Magazine Extras:
As you will have undoubtedly noticed, this is the December 2023 issue of Classic Porsche. The past year has delivered much for Porsche fans to celebrate, but as days grow short, we begin to look forward to what 2024 has to offer.
The G-series 911’s fiftieth anniversary ranks high among reasons to rejoice, as does thirty-five years of 964. We’ll be showcasing standout examples of both models across the coming twelve months, not only in print, but also as part of Volksworld Plus, a show featuring classic and modern-classic Porsches and Volkswagens. The event is scheduled to take place at Surrey’s Sandown Park across the weekend of 16th and 17th March. You can find all the details in this issue’s news pages. Suffice to say, get in touch if you’d like to exhibit your air-cooled Porsche at the show, which promises to be a calendar highlight.
Speaking of standout classic Porsche content, you may have purchased this magazine on the strength of its cover story. In all our years reporting on air-cooled Porsches, we've been lucky enough to sample a high number of historically significant classic 911s, but these tend to be of interest due to the importance of the model in question — the first of this, the last of that, the only one of its kind. You get the picture. This issue’s cover car, however, is staggering insofar as it is not only the first long-wheelbase 911, it also carries a huge amount of factory firsts, from the engine’s magnesium crankcase to the prototype mechanical fuel injection system and much more besides. Throw in history highlighting ownership in the custody of beloved Porsche factory race and rally stars, and it quickly becomes clear this is a truly special 911.
Elsewhere in the magazine, we feature a championship-winning 911 E, a short-wheelbase 911 L restomod, a magnificently restored 912 and the Canford Classics GT, plus we look back at the life of Wolfgang Porsche and take time out to remember the Porsche-powered Bill Jennings specials. There's plenty more in this issue for you to sink your teeth into, too!
Issue Summary:
Showcasing the first long-wheelbase 911, a championship-winning 911 E, a short-wheelbase 911 L restomod and a magnificently restored 912.
Top 3 Issue Features:
STUNNING DEBUT - Not only is this the earliest long-wheelbase 911, it also boasts a huge number of factory firsts on account it being kept by Porsche as a testbed for a wealth of prototype parts.
GOT JUICE - If this orange 911 E looks familiar, chances are you saw it securing Historic Sports Car Club championship wins a decade ago. It's now back on track, but in rather more sedate specification than during its motorsport heyday.
GREEN WIDE MONSTER - The latest restomod to roll out of Rindt Vehicle Design is this short-wheelbase 1968 911 L coupe, which was transformed into a screaming 3.2-litre Viper Green widebody across the course of just twelve months.
Magazine Extras:
As you will have undoubtedly noticed, this is the December 2023 issue of Classic Porsche. The past year has delivered much for Porsche fans to celebrate, but as days grow short, we begin to look forward to what 2024 has to offer.
The G-series 911’s fiftieth anniversary ranks....
