The curated air-cooled Porsche expertise will rejoice 50 years of the 911 Turbo. Admission tickets are nonetheless accessible at luftgekuhlt.com along with entry to numerous pre- and post-Luft occasions
As the unique Porsche icon, the 911 Turbo has turn out to be shorthand for high-performance and leading edge expertise. The automobiles have graced the bed room wall of 1000’s of youngsters world wide who grew up idolizing the signature flared fenders and Whale Tail spoiler. Fifty years later, the 930 mannequin, launched on the Paris Motor Present on October 3, 1974, not solely established the 911 Turbo as a legendary car however inserted its identify into the vernacular.
In recognition of the significance of the 911 Turbo and to rejoice its birthday, Luftgekühlt 10 will showcase numerous landmark autos, together with a group of unique and modified examples in true Luft type throughout the Common Studios Backlot.
And in line with Luft custom, the organizers have secured numerous vital racing examples, such because the 930-based Vasek Polak Racing Porsche 934, which claimed the 1976 Trans-Am Championship.
Chassis 0179 will likely be on show; one among two automobiles entered that 12 months by the California Porsche seller. It was pushed by George Follmer and Hurley Haywood. All through the season, Follmer predominantly raced 0174 till a heavy crash noticed him swap to 0179. The 934 dominated the Championship, permitting Follmer to win the title with Haywood in second. The staff switched to a 935 for the 1977 season.
Luft 10 attendees will be capable of benefit from the 911 Turbo reveals in addition to a plethora of great air-cooled Porsches. We’ll reveal extra featured automobiles within the weeks to come back.
SUPPORTING EVENTSA full itinerary was not too long ago shared through the Luft publication, permitting followers to get their Luft repair in additional methods than one. The enjoyable begins on Thursday October 3 with the Luft pre-party at Gunther Werks in Huntington Seashore, CA. It runs from 7-11pm and all are welcome.
Don’t social gathering all night time since you gained’t need to miss the Rise & Shine pre-party at Race Service on Venice Blvd in Los Angeles. It takes place on October 4 from 9am-12pm and there will likely be loads of espresso accessible.
You may then seize lunch earlier than heading over to the Petersen Automotive Museum on Wilshire Blvd in Los Angeles to rejoice 50 years of the 911 Turbo with fellow fans. Cocktails and gourmand bites will likely be served however you’ll want tickets to attend, which can be found from the Petersen HERE. The occasion takes place on Friday October 4 from 6-10pm.
Following Luft 10 itself – which takes place on Saturday October 5 on the Common Studios Backlot in Common Metropolis – fans can be part of the Mobil 1 Air-Cooled Caravan on October 6. The rally is celebrating its fourth 12 months with a quintessential Los Angeles rally drive. Registered contributors will meet at Hansen Dam Recreation Middle at 7am and can finish at Porsche Santa Clarita with a Vehicles & Espresso-style occasion. Registration data will observe shortly.
Porsche Santa Clarita can be internet hosting Porsche homeowners and fans at its Official After Luft Brunch on October 6 from 9am-12pm. Anyone wishing to hitch the occasion ought to please register at DOsorio@galpin.com.
LUFT 10 TICKETSAlthough it’s solely been a matter of weeks since tickets went on sale, the Early Entry choice has already offered out. Car registration additionally closed as soon as the present automotive capability was reached. Happily, Normal Admission tickets are nonetheless accessible (on the time of writing) from luftgekuhlt.com/pages/luft-10.
