Porsche wedding car hire

Porsche: sports cars from Stuttgart

Porsche comes from Stuttgart and has been building sports cars under its own name since the late 1940s. The brand stands for compact, sporty cars with a distinctive shape: round headlights, a sloping rear and an interior where everything revolves around the driver. As a wedding car, a Porsche suits couples who love style and driving pleasure, and who would rather have an elegant sports car than a large limousine.

As a wedding car, Porsche is above all the brand of open-top cars: classic 356s from the 1950s and 1960s, 911s from different eras and modern Boxsters. Most are two-seaters, so this is a car for the couple on their own.

The Porsche models as a wedding car

The differences between the models are considerable. A 356 from the 1950s drives very differently from a Boxster of today, and the atmosphere in the photos differs too. Below are the main points for each model.

Porsche 356: the first Porsche

The 356 was Porsche's first production model and was built until the mid-1960s. The best known is the Speedster, an open version with a low windscreen and a simple roof, made for the American market. Many replicas of the Speedster exist with newer technology. For the photos that makes little difference, but do ask what exactly you are hiring. More at the Porsche 356 as a wedding car.

Porsche 911: the icon

The 911 succeeded the 356 in the 1960s and is still being built. The engine is at the rear, and most versions have two small occasional seats behind the front seats. Sportier versions such as the GT3 are sometimes genuine two-seaters. There are classic 911s and newer versions, including open-top models. Read more at the Porsche 911 as a wedding car.

Boxster: 986, 981 and 718

The Boxster is Porsche's open two-seater, with the engine in the middle and luggage space at the front and the back. The first generation, the 986, arrived in the late 1990s. The 981 is the third generation, and since 2016 the Boxster has been called the 718, a name that refers to a racing car from the 1950s. See the Porsche 986 as a wedding car and the Porsche 718 as a wedding car.

What to look out for with a Porsche as a wedding car

With a classic 356 or an older 911, it is all about atmosphere, not comfort. There is no air conditioning, the car sits low and the roof is basic. A modern Boxster or 911 does have air conditioning and an electric roof, and is better suited to longer distances or changeable weather.

All the models are low and compact. With a slim-fitting dress, getting in is easy, but with a full skirt it takes some careful manoeuvring. An open car helps: the fabric can be lifted a little and the train can, if needed, rest over the edge of the door. If you plan to drive yourselves, ask about the rental company's conditions, such as age requirements and deposit.

As for decoration, keep it small. A bow on the bonnet or a flower arrangement on the back is enough, because the shape of a Porsche speaks for itself. A classic 356 in cream or white with a light interior looks lovely with a romantic dress, while a black or silver 911 suits a sharp suit and a modern venue better. So do look at colour and interior as well when you compare the listings.