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Variety, so they say, is the spice of life. It’s certainly one of the key characteristics of the Porsche scene. Granted, the number of different production models offered by the brand since the launch of the 356 is small by any standard, and even today, an exploration of the Porsche product range reveals a choice of only six vehicles (911, Boxster/Cayman, Taycan, Panamera, Macan and Cayenne), but within this line-up resides an ever-growing number of powertrain, trim and chassis options. Furthermore, with seemingly endless Individual Equipment choices and the recently expanded Porsche Exclusive Manufakur service allowing owners to truly personalise their Porsche, this sextet of speed machines represents an almost limitless route to car customisation.

Of course, it’s not only buyers of new Porsche vehicles who can benefit from owning a Stuttgart-crested vehicle like no other – for Porsches of all ages, the aftermarket is positively bulging with every wheel, engine, chassis and cosmetic enhancement you can think of. Unsurprisingly, Zuffenhausen is getting in on the act. As if to prove the point, two first-generation Cayennes have somewhat unexpectedly been modified by Porsche Classic to illustrate some of the individualisation options the manufacturer is considering introducing for owners of its legacy SUVs.

The first Cayenne was presented to mixed reviews in 2002. The disquiet was