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of Porsche. Races, vintage car shows, technical articles, we cover
it all!
At Panorama, we never have room for all the pictures we'd like
to share with our readers. Here are some photos that just wouldn't
fit into the magazine this month.
In our February issue we bring you a retrospective on the Porsche
924. The images collected for this Gallery were all taken by Leonard
Turner at European press introductions, Porsche Parades and photo
shoots over the years.
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In 1987 Porsche mated the 924 body
shell to a full set of 944 mechanicals, creating the 924S, the
last and best
of the breed.
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The 924 Carrera GT is rare, only 406 having
been produced. It transformed the sleek shape
of the 924, paving the way for its 944 successor.
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Aggressive-looking NACA duct
in the hood of the 924 Turbo helped reduce
engine compartment temperatures.
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924 Carreras were regular participants at
Sebring in the early 1980s.
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Several two-color paint schemes were devised for
the 924. This one is Colorado beige over mocha brown.
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A concours-perfect example
of a "Martini" special edition 924.
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924 Turbos on display during the model's
introduction at Öhringen, Germany. These two represent another
approach to two colors for
the sleek front-engined Porsche.
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Rare photo of Harm Lagaay's early
924 prototype, built in June 1973.
Lagaay is now chief designer at Porsche.
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Porsche introduced the 924 Turbo in the late
fall of 1978. The extra front air intakes are
an immediate giveaway to the 170hp
engine lurking inside.
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The strongest feature of the original
924 is its elegant, aerodynamically
efficient shape. Rear treatment is
cleanly integrated, without ornament.
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See the February issue for some diverse Porsche
reading including Bill Oursler's 924 story, a piece from Alan
Kendall on a well traveled 914/6 GT, a Club Racing Roundup and
an up-close look at the Tech Committee guys who help you when
you're frustrated with your car.
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