Step into the World of Porsche Classic with “ORIGINALE”

The Porsche classic car specialty magazine “ORIGINALE” has reached its 10th anniversary.

Since its launch in 2016, “ORIGINALE” has become an indispensable collector’s item on the bookshelves of many Porsche enthusiasts.
This magazine serves as a catalog for classic Porsche parts and revival components, and the latest issue is currently available at all Classic Partners and Porsche Centers. It’s a delightful read for any Porsche fan. I have several copies on my own bookshelf.

So far, 675,000 copies have been printed, with over 93,000 copies of the latest 10th issue produced.

Special Feature Celebrating 50 Years of Turbo Technology

This commemorative issue focuses on Porsche’s turbo technology, which has been a defining feature of the top models in every generation of the 911 series for 50 years.

To mark this milestone, the spine of the 10th issue features the silver metallic color of the very first production model, the 911 Turbo “No.1”. This special car was created for the 70th birthday of Louise Piech, sister of brand founder Ferry Porsche.

Dream Garage – Tim Swift’s Porsche Collection

This issue also offers a glimpse inside the garage of British collector Tim Swift.

His collection includes numerous classic Porsche models, including a 1980 911 Turbo. Swift has built an impressive collection with passion and care, ranging from rare models to lovingly restored classics.

Swift lives in an early 19th-century manor, and constructing a modern garage next door required a lengthy approval process. The completed 165-square-meter T-shaped building, flooded with natural light from skylights, provides a “dust-free space” for his cars. Here, air-cooled Porsche models like the 1971 911 T and 1997 993 4S are displayed like works of art.

Rediscovering the Charm of Classic Cars

In “ORIGINALE” issue 10, Michelin’s new tire “Pilot Sport CUP 2” for the Carrera GT is also featured. Former Porsche factory driver Jörg Bergmeister tested this tire at Michelin’s test site and praised it as “a completely new level of performance.”

Additionally, the revival of iconic interior fabrics such as Pasha, Tartan, and Pepita is highlighted. These patterns were carefully examined by former color and trim specialist Dorothea Müller Goodwin. Thanks to Porsche Classic’s reproductions, many historic sports and classic cars from the 356 to the 968 can now have their interiors restored to their original delivery condition.

Porsche is deeply committed to the preservation and care of classic cars.

The brand’s spare parts and restoration experts have decades of experience with classic Porsche models. By developing, manufacturing, and supplying over 80,000 classic parts, the sports car maker supports owners in keeping their cars healthy and on the road for as long as possible. About 200 original parts are re-released every year.

Factory restorations and responding to individual customer requests through the Sonderwunsch (special request) program are also important business areas. For customers owning historic cars, the first point of contact is their nearest Porsche Center. Worldwide, there are 92 certified Classic Partners, with several certified Classic Partner dealers in Japan as well.

Why not take this opportunity to pick up “ORIGINALE” and dive into the fascinating world of classic Porsche?