Indholdsfortegnelse for January 2026 i Classic Porsche

PORSCHE ULTIMATE ICONS: GT3 BOOKAZINE In this newly published 164-page bookazine, the team behind 911 & Porsche World and Classic Porsche magazines explores the history of the phenomenally successful 911 GT3, from introduction of the marque, through every generation of GT3-badged Neunelfer to date. In addition to testing road-going GT3s of the 996, 997, 991 and 992 variety, not to mention their mighty RS counterparts, we share buying advice and expert technical information from industry professionals. Charting the design and evolution of this emotive series of 911s, we pitch various GT3s against one another and delve into exciting real-world owner stories. There’s even a nod to the Carrera RS 2.7, serving as spiritual ancestor to the breed. How does this air-cooled icon stack up against a 997 GT3 RS, though?…

Tucked deep in the Dorset countryside, where winding lanes give way to farmland and the hum of a flat-six echoes softly through the mist, lies a place where the past and future of air-cooled Porsches coexist. This is Canford Classics, a business where historic 911s are reborn, not only as faithful recreations of their former selves, but as reimagined sports cars ready for the modern world. Founded by Dr Alan Drayson, Canford Classics has earned a reputation as one of the world’s foremost names in the restoration of air-cooled Porsches. For more than two decades, the company has combined engineering precision with quiet obsession for detail, but as the team looks to the future, a new chapter is steadily unfolding. Every great automotive story begins with a spark. For Alan,…

While the 911 is undoubtedly the most recognisable of all Porsche products, a procession of other exciting sports cars has rolled off the manufacturer’s production line during the six decades (and counting) the iconic sports coupe has reigned supreme. Engines positioned front, rear or middle prove the boys in Stuttgart are happy to chop and change their output whenever they feel there’s a need to extend reach of the brand. And yet, no matter the layout of Porsche sitting on your driveway, you can rest assured it shares a sporting gene synonymous with the company since it launched with the 911’s predecessor in 1948. First road certified at the beginning of June that year, the 356 was the brainchild of Ferdinand ‘Ferry’ Porsche (son of company founder and lead engineer…

It’s the two Ts: Targa and Tiptronic. Add 964 into the mix and you’ve got – rightly or wrongly – one of the less desirable air-cooled 911s out there. Harsh? The market says not. Apparently, the market is always right, to which we say, well, it’s wrong. You see, the beauty of the 911 has always been the fact there is a model and variant for everyone. This was ably proved by the 964. Wanna go hardcore? Get yourself an RS. Want to cruise with a bit of wind rustling around your bonce? Grab a Targa. Don’t especially want to play footsie with three pedals? Go Tiptronic. In fact, if both those last points tickle your fancy, a Tiptronicequipped Targa has got your name on it. Yes, it is a…

Mixing the correct balance of fuel and air at the right time is key to the successful operation of an engine. Although petrol is a volatile liquid, it needs to be mixed with air in the right proportion in order to ignite. This is what we refer to as the air-fuel ratio (essentially, the ratio of air to fuel in terms of mass). The ‘perfect’ ratio — defined as exactly the right amount of air to completely burn all of the fuel — is referred to as a stoichiometric mixture. For petrol, this is 14.7:1, which means for every gram of petrol, 14.7 grams of air is required, not that classic Porsches have to run at such a ratio. It’s only necessary for proper catalytic converter operation, though it’s something…

Cast your mind back to the October 2025 edition of Classic Porsche and you’ll recall the purple 914 owned by Germaringen resident, Peter Wiedemann. Pairing a bright orange interior with a bespoke exterior colour not too far removed from Amethyst Metallic, this wide-arched roadster draws its power from an oversized flat-six. “I was enamoured by the idea of installing a 2.7-litre boxer and a Type 901 gearbox, but then I learned about Walter Röhrl’s 911 S/T replica, which makes use of a 3.5-litre flat-six.” Never mind keeping up with the Joneses — in Bavaria, one must keep up with the Röhrls. “Walter’s 911 develops in excess of 300bhp and masses of torque. I recognised how ballistic my 914 would be with the same power, hence speaking to Stefan Pfletschinger, head…

Our pages showcase a wonderful variety of restored air-cooled classics, but it’s true to say the vast majority of the cars featured in this magazine are on the receiving end of our cameras after restoration is finished. Moreover, we try to arrange photo shoots as soon as possible after completion of the work, thereby ensuring the star car is presented in its very best cosmetic state, before the ravages of road use encourage the appointment of stone chips (or worse). While the resultant photographs deliver serious wow factor, the origins of the promoted project are often difficult to comprehend, even with the aid of detailed descriptions in our text. A seriously compromised car, for example, can be difficult to imagine when you’re staring at the deep gloss of a concours-condition…