Your classic Porsche vehicle is a historic and original machine. Every classic vehicle has a unique Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), engine number, transmission number, and much more individualized information from the time of production. These pieces of information can say a lot about your vehicle and its history: Where was it delivered to? Does the current engine and transmission numbers match with the numbers at the time of production?

It is possible over time that aggregates of a classic Porsche vehicle could have been replaced or the original information could have been lost. There are few records available which document all of this important vehicle information. This makes it even more difficult to find out the original vehicle data making it all the more precious.

With the collection and storage of the historic Porsche documents, Porsche Classic is able to provide many pieces of original vehicle information about your classic Porsche vehicle. Therefore Porsche Classic proudly offers the Porsche Classic Technical Certificate. This certificate is the only opportunity to get the original data of your classic vehicle and assures their accuracy. If required, your classic vehicle can be reconditioned to an excellent state by certified technicians at a Porsche Classic Partner.

Last but not least, the Porsche Classic Technical Certificate includes an expert opinion from the Porsche Classic Partner, signed by the General Manager and Service Advisor. Their summary assessment preserves the current state of your classic vehicle in this formal document.

As you can see, there are many reasons to order a Porsche Classic Technical Certificate:

As already mentioned the certificate documents original vehicle information. You can see what it includes in the following listing:

1. The original vehicle information:

2. The technical check:

3. Expert opinion from your Porsche Classic Partner

A Porsche Classic Technical Certificate can only be ordered at a Porsche Classic Partner or a qualified authorized dealer. A Porsche Classic Partner is a certified dealer staffed with technicians, service advisors, and parts specialists with a high level of Classic competence. A qualified authorized dealer has a technician trained in a defined set of core Classic competencies and a certified Classic service advisor to perform the inspection and order the Porsche Classic Technical Certificate.

1. Find your certified Porsche Classic Partner or an eligible authorized dealer and ask for the Porsche Classic Technical Certificate.
2. Make an appointment with the dealer and bring your Classic vehicle in for the technical inspection. *
3. As soon as the certificate is finished, it can be picked up at the dealer.

*Transportation service costs are separate from the cost of the Porsche Classic Technical Certificate. Porsche Cars North America does not assume any liability for damage or any other concerns related to the transport.

The Porsche Classic range includes all historic vehicles which have not been produced in standard production for at least 10 years. In terms of numbers, our range of services covers the 356, 911 F models, G models, 964, 993, 996, 997, as well as the Porsche 914, 918, 924, 928, 944, 959, 968, the Boxster (type 986/987) and the Cayman (type 987). And in words: the Carrera GT and the first-generation Cayenne.

Please inquire with your Certified Classic Service Consultant for the most accurate pricing.

The Porsche Classic Technical Certificate and the Porsche Production Specification are both certificates which can be ordered for your classic Porsche. The Porsche Production Specification replaces the previous Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and can be ordered by completing the form here: https://vehicledocumentation.porsche.com/usa/. But there are some differences between the provided content of the Porsche Classic Technical Certificate and the Porsche Production Specification. Please notice the table below:

ContentPorsche Classic Technical Certificate Porsche Production SpecificationVehicle data at the time of deliveryVehicle identification numberYesYesModel year/typeYesYesDate of productionYesYesDelivery pointYesNoVerification of engine and transmission typeYesYesVerification of engine and transmission numberYesNoEngine DisplacementYesYesExterior body color/codeYesYesExterior information (tire brand, country equipment)YesYesInterior color/codeYesYesInterior information (material)YesYesOptional EquipmentYesYesCurrent vehicle dataActual engine and transmission numberYesNoTechnical inspection by a certified Porsche Classic PartnerYesNoProfessional images of your Classic vehicleYesNoList of test points which failed to meet requirementsYesNoExpert opinion about your Classic vehicle from a certified Classic specialistYesNoAdditional benefitsPersonal contact with Classic specialistsYesNoPossibility to repair the test points which failed during the technical inspection (not included)YesNo

Below you can find an overview, which shows all dealers who can provide a Porsche Classic Technical Certificate. This overview will be updated regularly. If you aren’t sure which dealer is eligible, please don’t hesitate to call 1-800-PORSCHE.