Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the
Porsche 911

In 2003, one of the world's most famous sports cars celebrated its 40th anniversary.  

This unique vehicle has evolved so much through the years, and yet remains true to its original concept.  Every single one of the 911s produced over the years has the same distinctive type of shape that is unmistakeably 911, and throughout the 40 years of its history the flat six engine has remained at the rear of the car - a layout that is uniquely Porsche, and which provides  a driving experience similar to no other car on the roads.

Despite these common threads running through the five generations of vehicles, the company have rarely produced two identical cars - in the early years the vehicles were evolving almost car by car, and today the Porsche brand boasts one of the largest range of optional extras of any manufacturer so that buyers can have the car built to their own precise specifications.

Over the years, the 911 has faced many challengers, and undoubtedly there have been some faster cars and even better cars that have come and gone; some of the very best competition came from Porsche itself, and one of the best ever was even a variation on the 911 - for example the 959 supercar.  But throughout the years, nothing has touched the 911's dominance as the best drivers car in its price range.  

Over four decades, nothing has come close in terms of value for money.  Occasionally another manufacturer can match the 911 in terms of the price / performance ratio, but comparatively high residuals of Porsche cars makes ownership a better proposition than many other cars which have much higher levels of depreciation.

Thanks to legendary Porsche build quality, and the care and attention of owners, many of the original 911s, and indeed the ancestors of the 911, have survived to this day.  The company claim that two thirds of all Porsche's ever made survive to this day.  (This would be a remarkable feat for any car, but is even more amazing considering how many 911s have found their way into the motor racing arena).  So it wasn't a big surprise that we were able to see a line up of cars representing nearly every one of the forty years of its history at one of its many 40th birthday celebrations.   These pics are from the Eynsham Hall event organised by the PCGB (Porsche Club Great Britain).

(Note - All the pictures can be clicked to bring up higher resolution images)

 
The First Generation 911

The Porsche 911 - 901

More Pictures and information about the first generation (901) Porsche 911

 
The Second Generation 911

The Porsche 911 - 911

Shock absorbing bumpers and whale tails

More Pictures and information about the second generation (911) Porsche 911

 
The Third Generation 911 

The Porsche 911 - 964 (1989 - 1993)

More Pictures and information about the third generation (964) Porsche 911

 
The Fourth Generation 911

The Porsche 911 - 993 (1993 - 1997)

Last of the Air cooled 911s

More Pictures and information about the fourth generation (993) Porsche 911

 
The Fifth Generation 911

The Porsche 911 - 996 (1997 - 2004)

The first liquid cooled 911

More Pictures and information about the fifth generation (996) Porsche 911

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the years and model numbers in the above pictures.  However if you have expert knowledge on any of these vehicles and wish to contradict any of these details, please contact us at Porsche-911s@pictures-of-cars.com.  We would very like to hear from anyone with any further details about the vehicles in these pictures.  Thank-you.

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