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Porsche Classics at the Castle 2013 – Report and Photos

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Report and photos by Kristina Cilia

The Classics at the Castle Porsche Concours 2013 was held on Sunday the 8th of September on the grounds of Castle Hedingham in Essex County, U.K. Once again the Castle provided the quintessential English backdrop for the event. Built around 1140 AD, the four-story Norman building stands over 110 feet tall and is anchored by its 12 foot thick walls. From the upper windows of the castle, those in attendance got a birds-eye view of this spectacular event and the surrounding English countryside.

The event drew participants and spectators from all over Europe. It’s becoming so popular that even the Porsche Museum came out from Germany in full force with a lorry full of displays including a hands-on tour of the new 911-50 special edition for a select few in the crowd.

As in years past, the 7th annual event presented a world class display of Porsches with significant examples of historic competition cars and a huge variety of vintage, modern and outlaw versions of the marque. All Porsche models were encouraged to attend this unique event highlighting those classic Porsches built from 1948 through 1973. As the theme of this year’s event was 911 50, celebrating 50 Years of the Porsche 911, there were street and race versions on display representing almost every year of the 911. Some of those included the famous IMSA title winning Porsche 935 in the Miller Livery from 1982 as well as a great display of cars that had raced at Le Mans from a 911 GT1 from 1998 in the Mobil One livery up to a 991 GT3 from the 2013 season.

For the second year in a row, the highlight of the day was the Parade of Porsches up the drive to the keep. A lovely light ivory 356C coupe led four groups of 911s up and down the drive. The smell of unburned petrol and the whirl of twin turbos from several historic racing Porsches set the tone. Crowds of spectators lined the drive as a procession of specially selected vehicles drove up the hill, arriving on the lawn of a medieval castle, while the commentator announced each car and driver.

The event culminated with an awards presentation with special guest drivers, John Fitzpatrick and Bob Garretson. Of course the day would not be complete without a light rain shower, which thankfully did not last long.

Albeit not the foremost gathering of 911s this year in the U.K., the 2013 Porsche Classics at the Castle Concours turned out to be one of the finest displays of 911s that has been assembled to pay tribute to the marque. This well-organized event was a treat to all who attended. Once again, this years Classics at the Castle turned out to be brilliant!

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Photographer Kristina Cilia documented the 2013 Classics at the Castle Porsche Concours. We split up Kristina’s 294 pictures into two galleries. The first gallery starting below features our favorite images, all displayed in the full-width view of Sports Car Digest, while the second gallery and full list of award winners can be found on the last page of the article and gives a comprehensive view of all the photographs. To see more from Kristina, visit Kristina Cilia.

Porsche Classics at the Castle Concours 2013 – Featured Photo Gallery

 

Paul Stephens display of 911's at Classics at the Castle 2013
Paul Stephens display of 911’s at Classics at the Castle 2013
A 1962 Karmann Hardtop 356 on display at the Classics at the Castle 2013
A 1962 Karmann Hardtop 356 on display at the Classics at the Castle 2013
A 1962 Karmann Hardtop 356 on display at the Classics at the Castle 2013
A 1962 Karmann Hardtop 356 on display at the Classics at the Castle 2013
Porsche Carrera on display at Classics at the Castle 2013
Porsche 356 Carrera on display at Classics at the Castle 2013

 

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Porsche 930 at Classics at the Castle
Porsche 911 at Classics at the Castle
Porsche 930 at Classics at the Castle
Foggy Porsche 911 at Classics at the Castle
Martini Porsche 935 at Classics at the Castle
Martini Porsche 935 at Classics at the Castle
Porsche 908/2 at Classics at the Castle
Porsche 908/2 at Classics at the Castle

Porsche Classics at the Castle Concours 2013 – Featured Photo Gallery Page Two

 

Carrera RS display near the keep at Classics at the Castle 2013
Carrera RS display near the keep at Classics at the Castle 2013
Classics at the Castle
Classics at the Castle
Porsche 908/2 at Classics at the Castle
Porsche 908/2 at Classics at the Castle
This Speedster, on display at Classics at the Castle 2013, was allegedly sold by Sonn Auto to Gloria Swanson.
This Speedster, on display at Classics at the Castle 2013, was allegedly sold by Sonn Auto to Gloria Swanson.

 

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1984 Porsche 911 SC/RS Group B
1984 Porsche 911 SC/RS Group B
Classics at the Castle
Classics at the Castle
R-Gruppe 911 Special
R-Gruppe 911 Special
Classics at the Castle
Classics at the Castle

Porsche Classics at the Castle Concours 2013 – Featured Photo Gallery Page Three

 

This Porsche 935 JLP-4 (which won John Paul Jr. the 1982 IMSA title overall) was on display at Castle Hedingham.
This Porsche 935 JLP-4 (which won John Paul Jr. the 1982 IMSA title overall) was on display at Castle Hedingham.
Porsche 935 JLP-4
Porsche 935 JLP-4
Carrera Cup racers
Carrera Cup racers
Classics at the Castle
Classics at the Castle

 

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Classics at the Castle 2013
Classics at the Castle 2013
Porsche 911 GT1, winner at Le Mans 1998
Porsche 911 GT1, overall winner at Le Mans 1998
1964 Porsche 901 chassis 300147
1964 Porsche 901 chassis 300147
Jägermeister Porsche 934/5 at Classics at Castle
Jägermeister Porsche 934/5 at Classics at Castle

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RS Duck Tails at Classics at the Castle 2013
RS Duck Tails at Classics at the Castle 2013
Parking lot for general attendees to the Classics at the Castle 2013 event
Parking lot for general attendees to the Classics at the Castle 2013 event
Porsche 356 Speedster
Porsche 356 Speedster
Crusty Porsche 356
Crusty Porsche 356

 

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Classics at the Castle Parade
Classics at the Castle Parade
Classics at the Castle Parade
Classics at the Castle Parade
Porsche 911 Carrera RS
Porsche 911 Carrera RS
A Porsche 356 leading the parade of special cars during the Classics at the Castle 2013
A Porsche 356 leading the parade of special cars during the Classics at the Castle 2013

Porsche Classics at the Castle Concours 2013 – Featured Photo Gallery Page Five

 

Porsche 911 Carrera RS
Porsche 911 Carrera RS
Porsche 911 Carrera RS
Porsche 911 Carrera RS
Porsche 911 Carrera RS
Porsche 911 Carrera RS
Classics at the Castle
Classics at the Castle

 

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1978 Daytona 24 Hours Winner, Hawaiian Tropic Dick Barbour Racing Porsche 935
1978 Daytona 24 Hours Winner, Hawaiian Tropic Dick Barbour Racing Porsche 935
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.8 RSR
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.8 RSR, overall winner at Sebring 12 Hours
Police arrived to slow down the entrants
Police arrived to slow down the entrants
Classics at the Castle
Classics at the Castle

Porsche Classics at the Castle Concours 2013 – Featured Photo Gallery Page Six

 

Porsche 964 Carrera Cup
Porsche 964 3.8 RSR
Porsche 993 RS
Porsche 993 RS
Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8
Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8
Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8
Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8

 

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1978 Daytona 24 Hours Winner, Hawaiian Tropic Dick Barbour Racing Porsche 935
1978 Daytona 24 Hours Winner, Hawaiian Tropic Dick Barbour Racing Porsche 935
Jägermeister Porsche 934/5 at Classics at Castle
Jägermeister Porsche 934/5 at Classics at Castle
IMSA title winning Porsche 935 JLP-4 in the Miller Livery from 1982
IMSA title winning Porsche 935 JLP-4 in the Miller Livery from 1982
1984 Porsche 911 SC/RS Group B
1984 Porsche 911 SC/RS Group B

Porsche Classics at the Castle Concours 2013 – Featured Photo Gallery Page Seven

 

Classics at the Castle
Classics at the Castle
Classics at the Castle
Classics at the Castle
Porsche 964 Carrera Cup
Porsche 964 3.8 RSR
Porsche 993 RS
Porsche 993 RS

 

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Porsches leaving Classics at the Castle
Porsches leaving Classics at the Castle
911 tails in all shapes and sizes
911 tails in all shapes and sizes
Jägermeister Porsche 934/5 at Classics at Castle
Jägermeister Porsche 934/5 at Classics at Castle
Porsche 911 GT1, winner at Le Mans 1998
Porsche 911 GT1, winner at Le Mans 1998

Porsche Classics at the Castle Concours 2013 – Main Photo Gallery (click image for larger picture and description)

 

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Kristina Cilia
California native Kristina Cilia has an extensive photography background. She spent almost 10 years photographing military life, people and planes while her enthusiasm for photographing automobiles grew. Kristina has created images for Three Fifty Six Inc. documenting their 356 East Coast Holiday and more. She photographed racing events at Nango (Japan), Laguna Seca, Sears Point, Thunder Hill, Snetterton, Brands Hatch and Silverstone and events like Pebble Beach Concours and Goodwood Festival of Speed. Kristina loves to travel and attend Porsche Club events. She currently resides in Northern California with her husband and two teenage boys.
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4 Comments

  1. I have always appreciated a photographer who gets out of bed early, arrives at the show before the crowds and can utilize the early light. The detail images, stand out, the two images of the Porsche 908/2 in the major gallery, and the close up of the water beads on the S. The BASTOS head light detail is another standout. Job well done.

  2. It was a nice event and the weather was relatively nice to us. Nice to see some pics of my car too – silver 911 SWB with Porsche script on the side and Heuer branding too. Built by Andial and then owned and developed by Magnus Walker. Now residing in sunny England.
    Nice feature, and lovely pictures.