1 1973 911E Targa
My favourite Porsche of all. More usable than the 356 and less artificial than the more modern cars, the 73 Targa has inherited the classic 911 good looks and combines these with the oomph of the 2.4-litre engine and a five-speed gearbox. The steering is raw (non-power-assisted) and the pedals still hinge downwards, in the fashion of old Beetles and real racing cars. If you enjoy driving as I do, there's really no better working place than the cockpit of one of these marvels of engineering, On a good stretch of twisting, dry tarmac, the Porsche dances from one apex to the next, as you balance, roll, pitch and yaw with no more than a sensitive foot on the accelerator, a couple of fingers lightly on the steering rim and a grin from ear to ear. Basic specs: 2,341cc, 165 brake-horsepower, 210km/h
2 The 2005 997 Carrera S Cabriolet
The latest evolution of the 911 to hit Hong Kong has left its impression, with unmatched body rigidity, unparalleled levels of luxury and a normally aspirated engine that's powerful and responsive. The 997 was born great. Having learnt from decades of success in motor sports and criticism that the previous generation was too radical for Porsche lovers, its engineering has leapt beyond our imagination. Yet, cosmetically, it's taken a calculated step back - reverting to the rounded headlamps of yesteryear, while the rump and the powerhouse within have been brought over from the 996. The driver is also more involved and the pace is unbelievably quick, thanks to the responsive chassis and flexible motor. The brakes are infallible, as ever, but the feedback is absolutely glorious as you slam into an invisible wall and regain your senses. I can't wait to drive Porsche's latest model, the Cayman. 3,824cc, 355bhp, tops 290km/h +
3 The 1962 356B Cabriolet:
Puttering along on its flat-four, the sound is unmistakable - like a sewing machine on steroids. But make no mistake: despite having only 90bhp and being 40 years old, it's still an effective point-to-point machine, the brakes and steering offering feedback that no modern electronic systems could emulate. The 'wind in your hair' is so much more immediate than contemporary convertibles, with their wind tunnel-sculpted, anti-turbulence windscreens. The 356 Cabrio buffets and billows, leaving you to enjoy the mechanical music and not even bother talking to your passenger. Squatting low on its narrow track, the diminutive Porsche evokes a cuteness and cuddliness - until it leaves you in awe at its pace when it zooms off in the twisties towards Sai Kung. 1,582cc, 90bhp, tops 180km/h