Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Poster Car(s) Winner Announced!
1985 Porsche
911 Speedster aka “Schutz Speedster”
The concept was to create a car that could be used in different ways based on
what you wanted to do and the weather: A
hardtop, convertible, a “slalom special” with a full tonneau covering all but
the driver seat, and a Speedster (as shown).
This car has 5,694 original miles and has not been seen by the general public
in 20 years.
Companion Poster Car:
2019 911
Speedster
Only 1948 examples were built (this is number 561), recognizing the year the
first Porsche 356 was produced.
The Back Story:
This automobile was a surprise project.
Peter Schutz, an American, was President and CEO of
Porsche AG from 1981 to 1987.
They sent an American-spec 911 to the unit that later
became known as “Porsche
Sonderwunsch,” or the “Special Wishes” department. Today, that department is housed
in its own 30,000 square foot building with 70 specially trained technicians
and an eight-year wait list to acquire any Porsche customization you could
possibly desire.
Meanwhile, a young American couple drove the car from the Porsche Development
Center in Weissach, Germany, to Peter’s home. Lori Schutz was Peter’s daughter,
and she and her husband Rick Riley were thinking about acquiring a collector
car that represented her father’s tenure at Porsche. Peter asked them, “Why not
this car?”
On flight home, they decided to do just that.
Rick and Lori heard a rumor the car had been sold to Snodgrass, but during a
subsequent phone call, Lori made it very clear they wanted the car.
It seemed untoward for the CEO to sell such a unique car to a family member, but
this guy Rick from Grand Rapids would fit the bill. Since Riley ≠ Schutz, the arms-length
transaction took place around 1986.
An American, Peter
Werner Schutz (April 20, 1930 – October 29, 2017) was president and CEO of
Porsche AG between 1981 and 1987, a time during which the company tripled
sales, primarily in the United States.
He is credited with saving the iconic 911 sports car, reversing an earlier
decision by the board to end production in favor of more “modern” models, like
the since-discontinued 944 Turbo, 944 S and 944 S2. He also successfully
introduced the 911 Cabriolet to the U.S. market.
Friday, June 27, 2025
Pre-Registration for DM 13 is CLOSING
The LAST day to pre-register for DM13 is Monday June 30th! You still have time! DO NOT WAIT!
Sunday, June 22, 2025
DM 13 Admission Information
Come See the Show
• Includes admission to the museum as well as the show beginning at 9:00 AM
• Adults / Seniors: $25
• Youth (ages 11-17): $15
• Children (10 and under): FREE
• Active Military (must present ID): FREE
• Free parking
Show cars can arrive at 8:00 AM through the Model A gate. $30 covers the car, driver and first passenger - a $20 savings over regular museum admission rates!
Make your life easy and pre-register NOW! Pre-reg ends June 30. Pre-registration gets you a free T-shirt and a chance to win a gas card valued at up to $300!
Monday, June 9, 2025
Track Days at Gingerman!
Gilmore GingerMan Raceway Fundraiser
Join us on June 19th to supporting the Gilmore Car Museum at GingerMan Raceway, in beautiful South Haven, Michigan, for a day of thrilling driving experiences with your automobile!
Lunch by Q It Up Catering, T-Shirt, Swag Bag ($100 value), snacks and beverages all included.
Link to buy tickets:
These codes can be used for a driver and/or additional driver same car.
They can also be used for a GCM member driver and/or additional driver same car.
Porsche Club
Enter this Promo Code after selecting your tickets and clicking Next (good for $25 off per ticket): GMAN25
DeutscheMarques
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Friday, May 30, 2025
Picture Galleries!
See our updated picture galleries on the lower right! We will keep updating as more photos become available.