Porsche was well represented at this year’s NEC Classic Motor Show. Here are the cars that caught our eye

1997 Porsche 993 Carrera 2S

One of many stand-out Porsches consigned to Iconic Auctioneers’ Saturday sale, this 993 Carrera 2S exceeded its £100,000–120,000 estimate with a £129,375 result – perhaps unsurprising given its desirable specification and consistently high values for the last air-cooled 911 in general. Its resplendent Guards Red paintwork (courtesy of a respray) and 23,000-mile odometer reading also certainly helped its case.

As with all Carrera 2S models, this genuine UK car incorporates the wider Turbo body, lower suspension and some spec upgrades. It was one of 251 manual Carrera 2S models to be delivered in the UK and boasts a comprehensive service and maintenance record thanks to a previous owner described as a ‘perfectionist’. Its new custodian is unlikely to be disappointed.

1970 Porsche 911T Targa

Perhaps the chicest 911 at the show, this 911T cut a dash in Targa specification, Light Ivory paintwork and with a period-correct ski-rack on its rear deck. Originally registered in California, this example was comprehensively restored before arriving in the UK in 2015. Since then the car has lived a charmed life with care and attention from various Porsche specialists.

Powered by a larger 2,195cc version of the original 911’s flat-six producing 125bhp, the 911T is a slightly peppier take on the classic early 911 recipe. Listed with a £60,000–70,000 asking price but not selling on the day, the car is now being offered for sale for £69,000. Contact Iconic Auctioneers for more details.

1971 Porsche 911

A strong contender for victory in the Lancaster Insurance Pride of Ownership contest, this early 911 was entered by finalist Steve Bartlett. The car is a product of a near-five-year restoration, with Steve doing as much work as possible himself. Welding, fabrication, wiring, retrimming, engine and gearbox rebuilds all followed – a remarkable feat.

A German-registered car, the 911 made it to the UK in 1974 and was kept in Scotland until Steve took ownership. His restoration uncovered a number of factory-fitted upgrades including engine upgrades and a rollcage.

1980 Porsche 924 Turbo

A strong transaxle contingent was on display at the Porsche 924 Owner’s Club stand, with this S1 Turbo example a real highlight. Owner Les Turner has had the car since 2013, starting his restoration journey with mechanical attention to get the notoriously pernickety engine in fine fettle before turning to cosmetics.

Resprayed in its original gleaming Alpine White paintwork, the car looked the part even in one of the less well-lit corners of the NEC. Inside, iconic Pascha trim – a fabric still available as an option on some modern 911 models – completes what is a fine example of a well-used and loved 924.

1960 Porsche 356 B

Less well-represented than newer Porsche models at the show, the Porsche 356 is the original sports car from the brand. This matching-numbers example on the Porsche Club Great Britain stand looked fantastic finished in Heron Grey with brown leatherette, its pristine panels courtesy of Terry Allen of Curves Bodywork.

The car was donated by Porsche Cars Great Britain to Porsche Club Great Britain, originally as a long-term loan but now permanently. Its comprehensive mechanical and bodywork restoration was untertaken by the club in 2012 and 2013.