boxy dashboards and interior fittings, the Porsche 959 is quite plain on the inside. The setup and design of the dash, gauges, and console are reminiscent of the period 911 on which the car was based.

While the 959’s interior might have had a reassuringly familiar feel for a Porsche owner, those coming to the brand for the first time might have felt it was a trifle sombre given the whopping ...