August 2024
Artomobilia is teaming up with Motor District Private Garages in Westfield and Porsche Cars of North America to host the Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge during Artomobilia weekend this September.
A Brief Overview
The Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge is a prestigious event that celebrates the meticulous craftsmanship and dedication required to restore classic Porsche vehicles to their original glory. This year, the Motor District is proud to host this remarkable event on Friday, Sept. 6th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The challenge brings together skilled restorers and passionate Porsche enthusiasts who have dedicated countless hours to preserving the legacy of these iconic cars. Participants will showcase their meticulously restored Porsches, highlighting the intricate details and superior craftsmanship that define the brand’s heritage.
Attendees at the Motor District will have the unique opportunity to witness firsthand the stunning transformations of these classic vehicles. The event promises an engaging experience for both seasoned collectors and casual admirers, with a range of beautifully restored Porsches on display. In addition to admiring the vehicles, guests can interact with the restorers, learning about the challenges and triumphs involved in the restoration process. To enhance the experience, lunch will be available from Big Hoffa’s Smokehouse for $25, offering a delicious meal to complement the day’s activities.
The Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge at the Motor District will not only celebrate automotive excellence but also foster a deeper appreciation for the artistry and dedication that go into maintaining the legacy of one of the world’s most beloved automotive brands.
For more information and tickets, visit motor-district.com.
Celebrating the Porsche Brand
Porsche Cars of North America (PCNA) Area Operations Manager, Area South/Central Peter Sanford shared the details behind the restoration challenge.
“We are looking forward to being part of Artomobilia this year,” Sanford stated. “Our local Tom Wood Porsche dealer has participated for a number of years [to sponsor Porsche Palooza], and we’ve seen photos of [Artomobilia], so we’re excited to be part of it in person. We hold this competition for our dealerships, and they choose a project car, taking full advantage of the Porsche Classic program, which is our internal term for the parts support that we have for all of our older models.”
Sandford continued, “They basically rehab the project car and then present it to one of the three area [judging] events. The Porsche dealership network is divided into three areas: East, South/Central and West. We have hosted the [South/Central] contest in Atlanta for the last two years and had been looking for another automotive-themed event, and Artomobilia seemed like a perfect fit for us. We will have 12 to 14 project cars from 10 to 12 participating dealers coming from Florida, Texas, Minnesota, Indianapolis and all over. We have three different categories: Preservation, Restoration and Individualization. We will have vehicles representing each of those [categories], and our plan is to judge the cars on Friday at the Motor District Private Garages, and then we will announce the winners of the judging contest at Artomobilia on Saturday.”
Sanford explained that there will be a “People’s Choice” award determined by the attendees of Artomobilia, who will vote on their favorite car.
“All four [winning] cars will go to a national judging event, which will be held at the Peterson Automotive Museum in Los Angeles on October 4, and then we will have the ‘best of the best’ from all three [Porsche] areas there to be judged. The competition is intended to promote the classic program, and our goal is to provide OEM parts for these classic cars. Our end goal is to make sure that we’re keeping these cars in drivable condition and on the road. It’s a pretty cool program, and you don’t see that kind of support for older vehicles from a lot of other manufacturers.”
To purchase tickets to the Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge at Motor District Private Garages on Friday, Sept. 6, visit motor-district.com.
Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge
Friday, Sept. 6, 2024
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Motor District Private Garages
1 Motor District Circle, Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 763-0167
Preservation: The Preservation category is intended to keep the original components of the vehicle present, enhancing the vehicle to improve its overall function while not restoring it to like-new condition. For instance, minor paint correction versus a full vehicle repaint. Another example would be steaming and refreshing seat covers versus replacing them. Entrant vehicles must average a minimum of 2,500 miles/year since production or a total minimum of 70,000 miles.
Also, Entrant vehicles may only have a maximum of 25% of the vehicle exterior repainted.
Restoration: The Restoration category is for those projects going through a true restoration process, not only restoring a vehicle to the road but returning it to like-new condition. Vehicles in the Restoration category will be most closely aligned with original production specifications.
Individualization: Based on the Porsche Sonderwunsch program, the Individualization category is for those entries that fulfill a special wish. This is the category for the creative. However, use of genuine parts and remaining street legal still apply.