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29 Sep 2016

Porsche Celebrates 40th Anniversary of 924 at the Classic Motor Show

Porsche returns to the Classic Motor Show with the '40 years at the front' finalists.

Porsche Cars GB returns to the Classic Motor Show, held from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th November at Birmingham’s NEC, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 924, the first of its transaxle models.

The 924 and the other front-engined transaxle models sparked a generation of sports cars that were a complete change for the company, which had previously focused entirely on the 911 and its rear engine layout. Not only were the transaxle models hugely popular but they also played an important part in the history and development of Porsche as a company.

Porsche’s stand in Hall 1 will showcase the finalists from the 2016 '40 years at the front' Classic restoration competition. In 2015, the Porsche Centre network were challenged with sourcing and restoring a classic transaxle model.  

Porsche Centre Guildford and their Porsche recommended repairer, Premier Panel Skills, were crowned the overall winner with their superb restoration of a 968 Club Sport. This and the 15 other restored cars will be displayed alongside the freshly restored 924 Carrera GTP Le Mans race car.

In addition, there will also be the Porsche Classic Shop on the stand, showcasing and selling some of the latest Porsche Classic Genuine Parts that have been put back in production, with over 52,000 Porsche Classic Parts now available from the Porsche Centre Network. The shop also offers a fantastic range of gifts and accessories.

The return of Porsche Cars GB to the Classic Motor Show will see them joining Porsche Club GB in the show’s prestigious Hall 1. The Club will have selection of Porsches on display with a large range of items from the Member’s Collection, not to mention complimentary refreshments served from Chris Pruden’s 356 Speedster coffee machine.

Daniel Nwaokolo, Event Director, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Porsche back to the show, especially with such a fantastic display with the restored Le Mans car as the centrepiece. It will be a fabulous addition to what is shaping up to be our biggest and best show to date.”

The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show returns to Birmingham’s NEC from Friday, 11th to Sunday, 13th November. Porsche Club members can enjoy an exclusive discount on the Saturday & Sunday ticket price when booked in advance. To obtain the necessary code please call us on 01608 652911 during office hours or email events@porscheclubgb.com.

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