The Petersen Museum Looks Back At Legendary Porsche Specialist RUF

Porsche enthusiasts rejoice! The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles is running a series of exhibitions dedicated to Stuttgart’s finest.

The first, titled “Pfaffenhausen Speed Shop – The RUF Gallery” opens on Saturday, May 15, and features eight modified 911s. The second opens on August 15 and explores the legacy of the 956 and 962 race cars.

“We are proud to partner with RUF,” said Petersen Executive Director Terry L. Karges. “‘Pfaffenhausen Speed Shop – The RUF Gallery’ highlights the creativity and vision of Alois Ruf Jr. for one unparalleled celebration of every enthusiast’s favorite event, Luftgekühlt.”

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The RUF exhibition features a 1990 RUF CTR Yellowbird, a 2012 RUF CTR3 ClubSport, a 2007 RUF Turbo R Cabriolet, a 2016 RUF Turbo R Ltd, a 2016 RUF Ultimate, a 1994 RUF RCT EVO narrow body, a 1994 RUF RCT EVO wide body and a 2015 RUF RT12R.

RUF was famed for its high-quality, high-speed modified Porsches that brought the automaker’s on-track success to road-going cars. The tuning house’s legacy was cemented for many with the film “Faszination on the Nürburgring.”

“We are honored to be chosen for a dedicated exhibition at the Petersen,” said RUF Automobile Owner Alois Ruf. “From our beginnings in a small shop in Pfaffenhausen, Germany to the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, we have only sought to bring joy through cars. We are grateful to both Luftgekühlt and the museum for helping us spread that joy.”

Although details on the second exhibition are not yet known, the 956 and 962 were a pair of closely related prototype race cars from the ’80s. With countless victories between them at legendary tracks and races, these Porsches set the standard for racing in their era.

Those looking to attend the exhibition will have to buy their tickets in advance and wear a mask, as well as follow social distancing guidelines.