Car & Classic Dealer

Paul Stephens Ltd

Sudbury Road, Little Maplestead, Halstead, Essex.

CO9 2SE

Paul Stephens Ltd

BACKGROUND
Seemingly forever, the 911 has been Porsche’s ‘Top Dog’ for ultimate sports car performance, while those models below could only gaze through the glass ceiling. Sure there was the odd exception, like the limited, lightweight-ish 987 Cayman R and the more focussed 981 Cayman/ Boxster GTS, but pure GT status was always dangled, but never delivered on.

But ‘boom’ ...

85
30 Oct 2024
Suffolk

BACKGROUND
Shall we get the jibes out of the way now? Y’know the sort of thing – poor man’s Porsche; it’s got a van engine; it’s a VW really… Yawn, yawn and yawn what about the Cayenne with the same platform and many shared parts from…yep a Volkswagen! In fact all current Porsche models feature VW components, its a cost saving strategy that is as relevant today as it was back ...

68,947
26 Oct 2024
Suffolk

Background
Launched in late 1973 and ten years after the original 911, the 2. 7 Carrera along with the rest of the range was receiving its first major facelift, most notably energy absorbing bumpers to meet new safety regulations for the USA, which allowed it to withstand an impact of 5mph without body damage.

With its distinctive safety protruding bumpers and black bellows at their ...

57,893
15 Oct 2024
Suffolk

Background
Anyone with an enthusiasm for Porsche will know that last year the marque celebrated its 75th anniversary. During this time, many successful models have been created from the early 356 to the dominant 919s, current 963s and of course the immortal 911.

Certainly, every Porsche enthusiast will have a favourite, but arguably the 911 produced from 1969 – 1973 are the prettiest ...

23,433
11 Oct 2024
Suffolk

BACKGROUND
The 3. 2 Carrera was launched in October 1983 for the ’84 model year and although similar in appearance to the outgoing SC, had numerous technical improvements to improve driveability, refinement, and performance.

Most notable was the new 3164cc engine that featured a digital motronic 2 electronic (DME) management system and a new Bosch LE Jetronic fuel injection to ...

61,500
2 Oct 2024
Suffolk

BACKGROUND
It has often been quoted that the 993 was the car that nearly broke Porsche financially, because it was over engineered and expensive to manufacture with the companies traditional techniques. Today that translates into the most extensively developed air-cooled 911 produced by the factory and built to last. 

Unlike previous generations, it was initially only available ...

35,100
25 Sep 2024
Suffolk

BACKGROUND
It has often been quoted that the 993 was the car that nearly broke Porsche financially, because it was over-engineered and expensive to manufacture with the companies’ traditional techniques. Today, that translates into the most extensively developed air-cooled 911 produced by the factory and built to last.

Unlike previous generations, it was initially only available ...

60,100
25 Sep 2024
Suffolk

Background
Following the successful launch of the original 911 in 1964, Porsche revised the cars considerably from 1969 with a new longer wheel base and revised model line up.

The new 911E was designed to be the more comfortable and drivable of the 911 range fitting in between the 911T (Touring) and the 911S (Super). The designation ‘E’ came from the German for injection: einspritzung. ...

28,259
17 Sep 2024
Suffolk

Background
In 2002 Porsche specialist Paul Stephens started to formulate and develop his vision, a series of models based on the Porsche 911 featuring classic style with modern features and performance. Officially launched 20 years ago under the PS Autoart brand, the initial models were the Classic Series based on the 3. 0SC and the Lightweight 300R, based on the Porsche 964 which featured a ...

11,500
10 Sep 2024
Suffolk

The Porsche 911 needs no introduction to sports car fans. Continuous development over the last 60 years has ensured it remains one of the most desirable cars for an enthusiast to own and with `hot off the press` editions like the new 911S/ T, the company makes sure the deep and illustrious history of the model remains. However, what about the original 911S/ T? The car that the latest edition has taken ...

2,200
6 Sep 2024
Suffolk

BACKGROUND

The Porsche 911 was launched to wide acclaim in 1963 to replace the original aging 356 series. With its new 2. 0 flat 6 engine and sleek distinctive design, it was much faster and more technically advanced than the car it replaced, but it was also considerably more expensive.

Concerned the price increase over of the 356 would cost the company sales, Porsche decided ...

34,264
6 Sep 2024
Suffolk