The Latest Photos From Luftgekühlt (Photos)
The word Luftgekühlt translates from German to air-cooled, and if you're a fan of the legendary, original air-cooled Porsches, then this Southern California car show will put a big smile on your face.
1. Luftgekühlt Car Show
The Luftgekühlt Car Show is the brainchild of two automotive enthusiasts: Patrick Long, a two-time 24 Hours of Le Mans class winner, and Howie Idelson, a Southern California advertising creative director. This is the 4th show of the now annual event, and it brings out all the famous Porsche fanatics, and top examples of Porsche automobiles.
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2. A Specific Car Culture
This is not your average car show, this one is extremely specific. As per the meaning of the word Luftgekühlt, this car show is only about the air-cooled Porsches, which are pre-1998 Porsches. Not only were there tons of 911s, but 912s, 914s, 356s, and some real rarities
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3. You Never Know What You'll See
The Luftgekühlt car show is all about the air cooled, so no 944, 928, Boxster, or modern 911. But that doesn't mean there is no variety. Besides the 356s, and other very early Porsches, there were rare race cars like the 906, 917, 959 Paris Dakar, and 935 K3. There was even this Porsche 597 Jagdwagen 4x4 military model, which is reportedly one of less than 100 built, with fewer than 15 still remain.
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4. Requirements
If you wish to participate in this event, there are some requirements that you have to meet. The first rule is first come, first served, so show up early. The most important requirement if you want to enter your car in the show, is that your Porsche has to be pre-1998, and it has to be air-cooled. You car does not, however, have to be an ultra rare lightweight 1949 356 like this one, which actually won its class at Le Mans in 1951.
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5. Nothing But Goodness
If you're a Porsche enthusiast, you will love the variety of the Porsches at the Luftgekühlt car show. The show has been known to feature all different types of Porsches, from fully-restored ones that look exactly how they looked back in the day, to modified outlaws that the purists scoff at, to rare one off race cars.
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6. Four Years Strong
The 2017 Luftgekühlt show was the first Sunday in May, at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, in a big warehouse full of motor related art as well as the Brouwerij West craft brewer. This is the fourth year for the show, and the fourth different Southern California location, so keep an eye out for the Luftgekühlt 5 in 2018, it might just be near you.
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7. The Experience
If you have the slightest love for Porsches, this event is a must-see for you. There is something special about the air-cooled Porsches, and no matter how advanced technology gets, these vehicles will remain legends. Walking through an atmosphere filled with people that share the same love as you, surrounded by classics ans rarities with like minded people, including all the celebrities and VIPs of the classic Porsche world is an experience you can't miss.
If you want to see more pictures from the show, these and others are all at the Luftgekühlt web site.
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