December 2008 Club News 1/09

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A Christmas Message

Dear Porsche Club Presidents, Dear Porsche Club Members,

As every year during the Christmas sea- son, we would like to take advantage of the long winter evenings to sit back and reflect on the hard work and impressive achievements which have shaped the past twelve months at Porsche.

Our company once again increased its sales, turnover and result in financial year 2007/2008, smashing the previ- ous record figures. The sizable increase Dr. Wendelin Wiedeking in the Group result was particularly im- pressive, and, with 8,569 billion Euros, even topped the turnover figures. It worldwide slump in demand for cars ones. On behalf of the entire Board of Di- must be said, however, that this amaz- faced by all vehicle manufacturers will rectors I would like to take this opportu- ing phenomenon, unprecedented in the not leave our company unscathed. nity to thank the Presidents and mem- economic history of the company, is due bers of the Porsche Clubs for their work largely to the knock-on effects of our But even faced with these difficulties, and dedication as ambassadors of the shares in AG. we will emerge from the crises stronger Porsche brand, and to wish them a than ever before. Porsche has done its Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We aim to work with our partner Volks- homework and boasts an outstanding wagen and its subsidiary companies to position in the market. Our extraordinary I hope that the Club members will have create a powerful alliance under flexibility enables us to adapt our pro- the opportunity to visit the new Porsche Porsche Automobil Holding SE which will duction to demand at all times. Our Museum in Zuffenhausen in 2009 and take on a top position in the international motto is: better to produce one vehicle experience the spectacular architecture automobile sector over the long term. too few, than one too many, which will first hand – don’t miss this unique exhibi- And we are well on our way to achieving then land on the waste tip. tion of eighty fascinating Porsche vehi- this goal. cles spanning over six decades. We can therefore face the coming chal- Despite the promising start to 2008, the lenge with confidence. We are now reap- Warm Christmas Greetings, year is set to end in an atmosphere of ing the rewards of our careful economic turbulence and uncertainty. The financial planning over the past few years, as well crisis is now taking its hold on the real as the continuous optimization of our economy. Even with the economic pro- processes and constant increase in pro- gramme of several billion euro imple- ductivity. Our strong foundation will help mented by the government, the global us weather the coming storm relatively recession looks set to stay. unscathed. We are expecting the next economic growth spurt as early as And it goes without saying that our sec- 2009/2010, just in time for the launch tor will be hit hard by this crisis. These of the Panamera. developments will no doubt mean that the current business year will not be Before gathering all our strength to face easy for Porsche. We are planning to the coming challenges head-on, we can launch several new models over the next look forward to celebrating a peaceful few months, nevertheless, the current Christmas with our families and loved

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Your team at Porsche Club Coordination:

Sandra Mayr Tel.: +49 (0)711 911-7 80 14 E-mail: [email protected] Alexander E. Klein Tel.: +49 (0)711 911-7 89 67 E-mail: [email protected] Andrea Hickethier Tel.: +49 (0)711 911-7 83 97 E-mail: [email protected] Mathias Menner Tel.: +49 (0)711 911-7 83 07 E-mail: [email protected] Paul Gregor Tel.: +49 (0)711 911-7 89 68 E-mail: [email protected]

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Content

1. News from Porsche AG page Market Launch, Summer 2009 – Porsche presents the first Photos of the Sporty Four-Door Panamera 6 Sporty Self-Ignition Model from Zuffenhausen – Porsche Premiere: The Cayenne with a Diesel Engine 10 Production – The new Porsche Assembly Line 12 Assembly Line Expansion – Exciting Times and Off to a Good Start 14 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix – World Premiere at the Porsche-Arena 16

2. Information Exchange Porsche Tequipment – Built to Transport 18 Porsche Classic – New Additions to the Porsche Classic Range 19

3. Club Management Worldwide Porsche Club Coordination – Goodbye to Anne Philipp and Welcome to Andrea Hickethier 22 Weltweite Porsche Clubbetreuung – Die Ansprechpartner der Clubbetreuung: Managementaufteilung nach Märkten 24

4. Reports Porsche Club Baden – Welcome to Bavaria: Porsche Club Baden’s Annual Trip 25 Porsche Club Oman – Summit Meeting in Oman: An Exciting Cayenne Off-Road Experience 27 Porsche Club of America, Wild Rose Region – Porsche Cars Canada: Ready for Off with Launch Control 28 Porsche Club UAE – Experience that Pays Off: Driving Days at the Dubai Autodrome Race Track 29 Porsche Club Bahrain – Drive without Limits: Bahrain Track Days 2008 31 Porsche Club Seetal Luzern – Porsche Driver Training in Burgundy: Stretches of Sun! 33 Porsche Club Jeddah – The “Butterfly” Effect: Porsche Club Jeddah at the Jeddah Race of Champions 34

5. Classic Reports Porsche Club 924-944-968 France – The “Birthdays Porsche”: 25th Anniversary of the 35 Porsche Club 914-6 – Celebrate in Good Shape: 30th Anniversary of Porsche Club 914-6 37 Registry – Themed Evening: East Coast Holiday 2008 Celebrates 60 Years of Porsche 39 Sports Vehicles

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1. News from Porsche AG Market Launch in the Summer of 2009 Porsche Presents the first Photos of the Sporty Four-Door Panamera

Around nine months before the market launch, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart presents the first official photos of the Panamera in its final design. The design, profile and silhouette clearly identify the four-door model as a new member of the Porsche family.

Designed as a four-door travel sports The designers have succeeded in posi- limetres, it is also lower. The unmistak- car, the Panamera combines a wide tioning the Panamera as a completely able, elongated GT silhouette has an range of talents in the manner typical of new and independent model, while overall length of 4,970 millimetres and Porsche: sporty driving dynamics, a firmly establishing its status as a typi- short, sporty overhangs. The style and generous, variable interior and the su- cal Porsche vehicle. The proportions details follow the design philosophy re- perior comfort of a Gran Turismo. The alone set it apart from other vehicles in fined on the 911 over the course of Panamera is the fourth Porsche model its market segment. With a width of decades, and also successfully applied series alongside the 911 sports car, 1,931 millimetres, the Panamera is in the Boxster, Cayman and Cayenne. the Boxster/Cayman, and the sporty wider than comparable four-door vehi- With its form language, the Panamera Cayenne off-road vehicle. cles, and, with a height of 1,418 mil- will compete in a completely new seg-

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ment. The combination of traditional sports car elements from the coupé de- sign and a unique interpretation of the traditional sedan form, with its additional benefits of a variable space concept, give the new Porsche its unmistakable appearance. The Panamera comes with individual, highly pronounced air inlets in place of a radiator grill.

The distinctive wheel housings and long hood create the typical “landscape” of the 911 front, popular among Porsche customers for over 45 years, and con- sisting of visibly lowered wings sur- rounding a flat hood. The V-shaped de- sign of the engine hood and a rear wind- screen narrowing in the shape of an arrow add typical sports car character- istics to the new, independent Panamera class. The prominent, muscular shoulders

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over the rear wheels, the dynamic line ual adjustment to suit personal storage equipped with four-wheel drive, option- of the roof reminiscent of a coupé, and requirements. The coupé tailgate in the ally available for other versions. Porsche the visible exhaust pipe all point to the sporty rear of the vehicle combines is also developing a particularly eco- model’s status as a Porsche thorough- suitability for everyday use with a sense nomical Panamera model with a hybrid bred. of stylish elegance. engine. Further details on engines, drives, driving performance, as well as The elegant arch of the roof spans a Porsche has developed superior, state- prices and features, will be published generous, inviting interior. As with all of-the-art drives for the Panamera, next spring. Porsche models, the Panamera is de- characteristic of the Porsche brand. signed to fulfil the needs of the driver. Under the bonnet, the vehicle offers six The new series is to With a new space concept and sporty and eight-cylinder V-engines with a per- be produced at the Leipzig plant. The interior architecture, this special “pilot formance range between 300 and 500 site is equipped with a production hall feeling” can be experienced from all hp. Several units are equipped with of approximately 22,000 square me- four in the vehicle. The front turbo-charging and offer low consump- ters and a corresponding logistics cen- seats and the two prominent single tion with high performance via direct tre. While the engines for the Panamera seats at the rear of the vehicle guaran- fuel injection. The power flow is gener- are made in the main Porsche plant in tee an outstanding ergonomic driving ated either via a manual 6-speed gear- Zuffenhausen, the Volkswagen plant in experience for up to four people. The box or the seven-speed Porsche twin- Hanover will supply the painted bare luggage compartment can hold large clutch gearbox PDK. bodies. The vehicles will then be as- pieces of luggage for all passengers, sembled at the Leipzig plant. The com- and the variable space concept with The Panamera comes with a sporty pany plans to sell around 20,000 units folding backs also enables individ- rear-wheel drive. The top model is each year.

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Porsche will once again work mainly with German suppliers for the Panam- era model, so that 70 percent of the manufacturing process will take place in Porsche’s home country, making the Panamera “Made in Germany” in the truest sense of the word. The Panamera will celebrate its world premiere in spring 2009, and the first models will be available for purchase all over the world in the late summer of 2009.

Press release Porsche AG

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Sporty Self-Ignition Model from Zuffenhausen Porsche Premiere: The Cayenne with a Diesel Engine

The Board of Directors at Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has given the ern unit to be used in a sporty off-road green light: as of February 2009, the sports car manufacturer will offer a vehicle like the Cayenne. With an im- Cayenne with a diesel engine, expanding the range of drives for the sporty pressive torque of max. 550 newton off-road vehicle still further. metres, sporty dynamics and superior characteristics, the model offers driv- ing pleasure characteristic of the Porsche brand. The decision was made in light of Porsche will equip the Cayenne with a changes in legal regulations offering 3-litre V6 turbo diesel engine with 240 The new Cayenne model will initially be tax advantages for diesel vehicles, hp (176 kW) supplied by AG, a sub- available in Europe, partly due to cus- particularly in European countries. sidiary of the . The tomer demand. Preparations are cur- Porsche’s shares in the Volkswagen average consumption of the Cayenne rently underway for the market launch group – the largest manufacturer of Diesel is 9.3 litres per 100 kilometres in other countries.

modern diesel engines for passenger (25.3 mpg), with CO2 emissions of 244 vehicles in the world – has also opened grams per kilometre. The spontaneous The Porsche Board of Directors is con- up new possibilities for purchasing responsiveness of the engine and the vinced that the low-consumption V6 these devices. high revolution speeds qualify the mod- turbo diesel will secure the long-term

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success of the Cayenne on the market. Business year 2007/08 saw sales of 45,478 units for this series, which cur- rently includes five different models – more than ever before in a single busi- ness year.

With the launch of the Cayenne Diesel, Porsche is continuing its course to- wards reduced fuel consumption. Back in spring 2007, the sports car manu- facturer fitted the new generation of the Cayenne series with direct fuel injection engines, which use up to 15 percent less fuel in real operation. Since sum- mer 2008, Porsche also offers the lat- est generation of the 911 series with di- rect fuel injection engines. And the sports car manufacturer is currently working on a Cayenne model with a hy- brid engine, which uses less than nine litres of fuel per 100 kilometres (26 mpg) and will be launched on the mar- ket at the end of the decade.

The new Cayenne with diesel drive will be available for purchase from Febru- ary 2009, equipped with the tried-and- tested Tiptronic S automatic transmis- sion as standard, for a basic price of 47,250 Euros.

In Germany, the Cayenne with a diesel engine, including 19 % VAT and country- specific features, costs 56,436 Euros.

Press release Porsche AG

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Production The New Porsche Assembly Line

The assembly plant in Zuffenhausen is equipped to face the challenges of 29 additional stations were integrated the future. The expansion of the production line, one of the most important in the line, optimizing the working con- Porsche projects of recent years, has been successfully completed. Now, ditions and streamlining the processes 29 additional stations in the assembly line offer more space, increased and content considerably. flexibility, improved ergonomics and optimized logistics. The additional space helps meet the challenges posed by the ever increas- With the end of the plant holiday in gery”, describes project leader Dr. ing assembly quantities. After all, vehi- 2008, production at the Zuffenhausen Roberto Hernández. "During the entire cle assembly has grown immensely to plant entered a completely new era. construction ooperation, great care include a wide range of additional tech- “The expansion of the production line had to be taken not to disrupt produc- nology – from suspension systems makes us fit for the future”, states Dr. tion.” right through to sound and communica- Reinhold Neitzel, manager of the as- tions systems. Added to this is the con- sembly cost centre, underlining the sig- There is no denying that the result is im- stant increase in customized features, nificance of the major project. After pressive. One glance in the hall shows shown for example in the 137 different three years of planning and extensive that the production line expansion lends hand brake levers on offer. construction work, the plant can now a completely different feeling to the produce on an extended assembly line. room. The new building 60 covers an The increased space also enabled the “It was comparable to open heart sur- area of 3000 square meters. A total of integration of ergonomic improvements.

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Facts & figures on the production line expansion

• Porsche invested approx. 15 million Euros.

• The project took three years from initial planning to completion.

• The new hall, Building 60, took approximately one year to build.

• The new building covers a space In cooperation with Darmstadt Univer- The gearbox flange line was also inte- of around 3000 square metres. sity and Porsche Health Management, grated into the process. The employ- all work stations were analysed to de- ees who were previously assigned to • The number of stations was termine the best possible solution. Em- engine production are now part of the increased by 29, from 89 to 118. ployees can now determine the working assembly team. “This step has enabled height of the hangers themselves, us to standardize this interface within • Approx. 600 jobs are directly thereby reducing the amount of over- the company”, states Neitzel. With a linked to the improvements. head work. “The reactions are unani- strict routine, high level of flexibility and mously positive”, Roberto Hernández the experience of the colleagues in- • Delivery and logistics were explains as he walks through the halls. volved throughout all areas, the ex- re-coordinated and optimized tremely complex project was a re- for several thousand parts. A further major improvement is the ma- sounding success. Neitzel: “Logistics terial supply to the stations. The parts personnel, engine construction employ- • Over one million data sets are now supplied at ground level ees, paint shop workers, plant and were changed in the relevant through seven gates or locks in Build- work safety representatives, building data processing systems. ing 60 – whether from engine construc- department colleagues, maintenance tion in plant 3, from neighbouring build- staff, planners, data processing spe- ing 1 or from suppliers via lorries. The cialists, the works council and many vehicle carpets, for example, which more – the success was a direct result were formerly transported to the sec- of outstanding team work.” ond floor via a time-consuming handling process and then had to be sorted, now arrive directly on the line in the cor- rect order. Carrera Edition 9/2008

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Assembly Line Expansion Exciting Times and Off to a Good Start

In preparation for the conversion to the new assembly line in Zuffenhausen, An enormous puzzle. The instructions the plant had to be run completely empty at the end of July. The start of ope- included: knocking down the wall to the ration after the plant holiday with the new line, new stations and new work new Building 60, moving entire work content was an exciting premiere for all involved. stations, relocating large systems, con- necting new assembly hangers to the old ones, and adapting complicated Some images will never die. Empty pro- plant, who were due to switch to as- data processing systems (e.g. for car duction halls, for example, are a diffi- sembly following the renovation, added data sheets and supplier logistics). cult sight for Dr. Reinhold Neitzel to their own special touch to the proceed- Flexibility was the key – the concrete face. The assembly cost centre man- ings. The last engine to enter assembly slab of the former axle supply was cast, ager felt “a little queasy” on 25th July bore the note: “I’m the last one. PAM4 while IT experts used a steady hand to 2008, when the halls in Zuffenhausen would like to wish everyone a nice holi- update the software next door. were run empty after the late shift and day, and is looking forward to PMF.” the last 911 model, a Coupé C2 S, left Around 600 employees were involved Finally, it was time for the real test: for the factory. As he remarked,: “the life in the improvements. They were trained two days, around 200 employees worked had somehow disappeared from the before the holiday at information on ten vehicles and examined the entire plant”. events, and directly at the workstation. system under operating conditions. All that remained was to get everything Everything was ready for the new start The employees working on the gearbox ready for the return. Three weeks re- on Monday, 18th of August, at 7.03 flange line in the engine construction mained to breathe life back into the plant. a.m. on the dot. “Everything worked like clockwork”, Neitzel recounts. The shift change worked perfectly later that day, and the first 911, a Turbo Cabrio, rolled off the extended assembly line at 7.25 the following morning.

But the relief only really set in after around two weeks. “Only then could we be certain that everything had gone ac- cording to plan. A key factor in the suc- cess was undoubtedly the meticulous planning and the well organized team”, explains project leader Dr. Roberto Hernández.

After the plant holiday, the workers met with a special surprise on their return – a gigantic welcome plaque with the in- scription: "A warm welcome to our en- gine production colleagues from to the assembly cost centre”. The organizers had thought of everything.

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Porsche-Tennis-Grand-Prix World Premiere at the Porsche-Arena

The year 2009 marks the beginning of a new era for the Porsche-Tennis all tickets already including a discount Grand-Prix. The best woman tennis players from around the world are due for school children and students. Club to arrive in Stuttgart in spring (25th of April to 3rd of May) for the first members also receive one voucher per time to play on a sand court in the Porsche-Arena – a world premiere. order, which can be used at the Porsche-Tennis-Grand-Prix 2009 mer- “Ours is the only event played on sand Olympic winner Elena Dementieva chandise stand. in a hall”, says Tournament Director doesn’t want to miss out on the chance Markus Günthardt. ”It is an honour and to take part in the meeting of the best a big chance. I am sure we will once from all over the world again, “To be again be able to offer our audience the successful in Stuttgart is one of the very best of the best.” biggest achievements a player can Sand in sight: Larry Scott, CEO and Chairman of the WTA Tour, Markus hope for in their tennis career.” Günthardt, Porsche Tennis Grand Prix Following the positive reaction from the Tournament Director, and Anke Huber, players, he is certain that this new de- Porsche Club members can also take Sports Manager (from left) velopment will be good for the tourna- part in the memorable event – for par- ment, and that the audiences will expe- ticularly attractive ticket prices: with rience even more exiting matches and the key word “Porsche Club”, you will riveting tennis. Jelena Jankovic, world receive a ten percent discount on all number one and winner of the Porsche- stand tickets, season tickets (1st and Tennis-Grand-Prix in 2008, agreed to 2nd category) and card packages from play in the 2009 tournament on the Easy Ticket (Tel. +49 (0)711 2555 555, spur of the moment after the end of the or via the Internet www.easyticket.de). last final. The players voted the tourna- The only exceptions are the Family Day ment the most popular WTA Tour. and the Ladies’ Day tickets, as well as

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2. Information Exchange Porsche Tequipment – Accessories for Individual Design Built to Transport

Secure all the way: You can rely on the Optimal coordination: The plastic box ski and snowboard holder and base carrier roof transport system

Anyone who has sat in a tion for a wide range of requirements. stable plastic protects from moisture knows: Porsche transports emotions. Special mountings leave nothing to be and soiling – ideal for transporting wet Sometimes it’s the everyday things in desired. Stable locks and safety caps ski boots on the way back from the life that make for a truly special experi- also offer effective protection from piste. ence – such as bicycles, skis or snow- theft. boards. Anyone who thinks that the 911 Optimal protection: The exact-fit boot models and transporting sports equip- The lockable roof box with a volume of tub is waterproof ment don’t go together should take a 310 litres and built-in ski carrier is ideal look at Porsche Tequipment. for transporting skis and snowboards. The plastic box can also be opened With the accessories adapted to suit from both sides, making loading and the individual requirements of our driv- unloading significantly easier. The ers, Porsche has once again proven ski/snowboard holder is available in that combining apparent opposites is two versions: for up to four pairs of skis one of its many specialities. The base or two snowboards, and for up to six carrier roof transport system for a roof pairs of skis or four snowboards. And load of 75 kilograms is the perfect solu- the useful boot tub made from black,

Further information about the entire Porsche Tequipment product range and the current Tequipment catalogues are available from your Porsche partner or on the Internet at www.porsche.com. At this address, you can also visit our Driver’s Selection online shop, where you will find a range of selected Tequipment products.

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Porsche Classic New Additions to the Spare Parts Range

Porsche Classic is constantly working development centre in Weissach. All re- Porsche Customer Centre Classic to close gaps in its range of spare cent legal regulations (e.g. “material parts. Around 30,000 classic parts are bans”) are also complied with during Restorations currently available, and the range is the production of replacement parts. It Tel.: +49 (0)711 911-27150 constantly checked and updated. Re- is often only the close relationship be- Fax: +49 (0)711 911-27811 issuing new parts represents the major tween Porsche Classic and its suppliers E-mail: challenge for the Classic employees. which makes it possible to produce or [email protected] reissue a Classic genuine part. For First, the market demand is assessed, many suppliers, the production results Vintage and Youngtimer parts then the historical documents are found in an above-average amount of stor- Tel.: +49 (0)711 911-25729 in the Porsche development archive, age, maintenance and operation of old, Fax: +49 (0)711 911-24100 and finally, the availability and state of large and complex tools for the rela- E-mail: the original tools is checked. Often, a tively small volumes on classic Porsche [email protected] new supplier must be found or a new vehicles compared with other large ve- tool made. Steps which in themselves hicle manufacturers. are extremely time consuming and cost intensive, and also result in even more On the Porsche Classic homepage at time consuming and expensive techni- www.porsche.com/classic, you will find cal tests. a constantly updated database of parts available in your Porsche centre in the It goes without saying that genuine Classic catalogue area. Porsche Classic parts are subject to the same quality standards applied to genuine modern Porsche parts. All safety-relevant parts are therefore sub- jected to extensive tests in the Porsche

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The is a versatile performer – on every type of terrain. The more the driver demands from the car, the more it’s in its element.Thanks to the Michelin Latitude series, the same applies for the tyres. For the new Porsche Cayenne, Michelin has developed some new tyres with modest rolling resistance and therefore better fuel economy without any compromise in the performances. This is the reason why it can bear the N-designation – the sign of Porsche quality. www.michelin.com Improved performance from the new Cayenne… and from the tires

The MICHELIN Latitude Sport The MICHELIN Latitude Tour HP You want a new sporty tire: There is now a new tire option: the summer specialist MICHELIN Latitude Sport the all-season specialist MICHELIN Latitude Tour HP Ideal driving experience – spring, summer, autumn Ideal grip – even when it is not summer

Pleasant side effects: Pleasant side effects: • shorter breaking distance • more driving comfort • lower fuel consumption • less wear

Sizes and designations: Sizes and designations: 255/55 R18 Latitude Sport N0 255/55 R18 Latitude Tour HP N0 275/45 R19 Latitude Sport N0 275/45 R19 Latitude Tour HP N0 295/35 R21 Latitude Sport N0 Porsche Club News 1/09

3. Club Management Goodbye to Anne Philipp

On December 1st, 2008 Anne Philipp will leave the Porsche Club Coordination after seven years to face new challenges within Porsche AG. Time to look back on a wealth of wonderful and exciting times. And also time to look forward, as she will remain in contact with the Club scene in her new position.

Ms. Philipp, have you ever regretted joining the Porsche Club Coordination? No, never. My job as part of the Porsche Club Coordination team was my ultimate dream job. Communications, client contact and event organization are part of everyday life, and guarantee an ex- citing and diverse range of activities with an international focus. my final Club events over the past few weeks. Seven years are a The implementation of strategic projects, personal and extensive long time, but it is a good moment to embark on the new road ope- contact to Porsche enthusiasts and the organization of a whole ning up before me. I will still be around, and will do everything in host of events on-site provide an amazing mix and opportunity for my power to make sure that I keep in contact with my friends both personal enrichment! inside and outside the Porsche Club Coordination Team!

What is particularly special about the Club world in What are your plans? your opinion? I will be joining the new Porsche Museum in Zuffenhausen as part If you consider that Porsche Club members work on a voluntary of the Event Management Team. There are three of us in the team, basis and dedicate every moment of their free time to Porsche, it with the goal of organizing and implementing 200 events per year. is really remarkable, and must not be taken for granted. Of It was a challenge that appealed to me, and I just couldn’t say no, course, Porsche Club Support works towards certain goals, as no matter how difficult it is to say goodbye to Porsche Club Cood- both parties have to profit from this partnership. But even when ination. It is a brilliant new project which I will be able to be part of there were disagreements, one thing is always at the forefront: the from – almost – the very beginning, and I’m really looking forward passion to live and experience the Porsche brand. And this is at to it. the heart of everything we do and every solution we work to find. This fact fascinated me from the very beginning! Will you still have professional contact with the Club world? How do you view the development of the Club world over Most definitely! That is one of the things which made my decision the past few years? to leave that little bit easier. I am certain that all Porsche Clubs will There are currently 607 Porsche Clubs in over 60 countries want to visit the new Porsche-Museum as soon as possible. It around the world – figures which speak for themselves. When I would therefore be practically impossible to avoid seeing people joined the Club Coordination Team in December 2001, there were again, and I am already looking forward to the reunion immensely. “only” 510 Clubs in existence – this means that over the past seven years around 15 Porsche Clubs have been founded each Is there anything you would like to say to the Club family? year. In the new markets such as Latin America, Middle East and I would like to offer my heartfelt thanks to all Club members for Asia Pacific in particular, the Club activities have increased enor- their loyalty to the Porsche brand, their unfailing dedication, and mously in recent years. In the existing Clubs too, the number of last but not least, for their friendship over the past seven years. members is increasing continuously, which is just as important. My work has always provided me with an endless source of fun, The Club scene is also becoming even more professional, and is a and I know I will miss you all – keep on living the Porsche myth! credit to the Porsche name.

Saying goodbye is hard. After seven years it can’t be easy, can it? Anyone who knows me knows that saying goodbye is not one of my strong points. It will be very difficult to “leave” the Club Coordi- nation and the members of Porsche Clubs worldwide. Believe me when I say that I had to fight to hold back more than a few tears at YOURS, ANNE PHILIPP

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Vorstellung Andrea Hickethier

Wir freuen uns, die Lücke von Frau Philipp unmittelbar zu schließen und Ihnen mit Andrea Hickethier ein neues Teammitglied vorstellen zu können. Frau Hickethier ist bereits vier Jahre mit großer Begeisterung für die Marke Porsche tätig, und wird zukünftig die Märkte Europa, Mittlerer Osten und Afrika betreuen.

An der Universität Hohenheim, nahe Stuttgart, studierte die gebür- tige Reutlingerin zunächst Wirtschaftswissenschaften. Um den Bezug zur Praxis zu erhalten, arbeitete Andrea Hickethier schon neben dem Studium bei verschiedenen Unternehmen wie der Robert Bosch GmbH, bei der Hewlett Packard GmbH und bei der Hugo Boss AG. Alle bisherigen Aufgaben hatten immer eines gemeinsam: den direkten Kundenkontakt.

Im September 2004, nach Beendigung des Studiums, stieg Andrea Hickethier dann bei der Porsche AG ein. Zunächst arbeitete sie dort im flankierenden Geschäftsfeld der Accessoiremarke Porsche treuen zu können. „Vor allem meine langjährige Erfahrung im Bere- Design Driver’s Selection als Shop- und Eventmanagerin. Nach ich der Kundenbetreuung möchte ich gerne in die neue Aufgabe zwei Jahren übernahm sie in der gleichen Abteilung die Funktion einbringen. Ich freue mich auf die Tätigkeit in der Porsche Clubbe- der Key Account Managerin für Firmenkunden und baute dort einen treuung“, sagt die 32-jährige, „und im Besonderen auf den neuen Absatzkanal auf. „Es waren schöne und interessante Projekte, weltweiten direkten Kontakt zu den Porsche Clubmitgliedern.“ die ich in dieser Zeit für Porsche betreut habe. Eines meiner High- lights war sicherlich die Präsentation von Porsche Design Driver’s Frau Hickethier betreut die Märkte Europa, Mittlerer Osten und Selection während der Cayenne Händlereinführungsveranstaltung Afrika sowie die Porsche Club News. in Baja California, Mexiko, im Jahr 2007. Unser Team baute einen kompletten Shop innerhalb einer Hotelanlage im mexikanischen Gerne steht sie Ihnen bei Fragen zur Verfügung. Los Cabos auf. Dazu hatten wir ca. 4.500 Teile von Porsche Design Telefon: +49 (0)711 911-7 83 97 Driver’s Selection dabei und präsentierten 1.500 Kunden aus 90 E-Mail: [email protected] Ländern unser Angebot.“

Auch direkte Kontakte zur Porsche Clubszene konnte sie bereits im Rahmen ihrer internationalen Tätigkeit schon des Öfteren knüpfen. So erinnert sich Andrea Hickethier gerne an das Club Präsidententreffen 2006 in Groß-Dölln mit dem Porsche Design Driver’s Selection Truck, an die IAA 2005 und 2007 oder an die Porsche Travel Club Veranstaltung Camp4 in Finnland. Die er- lebten Gespräche mit Kunden und Clubmitgliedern waren geprägt von der Leidenschaft zur Marke Porsche. Eine Leidenschaft, die verbindet. Auch ihre Freizeit verbringt sie gerne mit enthusiastis- chen Porsche Kunden: „Ich bezeichne mich selbst gerne als abso- lut mit der Marke Porsche infiziert! Und seit 2008 bin ich als In- strukteurin bei der Porsche Sport Driving School tätig und gebe dort an Wochenenden zusammen mit Kollegen Fahrsicherheit- strainings.“

Der Reiz der neuen Herausforderung liegt für Frau Hickethier in der Möglichkeit, die internationale Clubwelt als eine besonders markentreue Gemeinschaft nun aus dem Unternehmen heraus be-

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Aktuelle Struktur Die Ansprechpartner der Porsche Clubbetreuung: Managementaufteilung nach Märkten

Um den Clubs eine möglichst individuelle Betreuung zu bieten, wurde vor einiger Zeit die Clubbetreuung nach Märkten unterteilt. Damit haben alle Porsche Clubs ihren persönlichen Ansprechpartner und einen konstanten Kontakt zur Clubbetreuung. Vor allem kann auf marktspezifische Bedürfnisse und Wünsche bestmöglich eingegangen werden. Die Team- mitglieder der Clubbetreuung haben wiederum eine gezielte Aufgabenverteilung und können sich auf „ihren“ Markt konzentrieren.

Die bisherige Struktur hat sich vielfach bewährt und bleibt auch weiterhin bestehen. Die Aufgaben von Frau Philipp werden von ihrer Nachfolgerin, Frau Hickethier, übernom- men. Gerne stellen wir Ihnen mit dieser Übersicht alle Kontaktdaten der Porsche Club- betreuung zur Verfügung.

Zusätzlich zu den laufenden Projekten aus den Märkten werden die Werksbesuche von Sandra Mayr Mathias Menner und die Porsche Club News von Andrea Hickethier betreut. Als Team- Teamsprecherin sprecherin steht Ihnen Sandra Mayr für Fragen und Anliegen jeglicher Art aus allen Märkten jederzeit gerne zur Verfügung. Telefon: +49 (0)711 911-7 80 14 E-Mail: Die Aufteilung nach Märkten sieht wie folgt aus: [email protected]

Paul Gregor Andrea Hickethier Mathias Menner Alexander E. Klein

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4. Reports Porsche Club Baden Welcome to Bavaria: Porsche Club Baden Annual Trip

The trips organized by Kurt and Gisela Schaber are always an insider’s tip among members of Porsche Club Baden. This time, the Club invited mem- bers to take part in an annual trip on 3rd of October 2008 to the lakes in up- per Bavaria, and a first friendship meet- ing with Porsche Club München. The Schabers once again used their exten- sive experience to plan an amazing trip.

The first destination was Lake Starn- berg. After lunch at the “Härings Wirtschaft” restaurant, the travellers admired the spectacular view of the mountains and breathtaking villas on the lakeside from their vessel the MS The highlight of the next day was the Promberg to Tegernsee, where they Starnberg. In the evening, guests en- first friendship meeting with Porsche savoured the gourmet menu served at joyed specialities of the Bavarian re- Club München. The Porsche fans got the restaurant “Maiwerts Fährhütte”. gion at the Hotel “Hoisl Bräu” restau- along like a house on fire, and the meet- The speeches held by Porsche Club rant in Promberg in the heart of the ing was filled with lively discussions. München President Karl Heinz Junge alpine uplands. The group drove together from and Porsche Club Baden President,

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Marita Kunzmann livened up the atmos- bye to Bavaria on the following day at Porsche Club Baden phere with Club introductions and anec- the baroque Andechs monastery with a President: Marita Kunzmann dotes. The journey continued along the meal of Weißwurst (Bavarian veal Tel.: +49 0721 40 66 38 alpine roads, crossed the Austrian bor- sausage) and pretzels, before embark- Fax: +49 0721 94 30 243 der to Leutaschtal, and ended up in ing on the return trip to Baden. We E-mail: Kühtaierhof, where homemade Porsche would like to thank Kurt and Gisela marita.kunzmann@porsche-club- cakes were presented by the landlord Schaber for organizing the event, and baden.de and landlady of a local pub. The guests Jürgen Schultz for managing the from Baden took leave of their Bavarian finances. hosts, already looking forward to the next meeting. The drivers waved good- Marita Kunzmann

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Porsche Club Oman Summit Meeting in Oman: An Exciting Cayenne Off-Road Experience

The scene was set: Ten Porsche Cayenne positioned ready for off in front of the steep sand dunes, itch- ing to prove what they are capable of. The track would have proven impossible for most vehicles, but was a welcome challenge for the Cayennes.

The two-day Cayenne Desert Camp in the Wahiba Desert, 250 km from Muscat, was organized by Porsche Club Oman in January and February, and offered a whole host of exciting chal- lenges for participants – particularly as some of the drivers had little experi- ence in the dunes.

After a day packed with adventure, the groups returned to the camp for an evening filled with entertainment and an exclusive evening meal.

On the second morning, the partici- pants were ready for a longer and more challenging route. Although some of the drivers were new to this style of driving, and still had to work on their abilities in the dunes, the passion and dedication of the participants proved more than enough to compensate for their lack of experience. After all, the goal of these events is first and fore- most driving pleasure and the Cayenne is a more than capable partner.

Porsche Club Oman also organized a trip from Muscat to Jebel Akhdar, a The pictures prove: the year held a drive of around 160 kilometres through whole host of eventful moments for picturesque landscapes. The highlight members of Porsche Club Oman. of the trip was the final 30 kilometres through ascending mountains – the drive along the 2,000 meter high Jebel Porsche Club Oman Akhdar, the highest jebel (summit) in President: Coen Fossen Oman. The trip is only permitted for ve- E-mail: hicles with four-wheel drive. [email protected]

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Porsche Club of America, Wild Rose Region Porsche Cars Canada: Ready for Off with Launch Control

Every year, Porsche engineers develop Vancouver Island Region, Toronto and and race down the track at maximum new solutions and with every new devel- Halifax Region, came together to dis- torque in what is best described as a opment the performance is increased, cover Porsche’s “inner strength” – a rocket start. No wheel spins, pure consumption reduced, the vehicle discovery which, of course, could only power evolvement! It’s the experience made more comfortable and the driving be made on the race track. In this case of a lifetime. characteristics improved. Now the 911 a converted aeroplane runway at the re- models have been given an engine with gional airport of Niagara. Many participants were impressed by direct fuel injection (DFI), the Porsche the wide range of technical develop- twin-clutch gearbox (PDK), a new com- The test drivers were informed of the ments, including the low fuel consump- munications system (PCM), an im- various improvements made to the tion, the front and rear LED light units, proved aerodynamic front and rear Porsche 911 in four units – with an ex- and the new aerodynamic mirrors, apron, and Porsche Launch Control. tensive technology presentation, a which help to keep the side windows cross-sectional model of the new PDK clean. But the test drivers kept coming Parallel to the introduction of the new transmission, comparison drives with back to Launch Control. Needless to features, Porsche also founded Porsche automatic and manual transmissions, a say the drivers are not likely to have the Cars Canada to gain a stronger stand- slalom run and several acceleration and opportunity of using Launch Control on ing in the Canadian market. Porsche braking tests. city roads (no matter how tempting it Cars Canada continues to work closely may be). During visits to a race track, with Porsche Cars North America, but Porsche Cars Canada was justifiably however, or given a chance of taking also enables a greater understanding proud of the PDK transmission – but part in a race, Launch Control is the for the complex and diverse market in Launch Control is yet the reason for new toy on every Porsche enthusiast’s Canada. Porsche fans to buy the new model. wish list this Christmas! And we have all Just imagine pressing the Sport Chrono been good, haven’t we? In mid-October, Porsche Cars Canada Plus button, putting your foot down on organized the opening event for the the brake, and flooring the accelerator Test drivers and Porsche Club mem- market launch of the new Porsche 911. completely – the car revs in the limit bers celebrated the first Porsche Cars Porsche drivers from all parts of range, but the wheels stay still! The dis- Canada event together, held by a most Canada, including members of Porsche play tells you that Launch Control is ac- generous host. Congratulations on an Club of America, Wild Rose Region, tivated, you take your foot off the brake impressive start – with Launch Control!

Porsche Club of America, Wild Rose Region President: Martin Kratz Tel.: +1 (403) 686 64 74 E-mail: [email protected]

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Porsche Club UAE Experience that Pays Off: Driving Days at the Dubai Autodrome Race Track

Tyres screech, the air vibrates with bers were also invited to the events, part of the Porsche racing sport tradi- excitement, the drivers experience where they could take part in four pro- tion, a tradition which spurs Porsche on a sudden rush of adrenalin. The ex- fessionally run training units, organized to victory to this very day. citement in the lead-up to the co- especially for them. ming event makes hearts race – an The Driving Days were sponsored by unforgettable driving experience is Even the advanced drivers were given Porsche Centre Dubai and Michelin. A just minutes away. And in surroun- the chance to test their abilities in addi- total of 71 and 60 drivers at each event dings where Porsche is completely tion to the newly learned tips and tricks took part with their Porsche vehicles. at home – on the race track! in a time trial prepared in one of the sem- inars. Porsche Club UAE This a fitting description of the unique President: Karim Al-Azhari experience of participants in the Porsche Experiences like these simply cannot be Tel.: +971 (0) 050 645 50 04 Club Driving Experiences event held in had on public roads. Only on a race track E-mail: [email protected] February and April 2008 at the Auto- do you have the chance to experience drome in Dubai. Porsche Club UAE has what a Porsche is truly capable of, and used the FIA-certified track many times the lucky Porsche owners who took part in the past to hold a wealth of unique on the event lived the fascination of events for its Club members. New mem- Porsche first hand – the feeling of being

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Porsche Club Bahrain Drive without Limits: Bahrain Track Days 2008

Porsche drivers rarely have the oppor- fessional drivers at the race track to- The joy felt by all was indescribable as tunity to find out what their vehicle is re- gether with its Club members and gave the impressive formation of Porsche ally capable of on city roads. Porsche them the opportunity to profit from the models made their way around the Club Bahrain therefore organized the wealth of expertise offered by these ex- track: a show run of 45 vehicles, as dif- Bahrain International Circuit Track Day perienced instructors. On the long- ferent in colour as the nationality of for its members. On this day in Febru- awaited day, 70 enthusiastic partici- their owners, brought together to expe- ary, the members finally had the pants listened attentively as they were rience the fascination of Porsche to- chance to put their vehicles to the test, instructed in the rules of the race and gether. and experience the inexhaustible per- gained an impression of the race track. formance of their on the race track. Then the participants experienced an unforgettable moment, guaranteed to Porsche Club Bahrain All Porsche drivers are motor sport set the heart of any Porsche driver rac- President: fans at heart – even if they don’t take ing – individual instructions were given Sheik Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa part it professional races themselves. with an introduction to apex point, brak- Tel.: +973 174 50 000 Porsche Club Bahrain brought the pro- ing point, curve control and drifting. E-mail: [email protected]

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Porsche Club Seetal Luzern Porsche Driver Training in Burgundy: Stretches of Sun!

Porsche Club Seetal Luzern once again chanic complete with workshop and Porsche Club Seetal Luzern organized a two-day driver training event towing vehicle for the entire event, as President: Esther Friberg this year on the Magny Cours Formula well as two Volkswagen Crafters to Tel.: +41 (0) 44 713 12 78 One race track. transport the 74 wheels. We would like Fax: +41 (0) 44 713 15 41 to take this opportunity to thank all E-mail: The race track was reserved exclu- sponsors and volunteer helpers for [email protected] sively for Club members, customers of their dedication. Porsche Centre Zug, and additional guests, for an open driver training The enthusiasm shown by all could be event. In short: optimal conditions for seen clearly in the lively exchange of 43 “racers” to enjoy the full driving dy- experiences while enjoying the aperitif namics of their Porsche models and to and evening meal together at the hotel. gain more driving practice. The event was once again expertly or- The highlight this year was the appear- ganized by our experts Martin Kammer- ance of professional race driver Marcel bauer and sports manager Heinz Fässler. Porsche Centre Zug provided Arnold, for which we offer our heartfelt the Club with a Porsche motorsport me- thanks.

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Porsche Club Jeddah The “Butterfly” Effect: Porsche Club Jeddah at the Jeddah Race of Champions

Porsche Club Jeddah recently made an excited in anticipation of their star per- hicles didn’t disappoint, with an aver- appearance on Google Earth: in the formance, as they waited in their posi- age lap time of 1:24:654, proving that form of the brightly lit Jeddah Race Way tions ready for off, and to prove their speed is a basic requirement for (JRW) with butterfly design. The site skills in a head-to-head race. The excite- achieving top positions in the race. And was host to the long-awaited Club race ment was tangible and you could feel it goes without saying that the preci- event for the end of season celebra- the passion in the air. The spectators sion, training and experience of the tion, where Porsche owners and other could hardly stay in their seats. drivers also helped on the road to suc- motor sport fans came together to test cess. their strength against each other. Most of the drivers knew the high- speed butterfly race track, as they had, All in all, it was an outstanding experi- Known as JROC for short (pronounced: during the “Test and Tune Days”, taken ence for drivers and spectators alike. A Jay Rock), the Jeddah Race of Champi- the opportunity to familiarize them- day which will be looked back on fondly ons is famous for its high speed, mak- selves with it. Now they had committed for years to come! ing it the perfect event for Porsche ve- every detail, the sharp turns and the hicles – an exciting occasion filled with wide curves, to memory. action was guaranteed! The event itself is made up of a series of knock-out Nevertheless, the Club board members races, in which two Porsche vehicles still accompanied some of the drivers Porsche Club Jeddah compete for the top position on the on a final lap to check the track and ex- President: Yasir Malak race track over three laps. plain each turn and braking point one fi- Tel.: +966 505 00 113 894 nal time. Fax: +933 266 125 44 On the day of the event, the stage was E-mail: set, and the participants were visibly And then they were off! The Porsche ve- [email protected]

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5. Classic Reports Porsche Club 924-944-968 France The “Birthdays Porsche”: Twenty-fifth Anniversary of the Porsche 944

The Porsche Club 924-944-968 in France was founded in 1999 under the name Club 924. It was officially recog- nized by Porsche in 2005. The Club is made up of around 170 members from throughout France and Belgium.

The exchange between Club members takes place mainly via the Club home- page (www.924-944-968-porscheclub.fr), in addition to the two or three national meetings organized by the Club each year to promote the shared passion for the Porsche brand in the various re- gions.

The year 2005 marked the 30th an- niversary of and the Club The Porsche 944 was only produced engines for the S2 version – with in- organized an extraordinary event for about a decade, with a total produc- creased performance starting at 163 headed by President Jean-Manuel Tous- tion figure of some 162,000 units. It hp in the first models, through to 290 saint: the “Birthdays Porsche” was born appeared in several versions, during hp in the Turbo S. Finally, another com- in Fontainebleau. The resounding suc- that decade: in 1985, a turbo model en- petitor version was also developed: the cess of the event (150 Porsche vehi- tered the market with a performance of 944 Turbo Cup for use in the Porsche cles) prompted the Club to organize a 220 hp; in 1988, the performance was Cup. sequel. increased to 250 hp; and in 1989, the 944 S2 was produced as the first The second “Birthdays Porsche” pro- The second “Birthdays Porsche” took Cabriolet in Porsche history with front- vided the perfect opportunity to bring place on September 13th, 2008 at the wheel drive. these models together again. After al- Parc des Noues in Montereau Fault most one year of preparation and inten- Yonne, in celebration of the 25th an- Over the years, the Porsche 944 has sive work on the part of the organiza- niversary of the Porsche 944. been available with 2.5 l, 2.7 l and 3.0 l tion committee, the “Birthdays Porsche” were finally ready for off on Saturday, September 13th, at 8:30 a.m.

The approximately 150 participants re- ceived a folder at the entrance contain- ing a sticker and a copy of the Club magazine GTR MAG. After the reception formalities were over, the vehicles were gathered and positioned in categories by the members of the organization committee.

The official opening was performed by the Club President at around 9:30 am. We would like to offer our thanks for the help provided by the town hall and the

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tourist organization, which helped make this celebration an extraordinary success.

The Club set up its sales stand, and there was a bar offering a range of re- freshments. Numerous exhibitors pro- vided an opportunity to complete minia- ture model collections, purchase car in- surance, or upgrade interior equip- ment. Two Porsche Parades with a show run were held in the city. The vehicles presented attracted many admiring gazes, and the drivers were extremely proud to show off their Porsches.

Three raffles were also organized for the game fans among our visitors, of- fering a chance to win a whole host of small gifts, as well as such major prizes as a race training session and a day at the race track with Michel Nourry. A Concours d’Elégance was also held, with awards for the most attractive ve- hicles.

A glance over the park showed that par- ticipants had come from all over France to attend the event. The general state team treated its Club members to an Porsche Club 924/944/968 France of the vehicles was more than just very evening meal. President: Jean-Manuel Toussaint good, proving that the passion for the Tel.: +33 (0) 235 77 55 10 front engine is still going strong, and Our Club looks back on the event as a E-mail: [email protected] that maintenance is extremely impor- resounding success, and we hope that tant to owners. All models were repre- we have won several new members for sented at the event, including a 924 our Club. We are certainly not lacking in Carrera GT, a 924 Automatic, a 944 Club projects. We have a national ex- Turbo Cup and a 944 Turbo. The large cursion planned for October to Baie de number of participating 911 modells – Somme for our annual general meet- and two 356 models – were testimony ing. And 2009 will be another important to the real passion for the Porsche year, marking the 10th anniversary of brand, which transcends the debate the Club. We aren’t giving away too over real or “fake” Porsches. much by saying that yet another won- derful celebration is in preparation to The second “Birthdays Porsche” ended mark the occasion! at 6:30 p.m., after the second parade. To round off the event, the organization Philippe Bryard

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Porsche Club 914-6 Celebrating in Good Shape: Thirtieth Anniversary of Club 914-6

The first official document marking the was also the fourth 914-6 autumn 30th anniversary of the Club was a pure meeting in a row to be held at the Nür- understatement. Its shape measured a burgring during the “Eifel Klassik” mere 48 x 27 mm and still managed to event. We have been on hand since the cause a small sensation. Never before new version of this old classic model had a commemorative stamp been is- was launched, organizing the ever pop- sued for an event like this – yet be- ular “Special race for classic Porsche cause it was so “understated”, some vehicles”. members missed it. Hungry for the lat- est news in the world of Porsche, they This year, 28 Porsche drivers answered focussed on opening the letter. And this our call and completed two runs of 4 is one of the reasons why the stamp laps each on the North Loop. No fewer was so sought after, just a few weeks than 11 of our 914-6 models took the later. plunge on the infamous North Loop track. They were then joined by four This “little touch” was the prelude to the 356, nine 911, three 924 and one 928, major anniversary celebrations and not including the strongly represented adorned the invitation to the autumn 4-series models. There was no denying meeting in 2008. This year was to mark that it was a representative mix. was as fast as ever, proving the theory the 60th meeting of the foundation of that “only flying is better”. Up to 30 the Club – a meeting held religiously Six 914-6 took part in the equally famous real-life 914-6s gathered on our Club twice each year (spring and autumn), 400 km race. Our members Oliver plot, which stretched for more than as the climax of Club life, along with re- Mathai and Chris Stahl surprised many 1000 square metres on the new pad- gional meetings, excursions, Techno guests and participants by presenting a dock. Classica and the Oldtimer Grand Prix. It newly assembled GT. Michael Wittke A total of almost 100 visitors made the trip to the official Club evening. The 8 x 15 metre tent was almost always full and a constant hive of activity. Along- side the gigantic photo wall document- ing Club scenes from the past, Club member Dirk also presented his re- cently finished “GT” – an exact replica of the former Nolte 914-6.

The big anniversary celebration was held on Saturday evening, with a sur- prising mix of rustic charm and festiv- ity: beer tent tables with china plates and draught Kölsch beer, a speciality of Cologne. A sophisticated touch was provided by the delicate glasses hold- ing real champagne on the official Club evening.

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gether to toast the unique anniversary. And that was the last time most guests were on their feet for the rest of the evening until late at night, when it was time to catch the shuttle service run- ning on each day of the event.

Thirty years of the 914-6 Club passed by in the blink of an eye – or at least it seemed that way, looking back on that Saturday evening of 27th of October 2008. But there is no reason to be sad. The 914-6 is more present than ever. And next year we will celebrate the 40 anniversary of the 914-6. And that’s a promise!

Joseph Reip celebrations: in addition to the anniver- cleaning cloth sought after among in- sary stamp, visitors were also given a siders, were a big hit. As the highlight CD containing the Club hymn from a of the evening drew near, dozens of recording made in honour of the last Porsche cleaning cloths were brought spring meeting (yet another highlight of to the tables along with bottles of the 914-6 Club), a testimony of the firm champagne as a humorous gesture, Porsche Club 914-6 friendships forged among our mem- which guests proceeded to transform President: Joseph Reip bers. Guests enjoyed food and drink into a makeshift bib. We all rose to- E-mail: [email protected] free of charge for the entire weekend.

The work of the sponsors was another welcome addition to the event. “Mittel- motor” financed the Club banner which is still on display, with the 30-year an- niversary logo. Porsche Club Coordina- tion supplied a whole host of items from the Club Kit with no complications. The give-aways, in particular the Porsche

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Porsche 356 Registry Themed Evening: 356 East Coast Holiday 2008 celebrates 60 Years of Porsche Sports Vehicles

Porsche 356 Registry celebrated “60 On Friday, all participants had arrived craft and other constructions. Brett years of Porsche Sports Vehicles” at and many took part in the traditional lit- Johnson explained the restoration work the start of September with a meeting erature reading and the technology on a 1952 Glaser Cabriolet and a 356 on the topic of types of transport. seminars held on the three following af- pre-A model, a wonderfully restored “Trains, Planes and 356 Automobiles” ternoons. One of these was held by 1953 Cabriolet owned by John Wood, was the motto of the East Coast Holi- DuPont on the topic of colour adjust- was among the vehicles on show in the day by Porsche 356 Registry, held this ment and colour finish, one by Spinney- rain. This beautiful black vehicle with a year in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. beck Leather and the other by Freda green roof and green interior design Giblin on the topic of identifying and dif- won the largest number of votes in the A special form of transport was at the ferentiating between the various 356 “People’s Choice Concourse”. heart of the weekend’s activities: the models. After the seminars, the 356 local Amish families could often be and their drivers set off for Strasburg The evening gala was held in the hotel. seen out and about in their carts – a and the Pennsylvania Railroad Museum, The “Concourse Class Awards” were clear indication of the simple way of life located next to the Strasburg railroad presented, and 18 first owners were adopted by these farmers -of German station, where a steam engine with nine honoured with a special plaque de- origin. wonderfully restored carriages was signed and made by 356 C owner Dennis waiting to take a group of Registry Frick. The organizers Marti and Bruce The event hotel catered for the approxi- members to Paradise in the afternoon. Baker and their team received a stand- mately 500 participants, bringing with ing ovation for their efforts in organiz- them 267 Porsche 356s of all model On arrival in Paradise (1028 inhabi- ing this “first class” event. series. Thursday provided the opportu- tants), the traction engine switched to nity to drive on the local country roads the other end and pulled the train back After a indoor swap meet on Sunday and rustic wooden roofed bridges. A to Strasburg, through lush farmland, morning and a generous breakfast buf- group of 157 participants set off for where the harvest had recently begun, fet, the drivers prepared for their in Winterthur, home of the founder of the and harnessed horses were busy work- some cases extremely long journeys DuPont Company. A 60 hectare park ing on the fields. The group climbed out home. Some visitors had driven from boasts plants from all over the world, of the carriages at the train station and Canada, or had to travel 4,200 miles carefully arranged to offer outstanding proceeded across the road to the rail- (6750 km) back to Alaska. But however floral displays all year round. The road museum, where a collection of long the journey home, everyone left evening welcome reception offered a 100 locomotives and railroad carriages with a smile on their face. fantastic selection of wine, and beer were on show. A guitar and violin duet from the local brewery in Lancaster. provided entertainment with a reper- Porsche 356 Registry toire of blues music and traditional rail- President: Chuck House road songs, while the participants en- Tel.: +1 (0)714 418 07 79 joyed an elaborate barbeque buffet sur- Fax: +1 (0)949 567 45 10 rounded by the railroad fleet. E-mail: [email protected] Sunday was overcast, but the group nevertheless drove the 30 mile stretch to Grimes Field in Bethel, home of the Golden Age Air Museum. A Waco double- decker offered sightseeing flights in the morning. Rain set in around midday, however, causing the participants to seek refuge in the tents for lunch. The adjoining hangars were also open, showing a display of various classic air-

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