Stéphane Vrinat, a classic Porsche collector who organizes tours around Catalonia with his own sports cars: "These cars weren't made to be shown, but to be driven."

Stéphane Vrinat, the driving force behind The Rolling Museum, is a French engineer who has lived in Barcelona for over two decades and turned his passion for Porsches into his life's work. After a successful career in the automotive industry, about ten years ago he took a leap of faith and opened his own workshop. The plan seemed simple: buy, restore, and resell classic Porsches .

But he soon discovered that doing things right meant going above and beyond. Each project required much more time, dedication, effort—and investment—(double what he had anticipated, and sometimes even more), so that, in the end, the result was cars restored with such a high level of detail that it no longer made financial sense to resell them. As a result, what began as a "personal" workshop soon evolved into a unique collection of classic Porsches , and a collection of outstanding and unique pieces began to take shape.

Each car in Stéphane's growing collection was chosen for a specific reason: an unusual engine configuration, a rare color combination, a distinctive interior, or a story that made that car special. From air-cooled boxer engines to four-cylinder and V8 engines, his collection reflects the entire evolution of Porsche engineering over the years and includes examples from all eras, sometimes with several representatives of the same model or version, though each car always has its own unique characteristics.

But Stéphane Vrinat isn't just a collector; he's a sharer. Very active and popular in Barcelona's Porsche community, he's known for inviting friends to drive his cars during local meet-ups. These events, where cars are swapped and smiles are shared, gave rise to a larger idea: The Rolling Museum.

The concept behind this unique initiative is simple yet powerful: take the entire collection on the road for several days. Drive the entire lineup, from the earliest air-cooled models to the most recent classics, to experience a true journey through the brand's history.

And all this without the confines of an enclosed space, but on open roads, with the shared enthusiasm of those passionate about the Porsche universe and its most iconic models, and with the opportunity to "connect" with the cars as they were truly conceived: in motion, to be driven, to be enjoyed on the move.

As Vrinat says: “A museum is fine, but it's missing something. You can see the cars, but you can't feel them. There's no engine sound, no vibration, no smell, no emotion. It's incomplete. These cars weren't made to remain static or to be on display and just be 'Garage Queens,' they were made to be driven.”

Thus, the idea behind The Rolling Museum is to bring that experience to life and keep alive a type of driving and unforgettable driving sensations, while preserving automotive history. To this end, and in collaboration with Porsche Experience Spain, The Rolling Museum organizes "Road Trips" and multi-day driving routes that tour some of the most charming spots in Catalonia in search of the best roads, combining local cuisine and cultural heritage, but always with classic cars as the main attraction. One of its most successful tours is the Priorat tour, with dates already scheduled for September (17-19), October (15-17), and November (15-16).

The starting point for this "journey of sensations" is the legendary Terramar Racetrack in Sant Pere de Ribes, a track steeped in history that offers the perfect setting for a first experience with the vehicles. The day kicks off with a technical driving session led by certified Porsche Experience instructors, where participants can test drive some of the most unique models in the collection and begin to familiarize themselves with the handling of cars that are, in some cases, over 65 years old.

For a safe experience, it's always helpful to gain confidence and familiarize yourself with the braking, steering, and general handling of vehicles that are nothing like modern automobiles. This "relearning" of driving without electronic aids by participants consists of slalom tests, wet braking, and acceleration on the original banking of the legendary Garraf oval circuit, built in 1923.

After a traditional paella on the Sitges seafront, the experience moves onto the road. Along the route, participants rotate through the 15 models in the collection—from 1960 to 1995—driving each of the classic cars in the caravan for 30 minutes in chronological order to truly immerse themselves in the technical and aesthetic evolution of Porsche. After several stops and visits to notable sites, the first day culminates in the historic heart of Altafulla, with all the cars gathered in the Plaza de la Iglesia.

After spending the night in this town, the second day is entirely dedicated to the pleasure of driving. A carefully planned route takes participants along the roads of Priorat, alternating dynamic stretches with cultural breaks and local gastronomic experiences. Beyond showcasing the evolution of Porsche, the day celebrates the art of traveling in classic vehicles on secondary roads while enjoying the scenery. The evening culminates in an exceptional location in the heart of Priorat's wine-producing region, with a wine tasting among the vineyards, followed by a signature dinner to conclude the day.

The third day marks the return to the starting point: the Terramar Racetrack. The final stretch runs along winding roads between Priorat and Penedès, offering a spectacular conclusion to an experience that is much more than a motorsport event and becomes a celebration of design, engineering, and the passion for a legendary brand like Porsche.

The Rolling Museum's permanent collection used in driving events consists of the vehicles listed below.