ÜnStock: Modified Porsches. No judgement
In November 2021, Porsche Club of America (PCA) held its first ÜnStock event in sunny California, which proved successful and was followed by the 2022 event a few weeks ago. A video from the first event may be viewed at: youtu.be/-Q0z7ZRi7e0
The Modified Register has run several events in the last few years with RPM Technik providing generous hosting support. Located near Tring, Hertfordshire, this is a convenient location for southern-based members. These events have been well received and, whilst another is planned for 2023, clearly there is room for a second annual Register event in another part of the country.
An ÜnStock style event would provide an opportunity to introduce a different format. First, it would be good to hold it above the ‘snow line’ in either the Midlands or further north. Secondly, we might perhaps have a select (curated) 15 cars with members available to represent their vehicles, plus member attendees bringing their own cars, preferably modified ones. We would also ideally want to have some independent trade stands.
If we are to start a new annual Club event, we need to get the basics right and to build a memorable and sustainable event that each year can be refreshed as to content and location.
To make this a success and indeed to get it off the ground, we could do with some help. Des and I live in the south (Kent and Devon, respectively) and so scouting out possible venues and other local arrangements is not particularly easy from distance. Best venues are likely to be Porsche specialists, or popular car culture venues.
Curated cars, what does this mean? It is up for discussion, but the main point is that they will be the draw as much as the event itself, and so they need to be ‘obviously’ modified for performance or during restoration without losing their Porsche-ness or indeed identity. We don’t want 15 perfect Singers, one would be good but, otherwise, we would like a range of members’ cars.
Would this be a Club event? The answer is yes, and once we get to the point of having a viable outline and structure, the Club’s events team will be available to provide additional advice and assistance. It will take some effort to bring all the elements together and so if you’d like to help set up the first PCGB ÜnStock in 2023, please email Des or Ralph.
Happy Modifying,
Des and Ralph