Porsche Post April 2018

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April 2018

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BLAST FROM THE PAST The inside line on the 2.0L Cup

LET BATTLE COMMENCE Porsche Classic Restoracing kicks off

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SERVICE INDUSTRY RPM on delivering customers’ dreams

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WATCH Porsche AG unveils the latest vision for its all-electric future: the Mission E Cross Turismo porscheclubgb.com/ pcgb-tv

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enry Hope-Frost, a great friend of Porsche Club and one of the most respected motorsport broadcasters of his generation, tragically lost his life earlier this month. In the recent past, Henry oversaw Porsche Club events with Jacky Ickx, Derek Bell, Brian Redman and Magnus Walker, as well as forming part of our National Concours at Ragley Hall last year. It didn’t matter if you’d just won Le Mans or purchased your first Porsche, the warmth of Henry’s greeting was consistent and authentic.

Words cannot express the sadness felt by the Clubhouse team and Board of Directors on hearing of Henry’s passing. All of our love, thoughts and prayers are being sent to Henry’s wife Charlotte and his three beautiful sons. His enthusiasm, encyclopaedic knowledge and passion for motorsport were an inspiration to us all.

The Porsche Club community provides us with incredible opportunities to enjoy our cars, and I implore you to do just that during the coming summer. Whether it’s on track at Donington Park or within the grandeur of Ragley Hall, we hope you’ll find events to enhance your ownership in the coming months.

Ultimately, the Club is all about enjoyment – helping you get the very best out of your Porsche – and, as Henry proved to us all, enthusiasm can take you as far as you want to go. So as the warmer weather arrives, let’s wholeheartedly embrace Porsche’s 70th and make it a year to remember.

Rest in peace, Henry. We’ll miss you lots.

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Quintessential period elegance from the Sports Purpose 2.0-litre 911S, captured at Goodwood Motor Circuit on a shakedown for this year’s inaugural 2.0L Cup. Around 40 similar cars are expected to line up at Spa Francorchamps in May for the start of an exciting new single-make series.

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Let battle commence Matt Master takes a whistle-stop tour of Porsche Centres revving up for the latest Restoracing competition

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Dream team

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The duo behind Yorkshire Porsche specialist RPM share the story behind their customer-focused business

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Driving force Porsche Post meets the team masterminding 2018’s most exciting historic race series – the 2.0L Cup

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Let’s go retro We take a stroll around the latest Retromobile exhibition in Paris to check out the cream of the classics

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A perfect match HFMC Wealth is not only a PCGB partner but also home to two men with a lifelong passion for Porsche

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All-powerful GT3 RS woos Geneva crowds Porsche has debuted its most powerful road-going, naturally aspirated sports car, the stunning new 911 GT3 RS, at the Geneva International Motor Show in Switzerland.

Boasting 520hp from its four-litre, six-cylinder engine, it revs to 9000rpm and accelerates to 62mph in just 3.2 seconds, with a top speed of 194mph.

The engine delivers 20hp more than the previous incarnation and the existing 911 GT3 and combines with a specially calibrated seven-speed PDK gearbox, while the chassis comes directly from the world of motorsport, upgraded with rear-axle steering.

Ball joints on all arms provide even greater precision than conventional elastokinematic bearings. The 20-inch lightweight wheels, with newly developed 265/35 sports tyres on the front axle, enhance agility and steering behaviour, while 21-inch wheels with 325/30 tyres at the rear axle improve traction.

Externally, the GT3 RS features honed aerodynamics fashioned around the wide, weight-optimised body, complete with classic rigid rear wing. The racing look continues

into the interior with full bucket seats made of carbon to provide secure lateral support in response to high-level driving dynamics.

Lightweight door panels with storage nets and opening loops, reduced sound absorption and the new lightweight rear lid further emphasise the consistency of the material choices.

As with all current GT sports cars, the Clubsport package is also available for the 911 GT3 RS at no extra cost. The package includes a roll-over bar, a manual fire extinguisher, preparation for a battery disconnect switch and a six-point belt for a sporty driving experience.

For particularly ambitious drivers, the Porsche Motorsport department has created an optional Weissach package for further weight reduction. This features additional carbon components for the chassis, interior and exterior, as well as optional magnesium wheels.

In its lightest configuration, this package reduces the weight of the car to 1430kg.

The 911 GT3 RS will be launched in Germany from mid-April 2018 and is available to order now.

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Head of BEV says Mission e is different ‘because it’s a Porsche’ offer reproducible performance and a top speed which can be maintained for long periods. It’s a fantastic drive – and I should know, because recently I had the opportunity to drive the first few laps in the prototype with our developers at the Idiada test track.”

Practicality is a strong point for the car, with more than 100 litres of storage space available and a recessed section in the battery block for the rear passengers’ feet.

Mr Weckbach also says the company is working with various counterparts, particularly Audi, on the use of joint modules for the e-vehicles planned. The brands are also working on the joint development of a platform for new BEV projects.

He believes that by 2025, up to 25 per cent of vehicles in developed markets might be electrically powered, but he adds: “This figure depends to a large extent on the wider context – the charging infrastructure, government funding or regulations and price trends for components, to name but a few factors.

We’re ready for whatever comes our way.”

The man in charge of Porsche’s electric vehicles programme has given a detailed insight into the marque’s e-mobility strategies and vehicle development.

Stefan Weckbach, Head of BEV (battery electric vehicles), has a simple message summing up the edge the Mission E project has over other electric sports cars: “It’s different because it’s a Porsche.”

He stresses that Mission E encompasses the company’s brand values, delivering levels

of overall performance found in Porsche’s conventionally powered vehicles with a fast charge of less than 20 minutes for a journey of around 640 miles, thanks to its 800V architecture.

While not naming Tesla, which says its Roadster can accelerate from 0-62mph in less than three seconds, Mr Weckbach claims it can only achieve this twice on one battery charge, stating: “The third attempt will fail.”

In contrast, he says: “The Mission E will

Goodwood honours marque in anniversary year

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Goodwood has announced that Porsche is the honoured marque at the 2018 Festival of Speed.

It’s the festival’s 25th year, and Porsche celebrates the 70th anniversary of the creation of its very first sports car – the 356.

“Porsche has been one of our most loyal and enthusiastic partners, supporting the Festival of Speed since 1995, and the Revival since 2010,” said the Duke of Richmond and Gordon.

“Porsche will become the first manufacturer to create the central display at the Festival for the third time, underlining the huge contribution from this iconic manufacturer of world-beating racing cars and road cars.”

Alexander Pollich, Managing Director, Porsche Cars Great Britain, said: “We thought long and hard about how best to celebrate the 70th anniversary of our sports cars and how we could share this with enthusiasts, Porsche fans and owners here in the UK. The Goodwood Festival of Speed will be the perfect setting.”

A never-before-seen parade of Porsche cars that have helped define the company’s vision will be in action on Goodwood Hill. Cars confirmed include the 1948 356 No. 1 from the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart and the 919 Hybrid LMP1 race car.

Goodwood FOS takes place between 12 and 15 July. PCGB members enjoy complimentary refreshments from the Club’s stand. Book tickets at ticketing.goodwood.com

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Pirelli announces its Performance Centre of the Year

Porsche Studio opens in ‘PARIS OF MIDDLE EAST’ Hot on the heels of Porsche on Sylt and the recently unveiled Porsche Studio Guangzhou, Porsche AG has announced a third venture in its radical new customer outreach programme – Porsche Studio Beirut.

The Lebanese capital is often referred to as the Paris of the Middle East, with a recent economic boom and cosmopolitan population creating a dynamic and outward-looking environment for future-focused brands such as Porsche.

Like its forerunners in Germany and China, Porsche Studio Beirut adopts an innovative sales format that enables the manufacturer to interact with current and prospective customers in a more direct and personal manner, and in ways more relatable to their daily lives.

The purpose-built premises are located in the city centre, offering customers an insight into Porsche’s increasingly extensive range and its services. Inside, a platform similar to a fashion show catwalk displays cars, while

an LED screen depicting various real-world environments. Special sounds and even fragrances are created alongside to provide an experience that Porsche hopes will stimulate all senses.

“The capital city of Beirut, as the economic and cultural centre of the country, is particularly attractive as a location for a Porsche Studio,” says Detlev von Platen, Member of the Executive Board responsible for Sales and Marketing at Porsche AG. “The new sales concept is an important instrument for further increasing the attractiveness of the brand and reaching new fans and customers, especially in growth markets.”

You can find Porsche Studio Beirut in the Solidaire shopping district, covering an area of more than 300 square metres. The entire range of vehicles is available to test drive, and anyone wishing to take the next step can customise their new car in the on-site Trimming and Configuration Labs.

Club Sport Owners at Silverstone Classic With so many great events throughout the year, you really have to cherry-pick the ones that suit you writes Alan Cordery.

This year is the 30th anniversary of the 911 Club Sport. Although technically the first car was made and registered in late 1987, it’s widely agreed that the launch was in 1988.

As a celebration this year, I’m trying

to get together a collective display of 911 Club Sports at the Silverstone Classic the weekend of 21 and 22 July.

My first objective is to try to gauge interest and evaluate how many people are interested and able to attend on the Saturday or Sunday. This will help Porsche Club GB accommodate numbers, so please email me at alan_cordery@yahoo.co.uk to register interest.

March Porsche Post The March edition of Porsche Post included an article for Porsche Club partner Oracle Finance and featured a 997 Turbo S formerly owned

by Club member Clive White and carrying his personalised registration plate. The photo was used, very simply, because it was a great stock

image taken some time ago. However, Clive has since asked us to point out he was unaware the photograph was being used. He has no association with Oracle Finance, has never used the company and is therefore unable to endorse any of its products.

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Each year Pirelli announces its Performance Centre of the Year, and for the third year in a row STS Tyre Pros Chester has claimed the prestigious award.

The Pirelli Performance Centre (PPC) network is made up of 120 carefully selected audited tyre dealers that offer the highest possible standards of customer service and technical ability to drivers of performance cars looking for the most exclusive dealer experience available. To become a PPC, each depot has to continually meet a set of demanding criteria, ensuring that only the best achieve and retain PPC status.

One of these tyre dealers is named PPC of the Year after the top performing centres in the technical audit have a video mystery shop exercise, scored by an independent assessor.

STS Tyre Pros Chester received the award once more after achieving a perfect mystery shop score. The centre has scored consistently well in the technical audit and mystery shopper exercises since entering the PPC programme in 2008, and this is the first time that one centre has been named PPC of the Year on three consecutive occasions.

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

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

A dedicated website is set up at pirelli. co.uk/porscheclubgb. Here you will find all the promotional details and a dealer locator enabling you to search for your nearest participating dealer. Terms and conditions apply. Please note, only claims from a Pirelli Performance Centre or official Porsche dealer will be accepted.

Porsche from theUpdate chair

Cutting-edge ingenuity creates classic parts The Porsche Classic team in Zuffenhausen has unveiled a game-changing strategy for sourcing increasingly rare parts for classic models. Despite an inventory of around 52,000 spares, dwindling or nonexistent supplies of certain low-volume components have previously demanded costly remanufacture.

Porsche cites the recent example of the release lever for a 959’s clutch. This was a high-quality part built to exacting standards in tiny numbers in the 1980s. To create new tooling to manufacture a small new run would have incurred a prohibitive cost for the customer.

The simple solution is 3D printing. Known as ‘additive’ manufacturing, this is a nascent but rapidly evolving process that enables Porsche Classic to accurately reproduce even the most obscure parts at comparatively low cost.

Using a process called selective laser melting, a layer of powdery tool steel less than 0.1 millimetres thick is applied to a processing plate. A high-energy light beam then melts the powder in the desired locations to create a steel

layer. As each new layer is added, a complete three-dimensional component is produced.

Once the part is created, it’s subject to various tests, including a pressure load equating to almost three tonnes and a tomographic examination for internal faults much like an MRI scan. Both of which, in the case of the 959 release lever, were passed with flying colours.

The part was then installed in a test vehicle and subjected to extensive driving tests to confirm its quality and function.

Porsche is already making eight other parts in this way, either in steel and alloy using selective laser melting, or plastic using an SLS printer. SLS stands for selective laser sintering, a process in which plastic is heated to just below melting point and then blasted with a laser to fuse the plastic powder at given points to create the shape.

Able to reproduce parts in single or minimal volume orders on demand, this new approach promises ultimately to reduce costs both for Porsche and its customers, while extending the viable lifespan of its classic products still further.

Richard Hunter Popular and long-standing Porsche Club member Richard Hunter passed away in January writes Keith Layden.

I first met Richard during a factory trip to Stuttgart in 1999. This was an annual pilgrimage for Richard and his son Paul.

For me and my wife Julie, it was our first trip as new members of PCGB. From that trip onwards we became great friends, with our common bond as Yorkshiremen. Over subsequent years we spent many happy summer hours sharing picnics at Highclere, Harewood, Chatsworth and Silverstone discussing Zuffenhausen’s finest.

After his family, Porsche was Richard’s life. He was air-cooled through and through, owning many superb examples, including his much-celebrated and often displayed Turkish Blue Turbo 4. Richard was a modest, kind and generous man with

a wonderful sense of humour. He enjoyed nothing more than helping others and will be sadly missed by many Club members. We extend our condolences to his wife Glennis, son Paul, daughter-in-law Emma and grandchildren Charlie and James.

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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

club notices GMÜND HERITAGE LIMITED ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

PORSCHE CLUB GB MOTORSPORT LIMITED ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the 36th Annual General Meeting of Gmünd Heritage Limited, trading as Porsche Club Great Britain, will be held at 12.30pm on Sunday, 22 April 2018 at Cornbury House, Cotswold Business Village, London Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0JQ, to consider the following business:

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the 15th Annual General Meeting of Porsche Club GB Motorsport Limited will be held at Cornbury House, Cotswold Business Village, London Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0JQ on Sunday, 22 April 2018, commencing immediately after the conclusion of the main Porsche Club GB AGM, to consider the following business:

1. Apologies for Absence 2. Approval of the minutes from the 2017 Annual General Meeting 3. Approval and adoption of the Directors’ Report and Financial

Statements for the year ended 31 December 2017

1. Apologies for Absence 2. Approval of minutes from the 2017 Annual General Meeting 3. Approval and adoption of the Directors’ Report and Annual

Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2017

4. Reappointment of Auditors 5. Election of Facilities Director 6. Election of Finance Director 7. Election of Informations Systems and Services Director 8. Questions from the Membership 9. Any Other Business

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

By Order of the Board Sue Taberner, Company Secretary

By Order of the Board Sue Taberner, Company Secretary

Any Porsche Club GB member wishing to raise a relevant question at this meeting should write to Sue Taberner, Company Secretary, at Cornbury House, address as above. The closing date for written questions is Tuesday, 3 April 2018 (extended from 28 March 2018).

In accordance with the Companies Act 2006 s.324, a member entitled to attend and vote at the meeting convened by the notice set out above is entitled to appoint another person as his proxy to attend, speak and vote in his place. In order for a proxy to be valid, a fully completed signed original Proxy Form must be received at Cornbury House, Cotswold Business Village, London Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 0JQ, by 12.30pm on Thursday, 19 April 2018.

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

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

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

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

2017 ANNUAL AUDITED ACCOUNTS AND AGM MINUTES In accordance with constitutional changes approved by the membership in November 2013, the 2017 accounts for Porsche Club Great Britain (Gmünd Heritage Limited) and Porsche Club GB Motorsport Limited will be available to view on the Club’s website: porscheclubgb.com/AGM, together with a financial review for the year. The minutes from the AGM held on 23 April 2017 are similarly available.

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

There has been only one nomination for each of the following positions: Facilities Director (Peter Thomas) Finance Director (Andrew Rowley) Information Systems and Services Director (Mark Hamilton) The Board will therefore be proposing the election of Peter, Andrew and Mark at the Annual General Meeting on 22 April 2018.

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Right-hand-drive models were flavour of the month at Race Retro Words: Nick Whale am delighted to report that our first sale of 2018 at Race Retro was a fantastic success, with a superb collection of more than 100 cars being offered.

And despite the latest HAGI P index showing prices down in the year to date, we are pleased to confirm strong results from our two-day sale as 60 per cent of Porsches offered were sold, which closely mirrored the overall sale rate.

All of the Porsches sold were right-handdrive models, evidence that the best examples with strong provenance will always perform well for the domestic market. Indeed, by the end of the auction the total value of Porsches sold reached £250,000.

Particular highlights for me included one of our first lots – a superb 1987 911 Carrera Sport, which sold above its estimate for £39,375. It’s perhaps no surprise that this matching numbers example was so popular

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Among the rght-hand-drive models snapped up at the latest Silverstone Auctions sale were (from top) a 1987 911 Carrera Sport, a 1997 Porsche 911 (993) 3.6 Carrera 2 Cabriolet and a 1991 944 Turbo Coupé. The total value of Porsches sold by the end of the auction reached £250,000

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as it had been well looked after over 22 years of private ownership and came complete with an impressive history file.

Other Porsches outperforming expectations included another 911 but this time a 1997 (993) 3.6 Carrera 2 Cabriolet, which sold for a mighty £51,975, and an award-winning 1991 944 Turbo Coupé, which changed hands for £28,125.

Interestingly, half of those Porsches that didn’t sell were left-hand-drive models, once again indicating that even in a global marketplace the desire from the domestic UK market for right-hand-drive models remains stronger.

This is possibly something to bear in mind if you are considering entering your Porsche into our May Sale, which takes place at the Silverstone Circuit on 19 May. Once again, we expect a fantastic array of Porsches on display from a variety of eras, so do come and visit for what will be a most entertaining event.

Please don’t hesitate to contact the Silverstone Auctions team on 01926 691141 or email enquiries@silverstoneauctions.com for further information on our May Sale or any of our forthcoming auctions.

Nick Whale is Managing Director at Silverstone Auctions

PORSCHE PEOPLE

HARM LAGAAY In part two of our new series on people behind the scenes at Porsche, we look at the career of visionary design polymath Harm Lagaay

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utch designer Harm Lagaay is one of those quieter characters in the Porsche annals whose influence is nonetheless everywhere. Born in the Netherlands just after the Second World War, Harm found a foothold in the automotive sector working for lubricant company Olyslager before getting his first design job at Simca in the late 1960s. He moved to Porsche in 1971 during a period of rapid advancement at the still small and exclusive company.

One of Harm’s first projects, alongside evolving the existing 911, was to develop the radical water-cooled transaxle 924, initially a commission from Volkswagen, which would eventually evolve into Porsche’s own replacement for the ageing entry-level 914 and stopgap 912E. However, Harm would barely see the 924 to market before being offered the opportunity to head up Ford’s design team in Cologne, a position he would hold for the next seven years during the development of such 1980s icons as the Escort, Sierra and Scorpio.

By 1985 Harm was on the move again, this time to BMW Technik. There he is credited with designing the elegant little

Z1 roadster, with its perfect period proportions, clever switchable body panels and retractable electric doors. Such aesthetic sympathy and technical ingenuity would ensure that Harm was never far off the Zuffenhausen radar.

Some four years later he would be lured back to Weissach, bringing with him BMW colleague and friend Pinky Lai, whose agreement to jump ship is said to have been a determining factor in Harm’s decision to return to the Porsche fold. It was a move that would prove to be more significant than anyone could have imagined.

Harm went to work as head of the ‘Style Porsche’ department, overseeing the design of all Porsche models alongside development projects for external clients. This was an exciting period for Porsche, with the 964 and 993 era 911s sharing space with the 944 and its 968 replacement, alongside the final

few iterations of the evergreen 928.

Harm and his team, which now included our own Tony Hatter, were crucial figures in handling the incredibly sensitive transition from the final air-cooled 993 to the vastly more modern, volume production, water-cooled 996.

Harm’s design would prove as controversial as the car itself, with his ‘fried egg’ headlights coming in for significant criticism from certain quarters. In no small part this was because they were taken straight from one of Harm’s recent creations – the 986 Boxster.

But this was a brave new world for Porsche, and Harm was calmly at the helm. His Boxster and first-generation Cayenne were two cars his successor and current design head, Michael Mauer, would later acknowledge had enabled Porsche to transition from being a low-volume sports car company

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into a global brand – and in doing so, to survive and thrive.

Harm was head of the design department for 15 years, his philosophy and wide-ranging skill set steadying the ship with his progressive creations.

Meanwhile, his creative genius still managed to produce highly limited lodestars, such as the Carrera GT with its visually stunning and apparently ageless all-carbon bodywork.

He retired from Porsche in 2004, ending a varied, hugely successful career with an enviable legacy.

Here was one of a handful of men directly responsible for saving Porsche AG and transforming it into the international heavyweight it is today.

Harm, now 71, remains an active part of the Porsche family and the wider motorsport community.

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

Meaningful or meaningless?

You gave an intriguing verdict on the value of the GT2 RS’s 6:47.3 Nürburgring lap record

MEANINGFUL Nigel: If you’ve ever driven or ridden the Nürburgring, you’d know it’s just about the best place to evaluate man and machine.

Leon: So many manufacturers test on the

Nürburgring because of its challenging diversity. The fastest lap time is ultimate bragging rights about everything a car should be, hence why Porsche is ‘King of the Ring’.

Tony: Meaningful – it demonstrates not just a straight line speed but shows how a car handles corners of varying difficulty. Normal 0-60mph times are less useful as lots of cars on paper are faster than some Porsches, but add in a few corners and bumps and the true sports cars will shine.

Martin: It’s meaningful, simply because this is the de facto industry standard now. And the GT2 RS was on standard tyres.

Jason: It’s the best thing we have to compare

cars against one another, so it is meaningful.

Obviously, it means more to the very lucky few that actually get to own one!

MEANINGLESS Lesley: Development with Nordschleife

lap times in mind overlooks more relevant real-world engineering challenges. So as impressive as those times may be, they’re also meaningless.

Guy: It’s amazing but totally pointless! These

cars won’t be raced. They will be polished. I get that it’s a benchmark, but I wonder how many customer GT2 RSs will ever go round the Ring?

Stephen: It’s meaningful until it gets beaten

– then it’s meaningless!

Paul: It’s meaningful if you’ve bought your car to race or use on trackdays, meaningless otherwise, because there’s no road or route anywhere in the world where you could legally and safely test any car of that power and pace on a regular basis.

Barrie: It’s both, in my opinion. It’s meaningful from the perspective of performance benchmarking. But it’s pointless when other manufacturers cheat with modified, non-road-legal cars.

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WHAT’S THE VERDICT? Our latest poll just tipped in favour of those behind the importance of Porsche’s recent outing on the Nordschleife. Overall, there was an obvious sense of celebration and pride in what the GT department has delivered in terms of speed and consistency, backed up by five sub 6:50 laps in the GT2 RS. Those who were against the significance of the lap record tended to have reservations about its relevance to real-world driving. However, even this only slightly tempered their admiration for the record-breaking run and the obvious challenge that the infamous northern loop represents.

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Mission E Cross Turismo launch, Geneva, 8-18 March Porsche took the Geneva International Motor Show by storm, unveiling a surprise new addition to its future-facing all-electric Mission E platform.

The Mission E Cross Turismo is technically a design study, but has many hallmarks of viable series production about its four-door, four-seat configuration and incoming 800-volt architecture from the 2019 Mission E saloon.

As the name suggests, it promises versatility with daily driving, performance and a little off-road adventure all rolled into one. On-board technology includes an eye-tracking system that enlarges the digital instruments you focus on, supported by touch screens and gesture controls.

A system output of more than 600hp allows it to hit 62mph in less than 3.5 seconds and double that in under 12. The lithium-ion battery can be charged for a range of around 250 miles in just over 15 minutes and, like the Mission E due next year, it would be fully ready for connection to the fast-charging network being created on arterial roads round Europe.

Porsche’s top brass seemed excited by the concept in Geneva, suggesting that a production version could be signed off sooner than you’d think.

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The Porsche month in pictures

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Swiss Alps, February

Photo by Porsche AG

To celebrate 30 years of all-wheel drive, Porsche’s team on DriveTribe attempted to recreate an iconic image from the marque’s marketing archive that was taken at a ski resort. A Crayon Grey 911 Turbo S was decided upon as the equivalent flagship model, with optional ski rack de rigueur.

After much searching, a suitable location was found in the Swiss Alps, and while the image isn’t a perfect replica, the result is still pretty impressive.

Photo by Porsche AG

An intrepid Cayenne S has just driven almost 12,000 miles from Montevideo in Uruguay to Mexico City. Sporting the famous red, white and black livery of Porsche Motorsport, the vehicle traversed 15 countries through South and Central America, facing extremes of heat, cold, altitude and torrential rains.

The journey took more than two months, with the car often so far from civilization that team members were forced to sleep in their seats.

Photo by Paul Grainger

Photo by Porsche AG

Mexico City, February

Gloucestershire, 4 March Cairngorms National Park, February Porsche GB decided to take advantage of the recent inclemency to highlight the remarkable ability of its fourwheel-drive system. No Cayenne was required, however. Instead, they drove a Miami Blue 911 Turbo S on road-legal winter tyres straight up a ski slope in the Cairngorms National Park.

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The Beast from the East made its presence felt at the Porsche Club HQ, forcing us to cancel the Spring Open Day at Cornbury House. Around 600 members had been expected, but judging by this picture taken before the worst had even come, Mother Nature definitely had other ideas. The first open day of 2018 was rescheduled for 18 March.

The Porsche month in pictures

Méribel, February Sticking with the distinctly wintry theme, Porsche has created the world’s highest pop-up store, outside the Rok restaurant in Méribel, at an altitude of 2300 metres above sea level. The main draw is an all-new Cayenne (which had to be hoisted into position by a helicopter) on display beneath a crystal glass dome until mid-April.

Germany, 23 February

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Porsche stalwart and Le Mans legend Hans Herrmann turned 90 in February. Hans has a special place in the Zuffenhausen annals as the man who brought Porsche its first podium at the Le Sarthe in 1953, and its first outright win there some 17 years later. He also earned near mythical status among his road-racing contemporaries after driving under the barriers at a level crossing on the Mille Miglia, missing a train by a few feet.

The London Classic Car Show, 15-18 February

Photo by Jayson Fong

The Club is allowing itself a small pat on the back for winning Best Car Club Stand at The London Classic Car Show in February.

The event was another great success, with this stunning 1953 FIA prepped Pre-A 356 taking centre stage. We saw a large number of long-standing members over the three-day weekend and welcomed plenty more into the fold.

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wheels i Porsche Centres across the UK are preparing to do battle in the Porsche Club Championship with their restored 986 Boxsters âž?

Words: Matt Master Photos: Richard Pearce

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eyond the benchmark sports cars and visionary tech, modern-day Porsche is a complex, amorphous thing.

We are all part of the Porsche community – a global family no other manufacturer holds a candle to – immersed in a living history of past and future classics, avidly supported from local grassroots to the shiny boardrooms of Zuffenhausen.

That’s why events such as the Porsche Classic Restoracing Competition come about. The brainchild of James Toye, Business Development Manager

at Porsche, this is the latest event designed to champion both Porsche’s heritage and that unique sense of community.

Previous competitive projects have witnessed the restoration of the 924 and 911, with Porsche Centres around the country invited to find, restore and show a classic – but 2018 will be the first time these Centres have been asked to take them racing.

Something similar happened 40 years ago, when Porsche GB organised a single make series for the then new 924. The winning car, driven in period by Tony Dron and now owned by Andy Prill, remains a regular draw on the Club circuit.

But the focus of many late nights and weekends around the country right now is the 986 Boxster S. This is the car, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, that each Centre has been tasked with sourcing and converting to race specification, before competing in a high-profile six-race series spread over three spring and summer weekends. It might not be a classic in the conventional sense, but it’s an interesting and realistic car to source, restore and race amid the full Club Championship field.

“After three successful restoration competitions, we wanted to do something different to celebrate 20 years of the Porsche

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Boxster,” says James. “The 986 Boxster is an important part of Porsche’s history and for many their first step into the brand.

Racing the Boxsters in grassroots level motorsport not only illustrates just how good these cars still are but also gives Centres the chance to demonstrate their skills, knowledge and passion for Porsche Classic.”

So the classifieds have been pored over, leggy 3.2-litre cars snapped up and driven or, as often, towed to their respective Centres before being stripped back to a bare body shell. Then they have been painted in iconic liveries in readiness for the painstaking process of rebuilding them to an

as-new standard, and to Motor Sports Association regulations.

The cars are intended to race as close to road spec as possible, but must be fitted with a welded full roll cage, hard top, single race seat and harness, fire extinguisher and exterior battery isolator. Other than that, they are pretty much as they left the factory, with standard Sport suspension and wheels, shod in road-legal Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R rubber.

The unique and most distinctive element of each entrant will be its livery, recalling such heroes of Porsche’s competitive past as the Salzburg 917, Martini cars and the infamous Pink Pig. Many of these finishes are being hand painted too, as the teams will be awarded points based on the quality of their restoration as well as the car’s performance on track.

There are 16 Centres on board as we go to press, from all corners of the country, and the competition is expected to be fierce. Each Centre must field a driver from within its staff – no ringers here – who will have to qualify for a national racing licence. The cars will then run in Class 3 as part of the Club Championship, racing on the same

“Racing the Boxsters in grassroots level motorsport illustrates just how good these cars still are” grid as the faster classes but on road tyres and standard suspension and with an almost stock minimum weight.

In the run-up to this unprecedented race series, the Club took a quick tour of some local Porsche Centres for a sneak preview of what we can expect to

see when the flag drops in the spring. And it’s clear that there have been some very different approaches to the process.

Porsche Bournemouth has bought its Boxster S back from a customer, a car the Centre gave a pre-delivery inspection to some 18 years ago and that has been in its

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care ever since – better the devil you know and all that.

In contrast, Porsche Wolverhampton has gone the other way and, it turns out, picked up something of a nail. When the car was collected, its engine had failed, and closer inspection revealed bent valves and water in the gearbox.

So parlous was the state of this Boxster S that a second 986 was also purchased to act as a donor car. However, the relatively new facility at Wolverhampton, with space and ramps to spare, has enabled the team to hoist the cars side by side, and progress has been remarkably fast and efficient.

These random rolls of the dice will all play a part. Head 70 miles north to Chester and you’ll find the area recently designed and built for working on Porsche’s various hybrid variants has been seconded by its Restoracing project. The extra space afforded by this new technology makes work far easier than in some of the smaller Centres.

But regardless of who has what advantage, the great leveller and main challenge for all the teams is time. The restorations must play second fiddle to the daily demands of running a busy and successful ➝

Porsche Centre, so it’s after hours, both long into the evenings and over whole weekends, when the various team members, junior and senior, young and old, make most of their headway.

Some Centres have opted to completely rebuild engines, while others have hedged their bets by buying new short engines from Porsche and merely refreshing the heads and ancillaries. The drivers being fielded are equally varied, with Dealer Principals stepping up alongside junior technicians. Some have raced competitively for years, while others are limited to a handful of trackdays and must apply for a national race licence.

Those all-important liveries are starting to come together too.

Wolverhampton’s Pink Pig is as bold as it is unmistakable while Bournemouth’s early ‘hippie car’ psychedelia is just as impressive and instantly familiar. Up close, the carefully applied (and properly painted) Salzburg stripes in Wilmslow are further testament to the remarkable attention to detail on these builds.

The series is being supported

by Porsche GB, with wheels and tyres, races suits, boots and licences all being supplied, but the lion’s share of the cost, both in terms of outlay and hours, will be down to each individual Porsche Centre. The teams will be allowed

to compete in all the events of the Championship if they so wish, but the three that will count towards the trophy are Brands Hatch on 5 May, Silverstone on 2 June and Brands Hatch again for the Festival of Porsche on 2 September.

Simon Priest, Centre Principal for Wolverhampton, spoke enthusiastically to the Club about the arduous task of producing their eye-catching homage to the Pink Pig. He says: “We thought long and hard about it and decided we didn’t want to buy someone’s pride and joy and just pull it apart, so we bought a non-runner in the end – which turned out to be a knacker with water in the gearbox.

So then we bought a donor car.

“Everyone here has been involved though. And that’s the idea. We want everyone to feel like they’ve taken part.”

And is the inter-Centre rivalry warming up as race day approaches? “I’ve never entered any competition to lose,” says Simon. “And we certainly haven’t entered this one to come last.

We’re such a close network, but particularly with our other local Centres, things are definitely being dialled up a bit now.”

It promises to be a spectacular series, hard fought by every Centre that has accepted the challenge.

Good luck to all the runners and riders. Let the fun begin…PP

All cars will be expected to race with standard Sport suspension and brakes, keeping them as close to factory specification as possible

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he distinguished Devon based artist Mike Bernard has created a superb collection of new works for this his biennial show at Marine House.

Mike’s ainity for composition, structure and colour interpreted with his special collage technique, make his paintings consistently amongst the most popular we have exhibited in the last twenty years.

For this show Mike reinterprets hallmark locations around Devon, London and Southern Europe and complements these with beautiful still life studies. As ever, Mike’s style constantly evolves and this ine

grouping relects his irst outing with a looser and more impressionist approach. he show is a feast for the eyes and reinforces Mike’s status as one of Britain’s leading artists.

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For the pair behind independent Porsche specialist RPM, it’s not just about the cars.

It’s about delivering customers’ dreams ➝ Words: Julian Milnes Photos: RPM Specialist Cars

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he ownership aspirations of most Porsche customers are formed at an early age, says Nick Roberts, partner at RPM Specialist Cars: “They come from a Dinky toy or a car they grew up with.

That vehicle becomes an ambition they’ll aim for later on in life.

That’s why, as a business, it’s important to get it right. If you get it wrong when you service or sell someone a car, you’ve shattered their dreams. It’s not just a bad car, it’s what it represents.”

Located in Knaresborough on the outskirts of Harrogate, independent Porsche specialist RPM has been providing its customer-focused service since 2004, when Nick and business partner Andy Meeking left JCT600’s Porsche dealership in Leeds to go it alone.

Andy takes up the story: “I started out as an apprentice mechanic for Rover, then switched to JCT after being made redundant. The company had two dealerships on site, Porsche on one side and Ferrari, Lotus and Aston Martin on the other. I like to think I chose the better brand. It meant working with the car I loved.”

Even then, Andy’s dream was to set up as an independent. “It probably wasn’t wise to state my ultimate ambition in the interview with JCT. I think they were a little taken aback!” he admits.

His apprenticeship gave him a thorough schooling in the cars, particularly into how well they were built then. “It has been said before that the air-cooled cars were over-engineered, and I’m not going to disagree,” says Andy.

But the experience at JCT wasn’t just about the cars. “What stood out for me – and still stands out today – was having great relationships with customers.

That really made an impression.

Seeing just how passionate and involved they were with their cars made me even more enthusiastic.”

This was partly inspired by JCT’s Saturday morning clinics.

Customers were invited to visit the workshop and chat with the mechanics to gain an insight into their car’s workings.

“This meant we were involved in both sides, mechanical and customer relations, which was great schooling,” says Andy.

Andy and Nick, Andy’s boss at the time, subsequently talked over the idea of going it alone. When they did take the plunge, they initially took a considered approach to growing RPM. Nick says: “I was confident it would work, though it was a slow build to begin with, based on reputation and referrals. As you progress, you evolve and work on the marketing, advertising and so on.”

Then, just as RPM was continuing to establish itself and its customer base was building, the recession took hold in 2008. “They were hard times and nearly took us back to square one,” Andy recalls.

“It meant a refocus, looking at the business and how it could be made more sustainable. That meant ensuring that the customer was getting the right level of service.”

Nick adds: “You have to try to be better than anyone else, to value and be valued by your customers, looking after them as much as the cars.”

RPM’s loyal customer base was primarily built on servicing air-cooled cars, many of which are now being mothballed and put into collections.

Andy believes that the tastes of RPM’s older customers have evolved and that they also have a passion for the newer cars, ➝

Since opening in Knaresborough in 2004, RPM has built up a strong reputation for high-quality work

“What stood out for me – and still does today – was having great relationships with customers”

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“We get a lot of interest from owners who pop into our open house events. They enjoy looking at the car on the ramps”

RPM’s focus on interacting with customers begins as soon as they enter the building. Every visitor walks through the workshop to reach the main reception, so they see everything that is going on.

Nick says: “The whole operation is constantly on show and nothing is hidden”

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although there’s now a different mind set. “They’re more affordable, made in larger numbers and appeal to a broader spectrum of people.

That in itself means they’re perceived differently,” he says.

If connecting with the customer is paramount to RPM, one of the firm’s aces is the layout of the business. Everyone who visits walks through the workshop to reach the main reception.

“The whole operation is constantly on show and nothing is hidden,” says Nick.

There are also open house days, where enthusiasts and customers can come along and chat about their cars with Nick and Andy and the mechanics. “We get a lot of interest from owners who take up the offer to pop in during our events,” says Andy.

“They enjoy having a look around the car on the ramps, seeing what works, what is needed and how it’s done. I’d say three-quarters of owners take up the offer to view their cars in detail at the event. It builds a good bond – they can see what we’re reporting on.”

As for the scope of vehicles passing through RPM, Nick says: “It ranges from customers running 924s and 944s, which are now becoming more collectable, all the way up to GT3s and 2.7RSs.” With RPM’s ear to the ground, what’s set to become a classic?

Andy says: “I’d say that 996s are contenders. The Turbos made the jump in the last few years and have now levelled out, so other less obvious models, such as C4s, are finding favour. Standard cars also seem to be climbing. There were, of course, a few mechanical concerns with the 996. However, I don’t think they’re as widespread as was made out – people now understand them.”

Are there any standouts for the RPM duo? “My personal favourite was a 964 Turbo 3.6, which we still have in on occasions. It just captures that era.

It’s a good day when you pick those up for service,” says Andy.

And as for Nick, it goes back to that Dinky car of choice: “It would have to be a 911 3.2. I remember that car as a kid – it holds a lot of memories.” PP

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Meet the like-minded men behind this year’s most exciting historic race series Words: Matt Master Photos: Jonathan Bushell and Tuthill Porsche

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reshly fallen snow is criss-crossed with tyre tracks between the various workshops that make up Tuthill Porsche in Wardington.

In the relative shelter of the brightly lit race shop, five men in winter coats are huddled around an engine bay, talking intently.

This bitter February morning marks another milestone en route to something very special on Planet Porsche. The men are James Turner from Sports Purpose, former WRC chief scrutineer Mike Harris and three of the UK’s leading authorities on classic racing Porsches: Richard Tuthill, Lee Maxted-Page and Historika’s Kevin Morfett.

The car they are assembled around is a race-prepared short wheelbase 2.0-litre 911S, resplendent in vintage Brumos livery. You could eat your dinner off the immaculate little flat-six, and many among us would happily move into that perfect period interior. The reason for this rarefied gathering is to discuss the finer points of scrutineering for the forthcoming 2.0L Cup, an unprecedented single-make race series for the early 911S. The rapidly realised dream of long-standing Porsche fanatic James Turner, the 2.0L Cup has been designed in conjunction with Paris-based event organisers Peter Auto to create the ideal racing arena for the original 911. Pre-1966 FIA regulations will limit entries to a closely matched field of short-wheelbase 2.0-litre cars running Solex carburettors and 901 or 902 gearboxes. The series will feature across Peter Auto’s exclusive historic race calendar on a small selection of iconic European circuits with a field of largely amateur drivers from all over the continent.

James’ inspiration for the series came from his love of early 911s, alongside an enduring passion for the Porsche Supercup, to which he was glued in his youth. “Supercup is such pure racing with equal cars and great drivers, and it has been for 25 years,” he says. “If you look at what works in Supercup, it’s the cars because they’re strong, quick, reliable and inexpensive to run. And if you apply that to historic racing – as someone like me who loves Porsches does – the 2.0-litre 911 ticks the box.”

“This will be a grid of identical cars, which makes it much more about the drivers”

From left: Kevin Morfett of Historika, Richard Tuthill, series promoter James Turner and Lee Maxted-Page, some of the most experienced names in historic Porsche preparation and racing.

They have come together to create the 2.0L Cup, which will see a large field of early short-wheelbase 911Ss go toe-to-toe on some of Europe’s most iconic circuits

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Up until now, anyone with a race-prepared SWB 911 has been allowed to compete in various historic series that pitch the diminutive Porsche against larger-capacity cars from the likes of Aston Martin, Ferrari and Jaguar.

Although the 911 still regularly prevails in class, there’s slim chance of an outright win, or for the best sort of wheel-to-wheel racing.

So the 2.0L Cup represents a significant levelling of the playing field, and it seems there are plenty of people looking for just that.

“We already have 35 entrants,” James reveals. “And you’d like to think we’d have more than 40 by the middle of May. But this year isn’t about maximum grid size, it’s about proof of concept. I want to make sure all the cars are as equal as they can be, and that the driving standards are very high.

Then we can turn our attention to promoting this great series.”

Clarity and fairness are essential for a one-make series, as are affordability and a flexible approach. “There are two obvious challenges,” says James. “Driving standards and scrutineering. We’ll have a clear set of rules that we will evolve if challenges arise, but a lot of thought has already gone into making it as sensible as possible.”

Of obvious interest today is the 2.0-litre engine, running around 130bhp in road trim but generating anything between 180bhp and 205bhp after a race rebuild. This is where the biggest costs lie, and where they can be most easily mitigated. “We want to see people doing it all season on a single 2.0-litre engine. It’s a highly tuned engine, but it should last all year,” says James. “There are other series where you have people rebuilding engines every weekend, and we can’t get to that point. We wouldn’t have achieved our goals of providing costeffective, good value and fun racing if that happens. So it can’t happen.”

Today’s meeting finds valuable consensus on compliance with pre-’66 homologation, and everyone expresses support for the possibility of sealed engines in the future. Lee has built a number of the engines that will make up the grid later this year and explains the extent to which different teams seek out an edge through the likes of higher compression, counter-balanced cranks, new rods, pistons and ported heads.

“There are all sorts of variations to the recipe, and different preparers will have different theories – that’s what makes it fun.

We’ve been preparing these cars for more than 10 years now and it’s always a question of learning. Each car you build, and to a certain extent each engine you build, you’re refining ever so slightly and developing that recipe.”

But parts, he explains, are in short supply, as you would imagine on a low-volume sports car built more than half a century ago. The mandatory Solex carbs, dispensed with by Porsche in the latter half of the 1960s, are like hen’s teeth today. A pair could set you back as much as £10,000 before a rebuild and might have to be sourced from the other side of the world.

These costs, of course, will be passed on to the customer, and with the price of an

average early 911S donor car now well north of £100,000, the prospect of commissioning the expertise that Tuthill Porsche, Maxted-Page or Historika can provide for a series like this might give even the well-heeled gentleman racer pause for thought. Richard estimates that a finished car will be in the £250,000 ballpark, but points out that when you consider the costs of a more problematic contemporary racer from Ferrari or Aston Martin, this actually represents something of a bargain.

“The reality is that once you have a 911, it holds its value,” says Richard. “It’s cost-effective to maintain and you don’t have to throw money at it. Engines last. Gearboxes last. And the reliability is good. I’d always use the argument you use in historic rallying. An Escort’s half the price of a Porsche, but over five years of racing or rallying you will probably rebuild the BDA engine four or five times, whereas the Porsche will probably still be on the same engine.”

Lee points out that such cost efficiency is also a key element in producing the best possible racing. “On many grids, if you have the biggest chequebook you can buy the fastest car and it’ll get you somewhere up the sharp end.

However, this will be a grid of identical cars, which makes it much more about the drivers.”

So although the 2.0L Cup is, by James’ own admission, a premium event, it’s also a more democratic one, relatively speaking, occupying new space in the world of high-end historic motorsport.

“One of the reasons that I love Porsche, apart from its engineering integrity and fantastic motorsport history, is the fact that Porsches are cars for an everyman,” he says.

“If you work hard, you can afford a Porsche.

It’s a brand value the likes of Aston Martin, Ferrari or Lamborghini don’t have so much.

They are more aspirational. Porsche is more real. And it’s the same for this series. I want this to be a series that everybody wants to do.”

For 2018, the 2.0L Cup will visit Spa in May, Dijon in early June and Paul Ricard at the end of August, with 30 minutes of practice, 30 minutes of qualifying and 90-minute races that can be shared between two drivers to further reduce costs. There will also be a 40-minute race as part of Porsche’s 70th anniversary festivities at the Le Mans Classic in July, with the entry fee for the whole season set at €6500.

There are high hopes for 2019 that the series will expand to more venues, including a street circuit, and even make it to the UK. With such an impressive team at the tiller, and the promise of 40 classic 911s hammering through Eau Rouge come mid-May, who would bet against it?

Despite that substantial initial investment, in elite and exotic racing environs the 2.0L Cup still champions the very Porsche-like virtues of accessibility and, above all, driving entertainment, something James reiterates as we head back out into the Oxfordshire snow.

“Anyone can race in this series safely, cost-effectively and enjoyably. They can do other things, but I’d like to think they’ll come back to this as the one where they have fun.”

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All cars must be prepared to pre-1966 FIA regulations, which limits them to 1991cc engines, the tricky 901 gearbox and original Solex carburettors

CRÈME DE The latest Retromobile in Paris brought together the finest classic cars, plus some ultra-modern models, for visitors to admire and appreciate ➝

LA CRÈME Words and photos: Gareth Tarr

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here may have been snow on the ground but that didn’t deter thousands of enthusiasts from heading to the Parc des Expositions in Paris for the 43rd Retromobile show in February.

For Porsche fans, a key attraction was the company’s stand celebrating 70 years of manufacture, with the first chassis – 356-001 – homologated on 8 June 1948. The oldest car on the stand was a 1954 year 365, one of the last cars that didn’t sport the Porsche heraldic badge. At the opposite end of the timescale, a Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo demonstrated the company’s present and future electric power possibilities.

During those 70 years, Porsche has always been at the forefront of automotive technology, and the Porsche Museum’s 959 from 1988 was a flag bearer for the company.

Based on the 911 but with a twin turbo part water-cooled engine and four-wheel drive, 292 examples of the model were produced to satisfy Group B sporting regulations at a list price of 420,000DM. The rest of the Porsche stand was populated by 911s, all of which had been restored to pristine condition, either by the factory itself or one of the Porsche Classic dealers. Particularly appealing was a 1975 2.7-litre S in Ice Green Metallic with Fuchs alloys.

Representing Porsche’s competition history was the 1972 2.5 S/T that finished 13th at that year’s Le Mans (and first in class) in the hands of Sylvain Garant, Jürgen Barth and Michael Keyser.

Evidence of Porsche’s sporting success could be found throughout the three halls housing Retromobile. Examples included the Allmeras’ 911, IMSA Fitzpatrick, the Whittington brothers’ 935s with huge tail spoilers and even the only road-legal Kremer K3, owned by former F1 team patriarch Walter Wolf.

During the 1980s, the 956/962 dominated sports car racing, and on a stand containing cars from the Ascott Collection of groundeffect cars there was a 1988 IMSA spec 962 (chassis 131).

Roll back 30 years and the huge rear tunnels of the Group C cars seem unbelievable when you think

From top: the ex-Fitzpatrick 962 represents one of Porsche’s greatest racing models; immaculate 911 2.7 S restored by Porsche Classic Partner, Lorient; sublime ex-Eddie Meert 904 sold for €1,873,600; 1972 Le Mans class-winning 911 2.5 S/T

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of the size of F1 defusers today.

One of these ground-effect cars was a March 85G with an air-cooled Porsche engine that won the IMSA GTP class at the 1986 Le Mans. Talk of the 956 and its aerodynamics reminds one of the story Derek Bell tells about signing for the 1982 season when the new Group C car would make its debut. Before pen was put to paper, the Porsche team manager was keen to point out that this was Porsche’s first monocoque and first ground-effect car – and that the marque had never been wrong before! The British ace duly added his signature and the rest, as they say, is history.

French house Artcurial had the honour of holding the Retromobile auction (Bonhams and RM Sothebys also held sales in Paris that week) and one of the key lots was the 1964 Porsche 904GTS chassis 104 that was originally sold to Belgian driver Eddy Meert.

Fitted with a six-cylinder engine, but with a four-cylinder as part of the lot, it achieved a price of €1,873,600. Among several Porsches, a 1951 356 achieved a remarkable €894,000 although the 1985 ex-Fitzpatrick 962C remained unsold.

Elsewhere at Retromobile there was plenty to entertain. The display of Abarths from Swiss Engelbert Moll’s collection was a delightful selection of the marque’s road, racing and record cars, although sadly no Abarth Porsche, while top classics dealer Lukas Hüni had managed to assemble a fabulous group of 250 SWB Ferraris.

Meanwhile, on the Jaguar stand the continuation D-Type attracted a lot of attention and Renault celebrated 40 years since its Le Mans victory. The banked Autodrome de Linas-Montlhéry circuit near Paris held many speed record attempts over the years, and among a selection of cars that ran there was a roofless Citroën 2CV that took the 350cc class record.

Looking like an aeroplane fuselage – it even had tailfins – the 1924 three-wheeled Maratuech was possibly the most bizarre vehicle at the show, although there were plenty of other contenders.

From the sublime to the ridiculous, Retromobile has it all. Remember to pack a woolly hat and gloves for next year’s event from 6 to 10 February. PP

Pedro Rodriguez, Porsche 917, Brands Hatch BOAC 1000k 1970

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“Cars are a significant element of the financial mix, so they’re as important as a second home or anything else”

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ou know you’re talking to a genuine enthusiast when an enquiry about where it all started garners a response that – without repetition, hesitation or deviation – involves the famous Gulf-liveried Porsches of the early 1970s. And that’s exactly what you get with Jeremy Hoyland, CEO of financial management company HFMC Wealth. His passion for Porsche, which is shared by his colleague Marcus Carlton, has been the driving force behind a new partnership with Porsche Club GB. “I was captivated by the 917 when I was a kid,” says Jeremy.

“I just thought it was unbelievable.

My favourite drivers were Pedro

Rodriguez and Jo Siffert, and that whole Gulf-Porsche era was imprinted on my brain.

“I saw the film Le Mans, based on the 1970 race, with my dad and was completely blown away. Then my mum took me to the 1971 BOAC 1000km race at Brands Hatch. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the Porsche walkover that it had been the previous year when Rodriguez did that amazing drive. I remember standing at Clearways with my mum and it was pouring with rain.

I was completely sodden but mesmerised by these big cars being manhandled around the Grand Prix circuit in the wet by the likes of Siffert, Rodriguez, Derek Bell and Brian Redman. That was the beginning of it for me.

“I also loved the 908. My mum’s from Finland, and there

was a Finnish racing driver called Leo Kinnunen who co-drove with Rodriguez. He got the fastest lap in the Targa Florio in a 908. That was amazing. To complete a 44-mile lap with 700 corners on those roads in a sports prototype in 33 minutes and 36 seconds was pretty staggering.”

Jeremy learnt to drive in Finland on back roads in a Ford Anglia when he was 11, but it would take a few years for him to turn his childhood interest into Porsche ownership.

“I kept buying Golf GTIs because I thought they were really good value,” he says. “Then one day a client came to our office, looked at the VW and asked if the business wasn’t doing well. I came home and told my wife Jackie that we had to do something about the

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car! That was in the late 1980s and I bought a 944S. It was a nice car. I can remember sleeping in the back of it, believe it or not, in the car park at the British Grand Prix!

Those were the real glamour days of our company.

“It was a bit temperamental, so I sold it and bought a Carrera 2 – a 964. That car was brilliant – I really loved it. After that, I bought a 993 Turbo, which I kept for quite a long time. It was definitely the one that got away. I drove it for seven or eight years and when I sold it I got my money back on it, which I thought was a good deal. They’ve tripled in value since then, and to really compound the pain, I sold it because I went over to the dark side – Ferrari!”

After his Italian sojourn, Jeremy returned to Porsche via a 997

A NATURAL HFMC Wealth’s partnership with PCGB is a dream come true for lifetime Porsche enthusiasts Jeremy Hoyland and Marcus Carlton Words: James Page Photo: Porsche AG

Turbo S. “It was a terrific car and really did the job well, but I’m a bit analogue, even though the PDK is fantastic, so I’ve just bought a 997 GTS Cabriolet but with the manual gearbox. It’s a Gen 2, normally aspirated. I just love the extra engagement of it, and I think it might be a long-term keeper.”

Jeremy doesn’t hesitate when it comes to recounting the highlight of his many years of driving Porsches. “My all-time best experience was ice driving with Below Zero last year. It was in classic 911s for three days in Sweden and it was awesome.

One day I’d love to acquire a classic rally prepared 911 and take part in an endurance event. That’s definitely on my wish list.”

Jeremy and Marcus are justifiably proud of HFMC

Wealth’s reputation, and the partnership with PCGB felt like a natural fit for them.

“It’s a bit of a dream come true,” says Marcus. “It’s an opportunity to combine our own passion with talking to the sort of people we already know and like to socialise with.

“In terms of what we can offer to members, there’s clearly an affinity there in that we speak the same language, and I think we’re well placed as a company. We’re independent, we’re privately owned by the directors and the staff, so there’s a family feel about our business, and there’s also a family feel about PCGB.” Jeremy adds: “Our business was originally founded in 1986 and has almost entirely grown through word-of-mouth

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recommendations. We manage investment assets for hundreds of families, and the real drive of our business is that we work hard to get the planning right in terms of what the future holds, such as whether you’ll have enough money when you retire. All those fundamental questions are very much what we’re about. Cars are a significant element of the financial mix, so they’re as important as a second home or anything else, and you have to take that into consideration.

“Our relationship with PCGB started when I was invited to an event where I met Richard Watling and Rob Kellock and we started chatting about cars. It emerged that PCGB didn’t have a wealth management partner, so we arranged to meet up at a charitable

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event that our company organises.

We had Derek Bell there, and Andy Wallace and Gerhard Berger were driving people around and it was a lovely day.

“We got on really well, and at the end of it we decided to go to PCGB HQ and chat about what we could do,” adds Jeremy.

“We’re really thrilled about the partnership. We’re going to the next factory visit, as well as Silverstone Classic in July and the national meeting at Ragley Hall in September. We’ll be involved and having fun.” PP Visit HFMCWealth.com/PCGB

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VINTAGE VIEW Evocative images from the Ted Walker Archive

This 917 in Gulf-JW Automotive livery may look unfamiliar for two reasons writes Martin Broadribb.

The bodywork of these early cars, which took its styling cues from the preceding 908 LH, had evolved by the time they began to race in Gulf colours, so not only did this body style never see the tracks for JW but the Gulf livery was also never applied in this way. The reason this car is presented like this (here in the factory yard in November 1969) is that it was used for the press launch of the new worksbacked team at the Carlton Tower Hotel in London in September 1969 and subsequently for other publicity appearances, including the Earls Court Motor Show that year.

It’s actually chassis #001, and in the famous picture of 25 917s awaiting FIA inspection in the factory yard in April 1969, it’s the one with ‘917’ on its green nose. It had made the public debut of

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the model at the Geneva International Motor Show the previous month, and after 260km of testing was exhibited at the IAA show in Frankfurt in September, but with an orange stripe and wheel spokes instead of the green panel. Almost immediately after, it was repainted in the scheme seen here to publicise the new partnership with JW Automotive Engineering, and it became a short-tailed car for the press department in September 1970. It was painted in the colours of the historic 1970 Le Mans winner the following month (Porsche disposing of the real one!), which it still wears in the Porsche Museum today.

While this combination of styling and livery never raced, it does present an attractive appearance, although some development was required to make their handling as good as their looks.

For many more historic Porsche pictures, please visit Porsche Pictures Past on the Club Forum. PP

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Regions Regional Director’s report After serving their full terms on the Board, Rob Kellock, Chairman, Chris James, IT Director, and Richard Watling, Vice Chairman and Commercial Director, will be retiring at April’s AGM. On behalf of the Board and Cornbury House staff I would like to thank them for their dedication and hard work, which is reflected in the current wellbeing of the Club.

With no nominations for these positions, we can look forward to the formal appointing of Andrew Rowley, Mark Hamilton and Peter Thomas who all came through the ‘Striving for Excellence’

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programme and have already demonstrated their capabilities in their specific roles.

The AGM will seek the approval of accounts, the reappointment of the auditors and the formal election of the directors. At the Officials’ Conference there will be a discussion regarding some potential constitutional changes as we continue to consider initiatives that will future-proof the Club.

Ian Yeoman, Chairman, and Nick Pike, Vice Chairman, have already made the smooth transition into their new positions on the Board.

Along with Chris Seaward and the Cornbury House team, their appointments will drive the Club into the future.

Club membership has now exceeded 20,500 with more demands made on ROs. I would like to say a huge thank you for all the effort and enthusiasm you put into managing your Regions.

This shouldn’t be viewed as a job for life, so having a succession plan needs to be part of each RO’s strategy. Encouraging existing, new or younger members to have a little involvement may result in someone wishing to take over, run it as a couple or be part of a committee.

Mark and Carol Jessop took over R7 (Yorkshire) eight years ago and continued to improve an already successful Region. So that they can concentrate on their careers, we are working together to find their successor.

The AGM will be a good opportunity to meet and catch up with everyone.

Phil Graham Regional Director 07941 109638 regional@porscheclubgb.com

Regions Index Your Regional reports at a glance

Regional Organiser Donald Hossack 07968 724441 – r1@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Scott Laurie 07803 260417 The month of February was a cold one, with the ‘Beast from the East’ hitting us towards the end. As I type this on the last day of the month I’m going to stick my neck out and guess by the time you read this, it’s warmed up somewhat – at least enough for those that tuck the cars away to get them back on the road for the spring/summer. I drive mine throughout the year, as do many other owners, and this was evident by the strong show of cars at recent meetings. We had a couple of events in February. Scott took the breakfast run whilst I took the breakfast meeting and car wash.

It was a great disappointment to learn that the Argyll Festival of Performance had been cancelled.

This was down to the organisers and out of our control. However, we can now concentrate on the fantastic Borders Vintage Automobile Club Classic Show at Thirlstane Castle on 3 June - I am looking to secure additional passes.

The Facebook page is doing well with 144 people following us. We had our first competition, the prize being an official Porsche Race Lab 2018 calendar. A very pleased Archie Seath who ‘liked’ the page on Facebook won this. To access the Facebook application please type @porscheclubscotland into the search field.

10 February West Coast breakfast run Scott reports: “For our first breakfast run of the year we were very optimistic that the weather would be good enough to

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R11 Essex p66 R12 Norfolk & Suffolk p66 R13 Herefordshire, Worcestershire & Shropshire p70 R14 South Wales p70 R15 South West p73 R16 Gloucestershire p73 R17 Southern p75 R18 Lancashire & Cumbria p77 R19 Thames Valley p78 R20 London p79

enjoy a spirited drive to Troon Marina. Our plan was to meet for a quick chat in the car park prior to a run down the old A77 to Scotts. However, the weather wasn’t kind at all – cold, wet and windy. With so many trying to hide underneath Michael MacIntosh’s umbrella, the chat was short lived and we made a dash for Troon. Everyone managed to follow the leader, even with the dreadful spray, and 12 members made it along for some banter and the full Scottish at Scotts Bar and Restaurant in Troon. Thanks to those that made it along. As I have said before to many, you don’t need to come along in a Porsche, especially during the winter months. We did, however, have a nice selection of Porsches, including a brand new 991 Turbo. I hope to see you all very soon.”

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on a dry morning with parking reserved overlooking the Queensferry Crossing. A good turnout of Porsches parked up and, shortly thereafter, Fresh Car Valeting’s mobile wash unit, with Sam and Rafal, arrived and took a list of those wishing their car safe washed. Fresh is owned by Sam Brennan who set up the business in 2015 at the age of 19 and now has eight mobile units carrying out valets in and around the Edinburgh area.

As the guys got to work on the cars, Club members were shown upstairs to a lovely function room with spectacular views over the River Forth. A great spread of continental and full breakfasts, pastries, fruit, tea, coffee and juice were then served by Jodie and her very attentive staff, at no cost to Club members. I managed to pull Sam and Rafal away from the car cleaning to join us for a bite to eat but their commitment quickly took them back to finish the last few cars.

Many thanks to Stuart Douglas, General Manager at the Queensferry Hotel, for the hospitality shown, and to Sam and Rafal for giving up their time to wash our cars.

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

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

3 APRIL West Coast Club night - Car Clinic PC Glasgow 8 APRIL Breakfast run and Jim Clark Museum visit 21-22 APRIL Oicials’ Conference and AGM 29 APRIL Run and lunch 1 MAY West Coast fish and chip run 19-20 MAY Cumbria International Motor Show 20 MAY Porsche in the Glen 27 MAY Spotless Detailing Open Day 3 JUNE BVAC Classic at Thirlestane Castle 10 JUNE Breakfast run with Cars and Cofee 24 JUNE Mofat Car Rally

Photos by Paul Barlow, Iain Cameron

From top: Fresh Car Valeting get to work; Porsches at the Queensferry Hotel overlooking the Queensferry Crossing; Congratulations to Archie for winning our Facebook competition

Scotland North Regional Organiser Steve Rose 01224 868052 – r2@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Gillian Gardiner 01382 778923 Well, it’s heading for six years since I became RO, and I feel like it’s time for someone new to step up. We’ve seen lots of changes to the way we communicate in my time, and we seem to have more people at more events than ever. This is great, and it has been hugely rewarding to play an active part in the Club, but I think my battery is getting low for coming up with new ideas. If and when required, I’ll still be happy to organise some events, such as weekends away and, of course, to offer support to the new RO. I’d like to hear from any member who’d be interested in taking over the reins. Please email me and/or the Regional Director if you’d like to be considered any package booked, and those that had their car cleaned on the day were delighted with the outcome.

Sincere thanks to those of you who joined us for recent events, and I look forward to meeting up with you in the very near future.

Regards Donald and Scott

RECENT EVENTS 18 February Hardy Souls 2 – the ‘B’ roads Paul Barlow organised another run in the hills: “In the week leading up to this run the weather looked somewhat unfriendly with heavy snowfall and high winds on our planned route, resulting in snow-gate closures on several days. Fortunately, a quick return to

milder conditions coupled with confirmation from John Chesworth, our local ‘man in the field’, that all roads were indeed open, meant that ‘plan B’ was not needed.

“Our start point was Mains of Drum Garden Centre for a leisurely breakfast. Fourteen cars and over 20 members turned out for what was to be a memorable drive on some of the finest roads in North East Scotland.

“Leaving Mains of Drum and following the South Deeside road (B974), our next stop was the square in Ballater where our cars created quite some interest from locals, particularly youngsters who enjoyed a behind-the-wheel treat in the car of their choice.

“After Ballater we took a short run along the North Deeside road (A93) to Crathie before taking the single track road (B976) to Gairnshiel Lodge – our first real taste of the conditions that had prevailed earlier in the week. Joining the A939 we proceeded through Corgarff and onwards to Cock Bridge for a lengthy photo-stop. A few of us did the extra few miles up to the Lecht Ski Centre but, with snow conditions so

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good, the car park was extremely busy, so just a quick turn around here and onwards via more ‘B’ roads (B9119) to our final destination – the Forest Café in Midmar. In total a round trip of about 100 miles – and what a great way to spend a Sunday morning!”

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 14 April Club Clinic at PC Aberdeen From 10am onwards, this is an opportunity to have your car looked over by a Porsche trained technician as well as socialising with other Club members and the dealership team. Book a ramp slot by calling Rhiannon or Mark at the Centre on 01224 877778. Some of us usually go for a short drive to a lunch venue afterwards, and if you would like to join us for that, please email me at r2@ porscheclubgb.com as I’ll need numbers to book a table.

Please check the Events website page for details.

29 April Sunday lunch run Meet up in the morning in Glamis for a scenic drive to lunch in Blairgowrie. Details are still being confirmed at time of writing. An email will follow and, of course, the event will be on the website by the time you read this.

11-15 May Northern Ireland Tour This is a four-night, three-centre tour visiting Belfast and the Causeway Coast, including accommodation and ferry crossings. Contact Steve for further details and availability, or check the Events page.

27 May Crathes Vintage Car and Motorcycle Rally We received a general invitation from the BanchoryTernan Rotary Club who organise this popular local event on Royal Deeside. Speaking with their organiser, the event format doesn’t lend itself to club stands, and that’s something they may look at for future years, but all are welcome to enter as individual entries. Search for ‘Crathes Rally’ on the internet to find the online entry form.

race season. All 30 places were snapped up immediately.

Arriving early with instructions to open door number three and shout “Hello”. The first thing that greeted us was their beautiful 918 Spyder, gleaming under the factory lights and sat on red heated tiles right next to a pool table. First thoughts were, “Wow! That’s amazing”, followed immediately by, “What if one of those pool balls leaves the table? It would cause some very expensive damage”. We soon learnt that, along with the dartboard, the pool table was all about driver cognitive skills.

Dan Gibson, a tall lad with a friendly smile and huge personality, sporting long hair under a flat cap, greeted us. Welcoming each member personally, he invited us to tuck into bacon rolls and refreshments, never a bad way to start a Saturday morning – admiring a 918 with a bacon butty and hot coffee.

Paul Gibson soon joined us, also wearing the trademark flat cap. Dare I say Paul is a little more reserved than son Dan? We were spilt into two groups – half with Paul who offered to show members around his factory, half with Dan who headed upstairs to their ultra-modern racing simulator suite.

Upstairs, Dan explained how the gym equipment and the Batak wall all help with driver hand–eye co-ordination. He demonstrated the wall, hitting the lights at speed as they lit up. Then it was our turn, with Dan instructing us to use our peripheral vision to see the lights in the same way a racing driver watches the space around him on track. Even cheating, with two of us attempting the challenge together, we still only managed to match Dan’s score.

Some of us had seen Dan and Paul race at the Silverstone Classic. Despite his height we had witnessed Dan’s ability to drive extremely quickly. His incredible technical knowledge became evident listening to him explain the simulator. He has obviously inherited his ability and enthusiasm from dad Paul, who

Please check the Events pages on the website for more future events, news etc.

Steve Rose and Gill Gardiner DIARY DATES 5 APRIL Club night, Lairhillock, 8pm 14 APRIL Club Clinic – PC Aberdeen 19 APRIL Club night, Milton Inn, Monifieth, 8pm 29 APRIL Sunday Lunch Run 3 MAY Club night, Lairhillock, 8pm 11-15 MAY Northern Ireland Tour 27 MAY Crathes Vintage Car and Motorcycle Rally

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

Clockwise from left: Paul Gibson was happy to answer members’ questions; R3 R/C winners, from left David Chapman (second), Simon Poole (first) and Chris Mettham (third); Prodrive’s 911 SC RS at Race Retro; Paul Gibson shows members around the Gibson Motorsport workshops; Paul Gibson explaining their development of power steering in motor racing

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himself could possibly have secured a seat in Formula One earlier in his racing career, but for the fact that it was as sponsor-driven back then as it is today and team selection was as much about who could bring the most to the table as it was about raw talent.

Dan could be likened more to James Hunt, with his height, physique and long hair than a small-framed Lewis Hamilton, which is probably why racing a classic race car suits him so well. It’s physically demanding, hard work and very tiring, a conclusion we all came to after a just a few laps of Donington Park in their totally immersive, bespoke simulator.

With Dan instructing, and even tweaking settings for anyone suffering signs of motion sickness, we all had a great time. It’s doubtful any of us will get a call back any time soon as the next big thing in motor racing, although Gibson Motorsport may be taking some bookings for some longer simulator sessions.

Downstairs, Paul took us on a tour of the factory.

His history in motorsport is fascinating and, like us, he has a real passion for Porsche, having been the proud owner of well over 50. We all listened intently, hanging on his every word as he quietly chatted away, proudly explaining the attributes and history of the various cars he now has in his collection. Paul, not one for boasting, responded courteously to the questions our members bombarded him with, which he’s probably heard a million times before. From his replies we could build a picture of this unassuming gentleman, about his earlier life and remarkable racing career. Ears pricked up at iconic racing names like Niki Lauda, Ayton Senna and Ron Dennis, to name but a few.

If you dare to think he’s just name-dropping, remember, we were the ones asking the questions.

Wandering around we came to understand the amount of technology and professional services available at Gibson Motorsport. Not only do they race

historic cars, such as their Broadley Lola T70 MK3B, Chevron B36 and Jaguar C-Type, but they also embrace modern technology to the full. They allowed us first-hand access to their beautiful McLaren P1-GTR and 650S GT3, along with their Prototype and GT cars. These guys are the real deal, they don’t just live and breathe motorsport but also afford others the chance to compete and go racing through race car hire, historic race car preparation, driver training, design consultancy and, of course, technology. Paul was very proud to explain all these benefits to us and, when asked about the electronic power steering products on display, he explained how they themselves developed this particular product because of the ever-increasing aerodynamic loads forcing the tyres into the ground. This, linked with the required suspension geometry for racing, means much less driver fatigue. Gibson Motorsport has even developed its own protective coating, which many of us took great interest in, having seen the results on a rather dirty Macan in the garage.

The R3 Forum lit up that evening with everyone echoing that this had been ‘one of the best (non-driving) events we’ve ever done’. Gibson Motorsport will have a new group of fans at July’s Silverstone Classic. The only question is, where do we buy a job lot of flat caps?

Remote Control Grand Prix The following weekend we kept up the motorsport theme. After last year’s successful event, Deb and I were asked to host another race morning at our tyre garage. It turned out to be a family event with several members bringing their youngsters, and future PCGB enthusiasts, along to join in the fun. Judging by the fun, many members found it to be a great way of de-stressing and to take a short break from adulthood. Well done to all who took part. Once again, Simon Poole held onto his crown as R3 R/C Champion in a very hard fought final round. Second went to David Chapman with Chris Mettham taking third.

Race Retro February was a busy month. The weekend after the Remote Control Grand Prix was Race Retro at Stoneleigh Park near Coventry. As a Region, this was a first for us, but there were a few of us willing to give it a try. It’s fair to say that everyone gave it a big thumbs up, although the lack of teas and coffees on the PCGB stand was mentioned several times. The welcoming Cornbury House team and a chance to sit down and rest weary feet after wandering the halls looking at trade stands and auto jumble was appreciated, though.

The venue transported us back in time. It’s always a privilege, as a petrol head, to get close to iconic race cars of any era, and to be encouraged and welcomed by teams, drivers and owners to display areas that aren’t preciously roped off is a fantastic bonus. Couple this with rally spectator stages, where you could pay a small fee and actually jump into some of them as a passenger, makes this show a real winner for me. The marshals’ whistles, the smell of burning oil and rubber, plus the many different engine sounds and exhaust pops and bangs certainly took me back to my youth when I spent many a night in Kielder Forest as the Lombard RAC Rally came through. For me it’s a definite yes already for next year.

Events and updates Our events calendar, as well as galleries of photos from past events, can be found on the North East page of the Club website. I will keep you updated on any upcoming events in your monthly newsletter, but keep an eye on the R3 Forum for any last-minute information.

Greg Harm

Lincolnshire & Humberside Regional Organiser Rod Stormes 07887 690716 – r4@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organisers Richard Watkinson 01472 562993 Gavin Marshall 01472 826334 As I write this we are battening down the hatches for the ‘Beast from the East’, although so far all I have seen are some light snow flurries, and it’s cold. Let’s hope it gets no worse than that for those of us in R4.

We are now moving into the events season, so please keep checking our web pages, which are updated with the latest details of all our events. I will also be communicating with you all via MailChimp, reminding you of up-and-coming happenings. Please check whether you need to book, and whether there are any cut-off dates.

RECENT EVENTS ‘Valentine’s’ lunch This event started a couple of years ago when one of our Sunday meetings fell on Valentine’s Day and also coincided with a new restaurant opening on Cleethorpes Pier, so we went for a nice lunch. Since then, we have had a lunch on the Sunday nearest to 14 February. This year was no exception, and the venue was the Reform Restaurant in the Castle Hotel, Lincoln where 28 members had a very good lunch.

The weather was changeable, with a snow shower during the meal, but there was happy chatter around the tables as everyone enjoyed their food. Thank you to Richard and Wendy for suggesting the venue; we now need to find somewhere for 2019!

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Our monthly pub drive outs will start in April, details of which will be on the website – volunteers and suggestions for venues during the year welcome.

April also has the Belton International Horse Trials, and County Wheels at Woodhall Spa. These are both good events, but you need to book and be quick to meet the closing dates by the time you read this.

In May we have a new event organised by Pirelli for R4. The provisional date is 12 May – check the website for details as you need to book. At the end of the month we have the Blyton Park trackday (with some places still available) and R8 have kindly included us in their invite to Chartwell of Derby’s bodyshop on 26 May. Please let me know if you are planning on attending.

June brings clay pigeon shooting, and in July we are going to Baston Car Show in the south of the county, which sounds an interesting event.

I am still organising a trip to Yorkshire Air Museum, our usual gliding, picnic/BBQ, and possibly some go-karting etc. We should have a busy year with plenty going on – keep checking the web pages for details, and I hope to see you at one of the events.

As ever, if there are any events you want to suggest, or things you would like us to do, please let me know. I cannot promise they will be included, but I will look closely at them. On this topic, a member has asked about more events on the north side of the Humber. If you live on that side of the river and are interested in a gathering there, do please get in touch.

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DIARY DATES 11/12 APRIL Pub drive out 15 APRIL Belton International Horse Trials 22 APRIL County Wheels – Woodhall Spa 9/10 MAY Pub drive out 12 MAY Pirelli event (TBC) 25 MAY Blyton Park trackday 26 MAY Chartwell of Derby bodyshop visit 2 JUNE Clay pigeon shooting

North West Regional Organiser Allan Crosby 01744 894500 – r5@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS 18 February ‘Porschemeirion’ 2018 R5 once again started the year in style, with their ever-popular visit to the Italianate village of Portmeirion in North Wales. This year’s event was the biggest to date, with a record number of members and guests for both the Sunday lunch and the overnight stay.

The majority of participants met up for either breakfast or just coffee at the Bison Cafe at Rhug on the A5 near Corwen. A good selection of Porsche models were present, all enjoying the pleasant sunshine and the superb roads en route to Portmeirion.

The village hotel provided an excellent (pre-ordered) three-course lunch, with the seating plan arranged to mix old and new friends. R5 was obviously the most numerous, but was joined by members from R18 (Lancashire and Cumbria), R6 (North Wales) and also from the 991 Register. A draw of table place names resulted in prizes (one per table) for nine lucky people.

After coffee, a few words by RO Allan Crosby rounded off the afternoon, with some then making their way home. Those staying at the hotel, or at apartments in the village, were able to relax before reassembling for an evening of more gastronomic delights. Most then retired to the bar, with one or two keeping it busy until very late...

The standard of food and accommodation at Portmeirion was as good as always and was thoroughly appreciated by everyone. Thanks to all who came along to make it a wonderful event. Many are already looking forward to next year!

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7 May Gawsworth Classic Car Show R5 will again have a major presence at this seasonopening car show. Our stand will, as usual, have pride of place on the top field.

18-20 May Weekend in Llandudno Stay at the St George’s Hotel on the seafront in Llandudno. This is a convenient base for Saturday’s trackday at the Anglesey circuit and is just across the road from Sunday’s Porsches on the Prom.

For reservations, call Lucy on 01492 877544, quoting reference 10805933 for PCGB. No deposit is necessary, but a credit or debit card number is required to guarantee the room. Do not try booking on the St George’s website, as it will show the hotel as being fully booked. All queries are to be directed to Phil Graham by email at r5porsche.pg@gmail.com 2-3 June Tatton Park Classic and Sports Car Show The North West Region will again attend this well-established and highly popular event. Over the last four years, R5 has had some excellent cars on display, resulting in many interested visitors to the stand. If you would like to attend and exhibit your car on either Saturday or Sunday, please contact Dave Trafford by email at david.trafford1@ntlworld.com to book your place. Exhibiting your car will get you free access to the show for both driver and passenger.

There are 14 car slots available on each day, and these will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis. R5’s small gazebo will be on the stand, providing shelter from the heat (or rain!) and some light refreshments.

Please book early to avoid disappointment.

North Wales Regional Organiser Sue Taylor 01928 735357 (01766 890844 weekends) r6@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Ninemeister visit In February, we visited Ninemeister just outside Warrington. Ninemeister is an independent Porsche specialist, which has been in the business for over 30 years. Colin and his team hosted the evening and provided lots of interesting cars, gearboxes, engines and other car parts to inspect. Refreshments were appreciated as many people had arrived straight from work.

We had a nice relaxed wander around the showrooms and workshops. The 11,000 square feet of premises are split between the main service workshop, bodyshop, and fabrication and special projects. Plenty of experienced Ninemeister technicians were on hand to chat and advise. It was nice to have time to talk, and people took the opportunity to discuss any car niggles with the guys who know. The workshops were packed to bursting with a huge range of amazing Porsches – some in for a straightforward service, others being rebuilt, refurbished or modified for racing.

DIARY DATES 5-8 APRIL North Wales WOTY – Isle of Man 19 APRIL Visit to the North West Museum of Transport – St Helens With a possibility of a ride on a vintage bus.

17 MAY Visit to Peter Neumark in Tremeirchion (TBC) 20 MAY Porsches on the Prom 17 JUNE Drive and lunch – Lake Vyrnwy Hotel 21 JUNE Pie and chips drive – Betws y Coed

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

25-27 August Oulton Park Gold Cup Advance notice of R5’s main event of the year.

Chris Clark DIARY DATES 11 APRIL Club night – The Deanwater ‘Cars I have owned and raced’ – an illustrated talk by Robin Longdon.

7 MAY Gawsworth Classic Car Show 9 MAY Club night – The Deanwater Favourite cars competition – in the hotel car park.

18-20 MAY Weekend in Llandudno 2-3 JUNE Tatton Park Classic and Sports Car Show

As an extra point of interest, Hunter Engineering technicians were on site to show us how the new wheel alignment machine worked. Everything was hi-tech with the wheel sensors taking only moments to clip onto the wheels. According to the advertising banner, an alignment check can be completed in 90 seconds. Correcting any issues would obviously take a bit longer. After seeing how wheels are aligned, we saw how the high and low spots in tyres and wheels can be balanced using the Hunter machine.

Time flew by and it was soon time to leave so the Ninemeister team could finish for the day and get off home. A big thank you goes to Ninemeister for making us so welcome. Hopefully, they will bring some exciting cars and join us on the Prom this year so those who couldn’t come to the evening will be able to meet some of the Ninemeister team in May.

From top: R6 enjoyed a relaxed and informative evening at Ninemeister

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Introduction I took a peek under the cover in the garage this week.

I am now getting extremely itchy feet, so spring can’t come fast enough. Seeing a fellow air-cooled car out and about on a recent weekend away to Norfolk didn’t help.

Talk of spring seems a little premature as we are now sat under a blanket of snow kindly dropped by the ‘Beast from the East’. I don’t know when the press started getting so animated about a little bit of weather, but it is getting a little silly. Last night a reporter on the national news was stood on Whitby harbour describing Armageddon with a light dusting of snow on the lobster pots behind him.

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From top: Club stand at Race Retro; fun on the TOTEM

Club nights Our Club nights are held on the first Wednesday of the month at The Woodlands Hotel, Leeds, which can be found just up the A62 from PC Leeds and just off J27 of the M62, postcode LS27 7LY. We aim to kick the night off around 8pm.

2 MAY Club night – PC Leeds Please let us know if you are planning on attending.

6-8 JULY Le Mans Classic A trip to La Sarthe with Lycian Events.

RECENT EVENTS February Club night We had an excellent turnout to listen to Register Director Albert Walsh’s talk about his life in the motor industry. Albert described quite an impressive journey through his motoring life, which seemed to involve a few too many Citroen 2CVs and an inability to let a bargain/opportunity pass or to let go again.

Thank you, Albert; it was a real pleasure to listen to your enthusiasm.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 5 August Yorkshire Porsche Festival – Lotherton Hall This year’s festival will have all the usual goodies from Strasse, Specialist Cars of Malton, the Clubhouse, Concours cars (including the 928 Register) and an amazing car park.

The 912 Register is putting on a display, similar to last year’s 996 40th Anniversary edition display.

If you have a 912, then please get in touch with either 912 Register Secretary Rowena Purdy or with us directly.

With 2018 being the 70th Anniversary of Porsche building its own cars, we would also like to put on a 356 display, so please get in touch.

Let’s see how many of these stunning cars we can get on show.

Of course, we will also be needing a brigade of helpers on the day, so, if you can give us an hour or two of your time, then drop us a line.

DIARY DATES A full calendar of events is available on the website and on the Forum.

4 APRIL Club night Our own Geoff Benson presents ‘46 years in advertising photography’, including some fantastic stories and experiences.

8 APRIL Fish and chip run – Whitby R7’s annual pilgrimage. Fifty places available – get in touch if you would like to join us.

East Midlands Regional Organiser Tom Fisher 07768 317346 – r8@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS February Club night at The Coopers Arms Our annual quiz night was very successfully organised by Laura Wardle. We had a very good turnout resulting in plenty of competing teams, all helping to make a great evening. The eventual winners were team Margaret, Beryl and Alan plus one. Well done to everyone, especially Laura for excellent preparation and hosting skills during the evening.

Race Retro I attended this motorsport show at Stoneleigh Park near Coventry. It was very good day with lots of Club members to catch up with. Our PCGB stand/display looked impressive and gave a very warm welcome – thank you guys.

Although February was a quiet month we do have lots to look forward to.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 4-6 May Donington Historic Festival Although originally organised locally, because of its increasing popularity we were pleased to hand this over as a national event. I can assure you of a terrific weekend of classic racing at this fabulous circuit.

There will be excellent viewing from our PCGB display and parking in the middle of the circuit. Many other car clubs show their classics and, with easy access to the paddocks and pits, this event has a friendly atmosphere with lots to do and see. To gain access to the infield PCGB paddock you will need to book your ticket in advance. Full booking details will appear elsewhere in the magazine. You can pay on the gate, but you will be parked in the public car park and will have to walk in.

26 May Chartwell Open Day Chartwell of Derby, the approved Porsche bodywork repairer, opens its very impressive workshops every other year for us. For many who have visited over the years it’s always a terrific experience with lots to see, such as cars undergoing work, demonstrations, exotic cars and Porsche race cars on show! Always a superb buffet and refreshments free to all PCGB members. I will need your names for catering.

The event runs from 10am to 2pm.

1 July Chatsworth House Porsche Pageant Kindly sponsored by PC Nottingham, this is our Regional Concours event and show with, often, 150 Porsches on display. This venue has a lot on offer for all the family as well as the fabulous local countryside. The cost is £10 (cash) on the gate, no pre-bookings.

The Concours has two classes for R8 members competing for the annual silver cup and a visitor class for cars from other Regions. Prizes, rosettes and

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If you wish to enter the Concours, you must pre-book – we cannot take entries on the day. For an early Concours entry please contact Randolph via email at randolphcoward@gmail.com or phone 0114 2890156.

An entry form and advertisement will also be published in a future PP. 7-8 July Le Mans Classic Quite a few of us book for this biannual event – I think it’s a fabulous weekend. It can include track laps prior to the 24-hour event. Classic car, racing car and Porsche heaven! There are many ways to attend, so ask at Club night or email me for advice.

19 August Midlands 356 gathering For details of this event proposed by Tim Court see page 15 of the March PP. Although I do not own a 356 I hope to support the event at Crich Tramway Museum as a member of public. For those who do not know the museum it is well worth a visit for a very enjoyable day stepping back in time. The area has stunning scenery and wonderful roads with lots on offer locally. Let me know if you are interested in attending.

12 August Tour of the East Midlands (TOTEM) Adrian Ancliffe and his team are presently working on the route and details of this event, which is kindly sponsored by PC Leicester. Bookings are not available until permissions have been obtained. All previous participants will receive notification when the regulations, routes etc. have been sorted.

8-9 September Weekend Away – the North East It is with thanks to Graham and Angi Rose for getting this event based at Dunsley Hall Country House Hotel near Whitby in Yorkshire off the ground. They have arranged a special deal for us for the Saturday and Sunday nights B&B, including a group meal on Saturday evening. A double en-suite room costs £325. If you want any variation on this fixed deal you will need to contact the hotel direct on 01947 893437.

For bookings quote ‘Porsche Club event’. Please let us know when you have booked in.

West Midlands Regional Organisers Kim Sutch 07855 269113 – kimsutch@gmail.com David Jones 01455 220081 – 07836 374295 r9@porscheclubgb.com Taking the opportunity to tick off those jobs Tom Downes reports: “It’s that time of year – everything is a bit slow, you don’t really want to do anything, but there are things to do. Whilst the weather hasn’t been so good I’ve taken the opportunity to do a few things now before it improves.

“First it was to take advantage of Center Gravity’s recent offer for a suspension check-up. One Saturday morning Carol and I collected Ben, our 10-year-old nephew, and off we went to Atherstone where we were greeted warmly by Pete and got down to business – Pete questioning Ben on various car-related subjects and handing over the valuable Wi-Fi password.

“On the test drive Pete picked up a number of issues with regards to handling. Returning to the workshop, the dampers were tested and given the green light – apparently the ignition has to be on when testing PASM dampers or they won’t work properly. Onto the ramp, and searching for what Pete thought might be problems, it was apparent the car hadn’t ever had any suspension work done, with the exception of a new track rod end (and then not having the tracking checked!). The laser alignment check also picked that up, along with too much

camber all round. The other track rod was faulty too, causing the wheel to ‘flap’ (making the car drift left then right on the test drive). More bad news at the rear end – too much camber caused by sag, the inner bushes on the coffin arms were delaminating and a control arm rattled. Pete asked about trackdays, as there was heavy wear on the offside front tyre (if anything, the nearside tyre should have been worn) – the explanation being the wheels had recently been refurbished, so the tyres had obviously swapped sides. Pete and Chris commended the wheel refurbishment work – thank you John at Wheels UK. Pete also pointed out that one rear tyre was significantly older than the other (both had been replaced at the end of last year), adding that this may be contributing to handling irregularities.

“The conclusion to the visit was that the car needed a bit of tweaking and some new parts, a quotation for the work was sent to me and the car subsequently booked in.

“Second on the list was a service and I contacted Paul at Zuffenhaus. After a few emails sent containing images of the service book, a major service was recommended. I could drop the car off at Paul’s house one evening and collect it the following evening. On 14 February I drove the 911 to Paul’s with Carol following.

All went well until the sat nav sent me the wrong way, but we got there eventually. Paul phoned me on the day of the service. ‘This is going to be bad news’ I thought but the belt didn’t need changing so the price would be less – brilliant! When I collected the car Paul mentioned the car’s handling characteristics, so I said it was in hand. The conversation ended with ‘You’ve got a really nice car there,’ which is always good to hear. Also mentioned was that the handbrake lever doesn’t feel as it should. So, if I approach you at the

DIARY DATES 2 APRIL Club night – The Coopers Arms 4-6 MAY Donington Historic 7 MAY Club night – The Coopers Arms 26 MAY Chartwell Open Day 4 JUNE Club night – The Coopers Arms 1 JULY Chatsworth Pageant

Clockwise from left: Tom and Carol with JD and Emma drive out; Dave Jones’ investigation into his faulty rear spoiler

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PORSCHE 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 “GEN 2” PDK (60 - 2011) Dark blue with sand leather 57,000 miles..........................................£49,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 “GEN 2” PDK (10-2010) Basalt black with black leather 39,000 miles ..................................................£48,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 “GEN 2” PDK (59 - 2009) Basalt black with black leather 35,000 miles .................................................£48,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 “GEN 2”PDK (60 - 2010) White with black leather 59,000 miles ..................................................£47,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 “GEN 2” PDK (09 - 2009) Basalt black with black leather 29,000 miles ..................................................£47,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 “GEN 2” PDK (09 - 2009) Basalt black with black leather 50,000 miles ..................................................£46,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “C4” 3.6 “GEN 2” PDK (60 - 2010) Aqua blue with black leather 30,000 miles ................................................£46_,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 “GEN 2” PDK (10 - 2010) Meteor grey with ocean blue leather 58,000 miles ..................................................£46,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 “GEN 2” PDK (60 - 2010) Atlas grey with black leather 49,000 miles .................................................£46,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 “GEN 2” PDK (58 - 2008) Meteor grey with black leather 58,000 miles ..................................................£44,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “C2” 3.6 “GEN 2” PDK (59 - 2009) Silver with black leather 23,000 miles ..................................................£44,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 “GEN 2” PDK (09- 2009) Silver with black leather 59,000 miles ..................................................£41,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “C2” 3.6 “GEN 2” PDK (09 - 2009) Red with black leather 46,000 miles ..................................................£39,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) TURBO CAB 3.6 TIP (57 - 2007) Basalt black with black leather 40,000 miles ..................................................£58,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) TURBO 3.6 TIP (08 - 2008) Basalt black with black leather 38,000 miles ..................................................£58,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) TURBO 3.6 TIP (57 - 2007) Silver with black leather 63,000 miles ..................................................£50,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “4S” TIP 3.8 CAB (08 - 2008) Basalt black with black leather 44,000 miles ..................................................£38,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “4S” TIP 3.8 CAB (57 - 2007) Midnight blue with ocean blue leather 36,000 miles ..................................................£36,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 (57 - 2007) GT Silver with black leather 55,000 miles ..................................................£35,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 TIP (56 - 2006) Basalt black with black leather 52,000 miles ..................................................£34,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 TIP (07 - 2007) Silver with black leather 49,000 miles ..................................................£34,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 (57 - 2007) Midnight blue with black leather 63,000 miles..................................................£34,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 CAB (07 - 2007) Silver with black leather 62,000 miles ..................................................£34,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “4S” 3.8 TIP (56 - 2006) Silver with ocean blue leather 51,000 miles ..................................................£33,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 TIP (07 - 2007) Basalt black with black leather 66,000 miles ..................................................£33,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 (07 - 2007) Atlas grey with black leather 60,000 miles ..................................................£33,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 TIP (56 - 2006) Silver with black leather 53,000 miles ..................................................£33,000

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

PORSCHE CAYENNE “2S” 3.8 TIP CAB (62 - 2012) Atlas grey with black leather 50,000 miles ..................................................£30,000

PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 TIP (55 - 2006) Silver with black leather 40,000 miles..................................................£30,000

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PORSCHE 911 (997) “2S” 3.8 CAB (06 - 2006) Atlas grey with black/grey leather 58,000 miles..................................................£30,000

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next Club meet and ask to try your handbrake, this is why. And squeaky brakes! I really must sort those.”

Regional drive outs You may remember at the last Club night me mentioning a Peak District run. Carol and I will be doing a recce very soon and then supply full details of the event. We are also planning a Sunday drive out in the Cotswolds. A route has been planned and tested (unlike last time), and a destination has been found where they will be able to serve coffee and bacon butties to us. A big thank you to JD and Emma for helping with the route and being guinea pigs. I just need to work out a suitable Sunday, so look out for that information too. The information for these events will be posted on the R9 Facebook page (almost hit 500 likes!) and on the PCGB Forum, if Dave Jones learns how to email the group, it might even appear there. If you would like me to email you the information, please contact me at tphd74@aol.com Tom Club night As ever, a big thank you to all those who braved the cold and joined us at The Bear for the monthly meet.

With luck the weather will be better next time so even more Porsches should be present. Special thanks to Baz who took some photos and posted them on the Facebook page.

Tom Turbo spoiler problem The rear spoiler on my 996 Turbo has been faulty for a while. The fault light would come up on the dash, even though it was fully up. Sometimes it would not raise or, when it was up, would not lower. On investigation, it could be lack of fluid, faulty wiring or one or both of the micro switches. Time to take it all apart…

After a couple of hours it was all dismantled and ready to inspect. All the hydraulic side looked good so I’ll fill it with fluid Pentosin CHF 11S and test it off the car to see if the Rams rise and fall properly.

I will then fit it all back on the car. The next step will be to test the wiring loom and micro switches.

When this has been done, I will give you an update on the next procedure.

Dave Jones

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 18-20 MAY Llandudno weekend The aim is to meet up at Dobbies Garden Centre for a scenic drive up to Llandudno on the Friday. In the evening we will be eating at the Albert pub.

On Saturday we are again planning a route for a drive out or there is the organised PCGB trackday at Anglesey after which we will again be going to the Pebbles fish and chip shop for our evening meal.

We will meet up on the Llandudno prom on the Sunday and will take a drive up the Orme later on in the day.

The Albert pub and Pebbles chip shop are already booked with limited numbers, so if you want to join us, please let us know. Thank you.

Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire Regional Organiser Paul Ebbs 01234 363358 (7pm–9pm) 07769 805594 (daytime) – r10@porscheclubgb.com With the very enthusiastic help of our many newer Region members, we are forging ahead with great new ideas and events for us all in R10. After many months of my enquiring for assistance, this is now set to be a marvellous year for the Region, for which I am proud to continue to co-ordinate as RO. Thanks go to Mark, who has been busy working to improve our social calendar and other events, which are moving ahead nicely. We have had our first R10 drive out (courtesy of Drew) and first POTM (Pub of the Month) event, which will no doubt become regular happenings for each month.

We have some great new suggestions, discussed by those present at February’s monthly meeting. Yet to be confirmed and detailed, are: • POTM and drive. A volunteer member takes responsibility for his or her proposed event.

A regular monthly event, which could be a pub, a drive or both, with scope for all sorts of activity.

• 8 April – MK Classic Run for Little Lives • 18-20 May – Wales Weekend and Porsches on the Prom • 3 June – Stony Stratford Classic – a good R10 regular • 7-8 July – Supercar event • 12 July – Gliding, Dunstable • 28 July – Clay pigeon shooting, Sherington • 12 August – National Trust Hidcote visit • Mid-September – R10 on Tour (for discussion at future meeting) • 22 September – Ragley Hall – R10 convoy and breakfast meet • 13 October – R10 Rally– from, and to, Sharnbrook RECENT EVENTS 23 February First POTM – visit to Elite Motors Bodyshop and The Red Lion Our grateful thanks are owed to Karen and the team at Elite Motors Bodyshop in Northampton for opening up their impressive body repair and restoration facilities to us before we moved on later to our February POTM, at the Red Lion at Brafield-on-the-Green.

Elite, one of only a few Porsche Recommended Repairers in the UK, are currently repairing a 2015 manual 991 GTS Cabriolet for one of our members, which had a serious altercation with an M1 central reservation. After the Porsche factory-built front end is riveted, sealed and bonded to the forward bulkhead, the vehicle is set up on a jig and electronically measured to ensure its structure remains within the correct tolerances. When complete, Elite is confident that it will be nigh on impossible to tell that the car has been repaired.

Elite was proudly displaying a rare 1977 924 Martini World Championship Edition, which the team had restored from a bare shell as the Porsche Silverstone entry for the 2016 Porsche Restoration Competition. The current restoration challenge is an early Boxster, which we were able to view fresh from its visit to the paint shop – in Elite’s chosen Gulf Blue and Orange livery.

We left Elite truly enthralled by the extensive capabilities and superb professionalism of the team.

With frozen feet and rumbling stomachs, it was time for the short drive to Brafield, where those that couldn’t make the workshop tour swelled our numbers. The rest of the evening was a delight of delicious food, fun and laughter – a great success and with everyone looking forward to the next POTM. FORTHCOMING EVENTS 7 April 987 Boxster and Cayman technical seminar, Cornbury House A must for all 987 Boxster and Cayman owners, these technical seminars give special insight into the various delights of running and driving one of these great Porsches.

7 April RAC Breakfast ‘drive-in’, Woodcote Park This is a new Club event. See the Club website for more information or contact the Club Office to visit the Royal Agricultural College for an unusual venue for breakfast.

8 April MK Classic Tour – Little Lives This is a well-established charity tour for classic and other cars through Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire. Starting at Poplars Garden Centre by junction 12 of the M1, highlights include a drive on the Alpine Circuit at Millbrook Proving Ground and a coffee or tea break at Holdenby House, before finishing at the BRDC Clubhouse at Silverstone. Please see the thread on the R10 Forum for further information if you would like to take part.

14 April R10 monthly meet Meeting at around 12.30pm, all are welcome for a nice Porsche chat and to see how everything’s shaping up for the year. See you there?

22 April Bicester Sunday Scramble The second Scramble of the year should prove to be even more widely subscribed, as the weather will hopefully be warmer than the bitter cold of the January meet. It’s a fantastic gathering of hundreds of Club (and other) Porsches, with many spectacular classics to see around the site.

R10 Rally – proposed for this October Regular R10 meeting attendees will already be aware that we are working on an R10 Rally for around 40 cars to be held in October. Initial details can be seen on the R10 Forum, the basis of which was outlined in a recent R10 email update. As it is in the early stages

Dave and Kim JROs

DIARY DATES 18-20 MAY Llandudno weekend

From left: poorly GTS, soon to be reborn; Elite’s 924 Martini and new Boxster project

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of organising, please keep an eye on the specific thread on the R10 Forum for more information as it becomes available.

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

Club Forum – get the best out of it R10 members regularly communicate via our section of the Forum within the PCGB website. We encourage you to monitor the Forum regularly and use it freely. If you are unsure of how to make the most of it, there are some useful tips on page 99 of the March 2018 PP written by the 911 Carrera 3.2 Register Secretary.

See you all soon – enjoy your Porsche!

Paul DIARY DATES 7 APRIL 987 Boxster and Cayman technical seminar – Cornbury House 7 APRIL RAC breakfast ‘drive-in’ – Woodcote Park 8 APRIL MK Classic Tour – Little Lives 14 APRIL R10 monthly meeting – Sharnbrook 22 APRIL Bicester Sunday Scramble 22 APRIL National ‘drive it’ day

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

Photo by Alan Osborn

February Club night We had a good turnout for our February Club evening where a charity donation was presented to Debbie de Boltz of Farleigh Hospice. During the past year and at our Christmas dinner, we raised money for the hospice and we were pleased to see Debbie come along to provide a brief comment on the work of Farleigh Hospice and to receive our cheque (which was slightly smaller than the one shown in the picture).

Martyn gave an update on forthcoming events and then introduced our guest speaker for the evening, Ian Jackson. Ian formerly served as a policeman in the Metropolitan Police before qualifying as a solicitor, where he now works at Healey Colborn, specialising in motoring law. Ian started his presentation by handing out a quiz with 10 questions, which then

Martyn presenting a cheque to Debbie de Boltz of Farleigh Hospice

formed the basis of a discussion. The questions ranged over such matters as when offences were carried out that might incur penalty points, which offences could result in a prison sentence, as well as drink driving and the use of a smartphone. The latter, as has been well publicised recently, can incur six points on a licence and a fine if the phone is held to change music or to update a navigation system.

A very interesting point arose over the use of a car where the MOT certificate has expired, and the car is then driven to an MOT testing station. The law allows this, but it is possible that the car insurer could claim that the car was being driven illegally and not protected by insurance, in which event you could get six points and a fine for driving without insurance. So, the remedy is to contact your insurer before driving to the MOT test station to clarify the issue.

The presentation was interesting, informative and very educational, and well received by members. Ian was bombarded with many questions arising out of the issues raised in his presentation and other aspects of motoring law. A warning though, that in Essex, the police usually allow the speed limit to be exceeded by a maximum of 10 per cent plus 2mph.

However, there are calls by some for zero tolerance of any speed over the limit and constabularies in other counties have a lower tolerance threshold than Essex – so be warned!

PIE Performance race car launch Michael writes: “On 24 February, at Hennesey Lifestyle in Great Whelnetham, Bury St Edmunds, PIE Performance launched their race car which is being entered in the BRSCC Toyo Tires Porsche Racing Championship for 2018 in Class A. The car is a standard 986 Boxster S, so has the 3.2-litre engine. The engine is model code M96.24, which is producing 290hp at the flywheel and is not allowed to exceed that. This has been changed for the TF Motorsport version.

“Motorsports instructor Toby Smales will be the driver for 2018 in his rookie season and is confident that as the season progresses he can push for podiums and race wins. The season starts at Oulton Park on 24 March, has eight meetings in total and ends at Donington Park the weekend of 20 October.”

R11 wishes PIE Performance the very best for the season ahead.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 29 April Visit to Chatham Dockyard A reminder of this fascinating tour at the end of April.

We will park in the square at 11am. As well as the dockyard, we will have a Call the Midwife Tour, as much of the TV programme is filmed in Chatham. The cost for this event, including the tour, is £20pp, and it is requested that you let Martyn know as soon as possible whether you intend to participate and he will then contact you with payment details.

Dub Customs Members are requested to note that we have a new event on 27 May, which is a visit to Dub Customs, an Essex-based customiser specialising in vinyl wraps, which should prove interesting.

We hope this will entertain members between 10.30am-12.30pm. Please let Martyn know if you would like to attend to see car wrapping, ‘PPF’ and detailing work being performed (dubcsustoms.co.uk 6 Bentall’s Business Park, Basildon SS14 3BN).

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of the Region are, therefore, requested to support this event by offering assistance to Martyn at the earliest opportunity.

17 October JD Classics For members’ information, the visit to JD Classics has received more than double the number of places available and so even the reserve list is now closed.

Happy motoring!

Martyn DIARY DATES 1 APRIL RAF Centenary Celebrations, Stow Maries Further details TBC. 7 APRIL Technical seminar 987 Boxster and Cayman at Cornbury House 10 APRIL Club night 21-22 APRIL Oicials’ Conference and AGM 22 APRIL Charity Classic Vehicle Club Great War Rally A 50-mile drive starting at Rochford and finishing at Stow Maries aerodrome.

29 APRIL Visit to Chatham Dockyard and Call the Midwife location 29 APRIL Wheels at The Warren The Warren Golf Course, Woodham Walter CM9 6RW, a breakfast meeting with free entry, 8am-11am.

4 MAY 356 International event at Hedingham Castle 8 MAY Club night, including a fun golf evening 13 MAY A Sunday drive, kindly organised by Gordon Levett Further details TBA. 13 MAY Cotswold Rally 19-21 MAY Manx Tour 20 MAY Stow Maries Wings and Wheels Car show and, weather permitting, a fly-in of historic aeroplanes.

27 MAY It’s a Wrap! Dub Customs 27 MAY Wheels at The Warren 7-9 JUNE Porsche 70th anniversary 12 JUNE Club night, including R11 Concours 15-17 JUNE 24 Hours of Le Mans 17 JUNE Wheels at The Warren

Norfolk & Suffolk Regional Organisers Tony and Colleen Wickins 01379 676251 – r12@porscheclubgb.com A quick update We have been invited to take part in several car rallies organised by other clubs and full details of the dates and how to book are below in the Forthcoming Events section. We will be unable to join in with some of these events as we will be away from 20 April–20 May! We should be able to access emails but would obviously be grateful if you could keep these to a minimum during this time.

May Club night will be run by the R12 committee, and we know that everything will run smoothly in our absence. For your information, the R12 committee is meeting at the end of March to finalise more events for our members to enjoy this year.

part in this event. The show starts at 10am and is part of a larger event involving fete games, trade and local stalls, live music, food and drink. The event is free to enter and suitable for all the family. For more details, contact Terry Fordham on 07733 226898 or visit wheelieenquiries@btinternet.com 13 May Boadicea Run We have once again been invited to join in this event organised by the ICENI MG Owners Club starting from Rougham Airfield Control Tower (IP32 7QB), three miles from Bury St Edmunds. Closing date for entries is 5 May. The drive raises money for local charities and an entry form can be downloaded from icenimgoc.org.uk 27 May The East Anglian Practical Classics Club The East Anglian Practical Classics Club is holding its 30th Anniversary Show at Burston Crown, Mill Road, Burston, near Diss (IP22 5TW) from 11am. The show will centre on the 436-year-old pub and the historic Burston Strike Village School. The pub will be serving lunches (to be booked in advance – 01379 741257) and outdoors there will be teas, cakes and sandwiches.

Visitors are encouraged to dress for the occasion in their best vintage outfits, and live music will be provided by the Burston Crown. To register your interest contact eventseapc@gmail.com or ring R12 member Peter Ashford on 01449 722759.

Clockwise from left: a fine-looking R12 crew at Hintlesham Hall; Colleen with 911; Porkers on Parade; Stuart and Kay at Hintlesham Hall;

24 June Day out at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse We still have places available for this fascinating museum visit with a car club discounted admission rate of £6pp. Please register your interest with Brian and Rosemary on brianandrosemaryglover@gmail. com before end of May.

RECENT EVENTS 28 January POTM at The Boars, Spooner Row It was a good turnout for the first event of 2018, with 31 members enjoying lunch at this new venue for the Club. We were given a room just for us and, as we had all pre-ordered lunch, we were served very quickly and efficiently by the staff. It was good to catch up with friends we hadn’t seen for a while and several had travelled quite a distance to join us. We lingered over teas and coffees with the last of us leaving around 4pm. On a bright, sunny Sunday we even drove home with the top down!

18 February POTM at Hintlesham Hall, Sufolk We seem to be blessed with good weather for our Sunday lunches and, once again, we enjoyed a sunny drive to Hintlesham Hall where Alan and Yvonne had arranged for 34 of us to have lunch at this lovely venue. We had a private dining room and were greeted with log fires and canapés on arrival. Lunch followed and the food and service were first class. A warm welcome to Nick and Julie who joined us for their first PCGB event. Our thanks to Yvonne and Alan for their excellent organisation.

20 February Club night At our first Club night of the year, we were pleased to welcome James Martin from Magnitude Events who gave us an insight into his locally based company that offers trackdays and European tours. James discussed

his love of cars, which led him to work with a Porsche specialist before becoming involved with Magnitude a year ago. They also run classic and ‘retro’ trackdays at Blyton Park near Doncaster for pre-1995 cars at the cost of £199, including food, drink and photography.

Magnitude can also provide track-prepared cars for people who would rather not take their own vehicles on the track. All their events can be seen at magnitude-events.co.uk Tony then updated members on forthcoming events. A warm welcome to new members Trevor and Angela, Melvyn, Andrew and Louise, and to James and Miranda who are not yet members, but we hope they will decide to join us in the not too distant future.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 17 April Club night With Peter and Allison Coates and a presentation of their journey along the famous Route 66 last autumn.

29 April Open Day at AS Motorsport (change of date from 28 April) A reminder to book with Colleen by 17 April at the latest for this visit to a local company in Bressingham specialising in hand-built classic cars. See February PP for further details. asmotorsport.co.uk 12 May Somersham Wheelie Fun Day Somersham is a pretty village in rural Suffolk (IP8 4PF) and an invitation has been extended to R12 to take 68 porscheclubgb.com

15 July Fish Banquet We are delighted to have been invited back for the fourth year running to enjoy a fabulous fish banquet held in Sue and John Gibson’s extensive gardens at 1pm. Arrive from 12.30pm onwards. The cost of £15pp includes various seasonal fish, salads, desserts and drinks. All cutlery and crockery supplied by our hosts. If you don’t like fish or are allergic, please let us know and alternatives can be offered. Their address will be given out nearer the time. Cheques made payable to ‘Mr J Gibson’ and sent to Colleen and Tony at 2 Chapel Close, Pulham Market, Diss, Norfolk IP21 4SS to reach us no later than 6 July – limited spaces!

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

DIARY DATES 17 APRIL Club night with Peter and Allison Coates and Route 66 29 APRIL Open Day at AS Motorsport 12 MAY Somersham Wheelie Fun Day 13 MAY Boadicea Run 15 MAY Club night with R12 committee hosting 27 MAY The East Anglian Practical Classics Club 19 JUNE Club night Details TBA. 24 JUNE Day out at Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse

Herefordshire, Worcestershire & Shropshire Regional Organiser Steve Cutler 01384 370038 – r13@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser Philip Sloper 01562 885740 – philipjsloper@gmail.com RECENT EVENTS February meeting with meal and skittles at The Bell Our annual skittles evening was again held at The Bell in Lower Broadheath, with 38 members braving the rather inclement weather, with snow in some parts of the Region. As usual, The Bell looked after us well, serving up an excellent and well-priced meal before battle commenced on the skittle alley. After a very close-fought contest, the husband and wife team of Ian and Julia Horsman won both the men’s and women’s contest, the first time this has been achieved in an R13 skittles evening! Despite this, neither achieved a ‘full house’ (knocking down all nine pins) but Peter Johnson did and so carried off the prize for that. As always, there were also prizes for the lowest score, and these went to Dave Barnes and Jean Clemson. Of course, it’s not the winning but the participation that counts!

Thank you to all our members for supporting this event, and apologies to those who would have liked to join us but whom we couldn’t accommodate.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 27 March meeting with Albert Walsh Our March monthly meeting will see us back at our normal meeting venue (The Manor House) where we shall have PCGB Register Director Albert Walsh deliver his talk ‘My Life and Cars’. Albert has spent almost 50 years working in the motor trade for some of the finest manufacturers, including Rolls-Royce and Bentley, Lotus, Mercedes-Benz, Maserati, Aston Martin and, of course, Porsche! and he is looking forward to meeting us all again.

24 April monthly meeting at Onyx Automotive Our April meeting will be held at Onyx Automotive from 7-10.30pm. The owner, Harry, will talk about and demonstrate the art of detailing, ceramic coatings and the application of PPF (Paint Protective Film). All PPF is pre-cut in-house using a Graphtec Plotter and applied by experienced technicians to ensure the best possible finish to a vehicle. Check out their Facebook page facebook. com/onyxautomotiveuk/ Onyx Automotive, Unit 2 Varney Industrial Estate, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 6AE.

8-19 May Grand Prix de Monaco Historique A reminder of R13’s continental trip to watch the 12th running of this historic race, held every two years.

If you want to join us, please make urgent direct contact with Kieran Line, Car Club and Group Relationship Manager, Scenic and Continental Car Tours.

Last bookings are four weeks before the event, so if you want to join us, there is not much time left to book.

Please let Steve or Philip know if you decide to book.

Contact Kieran on 01732 879 172 or email admin@ sceniccartours.com sceniccartours.com/monacohistorique/4580041219 29 May Club night at The Fox and Hounds A social evening, we can meet at any time from 7.30pm onwards for a drink and a chat. For anyone who wants to eat, The Fox and Hounds (SY4 4JG) does serve food and a menu can be found on their website, foxandhoundsshawbury.co.uk 7-8 July Chateau Impney Hill Climb There are discounted tickets still available for this historic hill climb. We will have an allocated parking area and the opportunity to show a couple of cars next to our Club gazebo. Volunteers to help on the stand would be most welcome.

As well as the hill climb, there will be a Concours and classic car auction along with exhibitors, demonstrations, funfair and a flyover. PCGB is an Associated Club, and R13 will be there both days, supported by the Club Office.

22 August Drivers School at Loton Park Hill Climb As reported last month in PP and on the Forum, we have arranged a hill climb driving day at Loton Park, Alberbury (near Shrewsbury SY5 9AG).

For just £180 for the whole day, you will get eight runs, tuition, lunch and a video souvenir of your runs.

Only a couple of places left for this great experience.

Loton Park details can be found here: hdlcc.com/ driversschool 5-7 October WOTY in North Devon (fully booked) Unfortunately, all the rooms are now sold for our WOTY, but please contact Phil if you would like to be put on the reserve list. commodore-instow.co.uk French tour (moved to May 2019) Starting in Bayeux, then travelling via Mont Saint Michel, Saint Malo and Rennes to Caen, as well as stopping at the car museum in Loheac en route. For more details, please contact Steve or Phil, who will put you in touch with Ian Crosskell, the tour organiser.

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

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

DIARY DATES 24 APRIL Club night visit to Onyx Automotive in West Bromwich 8-19 MAY Nine-day trip to Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 29 MAY Shropshire Club night at The Fox and Hounds in Shrawbury 7 JUNE R13 at Curborough Sprint Course More details to follow, contact Steve or Phil to register your interest. Still a couple of places left for a great event at a fantastic price but limited to 25 cars.

10 JUNE Secret Hills Tour Details to follow.

26 JUNE Annual Concours event at The Riverside Inn in Cound

South Wales Regional Organiser Huw Jones 07799 532661 – r14@porscheclubgb.com This month’s report is brief due to yours truly being abroad throughout February, but we still have plenty to look forward to in the coming months.

RECENT EVENTS Mumbles drive A total of 30 cars and 60 guests turned up on a wet January Sunday morning, The drive took us to Llangenith and Hill Caravan Park for coffee. The owners opened especially for us. From there, we followed a route towards Mumbles and to Braclet Bay and Castllemare Italian restaurant for a lovely lunch.

Thanks go to Douglas Wells for organising the route.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 7 May Singleton Show I have received the following note from Terry Davison.

“On 7 May, between 10am and 4pm, we are invited to the Singleton Show. The show is open to all pre-1988 classic vehicles or FBHVC-registered clubs. No entry after 10am; entry is free if booked by 8 March. A minimum of five cars is required for a club stand.”

Terry can send entry forms to anyone interested and, if you get in touch with me, I will forward your details to Terry.

15 June Concours at PC Cardiff Following my email on 26 January, I have received a sufficient number of members interested in the Concours event at PC Cardiff to justify progressing with the event. Further details and entry procedures will be appearing in May’s PP and newsletter.

16 June Porsche in the Bay Please note, the Concours has now been cancelled at this event. More details of the event can be found on our website.

From left: Jean and Steve; (L-R) Phil Sloper, Julia Horsman, Ian Horsman, Steve Cutler

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22-24 June R14 Weekend of the Year There are still a few rooms left for the R14 WOTY to Betws Y Coed. More details can be found online.

April Offers Porsche Cayenne 29535ZR21 Pirelli Pzero N1 £227.95 Porsche Macan 26545R20 Pzero N0 £234.95 29540R20 Pzero N0 £212.95 Porsche Cayman Boxster 23535Z19 Pirelli Pzero N2 £158.95 26535Z19 Pirelli Pzero N2 £215.95 911 991 24535Z20 Pzero N0 £206.95 30530Z20 Pzero N0 £274.95 911 997 23535Z19 Pzero N2 £158.95 30530Z19 Pzero N2 £256.95 911 996 22540ZR18 Pirelli Pzero Rosso N4 £126.95 26535ZR18 Pirelli Pzero Rosso N4 £177.95

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South West Joint Regional Organisers Keith Young and Alan Stoneham 07769 320379 (Keith) 07803 237610 (Alan) r15@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Competition gliding with Chris Tipney The Dolphin Sunday lunch was preceded by an excellent introductory talk on gliding and its practical and technical facets by PCGB member and Cayman pilot, Chris Tipney.

Chris first reminded us of the principles of flight, early flying attempts and flight in, perhaps, its purest form. By the end, he had stunned the audience with his description of competition gliding events, spotting streets of cloud, chasing thermals, taking aerial photos and occasionally landing in fields, all nicely illustrated with some shots of the countryside and some of the competition gliders that he flew.

The Region is organising its own gliding event in mid-August so we are now amply prepared for the experience! Thank you to Chris for an entertaining presentation.

Photographic competition It was announced by the ROs that we are launching a members’ photographic competition in 2018.

The idea is that you submit your best photographs of a car, or cars, people and background. Entries will be judged by a select panel, taking into consideration the subject, composition and technical input. However, we anticipate that all entries will have an equal chance of being successful – it’s up to you!

We are planning to publish a Regional 2019 calendar to be available at the end of this year, and the winning photographs will be guaranteed to get a page to themselves.

The deadline for the competition is the end of October. More details will be published later in the year, so get snapping!

Spotted recently It’s rare to see one Irish Green car from the ’60s but two in the same place at once? These nicely preserved examples were spotted together at my local specialists this week – the 912 resplendent in full running order, with tan interior and lovely wood-rim steering wheel, the 911 still in the course of a sympathetic rebuild, retaining some original trim patina with black interior and original four-spoke wheel. Nice to see you.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 22 April Spring Drive Limited to 25 cars, this takes place on 22 April and is a scenic drive out to the north Cornish coast at Port Isaac, with lunch and tea stops included.

There are usually some great photographic opportunities.

20 May Garden party at Goulds We are having an early summer gathering at Goulds, the home of Bob and Janet Fairchild, in Staverton, Devon. There will be food, drink, a quiz and other tasty distractions to pass away a pleasant afternoon.

The event is limited to about 25 cars and couples, so register your interest sooner rather than later.

See the PCGB R15 Events page for further details of this and all our future social meetings.

Keith and Alan

DIARY DATES 11 APRIL Club night – Technical Visit to SW Wheel Repair, Exeter 22 APRIL Spring Scenic Drive to Port Isaac with lunch and tea stops.

9 MAY The first evening Club night – The Dolphin, Bovey Tracey 20 MAY Open House – Goulds, Staverton Limited numbers available.

13 JUNE Club night – The Dolphin With Natter and Noggin.

21-24 JUNE WOTY in south-west Wales Event is fully subscribed.

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Clockwise from left: 912 with tan interior; …and great seats; Irish Green 911 still in progress; black interior seems complete

Regional Organisers Elaine Gammon 07854 868396 Stuart Ings 07942 184927 – r16@porscheclubgb.com Region news We had another good social evening considering recent cold winter nights. This one, however, probably had the highest number of new members at any one time so it looks like we will have some great evenings to come this year.

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From top: with a Britannia airliner on our AV8 drive and dine; Will Glennon enjoying his long-awaited 911; Will at his day job

Tell us your story of how you became a Porsche owner and what you get up to with your car, from trackdays to competitions, and send in a few photos.

Will Glennon is a newsreader for the regional BBC programme Points West covering the west of England. He joined PCGB at the NEC Classic Motor Show last November after buying his first Porsche back in the summer. A 911 was the poster on his childhood wall, so he’s always wanted one. After owning a few different performance cars from other manufacturers, Will decided that the time had come for a Porsche. Last July he finally put his money down and became the proud owner of a 2003 996 Carrera 4S, and, so far, he hasn’t been disappointed. With excellent handling, smooth power delivery and sharp looks, it’s everything he hoped it would be. Will’s pleased to meet like-minded enthusiasts in the Club and is looking forward to attending lots of meetings and events this spring and summer.

Thanks Will – we too look forward to seeing more of you and your lovely Carrera 4S.

From top: Peter Standbridge (R17 Charity Coordinator) and Robert Taylor; Tesla Roadster at Tesla Crawley; Tesla charging station

RECENT EVENTS either send an email to us at r16@porscheclubgb.com and we will forward that on to Club HQ or you can contact Cornbury House directly and ask them to put you on the list. This system is the best way of getting information out to you and keeping you updated.

During the meeting, we also touched on the matter of running the Region and the possibility of having a Region committee. It would be made up of other members wishing to help with organising events and such like or maybe even running the Region in the future as we are not intending to do this forever.

Having said that, we also do not intend on stopping just yet if no one wants to get involved.

In the last few years and this year, members have kindly come up with drives that they are organising; this is a big help to us and we very much appreciate it.

AV8 to Huntsman drive and dine We had a fantastic response to our first drive of the year meeting at the AV8 Cotswold Airport before heading off around the corner for a photo shoot under the Bristol Britannia airliner.

The AV8 is a popular café and a great place to start our drives from. We had a few members and non-members come along just to meet up with a few others only able to do half the drive before heading off. A total of 17 cars did the full route to the Huntsman Inn for Sunday lunch where we packed out our pre-booked room.

There was a bit of confusion when one of the drivers doing half the route started to head off and the cars behind followed him for a while, but we all eventually made it to the pub.

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Race car A new race car suddenly entered our collection recently and turned everything upside down. I came across a 944 S2 on eBay that was at a low price and put a cheeky bid on it – well, no one else bid against me so I got it. To cut a not too long a story short, after a lot of pondering and looking at the different race series we have decided to once again enter the Porsche Club Championship. With the new Boxster Restoracing taking up Class 3, this means I will be in Class 4, and probably quite lonely to start with, as the lower classes have not had much interest due to only half points being awarded and no chance of winning the Championship. For 2017 the rules changed, and now full points will be awarded provided that there are three or more starters for each race. I am hoping that others will see a regular competitor and enter in the fun. Another important factor of Class 4 is the tyres, with a maximum of two sets available, unlike Class 1 and Class 2 with multiple sets required throughout the season, meaning that we should be able to compete with a reasonable budget and have some great fun.

Brands Hatch GP circuit will be our first race in May as, unfortunately, we will miss the opening round at Donington due to other long-standing commitments.

Regional Organiser Charlie McLaughlin 02380 694081 M: 07966 126464 r17@porscheclubgb.com

Members’ corner One of our new members asked if we wanted some photos of his car with some words to go with it to put in our Region’s column. What a great idea and here is the first of a new feature that hopefully others can contribute to.

It’s another thank you from me, this time for attending February’s Club night. We listened to Robert Taylor talk about Sebastian’s Action Trust and receive a cheque from the Region for £500, raised at

We are just about to head away on our first weekend with the Region and it might not be too late to join us.

We will be glad of your company if you can make it.

Our second weekend away was kindly organised

by Charles and Sarah Fox. This drive takes in Salisbury, the New Forest and the Simply Porsche Beaulieu event on the Sunday with something for everyone.

Please lodge your interest with any events to r16@porscheclubgb.com We look forward to seeing you soon.

Elaine and Stuart

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our December Dinner Dance. He was very thankful and, like us, he hopes we can continue to support the charity in other ways this year.

25 February Tesla visit Our first driving event of the year was well subscribed, with over 50 people looking to test drive Tesla cars at their UK outlet at Crawley. Unfortunately, I couldn’t attend, but I was able to meet them at the starting point and see them off on a nice, 70-mile drive into Sussex and beyond.

Hopefully, most drivers will have spotted the mobile camera unit on the road bridge crossing the A27. Sadly, some failed to do so. On arrival, we were warmly greeted by Max Toozs-Hobson and his team.

Outside caterers had been laid on to provide fresh coffee and pastries, and test drives were arranged.

Several Tesla owners were present to wax lyrical about their vehicles, how they worked in practice and to answer all those awkward questions about range and charging etc. While the Model S weighs 2.5 tons, who knew that the batteries immediately beneath the floor plan were, in fact, only a little bigger than a standard AA battery? It’s just that there are several thousand of them!

Max gave a presentation with an emphasis on the green credentials of the Tesla brand and how transportation is just one-third of what the company is all about. The business of electricity generation being another third (solar panels that look just like standard roof tiles) and power storage (battery packs) being the remaining third.

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The interiors were very interesting, and clearly exhibit high quality materials with the largest touchscreen display tablet ever seen in a car – it also appears to control everything in the vehicle. The cars have cameras around their edge and are already equipped for driverless transportation once the software is ready and there is the appetite for it.

Software upgrades are made available and downloaded overnight while charging and often involve upgraded vehicle features at no extra cost to owners. It was then all down to the driving.

One-to-one test drives were provided to all who wanted them, and most did, in both the Model S and Model X. The ‘slow’ version of the Model S was available (0-60 in 4.5 seconds, we were told) and very rapid it felt too, and surprisingly very car-like to drive. It is easy to see why owners are sold on these cars and that is before one takes into account 100 per cent capital allowances available to businesses for their acquisition. A very interesting and thoughtprovoking day, and our thanks go out to Max and his team for their hospitality.

If you get a chance to try a Tesla, do give it a go.

It makes you wonder what the Porsche version will be like when eventually launched, given their engineering expertise and attention to detail and performance. Thanks to David Lawrence for organising this interesting visit.

WOTY reminder I make no apology for including the May WOTY details again. We have organised what looks like a great act for Saturday night’s entertainment, for which we are looking for a small contribution of £5pp. The details again are: 25-27 May at The Glebe Hotel, Barford, Warwickshire, for two nights’ dinner and B&B £280 a couple, single rooms at £230.

Dinner on the Friday night, in small groups, as and when you arrive, with a ‘gala dinner’ on the Saturday night. Entertainment is planned during and after dinner.

On Saturday, we have a planned drive and visit to Bletchley Park, with lots of other local places of interest if this does not take your fancy.

We also have the option to stay a further night, at £80 B&B rate. The hotel’s booking number is 01926 624218 and mention ‘May Porsche Weekend’ when booking and the number of nights you wish to stay.

Come and join us for what looks like a great weekend away. glebehotel.co.uk Prodrive and Downton Classic I am looking for names and numbers for the ProDrive visit on 15 April and the Downton Classic on 28 April, a quick text or email please, just to register your interest.

Note Don’t forget that April’s Club night is at PC Portsmouth.

Charlie McLaughlin DIARY DATES 10 APRIL Club night at PC Portsmouth 7.15pm onwards.

15 APRIL Drive and visit to ProDrive Requesting a £20pp contribution to charity to attend.

28 APRIL Drive and visit to Downton Classic Car show and Cuckoo Fair 26-28 MAY UK WOTY – Glebe Hotel Barford

I presented the prizes for the runner-up (Jo Diamond) and third place (Kevin Dodd) in the photo competition.

Unfortunately, winner Elaine Saxton didn’t attend, so I have her prize to be collected at a future meeting.

25 February Cars and Coffee The first Cars and Coffee meeting at Columbus Quay, Liverpool saw, as usual, a fantastic turnout of sports and classic cars in attendance, with vast crowds watching and taking photographs. Talking to Norman Shum, who organises these events, there were around 600 cars in attendance. Have a look at the Facebook page for shots of the event. Norman doesn’t organise these on a fixed Sunday each month, so you need to join the Cars and Coffee Facebook page to be kept notified of future events.

Lancashire & Cumbria Regional Organiser David Baker 01772 451970 – r18@porscheclubgb.com I am just writing this amid news reports of heavy snow and cold coming in from Russia. It hasn’t reached Lancashire yet, but I’m sure it won’t be far away.

RECENT EVENTS 30 January First drive and meal of the year The start was from Darwen Services on the M65, with the route taking us over Grain Road into Rossendale before going over towards Bolton and cutting off and going over Rivington. At least we didn’t encounter any cyclists on the road as we would have done on a Sunday afternoon. We finished at the Black Horse in Limbrick near Chorley, for their grill night, where 30 of us enjoyed an excellent meal.

Thanks to Kevin Dodd for organising this for us.

18 February Portmeirion A large number of R18 members joined R5 at their annual Portmeirion lunch and overnighter. A full report will be in R5’s section. Thanks to Phil and Nette Graham for organising this again.

21 February Garstang Golf Club Our monthly meeting was to be a critique of the photographic competition entries by Sean Conboy.

Unfortunately, Sean had to go overseas on business at the last minute. We had an excellent Noggin and Natter night, with quick motoring quiz organised by Judy Baker.

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From top: 356 at Cars and Coffee; nice selection; photo competition runner-up Jo Diamond and Kevin Dodd, who took third place

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 8 April Drive to the Kielder area and lunch Meet at Sallys Café, Warwick Bridge at 10am. Lunch at The Pheasant Inn, Hexham. Contact Martin Mackay to book at 07979 966633. Martin needs bookings for lunch; email martin@mrm-business.co.uk 13 May Drive and lunch in the Yorkshire Dales

By Jo and Alan Diamond. Contact them at joandald@ aol.com to book. Meet at Bamber Bridge at 9.15am.

20 May Cumbria International Motor Show R18 will be having a big presence together with PC Kendal, Porsche Cars GB, and other sponsors attending.

Book direct on the website espcarclub.co.uk/ cumbria-international-motor-show Use the ‘Car Registration’ button and put PCGB in the comments box so the organisers know how much space will be required for us. Last year we had 140 PCGB cars on our display.

We have a number of drives and lunches coming up, and the various organisers need to know if you will be attending so they can book sufficient places for lunch. Details of these will be in the newsletter and also on the PCGB Forum, so keep an eye out on these for any last-minute updates.

New members Welcome to new members Mark Perry, Brian Ellis, John Bath, Michelle Jackson, Katie Bonar, Neil and Dawn Roskell, Ben and Chris Heys, Chris Davis and James Smith.

I hope to meet you at some of our events in the future.

Regards David, Judy and the R18 Organising Team DIARY DATES 1 APRIL Classic Car Breakfast – The Cornerhouse, Wrightington (TBC) 3 APRIL Social meeting David Hayton Cars Joint meet with R3.

8 APRIL Drive to the Kielder area and lunch 18 APRIL Monthly meeting – Garstang GC and Lister Cars 22 APRIL AGM Cornbury House 22 APRIL Preston Sports and Supercar Club Breakfast Phantom Winger, Fulwood, Preston. 8.30am– 12.30pm.

1 MAY Social meeting – Green Hills Hotel, Wigton Joint meet with Cumbria Classic Car Club.

6 MAY Classic Car Breakfast – The Cornerhouse, Wrightington 7 MAY Gawsworth Hall Classic Car Show, Macclesfield (TBC) 13 MAY Drive and lunch in the Yorkshire Dales 16 MAY Monthly meeting – Jasmine Porschalink Open Evening **Please note, there will be no meeting at Garstang GC.** 20 MAY Cumbria International Motor Show 28 MAY Mawdesley Classic Car Show

Monthly roundup Hello everyone, it has been a great month for R19.

First, we had bumper attendance at our monthly Regional meeting and, for our Region, huge support for our inaugural ‘Steak and Kidney Pudding Run’.

James Mahoney, who helps me tremendously by taking email addresses of new members, said that six new members’ email addresses was an unprecedented number in one month. The Thames Valley Region welcomes you all.

At the Novello, there was the usual form of having lunch and a swift half before getting down to the serious business of bonnet peering, talking all things Porsche and getting our first look at Anthony Free’s newly repaired 996, and doesn’t it sound sweet!

Some members were brave enough to let other members test drive their cars. What a way to spend a Sunday.

RECENT EVENTS Steak and Kidney Pudding Run Prior to the actual Steak and Kidney Pudding Run, James and I did a final recce of the route because it was the intention that James would lead the group, and I would go directly to the gastropub and ward off the evil spirits from the front car park. At precisely 10.33am, James, driving my Turbo and me in the Citroen AX GTI, set out to drive the route and it was lucky we did because Wokingham council had closed a number of the roads along the route for the Wokingham Half Marathon. Why anyone would run for a half a Snickers bar (for anyone too young to remember the chocolate bar’s original name) is beyond my comprehension. Over a leisurely coffee at the Fernygrove Tea Room, James and I decided to reverse roles and I would lead while he stood guard.

Without the closed roads, the route was a scant half-hour drive, barely time to get the motors fully warmed, so I was out again the Thursday before to find some extra mileage. I managed to get the timing back up to 46 minutes, which, allowing for regrouping on the day, would give us about an hour.

On the day, we had a quick briefing and I suggested that drivers with passengers would take the walkie-talkies and space themselves out along the convoy. The drive went mostly without incident, although one member with a remapped Cayman S had a bit of a wobble when he noticed blue smoke emanating from his exhaust after he had hit the rev limiter. He nearly called it a day but, as the engine was running OK, he decided to continue with us. We had a good drive along some exhilarating roads with sweeping curves and changes of elevation, and really the only thing that took the edge off the drive was the hooting and tooting of what could only have been jealous motorists as they passed us whilst we waited for the back markers to catch up. In that respect, the walkie-talkies were invaluable. We arrived at The Cricketers in Horsell Birch at about 11.50am and sat down to chat over a thoroughly enjoyable and filling meal. A good time was had by all, both on the drive

and at lunch. A side note here is that using a walkie-talkie is not illegal. Yes, it is a hand-held communication device, but exemptions exist for a device for the transmission of two-way voice messages, and good job too otherwise there would be a queue of taxi drivers, armed forces drivers and emergency services drivers a mile long, all waiting to be ‘done’.

However, by the same token, you could still be in hot water if you have an accident through not being in proper control of your vehicle.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Brands Hatch In other news, my guess last month about the ticket prices for Brands Hatch was exactly right. The online ticket price is £28, so, with the now regular Regional subsidy, they will indeed cost you £23.

VAG at the Manor Next up, depending on projected support and strength of opinion, I have a notion to bring our July meeting forward by one week to 24 June. This is not cast in stone and it depends entirely on how many of you want to come and show your Porsches off at the VAG at the Manor event at Dinton Pastures (near Reading) on the weekend of 30 June-1 July.

The VAG are keen for us to come along, but I was thinking of attending on the Sunday, not both days. Of course, this date is the first Sunday of July, so it clashes, and the following week is out because James, several others and I will be away at the Le Mans Classic.

Whisperer 911 Last month, I mentioned Whisperer 911 and I rang Barry who invited me to come and look around. His extensive premises include a trimming shop, restoration and assembly room and a very comprehensive paint shop and plant room. The upshot of my meeting, having proposed an open morning and sandwiches, was that Barry suggested we come down and have a hog-roast. We have not firmed-up dates yet as it is way too early in the year, but I have confidence that when the weather gets better Barry will come up with something and, of course, I will let you all know if anything develops.

Summer run In the summer we will use the full route of last year’s late summer run and have a mid-month breakfast run, on a Saturday, starting at around 8am, ending at the Fernygrove Tea Room for breakfast at about 9am.

Thames Valley Regional Organiser John Barnatt 01628 471985 – 07890 181495 r19@porscheclubgb.com

Top: R19 members at their regular meet at The Novello; above, a panoramic view from The Cricketers pub

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I will advise you all of the date. To avoid large groups we will split into two smaller groups so we have the potential for 24 cars if we need the capacity, with me and the eminently able James Mahoney taking point.

Feel free to email me if you like the idea.

Finally, R19 wishes to thank John Frith, James M, James Jay, Dave Myhill, and the many other members too numerous to mention, who submitted photographs for publication.

For those of you interested, April is also the Club AGM, an important part of our Club’s governance and chance to see behind the scenes. Well worth a Sunday drive out to the Clubhouse on some great Cotswold roads. If nothing else, you will get to see Nick in a suit in his ‘other’ role as Vice Chairman, Communications and Strategy director.

See you out on the road.

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Ed and Nick PCGB, you know it makes sense.

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London Regional Organisers Nick and Ed Pike 02089 607 111 – r20@porscheclubgb.com Facebook: pcgb.r20 Instagram: @porscheclubgblondon Twitter: @PCGB_London Opening words With so many Club events happening this summer, this is a good time to make sure that you have booked places on the things you really love, whether that is the Le Mans events, the Silverstone Classic, the Festival of Porsche or the National Concours d’Elégance at Ragley Hall. If you are coming to the 987 technical seminar, or the automotive photography events at the Clubhouse this month, we will be at both, so take a moment to say hello.

In the London Region, April is the month of our Spring Break, ‘Chops and Robbers’, heading to the south coast. Places went quickly, and we have a great set of roads and experiences for the Porsches who made it onto the list. Our next drive, Windy Wastelands, one of my favourites, heads towards Kent in May, with two outings. Sign-up date is 5 April. Sign-up is through an email to the usual address (r20@porscheclubgb.com) and places are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

We run a reserve list to make sure everyone gets out on a drive.

Snow does not slow the London members down and an impressive group of Porsches marshalled outside the iconic Ace Cafe building.

As it was too cold to stand outside, we warmed up inside with mugs of tea and chatted about the upcoming events. More on the early March pop-up event with the Urban Outlaw and R20 friend Magnus Walker in next month’s PP.

London Classic Car Show Four days spent surrounded by stunning sports cars, many of them Porsches. The stunning 1953 Pre-A, FIA prepped 356 race car, lent to the Club by one of our London members, was a crowd pleaser with lots of attention. The chance of a coffee and a sit down was a welcome break from the overwhelming glitz and glamour that comes from a London-based show.

Our voices were hoarse by the end of Sunday from chatting to so many members from London and further afield. Hope to see you out on the road in the not-to-distant future.

Out East A perfect, crisp, clear February morning, that brought Porsches to this artsy, urban corner of East London in their droves. The surrounding roads easily absorbed the load, giving plenty of opportunities to photograph your pride and joy against a street art backdrop. Shout-outs to the Essex crew, who convoyed in to see what this was all about, and the 996 Kent group, exploring the north side of the river. The immaculate classic red 944 S2, with 46,000 miles on the clock, that drove down from Ipswich was the star of the morning. For more of the same, join us on the third Sunday of the month for this popular breakfast meet from 8.30am onwards.

Ace Cafe The last of our ‘all dark’ Ace Cafe meets, until the autumn. A bitter February evening, with the last rays of daylight wiped out by a snowstorm that came, dumped and moved on, leaving clear skies behind.

27-29 April R20 Spring Break – Chops and Robbers Our spring break, three days of great driving along the South coast, enjoying some great roads **Full** 7 May and 19 May R20 Escape – Windy Wastelands Some of the best roads that Kent has to offer, this scenic drive is one of our favourites. Sign up from April 5.

DIARY DATES 26 MARCH Ace Cafe Meet The regular monthly Porsche-only meet at Ace Cafe on the North Circular Road, Stonebridge, London NW10 7UD, from 6pm.

(Last Monday of the month) 15 APRIL East London Out East Join us on Beachy Road, London E3 2NS from 8.30am onwards (third Sunday of the month).

Plenty of street parking, great coffee, and soul.

30 APRIL Ace Cafe Meet Details as for our March meeting above.

Chiltern Regional Organiser Terry Perry 07748 555333 – r21@porscheclubgb.com February Club night On a cold February evening, a large group of R21 members turned out to hear Gary Marsh’s talk on performance and track driving. Gary is a successful racing driver who offers tuition to help people improve their driving skills and fully understand what their vehicle is doing. He has provided tuition for several R21 members and is well regarded for his expertise and friendly, relaxed approach. More can be seen at aneed4speed.co.uk Our Club night venue, The Black Horse, was absolutely at capacity on this evening and our apologies go to anyone who could not hear or see Gary’s presentation very well. We are always looking for alternative venues for Club nights that offer the combination of a large car park, a room suitable for presentations, a bar and good, reasonably priced food. Such places are not easy to find, but if you have some suggestions, please let me know.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 8 April R21 breakfast meet at Denham Our first breakfast meet of the year will take place at the normal venue, The Crew Room, Denham Aerodrome, Hangar Road, Denham UB9 5DL. We meet from 10am to midday and all members from any Region are welcome to join us. The Crew Room does a good bacon sandwich or full fr- up if you prefer, along with good tea and coffee and cold drinks.

Clockwise from left: Out East 944; display at London Classic Car Show; Snow at Ace Cafe; street art; chatting about Porsche at Out East

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From top: R21 members listening to Gary Marsh’s presentation; John and July with their GT4; Porthmadog harbour in the sunshine

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 26 May Clay pigeon shooting We are organising a clay pigeon shooting trip to the Oxford Gun Club for members, beginners or experienced shooters. If you don’t fancy shooting clays, they offer archery, crossbows or axe throwing!

24 June Azuri Car Care We have been invited to visit the Azuri Car Care centre at Stevenage. There will be demonstrations on detailing and paint film protection and the GTechniq team will be on hand to explain all about ceramic coating. There will also be free tea and coffee along with bacon rolls.

Please keep the dates free; there will be more details next month.

29 June-1 July R21 WOTY to North Wales Kathy and I took a trip to Wales at the end of January to check out the hotel that we are going to be staying in for the WOTY. The weather on the journey was predictably very wet, but it did not spoil a great drive once we left the main roads and headed west from Shrewsbury. However, as our photo shows, the sun can shine in Wales even in January and Porthmadog harbour in the sun looks very attractive.

Unfortunately, if you have not already booked you are too late. Following the article in last month’s magazine and the mailshot, the WOTY is now fully subscribed.

John and July’s new car The photograph shows John and July Kent saying goodbye to their Boxster Spyder and preparing to drive away in their latest acquisition – a lovely GT4.

(I must admit to some bias here because it was my GT4!)

It’s a good trip for all the family with a chance to look at the cars or watch the flying activity from the Crew Room terrace. No need to book, just turn up on the day. Let’s hope for good weather so that some of the older cars may be tempted out of their winter hibernation.

14 April 928 and Porsche morning The Porsche 928 group has arranged a meeting, which will be at the Cock Inn, Sarratt, Watford WD3 6HH from 10am. All Porsches will be welcome, not just 928s, so this presents another opportunity to take your Porsche for a drive. There will coffee and bacon rolls from 10.30am, lunches will be available and there will be dedicated parking for all Porsches.

20 May Chiltern Hills Rally Chiltern Region will, as in previous years, host a stand at the Chiltern Hills Rally at Weedon. This will be a display for all models of Porsche cars and tractors.

The cost will be £6 for a car with driver and one passenger, additional passengers will be charged at £6pp. There will be a trade village, auto jumble and catering stand for you to see during the day.

If you would like to be included in our display, please email me for an application form (r21@ porscheclubgb.com), which should be completed and sent with your cheque to the address shown on the bottom of the form.

If you have attended in previous years, you may already have received an application form direct from the organisers. If this is the case, please ensure that you put ‘Porsche Club Stand’ in the club stands box on the form and let me know that you are attending so that we can plan space accordingly.

Terry

Sussex Regional Organisers Chris and Martin Woolger 07720 849982 or 07802 409272 R23@porscheclubgb.com

Cambridgeshire & Bedfordshire Regional Organiser John Dunn 01954 789764 – r24@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS Post-Christmas lunch The post-Christmas lunch was held at the Barnes Hotel in Bedford. This is the second time we have used this venue, and it was obviously popular since we had almost a full house for the lunch. It was a bright sunny day and the hotel car park quickly filled with various models of the Porsche range. Inside the 13th-century barn, the bar was busy as members enjoyed pre-dinner drinks. We were joined by our guest of honour, Scott Daniels (newly appointed Service Manager at PC Cambridge), and his wife, Gemma. Scott was also joined by other members of the Cambridge centre.

A three-course lunch was served along with some short speeches from me, Scott and Gary Sorrell. The Porsche team informed everyone present of what to expect from Porsche in the coming months.

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Even though it was now the end of January, the tradition of ‘Christmas wrapping’ raffle prizes continued. Well done to all. I counted almost 40 prizes. Edward conducted the raffle and I am pleased to report that most went home with a raffle prize.

This year, your committee has decided to support a charity. Our chosen charity is Magpas Air Ambulance. We decided to have an auction and we are indebted to PC Cambridge who provided a wonderful gift for the winning bidder. So, having announced the item for auction, a half-day at the Silverstone Experience Centre for two, it was over to our auctioneer Gary Sorrell. Bidding was swift and the gavel finally fell at £370. The winning bidder was Maggie Helme – well done Maggie and do enjoy your day at Silverstone. Money raised at the post-Christmas lunch, along with other donations, will be presented to Magpas. This will take the form of an event when we will travel to Magpas headquarters near Huntingdon to hand over our donation. We hope you will join us on the day. More details on this and Magpas to follow shortly.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 18-20 May Regional WOTY to North Wales Just a couple of spaces left now on our North Wales WOTY. The event is somewhat different this year since we will be sharing the hotel with the 991 Register and R5. There are a limited number of rooms remaining and, as ever, it is on a firstcome-first-served basis. A convoy-style drive is planned on the Friday to join the other groups at the Bison Restaurant on the A5 in Wales.

The group will then make a scenic drive to our hotel in Llandudno. Booking details in flyer format are available by emailing me at jdpef356@hotmail.co.uk Although now full, you will still be able to spectate at the PCGB trackday on the Saturday at Anglesey Circuit. On Sunday, there is dedicated parking for Porsches on the Prom(there were 580 cars in 2017).

Our hotel, the St George, is a luxury four-star hotel (voted AA Hotel of Year 2015-2016) overlooking beautiful Llandudno Bay. Dinner and B&B for two nights is £390 and must be booked with booking codes (the codes are available by emailing me). Any questions, please contact me and, if you wish to join, us, don’t delay, book now.

21 June Pitch and putt The pitch and putt and BBQ event planned at Kingsway Golf Centre in Melbourn have been provisionally booked.

Kimbolton Country Fayre and Classic Car show More details to follow on this event but, in the meantime, pencil 8 July into your diary.

3-6 May 43rd 356 International Event For the first time since 2003, PCGB will host the 356 International. The event will see 136 cars coming from most parts of the world to participate. On 4 May, Regional members can make the short journey to Hedingham Castle and view what will be the largest gathering of the 356 model for many a year. Other activities have been organised which centre around the castle. A nominal entry fee of £10 can be purchased via the Club’s website. Further details of the event can be found on page six of February’s PP. Other news Porsche Classic Register The Porsche Classic Register operates as a membership programme that is free of charge and can be set up for

Maggie Helme’s winning shot in R24’s photo competition

RECENT EVENTS February Club night took place at West Malling Golf Club as Brands Hatch was closed to us this month.

Considering the weather we had a good number of members attending. The venue proved to be successful with very tasty bar meals. We will be using this venue again in November.

February breakfast club Thank you to everyone who turned up on a crisp and sunny morning to the first breakfast club of 2018. We were pleased to welcome another six new members and hope to see them again at future events. Despite the impromptu gathering (thanks to social media) of Ford RS owners who seemed intent on gate-crashing our event and causing chaos in the car park. I guess they could say the same of us, but at least we forewarned our hosts. Apart from the early chaos, all seemed to go well, and thanks to the staff at Bangers, who provided excellent meals and service under considerable pressure.

OTHER NEWS

12 months on completion of a service carried out by a participating Porsche Centre. Complimentary subscription renewal takes place on an annual basis after completion of a subsequent service carried out, with a minimum requirement of an oil and filter service. To qualify for Classic Registration, your Porsche car needs to be of pre-1998 manufacture.

Benefits of the Porsche Classic Register include a branded membership pack,15 per cent discount on Porsche Classic genuine parts, two issues of the limited edition Porsche Classic Originale collectors magazine, four complimentary wash and vacs and a number of other items, all worth having. Further details at porsche.com/uk/accessoriesandservice/ classic/register/

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 15 April Traditional afternoon tea at The Hilton, Maidstone Still time to book this afternoon treat. Payment of £14.75pp will be required in advance, together with any special dietary requirements by 7 April please.

Event begins at 3pm and includes a traditional afternoon tea with refills of coffee and tea.

Photo competition You may recall we had a Regional photo competition in 2017. With many entries submitted, it was down to the judges to select which photos would appear in the 2018 Regional calendar. I am pleased to report that you can see the winning entries on the monthly pages. Furthermore, Maggie Helme’s photo was chosen to grace the front of the 2018 Regional desk calendar. Well done to all those whose entry found its way onto a month page and thank you to all members for your entries – please keep snapping away, you may be lucky enough to get on the calendar next year.

28 April Spring health check at PC Tonbridge Early booking for this popular offer is recommended.

Bookings will be taken by email with membership number, model, year and registration number in your request to r25@porscheclubgb.com 29 April breakfast club The breakfast club is from 9am onwards at Quex Barn, Quex Park, Birchington CT7 0BB. It is not necessary to purchase entrance tickets to the attractions within the park as Quex Barn is at the main entrance, unless, of course, you want to explore further. If you wish to join us, then please advise committee members Sue or Mick Dennis at m1ck.dennis@btinternet.com

Enjoy your cars and Club.

John Dunn

13 May Show and Shine at Leeds Castle’s Motors by the Moat This large car show is where we will hold our Show and Shine, and members can vote for their favourite Porsche from our display.

Cars must be in place between 8am and 9am – please note that there is no entry after this time.

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Gates will open to the public at 10am and there will be no vehicle movements until 4.30pm.

Judging of the Show and Shine will be by members vote up to 12noon, as last year. Trophies will be awarded in the afternoon before the event finishes.

Entrance to the grounds and ‘special Porsche parking’ by prepaid ticket only available from Pearl and Phil (01797 344121 or r25@porscheclubgb.com) Ticket cost is £10 per car, including passengers.

This will give access to all facilities at Leeds Castle throughout the day, including the castle, gardens, maze and exhibitions.

The last date for tickets is 11 April and we will need Porsche model type and registration number with your ticket application, together with a stamped addressed envelope for the return of your tickets.

27 May Masters Historic Festival at Brands Hatch We have been granted permission by the organisers to display 30 Porsches. Any Kent Region member interested in taking part in this event is advised to contact Mick Dennis at m1ck.dennis@btinternet.com at the earliest opportunity as these places are likely to be filled quickly. Please remember to give your membership number on your request. One ticket only will be allocated on a first-come-firstserved basis.

10 June Canal boat trip and picnic We have reserved two boats on the River Wey for the day for £25pp. Places are restricted to 20 people and places will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. The boats are fully equipped with crockery and also have toilets on board. Bring a picnic, and we will provide teas and coffees plus a cream tea in the afternoon. Closing date for bookings is 23 May at the latest.

R25 calendar Our 2018 calendar of events has been seriously delayed this year by circumstances beyond our control. However, you should have received your copy by now, and we hope there are some events that you will find interesting. If you have still not received your copy, please let us know and we will get one to you.

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

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

Club nights Our monthly meetings take place on the second Wednesday of each month at The Kentagon at

Brands Hatch, near West Kingsdown (Main Gate on the A20) from 7.30pm. They are always very informal and give an opportunity to meet new people and make new friends. Whatever Porsche you drive you will always find someone with a similar interest.

If you are a new member attending one of our Club nights, then look out for the yellow T-shirts and sweatshirts worn by committee members. We are there to introduce you to other members and generally make you feel at home.

Don’t forget – if you want to come along to any of the events advertised, then please make sure you let us know in advance. Telephone 01797 344121 or email r25@porscheclubgb.com

Clockwise from top left: As true today as it was in 1949. Classic Porsche evening at PC Bournemouth; Classic Porsche evening; Classic Porsche evening; Lee Sibley interviews Richard Attwood; PC Bournemouth Restorace Boxster resplendent in its new livery; Restorace Boxster engine stripped, ready for rebuild

Happy and safe motoring.

Wishing you smooth and empty roads.

Phil and Pearl

DIARY DATES 4 APRIL Club night – Brands Hatch **Please note this date is out of sequence.** 15 APRIL Traditional afternoon tea – The Hilton, Maidstone 28 APRIL Spring Health Check – PC Tonbridge 29 APRIL Breakfast Club 9 MAY Club night – Brands Hatch 13 MAY Show and Shine – Leeds Castle’s Motors by the Moat event 27 MAY Masters Historic Festival – Brands Hatch 10 JUNE Canal boat trip and picnic

Dorset Joint Regional Organisers Trefor Willingham 01747 838158 Karl Wells 07980 212056 r26@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS R26 Monthly meeting Possibly due to the weather forecast threatening Siberian winds, sub-zero temperatures, a hard frost and the inevitable gritters, numbers were down on our usual attendance, but it didn’t prevent us from

having an enjoyable evening. Welcoming those present, including new members, Tref kicked off with his much anticipated ‘feely-bag’ competition, and I’m the first to admit that it was more fun than expected.

The hidden contents of the bags ranged from a DME relay to a Crunchie bar and we had great fun trying to determine what was contained within. When everyone had finished, the scores were totted up and having correctly identified nine out of 10 items, we had a clear winner, but modesty prevents me from announcing who it was.

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Porsche Classic evening at PC Bournemouth Well known for their enthusiasm for the classics, if you want your older car maintained by a Porsche Centre, Bournemouth is rapidly gaining a reputation as a go-to place for early Porsches and never has their enthusiasm been more apparent than at the recent Porsche Classic evening held at their showroom in Ferndown. Over 170 invited guests (plus James…) enjoyed the usual PC Bournemouth hospitality surrounded by a fine selection of classic Porsches displayed in the showroom and workshop.

The cars included Derek Bell’s 924 Carrera GTS, Richard Attwood’s Road Sports Championship 928 and PC Bournemouth’s own entry into the Porsche Classic Restoracing Championship . I was particularly humbled to have my Carrera 3.2 displayed between the Bell and Attwood cars – as any Porsche enthusiast will understand, it was a genuine honour.

Talking of Richard Attwood, the special guest for the evening was the man himself. Richard partnered Hans Herrmann to victory in the 1970 Le Mans 24 hour race and, as such, became one half of the first pairing to drive a Porsche to overall victory at Le Sarthe. After introductions from Mike Gillespie, Total 911 Editor Lee Sibley took the microphone and what followed was a fascinating interview with the Porsche legend and ambassador. A regular speaker at Porsche events, I won’t give too much away as it may spoil it for others in the future, but Richard’s candid description of his drive in the long-tail 917 and his reaction to his race ending early in 1969 was hilarious.

His surprise at winning the race of attrition in a 4.5-litre 917, when other 917s had a 5-litre engine in 1970, was palpable.

Amusingly, the interview ended with a question from the floor regarding the secret of getting 400,000 miles out of a Peugeot 405 estate without major expense, and there was a simple answer – like many racing drivers travelling on the public highway he’s a slow, smooth driver. Richard rarely uses the clutch so it had never been changed during his ownership. He also tries to avoid traffic by driving at night whenever he can. He was in no hurry to leave, staying behind to chat to guests and sign autographs – my signed photographs of ‘917 number 23’ are a cherished memory of a truly great evening.

PC Bournemouth’s Restoracing Boxster 986S Those of you who were at their Classic evening, or saw the PC Bournemouth advert in last month’s PP, will have seen their stunning entry into the Restoracing series, Porsche’s 2018 competition for Porsche Centres. The idea is that Centres entering the competition should source, prepare to strict guidelines and race a 986 Boxster S against other Centres. Ever keen to get involved, their search for a suitable car took longer than expected but, as is often the case, they eventually found one on their doorstep and having supplied and serviced the car from new, it was very well known to them. Being one of the later entries and with most Centres already bagging iconic Porsche race liveries for their cars (Gulf, Martini etc.), they looked for a suitably striking colour scheme which had a Porsche connection. In my opinion, their choice of the Gerard Larrousse 911 ST hippy livery was inspired – there will be nothing on the grid that looks better or stands out more! Originally silver, Porsche Approved Bodyshop and sponsor of the Bournemouth car, Poole Accident Repair, have done a remarkable job of recreating the psychedelic yellow and red colourscheme of the famous original. As I write this, the engine and gearbox are being rebuilt at Ferndown while the full roll-cage is being welded in at Poole, and I look forward to giving you updates on the build.

may have already been filled. If you are interested, please drop me an email ASAP and I’ll let you know if there is any space available. Please note, this event does not replace the annual pull-in which will still take place on 25 August (further details to follow).

Trip to France - R26 WOTY 2019 Details are still sketchy, but Paul Butcher’s plans for a trip to France for a short chateau stay combined with attendance at a local car show are coming along nicely. The event takes place on the last Sunday in August (TBC) in the town of Saint Martin De Connée (area 53160), when all the roads in the town are shut down but for a parade of special vehicles (including our contingent of Porsches).

The chateau is Château de la Basmaignée, which was renovated in 2013, and I have to say, it looks like a very agreeable place to stay. More details will follow as they are confirmed.

DIARY DATES 14 APRIL Visit to Canford Classics 19 APRIL Monthly meet 30 APRIL Nürburgring public trackday 21 APRIL Oicials’ Conference 6 MAY Lunch at Bridgehouse Hotel (DT8 3AY)

Ireland Regional Organiser Ken Mack 07860 850444 – r27@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Regional Organiser John Hilditch 07907 437303 February round-up Manual, Tiptronic or PDK, whichever transmission will do! – Region 27 has moved into top gear as we

Clockwise from left: 2016 R27 lapel pin; Welcome IAMRoadSmart’s (L-R) Ken Mack, Angela Bell, John Hilditch, Jamie Bunting and Robert Boyd; (L-R) Paul McConaghy, Aftersales Manager, and Carl Russell, Centre Principal at PC Belfast; (L-R) Ivan, Sarah, Jules and Danny enjoying a pre-dinner drink; (L-R) John Hilditch, Richard Sobey, Louisa McMenemy, Michael Crozier, and Ivor Snoddy

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approach the end of February and look forward to the start of the 2018 drive season in just a few weeks’ time, but more about that next month!

IAMRoadSmart A busy February saw us welcome representatives from IAMRoadSmart (formally known as Institute of Advanced Motorists) to our monthly meeting.

IAMRoadSmart champions the cause of improving the road skills of post-licence drivers and riders.

In an R27 pilot scheme we will be offering members the opportunity to take part in the skills course they offer and all at a very special rate exclusive to local members. First to put their skills to the test will be members of the R27 committee, including myself!

The intensive course takes, on average, around three months to complete and I hope to roll out the scheme to interested members during the course of the year.

11-13 April Spring weekend drive Also, during the meeting, I announced details of our spring weekend drive. Information has been emailed to members. To recap, we are heading off for a mid-week stay in Westport County Mayo and over our two-day visit we will be taking in sections of the Wild Atlantic Way. Although booking closed on 18 March, I have a couple of rooms on late reserve until 31 March so, if you are still be able to join us, please contact me without delay to check availability!

Pre-season dinner February also saw almost 50 members come together for our annual pre-season dinner. It was back to Edenmore Golf and Country Club in Moira where members had the chance to catch-up and enjoy great food! We were delighted to welcome Paul McConaghy, Aftersales Manager at PC Belfast, and there was an equally special welcome to Paula, his wife, who, I’m pleased to say, is becoming a regular visitor to R27 events.

Our annual dinner also provides an opportunity to say a well-deserved thank you to some of our members who, no pun intended, have gone the extra mile in contributing to the Region during the preceding year. So, in ‘traditional’ reverse order, I was pleased to announce that Jim Gilchrist received a R27 special recognition award for his work in organising a ‘Detailing Day’ last summer and for answering a call for help in getting a bespoke banner holder manufactured for us to use at outdoor events – thanks Jim. We also presented an entirely new trophy this year, made possible by the generosity of two of our long-standing members. The ‘2016 Trophy’ serves as a reminder of the Region being awarded 2016 PCGB ‘Region of the Year’ and will be presented annually to the R27 new member who most significantly embraces the spirit of the Club. This award went to Ray, Emir and their son Eolann who very quickly became familiar faces at Region events after joining early in 2017. It is especially nice to see ‘junior member’ Eolann joining us for drives, although he will soon be getting too big for the back seat of the 911!

– Well done ‘The Kellys’.

The main award of ‘Member of the Year’ is always a very difficult call, and I thank everyone who helps the Region in their own quiet ways. This year, it was another joint award. The trophy went to the R27 committee – in recognition for their continued help and for all their efforts that contributed to our ‘PCGB Region of the Year’ award – thanks to everyone for your continued support.

Awards taken care of, there was just one announcement left to make! Seasoned members will be very well aware of the valued contribution that PC Belfast makes to the Region. From outstanding assistance for our annual Festival of Porsche to support for members visiting PC Belfast – R27 members are always assured of special treatment!

I was delighted to announce that PC Belfast which, incidentally, holds its own PCGB membership, has accepted our invitation to become a R27 honorary committee member. This is a small token to recognise the valued work that Centre Principal Carl Russell and Aftersales Manager Paul McConaghy and the entire team does on behalf of all our members all year long.

We thank them and look forward to working even closer together in the future.

Rounding-off this month, to celebrate our own R27 success last year and to mark our 30th anniversary in 2016, you have a chance to own a limited edition exclusive R27 members’ pin badge! The badges will be available at Region events, or by post (SAE). Ring or text me for details.

PC Belfast Now, it’s over to PC Belfast for this month’s ‘Top Tip’.

“If you own a Porsche Classic, up to 911 (996) and Boxster (986) then you could be enjoying the many benefits of the Porsche Classic Register. A service or an oil change carried out by your local Porsche Centre is all that is needed to start enjoying 12 months membership.

“The Porsche Classic Register comes with a host of benefits exclusive to the programme but also brings with it the peace of mind of knowing that your precious classic is being cared for by Porsche.

“The many benefits include a limited edition welcome pack with a membership card, Porsche Classic keyring and vehicle sticker. During your 12-month membership you will receive twice-yearly issues of Originale catalogue, Porsche Classic number plate holders, discount on Porsche Classic parts, four complimentary vehicle vacuums, complimentary nitrogen tyre inflations, and a complimentary one-litre top-up of appropriate motor oil for your vehicle with every service.

“Every single Porsche is part of our family and our history. Seventy per cent of all Porsche cars ever made are still on the road and Porsche Classic cares passionately about keeping it that way. The new Porsche Classic Register has been created to reunite the family of classic Porsche owners in the UK, giving you access to a range of exclusive benefits to help you care for your classic Porsche.”

From top: Roy Carré and his project Boxster; Roy and Boxster with GT3 body modifications

For further details, visit PC Belfast or phone 028 9038 9999.

That’s it for this month. Remember that the dates for all R27 events are on the Club website.

Ken Mack

We look forward to seeing how Roy’s work is progressing over the next few months.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

DIARY DATES 11-13 APRIL R27 Spring drive event and visit to Westport 18 APRIL Monthly meeting – Loughshore Hotel, Carrickfergus 9 MAY Monthly meeting – Gowdy’s at the Maze 19 MAY Drive event

Channel Islands, Guernsey Regional Organisers Ian and Angela Banneville 01481 715678 – r28g@porscheclub.com Twitter: @PCGB_Guernsey Slight hiccup Following a promising start to the year, we returned to our traditional ‘unable to arrange a drinks party in the house of the manufacturer of an alcoholic beverage’ style, and had to postpone our gin tasting.

The hotel was closed at the start of the year, so we hope to return to this event later on.

Modified 2.7 Boxster There is, therefore, not much to report on for February, although I did manage to catch up with Club member Roy Carré who brought along his latest acquisition to the PistonHeads breakfast meeting, a project Boxster. A 2.7-litre from 2001, it had minor accident damage when he bought it but saw this as the excuse to change the front and rear bumpers for a GT3 style CSR body kit complete with side skirts (featuring air intakes ahead of the rear wheels).

He had not had a chance to spray the panels as yet, but is looking to do so and has turned his conservatory into a spray booth! He did, however, change the lamps to later smoked lenses, and has a set of alloy wheels on the way to better give a better stance. Roy did try swapping over his 996 GT3 wheels, but they do not fit under the arches.

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In another change to our events calendar, I had been hoping to arrange a trip to the Jersey motoring festival.

However, the dates of another trip I am involved in have been brought forward, meaning that I am no longer able to attend. However, if anybody is interested, please get in contact and I will pass on details to you.

Coincidently, having decided I would not be attending the Le Mans 24-hour race in 2018 (for only the third time since 2003), I found that ferry times back to Guernsey from my trip in June did not work out and I would be marooned in France with nothing to do over the weekend of 16-17 June... Angela is struggling with my excuse that it is not my fault I am going to this year’s race, but Condor Ferries’!

Event details for the next couple of months will (hopefully) follow by email shortly.

A la Porschaine Ian, Angela, Sebastian and Jean-Marc DIARY DATES 17 JUNE Guernsey Classic Vehicle Show

Channel Islands, Jersey Regional Organiser Goetz Eggelhoefer 07797 892502 – r28j@porscheclubgb.com FORTHCOMING EVENTS We have, on a few occasions, mentioned that we would like to support a couple of charitable events during 2018.

The first of these, Drive for Miles, will take place on 15 April in Luxembourg. Drive for Miles brings Porsche owners together from across Europe to participate in

various ‘Good Ride’ events throughout the year. The Good Ride is a full-day event that brings Porsche owners and drivers into contact with children who are suffering from cancer. The children, their parents, brothers and sisters are invited to ride in your Porsche with you and subsequently join us for lunch at a great venue along with our cars. After lunch, the Porsche owners take a curvy ride through the countryside to meet at another venue for an end-of-day drink.

We plan to leave Jersey on the morning ferry to St. Malo on Friday, 13 April. We will spend one night in Reims, France before travelling on to Luxembourg on the Saturday morning. We will be staying in Luxembourg for two nights and participate in the event on Sunday, 15 April before returning to St. Malo on Monday afternoon to catch the 5.30pm ferry back home.

If you would like to join us for a long weekend in Luxembourg and support this charitable event, then please let us know and please also register your interest and reserve your place on the Good Ride Rally at driveformiles.org/the-good-ride/ Later in the year (26 September- 1 October) we will be participating in the second of our chosen charitable causes – The Gallery Rally. We will be travelling across Europe to finish in Monaco to raise funds for three Jersey-based charities.

You may find more details about both forthcoming events on the PCGB website. We look forward to seeing you at one, or both, of these events.

Goetz and Fiona Eggelhoefer

Surrey Committee Chairman Mike Lucas Regional Contact Keith Morgan 07833 206078 (before 9pm) r29@porscheclubgb.com RECENT EVENTS February meeting Our February meeting night duly arrived and, as that well-known celebration of the art of romance was due to take place the following day, we held a horticultural raffle at the meeting in the hope of generating some love and affection within our membership community. I don’t know whether our objective was met, but the prize table looked like an offshoot of Wisley RHS Gardens, and we had a good response from those members present, so thank you all for your continued support.

Sunday lunch - Shampan at The Spinning Wheel We had a good turnout for this lunch date and the weather also smiled upon us, with the prospect of a bright sunny day ahead for our drive to the Shampan just inside the M25 north of Westerham. It’s a shame that my satnav had a death wish and demonstrated its skill in picking out the narrowest roads in the area as we approached the restaurant. Still, all the foliage is now removed from the car and maybe I’ll select the longest route next time instead of the shortest!

We duly arrived at our destination and were shown into a very pleasant lounge area to wait until all had arrived before we were taken to our table for a keenly anticipated culinary experience. As usual, we embarked on a process of shuffling around before finally taking our seats at the table, but it all adds to the fun of the event.

Having sat down for our serving of poppadum, we then had to get up again to get our meals as it was a buffet set-up. The only complication was that we had one long table with a bench seat arrangement on one side along the wall, so it was like an episode of ‘Come Dancing’ as half of our party maneuvered their bodies in and out of their seats and along the side of the table to get to the buffet and then followed that with their returning plates full of food. However, we managed that without any mishaps, as far as I’m aware, and the food was very good and plentiful for those with no calorie limits!

All in all, it was a very pleasant day out in a nice area of the countryside, with good company, good food and a very impressive environment. We would like to extend our thanks to Brenda Wareham for organising the event and to the staff of the Shampan for looking after us during our visit.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 20-22 april WOTY Our Weekend of the Year at Llandrindod Wells, staying at the Metropole Hotel in mid-Wales.

29 April Stock car racing This event takes place at Aldershot Stadium, starting at 1pm.

26 May Visit to Highways England Control Centre at Godstone RH9 8BQ The visit is planned for 10.30am and then on to the Godstone Vineyard for ‘refreshments’.

6 June Jaguar factory visit, Castle Bromwich **Fully booked.** Events calendar To download a printable events calendar, please see the Surrey Region area of the Club’s website.

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

Keith Morgan DIARY DATES 10 APRIL Club night – Silvermere Golf Club 20–22 APRIL WOTY – Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells 29 APRIL Stock car racing – Aldershot 8 MAY Club night – Silvermere Golf Club 12-13 MAY 11th Monaco Historique Grand Prix 26 MAY Highways England, Godstone 12 JUNE Club night – Silvermere Golf Club 23 JUNE Weald and Downland Living Museum Details to follow.

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Cotswold Regional Organisers Alan and Fiona Bartlett 07785 928687 – r31@porscheclubgb.com @PCGB_R31 facebook.com/pcgb.r31 Monthly round up As we write this, snow is blowing horizontally past our office window and the outside thermometer is below zero. Depressingly, the Met Office’s four-week forecast is “further rain, sleet or snow… with colder than average conditions”. Maybe then, having finally fixed our Boxster’s coolant leak problem, it was a trifle premature getting dewy-eyed about cruising around the Cotswolds under sunny skies with the roof down and the Wayfarers on.

In spite of the weather, February nevertheless provided three opportunities for members to get together.

Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique The month started with an invitation to display any classic or modern Porsches ‘of interest’ at the Passage Control in Banbury for the 2018 Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique, a 2700-km road rally to Monaco. Despite it taking place during the day in the middle of the week, several of the Region’s members turned out to wave the flag for the Stuttgart marque.

Graham Simons reports: “There were four Porsches in our display area; Geoff Davis brought his 911 Turbo, Nick Jones had his 996 Cabriolet, Bex Read showed up in her Boxster, and I took my Targa. We were all parked up early before 9.30am so we could get a prime position in Banbury’s Market Place, alongside the other classics and commercial displays.

“Around 11am the first of the 12 Rallye cars arrived.

These cars had set off the previous evening from the British start point in Paisley and were making a passage control stop in Banbury. As the first car wasn’t due to be flagged off until the early afternoon, it gave shoppers, residents and car enthusiasts the opportunity to look over the classics and the Rallye cars.

“The commercial exhibits included Prodrive and Tuthill. Fittingly, the Tuthill team brought four classic rally Porsches with them, one of which was featured in March’s PP magazine. Among the Rallye cars, it was good to see a 1971 Porsche 914/6 (GVO 202J) crewed

by Sandy McEwen and Alan Stark. This car was taking part to raise funds for the new Jim Clark Museum that opens in Duns on the Scottish Borders later this year.

“Soon after 1pm, the competitors all lined up to be flagged off from the Passage Control by the Banbury’s Mayor, Colin Clarke, for the second part of the UK leg heading for France via the Channel Tunnel to join other competitors making their way across the continent to Monte-Carlo.

“As a footnote, we’re pleased to report that Sandy McEwen’s 914/6 was among the 259 finishers arriving on the finishing ramp on 7 February after eight gruelling days and a few nights of rallying across the UK and France. Thirty-four Porsches took part.”

Monthly meeting On a rather chilly evening, our monthly meeting took place at The Red Lion, Long Compton. With our Boxster still leaking coolant, we drove over in our 4x4.

On arrival, there were no Porsches to be seen, which made us wonder if we’d got the wrong evening.

Photo by Graham Simons Clockwise from top left: Tuthill’s historic display in Banbury’s Market Place; Porsches are either getting bigger or parking spaces are getting smaller; R31 members arrive early to get the best display area in Banbury’s Market Place; Sandy McEwen and Alan Stark make final preparations for the Banbury to Monaco stage start; Stuart Bennett’s 944 gets an under-bonnet inspection in the car park

There was no need to worry, however, and soon members started arriving.

One of the joys of being ROs is being able to catch up with our many friends in the Region at these get-togethers. Another is welcoming new members and, on this occasion, it was our pleasure to introduce a first-time attendee to our group. For those who didn’t manage to get along, the topics discussed were forthcoming events, notably May’s Peak District Weekender and Cotswold Rally.

Sunday Cofee Cruise This was another well-attended Coffee Cruise. As we headed to Burford, it was heartening to see that the sun was shining and the roads were dry, all of which made for a pleasant drive over to The Cotswold Gateway. This time, with its new coolant bleed valve fitted, we took the Boxster.

In the hotel’s lounge, the hospitality team had laid on the usual fare of croissants and pastries accompanied by coffee and hot chocolate for us. As more Porsches arrived in the car park, the lounge area quickly filled up with members and their partners. Amongst the 39 present, five members had never been to a Sunday get-together before.

As usual, the topics of conversation were many and varied, embracing everything from the parlous state of UK roads, levels of homelessness, communicating with members without access to digital media and forthcoming events.

With the sun shining outside, several members slipped outside into the car park to do some tyrekicking and under-bonnet gazing, both essential

elements in the morning’s proceedings, leaving others in the warmth of the lounge socialising and drinking coffee.

With lunch beckoning, we departed around midday.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS The Cotswold Rally At the time of writing 70 per cent of the places have been sold and we are currently busy planning, testing and refining the route around the Cotswolds to ensure it’s a brilliant day out for everyone taking part.

As with all big Club events, it couldn’t take place without a team of dedicated volunteers to help things run smoothly. Translated, that means we need around a dozen volunteers to assist with various marshalling duties on the day. If you’d like to help out, please get in touch.

Cotswold events The next monthly meeting will be on 11 April at The Red Lion, Long Compton and the next Sunday Coffee Cruise takes place on 29 April at The Cotswold Gateway Hotel. The Trans-Wessex Tour takes place on 15 April. The big April Drive-it-Day Brunch Scramble takes place on 22 April. Tickets are now on sale online – use the discount code: PORSCHE418.

Details of these and all Cotswold events are published on the Club website (bit.ly/2rzbqSq) and on our Facebook page (facebook.com/pcgb.r31).

As events may be rescheduled or cancelled, please always check for last-minute updates on our Facebook page or Twitter feed (@PCGB_R31) before setting off.

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Drive safely and see you soon.

Alan and Fiona DIARY DATES 25 MARCH Spring Tea Bun Run drive out, Moreton-in-Marsh to Aston 11 APRIL Monthly regional meeting – The Red Lion, Long Compton 15 APRIL Trans-Wessex Tour, a social run to Cheddar Gorge via Bath 22 APRIL Sunday Brunch Scramble/ Drive-it-Day, Bicester 29 APRIL Sunday Cofee Cruise meet – The Cotswold Gateway Hotel, Burford 5-6 MAY Peak District Weekender, Derbyshire 9 MAY Monthly regional meeting – The Plough Inn, Alvescot near Carterton 13 MAY The 2018 Cotswold Rally Cornbury House, Moreton-in-Marsh 27 MAY Sunday Cofee Cruise 3 JUNE Drive to Simply Porsche at Motor Museum, Beaulieu 13 JUNE Monthly regional meeting – The Red Lion 17 JUNE Cofee and Classics – The Classic Motor Hub, Ablington 24 JUNE Sunday Cofee Cruise 24 JUNE Drive out Sunday from Cotswold Gateway Hotel, Burford

REGISTERS Register Director’s report Another month has flown by and we are now preparing for the AGM in April. Events are progressing at an amazing rate and I hope to attend as many as is possible – this is shaping up to be a memorable year. Following my recent visit to the Region 7 (Yorkshire) meeting, I am now preparing to visit Region 13 (Herefordshire,

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912 Register Secretary Rowena Purdy 01472 399381 – 912@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Register Secretary Vacancy Snow As I write this missive and look out of my study window, I am now surrounded by fairly deep snow accompanied by frequent heavy showers and strong winds. Most of the roads around the Wolds are blocked and driving is problematic. I’m tempted to get the 912 out and practise my snow driving techniques!

At least it is fitted with proper narrow, high aspect ratio snow tyres, which need a bit of exercise!

Interestingly, this time last year I was writing about Storm Doris and roaring winds from the Atlantic. This year, the wind is storming from Siberia, bringing much snow and driving issues. How the weather changes over the years!

MONTHLY UPDATE Back to (rally) school Early in February, Alan and Zola took their 912 off to the Historic Rally Car Register’s Rally School to revise their rallying skills. This year it was my turn but, owing to the unpreparedness of my 912, I decided to use the Kia instead.

The drive to Knutsford was not exactly straightforward, as I’d elected to use the motorway system and necessarily vie with the stream of heavy

Worcestershire and Shropshire) on 27 March, followed by Scotland as soon as I can arrange a suitable date.

It was a great privilege to attend the handing over of the 911 ‘Legend’ car to its new owner at PC Nottingham. This was one of the three special series celebrating Derek Bell, Richard Attwood and Nick Tandy. Derek Bell, who presented the lucky gentleman with the keys, also signed the service book and under the front hood – Derek was very entertaining. With the Centre’s staff on hand to talk to members and guests, the excellent evening also included their ‘Restoracing Competition’ Boxster

lorries on the M62. Owing to the road works, I missed junction 12 but still managed to find my B&B in Chelford and settle down for the evening to prepare for the morrow, when I was due to meet up with Vicki, my navigator, who was to learn more about the vicissitudes of regularity rallying while I was to re-learn all there was to know about getting the car ready for events. Unsurprisingly, in a group of classic car owners, the issue of the new MOT regulations was discussed, mainly with regard to the requirement on rallies for the car to have, inter alia, an MOT pass certificate. The consensus in the room was that we would voluntarily ensure our classics have a valid MOT as usual.

After an excellent lunch, all the participants were given a route to plot and then follow around the local area. It was great fun and all was well inside the Kia, which bodes well for the North Yorkshire Classic, our first event together in March. This will be reported on next month.

The following day was the drive home. After the wrong decision regarding motorway driving, I decided to drive the direct route – over the Pennines – in the snow! Low visibility; blizzard conditions; heavy snowfalls - brilliant! I made Lincoln in time to join a gaggle of R4 members for our Valentine’s lunch – in warm sunshine.

Research Early in the month I received a phone call regarding the provenance of a 912, which a member was hoping to buy. Unfortunately, the paperwork produced all sorts of numbers and information about the car.

Using the data I gleaned from Peter Cook’s database (thanks again, Peter!), together we decided that the discrepancy between two bits of information regarding the chassis number was very probably a typing error (in those far away days before PC).

Whilst the chassis numbers were dissimilar, there was too much of a coincidence to state categorically that the original documentation from Germany was correct, or the original UK logbook was! (The engine number engraved on the car seemed somewhat suspect as well.)

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team with their Boxster race car. We are looking forward to all the competing Centres entering the race series this year. All the cars will carry historic Porsche racing liveries. Pop into your local Porsche Centre and see if you can check out their entry – you will be amazed.

As always, enjoy your Porsches and the Club, hopefully all the snow has now disappeared!

Albert Walsh Register Director register@porscheclubgb.com 07753 441730

The car had originally been imported by AFN and delivered to a Scottish Porsche agent, Glen Henderson, which is still trading.

Open Day at Cornbury House As I pen this, I am intending to attend the Open Day on 18 March. However, if more snow is forecast, I just may have to change my plans as I was hoping to stay with a cousin in deepest Gloucestershire on the Saturday night. Did I risk the 912 – or use the Kia? Read next month’s column to find out what happened!

Miscellaneous What a great picture on the front of March’s PP! Ryan Champion and Richard Jackson’s 911 in rallying mode on last year’s Classic Safari. Photos of the 911 speeding along Kenyan and Tanzanian roads, with the ubiquitous plume of very fine red dust that gets everywhere streaming behind, brought back many memories of my days driving along similar Kenyan roads in my youth.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 6 May Stanford Hall Classic Show We are still hoping for a good turn out of 912s and, at the last count, there were 35 confirmed attendees with 912s – not many more to go to hit the target of 40. Can we surpass it? I have confirmed that I shall be there, having missed last year’s event, which was by all accounts a well attended 912 display.

25 May Blyton Park novice trackday Entries for this event are still open and very likely to go fast. Just a reminder – this is the only Region 4-organised Blyton trackday this year. Details are on the Region 4 web pages.

National Event at Silverstone Classic I know – it’s in July, but it’s worth giving you all a heads up, as I would like to see even more 912s at Silverstone than there were last year.

As usual, I shall be there, so come up and have a chat over the Club’s excellent coffee in the marquee.

Just remember to bring your Club membership card as it makes the team’s work much easier when you enter the marquee and want to access our private grandstand just outside it. (You’ll qualify for free coffee too!)

5 August Lotherton Hall Soon after the National Event at Silverstone is the Yorkshire Festival of Porsche at Lotherton Hall.

Last year’s event was exceedingly well organised with around 600 Porsches of all models and colours parked around the display area. The weather managed to stay sunny and dry until mid afternoon when the rain arrived in great quantities!

That certainly didn’t dampen the spirit of the attendees, though.

Take care and drive safely Rowena DIARY DATES 6 MAY Stanford Hall Classic Show 25 MAY Blyton Park novice trackday

Early 911 (2.0, 2.2 & 2.4) Register Secretary Ian McLeod 07539 033377 – 911@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Robin Walker robinjowalker@aol.com Technical Assistant Alan Drayson 07446 931125 alan@canfordclassics.co.uk

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

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

911 2.7 Carrera & 3.0 Register Secretary Guy White 01493 750278 91127carrera3@porscheclubgb.com Technical Assistant Tony Ruggles 01992 892333 Historic vehicles VED exemption In the budget five years ago it was announced that

the date vehicles would become exempt from paying Vehicle Excise Duty would change to those manufactured before 1 January 1974. This was followed up by the introduction of a rolling 40-year exemption to the charge.

The changeover occurs in April each year; from 1 April 2018 any car built before 1 January 1978 will qualify, which will now include all our Register cars. It should be noted that the onus is placed on the owner to apply for the car to be classified in the historic vehicle category, which can be done at a Post Office branch that deals with vehicle tax. One of the documents required is the ‘Vehicle Registration Certificate’ (V5C), which must show that the vehicle was made or first registered before 1 January 1978, although first registration dates up until 7 January will be accepted on the assumption that the car had been manufactured in the previous year. Additional documents required are an MOT certificate, valid insurance certificate and a completed ‘Application for Vehicle Tax’ form (V10), which can be downloaded from the website (gov.uk/dvlaforms). Full details of the requirements are contained in the DVLA information sheet INF34, which is available on the internet. I will send you a copy if you email me.

Updating Register details It appears that Club members’ vehicles are now only allocated to a Register if the details are entered online through the Club’s website. I would therefore ask all members to check the details held on the website and to update as necessary in order that we can keep an up-to-date Register.

To access the system, the member needs to click ‘Sign in’, which is near the top right on the Club website and enter their log-in details. If you have forgotten your username or password, there are links to obtain a reminder of your username or to reset your password. Once signed in, click on ‘My Profile’ and then ‘My Vehicles’ to enter the system, which will then show any vehicles that you have registered with the Club. Click on either the red ‘Edit’ or blue ‘Add a Vehicle’ buttons as appropriate to add or update the details of your Porsche.

It should be noted that most of the information asked for is on your V5 registration document, so it is helpful to have this to hand when entering the details.

It is very important to correctly enter the VIN (chassis number), as this is a unique indicator of the car, whereas the registration number can change. For the 2.7, Carrera and 3.0 Register the VIN should be entered strictly in the 10-digit format used for the 1974 to 1977 911s and should start with 9114, 9115, 9116 or 9117. If it doesn’t, your car belongs to a different Register – I do, in fact, regularly receive details of cars that should be on a different Register.

There is also a box at the bottom of the page where any details of modifications, such as a conversion from a sportomatic gearbox to a manual, can be entered as well as any other information, for example any interesting history or change of registration. When the time ultimately comes for you to part with your Porsche there is also a tick box to indicate that you have sold the vehicle.

Looking for OGV 161P I heard from Martin Bird who writes: “I have been trying to trace the whereabouts of my old 911 2.7, registration number OGV 161P, which I was custodian of between 1992 and 1998. When I owned the car, it was a green colour, similar to Irish Green. I have looked on the DVLA site and, according to their records, it is now white but untaxed since 2005. This was my first Porsche and would love to find it and if possible be reunited with it.”

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Unfortunately, I don’t have details of the car on the Register but, if anyone reading this knows anything of the car, please get in touch with me and I will pass the information on to Martin.

Looking to buy a 911 Targa I also heard from Adam Waring who is looking to purchase a 911 Targa and writes: “I have recently joined PCGB and I am looking to buy a red 911 Targa from the ’70s or ’80s. I am not in any rush and would prefer to buy from someone who has loved the car and can discuss its history – equally it is a car I am looking to keep and love too. I’m put off by dealers, due to the lack of provenance, and I really want to understand the history of a car – hence it’s better to buy private in my view.”

If anyone is looking to sell a suitable car, again please contact me and I will pass the details on to Adam.

Guy

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

I will start this month with a plea for help. My wife’s disabilities, caused by a horse riding accident 10 years ago, have recently worsened dramatically and it has been confirmed that the blow to her head, when she was thrown from her horse, has probably caused Parkinson’s. Being degenerative, this means she will get steadily worse and need full-time help. I am very happy to continue as your Register Secretary, but I am unable to attend as many events as I would wish and you, the members, deserve. In this 40th anniversary year of the SC it is important we are represented at as many events as possible. I therefore hope that a few of you who enjoy going to PCGB events would volunteer to organise a SC area at your local and favourite events. If you are interested, please either email me at 911SC@porscheclubgb.com or phone on 01531 822305/07836 261365.

The events at which I would like to see a SC presence are Donington on 4-6 May, Goodwood on 12-15 July, Silverstone on 20-22 July and Ragley Hall on 22 September.

LED bulbs Victor Strugnell has been on the phone, pleasantly ticking me off about using LED bulbs. He also sent me an article about the illegality of using LED bulbs.

Basically, he is correct – it is difficult to stay within the law and use LED bulbs unless they are sealed EE marked units.

Ill-fitting Targa top Pete Binding sent me a picture of his ill-fitting Targa top. I sent him information about Southbound Trimmers – their website has a very good guide to fitting watertight Targa tops.

Car search Finally, does anyone know of an Arrow Blue SC Targa,

Pete Binding’s ill-fitting Targa top

registration VAD 9? Paul Vidler, a previous owner, is interested in finding her again.

Paul

911 Carrera 3.2 Register Secretary Steve and Sue Edwards 02083 667770 911carrera32@porscheclubgb.com Technical Advisor Charles Marsland 01732 848323 Buying a Carrera 3.2?

There have been a couple of requests recently for advice about buying a car. It’s rather difficult to provide succinct advice via email, as it is a very broad subject to cover. It’s always a benefit if the buyer has ‘classic car’ experience, but not completely necessary when looking for your first older Porsche.

When we were looking, there was a complete spectrum of choice, regarding both condition and specification. We were looking for our first Porsche based on model and condition, rather than spec or colour. When buying, it is true that getting a good one will stand you in good stead, is less work in the future and, therefore, less cost than if you buy a ‘doer upper’. This can depend on current finances available, of course. I think we would have bought our car even if it had been the first we’d seen, even though I’d no actual Porsche experience. I do, however, have experience of maintaining and getting cars through an MOT since I started driving at 17.

In preparation for our hunt, I did a lot of web browsing to learn about owning and running one. I looked into the typical issues and also bought a comprehensive buyer’s guide; that helped a lot. Even if you are armed with this information, I would still generally suggest viewing a number of cars before getting into buying mode. Perhaps have a chat with owners at your Regional meetings? For a high level appreciation of the model types and production updates, have a look at the buying guides on the Club website and don’t forget the Club’s website page for members’ car sales. There is also the Club Forum where you can put an advert in the ‘Wanted’ or the 911 3.2 Carrera section. When you have bought, or sadly sold, your 3.2, please visit the Club website to update your details in the ‘My Porsches’ section.

The following is an outline of our buying experience. Responding to some promising private adverts over a few months and rejecting some after questioning owners, we managed to give a dozen a good viewing. Most were private sales, so we usually met the owners and got the benefit of their personal ownership perspective. Others were being sold on behalf of the owner, and a couple were on offer from dealers. The first dealer was subtly pressurising us to buy, suggesting if we took it on he would recondition the body and then add the cost of whatever work needed doing to the price! A rusty example, it was suffering from significant areas of bubbling bodywork paint. He was also one of the backdating types, and it was nagging me that he may have thought the body wasn’t quite up to it for that purpose, so I thought I’d give it a miss. The second dealer had three displayed; you guessed it, a Targa, a Cabriolet and a Coupe. Sadly, the Coupe had sold earlier that day. This dealer didn’t pressure us at all, and even allowed us to have a good look over the Coupe – the experience was genuinely nice, in complete contrast to the previous dealer.

Our search got wider and wider until, finally, we found ‘the one’ – 15 per cent over budget and a 200-mile round trip from home. Visiting it three times, we accumulated knowledge of the car, its history, and racked up lots of mileage in the process.

So, we had seen the car we wanted, but first we had to have it professionally inspected. I always suggest buyers have a pre-purchase inspection carried out. It cost £300, not cheap, but it gave peace of mind. A full report with colour pictures confirmed what I’d been aware of, plus a bit more. It included a clear HPI report with no outstanding finance or insurance write-off problems (beware; some cars could have been repaired without making a claim).

I wasn’t happy to drive it home on the worn rear tyres, and the clutch was heavy, but no movement on price could be negotiated – not even to cover fuel for the practically empty tank. The clutch was not worn out but suffering the failure of the roller bearings on the actuating fork. A common G50 gearbox problem, the factory remedied it in the last few months of production of the 1989 model year. Despite paying over budget and needing money spent on it straight away, it would prove to be a good car and worth the time and effort in finding it.

Tyres and wheels Thinking back a couple of months, I checked our tyre pressures and found them a little low, perhaps due to the colder temperatures. So I added some air. The wheels were still sitting snugly in the wheel trainers mentioned in February’s column. Looking down at them, I thought how they were serving a dual purpose, as they also work as an anti-theft device!

Good job I’ll have room for a trolley jack to rescue the car from its four anchors. Many thanks to Robin for emailing the suggestion of fabricating an extension ramp fitted to each unit for easier entry. I didn’t say before, but one had shifted backwards half an inch as I had reversed in. The top lip was digging into the tyre, which wouldn’t have been good if I hadn’t checked.

I fixed this by jacking up that corner and centred the trainer.

Thanks too for a response from Richard, relating to Charles’ March column tip on broken wheel nuts.

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magnesium, or aluminium, or even just alloy. If anyone knows why they are sometimes referred to as magnesium, please let me know.

Steve and Sue

911 Carrera Club Sport Register Secretary Alan Cordery 01798 344481 – alan_cordery@yahoo.co.uk

964 Register Secretary David Bladon 07771 194507 – 964@porscheclubgb.com

964 Carrera RS Register Secretary Melvin Spear 07860 595355 – 964rs@porscheclubgb.com

993 Register Secretary Maurice Piper 993@porscheclubgb.com Register Assistant Christian Sanger 07968503385 – cjsanger@gmail.com As I write this, I have my fingers crossed that the weather improves over the next week or so; otherwise the Oulton Park RS Day might be more adventurous than I planned for. Wide body, rear wheel drive 993s, equipped with 18-inch wheels, do not blend well with snow, unless you have the recommended winter tyres! Even then it would be more like a skateboard. I was out last night and saw -8º Celsius in my Saab – I have winter tyres on that and was grateful for the extra grip when I passed cars abandoned in the hedges.

My recent garage project was also pretty timely – the 993’s former corrugated iron home was totally uninsulated, whereas the new one is pretty much to domestic standards and sits above freezing with just the dehumidifier running. Strangely, that doesn’t pull much moisture out of the air at present, so either the relative humidity is low or it doesn’t work as well when the weather is this cold!

My trim project has not begun, due to a back injury, so, if Oulton is a go, I’ll have to carry the extra weight of the kiddie seats in the back. I had them retrimmed in leather a few years ago, so they are probably even heavier than standard.

There is an Officials’ Conference prior to the AGM in April, so if you wish to raise an issue, by all means drop me an email.

Not much else to report until I get back from the RS Day! Cheers Maurice

993 Carrera RS Register Secretary Paul Howells 01594 833238 – 993rs@porscheclubgb.com

996 Register Secretary Andy Willis 07775 138527 996@porscheclubgb.com Photo shoot requests In January I was asked if I was aware of any member willing to provide their car for a magazine photo shoot, the only provision being it had to be, in their words, a “colourful 996”.

My approach was to put a request out on the PCGB Forum, something I have done on previous occasions. The response was not great and I’m very aware that a lot of members do not frequent the Forum regularly, if at all. The other option I have is to send out a request via the Register MailChimp email system, as this goes to all 1200 Register members.

This has had the opposite effect, and I’m now overwhelmed with requests and have to disappoint many.

My idea going forward is to have a small database of members who would be willing to participate in such an event if and when one arises in the future. If you’re interested, please email me your contact details, your 996 model type, whether it’s manual or auto, and the colour. Be assured I will not pass on your details without contacting you first.

The Club Forum is a great point of contact if you have any questions or problems as there is a great deal of technical info and frequently asked questions in the 996 section. Give it a go if you haven’t visited it yet. Access is via the website (porscheclubgb.com/forum)

996 technical issues Please keep your 996 technical questions coming through via phone or email to Gary Sorrell (gary.sorrell@porschecolchester.co.uk) or to me. You can also use the Forum to contact Richard Hamilton.

MEMBERS IN PRINT John Pickles John, from Region 28G (Guernsey), is the proud owner of not one but two 996 Cabriolets and sent me the following: “Hi Andy. I have been meaning to write in for years.

At last, here are my 996s.

“The blue one, known as the ‘Cab’ (it is a Cabriolet after all) is a late 2003 car with all of 32,000 miles on the clock. It’s difficult to build up much mileage on an island which is only seven by five miles in size. It has tiptronic transmission, which is essential here in Guernsey where the roads are tiny, the island speed limit is only 35mph (25mph in town) and a manual is a real pain. Years ago, when I had a 944, I used to count gear changes between home and the office – all of five and a half miles. Generally, it was 66 or more, so you can see why a tiptronic box is the right thing to have here.

“The black one is named Helga (from ’Allo ’Allo.)

She is a totally different kettle of fish, as are the Spanish roads where I drive her. In Spain, driving is not shackled by 35mph speed limits and she is great for the open roads and the twisty ones in the mountains.

“Helga is only a few months younger than the ‘Cab’ but, with European use (I had her imported from Hamburg), has 110,000km on the clock. She is much more fun to drive – having ‘proper’ control of the gearbox makes her a totally different experience and, combined with the much more driveable roads in Spain, something to look forward to when I get back there later in the year.

“I am dithering about picking up a second-hand Cayenne for ‘commuting’ to and from Spain, but that might take a while. In the meantime, I am in the very enviable position of having a 996 Cabriolet in both places.

“I am counting down the days until Le Mans. This will be my 30th on the trot and Karen’s 23rd. I took the 944 a couple of times, but not the 996s since we go in our motorhome ‘Wilma’ (pictured in the background of the photograph).

“I first started to be a Porsche follower back in the early ’70s when the 917 was king. My first trip to Le Mans was to see a friend drive in the Aston Martin in 1989 and I have been going ever since. It was a few years until I saw a Porsche victory. And, it will be a few more until I see another outright win, but Karen and I will be there this year to give our support; as will Wilma!”

A very warm welcome goes to all new members.

Please remember, if you would like an image of your 996 (preferably yourself with it) published in this column, then just email me a photo, together with a few words if possible, for inclusion.

Enjoy your 996…

Andy DIARY DATES 3-6 MAY Donington Historic 20 MAY Porsches on the Prom

From top: John Pickles’ tiptronic Cabriolet with ‘Wilma’ in the background; John’s manual Cabriolet in Spain

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From top: some of our 997 line up at the start; Rich Robson demonstrating that nothing looks cooler than a 911 with a roof rack!

Register Secretary Clive Wratten 997@porscheclubgb.com Register Assistant Phil Blackman New Register Assistant After running the Register with me since the spring of 2016, Jonathan Lennard has decided to step down, primarily because he has swapped his 997.2 for a very tasty performance Audi. Jonathan deserves a massive ‘thank you’ for all his hard work, without which many of the drive outs, visits and other events we have enjoyed as a Register would simply not have happened. Naturally, we hope to see Jonathan again at future Club events and perhaps even back in a 911 before long.

Phil Blackman has generously stepped up to run the Register with me. A number of you will already know Phil and his wife Svetlana from the October 2017 Tour to Le Mans and the Loire Valley, and various Register drive out events. Their friendship, energy, enthusiasm – and Svetlana’s excellent photography skills – are most welcome!

RECENT EVENTS 20 January Surrey Hills and South Downs Drive Hot on the heels of the 6 January event, the third Saturday in January heralded the second 997 drive out of the year. We were inundated with demand for the first date so arranged a second run. The ethos of these events is to enjoy our cars in a fairly spirited fashion on a range of roads (faster and flowing, tighter and more technical) whilst getting to know others who share a similar passion.

Once again, the weather was overcast but that didn’t dampen our enthusiasm and, benefitting from clear roads, we managed to set a decent pace through the Surrey Hills and South Downs before arriving at the Earl or March restaurant for coffee and croissants. Giles and his team opened specially for our visit and treated us very well. We had a 45-minute break and the chance for a chat and look over the fantastic cars in the car park – including C2S, C4S GTS, Turbo and Turbo S. We were even joined by a 991! The ladies driving it were apparently unaware that this was a 997 event, and that their variant of 911 was a 991, but they were far too charming to be turned away!

We then continued to enjoy a spirited pace before the drive finished in Chiddingfold, where some of us had a drink and lunch. A huge thank you, once again, to Region 20 for the route, to Phil Blackman for bringing up the rear and to Phil’s wife Svetlana for riding up with me and helping with navigation.

Members’ cars Thank you to those members who responded to our suggestion to write to us with details of your driving adventures in your 997s. We love to hear stories of our cars really being enjoyed and used to visit beautiful and interesting places – please keep them coming. For us, that is a huge part of the pleasure of modern Porsche ownership. This month we share the experiences of Rich Robson on his mid-winter driving trip to Slovakia.

Rich joined PCGB in November. Since moving back to the UK from the Middle East he has shipped his low mileage Gulf spec. LHD 997.2 C4S to the UK, and it is now UK registered. After some fettling (full under

sealing, full geo and a set of Nokian N-rated winter tyres), Rich headed from Coventry to Slovakia for a spot of skiing. The total round trip was approximately 2800 miles, including plenty of Autobahn in Germany.

Rich’s C4S coped superbly in all conditions; a real winter weapon.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 4-5 August Beaulieu Supercar weekend The 991 and 997 Registers have been invited back to Beaulieu for 2018. Please contact Phil and me to register your interest.

luxury saloon, in Metallic Black, looked more like an embassy car and a perfect way for our Club ambassadors to arrive for their special experience.

A car of these proportions should not drive as well as it does. It seems to shrink in size as it takes the twisty bits with ease and throws you back in the seats on the M6 Toll exit (it has to be done!) before then quietly transforms into silent executive transport returning an amazing 25mpg.

I’m a big fan of cruise control. The adaptive system on the Tourismo is excellent and a relaxing way of coping with the long section of 50-mph road works - the huge torque of the V8 ticking over at 1000rpm

Safe motoring and enjoy your 997s….

Clive and Phil

991 Register Secretaries Phil Graham 01625 524596 – 991@porscheclubgb.com Kenny Robinson 07768 862280 – kenny.robinson.911@gmail.com The second month of the year has already come to an end with not much happening in the register but Regional and official duties keeping me busy.

RECENT EVENTS 16 February Porsche Experience Centre Time for some tuition in the RS after 18 months ownership and 6000 miles… In reality, though, the day was about the Region 5 members who won an ‘experience’ at our PC Wilmslow Club night.

Gary and Gill Evans had won the prize, which included being chauffeured to Silverstone in a Panamera in turn giving me the opportunity to use my RS slot. PC Wilmslow promised a Tourismo Hybrid, but we had a four-litre V8 Turbo Sport Tourismo instead. This 550hp, 3.8 seconds 0-62 mph 101 porscheclubgb.com

From top: L-R: myself, Nette, Gill and Gary; Gary trying to catch up with Nette in the RS!

Motorsport Directors R-L: Steve Kevlin, Albert Walsh, Ian Yeoman (the new PCGB Chairman) and Brendan Daly (Chairman of Motorsport). Completing the line-up is Matt Master (now part of the Cornbury House team). Motorsport Director Paul Seagrave is missing but his nicely prepared racing Boxster more than makes up for his absence

DIARY DATES 18-20 MAY Weekend in Llandudno

930 (911 Turbo) Register Secretary John Ward 01844 237508 – 911turbo@porscheclubgb.com

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 in eighth gear as we maintained the speed limit. I’m not ready for a Panamera yet but, having sampled a few over the last 12 months, I can truly say they are amazing cars.

Gill and Gary experienced a White 991 GTS Cabriolet with Jurgen instructing whilst we had a Lava RS with Richard showing us the way. The Ice Hill and Kick Plate have just been resurfaced and they are, coincidentally, just like ice. Richard seemed delighted with the elegant way the RS spun out on the Cup tyres. Meanwhile, Jurgen informed Gill that she had managed to get up to 22mph on the handling circuit and could possibly improve that by pressing the pedal on the right and keeping her eyes open, especially through the curves!

It’s always nice to see the excitement and trepidation of those having their first experience – Gary and Gill certainly made the most of it. They are a great couple and we all enjoyed a fun-packed day.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS 18-20 May Weekend in Llandudno Join us for a fabulous weekend in Wales where you can enjoy all that Llandudno has to offer. It’s also a great base for Saturday’s Anglesey trackday and Porsches on the Prom on the Sunday.

Please call 01492 877544 and ask for Lucy to make your reservation, quoting 10805933 for PCGB. There is no deposit necessary, but a credit or debit card number is required to guarantee your room. See PCGB website for full details. **Please do not try booking on the St George’s website. It will show the hotel as being fully booked.** Phil and Kenny

Monthly run to Bosham February’s 914 run, organised by David Kelleher, took us to Bosham on the South Coast in West Sussex.

We met at Ockham Bites cafe, just off the southbound slip road to the A3 from the M25 in Ockham Woods. After a coffee and chat whilst waiting for everybody to arrive, Peter Freeman and his wife Mary popped down to meet us and to see a few 914s in one place. He is thinking about becoming a future 914 owner.

David’s route took us through the lovely Surrey Hills and on to our first short break stop, a small car park by a wooden shack just outside Cranleigh that David had spotted en route. After said short break we continued winding our way along the wonderful roads David had plotted for us to Midhurst for

18-19 February Portmeirion It was really nice to see 991 Register members Kevin and Carolyn at our Region 5 gastronomic overload outing to Portmeirion and also a good opportunity for them to enjoy the wonderful North Wales scenery, especially on their drive back to Buckinghamshire via the coast road to Aberdovey.

Top marks go to Tony and Linda for bringing the GT3 and treating us to the rear end of the latest GT model as we made extremely good progress from Bala to Trawsfynnedd on the A4212. This has got to be one of the best roads in Wales, with 18 miles of perfect tarmac, interesting curves, safe overtaking opportunities and no sign of the ‘Heddlu’.

This was the first outing for relatively new members Jamie and Julie in their Ultraviolet RS. They joined our table for dinner along with GT2 RS people, David and Amanda and other good friends of Region 5. Graham and Hazel and Kevin and Sue have 991s in the pipeline; with a Sapphire Blue GT3 and Riviera Blue GTS bringing them into the Register.

23-25 February Race Retro Stoneleigh Park The International Historic Motorsport Show rounded off the month with PCGB having a very professional presence promoting Porsche Club Motorsport. There was so much to see and people to meet up with the Club providing a pleasant place to relax and discuss the Porsche community.

From top: 914s at Ockham Woods ready for the tour; 914s in front of a shack

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From top: accumulator to front fuel pipe; behind the relays; middle silencer, and front pipe with crack Photos by Paul Hedges

The 914ers at Bosham

another break where David gave us all a present… a ‘shack bracelet’. Thanks David, they are wonderful and, as you made them, it makes them special; I’m sure we will all wear them with pride.

It was soon time to head off on our final part of the tour to our lunchtime venue, the Anchor Bleu.

Local 914 owner Darren Collins was waiting for us in his Metallic Blue 914 2.0. We parked in the main car park, as David’s planned parking area was still underwater, due to the tide still being in a bit too far!

At the Anchor Bleu we dined upstairs in one of the rooms looking out across Bosham Quay. The food was lovely and our time in Bosham enjoyable.

Every third Sunday of the month is the 914 Register planned get-together, but please note it can change from time-to-time due to clashing with other events.

I look forward to seeing you and your 914 at one of these monthly get-togethers in the future.

Happy Fourteening…

Kevin

DIARY DATES 15 APRIL 914 monthly run Contact Kevin for details.

6 MAY Stanford Hall VW – Classic Volkswagen Show If you wish to display your 914, contact Kevin for details.

1-3 JUNE International 914 Meeting – Emmetten, Switzerland

924 except GT Register Secretary Paul Hedges 07940 441452 (6-10pm) 924@porscheclubgb.com My car 18 April marks the 35th Anniversary of the registration of my car.

On 19 February my car went in to Deutsch Tech

(postcode MK12 5TL) to have a new fuel pipe fitted.

It’s a lot shorter than the Porsche parts image might suggest. They also corrected a slight leak from a fuel pump union.

On the electrical side, it was discovered that the fuel pump was not operating upon turning the key because of a voltage drop to nine volts at the pump when there were 13 volts at the relay. A corroded wire and also a poor earth at the rear of the car caused this. I had actually looked at this earth myself before the car went in and it didn’t look too bad, but I was obviously wrong. I still have the replacement fuel pump relay, as the one that was there previously was performing correctly.

On Friday, the fifth day, the MOT loomed and it initially failed on headlights, on dipped beam (once again due to a poor earth), and also a twisted brake pipe. But, once this work had been completed, I was free to drive my car for the first time in four months.

My thanks go to Angie, for keeping me up-to-date, and to Lenny, for explaining the progression of work on my car.

Always something else As so often with our cars, there is always something to work on and I wanted to tackle the first advisory on the ‘pass’ certificate. ‘Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases’ was investigated straight away at my local Kwik-Fit. They were ‘quick’ to find a crack in the front pipe. Porsche list this section of pipe as 478253101D for my car (1983 2.0) and it is no longer available, but it seems to be available for the moment at other sources, for example Woolies Workshop who have one listed at £50 second hand.

Remanufactured parts #20 Each month I highlight a featured part for each model of 924 (as well as other models they apply to). Its inclusion here is not a guarantee of availability or suitability for your car. Your local Porsche Centre will be able to guide you in these respects.

Remember you can find the full list on the PCGB 924 Forum – don’t forget to have your membership card handy and ask for PCGB discount!

Vacuum unit: 477905243 – 924 (1980-1985) Produced by the original supplier to the latest standards, the vacuum unit ensures that the 104 porscheclubgb.com

distributor works perfectly. In combination with the distributor, the vacuum unit ensures that the ignition point of the engine is always correct, whatever the operating conditions.

Bearing pin: 211609601B – 924 (1976-1985), 924 Turbo (1979-1982) Accelerator pedal: 827723511B – 924 (1976-1985), 924 S (1986-1988) I have been refining the main list of remanufactured parts as new information becomes known to me; I have even identified a few additional items specific to the 924.

More next month…

Paul

930 Turbo SE Register Secretary Robert Day 07786 396925 (evenings) slantnose@porscheclubgb.com

924 Carrera GT Register Secretary Ricky Caesar 07796 935550 – 924carreragt@porscheclubgb.com

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928 Register Secretary David Hemmings 07768 983743 – 928@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Register Secretary Andrew Brierley 01204 491573 – brierley28@virginmedia.com New member, new car?

If you joined the Club in the last 12 months, then you will know that last year we concentrated on our 40th anniversary events, which meant membership of the 928 Register took a back seat. This is a gentle reminder to new members that when you join the Club, your car does not automatically get added to the 928 Register – you have to make contact with me yourself.

So, what does Register membership mean? Well, it brings together an alphabetical list of members with details of their cars; and that is a list of over 800 VINs. You are bound to find somebody in your geographical area to make contact with to share experiences. You can also request a copy of The Register Handbook in which you will find 250 pages of 928 ‘hard to find’ information that covers every model. Interested? Just drop me an email and I will send you the papers.

The month of February Tucked away from the road salt and the general bad weather of winter, my car has not been out of the

garage this month. Today was an exception to the rule because it was booked in for some minor paint surgery on the passenger-side rear window frame. Despite having been very carefully re-painted, a bubble has grown to a blister and is still expanding, so that can only get worse.

Finished details, after the repainting, will be reported on next month.

Last month we reported on John Colley the Derby based professional car photographer, but we forgot to insert his contact details. His phone number is 07831 445311 or you can email him at JC@JohnColley.com We’ve included an extra photo from the shoot to remind you. The details of Graham Martin’s red 1982 928S can also be found on the website the928.com FORTHCOMING EVENTS 14 April Lunch with ‘The Passion Group’ **Our first event for 2018 is on the corrected date of 14 April.** Join fellow 928 enthusiasts ‘The Passion Group’ at The Cock Inn in Watford WD3 6HH for lunch.

Such easy access to the M25 should bring a large turnout of cars. Graham Martin says “it’s from 10am until 1pm with great bacon butties and separate 928 parking”. It’s a really good excuse to get your car out of SORN and back on the road and give our favourite V8 a blast. On 25 February’s Top Gear programme much was made much about current V8s being the best on the road, with a Mustang, a McLaren and an F-type for comparisons.

944 Register Secretary Mike Pollock 07811 944953 – 944@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Register Secretary Andy Watson 07920 589750 (6pm-9pm Mon-Fri and 9am-6pm weekends) andywatson6419@yahoo.co.uk Technical Advisor Jon Mitchell 01202 488800 (during normal working hours) technical@jmgporsche.co.uk Hi All. This month my task is easy thanks to Tim Haywood.

Tim Haywood and his S2 “I’ve owned my 944 for 18 months now, and how I came by it is a funny story. Our work was right next door to one of those ‘we’ll give you next to nothing for your car’ places. The previous owner tried to sell it to them, but they weren’t interested and, as they knew of my love for Porsches, told him to come and see me. In the past I’ve had all sorts, with several 911 Turbos, including a Special Edition 964 Turbo in yellow (boy do I wish I still had that!). To cut a long story short, I bought it, or rather stole it.

4 August Goodwood Goodwood in Sussex will host a special section for Porsche transaxle cars, such as the 928 and 968 and 944 on this Saturday. This is a follow-up to 2017’s event, organised by Ken Coad from the 968 Register.

It’s a great way of seeing this interesting venue whilst avoiding huge crowds.

5 August Yorkshire Porsche Festival We always have reserved 928 Register parking and have been attending this event, which is on a Sunday at Lotherton Hall near Leeds, since it started. Strasse of Leeds and Specialist Cars of Malton sponsor it.

2 September Brands Hatch The Festival of Porsche will celebrate the 70th anniversary of Porsche. The 928 Register will be there, with details to be announced nearer the time.

13-14 October All 928 owners are invited to a short or long weekend (their own flexible choice), for the 20th anniversary of The Merry Miller meeting of 928 UK enthusiasts.

The three-part event starts with our pub lunch on 13 October, before moving onto Cosham in Portsmouth for an overnight stay at a Premier Inn, and then heading by ferry to the Isle of Wight on Sunday (where spaces are now becoming limited) for more driving experiences! Drive home on the Sunday or Monday as you wish. Please email Andrew Brierley for updates on brierley28@virginmedia.com David DIARY DATES

From top: nearside rear window with an ever-growing paint bubble; 928S model owned by Graham Martin and Jay Winter in the studio

14 APRIL Lunch with ‘The Passion Group’ The Cock Inn, Watford ** Note revised date.** From top: mechanically done; details count

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drive. Some of the results can be found on my YouTube channel – A9XXC.

From top: new rims; finished article

Enjoy your balanced driving machines, but drive safely…

Mike

968 Register Secretary Ken Coad 01923 262960 – 968@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Register Secretary Chris Sweeting membership@porscheclubgb.com Technical Advisor Alex Eacock 01213 282225 Hi Register members. Now we are moving towards warmer weather, I hope you are driving your 968. The factory in Stuttgart is developing the next generation of Porsche vehicles – hybrid, battery powered and probably with a small petrol engine, similar to my current road car, which is a Toyota RAV 4 Hybrid. It has a 2.5-litre petrol engine and battery, which is almost silent except when the petrol engine engages, seamless auto transmission and four-wheel drive – an amazing experience. I can’t imagine a Porsche ever being so quiet or similar to drive. However, so many manufacturers are going in the same direction the future is getting closer. Can you believe it!

In the meantime, our 968s will still be increasing in value and diesel engine vehicles will become a thing of the past. I reckon hybrids will become more popular – who knows?

“The car didn’t run – it had been stored for eight years in Scotland – but I thought I’d rescue it. I gave it to my garage, which got it running. On getting the boot open there was a file of service history, and everything worked!

“After completing all the mechanical work, I decided to get it detailed and they put the jet wash straight through the brittle plastic rear screen.

New hood. The interior had been so badly bodged in a previous life that I sent it for a full custom interior.

Maybe I should have gone traditional 944, but because it was already a missmatch of styles, I just went for my own.

“After a great summer in it last year – all around sunny North Wales – it didn’t miss a beat, but the electric roof stopped working. That’s now a manual.

It hibernated in my unit over winter. Next up was the paintwork because it had been given a really bad paint job previously. We had a quiet week in January – because we teach people to tint and wrap I thought, while I’m saving to get it properly sprayed, we’d wrap it. One week later and there she is.

“We really went to town on it – inside the door shuts, behind the panel gaps etc. The results are stunning.

“Finally, I treated her to some reconditioned 911 Cup alloys with the world’s most expensive

Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R tyres. Now all the brakes were visible, so we re-painted the calipers and fitted new discs.

“It’s never-ending, but I love it, and I’m hoping that, because there aren’t many 944 S2 Cabriolets left, it’ll become more and more desirable. I wasn’t sure of people’s reactions but, so far, it’s been 100 per cent in favour.”

I’m sure you’ll agree the finished article (albeit pending a full re-spray) is a stunning piece of artistry and a real credit to Tim and his team – I hope to see it over the summer.

Other news The new season is slowly starting and Race Retro was a lovely day out in the S2, if a rather cold one.

944s were scarce, but a couple of others and a 924 Carrera GT made it to the car parks. However, none made it to the displays.

Our Rutland meeting will hopefully have taken place by the time you read this, so thank you to all those who attended!

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Events The Club has quite a full calendar and, as I said at a presentation recently, the standard of organisation is brilliant these days. We are no more a car club but a professional car club, and we work closer with Porsche than ever before. Numerous benefits exist between the Club and Porsche. The Porsche Experience at Silverstone is a good example.

I’m looking forward to meeting up at the big Club events, e.g. Silverstone, Brands Hatch etc. where we should have Register parking.

Back to basics When does your MOT need renewing? I have just realised mine has run out. Let’s hope it passes, as these last few months have been quiet from the point of view that the car has not been used – a mixture of bad weather, pot-holed roads and it’s been tucked up in a warm garage. I can’t wait for warmer weather and to get out and about 968-ing. I would be interested to know who services your Porsche and if you have found any issues you would like to share with us. I’m happy to include a picture of your car and any special experiences you can pass on.

Do communicate and let me know about your 968.

I would like the Register to grow, especially since we have the very best of articles on the 968 website. It’s your support and ideas we need. My Assistant Register Secretary, Christopher Sweeting, is anxious to generate more ideas for 968 get-togethers, so watch this space.

Happy motoring in your 968s…

Ken

Boxster Register Secretary Tracy Wilkins 01992 450740 – boxster@porscheclubgb.com Assistant Secretary Cliff Wilkins Contact details as above Technical Advisors Steve Winter steve@jazweb.co.uk Nick Pike 02089 607 111 (evenings and weekends) Boxster Restoracing progress (part three) With only six weeks to go until the first round of the Restoracing Competition, we are now in full swing and the Jardine car is taking shape. This month we will be covering the removal and rebuilding of the engine and gearbox. PC Cambridge was given the task and the following is an insight into how it was done.

Engine works The engine and transmission assembly were supplied to us from PC Colchester as one unit. In order to carry our initial assessment of the engine, gearbox and final drive, the components were separated and passed to their respective technicians.

During the separation of the components it was identified that there was a hairline crack in the crankcase close to where the gearbox bolts to the engine. This was duly noted for repair before reassembly, should the rest of the crankcase show no other signs of wear/fatigue. The next stage of the dismantle saw the inlet and exhaust manifolds

removed. A number of the fittings were heavily corroded and this resulted in two sheared exhaust manifold studs in the cylinder head.

With all other ancillary components removed, the cylinder heads were removed and then fully stripped for inspection. With the valve seats in good order, the cylinder heads were sent away for the broken studs to be removed and then aqua blasted to give an ‘as new’ finish.

With the cylinder heads away, close attention was paid to the crankcase. It was identified that the original, smaller intermediate shaft was fitted. Taking this into consideration, along with the hairline crack previously identified, the view was taken to replace the bottom end of the engine with an exchange assembly from Porsche. This comes fully assembled with crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons and oil sump pan.

New valves were lapped into the valve seats and, once complete, the cylinder heads were fully reassembled with new valve stem oil seals, oil scavenge pumps, spark plugs and genuine Porsche coil packs. With the cylinder heads reassembled, they were fitted to the crankcase and timed up accordingly.

Other components, such as the starter motor, alternator and oil separator, were cleaned, masked and spray-painted to be in keeping with the other components.

To complete the reassembly, the flywheel was refitted with a new clutch kit in readiness to fit the transmission.

Gearbox works The car had been road tested prior to disassembly by the team at PC Colchester and the gearbox had performed fine on the road. The track, however, will

prove to be a very different prospect, so this was kept in mind during our inspection. The gearbox was dismantled in the following order: • Rear casing and differential cover removed • Gear selector forks removed • Differential and output shafts removed With the gearbox now in this position, a thorough inspection could be carried out on the gears, which all looked to be in excellent condition. Looking at the synchromesh assemblies and bearings, they also looked and felt fine. As mentioned previously, the car will be driven hard and in a harsh environment – an environment that cannot be replicated on the bench.

With the gearbox casings away for aqua blasting, the view was taken to replace the synchromesh assemblies on all forward gears. This involved a full strip down of the gear shafts. During the reassembly of the shafts with the new synchromesh assemblies a full set of bearings were also fitted to ensure longevity and maximum reliability on the track.

To complete the rebuild, the gear assemblies were fitted back into the freshly aqua-blasted casings. Once assembled, gear selection was tested on the bench in readiness for the unit to be fitted back on to the engine.

Next month I will report on the car being put back together and it hitting the road.

One of the competition rules is that two employees must drive the car from the group’s dealerships. At the time of writing, Harry Gasson from PC Colchester and James Cannon from PC Cambridge have been nominated as designated drivers. Both have been heavily involved with the restoration work.

The car has currently been on show at the new Cayenne launch evenings within the group. Hopefully you saw it if you attended.

Along with Region 11, I am also arranging a morning event at Lancaster Witham Bodyshop. This will be an opportunity for you to view the car again and you will have a chance to speak to those involved with the restoration.

The dates for the race competition are 4-5 May at Brands Hatch, 2 June at Silverstone and 2 September again at Brands Hatch Ticket information and more details on the races will follow shortly. If you would like to keep up with the latest news, you can do so via the Facebook pages of PC Cambridge, PC Colchester and PC East London.

Happy Boxstering…

Tracy

Cayman Clockwise from left: engine and gearbox removed; stripping the engine; gearbox ready to strip; removing the clutch; new gear assembly

Register Secretary Kevan Sutherns 07733 318671 – cayman@porscheclubgb.com As the spring begins to head our way, our Register has now reached a total of 924 – a familiar number to some amongst us!

We can begin to look forward to such road trips as Le Mans 24-hour or maybe Classic Le Mans, which is again due to run this year. I haven’t booked my trip yet but, as I tend to make it an extended weekend break, other things around it are falling into place.

I first made the Le Mans trip in 1998 in a 924 S with my son and we vowed to return when Porsche did.

We did that when they returned in 2013 and also the following year. Since they won’t be there for the 110 porscheclubgb.com

24-hour and the Classic is scheduled for this year I’ll be doing that again as I did two years ago. For those who have never been to the event, it is not so noisy as the 24-hour and there are breaks in the racing. The roads aren’t so hectic to get there either! But there are lots of interesting cars to see!

I’ve used Lycian Events in the past and, like them, we are hoping for a dry June and July.

In the meantime, as it is currently February, I’m going to be busy with home projects for the next couple of months along with some skiing and some archery contests. Coming up, for the 987 owners there is the technical seminar on 7 April at which I hope to meet more of you.

Then, near the end of the month (21-22 April), we will have the Officials’ Conference and AGM. Recently I have received a few emails from new members who have bought into the Cayman, many, as always, coming in with the earlier models and some with the 718. Whichever you have, I hope you enjoy it – whether it is faster than another does not matter to me; the Cayman is the best handling Porsche model, has the advantage of no back seat drivers and has two boots. I have plenty of space for travelling, the performance to cope with all road conditions and the comfort to get out at the other end without a bad back. Not everyone at Le Mans will be able to say that.

Like myself you will have received some MailChimp circulations concerning events this coming summer.

As I have said before, I will be organising some more informal get-togethers and I hope that we can achieve some good turnouts. Until then, enjoy your Caymans, whichever variant you drive.

Kevan

Panamera Register Secretary Steve McPherson 07831 346060 – panamera@porscheclubgb.com

GT3 Register Secretary Alex Drobik 01628 620702 – gt3@porscheclubgb.com

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

Cayenne Register Secretary Jeremy Heney cayenne@porscheclubgb.com Following a request for information from Register members on their Cayennes for our section of PP, Adrian Clements sent in this report: “My history with Cayennes goes back three years with a Cayenne GTS, which I had as a replacement for

Adrian Clements’ Cayenne Turbo that he picked up in August/September

my previous 20 years with Land Rover (from Discovery to Range Rover). Without doubt the Range Rover is the ‘daddy’ of MPVs – it has class, space and can get almost anywhere! But after a while, as when you get used to eating fillet steak, it’s nice to have something different!

“I have and still own a Porsche GT3 RS and a GT3 – before that the Range Rover did everything so well it was becoming boring. On my return to the UK after an ice-driving experience with Porsche in Finland, which involved being towed out of snowdrifts by Porsche Cayennes, I spoke to PC Portsmouth as to organising a test drive in a Cayenne. Knowing my enthusiasm for something a bit out of the ordinary, Chris, the sales chap, said that they had a brand new GTS in white with black wheels, which sounded really good, and why not come over and have look. It had been specced for a customer that was not forthcoming with the deposit!

“This I did and it didn’t take more than five minutes for me to decide to have it! My son thought that I would soon be back in my normal transportation of a staid and sensible Range Rover.

Was his dad having an identity crisis? Anyway, I really liked the car – it never really went off road, it sounded great, was fun to drive and, in three years of ownership, the only thing that required a trip to the dealership was to have a battery changed in the key fob! I did 55,000 miles and was very impressed.

“Knowing that the car was to be replaced, I fancied a completely different Porsche for my next daily drive and placed a order for the latest Panamera Hybrid with all the toys. It was a stunning car with amazing handling and all the gizmos, including massage seats, infrared night vision, Kevlar® by the bucket load, all round entertainment, and state-of-the-art driving aids – everything was ticked on the options list!

“So, why the picture of the Cayenne Turbo?

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on vacation for most of June and July. This hybrid stuff looks like the way to go, but really I spent so much time trying to calculate how much battery power I had left and working out all the ‘go-faster’ wizardry controls, I hardly had time to look out of the windscreen. My time with the car led me to the conclusion that you need to be a techno nerd.

You need quite a lot of time to be up to speed with it and, to be honest, I was getting there. But this is where things went wrong. When I needed the space to get the dogs in, there was no room!

Taking my wife and mother in law to the garden centre to buy stuff for the garden, there was no room! The trailer could not be used because a tow hitch can’t be fitted on a hybrid as the batteries get in the way of the fittings.

“I thought that, maybe when it came to needing the space, I could borrow my wife’s Macan GTS, but hadn’t reckoned on her saying I am not driving it, it is too big, too much stuff is going with you, and I haven’t got the time to read a operation manual! No way, sort yourself out… well I hadn’t really thought this through!

“For over 20 years I have owned a MPV and have got used to having a daily ‘do anything go anywhere’ drive – the poor Panamera didn’t really have a chance. It was fired!

“And that’s how come it’s a Cayenne Turbo in the picture! It goes like the clappers and is easy to drive with hardly any gizmos! But it’s only with me till April when I hope to pick up my new Cayenne Turbo with… Panamera gizmos. I will let you know in May how it went!”

Jeremy

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

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

Hopefully this will soon subside and we can all get back on the road safely.

The Gunther Werks 400R Looking round the new breed of Porsche Tuners, I would like to focus on the Gunther 400R. Some of you may be well versed in this fine creation.

Based on a C2 993 platform, which you supply, the conversion is a total transformation by way of a totally bespoke rebuild using many carbon weight-saving parts and more. Their aim is to create the best 993 ever – a hard act to follow. They claim it’s the 993 GT3 RS that Porsche never made. I think Porsche did pretty well with the 993 GT2, but let’s not split hairs. A normally aspirated four-litre engine producing a healthy 400bhp and built by Rothsport in Oregon is employed. It revs to

7800rpm redline and has 330lb feet of torque. This is mated to a five-speed, reworked G50 gearbox using custom ratios.

Carbon fibre bodywork is used throughout saving weight and making the chassis more rigid. A wider track helps limit under steer with a 62-inch front and rear to give ultimate handling. The suspension is a KW derivative. The interior is again bespoke with carbon high back seats.

The list goes on… Cost? Well, give them a 993 C2 and then in excess of $500,000 and you will have the ultimate 993?

Take a look at guntherwerks.com for the full story and videos.

From top: fitting PPF to the bonnet grille; fitting PPF around front radiator

2 September Brands Hatch Porsche Festival We’re looking at a future Modified get-together at this event. Please let me know if you can display.

Modified Register There are very many of you, if not the majority, who have a Modified Porsche to one degree or another.

Please feel free to join the Modified Register in addition to your generic Register. It’s pretty easy, just go onto your online Club profile and simply select Modified.

Hope to see you at an event soon.

All the best and happy modifying…

Des, Ralph and Ian

Macan Register Secretary Mike Allen 07976697070 – macan@porscheclubgb.com Death of the Diesel Macan Porsche has officially ended production of all current diesel vehicles in the face of the changing consumer ‘cultural shift’. To be fair, having recently retired, I had already decided to go petrol with my next Macan, due to a big drop in annual mileage as well as the general sentiment moving away from diesel vehicles. So, long-term, will our much-prized Diesel S Macans be sort-after collectors’ vehicles, and what will happen to residuals? Clearly there are some great buys about and, if you are prepared for it to be a keeper, then apart from MOTs and servicing every 24 months it would be cheap, reliable motoring for years to come.

Clockwise from left: The healthy 400 bhp engine developed by Rothsport in Oregon; The Gunther Werks 400R from all angles

Porsche Macan GTS – paint protection (part one) I am very grateful to new Macan owner Martin Mackay, who has kindly written a two-part report about the protection system applied to his new car: “When we ordered our new Macan GTS from PC Kendal, I decided straight away that I wanted the car to be protected from road debris as much as possible and also to make the weekly wash as easy as possible, whilst keeping the car in the best possible condition.

As the car was to be for my wife’s weekday work commute 16 miles on the M6 each day, and was also to be used by us both on weekends, I foresaw the issues that the car would have.

“I had previously had cars protected by Reep Group in Knaresborough (PCGB Partner) and had dealt with Chris and his team for products and assistance with other Porsches that I have owned. I rang them to discuss what I would like done and to take on board their recommendations at the same time.

“So, what is PPF? Paint protection film is a self-healing, practically invisible film, which defends against stone chips, swirl marks and minor scratches.

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS 21-22 April Oicials’ Conference and AGM If you have any questions you wish me to raise at the conference, then please get in touch via email. As Club members you are also eligible to attend the AGM at the Clubhouse on 22 April at 12.30pm.

Clockwise from left: Neil Tonkin’s Diesel S; Mark Phipps Petrol GTS; Richard Haigh’s Diesel S

8 July Register BBQ Macan owners Robert and Mary Lane have kindly offered to host our annual BBQ at their farm near Olney in north Buckinghamshire. Please put the date in your diary and look out for further details a little nearer the time.

Macan-handling courses Dates for these popular events will be announced shortly, but please email me for further information.

Happy Macan-ing…

Mike

DIARY DATES 21-22 APRIL Oicials’ Conference and AGM 8 JULY Register BBQ

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

Benefits of applying the self-healing film onto your vehicle include: • 10-year manufacturer’s warranty • Added surface durability – a hydrophobic, clear coating provides water resistance to enhance the durability of the vehicle’s exterior • Stain resistance – resistance to yellowing and stains from dirt, oil, tar and bugs helps keep paint colour true and fresh-looking longer • Paint match finish – gloss and matte film options match custom and factory paints, so it’s difficult to detect where PPF has been installed • Shield against scratches – minor damage takes away from the beauty of your finish. Added protection helps keep it fresh and new looking • Thwart everyday road damage – significantly improves the performance and durability of automotive paint finishes • Can be applied onto any vehicle, large or small All the parts of PPF are cut onsite with a plotter and using Llumar’s software to make sure each piece of the self-healing film fits perfectly onto the surface. I decided to go for the Llumar PPF on the front bumper and bonnet and to protect the rest of the car with Gtechniq Crystal Serum Black (now superseded by Crystal Serum Ultra), which was also to be applied to the wheels (inside and out) and the calipers. The car was then to be coated in Gtechniq EXO – a hydrophobic protection that also assists beading. The interior, including carpets, seats, leather dash, door cards and glass were going to be protected with the Gtechniq Total Surface Protection kit.

Collected from PC Kendal in a covered trailer, the car was taken to the Knaresborough depot for

the work to begin in mid-October – I let them get on with their work. Stevie, Detailing Manager, and James, General Manager, kept in touch with me as the car progressed, and when the work was completed, it was returned to PC Kendal towards the end of October 2017. My review on the work done is after three and a half months of winter use covering nearly 3000 miles with the car kept in our garage overnight.”

To be continued next month…

1 March Macan collections Having only just decided to order a new Macan GTS last December, Michael Quinlan was delighted to find that his car has been built ready for his collection on 1 March!

Also taking delivery that day are Helen and Larry Goff with a special paint to sample Macan Turbo performance model in Fjord Green – photos next month!

Other new owners Welcome to Neil Tonkin, who has actually had his Metallic Black Macan S Diesel for almost three years now having decided to retire his 997 S. Although it was a little strange getting used to the driving position after the 911 S, he has appreciated the comfort, pace and handling of the larger vehicle, which has exceeded his expectations in all respects.

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Hi all Last year, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 928, the four UK Porsche Classic Partner Centres entered the HSCC ’70s Road Sports Championship.

The Leeds Centre entered a 1978 car, and their driver was 1970 Le Mans winner Richard Attwood. For the round at Brands Hatch, Tom Bradshaw, ex PCGB Championship champion, stood in for Richard finishing third overall and first in class.

The car was originally registered in Glasgow on 2 November 1978 but has since been restored and race prepared by Road and Race Restorations of Manchester. Originally automatic, the car was modified to have a five-speed manual gearbox. The V8 4,500cc engine now produces a power output of 300-plus bhp put down by Toyo tyres.

CheeRS raceRS! Paul

The Leeds Porsche Classic Partner Centre’s 928 entry in the HSCC ’70s Road Sports Championship

member benefits Make the most of your PCGB membership with these special discounts and offers

Superb new premium hotel offers Porsche Club GB is pleased to announce exclusive new member benefit offers with selected hotels, including Hurley House – a chic boutique hotel with beautifully appointed bedrooms and ample parking in the heart of Berkshire near Henley-on-Thames. The hotel features superb cuisine, an elegant fine-dining restaurant as well as an exquisite private dining/ meeting room and wonderful outside terraces. When staying at the hotel, PCGB members receive a complimentary bottle of Ruinart Champagne on departure as a memento and 10% off their final bill for any lunch or dinner during their stay. In addition, members can save 10% on spa treatments, which are available in the luxurious health and beauty room. Quote ‘Porsche Club member’ when booking and present your membership card on check-in. Email hello@hurleyhouse.co.uk or call 01628 568500.

Beamish Hall Country House Hotel is a delightful 12th-century house hotel in the heart of North East England, set in outstanding rolling parkland on the borders of County Durham and Tyne and Wear, which features 42 individually designed bedrooms and a luxury apartment. Enjoy the finest English home cooking, prepared with fresh local ingredients, in The Stables restaurant, which features an on-site microbrewery. The Eden Tearooms serve afternoon tea in fabulous Edwardian surroundings with blissful views over the parkland and estate. For something more energetic the outdoor activity centre features zip wires and high ropes, for a more active break! PCGB members can obtain substantially discounted rates on room only, B&B and dinner, bed and breakfast (DBB) when quoting 'Porsche Club member' and presenting their membership card on check-in.

Complimentary internet access, newspaper, tea and coffee tray and bottled water is included. Email reservations@beamish-hall.co.uk or call 01207 233733 for details.

valuations Agreed valuation service Porsche Club is able to provide members with a free-of-charge valuations service for their Porsche. This process can now be completed online, and members wishing to obtain a valuation for their vehicles should visit porscheclubgb.com. Each submission will be manually reviewed by a member of the Clubhouse team, and we aim to produce a completed valuation letter within 72 hours.

Events Donington Historic Festival Porsche Club GB is planning a large presence at this year’s Donington Historic Festival, and the relevant code to allow members to secure discounted tickets is now available. The Club code will be valid until Friday, 20 April and can be obtained by emailing events@ porscheclubgb.com with your membership number.

Silverstone Classic Porsche Club will be returning to the Silverstone Classic in 2018 and the necessary discount codes to allow members to secure the car club display packages are now available. The event is

provisionally scheduled to take place from Friday, 20 July to Sunday, 22 July. Please email admin@porscheclubgb.com with your membership details if you have not yet received an email from Porsche Club with the necessary codes.

Motor Sport Hall of Fame Now in its seventh year, the Motor Sport Hall of Fame celebrates the greatest names in racing across Formula 1, sports cars, motorcycling and other disciplines.

As partners for the 2018 awards, Porsche Club members can enjoy a 10% saving on tickets for the awards dinner, which takes place on Monday, 4 June. Please email admin@porscheclubgb.com with your membership details to request the necessary code.

Certificate of Production Porsche Cars Great Britain As part of the overall membership package, UK members are able to obtain official Porsche Certificates of Production (COP) at no cost, normally £65 from Porsche Cars GB. To obtain a COP, download and print the order form under ‘Membership benefits’ on our website, complete and take into your nearest Porsche Centre with a copy of your V55 document or purchase invoice, copy of your membership card and copy of your driving licence or passport. A Porsche Centre representative will then check the documentation and sign it off for processing. The COP will then be posted, with up to 28 days for delivery.

drove him to the event then took the 356, insured with us at an agreed value of £40,000, to his chosen garage. Repair costs agreed with the garage were just under £28,000. Most policies write off a car if repairs exceed a certain percentage of its value, with the client offered so-called market value, minus an excess.

The PCGB Scheme is more flexible. We did offer the option of a £40,000 agreed value cash payment, with no deductions, but he chose the repairs. Where possible, only original Porsche parts were used, and the car was returned in perfect order.

Why not ask Lockton, the scheme’s brokers, for a quote on 0845 602 9420?

Our partners Porsche Club GB is very fortunate in enjoying the support of a small number of carefully selected partners who are equally passionate about the Porsche brand. Their generous support and ongoing commitment allow us to continue to provide Club members with a wide range of valuable benefits and resources. We hope you will in turn support them.

On the way to an event, a client’s 963 Porsche 356B Coupé rear-ended and went into a spin, hitting a wall. He was unhurt but the car was badly damaged.

Under the PCGB Insurance Scheme we

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Oracle Finance has funded thousands of prestige vehicles, including many Porsches, and can offer a broad range of tailored finance solutions, including refinance and equity release. Contact its Porsche Club team for a fast-track service at competitive rates* by calling 0845 094 9111, emailing porsche@oraclefinance.co.uk or visiting oraclefinance.co.uk/porsche-club

All offers/codes correct at time of going to print.

Porsche Club GB offers as part of your membership

*Members receive one year’s free Porsche Club membership with each new finance agreement.

Pirelli has updated its exclusive members offer. PCGB members will now receive a fuel gift card, up to the value of £100, when purchasing two or more Pirelli car, van and 4x4 tyres in a single transaction.

For full details of the offer, visit pirelli.co. uk/porscheclubgb

Members enjoy a 20% saving on Swissvax products when purchasing directly online via Porsche Club.

Call the Clubhouse or go online at porscheclubgb.com

PARKING

ARTWORK

Carvolution turns your car history into a personalised print – your very own car timeline, which can include all the exact cars you have owned, documented and illustrated by hand with your choice of colours.

PCGB members receive 15% discount – use code PCGB15 at checkout. Visit www.carvolutioncompany.com BREAKDOWN COVER

Porsche Club GB members save 50% on new annual breakdown cover or 20% on yearly renewal. Call 0800 048 0075 and quote F0729. Terms and conditions apply.

Please visit porscheclubgb.com Receive a discount of up to 50% on standard RAC prices for a single personal-based cover for the first year of membership, then a 25% discount on every renewal. Call 0800 096 6836 or visit rac.co.uk/join/ benefits and quote MS50.

CAR-CARE PRODUCTS

Vertar is pleased to offer members 10% off all its car-care products and auto accessories. Call Freephone 0800 177 7808 or visit vertar.com and use the coupon code PCGB. GENERAL MOTORING

Through the Club’s partnership, members can benefit from Silverstone Auctions’ expertise in a number of different ways, including free consignments (usually £300) of cars to Silverstone Auctions sales; advice and guidance to Club members on the practice of consigning their Porsche for sale or undertaking a purchase at an auction; highly discounted catalogue prices; and privileged membership of affiliation and loyalty schemes.

Porsche Club members enjoy preferential rates on Classic Additions products when purchased through Porsche Club. Buy online at porscheclubgb.com or call 01608 652911 .

Porsche Club members enjoy preferential rates on Hamilton Classic products when purchased through Porsche Club. Buy online at porscheclubgb.com or call 01608 652911.

The Institute of Advanced Motorists offers its advanced driving course to PCGB members for £135 (instead of £149). Call 0300 303 1134 or visit iam.org.uk/poc and quote POC14 when booking.

LUBRICANTS

Lucas Oil Products UK Ltd offers a range of products for the classic market, including ethanol treatment, classic 20/50 oil, fuel stabiliser and engine oil stop leak. We offer PCGB members 10% off online prices.

Call Freephone 0808 100 3259 or visit lucasoil.co.uk and use code PCGB10.

Opie Oils provides an unrivalled choice of performance oils, fluids and servicing essentials for your Porsche, plus unmatched knowledge and experience. A 10% discount is available to members. Email sales@opieoils.co.uk, call 01209 202 949 or visit opieoils.co.uk and use the discount code PCGB website.

Woodcote Automotive (Millers Oils) offers a 20% discount on products bought via the specialist motorsport distributor and a 15% discount on all Millers Oils products. Contact Robin on 01565 653658, or at robin@woodcoteauto.co.uk or visit millersoils.co.uk

PCGB members have access to exclusive 10% discounts with airport parking experts APH on all participating UK airport car parks, airport hotel/parking packages and No.1 lounges at selected airports. Discounts are on standard rates published on aph.com and on participating products only. For full terms and conditions, visit partners.aph. com/pcgb or call 01342 859536 and quote discount code PCGB. PORSCHE PARTS

Design 911’s team is dedicated to all your Porsche needs. We offer PCGB members 5% discount on parts and accessories – enter code PCGB005 at checkout. Visit www.design911.co.uk or call 020 8500 8811 to find out more.

Porscheshop offers OEM replacement parts, body parts, repairs, performance solutions, books, gifts and clothing. A 5-10% discount is available to members on most items and services.

Visit porscheshop.co.uk or call 0121 585 6088 quoting your membership number.

Spax Performance has been designing and manufacturing suspension for the past 60 years, with all products manufactured in the UK under stringent German TÜV quality control procedures. We offer PCGB members a 10% discount on all products. Call 01869 244771 and quote your membership number.

K300 Ltd offers a 15% discount on Goodridge hose kits and 10-15% discount on EBC and Pagid brake pads. Call 0161 355 1275 and quote your membership number or visit k300performance.co.uk PORSCHE SERVICING AND BODYWORK

Autofarm offers members a 10% discount on labour costs. For details, please call 01865 331234, email workshop@ autofarm.co.uk or visit autofarm.co.uk and quote your membership number.

Canford Classics has a reputation as one of Europe’s top Porsche 911 restorers and specialises in all aspects of Porsche restoration. We manufacture many parts and offer a comprehensive range of refurbished parts, machining and minor repair services for classic Porsches. For details of discounts offered to Porsche Club members, email info@canfordclassics.co. uk or call 01929 472221. For our full range of services, visit canfordclassics.co.uk Dynotech RS highly trained engineers have vast knowledge in servicing, latest diagnostics, tuning and track preparation at fully equipped premises in Faringdon. PCGB members can enjoy a 10% discount on parts and 20% on labour costs and ECU tuning on presentation of their membership

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card. Call 01367 358100 or see www.dynotechrs.co.uk Porsche specialist Parr Independent offers 10% off labour rates when PCGB members show their membership card. For details, call 01293 537911 or visit parr-uk.co.uk Silver Wheels Ltd specialises in wheel refurbishment using the same process as manufacturers, including Porsche, plus the same paint suppliers. We offer a same-day service on standard finished wheels and a two-day service for diamond-cut wheels.

For a 15% discount for Porsche Club members, call 01202 896651, quoting SW9PC when booking, or visit silverwheelsltd.co.uk HOTELS

Hurley House – see main feature on opposite page

Beamish Hall – see main feature on opposite page Gisborough Hall is set in the North York Moors, a short drive from the coast. This country house hotel offers PCGB members DBB from £139 per room per night. Call 01287 611500 or email reservations@gisboroughhall.com quoting PCGB18 and present your membership card at check-in.

TRAVEL AND GOLF BREAKS

The Leisure Club offers fantastic discounted and unusual themed leisure breaks to PCGB members. Working in partnership with Crusader Holidays and TeetoPin, we source the best deals possible that suit all tastes and budgets. Visit bit.ly/2FNHMi0 TeetoPin is a specialist golf company, organising corporate, charity and society golf days throughout the UK. Packages can include playing a round with our very own legend, Tim Stimpson, ex-England and British and Irish Lions rugby player.

PCGB members link and log-in details GOLF BREAKS www.teetopin.co.uk/login Log-in user name: leisure Log-in password: leisure123# Association/organisation: PCGB SHOPPING

Here you will find more than 160 boutiques from leading brands with savings of up to 60% on the RRP. PCGB members also save 10% with a VIP card. Print the voucher from the PCGB website under ‘Membership benefits – Discounts’ and present it with your PCGB membership card at the Visitor Centre or Information Hub. Elm of Burford specialises in leading country clothing brands, such as Schoffel, R M Williams and Oakham.

Produce your PCGB membership card for a 5% discount. Visit www.elmofburford.com and use code PCGB.

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CALENDAR WHAT’S ON IN 2018 APRIL

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RAF centenary celebrations – Stow Maries (R11) West Coast Car Clinic – PC Glasgow (R1) WOTY – Isle of Man (R6) WOTY – Snowdonia (R16) Breakfast with the RAC (R10) (912) 987 Boxster and Cayman technical seminar – Cornbury House (R11) (Boxster) (Cayman) Breakfast run and Jim Clark museum visit (R1) Fish and chip run – Whitby (R7) MK Classic Tour – Little Lives (R10) Drive to the Kielder area and lunch (R18) Spring drive and visit to Westport (R27) Club Clinic - PC Aberdeen (R2) Visit to Canford Classics (R26) Belton International Horse Trials (R4) Drive and visit to Prodrive (R17) Tea at The Hilton (R25) Trans-Wessex Tour (R31) Visit to the North West Museum of Transport St Helens (R6) WOTY (R29) Officials’ Conference and AGM National ‘drive it’ day County Wheels, Woodhall Spa (R4) Sunday Brunch Scramble, Bicester (R10) (R31) Charity Classic Vehicle Club and Great War Rally (R11) Preston Sports & Supercar meeting – Phantom Winger (R18) Prescott breakfast meet (R16)

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Spring drive (R15) R20 Spring Break: Chops and Robbers (R20) Drive and visit to Downton Classic Car Show (R17) Spring Health Check at PC Tonbridge (R25) Visit to Chatham Dockyard (R11) Wheels at The Warren (R11) Open day at AS Motorsport (R12) Breakfast club at Quex Barn (R25) Nürburgring public trackday (R26)

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Donington Historic (R8) 356 International Azuri Car Care visit (R21) Peak District Weekender (R31) Classic Car breakfast at The Cornerhouse (R18) Lunch at Bridgehouse Hotel (R26) Stanford Hall VW Show (912) (914) Singleton Show (R14) Gawsworth Hall Classic Car Rally (R5) (R18) Carew Classic Car Show (R14) R20 Escape: Windy Wastelands (R20) Grand Prix de Monaco Historique trip (R13) Weekend in Wales (R21) Northern Ireland Tour (R2) Somersham Wheelie Fun Day (R12) Sunday drive (R11) Boadicea Run (R12) Filching Manor and Motor Museum tour (R23) Motors by the Moat at Leeds Castle with Show and Shine (R25) Cotswold Rally Dales drive (R18)

20 25 26 26 26 26-28 27 27 27 27 27 27 28

Jasmine Porschalink Open Night (R18) Weekend in Wales – Llandudno (R5) (R9) (991) Spa Classic weekend (R16) WOTY North Wales – Llandudno (R24) Cumbria International Motor Show (R1) Manx Tour (R11) R20 Escape: Windy Wastelands 2 (R20) Porsche in the Glen (R1) Open House at Goulds (R15) Prescott breakfast meet (R16) Chiltern Hills Rally (R21) Stow Maries Wings and Wheels (R11) Cumbria International Motor Show (R18) Llandudno Porsches on the Prom (R6) (Boxster) Blyton Park trackday (R4) Chartwell of Derby bod yshop Open Day (R4) (R8) Clay Pigeon shooting (R21) Visit to Highways England Control Centre (R29) WOTY (R17) Spotless Detailing Open Day (R1) Crathes Vintage Car and Motorcycle Rally (R2) Wheels at The Warren (R11) Visit to Dub Customs (R11) The East Anglian Practical Classics Club (R12) Masters Historic Festival at Brands Hatch (R25) Mawdesley Classic Car Show (R18)

31 MAY -3 JUNE Jersey Motoring Festival (R28J)

1-3 2 2-3 3 3 3 6 6 7 10 10 10 12 13-17 15-17 16 17 17 17 21-24 22-24 23 24 24 24 24 26

International 914 meeting – Emmetten, Switzerland (914) Clay pigeon shooting (R4) Tatton Park Classic and Performance Cars (R5) BVAC Classic at Thirlstane Castle (R1) Drive to Simply Porsche at Beaulieu (R31) Drive and lunch to north Pennines and Yorkshire Dales (R18) R20 On Tour: Drive to Nowhere (R20) Jaguar factory visit (R29) R13 at Curborough Sprint Course (R13) Secret Hills Tour (R13) Drive and lunch, east Lancashire (R18) Canal boat trip and picnic (R25) Concours (R11) R20 at 24 Hours of Le Mans (R20) 24 Hours of Le Mans Porsche in the Bay and Concours (R14) Wheels at The Warren (R11) Preston Sports & Supercar meeting – Phantom Winger (R18) Guernsey Classic Vehicle Show (R28G) WOTY (R15) WOTY (R14) Weald and Downland Museum (R29) Moffat Car Rally (R1) Day out at Gressenhall Museum (R12) Azuri Car Care visit (R21) Drive Out Sunday (R31) Concours at The Riverside Inn, Cound (R13)

29 JUNE -1 JULY WOTY (R21)

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WOTY – Salisbury, New Forest and Simply Porsche at Beaulieu (R16)

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Porsche Club trip to the Le Mans Classic One room remaining on the Porsche Club Trip to the Le Mans Classic-6/7/8 July 2018 Ensuite facilities, two double and one single bed, would suit a family or a number of friends. £250 per person for 3 nights bed and breakfast and a gala dinner on the Sunday evening.

The hotel is a typical French logis, in Beaumont Sur Sarthe, approx. 20 minutes north of the circuit. The Club reserves the entire hotel for the weekend.

This is a 3 day package, in addition you would need to organise your own travel and entry tickets.

If interested please could you ring Lande Newton on 01256 397105, or e-mail to Lande.Newton@nhs.net

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INDEPENDENT PORSCHE SPECIALISTS Avon Advanced Car Care Unit 3, Fairways Ind. Est. Filton, Bristol, BS34 7QS T: 0870 765 5911/0117 944 1944 E: sales@advancedcarcare.co.uk www.advancedcarcare.co.uk A progressively high tech, fully equipped Porsche servicing facility based in Bristol. The professional personalised care for you and your car is what makes us so unique. We pride ourselves on our integrity, flexibility and understanding of each client’s specific needs. Our friendly and professional staff believe that our best customer is an educated customer. We will take as much time as is necessary to explain what needs to be done to your ‘pride and joy’ and how we will go about doing this. No matter what your needs or desires, if it’s quality main dealer standards you need, we do it here.

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Bedfordshire Export 56 LTD Unit 9, Blundells Drive, Bradville Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK13 7HA T: 01908 216661 E: enquiries@export56.com www.export56.com RPM Technik Units 6 & 7, Old Airfield Industrial Estate, Cheddington Lane, Long Marston, Hertfordshire, HP23 4QR T: 01296 663824 E: info@rpmtechnik.co.uk www.rpmtechnik.co.uk

Berkshire RSJ Sports Cars 3rd Floor STS House, Bristol Way, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3QE T: 01753 553969 E: joel@rsjsportscars.co.uk www.rsjsportscars.co.uk RSJ have been established since 1998 as a Porsche dealer and we are focused on the sales of used Porsche cars and the servicing and repair of used Porsche cars. As a Porsche dealer RSJ aims to be the next best alternative to a main dealer. We prepare our cars for sale to a main Porsche dealer standard. Our used Porsche cars have all cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment carried out to the same level as our staff did when they worked at a main Porsche dealer.

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

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

Porsche. We service and repair all Porsche models in our modern well-equipped workshops backed up by our highly skilled, dedicated and friendly team. Also on offer is our popular prestige brokerage service designed to take all of the hardship out of selling your valuable Porsche. Call Adrian or Richard to learn how our personal approach is different and can benefit you.

Devon Braunton Engineering Braunton Garage, Exeter Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2JP T: 01271 814144 E: info@brauntonengineering.co.uk www.brauntonengineering.co.uk South West specialist dedicated to Porsche owners. MOT testing station.

All Porsches welcome. Diagnostics, service/repair, AC, geometry, restoration, bodywork.

Oak Tree Garage Newton Popplefield, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0ER. T: 01395 568498 Mobile: 07973 550911 Specialising in Porsche since 1974. Full Porsche diagnostics. Mechanical repairs and servicing. Four-wheel alignment.

In-house MOT. Air conditioning. Free loan cars. Contact Crispin.

Export 56 LTD

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

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.

Cheshire Unit Eleven Porsche Specialists 10/11 Aston Court, Kingsland Grange, Warrington, WA1 4SG T: 01925 852 000 www.unitelevenporsche.com Specialising in Air Cooled and Water cooled cars, experts at geometry setup, offering regular maintenance services to full restoration services.

Tech9 Motorsport Ltd Hale Garage, Hale Road, Liverpool L24 5RB. T: 0151 4255 911 E: sales@tech9.ms www.tech9.ms Engineering dealer since 1993, Tech9 has been providing a high-quality service for the repair, restoration and servicing of all Porsche models. Equipped with the official Porsche PIWIS diagnostic system, our services extend to cover engine and gearbox rebuilding, performance tyre supply and fitting, and we have an on-vehicle brake disc lathe. Highly experienced with R/RS/RSR, GT2 and GT3 variants. Specialising in geometry setting for road/track day or full motorsport use, using our Beissbarth alignment system. Sole UK distributor for TECHART tuning products for all the latest Porsche models. Discount available to Porsche Club members.

Cornwall Location close to Liverpool Airport.

Export 56 LTD

The Colourworx Ltd (Newquay)

Unit 9, Blundells Drive, Bradville Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK13 7HA T: 01908 216661 E: enquiries@export56.com www.export56.com Proprietor, Mick Pacey is an enthusiastic and passionate owner and racer of Classic Porsche cars as well as an independent Porsche specialist which helps in his understanding of your requirements, as enthusiasts, running air cooled Porsches.

With over 25 years experience Export 56 is dedicated to fine quality restoration and can list a number of rare road and race Porsche cars completed in our workshops. The Export 56 Service Centre is the newest addition to our Classic Porsche facilities in North Bucks.

Conveniently located in Central Milton Keynes and provides an exceptional offering to Air Cooled Porsche clients for all aspects of servicing, repair and maintenance. ..

1 Wesley Yard Newquay TR7 1LB T. 01637 873218 E. info@colourworxnewquay.co.uk www.thecolourworx.co.uk Club members and owner/drivers with over 40 years combined experience in car repairs Accident repair centre – all aspects of body repair undertaken irrespective of vehicle and guaranteed fair pricing We can offer vehicle inspections and free estimates. Modern, fully equipped and insured premises.

Williams Crawford Ltd (Plymouth) 911 Forge Lane, Moorlands Trading Estate, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6LX T: 01752 840307 E: info@williamscrawford.co.uk www.williamscrawford.co.uk Williams Crawford Ltd has been in business for almost 25 years, representing Cornwall dealing in classic and modern

Dorset JMG Porsche 98 Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 7RE T: 01202 488800 E: service@jmgporsche.co.uk www.jmgporsche.co.uk At JMG we are dedicated to helping you get the best experience from your Porsche. We service, diagnose, repair and improve Porsche vehicles in our south of England workshops.

Marque 21 Unit 20 Dreadnought Trading Estate, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 5BU T: 01308 459106 E: infomarque21@aol.com www.marque21.co.uk We are an experienced, enthusiastic team offering servicing, repairs, restoration, engine rebuilds, Porsche diagnostics and computerised full wheel alignment for all Porsche models from 1950 to 2010.

Essex Lancaster Volkswagen Loughton / Porsche-Audi-Seat Specialists Unit 5 Lenthall road, Langston road IG10 3TU T: 020 8532 5555. Contact Chris Toumazos or Andrew Lester E: chris.toumazos@jardinemotors.co.uk andrew.lester@jardinemotors.co.uk Covering Essex and London postcodes.

We provide the highest levels of quality and expertise with Porsche trained technicians. Using the very latest technology when repairing, restoring or enhancing your Porsche. For full details on the services we offer as a Porsche Specialist Body repairers please give us a call.

PIE Performance Independent Porsche Specialist Unit 9, Hill Farm, Lavenham Road Brent Eleigh, CO10 9PB T: 01473 760911, 01787 247911, 01787 249924 E: info@pieperformance.co.uk www.pieperformance.co.uk

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Peter Chambers Automotive Ltd

RPM Technik

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

Units 6 & 7, Old Airfield Industrial Estate, Cheddington Lane, Long Marston, Hertfordshire, HP23 4QR T: 01296 663824 E: info@rpmtechnik.co.uk www.rpmtechnik.co.uk Located on the border of Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire RPM has been maintaining both modern and classic Porsches since 2001. In addition to our specialist Porsche servicing, RPM also undertakes warranted car sales, project builds and restorations, engine and transmission rebuilds and track day / race support...

Greater Manchester Hartech Firwood Industrial Estate off Thicketford Road, Bolton, BL2 3TR T: 01204 302809 E: auto@hartech.org www.hartech.org Unique Porsche Unit 4a, James Street Industrial Estate Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 3QR T: 07711 806911 E: unique.porsche@gmail.com

Hampshire David Newton: Keylink SAS Ltd Units 15/16 The Calvert Centre, Woodmancott, Winchester, SO21 3BN T: 01256 397150 E: info@keylinksas.com www.keylinksas.com Sharing one man’s passion. Specialising in precision servicing of Porsche at highly competitive pricing. Collection, courtesy cars and delivery service available.

David Newton: Sandydown Bodyworks Ltd Heath House Estate, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6BY T: 01264 810757 E: info@sandydown.com www.sandydown.com Share one man’s passion. Independent Porsche specialists in paint restoration, bodywork repairs. Fully VBRA and insurance company approved. Modern low-bake ovens. Paint mixing scheme.

Full valeting.

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.

Brookspeed 14 Parham Drive, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 4NU T: 02380 641672 E: info@brookspeed.com www.brookspeed.com Brookspeed is an independent Porsche specialist based near the M3 between Southampton and Winchester. With 20 years’ experience of racing and servicing Porsche models, Brookspeed are able to offer a ‘one stop shop’ for maintenance, servicing, Tyres, MOT and diagnostics.

Whatever your Porsche problem contact our friendly team at Brookspeed and we will do everything we can to help...

JZM Porsche Ltd Unit 1, Langley Wharf, Railway Terrace, Kings Langley, WD4 8JE T. 01923 269 788 E: service@jzmporsche.com With excellent transport links from London and the M25 JZM is well positioned to service customers throughout London and the Home Counties. We boost over 30 years’ experience in Porsche servicing and have recently expanded with a huge 40 car showroom. Our factory trained technicians coupled with the latest Porsche technologies and diagnostic equipment can meet all your Porsche needs in servicing , tuning and on or off the track.

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

Lancashire Cavendish Porsche Units 6 & 7, Gainsborough Close Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 1PX T: 0115 972 2001 E: enquires@cavendishporsche.co.uk Hartech Firwood Industrial Estate off Thicketford Road, Bolton, BL2 3TR T: 01204 302809 E: auto@hartech.org www.hartech.org Unique Porsche Unit 4a, James Street Industrial Estate Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 3QR T: 07711 806911 E: unique.porsche@gmail.com

London 911 SBD Unit 5, Wellington Park Est, Waterloo Road, London, NW2 7JW T: 020 8208 0464 E: servicing@911sbd.com www.911sbd.com With more than 35 years Porsche service and motorsport experience, 911 SBD is the premier Porsche specialist in London.

Full electrical diagnostics including the PIWIS tester. Can service all models all years. Brake Disc service. Air-con service. Bodywork / insurance work.

Alloy re-furbs. Full engine re-builds.

Give us a ring or call on for a chat...

Charles Ivey 160 Hurlingham Road, London, SW6 3NG. T: 020 7731 3612 E: alvaro@charlesivey.com www.charlesivey.com London’s premier Porsche specialist since 1970. Charles Ivey (Specialist Cars) Limited has been selling and servicing Porsches in London since 1970 and we have been at our present site for the past 35 years. We have a team of dedicated people who are committed to maintaining the very high standards that have, over the years, made us London’s leading Porsche specialist.

Chelsea Carrera Ltd 203 Seagrave Road, London, SW6 1ST. T: 020 7610 2326 E: zoom@chelseacarrera.com www.chelseacarrera.com High-class Porsche service and mechanical work in Central London.

Full engine diagnostic service available.

Four-wheel alignment equipment for perfectresults. Competitively priced.

Collection and delivery service available.

Premises outside the congestion charge area.

Parr 5 Faraday Centre, Faraday Road, Crawley, RH10 9PX T: 01293 537911 E: service@parr-uk.co.uk www.parr-uk.co.uk With 30 years’ experience Parr is the leading Porsche specialist in the UK, covering all areas of Porsche maintenance, preparation, tuning (Cargraphic UK importer), motorsport and sales. Whether it is a routine service or part through to a full restoration or engine build, Parr has the skills, experience and facilities to deliver the highest levels of customer care and service. To find out the full range of services, and to explore what Parr can offer you, please visit our website.

Porsche Torque Unit C2, Arun Buildings, Arundel Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2RP T: 01895 814446 E: sid@porsche-torque.com www.porschespecialistheathrow.co.uk Service and repair on all Porsches, any year. 30 years’ Porsche experience.

Discount given to PCGB members, please mention Porsche Post. Ex AFN & OPC technicians.

Xavier Auto Clinic 166-167 Stamford Brook Arches, Hammersmith, London, W6 0TQ T: 020 8741 2251 E: reception@xavierauto.com www.xavierautoclinic.com Xavier Auto Clinic is an independent Porsche specialist based in West London that can offer a full range of service on all Porsche models. Established in 2002, 5-star Good Garage Scheme member.

Air-conditioning service and repair.

Manufacturer-scheduled service keeping manufacturer warranty intact under block exemption. Customised servicing for three-plus years. Vehicle diagnostics and engine rebuilds.

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

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

Norfolk www.tech9.ms STR Porsche Specialists 10 Garden St, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1QU T: 01603 626 668 E: workshop@strgb.co.uk www.porsche-servicing-norfolk.co.uk STR provide Porsche servicing, diagnostics, engine and gearbox rebuilds, 3 D four wheel alignment, corner weighting & suspension, camera & radar calibration, auto gearbox flush and IMS bearings. We also buy and sell Porsches.

We cater for everyday road cars, track day and race cars. We pride ourselves on ensuring you - and your car - receive the very highest level of care and service from our Porsche trained technicians.

Nottinghamshire Cavendish Porsche Units 6 & 7, Gainsborough Close, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 1PX T: 0115 972 2001 E: enquires@cavendishporsche.co.uk We are a Porsche Specialist based in Long Eaton, Nottingham. Our Technicians have over 21 years of Porsche main dealer experience and 7 years independent experience, so we are more than confident that our standard of work is of the highest standard. From servicing to full engine rebuilds, your beloved Porsche is in very safe hands. We use the very latest PIWIS official Porsche diagnostic systems and can offer you the same workshop facilities that you would find at any official Porsche Centre, but at independent prices. We hope to see you in the near future. ..

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

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

Oxfordshire Autofarm Oddington Grange, Weston on the Green, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 3QW T: 01865 331234 www.autofarm.co.uk Autofarm has more than 40 years’ experience of maintaining, preparing, racing, restoring and selling Porsches of all ages. The Oxfordshire-based workshop offers servicing using accredited diagnostics equipment, sales, parts, race preparation, restoration and engine build capability. Its extensive road and race engine experience led the company to develop Silsleeve, an innovative and cost-effective method of repairing modern Porsche cylinder blocks. It also offers bespoke builds through its Autofarm 911 programme.

Hillcrest Specialist Cars Whitehouse Garage, High Street, Nettlebed, Henley-on-Thames, Oxon, RG9 5DB. T: 01491 642911 E: hillcrestcars@tiscali.co.uk www.hillcrestspecialistcars.com Hillcrest Specialist Cars is a leading independent Porsche specialist based in Henley-on-Thames. We offer a highly professional service at competitive prices. We pride ourselves on our high quality and standard of service. ..

Suffolk PIE Performance Independent Porsche Specialist Unit 9, Hill Farm, Lavenham Road Brent Eleigh, CO10 9PB T: 01473 760911, 01787 247911, 01787 249924 E: info@pieperformance.co.uk www.pieperformance.co.uk PIE Performance is a family-run independent Porsche specialist in East Anglia. We offer all workshop facilities for servicing and repair, supply new and used parts, vehicle restoration to include back dating, Porsche car sales and many other services needed to support running a Porsche.

Surrey Cridfords Porsche The Street. Ewhurst. Surrey. GU67QY T. 01483 273302 E. porsche@cridfords.co.uk W. www.cridfords.co.uk Established for over 30 years, we are one of the country’s longest established Porsche specialists.

Our service department are equipped with the very latest official Porsche PIWIS III diagnostics and Porsche spec Hunter 4 wheel alignment system. We offer a full engine repair and rebuild service, classic restoration, as well as all service work for current through to classics models.

Collection and loan cars available.

Parr 5 Faraday Centre, Faraday Road, Crawley, RH10 9PX. T: 01293 537911 E: service@parr-uk.co.uk www.parr-uk.co.uk With 30 years’ experience Parr is the leading Porsche specialist in the UK, covering all areas of Porsche maintenance, preparation, tuning (Cargraphic UK importer), motorsport and sales. Whether it is a routine service or part through to a full restoration or engine build Parr has the skills, experience and facilities to deliver the highest levels of customer care and service. To find out the full range of services, and to explore what Parr can offer you, please visit our website.

Charles Ivey Specialist Cars Hollyfield Road, Surbiton Surrey, KT5 9AL T: 020 7731 3612 E: info@charlesivey.com www.charlesivey.com

Sussex (East)

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

Sussex (West) Carrera Performance Unit A, Monks Gate Garage, Brighton Road, Monks Gate, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6JD. T: 01403 891911 E: info@carreraperformance.com www.carreraperformance.com We offer a complete range of services or all Porsches including engine and gearbox rebuilds and upgrades. Servicing, race and rally prep including four-wheel alignment and corner weighting, suspension upgrades, rolling road service.

We also have an in-house machine shop to make those hard-to-get parts.

Parr 5 Faraday Centre, Faraday Road, Crawley, RH10 9PX. T: 01293 537911 E: service@parr-uk.co.uk www.parr-uk.co.uk With 30 years’ experience Parr is the leading Porsche specialist in the UK, covering all areas of Porsche maintenance, preparation, tuning (Cargraphic UK importer), motorsport and sales. Whether it is a routine service or part through to a full restoration or engine build, Parr has the skills, experience and facilities to deliver the highest levels of customer care and service. To find out the full range of services, and to explore what Parr can offer you, please visit our website.

Philip Raby Porsche Porsche sales and service Clovelly Road, Southbourne, West Sussex PO10 8PF. T: 01243 780389 Contact Philip Raby, Andrew Windsor E: mail@philipraby.co.uk www.philipraby.co.uk Friendly and affordable help on buying, selling and running Porsches. We sell top-quality Porsches at sensible prices with great aftersales service. We also offer full service, repair and restoration services for all Porsches, classic and modern. Visit our website for more details or please ring for an appointment.

We’ll be happy to chat with you.

Tyne & Wear D&G Porsche Specialists

Paragon Five Ashes, East Sussex, TN20 6HY T: 01825 830424 (open 7 days) E: info@paragon.gb.com www.paragongb.com Located in the heart of East Sussex, we offer an outstanding selection of high-quality and expertly prepared used Porsches for sale. Our in-house workshops and parts department are fully equipped and offer a vast depth of knowledge and enthusiasm that enables us to provide complete long-term care for your modern or classic Porsche.

Parr 5 Faraday Centre, Faraday Road, Crawley, RH10 9PX T: 01293 537911 E: service@parr-uk.co.uk www.parr-uk.co.uk With 30 years’ experience Parr is the leading Porsche specialist in the UK, covering all areas of Porsche maintenance, preparation, tuning (Cargraphic UK importer), motorsport and sales. Whether it is a routine service or part through to a full restoration or engine build, Parr has the skills, experience and facilities to deliver the highest levels of customer care and service. To find out the full range of services, and to explore what Parr can offer you, please visit our website.

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www.dg-porsche.co.uk Workshop/service: 0191 340 6454 E: enquiries@dg-porsche.co.uk Sales: 07710 243716 E: sales@dg-porsche.co.uk Friendly dedicated Porsche specialists serving the north east of England In both car sales and service. Everything from tyre fitting to engine rebuilds we have it covered here at D&G.

Vale of Glamorgan

D9 Autotech South Wales Porsche Specialists Unit 22 & 23 South Cornelly Trading Estate, Bridgend,Vale of Glamorgan CF33 4RE. Junction 37 M4 T: 01656 740991 Mobile 07966 166763 E: discount9auto@aol.com www.d9autotechporsche.co.uk Perfectly located on M4 half way between Cardiff & Swansea, serving South, East, & West! Wales leading specialists in 996/997/Boxster/Cayman & Cayenne engine rebuilds & rebores at the best rates in the country. Ceramic Ims bearing upgrades. In house recovery at cost price only any where Wales/UK, free with any engine rebuild 200 mile radius! Full state of the art Porsche diagnostics by Autologic, covering ecu & key programming etc. Air cooled engine/gearbox rebuilds with 30 years experience! Vast stock of new & used spares at unbeatable prices! Full restoration pre 90’s 911 & panel repairs & specialist paint to highest standards!

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

Wiltshire M.R Performance Cars A36 Warminster Road, South Newton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 0QW T: 01722 741247 Established for 33 years Mike and Richard have a real passion for Porsches.

We offer sales, servicing, repairs, engine and gearbox rebuilds for all models of Porsches from 1960s to current models.

With 45 years’ relevant experience and a customer service of the highest standard, we are an ideal choice for all Porsche owners.

Worcestershire Peter Chambers Automotive Ltd Unit 5, 4,200 Oakfield Close, Tewkesbury Business Park, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8PF T: 01684 274168 E. peter@pcaltd.co.uk www.pcaltd.co.uk

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

Offering friendly, value-for-money service.

Scotland

Welsh Porsche Specialists

Border Reivers

The Old Stables, Railway Terrace, Penarth, CF64 2TT. T: 02920 706944 www.welshporsche.co.uk Welsh Porsche are the oldest established independent Porsche specialists in Cardiff and south Wales, ideally located in Penarth. We specialise in: 996 / 997 / Boxster / Cayman and Cayenne engines. Tiptronic and Manual gearbox’s. Service and MOT. Diagnostics.

Accident damage. Renovations. Fuel injection / mechanical / K and L jetronic all Bosch types. Our highly trained staff will resolve any problem presented from a Porsche tractor through to 991.

Our dealer level diagnostic equipment and vast experience can overcome any situation. Please contact Paul Welsh for an informal chat regarding your requirements.

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

To advertise please contact Fiona Wright Telephone 01603 772553

PP: How would you describe Porsche enthusiasts?

MC: I have a great bunch of Porsche friends.

We share terrific camaraderie, enjoying our cars. Just as important is a love of fine food and wine, laughter and enjoying memorable drives and experiences together.

PP: Do you have any advice for other Porsche owners?

MC: Stay close to your Porsche specialist. I run older cars and like to have a good relationship with the relevant specialists. I’m a very loyal customer and, in turn, I feel I get terrific service.

Q A Marcus Carlton, Executive Director of HFMC Wealth, PCGB’s official wealth management partner, talks to PP about his passion for the marque

PP: What’s your ultimate road trip?

MC: Last year I drove the 356A to Barcelona for the 356 International, travelling through northern Spain. The scenery is stunning, the roads billiard table-smooth and free of traffic, and for €10 you get a three-course lunch in a truck stop or inn. So perhaps a week exploring northern Spain in a 991 Cabriolet with my wife – or Route 66 with my petrolhead daughter, but we’d have to be in an American convertible!

PP: What about managing your Porsche as an asset?

MC: I never bought my cars as an investment but they are definitely an asset. There are many cars in the Porsche world which have enjoyed spectacular increases in value, and having a wealth manager who understands cars, petrolheads and how all that slots into one’s finances is key. Cars bought out of passion to enjoy can become almost part of the family, so good financial planning will take all of that on board. Yes, we know cars – and Porsches in particular – but we like to feel that we know a lot more about curating family finances.

THE PCGB WHAT EXCITES YOU ABOUT PCGB? “The exciting thing about PCGB is the shared passion for the brand and the chance to meet new people and forge new friendships. Having the Club standing behind events is a guarantee of quality and it’s immensely important that the Club continues to invest in its resources so that it can continue to best serve its members.”

BEST PCGB EVENT? “Classics at the Castle is definitely my favourite PCGB event, but the Silverstone Classic runs a close second. Now that I have a little more holiday time, I’m looking forward to attending one of the factory road trips.”

BEST PCGB EXPERIENCE? “It has to be the 356 International. I have been on the last five Internationals in my 356A. I participate with a group of friends and love meeting up with people from all over the world. Last year we even had the first Russian participants! This year’s event will be in the UK and I know that the organising team has prepared some very special surprises for the event.”

PP: What’s your earliest Porsche memory?

MC: It’s Christmas 1972 and I’m a 12-year-old boy who just got a toy model Porsche 2.7 Carrera. There was something about the shape.

From there I started making plastic model car kits. As I grew up and started driving, I became a total petrolhead, with a particular interest in classic cars. A good friend was a keen Porsche enthusiast and serial owner, and my interest in the marque developed.

PP: When did your relationship with Porsche start?

MC: It was 10 years ago, when I bought my first Porsche, a RHD 1967 S, which I still have.

She was at Goodwood Revival looking a little sad, with a ‘for sale’ notice in the window. I had great fun curating the restoration back to the original colour scheme. Now I have a 1956 Type 1 356A, a 1967 911S and a 1974 2.0 914, which my daughter may well restore. She’s doing a degree in motorsport engineering.

PP: Do you have any Porsche ambitions?

MC: I love researching and uncovering older cars that might be for sale. I am seriously looking for a Pre-A 356, one that I can enjoy on continental trips. I would also love a more modern Porsche, maybe a 991 Cabriolet.

Marcus’ 1967 911S takes part in last year’s 50th anniversary for the model at Hedingham Castle

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APRIL 2018

PORSCHE 991 GT3 PDK **WITH PORSCHE WARRANTY** 2014 £119,995 PORSCHE 993 TARGA Tiptronic Lapis Blue £42,995

Brilliant white, semi electric sport seats, red seat belts, electronic damper control (pasm), 20” centre lock alloys, electronic front suspension lift system, cruise control, sport chrono package plus, tyre pressure monitoring, dynamic engine mounts (padm), sat. nav. pcm 3, vehicle tracking system, 11k miles from new - full service history

PORSCHE 993 C4 CABRIOLET Blue 1997 £54,995

PORSCHE 968 CLUBSPORT 1993 £39,995

PORSCHE 996 C4S Wide Bodied Low Miles 2002 £23,995

White, red “club sport” decals, full club sport spec.black interior with sport bucket seats, colour coded alloy wheels, a beautiful looking car, previously sold and maintained by strasse, full service history.

PORSCHE 996 C4S Wide Bodied Cab Cobalt Blue £23,995

PORSCHE 996 RACE CAR 3.4 POA

PORSCHE 997 C2S Gen 2 Pdk White 2008 £41,995 PORSCHE 997 C4S Manual Gt Silver 2006/06 £31,995 PORSCHE 991 GT3 Pdk **With Porsche Warranty** £119,995 PORSCHE BOXSTER 987 2.7 Midnight Blue 2005 £10,995 PORSCHE CAYENNE 4.8 Turbo Tiptronic 2010 £27,995 PORSCHE CAYENNE Diesel Grey 2016 DUE IN PORSCHE 968 Clubsport Grand Prix White Red Decals ‘Stunning Car’ 1994 £39,995 PORSCHE 968 Sport Red 1995 DUE IN PORSCHE 964 RS Recreation In Guards Red Call For Full Spec £49,995 PORSCHE 996 Race Car Ready To Race POA

Built to Porsche Club Championship Specification, Eligible for 750 Motor Club and CSCC, Championship winning Car 2014 and 2015, Too many Class 1 and Overall Victories to Mention THIS CAR IS FULLY PREPARED TO RACE IN THE NEW RACE SEASON 2018, THE CAR HAS WANTED FOR NOTHING