Porsche Classic is inviting U.S. dealerships to participate in the second Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge
This 1957 Porsche 356 Speedster has been entered in the 2022 restoration challenge by Porsche Woodland Hills. (Photos courtesy PCNA)
Porsche Classic is inviting U.S. dealerships to participate in the second Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge, presented by Porsche Cars North America. Dealer teams will return a beloved Porsche sports car from the 1950s to 2000s to its original glory.
Authenticity, craftsmanship, and, most importantly, a smooth-running engine will decide which car takes home the top honors of the 2022 Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge, Jonathan Sieber, Manager Porsche Classic with Porsche Cars North America, said in a press release.
The inaugural 2021 challenge saw close to 40 dealerships from around the country take part. The 2022 edition of the challenge is expected to have more than 60 dealers participate, he said.
The U.S. is home to more classic Porsche sports cars than any other market, and after decades on the road, some will inevitably be in need of a little extra care.
For the 2022 Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge, dealers will acquire a car that is due for some expert technical attention. The dealership will oversee the vehicle as it undergoes restoration by Porsche-trained technicians, who have access to a portfolio of more than 60,000 unique Porsche Classic Genuine Parts.
Porsche Chandler will tackle this Minerva Blue Metallic 1982 Porsche 911 SC.
To Go Above and Beyond
“The mission of Porsche Classic and our dealer partners is to go above and beyond every day to keep vintage cars on the road and driving just as well as the moment they left the factory,” said Porsche Classic’s Sieber.
“With the Restoration Challenge, dealers and service teams are able to showcase their skills and capabilities while revitalizing these dream machines,” he said. “Our inaugural competition in 2021 produced some truly stunning examples of classic Porsche sports cars, and we expect even more from our participants this year.”
2022 Entries and Judging
The lineup of eligible entries ranges from vintage to modern classics: Porsche 356 and 914 models, five generations of the 911, transaxle models, such as the 944 and 928, and modern classics, including the first-generation Boxster and Cayenne.
The 2022 challenge will run through July.
All entries will be judged at one of three central events. One finalist will be chosen to represent their respective areas of the country: East, South-Central and West. Those three area winners will then move on to the final where the overall winner will be announced in September.
Porsche Englewood has entered a 1986 Porsche 911 Cabriolet with this distressed interior.
Throughout the restorations, a panel of experts from Porsche Cars North America will judge the progress. Their criteria will include not only the restoration — engine, suspension, and interior — but also the marketing and documentation. Similar to the Classic Technical Certificate, the documentation will include original vehicle production information.
Last year, Porsche Ontario won top honors for its 1989 Porsche 911 Targa G-Model. Second place went to Porsche Dallas for its 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Targa Type 964. And Porsche Warrington was third for its 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Type 964.
The overall winner was crowned in Victory Circle at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the Porsche Sportscar Together Fest.
Follow the 2022 Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge on social media by the hashtag: #porscherestorationchallenge22.
