From August 2010

August 31, 2010

Porsche unveils “Revive the Passion” webpage featuring PCA’s 1973 911T Coupe Restoration/Raffle Project

For the first time, Porsche Club of America will raffle off a fully restored classic – a 1973 Porsche 911 T.

A spectacular action for all lovers of classic Porsche vehicles: Porsche Classic is restoring a 1973 US version 911 T Coupé on behalf of the Porsche Club of America (PCA) under the motto “Revive the Passion”. The finished gem will be raffled off among PCA members and is to be publicly presented to the winner at the Porsche Parade in the USA in August 2011. Just this once, Porsche enthusiasts with a soft spot for oldtimers and youngtimers will be able to look over the shoulders of the Porsche Classic workshop specialists while they are working. During the next 12 months, this page will contain regular reports about the status of the restoration – in text, pictures and videos. Read more

August 30, 2010

Swedish truckmaker Scania will develop new truck cabs with Porsche Engineering, in another step toward firming up ties under the Volkswagen umbrella

Stockholm. German auto group Volkswagen holds a majority voting stake in Scania and late last year took control of Porsche, with an eye to completing a merger with the luxury carmaker in 2011.
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