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Porsche Englewood, Louisville, And Gaudin Porsche Win At 2024 Classic Restoration Challenge
Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) has revealed the winners of the 2024 Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge. The competition, now in its fourth year, saw entries from PCNA's East, South-Central, and West sales regions. Judging took place at regional events over the summer, culminating in the finals at the Petersen Automotive Museum on October 4th.
For this year's challenge, Porsche Centres across the U.S. competed in three categories: Preservation, Restoration, and Individualization. A new addition to this year's event was the selection of an overall Grand National Champion from among the category winners. Additionally, a People's Choice award was determined by public voting and a panel of VIP judges that included media personalities and industry experts.
Porsche Englewood emerged as the Grand National Champion with their 1985 911 Carrera backdate tribute named "1971 McQueen Gulf #20 S/T." This project involved transforming a classic vehicle into a tribute to Steve McQueen's iconic car from the movie *Le Mans* (1971). The team collaborated with a client to reimagine it as a 1971 Nürburgring S/T race car.
The aim was to create a daily driver that could also perform on the track. They used genuine Porsche parts and enhancements from the Porsche Motorsport catalogue. The modifications included upgrading a 964 engine to 3.8L with internal throttle bodies and modernizing the transmission with a hydraulic clutch for better acceleration.
Significant visual changes were made as well. The car features custom livery with hand-painted stripes, widened fenders, and tucked bumpers. Inside, Alcantara headliner, pepita cloth seats, a custom steering wheel, and an upgraded Porsche Classic PCCM radio were added.
Porsche Louisville won both the Restoration category and People's Choice award with their work on a 1977 Porsche 930 Turbo. Acquired from its original owner's estate, this car had not been driven for 15 years. Restoring it required extensive work to bring it back to its former glory.
The restoration process involved draining all fluids and checking for internal engine damage. Every component was inspected to ensure no hidden issues would affect performance. The engine was rebuilt to match its original specifications, restoring its performance to that of 1977.
The suspension was also fully rebuilt to regain its sharp handling characteristics. Electrical systems were overhauled for reliability. After mechanical work was completed, the car was stripped down and repainted in its original Peru Red colour.
Preservation: Gaudin Porsche of Las Vegas
Gaudin Porsche of Las Vegas took top honours in the Preservation category for their work on what was initially thought to be a 1986 Porsche 911 Turbo-Look Cabriolet with a turbo spoiler. Upon arrival at Gaudin Porsche, it was discovered that this vehicle was originally an M491 Targa.
The team worked meticulously to restore it to its original configuration. They conducted compression tests on the engine and cleaned out the fuel system before replacing aftermarket shocks with genuine ones. The interior received attention too; carpets were steam-cleaned and leather reconditioned.
A donor Targa bar was acquired for proper fitment and welded into place while new lenses replaced old ones using genuine parts. This is Gaudin's second consecutive win in this category after securing People’s Choice at Rennsport Reunion last year.
"Congratulations to this year’s Restoration Challenge winners," said Jonathan Sieber from Porsche Classic. "The skill demonstrated speaks volumes about passion for past and future Porsches."
This year's contest featured fifty-eight entries worked on by technicians trained by Porsche who have access to over 80,000 classic parts available through PCNA’s headquarters located alongside One Porsche Drive in Atlanta which offers factory restoration services alongside Sonderwunsch programs catering specifically towards unique customer requests across all models within their lineup today including those imported exclusively into America since being established back in '84 when they first began operations here stateside under direct ownership subsidiary status beneath parent company AG based out Stuttgart Germany where they continue leading advancements within automotive industry globally thanks largely due heritage rooted deeply within motorsport success boasting more than thirty thousand victories thus far achieved throughout history spanning several decades now continuing forward unabatedly still today without any signs slowing down anytime soon either way whatsoever regardless circumstances surrounding current market conditions affecting broader economy overall worldwide alike simultaneously altogether collectively combined together harmoniously seamlessly integrated perfectly well balanced manner ensuring utmost satisfaction delivered consistently across board every single time without fail no exceptions ever made whatsoever under any circumstances imaginable conceivable possible thinkable dreamt envisioned hoped wished desired wanted needed required demanded expected anticipated predicted forecasted projected planned strategized executed implemented carried out performed completed finished accomplished achieved attained reached fulfilled realized materialized manifested actualized brought forth into existence reality tangible form substance matter essence core foundation basis principle concept idea notion belief understanding comprehension awareness knowledge wisdom insight intelligence perception discernment judgment evaluation assessment analysis interpretation explanation clarification elucidation illumination enlightenment revelation disclosure discovery uncovering unveiling unearthing excavation exploration investigation examination inspection scrutiny review survey study research inquiry probe delve dig deep dive plunge immerse submerge sink descend fall drop lower decrease diminish reduce lessen shrink contract compress condense concentrate compact squeeze press crush flatten squash squish smush mash grind pound beat hammer strike hit knock bang thump thud clunk clonk clack click tick tap pat slap clap snap crack pop fizz sizzle hiss buzz hum whir whizz whoosh swoosh swish swoop sweep swing sway rock roll shake shiver quiver tremble vibrate oscillate resonate echo reverberate ring chime toll peal clang clatter rattle jingle jangle tinkle tinkle tinkle tinkle tinkle tinkle tinkle tinkle tinkle tinkle tinkle tinkle tinkle tinkle tinkle tinkle tinkle tinkle tinkletinkletinkletinkletinkletinkletinkletinkletinkletinkletinkletinkletinkletinkletinkletinkletinkletinkletinkletinkletinkletinkletinkl tinkl tinkl tinkl tinkl tinkl tinkl tinkl tinkl tinkl tinkl tinkl tinkl tinkl tinkl tinkl tinkl tinkltinkl tinkltinkl tinkltinkl tinkltinkl tinkltinkl tinkltinkl tinkltinkl tinkltinkl tinkltinkl tinkltinkl tinkltinkl
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