EASTERN SWING

Dispatches from a Trio of 356-Friendly Events

Part 3: Driven to America 3

Words & photos by Kobus Reyneke

From the November / December 2019 Registry Magazine - With Bonus Photos

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Having reported on last year’s event in Vol. 42-5 of this magazine (January/ February 2019), I was determined not to miss DTA3, which promised to be substantially bigger and better.

The early bird catches the worm, so I began my 90-minute drive to the event in total darkness at 4:15 a.m. Set at the spectacular Fort Hill Mansion in Lloyd Harbor, New York, on the Long Island Sound, you couldn’t have wished for a prettier location. Cars started rolling in at 5:30 a.m. and quickly filled in the expansive estate. Pre-dawn coffee never tasted so good, but I was on a mission to get some good photos. The forecast called for cloudy skies, but it was as if God looked kindly upon the gaggle of early-bird photographers, as the sun came out right on cue for a brief but spectacular sunrise.

A celebration of Max Hoffman’s genius idea to start importing Porsches to the States, Driven to America brings together hundreds of aircooled Porsches. Perhaps 75 water-cooled siblings showed up in support. The crowd was clearly knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

Although not as prominently displayed on the front lawn as the race cars and RSs, the 356s had the coolest spot, in front of the garages.

Judging by the enthusiastic crowds and spectacular cars, the Porsche car culture is indeed alive and thriving. This event is on a Luftgekühlt trajectory… how can they possibly top it next year? I bet they will.