The secret to turning a humble auto shop into a one-of-a-kind Porsche paradise
- Paul Michaels runs one of the UK’s best Porsche 911 specialists
- The dealership specializes in classic 911s and other classic cars
- Michaels began life with just a humble dealership in the 1960s
Published on May 06, 2025 at 4:14 AM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on May 02, 2025 at 4:41 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
A YouTube video has shown us what it’s like to turn a humble garage into a one-of-a-kind Porsche 911 specialist.
Enthusiast Paul Michaels shared on the Design 911 YouTube channel how he created Hexagon Classics, a specialist classic car dealership in the UK.
The dealership focuses heavily on the Porsche 911 and features a showroom, workshops, and restoration bays.
If you want your Porsche restored or are looking at buying a classic one for yourself, then Hexagon Classics just might be the place to go.
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How Hexagon Classics came into being
Michaels started with several smaller garages, creating his car dealership business before slowly expanding.
His current location was once a Vauxhall dealership.
Having bought it from the previous owner, Michaels told Vauxhall it would become a BMW franchise, which certainly surprised Vauxhall!
Following a successful period under BMW’s wing, the dealership soon morphed into the classic car paradise it is today.
The dealer also briefly had a restaurant.
Although Brexit ruined that side of the business, Michaels has been able to continue making and selling pizzas!
This was part of his vision of making it both a classic car and a food paradise all in one building.
The classic Porsche business has gone from strength to strength
It didn’t take long before Michaels realized the business would be all about Porsche 911s.
While it still deals in other classic cars, 911s are the main focus of the dealership.
Sales manager Bill Nathan explained some of the facilities there, including a mechanical workshop, a body shop, and an engine shop.
And as you can imagine, there’s no shortage of work for the team.
They can perform full restorations as well as interior work and bodywork repairs.
It’s exceptionally impressive just what this dealership can do.
Michaels also has dabbled in motorsport, running a Formula 1 team for a single season and achieving a handful of points finishes.
In 2025, though, his focus is firmly on the dealership, and it continues to grow from strength to strength.
Should you ever be in the UK and are looking for a classic Porsche 911, then Hexagon Classics really is the place to go.
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Henry is a content writer with nearly ten years experience, having written for various publications since 2017. Qualifying with a Sports Journalism degree from Staffordshire University, Henry loves all things automotive but has a particular soft spot for classic Japanese cars and anything Lancia. He also has a curious passion for steam locomotives.
