“Outlaw” refers to a modified or restored car that doesn’t follow the traditional approach of using period-correct original parts. As a Speedster, it’s distinguished by its low windshield. Whether an original or a replica, a 356 from this era must be incredibly hard to come by.
This car was built by Rod Emory, head of Emory Motorsports, as a tribute to the Porsche 550, which debuted as a race car in 1954. It’s a rare 1962 “Special Roadster”—the sort of car you’re unlikely to see anywhere but a museum.
This is the 1989 Speedster, a limited-production open-top model with just 250 examples built. When it was unveiled, it became a dream car for countless enthusiasts who wanted to own one and get behind the wheel. It has an air-cooled, 3,165 cc flat-six with a single overhead camshaft, paired with a five-speed manual transmission.
In 1974, Porsche introduced the 930, the first 911 to feature a turbocharged engine. In August 1977, Porsche announced an updated 911 Turbo with displacement increased to 3.3 liters and an intercooler added. The naturally aspirated models also moved to the 930 generation in 1978. The 930 was reportedly a little larger all around than the original 911.
This used car was once advertised with the tagline, “Evergreen. A 911 with something special.” And it really does feel special. The one-millionth 911 was painted a beautiful shade of green called Irish Green, but this looked like a different color altogether. Either way, it was gorgeous.
A simple, no-frills 911 T. The current 911 T is also sold in Japan, but a manual transmission isn’t available here (though it is in Germany). My husband was disappointed: “A 911 T only makes sense with a manual!”
This red was beautiful. The 911 T was tuned for road use and designed to do away with unnecessary extras, making it more affordable than a regular 911. But with a focus on simplicity and cost-cutting, its output was just 111 PS, making it the least powerful model in 911 history. The “T” stands for Touring.
Just outside the display area, a bright red 911 stood in front of a “70th Anniversary” panel. A red Porsche 911 is so cool! I’d love to be the kind of stylish woman who steps out of one with a flourish. (laughs)
The cars in this display are changed regularly, so on another visit, I might get to see a different Porsche lineup. Some of the cars on display this time had signs reading “Private Car,” so I wonder if they had been loaned by their owners.
I found PECLA more compact than the Porsche Museum, but packed with things to enjoy. I’d love to visit Porsche Experience Centers in other countries, too. (Shanghai is close enough that it might be possible… though bringing two kids would probably make it a bit of a challenge.)
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