Porsche Post June 2016 by Porsche Club Great Britain

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June 2016

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PORSCHE POST

SAVED FOR THE NATION Caribbean 2.7 RS

NORTH BY NORTHWEST Driving Scotland’s NC500

DISTANCE NO OBJECT Ultra-high-mileage 944S2

WELCOME Cornbury House, Cotswold Business Village, London Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 OJQ Tel: 01608 652911; fax: 01608 652944 e-mail: cluboffice@porscheclubgb.com www.porscheclubgb.com Patron: Dr Wolfgang Porsche Publications team Chris Seaward, Mike Rees, Richard Rees & Paul Grainger Archive Peter Cook Editorial address As above e-mail address for editorial copy editor@porscheclubgb.com Disclaimer Directors of the board of Porsche Club GB, Club staff, Register Secretaries and Regional Organisers are often requested by Club members to provide information on matters connected with their cars. Such information, advice and assistance provided by such persons is given in good faith, and is based upon the personal experience and knowledge of the individual concerned. Neither Porsche Club GB nor any of the aforementioned shall be under any liability in respect of such information, advice and assistance given to members. Members are advised to consult qualified specialists for information, advice and assistance on matters connected with their cars at all times. Imported vehicles Porsche cars imported outside the official Porsche Centre network, with a non-C16 specification, may have a lower resale value in the UK, and may also exhibit performance issues. Performance modifications Members are advised that any modification, or the fitting of any non-Porsche accessory, may invalidate their warranty.

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There is a new look to Porsche Post this month, and naturally we hope that you like it. Even in this increasingly digital world the Club passionately believes in maintaining the high quality of our print output, and investing resources in your monthly magazine. This month’s edition really does showcase the remarkable breadth of the Club, with a range of well-researched and interesting articles from a number of contributors. Unfortunately the Club’s recent appointment of a new Publications Manager didn’t work out as planned, so there remains an opportunity for someone to oversee that editorial output. If you are interested in taking on this exciting challenge – as a full-time, salaried role – then please get in touch with me using the details to the right. Or maybe you know someone, perhaps not even connected with the Club, but who has the necessary skills and experience, and would be up for the task? Meanwhile I shall continue to work alongside the excellent Chris Horton to ensure that Porsche Post is steered in the right direction. These notes are being written just a few days after the Club successfully combined forces with Porsche Design at its Knightsbridge store, where legendary racing driver Brian Redman was our guest for the evening. It proved to be a fascinating night, and with 200 members in attendance a pleasingly busy one, too. No less satisfying is the large number of members attending Club-organised trackdays this year, with many events reaching capacity well before the event dates. This is great news, of course, but it does mean that trackday availability isn’t what it once was, so if you wish to take your Porsche on track with the Club this year, then please do book early. The experienced

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Motorsport team of Steve Kevlin and Paul Grainger are waiting to take your call, so if you want to learn more about tracking your Porsche then give them a ring on 01608 652917. Included in this month’s edition of Porsche Post are details of the Club’s recently revitalised Members’ Collection, a range of carefully chosen products aimed at enhancing your Porsche ownership experience. The emphasis is, of course, on quality, and during May and June Porsche Club members will additionally beneﬁt from free shipping on selected orders over £50 in value. The Club’s Retail Manager, Mandy Sutch, is working hard to expand and invigorate the range with yet more items planned for the coming months. April’s AGM brought the appointment of Rob Kellock as new Porsche Club GB Chairman, and Richard Watling assuming the role of Vice Chairman. From my perspective this is exciting news for the long-term development of the Club, and on behalf of the entire team here at the Clubhouse I wish both Rob and Richard all the very best in their respective positions. I also offer my thanks to the aforementioned Clubhouse team who consistently go above and beyond the call of duty to make the Club a better place. I am proud to lead them, and grateful for the commitment they continue to give the organisation. As always, please don’t hesitate to contact me should you wish to offer us any feedback on Porsche Post – or the Club as a whole, of course. My phone number is 01608 652911, or you can email me at gm@porscheclubgb.com. Chris Seaward General Manager

THIS MONTH’S COVER

Over the past two years this 2.5-litre 911 S/T, a class winner at Le Mans in 1972, has been restored by Porsche Classic in Germany. Only 24 of these competition derivatives, based on the contemporary 2.4-litre 911S, were built.

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Saved for the nation Missing in action for nearly 40 years, this Carrera 2.7 RS turned up in Trinidad, whence it has been repatriated to the UK, thanks to the eﬀorts of both a US-domiciled Norwegian and Porsche Club GB honorary member Josh Sadler

North by Northwest The so-called North Coast 500 oﬀers pretty much what it suggests on the tin: 500 miles around the most northerly part of the British mainland. Perfect for Porsches (and a few BMWs, too...)

Distance no object Tref Willingham’s 944S2 has travelled the equivalent of a journey to the moon and halfway back. No wonder it has a few battle scars...

Happy birthday, Porsche 924 This year’s Techno Classica show at Essen celebrated 40 years of transaxle cars from Stuttgart. Gareth Tarr was there

Vintage View Snetterton, Good Friday, 12th April 1968, for the British round of the European Touring Car Championship; Porsche leads BMW

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BOARDTALK Welcome to the new look Porsche Post, which I hope you will enjoy reading. The Club’s 34th Annual General Meeting recently took place at the Clubhouse and the Club’s former Chairman, Peter Bull, was pleased to reveal to the audience a series of positive announcements regarding the health of the Club. Membership is strong alongside membership retention, ﬁnancial reserves and some key proposed developments were also highlighted. Some changes have been made to the Board as a result of the Club’s constitutional demands and I am pleased to conﬁrm that myself, Richard Watling and Chris James were all re-elected for our second two-year terms. Immediately following the AGM, I was appointed the Club’s new Chairman by the

Board and Richard has become the new Vice Chairman, bringing his depth of commercial experience to the role. Richard and I will continue with our previous roles as Regional and Commercial Directors. The Board also comprise Chris James as IT Director, Brendan Daly as Motorsport Director, Ian Yeoman as Finance Director, Nick Pike as Communications Director and, last but by no means least, Albert Walsh continues as Register Director. We have taken a conscious decision to reduce Directors’ overall expenses and will not maintain Board positions for Events or Operations as we feel that these roles can be managed by Chris Seaward. Chris is able to do this due to the fabulous team we have at the Clubhouse: Mandy, George, Narinder, Chris Sweeting, Paul, Steve, Chris Tooley and Angi look after a diverse range of Club operations, working with members, the Club’s volunteers and its business partners on a daily basis from membership renewals, retail, finance, electronic communications, Porsche Post, events, Motorsport and trackdays. The team work hard and put long hours in and the results of this are clear to see. Sometimes the Board has to make difficult strategic decisions for the wider long-term benefit of members. After major investment in the at times controversial digital media project, the results are now clearly demonstrable. The Club’s website has recently won a major international award and a recent survey of the Club’s Regional Organisers identified the

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News on the latest Porsche Club GB developments from members of the Board

provision of the MailChimp email facility as a major benefit and the “best thing” the Club did for them. The launch of Porsche’s new 718 Boxster, so different from its predecessor that Porsche has designated a new model code for it, 982, has prompted discussion about the make-up of the Club’s Registers. Since the Boxster was launched 20 years ago, we have had 986, 987, Spyder, 981 and now 982 versions but we have kept one all embracing Boxster Register which is managed fantastically by Tracy Wilkins. Conversely, over the same period, the Club has introduced 996, GT3, 997 and 991 registers for the Boxster’s elder sibling, a completely contrasting approach. A one size fits all approach may not be the best way forward and attempts by Albert to make life simpler for some of the smaller registers have led to some passionate responses. Rest assured, the Board recognises the value that the Club’s Register Secretaries give to members but if difficult decisions have to be made for the greater benefit of members then they will not be shied away from. It is my robust intention to keep up the great work of my immediate predecessors, Peter Bull and Nick Hine, and I believe that 2016 will be a great year for Porsche Club GB. I hope to see you at one of the many events we are holding across the UK and take this opportunity to thank everyone for their kind support to date. Rob Kellock Chairman & Regional Director

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Four-cylinder Caymans unveiled Porsche has announced the 718-series Cayman, which as expected has the same turbocharged flat-four engines previously developed for the 718 Boxster. The new Cayman derivative is powered by a 300bhp 2.0-litre engine, while the ‘S’ model features a 2.5-litre unit delivering an impressive 350bhp. Both figures are 25bhp higher than those of the equivalent previous models, with fuel economy also improving to a claimed 34.9–40.9mpg combined. For the first time both coupé and roadster models now offer identical power outputs. The 718 Cayman with PDK transmission and optional Sport Chrono sprints from standstill to 62mph in 4.7 seconds, while the 718 Cayman ‘S’ achieves the same yardstick task in 4.2 seconds. The maximum speed of the 718 Cayman is 170mph, and the 718 Cayman ‘S’ can reach 177mph. Porsche claims that the 718 Cayman’s chassis, retuned to suit the new fourcylinder engines, has increased responsiveness and grip, thanks to stiffer springs and anti-roll bars, and revised suspension damper settings. Options such as the Sport Chrono Package and the Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) electronically controlled rear limited-slip differential allow the vehicle’s dynamics to be tailored to the driver’s preference. Also available is Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) with a 10mm lower ride height. Additionally, in the ‘S’ model, PASM sport suspension combined with a 20mm lower ride height is offered for the first time. The new 718 Cayman models are available to order now from Porsche Centres. For the first time, significantly, the coupé is priced below the roadster – in a similar way to the 911 range. The 718 Cayman is priced from £39,878, and the 718 Cayman ‘S’ from £48,834. First deliveries begin in the autumn. 8 www.porscheclubgb.com

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A new top man at Weissach R&D centre

A warm welcome at social sunday The Club’s third annual link up with the Bugatti Owners’ Club will take place on Sunday, 3rd July. This relaxed get together, a joint effort by the two Clubs, will start at the home of the Buagtti Owners’ Club in Gotherington, Gloucestershire. Club members and their guests are invited to meet for breakfast at the Prescott Clubhouse at any time between 9am and 12 noon, before driving to Porsche Club. The event is free to attend. If you would like to take part please register your name and the number of guests you will bringing by e-mailing events@porscheclubgb.com or calling 01608 652911.

Dr Michael Steiner has been appointed as head of Porsche’s research and development centre at Weissach, after his predecessor, Wolfgang Hatz, asked to be released from his contract. During his five years at Porsche, Hatz led the Weissach site and oversaw numerous development projects, including the introduction of the 918 Spyder, and the company’s return to top-level endurance racing. Dr Steiner, for his part, has held leading positions at Weissach for 14 years, most recently as vice-president of the Complete Vehicle Engineering/ Quality Management department. When news of the so-called ‘Dieselgate’ scandal broke last September, Wolfgang Hatz went on temporary leave as ‘a precaution’. Since then he has been involved in the ensuing investigation, although Porsche says there is no evidence of any wrongdoing by Hatz. Nevertheless, he has decided to leave Porsche, due to the ongoing internal investigations and his resulting prolonged leave of absence. ‘I look back fondly on my time at Porsche AG,’ he said, ‘and I am very happy that Michael Steiner is taking over as my successor.’ Dr Michael Steiner, for his part, has some exciting work ahead of him, with electrification, digitalisation and connectivity playing increasingly important roles for Porsche.

Porsche Classic launches ‘feedback’ system With so many older Porsches still in use, the number of original parts required to maintain them is sizeable. The manufacturer’s Classic division has in recent years started to reproduce many such items, and now the department has introduced an online feedback form which allows owners and restorers to tell the company what components they require but are unable to source. It is intended to be a worldwide system, and if there is enough demand for a specific part then Porsche Classic will investigate putting it into production. In essence, this is giving owners the chance to help shape the production of Porsche Classic parts, but obviously to make it work the manufacturer needs to know what is actually required. The feedback form is available via the Porsche Classic section of the porsche.co.uk website, but if you are unable to access it then please don’t hesitate to contact the Clubhouse team. 9 www.porscheclubgb.com

Porsche Update In his regular column, Porsche Cars GB General Manager, Marketing, Ragnar Schulte, provides Porsche Post with the manufacturer’s latest news and views The Porsche family is never more at home than when gathered at a race circuit, and it was a pleasure to welcome so many Porsche Club members to the Porsche Experience Centre at Silverstone when the World Endurance Championship visited the Northamptonshire circuit in April. It is always impressive to see so many members bringing their cars into the infield. There were more than last year, and it is a unique phenomenon to get such wonderful support not only in the Porsche world, but also compared to other marques. The WEC race on Sunday was bathed in sunshine, and a spectacular debut of the 919 Hybrid resulted in second-place – later promoted to maximum points for victory after the exclusion of the rival winner. The 6 Hour race was a flat-out sprint from the start, and you need a strong team behind you to sustain this momentum and maintain focus – as demonstrated when the leading Porsche crashed out of the lead. I had the pleasure to spend the last 45 minutes of the race in the pit garage and it was heart-warming to see how the team stuck together and kept spirits high and cheered up Brendon Hartley after his unfortunate retirement. After all, Porsche is a big family and we win together and lose together. Barely one week after Silverstone, the 718 Cayman coupé was announced to join the 718 Boxster roadster in the range – these new sports cars take the downsizing philosophy of the 919 Hybrid LMP1 to the road, with a four cylinder turbocharged engine. Though of course in the road cars, we offer the charismatic ‘boxer’ engine in a flat-four layout! The Cayman has been a real personal favourite of mine ever since its launch a decade ago. The Cayman S with 350 hp and a manual gearbox achieves a 0-60 mph sprint in 4.4 seconds and is in fact faster now than the 997.II Carrera S with 385 hp from 2008. Wow. A Porsche is the sports car of its segment, and the sports car among the SUVs is the Cayenne. The new Cayenne Platinum Edition is a very well equipped car with basically all you need at a price of £55k – which may be a bit lower than one would perhaps expect. And the Cayenne S E-Hybrid model now reaches the critical threshold of 75g C02, making the car eligible for quite significant tax incentives for business-users. The next weeks will have a distinct Hybrid tone, not least with the countdown to the Le Mans 24 Hours on 18-19 June. In addition to the two 919 Hybrid LMP1 race cars, the 2015 outright winner Nick Tandy returns to the circuit in a factory Porsche Team 911 RSR – be sure to cheer him on, whether you are trackside or tuning in from home! Ragnar Schulte

Extensive tyre approval from Porsche About 70 per cent of all Porsche models ever built are still in a roadworthy condition even today. In order to serve the need for suitable tyres, Porsche along with Pirelli has newly developed, tested and approved numerous tyres that were originally matched to different generations of Porsche vehicles. When it comes to the look and design of the tread, the redevelopments are equal to the historic originals. But under the skin, it is all about modern tyre technology. In total, there are 32 new tyre recommendations available for Porsche model ranges 356 B and C, Boxster (986), 911 (G Model, 964, 993 and 996) and 914 as well as for the transaxle cars: 924, 928, 944 and 968. All these new classic tyres are marked with the N certification on the tyre wall which designates them as tyres homologated by Porsche. Those new tyres are not just a simple new edition of the historic tyres. In fact they combine the appearance of the originals with technology of modern tyres by using state-of-the-art compound together with modern constructions. The original tread designs and tyre dimensions will help these historic sports cars from Zuffenhausen to maintain an authentic appearance in every detail. With authenticity being the watchword of classic Porsches, keeping the correct look is of paramount importance. The material properties of the tyres allow for the best results in terms of traction and load absorption: the construction corresponds to the 2016 structure. Also the rubber compound contains today’s latest tyre technology. These include the latest generation polymers. The new Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R provides a remedy. This tyre is designed for driving under thermal loads on track. It is specifically labelled as a semi-slick and shouldn´t be confused with normal tyres suited for driving in wet conditions. All classic tyres developed and approved by Porsche are marked with Porsche’s official seal of quality. This common sign for all homologations is “N” on the sidewall. It only decorates tyres that perform well during the testing procedure that takes place before homolo-gation. To achieve this proof on European test tracks, the new tyres have to meet 33 criteria under stringent conditions. For the construction years from 1959 to 2006 there are 161 different recommendations for Pirelli summer tyres. Another 131 recommendations for winter tyres complement the line-up for Porsche classic models.

Drive the Porsche Experience Centre tracks for just £70 at july’s National Event Following similar collaborations in previous years, all highly successful, Porsche Club GB and Porsche Cars GB have once again joined forces to offer Club members the opportunity to drive at the Porsche Experience Centre. The activity takes place on Saturday, 30th July as part of the Club’s National Event at Silverstone Classic, and members can enjoy a 30-minute driving experience for just £70. The day will start at 9.30am, and will be divided into 30-minute sessions continuing to 4pm. A shuttle bus will transport those who are participating in the activity from the central area of the event to the Porsche Experience tracks. Places are expected to ﬁll very quickly, so book your slot soon by calling the Clubhouse on 01608 652911.

Yorkshire Porsche Festival at lotherton hall Porsche Club’s Region 7, along with our main sponsors, Strasse of Leeds, and Specialist Cars of Malton, would like to invite you to join this year’s Yorkshire Porsche Festival, writes Mark Jessop. On Sunday, 3rd July, Lotherton Hall, a few miles east of Leeds, will once again ring to the sounds of Porsche engines, so do come along and enjoy the displays, concours, trade village, live music, the Strasse barbecue and bar – or even just the car park. The event supports the Candlelighters children’s cancer charity. In the unlikely event that you attend with a 10 www.porscheclubgb.com

non-Porsche enthusiast, then there is still plenty to do, with the bird garden, country walks, deer park and playground – and not least the hall itself, of course. Entry to the event will cost just £6 per car for those buying tickets online in advance from the Porsche Club GB shop. Cost of entry on the day will be £5.75 per adult and £2.75 per child. We welcome entries from Club members from other Regions for the visitors’ concours. Gates open at 10am, and we very much look forward to seeing you at the event.

Members’ Collection released Included in this month’s edition of Porsche Post are details of the Club’s recently revitalised Members’ Collection, a range of carefully chosen Porsche products aimed at enhancing your ownership experience. The emphasis is, of course, on quality, and during May and June Porsche Club members will additionally benefit from free shipping on selected orders over £50 in value. Image shows the Porsche Club and adidas motorsport polo shirt, which has been constructed from a high-performance fabric and features the adidas logo and Porsche Club crest.

Following another successful event in 2015, Silverstone Auctions is set to return to the home of British motorsport for three days of sales at the Silverstone Classic. Last year’s sale saw us host our first ever dedicated competition car sale, where more than £1million worth of racing cars were sold, as well as a two-day classic road car sale that saw total sales of more than £5million and some world record prices. Once again we will open the world’s biggest motor racing festival with a special racing car only sale on the evening of Thursday, 28th July, before hosting a two-day classic road car sale on Saturday, 30th and Sunday, 31st July. The Silverstone Classic Sale is one of our most exciting and high profile auctions in the calendar and I’m delighted that we’re once again playing an important role in this amazing event which has continued to grow over the years. Such is the demand to sell cars at the prestigious event we have already consigned a number of special cars into the sales. Of particular note for Club members is that the festival will be celebrating 40 years since the U.K. launch of the Porsche 924. Quality entries are now being invited into the sale and so anyone interested in entering their car into the sale and benefitting from Silverstone Auctions’ world class expertise can call +44 (0)1926 691141 or email enquiries@silverstoneauctions.com. Nick Whale, Managing Director Silverstone Auctions

Classics required for Kop hill climb display The Kop Hill Climb takes place on Saturday, 17th and Sunday, 18th September, writes Robin Walker, with the Club’s Chiltern Region having secured a stand for classic Porsche models built before 1990. The Club will be sited alongside Porsche Centre Reading, which will be showcasing a range of modern Porsches, while the Club is set to provide a small display of the classic models. This increasingly high-profile event has grown in popularity with more than 15,000 visitors last year, and because of that the organisers have had to start setting strict age limits for participating cars. It’s pre-1973 only for the hill, then, and pre-1990 in the paddock displays. If you have a suitable Porsche there is still time to book 12 www.porscheclubgb.com

your place on the Club’s stand. Go to kophillclimb.org.uk/entrants, ‘book now’, ‘paddock display pre-1990’ then ‘new to kophill’. Read and sign their conditions, and click ‘I accept’ if you do. After that, supply the details of your car, and finally select ‘Porsche Club Great Britain’. The cost is £20 per car and driver per day, and £30 for the car and driver for the weekend. If you have any problems with the application process, or don’t have access to a computer, then please phone me on 07580 194789, and I will do what I can to help. If you do book your place please let me know either by phone or email (r21@porscheclubgb.com) so that I can make a list of those attending. See you there, we hope!

porsches on the prom – in weymouth too!

The sun has got his hat on… You’ve probably completed all those post-winter checks: the coolant, the battery, the lights, the wheel nuts, the tyres, the ﬂuid leaks, the brakes … But before you take your beloved Porsche out for that well-deserved spin have you thought about the insurance? The PCGB Scheme is designed to protect your slice of summer automotive bliss. We pride ourselves on the comprehensive and affordable nature of its cover and service.

All good things must come to an end, writes Tref Willingham, and that is certainly true for the Porsche Club GB presence on Poole Quay every year, where we have been congregating for the last 10 years. But now the local tourist board has decided to give another marque a chance, and so the Club’s Dorset Region has found a new venue. Many of our members have for some time wanted to bring the event to Weymouth, but it takes more than just longing. Sundeep and Nick Hyde were instrumental in making Poole Quay happen a decade ago, and this time Region 26 member Paul Butcher has made things happen. Hence a new event, taking

place on Friday, 15th July, with a new title, Weymouth Porsches on the Prom, with a nod to our friends up in Llandudno. Weymouth and the surrounding area is one of the most beautiful parts of the country, and we can’t guarantee that if you come down here you will ever want to go home again. So do please come along and join us on Weymouth Promenade on 15th July. Also, it is open to all Porsche owners, not just members, so we can show them what a great organisation Porsche Club Great Britain is. We look forward to seeing you there – 6pm, on the promenade. You can’t miss it – the place will be full of Porsches!

Seven of the best This applies to our breakdown and accident cover as much as any other part of the policy. Just consider these seven features, which many insurers do not provide: 1. Comprehensive EU driving, breakdown and recovery cover included as standard. So there’s no need to worry before going abroad. The cover even includes HomeStart! 2. Reliable helpline. Two helpline numbers operate around-the-clock. A UK Freephone number and an 00 44 … number for calls from the EU. The adviser is based in the UK and speaks English. 3. Speedy assistance. Call Assist, the Scheme’s breakdown and accident specialists, aim to be with you as quickly as possible – usually within an hour. 4. For a breakdown we always endeavour to get your car repaired the same day. If Call Assist can, they will resolve everything for you on the spot. It saves you time and them money. 5. If a same day breakdown repair is not possible… but your car can be repaired the following day and you are away from home … You can claim up to £500 for overnight accommodation for you and your passengers. 6. If your car cannot be repaired within 48 hours… or by your departure, if you are away from home, (whichever is later)… You can claim transport back home for you, your car, and your passengers (max 7). 7. Your choice of repairer. If you have a garage you know and trust that is nearby we will take your car there for repair. If not, we have garages that we can recommend for repairs to classic cars. So why not give Lockton, the Scheme’s brokers, a call on the Scheme’s new number 0330 123 4317 and ask for a free quote. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at how affordable good cover is.

Clubhouse takes to the road Join us at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, where members enjoy complimentary refreshments from the Club’s well-sited stand (number 251) throughout the weekend. Please do pay us a visit if you are attending the event. 14 www.porscheclubgb.com

2016 Officials’ Conference and AGM The Club’s 2016 Ofﬁcials’ Conference and AGM took place in April and attracted a strong attendance at the Clubhouse. It offered the chance for the Club to reflect on the last 12 months, discuss future initiatives and recognise some of the organisation’s most loyal and hard-working volunteers. Manjit Aujla was presented with the Member of the Year Award in recognition of his outstanding service to Porsche Club.

1 Robin and Jo Walker were awarded the John Piper Trophy 2 A previous Porsche Club Chairman, Nick Hine (left), was also presented with the John Piper Trophy and is seen here with Rob Kellock 3 Regional Organisers Alan and Fiona Bartlett were presented with the Sheffield Trophy to recognise their excellent work running the Cotswold Region 4 912 Register Secretary, Rowena Purdy (left), was awarded the David Gillhooly Trophy by Albert Walsh 5 Edwina Pike (right) was presented the Spirit of the Club award by the Club’s Commercial Director, Richard Watling

Chairman and Regional Director – Rob Kellock Vice Chairman and Commercial Director – Richard Watling Finance Director – Ian Yeoman Communications Director – Nick Pike IT Director – Chris James Register Director – Albert Walsh Motorsport Director – Brendan Daly

Honorary Members

2015 Member of the year, Manjit Aujla

PORSCHE CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS

1 Two-time Porsche Club motorsport Champion, Peter Morris, was presented with Honorary Membership of Porsche Club GB 2 2015 Le Mans winner Nick Tandy was made an Honorary Member of Porsche Club GB

MERIT AWARDS 1

Steve Kevlin collected the Bill Goodman Trophy on behalf of long-time Porsche Club member Dave Forrest. Although not in attendance, Stephen Thompson was announced as a Merit Award recipient after all his excellent work on the Club’s Digital Media Project. 1 Ches Ringrose was presented with a merit award to recognise his excellent work assisting Peter Cook in the Porsche Club archive 2 Phil and Pearl Sharland were presented with a merit award in recognition of their excellent work running the Kent Region 3 Ted Walker was presented with a merit award to recognise his submission of historic images to the Club’s digital archive and ongoing support of the organisation

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The Porsche month in pictures

Until October the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart will be displaying 23 exceptional examples of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transaxle cars, from 924 through to 968. More than half of the vehicles on display are being shown for the first time, and further to mark the anniversary Porsche staged a special transaxle day in late May. Along with free admission to the museum, there were guided tours and a discussion session during which those involved with the production of the cars offered their own perspective on their development and considerable success. The Porsche Museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9am to 6pm. More information at porsche.com/museum.

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Photo by: Porsche AG

Zuffenhausen, 22nd May

Porsche Design, 10th May

Photo by: Jakob Ebrey

Club members were treated to a fascinating evening with racing driver Brian Redman at an exclusive event hosted at Porsche Design’s ﬂagship London store. Redman, who took victory in the 1970 Targa Florio in a Porsche 908/3, was interviewed by Henry Hope-Frost, and offered a thrilling insight into his successful racing career. Porsche Club is planning a series of similar events at the Porsche Design store, and we encourage you to keep an eye on Porsche Post for more details.

Stuttgart, May

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The 911 RSR will be replaced by a completely new race car in 2017. Its successor (pictured right) has already completed a successful rollout on the test track in Weissach, and it will now begin the test phase on selected race tracks around the world. The ﬁrst outing is planned for January 2017 at the 24-hour race at Daytona. “The race debut of a completely new vehicle at a 24-hour race is a big challenge. But we are right on schedule,” explained the Head of Porsche Motorsport, Dr Frank-Steffen Walliser.

Silverstone, 17th April With Audi, Porsche and Toyota assuming the top three spots, Parc fermé at the Silverstone round of this year’s WEC looked distinctly familiar. Audi’s André Lotterer, Marcel Fässler and Benoit Tréluyer took the win, but post-race scrutineering revealed that their number 7 car was not in compliance with the technical regulations due to the thickness of its front skid block, and the stewards excluded it from the results. So the number 2 Porsche 919 Hybrid of Romain Dumas, Neel Jani and Marc Lieb took the maximum points, with the number 6 Toyota Gazoo Racing elevated to second place.

Silverstone, 16th/17th April Over 400 Porsche Club members enjoyed inﬁeld parking and Club hospitality at the opening round of the 2016 World Endurance Championship. Saturday’s inclement conditions even brought a ﬂurry of snow, but those who had booked through the Club were able to take shelter in the Porsche Club race centre or the on-site Porsche Experience Centre. The latter facility offered Panamera passenger rides, and the chance for members to meet Porsche works drivers Romain Dumas and Timo Bernhard.

The Porsche month in pictures

Silverstone Classic, 27th April With the help of his trusty Porsche 924, Club member Gordon Weston (above, centre) is on a mission to raise awareness of prostate cancer. Gordon was diagnosed with the disease in 2013, but fortunately is now in remission. He competes in the Porsche Speed Championship, and will be part of the Club’s 924 on-track parade at this year’s Silverstone Classic with the event organisers having instated Prostate Cancer UK as its chosen charity for 2016. Our photo shows Gordon with ex-England international footballer and Prostate Cancer UK ambassador, Luther Blissett, and Nick O’Donohue of Prostate Cancer UK.

Stuttgart, April The same new four-cylinder ‘boxer’ engines with turbocharging that first appeared in the 718 Boxster are shared with the 718 Cayman. As a result, coupé and roadster Porsche models offer identical engine outputs for the first time. The 718 Cayman derivative is powered by a 300bhp 2.0-litre engine. The 718 Cayman ‘S’ features a 350bhp 2.5-litre engine. Both figures are 25bhp up on the equivalent previous models, with NEDC fuel economy also improving to a claimed 34.9–40.9mpg combined. More detail and photos in this month’s news pages.

Restoration Competition, April Porsche’s 2016 Restoration Competition is in full swing, with 19 front-engined cars undergoing full rebuilds at Porsche Centres around the country. Three of the body shells, including a Guards Red 968, a white 924 and a blue 924S, are being restored to their former glory by Dick Lovett SprayMaster in Swindon. The last-named vehicle is pictured above with Stefan Walecki, who applied – we are told – ‘a highbuild primer wet on wet, with 90line base coat and clear employing a slow hardener and a standard thinner’. All very technical, but the result is plain to see: a perfect, factory-standard ﬁnish.

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McAleer double at dramatic Brands Race day Sylatech Porsche Club Championship with Pirelli Brands Hatch, Saturday, 30th April

ark McAleer began his 2016 season in style with two wins at Brands Hatch on Saturday in the Sylatech Porsche Club Championship with Pirelli. Race one saw McAleer lead the field into the first corner with Kevin Harrison reinforcing his reputation for quick starts by taking second ahead of Karim Moudi. The lead three were pushing hard, both McAleer and Moudi setting fastest laps early on, before fourth-placed Winter started closing in on Moudi. Paul Winter made his decisive move into Paddock Hill Bend on lap 10, but then the Safety Car came out as Class Two Talan Skeels-Piggins went off at Surtees on his Championship debut. That closed the field up but, when racing resumed on lap 16, McAleer made a good start and created a half second advantage over Harrison. The fastest three ran close together for the remaining laps, less than a second between

CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS Class 1 Mark McAleer Paul Winter Mike Johnson Chris Dyer Richard Ellis Nathalie McGloin Michael Price Kevin Harrison Karim Moudi Richard Higgins Peter Morris Craig Wilkins

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Class 2 Andy Toon Tim Speed Hugo Holmes Dave Botterill Jake McAleer Paul Seagrave Steve Cheetham Andy Duncan Talon Skeels-Piggins

69 67 50 49 49 49 38 36 20

Class 3 John Williams John Gilmore

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Over 20 cars took to track for the opening round of the 2016 Porsche Club Championship

them. Harrison was never able to mount a challenge and was forced to fend off Winter, who ultimately had to settle for third, with McAleer taking the first win of 2016. Moudi battled Sylatech’s Johnson in the final laps but was able to hold on for fourth. A strong start from Tim Speed saw him move ahead in Class Two, but Andy Toon started to close in, with Cheetham in third. Toon was never quite in a position to mount a challenge and Speed went on to a class win. Heavy rain delayed the start of race two and, with most drivers on slicks, the cars were led back to the pits to fit wet weather Pirellis. Lining up at the back of the grid was Morris, the Strasse team having worked hard to get him back on track after an earlier incident. Race underway and McAleer led the pack with Winter second and Harrison slotting into third. McAleer pushed hard and opened a gap of three seconds, while Harrison was kept under pressure from Johnson who slipped by on lap two. Peter Morris was efficiently picking 22 www.porscheclubgb.com

off the cars ahead and was up to fifth by lap two while McAleer’s advantage began to diminish as they reached backmarkers. Morris went past Chris Dyer at Graham Hill Bend on lap 10, with Winter now under pressure from Johnson. Following an ‘off’ by Steve Cheetham the results were declared at the end of lap 12 with McAleer taking his second win ahead of Winter and Johnson and Morris fourth. Congratulations went to Nathalie McGloin, who got a well-earned Driver of the Day award. Toon dominated Class Two, coming home sixth overall, while Speed took second. A fine drive by Hugo Holmes saw him third in class. The Class Three runners were the only drivers on the original grid hoping the race would start as their road tyres would have given them a handy advantage, but John Williams took his second class win of the day in his 911 Carrera. Next race: June 5th, Silverstone GP

CHAMPIONSHIP STANDING AFTER 3 ROUNDS

Rowlands heads Class P2 after wet and windy Anglesey Anglesey Circuit, Saturday, 30th April – Sunday, 1st May

ounds two and three of the Porsche Club Speed Championship provided a great contrast at Anglesey Circuit over the May bank holiday weekend writes Paul Grainger. Saturday was cool and bright while Sunday’s competition ran under high winds and heavy rain that did not subside until midday. The sprint on Saturday ran on the shorter National circuit with no less than five timed runs to test the drivers’ stamina. Five drivers competed in Class P1 with Tim Barber taking third place in the 996 GT3 he shares with David Hilton. Tim’s fastest run was early in the day and he finished with a time of 123.81. In second place with his slick-shod, 360bhp supercharged 944 was Karl Lupton who, with a 2% slick tyre penalty, beat Tim’s time by a margin of just 0.20 seconds to finish in 123.61. Graham Rose (supercharged 924S) was consistently quick over the day but, like Tim, his best run came early and it earned him first place in P1 and fastest time of the day courtesy of a 122.13. Eight drivers entered Class P2 with Geraint Evans enduring mechanical issues in his Carrera 3.2 but still taking third place in 125.50. Andy Fagan is proving to be the Boxster driver to beat this year and showed his mettle again at Anglesey with a 124.35 finish for second place. Adrian Rowlands is no stranger to this circuit having taken class wins here in his 964RS previously. His natural pace and experience showed again in Tim Barber’s 911SC with Adrian taking the P2 class win in 123.33 – the fastest time we’ve seen in P2 at Anglesey since 2010. Two drivers entered Class P3 with Ross MacDonald trying out a newly fettled SC engine in his fine 2.7 RS recreation. After cutting his times down over the day his final, fastest run was 134.03 for second place. Taking first place was experienced, mid-engined Porsche driver Wayne Eason who, having garaged his valuable 914 and replaced it with a Boxster, performed well at

Anglesey. In a remarkably consistent set of results Wayne finished the day with the class win in 129.25. Class P4 saw four transaxle Porsches with Donald Peach (924S) taking third place in 135.07, his final, fastest time. It was a close battle for first and second with Stephen Jory (944) putting in five timed runs all within 0.8 seconds of each other and finishing the day with 128.08 for second place. Just 0.61 seconds ahead of Stephen was Justin Mather who took his much-modified 924S to an impressive class winning time of 127.47. The following day the competition moved onto the longer International Circuit for round three of the championship. The new day also brought very wet and stormy weather over two practice sessions and, again, five timed runs. In P4 Donald Peach took third place with a final, fastest run of 120.52 while Justin and Stephen swapped places. This time Justin took second place in 113.64 and Stephen put in a tremendous run and finished in 110.94 for first place – a remarkable time given the prevailing conditions. It was a closer battle in P3 than the previous day with Ross MacDonald taking second place in 118.56 and Wayne beating that time by 1.71 seconds for first place in 116.85. In P3 Andy Fagan neatly cut down his times to finish in 112.60 for third place while Ian Wadsworth’s fourth run was his quickest and earned him second place. As on Saturday, Andy Rowlands again took the class win but with a greater margin of 4.17 seconds for a final and fastest time of 106.08. Just 1.9 seconds separated the fastest three drivers in P1. Taking third place after consistently improving times was Karl Lupton with a time of 109.70. Just under 0.9 seconds ahead of Karl, Tim Barber’s fastest time of 108.83 earned him second place while David Hilton’s rapidly improving times gave him the class win in 107.80 seconds. 23 www.porscheclubgb.com

Class P1 Graham Rose Karl Lupton Martin Leach Tim Barber David Hilton Kevin Bryant Peter Finch

58.87 54.08 43.72 38.29 37.84 5.98 0.50

Class P2 Adrian Rowlands Andy Fagan Ian Wadsworth Geraint Evans Nicholas Wadsworth Tom Fisher Simon Parkin Darren Slater Tony Claringbould Charles Wardle

61.50 53.32 52.11 47.94 41.46 36.64 34.48 16.53 14.06 13.74

Class P3 Wayne Eason Ross McDonald

40.40 33.91

Class P4 Stephen Jory Justin Mather Stuart Maclean Jake Cartwright Donald Peach Gordon Weston

58.78 58.60 25.23 21.35 16.88 5.25

The picturesque Anglesey Circuit is a popular venue with Porsche Club competitors and there was a strong turnout again this year at the Welsh track

Porsche Club GB National Event, Silverstone, 29th–31st July 2016

2016 National Event at Silverstone With more than 1,000 Porsches already booked into this year’s National Event, the Silverstone gathering is shaping up to be another magnificent celebration of Stuttgart’s finest. This month the Club is able to provide more in-depth details of the Porsche Driving Experience, National Concours and track parades orsche Club’s 2016 National Event will take place at Silverstone Classic from Friday, 29th to Sunday, 31st July 2016. The Club’s showpiece gathering is being staged in conjunction with Porsche Cars GB at the home of British Motorsport, with both parties working on making it a weekend to remember. There will be a large Porsche presence on the inﬁeld,

as well as activity at the on-site Porsche Experience Centre. Booking your entry tickets A two-for-one Silverstone Classic ticket offer has been made available for Club members until the end of May. Tickets to the event provide inﬁeld parking, access to both race assembly areas and paddock complexes, as well as to trackside grandstands and huge static car displays. 24 www.porscheclubgb.com

The booking code for Porsche Club members is SCC16043, which secures two admission tickets for the price of one. Full details of all tickets – which must be bought in advance – as well as hospitality packages can be found on the event website at silverstoneclassic.com.

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HOTEL ACCOMMODATION Porsche Club has secured a number of rooms at the following hotels over the National Event weekend: Hellidon Lakes Golf and Spa Hotel (NN11 6GG) Friday, 29th July: Bed and breakfast double occupancy £107.00 Saturday, 30th July: Bed and Breakfast double occupancy £119.00 To book please contact the hotel direct on 0845 074 0060 and quote code Porsche Club at the time of booking.

Best Western Buckingham Hotel (MK18 1RY) Friday, 29th July: Bed and breakfast double occupancy £90.00 Saturday, 30th July: Bed and breakfast double occupancy £90.00 To book please contact the hotel directly on 01280 822622 and ask for either Jerelyn Creado or Ali Briky. Please quote code Porsche Club at the time of booking. Please contact the Clubhouse should you have any questions.

NATIONAL CONCOURS Where: Porsche Club area When: Sunday, 31st July from 10am Cost: Free, but requires an entry ticket Last summer’s Porsche Club National Concours at Althorp House was a real success and much of that can be attributed to

the quality of the Porsches that entered the event. This year’s Concours will take place at Silverstone Classic, on Sunday, 31st July and Porsche Club would like to cordially invite you to once again enter your car. Please request an entry form by emailing events@porscheclubgb. com or calling 01608 652911.

VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED As always, an army of Club volunteers will be working hard to ensure that the entireweekend runs as smoothly as possible. From car park marshalling to flag-base filling, the Club is reaching out to its members for assistance from Thursday to Monday. Anyone who works for a full day will receive a complimentary weekend ticket, while those assisting for half a day will be given a one-day complimentary pass. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Narinder Webb by emailing events@porscheclubgb.com.

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ON-TRACK PARADES AND REGISTER DISPLAYS An on-track parade will take place for the following models on Saturday, 30th July: Boxster, Cayman, 924, 928, 944 and 968. Members who would like to be involved are encouraged to contact their Register Secretary directly and more details will be made available in the Register section of the magazine.

TURBO DISPLAY The National Event will once again incorporate a celebration of the 911 Turbo with a dedicated display over the three days, writes Paul Keeling. This display has proved particularly popular in previous years with awards taking place on the Sunday. In 2016 we would very much like to see more of the early 930 variants, 964 and Flatnose alongside the newer models. We understand these cars are becoming increasingly valuable and our display will provide a perfect

location for visitors to enjoy seeing the evolution of this iconic model. Sunday will be Turbo Awards Day and we aim to present selected owners, who take that extra time to prepare their cars for others to enjoy, with a quality trophy. There are no winners or losers as all awards are equal and this is definitely not a Concours. We are starting early this year but please register your interest with Narinder by emailing events@porscheclubgb.com or calling 01608 652911.

DRIVING AT THE PORSCHE EXPERIENCE CENTRE Where: Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone When: Saturday, 30th July, between 9.30am and 4.30pm Capacity: 169 Cost: £70 per person What’s included: 30 minutes’ driving on the Porsche Experience Centre tracks and refreshments Booking: Call the Clubhouse on 01608 652911. Following on from successful collaborations in previous years, Porsche Club and Porsche Cars GB have once again joined forces to offer Club members the opportunity to drive at the Porsche Experience Centre. The day will commence at 9.30am and be divided into 30-minute intervals with members able to book their slot by calling the Clubhouse on 01608 652911.

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owever much one’s occupation might be viewed by outsiders as something of a sinecure (steam-engine driver, restaurant critic, motoring journalist, or even hugely successful ﬁnder, ﬁxer, racer and purveyor of classic Porsches, for example), there comes a point in most people’s careers when, slowly but surely, workaday matters begin to lose their sparkle. When you would rather just go for a quiet, leisurely walk in the country or mow the lawn than pick at yet more over-priced but disappointing nouvelle cuisine, or even embark

upon another big Porsche project. Not so for Porsche Club GB honorary member Josh Sadler. The far side of 70 he may be, with half a century of hard work in the Porsche industry behind him, yet his typically subtle and understated enthusiasm for his most recent acquisition – and his no less characteristic humility about the whole project, too – is both charming and utterly infectious. ‘Even now there are times when I can’t believe how everything came together so neatly and smoothly,’ he says with a smile, ‘or how lucky I have been. Partly, it was a classic case of being in the right place at the right time, but that seemed to happen so often 26 www.porscheclubgb.com

over the period that it took to get the car back here that it really was as if it was all meant to be.’ ‘It’ is, of course, the 1973 911 Carrera 2.7 RS Touring that the newsstand Porsche magazines – and even a number of more general car titles – have been all over like a rash since a late-April press release from Autofarm broke the story. (Josh has recently agreed a management buy-out for the greater part of his stake in this most famous of UK specialists, but unsurprisingly is still closely involved with the company on a consultancy basis.) Their – and, to be fair, our – interest is entirely natural. What Porsche enthusiast wouldn’t be captivated by a barn ﬁnd, 43-year-old 911

Effectively missing in action for more than 35 years, this rare right-hand-drive Carrera 2.7 RS turned up in Trinidad last autumn, whence it has been repatriated to the UK via Florida, thanks to the efforts of both a US-domiciled Norwegian and Porsche Club GB honorary member Josh Sadler Words: Chris Horton Photos: Peter Robain

rescued from almost certain oblivion on a distant Caribbean island, and then repatriated to the UK? Where, such is this particular model’s now almost mythical status, even in its as-found condition its value is well into six ﬁgures. Restored? (And it has the added distinction of being the last right-handdrive RS, chassis number 1576 out of a total production run of 1580, and still with its original engine.) Josh is understandably cautious about that, but the way the market is going you could arguably double any current ﬁgure. Hence, you will doubtless be thinking, his enthusiasm. Money talks. Do bear in mind, though, two salient facts. One: Josh has already

paid a not inconsiderable sum of his own hard-earned cash for both the raw material for his enterprise and then shipping it back here. Two – and in many respects no less crucial: he is now on the horns of a genuine dilemma. ‘The most obvious course of action is simply to restore the car,’ he concedes, ‘and remarkably it is in good enough structural condition that to do so would be relatively straightforward. It certainly doesn’t need any major welding, for instance. But in a way it would then become just another Carrera 2.7 RS, and to all intents and purposes indistinguishable from even the many “replicas” out there. 27 www.porscheclubgb.com

‘Like any so-called barn ﬁnd, to some extent its charm and appeal, as it stands here and now, stem from the modiﬁcations that have been carried out over the years, the “patina” that the car has acquired. Utterly tasteless they may well seem to our eyes, of course, but it is those that help tell its extraordinary story, and the moment you eliminate them, then that story effectively disappears, too. It is going to take a lot of time and money even to get the car running – the engine needs a full strip and rebuild before I would dare turn the crankshaft, even very slowly with a spanner – and I’m just not sure how much of either of those commodities I have left. ➝

It’s almost as if I’m running up some kind of cul-de-sac. Do I want to fettle the RS, or prepare my next race car?’ Answers on a postcard, please… The story – or the most recent chapter of it, anyway – begins toward the end of last October, when Autofarm received an unexpected email from a Norwegian living in Florida, Rikard Asbjornsen. Josh, as it happened, was back home in Oxfordshire at the time, having earlier driven his 1970 911S at September’s Rennsport Reunion in California (another remarkable tale; some other time), and was due to ﬂy back to the US – to Florida – to drive that same car at the Classic Daytona weekend in November. During his absence from the US the ‘S’ was freighted the roughly 3,000 miles from Los Angeles (one always forgets just how big

America is), and provisionally sold on his behalf by an American friend, Phil Bagley of specialist dealer Klub Sport Racing in Riviera Beach, Florida. We are far too polite to have enquired how much – although the relevance of this unknown ﬁgure will become clear in a moment – but let’s just say that Josh wasn’t about to start haggling for more. ‘Rikard introduced himself, and told me that he had found, and was in the process of bringing to the US, a right-hand-drive Carrera 2.7 RS. It was originally sold here in the UK – which explained the right-hand drive – and apparently had been in Trinidad since the late 1970s. It had been standing

under a lean-to since about 2000, when it failed to start one day, and was untouched since 2002, he was told, when the then owner, a local named Leon Paria, had been murdered. Perhaps understandably Paria’s family had done nothing with it, other than occasionally turn down what must have been unrealistically low offers from opportunists, but Rikard had done the decent thing and offered them a good price, and they had accepted it. He had found us – Autofarm – on the Internet, and because of the car’s origins, and not least its UK origins, naturally

Like any so-called barn ﬁnd, its charm and appeal stem from the modiﬁcations that have been carried out over the years, the “patina” it has acquired

Famously, chassis numbers can be faked, but Josh has the experience – and here the corroborating evidence – to know that 2.7 RS number ‘1576’ is what it says on the tin. Did the original aluminium engine lid supply the mesh now seen inside the oil-cooler intake? Mercifully the engine – the single most valuable part of this hugely valuable car – appears original, but note the mouse- or rat-nibbled edges of the inlet stacks. Later mirrors are completely wrong – and paint on doors is disastrously bad – but it’s all ﬁxable

wondered if we would be interested in buying it. ‘I replied the same day – saying yes, of course! – and that was the start of a conversation that soon evolved into a very good working relationship. It turned out that Rikard not only lived in Florida, but in Fort Lauderdale, barely 50 miles from Klub Sport, who were very ably looking after my ‘S’ for the duration. He said he would be going to Daytona in his own 964 as a spectator, and that the RS would be arriving by sea from Trinidad in early November, just about a week before I was planning to arrive. What’s more, he was asking almost exactly the same for the car as I was due to receive from the sale for the RS, assuming that it emerged unscathed from the racing at Daytona, of course. Suddenly it was all starting to sound quite promising!’ It was all beginning to become quite complicated, too, so what follows are (edited) notes from Josh’s own impromptu diary, which he typed up, primarily for his own beneﬁt, over the last Christmas holiday. Needless to say, we thank him for allowing us to quote them. 22nd October: An Autofarm customer agrees to buy Phil Bagley’s UK-based, left-hand-drive RS, chassis number ending in 0312. 26th October: 1576 (again a reference to the

last four digits of the car’s chassis number) leaves Trinidad. 5th November: 1576 is delivered to Rikard Asbjornsen’s home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

7th November: Josh Sadler ﬂies out to Miami, Florida, to prepare for the Classic Daytona weekend.

from Josh’s 1970 ‘S’; Rikard buys the 997 GT3 RS with part of the proceeds from 1576. 12th November: Daytona practice. Keith Ennis

8th November: Josh meets Rikard Asbjornsen for

the first time, and in his hire car follows him to his home for an initial inspection of 1576. Negotiations begin. 9th November: Josh meets up with Phil Bagley at Klub Sport, where the former’s 1970 ‘S’ is being prepared for Daytona, and its gearbox ratios changed to suit the demands of this ultra-fast and famously challenging circuit. (A spine-tingling footnote in Josh’s notes shows that the essentially wingless car hit peak engine revs in fifth gear at around 160mph no fewer than 250 times. ‘It took some concentration to keep it at that level through the start and finish line on the tri-oval,’ he writes laconically, in a piece of understatement that surely rivals the famous ‘Houston, we have a problem’.) Later that same day Josh concludes negotiations with Rikard, agreeing a price for 1576 that exactly matches what he will get for the ‘S’ after the deduction of Phil Bagley’s commission. 10th November: Rikard says that he is looking

for a Gen 2 997 GT3 RS in white. Josh travels to Daytona with Keith Ennis, Klub Sport’s business colleague in charge of sales. In conversation the latter casually mentions to Josh that he has just taken into stock a Gen 2 997 GT3 RS in white. 11th November: Phil Bagley/Klub Sport buys

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delivers the 997 GT3 RS to Rikard, and collects 1576 and delivers that to Klub Sport. 13th November: Daytona qualifying. The ‘S’ ignition system gives problems, but lasts just about long enough to keep Josh in the running. Rikard arrives at the circuit not in his 964, as originally planned, but in his ‘new’ 997 GT3 RS. Well, you would, wouldn’t you? 14th November: Autofarm’s Mark Henderdson,

who had ﬂown out to mechanic for Josh (and co-driver Paul Howells) for the weekend, carries out a Herculean rebuild of the entire ignition system. (Mark would do some of the driving, too, lucky man!). 15th November: The Daytona weekend

concludes; Klub Sport packs up and heads for home. 16th November: Josh does a ﬁnal inspection of 1576 at Klub Sport, agrees a price with Phil Bagley, and sets out a plan for exporting it from the US back to the UK. Josh takes a train to Miami airport, and ﬂies back to London. 10th February 2016: Josh collects 1576 from shipping agent Cars UK in Chedburgh, Suffolk, settling the nearly £9000 bill for freight and duty etc. ‘Now what?’ he writes. What, indeed! ➝

It has the added distinction of being the last right-hand-drive RS, and still with its original engine Of precisely what, then, has the hero of our story become the proud owner? Current appearance notwithstanding, it is one of some 1580 911 Carrera 2.7 RSs built for the 1973 model year. Its full chassis number is 9113601576, and its engine number 6631537 – and the fact that the two are still together after more than four decades naturally adds massively to the car’s overall historical appeal and value. Its original colour was Royal Purple. The eponymous Carrera RS ‘bible’ by Doctors Thomas Grüber and Georg Konradsheim – itself an appreciating collector’s item – records that it was built to so-called Touring speciﬁcation (so no lightweight panels or glass) in May/June 1973 for the UK market. As such, it is believed to be the last right-hand-drive 2.7 RS built. ‘The very last car was 1590,’ says Josh Sadler, ‘and the Grüber and Konradsheim book says that the 14 later cars – 1577–1590 – consist of seven for German delivery, including two Lightweights, three for Italy, one for Switzerland, one for Austria – which was 1590 itself – one for Brazil,

and one other factory car – 1585 – with a bespoke interior and much else. So I’ve just assumed that these were all left-hand drive.’ Options listed for 1576 by Grüber and Konradsheim are shown as 102, 220, 258, 423, 425, 650 and 651. The first, 102, is a two-stage heated rear window in tinted glass, and 220 a limited-slip differential with 40 per cent locking – although whether the car still has the latter is unknown. Option 258 is head restraints (long gone, together with the original front seats), 423 is an outside mirror on the driver’s side (and one presumes that side alone), and 425 a rear window wiper – although today there is no trace of that, either. ‘Everyone thinks the RS always came with that iconic ducktail rear spoiler,’ says Josh, ‘but that had no mounting points for the rear wiper, so if you opted for that you got the standard flat lid, albeit in aluminium – and we know that’s what this car had originally.’ The last two items – 650 and 651 – are the electric sliding sunroof and electric windows, both of which the car still has. There was never any doubt in Josh Sadler’s mind that it was, and is, the real thing – he has seen too many of both those and the increasingly common fakes to be taken in by a mere chassis and/or engine number, and the paperwork he was shown in Florida clinched it – but clearly the car has changed considerably since first registered to one Gordon Durham, sadly now deceased, on 19th July 1973. (That first UK plate, for the record, read MXG 911L; the ‘XG’ suffix was used, until the 1974 re-organisation of UK counties, to denote the Teesside area. Josh is hoping eventually to be able to re-register it with the same marl.) Perhaps the most obvious difference between then and now is a full colour change, via what 30 www.porscheclubgb.com

must have been a very expensive windows-out respray, to the current aubergine. At the same time, one imagines, the car gained those later ‘elephantear’ door mirrors (currently mounted, rather bizarrely, on left-hand-drive base mouldings in the right-hand-drive positions on the doors), those perennially ghastly American-specification headlamp rims (colour-coded, naturally…), and not least that iconic but none the less completely wrong ‘whaletail’ rear wing. That said, someone must have gone to considerable trouble to add an extra support strut for that inside the engine compartment, complete with decent welded-on brackets, and even as we look round the car with Josh he notes that the flexible black lip is the proper Porsche item, not some cheap after-market copy. Interestingly, the original engine lid is believed to have survived elsewhere here in the UK (Josh is on the trail, chequebook potentially at the ready), and there is a strong possibility that the cross-hatch mesh from inside its slatted section was used, back in the day, to line the oil-cooler grille in the lower front skirt. Other ‘embellishments’ include the seemingly custom-made cover for the silencer, the rear reflector panel between the lights (the latter an after-market item that Autofarm itself once made, and sold in significant numbers to owners wanting to update their early cars), heavily film-tinted windows, with a top tint for the windscreen extending almost a third of the way down the glass, and that ET-style third brake light. ‘Believe it or not, that’s a genuine Porsche part for the 1987 to 1989 cars,’ chuckles Josh, ‘and, what’s more, it’s still listed in the PET parts catalogue!’ And then, of course, there are those wheels: 15-inch BBS cross-spokes (again, very 1980s), colour-coded to the body, and as you can see

fitted with almost comically large rear tyres. ‘Those are a bit perished in places,’ says Josh, ‘but they seem to be holding their air, and tread-wise they look barely used. Anyone for some drag racing…?’ Inside, there is a pair of what must have been again expensive fully adjustable Recaro seats more suited to a 1980s Ford Escort or Vauxhall Astra, a Blaupunkt radio/cassette player (with one of the same manufacturer’s once top-of-the-range stalk controllers down between the seats), and a rather bland and anonymous – but presumably once very fashionable – three-spoke steering wheel. Nothing obvious to see under the front lid – with the notable and fortunate exception of presumably the original Fuchs spare wheel; one wonders how the car would have behaved if that had ever needed to be fitted at the rear – and the engine appears to be untouched, too. Having made some preliminary investigations Josh believes it was a broken injection-pump drive-belt that probably brought it to a halt in 2000, and mercifully – as it has turned out – no-one appears to have made any attempt subsequently to fix it, thereby creating more problems. ‘Strictly speaking, the moulded fan shroud is to the 1974-model design,’ says Josh, trying (successfully) not to sound too ‘geeky’, ‘but then Porsche was always a law unto itself in that respect. I don’t think it’s a sign of anything sinister.’ Condition-wise, as we have suggested, it’s all a bit of a mess. Or perhaps a lot of a mess; it all depends on your perspective. But the fact remains that there is relatively little to prevent a straightforward full-scale restoration, although Josh reiterates his notion of simply putting right the most egregious areas of the car and getting it running ‘as is’. That would certainly give a whole new meaning to the ‘outlaw’ look once so popular among 356 owners. Even so, the engine and fuel system would require that full strip and rebuild to avoid any potential damage when firing it up (‘Who knows what has crawled inside the fan housing,’ says Josh, ‘never mind the combustion chambers?’), and obvious safety-related items like the steering,

suspension and brakes – and wheels and tyres – would need to be overhauled and/or changed as a matter of course. ‘The UK-illegal front-window tints would have to go, of course,’ adds Josh, ‘although I’m sure we could just peel off the film that has been used, and I would want to fit an original-style crankshaft pulley – someone has fitted one for air-con, perhaps with the intention of installing the rest of the system. That, too, is arguably an integral part of the car’s history, but it’s hidden away and serves no useful purpose, and provided we kept it I don’t think it would detract from the story the car tells.’ But all that is, for the time being at least, way ahead in the future. Luckily, having invested a significant chunk of his personal pension ‘pot’ in the RS, Josh Sadler is fortunately none the less able to sit back for a while and let the dust settle after the wave of interest generated by that press release, and no doubt there will be many late-evening discussions at Oddington Grange about the best way forward. And maybe magazine stories like this will generate their own theories and ideas among their readers – and perhaps even a new owner who will be able to pick up the proverbial baton and run with it. One hopes, too, that the oxygen of publicity might jog a few memories and so unearth a little more of the car’s earlier history here in the UK – and shortly after this issue of Porsche Post is published Josh is due to meet John Waddell, one of its earlier owners in Trinidad; watch this space. But whatever happens, whatever is discovered about this remarkable car, several things are certain. Josh Sadler and Autofarm have between them effectively saved for the nation one of the previously missing-in-action Carrera 2.7 RSs, and thereby filled in a small but significant gap in the story of this most iconic of Porsche models. We sincerely hope that it won’t be the last such project Josh tackles, but even if it is, even if he does, indeed, devote himself to his many other automotive interests, what a fantastic way to sign off a long and illustrious career. The rest of us should be even half as lucky. PP

TIMELINE Can you fill in any gaps? If so, send Josh Sadler an email at porsche@autofarm.co.uk 19th July 1973: Car bought by Gordon Durham of R Durham & Sons Ltd, haulage contractors, Teesside, UK 3rd June 1977: Sold by AFN to John E F Waddell, Port of Spain, Trinidad 30th May 1978: Known to be registered PY5363, and bought by Dave Maraj, today the owner of Porsche Centre Champion Motors in Florida 17th February 1984: Owned by the Presidential Insurance Company, Port of Spain 3rd February 1989: Owned by Alan B Johnson of Trincity, northern Trinidad. It is thought that he may have commissioned the respray and related work 27th May 1993: Bought by Leon Paria of Barateria,Trinidad 13th October 2002: Leon Paria is murdered; the case remains unsolved 17th March 2009: Car is in the hands of Caroline Pargassingh-Paria, Leon’s widow, of Santa Cruz, Trinidad 9th October 2015: The Paria family agree that Leon had left the car to his daughter, Leandra, and it is bought by Rikard Asbjornsen of Florida 20th October 2015: Rikard Asbjornsen first emails Autofarm in the UK 26th October 2015: Car is exported, by sea, from Trinidad 5th November 2015: Car arrives at Rikard’s home near Fort Lauderdale 20th November 2015: A deal is agreed between Josh Sadler, Rikard Asbjornsen, and Phil Bagley of Klub Sport Racing 29th December 2015: Paperwork is finally finalised, and on advice from Cars UK, PY5363 arrives in New York for shipping across the Atlantic 17th January 2016: After further paperwork complications, PY5363 finally leaves the US 1st February 2016: Car arrives in Felixstowe, and after clearance through Customs its container is collected by Cars UK for unloading at their Chedburgh, Suffolk, depot

The six digits stamped on the fan support show the car to be not just a 2.7 RS, but a matchingnumbers 2.7 RS. Does it get any better than that? Josh Sadler (right) is understandably delighted to be the current owner, but undecided about how best – or even if – to restore it

10th February 2016: Car is collected by Josh Sadler for road transport to Autofarm in Oxfordshire

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NORTH BY NORTHWEST The Proclaimers famously walked 500 miles – and then 500 more – but Jack Fordyce and his fellow Porsche and BMW explorers tackled the entire north coast of Scotland with rather less physical effort, and no less satisfaction ➝ Words: Jack Fordyce Photos: Group members

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To thoroughly enjoy the ﬁrst leg of the NC500, heading west from Inverness, it is advisable to begin with an overnight stay in Inverness itself

Arguably the highlight of any drive round northern Scotland is Bealach na Bà, the famous Pass of the Cattle (main photo and above), best tackled in smaller groups to avoid congestion. The descent – in either direction – will give your brakes a serious workout. But there are breathtaking views aplenty wherever you go (below)

ollowing our successful 2015 European trip (see the September 2015 issue of Porsche Post), our geographically diverse band of Porsche and BMW Z4 petrolheads, recently dubbed Z & P Touring, embarked on an equally challenging sortie to Scotland’s increasingly well-known North Coast 500 – essentially, as its name suggests, a spectacular 500-mile tour around the coast of the country north of Inverness. Strictly speaking, of course, the route takes in both the north-eastern and north-western coasts, as well, but you get the picture – and hence the title of this piece, borrowed by the magazine production team from the famous 1959 movie of the same name, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, and starring Cary Grant. We thought it would be a nice idea to produce a memento of the tour, and so organised some rally-style plaques from www.dragonﬂyhouse. co.uk, with some modest sponsorship. Our thanks to independent Porsche specialist Stirlings Cars of Cornwall, AM Detailing of Elgin, and Pinewood Portfolio Management in Lanarkshire.

(I did say we were geographically diverse!) To thoroughly enjoy the ﬁrst leg of the NC500, heading west from Inverness, it is advisable to begin with an overnight stay in Inverness itself. We did this on a Wednesday, based at the city’s Holiday Inn Express, with a ﬁnal Saturday-night stop in Perth, although you could easily take several days more to enjoy the scenery, the seafood and the historical sights. Some participants drove all the way up from England’s south coast, enduring a lengthy cruise-controlled slog to our starting point – fully 140 miles of the A9 north of Dunblane now have limits rigidly enforced by average-speed cameras – but we all knew it would be worth it for the joys to come in the far north. On our own route to the start we took the opportunity to introduce some Cumbrian friends to the A93 Old Military Road past Glenshee and Braemar, and the frequently snow-blocked A939 from Cockbridge to Tomintoul, enhanced by an impromptu meet up in Perth with one of our group in a red 987 Cayman ‘S’. This route is undoubtedly preferable to the scenically quite spectacular but dynamically dreary A9, so the entire group tackled our route in the reverse 34 www.porscheclubgb.com

direction a few days later. This opportunity to sample still more of Scotland’s finest roads was too good to miss. Our first lunch – of excellent fresh fish – was at the Applecross Inn, following a terrific blast up the famous Bealach na Bà (Pass of the Cattle), with its very own micro-climate at the summit (ie Arctic!), then after lunch we had a fine run round the stunning coastline of the Applecross Peninsula with views over to Skye and Raasay. The Royal Hotel in Ullapool, with rooms overlooking Loch Broom, provided a helpful proprietor, stunning morning views, and not least plenty of good food. The nearby Gleaner filling station, suitably stocked with super unleaded, was a bonus. The coastal roads north of Ullapool have some sublime sections, seemingly perfectly laid out for group driving, and the morning’s sortie out of

Ullapool towards Durness was a true delight, with National Geographic-quality scenery around every turn. If camping en route is an option for you, then the Clachtoll Beach campsite, a few miles north of Lochinver, which the route passes on a rollercoaster run around a tight coastal loop, has an unbeatable location and outlook. Our improvised photo shoot on Kylesku Bridge, mimicking a recent cover shot of another ﬁne motoring magazine, seemed a popular diversion, too. Building in various sightseeing highlights, points of interest and, of course, those vital coffee stops is essential to break up the driving just a little, which although immense fun can be tiring. Cocoa Mountain at Balnakeil Craft Village in Durness gave us a welcome caffeine boost, along with giant mugs of hot chocolate,

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offsetting the bleak former Cold War buildings, leased at special terms to locals to run small businesses. A visit to the memorial to the many men who served and died in the World War 2 Arctic convoys at Cove Battery, overlooking Loch Ewe, was a poignant moment of reﬂection, and a highly recommended worthwhile out-and-back detour. Despite long sections of single-track, the roads on the north coast itself, through Durness, Tongue and Bettyhill towards Dounreay, are fabulous, offering a unique blend of pace, precision and thrill, certainly for the UK. Our group frequently praised the absence of trafﬁc and the scope to really lean on an outside tyre, and genuinely feel their car’s abilities, even when absolute speed is not at trackday levels. ➝

Remnants of winter snow above Glenshee hint at how harsh and unforgiving the weather can be up here at any time of year. Be prepared...

HELPFUL HINTS Sections of the NC500 can be some distance from recovery services, so ensure your car is

WELL PREPARED

AND SERVICED Don’t rely solely on your sat-nav – a map is essential Expect patchy mobile-phone coverage – make calls over wi-ﬁ where available

REFUEL every evening and/or morning – you will need it Keep camera, video and phone batteries charged, and spare memory cards to hand

Aviemore felt like a major metropolis, with more cars seen in minutes than we had earlier encountered during entire days

Prepare for long sections of single-track roads with passing places, making for challenging driving at higher speeds

VERY TIGHT

A quick team photo was staged in bitingly fierce wind at the ever-exposed John O’Groats, which I have to say appeared much better-kept and far more colourful and inviting than during any previous visit. A few road surfaces could have been smoother, but perhaps we were unlucky in that respect and another time might see better. At one point, such was the volley of stone-chips from the 305-section tyres ahead that I felt we were in the firing line of an out-of-control tennis-ball machine! The route is, indeed, 500 miles long, with different sections managed by different councils, so it is difficult to generalise about it. Suffice to say there is a challenging mix of surfaces and undulations, and some surprising transitions. It should, however, be noted that we adhered diligently to 30, 40 and 50mph speed limits – and so should you. The rather swish Mackays Hotel in Wick kindly secured us the use of a nearby locked compound for our cars, provided high-end rooms with in-room Jacuzzis, and very fine modern dining, which helped celebrate the birthday of one of our members – thanks again for the drinks, Paul! After a tricky wet descent of the A9’s twisty Berriedale Braes in relentless rain we took a pre-booked tour of the Glenmorangie Distillery, where the takeaway ‘wee dram’ for drivers’ later consumption was a nice touch – perhaps the tiniest carry-out ever around these parts.

Even for those who don’t drink whisky, learning about the history and the distilling process was fascinating. Aviemore felt like a major metropolis, with more cars seen in minutes than we had earlier encountered during entire days. An impromptu light lunch at the quirky Skiing Doo, accommodating a party of 19, at no notice whatsoever, hit the spot perfectly. Some great driving ‘B’-roads out of Aviemore around Nethy Bridge were a great find. As mentioned, the subsequent southbound sections of A939 and A93 are simply sensational, beautifully avoiding much of the A9, and offering driving opportunities as fine as you will find over any Alpine pass. We completed our tour with a banquet-style dinner at the Huntingtower Hotel in Perth, some way south of Inverness to afford our southern-based friends more time for their Sunday drive home. We enjoyed very comfortable rooms, and relaxing in the stylish late-night bar. Part of the following morning, when we had more time, was spent inspecting minor battle scars and comparing car specifications and set-ups. I am pleased to report that some more of our ‘Z’ friends (ie BMW Z4 drivers) have started to turn their attentions to all things beginning with ‘P’! The North Coast 500 rightly deserves all the praise and awards it has been getting of late. Do it before everyone else does. PP 36 www.porscheclubgb.com

Tackle single-track sections like Bealach na Bà in smaller groups Expect to encounter other trafﬁc, wildlife and livestock Accommodation is relatively plentiful, although prior planning and pre-booking is advised for

LARGER GROUPS We aimed mostly for 10am driving starts to allow time for a decent breakfast. Combined with

5 HOURS of daily driving this made for well-balanced days Watch your distance! Loose stone chippings left us with paint damage and a cracked windscreen Invest in walkie-talkie radios – most worthwhile, and lots of fun! Visit: northclivestockoast500. com and become a member of

THE NC500 Visit: NC500 has a dedicated Facebook page

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His 944S2 may be famously – and proudly – scruffy, admits Tref Willingham, but after nearly 26 years and 355,000 miles it has every right to wear its dents and scratches as badges of honour Words: Tref Willingham Photos: Antony Fraser and the author

hat were you doing on 5th September 1990? (It’s OK, I don’t really expect you to remember!) Somewhere in the UK, though, some lucky man or woman was taking delivery of a brand-new Porsche. A shiny 944S2, black on black, and by definition showroom-perfect in every way. And I do hope whoever that person was, they are not reading this today, because sadly that car, now known as Black Bomber IV (or simply Bomber for short), is no longer shiny and unsullied, other than maybe in the current owner’s eye. Twenty-five years – now nearly 26, in fact – and 355,000 miles have taken their toll. Nevertheless, a 25th anniversary is something to celebrate. I managed to forget the cake on the precise day, early last autumn, but had already pondered with our Club’s General Manager, Chris Seaward, and 944 Register Secretary Paul McNulty, how to celebrate it, and both agreed that this article might be appropriate. So how, exactly, did this Porsche – my Porsche – come to have quite that many miles on the clock, a reputation for being used whatever the conditions, and, well, just so many dents and scratches? It was nearly 10 years ago now that I acquired it. Having had my previous daily-driver 944 written off in a collision on the M25, I needed a replacement. At the time I was working in London, and my previous car had been vandalised there, so from the outset I was looking for something that I didn’t have to be too precious about. Quite apart from the risks of where I worked, it was to be another daily driver, and I expected to clock up a fair few miles – although even I didn’t expect quite so many. The car I found was a trade-in that a Porsche specialist really didn’t want on their forecourt – and yes, it did have some of the damage before I bought it. Nevertheless, it still pained me greatly when it received its first, perhaps inevitable ‘ding’ in my care. Indeed, every tiny additional scratch, any extra dent, still pains me. One day, I keep telling myself, I will restore it to concours standard, and so I do try to maintain it with that long-term view in mind. And paradoxically I think, to a degree, that has been part of the reason why it has lasted so well. Yes, there are rust holes in the wings and – unusually for a 944 – one door, but I still try and touch up the stone-chips regularly. Every little helps! Always the bridesmaid, this one, and never the bride. Unsurprisingly it has gone through many, many spare parts in the more than 200,000 miles for which I have owned it. Having a concours-condition 944 Turbo in the garage, I soon discovered that many of the parts are interchangeable, so naturally if I need to buy new parts for Bomber, they tend to be fitted to the Turbo, and poor old Bomber gets the hand-me-downs. This does have some important benefits, the most significant of which are tyres. The Pirellis fitted to 944s have been much slated. I liked them (and sadly they are no longer available) because ➝

they were hard-wearing. The set on my Turbo had been on there for a couple of years, so I put new on the Turbo, and the old onto Bomber – they had no appreciable wear from when I had replaced them before. The difference in grip was astonishing, in otherwise identical tyres, just one set a couple of years older than the others. Now Bomber rarely gets treated to new tyres – being used as the mule to wear out otherwise good tyres from other cars. The only concession is that I do tend to fit winter tyres in the winter – if Bomber is lucky, once they wear down a bit, I carry on using them through the summer, too, as there is no point in having winter tyres with worn-out tread in the winter! I have made a couple of alterations to suit my specific requirements – electrically heated leather seats are a little luxury – well, I spend rather a lot of time in the driver’s seat! Air-conditioning is awaiting fitting – just the dashboard out and then the heater element to go in now. I have also experimented with cheaper alternative components – there is a limit to how often you wish to replace things like spark plugs and distributor caps on a sunny-Sunday car. The result is that I have tried numerous ‘pattern’ or after-market parts. Some are OK, some are a false economy. Spark plugs, for example. After changing them the first time, and thinking there was no appreciable difference, I later took them out to inspect them, on the basis that I would change them if necessary, but otherwise clean them up, regap them, and put them back in. At 70,000 miles I thought enough was enough, and replaced them anyway – with no appreciable difference to how well the car ran, fuel economy, or emissions. (Although that may have changed with the LPG system; more on that in a moment.) Likewise, no difference between the most expensive, and the cheapest. The only thing to watch is that if you leave them in there too long, the carbon build-up can make them difficult to remove – so check them regularly. Against conventional wisdom? Absolutely. But I do keep pretty good records – good enough that I can see an approximately 2mpg seasonal variation in fuel economy. Finding the pattern among the noise. Oil is something I won’t compromise on, though. That is changed regularly – although the interval has been extended since swapping to LPG. Sometimes, though, there is a price to be paid for experimenting. One example was what I now refer to as the world’s most expensive distributor cap. At around 270,000 miles the car developed a knock. No great surprise at that distance, perhaps, and as a daily car, since the source wasn’t readily identified despite being at halfengine speed, the expedient solution was to change the engine. At that time I had recently replaced the HT side of the ignition system to cure a previous misfire, so new plugs, leads, distributor cap and rotor arm, and these, together with the ancillaries, were moved across to the new engine. Started it up, exactly the same ‘death rattle’! To cut a long story short, it turned out to be the cheap distributor cap. Not so cheap when the replacement engine was into four figures! So Bomber doesn’t have its original engine? Well, actually, yes, it does. The old one went back in after 40,000 miles, and I had proved that LPG

Every tiny additional scratch, any extra dent, still pains me. One day, I keep telling myself, I will restore it to concours standard, and so I do try to maintain it with that long-term view in mind

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doesn’t kill Porsches. From any loss I always like to gain something. With a non-original engine I felt much more confident about finally connecting up the LPG system that I had gradually been installing. When I swapped the engine back I was prepared to allow myself to fit the air-conditioning pipes which cannot go in with the engine in place. The towbar and roof rack are a frequent talking point – I make no apologies for showing again Martin Overington’s 962 behind Bomber – probably the most difficult and taxing towing journey I have ever had but, really, an honour of the highest order. Especially when Bomber’s battery and jump-leads were used to start it! Spares? Everyone with a 944 should have a DME relay in the glovebox, and Bomber does. By and large the car has been very reliable, except it has developed its own ‘character’. By driving it daily one frequently learns to live with these idiosyncrasies – the bonnet release requires tapping the back of the bonnet with the palm of your hand while pulling the lever. I really cannot now remember how I discovered that. It has been through a couple of alternators, several driveshaft joints, a radiator and a starter motor, as well as the usual service items – brake pads, discs, and so on. That said, some of the feared components can last remarkably well – the very expensive wishbones finally gave up the ghost with a little tell-tale play at 320,000 miles, the red wax still on the fixings when removed. Some faults still elude me – or I haven’t spent enough time on them; one or the other. Now and again the engine won’t start. No ‘bounce’ of the tacho needle, a classic sign of a DME relay or crankshaft-sensor fault. Change the DME relay, ➝ Ingenious LPG conversion places tank where rear seats used to be (below); phone-holder was made by Tref himself using a 3D printer (bottom). Car has famously been used to tow Martin Overington’s 962

and it would start. But sooner or later it would happen again, and so I would put the old DME relay back in, and it would start again. So I figured it was the connections, not the DME relay. These were cleaned up, and yet occasionally I would still get a ‘no-start’. I have now determined that the fault sometimes occurs when the passenger door is opened – it doesn’t happen so often, but of course, you do have to go in there to open the bonnet to check levels. Very strange, and I have to assume that something is either pulling or pushing a wire in the fusebox from the door. I am hoping I can finally put this little bug to rest at the same time as taking the dashboard out to change the heater box for an air-con-enabled one. One of the big problems with repairs on a car with this many miles is determining what is causing a problem. Everything is worn, so if it does make a new noise or rattle, it’s not a case of finding what is worn, but finding what is worn to excess. To a degree I can be pragmatic, and if a fix doesn’t solve a problem, then I have just replaced a worn component that could have lasted a little longer – and have a slightly worn spare! I keep an eye out for parts which sooner or later I know I am going to need, which means the running costs are relatively low. As I say, though, oil and filter changes are something I do not compromise on. The LPG conversion? Yes, I have mentioned it a couple of times, and yes, it is now operational. Indeed, it has been for something like 70,000 miles now, and so has more than paid for itself.

When I first suggested it I heard all sorts of horror stories about LPG – but very few of them, if any, were from first-hand experience. Eventually I tracked down the chap who had a 944 running on LPG that has been featured in 911 & Porsche World some years ago. I asked him how the car was in the long term. He told me that it had been absolutely fine, and had clocked up a colossal mileage before it finally succumbed to rusty sills. I fitted what I believed to be the best kit available, by what I perceived to be the most knowledgeable specialist that I could find, and I have been very satisfied as a result. It does slightly less to the gallon than on petrol (about 2mpg down, but then I am currently paying 45p per litre instead of 107p per litre for unleaded. I can switch back to petrol at any time, but I have done that only two or three times since I had it installed. If there is a downside it is the rev range of the LPG injectors. I had a choice – either full engine revs, but a lumpy idle, or losing the top thousand rpm on LPG (when it gets to around 5500rpm it will switch over to petrol, so you don’t actually lose it, as such). Well, I hardly ever chase it up to the red-line, but I do sit in traffic with the engine idling rather a lot! I also fitted LPG to reduce running costs, for which you don’t really want to be on the red-line anyway, so it was a bit of a no-brainer for me. One thing I can never understand about most LPG conversions I see: why do they put the filler so low down? You see people grovelling on the floor to fill the car, which is really not very pleasant at all. Mine is in a panel replacing the

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An engineer by training, Tref (below) describes himself as routinely impoverished, but despite its down-at-heel appearance his S2 is mechanically in fine fettle. It has to be, given the huge mileage he clocks up in it, even today

rear quarter-light window – all very civilised for ﬁlling up, and the rather large tank is where the back seat used to be – unless you have very small children, how much use is the back seat in a 944 anyway? For me it has worked perfectly. So, there is the story of Bomber – so far. Nothing at all to do with the Bomb Squad trying to blow the car up (yes, it is true, they did, but I am afraid I can’t tell you about that one – a matter of national security, you understand!), but actually a fellow Club member so christened my ﬁrst black 944, and the name has stuck ever since. In the time it has taken me to write this article the car has covered another 10,000 miles, and I hope that by the time you get to read this, it will have covered a few thousand more! PP

PORSCHE 924 I A regular visitor to the huge Techno Classica show at Essen every spring, Gareth Tarr found much to interest him at this year’s event, with Porsche celebrating 40 years of what have become known as the transaxle cars Photos: Gareth Tarr

t is fair to say that in 1976 Porsche shocked the motoring world with the front-engined 924 as much as it did 20-odd years later when the 911 became water-cooled. We have been there several times since – the 4x4 Cayenne, the saloon Panamera and most recently the twin-turbo 911 Carreras have all caused the shaking of heads in many quarters – but history shows that Stuttgart usually gets it right. In truth, though, the company’s big technical innovation four decades ago was the location not of the 924’s engine but that of its gearbox – at the rear of the chassis, and in combination with the differential – and at Techno Classica this year Porsche celebrated this anniversary in modest but nonetheless appealing style. Most prominent – and arguably the most interesting – of the three relevant cars on the company’s Classic division stand was a prototype 924, or EA425 as it had been down during its early stages. It is a frequently known story: in 1972 VW commissioned Porsche to develop a replacement for the 914, and after testing at Weissach the EA425 project was presented to the VW board in autumn 1974. But VW dropped the proposed sports car, and instead it was Porsche that brought it to market two years later. The tangerine EA425 shown at Essen was partially restored in 2007. It is clearly a progenitor of the 924 family but, as is often the way with prototypes of now familiar shapes, in detail it looks crude and slightly dumpy, especially around the rear. The company’s stylists did a neat job of tidying it up for volume production.

Completing the trio of transaxle cars on the Porsche Classic stand were a cutaway 968 (the last of the 924 family) and a late-model 928 GTS, together with a cutaway 944 Turbo engine and transmission. The 928 was originally developed to replace the 911 – another shocker at the time, and probably even harder to imagine today – but despite winning the 1978 European Car of the Year title (the only sports car to win that particular accolade) it was never the hoped-for sales success, and production ended in 1995 without replacement. The 968 went out of production during the same year, of course, but was famously replaced as the entry-level Porsche by the Boxster. A special exhibition – The Transaxle Era – can be seen at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart until 16th October. Those with an interest in grand prix racing during the 1970s might remember the Canadian Walter Wolf and his short-lived team which famously won on its ﬁrst outing – at the Argentine Grand Prix in January 1977. That victory, with Jody Scheckter at the wheel, was followed by two more that year, but in mid-1979 the team merged with Fittipaldi. The Monaco-

based Wolf, Austrian by birth, is also known for his collection of sports cars, and one such – a 1979 935 Kremer K3 Le Mans – was for sale at Essen. Remarkably, despite sharing 98 per cent of its parts with that year’s Le Mans-winning K3, the Wolf car was registered for the road. Painted in Wolf’s trademark dark blue with red stripes, the K3 was once driven on the Autobahn at 338km/h (210mph) by Erwin Kremer. At Essen the car was offered for sale at €2,000,000. With over 2700 cars for sale, and many more just on display, there was plenty for the record 201,000 visitors to Essen to see. But it’s not just volume; even seasoned classic-car followers are likely to find something they had not seen before, the Walter Wolf K3 being a case in point. There were many other Porsches, of course, and if you couldn’t afford one of Stuttgart’s finest there were books and ephemera aplenty celebrating the marque to help empty your wallet. Next year will mark the 50th anniversary of the first 911 Targa going on sale. Will this be celebrated on Porsche Classic’s stand at Essen? Put the dates – 5th to 19th April 2017 – in your diary if you want to find out. PP

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For Porsche this spring’s Essen show was a celebration of 40 years of its hugely successful ‘transaxle’ chassis, with cutaway 968 and 944 Turbo laid bare (left). Fascinating to see this fully restored EA425 prototype, too (bottom left). Plenty of other delights, as well, including Walter Wolf’s road-legal 935 (above), and an orange 911 (bottom), the latter presaging next year’s 50th anniversary of the Targa

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VINTAGE VIEW Evocative images from the Ted Walker Archive

Our archive photograph this month was taken on the starting grid at Snetterton on Good Friday, 12th April 1968, for the Guards 500, the British round of the European Touring Car Championship. The red 911 belonged at that time to well-known Carrera 6 racer Bill Bradley, and a spirited qualifying drive by Vic Elford had put it in pole position, ahead of what would later become the racewinning 4.7-litre Ford Mustang. Immediately behind ‘Quick Vic’ is the BMW 2002 shared by Dieter Quester and Dieter Basche, eventually a ‘DNF’ – Did Not Finish – as the result of ﬁnal-drive failure. Elford himself would be another DNF, the 911’s 2.0-litre, 49 www.porscheclubgb.com

twin-plug engine the victim of what seems to have been some sort of valvegear failure after 20 laps. Interestingly, within a few years there would be a rather more tangible connection between Porsche and BMW’s 02 saloons, after the former bought at least one such vehicle to use as a mobile test-bed for the running gear of what would become the 924. PP

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Regions Regional Director’s report Hello and welcome to my first Regional Director’s Report as the new Chairman of Porsche GB Club. Many thanks to all of the Club officials past, present and future who have offered me kind words in this regard. I am really looking forward to continuing as the Regional Director for the next two years and I thought that the atmosphere at the Regional ‘breakout’ session at the recent workers’ conference was really inspiring with nearly all of the Club’s ROs in attendance. While I may joke with Register Director Albert Walsh about inter Region/Register rivalry, it is

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fair to say that some of the Club’s best assets are involved in hosting monthly meetings across the UK, looking after Regional members and the enthusiasm and passion demonstrated at the conference was great to see. Thank you all. Congratulations go out to Alan and Fiona Bartlett in particular but also to all members of Region 31 for winning Region of the Year at the Club’s recent AGM. Alan and Fiona have made a major contribution to the Club and I was delighted to present them with their well deserved trophy at the Clubhouse. To all new members reading this part of the magazine for the ﬁrst time (and there are many of you) over the following pages, please feast your eyes on an eye-watering selection of events that have taken place recently. Your own regional pages will alert you to forthcoming attractions

that are local to you and if you have not done so already, please introduce yourself to your RO. A quick email is an easy ice breaker, and they will be pleased to welcome you to your region. Some of the Club’s major events are becoming fully booked at an early stage and if you can commit to attending something well in advance, this is always a help to those organising. I hope that June brings lots of sunshine in which you enjoy your cars and events. I am looking forward to visiting Ken Mack and Region 27 for their anniversary celebrations imminently and if you are planning on attending, I look forward to seeing you there. Rob Kellock Chairman & Regional Director chairman@porscheclubgb.com

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Regional Organiser Donald Hossack 07968 724441 – r1@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Scott Laurie 07803 260417 Hello everyone. I hope you are well and starting, as I am, to look forward to enjoying some more of the varied events on our calendar. For me, April was a busy month with attendance at the outings listed to follow. Sixteen of us joined Gordon Campbell for his 65th birthday curry and I also made a last minute decision to join some of the usual track guys; Gordon, Greig, Richard, Lindsay and Des for a day of fun at Donington Park. All the cars and drivers performed well and without incident. I attended the Officials’ Conference and AGM on April 23-24 at the Clubhouse. With it being my first, I got the chance to meet many ROs and the Board of Directors. You can read more of the business covered in the previous pages of this month’s PP, but suffice to say, there are exciting times ahead for PCGB.

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There are some great car protection products on the market that suit all levels of vehicle protection, be it partial or full. The boys certainly know their stuﬀ and, following an extensive question and answer session, they provided a lovely buﬀet lunch. I know they had a lot of enquiries relating to what they can provide for your

RECENT EVENTS Spotless Detailing Always popular and becoming an annual event, this joint R1 and R2 gathering on Sunday, April 3 saw a very good turnout of around 25, despite the miserable weather. Callum and Kris helped keep us dry and warm in their workshop as they gave a combination of practical and video demonstrations on car washing, detailing, ceramic coating, Xpel protection, product explanation and vehicle wrapping.

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Kris of Spotless Detailing demonstrating vehicle wrap

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R21 Chiltern p83 R23 Sussex p85 R24 Cambridgeshire & Bedfordshire p85 R25 Kent p87 R26 Dorset p87 R27 Ireland p88 R28G Guernsey p91 R28J Jersey p92 R29 Surrey p92 R30 Isle of Man p95 R31 Cotswold p97

cherished possession and hopefully, from the day some business was generated. Thanks to those who attended the event and to Gill who led the R2 contingent. Spring drive and lunch Nine cars and 16 of us met at Dobbies in Stirling on a sunny Sunday, April 10. Kenny Ritchie led us off in his Ferrari through Stirling on some impromptu siteseeing and then on to the Yetts o’ Muckhart. I took the lead for the last few miles of the very leisurely drive. Leisurely, mainly because we encountered every pedal cycle club in central Scotland and a motorcycle learners’ day out. Nevertheless, the run was very enjoyable and the scenery a delight. Arriving at Gloagburn Farm Shop we were quickly shown to our tables where we enjoyed a catch up with friends and a first-class lunch served by the friendly staff. After some shopping for homemade chutney we gathered in the car park, said our goodbyes and went on our way. I would definitely

consider Gloagburn as the venue for a breakfast run in the future. Thanks to all who came along and supported the event.

went along and, to my delight, insisted on taking the GT3. It was a very successful morning with a total of 60 attending, several being PCGB members. There was a display of paint correction and, afterwards, a browse through the art gallery and coﬀee and cake. Thanks to Mark for the invite and we look forward to joining you again later in the year. Please see our events page for full details of upcoming events.

some fresh faces and some new friendships were made at the same time. All in all a very enjoyable day.

Best regards Donald

GT Scotland breakfast meet For those of you who don’t know, a few years ago Pete and Craig set up GT Scotland with the intention of bringing the motoring community together to enjoy any make of car. They are not a club as such and do most of their communication via Facebook but have gone from strength to strength and have a large super car following. I attended their open invitation to a well-attended Lamborghini Edinburgh on Saturday, April 16 where some lovely cars were to be seen including GT3, McLaren, TVR and 991 GTS. A new Huracan Spyder was on display and I might just start saving up now. Breakfast rolls were served and, apart from the odd snow shower, it was a great morning of chatting to owners of other marques about their cars. Several of our Club members were there too. Their meetings are always well organised. If you would like to go along in the future, please follow them on Facebook where they post up details.

DIARY DATES JUNE 5 Borders Vintage Classic Rally JUNE 7 West Coast ﬁsh and chip run JUNE 11 Aston Martin/Rolls Royce breakfast meet JULY 10 Run out to meet up with German Porsche Club members JULY 17 R1 and R2 Concours JULY 24 World of Super Cars AUGUST 7 Cars and coffee AUGUST 28 Porsche in the Glen Wrapping demo at Spotless Detailing

Scotland North Regional Organiser Steve Rose 01224 868052 – r2@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Gillian Gardiner 01382 778923 At time of writing, I’m just back after the latest Club Oﬃcials’ Conference and AGM. I’m sure there will be more detail elsewhere in the magazine, but I can say that our Club is in excellent shape and in safe hands. RECENT EVENTS

GT Scotland meeting

Cars and coffee PCGB members were invited along on Sunday, April 17 to this event organised by Mark Ryan. It was held at The Ultimate Shine detailers and Robertson Fine Art Gallery, Glenrothes. I couldn’t make it so Shona

On Sunday, April 3 members from both R1 and R2 had a joint event at Spotless Detailing in Perth. Despite adverse weather conditions Callum Foster, along with Kris Pratt from The Vehicle Wrapping Company, was able to give us indoor demonstrations. A very tasty buﬀet was provided by the lads, both of whom are very passionate about what they do - they pay enormous attention to detail to guarantee every customer is 100% satisﬁed. The meeting also saw

Club Clinic Saturday, April 16 was our spring visit to PC Aberdeen for our Club Clinic. Once again our local Porsche Centre hosted a morning during which members could have their cars inspected by a qualified technician. I really enjoy these sessions as they present an opportunity to see the less shiny bits of our favourite cars – it’s the ultimate tyre-kicking experience! PC Aberdeen also kindly provided coffee and cakes in their new showroom – altogether a very sociable event. Following the main event, some of us continued to the Lairhillock for lunch to round off proceedings. FORTHCOMING EVENTS July 17 Joint R1 and R2 Concours at Blair Castle, Blair Atholl This is the premier event for both Scottish Regions to meet up and show off our cars at their shiny best. Blair Castle is a fantastic venue. It not only provides a spectacular backdrop to the colourful display of cars, but also gives you the opportunity to tour the castle. As usual, there will be limited spaces and entrants will have to register with Gill. As I write we’re reviewing the event organisation, so the entry form isn’t yet available. I’ll email everyone with a link to a

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Cars at Gloagburn Farm Shop

downloadable entry form once it’s ready, but if you don’t do email/internet, please contact Gill or myself and we will make sure you get one. Don’t forget to check the Region 2 Events page on the website for up-to-the-minute news on upcoming events including our Sunday runs. Steve Rose and Gill Gardiner DIARY DATES JUNE 2 Club night, Lairhillock 8pm JUNE 16 Club night, Milton Inn, Moniﬁeth 8pm JUNE 19 Sunday run Details TBA - check website. JULY 7 Club night, Lairhillock 8pm JULY 17 Joint R1/R2 Concours Blair Castle, Blair Atholl. JULY 21 Club night, Milton Inn, Moniﬁeth 8pm

North East Regional Organiser Greg Harm 07932 746152 r3@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Clear Away the Cobwebs Spring has finally arrived in Region 3 and the season has really kicked off with gusto. We started with our usual season opener; our Clear Away the Cobwebs drive. It seems like our members were eagerly awaiting the chance to get their cars out on the fabulous driving roads in our area. The plan was to meet at Toys R Us car park at the Metro Centre. It was a damp, misty, miserable Sunday morning and, since we usually have about a dozen cars turn up for our runs, I wasn’t expecting to turn into the car park 45 minutes ahead of our time to find eight cars already waiting. And they kept on coming! By 10am there were almost 30 cars gathered. Some members who had other commitments and couldn’t join us for the drive turned up just to catch up with friends and have a coffee before we left. Others chose to join us en route. Since I only took over as RO in October, this was a great opportunity to meet members I hadn’t spoken to before and to greet new members on their first event – I sincerely hope you’ll be joining us again soon. Armed with route directions, postcodes for various waypoints and a quiz, we set off for our first stop. Kielder Dam was a good regrouping point and photo opportunity – a spectacular sight to see Porsches of all ages and models coming over the Dam. We certainly turned heads, particularly for one couple visiting from Dundee in their white 991. Asking “Why so many Porsches in one place?” they were disappointed that we were going in the wrong direction for them to join us and headed off with intentions of finding out more about PCGB in Scotland. After lunch in Kielder village, we headed north over the Scottish border for Bonchester Bridge on some picturesque and quiet (except for one rather wide forestry timber wagon) roads. By this time the sun was out and the roofs were down. A certain 944 Turbo Cabriolet passenger ended up a little sunburnt – who would’ve thought it in April, particularly as we

had snow just a few weeks later. We then continued on to Hawick before turning south again with the intention of heading for Newcastleton – or so we thought. Despite a route drive two weeks earlier and an online check for road works just a couple of days before, we managed to stumble across our first road closure of the season. Most tend to have a diversion in place, or even pre-warn you prior to you getting to it. Not, it seems in the Borders. Deb and I arrived to find cars parked with occupants scratching their heads - some had gone on not believing it was closed and some had decided to try and find a way around it. After some obvious words from the work force about how the road was closed - “Yoo will no ge’ throo” and almost getting wiped out by a madman in a JCB, we made a quick decision to revert to that age old technique called map reading, something that was popular in the days prior to the Porsche 996s apparently. With postcodes and distances completely out of the window (well, not literally because that would be littering) I left the navigating to Deb and her map. She was feeling the pressure, as the group was now bunched up and she was unfamiliar with the width of the roads and the volume and type of traffic we could encounter. She opted to head back to Hawick on main roads and turned south onto the A7. Not a bad call at all – the A7 is a fabulous driving road; smooth with some lovely sweeping corners and lots of passing places. Before we knew it we had easily made it back to Brampton before heading to our final stop at Sally’s tearooms. They had kindly closed prior to our arrival to allow us all to get seated in the tearooms as a private function. We were scheduled to more or less arrive together, but, due to the forced re-routing, some drivers took more diversions than others. Kenny, for whatever reason, decided he fancied a scenic drive down the M6, followed closely by a handful of others who thought he knew where he was going and perhaps because his Mexico Blue 991 was easy to follow. Once deciding, a little later, that they were going the wrong way (perhaps the signs for Blackpool were the giveaway) the breakaway rebels decided to turn around and return to Warwick Bridge for a spot of late tea and gentle teasing. Sadly we had one DNF due to a dodgy tyre, on their first outing with us too. Thank you to Dave for staying with them with his compressor.

Stop for lunch

Off into the Borders

Officials’ Conference and AGM Deb and I have just returned from the Officials’ Conference and AGM, details of which can be found on the Club website. At the AGM one member stood up with a very poignant remark. She wasn’t trying to force her views on anyone, just simply telling us how she felt and it struck a chord with me. She stated that being a Director, RO, RS or even a member isn’t always about what your Club can do for you, but sometimes what you can do for the Club. By attending events you breathe life into our Club, by writing on the Forums and media you add interest for others and by organising events you add purpose. All this encourages others to join in and ensures the future survival of any club. With this in mind may I once again thank you all for your kind offers of help and support thus making R3 stronger year on year. At our next run, meeting or social gathering look around and give yourself a big pat on the back and enjoy what we are all striving for - not necessarily a bigger Club but a stronger one. April also saw us joining R18 for a visit to David Hayton’s Prestige Cars and R7 for their annual fish and chip run. May is a busy month so there’ll be plenty to read about in next month’s PP, but don’t just read about these things become part of them. I think you will agree some amazing adventures and experiences to be part of. Our up and coming events can be found on the Club website. Greg Harm

Spring has finally arrived in R3

Lincolnshire & Humberside Regional Organiser Richard Watkinson 01472 220185 – r4@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Gavin Marshall 01472 826334 RECENT EVENTS

Clearing away the cobwebs at Kielder Reservoir

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First pub drive out to The Kings Head in Navenby It was good to meet up again with regular members

at a country pub in Lincolnshire. Nineteen people turned up for ‘Pie Night’ and, although most chose one of the delicious pies on oﬀer, there was also the usual bar meals to be had. We discussed future events on the calendar such as Belton House and Woodhall Spa. Thanks go to Keith Helliwell for organising the evening. April 17 Belton House Horse Trials Unfortunately this event for classic cars within the grounds was cancelled due to the waterlogged ﬁeld allocated for our use. Despite this news, Stuart Mackay, joined by three Porsches, braved the conditions and made the best of the day. Many thanks to Stuart who helped to organise the main event: let’s hope we will be invited back next year.

end of May and there will be a BBQ on site on the Saturday night at a cost of £25, but only 200 tickets will be available. More information can be found in PP and on the website. Finally it was a nice surprise that Rowena Purdy of R4, who also runs the 912 Register, was presented with an award for the work done over the past few years for both the Register and help at National events. Congratulations Rowena, we are very proud of you. DIARY DATES JUNE 5 Porsche o’er t’Wolds Tour JUNE 12 Chatsworth Porsche Pageant (R8) JUNE 18 Batemans Brewery visit JULY 3 Lotherton Hall (R7) JULY 4-12 TOTY Le Mans Classic JULY 10 North Coates Wings and Wheels JULY 29-31 PCGB National Event at Silverstone Classic AUGUST 7 Duxford Classic Cars AUGUST 29 East Kirkby Props and Pistons SEPTEMBER 4 Classics at the Castle Hedingham

North West Woodhall Spa County Wheels

April 24 County Wheels, Woodhall Spa Rod Stormes, ARO, reports: “We attended this event last year when it was a beautiful warm sunny day. This year it was dry, but cold and a bit breezy. Nevertheless, there was a good overall turnout of vehicles despite organisers limiting attendance to 300 and a number of other events taking place in the area. “The R4 Porsche area had 12 vehicles with a good selection of models. We were also delighted to be joined by Dave Ashford, Parts Team Leader for PC Nottingham, who came with a 991 C4S full of Porsche Driver’s Selection goodies for sale. Anyone who says you cannot get much in a 911 should have seen what Dave had managed to fit in. When he arrived it was like when a new seller arrives at a car boot sale, with members stood waiting to see what bargains he had! His stall attracted a fair bit of attention all day. “As well as those of our regulars, it was nice to see some new faces and we also had a number of enquiries about membership. Once again another good event, we just wished it had been warmer.” AGM Peter Bull, the Chairman, had some good news for us at the AGM. The Club is in a healthy position financially, membership is up and with a 90% retention of members, Club Shop has increased takings and the new media platform was awarded the best community social media site – an international award submitted by Obergine. The car sales module should be online by the end of 2016 and news items can be accessed on the officials’ website. The Clubhouse is to be updated once the architects have submitted plans and costs suitable to the Board. PP will be having a refresh with a new layout and features. An online edition will also be available to members only. The National Event at Silverstone Classics in July will be a Register event only. Therefore Regional gazebos and areas will not be needed. Tickets for the event at the discount price are available until the

Committee Contact Allan Crosby 01744 894500 – r5@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS April 13 Club night at the Deanwater Allan Crosby reports on an evening with the Institute of Advanced Motorists: “In an interactive meeting, 12 R5 members volunteered to expose their driving skills to visiting assessors from the local Congleton branch of the IAM. “One of the main judgements was that the driving skills of the members were, not too surprisingly, very good. There were a few ‘speeding’ comments (which could have been forecast), in contrast to some observations that members could have increased their speed up to the permitted limits quicker than they did. Overall it was a most enjoyable evening and it is anticipated that R5 will reciprocate by attending one of the IAM’s meetings - probably on either June 22 or July 27. Watch this space for further details. “Thanks go to John Twigg and his team for helping to make the meeting a success. There were many comments about how the members enjoyed the experience and what a useful exercise it had proved. As a result, it looks as though the IAM may soon beneﬁt from some new members.” Chris Clark DIARY DATES JUNE 4-5 Tatton Park Classic Car Show R5 will have a stand at the show. JUNE 8 Club night at the Deanwater Car park ‘favourite cars’. JUNE 26 AVRO Aircraft Museum Woodford near Stockport SK7 1QR. Joint visit with R18. JULY 13 Club night at the Deanwater R5’s annual Treasure Hunt. Start and ﬁnish at the

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Deanwater Hotel. Note early start from 6.45pm. JULY 29-31 PCGB National Event at Silverstone Classic AUGUST 10 Karting at Three Sisters For further information (and bookings) please contact Dave Traﬀord by email: david.traﬀord1@ntlworld.com AUGUST 28-29 Oulton Park Gold Cup R5’s main event of the year - booking information next month. SEPTEMBER 3 Oulton Park Porsche Club Championship SEPTEMBER 18 Lake District run and lunch

North Wales Regional Organisers Sue Taylor 01928 735357 (01766 890844 Weekends) r6@porscheclubgb.com Welcome Welcome to our new members Dave and Chris Bird from Barmouth. We look forward to seeing them at our future meetings and events. RECENT EVENTS Tales from a rally driver Our guest speaker in April was Mike Stuart, who gave a very informative and amusing talk about his life as a rally driver. Mike’s passion for rally driving started when, as a young child, he read a story about a rally in Africa. Instead of getting a real job, as his parents wanted him to, Mike got an apprenticeship in a Ford dealers. The manager allowed Mike and a couple of his pals to have a bit of space where they could modify their own car and prep it up for rallying. With a lot of hard work and determination, Mike started to win. Ford then gave him a car to use providing he got sponsorship. Mike has now rallied all over the world and the list of cars is too numerous to mention. Once he stopped driving himself, Mike stayed with the sport and started supporting and fixing the cars for the newer drivers. On one trip, the support car broke down in the middle of nowhere in Africa. Whilst waiting for rescue, a group of Masai warriors came and sat down near the car and waited with Mike. Language was a problem so he wasn’t sure what they were doing, but once the rescue team turned up, they explained that the warriors were protecting Mike from tigers that were hanging around nearby. The tigers were familiar with the warrior scent and ignored them. They would have been very interested in the new scent had they got a whiff of it. Now more involved in the hospitality side of the business, Mike recently got his HGV licence so that he can take cars to events. Boxster 718 preview evening We were invited to the preview of the Boxster 718, which unites the sporting pedigree of the legendary Porsche 718 with the mid-engine roadster of tomorrow. At its heart, a four-cylinder, turbo-charged, horizontally opposed engine beats with the same fighting spirit that delivered countless podium finishes. Alison and Graham were asked to display their early Boxster at the showroom so people could see how the model has evolved.

**Please note: There will be no Club night at the Woodlands in June or August. See diary for details**

As ever, Carl Hazleton and his team pulled out the stops to put on an amazing event. The cars were impressive as well! There could be a few new 718s at future events as a lot of our members booked test-drives. The prize draw – a Silverstone Driving Experience – was won by little Nick, son-in-law of big Nick Francis. Little Nick owns a very modern cement mixer and drives a Subaru. He is delighted with his prize.

Little Nick wins the prize draw

Club website We’re making greater use of the Club’s website so, if you haven’t visited it yet, pay our Region’s section a visit. Alongside the events for the year you will also find our picture gallery and other useful resources, such as routes from our runs. Once you are registered with the site, you automatically get put on our newsletter mailing list, so this is the first port of call for changing your email address. If you have any problems then get in touch with George at Club Office. RECENT EVENTS

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R6 members at the preview evening

As ever, new ideas and willing volunteers are more than welcome. Please see website for more info about the events we have in plan. JUNE 15 Evening drive Followed by a ﬁsh and chip supper. JUNE 26 Scenic drive through north Wales Lunch at Lake Vyrnwy Hotel. JULY 20 Show and shine PC Chester JULY 31 Bodelwyddan Castle Classic Car Show AUGUST 17 Meeting PC Chester Guest speaker TBC. AUGUST Walk round Oulton Park track

Whitby fish and chip run This event always kicks off our event season and, in recent years, has been getting more and more popular. With over 40 cars lined up outside Specialist Cars of Malton on a sunny but chilly Sunday morning, this year was no different. After a glorious week, the weekend saw the return of snow and the gritters, not that it put anyone off. This year there was almost as many stunning machines outside on the run as there was in the showroom everything from a 1964 356 to a new 991; including a brace of 944s, 968s, GT3s (including a 4.0) and a couple of new 981 Spyders.

Yorkshire Boxster champagne

Alison with her 986 Boxster

Regional Organisers Mark and Carol Jessop 07981 412895 – r7@porscheclubgb.com It seems like a long drag from Christmas to our first event, but at last we have kicked off the year in fine style with the annual fish and chip run to Whitby. So here we go, we hope you enjoy the ride and find something to come along and join in with. Club nights Our Club nights are held on the first Wednesday of every month at the Woodlands Hotel in Leeds, which can be found just up the A62 from the Porsche Centre and just off J27 of the M62, post code LS27 7LY. We aim to kick the night off around 8pm.

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R7 mini big breakfast

Porsche shelving units

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

As per usual, John Hawkins and team put on a great spread of cake and coffee – just what’s needed on a Sunday morning. John kindly donated a service as a prize for our charity raffle held in aid of the York Rescue Boat. Specialist Cars’ very own Mark Mullen is a volunteer and helped out in the recent floods, making the choice of charity pertinent. John also made up the final total so that we raised £200 on the day. All these great cars put on a stunning show in the centre of Whitby – it is hard to be inconspicuous with quite so many Porsches in one car park though. Once again it was a fantastic day out and so good to see so many new members and friends from R3.A huge thanks to John and Rita Holmes for organising this annual star in the calendar and to John Hawkins and his team for their wonderful hospitality. If the rest of the year follows like this, we are in for a treat.

Club night at The Coopers Arms We welcomed for their first time Kieran and Maria McHugh, David and Rachel Holmes, Nick and Jane Underwood, Stuart and Sharon McKay. We hope to see you all again. Another packed meeting followed a sunny car park tyre kicking, PC Leicester brought along their freshly rebuilt 968 rolling shell, just returned from Chartwell (Derby) Ltd. It could only be described as better than new. It now awaits its new engine and final fittings at PC Leicester in preparation for the countrywide dealership rebuild competition that will be judged at Silverstone during the National Event weekend. The 968 prompted an impromptu display of front engine cars all looking very impressive.

PC Leicester’s 968 being given a bit of fresh air

Thank you to Glen for bringing the 968 and answering a lot of questions. I attended the Officials’ Conference and I know some of you attended the AGM the day after. I think you will agree that the Club goes from strength to strength, which is due to the present office staff and directors, we even have a little more money to spend on Club items. I hope you see the benefit of this in the near future. FORTHCOMING EVENTS WOTY Thank you to Tony and Peter for organising the October 8-9 for our weekend of the year in mid Wales, based at The Metropole Hotel and Spa in Llandrindod Wells. As usual it will be quite informal, where you can do your own thing and enjoy good food and company. With route suggestions from the organisers there will some wonderful roads to experience. Details for booking are on the Forum. As you know, I am now doing this job on my own so if you fancy organising anything, even just a run out, as always I will give you every help and support. It is wonderful that members are already stepping forward to help out at our events. In a similar vein, I always encourage you to submit a short article that could be added to this Regional report – anything Porsche-related, photos welcome. All new and old members are made very welcome at our monthly meetings at the wonderful Coopers Arms at Weston on Trent. We meet upstairs at 8pm. Many of us enjoy a sit down meal or a chat in the bar; in the summer we ‘tyre kick’ in the car park from about 7pm. DIARY DATES

DIARY DATES Diary dates contains a framework of events already in place for 2016, we still have some old favourites and our Sunday service to slot in the calendar. Check online with the website and Forum for up-to-date details. JUNE 1 Club night at PC Leeds Classic Centre Lots on display. JUNE 12 Chatsworth Porsche Pageant R8’s annual Concours and gathering at Chatsworth House. £10 entry - payable on the day only. JUNE 26 Sunday Service - Ladybower Reservoir Alongside the reservoir (S33 OBY) just off the A6013 there is a parking area. We will be there from 11am with bacon butties. JULY 3 Yorkshire Porsche Festival at Lotherton Hall Full details in May’s PP. JULY 8-10 Le Mans Classic We have a couple of slots left, so if you are interested get in touch. JULY 24 Sunday Service - Humber Bridge 11am onwards with bacon butties. Details to follow. SEPTEMBER 24-25 WOTY At Northumbria National Park with an overnight stay at the Battlesteads Hotel. Cost is £160-£210 per room for dinner, bed and breakfast. We have reserved 20 rooms on a first come first served basis. Check out the Forum, website or get in touch for booking details.

The 968 with some of the guys working on it

JUNE 6 Club night at The Coopers Arms JUNE 12 Chatsworth Porsche Pageant JUNE 18 PCGB Club racing at Donington Park JULY 29-31 PCGB National Event at Silverstone Classic AUGUST 14 TOTEM (TBC) AUGUST 27 Club Speed Championships Curborough Sprint Track near Lichﬁeld. SEPTEMBER 10 Register Rendezvous Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire.

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The 968 with a couple of seniors to guide it!

Mike Pollock’s 944 S2 outside Derby’s new velodrome during our recent visit to Chartwell (Derby) Ltd

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Regional Organiser Kim and Mandy Sutch 07811 114646 – r9@porscheclubgb.com David Jones 01455 220081 – 07836 374295 Davejones996@hotmail.co.uk RECENT EVENTS April 16 New PC Wolverhampton Despite a snowy start during the early hours of the day, R9 members braved the weather in their Porsches and gathered at the new Porsche Centre in Wolverhampton, where we were given free reign to wander about the new development and state-ofthe-art workshop. Twenty-six members’ Porsches were proudly displayed on the car park – a great turn out considering the weather. We were well looked

after as David Joyce and the Porsche team laid on a continental breakfast with hot and cold beverages. There were of course plenty of Porsche models to drool over and the workshop was so clean and clinical (and vast) you could have ﬁlmed an episode of ‘Casualty’ there. David promised that there would be future collaborations between the Centre and R9 to further spread the word of this top marque that is Porsche. Dave Joyce said: “It was great to welcome our friends, the R9 Club members, on to our brand new Centre in Wolverhampton. Thanks for organising that and for the great turn out. We are very keen to build on our partnerships and friendships with the members and, with this in mind, we would be very keen to organise more events going forward, particularly a vehicle inspections day, which I think would be of great interest to members. We look forward to welcoming you back in the coming weeks and thank you for your continued support.” Thanks to David Joyce (Service Manager), Simon Priest (Dealer Principal) and team for allowing us to attend and also making us feel so welcome.

Members’ cars at the new Porsche Centre

Clinically clean inside the Centre

April 17 Spring drive from The Bear, Berkswell Baz Barnett reports: “A sunny but chilly Sunday morning and, at around 10am, the spring drive participants started to arrive at The Bear’s car park. After a brief discussion on the route, all 13 Porsches set off in convoy. “After negotiating a rather narrow, bumpy and sometimes wet country lane (Fen End Road), our first stop off for a photo call was Wroxall Abbey. The road was only one car width wide, so we were glad not to meet anything coming the other way. Wroxall Abbey is a lovely setting - all the cars were displayed in a line (just!) with the Abbey in the background. Wroxall Abbey

“Conscious of time, I said we should make our way to the Red Lion at Claverdon, where we were to have lunch. The 22 of us sat for a tasty roast beef dinner, a sweet and drinks. More photos from the car park as the views were stunning over the countryside. Many thanks to the Red Lion team for opening up earlier to accommodate us.

Please see website for details of forthcoming events and catch up on what we’ve been doing in the gallery and news sections. Dave, Kim and Mandy JROs DIARY DATES

Lunch at the Red Lion

“Following lunch we wound our way through the lanes and into Stratford centre, driving slowly through the busy market (much to the public’s amazement of seeing a convoy of Porsches) by the side of the Avon and past the theatre. “After crossing the river and heading back up the other side, we drove along more lanes via Loxley and on Wellesbourne, before finally reaching the end of the drive at Walton Hall Hotel for tea and coffee. All had a great day. Here’s to the next drive out – in the summer sometime?” Club night We had our most successful Club night on April 19 - the weather was lovely and sunny, which brought out a wide selection of Porsches - a total of 48 cars. A lot of members were able to enjoy the evening outside chatting and admiring the cars. As darkness loomed we made our way inside for tea and coffee. With so many members present it was a full time job keeping pace with the hot water and cups. As well as two new members, we had others sign up with us on the night. Mandy, Kim and I were able to get round and talk to most of the members, which would have been very difficult if there had only been one of us. At the end of the meeting everybody said their goodbyes and headed home after a very pleasant evening. We would just like to thank all the members for their continued support. Also a big thanks to Baz Barnett for all his hard work organising the visit to PC Wolverhampton and the Sunday drive out and meal both very well attended. Turbo spoiler Recently I have been having a problem with the spoiler on my 996 Turbo. The warning light on the dash comes on saying it is not extending fully, even though it is. After looking at the micro switches, I discovered it failed to retract at 35mph. This makes me think it could be a micro switch problem. I have zip-tied the switches on the ram to see if this works. Will keep you updated on the progress. Dave Jones JRO Newsletter emails Just a reminder to update your email addresses on the Club website to ensure you receive our monthly newsletters with information regarding R9 events and drives outs. If you have any trouble let Mandy know via email to r9@porscheclubgb.com and she will help you out. 59 www.porscheclubgb.com

JUNE 4-5 Coventry Motorfest JUNE 6 Clubhouse BBQ JUNE 21 Club night at The Bear, Berkswell JULY 2-3 Cars in the Park Lichfield JULY 2-31 PCGB National Event at Silverstone Classic AUGUST 14 R9 Concours Fairﬁeld Lake and Smite Brook Private Railway, Warkwickshire. AUGUST 16 Club night at The Bear, Berkswell SEPTEMBER 10 Register Rendezvous Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire. SEPTEMBER 20 Club night at The Bear, Berkswell

Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire Regional Organiser Paul Ebbs 01234 363358 (7pm–9pm) 07769 805594 (daytime) – r10@porscheclubgb.com Well, I’m looking forward to seeing you all out and about soon. Get your Porsches out and enjoy driving them as the weather (hopefully) improves steadily. See the list to follow for many great events to attend this month - June 5 in particular has a choice of at least three different places to visit and enjoy your car - what could be better? Monthly meets Well, our last (for the time being, anyway) meet at Porsche Experience Centre has come and gone and, by the time you read this, our inaugural meet at the Sharnbrook Hotel will have taken place too. Make sure you try and get along to the others throughout the summer (see dates on the Club website)**Please note: September’s meet has been changed to September 17. Hope to see you there - all are welcome** Chris in the Hankook 24-hour Well done to R10 member Chris Valentine for being part of the team to drive to a fourth in class at the Hankook 24-hour at Silverstone. Although not driving a Porsche this time (he was in a Toyota GT86), he’s fulfilled an ambition to compete in the 24-hour race, with a fine finish place to boot! WEC at Silverstone A surprising mix of extreme weather accompanied us on the infield for the first six-hour race of the World Endurance Championship at Silverstone. The Friday was decidedly colder and the Saturday saw many race participants look on as the snow fell, but with a great turnout from our Porsche members. Sunday was definitely better though - the sun shone for most of the day on the infield display of around 300 Porsches, resplendent in our special location on the welcoming hard standing of the old track. Big thanks to all involved in getting this together or whoever assisted during the days - I know of several

of us who spent all day Saturday with soaking wet feet (and more). This was offset by the privilege of seeing the Porsche team in their pit, albeit looking out on the falling snow with the drivers no doubt wondering when their practice sessions could be usefully restarted. This view from inside the Porsche pits would have made a fantastic picture for PP, but, of course, no photography is allowed in this sensitive area due to the understandable secrecy surrounding their special race-hybrid technology. The presence of the Motorsport vehicle and its awning, together with lashings of complimentary tea and coffee helped guide us through and kept faces smiling. As for Porsche, they had mixed experiences on the track, losing one of the two competing cars early on in the race (as did Audi) and then, after coming second to the Audi at the line, having their position upgraded to winner after the Audi was disqualified. So quite a weekend in all!

cars of all shapes and sizes. With your help it will be another excellent one to remember. Any queries, contact me… Hope to see you all soon – enjoy your Porsche. Paul

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Morgan history explained

JUNE 4 R10 monthly meet Sharnbrook Hotel. JUNE 5 Clubhouse BBQ JUNE 5 Stony Stratford Classic JUNE 5 Simply Porsche at Beaulieu JUNE 18-19 Le Mans 24-hour JUNE 23-26 Goodwood Festival of Speed

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Porsche poetry in motion

Skilled men at work!

Sunday Brunch Scramble By all accounts from Alan and Fiona of Cotswold Region, the Sunday Brunch Scramble at Bicester was extremely well attended by Porsche owners and many others – brilliant news as this event goes from strength to strength. They especially went along to see the smooth running of the arrivals at Bicester and then drove over to Cornbury House to attend the Oﬃcials’ Conference and AGM. There’s proper dedication for you! R10 Morgan factory visit This was a fascinating experience - all that

Precision detailing

craftsmanship under one roof. Around 13 members took advantage of the trip and tour of the Morgan factory in Malvern during the week (the only time you can see this for yourselves). The collection, museum and associated tour of the works from start to ﬁnish were enlightening. Many thanks to Roy Smith for organising this visit - I hear there may be further opportunities to go over there again, so keep your eye out for possible future visits.

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 Very close to our April Club night, the speaker booked for the evening advised that he could not attend and we were most grateful to Peter Bickers for stepping into the breach.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Simply Porsche As an alternative to coming over to the Clubhouse for the BBQ, this large gathering of Porsche in Beaulieu is a great day. Admission gives access to the museum as well as hundreds of enthusiastic Porsche owners and their very varied cars covering the area. Highly recommended if you’ve not been before. Silverstone Classic As announced at the recent AGM, Silverstone Classic is to be based on Register parking rather than Regional arrangement, so the diﬀerent models can shine out. More detail to come – I hope to have this soon! As ever, apart from it being the focus for our National Event this year, true classic Porsche are most welcome at this, the premier event for classic

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Martyn thanking Peter

Peter gave us a talk on the WW2 Mosquito aircraft and his talk followed our visit to the Mosquito Museum at Salisbury Hall two years ago. Peter’s was a most interesting talk, full of facts and figures. We were most grateful to him for his presentation. Charity fun run - the Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown Rally This event was run jointly by CCVC and CVCM from the Museum of Power at Ulting to Audley End House. Efficiently parked in lines, 270 cars assembled at the Museum ready for the 9.30am start. It was a delight to see so many vintage and classic cars, with our modern Porsches receiving special dispensation to take part from CCVC’s Alan Osborn, to whom we were most grateful. Our 50-mile route took us through very scenic Essex countryside, taking in Felsted, Bardfield, Finchingfield (where a few wrong slotted) and Saffron Walden to Audley End House where, again, marshals parked us up efficiently. We experienced all the English seasons, with rain, sleet and sunshine, albeit with a cold wind. Our entry fee included free entry to the House, inside which we spent a pleasant couple of hours keeping warm on a cold day.

Lotus trip Eleven R11 and R12 members attended our trip to the Lotus car factory and Heritage Museum at Hethel on April 28. After a coffee and introduction by Rob, our tour guide, we went round the different parts of the factory, seeing the parts that are assembled to make the Elise, Exige and Evora 400. The aluminium chassis members are galvanised and bonded together with just a few pop-rivets to hold the parts together while the bonding material cures. The GRP body panels were sanded prior to coming together with the chassis. The engines, all sourced from Toyota, were 4-cylinder 1.6-litre or 2-litre, or a 3.5-litre V6, all bar the small engine being supercharged. We saw the paint shop, final polishing sections and the booth where the cars are checked for water ingress before taken onto the test track. We then went to Classic Team Lotus where we met Clive Chapman. After a short introduction we saw, amongst other historic cars, Jim Clark’s Lotus 25 that won on its first GP at Zandvoort, the Mario Andretti Lotus 77, which won in Japan – the race James Hunt finished third to win the F1 Championship by one point. Having completed our tours we went to the Bird in Hand for an enjoyable and social lunch.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS May 28 Little Baddow Open Gardens and Car Show Showing your car will allow free entry to the gardens of the many houses, many of which will have refreshments available. There is a free bus service to get you around. Pleasure boat trips will be available on the canal from Papermill Lock. If you wish to show your car (Porsche or a classic) please contact Peter Jones: pnjones@gotadsl.co.uk July 12 Club night - BBQ Two hundred cars from local car clubs are expected so this will be a great car show. It is hoped as many members as possible will attend. Volunteers to help with marshalling will be appreciated – please contact Martyn with oﬀers of assistance from 6.30 p.m. onwards. Start time is 7.15pm. August 21 Classic and Sports Car Day Hyde Hall, Rettendon with Jaguar, Morgan and Austin 7 car clubs. All cars must be in position by 9.45am and should remain in position until 5pm, unless permission to leave earlier is granted. Two free tickets for entry to Hyde Hall will be given for each car on show. To take part, please email: martyn@r11porscheclubgb.com by July 21.

DB5 at Audley End

Kersey Mill Derek Maynard reports: “On a rather chilly Sunday, Kersey Mill in Suffolk held its first ‘Drive it Day’ event to coincide with the official opening of the renovated watermill. The mill and its maltings host a wide range of shops with crafts, an art gallery, a gym and a beauty salon, together with a coffee shop. Restoration now continues into the next phase, but the re-opening was a significant date to celebrate. “Admission was free, but those attending were encouraged to donate to the chosen charity – The East Anglia Air Ambulance. “Twenty car clubs had been contacted in order to provide a display of vintage and classic cars. Colleen and Tony Wickins, ROs for R12, had organised a fine display of Porsches and had also extended an invitation to members of the Essex Region. They also arranged a pub lunch at The Anchor Inn at nearby Nayland. “The road leading to the mill was flanked by displays of cherished classics, ranging from a humble Vauxhall Victor and an immaculate Triumph Herald, to Austin Healeys, MGs, Morgans, Corvettes, Bentleys and Rolls-Royces. P & A Wood provided two cars once owned by Charles Rolls, one of which was a magnificent 1908 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn. A vintage Stanley Steamer Sedan hissed nearby. “Fortunately, for the time of year, the rain held off, making it an excellent day out for all the family, even donkey rides were provided for the children. The event was extremely well attended and extra parking space had to be found for those not actually taking part in the displays.”

metal for a competition against other Centres and which will be judged at July’s Silverstone Classic. Much has already been written about the 718 in the motoring press. It certainly looks good in the metal and will, I’m sure, be a successful seller for Porsche. During the evening we were kept well refreshed by a constant supply of very tasty canapés and liquid refreshment and it was good to meet so many Club members. This was an excellent launch – done to a very high professional standard that set another certain marque with a new model launch this week in the shade.

Members at Classic Team Lotus

New 718 launch The launch took place at PC Colchester on April 28 where Chris Craft, Managing Director of Porsche Cars GB, along with Dan Jones (Dealer Principal), gave a presentation about the 718 Boxster. Gary Sorrell (After Sales Manager) spoke about the 924S Le Mans Edition that the Centre is restoring from bare Chris Craft in discussion at 718 launch

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Happy motoring Martyn DIARY DATES MAY 28 Little Baddow Open Gardens and Car Show See above for details. JUNE 12 Sunday drive See April PP for details. JUNE 14 Club night Fun golf - Texas Scramble. See May PP for details. JUNE 18 St Peter’s Car Show Redden Court School in Harold Wood. Exhibitors arrive between 7.30 and 9.30am. For further details contact denisparsons1@gmail.com stating that you are from PCGB. JUNE 18-19 Le Mans 24-hour JUNE 23-26 Goodwood Festival of Speed JULY 3 Maldon Motor Show JULY 3 Clubhouse Open Day with Bugatti JULY 8-10 Le Mans Classic JULY 8-10 Royal International Air Tattoo at Fairford JULY 12 Club night - BBQ See above for details. JULY 17 Walmer Castle and Gardens trip See March PP for details. JULY 29-31 PCGB National Event at the Silverstone Classic AUGUST 9 Club night Concours competition.

AUGUST 13 Help for Heroes event Robert Lewis’ Museum, Churt near Farnham. Joint meeting with Aston Martin. AUGUST 21 Classic and Sports Car Day See P63 for details. SEPTEMBER 4 Classics at the Castle SEPTEMBER 10 Register rendezvous Keddleston Hall. SEPTEMBER 11 Epping/Ongar Railway Car Show at North Wield For further details contact kelvinknappit@yahoo.com SEPTEMBER 13 Club night SEPTEMBER 22-26 WOTY to Moselle SEPTEMBER 25 Warren Golf Club Classic Car Show

R12 ROs Colleen and Tony with Linda and Rob Cross

R11 and R12 members enjoying lunch

Norfolk & Suffolk Regional Organisers Tony and Colleen Wickins 01379 676251 – r12@porscheclubgb.com After a very busy April, both personally and with the Club, we can now look forward to our ﬁrst holiday of the year. Some of us are taking our Porsches to the Isle of Man in May. At time of writing, we are looking forward to our 356 members driving weekend with intake service clinic, which is being hosted by our friends at PIE Performance in Brent Eleigh. A full report, with pictures, will be in the next PP. Please note you can now book for our 2017 WOTY. Full details to follow.

Stuart Mckay’s partner Kay with the wonderfully restored Charles Rolls 1908 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn

22 PCGB members’ cars in support of this charity event at Kersey Watermill grand opening

RECENT EVENTS Club night Unfortunately Kevin Nunn was unable to attend, but we look forward to seeing his vast collection of die-cast models later in the year – date to be arranged. Luckily Brian Glover stepped into the breach and brought along 12 household items as a ‘feely bag’ competition with everything, from a garlic press to Rosemary’s shower scrunchie, wrapped up neatly. Chris and Judith (with the help of Paul) were the resounding winners and went home clutching a bottle of wine. Several of us arrived early to have a meal prior to the meeting and all had a good time. April 23 Officials’ Conference Our usual April visit to Cornbury House in the lovely village of Moreton in Marsh is a great way to meet up with other oﬃcials and a chance to catch up with everyone’s news. We decided to take the Volvo as the weather forecast wasn’t great and guess what, the sun shone all the way there and back! We couldn’t stay for the following day’s AGM as we had already committed ourselves to a day out at Kersey Mill (see report below). April 24 Kersey Mill visit with lunch Our visit was at the kind invitation of Bob Gathercole who had asked local car clubs to attend for the grand opening of the watermill and to raise money for the East Anglia Air Ambulance. Again, bad weather loomed, but we were extremely lucky and, apart from a hailstorm en-route, the rain kept away. A vast array of cars were on display, including Charles Rolls original 1899 Panhard and one of his early Silver Ghosts, the famous 1908 Rolls Royce Silver Dawn.

Some members from R11 joined us – it’s always good to meet new friends and everyone enjoyed the visit. After a few hours admiring cars, shopping for crafts and gifts, sipping tea/coffee and trying to ignore the lovely aroma coming from the BBQ tent, 26 of us made our way to The Anchor Inn in the picturesque village of Nayland for lunch. FORTHCOMING EVENTS June 21 Club night We are delighted to welcome a very special guest this evening. Karl Ludvigsen, the well-known and respected journalist, historian and author has kindly offered to give a talk. Karl has written and illustrated books on several great racing drivers and was the author of the definitive histories of Porsche and Opel. July 19 Club night A summer social evening with a finger buffet, raffle and ‘the Car’s the Star’. Cost £12.95pp (including dessert) with cheques made payable to ‘Bird in Hand’. Please send to Tony and Colleen Wickins, 2 Chapel Close, Pulham Market, Diss, Norfolk, IP21 4SS by no later than June 30. (We are away from July 1 for one week and must have payment before we go). Arrive 7pm onwards. Buffet served at 8.30pm. July 24 Fish banquet John and Sue Gibson have kindly offered to again be our hosts for their famous fish banquet at their home 64 www.porscheclubgb.com

near Cromer commencing at 1pm. Cost is £15pp, which will include various seafood, salads, dessert and drinks. Book with Colleen and Tony. Payment in advance please with cheques made payable to Mr J Gibson and sent to us at our address (as above) by no later than July 15. John and Sue’s address will be given out nearer the time. August 6 Jessica’s Wish charity day Held at Sutton Staithe Hotel, Stalham in support of this local charity, which raises funds for stillborn baby units at local hospitals. We realise it’s the same weekend as Helmingham, but if any members who live in the area could spare a few hours to attend, the organisers would be very pleased to see you. It’s from 11am to 5pm. Contact Colleen and Tony if you can attend. August 7 Helmingham Classic Car and Bike Show We have booked 50 spaces for our very popular annual event – and it’s all for charity. Full details to follow but it’s never too early to book with Colleen and Tony! August 16 Club night We don’t normally have a Club night in August, but as we’re away in September we’ve decided to swap months. This will just be a social evening, but an ideal chance for new members to come and meet us. September 13-20 France/Germany museum tour Our car tour will be taking in the National Automobile Museum Schlumpf Collection in Mulhouse before heading onto Stuttgart via a scenic high level drive through the west side of the Black Forest. The Porsche museum and factory tour are planned for the Friday with the Sinsheim Auto and Technik Museum on the Sunday! £649pp based on two sharing with a £250 single supplement. Full details on R12’s section of the Club website. To register your interest and receive full details including booking links please email tony: twservices@btinternet.com

2017 WOTY Now booking for four nights at The Metropole Hotel and Spa in Llandrindod Wells commencing Thursday, June 15. Four nights with dinner, bed and breakfast in a classic double room will cost £560 per couple. To upgrade to a superior double room this will rise to £600. Single accommodation is available on request. Call the hotel direct on 01597 823700 to book quoting ‘Mrs Wickins, Porsche Club’. A £20pp deposit will be required to secure your room with the ﬁnal balance due during your stay. Please let us know once you have booked so we can keep an eye on numbers. We may need to reserve more rooms if it proves popular.

centre and look at what’s on oﬀer. Members were invited to have their own car put on the ramp for a free inspection.

Porscheshop Open Day visitors

Club nights Club nights are from 7.30pm at The Bird in Hand, Wreningham NR16 1BJ on the third Tuesday of the month (except for January and August when there are no Club nights). **Please note: this year we will be having a Club night in August, but not in September** No booking is necessary unless speciﬁcally stated below. Our events calendar is regularly updated on the R12 Club Forum, including links to full details of each event and how to book. If you wish to receive our local monthly email update, please email tony at twservices@btinternet.com requesting this. DIARY DATES JUNE 21 Club night JUNE 25 Cars and Coffee morning PIE Performance. JULY 19 Club night See above. JULY 24 Fish banquet JULY 29-31 PCGB National Event at Silverstone Classic AUGUST 6 Jessica’s Wish charity day Sutton Staithe Hotel, Stalham. AUGUST 7 Helmingham Classic Car and Bike Show AUGUST 16 Club night AUGUST 27 Cars and Coffee morning PIE Performance. SEPTEMBER 4 Classics at the Castle SEPTEMBER 13-20 France/Germany Museum Tour

April 10 Elan Valley visit On a sunny but cold Sunday morning 53 members and partners met at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre, near Rhayader, to see the workings of the Pen-yGarreg dam. Our guide, ranger Rob Andrews, led us in convoy up to the nearest car park from where we walked beside the outﬂow of the dam before making a fairly steep ascent to a small doorway in the dam wall. The internal access corridor took us inside the wall to the central tower, along the way passing small unglazed apertures allowing us to look down the valley. In places water cascading over the dam wall gave the impression of looking out from inside a waterfall! In the tower, our ranger explained the history of the construction of the six dams. Building work began in 1893 after the land was bought under compulsory purchase orders. 100 people living in the valley had to move but only landowners received compensation.

Many buildings were demolished, including three manor houses, 18 farms, a school and a church. Pen-y-Garreg, the middle dam, took around 5,000 men 11 years to complete with materials delivered by a new railway line. On July 21, 1904 King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra opened the Elan dams and water started ﬂowing along the 74 miles of pipeline to supply clean water to Birmingham – which they still do. The whole scheme cost £6 million and employed 50,000 men. After a very interesting visit, another four members joined us for a most enjoyable Sunday lunch at The Metropole Hotel in Llandrindod Wells. As is tradition, over lunch our brains were taxed by carrelated talk and info. Only 10 correct answers was suﬃcient for Simon and Julie Hopcroft to win outright. Branson and Julie Poyner tied for second with Chris and Jaquie Kavanagh, who maintained their successful streak in R13 quizzes. A special prize went to Martin and Lucie Lee, who were the only ones to correctly answer the question ‘The Mercedes part of Mercedes Benz was originally derived from whose daughter’s name?’ Answer - Emil Jellinek (of course!). April 23 Second wolf sanctuary visit After an over-subscribed visit in March, organiser Pat Henson, arranged a second visit for those who missed out. Eighteen members and friends were again treated to an enthralling tour of the 90-acre sanctuary, on the Shropshire and Powys border run by R13 member Tony Haighway. For more details regarding the sanctuary, please see last month’s PP. Once again we must thank Tony for allowing us to visit the sanctuary, which is not open to the general public.

The Elan Valley dam

A full car park for Sunday lunch at The Metropole Hotel

Herefordshire, Worcestershire & Shropshire Regional Organiser Steve Cutler 01384 370038 – r13@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Philip Sloper 01562 885740 – philipjsloper@gmail.com RECENT EVENTS April 9 Porscheshop Open Day The weather held out and it ended up being a very pleasant day with a good turnout. Ian, as usual, plied us with plenty of tea, coﬀee and good selection of savouries. It is always good to walk around a service

Steve Cutler’s GT4 in front of the dam

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Navigation will be using a road book with tulip diagrams, and won’t be too challenging! We are limited to 30 cars, but will try to squeeze a couple more in if we can. To reserve your place please contact Steve or Philip. June 16-20 Le Mans 2016 Following 2015’s successful tour of France, Germany and Austria, where we had a great time driving along many good roads, this year’s trip will be to Le Mans for the 24-hour race, where hopefully we will watch Porsche racing to another victory. We have teamed up with the very capable and respected Lycian Events. The trip departs on Thursday, June 16, returning on Monday 20. You can extend it to stay in France for longer if you wish. Please contact Joy by email: joy@lycianevents.com or telephone 0845 4096010/07794 103847 explaining that you are interested in the R13 trip.

Second wolf sanctuary visit

April Club night Despite some inclement weather (a heavy hailstorm towards the south of the venue) there was an impressive line-up of Porsches in the car park and a large number of new faces at new venue, The Danery in Quatford for the north of our Region meeting. It is always a pleasure to meet new members, discuss their cars and how they came by them, their hobbies and their interests. We were made most welcome, with good parking - although the cold weather limited the time spent outside admiring each other’s cars. Some of us encountered snow on the way home!

Tyre kicking at The Danery on April Club night

FORTHCOMING EVENTS We are always open to suggestions, so if you have any ideas for future events or Club nights, please let us know. June 9 Curborough trackday Our annual visit to Curborough for a day on the sprint course shared with neighbouring R8 and R9. Costing around £35, including breakfast and lunch, the day is limited to 25 cars. Please let Steve or Phil know as soon as possible if you wish to attend. June 12 Secret Hills Tour Following the tremendous success of the Secret Hills Tours in 2014 and 2015, Pat and Sylvia Henson are organising another for 2016. Again the format will be a one-day tour, covering around 120 miles. Meeting for breakfast on the outskirts of Ludlow we will follow a scenic route to lunch near Builth Wells, before ﬁnishing near Knighton.

July 9-10 Chateau Impney Hill Climb The second running of this hill climb for historic and classic cars, which was originally held from 1957 to 1967 and then revived in 2015. 200 competitors will tackle 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, supported by PCGB Head Office, R13 will be there both days. Discounted tickets are available and we’ll have allocated parking 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, come and lend a hand. July 24 Sunday morning coffee meet An opportunity for a scenic countryside drive to join us for coffee and cake at Ralph Court Gardens, Edwyn Ralph, Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4LU, between Bromyard and Tenbury Wells. The cafe is clean, modern and bright, with both indoor and outdoor seating. The 12 amazing gardens, in the grounds of a gothic rectory, are simply stunning from Italy to Africa they transport you around the world and beyond into a fantasy world, in a very adult and humorous way. Last year 30 of us braved the horrible wet weather, which meant we spent all our time in the cafe and didn’t look round the gardens at all! But, this year we have ordered perfect summer weather, so we should be able to enjoy the gardens at their best! The cafe and gardens open at 10am, so we suggest meeting around 10.30am. We will have reserved parking, so we would like to give the venue an idea of numbers. Please advise Steve or Philip if you plan to join us. August 28 Scottish Tour Ian Crosskell is organising a trip to drive the North Coast 500 route – more than 500 miles of the best the North Highlands roads. The route runs to and from Inverness, venturing around the capital of the Highlands, along the rugged north coast and back via the west coast. Allowing four days to drive the route and including the drive to the start in Inverness and back from there at the finish, the trip will last about seven days. So far 15 cars are registered for the trip. If interested, please contact Ian directly at ian.crosskell@lineone.net or let Steve or Philip know and they will put you in touch with him. Club nights 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). 68 www.porscheclubgb.com

As well as being shown in PP, our events calendar is regularly updated on the R13 section of the Club Forum. DIARY DATES MAY 31 Club night JUNE 9 Curborough sprint circuit – a day on track See report. JUNE 12 Secret Hills Tour Shropshire and the Welsh Borders. JUNE 16-20 Le Mans 24-hour trip See report. JUNE 28 Club night JULY 9-10 Chateau Impney Hill Climb JULY 24 Sunday morning coffee meet See report. JULY 26 Open Club night Members, friends and local car clubs are invited to bring their sports cars, classic cars and anything interesting. AUGUST 28 North Coast 500 See report. AUGUST 30 Club night South of the Region. SEPTEMBER 27 Club night

South Wales Regional Organiser Huw Jones 07799 532661 – r14@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS West Wales scenic drive It has been said, “wet weather can dampen the spirit”. However, this was not the case on April 2 when at least 30 members and 18 cars turned out for our Region’s first drive of 2016. It was heartening to see such a variety of Porsche models on display, ranging from Boxsters, Caymans, 911s and 924s. Organisers Chris and Gaynor had driven the route two weeks previously in glorious spring sunshine and emphasised the scenic nature of the drive, but for those with convertibles it was a case of soft tops remaining firmly closed. After meeting at The Cothi Bridge Hotel for refreshments and the welcome addition of maps covering the route for all, the 18 cars set off. The 66-mile route was very scenic indeed, meandering through the Towy Valley, passing the Dolaucothi Gold Mine complex, then Cwrt Y Cadno and on to a stop at

Cars line up at Llyn Brianne

the Llyn Brianne Dam complex to admire the stunning views, where many photographs were taken. En route we arranged to meet for refreshments at our RO Huw’s brother’s farm where Ieuan and Diana kindly provided warm Welsh hospitality; serving us tea, coffee and much-appreciated warm Welsh cakes in the barn, which went down very gratefully. Clearly the local population had got notice of the impending arrival of all the cars with some of the locals gathering on the roads to take photos. After the obligatory photo stop at Llyn Brianne, we set off for a drive alongside the lakes where there was some fast and flowing roads to meet us along with some of the local sheep who were oblivious to us being there, as clearly “the grass is greener on the other side”! Finally we tackled the picturesque although quite narrow and twisty Abergwesyn Pass, which led us on to Llanwrtyd Wells and our final destination Llandovery and The Kings Head whose landlord had kindly provided us with a room where we all enjoyed a post drive meal and refreshments. Despite the inclement weather, everyone enjoyed the route and social gathering. A big thank you to Chris and Gaynor for organising the day and to Ieuan and Diana for their hospitality en route. The farmyard has never seen so many Porsches

regrettably this event has been cancelled** However, we have now scheduled the Italian Grand Prix to be shown at the Centre on September 4. We are in the process of arranging an additional fashion event for the ladies to keep them happy during the race. June 17 Porsche in the Bay A private dining room for up to 60 seats has been reserved at the San Martino Italian in the bay at 8pm for those who wish to dine. Due to the time requirements and the number involved, there will be a selection of three dishes for starters and three dishes for main course from the a la carte menu. The room will be specially set up mostly with tables for eight and 10. If over subscribed, those can dine off the same menu but in the main restaurant. The price will be £20pp for two courses. There are still spaces available at the restaurant. Please inform me if you would like a place reserved. July 24 Region Concours For those who are interested in entering their cars for the R14 Concours at Cottrell Park, please register at porscheclubgb.com/regions-registers/regions/ wales/south-wales/resource and return no later than June 20. I have received two completed forms to date. June 25-26 Towy Valley Vintage Show There have been some members showing interest in this. Please let Terry Davison or myself know if you are going to attend and what day. August 19-21 Volksfest Wales I have received an invitation for our members to attend this at Brecon Show fields. If you plan to attend, again let me know and the day. I am sure, if there are sufficient members, we could be grouped together (volksfestwales.org.uk).

April 24 Cornbury House Officials’ Conference I attended the conference and found it most interesting. The main points I noted were: • Club membership has increased. • In a few months’ time, there will be a used car sales module on our website, which will be made up of members’ cars and also Porsche cars GB. • PP will be changing its cover and layout from June. FORTHCOMING EVENTS May 29 Monaco Grand Prix at PC Cardif **Due to the non-broadcast of this on Channel 4,

JULY 24 Region Concours event Cottrell Park. AUGUST 29 Annual bank holiday drive SEPTEMBER 4 Italian Grand Prix PC Cardiﬀ.

South West Joint Regional Organisers Keith Young and Alan Stoneham 07769 320379 (Keith) 07803 237610 (Alan) r15@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Monthly Club meeting - tyre night at SCS Honiton Andy Moss and Stuart Manvell of SCS kindly hosted the April Club night with an evening revolving around wheels, but particularly about tyres. James and Mike Potter of Bridge Tyres and Wheels brought their ex-Michelin company colleague, the very knowledgeable Tom Dixon, who gave a spellbinding presentation on design theory, beading and carcass construction, rubber compounds, the homologation to Porsche N-rating and the difference of race tyres. He went on to emphasise the importance of the tyre as your only contact between car and road and, of course, on making the correct tyre choice for the high-performance vehicles that we drive. I was talking to Mike Potter, the boss at Bridge Tyres and Wheels and he, with his expert son James, is ready to provide no-nonsense, unbiased and upto-date advice on supply and fitting. Bridge, a supplier of all the principal tyre brands, has five depots based in the West Country.

For those members who find it difficult to find our Region on the PCGB website, the easiest method is add /R14 after porscheclubgb.com: porscheclubgb.com/R14. DIARY DATES MAY 22 Classics in Cardif If sufficient members are interested we will go as a Club. JUNE 17 Porsche in the Bay JUNE 25-26 Towy Valley Vintage Show

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June Club night This will feature a low-speed car skills Gymkhana in the closed rear car park of the Swans Nest. If last year was anything to go by, drivers will be forming a neat line to take part, with the lure of a token prize in exchange for a donation to our Club Charity pot. Booking not necessary.

Tom Dixon - presenter at the tyre night

30 Porsches in a row

A proportion of the group withdrew to the local hostelry, the Greyhound Country Inn for refreshment and relaxation. Spring Scenic Drive and BBQ The spring sun stayed out and made a really good, if chilly, driving day for the Spring Scenic Drive, our first real run of the year. What turned out to be a really memorable event saw 30 cars merge on Dartmoor for coffee at the East Dart Hotel near Postbridge or the Plume of Feathers in Princetown before winding across to the north coast of Cornwall to assemble in scenic formation at Higher Penmayne Farm in Rock. I counted 37 Porsches at the height of the afternoon, which must be one of the biggest turnouts in recent history. As the groups arrived and parked in formation, there were considerable exchanges of Porschetalk. A number of new and returning members experiencing a South West drive for the first time included Jon and Jan Revis in their fourmonth-old ‘Toy’. A look around the parked cars found a whole spectrum of models - notably two 911 GT3s, a nice yellow 991 Targa GTS, a 997 Turbo Cabriolet, a cluster of Caymen, two 944s, two 993s, Boxsters of many colours (including two recent 981 GTS models), two red 928s, two 964 Carrera 4 Targas, a 3.2, a Cayenne and a Macan S. The owner of this prestigious site, long-time PCGB member Roger Cole, his family and coterie of helpers provided a really good, hearty BBQ full of locally sourced healthy produce in splendid shelter from the sun and wind. There was a real sense of social occasion as we all enjoyed the lovely surroundings, matched by the delicious homemade strawberry gateau that slipped down just a treat. Thanks go to Alan for planning the very nice route and coffee stops but more especially to Roger Cole for his unmatched hospitality and organisation.

The spring drive contingent

July 9-10 R15 Concours at the Powderham Historic Vehicle Festival Now summer has nearly started, it’s time to get the brushes out, spruce up your cherished Porsche and get it out of the garage. Fellow members have already planned their attack to this year’s Concours, so be sure not to miss out. There is a class for you. It’s hot at the top of the ﬁeld, but the regular categories are wide open. We have reserved a larger stand to allow more social activity combined with greater car space this year. Alan has arranged for the Virtual JetCentre mobile simulation unit to be close by as an additional distraction on the day. There is always much to do at the festival and, if the weather is kind, it is a pleasant weekend outing. Bring a picnic, ﬁght for a space in the food queue or just relax with a pint of Otter in front of the music stage. All the details and entry forms are on the Club website. Christmas It’s time to reserve your room for the Christmas Dinner Dance at The Saunton Sands Hotel on December 9-11. The hotel will be releasing rooms at the beginning of June, so if you want to stay there call them on 01271 890212 and book now! For all the details to forthcoming events, the R15 web page is the place to go. Keith

R15 members relax in the April sun

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS Wine to Vine Tour There’s still just time to join the winery visit on June 26, but spaces are limited. There will be up to 30 members for lunch at the New Inn, Sampford Courteney, followed by a visit to Eastcott Vineyard. Book now if you haven’t already.

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JUNE 8 Club night Swan’s Nest, Exminster - Gymkhana. JUNE 26 Vine to Wine Tour Eastcott Vineyard. JULY 9-10 Powderham Historic and R15 Concours JULY 13 Club night PC Exeter.

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lot of enthusiasm for it and on the day it was very well attended. It was a lovely sunny day with a mix of regulars and a couple of new members. Meeting point for the Symonds Yat drive

RECENT EVENTS

Castle Combe Action Day The action days are still popular with our members and this, the ﬁrst one of the year, was the best attended for a while despite there being no free tickets. Many thanks go to Paul and Cal for the lovely picnic. We were even blessed with the sun shining down on us. Again we saw some new faces.

Regions display at Castle Combe action day

AV8 to Tintern Abbey via Symonds Yat Due to a complicated booking arrangement and unsatisfactory parking at the venue it was unanimously voted to change this to our Symonds Yat drive – one that we have put on in previous years. We had planned to rest this event but there was a

Regional Organiser Charlie McLaughlin 02380 694081 M: 07966 126464 r17@porscheclubgb.com I don’t know what it is, but at our Club night held this month at the Porsche Centre, over 100 people turned up - it must be the attraction of the food. Joking aside, it just continues to show what a healthy Region we have, full of eager Porsche owners who like to join in the fun of owning a special car. Long may it continue.

Firstly our apologies for no write up last month – we simply ran out of time.

Helicopter Museum drive We met up at The Avenue Drivers Club in Queens Square and from there drove up over the Mendips to the Helicopter Museum. The museum was very interesting and as it was such a sunny day some of us drove to Weston-super-Mare for a walk along the seafront – some members even had ﬁsh and chips. Stuart and I were expecting 15 cars for this drive but we ended up with 25 cars – it was lovely to meet the new members that came along.

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Gliding afternoon with evening BBQ You are all aware of the gliding event followed by a BBQ. The cost of the BBQ will be £10pp payable in advance along with a deposit for the gliding. The BBQ will comprise of marinated lamb, homemade burgers and sausages, potato salad, coleslaw, green salad with vegetarian option and dessert to follow. Please note that if there are not at least 10 people wishing to glide, the whole event will be cancelled. Non-members and partners that want to attend the BBQ but not the gliding are welcome. DIARY DATES Please visit our pages on the PCGB website for all up to date information. MAY 29 Prescott, Le Vie En Bleu JUNE 15 Social evening The Huntsman Inn, Falﬁeld. JUNE 17 Gliding afternoon with evening BBQ Bath, Wilts and North Dorset Gliding Club. JUNE 25 Castle Combe Classic, Kit and Retro Action Day Passes are available. JULY 3 Prescott to Cornbury House Details to follow but along the same lines as last year. JULY 8-10 Classic Le Mans JULY 29-31 PCGB National Event at Silverstone Classic AUGUST 14 Prescott Revival

Happy motoring. Elaine and Stuart

RECENT EVENTS April 16 Museum of Army Flying visit This event proved very popular. Twenty Porsches of all types, from a pristine 356 through to Cayennes and a new GT4 (and the RO’s Mercedes!), gathered on a chilly Saturday morning at The Empress of Blandings in Cadnam for a 30-minute drive in an impressive convoy north through the Hampshire countryside to this splendid museum at Middle Wallop near Andover. The museum is situated on the edge of what is now the largest grass airfield in Britain and the home of the modern Army Air Corps with its complement of helicopters including Wildcat, Lynx, Gazelle and Apache. Once there, we were exclusively allowed to park on the grass opposite the entrance with an elderly fixedwing Beaver and Scout helicopter in the background. The staff expecting us gave us a really warm welcome. They were no doubt pleased to see such a large group on what would otherwise have been a fairly quiet day for them, even if the majority of us qualified for senior concessions! The museum traces the history of army aviation from the earliest days of the Royal Flying Corps, Royal Artillery Air Observation Squadrons, the Glider Pilot Regiment and the modern Army Air Corps. The current collection ranges from early manned kites and balloons, through fixed wing aircraft (such as the Sopwith Camel, Auster, Lysander and the famous World War II Airspeed Horsa glider) through early post-war experimental helicopters and autogyros and on to more recent helicopters such as Sioux, Gazelle, Lynx and the iconic Wessex. It also features impressive displays showing Army airborne operations from the trenches of the First World War to the recent Afghanistan conflict.

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Kathy Fisher was particularly delighted to find a picture of her late father in amongst a display of hundreds of photographs of young airmen on training courses at the airbase in the late 1940s. She has contacted the archive department who will now be able to provide her with much more information about his time as a pilot in the Army Air Observers. Many of us enjoyed lunch and refreshments in the ‘Apache Cafe’, which overlooks the airfield, before finishing our visit and heading off in various directions around Hampshire after an interesting day. Thanks to all who came, particularly the new members whom we look forward to seeing again at future events.

Annual Concours A last plug for our premier event of the year, held for the third year running at Avington Park, near Winchester on Sunday, June 12. It’s a very informal ‘car cleaning’ contest held in lovely surroundings and, for the last two years, in beautiful weather. So, pack a picnic, give the car a quick wash and come along for the day - you never know, you may win a prize. We also have a visitor’s category so don’t be shy. The only cost is £5 per car, which includes a private tour of the Manor house. Please let me know, by email, if you are intending to take part. Gates open at 11am. Club night A quick reminder, that our Club night in June will be held at Brookspeed, Boyatt Wood, Eastleigh, SO50 4NU, not the Empress of Blandings, at 7.45pm. I know that Martin will have something special in the workshops for us to look over, so please come and support our local independent. If you haven’t been there yet, it’s a great time for a visit, food will be provided.

Army Flying Museum

Afternoon tea Just to prove it’s not all about cars, the RO’s wife organised a very successful afternoon tea, attended by 15 of our ladies. I understand they all had an excellent time, in ﬁne weather. Some even left with ‘doggie bags’ for their husbands.

WOTY Also, don’t forget our WOTY in Cambridge on September 22-25. Don’t delay in booking it, as places are going fast. Call me or check out the Scenic Car Tours website.

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their visit to Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary between Edenﬁeld and Rochdale. We all took donations of food, treats and toys for the animals waiting for new homes. The sanctuary has goats, rabbits, tortoises and horses as well as dogs and cats of all ages. Local press coverage had been arranged pre-event so there was a large gathering of the public to see our cars as well as to consider taking an unloved pet. Despite Judy and I already having four rescue dogs and a cat via Cats Protection league, we almost adopted a cheeky Jack Russell puppy, who was being exercised by one of the staﬀ, as he just wanted to play with us, and be fussed over. Luckily for him someone else had reserved him. Sue and Mac contemplate whether to take a donkey home

Finally, if you have not received the ‘MailChimp’ sent in March and wish to see it and future ones, then please check with Club Oﬃce that they hold the correct email details for you. This will be the way forward in notifying Regional members about last minute changes etc. to events. Charlie McLaughlin RO

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Downton Cuckoo Fair Finally in April, we had 16 cars attend the local Cuckoo Fair, held at Downton, the village, not the house of TV series fame. We were swamped by Minis and other British cars, but gave a good account of ourselves and our German marque.

DIARY DATES JUNE 5 Simply Porsche - Beaulieu JUNE 12 Regional Concours Avington Park from 11am. JUNE 14 Club night Brookspeed, Eastleigh starting at 7.45pm.

Lancashire & Cumbria Regional Organiser David Baker 01772 451970 – r18@porscheclubgb.com

Downton Cuckoo Fair

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Simply Porsche at Beaulieu The ﬁrst event in June is the Simply Porsche event, held at Beaulieu on June 5. Doors open at 9.30am for people arriving in a Porsche and costs £10 per adult. We do not have any special arrangements made so far, but we could all arrive together and park up in the same space if there is some support for this event. Let me know by email, otherwise we will see you all there.

Preston Sports and Supercar Club breakfast A group of us attended the Preston Sports and Supercar Club breakfast meeting at the Phantom Winger. The event starts at 9am in spring and summer – we arrived at about 9.15am only to ﬁnd the car park almost full with most of the spaces at the IBIS hotel next door also taken. As well as entrants many spectators had parked on the roads around the venue. This event will soon outgrow its current location. Porsche, as always, were well represented with an unusual mid-green Cayman GT4, several 991s and early 911s. Held on the next to last Sunday of the month, throughout the year, there are always a good variety of sports and supercars, as well as some classics.

Congratulations to R18’s Rob Kellock in his new role as PCGB Chairman and Regional Director. Rob is actually the third R18 member to hold this position, his predecessors being Peter Bull and Barry Smith. The number of events coming through now in the Region is growing and it is getting diﬃcult to ﬁt them all in to my diary, so apologies if I don’t include all the events. RECENT EVENTS David Hayton Cars at Carlisle Our Cumbria based members, together with some members from R3, visited David Hayton Cars at Carlisle. Full report available next month. Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary Lancashire-based members joined TIPEC on 76 www.porscheclubgb.com

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Region’s premier event. Last week the entry list was full with 90 entrants from as far away as Essex and Aberdeen taking part. Not bad some two and a half months before the event. Sue and Mac have now started a reserve list and any oﬀer to help with parking duties or marshalling through Astley Park would be appreciated.

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During the morning the RAC arrived to help a stricken Aston Martin Vantage whose owner was very embarrassed by his problem. As we left the RAC man had his laptop plugged in and was looking vey puzzled. Luckily I had my camera ready to record the incident. The Phantom Winger may be changed to a Hungry Horse in the next couple of months, please update your calendars accordingly. Club night Our monthly meeting at Garstang Golf Club was our annual ‘new members night’. I wrote to all new members who had joined in the last 18 months, inviting them along – around 15 joined us, from as far as Wigton and Sedburgh. In total 58 attended – possibly a record. Guest speaker was Mark Williams (an Aston Martin owner) who told us how to compose a good photograph. We also launched the R18 photographic competition. The rules are that the image must have been taken during 2016 at a PCGB or Porsche-related event. Sean Conboy, R18 member and internationally famous professional photographer, has agreed to judge entries. These must be submitted by the end of September, with the best 12 being made into a 2017 calendar. Details of where to email these to will be released later. You will need to specify the date of the event and where it was taken. I will circulate the email address to submit entries in due course. Chairman Rob Kellock updates everyone at the ‘new members night’

Gawsworth Hall Classic Car Show This show planned for Monday, May 2, had yet again been postponed due to the poor weather during the week. Almost every year I have attended this event it has rained either for part of the day or there have been heavy downpours during the week, making the ﬁelds for parking and the entry/exit route very muddy and diﬃcult to get through. Perhaps the organisers will eventually try and schedule the event for later in the year when we may expect drier weather conditions. FORTHCOMING EVENTS Porkers in the Trough VII I am sure you will have all seen invitations to our

Welcome new members Steve Walton, Garry and Elaine Elrick, Mark Rung, Andrew Dawson, Pauline Ellis, Mark Natrass, Alex Moore, William Wilson, Daniel and Bhavika Vitorino, Jonathon Walker, Paul Seward, Stephen Weir, Edward Mason, Allan and Joanne Diamond, Richard Robinson and John Kendal. We hope you will come along to some of our events and join in the varied activities of R18. With the popularity of our events please book early or you may miss out in the future. I hope you are all receiving my mailings through MailChimp. If not, as one member emailed me to say, or if you have changed your email address please let Club Oﬃce know. Look in your spam ﬁles too, as MailChimp messages may be there. David, Judy and the R18 organising team DIARY DATES MAY 30 Mawdesley Classic Car Show Near Chorley. Contact David Baker to book. JUNE 5 Supercar Sunday Mitton Hall, near Whalley 8.30-11am. Classic and vintage theme – prizes to be won. JUNE 5 Cleveleys Classic Car Show Contact Tony Bolton to book (01253 771669). JUNE 7 Social meeting Greenhills Hotel, Wigton 7.30pm. JUNE 15 Monthly meeting Garstang GC. Noggin and Natter. JUNE 19 Lakes Charity Classic Car Show – Grasmere Contact Mike Trotter to book. JUNE 19 Breakfast meeting The Phantom Winger, Fulwood, Preston 9am-12noon. JUNE 26 AVRO Aircraft Museum visit Woodford near Stockport with R5. JULY 3 Supercar Sunday and BBQ Mitton Hall, near Whalley 8.30-11am. JULY 10 Porkers in the Trough VII Fully booked! JULY 17 Regional Concours at PC Kendal Contact David Baker or Mike Trotter to enter. JULY 20 Monthly Meeting Garstang GC. Noggin and Natter. JULY 24 Preston Sports and Supercar Club breakfast meeting The Phantom Winger, Fulwood, Preston 9am. JULY 29-31 PCGB National Event at Silverstone Classic Please let me know if you will be attending and which days, so we can all meet up. AUGUST 2 Social meeting Castle Inn, Bassenthwaite 7.30pm. AUGUST 7 Supercar Sunday Mitton Hall, near Whalley 8.30-11am. AUGUST 14 Witton Castle Joint meet with R3. Contact Mike Trotter for info and to book. AUGUST 17 KLMC Car Park Concours Heaves Hotel, Levens near Kendal

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6.30-7pm registration. **No Garstang GC meeting** AUGUST 21 Preston Sports and Supercar breakfast meeting Phantom Winger, Fulwood, Preston 9am. AUGUST 27-28 Oulton Park Gold Cup race meeting See R5 for booking information. AUGUST 28 BVPG Classic Car Show Stanley Park, Blackpool. Contact Tony Bolton to book (01253 771669). SEPTEMBER 4 Supercar Sunday Mitton Hall 8.30-11am.

Thames Valley Regional Organiser John Barnatt 01628 471985 – 07890 181495 r19@porscheclubgb.com Hello once again everybody. I promise that after this there will be no more reminders about the display of Porsches at the Kempton Great Engines Trust Museum. Last month the gremlins crept in and the Regional copy was sent in with June 16 identified as the date for the display. That was, of course, complete nonsense and I hold my hands up. So, to recap, correct any errors and perhaps capture any member who has joined recently, see below. June 19 Display of Porsches at the Kempton Great Engines Trust Museum Please arrive at Kempton Steam Museum, Snakey Lane Kempton Middlesex TW13 6XH (kemptonsteam. org) by 10am at the latest or you may not be able to display because of the need to secure the cars before the gates are opened to the general public. I do know that last year the museum had record attendance thanks to the interest in our cars; we had 24 cars from all over the south of England. Like last year, the Club’s treasured 356 has been booked for the event. If you haven’t seen this magnificent restoration by Andy Prill and his team, it’s well worth coming to see. Even if you don’t want to display why not come along and look at all the cars. Gaynor (from the museum) and I have planned to open the display up to another car club, but I am not revealing which one so that it will be a surprise. Porsche Carrera Cup, Brands Hatch At the beginning of the month R19 had its now well-established drive to Brands Hatch to watch the opening rounds of both the Porsche Carrera Cup (now featuring normally aspirated 450hp 991s) and the British Touring Car Championship. This event has expanded from single figure attendance in the early years to, 10 years on, 21 members attending. Like the previous year, competitors in every category, including the Renault Clio Cup and Formula Renault, raced with very evenly matched equipment so the emphasis was once again placed on driver skill. Nowhere more so than the touring cars, where fractions of ballast and tyre choices are applied to give every driver an equal chance, as far as equivalency factors can be applied, resulting in some very robust racing indeed. Tom Ingram crossed the line in first place in race one, only to be handed a five-second penalty for exceeding track limits, which was a bitter

disappointment. The Hailwood Grandstand, where we sit, is a good place to watch the action as the cars go light over the crest in Paddock Bend. Even reigning touring car champion Gordon Sheddon found himself going straight on and ﬂying into the gravel in a cloud of dust. Had it not been for that, he might have come away from Brands leading the championship, but that honour fell to teammate and touring car veteran Matt Neal in his newly liveried Honda Civic type R. Slow but spectacularly noisy were the new Subaru Levorgs. You always knew when they were coming past. In the Carrera Cup Dan Cammish had to work hard for his victory closely chased by Dino Zamparelli.

with the latest technology and packed ergonomically as only Porsche engineers can. Long gone are the days when the dashboard of a 911 looked like someone loaded the switches into a shotgun and fired it through the back window. Although not a PCGB event, but a Porsche Brand event, seven R19 members, including myself, were there. These people are part of the nucleus, if you will, of active members: Ken, Jason, Tony, Mike, Douglas, Mada – thanks for supporting the Region over the years. Auto Curators demonstration R19 would like to thank PC Reading for offering the Region the use of its dialogue bay for Auto Curators Ltd to give us a demonstration on May 7. The awkward thing with copy deadlines is that I can’t tell you about it yet, although when you read this, the event will have taken place. Premier Panel Skills visit The same is true of the visit to Premier Panel Skills to view the finished 968 restoration before it goes onto compete in the restoration competition at Silverstone Classic, which as you will have read elsewhere is the venue for the Club’s National Event for 2016.

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July 29-31 PCGB National Event at Silverstone Classic By a very large majority at the conference the Club oﬃcials voted in favour of inﬁeld parking at the National Event to be arranged by Registers. There is still plenty of time for you to get your tickets, but don’t delay (silverstoneclassic.com).

Dan Cammish working hard for his victory

Boxster 718 launch PC Reading was like a Christmas Eve in Harrods – there were so many people there for the oﬃcial launch at 7pm. The new Boxster is a deviation from the norm in that it is powered by a two and a half litre ﬂat four, now turbo-charged to give 300bhp (350 in the Boxster S). It is a beautiful looking car bristling

The Novello bar and restaurant

Club nights We meet on the ﬁrst Sunday of the month at The Novello, Bath Road, Littlewick Green, near Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 3RX from 12.30pm. The Novello is the latest in a series of venues tried by R19 in an attempt to

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ﬁnd a good balance between space, car parking and value for money. We hope that everybody who comes will be pleased with the size of the tarmac car park, the raised ﬂoor area reserved for us, and the cost of the food. Once again that’s it for this month – PCGB you know it makes sense. John Barnatt

London Regional Organisers Nick and Ed Pike 01189 473925 – r20@porscheclubgb.com Twitter: @PCGB_London Opening words What a month we had in April; the glorious weather (and result) at the WEC in the company of so many London members, driving the empty roads of the New Forest in the spring sunshine, plus the longer evenings to enjoy Ace Cafe. Our East London Smithfield ‘Meat’ goes from strength to strength too. The Le Mans 24-hour, a regular and popular event in our London calendar, dominates June. Tents are being aired, flags readied for waving and the BBQ packed. You can feel the real buzz. The first of our evening drives R20 ‘On Tour’ – Drive to Nowhere will head into the Chilterns on Wednesday, June 1, a great way to enjoy your Porsche as the sun sets. Make most use of the long evenings with our Porsche Club track evening at Brands Hatch on Wednesday, July 13 – especially for London members. If you have never attended a Club trackday, this is your chance for just £135. We welcome beginners and experienced drivers alike and instructors will be available. Car numbers on the track are limited giving you the best chance to learn about and test the capability of your Porsche. Looking forward, do you have your tickets for Silverstone Classic (July 29-31), which is hosting the Club National Event? The Classic is a fantastic event in its own right and is shaping up to be even more special. Keep an eye out for the Club emails to find out some of the special side-events, such as drives at the PEC (£70) and more. RECENT EVENTS Spring Break – Porsches and Ponies A very scenic route across the Surrey Hills and South

Taking a breather in the New Forest

New Forest roads

WEC racing

Downs took us south towards the New Forest, our playground for the next 24 hours or so. Sweeping empty B-roads put smiles on our faces. Sneaking into the New Forest on a lesser-known road, we soon encountered the famous ponies wandering across the road. Applying moorland rules ‘only drive as fast as you can see’ we had a taster of what the New Forest had to oﬀer. Sunday morning and we drove a classic ‘route to nowhere’ – empty, challenging, good roads that hugged the countryside, through the woods and across the moors – the smiles on our faces getting bigger and bigger. Then it was time to head north across Salisbury Plain for a traditional Sunday lunch, just what was needed after a morning’s drive. Look out for a longer article in PP. Smithﬁeld ‘Meat’ A colourful display this month – the early rain had disappeared leaving us with a lovely sunny afternoon to enjoy the line-up of Porsches. The 993s were out in force. A casual meet with the conversation turning to the planning for Le Mans (24-hour and Classic) and the idea of driving the North Coast 500 in the summer.

Ace Cafe At the ﬁrst of our lighter Ace Cafe evenings we braved the hailstorms and sunshine in an evening of contrasts. Nothing stops the London members from bringing their Porsches to Ace Cafe. The classics were out in force providing plenty of eye candy. Another great evening, surrounded by Porsches.

In the Porsche LMP1 pit

WEC Silverstone A great warm up for Le Mans and a chance to see the 2016 cars in their new livery in a gripping season opener. Close racing in the top four between Porsche and Audi made for a great spectator sport. The Porsche number one car’s untimely exit, immediately followed by a terminal technical fault in the lead Audi, soon mixed things up. At the end of six hours, it was still neck and neck with just nine seconds between the lead Audi and Porsche, with Porsche ultimately taking top spot after the winning Audi was disqualiﬁed.

964 tail at Ace Cafe

FORTHCOMING EVENTS June 1 R20 ‘On Tour’ – Drive to Nowhere Making the most of the long evenings we will use the Chiltern Hills as our playground, a great route to blast away the workday and enjoy your Porsche. Sign up on email if interested. June 16-20 Le Mans 24-hour The campsite is full; a big group of London members will be there to see Porsche defend their title. July 10 R20 Sunday Escape – Cambs Curves A scenic route into deepest Cambridgeshire on roads less well travelled. A ﬁrm favourite. July 13 Track evening – Brands Hatch Three hours on the track in the company of other Porsches. Registration is at 4pm, with the track open from 5.30pm to 8.30pm. The track noise limit is 103dbA. To sign up please call the Club Oﬃce on 01608 652917. DIARY DATES

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MAY 30 Ace Cafe London meet (bank holiday) North Circular Road, Stonebridge, London, NW10 7UD. Regular monthly Porsche-only meet from 6pm (last Monday of the month). JUNE 1 R20 ‘On Tour’ – Drive to Nowhere Chiltern Hills.

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JUNE 16-20 Le Mans 24-hour JUNE 18 East London – Smithfield ‘Meat’ Southeast side of Smithfield Market (Long Lane, London EC1A 9LH), opposite the Smithfield Cafe from 2pm onwards (third Saturday of each month). JUNE 27 Ace Cafe London meet JULY 10 R20 Sunday Escape – Cambs Curves JULY 13 Track evening Brands Hatch.

R21 in the Valley of the Rocks

Chiltern Regional Organisers Terry Perry 07748 555333 r21@porscheclubgb.com Club night venue Our Club night on June 7 will again be a social at The Bellcote, Chesham Road, Ashley Green, HP5 3PF. Hope to see you there from 7pm onwards. Apologies to everyone that turned up to the April Club night expecting to hear guest speaker, Gail Hill. Unfortunately, Gail, whose day job is as a care home manager, spent all day at hospital with one of her residents and, as you would expect, that took priority over a car club event. We hope to be able to get Gail to come later in the year. June 26 Visit to Shuttleworth Collection R21 member Howard Taylor, who is part owner of a vintage Chipmunk DCH-1 based at the Old Warden airfield, will not only host our visit but has offered three 15-minute flights to R21 members in his plane on June 26. Howard will not be charging for the flights, but we have decided that a £25 donation to Herts Air Ambulance will be requested from those taking a flight. Cost of entry to Shuttleworth is £10pp, payable on the day, and will include a guided tour to commence at approximately 11am. We need to confirm numbers in advance so if you would like to attend please let me know by emailing R21@porscheclubgb.com or signing up on the R21 Forum. Please indicate if you would like to be considered for one of the flights and, if more than three people want to fly, we will have a draw on the day. July 5 Club night Concours at PC Hatfield A reminder that PC Hatfield has agreed to host our annual R21 street Concours again this year, which will make it the 30th year PC Hatfield have hosted the event. See last month’s PP for more details, including the Concours categories. Visit to Denbies Wine Estate Please visit denbies.co.uk/visit-us/indoor-tours/ for more information or see last month’s PP for details of this tour of Denbies Wine Estate, including their cellar and three of their classic wines. The cost is £10.95pp for a group visit. Sign up by emailing r21@ porscheclubgb.com or confirming on the R21 Forum. R21 WOTY to Exmoor The R21 WOTY for 2016 followed the tried and tested format of offering some interesting driving roads and the opportunity to ride on a steam railway. This year 30 of us in 16 cars descended on the Northfield Hotel in Minehead for a long weekend. A few members of the group extended their stay and arrived on

Thursday but the majority of us arrived at the hotel in time on Friday for the complimentary afternoon tea. An area of the car park had been roped oﬀ with PCGB ﬂags so everyone could relax knowing their cars were safely parked.

Narrow lanes in north Devon

After a substantial breakfast on Saturday morning we were ready to drive the best Exmoor roads we could find. We split into two groups with R21 committee member Martin Foster leading the first group and me leading the remainder. We headed for Porlock to drive the famous 1-in-4 hill and then loop back into Porlock using the toll road, which was pretty deserted and surprisingly well surfaced for a minor road. The route provided great coastal views as we descended back to Porlock. We then headed for Lynton and Lynmouth and the Valley of the Rocks. After a loop around the Simonsbath area we stopped at the Exmoor Inn for lunch. Following lunch the plan was to head south to Dulverton and back up the A396 to Dunster with the option of visiting the castle there or heading straight back to the hotel for afternoon tea. But en route, in Dulverton, we caught up with some of the first group of cars and saw that Robin and Jo were standing beside their 924 looking concerned. It transpired that in the narrow street Robin had pulled over to allow traffic through from the other direction and had not seen a low stone wall that he hit with his nearside wheel. This sent the steering wheel spinning out of his hands and, as we were to discover later, smashed the pinion in the steering rack leaving the wheels jammed on full lock. The local inhabitants were extremely helpful and with 83 www.porscheclubgb.com

R21 group in WOTY hotel

the aid of a pallet truck managed to get the 924 off the road! This left Robin and Jo with no transport, but they managed to fit into Ken and Marilyn’s 997 GTS for the trip back to the hotel. On Sunday the most popular option was to leave the cars at the hotel and walk to the railway station to take a ride on the West Somerset Steam Railway. Some people opted to travel the full length of the line from Minehead to Bishops Lydiard and back whilst others, me included, only went as far as the harbour town of Watchet. Here we found a lovely pub for a light lunch before taking a walk around the area. If you didn’t join us this year maybe we can encourage you to do so next year. It’s early days but the favoured destination for 2017 is mid Wales where there are plenty of great roads to explore and even a steam railway as well! Look out for details early in 2017. Footnote: I am pleased to report that Robin and Jo were safely transported home with their car on the back of a recovery truck. Robin subsequently replaced the steering rack and one of the suspension arms but, fortunately, no other damage had been sustained. Terry Perry DIARY DATES JUNE 7 Club night at The Bellcote JUNE 26 Visit to Shuttleworth Collection JULY 5 R21 Concours at PC Hatfield JULY 17 Visit to Denbies Wine Estate SEPTEMBER 17-18 Kop Hill Climb SEPTEMBER 25 Visit to Coventry Motor Museum

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Sussex Regional Organisers Chris and Martin Woolger 07720 849982 or 07802 409272 chris@woolgers.co.uk or martin@woolgers.co.uk RECENT EVENTS In brief March and April have been quite busy months for us since taking over as ROs in February. March 6 saw six members meeting at Cobham services and driving to Cornbury House for the Open Day. March 12, the following weekend, was a breakfast meeting at PC Mid Sussex where they offered some members a free health check on their cars. Seventeen members attended and the centre also held a raffle that raised £240 that we subsequently donated to the Sussex Air Ambulance. The following Sunday, March 20, was our first breakfast meeting this year at the Beach Deck in Eastbourne. What a surprise we had – we have never had so many members turn up for breakfast. First there were a few, then more and more turned up until we had a great display of cars in the car park. We have had breakfast there several times during the last year and it is a great location but, due to the popularity of this venue, they have now asked if we can book in advance and I will email you before we are due to go for your booking. Cofee and Cars The first weekend in April was ‘Coffee and Cars’, hosted and organised by Precision Porsche in Sheffield Park near Uckfield. The weather was beautiful and sunny, and this was the first outing of the year for many of our members’ cars and, Popular Coffee and Cars event at Precision Porsche

again, a great turnout from R23. Their workshop and body shop was open for all to walk around and their engineers were available to talk to and ask questions. Precision Porsche also offered free car health checks to members, and these were booked up very quickly. Breakfast meeting Our breakfast meeting was meant to be at the Black Rabbit in Arundel on April 17, but due to certain circumstances this had to be moved at one week’s notice and we ended up booking The Old Control Tower at Goodwood Circuit. They were every helpful and accommodating and we took over the whole of the upstairs. During the week I kept getting replies to my email from members booking for breakfast and, by Wednesday, I had 15 cars and 25 people. By Friday it was 20 cars and 35 people and the ‘OCT’ confirmed they could cope with the numbers but with a little wait for some of the breakfasts – not a problem was my reply. On a cloudless, sunny morning cars started arriving from 8.45am and kept on coming. In the end we counted 28 Porsches of all ages and models, a few more cars than I expected, but everyone still got their breakfast and coffee and lots of ‘car chat’. Everyone had a great time – check our calendar as we will be going back to Goodwood Circuit later in the year. Following breakfast, we arranged a drive of about 25 miles around Sussex, finally ending at the top of Bury Hill, where there is a large car park and facilities and it is a relatively central area for members to then make their way home. Only about 10 cars were joining us for the drive and, before we departed, Martin gave a briefing on do’s and don’ts of the drive and gave out a route map with details of villages and points of interest that we would be passing. There was beautiful scenery as we drove within the boundaries of the South Downs National Park and, arriving at Bury Hill, we met a lot of bikers who had done a similar thing and we admired their bikes while they admired our cars, before saying our good byes and heading off home. Thank you to all who attended, it makes all the organising worthwhile.

Emails I have been made aware that some members have not been receiving emails from me since we transferred over to the new MailChimp system. If you are not receiving emails from R23 can you please contact Cornbury House and check that they have your correct email address on the PCGB database. Happy and safe motoring. Christine and Martin

DIARY DATES Monthly meeting on ﬁrst Tuesday of the month at the Bolney Stage, London Road, Bolney Village, West Sussex RH17 5RL from 7pm. JUNE 5 PCGB BBQ Please book direct with Cornbury House if you wish to attend. JUNE 5 Classic Car Show At Middle Farm on A27 near Lewes. JUNE 7 Monthly meeting JUNE 19 Breakfast at The Beach Deck Royal Parade, Eastbourne, BN22 7AE at 08.30am and a drive afterwards (TBA). Please email r23@porscheclubgb.com by Tuesday, June 14 if you wish to attend this event as we now have to book the Beach Deck in advance. JULY 3 Open Day with Bugatti JULY 5 Monthly meeting JULY 10 Arundel Castle Classic and Supercar Gathering As last year we will be having a display at this event. We hope to be allocated space for 15 plus cars. If you would like to exhibit your car, please email r23@porscheclubgb.com by June 30 as numbers and car details are required. JULY 24 Tour of Crosthwaite and Gardiner and BBQ lunch Meeting at 10.30am. Please email r23@porscheclubgb.com by Tuesday, July 19 to book as numbers are required for catering.

Great turnout for R23 breakfast meeting at Goodwood

Cambridgeshire & Bedfordshire Regional Organiser John Dunn 01954 789764 – r24@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Beautiful weather, great cars and lovely location – R23 at Goodwood Circuit

April Club night In my absence Edward Parry reported on April Club night: “Club night was very well attended with a packed room where we were pleased to welcome two new members; Chris Angus (Guards Red 997 Mk1 Coupe) from Cottenham and Rick Albrow (Boxster GTS – also Guards Red) from Hadstock. Both were soon joining in with other members in one of our popular quizzes. As ever, the winners of the quiz went home with the prizes. News at Ten on the evening included the changes at PC Cambridge.” MG visit On a cold Saturday morning a good number of R24 members visited the MG Owners Club at Swavesey. We were welcomed by the Manager Richard Monk with tea, coﬀee and biscuits. The MG Club is just four miles from where I live so I pass the building on a regular basis. From 85 www.porscheclubgb.com

the road you can see the car park and club shop. Not so very big I thought. How wrong could I be? Very wrong it turns out! The MG Owners Club is the world’s largest single marque car club. Formed in 1973 and supplying all MG requirements, the MGOC provides a full range of benefits for the dedicated MG enthusiast or the owner who simply enjoys running an MG for everyday transport or just for fun. Catering for all types of MG but with the emphasis on ‘50s models through to the present day, they offer an unrivalled range of benefits that encompass the latest models such as the MG TF and MG Z series saloons. When I heard Richard in his opening speech tell us he had some 20,000 members and that almost 60 people were employed at the Club, the majority full time, it made me wonder what on earth was going on. Well, for a start, the building is not so small. Behind the visible frontage they have buildings which run at least 100 yards back. In these buildings the office staff produce other car club magazines, run MG Travel Club and also have their own insurance scheme. Travel further back and the warehousing is full of parts not only for MG cars but some parts for other car marques. They are even the sole distributor for Castrol classic oil. Piled on the shelves

Lovely 911 found hiding at the MG Owners Club

in the warehouse you can find radiators sourced and manufactured in the Middle East, for example. In fact, you could take parts from the shelf and build yourself a new MG car. A fleet of vans also deliver spare parts to other countries within Europe. Want your car serviced? Bring it to MG. It does not even have to be an MG as we found out on our visit when we were surprised to find a lovely 911 in the workshop. MGOC even carries out bodywork and a full respray if you want one. After the two-hour tour we thanked Richard for our visit and, after a presentation and photo, we made our convoy drive for a pub lunch at St Neots. Well done Team McGirl for suggesting this visit. It was a pleasure to see how other car clubs work and a real eye opener. FORTHCOMING EVENTS

R24 and a lot of Porsches in MGOC car park

Richard Monk of MGOC and well-stocked stores

June 8 Club night Writing this on April 28 and we still have hard frosts! I’m sure, like me, you look forward to summer nights and Club nights. We hope to see you all in your pride and joys on the light evenings during the warmer months. Please park in the dedicated Porsche only parking area. July 10 Kimbolton Country Fayre and Classic car show As many of you know this event has been running for years and has become one of the highlights of R24’s calendar. In previous years we have been the largest car club stand and this year we have reserved an area for 65 cars. This really is an event for all the family, far more than just a car show; it includes a main event ring running full-time, a range of quality

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stalls, the house full of craft stalls and a flyover by World War II aircraft. This event is run by the Sporting Bears so please support them and take a dream ride whilst at the event. We also ask that all members who are attending bring a dish and some drinks. I don’t think I’m over egging it to say that this has turned into the Region’s annual feast – each year members bring more and more lavish dishes. I do hope this year is no exception – let’s see a banquet fit for a King! (Please note that our next event following this is Weight Watchers!) No turning up on the day – if you would like to attend and obtain reduced entry tickets for this event please either come along to Club night or email me: r24@porscheclubgb.com. June 11 River Cruise drive and dine **Cancelled** It is with regret that I received an email from the company running the river boat cruise event, The Georgina. They stated that they could no longer accommodate our request to depart from the Plough in Fen Ditton. This was due to an oversight by the pub and the river cruise company. The reason for this is the Cambridge University rowing Bumps event will be taking place on the date of the cruise. To say I was not amused would be an understatement! We have cancelled the cruise and asked the company to supply a list of dates and times for the remainder of 2016 in order to rebook. Refunds of money paid will be available at Club night or contact me if you cannot make it along to the Ferryboat. June 29 Golf night and BBQ We are almost full for this event with just a few places left. Our annual golf night (pitch and putt) against PC Cambridge will take place at the American Golf Centre in Melbourne on the evening of June 29. You do not need to be a golfer to enjoy this pitch and putt event. Various prizes will be on offer and, as ever, a delicious BBQ will follow the golf. Payment of £15pp can be made at Club night or contact me for more details. OTHER NEWS PC Cambridge I hope to be able to report on Franc Mateo’s replacement (and also events we have booked with PC Cambridge next month). Enjoy your cars and Club. John Dunn and R24 Committee

Kent Regional Organisers Phil and Pearl Sharland 01797 344121 – r25@porscheclubgb.com Hello everyone. RECENT EVENTS Car cleaning day Our annual ‘car cleaning day’ in April was held at Motor Care Body Shop in Tunbridge Wells who are an approved repairer for Aston Martin, McLaren, Bentley, Maserati and BMW, among others. They offer their facilities to our members and this was again very well supported with buckets and jet washing in abundance. Inside there was much activity, drying and polishing and, outside, the onsite catering wagon was doing a brisk trade in complimentary burgers, bacon butties and hot drinks. A great morning’s work and we extend our thanks to Giovanni Fattorusso and Daniel Wickens and their team for their hospitality and support. Club night Club night went with a swing as usual with lots of people, including several new members, in attendance. Thank you to committee member Lesley Smith for running the raffle and for finding such excellent prizes – the radio-controlled helicopter was awesome. Drive and Sunday lunch Our drive and Sunday lunch proved to still be popular with 12 cars heading from West Malling Golf Club after coffee for a 25-mile, almost circular drive to the Mercure Great Danes Hotel near Maidstone. The weather was kind to us and the roads reasonably clear so we arrived in good time to take up the Porsche parking kindly allocated by the hotel. Our carvery lunch was voted as being excellent and one we may repeat in the future. PC Tonbridge Also in April, Aaron Thompson, Service Manager at PC Tonbridge hosted a complimentary Spring Health Check for member cars. Many thanks to Aaron and his technicians for their help and expertise and, also, to committee members Sue and Mick Dennis for being on hand to meet and greet members in our absence as we were attending the Club Officials Conference and AGM at Cornbury House.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS June 12 Show and Shine at Hever Castle, near Edenbridge Bring the Porsche and the family to this lovely Tudor castle for a great day out. Gates open at 10am and informal judging will start at 12noon – no cleaning after judging starts! Classes and prizes will depend on entries. Entrance tickets and special Porsche parking by prepaid ticket only, available from Pearl and Phil on: 01797 344121 or r25@porscheclubgb.com. Your advance purchased ticket will be exchanged at the ticket office for an entry ticket to the gardens – the ticket cost is £8.50pp. Access to the house will be available on the day for £2.50 extra. Hever has so much to see and enjoy from the award-winning gardens to the various mazes. Picnic in a picturesque spot or take lunch at one of the two restaurants. Browse the gift shop, garden shop and book shop. Whatever you decide it will be fun. Last date for tickets will be June 1. August 20 A Grand Night Out Region 25 presents an exclusive evening for PCGB members and their guests at The Mercure Tunbridge Wells Hotel from 7pm until midnight. Dress code is lounge suit or, preferably, ‘black tie’. Tickets are only £42.50pp but we do have a special discount – book and pay by June 30 and receive £5pp off the price (making the cost £37.50pp). Join us for dinner, dancing and an exclusive, multitribute show of superb live entertainment featuring Paul Cantara. Don’t miss out – book your place now! For those who might want to extend their stay we can offer significantly reduced rates on overnight accommodation as well as Sunday lunch, if required. For further details contact Pearl and Phil Sharland on 01797 344121 or Sue and Mick Dennis on 01322 660201. September 16-18 WOTY at Passford House Hotel Passford House Hotel (Mount Pleasant Lane, Lymington, SO41 8LS) is set in nine acres of picturesque gardens between the village of Sway and Lymington on the edge of the New Forest. We have reserved a number of rooms for a two-night weekend stay, as follows: standard double/twin rooms for £390 or superior double/twin rooms for £450. These prices include half-board accommodation for two people for two nights. Additional nights can be booked on request. For further information and a booking code contact: Sue and Mick Dennis on 01322 660201 or m1ck. dennis@btinternet.com, or Pearl and Phil Sharland on 01797 344121 or r25@porscheclubgb.com.

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Emails 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. Monthly meetings Our monthly meetings take place on the second Wednesday of each month at The Kentagon at Brands Hatch, West Kingsdown (Main Gate on the A20) from 7.30pm, 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 and wishing you smooth and empty roads. Phil and Pearl

DIARY DATES JUNE 8 Club night at Brands Hatch JUNE 26 Drive and Sunday lunch Venue TBC – see website for details. JULY 13 Club night at PC Tonbridge Please note change of venue for this month only. JULY 17 Breakfast Club Venue TBC. AUGUST 7 Kent Sortie AUGUST 20 A Grand Night Out SEPTEMBER 16-18 WOTY at Passford House Hotel

Dorset Joint Regional Organisers Trefor Willingham and Geoﬀ Fields 01747 838158 r26@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Monthly meeting Well, after last month’s bumper calendar, we have

gone to the other extreme this month. You will recall that with the monthly meeting we had five separate meetings or events. This month? Nothing! Just the monthly meeting. OK, we made up for it with a very lively meeting and Geoff and I attended an equally lively Officials’ Conference and AGM. It was great to see examples from Dorset Region used in some of the presentations by the Board, and hear how other Regions are now catching us up in terms of adopting the various communication systems now in place and the new website. In our Regional meeting, we took the opportunity to run through the calendar for the next few months, drawing attention to some of the upcoming events and share the details. We did also endeavour to arrange something of an impromptu gathering, so there was something for our more active members in April. The two remaining weekends were discussed and, finally, we nailed a date for our one and only April event - on May 1! (See Chris Hak’s following report) I guess that is the way we do things (no, not always late, just different!). It was one of the rare meetings where we didn’t have our friends from PC Bournemouth along – I believe it clashed with one of their events, but I did recently pop in and pick up some parts. While there I was delighted to be invited to see progress with the 924 Turbo Classic project. Nick talked me through the progress so far, but I must admit, having been through the (still incomplete!) restoration of a 924 Turbo myself, I think he really has his work cut out to complete it by the deadline. Nevertheless, I was able to see where Nick has preprepared some of the parts ready for final assembly – I just hope he can acquire the missing bits in time! New parts prepared for final assembly for PC Bournemouth’s 924 Turbo project

By the time you read this I will have returned from the Porschefest in Dinslaken, we will have enjoyed a meal at the Bridgehouse Hotel in Beaminster (one of our favourites!), an impromptu breakfast meet at Compton Abbas Aerodrome, and our trip on the West Somerset railway, so maybe we needed a quiet April to recharge. With our monthly meeting, this will be another month where there is something to do every week. For those that haven’t necessarily been along to one of our meetings or events, I would like to take the opportunity to introduce and thank the hard-working members of our committee – along with myself and Geoﬀ Fields (JROs), Karl Wells, Kevin Bush and Chris Hak are beavering away in the background on the regular stuﬀ for things like our Concours, clothing range, and carrying out the risk assessments and all other little (and not so little) jobs that take so much time. Without taking anything away from some of our other very active members, organising events (James Archer-Graham has ended up organising two in May alone, for example) these guys, (and, in many cases, partners) put a lot of time in, often on the jobs for which there is little tangible reward. On behalf of our membership, thank you. Of course, the best way to thank them really, is to go along and enjoy the events – it makes it all worthwhile!

Finally, you should be able to read elsewhere on this year’s transition from Quay for my Car in Poole to Porsches on the Prom in Weymouth. If it is not already there, ensure not only you, but your Porsche owning friends put it on the calendar, and thanks especially to Paul Butcher and wife Josephine, for their efforts in putting this one together. Compton Abbas airfield Christopher Hak reports: “Following a hectic March, at April’s Club night we realised that it had been a fallow month and getting towards its end, we had nothing to offer our members to see them through to May. Not a good (or usual) situation for R26! However, in true Dorset fashion, Tref put it to the floor for ideas and very quickly the suggestion of Sunday breakfast at Compton Abbas airfield was warmly received. James agreed to contact the airfield to warn them of our arrival (on May 1, but what is one day between friends!) and it was suggested that those wanting breakfast together should arrive at 9.30am. “If there is a more idyllic airfield in the UK, I’d be surprised. Located just outside Shaftsbury, Compton Abbas is situated on the top of a ridge overlooking the town and countryside below. The cafe is excellent, the car park usually full, often with interesting machinery and, best of all, no matter from which direction you approach it, the roads are perfect Porsche fayre and include the notorious Zig-Zag Hill (who needs Stelvio – just drive up and down the UK’s windiest road 10 times - job done!). The route from Verwood, where we live is one of my favourite roads – anywhere. “As expected, Sharon and I arrived about an hour after the main group but the car park was still full and included Porsches, Lotus, various other interesting cars and a significant number of what looked like (to me anyway) very desirable bikes. “After a great breakfast it was time to catch up with the gossip or go outside to watch the constant comings and goings of the light aircraft and helicopters – it really is non-stop action at Compton Abbas. While we were there, the airfield’s Tiger Moth was taking lucky punters up for the experience of a lifetime, their helicopter was also doing a roaring trade and there was a WW2 Harvard parked adjacent to the cafe which just looked menacing but, unfortunately, didn’t fly before we departed after a most enjoyable morning.”

Tiger Moth taking flight at Compton Abbas

Thruster Sprint ultralight aircraft

DIARY DATES JUNE Classic and Historical vehicles (Date TBC) Lots of family fun, Chickerell, Weymouth, DT3 4BA. JUNE 17 Monthly meeting and annual BBQ Please note this is a Friday. JULY 3 R26 Concours Kingston Maurward, DT2 8PY. 10am-4.30pm. JULY 15 Weymouth Porsche on the Prom 6-10pm. JULY 17 Sherborne Castle Classics and Supercars 9am-4pm. JULY 21 Monthly meeting AUGUST 7 BBQ with TIPEC At Colehill near Wimbourne. AUGUST 18 Monthly meeting AUGUST 18-21 Bournemouth Air show from James’ boat AUGUST 27 Canford Classics open morning Winterborne Kingston, DT11 9AT.

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Variety of interesting cars at Compton Abbas as well as aircraft

WW2 Harvard plane

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RECENT EVENTS Weekend away It’s full speed ahead in Region 27 with April seeing our first weekend away this year. Over 20 members were made very welcome at the four star Corick House Hotel and Spa in Clogher. The idyllic 17th century house is nestled in the heart of Clogher Valley, the staff promised style, elegance and hospitality, and they delivered on all three counts and more! Add in superb cuisine, lavish surroundings and some of the best roads in Northern Ireland and our visit was made a memorable one. Starting the weekend programme, members gathered in Lisburn for the first stage, 50-mile drive to County Tyrone where a light lunch awaited. Mid-

Some respite for the pack during the 400-mile weekend away!

Tom Derrick on the Wild Atlantic Way

afternoon saw the ladies head off to the Spa for some ‘pampering’ treatment while the gentlemen exercised the range of 911s, Boxsters and a ‘guest appearance’ Audi e-tron! Saturday saw a mixture of weather as we headed off cross border to the coastal seaport of Sligo in the Republic of Ireland, following the lead car of ARO John and co-pilot, Audrey Hilditch, whose local knowledge of the area proved invaluable! On spectacular roads we wound our way along part of the 1,500 miles that make up the internationally acclaimed Wild Atlantic Way. After a picnic lunch, we headed back across the border and, following the shoreline of Lower Lough Erne, we made our way back to our base to prepare for dinner. Fed and watered members relaxed in the lounge reflecting on an excellent drive! All too quickly it was Sunday morning! In what has become a Region 27 tradition, we formally thanked staff and had no hesitation in presenting our ‘Turbo’ hospitality award to Restaurant Manager Mimi Chaban, as a token of our appreciation to all the staff who looked after us so well during the weekend. After check-out it was off to the nearby Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark to round off the 400ish-mile weekend event. Thanks to everyone who supported the weekend and I suspect we will be back at ‘Corick’ in the near future. Monthly meeting ‘Fun and games’ over, our monthly meeting was held a few days later in Lisburn. The focus was on planning! Our members’ Open Day and Picnic in June and our Region trip to PCGB National Event at the Silverstone Classic in July were high on the agenda.

Mullaghmore Harbour offered a welcome port of call along the Wild Atlantic Way

R27 members present Restaurant Manager Mimi Chaban (centre) with the R27 ‘Turbo’ Award. RO Ken Mack (r) and ARO John Hilditch (l)

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Celebrating 30 years of Region 27 Saturday, June 4 sees us return to the Folk and Transport Museum at Cultra. All Region 27 members are warmly invited to attend and a special invitation is extended to our members living further aﬁeld in the Republic of Ireland to help Region 27 celebrate 30 years as part of PCGB. We have managed to keep the cost the same as last year at £10 per car and up to two adults and includes access to the entire museum site. PC Belfast, PCGB business partner Swissvax and 911 and Porsche World magazine will be sharing the day with us. Hot oﬀ the press, I am delighted to announce that PCGB Chairman and Regional Director Rob Kellock will be travelling to Northern Ireland to join us and will be formally opening the event. We will also be warmly welcoming Peter Cook, PCGB archivist, who has kindly agreed to visit and present a programme of informal talks about the history of our Club.

It’s your Region and your event. With a great line-up of activities and with your support we can make June 4 the Region 27 event of 2016! Gates open at 10am, car washing facilities are available and a parking place awaits you – don’t forget your picnic! Full details about the day and post-event early evening dinner have gone to everyone by email, but don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need more details. Kilbroney Vintage Show Just a reminder that Region 27 will be represented at Kilbroney Vintage Show on June 18 in Rostrevor – anyone who has not already booked to attend via the Region should contact me as soon as possible. At time of writing we have a few places left on the PCGB enclosure, but they are going fast! National Event Region bookings have now closed for our visit to the National Event at Silverstone, however, I’m happy to oﬀer help and advice to anyone travelling to the event independently. That’s it for this month, apart from the usual reminder that details of our events can be found on the Region 27 section of PCGB website. Ken Mack DIARY DATES JUNE 4 Members’ Open Day and Picnic At Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, Cultra, 153 Bangor Road, Holywood BT18 0EU. 10am-4pm. JUNE 18 Kilbroney Vintage Show JULY 6 Region BBQ Gowdy’s at the Maze and, back by popular demand; ‘My Other Car is a Porsche’ night. JULY 29-31 Visit to National Event Silverstone Classic AUGUST 10 Ulster Transport Bowling Club Lynda Avenue, Newtownabbey, Belfast, BT37 0NX. 7pm for 8pm. AUGUST 21 Region drive

RECENT EVENTS Decisions, decisions… April was a time for important decision making in the Guernsey Region. Time to think about the future, weigh up the alternatives, discuss outcomes, then vote in accordance with conclusions reached. Although we had a general election (held every four years) I am, of course, referring to the selection of which film to watch at our cinema night... The decision was The Martian rather than Spectre which meant Angela did not have to exercise her Zimbabwe-style bonus vote, but first we had dinner. The last time we were at the Venue some people were not keen on the food but there were no such concerns on this occasion and the main course dishes were excellent. However, unfortunately, dessert took ages to arrive (maybe it was the baking time for the melting chocolate fondant) and this had a knock-on effect for arrival time at the Venue’s in-house cinema, so much so that some left straight after the meal. Now, unlike our film, arranging events should not be rocket science. However, the ensuing argument with staff at the cinema over our late arrival time did make this event disproportionately stressful. This was a great shame as we were treated to an entertaining and absorbing film. I had thought hard on how to justify a link as to why The Martian would be an appropriate film for the Porsche Club. I had worked out that the Martian rover featured in the film would be likely to use the same electric hub drive propulsion system that was used on the lunar rover – as used on the Lohner Porsche exhibited in the Smithsonian Museum that NASA researched when designing it. But I needn’t have bothered as a Guards Red 964 is featured driving into NASA early in the film. Thanks to all of you who supported this event and I’m sorry it did not entirely work out as planned.

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Member news ‒ two new arrivals Graham Lainé has sold the 986 Boxster that he has had for 11 years from new (and which came on a factory visit and we drove as far as the Czech border) and has bought a stunning black 987 Boxster S featuring a PDK gearbox. In other news, after being without a Porsche for 10 months... the GT4 is here! Co-owner David Sass reports elsewhere on how we got to run it in.

Graham Lainé’s new Boxster

Five-day-old GT4 at Leipzig

FORTHCOMING EVENTS June 19 Classic Vehicle Show I regret that the temptation of seeing whether World Champions Porsche can retain their Le Mans crown will be too much for me that weekend, so this year our stand will be organised by Roy Carré, Mike Jehan and, if he is not tempted to join me at the last minute, Paul Sheward. The day will feature most or all of the usual features – a BBQ lunch, a pride of ownership Concours with prizes kindly supplied by Ryan Evans at Pro-Valet, banter and a day in the sun surrounded by beautiful machinery. Please advise by email if you plan to attend. We look forward to seeing you soon.

‘Martian’ pre-meeting and cinema drinks

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Ian, Angela, Jean-Marc and Sebastian

DIARY DATES

Channel Islands, Jersey

Collette and Martini Porsche

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Reading, which is always impressive with around 400 guests attending! We were not disappointed with the usual champagne and canapes on arrival and a fantastic display of cars including a realistic mock-up of the Porsche car being raced in the World Endurance Championship. A feature ﬁlm on the new Boxster 718 models was projected onto the big screen and introduced by Sean Wilson, Centre Principal. A selection of the new models were available for viewing around the showroom ﬂoor and there was a steady queue of people eager to book a test drive in this latest Boxster. A very successful evening, professionally presented by the Centre, where the ever charming and helpful Louise Jenkins-Smith is the Aftersales Manager.

RECENT EVENTS Oicials’ Conference and AGM I was able to attend the Officials’ Conference held at Cornbury House and stay over for the Club AGM the next day. Chairman Peter Bull, at his last conference before standing down, gave a comprehensive account of the solid state of our Club which currently has more than 14,000 members. The sponsorship deals with Porsche Cars GB, Locktons, Pirelli and Silverstone Auctions are well established and are providing great benefits for the Club. After its success last year the PCGB National Event is returning to Althorp for 2017. Tickets for this year’s event at The Silverstone Classic are selling well and there is the added advantage of a Driving Experience and BBQ to be held at the Porsche Experience Centre. It has since been announced that Rob Kellock, Regional Director, has taken on the role of Club Chairman and we offer our congratulations and best wishes to him.

Members’ cars David Sass has recently taken delivery of a Cayman GT4 with a very high specification, supplied through Mark Whiteley, Brand Specialist of PC Jersey, in the special order colour of Mexico Blue. He co-owns the GT4 with fellow PCGB member Ian Banneville, who is also the RO for Guernsey, and their first trip was to Leipzig on the PCGB factory visit in April. David has written a very in-depth article describing his first experiences of driving the GT4 and also a detailed account of the factory tour itself and I understand that this will be published at a later date. Meanwhile, I have a photo of David’s GT4, with Mathias of Porsche AG in the pilot’s seat, for members to enjoy.

Photo by David Sass

The Boxster 718 launch event I had received a number of invitations from various PCs to the launch events being held to unveil the new Boxster 718 model. Speaking with member Collette Hunt, a long-time customer of Jacksons, she told me that she had not received any invitation from PC Jersey and so I suggested that she combined her planned trip to visit Harrods with being able to accompany me as my guest to the launch at PC

David Sass’ GT4 at the Porsche factory in Leipzig

Photo by Collette Hunt

Roger Theaker DIARY DATES JUNE 18/19 24 Heures du Mans A day trip by private light jet. Call me for details. JUNE 23-26 Goodwood Festival of Speed Club stand and Club Shop in attendance. RO and 718 Boxster

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Surrey

JULY 17 Seafront Sunday Two car-based events in two months... we may have to start a rumour we are a car club at this rate. AUGUST Herm meal SEPTEMBER 25 Joint meeting with Classic Vehicle Club

Committee Chairman Mike Lucas Regional Contact Keith Morgan 07833 206078 (before 9pm) r29@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS April Club night We were very pleased to welcome Ray Northway and Paul Stacey from Northway Porsche for the evening. Some of us (me included) have their cars maintained at the company’s workshop and it was good to get the opinions of Ray and Paul on a number of technical issues away from the workshop environment, so I would like to thank them both very much for joining us and giving us the beneﬁt of their vast experience on all models of Porsche. We also had some new members join us and it is to be hoped that they liked what they saw and will make a note to become more involved in PCGB and its activities as the year progresses.

Ray Northway (centre) and Paul Stacey (r) with our own Peter Keel for company

Weekend of the Year (WOTY) We had an uneventful but extremely wet drive for the ﬁrst part of our journey down to Plymouth on the Friday. Fortunately the weather had calmed down a bit when we stopped for lunch at the Windwhistle Inn on the A30 near Chard and the rest of the journey to our hotel was accomplished in relative comfort without having to peer through wipers doing their best in a losing battle with the driving rain. Having safely arrived at the Future Inn we unloaded our cars, had a quick visit to our rooms and then took over a corner of the lounge area to discuss the merits of the roads of southwest England and the world in general while indulging in some liquid refreshment. Liz Raine reports: “Saturday dawned bright and sunny although cold and windy. Discussions at breakfast saw some members deciding to head for Dartmouth but 16 of us opted to leave the cars and go into Plymouth on the bus. The cobbled streets and old buildings with their varied shops were lovely but the Plymouth Gin distillery caught our eye and we booked for the next tour starting in the shop, which our guide Pippa told us was originally a refectory that had been occupied by monks before the building became a distillery. The building itself dates back to the 15th century. Gin production started in 1793 and continues to this day using the original recipe. The blending of ﬂavours is what gives the gin its distinct taste and we were shown the ingredients used. At the end of the tour we made our way to the upstairs bar for a complimentary gin and tonic, which went down very nicely. The roof of the bar is quite something as it is made from the upturned hull of a boat.

“Having ﬁnished our tour we took the ferry from the harbour around to Royal William Yard on the west of the city and the trip gave us a diﬀerent view of the city although we sat inside as it was so cold! After disembarking we quickly headed for the River Cottage Canteen to get out of the wind and it proved an excellent choice for lunch. After lunch we caught the bus back to the hotel and adjourned to the bar! Dinner that evening saw our numbers depleted as a few had decided to eat out. The rest of us had a great time comparing notes on our day. Dartmouth had proved very popular and those who drove around Dartmoor said it was beautiful. “We would like to thank Brenda Wareham very much for all her hard work in organising the WOTY for us and we look forward to the next one in 12 months’ time.” Waiting for the bride outside the Future Inn!

and azaleas to brighten up our day, although the rhododendrons were still hiding away, probably from the cold air we’ve been plagued with recently. After having a leisurely stroll round the gardens, some of us going one way and others going in the opposite direction, we all ﬁnally met back at the entrance ready for a short drive to The Swan pub in Forest Row, where Brenda had arranged for us to have a late lunch to regain the calories lost through our earlier exercises. All in all, it was a good day out with plenty of fresh air, no rain and some lively banter for good measure. FORTHCOMING EVENTS June 5 Simply Porsche at Beaulieu The cost is £10pp for those arriving in a Porsche and taking part in this event. Meet at Rownhams Services on the M27 westbound (just after the M3 junction) at 10am. We will hopefully make our way in convoy to Beaulieu so that we can park together. Please let me know as soon as possible if you would like to join us. June 18 Rock and Horsepower, Hurtwood Polo Club Entry forms can be completed online at £40 per car. We enjoyed this event very much last year and we will have a reserved parking spot again this year, so if you like music and good company, with a bit of polo thrown in, please come and join us.

Sheffield Park Gardens Eighteen of us made the trip to Sheffield Park Gardens on a dry and generally sunny day, with the majority of our group meeting at The Star before meeting the remainder at the garden itself. The first port of call, as always, was the tea room and we all managed to find space to sit down and enjoy a warm drink and pastries before setting off into the cold air to wander around the gardens. The gardens were just starting to come to life, with plenty of bluebells

Playing hide and seek by the azaleas!

July 8-10 Royal International Air Tattoo, Fairford PCGB will be displaying in the Autodrome and tickets can be obtained online by clicking on the ‘Autodrome’ section of the RIAT website and downloading the leaﬂet. July 23 Dungeness lunch and visit to WWII ‘ ‘sound mirrors’ We intend going to Dungeness for a cafe lunch near the power station and then visiting the ‘sound mirrors’ (these are only available to visit once or twice a year). The sound mirrors are large concrete structures developed just before radar. They focus sound and were used as an early warning system for incoming enemy aircraft. August 20 Capel Classic Car Show This is always a good day out and if you’re interested let me know as soon as possible as I need to let the organisers know how much space to allocate for our Region. The cost will be a donation of £10 per car to the Capel Church Fund.

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August 28 ‘Wings and Wheels’ at Dunsfold Aerodrome If you are interested in joining our Region display in the ‘Wheels Zone,’ please let me know as soon as possible so that we can get enough space allocated and get the discounted (£15pp) ticket prices. For up-to-date information on these and brief details of other events, please see the R29 Surrey area of the club’s website. Club nights Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at The Star, Kingston Road, Malden Rushett, Surrey KT22 0DP, starting at 8pm. Keith Morgan DIARY DATES JUNE 5 Simply Porsche at Beaulieu JUNE 14 Club night at The Star JUNE 18 Rock and Horsepower, Hurtwood Polo Club JULY 8-10 Royal International Air Tattoo, Fairford JULY 12 Club night at The Star JULY 23 Cafe lunch and Dungeness Sound Mirrors AUGUST 9 Club night at The Star AUGUST 20 Capel Classic Car Show AUGUST 28 Wings and Wheels, Dunsfold

Isle of Man Regional Organiser Julian Chappell 01624 816563 (evenings) iom@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Steve Morrow 07624 433268 Steve_m2@manx.net RECENT EVENTS Region 2 visit After receiving an email from Paul Barlow in Region 2 Scotland mentioning a small group of three cars and six members were coming over to the Island for a long weekend and asking for places to visit, we decided it might be good to meet up with them and head out on a run. The plan was to join them at the Ramsey Park Hotel Sunday morning. It was a bit of a surprise that not only was the sun out but six local cars and nine members made the eﬀort to turn up. After some discussion a route was decided upon. Heading from Ramsey we drove via Laxey on the coast road to Douglas for a photo opportunity at the TT grandstand. From there we went to the Calf of Man, the most southerly point of the main island. There were some great roads driven on the way especially from Foxdale on the round table road before dropping down into Port St Mary, then ﬁnally on to Cregneash and down to the Sound restaurant for well-deserved refreshments. Some of our local members headed home from the restaurant, however the rest of us headed back to the north via the Jurby Motor Museum where we met Dennis Cunningham (the owner) who let us park on their display area for more photos. Dennis then gave us the history of some of his collection and we took a look

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Sunday morning get-togethers are the perfect way to break the ice and meet other members and their partners – please do come and join us.

R30 and R2 member cars

Monthly meeting We had an especially good attendance at the Region’s regular monthly evening meeting held at The Red Lion in Long Compton and enjoyed a lively evening in excellent company with fellow members. As well as regular attendees, several new faces joined us. We’re delighted that the Red Lion get-togethers continue to be very well attended by members living throughout the Region. We discovered that a couple of new members had not realised until much later in the evening that we were meeting in the rear dining area. Please bear in mind that if you’ve not been to one of our monthly mid-week evening gatherings before, the bar team will always direct you to where we’re located if you ask them. Officials’ Conference and AGM During the month we attended these events to learn that the Club was thriving and in a very healthy state. No doubt this will be reported elsewhere, so we’ll not go into details here, other than to say that we were chuﬀed to bits that, at the AGM, Cotswold Region was awarded the Sheﬃeld Trophy for being the Club’s Best Region.

Group photo at TT grandstand of R2 and R30 members

around the workshop. It was time for me to head off and say my goodbyes. I would like to thank all those who gave up their Sunday morning - it was great to meet up and show visiting PCGB members just some of the scenery and wonderful driving roads we have on the Isle of Man. FORTHCOMING EVENTS June 14 Club night A reminder this has been moved from the June 7 due to TT races and will still be held at the CregNy-Baa from 7.30pm. July 3 Inter Club car show at Milntown Ramsey This will be instead of our Club night and we will make it more of a Club day. In the past we have always had a good turnout and hopefully have a few more Porsches on our display area this year! It is more of a family day so pop along and have a look around. Bring a picnic and make use of our Club gazebo or book lunch at the Milntown Cafe. This event has been growing in popularity in the last few years. July 29-31 National Event at Silverstone Classic See PP for details. I have been to this in the past and it has to be the best three-day classic car event! August 28 Jurby Festival VMCC We have been invited back this year to join in this event. There will be a dedicated area for cars to display. Plenty of on track parade laps, lots of outside catering; if you want to display your car with the rest of our Region it’s usually an early start as it’s a first come first served basis. August 2 At the Creg-Ny-Baa From 7.30pm.

Display area outside Jurby Motor Museum

Cotswold Regional Organisers Alan and Fiona Bartlett 07785 928687 – r31@porscheclubgb.com @PCGB_R31 Monthly round-up Just as we thought spring was about to give way to summer, winter returned and, as we write this, the outside temperature is lower than it was last December. In spite of the cold weather, we saw consistently high attendances at our Region events during the month. It never ceases to amaze us what a determined lot the R31 crew are, turning out whatever the weather to socialise and share their passion for the Porsche marque. We’re proud that in recognition of this enthusiasm and camaraderie the Cotswold Region was awarded the Sheﬃeld Trophy for the ‘Best Region’ at our recent AGM. Sunday Cofee Cruise The month started with another of our regular Sunday morning meets at the Cotswold Gateway Hotel. It was a decent sunny morning with almost clear, dry roads; absolutely ideal for going for an early morning drive on empty Cotswold roads over to Burford. It was a large turnout with over 25 members and partners. Again, the hotel’s car park was full of Porsches of all ages and models. It was good to see several new faces, including the Club’s Membership Secretary, Chris Sweeting, who swelled the number of front-engined cars by bringing his immaculate 968 along to Burford. If you’re a new, or maybe a not-so-new member who has not been to one of our events before, these 97 www.porscheclubgb.com

Sunday Brunch Scramble Unlike previous visits, the sky was clear and the sun was shining as we drove over to Bicester for the Sunday Brunch Scramble. Arriving at 7.30am we set up our display area on the airﬁeld and were joined shortly after by the R31 event marshals, namely Wayne Singleton, Phillip Richardson and Stuart Bennett, all resplendent in their ‘hi-vis’ vests. The event was organised to coincide with ‘Drive it Day’ so it promised to be very busy. As the main gates opened at 9am, a steady stream of Porsches began to pass through. By 10am, when we left to go to the Club’s AGM, more than 60 Porsches had arrived. This was the largest turnout ever, with cars coming from across the UK, as well as a 928 from Spain and a 911 from France there were 125 Porsches eventually displayed in ‘Porsche Avenue’. There were 30 recognised car clubs registered for the event with reserved parking areas on the airﬁeld. Porsches constituted the largest single marque present.

Wayne Singleton (l) and Phillip Richardson (r) marshalling at Bicester

the evening. The lure of canapés, glasses of bubbly (non-alcoholic, of course) and a freebie poster are truly powerful incentives. After listening to the presentations, our overall impression was that the new Boxster was a very competent and balanced design. What it lacks in cylinders, it gains in leg-room, cabin accommodation and reﬁnement. As you’d expect in a car on the far side of £60,000, the quality of its ﬁnish was exemplary. Our conclusions echoed those of other Region members who attended similar events at Tewkesbury, Silverstone and Reading Centres. With the concept being 20 years old this year, the fourth-generation 718 Boxster appears a worthy successor to its forebears.

Guests hunt for the 718’s two missing cylinders at PC Swindon

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Gorgeous 1964 Porsche 356

Triple parking in ‘Porsche Avenue’

Our monthly mid-week meeting will take place on June 8 at The Red Lion, Long Compton near Chipping Norton. Several other Regional events and activities are also taking place in this month including our regular Sunday Coﬀee Cruise, the Porschette’s Picnic, a visit to Center Gravity and a drive down to Beaulieu. As always, details of these and other forthcoming events can be found in the Cotswold Events area on the Club website. Before setting oﬀ, please always check the R31 Forum area and our Twitter feed (@PCGB_R31) for any last-minute changes or cancellations. See you soon. Alan and Fiona

DIARY DATES

E-types get a polish

Boxster 718 launch Through heavy sleet and the temperature gauge reading 1.5ºC, we trekked over to Swindon to attend the launch of the new Boxster 718 at PC Swindon. In spite of the awful weather, the event was well attended with the newly built dealership being packed out. The Dick Lovett team laid on an impressive display of hospitality along with live music for its guests. As we waited for the unveiling, we managed to catch up with several members, as well as the Club’s General Manager and Vice-Chairman, who all came along for 99 www.porscheclubgb.com

JUNE 5 Churchill Vintage and Classic Car Show JUNE 5 R31 visit to Beaulieu JUNE 8 Monthly meeting The Red Lion, Long Compton. JUNE 19 Porschette’s Picnic Lydiard Park, Swindon. JUNE 25 Visit to Center Gravity, Atherstone JUNE 26 Cotswold Cofee Cruise Cotswold Gateway Hotel, Burford. JULY 7 Big 50th Witney Motor Show JULY 13 Monthly meeting Carpenters Arms, Fulbrook. JULY 17 Cotswold Cofee Cruise Cotswold Gateway Hotel, Burford. AUGUST 7 Sunday Brunch Scramble Bicester Heritage Centre. AUGUST 10 Monthly meeting The Red Lion, Long Compton. AUGUST 21 Classic and Performance Charity Car Show Garth Park, Bicester. AUGUST 28 Cotswold Cofee Cruise Cotswold Gateway Hotel, Burford.

REGISTERS Register Director’s report Keep sending in those reports First of all, it was great to see 25 Register reports in last month’s PP – a great eﬀort, please keep them coming. I would think that all members love to read about what everyone is up to with their respective cars. Busy months It has been quite a ‘roller-coaster’ over the last couple of months, with the AGM and Oﬃcials’ Conference in April, the WEC and Carrera Cup races at Silverstone, and on a personal note, a visit to Bentley at Crewe for a meeting in my role in the IMI – all extremely interesting and varied. However, all this means I have not been home at weekends for a while, but the promised service on my 944 wiIl get done this month!

356 Register Secretary Fred Hampton 020 7262 8695 – 356@porscheclubgb.com

912 Register Secretary Rowena Purdy 01472 399381 – 912@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Register Secretary Vacancy Winner of the ‘David Gilhooley Trophy for the Outstanding Register 2015 Officials’ Conference and AGM The Oﬃcials’ Conference is the platform for the Club’s ROs and RSs to discuss the future roles and responsibilities of their individual Regions and Registers. We were also briefed on the successes of the Club over the past year as well as the slight worries over retention of ‘year one’ members. There was also a question and answer session in the afternoon with our Director, Albert Walsh. Some useful points were made regarding the responsibilities and roles of us Secretaries. During this session, it was agreed that only Register parking would be available at the National Event in July. More than 90 members attended the AGM to hear

New helmsman for the 997 Register I was sorry to learn that Clive White, the 997 Register Secretary, is stepping down after over four and a half years in the post, I would like to express the Board’s, and my, thanks to Clive for all his hard work and dedication to the Register, I appreciate how the 997 Register has grown over the years, with the number of members swelling the ranks on the increase, so many thanks Clive and I hope to still see you around. The baton has been handed to Clive Wratten, who has volunteered to take over immediately. Welcome Clive and please be assured that the staﬀ at the Clubhouse are on hand to assist in your new role. … and for the Speedster Register Another new Register Secretary is James Kirk, who has agreed to take on the 911 Speedster role, again welcome James. It was a pleasure to meet you at the Oﬃcials’ Conference and I look forward to working with you both. Gaining a wide audience Following on from my chat at Region 5, and presentations by Board members and to elect a Commercial Director (Richard Watkins duly re-elected by a large majority) as well as agreeing on the members who had been elected unopposed. We also said goodbye to Peter Bull (former Chairman) and Alan Armstrong (former Operations Director). Both have spent a great deal of their time working on the Board and we owe a vote of thanks to both. Alan was the Register Director when I volunteered to look after the 912 Register, and I am still soldiering on as your Secretary. After the formal presentations and elections, the various annual awards were made, and it was with much surprise I learned that the 912 Register had won the ‘David Gilhooley Trophy for the Outstanding Register of 2015’. (There may even be a photo of your humbled Secretary receiving the trophy elsewhere in this edition.) Because the trophy has to remain at Cornbury House, I received a personal memento in the shape of a glass plaque which will reside in my trophy cabinet at home. However, this award would not have been possible had it not been for the support and help given by you, the Register members, for which I thank you, and look forward to further support and help over the next year – onwards and upwards. My 912 saga… …is getting near to its end game. Having collected the car from Rust2Riches, and insured it, I have had great pleasure in driving it – except for a rather ‘oily’ smell and a cabin full of blue/grey smoke when driven – so not particularly pleasant. However, because I was due to drive to Retford to get Ben to wave his magic wand and service the engine, I decided that the car was not 100 www.porscheclubgb.com

previously at my own Region (R18), where I presented ‘My Life and Cars’ (as reported in last months’ PP), I have been approached by three other Regions to provide the same in the quieter months later this year – I didn’t expect such enthusiasm for the potted history of my past! Events By the time you read this (hopefully) Region 6’s Porsches on the Prom at Llandudno will have taken place, following the Porsche Club GB track day on the Saturday. Last year we assembled over 240 Porsches for display. We have ordered the weather so it should be another great weekend. Tatton Park Classic Car show takes place on June 4 and 5. Region 5 has a stand, so please get along if you are in the area – I’ll be there! Continue using and enjoying your Porsches. Albert Walsh Register Director register@porscheclubgb.com 01282 456371 (evenings) about to burst into flames and I would have to drive with the quarter light open. Ben duly carried out the service and replaced the dried out gaskets in the rocker box covers. These had dried out during the car’s period of inactivity, thus allowing oil to seep onto the heat exchangers, causing the smoke and smell! He also discovered that the front pads needed replacing – so another visit to Ben was arranged and these pads were duly replaced, with a certain amount of difficulty in one case. The journey home was interesting because I used the old rally technique of bedding in front pads by driving with my right foot on the throttle and the left on foot brake – may not be the approved method, but it seems to work. It now meant that I had a fully serviceable 912 to drive down to Cornbury House for the Officials’ Conference and AGM, and then to drive further into Gloucestershire for a family visit (a round trip of over 350 miles with not a beat out of place). I’m considering driving the 912 around the NC500 (aka Scotland’s Route 66), with a tent in the back and stopping whenever I like. I have already driven this route, but over a couple of years when driving the ‘Cape to Cape’ marathons’ in aid of Macmillan Cancer. This would be the chance to do the whole route at once. Recording 912s electronically While I was at Cornbury House, I was invited by the Club archivist, Peter Cook, to have a look at the records he keeps on all 912s imported into the UK by AFN (latterly known as Porsche Cars GB). His records are most impressive and I will now arrange to spend a day or so with pen and paper making copies, with the intention of

ﬁnding out just how many are still on the Register, or extant around Britain. As his records are not held on any electronic database, this may be a ﬁrst because I shall transcribe them onto either an Excel spreadsheet or an Access database, to allow future 912 historians to search these records on line through the Club. Possible future event location I have started training as a Vulcan Volunteer which, I hope will make it easy to arrange a 912 day up at Doncaster. This will be in the future, but it is an event which could be arranged as a WOTY, including a hotel stay and a tour around the local area. Any comments would be useful at this stage. Stanhope Hall Show This will be just a quick line before I submit this copy – a full report will appear next month. Sixteen Porsche 912s were present amongst DDK and 912 Register members. Our area was beside the 914 Register, so there was a good PCGB presence.

Further ahead Do not forget the two events in September: September 4 Classics at the Castle September 10 Lockton Register Rendezvous Miscellaneous I have recently received a report from a member who took his 912 oﬀ to Barcelona to compete in the Costa Brava Historique a month or so back. I have submitted this as an article, so hopefully we’ll be able to read how he and his co-driver got on. There are a couple of stunning photographs too. I have also been sent a photo of a 912 on the Harewood Hillclimb – how about a write-up on that too? So please, if you get bored with reading my thoughts, just put pen to paper (or ﬁnger to keyboard) and let me have your thoughts for this column in future editions. S’all fer now… Rowena

FUTURE EVENTS June 5 Porsche o’er t’Wolds Tour Under new management, with a number of new roads and areas of historical interest (or so I have been told). I have already sent in my entry application (£5) and now need to find a navigator to sit beside me and show me around. A fuller description of the event, plus the entry form, is now on the Region 4 website pages. At the moment, this fee has to be paid directly to R4 by cheque because the automatic payment system through the Club website has not yet filtered through to R4. If you have not yet entered, time is running out. I would like to see more than my sole 912 running round our magnificent Wolds, so who will join me? June 5 PCGB BBQ Unfortunately, this clashes with the ‘Porsches o’er t’Wolds’ Tour so I will not be attending. However, last year’s event was well worth the long run down from the north of Lincolnshire. July 3 Yorkshire Porsche Festival, Lotherton Hall We have been invited by Region 7 to join them at Lotherton Hall in July. This is an event I had always hoped to visit, but in past years it has always clashed with the ‘Porsches o’er t’Wolds’ Tour, now both events have changed dates. So I shall make an effort to get there this year – and hopefully be joined by other 912 Register members. Tickets (£6) are now available through the Club on the website. July 29-31 National Event at Silverstone Classic At the recent Officials’ Conference the decision was made to have Register parking only. This will help volunteers, they will no longer have separate Region or Register parking for attendees as all cars will be directed to the relevant Register park. Although final details are not yet to hand, I have started my own list of those planning to come, so I can let the organisers know how large an area we will need. May I ask that those of you who have more than one Porsche, to bring the 912, and those that have two 912s to bring both? We are, after all, at the Silverstone Classic and therefore more emphasis should be on the classic Porsches – and correctly so! More details will be revealed in Porsche Post, and I will attempt to keep you updated with Register information via MailChimp. I have volunteered to help, so will be there on all three days, if not longer!

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

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

911 Carrera RS Register Secretary Fred Hampton 020 7262 8695 carrerars@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Mike Chadwick 01454 232232 – mvc@ﬂy7.co.uk

911 2.7 Carrera & 3.0 Register Secretary Guy White 01493 750278 91127carrera3@porscheclubgb.com Technical Assistant Tony Ruggles 01992 892333 A restoration tale Adrian Hopkins has just embarked on a full restoration of his 911 2.7 Lux. Here he tells of his purchase and experiences leading to the restoration, further updates to follow: “July 2013 – Spotted it on eBay. Went to view. Drove OK – brakes indiﬀerent, and clutch awkward. Started on the button and it seemed sound. Thirteen previous 102 www.porscheclubgb.com

owners, the last five of whom managed all of 200 miles between 2005 and 2013! It was originally purchased by a Yorkshire doctor in February 1974, who put 50k on the clock in its first year. It came, amazingly, with a full service history – four files of invoices for repairs and replacements, DVLA history and MOT records. It had a part restoration in the mid-1980s, but otherwise, appeared mostly original. Seats were from the late ’80s, steering wheel being a suede Momo job (of a improbably small diameter). What it needed, I decided, was a bit of TLC from a caring owner – and I was a bit smitten. “August 2013 – I made what I thought was a silly offer, especially in view of the amount of TLC that looked to be required. My offer was accepted, and there I was, driving it home from north London. At every standing start the clutch judder was nigh on impossible to control, the brakes proved to be even less than indifferent, and the door mirror fell off – all this on the M25 and M40 (not this boy’s natural territory). One high point (apart from getting back to Gloucestershire unscathed) was a helpful escort provided by enthusiastic German bikers. “September to Decemeber 2013 – Designed, and got planning permission for, a garage extension. I turned out my workshop – it had been an ample home for 20 years of my single-seater race cars but wasn’t wide enough for a road car. Well, the car was OK, it’s just that I couldn’t open the doors. Meanwhile I found reasonably priced original replacement seats and steering wheel, and sorted out a few electrical gremlins. Then I joined PCGB (of course), with the first benefit being a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, confirming the DVLA information, and much more besides. “January 2014 – ‘Porschehaus’ completed – now I could get at it. “February to July 2014 – Had the engine oil leaks, which manifested themselves by large quantities of smoke from the heater vents (and not, strangely, by puddles on the floor), fixed by a local Porsche specialist. This involved a ‘crankcase up’ rebuild of the engine – a portent of things to come? Oh, and he cured the clutch problem as well – the engine mounting beam was cracked. With clutch and throttle control being mechanical, you can imagine the conflicting inputs that result if the entire assembly is rocking about. This was crowned by a faultless MOT pass as well! “February to April 2015 – These months included an ‘A’ post repair, new tyres (the existing dated from 1998 and were the wrong size), an MOT, a heater blower, washer pump and more electrics. There was also a repair to the odometer, which previously only recorded mileage on an intermittent basis. “May 2015 to January 2016 – A time to enjoy it, with trips to Bicester Flywheel, Prescott, Shelsley and Bo’ness Revival, plus pottering about. It drives, and feels, really well, but my various ‘delvings’ have made me think that all is not entirely well beneath the gloss. “February 2016 – Now the fun really starts: I’ve committed to a full, bare shell strip and restoration. This decision being made easier by escalating values (valuation being another benefit of PCGB membership) to some degree justifying the expense involved – well that’s the excuse. Trouble is, once you’ve started, you have to see it through. The shell is as bad as I had begun to expect, but the mechanicals are surprisingly good. I had hoped to retain the ‘patinated’ exterior, but that’s a ‘goner’ now. Hopefully I can retain much of the interior, heat-cracked, stretched and worn as it may be. Seems to me that it is what befits a 42-year-old, and ultimately, utility, device. “Neither my chosen mechanic, nor fabricator, is keen to be mentioned by name – seems they have more than enough to be doing already. It seems to me that

Second point – why, in the article about production of a new crank case for about £15,000, was it stated that SC owners were unlikely to buy them? Perhaps it should have said that SC owners with the later, stronger, cast aluminium crank case, were unlikely to need them! With the SC now fetching well over £30k, please do not dismiss us as poor relations! Beware Cornbury House, we will surround you with massed irate SCs and their proud owners with placards! A member’s car – in silver Grumbles over, I now give you a picture of Dave Crawley’s SC:

Before restoration – looks OK

A German sports car in silver

I like to see German sports cars in silver, just as British cars should be green, Italian red, and French blue. However, having checked, I found out that German cars were originally white. But in the 1930s, in order to keep the weight down to 750kg, they changed to silver, racing the Mercedes and Auto Unions (a Porsche design) in polished aluminium. Silver has been used ever since! I will be putting Dave’s picture on the website. If you would like to see your car in this column or/and on the website, just send me a picture.

Shell stripped for restoration

finding and establishing trust with these key craftsmen is fundamental to a successful outcome. I worked off a couple of recommendations from a local classic car event, and took it from there. It had become fairly obvious that more specialised skills than mine would be needed to achieve a ‘proper’ restoration of a surprisingly original car. Oh, and being able to have a ‘flexible’ view of your original costings helps as well – it is going to be more than even your most sensible and informed estimate. “April 2016 – Predictably, there’s now not a lot left of the original shell, but there is a big stack of Porsche replacement panels! This is definitely going over estimate, and not the time to be buying piecemeal off the internet. The good news is that it ‘fell’ onto the Celette chassis jig – so no serious previous trauma. The quality (or lack of it) of previous repairs is now very obvious. Various of the genuine new panels are being reworked to be period correct – an aspect of the work I hadn’t even considered. For example, there’s the door skin, it has a small previous repair to one lower corner – not brilliant, but OK. The advice is to re-skin because: a) the repair won’t last; b) it’s not quite right; and c) with everything bare metal and mechanically stripped, now’s the best time. But where do you stop? “Meanwhile, I’m cleaning and refinishing various suspension and ancillary bits and pieces – as befits the apprentice in this adventure!” Adrian

911 SC Register Secretary Paul Thompson 01531 822 305 Mobile: 07836 261 365 911sc@porscheclubgb.com Technical Advisor David Sewell dave.autohaus@gmail.com

Master cylinder longevity How long does the brake master cylinder last? My first one was replaced after 18 years, and now the warning light has just come on again, after a further 20 years. This winter, because of the weather, my SC has been underused, which, I suspect, is not good for the brakes. The brake warning light lets you know that you have an imbalance between the pressure in the two circuits, or that the fluid is low. Because brakes are pretty vital, I would advise a brake overhaul if the light comes on. The master cylinder is reasonably priced so I believe, for safety’s sake, it is better to replace than repair. Also, please use good quality high performance brake fluid out of a sealed container – old fluid absorbs water. Events Have a look at the events on the website and let me know if you would like an SC presence. Paul

DEBATABLE POINTS On behalf of all SC owners, I would like to point out a couple of debatable points in the April edition of Porsche Post! First point – in the excellent article about the 924, it is claimed that the 924 Carrera GT had similar acceleration to an SC, with a 0 to 60 time of less than 7 seconds. Well, according to the January 1981 Autocar, the SC time is actually 5.8 seconds – which is less than 6 seconds and faster than what could be achieved by a Ferrari, Jaguar, Lotus, Maserati and BMW of the time – and that was the standard SC, not a limited edition homologation special. I have nothing against the 924 – a lovely car – but we SC owners are proud of the SC’s ability! 103 www.porscheclubgb.com

911 Carrera 3.2 Register Secretary Steve and Sue Edwards 020 8366 7770 911carrera32@porscheclubgb.com Technical Advisor Charles Marsland 01732 848323 WOTY report Another of our WOTYs has come and gone. I must say how nice it is to get our members together and, once again, see couples that had never met before chatting away and enjoying time together. The scenic venue of

Leeds Castle, Kent, was a lovely setting appreciated by all. Although the weather was showery on the Saturday, we still enjoyed a drive to Rye. What a lot of interesting bric-a-brac shops they have there! We met up for coﬀee and cake with another of our Register members and his friend (a fellow Porsche owner and PCGB member), who had driven for a couple of hours especially to meet us. This was a lovely gesture and much appreciated. After leaving the quaint and historic town of Rye, we had another scenic drive, stopping oﬀ at Tenterden for a particular reason. That reason is the presence of a steam railway – we both enjoy a trip on steam trains. We were not disappointed and enjoyed a run through the pretty Kent spring countryside before driving back to Leeds Castle for another great evening together. We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported the Register over that weekend; we really enjoyed your company and seeing your cars, and look forward to seeing you at other events in the future.

Region’s Porsches on the Prom at Weymouth on the evening of Friday July 15, and the Lockton Register Rendezvous at Kedleston Hall on Saturday September 10. We understand that a number of 3.2s are planning to be at the Region 26 event, so why not come along too? Just drop a line to Region 26 ( r26@ porscheclubgb.com) to let them know your intentions. Equally, if you are planning to come to the Register Rendezvous, please let Narinder at Club oﬃce know (events@porscheclubgb.com).

Our 3.2 The WOTY was the first run out for the 3.2 after the winter lay-up. All was well and there is nothing ‘untoward’ to report, and nothing is required to be done to it, as a result of the quiet season. On doing my general checks before setting out, the only thing I noticed was that the tyre pressures had dropped – I can’t think where that much air had gone. On returning from the WOTY, it was soon time for the MOT. This too went without drama, the uncertainty still makes it feel like a visit to the dentist, though! We have just bought a ‘dash mounted’ camera with front and rear facing lenses. The device works well and it will be interesting to see how useful this turns out to be. If required, it can double as a standard camera out of the car, and also as a webcam should you need one for your PC. Already I’m finding it interesting to view our previous journeys on the laptop. The GPS feature confirms elements such as speed, direction and our route overlaid on a map.

Steve and Sue

Officials’ Conference and AGM We duly attended the Oﬃcials’ Conference and AGM at Cornbury House. The Club continues to be in rude health, both physically and ﬁnancially. Our National Event at the Silverstone Classic (July 29-31) was discussed and we learned that there will be plenty of parking for Club members, to be divided into individual Registers. When we go on the Sunday, we are looking forward to seeing the 3.2 section full of members’ cars. Other Club events… …we are planning to attend this season, include Dorset

Holiday snaps We are taking the 3.2 to Northern Spain for our main holiday this year. We’re very much looking forward to driving the amazing roads and staying in picturesque Paradors along the way. Are you planning any special trips in your 3.2? If so, please send us a brief report afterwards along with a photo of your car in the holiday setting, and we will feature it in a future column.

911 Carrera Club Sport

Ticket information, plus details of the event, is plentiful throughout the Porsche Post. It’ll be good to see you there… Alan

964 Register Secretary David Bladon 07771 194507 – 964@porscheclubgb.com Register Assistant David Moulton-Bark 07775 821715 davidmoultonbark@googlemail.com Talat’s story When I ﬁrst met Talat, he had an Aubergine 964 Celebration and was planning to make drastic changes to it by converting it to a C2. Then I didn’t see him for a couple of years until last year, when I met him at a trackday driving his ‘Fat Frog’. This is his story:

Register Secretary Alan Cordery 01798 344481 alan_cordery@yahoo.co.uk Club Sports at the Silverstone Classic July 29-31 It’s a tough call when there are so many great events throughout the year, making it a diﬃcult decision to ‘cherry pick’ the very best. But as a regular visitor to the Silverstone Classic for many years, I‘ve noticed just how few Club Sports there are around. There is always the ‘hard-core’ owners who will support the Club at any event. It was back in early 2006, when our main National Event of the year was at Eynsham Hall, that we had a collection of seven Club Sports. The cars were perfectly lined up and spaced apart, and what a great photo opportunity it was. So it seems like a good idea to see just how many there are still around and, more importantly, see if we can get them collectively at this year’s showpiece Silverstone event. I have been in touch with Albert Walsh to negotiate an exclusive area to display our cars and he has agreed to the idea. So let’s see if we can better the previous line total of seven.

Club Sports at Eynsham 2006 – why not the same at Silverstone in 2016?

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Talat and ‘Fat Frog’

“I’ve always been into modifying cars. Before I bought my first Porsche I was heavily into Japanese cars, like Skylines and GTRs, cars which no one keeps as standard. So after 10 years or so buying and selling Japanese cars, I realised that for the amount I’d spent over the years I could have bought something a little more upmarket, like a Porsche. “I’d always loved 911s since I was a kid, but never thought that I could afford to own one, what with the running costs etc. When I started to look more deeply into it though, I realised they were reasonably priced, and I always loved the wide-body 911 shape. “I looked at a few 964 Turbos, but didn’t like the way they drove – I must say it was a bit of a ‘let down’, because the few Japanese turbos I had owned in the past were much smoother; nevertheless I loved the way the 964 looked. Then I found out that Porsche did another wide-bodied version called the Celebration. “I joined the Forum and contacted Dave Wilkinson, who was the Register Secretary in those days, and asked him to look out for a possible candidate for me. He knew of one that had just arrived at a dealers – a repossession that hadn’t been advertised – and urged me to contact them immediately. I bought it for £20k – that was in the days when a good C2 would cost £15k and a 964RS £40k – so there was a premium to buying one. I started tracking it and, in doing so, met Steve Brooks who caused me to delve deeper into the differences of the ‘sub’ models in the 964 series. I realised that the C4, which the Celebration is, was much heavier and I could lose 100kg by making it into a C2. I’d already put in Recaro seats, new suspension, and a big wing, and was going to get the sun roof removed. But everyone told me, at the time, not to bother as the Celebration wasn’t the car in demand and in a few years it would be worth

nothing. I also found that the pedal oﬀset on the RHD model gave me backache after 30 minutes’ driving. So I started looking for a LHD C2, and returned the C4 to standard, except for the suspension, and moved it on. “I found a good C2 in Norfolk, but couldn’t agree on a price; so because of my background with Japanese cars I started looking in Japan – I knew that from there it would be rust free. I found a C4 without a sun roof, with Speedline wheels, for a couple of grand less than it would cost in UK. At the time a 964RS was selling for £45 to 50k, so I decided to make an RS replica.

“When I bought the car originally it had Speedline wheels, which I sold for a couple of grand. I already had a set of RH 18-inch three-piece split rims from the Celebration, where the fronts were left the same at 8.5 inches and the rears were rebuilt to 11 inches with a deeper dish. “The suspension is KW3’s Club Sport, which is quite ﬁrm, but not overly so. I am quite used to it and it is set as I like it – I don’t change it for use on the track. “All told, it took a couple of years to get it to the ﬁnished article and how I wanted it. I really enjoy it and have driven it on plenty of track days. I took it to Spa last year, which was a great holiday with the 964RS crowd.” Talat

The original car imported from Japan

“The plan was to convert it to a C2 and paint it Signal Green. I hunted for parts on eBay and came across some turbo front wings from a race team who’d removed them to put on lighter fibreglass ones instead. I got them for £900 and it was then that I decided on making a turbo-bodied car. I had 930 rear wing flares butt welded (to convert the rear wings) by Robin Dalwood, Venture Park, Aylesbury, who did all the bodywork and resprayed it Signal Green. “When I owned the Celebration I had bought a C2 gearbox, suspension arms, RS single flywheel and clutch, a 3.8SR rear wing, and Recaro seats; so these went on too. Unit 11 of Warrington are the guys who handled all the rebuilding. The C2 gearbox was stripped down and parts out of tolerance were replaced. It was during the engine and gearbox re-assembly that a broken exhaust stud was found, so I decided on an engine rebuild. After 89k miles it was found to have pitting in a camshaft, so that was the only thing that needed to be replaced, apart from the broken stud. “I like to concentrate my attention to details, and do the things that many don’t do when building an RS replica, so the steering rack was also replaced with one I sourced from Germany that was not power assisted. The same went for the exhaust, which was custom built by M&N in Germany to RSR specification. “The electric windows were removed and wind up mechanisms were fitted, but I didn’t get rid of the central locking because Porsche charge so much for the parts to change it to the RS spec.

A unique and beautiful car Talat, that stands out in the trackday car parks as well as on the track. David

964 Carrera RS Register Secretary Melvin Spear 07860 595355 – 964rs@porscheclubgb.com Preparing for the season There was some pre-season fettling at Centre Gravity for the Cup.

Melvin’s Cup car at Center Gravity

Out and about… This season I will be doing a mix of the Club’s hillclimb and sprint dates this year. Hopefully I will see some of you there. So a softer and slightly higher set-up was required. The C2 silencer I put on for track days has been taken oﬀ and the original Cup pipe installed. More noise and more bhp! The 2016 RS Day at Oulton was 100 per cent Porsche on track. Unfortunately, no 964RSs were seen on track, but there were a few in the paddock. RS door cards fitted

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993 Register Secretary Maurice Piper 993@porscheclubgb.com Register Assistant Christian Sanger 07968503385 cjsanger@gmail.com Spring Officials’ Conference and AGM There has been an agenda within the Board to reduce the number of Registers. Several discussions took place over the last year or so as evidenced in the Board minutes, but initially no Register Secretaries were involved in that dialogue and then we received a MailChimp from the Register Director. I thought this would precipitate a fairly vigorous response, but after I had seen nothing for a week, I replied, copying all Registers, noting the Board discussions, questioning the constitution of the ‘working party’ and seeking proper consultation before any decisions were made. An email conversation followed and we then received an invitation to ‘chat’ with our Register Director on a Tuesday in March. Several of us confirmed, and made the journey, some asked for telephone contact. Discussions proceeded for a while, then a spreadsheet was shown, illustrating the proposal from the Board. It really had all the specialised Registers (e.g. RS, GT3, Speedster models) amalgamated into the parent models (e.g. 964, 924), with the Secretaries for the rarer cars nominated as Ambassadors within the parent Register. I registered strong objections to the proposal, on the grounds that any action could precipitate a schism in the Club and we would lose the collective expertise of Secretaries who had looked after the interests of these specialist models for many years. The agenda being pursued was the perceived lack of regular input to Porsche Post, and lack of content on the new website. I had not even been assigned a login to access Register pages, so asked HQ staff to support the production of articles and website content, utilising the new resources now available. Adjourn to the Conference, and a whole hour allocated to Register business. Strangely, almost the entire Board attended the Register breakout – a first in my experience. It all got more than a bit heated, but no material proposals were forthcoming. Finally, with 10 minutes remaining, I insisted that any proposals should be presented and discussed. The outcome was that Register activity would be monitored, and collaboration/assistance offered if possible. I also raised a concern at the level of personal and official endorsement given in a recent advertising enclosure to Porsche Post by the retiring Chairman. It seemed odd to me that we receive significant sums from Porsche Cars, but hold back from endorsing them in this way. Richard Watling has assured me that this is normal for the company involved in their association with other clubs. At the AGM the significant event was the opposition to the proposal for electronic voting by a block of ‘elder statesmen’ of the Club. Let us hope this can be resolved, as it would, in my view, make the Club elections significantly more democratic, and help prevent cliques gaining control of the Board. Forum action Plenty this month with Porsche Specialists, niggly problems with low mileage cars, last-minute requests

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

My car ready for the off

for cars to provide magazine features, and a reminder that the Buyer’s Guide is still there, and as valid as ever. Don’t miss it!

Can-Am Car Classic 2006

Vulcan taking oﬀ) when you get a grid full of them! At Classics in the past, when I lived nearby, I managed to get 30-plus cars a day, so let’s get them scrubbed up and showing oﬀ. The racing is a bonus.

Jon Hanford’s 993 Cabriolet

Photo by Ed Pike

Silverstone Classic display I was a little disappointed to see no interest in displaying at Donington Historic, alongside the 964 brethren, but it was late notice. Therefore I am beating the drum for a signiﬁcant 993 display at the Silverstone Classic, our National Event. I will be there at least on Saturday, because I have a place on track at the Porsche Experience Centre and a ticket for the superior BBQ later. I will be drooling over the Can-Am cars, which shows my age, but I just love feeling the earth move (like a

Fuchs Clones? How dare you Jon Hanford describes his entry into 993 ownership, preceded by a slightly indignant statement: “I’ll have you, know they are brand new genuine Fuchsfelge 18-inch wheels and tyres!

“I had fancied a brightly coloured air-cooled open top Porsche of some type, to be used as a weekend car, that hopefully might also appreciate in value. “I tried manual Targa versions of both the 3.2 and 964, but found that the ride and handling was just too far divorced from my modern Porsche for me to be confident of getting used to them as an occasional use car. The same could be said for the clutch operation and positioning. “I decided to see if I could push my budget to a 993, and then the Riviera Blue 993 Cabriolet Tiptronic, on sale at JZM, leapt out at me (I like my brightly-coloured cars, I have a Racing Yellow Cayman). “The colour, and the option of the new Fuchs wheels, looked great to me. After a test drive I was sold on the slightly less ‘old school’ ride, with the fantastic air-cooled sound, complemented by Quicksilver sport silencers. “The day after purchase, I took part in a Region 20 run to the New Forest, and was delighted with the experience. I will be off to France for the Porsche event at Honfleur, which welcomes brightly coloured Porsches. Jon

993 Carrera RS

S display Classic 2007

Maurice

996 Turbo rear Bilstein Shocker Change Michael Calvert has recently refurbished the rear shocks on his 2002 Turbo and thought the following would be of interest to members: “Whilst having a yearly check and engine oil change, at Dove House in Rushden, the service manager, Tony Whitcombe (01933 354144), pointed out that the rear, offside shock absorber of my 996 TechArt Turbo was showing signs of weeping. Tony suggested it was an easy operation for me to undertake, and recommended dealing direct with Bilstein in Leicester. We agreed this route and Tony rang Bilstein (01455 288412) who offered a fixed price of £160 (plus VAT) for the pair. There is a two-week lead time, so we booked in a specific date and I would take the ‘shockers’ to Bilstein. This price compares with a well known European website offering a special deal at £410 inclusive – so a worthwhile saving. Note that the front shocker is not ‘refurbishable’. “The day before the Bilstein appointment the car was put on the ramps and the wheels removed. The weeping shocker was easily removed by disconnecting the rear anti-roll bar rather than just slacking off and releasing the bottom bolt. “Moving inside the car, you first need to remove the Bose sound box. To do this, remove the bolt for upper seat back latch, pull off both air ports to gain access to the two ‘torx’ screws which secure the subwoofer, pull the box forward and detach the wiring harness. “Release the bolts securing the shocker top mounts. Then remove the bottom bolt securing the shocker to the bottom wish bone – this may need a little assistance from a ‘prise’ bar. The whole unit – spring and shocker – is then free to drop down. Releasing the bolts securing the shocker top mounts

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Adrian Gill’s 2008 C2S

Matt and Carolyne Silvester’s C2S

And ﬁnally… This is my last column contribution for Porsche Post as your Register Secretary. It has been four and a half years since I took on the post from Gary Wiln. It’s been a wonderful experience and I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute, but the time has come for me to step aside for new blood and fresh ideas. Our Register is in good shape, has a record number of members, and some great events coming up. I should like to thank everyone for their support during my tenure and, in particular my former assistant, Alan Stoneham. I also wish my successor well, when he has been formally appointed. Apart from another Silverstone Driving Tuition event mentioned earlier, I’ve been working on a couple of exclusive factory visits too, which I will announce when I have more news. So you won’t be getting rid of me completely just yet! So happy and safe motoring and continue to enjoy your 997s. Signing oﬀ… Clive

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Peter Ratcliff’s 2010 Turbo S

Members’ cars Want to display your car in all its glory? If you let us have a photo, we can feature it in the Members’ Cars Gallery on the website, or in this column (photo must have a decent resolution). Above are some of the latest we’ve received: Members’ badges and updates If you haven’t got your cherished 997 Register windscreen badge yet, you can do so by emailing me (997@porscheclubgb.com). Keep up to date on Twitter

(twitter.com/pcgb_997) and the Club’s website. Please check the Forum for an up-to-date full list of events. DIARY DATES AUGUST 20-21 Beaulieu Supercar Showdown (provisional) DECEMBER 3 Register Christmas Party DECEMBER 4 Drive to the Clubhouse for Christmas Open Day

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Register Secretary Phil Graham 01625 524596 991@porscheclubgb.com 2016 Spring Tour The Spring Tour had already been planned when I took on the role of 991 Register Secretary, so I was very pleased to be invited by Nick West to join the group of regulars for a weekend in mid Wales. It is quite a daunting task to organise a trip for a group of people you haven’t met before, so this seemed an ideal opportunity to take part and see what is expected of their new 991 Register Secretary. Peter Webb had done a great job in previous years, and I knew of the huge contributions from Nick West and Adrian Robson on past tours. This was to be my initiation and I realised just how high the bar had been set.

Nette and I were given a warm welcome, and we enjoyed a relaxed Friday evening getting to know the others before the two days of spirited driving. The Metropole Hotel in Llandrindod Wells was our home for the weekend providing good accommodation and excellent food. Day one took us north through the Elan Valley across to Aberystwyth, and back towards Brecon, to cross the Beacons before returning to the hotel. A great driving experience, and it was fair to say that we made extremely good progress on interesting roads in multi-seasonal weather conditions on both Saturday and Sunday. A full report will appear soon, and Adrian is working on a feature length DVD for a late summer premiere. Many thanks to Nick West for organising a fantastic weekend of lively driving and friendly socialising and achieving such a high standard. We met some lovely people and are now looking forward to meeting up again at future events. For me, the icing on the cake was the Gen 2 car, kindly loaned by PC Wilmslow for the three-day outing. The white Carrera Coupé, that had been promised, was not available and the following apologies were made for the change of vehicle: “Would I be disappointed with something else?” “Would I be happy to have their new demonstrator?” “Could I make do with the newly registered Basalt Black Carrera 4S Cabriolet?” The car was an absolute joy for the tour and, despite the occasional snow, sleet and rain, we enjoyed 540 miles of open air motoring. The twisty hilly roads really suited the ‘torquey’ power band of the three litre turbo, and coupled with the PDK, it was always in the correct John Stoke’s Turbo S in the Elan Valley

gear to deliver its full potential. The long blind bends could be taken with confidence, in the sure knowledge that the drive to the front wheels would come into play and pull you round. There will be much more in the forthcoming report, but I’m sure my enthusiasm for the car helped in Peter Webb’s decision to place an order for one, and hopefully ensure his future involvement in the Register. Officials’ Conference and AGM The Club is going from strength to strength under General Manager Chris Seaward and his team of staff at the Clubhouse. Peter Bull stepped down as Chairman with Rob Kellock taking on the role, in addition to his position as Regional Director. Peter will remain in the background assisting with the organisation of events. Our Operations Director Alan Armstrong retired from the Board with both Peter and Alan serving the maximum time of nine years. Otherwise the Board remains unchanged with several Directors being re-elected, ensuring the continued success of the Club. The elections and award ceremony were really emotional and brought home to the attendees the dedication and enthusiasm of the Board, the staff and officials who collectively make the Porsche Club GB a very special organisation. Boxster 718 Launch PC Wilmslow PC Wilmslow launched the new 718 Boxster with a lavish evening for the 350 plus guests, with background singing and music by ‘Latin Latina’. Tasty morsels were washed down with nicely presented drinks – I do like the champagne glasses, especially when full of the bubbly stuff. Out of the three cars, the Guards Red looked as stunning as ever. However, the new Graphite Blue also looked terrific, and the GT Silver was still there for the traditionalists. The new Boxsters look superb and perform even better. Only when we have the chance to drive one will we be able to appreciate the move from 6 to 4 cylinders

The Metropole provided generously spaced dedicated parking for our cars

PC Wilmslow’s Basalt Black Carrera 4S on top of Black Mountain at the western end of the Brecon Beacons National Park

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and the addition of the twin turbochargers. I am sure there will soon be an opportunity for a photoshoot and a test drive to discover the full potential. Many thanks to Jason Shenton and his staﬀ for the invitation. FUTURE EVENTS July 29-31 National Event at the Silverstone Classic My family will have a three-car presence, Nette in my ‘Old Geezer’ Grey 50th Anniversary, a new ‘blue car’ for me, and my son Seb in his Cayman (which will feature in the parade lap). To add to the excitement, we have each booked a 30-minute driving slot at the Porsche Experience Centre. August 28-29 Oulton Park Gold Cup This is Region 5’s big event of the year, with enough dedicated parking to include a good show for the 991 Register. Get in touch I would love to hear your views about the events you would like to see (or even organise) over the coming months. The members’ cars gallery is coming together and would be enhanced by a nice shot of your pride and joy. Phil

930 (911 Turbo) Register Secretary John Ward 01844 237508 911turbo@porscheclubgb.com Bob Watson 1950 – 2016 I only found out this month that Bob Watson had passed away in February. This came as quite a shock to me, because we were only weeks apart in age, and at one time, when Bob was the original 911 Turbo Register technical guru, barely a week passed without us conversing. That all changed with the unfortunate demise of Bob Watson Engineering in Middle Aston, Oxfordshire, and for quite a while Bob dropped oﬀ the radar. Bob’s involvement with Porsches seems to have followed a similar pattern to a number of other independent specialists in the Thames Valley region. Start your career with a Porsche main dealer (Maltin’s 1975), absorbing a great deal of technical knowledge and experience on the way, before heading oﬀ down the independent route. In Bob’s case, this happened in 1984, when he joined John Greasley’s Dage Sport operation in Aylesbury. Dage Sport pretty much existed to race Porsches (with great success), although, as some of us are fortunate enough to know, there was some road car work as well. I didn’t actually meet Bob until 2000, by which time he was well established on his own as Bob Watson Engineering, based in the old chicken sheds at Middle Aston – a fabulous workshop, complete with one of the most reputable rolling roads in the country. What struck me, and I suspect most Porsche owners who met him, was just how willing he was to engage with genuine Porsche enthusiasts. My abiding memory of Bob will be of watching him prove to his young mechanics that you could change all six spark plugs on a 930 3.3 in under an hour (actually it took just under 45 minutes), without putting it up on a ramp, whilst chatting the whole time – clearly, the time

spent in race circuit paddocks around the country hadn’t been wasted! Bob’s technical knowledge of all things Porsche, especially those of the 1970s and 1980s was second to none. His two genuine specialities were getting the best possible, reliable performance out of both the 930 turbo-charged engine, and the 2.7 MFI engine fitted to the 1973 Carrera RS. In both areas he excelled, and he will be sadly missed. July 29-31 National Event, Silverstone Classic Paul Keeling is running his 911 Turbo Pride of Ownership Display again at this event. He made the point that following a fabulous turn out of 930s at the 2014 National Event, the numbers in 2015 were far fewer. Please don’t be put off from entering your 930, don’t be put off by those super shiny 996, 997 and 991 Turbos – it’s an informal display, not a Concours. Not only that, the air-cooled 930s will always be the original. For those of you who are slightly competitive, the Turbo Awards Day will be on the Sunday, but no guarantees as to what the judges’ criteria might be!

914 Owners on the Brunch Run to Billy’s

Until next time… 914s outside Goodwood House hotel entrance

Darren’s 914 at PC Portsmouth 718 Boxster launch

John

914

Register Secretary Kevin Clarke 07946 080454 – 914@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Rob Taylor 07900 164546 – rt9146@hotmail.co.uk International Events Co-ordinator Bruce Manning 07887 380914 porsche@brucemanning.co.uk Brunch Run The second Porsche 914 ‘Run to Brunch’ took place in April. David Kelleher organised the day and we all had an enjoyable time. On this run we were joined by new 914 owners. One was taking his 914 for its maiden journey since getting it restored and UK registered. Two possible future owners also came along to ﬁnd out more about the cars, travelling as passengers in the 914s of Jack Burnford’s and mine. Ockham Woods was the starting point (adjacent to the M25/A3 junction). The group followed David on a scenic tour down to the south coast, picking up Darren Collins on the way at Boxgrove. We ended up at Brancklesham Bay for lunch at ‘Billy’s on the Beach’ where we were joined by more owners. A few miles from Billy’s, David Stowers pulled over because his 914 was making a ‘clonking’ noise. I was the last in the convoy as normal – if anybody has a problem I can stop and help to get them going again. Closer inspection found that the outer drive shaft had come

undone and was only held on by one locating pin! After fully removing the drive shaft, and repacking the CV joint with grease, David was able to continue the tour and get to our lunch stop. While I was fixing the 914, the rest of the party were at Billy’s, being joined by David Wood and Paula in their 914-6, and Ken and Bee, who have recently bought a 914 that is now at the stage that it can be UK-registered – not long to go before they will be able to enjoy it. John Spero, a 914-6 owner, was in the area and popped along to say hello on his way to meet friends. Sorry I missed you John, but you know me all too well. If I’m late I’m probably helping another 914 owner get their car running again! After lunch, at which most of us had fish and chips (it always tastes so much better when by the sea), the tour continued on a return route via the Goodwood Estate and Singleton, where the group split into those who needed to get back home and those who needed a bit of refreshment before returning home. We are hoping to do another Brunch Run in June, contact Kevin for more details. Boxster 718 launch For the Boxster 718 launch, at PC Portsmouth, there was a small collection of flat four-engined vehicles (550 Spyder, 356 and a 914) to demonstrate the Porsche

Group of 914 Owners at Stanford Hall

Kevin sorts out David Stowers’ driveshaft

Stanford Hall 914 colourful display

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history of the flat four, culminating in the new flat four 718 Boxster. Darren Collins (the proud owner who had recently restored his 1974 Alaska Blue 2.0), was chuffed to bits to have his 914 on display at the launch. What struck me about the new 718 Boxster was the range of colours of the launch cars in the main display; not dull black, silver or grey but in bright ‘I am alive colours’ that Porsches used to be painted in during the late 1960s and 1970s. The colours were very much like the 914’s Phoenix Red and Summer Yellow. There was even a Cayman in the workshop that looked like it had been painted 914 Lagoon Blue. Stanford Hall VW Show A big thank you to all the Porsche 914 owners, who brought along their 914s for the Club display, and to those who entered the Concours at the Stanford Hall VW Show. There were 17 914s in total, putting on a wonderful display of colour for the visitors to enjoy. In the Concours Porsche class, David Wood’s 1970 silver 914-6 got second place and Kate Maynard and Brian’s 1971 red 1.7 got third place. This is always a popular show. It was also good that many other 914 owners, whose 914s are not quite ready to be back on the road, gave us updates on the progress of their projects.

Also many thanks to David Stowers for bringing along ‘Splity’, the bus which was parked just by the display stand and used as a 914 support vehicle for those who needed to sit down and take the weight of their feet.up Happy Fourteening… Kevin DIARY DATES JUNE Brunch Run (TBA) Please contact Kevin for more details. AUGUST 7 VWNW Tatton Park The 914 Register has been invited back to this very popular show. Contact Kevin if you would like to display your 914. SEPTEMBER 4 Classics at the Castle, Castle Hedingham, Essex SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 3 VW-Porsche 914 Club Westfalen e.V – 30-year Anniversary Meeting The 914 Register has been invited to attend this anniversary meeting. More information and booking details can be found on their website (vw-porsche-914-club-westfalen.de/)

924 except GT Register Secretary Paul Hedges 07940 441452 (6-10pm) 924@porscheclubgb.com My car The metal belt guard and alternator cover are now resplendent and almost look like new after a bit of elbow grease, what do you think? Restored engine metalwork

the car, and when I say “on the car”, I mean it literally, as that is where it currently is. So the next step was to remove an original ‘gummimetallpuffer’ (or bonded rubber buffer in English) rear exhaust mount bolt. The first came out fine, but the other resisted every effort to come out – it was hacked, heated and beaten and finally drilled before the last shards of the old metal bolt made way for the new. The job of removing the last six inches of broken exhaust on the car has also been tackled – I elevated the car and hammered it off. In the process I discovered the second exhaust mounting point from the rear – I hadn’t noticed it before and thought it missing, so I am pleased about that, although it had been fitted the wrong way round. I have rubbed down all the mounting parts as best I can, and sprayed them with silver galvanising paint – it is stunning just how much rust and dust encrusts on these parts over time. I wasn’t able to remove all the rust because some patches seemed to be indestructible, but it is a huge improvement. It is certainly helpful to have the Porsche PET to turn to at times, to simplify things and make things right; so thank you to Porsche Cars and the website for being a great resource. The two new rear rubber mounts and hanger are now back on the car. Now I just need an exhaust clamp between the front pipe and new section. They are no longer available from Porsche, but I imagine they are a ‘bread and butter’ item at exhaust centres; I used the Porsche Classic product development web page to log them as unavailable anyway. There always seems to be one step extra to take as I progress, and with limited time and money, it is a frustratingly slow process; but with a fully drivable car so near, I’m excited to once again become a Porsche driver as well as an owner. Silverstone Classic At the time of writing we now have over half of our allocation of cars for display and parade laps. You should have received an email regarding Silverstone, but if you haven’t, please contact Club Office and they will be pleased to put you on the list if they can; and please update your car details at the same time. Classic Product News The Porsche Cars website carries a Classic Product News section that lists re-manufactured genuine parts. Porsche have just published an additional list, dated January 2016, which includes another 24 items for the 924 models – that is in addition to the 96 previously listed! Paul

930 Turbo SE

RESTORATION 002 OK, so it’s been a couple of months without news, but no news is good news. Everyone has been working very hard to get their job done.

Working on the body at Road and Race

For those of you who read my first article, I have heard a whisper that Kevin is considering using Grecian 2000. A bit about its history… After the 1980 Le Mans race, the car returned to the factory and spent two years as a development car. As part of this development work, Porsche Motorsport fitted a later engine with twin radiators and water pumps (one for the block and one for the cylinder head) with rear facing injectors. To incorporate the twin radiators the air intake in the front bumper had to be moved to the outside of the lights. After a lengthy search, the original engine was found to be in the Czech Republic, in the hands of a private collector. After checking its credentials, a deal was struck with the museum at Stuttgart because the owner was happy to exchange the development engine for the original. National Event, Silverstone Classic For those of you who do not receive MailChimp, but own a 924 Carrera GT, I can tell you that there is going to be a parade of up to 40 924s of all models, on the Saturday. Sorry that this information may be getting to you after the ticket deal, but it would be good to see as many 924 Carrera GTs as possible in the parade. If you are keen to participate, please contact Narinder the Events Co-ordinator at Club office (and myself) ASAP, to reserve spaces for a block display. Next month… Red Dragon GTR found in Japan, in time capsule, with less than 1,000km.

Photo by Paul Hedges

924 Carrera GT

I have now got my hands on that lovely new Dansk exhaust and, after brieﬂy ﬂirting with the idea of hanging it on the wall as an ‘objet d’art’, I have decided to put it on

Find out about this car next month…

Ricky

Last lap darkness – my 928 at Oulton park

928 Register Secretary David Hemmings 07768 983743 – 928@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Register Secretary Andrew Brierley 01204 491573 brierley28@virginmedia.com REMINDERS REMINDERS REMINDERS… Another high value 928 reminder Last month I published a price of £39,500 for a GTS, sold in January 2016. Another member has since told me he sold his GTS for £53,000 in 2015 – quite extraordinary. This price had not stood on my desk for very long before incoming emails, from two different people, had seen the same American 1994GTS sold for £92,400 in the USA. Even our own Porsche Post (May edition) has an advert by Hexagon for a 14,250-mile car at £54,995. Insurance valuations reminder The above should act as a reminder that increased values should be reflected in your insurance policy. I notice that several new Register members are now seriously undervaluing their cars. If your car was only lightly damaged in an accident, your insurance company might want to write it off, because of the high costs in restoration, so how do you replace it when you did not insure it for enough in the first place? Joining the Register reminder If you joined the Club in the last few months, and own a 928, you may not realise you have not automatically joined the 928 Register. It is easy to see why new members might think they have joined, because you do provide your car details when you join. A reminder appears on the 928 pages of the Club website, and I do send emails to new members inviting them to join; however these messages could end up in your ‘Spam’ and you never see them. The 928 Register also has its own 250-page book ‘The 928 Handbook’ that aims to provide lots more model specific information for the keen owner. Contact me by email and I will send you the paperwork for joining the Register. Joining a Motorsport Trackday I put my own car on track last year at Oulton Park. It was a really good day out and did no harm to the car – the engine has run more sweetly ever since. The same event is being repeated in November 2016 and I would like to invite other 928 owners to join in. If you are in doubt, just let me know by email, or phone Steve Kevlin, the Motorsport Director at Club Office. Between us we will encourage you to join and be able to run your car at the rev. limit, without fear of losing your driving licence!

FUTURE EVENTS July 3 Yorkshire Porsche Festival Region 7 We have a standing invitation to Lotherton Hall, near Harrogate, where we enjoy reserved parking and our own Concours. The date is Sunday July 3 (note new date). We hope to see you there, when we take up our conﬁrmed reservation for some of the local sunshine! July 29-31 National Event at the Silverstone Classic The Club’s National Event is being held at the Silverstone circuit. The 928 Register will be in attendance, so please make plans to join us in this centre of the country location, less than 130 miles from the north and about the same from the M25. It has just been announced that a Classic Register event will include a lunchtime Saturday only parade around the circuit, but only for early water-cooled front engine cars. Spaces are limited to 20 cars per Register, so if you want to attend, you need to reserve your space now. There will also be a static 928 display, but only on the Sunday. Email me if you wish to participate on: 928@porscheclubgb.com. David

944 Register Secretary Paul McNulty 07971 832780 – 944@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Register Secretary Andy Watson 07920 589750 (6-9pm Mon-Fri and 9am-6pm weekends) andywatson6419@yahoo.co.uk Technical Advisor Jon Mitchell technical@jmgporsche.co.uk 01202 488800 (during normal working hours) Silverstone Classic display The National Event at Silverstone is getting closer, and I hope you all took advantage of the early ticket opportunities. The parade laps will be fully booked by the time you receive this, but let me know if you wish to be put on the reserve list. I still need cars for the Turbo anniversary display. This has been widened to include 30 years of the 944 Turbo, and 25 years of the 944 Turbo Cabriolet. If you wish to display your car on any of the three days please get in touch because we need to ﬁnalise numbers as soon as possible. Fuel pipe failure It’s very well known that the fuel pipes on the 944 suﬀer corrosion, and there are well documented options to replace them. What might be overlooked is the short hose that connects to the tank itself. Hidden under a cover it’s not something that would be checked as part 115 www.porscheclubgb.com

of routine servicing, so the following story from Tref Willingham is worth reading: “I had a minor ‘incident’ recently, which could have been a lot, lot worse. I noticed a smell of petrol around the back of my car, and was horrified to see a drip from the underside of the tank, which was indeed, petrol. This was of course, on a Sunday, so limited time before work on Monday, and any possible suppliers for parts were closed. “What I should have done was put a tray under it (well I did that) and have left it to sort it out at a better time. Indeed, that was my intention, but I thought I would just take the cover off to see where the leak was coming from, so I could order any parts necessary to do the job first thing Monday morning. The cover is held on by a strap, secured by one bolt under the wheel arch, so nice and easy. “Disaster! To cut a long story short, the hose clip had corroded, which was the primary cause of the leak, and it was the cover that was holding the hose between the tank and the fuel pump. I did have a bucket and fuel can to hand, but nevertheless, was not expecting such an immediate large flow of fuel. Also the cover prevented me from seeing clearly where to re-attach the pipe which had become disconnected as soon as the cover was removed. Worse, the fuel pump remains attached to the cover, so pulls the hose away from the tank. The age of the component, or the leaking fuel, appears to have softened the outer sheath of the hose making it very difficult to refit. “Fortunately for me, the only loss was a small amount of fuel, but I did get covered in the stuff in my effort to stem the flow; however the outcome could have been much, much worse. “I have long viewed the exit of the fuel pipe from the fuel tank on early 924s and 944s with fear. Many fuel tanks have a dip tube in from the top, but the 924/944 has an exit from the bottom of the tank, onto which a hose to the fuel pump is fitted. On the early cars this hose is exposed, and in my opinion, looks a little vulnerable. That said, I have never had any problems until now, and of course, it is easy to inspect! I think I will now be even more suspicious of the later cars in which the pump and fuel tank exit is covered. “The clip that actually failed was less than £2 from PC Bournemouth. I chose to replace the hose and both clips, but it was still less than £11 with Club discount. It probably took longer to drain the tank than it did to do the job. “Given the potential for disaster I would strongly recommend looking at this clip if you have a car with such a cover – but run the car so it has the minimal amount of fuel in it before doing so. Just to emphasise the point, failure of any of these three components is capable of dumping the entire contents of your fuel tank over the road in seconds!”

The offending clip

The old hose – note the swelling of the outer sheath

With the cover in place – nothing to see

outside of the circuit, upside down by the spectators’ footpath tunnel, seemingly without serious injuries to the driver; luckily no public were around at the time. Safety will no doubt be reviewed. Speeds are going up and up, with serious damage being caused to expensive classic racers – it all might require a rethink.

At the Clubhouse I attended the Oﬃcials’ Conference and can report that the Club is in good shape. It is trying to generate some interest in a couple of seminar-type events at the Clubhouse, discussing restoration, the running of older cars, and even more updates on ethanol.

I haven’t yet made it to see the three Ninex 968 race cars – although it is still on my agenda. The Aston Martin Inter Marque series is enjoyable racing, and terriﬁc to watch. The Ninex cars have a sponsor which helps enormously to ensure they are meticulously race-prepared and very well presented.

Ken

The Silverstone six-hour race for sports cars and prototypes, in April, was enjoyable. I saw three 968s in the Porsche parking area, plus my 968. There was quite a bad shunt between the leading Porsche and a slower car. Porsche won the event, with Audi being reduced to second on some technicality. Another good event is Classic Le Mans in July. I’ll be attending in the 968 – something to look forward to. The ethanol issue I have been researching some of the background to ethanol, which is in every litre of unleaded you buy at UK pumps. Currently ﬁve per cent is added; however this percentage is up for review at the end of this year. I have written a feature for Porsche Post which hopefully explains the situation in more detail and shows some side issues from this additive. Certainly it is a horribly corrosive liquid. I am told the fuel companies don’t mix it in the storage tanks, but add it to the delivery tankers each day before they leave the depot!

New hose, new clips

Tref

968 Register Secretary Ken Coad 01923 262960 – 968@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Register Secretary Richard Warburton richard@rwarburton.com Technical Advisor Alex Eacock 01213 282225 I can’t believe that I am writing this Register copy for the June edition, this year is certainly ﬂying by. EVENTS ROUND UP I attended the Goodwood race weekend meeting, in March, on the Saturday. Because it was so cold (we shivered in the grandstand), we decided to suspend spending any more time in that part of the world and did not return on the Sunday. Sadly there were three bad shunts – one involving a Formula Lotus which cartwheeled, ending up on the

National Event The Club advises me that plans are well ahead for the Porsche Club’s big weekend at the Silverstone Classic in July. There are opportunities for you to participate in parade laps of the circuit because 968s are invited (you should have already been notified by a Club office email). I am always unsure about how many of us will be attending, so have suggested, with some prompting, that we should be able to muster 14 to 15 cars. Currently, less than half that number have committed. ‘Garage Queens’ where you are? The parade is scheduled for the Saturday, so please advise Club office now if you are up for it! This year, Porsche UK is promoting, big time, front-engined cars of our type. They will be displaying recently restored 968s looking like new. So this will be a great opportunity to see a fully-restored 968 and to converse with restorers. It’s reckoned each car will be worth around £50k. September 10 Register Rendezvous Now to promote Register Rendezvous. It is a PCGB national status event, which I am organising, with entry being absolutely free. To give it its rightful name, it’s called the Lockton Register Rendezvous and will be held at Kedleston Hall near Derby. With parking for 400 plus cars, all the Porsches will be exclusively lined in echelon either side of the driveway leading to the stately house. There’s 800 acres of land with all the amenities to enjoy. I repeat, it is free – all Registers and Regions are invited. The Club is co-operating with me in organising the day. We plan to run a Show and Shine fun competition, for 25 to 30 of the cars, in front of the stately house – a regal setting. Bring the family, and a picnic; it should be a relaxing day, non commercialised, quiet and peaceful – quite the opposite to the Silverstone Classic. 117 www.porscheclubgb.com

Boxster Register Secretary Tracy Wilkins 01992 450740 boxster@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Secretary Cliff Wilkins Contact details as above 718 launch On Monday, April 25, I visited my local PC at Cambridge to see the new 718 in the flesh. There were three cars on display in the showroom and, on first sight, they looked just like my 981, but on further inspection there are many small ‘tweaks’ which have improved the look of the car. Looking from the front end, you can see that the spoiler has been altered and now slightly protrudes from the bumper. It looks fantastic, but I wonder how well it would fare over the many speed humps that I encounter on my daily drive. The running lights are slightly narrower and the whole front end has an edgier look. The wing mirrors have been altered to have hollow inserts in the connecting arm. I was told by the salesman that this is to allow the wind flow to pass through and aim directly into the new bigger side vents, thus cooling the turbo. Moving along the side of the car, you will find that the door handles are now one piece, giving a sleeker look. The rear of the car is where the biggest design changes have been made. The retractable spoiler has been altered, and the Porsche signature has been placed just beneath the spoiler, where it looks much more prominent. Some may find this a little ostentatious and there were mixed feelings from those attending. Of course deletion of the designation can be an option when configuring the car. The tail lights are also updated. Both Cliff and I felt that the deletion of the silver line that runs through the rear light is a welcome modification. Like the front view, the rear of the car looks much sleeker and purposeful. The interior felt pretty much the same as the 981 apart from the addition of iPlay (optional extra), a new style steering wheel, and the air vents having a new rounded shape, I did feel as though I was in my 981.

718 launch

New members As we enter a new era for the Boxster with the 718, it is great to see more and more members joining the Register with the previous models. This month we welcome: Gerald Lane with his 986 S; Steve James and his 986; George Rourke with his 987S Gen 1; Kevin Nunn with his 987 Gen 2.

Well now for the ‘64,000 dollar’ question. What does it sound like? Alas, none of the demonstration cars were started up and the only roar of the engine came from the presentation screens around the showroom. On speaking to Dan Fisher, the PC’s after sales advisor, he informed me that he had the privilege of driving the 718 on the test drives in Mallorca. After driving and working with Porsches for over 20 years he felt that the 718 is the best handling Boxster that he has ever driven and that the new engine, whilst diﬀerent during the rev ranges, is truly exceptional. Let’s hope that once I have driven the car I will agree.

Tracy DIARY DATES

Cayman Gerald Lane’s 986 S

Oicials’ Conference and AGM We had a great two days at the Clubhouse. It was fabulous to see that the Club is in such a strong position, with both its membership numbers and our relationship with Porsche being on the up. We really are a respected club in the world; and with the obvious enthusiasm of the ROs and RSs, along with the work of the team at Cornbury House, and the dedication of the Board old and new, I do think there are exciting times ahead. I am sure that you would like to join me in thanking past chairman Peter Bull for his hard work during his term of oﬃce and to wish new chairman Rob Kellock our best wishes as he takes the helm. We seem to have a Board that listens to its members ensuring that we are all pulling in the same direction to make PCGB even more enjoyable for its membership. There are many super events taking place over the next year, including the Boxster Anniversary events. I am currently ﬁnalising plans for workshops, breakfast meets, and even possibly a WOTY (if we can get enough interest). So please do keep an eye on the Forum, the Porsche Post, and our section of the Club website (porscheclubgb.com/boxster). Also, regularly check your ‘in box’ for your Boxster emails.

National Event – Porsche Parade lap As you read this edition, the ﬁnal allocation of places for the Silverstone Parade lap should have been completed, and the successful participants notiﬁed. With us having an allocation of 75 cars, the response was overwhelming, with over 100 cars applying. Due to the requirement being a set number of cars within certain models, please accept my apologies if you were not allocated a space on this occasion. I am sure it will truly be an unforgettable spectacle on July 30.

Happy Boxstering…

JUNE 5 PCGB Annual BBQ, Clubhouse JULY 29-31 PCGB National Event at the Silverstone Classic SEPTEMBER 10 Register Rendezvous, Kedleston Hall, Derby

718 launch

September 10 Register Rendezvous I have been advised that we have been allocated space for 300 Boxsters at the Rendezvous, so I hope that you can join us. I will be sending out an email to all members with information about times, local accommodation, and convoy runs, etc. If you would like to attend, please contact Narinder (events@porscheclubgb.com), with your name and model of car. This enables us to collate numbers and organise the display. More information can be found under the News and Events section of the Club website.

then please do. You never know you might just have that car in a certain year or colour that we are looking for to do photoshoots or displays etc.

Steve Jamess 986

George Rourke’s 987S Gen 1

Kevin Nunn’s 987 Gen 2

Kevin’s car is in Azure California Blue Metallic. This is a colour to sample, and Kevin has been advised by Porsche Cars GB that it may be the only car currently in the UK in this colour. Kevin will be at the Silverstone Classic on the Sunday, so do look out for it if you are attending. Updating your details Whilst compiling the parade lap lists for Silverstone, it became apparent that quite a few members have not updated their car details on the database. Also a few email addresses were not recognised. If you log onto the PCGB website and go into your proﬁle you can change any relevant details there. Alternatively, if you would like to drop an email to the Club oﬃce (membership@porscheclubgb.com) with any changes, 118 www.porscheclubgb.com

Keeping up to date Last month I raised the point about not having any GT4s listed on the Register, and one member emailed me to say that he has checked his profile to ensure he was listed correctly (model etc). I have emailed the Club HQ membership and media personnel, so by the time you read this I’m hoping things have been sorted out. I will be checking in with them over the intervening time to see what is amiss. Range of events for your enjoyment For members old and new I would like to remind you that for up-to-date information on events you need tocheck the website – apart from the occasional Regional or Register event, all Club events should be listed. It would be good to have a big turn-out at some of the Club events. While I can’t attend all such events, I do make an effort to attend several a year. Note that not all events shown in the Calendar are Club organised – many are relevant to the marque or just supported by the Club, while some, such as the Silverstone Classic in July, will be covering many marques. Tickets can be bought for the National Event through the Club office (events@porscheclubgb.com). It would be good to break our record for the number of Caymans in attendance. We have been requested to have 25 Caymans in the parade lap; and so far have had 47 applicants – I didn’t even ask for a place for myself. By now we will have decided which cars will be asked to parade. Nevertheless, for those not on the parade, we will have dedicated Register parking. If, on the day, we are short of parade cars then numbers will need to be made up from the cars in Register parking. The Silverstone Classic is over the last weekend of July. As Cayman owners we have, for the past few years, had a Cayman line-up in the Porsche Pageant at Chatsworth (which is a little earlier this year on June 12), and at the Register Rendezvous (at Kedleston Hall this year) on September 10, with a proposed drive on the following day. Some of you may be attending Le Mans in June, and in July there is the Classic Le Mans which I will be attending. No doubt some will have attended the Porsches on the Prom event at Llandudno in late May. Please check your Regional events lists on the Forum, there may be Club events in the locality where you are taking a break or holiday. Regarding the Cayman Register Drive on Sunday

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September 11, it is in the early planning stage and I am talking with local friends. We will be checking on the council sites for possible road works. The list of participants will be on the Forum. Remember that you are not tied to your own Region, membership is national and you are permitted to attend events organised by other Regions, especially if they are more convenient by distance, or they satisfy a date and time in the calendar to suit you.

A call for event ideas I am still looking for other events for us to do. I am mindful of the need for something that grabs your attention, over and above meeting up in a ﬁeld. Let me know if you have any ideas for such an event.

Kevan

Alex

Panamera

Hants. It is a venue that oﬀers a wide range of activities and attractions – as well as 100 visiting Porsches on display. Let’s hope for a ﬁne day. Do come along if you can. Enjoy a summer outing in your Cayennes. Geoff

Lastly, please let me know if you want a windscreen badge and I will send one out to you.

Porsche Tractor

Happy GT3ing… Register Secretary John Hearn 01206 210553 or 01206 793536 (W)

Speedster

Modified Register Secretary Steve McPherson 07831 346060 panamera@porscheclubgb.com

GT3 Register Secretary Alex Drobik 01628 620702 gt3@porscheclubgb.com OFFICIALS’ CONFERENCE REPORT I attended the Officials’ Conference, at the Clubhouse. Apart from the usual updates and a good report on the Club’s finances (membership up by 1,500, membership revenues up 20 per cent, and retention at 90 per cent) there were two items, resulting from the Conference, I want to share with you. A call for content The first is a request for more content to be added to the website, as well as to Porsche Post. As a relatively small Register I struggle to add interesting, or to be honest, any content at all, to this Register column each month, let alone to the website. So this is a request to everyone on the Register. If you have a story, a technical article, or some social event report, and any accompanying photos, please send it over to me (alexgt3@me.com). I will endeavour to include anything you send so that we continue to maintain the interest of the wider membership. I did suggest that the Club hires a ‘content manager’ to help all the Registers to add content and crosspollinate content as needed. I also asked if we could add video content in the way that the GRRC now does. We will see if this becomes possible. July 29-31 National Event There was a review of the National Event plans, and in particular, to see if Registers wanted Register parking. I said that provisionally we would. The requirement will be to attend the day(s) you say you will attend. There is a deep concern that if something like inclement weather occurs, members do not attend and the Register parking looks bad with only a few cars and a lot of gaps. If you are interested in being part of the GT3 Register parking, and can commit to the days you plan to attend, please let me know. I will not be in the UK during the National Event, so if anyone would like to volunteer to co-ordinate the Register parking (only if we get the numbers required) then please let me know.

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

Cayenne Register Secretary Geoff Budd 01305 889280 cayenne@porscheclubgb.com An ill wind, can blow some good news For some members, the news of a recall was less than welcome – there was the fear that there is a ‘problem’ with their car. However, I trust my recent ‘round-robin’ email to all in the Register reassured you that this recall now may be considered more as a ‘precautionary safety measure’. My communication exercise by email has produced encouraging results regarding the number of recipients accessing the information – all but a very few mails reached their destination, and most were opened. Nevertheless, should you not have received my electronic messages, and you wish so to do in future, please ensure that your email address is current (visit your Profile on the Club website to correct this). This email may have also prompted a number of replies, and updated the news of members’ cars (much appreciated), as well as the photos you have sent in. This input from you emphasises the fact that not many Registers can boast of such a worldwide spread in its membership. For example, one of the new Gallery additions shows a Cayenne residing in the Middle East. Richard Smith’s 3.2 is about to embark on a 900km jaunt from Saudi Arabia to the Arab Emirates. Affixed to the windshield is the Register’s Cayenne sticker to promote our Club and model. Shame the marque emblem was purloined however. Richard Smith’s 3.2 before its jaunt from Saudi Arabia to Arab Emirates

Simply Porsche This is a gentle reminder of the annual event to be held on June 5 at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu, 120 www.porscheclubgb.com

997 Turbo owner, Terence Ward, has embarked on a project to improve all aspects of his car and started, as you do, with power. Over the coming months we’ll share how far a dedicated owner can re-purpose and improve on Porsche’s offering. Power hungry “Why would you ever need more power when you own a 911 Turbo? Only just completing 3,500 miles in the first year of ownership and having to leave the car for long periods of time for work to be carried out, meant that each occasion it was taken out of hibernation, there was a great rekindling of the love affair while learning to appreciate the car all over again. However, as the body work was taking shape and the car was starting to take on a slight resemblance to the mighty GT2RS, I wanted the performance to match. “Although it’s possible to take a completely standard car to DMS Automotive in Southampton, have it remapped and receive some great gains, to really get the full benefit, you need to change a few key items. “So, to allow the car to breathe it needs to be fitted with a BMC performance air filter, and new exhaust and cats. Also, to allow the turbos to stay cool and keep the power coming on longer, the intercoolers need to be replaced with the same items fitted to the GT2RS. “Upon arrival at their premises, I was greeted by a very modern, large building – gone are the days of dirty, oily garages, instead you get a clean, well kept, warm workshop with polished floors – an environment you are happy to be in, rather than one you can’t wait to get out of. An early start saw the garage shutters opening and the sounds of exotica rumbling into life as they emptied it of cars that had stayed overnight (such as a turbo-charged Lamborghini Gallardo and a Lotus Evora). “Kline Innovation supplied the exhaust, made from stainless steel 304 grade material. They can produce their quite stunning looking exhaust systems in Titanium if you prefer or even in Inconel – a super strong metal used to make fan blades in jet engines. If you choose the latter, it is so robust they guarantee it for 99 years. “Technician Martin Price carried out the work.

Cars required for display We have been asked to find cars for a Targa Display at Silverstone. We still have not ‘ironed out’ the details, but if you would like to participate, and we have not contacted you by the time you read this, give us a nod. We will need a soft window car and will be happy to get a 912 Targa if anyone has one. As for the rest, any that you have will be gratefully accepted. You will be displayed under canvas! Down at Club Oice We attended the Officials’ Conference and AGM. It was great to meet so many people that we know, and to see some well-deserved awards made. The staff at Cornbury House did us proud, as usual – aren’t they great? We also picked up our very last entrant to Porkers whilst there – it is now very definitely full. We made a weekend of it, and travelled on to see some of the family – our round trip was about 600 miles. We used our white 944, and were impressed that it did not blink.

Terence’s car on the rolling road

‘Removing the old exhaust usually takes three hours on a car this age. The nuts are usually rounded off and I have to sit here with a hammer and chisel. Yours seems fine however.’ Most aftermarket systems are made in one piece, however Kline is a three piece (cats being separate). They offer the option of ‘decat’ pipes, which are not approved for use in the UK. “The Intercoolers, being wider than the standard units, require slight modifications to the ducting that guides the air through them at speed to cool the turbos. The chaps at DMS have a workaround, involving trimming the plastic on one end, drilling holes and securing with zip ties. “Once the car was reassembled, it was time for the rolling road phase to complete the remap. Runs carried out pre-modifications showed a respectable 478bhp and 480Ib-ft of torque. The results, post-modification, were astonishing – 621bhp and 590Ib-ft of torque. Rolling road figures are not definitive; results can alter based on weather condition, humidity, temperature and type of tyres fitted on the car, as well as air pressure in said tyres. So the numbers are just an approximation. They are, after all, just numbers; the proof would be in the eating… “The drive home was a learning experience. There is slightly more noise in the cabin now, but this was one of the objectives. The linear power delivery has changed; it still feels smooth as the rev counter passes through 2,000rpm, the boost starts as it would on a standard car, but then it hits ‘three grand’ and the floodgates open. The car wakes up fully and the powerful surge comes. If you plant your foot flat, the delivery is brutal, almost violent, and you are pushed back firmly in the seat. The noise comes at the same time and for the first time since owning the car I turned off my music, opened the window and just listened and enjoyed that soundtrack. “First gear passes so quickly it’s all you can do to stop it hitting the rev limiter. Previously the power came in a silky smooth, almost apologetic way, and was all done at 5,000rpm, but now it revs to well over 6,200 until the rev limiter calls time. The car remains docile when being light footed, which is a relief, because otherwise it would be hard to live with. If you

want to remain civilized, just keep the revs under 3,000rpm and it drives pretty much like any other Carrera, even though the turbos still come on boost if you’re too eager. “When I started down this route I couldn’t imagine going faster in my 911 Turbo. I knew there were faster cars, but when my foot was flat down it was hard to imagine anything moving more quickly. “It seemed to be almost everything I wanted in a car. Now I know it is, and more. Can I live with it day in and day out? Very easily, it’s a sweetheart when I’m cruising and a monster when I give it a ‘foot full’. And amazingly it doesn’t seem any worse on fuel than before. I’m still averaging 23mpg driving on mainly urban roads and I’m still able to get 33(plus) mpg on the motorway. It really is a ‘win win’.” Terence Ralph, Ian and I will be at The National Event at the Silverstone Classic. Please make your attendance known on the Modified Forum and/or contact me by phone (07768 814264) or by email (modified@ porscheclubgb.com). Hope to see you there. This will be a good chance for a chat to talk all things Modified.

Effects of the fuel additive The result of the above trip made us think that the fuel additive designed to protect against the dreaded ethanol has also improved fuel consumption by as much as 4mpg – not quite an accurate calculation because, of course, we have to buy the stuff in litres and miles per litre mean nothing to us. We have used this additive for all of our cars, and today the Supersport passed its MOT with the emission reading causing the guys to scratch their heads. Last year the CO reading was up near 3,000 with 3,500 as the limit. This year, after having used the recommended additive for two fill ups, the reading was down to 2,457 – is that a result or what? Not only that, we think that the fuel consumption on this car is also down (but have not done enough miles yet to really check that). Also, on cold start, after a couple of weeks’ use, there is very little smoke – certainly less than usual. Our other cars Gold 944 – still in everyday use and mainly all working parts are intact. 944 Cabriolet – off to have its belts changed, not due to mileage, but due to time and an MOT. This will prepare it for the fabulous English summer.

Happy modifying…

We have collected some new members and next month will publish, with their permission, some details and pictures. Join this Register! It can be a lot of fun if you are lucky, and it will never cost you anything but time and maybe a packed lunch.

Des, Ralph and Ian

Mac and Sue

Macan

Display Register Secretary Mac and Sue McLeod 01253 592755 – display@porscheclubgb.com We seem to be on the verge of being redundant in the Display Register. During our time we have made contact with many agencies for the Club. Now they have become more independent of us and go straight to the sources. Still, if we save the Clubhouse staﬀ having to spend their time in arranging things, it’s worth it. 121 www.porscheclubgb.com

Register Secretary Mike Allen 07976697070 macan@porscheclubgb.com Quiz winner attends WEC at Silverstone The winner of the Macan Quiz (held during the recent Register workshop visit to PC Solihull) was David Poynton who won a VIP ticket to the World Endurance Championship Qualifying Day, plus the Porsche Carrera Cup GB, held at Silverstone, amid

sleet, snow and bitterly cold winds. However, David and his friend, who hadn’t visited Silverstone before, were very appreciative of the Porsche hospitality, including the large screens within the suite which permitted viewing of the action on track during the morning session when the weather was at its worst. hey managed to pick up a Cayenne taxi ride across to the Porsche Experience Centre, and ‘blag’ their way into a passenger ride in a Panamera on the handling circuit, which gave David’s friend a ﬁrst-hand experience of the PEC facility.

“A couple of downside are: the throttle response is a bit soft in ‘normal’ mode, which tends to mean using ‘sport’ mode most of the time; and maybe it’s me, but I can’t seem to get the PCM to work satisfactorily with my old iPod!” Huw Time for a new iPod, I think, Huw.

Trip to Champagne Region 2017 Fellow Macan owner Adrian Robson and I will be travelling over to the Reims area in early June to carry out a reconnoitre for the Register visit in Spring 2017. We had quite a good response last year when I floated the idea, so more details will emerge, following our recce. At least driving a Porsche, which is as capacious as a Macan, ensures plenty of room for several cases of the bubbly stuff! Ferrari owner in the camp! We missed seeing Brian Jackson’s California T, which should have arrived in time for us to view when we visited Graypaul Birmingham during our recent PC Solihull day. Brian writes: “Collected it today and it is very impressive. I have only driven it the 20 miles to home so far, so still need to get familiar with it. It has the same ‘problem’ as the Macan, too many electronic functions and controls to get used to. Some functions are the reverse of the Macan. Stop/Start defaults to Off and has to be switched On. For three flashes of the indicators, a long push on the switch rather than a short push is required – a short push gives continual operation (till cancelled). “I just need some warm weather now to get the roof down.”

Huw Banister’s Macan GTS

DIARY DATES JUNE 5 PCGB Annual BBQ, Clubhouse JULY 29-31 National Event at Silverstone We will have in-field Register parking. AUGUST (TBA) Register BBQ Venue to be advised. SEPTEMBER 3 Cars in the Claydons, North Buckinghamshire

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Techno Classica, Essen he Race Car Register joined forces with the Modiﬁed Register and spent two full days at the Techno Classica show in Essen, Germany in April. In all there were 200,000 visitors and over 2,500 cars on display. here was a large contingent of Porsches at the show. Many of these were for sale by major European dealers. Porsche AG, Porsche Classic and some European Porsche PCs also had stands. Porsche Classic and Jürgen Barth unveiled a restored 1972 911 2.5 S/T, which he raced at Daytona, Sebring, the Targa Florio, the Nürburgring, and the Le Mans 24-hours. One of the highlights for me was to meet Harald Grohs (pictured below), Porsche Carrera Cup Germany Champion in 1996. We also asked Le Mans 24-hours winner, Hans-Joachim Stuck, to sign a book about himself. I will write accounts, in the next few issues of Porsche Post, on some of the signiﬁcant cars at the show. 30th Cup Car Reunion – Call for all Cup cars Carsten Krome, the German Porsche journalist and owner of magazine Werk1, has organised a one-day meet at Merzbrück Airport, Aachen, Germany on Saturday June 25. he meeting is to celebrate 30 years of the Cup car. he Aachen PC will be present. All Cup cars from 944 to present are welcome. here will be two 30-minute driving parades. We are hoping for attendance by Cup drivers, including Olaf Manthey, Uwe Alzen and Jürgen Alzen. Entry is €18 per car. I will be taking the 1990 Porsche Carrera Cup Championship winning 964 Cup car. Des Sturdee is taking his Alzen 964 Turbo (ex Alzen winning Cup car). Steve and Dan Gannon are joining us with their 944 Cup. Silverstone Classic – Call for race cars All Race Car Register members are invited to attend. I will have Race Car Register stickers for Register members. Cheers… Paul Left to right – Paul Ward, Des Sturdee, Harald Grohs, Ralph Forster

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Another new GTS owner Huw Banister contacted me for a windscreen sticker for his new GTS. His home is on the shores of Loch Maree, between Kinlochewe and Gairloch in Western Ross in the north west Highlands of Scotland, which is on the route of the NC500. I will be cycling this route mid-May with seven other hardy cyclists and hope to meet up with Huw at our nearby overnight stop. As far as his GTS is concerned, he writes: “he GTS has impressed so far. I would describe it as being almost schizophrenic – amazingly fast and sure-footed on cross-country journeys, yet docile and comfortable and quiet around town and on the motorway. Passengers have commented on how comfortable it is, including those sitting in the back. My wife in particular has said that it’s much more comfortable in the back than our ‘family car’, a Mercedes ML350. 123 www.porscheclubgb.com

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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. Location close to Liverpool Airport.

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9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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. 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 . 13.

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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.

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

15. 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 and track day preparation.

16. 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.

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18. Leicestershire Cavendish Porsche Units 6 & 7, Gainsborough Close Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 1PX T: 0115 972 2001 E: enquires@cavendishporsche.co.uk

19. 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.

20. London 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.

21. 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).

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

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

24. Northamptonshire Auto Umbau The impact bumper specialist 47B Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HS. T: 01525 861182 www.classicporscherepairs.co.uk

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

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

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Autofarm Oddington Grange, Weston on the Green, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 3QW T: 01865 331234 www.autofarm.co.uk Autofarm has more than 40 years’ experience of maintaining, preparing, racing, restoring and selling Porsches of all ages. The Oxfordshire-based workshop offers servicing using accredited diagnostics equipment, sales, parts, race preparation, restoration and engine build capability. Its extensive road and race engine experience led the company to develop Silsleeve, an innovative and cost-effective method of repairing modern Porsche cylinder blocks. It also offers bespoke builds through its Autofarm 911 programme. Hillcrest Specialist Cars Whitehouse Garage, High Street, Nettlebed, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon, RG9 5DB. T: 01491 642911 E: hillcrestcars@tiscali.co.uk www.hillcrestspecialistcars.com Hillcrest Specialist Cars is a leading independent Porsche specialist based in Henley-on-Thames. We offer a highly professional service at competitive prices. We pride ourselves on our high quality and standard of service.

Wrightune Ltd The Croft, WhiTy Road, Hithercroft Industrial Estate, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 9RG T: 01491 826911 E: info@wrightune.co.uk www.wrightune.co.uk Wrightune was founded by Tony Wright, well known and respected in the Porsche world. 30+ years of continuous experience with Porsche cars results in a wealth of knowledge and expertise.

28. Suffolk Finlay Gorham Potash Farm, Thorpe Morieux, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30 0NG T: 01284 827427 Mobile: 07831 444100 E: joffward@aol.com www.ﬁnlaygorham.com Finlay Gorham specialises in Porsche and performance cars, and has done for 38 years. We offer full aftersales care backup and servicing, and warrant all our cars. We have full diagnostics and servicing facilities. PIE Performance Independent Porsche Specialist Unit 9, Hill Farm, Lavenham Road Brent Eleigh, CO10 9PB T: 01473 827927, 07789 908303, 07788 410375, 07557 773642 or 07740352488 E: info@pieperformance.co.uk www.pieperformance.co.uk PIE Performance is a family-run independent Porsche specialist in East Anglia. We offer all workshop facilities for servicing and repair, supply new and used parts, vehicle restoration to include back dating, Porsche car sales and many other services needed to support running a Porsche.

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

30. Sussex (East) Paragon Five Ashes, East Sussex, TN20 6HY T: 01825 830424 (open 7 days) E: info@paragon.gb.com www.paragongb.com Located in the heart of East Sussex, we offer an outstanding selection of high-quality and expertly prepared used Porsches for sale. Our in-house workshops and parts department are fully equipped and offer a vast depth of knowledge and enthusiasm that enables us to provide complete long-term care for your modern or classic Porsche. Parr 5 Faraday Centre, Faraday Road, Crawley, RH10 9PX T: 01293 537911 E: service@parr-uk.co.uk www.parr-uk.co.uk With 30 years’ experience Parr is the leading Porsche specialist in the UK, covering all areas of Porsche maintenance, preparation, tuning

(Cargraphic UK importer), motorsport and sales. Whether it is a routine service or part through to a full restoration or engine build, Parr has the skills, experience and facilities to deliver the highest levels of customer care and service. To find out the full range of services, and to explore what Parr can offer you, please visit our website. Precision Porsche Unit B1/B2, Bluebell Industrial Estate, Sheffied Park, Uckfield, Sussex TN22 3HQ. T: 01825 721205 E: info@precisionporsche.co.uk www.precisionporsche.co.uk We specialise in Porsche maintenance and bodywork repairs – from regular care through to full restorations. We have new dedicated workshops all on one site including the latest Porsche diagnostic equipment and body shop services. Our premises are light, spacious and customer friendly located in Mid Sussex.

31. 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 for 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.

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.

offer add ons always available! In house MOT station, lazer suspension alignment, air conditioning. Vast knowledge & experience second to none in the area. Please contact Neil Cooper or Anthony Nicholas to discuss your Porsche requirements with conﬁdence anytime! Fast friendly Service!

D9 Autotech South Wales Porsche Specialists

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.

Unit 22 & 23 South Cornelly Trading Estate, Bridgend,Vale of Glamorgan CF33 4RE. Junction 37 M4 T: 01656740991 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

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35. 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.

Parr 5 Faraday Centre, Faraday Road, Crawley, RH10 9PX. T: 01293 537911 E: service@parr-uk.co.uk www.parr-uk.co.uk With 30 years’ experience Parr is the leading Porsche specialist in the UK, covering all areas of Porsche maintenance, preparation, tuning (Cargraphic UK importer), motorsport and sales. Whether it is a routine service or part through to a full restoration or engine build, Parr has the skills, experience and facilities to deliver the highest levels of customer care and service. To ﬁnd out the full range of services, and to explore what Parr can offer you, please visit our website. Philip Raby Porsche Porsche sales and service Clovelly Road, Southbourne, West Sussex PO10 8PF. T: 01243 780389 Contact Philip Raby, Andrew Windsor E: mail@philipraby.co.uk www.philipraby.co.uk Friendly and affordable help on buying, selling and running Porsches. We sell top-quality Porsches at sensible prices with great aftersales service. We also offer full service, repair and restoration services for all Porsches, classic and modern. Visit our website for more details or please ring for an appointment. We’ll be happy to chat with you.

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D&G Motor Engineers Unit 22 E, Oak Road, West Chirton North Ind Estate, North Shields, North East, Tyne & Wear, NE29 8SF T: 07766 653526/07581 798751 E: enquiries@dandgmotorengineers.co.uk www.dandgmotorengineers.co.uk The North East’s newest and most qualified independent Porsche specialists; with more than 16 years’ experience, training and knowledge from the official Porsche centre Newcastle and more than 19 official Porsche technical courses achieved, you know your car is in safe hands. We offer friendly expert advice, superb workshop facilities and the expertise of an unrivalled team of Porsche-trained diagnostic technicians.

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33. Vale of Glamorgan 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

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booked a half-day testing session with a Formula Ford team at Goodwood and set a decent pace. It was the incentive I needed to head back to the dealer and buy that 924, which I subsequently ran in that year’s championship. After a good season AFN and Porsche Cars supplied me with a car to race – I was one of only four drivers sponsored by Porsche Cars, along with Derek Bell, Jonathan Palmer and Tiff Needell. PP: Motorsport career highlight? SK: Winning the Championship in 1989. It was the ﬁrst year of the 944S2. We built one, campaigned it and had a great year.

Q A PP talks to Steve Kevlin, the Club’s Motorsport Manager about racing, a lifetime with Porsche and getting sideways in a 914

PP: Favourite motorsport moment? SK: Racing a 944S2 Cabriolet, which I believe to this day is the only 944 Cabriolet to have raced worldwide. It was absolutely great to drive, completely different and totally unique to feel the wind in your hair at high speeds. And luckily it only rained once that season! PP: What’s your ‘what if’ racer? SK: It would have to be racing at Le Mans, in something like a 962. That would have been something pretty special. PP: Favourite Porsche memory? Getting totally sideways at Madgewick corner at Goodwood while driving a 914 on my ﬁrst ever trackday. It was pretty hair-raising but I managed to recover and, luckily, it didn’t bite too hard. It’s an experience I learned pretty quickly from. I can’t say that I’ve always applied those lessons since, but it was deﬁnitely memorable!

PORSCHE LIFE BEGINNINGS “My lifetime with Porsche started with a mechanical apprenticeship at Volkswagen from 1969-74.” MOVING UP “I joined AFN in 1975 before, a year later, becoming a Mechanical Field Engineer at Porsche Cars.” DEALER DEVELOPMENT “After time at Porsche Cars, I joined the Dealer Development Team, organising dealership development and, later, technical services.” BRANCHING OUT “We later set up a separate operation called Special Products, offering specialist tuning parts like exhausts, body kits and suspension.” EXCLUSIVE SERVICES “The success of Special Products led to me being responsible for introducing the Porsche Exclusive programme to the UK.” CLUB ACTIVITIES “I left Porsche Cars in 1998 and joined Porsche Club GB as Motorsport Manager. I’ve been incredibly lucky to have managed all the Club’s motorsport activities since.“

PP: What’s a typical ‘Club’ day like? SK: There isn’t one – that’s the beauty of the job! I organise all of the Club’s motorsport, trackdays and valuations. We run the Sylatech Porsche Club Championship with Pirelli, the Speed Championship and the Porsche National Hillclimb, as well as 16 trackdays. PP: Most enjoyable part of your work? SK: Everyone is intent on having a great time. Whatever the activity or environment, and whichever model you own, there’s a single common thread that bonds us all together: a shared passion for beautiful Porsches. PP: What excites you about Porsche? SK: It’s impossible to describe, they just get totally under your skin and you’re hooked. To this day they retain that entirely unique appeal that makes them such special motor cars. PP: What’s your dream Porsche? SK: Without a doubt it would be a 993 Turbo. It’s the ﬁrst car to give you simple, everyday driving, but with the most enormous, incredible performance. It’s stunning to look at too. PP: How did you get into motorsport? SK: A Porsche dealer I knew had an old 924 they used to race, and I spent much of my time trying to persuade them to sell it to me! I

Steve Kevlin (left) alongside team mate Tony Dron at Snetterton in 1990. The 944 S2 Cabriolet is carrying number 1, with Steve having won the Championship in 1989 behind the wheel of a 944 S2 Coupe

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