The entries run the gamut from the 1950s to the 2000s, from 75 to 612 horsepower, and from rear- to mid- and front-engine layout. The years and the miles have written individual histories for each car, but now a common chapter ties their journeys together: the 2021 Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge. The U.S. is home to more classic Porsche sports cars than any other market. After decades on the road, some will inevitably be in need of a little extra care. Enter the Restoration Challenge, where Porsche Classic has encouraged U.S. dealerships to acquire a car that is due for some expert technical attention to ensure many more years of driving pleasure. Entrants reside across the country and include multiple Porsche 356 models from as early as 1956, five generations of the 911, transaxle models like the 944 and 928, as well as modern classics such as the first-generation Boxster and Carrera GT. Each vehicle underwent restoration in the best possible hands: Porsche-trained technicians who have a portfolio of more than 60,000 unique Porsche Classic Genuine Parts at their disposal. Nine of the participating dealerships are designated Porsche Classic Partners who every day go above and beyond in their commitment to keeping vintage cars on the road and driving just as well as the moment they left the factory. The Restoration Challenge ran until mid-August when a panel of experts from Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) judged the progress based on criteria that include not only Restoration - such as engine, suspension and interior – but also documentation like the Classic Technical Certificate.

2021 Challenge Winners
Learn More National & Area West Winner - Porsche Ontario After months of diligent work, documentation and check-ins, the 1989 Porsche 911 Targa G-Model restored by Porsche Ontario won top honors. The bold red “Carrera” lettering down the side tips a hat to the work the Porsche Ontario team did under the hood of its Area West winner. In addition to the engine-out restoration, the team also upgraded the performance and aesthetics of its entry into an RS-inspired ride.
Learn More Area East Winner – Porsche Warrington Copy: When Porsche Warrington acquired its 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Type 964 it was in need of a total makeover down to the carpet. Most pressing, however, was the neglected Marine Blue Metallic paint that had been peppered, burned and scratched after years on the asphalt. The complete respray was one of many details that elevated the era-appropriate restoration to Area East winner.
Learn More Area South/Central Winner – Porsche Dallas The Porsche 911 Type 964 from Porsche Dallas captured the eye of judges at the Porsche Experience Center Atlanta, where the regional finalists of South/Central were inspected. The Pebbled leather on the roof and side mirrors looked factory-fresh, and just as clean as the navy leather inside.
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Circle Porsche
Porsche Santa Clarita
Porsche Palm Springs
Gaudin Porsche Las Vegas
Porsche Tucson
Porsche Chandler
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Porsche Plano
Porsche Omaha
Porsche Jacksonville
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Harper Porsche
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Champion Porsche
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Porsche Barrington
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Sewickley Porsche
Porsche Silver Spring
Porsche Towson
Porsche Delaware
Porsche Warrington
Porsche of the Main Line
Porsche Englewood
Porsche Gold Coast
Paul Miller Porsche
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Porsche Nashua
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