See http://www.ameliaconcours.org/ for more info on the weekend and see www.goodingco.com for more info on this specific auction.

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Unfortunately, if you live in the US you’ll need to either get up early or stay up late if you want to watch the world premier live on the internet. On March 6th, at 9:30 a.m. (MEZ) Porsche will debut the all new Boxster alongside the European premiers of the Panamera GTS and the 911 Carrera Cabriolet.

What’s MEZ time?

As near as we can tell it’s an abbreviation for MittelEuropäische Zeit (Germany’s version of Central European Time) that’s equivalent to Greenwhich Mean Time plus 1 hour (GMT +1). If you start talking about daylight savings time, just forget about it. So for all of you confused by time conversions, the show starts here in the states at 3:30 am (EST) on March 6th. I’ll be tuning in for the rebroadcast myself. The Boxster will makes its US debut in early April at the NY Auto Show.

Satellite Data for the Live Broadcast

If you happen to have a dish that lets you tune in to various feeds then the info below is for you!

Europe/ Middle East – live HD feed
Time: 09.30 – 09.45 CET (= 08.30 – 08.45 UTC/GMT)
Live feed to start at appx 09.30 CET (= 08.30 UTC/GMT)
to be followed by footage
satellite will be open from 07.30 CET (= 06.30 UTC/GMT)
Satellites: W2A – at 10 ° East
Txp. B1 Channel 1+2 18MHz ku slot
Downlink Frequency: 11.000,500 MHZ
Downlink Polarisation: horizontal (X)
Encoding: MPEG2/ 4:2:2 / DVB-S2 / 8PSK modulation / 25% roll off
SR 14.400 msym/sec
FEC 3/4 clear key
Video Standard: 1080i / 50Hz ; HD feed
Audio: Ch 1: original German show mix
Ch 2: English commentary guide

Middle East/ Asia/ Australia – live HD feed
Time: 08.30 – 08.45 UTC/GMT
Live feed to start at appx 08.30 UTC/GMT
to be followed by footage
satellite open from 7.30 GMT
Satellite: Asiasat 5 at 100.5° East
Txp. C14H – Channel 1+2 18MHz c-band
Downlink Frequency: 4151.000 MHZ
Downlink Polarisation: horizontal (X)
Encoding: MPEG2/ 4:2:2 / DVB-S2 / 8PSK modulation / 25% roll off
SR 14.400 msym/sec
FEC 3/4 clear key
Video Standard: 1080i / 50Hz ; HD feed
Audio: Ch 1: original German show mix
Ch 2: English commentary guide

Europe/ Middle East – highlight HD feed
Time: 16.00 – 17.00 CET (= 15.00 – 16.00 UTC/GMT)
Satellites: W2A – at 10 ° East
Txp. B1 Channel 3+4 18MHz ku slot
Downlink Frequency: 11.018,500 MHZ
Downlink Polarisation: horizontal (X)
Encoding: MPEG2/ 4:2:2 / DVB-S2 / 8PSK modulation / 25% roll off
SR 14.400 msym/sec
FEC 3/4 clear key
Video Standard: 1080i / 50Hz ; HD feed
Audio: Ch 1: original German show mix
Ch 2: English commentary guide

USA/ Canada/ South America – highlight HD feed
Time: 10.00 – 11.00 ET (=15.00 – 16.00 UTC/GMT)
Satellite: IS-805 at 304.5° East (or 55.5°West)
Txp. 13/13 – Channel A+B 18Mhz c-band slot
Downlink Frequency: 3878.000 MHZ
Downlink Polarisation: vertical (Y)
Encoding: MPEG2 / 4:2:2 / DVB-S2 / 8PSK modulation / roll off 25%
SR 14.400 msym/sec
FEC 3/4 clear key
Video Standard: 1080i / 59.9 Hz ; HD feed
Audio: Ch 1: original German show mix
Ch 2: English commentary guide

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Porsche puts their name on a lot of great products and the iconic design of the 911 is the catalyst for a wide variety of them. Now, Co.Design and Porsche are sponsoring a contest that lets you put your love for Porsche and creativity to the test with the Porsche Next Design Challenge.

How it Works

The rules are actually quite simple. In order to participate you must “design an object smaller than a living room and bigger than a purse, which references three design elements taken from Porsche 911s of the past or present. (But not a car!)” To enter, simply visit this site.

Designers will have until the 6th of April to submit their design complete with an explanation of what was imagined and how your were influenced by the Porsche 911. Co.Design will narrow the list of entries to a Top 25. and reveal them on their web-site. That list will then be further culled to a Top 7 who will be asked to refine their concepts further. Once these revised designs are complete they will be showcased on Co.Design’s site and voting begins. While submissions will be formally judged by a panel of well known industrial designers, voting will most likely help influence their decision.

What does the Winner Get?

Not only will the winning entry receive significant exposure for their design, they will be awarded a grand-prize of $20,000 or a one-year lease on a Porsche 911 (all courtesy of Porsche). We’ve seen a lot of cool Porsche related products over the years, so we can’t wait to May 21st when the winner will be revealed.

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We know from first hand experience how difficult a job it is to curate content each month. We can only imagine it’s even more so for those who volunteer to edit their local PCAN newsletter, what with work, family and life in general getting in the way. That’s why whenever we receive a request to reprint one of our articles in a local PCA newsletter we never hesitate to answer in the affirmative. In fact, requests to reprint PorschePurist articles have increased significantly lately. As a result, we thought we would simply make this announcement. If your region would like to reprint something you’ve read here on PorschePurist.com, please feel free to do so and pass this post along to the appropriate person!. All we ask is that you follow a few simple suggestions that we’ll outline below.

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In November of 2010 the Porsche community tragically lost a friend and patron with the untimely passing of Matt Drendel. At only 35 years of age Matt was known throughout the Porsche world as a man with a generous spirit and the curator of an incredible collection of rare and exciting road and racing Porsches.

Drendel Family Porsche Collection Consigned to the Amelia Island Auction

Recognized as perhaps the world’s finest private collection of its kind, the Drendel Family Collection consists of both road going and racing cars spanning 25 years of Porsche history from 1973 – 1997. Amazingly, 10 of the 18 Porsches offered for sale are done so without reserve and for many it marks the first time they will have ever been made available at auction.

Estimated Prices Range from $25,000 to $4,000,000

Ranging in models from a 1991 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet to a 1973 Porsche 917/30 Can-Am Spyder there’s literally something for everyone at this auction. Details, estimates and pictures of each Porsche are below.

• 1973 Porsche 917/30 Can-Am Spyder
  Chassis 917-30-004
  Estimate: $3.25 – $4 million
  
  The Porsche 917 racing program was one of the most successful in the history of motor sport and the 1973 917/30 Can-Am Spyder represents its pinnacle. With a 1,000 hp turbocharged flat-twelve, American racing champion Mark Donohue’s 917/30 was so dominant that the Can Am Challenge Cup was disbanded and the other manufacturers withdrew due to their inability to compete.

• 1984 Porsche 962
  Chassis 962-103
  Estimate: $1.75 – $2.225 million
  
  According to Gooding & Company specialists, this car is the finest example of the Porsche 962 and one of the most successful racing cars of its generation. With only two owners from new, this back-to-back 24 Hours of Daytona winner will be one of the Drendel Family Collection’s most significant offerings at the auction with its immediately recognizable Löwenbräu livery, list of legendary drivers, unrivaled racing record and superb documentation.

• 1974 Porsche RSR Turbo Carrera 2.14
  Chassis 911 460 9016 (R9)
  Estimate: $1.75 – $2.25 million
  The Carrera RSR Turbo 2.14 represents a turning point in the history of competition Porsches when it introduced the use of turbocharged engines in production-based race cars. Used by the factory for development, this hand-built experimental 911 was campaigned as a Martini & Rossi Porsche Works entry in the 1974 season at Nürburgring, Imola and Zeltweg. Few racing cars of this caliber have remained so correct and untouched, making this car an extremely important piece of Porsche history.

• 1976 Porsche 935/76
  Chassis 930 570 0001 (R14)
  Estimate: $1.7 – $2 million
  
  The first 935 built, this car served as the prototype and development mule for one of the most successful series of Porsche racing cars. This historically-significant example ran as a factory team car under the recognizable Martini & Rossi livery and its podium finishes at Watkins Glen and Dijon helped Porsche capture the Group 5 World Championship in 1976. In addition to its impressive provenance and great originality, this factory race car has the remarkable distinction of being the first Porsche with a 930 serial number prefix.

• 1985 Porsche 962
  Chassis 962-HR1
  Estimate: $900,000 – $1.2 million
  
  During its career, this Porsche achieved 11 overall wins and 19 podium finishes, as well as 2 IMSA GTP Drivers Championships and an IMSA GTP Manufacturers Championship. Along with its Holbert Racing sister car, 962-103, this 962 is one of the most significant 962s in history. Fresh from restoration, 962- HR1 was displayed at RennSport Reunion IV in 2011.

• 1997 Porsche 911 GT1 Evolution
  Chassis 993-GT1-004
  Estimate: $900,000 – $1.2 million
  
  This rare factory team car – one of just four built – has competed at top events (Le Mans, Nürburgring and Laguna Seca) in the highest levels of international racing with known drivers behind its wheel. Later campaigned by Rohr Racing at Daytona and Harry Bytzek in the Canada GT Challenge Cup, GT1-004 has one of the most impressive racing records of any factory GT1.

• 1975 Porsche 934
  Chassis 930 670 0155
  Estimate: $800,000 – $1 million
  
  The racing variant of the road-going 930, the 934 expanded on the success of the RSR, winning the European GT Championship as well as the TransAm Championship in North America. The second 934 constructed, this car was actively campaigned through the early 1980s, culminating in a first in class at the 1982 24 Hours of Le Mans. In regards to this car, noted Porsche authority Bruce Anderson was quoted as saying “it is the most successful 934 to race in international competition.”

• 1980 Porsche 924 Carrera GT Le Mans
  Chassis 924-003
  Estimate: $450,000 – $600,000, Without Reserve
  
  One of three Works entries at the 1980 24 Hours of Le Mans; placed 13th Overall with Bell and Holbert

• 1980 Porsche Indy Car
  Chassis 0031
  Estimate: $350,000 – $550,000
  Intended as Porsche’s return to open-wheel racing, the company’s ground-breaking program was cancelled a month before the Indianapolis 500 s a result of last-minute USAC rule changes

• 1987 McLaren-Porsche MP4/3 Formula One
  Chassis MP4/3/1
  Estimate: $450,000 – $600,000, Without Reserve
  The first MP4/3 built and the only example in private hands

• 1981 Porsche 924 GTP “Le Mans”
  Chassis 924-005
  Estimate: $375,000 – $450,000, Without Reserve
  Factory prototype and development car, built to compete at the 24 Hours of Le Mans

• 1995 Porsche 911 GT2 Evolution
  Chassis WP0ZZZ99ZTS393062
  Estimate: $375,000 – $425,000, Without Reserve
  
  The Champion Porsche, 1996 12 Hours of Sebring class winner

• 1992 Porsche 968 Turbo RS
  Chassis WPOZZZ96ZNS820065
  Estimate: $250,000 – $325,000, Without Reserve
  
  Factory prototype with Le Mans and Sebring race history

• 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6
  Chassis WP0AC2965RS480276
  Estimate: $75,000 – $90,000, Without Reserve
  
  The auction company doesn’t identify this car as the Porsche from “Bad Boys”. However, it was well known as part of Matt’s collection so we’re assuming it is one in the same.

• 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Cup
  Chassis WP0ZZZ95ZGN154076
  Estimate: $65,000 – $85,000, Without Reserve
  

• 1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S
  Chassis WP0AA2957JN151272
  Estimate: $50,000 – $65,000, Without Reserve

• 1994 Porsche 968 Turbo S Clone
  Chassis WP0AA2961RS820772
  Estimate: $45,000 – $55,000, Without Reserve

• 1991 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet
  Chassis WP0CB2949MN440106
  Estimate: $25,000 – $30,000, Without Reserve

Amelia Island Auction Location and Timing

In order to accommodate the addition of this extensive 18-car collection Gooding & Company (the acclaimed auction house) has moved up the time of the auction to start at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 9th. This particular auction, located at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation, is but one of many that will take place over the 4 day Amelia Island Concours D’Elegance. See http://www.ameliaconcours.org/ for more info on the weekend and see www.goodingco.com for more info on this specific auction. The auction will be broadcast live at http://www.goodingco.com/auction.

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When Porsche launched the “911 Identity” campaign last month, they did so with a new micro-site and the Porsche Identity Video. Today, they announced that the The Porsche Museum in Stuttgart has unveiled its new “911 Identity” Exhibit, a major “family” retrospective of all seven generations of the legendary Porsche 911, each showcased against the backdrop of its era. This particulate exhibit will be open to the public until May 20, 2012.

The first 911 was unveiled in 1963, and since then more than 700,000 models have journeyed from the assembly line in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen to customers around the globe. With the launch of the all-new 2012 911 Carrera and Carrera S, both Porsche and its curator of historical milestones, the Porsche Museum, wanted to celebrate the automobile’s lineage and cultural significance.

In addition to the seven generations of Porsche 911 production cars, rare race cars based on the 911 platform join the exhibit. These race cars include rarities such as the Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 “Safari” and the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid. Not to be outdone, the Porsche Archives is adding documents to this retrospective that have never before been on public display.

Porsche Museum Hours

The Porsche Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is eight euro for adults, reduced admission is four euro. Children under 14 are admitted for free if accompanied by an adult. Further information, including the special guided tours, is available online at www.porsche.com/museum.

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Chances are you’ve probably seen your fill of silver, black, white, red and grey Porsches. There’s nothing wrong with a Porsche in these standard skins. In fact, they’re all great choices and popular for a reason. However, I’ve always been a fan of the more unique colored Porsches. I like Signal Green, Tangerine Orange, Riviera Blue, etc. I like both bright and muted metallics (just look at my Cayenne or John’s 993) and I even like some of the stranger “paint to sample” examples you see now and then.

Here’s what I want to know, what’s the most unique Porsche color you’ve ever seen? Do you know the name, have a paint code? Let us know by commenting on this post and if you have a picture, send it to us at paintcolors at porschepurist.com or post it on the wall of our Facebook page

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