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P R Services LtdDunlop GarageLondon RoadBillericayEssexCM12 9HPwww.prs356.co.ukTel: 01277 630099

Dunlop Garage is discreetly positioned just off London Road in Billericay, Essex, and is exactly the hidden treasure every 356 fan dreams of finding. As I waited for the power gates to PR Services Ltd. to open, I could already see a bevy of rarities parked outside, and knew this was going to be a unique opportunity to delve into some historical Porsche delights.

Paul Smith runs the business these days, but it was his father, Mike Smith (now retired) who kicked things off many years ago. And, if the name sounds familiar, that’s probably because Mike is one of the best-known names in 356 and Porsche racing circles.

Ironically, Mike’s first Porsche was a 911, which he picked

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