After last year’s regional victory, Porsche San Francisco enters the 2025 Porsche Classic Restoration Challenge with bold confidence.

This annual competition celebrates the care, dedication, and artistry behind restoring classic cars. Thus, as a seasoned Classic Restoration competitor, Porsche San Francisco is committed to showcasing one-of-a-kind craftsmanship and honoring Porsche's heritage through technical expertise and passion.

The competition is divided into three categories: Preservation, where technicians focus on maintaining as many original parts as possible while enhancing functionality without a full restoration; Restoration, which challenges teams to rebuild the car to near-original condition; and Individualization, allowing for unique custom touches while staying true to Porsche’s heritage.

This year, Porsche San Francisco is going all in for the win. For 2025, they took a new direction from their original plan, choosing to restore a Porsche 928 S with a rich, personal history.

Restoring a Porsche with a deeply personal history.

Then came the 928 S—a car with a story. This isn’t just any 928; it was the first car of Katie Mohler, our Gold Meister Technician. It had been sitting for years, waiting for the right moment to be brought back to life. Its deep personal significance made it the perfect candidate—not just as a challenge for our team, but as a project that would strengthen our connection to Porsche’s legacy.

The Porsche 928 S is a true icon—a grand tourer that dared to be different. With its sleek, front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, it broke the mold of traditional Porsche design while delivering a smooth yet powerful driving experience. Built for the open road, it could hit 0-60 in just 9 seconds, proving that style and performance could go hand in hand.

Restoring a classic Porsche isn’t just about preserving its performance—it’s about bringing it back to its absolute best. Neglected for years and showing its age, the 928 S is far from show-ready. But instead of seeing a lost cause, Porsche San Francisco sees it as an opportunity.

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How Porsche San Francisco plans to restore the 928 S.

Bringing the 928 S back to life is all about the details. Body and paint come first, restoring the car's original lines and finish while meeting Porsche’s high standards. Under the hood, the engine and performance is where the magic happens—reviving its V8 powerplant for both reliability and exhilarating performance. Inside, the interior gets a full refresh, ensuring the cockpit retains the luxurious yet driver-focused feel that made the 928 a legend.

None of this would be possible without Porsche San Francisco’s team of expert, factory-trained technicians. With specialized knowledge of Porsche’s latest technology and repair processes, they bring the perfect blend of skill, precision, and passion to this project. So, if you own a Porsche and need a service and repair team you can trust, choose Porsche San Francisco. Schedule your appointment with us today.

The goal remains the same: to restore a Porsche that honors its legacy, meets the highest restoration standards, and claims another regional win. Stay tuned as we take you on this exciting Porsche journey.