the very latest technology when repairing, restoring or enhancing your Porsche. For full details on the services we offer as a Porsche Specialist Body repairers please give us a call.

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PIE Performance Independent Porsche Specialist Unit 9, Hill Farm, Lavenham Road Brent Eleigh, CO10 9PB T: 01473 827927, 07789 908303, 07788 410375, 07557 773642 or 07740352488 E: info@pieperformance.co.uk www.pieperformance.co.uk . Gloucester Peter Chambers Automotive Ltd Unit 5, 4,200 Oakfield Close, Tewkesbury Business Park, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8PF T. 01684 274168 E. peter@pcaltd.co.uk www.pcaltd.co.uk We are a well-established specialist workshop offering a full servicing, repairs and preparation on any Porsche, be it everyday road car or track day car, right up to full race peparation. Competitive rates and efficient, friendly service. . Greater

Manchester

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

Hampshire airports.

David Newton: Keylink SAS Ltd Units 15/16 The Calvert Centre, Woodmancott, Winchester, SO21 3BN T: 01256 397150 E: info@keylinksas.com www.keylinksas.com Sharing one man’s passion. Specialising in precision servicing of Porsche at highly competitive pricing. Collection, courtesy cars and delivery service available.

David Newton: Sandydown Bodyworks Ltd Heath House Estate, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6BY T: 01264 810757 E: info@sandydown.com www.sandydown.com Share one man’s passion. Independent Porsche specialists in paint restoration, bodywork repairs. Fully VBRA and insurance company approved. Modern low-bake ovens. Paint mixing scheme.

Full valeting.

Independent Garage Services Unit 5, Stanstead Road, Boyatt Wood Industrial Estate, Eastleigh, Southampton, SO50 4RZ T: 023 8062 9606 E: enquiries@independent garageservices.co.uk www.independentgarageservices.co.uk Independent Porsche specialists.

Factory-trained technicians. Laserline geometry equipment service available.

M.R Performance Cars A36 Warminster Road, South Newton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 0QW T: 01722 741247 Established for 33 years Mike and Richard have a real passion for Porsches.

We offer sales, servicing, repairs, engine and gearbox rebuilds for all models of Porsches from 1960s to current models.

With 45 years’ relevant experience and a customer service of the highest standard, we are an ideal choice for all Porsche owners.

Hertfordshire RPM Technik Units 6 & 7, Old Airfield Industrial Estate, Cheddington Lane, Long Marston, Hertfordshire, HP23 4QR T: 01296 663824 E: info@rpmtechnik.co.uk www.rpmtechnik.co.uk Located on the border of Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire RPM has been maintaining both modern and classic Porsches since 2001. In addition to our specialist Porsche servicing, RPM also undertakes warranted car sales, project builds and restorations, engine and transmission rebuilds and track day / race support.

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

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

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

London 911 SBD Unit 5, Wellington Park Est, Waterloo Road, London, NW2 7JW T: 020 8208 0464 E: servicing@911sbd.com www.911sbd.com With more than 35 years Porsche service and motorsport experience, 911 SBD is the premier Porsche specialist in London.

Full electrical diagnostics including the PIWIS tester. Can service all models all years. Brake Disc service. Air-con service. Bodywork / insurance work.

Alloy re-furbs. Full engine re-builds.

Give us a ring or call on for a chat.

Charles Ivey 160 Hurlingham Road, London, SW6 3NG. T: 020 7731 3612 E: alvaro@charlesivey.com www.charlesivey.com London’s premier Porsche specialist since 1970. Charles Ivey (Specialist Cars) Limited has been selling and servicing Porsches in London since 1970 and we have been at our present site for the past 35 years. We have a team of dedicated people who are committed to maintaining the very high standards that have, over the years, made us London’s leading Porsche specialist.

Chelsea Carrera Ltd 203 Seagrave Road, London, SW6 1ST. T: 020 7610 2326 E: zoom@chelseacarrera.com www.chelseacarrera.com High-class Porsche service and mechanical work in Central London. Full engine diagnostic service available. Fourwheel alignment equipment for perfect

results. Competitively priced. Collection and delivery service available. Premises outside the congestion charge area.

Parr 5 Faraday Centre, Faraday Road, Crawley, RH10 9PX T: 01293 537911 E: service@parr-uk.co.uk www.parr-uk.co.uk With 30 years’ experience Parr is the leading Porsche specialist in the UK, covering all areas of Porsche maintenance, preparation, tuning (Cargraphic UK importer), motorsport and sales. Whether it is a routine service or part through to a full restoration or engine build, Parr has the skills, experience and facilities to deliver the highest levels of customer care and service. To find out the full range of services, and to explore what Parr can offer you, please visit our website.

Porsche Torque Unit C2, Arun Buildings, Arundel Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2RP T: 01895 814446 E: sid@porsche-torque.com www.porschespecialistheathrow.co.uk Service and repair on all Porsches, any year. 30 years’ Porsche experience.

Discount given to PCGB members, please mention Porsche Post. Ex AFN & OPC technicians.

Xavier Auto Clinic 166-167 Stamford Brook Arches, Hammersmith, London, W6 0TQ T: 020 8741 2251 E: reception@xavierauto.com www.xavierautoclinic.com Xavier Auto Clinic is an independent Porsche specialist based in West London that can offer a full range of service on all Porsche models. Established in 2002, 5-star Good Garage Scheme member.

Air-conditioning service and repair.

Manufacturer-scheduled service keeping manufacturer warranty intact under block exemption. Customised servicing for three-plus years. Vehicle diagnostics and engine rebuilds.

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

main dealer experience and seven years’ independent experience, so we are more than confident that our work is of the highest standard. From servicing to full engine rebuilds, your beloved Porsche is in very safe hands. We use the very latest PIWIS official Porsche diagnostic systems and can offer you the same workshop facilities that you would find at any official Porsche Centre, but at independent prices. We hope to see you in the near future.

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

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

Oxfordshire Autofarm Oddington Grange, Weston on the Green, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 3QW T: 01865 331234 www.autofarm.co.uk Autofarm has more than 40 years’ experience of maintaining, preparing, racing, restoring and selling Porsches of all ages. The Oxfordshire-based workshop offers servicing using accredited diagnostics equipment, sales, parts, race preparation, restoration and engine build capability. Its extensive road and race engine experience led the company to develop Silsleeve, an innovative and cost-effective method of repairing modern Porsche cylinder blocks. It also offers bespoke builds through its Autofarm 911 programme.

Nottinghamshire Cavendish Porsche Units 6 & 7, Gainsborough Close, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 1PX T: 0115 972 2001 E: enquires@cavendishporsche.co.uk We are a Porsche Specialist based in Long Eaton, Nottingham. Our technicians have more than 21 years of Porsche

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.

5 Faraday Centre, Faraday Road, Crawley, RH10 9PX T: 01293 537911 E: service@parr-uk.co.uk www.parr-uk.co.uk With 30 years’ experience Parr is the leading Porsche specialist in the UK, covering all areas of Porsche maintenance, preparation, tuning (Cargraphic UK importer), motorsport and sales. Whether it is a routine service or part through to a full restoration or engine build, Parr has the skills, experience and facilities to deliver the highest levels of customer care and service. To find out the full range of services, and to explore what Parr can offer you, please visit our website.

Wrightune Ltd

PIE Performance Independent Porsche Specialist

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

Charles Ivey Specialist Cars

Parr

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

STR Porsche & Mercedes Specialists

5 Faraday Centre, Faraday Road, Crawley, RH10 9PX. T: 01293 537911 E: service@parr-uk.co.uk www.parr-uk.co.uk With 30 years’ experience Parr is the leading Porsche specialist in the UK, covering all areas of Porsche maintenance, preparation, tuning (Cargraphic UK importer), motorsport and sales. Whether it is a routine service or part through to a full restoration or engine build Parr has the skills, experience and facilities to deliver the highest levels of customer care and service. To find out the full range of services, and to explore what Parr can offer you, please visit our website.

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.

Tech9 Motorsport Ltd

Norfolk

Parr

Hillcrest Specialist Cars

The Croft, WhiTy Road, Hithercroft Industrial Estate, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 9RG T: 01491 826911 E: info@wrightune.co.uk www.wrightune.co.uk Wrightune was founded by Tony Wright, well known and respected in the Porsche world. 30+ years of continuous experience with Porsche cars results in a wealth of knowledge and expertise.

Merseyside

Porsche. Talk directly to our service manager who has been servicing and preparing Porsche road and racecars for 40 years, he will be happy to discuss your requirements from a simple MOT to a full engine rebuild. We look forward to hearing from you.

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

Surrey Cridfords The Street, Ewhurst, Surrey, GU6 7QY T: 01483 273302 E: porsche@cridfords.co.uk www.cridfords.co.ukCridfords has been established as an independent Porsche specialist for both sales and servicing. We pride ourselves on offering extremely well prepared and presented cars and we are able to provide the best all round servicing options for your

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 inSussex Mid 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.

covering all areas of Porsche maintenance, preparation, tuning (Cargraphic UK importer), motorsport and sales. Whether it is a routine service or part through to a full restoration or engine build, Parr has the skills, experience and facilities to deliver the highest levels of customer care and service. To find out the full range of services, and to explore what Parr can offer you, please visit our website.

Philip Raby Porsche Porsche sales and service Clovelly Road, Southbourne, West Sussex PO10 8PF. T: 01243 780389 Contact Philip Raby, Andrew Windsor E: mail@philipraby.co.uk www.philipraby.co.uk Friendly and affordable help on buying, selling and running Porsches. We sell top-quality Porsches at sensible prices with great aftersales service. We also offer full service, repair and restoration services for all Porsches, classic and modern. Visit our website for more details or please ring for an appointment.

We’ll be happy to chat with you.

Vale of Glamorgan Welsh Porsche Specialists The Old Stables, Railway Terrace, Penarth, CF64 2TT. T: 02920 706944 www.welshporsche.co.uk Welsh Porsche are the oldest established independent Porsche specialists in Cardiff and south Wales, ideally located in Penarth. We specialise in: 996 / 997 / Boxster / Cayman and Cayenne engines. Tiptronic and Manual gearbox’s. Service and MOT. Diagnostics.

Accident damage. Renovations. Fuel injection / mechanical / K and L jetronic all Bosch types. Our highly trained staff will resolve any problem presented from a Porsche tractor through to 991.

Our dealer level diagnostic equipment and vast experience can overcome any situation. Please contact Paul Welsh for an informal chat regarding your requirements.

D9 Autotech South Wales Porsche Specialists Unit 22 & 23 South Cornelly Trading Estate, Bridgend,Vale of Glamorgan CF33 4RE. Junction 37 M4 T: 01656 740991 Mobile 07966 166763 E: discount9auto@aol.com www.d9autotechporsche.co.uk Perfectly located on M4 half way between Cardiff & Swansea, serving South, East, & West! Wales leading specialists in 996/997/Boxster/Cayman & Cayenne engine rebuilds & rebores at the best rates in the country. Ceramic Ims bearing upgrades. In house recovery at cost price only any where Wales/UK, free with any engine rebuild 200 mile radius! Full state of the art Porsche diagnostics by Autologic, covering ecu & key programming etc. Air cooled engine/gearbox rebuilds with 30 years experience! Vast stock of new & used spares at unbeatable prices! Full restoration pre 90’s 911 & panel repairs & specialist paint to highest standards!

Servicing all models with free special offer add ons always available! In house MOT station, lazer suspension alignment, air conditioning. Vast knowledge & experience second to none in the area.

Please contact Neil Cooper or Anthony Nicholas to discuss your Porsche requirements with confidence

Wiltshire nytime!

Fast friendly Service!

M.R Performance Cars A36 Warminster Road, South Newton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 0QW T: 01722 741247 Established for 33 years Mike and Richard have a real passion for Porsches.

We offer sales, servicing, repairs, engine and gearbox rebuilds for all models of Porsches from 1960s to current models.

With 45 years’ relevant experience and a customer service of the highest standard, we are an ideal choice for all Porsche owners.

Worcestershire Peter Chambers Automotive Ltd Unit 5, 4,200 Oakfield Close, Tewkesbury Business Park, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8PF T. 01684 274168 E. peter@pcaltd.co.uk www.pcaltd.co.uk Auto Servicing Bromsgrove RSR Auto Services Unit 18 Silver Birches Business Park Aston Road, Bromsgrove B60 3EU E: info@rsr-autoservices.co.uk rsr-autoservices.co.uk T: 07494 450316 / 01527 872656 Find us on Facebook and Twitter 21 year Porsche dealer trained, we offer Porsche servicing and repairs to the surrounding Worcestershire areas including, Redditch, Droitwich and Worcester.

Our Service Centre in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire is conveniently situated allowing easy access to motorways and public transport.

We provide full servicing including cambelts, fault diagnosis, ECU remapping, mechanical repairs, electrical faults, air-conditioning, MOTs and more Call for a free Quotation

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

Offering friendly, value-for-money service.

Scotland

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

To advertise please contact Angela Thornby-Burt

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,

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Telephone 01603 772853 email angela.thornby-burt@archantdialogue.co.uk

PP: Favourite race to compete in?

AP: Le Mans Classic has to be at the top of the list because of its history and the track.

Where else can you do 200mph on a public road? Our team won both the scratch and index in 2006, so that was a special podium.

The Carrera Panamericana is another race synonymous with Porsche. We did it 10 times in a modified 356, winning the Sport Menor class five times.

Q A PP talks to honorary Club member and seasoned racing driver Andy Prill about restoring old Porsche classics back to their former glory

PP: Classic v modern racers?

AP: Classic. All the time. They are more engaging and challenging in every way. The lack of technology means you really have to understand what you’re doing.

PP: What’s your dream Porsche?

AP: If I was forced to choose it would have to be the 550 – Porsche’s first purpose-built racing car that laid the foundations for engineering excellence and racing success.

PP: You restored the Club’s 356…

AP: I did, and it was nice to discover how good the car was structurally, which is rare in a right-hand drive 356. It needed work mechanically, but the structural integrity means the car drives exactly as it should. It’s such an asset for the Club – it gives members who drive modern Porsches the opportunity to connect with the heritage of the marque.

PP: Racing or restoring Porsches?

AP: This may come as a surprise, but it would be restoring them. I’m an engineer and I got into Porsches because of the engineering quality and integrity. I love working on them and I still learn something every day. The racing is a nice bonus.

NEW LIFE DREAM RESTORATION? “Anything previously untouched and with provenance. A basic 356 and a 917 excite me equally.”

THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY? “I’ve been reluctant to return a few restorations, but the first 356 Pre-A Race car was probably the hardest to give back. There’s a lot of me in that car and I really wanted to own it.”

PROUDEST RESTORATION “Probably a 911 T/R that was one of three right-hand drives made.

Paddy McNally ordered it new and raced it in the South African Springbok Series with Digby Martland, which they won. It was driven by Paul Vestey in European races, including Mugello and the 1000km at Monthléry, and in 1970 it was second in class at the Targa Florio. The T/R qualified for Le Mans in 1971 but didn’t race after a practice accident with Jo Siffert’s 917, and Brian Powley won several historic rally championships with the car in the 1980s. It was in a bit of a state when we got it, so restoring it in a way that preserved its history was a challenge. It was displayed in an exhibition at the new Porsche Museum, where Porsche’s directors were asked to pick their favourite car. They chose the T/R and I was told later that they thought it had been restored by Porsche Classic, which was a nice endorsement of our work.”

PP: Earliest Porsche memory?

AP: The 1970s adverts for the early 911 Turbos. I was 14 and becoming more interested in cars. The posters were mesmerising – the scantily clad women had nothing to do with it.

PP: Favourite Porsche memory?

AP: Probably driving Sir Stirling Moss on his lap of honour in his RS61 at Le Mans after he announced his retirement from racing.

PP: What was your first Porsche?

AP: It was a 912. I loved the shape and concept, and it was affordable at the time.

PP: What do you own at the moment?

AP: A humble Porsche 924 – a race car that won the 1978 Championship driven by Tony Dron. The car was also driven to a class win in the Brands Hatch 6 Hours in 1979, which was a round of the world championship. It was driven by Win Percy and Juliette Slaughter and they won the GT Series class. Porsche won the manufacturers’ championship that year, so it’s nice to know this little car helped.

PP: What excites you about PCGB? AP: Many aspects, but mainly its history and association with Porsche. I was born on the day the club was formed – you couldn’t make it up!

Andy (RS61) makes the pass for the lead – Trophy Flat Four Race at Grand Prix de Pau Historique 2012

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