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In this edition of Classic Porsche, we mark forty years since Porsche made its Group C titan, the 956, available to customer teams. In doing so, the factory unleashed a series of ambitious privateer development programmes, which saw the 956 and its successor, the 962, undergo changes often putting the works team at a disadvantage. It was one of the most exciting times in sports car racing history and an era of motorsport revered by Porschephiles the world over, as demonstrated by crowds flocking to see the 956 and 962 at today’s historic race meets, plus continued demand for these cars, which are often star lots in high-profile auctions.
Across thirteen pages, we pay tribute to ten of the most successful 956/962 privateers, as well as competitors who deserve an honourable mention for their efforts with these cars. Additionally, we take to the road in a street-legal 964 Carrera Cup, get up close and personal with a restored 911 2.7 Targa, examine a Porsche-obsessed family's bespoke 2.4-litre 914 and enjoy time at the headquarters of fuel system specialist, Webcon. Plus, we bring you the latest auction news, a Turbo-look 993 Cabriolet and we revisit the Type 370 Cisitalia sports car, which changed Porsche's thinking about sports car design.
Issue Summary:
We hit the road in a street-legal 964 Carrera Cup, get up close and personal with a restored 911 Targa and pay tribute to ten of the best 956/962 privateers.
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Magazine Extras:
In this edition of Classic Porsche, we mark forty years since Porsche made its Group C titan, the 956, available to customer teams. In doing so, the factory unleashed a series of ambitious privateer development programmes, which saw the 956 and its successor, the 962, undergo changes often putting the ....
