996 on safari
Listening to an enthusiast’s path to Porsche always makes for a fascinating experience. Every story is special, but the most intriguing accounts from our point of view tend to come from those determined drivers who, at some point, decide to build their own car.
Johan de Bruyn is no different. “I’ve always been a car guy, right from when I was a boy – the love for Porsche came a little later in my life. When I finally had some money to spend on a sports car, I bought a 997 Carrera S. I then realised I’ll never look to a BMW or Mercedes-Benz to give me my thrills,” he says.
Johan became a member of the Porsche Club early on in Porsche ownership, then bought a couple of GT3s and RS products, and subsequently got sucked into what Porsche offers and represents. He also raced with a classic 911 in the local Historics Class and topped it all off with a 997 Cup car.
