Magazine Extras:
Ordinarily, when we gather a collection of cars together for a 911 & Porsche World photo shoot, the vehicles we’re pointing our cameras at are in the possession of multiple owners. Not so with this issue of the world’s best-selling monthly Porsche magazine — the quartet of mouth-watering 911s gracing our front page is the property of just one discerning marque enthusiast.
The Porschephile in question is none other than Vivian Campbell, formerly guitarist with Dio, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy, but best-known as a member of rock band, Def Leppard, which he joined in 1992. Viv’s Porsche journey began when bought himself a Grand Prix White 964 Carrera 2 not long after he started working with the group. He hasn’t looked back, leading to his carefully considered collection of Stuttgart-crested cars, which leans heavy on GT3- and RS-badged 911s, but also includes a choice selection of early air-cooled Porsches.
On the eve of Def Leppard’s new album release, Drastic Symphonies, our editor, Dan Furr, spent a few days chatting cars, guitars and all things Porsche with Viv at his Stateside residence. Not even an airline losing Dan's luggage could ruin their fun! Enjoy the magazine.
Issue Summary:
This issue showcases the GT3- and RS-badged 911s owned by Def Leppard guitarist, Vivian Campbell, as well as the 964 Carrera 2 owned by champion Paralympian, Jon-Allan Butterworth MBE.
Top 3 Issue Features:
PORSCHE SOME SUGAR ON ME - Def Leppard guitarist, Vivian Campbell, has spent more than forty years wowing audiences with his exceptional guitar playing skills. Away from stage and studio, he’s a capable circuit and rally driver with an impressive collection of Porsches. In the first of a series of articles exploring Viv's fast fleet, we get up close and personal with his water-cooled 911s, three of which wear the legendary RS badge.
HERO'S WELCOME - Jon-Allan Butterworth MBE is a Paralympian cycling champion and national snowboard racer. His car of choice is a Tiptronic-kitted 964 Carrera 2. We check out its many modifications.
BELIEVE THE HYPE - More than just a hypercar, the 918 Spyder PHEV — a major contributor to its maker’s Intelligent Performance programme — boldly demonstrated Porsche was still Porsche, despite being a member of the enlarged Volkswagen Group. With the inclusion of a 918 Spyder in the Petersen Automotive Museum’s new We Are Porsche Exhibition, we revisit the design and development of an icon.
Magazine Extras:
Ordinarily, when we gather a collection of cars together for a 911 & Porsche World photo shoot, the vehicles we’re pointing our cameras at are in the possession of multiple owners. Not so with this issue of the world’s best-selling monthly Porsche magazine — the quartet of ....
