In the 70th anniversary year of Porsche Clubs, British members undertake an unforgettable pan-European driving tour.
More than 2.5 kilometres above sea level, amid the snow-capped peaks of southern Austria’s Ötztal Alps, a multi-coloured convoy is snaking its way up the Timmelsjoch Pass. Ruby Star, Mint Green, Racing Yellow, Shark Blue, a vivid and fast-moving train of Porsche’s latest sports cars, scything through the countless switchbacks and short straights that lead to the summit.
This is the midway point on a remarkable road trip organised by Porsche Club Great Britain, created to celebrate its own 60th anniversary and 70 years of Porsche Clubs worldwide. The 10-day, 4,500 km journey has seen up to 50 cars and 100 members criss-crossing Europe, meeting fellow national Porsche Clubs, taking part in track days and factory tours while seeking out many of the greatest driving roads the continent has to offer. From 356 to Taycan Turbo, with an assortment of Boxster, Cayman, 911, Macan, Cayenne and Panamera models in between, the convoy represents the whole spectrum of modern Porsche ownership, every car being enjoyed as its maker intended.
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More than 2.5 kilometres above sea level, amid the snow-capped peaks of southern Austria’s Ötztal Alps, a multi-coloured convoy is snaking its way up the Timmelsjoch Pass. Ruby Star, Mint Green, Racing Yellow, Shark Blue, a vivid and fast-moving train of Porsche’s latest sports cars, scything through the countless switchbacks and short straights that lead to the summit.
This is the midway point on a remarkable road trip organised by Porsche Club Great Britain, created to celebrate its own 60th anniversary and 70 years of Porsche Clubs worldwide. The 10-day, 4,500 km journey has seen up to 50 cars and 100 members criss-crossing Europe, meeting fellow national Porsche Clubs, taking part in track days and factory tours while seeking out many of the greatest driving roads the continent has to offer. From 356 to Taycan Turbo, with an assortment of Boxster, Cayman, 911, Macan, Cayenne and Panamera models in between, the convoy represents the whole spectrum of modern Porsche ownership, every car being enjoyed as its maker intended.
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