Ferry Porsche once said “In the beginning, I looked around and could not find quite the car I dreamed of. So I decided to build it myself”. Whether you have your own or are just a fan of the brand, a Porsche is more than just a car. A Porsche is the mechanism for new experiences, friendships, memories… As well as being at the forefront of automotive and motorsport innovation. These are just a few of the ideas and accomplishments celebrated by Porsche.
As an example of Porsche passion, the first Sportscar Together Day was established in 2018, 70 years after the initial introduction of the Porsche. This celebration of “Fascination Sports Car” gives Porsche lovers a time and place to share their enthusiasm, and experience how special Porsche is as more than just a brand or car. One huge part of this celebration is looking back at how far Porsche has come, and identifying and enjoying the state-of-the-art features that Porsche’s cars have boasted throughout the decades.
Whether you love the Porsche for its dominance in the motorsport world, or simply because of how good it looks, there’s plenty to celebrate. 2022 saw the final rounds of the Porsche classic restoration challenge, Which welcomed Porsches from the 1970s through 1990s. Iconic models such as the 1996 911 Carrera 4S, 1989 911 Turbo, And 1989 911 Turbo Slant Nose Targa were just a few of the models present. If race cars are more your speed, there was also Carrera Cup racing, featuring a few familiar faces such as Jeff Gordon in his personal GT3 Cup Car.
Even if you don’t own a Porsche, your local Porsche center, McDaniels Porsche, is planning a wonderful excuse to celebrate the impact that Porsche has had on the automotive and Motorsports industry as a whole. Be on the lookout for more info about our own day to celebrate Porsche’s 75th anniversary here in Columbia, on June 10th at Soda City.
Use this day as an excuse to enjoy your sports car with friends. As Porsche says,
“A Porsche is more than just a sports car. It unites people – and transcends borders. It evokes great emotion. And leaves a trail of shared experiences and memories”.
Read more about Sportscar Together Day here.
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