Porsche Classic News GOODWOOD REVIVAL 2018 “PERFECTLY RESTORED” 356 B 2000 GS Carrera 2 Cabriolet Page 2 PORSCHE CLASSIC VEHICLE TRACKING SYSTEM An innovative safety system with GPS-based monitoring Page 4 FROM CONCEPT CAR TO SERIES PRODUCTION MODEL CONTROL BUTTONS The symbol of a highly successful era Page 5 FOR 356 AND 911 For many classic car fans, part common is their design language, which focuses on the of the appeal of a classic car is best possible functionality. Thus, in the spirit of good industrial design, form follows function and not the handling the original technolo- other way around. At the same time, the formal design of gy, free from the electronic aids, the control buttons involved a high degree of hands-on assistance systems and apps that testing. For example, regarding the traction function of the control button when placed between index finger and are commonplace in today’s new middle finger. Is the diameter or radius right in terms of cars. optimum functionality? In those early days, Porsche really did think about nd for fans of historic Porsche vehicles, pre- every angle of such aspects – and still does today. Or PORSCHE - PROJECT 70 cisely Athis archaic aspect has a deeper significance. It’s does so again. Because during the increasing restorations not just the enlarged panoramic windscreen that drivers of historic Porsche models of the 356 series, as well as Celebrate 70 years of Porsche sports cars Page 6 of a Porsche 356 from model year 1956 will idolise. the 911 F models, a high level of importance is attached They will be just as enthralled by the new button design to an interior perfectly restored to delivery condition. from this model year, where it was possible to select a The finest body restoration and the perfectly constructed matching button colour depending on the equipment – engine are of little use if the quality of the interior isn’t typically based on the steering wheel colour. Lovers of good enough. the historic Porsche 911s from model year 1965, howe- For this reason, Porsche Classic has rereleased ver, will be aware that the 911 at that time had only four numerous control buttons for the 356 models (1955 to control buttons as standard: for the light switch, the 1965) as well as the 911 models of the first generation cigarette lighter to the right of the steering wheel and (1965 to 1973). one each to unlock the engine and luggage compartment lid. If the corresponding optional extras were ordered, For the 356 models, they are available in the then the auxiliary heating switch with control lamp and colours light ivory, beige and grey as well as in black for the switch for the fog lights– also with a control lamp – models from the 356 B T5, and only in black for the 911. were added. Porsche Classic offers the control buttons both individu- ally and – for the 356 – in the form of smaller sets, ensu- One thing all the control buttons in the cockpits of ring the interior of the historic Porsche is as stunning as a firstgeneration 356 or 911 – the “F models” – have in the exterior. Goodwood Revival 2018 www.porsche.com/classic Porsche Classic News 2 The transmission of the 356 B 2000 GS Carrera 2 is a real In the area of the oil pump housing, new hoses and connec- And the quality of the restoration of the rear axle area also treat for the eyes of Porsche aficionados following the resto- tions for the oil feed system were installed, sheathed in a leaves nothing to be desired, appearing as new. The rim pain- ration. stainless steel mesh. ted in green belongs to a transport wheel, as used until the final completion of the vehicle. Factory restoration 356 B 2000 GS Carrera 2 Cabriolet, Part 3 Icon of engine design Porsche 356 with Carrera 2 engine of leather or re-treatment of the surface. This approach also for driving pleasure preserves the individual charm and character of the vehicle. fter months of meticulous workshop restoration New, however, are the leather covers of the seats in the at PorscheA Classic, the legendary Porsche 356 B 2000 GS Of course, this was child’s play or the nominal 130 hp front and back, and those of the door panels. The B-pillars Carrera 2 Cabriolet roars and races again. But before it could with an unladen weight of 850 kg. So it’s no surprise that the were also newly covered in leather. This interior work was be delivered to its owner, extensive test drives were necessary Carrera 2 is a real source of driving pleasure, even on country completed with new carpets and the installation of new insu- to ensure full functionality. However, this also offered the roads. Free of any modern driving aids such as driving stabi- lation material. opportunity to review the final restoration work one last time. lity programs, traction control or anti-lock braking systems, the driver’s senses are in demand every second when driving The current paint in Oslo Blue 6203, which was desig- The weather for the first rollout of the 356 Carrera 2 this car. Back in 1962, the 356 Carrera 2 wanted to be a pure ned according to the customer’s requirements in a pigmented couldn’t have been better. A beautiful summer’s day with tem- driving machine, and it still is today. two- component acrylic varnish, is, however, much better peratures far above 25 degrees were almost tailor-made for than the synthetic resin paint from 55 years ago. the precious Cabrio, which was once again able to demonstra- The 356 Carrera 2 exudes the purism and originality of te its re-won driving dynamics in the surrounding regions of sports-car driving from every inch of its new body. As such, Crowning of the elaborate car body Stuttgart. The last thing the Porsche Classic restoration team the cockpit is only equipped with what’s really needed for needed on this day of all days was rain – they wanted to deli- committed sporty driving. A thin, relatively large steering work with a perfect paint finish ver this 356 icon back to its owner in absolutely perfect condi- wheel and, of course, the traditional round instruments, tion after so many hours of painstaking restoration work. showing the important information such as speed and rev Again, the most meticulous search for the smallest dust count, complemented by a manageable number of switches, inclusions or paint errors revealed no problems. The entire for example for lighting, windscreen wipers and indicators. body presented perfectly and was finally subjected to a tho- Test drives with functionality check rough polish. Preserve where possible, replace However, before Porsche Classic delivers a vehicle The paint design is also notable, resulting from the CDP to the customer after such a complex restoration process, where absolutely necessary coating combined with a single filler application and the final extensive functionality checks are needed. And the customer painting. Completely dispensing with the need for filler putty was also entitled to expect performance testing of the fully Contrary to a practice that is widespread in the resto- and spray filler demonstrates the exceptionally high quality of overhauled vertical shaft engine, which had to pass a test run ration of historic vehicles, the Porsche Classic team did not the car bodywork at Porsche Classic. The galvanising work is to check the settings for the ignition and carburettors prior to simply reach for the genuine-parts shelf at every opportunity. particularly important for the 356 models as they have a large installation in the vehicle. Thus, although the original instruments were overhauled, number of chrome-plated elements. While some components they were not replaced, and even the dashboard and the were able to be effectively treated by thorough cleaning and The testing of the overall car started with a simple turn steering wheel could renew their services after a new covering polishing, others were given a new chrome plating. These of the ignition key. The fourcylinder flat engine came to life included the wheels, the frames of the triangular windows, immediately. The first thing to do was to bring the engine oil the housings of the tail lights, the number plate lights, the carefully to operating temperature on the bendy roads of the rear lights, the front indicators and fog lights, as well as the Stuttgart surroundings before the concealed racing engine exterior door handles, headlight rings, front and rear bumper could be ramped up to higher engine speeds. horns and the fitting for the luggage compartment lid. The interior work included the padding and the seat covers as well as a new carpet flooring. In addition to the complete- ly overhauled instruments, the original steering wheel with wooden rim is also a real eye-catcher. Goodwood Revival 2018 www.porsche.com/classic Porsche Classic News 3 The welders’ craftsmanship is of huge importance here. nal layer in a clear version, which is by no means inferior to On the one hand, they must create the perfect weld to ensure comparable finishing with clear lacquer. If maximum corro- the greatest possible strength of this safety-critical compo- sion protection is required, an EP primer can also be used as nent and on the hand, they must ensure that the heat input a foundation in the powder coating process. The wishes and is never too high, otherwise the chrome layer in the outer quality requirements of our customers know almost no limits area will be irretrievably discoloured or even damaged.