Workshop
Which models are looked after by Porsche Classic?
Generally, Porsche Classic looks after vehicles whose standard production was discontinued at least 10 years previously. In other words, the 356, 914, 959 and 911 including Type 993 as well as all water-cooled 4-cylinder and 8-cylinder Porsche road vehicles. You will find a more detailed list of the models looked after here.
Can I appoint Porsche Classic to carry out maintenance, repair or accident repair on my Porsche?
Yes, we not only do restoration work: we also take in maintenance and repair orders and take care of cars damaged in road accidents. For this, please contact our customer advisers.
Can I have my Porsche painted or resprayed at Porsche Classic?
Without exception, Porsche Classic only uses genuine Porsche colours when repainting or respraying your car.
Can I also appoint Porsche Classic to carry out partial restoration?
Yes, even independently of one another, we can recondition your engine, transmission, running gear, bodywork, or the interior of your vehicle - but that is the extent of what we do.
How much does it cost for restoration work?
No clear statement about the costs involved in restoration work can be made until your car has been examined carefully in one of our Porsche Classic Customer Centres. Please contact one of our customer advisers to arrange a convenient appointment.
How soon can I get an appointment at a Porsche Classic Customer Centre, and how long does restoration work take?
As a general rule, once you have made contact with us, you can usually get an appointment at a Porsche Classic Customer Centre fairly swiftly. Full restoration of a car can take up to about one year to complete.
How does my classic sports car get transferred or transported to a Porsche Classic Customer Centre?
We will be only too pleased to help you select a suitable transport company. Please discuss this when arranging an appointment with one of our customer advisers.
What kind of warranty cover does Porsche Classic provide?
All genuine Porsche spares fitted by ourselves come with a two-year warranty. The actual work involved is covered by a one-year warranty.
Will I be issued with documentation for the restoration of my car?
With any full restoration, we issue you with a restoration folder containing a complete set of documentation detailing the work carried out on your car, including photographs. In addition, you receive from us your own uniquely customised restoration badge with chassis number and date of restoration by way of authentication for the restoration work you entrusted to the care of Porsche Classic.
Do you also make any changes which do not reflect the original delivery status?
No, that is not something we ever do. To enhance the residual value of your car, the original status is always the yardstick against which we measure all our work. We obtain the information we require for this from the original data sheets and drawings. In exceptional cases, we are however able to make changes which do not match the original status of the vehicle. This can include, by way of example, retrofitting safety-related components such as seat belts.
Genuine spares/literature
What is the importance of genuine Porsche parts?
Our genuine parts are procured from former standard production suppliers. If this is no longer possible, we find new supply sources. We ensure that all the standards in terms of technology and safety are met at all times. In total our range currently has approximately 35,000 items. Comprehensive documentation on all individual items serves as a basis for our work. When required to remanufacture parts, we have access to a comprehensive store of samples that we can use.
Can I order genuine Porsche spares from my local Porsche Centre?
Through the worldwide network of Porsche dealerships, we can ensure that your orders - whether for genuine spares or literature - can be accepted directly by your local Porsche partner.
Where can I find information about new runs of genuine Porsche spares?
The following link gives you an overview of the parts now once again available for your Porsche in your local Porsche Centre. Please click here.
Where can I find a Porsche Genuine Parts Catalogue?
You can obtain a Porsche Genuine Parts Catalogue on CD from your local Porsche dealer (order number 000 043 400 05), or from the following weblink entitled 'Porsche Genuine Parts PDF Catalogue'.
Where can I buy technical literature?
Technical literature such as Drivers' Manuals, care pass, 'Types, Dimensions, Tolerances' and workshop manuals can be obtained in various language versions from your Porsche Centre. Beforehand, you can inform yourself about available technical literature here.
Where can I obtain literature and books about Porsche cars?
You will find a collection of other interesting Porsche-related literature under Other literature. However, these books can only be purchased from an independent book retailer.
Vehicle information
Where can I obtain a certificate or birth certificate for my Porsche car?
On this subject, please refer to your national contact. Please bear in mind that we will require your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) as well as your engine and transmission number before we can fully process your enquiry.
Where can I find technical information, documents or data about Porsche oldtimers?
We always maintain a comprehensive selection of technical literature. Please understand that, for legal reasons, we are unable to publish or otherwise communicate detailed information such as in-house technical drawing data, dimensions and tolerances relating to vehicle models, genuine Porsche spares or special tools.
Which is the most suitable fuel for my Porsche?
Due to the range of internationally divergent directives and guidelines, whenever you require information about fuels, we would ask you to contact your local Porsche dealer. Please bear in mind that you will need to quote your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) before your enquiry can be dealt with properly.
Can I fuel my Porsche with bioethanol?
Up to model year 2007, all Porsche cars can be driven on fuel containing up to 5% bioethanol. This presupposes that the fuel complies with the standard of a recognised fuel supplier.
Where can I obtain information about the pollutant codes for my Porsche car?
On this subject, please refer to your Porsche dealer. Please bear in mind that you will need to quote your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) before your enquiry can be dealt with properly.
Which is the most suitable transmission fluid or engine oil for my Porsche?
Due to the range of internationally divergent directives and guidelines relating to the use of transmission fluids and engine oils, we would ask you to contact your local Porsche dealer. Please bear in mind that you will need to quote your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) before your enquiry can be dealt with properly.
What tyres/wheels will fit my Porsche?
Due to the range of internationally divergent directives and guidelines, we would ask you to contact your local Porsche dealer. Please bear in mind that you will need to quote your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) before your enquiry can be dealt with properly.
Where can I obtain information about homologations or specifications for my Porsche?
On this subject, please refer to your Porsche dealer. Please bear in mind that you will need to quote your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) before your enquiry can be dealt with properly.
Where can I find out whether my transmission and engine number match the original status of my car?
To protect our customers, and for legal reasons, we never divulge transmission and engine numbers to outside parties. Having said that, it is possible for you to obtain confirmation of these numbers in conjunction with your VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) from your local Porsche dealer. On this subject, please refer to your Porsche dealer.
My Porsche is no longer working properly: how can I get assistance?
We would ask you to understand that we are not in a position to carry out remote diagnosis or provide long-distance advice. Please therefore contact your local Porsche dealer or our customer advisers to agree a convenient appointment.
Miscellaneous
Can I have a guided tour of the manufacturing facilities for Porsche Classic?
We only ever offer Porsche Classic customers a guided tour of the Classic Customer Centre.
Can I come to view the cars at Porsche Classic?
Due to the fact that all the cars held at Porsche Classic at any one time belong to customers, viewings are unfortunately not possible on grounds of privacy. We would however like to draw your attention to our Porsche Museum, which is home to an exclusive collection of exhibition cars.
I am interested in coming to work for Porsche Classic, and in having a career there.
We are of course delighted to learn of your interest in Porsche Classic. To ensure that everything runs seamlessly, please submit your application to our Human Resources department.
Can I obtain Porsche Classic promotional materials or Porsche Classic Accessories from you?
Porsche Classic does not sell accessories. However, you will find a wide selection of accessories specific to Porsche Classic at the Porsche Design Driver's Selection Online Shop.
I am interested in buying or selling a Porsche 'oldtimer' or 'youngtimer'. What is my best point of contact?
Porsche Classic does not advise on the buying and selling of Porsche cars.