With the doors scheduled to open at 9am on April 27, final preparations are underway to ensure Porsche enthusiasts and owners enjoy an unforgettable day at the second annual Air|Water show. Located throughout the sprawling Orange County Fair & Event Center, visitors will discover a number of highly significant landmark Porsche models representing both air- and water-cooled history on the road and track. In addition to the feature cars, approximately 1000 Porsche owners applied and were selected to be displayed throughout the grounds, placed in carefully curated collections.

In order to help visitors identify the assembled vehicles, owners have been encouraged to enter details and photos of their car into Bramo, which has collaborated with Air|Water as the digital home for all accepted Porsches. Not only will visitors be able to preview select cars before the event, but they can also vote for their favorite.

By logging into bramo.co owners can update their car’s profile, imagery and information. Show visitors can then scan the QR code on each vehicle’s windshield at Air|Water to check out its profile, revealing specific information, leave comments, and vote for their favorites.

The winner of the Air|Water Audience Choice award voted on Bramo will be presented with a custom-painted Conifer helmet in association with Mobil 1 to commemorate the occasion.

Attractions
Broad Arrow will be holding a live auction during the show. Exclusively featuring Porsche models, there is expected to be approximately 60 cars crossing the block from 12PM on April 27. This includes the sale of the Le Mans class-winning 1969 Porsche 908/02 Langheck Flunder Spyder, which has been valued at an estimated $4.75-5.75 million. Chassis 908/02-005 not only competed at Le Mans, providing Porsche with a 1-2-3 podium sweep, but also appeared in Steve McQueen’s Le Mans movie.

Charter exhibitors
Air|Water will feature curated exhibits from leading sponsors Pirelli, Hagerty, Meguiar’s, Palm Springs Porsche, Gunther Werks, Singer, Röhma and Leica. 

As part of its activities at Air|Water, Pirelli will be offering two driving places at a two-day Porsche Track Experience in Birmingham, AL on May 21-22, including two hotel rooms at the Grand Bohemian from May 20-23, airfare, transportation and dining. Pirelli will also give its desirable F1 tire keychains to event visitors who sign up for the contest.

Meguiar’s will be offering comprehensive car care packages to winners of its Air|Water photo contest. It will take place in conjunction with a photo class that will be offered in the Meguiar’s booth at the show, conducted by Michael Alan Ross. Any visitor can attend the class, and anybody can participate in the photo contest, posting images to #meguiarsAW24 before 1pm. The entries will be judged and Meguiar’s car care bundles awarded the same day. Contest rules are available here.

There will also be a display from Hagerty featuring a number of cars that participated in the Hagerty California Mille Rally, traversing the state before arriving at Air|Water.

Furthermore, and for the first time, a dedicated hall will house more than 20 charter exhibitors specifically serving Porsche enthusiasts. Each company has been approved and verified as a supporter of the community, presenting cool offerings for attendees. The companies will include the following:

Exhibitors

  • Caliper HQ
  • Car Bone
  • Dianna Schnetlage
  • DMV Title Help
  • Eibach
  • EMPI
  • FCP Euro
  • Formawerx
  • GT3 Belts
  • Leen Customs
  • Lyn Hiner Studios
  • Mail Vintage
  • Rasant Products
  • Sierra Madre Collection
  • SPEED by Gabrielle Benot
  • Stand 21
  • Standard H
  • Supreme Power
  • Technica RaceWire
  • 944 Driver

Supporting events
In addition to the big show, Air|Water is being supported by a number of associated events, including the Overcrest Rally. Gathering at Joshua Tree, CA on April 26, the participants will rally towards Costa Mesa, CA for an exclusive group arrival at Air|Water in the evening. 

On Sunday, April 28 the 356 Club of Southern California will hold a Swap Meet from 8-11AM at EMPI in Anaheim. Parking is free although there’s a fee for admission and vendors. More information is available here.

Tickets
Tickets can be purchased from air-water.com, allowing attendees to experience Porsche models from the past 75 years, with everything represented from air- to water-cooled, two doors and four, gas and electric, street and race. 

Please note, Air|Water is a private, ticketed event. Tickets will remain available while supplies last. Brands and companies wishing to exhibit or partner with Air|Water can use the contact form here: air-water.com/pages/event