One of the great things about Porsche is how the marque appeals to petrolheads all over the globe. Granted, worldwide appeal isn’t exclusive to the Stuttgart brand, but it’s something making my job so much more interesting than the editorial positions I’ve held on territory-specific single-marque magazines in the past. By comparison, Classic Porsche is something of a ‘league of nations’, as is conveniently demonstrated by this issue, which features cars from Canada, the USA, Germany, the United Kingdom, Hungary and Finland. Showcasing the enthusiast scene’s passion for Porsche in all four corners of the world is a hugely enjoyable pursuit, not least because it affords us the freedom to present readers with a snapshot of a different culture’s way of approaching the badge, but also because of the wonderful opportunity we get to meet owners, restorers, workshop proprietors and dealers keen to indulge us in what their part of the world has to offer, both in and away from Porsche circles. It has become a bit of a cliché, but there’s a saying along the lines of the Porsche scene being about its people, not its cars. In truth, it’s probably an even split. Thankfully, there is always new blood coming to the Porsche scene and there appears to be no shortage of cars to restore, personalise and — as the manufacturer intended — get out and drive, making the Classic Porsche editorial team’s job that little bit easier than if we were focused on a marque subject to limited-volume production and owners who cosseted their cars, sticking strictly to standard specification and never allowing the odometer’s scoreboard to increase. The point about personalisation is important to note. Of course, we feature standard cars — everyone loves a historically significant Porsche in the same configuration as it left the factory, but from its earliest days, the manufacturer has always offered individual equipment to its private clients, allowing owners to tailor their cars to a number of influencing factors, including driving style. In this regard, nothing has changed, though personalisation is certainly now more prevalent. A broad church indeed.

One of the great things about Porsche is how the marque appeals to petrolheads all over the globe. Granted, worldwide appeal isn’t exclusive to the Stuttgart brand, but it’s something making my job so much more interesting than the editorial positions I’ve held on territory-specific single-marque magazines in the past. By comparison,....