{"id":371255,"date":"2016-12-20T10:00:09","date_gmt":"2016-12-20T18:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/?p=106628"},"modified":"2024-12-08T15:40:48","modified_gmt":"2024-12-08T15:40:48","slug":"porsches-sold-auction-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/porsches-sold-auction-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Porsches Sold at Auction in 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

2016 was a big year for the collector car world, and particularly the Porsche market. While many lots saw record-breaking sale figures, the greater majority of cars saw prices dip below estimates, indicating a possible cool-down in the Porsche world. The allure of the brand surely has not diminished, yet buyer and seller’s attitudes have clearly changed as the market become saturated and the overall quality of offered cars began to suffer. Many sellers rushed to consign with concerns that we were beginning to witness a peak in the marketplace. Perhaps unrelated, even comedian Jerry Seinfeld would help contribute to a flooded Porsche market with a sampling of some of his stellar collection.<\/p>\n

Auction Editor Rick Carey was busy traveling the globe in 2016 to give Sports Car Digest readers the realities of some of the automobiles that circulate throughout the auction world. Visiting dozens of sales, Carey surveyed a glimpse of everything from a ‘lowly’ 924S to some of Porsche\u2019s greatest moments, as legends like the 550 Spyder, RSK, 908, 917\/30, Carrera RSR, SC\/RS and a 962C crossed the auction block.<\/p>\n

(See Porsches Sold at Auction in 2015)<\/a>
\n(See Porsches Sold at Auction in 2014)<\/a><\/p>\n

Listed in chronological order, the reports on the 129 Porsches Rick Carey scrutinized in 2016: (Ed: Nearly twice the amount from 2014!<\/em>)<\/p>\n

Porsches Sold at Auction in 2016<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Mecum Kissimmee 2016 – Auction Report<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lot # T91.1 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe; S\/N WP0AA2998TS320979; Glacier White\/Navy Blue leather; Unrestored original, 2 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $83,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $91,300 \u2013 Alloy wheels, Sumitomo tires, turbo wide body, turbo suspension, air conditioning, sunroof, power seats, aero package rear spoiler, power windows, factory cassette stereo. \u2013 Very well cared for top to bottom, looking like a car with a tenth of the 47,117 miles on the odometer. Lightly worn seats but otherwise like new interior. Looks like a Turbo and has all-wheel drive, but costs less. \u2013 The Carrera 4S was the most expensive 993 before stepping up to the Turbo, and had an MSRP of $85,000 in 1996. This strong result nevertheless could have been bigger without being surprising, but if the seller has had the car for any longer than a couple of years, he should be thrilled at having ridden the 911 wave successfully.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # F273 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo 930 Coupe; S\/N WP0JB0931HS020417; Guards Red\/Tan leather; Visually maintained, largely original, 3+ condition; With Reserve; Not sold at Hammer bid of $80,000 \u2013 Black Fuchs, sunroof, snorkely brake light, rear wiper, Blaupunkt cassette stereo, tinted glass, air conditioning. \u2013 Stated to be 36,002 original miles. Used engine bay with some newer hoses and an aftermarket air filter, intercooler and exhaust. Fairly worn shift knob and seats but otherwise very well kept inside. Touched up chip on the left front fender. Otherwise very good original paint. Shiny wheels. An imperfect but pretty good late 930. Better to drive than collect. \u2013 There were 11 911 Turbos of various vintages in Kissimmee this year, including six 930s. This modified example simply failed to stand out and unfortunately got no love when it crossed the block. It\u2019s worth more than the reported high bid in the present market but as the number of Turbos in Kissimmee indicates they\u2019re coming out of the woodwork and rapidly satiating demand with an abundance of supply. The seller would have been wise to take the money in anticipation of the 930 market\u2019s direction..<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # S55.1 1971 Porsche 911T Coupe; S\/N 521167371; Yellow\/Black leatherette; Cosmetic restoration, 2 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $85,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $93,500 \u2013 3-liter valves, high compression pistons, dual Webers, aftermarket exhaust, 5-speed, sunroof, fog lights, Fuchs wheels, Pirelli tires, Blaupunkt AM\/FM radio, gold brightwork. \u2013 Represented as matching numbers. Engine rebuilt to S-specs in 2012. Cosmetic restoration in 2014. Left exhaust pipe is cocked a bit inward. Very good paint and interior. Used but good and tidy engine bay. Clean underbody. Not top to bottom restored but given everything it needed and tastefully modified. \u2013 The 911T may have been the base model in 1971, but this one has been given significant, tasteful mods that probably allow it go like stink. The Kissimmee bidders took to the idea of a hot-rodded 911, and the sound of its 911R-style exhaust, to bid it to a result that would be generous for a stock example.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # S96 1964 Porsche 356 SC Coupe, Body by Karmann; S\/N 217501; Signal Red\/Tan; Estimate $75,000 \u2013 $100,000; Older restoration, 3+ condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $70,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $77,000 \u2013 Chromed steel wheels with hub caps, Bridgestone tires, Nardi woodrim wheel, Blaupunkt radio, dash clock. \u2013 Older paint with a small chip on the nose and a big one at the front of the filler cap. Paint on engine cover and driver\u2019s door doesn\u2019t match the rest of the body. Visibly worn seats. Lightly scratched rear glass. Clean and restored but used underneath. A basic, slightly tired older restoration. \u2013 Hammered not sold at $65,000 at Mecum Monterey in 2013, which was a generous offer that should have seen the car sold. Porsche prices have of course surged since then, so this result in Kissimmee was actually a good buy even taking the car\u2019s flaws into account. The new owner has plenty of money left for a fresh paint job that will do it a world of good.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # S122 1992 Porsche 911 RUF CTR Coupe; S\/N WP0AA2966NS480142; Yellow\/Gray leather; Estimate $325,000 \u2013 $400,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $265,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $291,500 \u2013 3.6\/469hp Turbo, Ruf-designed 6-speed, integrated roll cage, polyurethane bumpers, Ruf calipers, Ruf wheels, sunroof, tinted glass, power windows, Sony stereo, dash clock, whale tail, rear wiper. \u2013 Genuine Ruf Yellowbird. Small ding in right exhaust tip. Uneven gaps on engine cover. Very good paint. Lightly worn upholstery. Very good, genuine and original example from one of the best known Porsche tuners. \u2013 Mecum doesn\u2019t seem like the kind of place to go shopping for Ruf-Porsches, but they had this car in 2016 and a 1997 car in similar condition last year. The 1997 failed to sell at $250,000, while this one successfully sold at $15 grand more. One of the quickest cars you could buy in 1992, this Ruf sold for about what a good 1992 964 Turbo S is worth but offers well over 100 hp more plus a number of other enhancements. When you take the exclusivity and added performance of this car into account, it actually seems like pretty good value. You could, of course, get this performance in a new Corvette for less than half the money but that\u2019s irrelevant. Right?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # S132 1958 Porsche 356A 1600 Super Cabriolet, Body by Reutter; S\/N 150523; Green\/Tan leather; Tan cloth top; Estimate $175,000 \u2013 $225,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $120,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $132,000 \u2013 1582\/70hp, hub caps, Michelin tires, Blaupunkt radio, VDO dash clock, Porsche CofA. \u2013 Dull bumpers and brightwork. Several small cracks and chips on the tail. Good older repaint otherwise. Original switchgear and steering wheel, which is old and pitted. Good older interior. Correct carpets. Very good top. A little dirty underneath. Well kept, honest and mostly original with erratic cosmetic attention to keep it in usable condition. \u2013 Whew! This is serious money for a consistently mediocre Porsche Cab. The price values originality far more than condition.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # S150 1996 Porsche 911 993 Turbo Coupe; S\/N WP0AC2991TS376031; Red\/Red leather; Estimate $300,000 \u2013 $375,000; Unrestored original, 2- condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $305,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $335,500 \u2013 Sunroof, rear wiper, cross-drilled rotors, air conditioning, power brakes, power seats, tinted glass, partial wood steering wheel rim and shift knob, factory cassette stereo. \u2013 Small paint bubble in the nose. Otherwise well kept original paint and lightly worn interior. Clean underneath. Not quite like new but more than good enough in condition that matches the 5,866 miles on the odometer that are represented to be all it has covered from new. \u2013 Even in today\u2019s Porsche craziness, this is a big result that far surpasses this 20-year-old car\u2019s original MSRP and approaches Turbo S money. The buyer here bid out of love for this car, and with its red paint, red interior, and red wheels, we can probably guess what his favorite color is.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # S153 2005 Porsche Carrera GT Targa; S\/N WP0CA29815L001159; Black\/Black leather; Estimate $900,000 \u2013 $1,100,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; With Reserve; Not sold at Hammer bid of $825,000 \u2013 Michelin Pilot Sport tires, yellow calipers, carbon fiber removable roof, ceramic brakes, ceramic clutch, magnesium wheels, Xenon headlights, wood shift knob, air conditioning, power windows. \u2013 Other than seats that look like they\u2019ve been sat in a few times, it\u2019s a like new car with 909 miles on it. \u2013 Having demonstrated at several auctions recently the ability to change hands for seven figures Carrera GTs are coming to market just about everywhere to try to catch the market, thus demonstrating that demand does, in fact, stimulate supply and reduce prices. If there was money anywhere close to the reported high bid the seller should have grabbed it without hesitation rather than chasing a declining market downward.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # S190 2005 Porsche Carrera GT Targa; S\/N WP0CA29805L001525; Guards Red\/Black leather; Estimate $900,000 \u2013 $1,100,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; With Reserve; Not sold at Hammer bid of $650,000 \u2013 Yellow calipers, carbon fiber removable roof, ceramic brakes, ceramic clutch, magnesium wheels, Xenon headlights, wood shift knob, air conditioning, power windows. \u2013 Two owners, like new with 2,720 miles. \u2013 Not Silver. The second of two Carrera GTs offered at Kissimmee and the second one to no-sale. It continued the search for a receptive audience at Barrett-Jackson in Palm Beach ten weeks later, and again no-saled. There are too many Carrera GTs chasing a shrinking pool of buyers to sustain the price expectations of the sellers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # S213 1997 Porsche 911 993 Turbo Coupe; S\/N WP0AC2991VS375867; Guards Red\/Black leather; Estimate $275,000 \u2013 $250,000; Unrestored original, 2- condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $140,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $154,000 \u2013 Alloy wheels, sunroof, rear spoiler, cross-drilled rotors, power windows, sports seats, cruise control, factory stereo, rear wiper, Continental tires. \u2013 Handful of tiny rock chips on the nose. Otherwise very good original paint. Good, lightly worn interior with small crack on the screen of the radio display. An overall very good final year 993 Turbo with 16,520 miles from new. \u2013 A well kept example with low miles is the norm among 993 Turbos that are coming to auction, so this isn\u2019t particularly special. The result it brought wasn\u2019t special, either, just market appropriate at the time sold. Then again, it\u2019s a car that\u2019s less than 20 years old that\u2019s selling above its original MSRP, so unless the seller acquired the car very recently, he made out pretty well with this transaction.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2016 – Auction Report<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lot # 1367 1977 Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo Coupe; S\/N 9307800254; Ice Green Metallic\/Black with Green tartan cloth inserts; Recent restoration, 2 condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $240,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $264,000 \u2013 Black center Fuchs, Bridgestone Potenza tires, sunroof, rear wiper, tinted glass, power windows, air conditioning, Blaupunkt radio, VDO dash clock. \u2013 Always in California. From the final year of the 3.0-liter 930 and the second year of the Turbo Carrera, as it was called in the US market. Very good exterior plastic. Excellent paint and interior aside from some light orange where it\u2019s hard to wet sand. Clean and restored underneath. Restored to like new and finished in a relatively rare color along with the always cool tartan seats. \u2013 While a flood of 911s to the market may mean that Porsche prices won\u2019t continue their steep march upwards, prime examples of particularly collectible models will likely continue to demand high prices. This spectacular early 930 would have been perfectly at home among the shiny offerings at Gooding or RM, but still brought the very healthy result it deserved at Barrett.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 1385 1965 Porsche 356 SC Cabriolet, Body by Reutter; S\/N 161161; Engine # P812921; Champagne Yellow\/Dark Green leather; Dark Green cloth top; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $95,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $104,500 \u2013 Blaupunkt AM-FM-Multiband radio, Porsche woodrim steering wheel, chrome wheels, hubcaps, Dunlop radial blackwall tires. \u2013 6 miles since Monterey when it was described thusly: Good paint over a consistently filled body, very good upholstery, fresh, flexible new body rubbers. Clean, tidy undercoated underbody. Very clean, fresh engine compartment. Flat panels and flush fits. An attractive car that shows good workmanship and good materials. \u2013 Reported bid to $195,000 at Mecum Indy last May, then $180,000 at Mecum Monterey in August, it found its level at this bargain basement price here at B-J. The Porsche buyers must have been chasing 911s because this is a breathtaking value in a 356 SC Cab.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 1386 1962 Porsche 356B Super 90 Cabriolet, Body by Reutter; S\/N 155837; Ivory\/Red leather; Black cloth top; Recent restoration, 2- condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $115,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $126,500 \u2013 Pushbutton AM radio, chrome wheels, hubcaps, blackwall radial tires. \u2013 The observation here is the same as it was at Monterey five months ago and Indy last May: \u2018Good paint over plentiful filler. Mixed chrome with many weak and pitted trim items. Good interior and top, clean, orderly engine compartment. Clean, freshly painted underbody. Engine number said to match the Porsche CoA. Erratically and inconsistently done and not reassuring.; \u2013 Offered by Mecum at Indy last May with a reported high bid of $180,000, then at Monterey in August where it was bid to a reported $150,000. It found its level here in Scottsdale where Porsche buyers were looking for 911s, not 356s. It is a very good value at this price \u2013 unless the 356 market is following oil driller stocks into the sub-basement.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 1392 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach Coupe; S\/N WP0CA2A13FS800561; White\/Black; Unrestored original, 2+ condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $1,600,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,760,000 \u2013 20\/21 inch Michelin Pilot Sport tires, centerlock wheels, yellow brake calipers, carbon fiber brake discs, air conditioning, Burmeister stereo, books, extra key, factory car cover and charging station. \u2013 New car with 595 extremely scary miles trying to control all this power even with electronic driver aids. One of 918 built. 608hp 4.6 liter V8 supplemented by two electric motors and batteries that add another 154hp at the back and 125hp at the front. \u2013 An instant collectible? Late model supercars like this Porsche 918 have an instant following. Porsche stickers this at about $860,000 bringing its price here (after production has ended) to double the sticker. Exclusivity has its price, and RM got $1,595,000 for its, but the price of exclusivity and \u2018I have the newest thing\u2019 is expensive.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bonhams Scottsdale 2016 – Auction Report<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lot # 14 1969 Porsche 911S Targa; S\/N 119310587; Engine # 6392043; Polo Red\/Black vinyl; Estimate $135,000 \u2013 $165,000; Older restoration, 3+ condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $150,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $165,000 \u2013 1991\/170hp, Bosch fuel injection, 5-speed, Fuchs wheels, Goodyear Assurance tires, gold brightwork, Becker Grand Prix radio, fog lights, tinted glass, glass rear window.. \u2013 Loose, wavy roof vinyl. Used, slightly dirty but presentable engine bay. Very good paint and interior. Believed to be a California car since new and with three owners and showing 94,508 miles. Fully restored in the early 2000s and used regularly since. Still very good and ideal for vintage tours and rallies. \u2013 This is an appropriate result for a fixed window, 5-speed \u201969 911S Targa with a strong older restoration that is holding up very well. Of the fifteen 911s of various configurations and ages offered at Bonhams only another \u201969 911S (coupe) and the RS 2.7 brought more and it is one of only four to sell within their pre-sale estimate ranges, continuing to evidence Porsche collectors\u2019 infatuation with the early short wheelbase 911s.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 22 1970 Porsche 914-4 Targa, Body by Karmann; S\/N 4712908012; Willow Green\/Black vinyl; Estimate $30,000 \u2013 $40,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3- condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $15,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $16,500 \u2013 Bosch fuel injection, steel wheels with hub caps, Bridgestone Potenza tires, AM\/FM cassette radio. \u2013 Long, jagged scratch on the engine cover. Lots of masking errors around the front bumper. Big chip on the right front fender. Overspray in the wheel wells and on the suspension. Paint flaking off of the frame of the roof panel, and small cracks in the vinyl at the edge of it as well. Good, lightly worn original interior. Pitted door handles. Clean underneath. This could have been an impressive, preserved car kept dry thanks to a clean and dry existence where it was sold in Utah, but the distinctions of originality were ruined by a crude, rushed respray done in 2012. \u2013 Placed at the end of the photogenic line of Porsches during the auction preview, this car really didn\u2019t fit in, not only because it\u2019s a 914 but because its sub-par repaint really stood out among a group of overall really well presented 911s. Bonhams\u2019 presale estimate of $30,000 \u2013 $40,000 was unbelievably optimistic, as this result, which is still a generous one, shows. It will not be easy or cheap to undo the tacky, poorly masked, repaint and at this price it isn\u2019t financially feasible to try.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 46 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Coupe; S\/N 9113601446; Engine # 6631401; Grand Prix White, Red \u201cCarrera\u201d.\/Black vinyl, cloth; Estimate $600,000 \u2013 $800,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3+ condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $477,273 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $525,000 Red center Fuchs wheels, Bridgestone tires, headrest seats, tools, Porsche CofA documented. \u2013 Represented as the original engine. Good repaint and upholstery. Doors and hood fit well. Wheel rims are clearcoated and starting to craze. Good bright window moldings. Underbody is original and showing age and miles. Cosmetically redone in the 90\u2019s and as attractive as a driver quality RS 2.7 can be, which is very attractive. \u2013 Closed post-block with this result and a representative value for a RS 2.7 Touring, even in a market now flush with 911s of all stripes, engines and chassis lengths.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 56 1969 Porsche 911S Coupe; S\/N 119301410; Engine # 6391988; Metallic Blue\/Beige leatherette; Estimate $175,000 \u2013 $225,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $190,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $209,000 \u2013 Bosch fuel injection, Fuchs wheels, Michelin tires, electric sunroof, gold brightwork, Blaupunkt cassette stereo, Porsche C of A. \u2013 Matching numbers. Very clean, not overly detailed engine bay. Engine cover doesn\u2019t stay open. Very good paint and interior. A relatively recent high quality restoration that wasn\u2019t overdone but just right and leaving a correct, like-new 911S from the first year that the top-end S model got Bosch fuel injection. \u2013 Most of the numerous no-reserve 911s at Bonhams this year didn\u2019t do all that well when they crossed the block, selling for well under estimate after tedious and careful bidding. This car was among the best of the bunch in terms of both equipment and condition, however, and was one of the few Porsches to bring the kind of money that we\u2019ve become accustomed to seeing from 911s these days. This may mark a high point for the recently tumultuous course of 911 values as the generous supply of these cars becomes apparent to enamored collectors.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 85 1975 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 Targa; S\/N 9115410127; Engine # 6581182; Gazelle Metallic, Black \u201cCarrera\u201d and vinyl roof panel\/Tan leatherette; Estimate $75,000 \u2013 $100,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3+ condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $50,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $55,000 \u2013 Bosch fuel injection, Black Fuchs wheels, Falken tires, whale tail spoiler, Blaupunkt Portland cassette stereo. \u2013 Replacement engine from a later 911 SC. Good older repaint with a handful of chips on the nose and hood. Wavy roof vinyl. Used but tidy engine bay. Lightly cracked seat upholstery and lightly worn switchgear. Repainted at some point but largely original and lightly enjoyed. With a replacement engine and an unknown early history, it\u2019s destined to be a driver rather than a collector showpiece. \u2013 The bidders didn\u2019t much discount the replacement engine or the condition and bid this car to a result that would be more appropriate for a freshly restored example, although it was close to the $52,000 this car brought at Mecum Monterey last year and still well short of Bonhams\u2019 generous low estimate.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

RM Sotheby’s Arizona 2016 – Auction Report<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lot # 104 1962 APAL-Porsche 1600 GT Coupe; S\/N 40172003; Engine # 66106; Red\/Black leather; Estimate $80,000 \u2013 $100,000; Recent restoration, 2- condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $80,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $88,000. \u2013 1957 Porsche 1600 Normal engine, woodrim steering wheel, dash clock, Speedster style seats, steel wheels, Vredestein tires, rollbar, inertia reel shoulder belts, driving and fog lights. \u2013 Fiberglas body special with quality cosmetics, overspray in wheelwells. A strange looking beast in surprisingly good condition. \u2013 Lighter than a comparable Porsche, with an extra 30cm wheelbase, built on a VW pan, this is an intriguing Belgian-built special, one of about 150 built from 1961-1965. Not likely to meet itself coming around the corner any time soon which makes its price a reasonable stretch for a Porsche fan looking for individuality.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 213 1988 Porsche 959 Komfort Coupe; S\/N WP0ZZZ95ZJS900191; Engine # 65H00262; Grand Prix White\/Blue leather; Estimate $1,100,000 \u2013 $1,400,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; With Reserve; Not sold at Hammer bid of $800,000. \u2013 White alloy wheels, power windows, air conditioning, Kenwood cassette stereo, heated sport seats. \u2013 Represented as 25,503 km from new. A few tiny chips around the right headlight bezel, but otherwise fantastic original paint. Very good, barely worn interior. A very lightly used 959. Sold new in Germany and spent many years in Switzerland. Received a major service in late 2014, but nowhere in the catalog or on-site does it mention any U.S. import approval. \u2013 Reported sold at Bonhams Francorchamps sale last year for $781,480 and thus not surprising that it didn\u2019t change hands at the reported high bid. Its offering here depends upon it being more than 25 years old and thus exempt from U.S. DOT and EPA requirements, a weak reed upon which to base a 7-figure expenditure.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 216 1968 Porsche 911S Targa Soft Window; S\/N 11850368; Engine # 4081247; Tangerine\/Black leatherette; Estimate $200,000 \u2013 $250,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $125,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $137,500. \u2013 Dual triple-throat Webers, MSD ignition, Fuchs wheels, Michelin XZX tires, soft plastic rear window, gold brightwork, woodrim steering wheel, radio delete. \u2013 Lightly scratched window glass. Paint coming off the roof panel frame. Dull front vent chrome and bumper plastic. Very clean, straight and clear rear window. Rear bumper rub strip is coming loose on the driver\u2019s side. Very good interior with original unrestored gauges. Very clean, lightly used engine bay. A solid older restoration, probably best used on vintage driving events and casual cruises. A European spec soft window Targa that was fully restored and is now starting to show its age. \u2013 A straightforward, market appropriate transaction for an older restored soft window car that both parties should be satisfied with, even if the seller was hoping the 911 wave would be continuing to rise.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 253 1958 Porsche 356A Speedster; S\/N 83895; Engine # 744333; Meissen Blue\/Dark Blue vinyl; Dark Blue cloth top; Estimate $325,000 \u2013 $400,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; With Reserve; Not sold at Hammer bid of $260,000. \u2013 Chrome wheels, hubcaps, Michelin tires, bumper overriders, Nardi woodrim steering wheel, full tool roll, jack. \u2013 912 engine and carburetors. Very good, paint, chrome and interior. Underbody has been redone like new, undercoated and driven some. Excellent panel fit with flush fits and tight, even gaps. Filled fenders, lower doors and cowl. \u2013 Offered by RM in Monterey in 2008 with a high bid of $170,000 before the fresh cosmetics, the later engine, while adding to the driving experience, detracts from its collector value. Even at that the high bid here is light in the context of current 356A Speedster values, but not by much.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 259 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 Coupe S\/N 9114600628; Engine # 6640833; Grand Prix White, Black graphics\/Black vinyl with tweed cloth inserts; Estimate $300,000 \u2013 $375,000; Cosmetic restoration, 2- condition; With Reserve; Not sold at Hammer bid of $250,000. \u2013 Bosch mechanical fuel injection, Fuchs wheels, Kumho tires, duck tail spoiler, power windows, radio delete, VDO dash clock. \u2013 Used but tidy engine compartment with the Euro-spec 210hp engine. A few light scratches on the window frames. Fairly worn steering wheel but otherwise well kept all original interior. Very good newer paint. Used by the original owner as a daily driver until 1987, when it had reportedly accumulated 147,000 km (which doesn\u2019t match the 58,285 km on the odometer today), then received a cosmetic restoration a few years ago that retained the very good original interior. A very pretty driver quality 911 Carrera. \u2013 A Carrera, but not an RS, with Euro horsepower and bumpers is a combination that pencils out to a desirable example that is unusual in the U.S. and warrants a premium price. Apparently the bidders at the Biltmore didn\u2019t think it was as desirable as the consignor, despite a generous reported high bid.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 52 1978 Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo Coupe; S\/N 9308800186; Engine # 6880115; Mediterranean Blue\/Blue leather; Estimate $130,000 \u2013 $160,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3 condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $107,500 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $118,250 \u2013 Black center Fuchs wheels, Michelin tires, cassette stereo, power sliding sunroof, air conditioning, power windows, power mirrors, sport seats, Porsche CofA. \u2013 Good clearcoat repaint, lightly worn original interior, clean unrestored chassis and underbody. A presentable but ordinary driver. \u2013 Porsche Turbos offered explosive performance for the period and their reputation has powered them to explosive heights in recent years. This isn\u2019t nearly as expensive at Turbos were a few months ago and is among the prices brought by five of the other six sold in the Scottsdale auctions, excepting only a generous $264,000 sale at Barrett-Jackson. This would seem to be the new normal.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 101 1973 Porsche 911T Coupe; S\/N 9113100333; Tangerine\/Black leatherette; Estimate $90,000 \u2013 $110,000; Cosmetic restoration, 2 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $72,500 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $79,750 \u2013 Fuchs wheels, Pirelli tires, Bosch fuel injection, 5-speed, black painted front vents, Blaupunkt AM\/FM radio. \u2013 Final year long hood 911. Excellent paint and interior. Restored underneath. Straightforward, fresh high quality 911 cosmetic restoration done in 2013 that mainly refreshed the cosmetics, but the car is very clean underneath as well. \u2013 This was strong money for a strong car, even if it was under Gooding\u2019s low estimate, representative of the generalized performance of the boat load of 911s in the Scottsdale auctions this year.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 141 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe; S\/N WP0AC2993VS375501; Fly Yellow\/Black; Estimate $275,000 \u2013 $325,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $220,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $242,000 \u2013 Cross-drilled rotors, Michelin Pilot Sport tires, sunroof, spoiler, rear wiper, factory CD stereo, power windows, air conditioning. \u2013 Very good custom-order paint. Seats look barely sat in. Just about like new, despite the 29,688 miles on the odometer. Recently received a 30,000-mile service that included new belts and tires. A babied 911 Turbo, carefully driven and kept clean in between trips. \u2013 Sold by Mecum in Monterey in 2013 for $114,490. Since then, the car\u2019s done less than 600 miles and essentially doubled in value. Looking at cars as an investment isn\u2019t generally a good idea, but just about anybody who bought an air-cooled 911 a few years ago and sold it in 2015-16 saw a handsome return, extremely handsome in the case of this 993 Turbo, but calling into question how long it can be expected to show such growth.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 148 1961 Porsche 356B 1600 Super Roadster; S\/N 88316; Engine # 87462; Dark Grey\/Red leather; Black cloth top; Estimate $175,000 \u2013 $225,000; Older restoration, 3+ condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $145,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $159,500 \u2013 Chrome wheels, Michelin XZX tires. \u2013 Replacement engine of the correct type, 4 1\/2 inch wide aftermarket wheels. Fair older repaint and interior. A sound older restoration to good driving condition showing age and miles. Old undercoat in the wheelwells. Luggage compartment is old, scuffed and has no floor liner. \u2013 If this result is any measure the Porsche mania has translated from 911s to 356Bs. It\u2019s a replacement engine, a shortcoming not borne lightly by Porschephiles, and the result is appropriate to an original-engined example.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bonhams Amelia Island 2016 – Auction Report<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lot # 136 1989 Porsche 911 Turbo 930 Cabriolet; S\/N WP0EB0935KS070209; Grand Prix White\/Red leather; Black top; Estimate $175,000 \u2013 $250,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 2 condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $165,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $181,500 \u2013 White CCW wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport tires, cross-drilled rotors, black cloth boot cover, snorkely brake light, whale tail spoiler, white face VDO gauges, Alpine stereo, climate control, Euro front bumper. Comes with tools, compressor, manuals, build sheet copy, title from the original owner, original U.S. bumper and Fuchs wheels. \u2013 A genuine factory built slant nose. Bought new by Andre Agassi and owned by him until 1996. Records and tools. 56,851 km. Touch up on the right front fender. Otherwise very good original paint. Very good, barely worn interior, reupholstered in red in place of the original black. Clean underneath. A real slant nose, final year 930 with celebrity ownership, this car has a lot going for it and has been remarkably well kept. \u2013 A visual statement in GP White over Red leather, this 930 Turbo has been meticulously maintained and imbues confidence in its quality and condition. The celebrity history is a small plus, but the real value is in the configuration and presentation. It is a very good value at the price it brought here, a car with serious bragging rights.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 138 1967 Porsche 911S Coupe; S\/N 306131S; Engine # 961094; Light Ivory\/Black vinyl; Estimate $140,000 \u2013 $180,000; Recent restoration, 2- condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $115,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $126,500 \u2013Fuchs wheels, all season tires, dual Webers, gold brightwork, Blaupunkt pushbutton AM\/FM, VDO dash clock, sport seats with headrests, heater. \u2013 First year 911S. Driver\u2019s side door isn\u2019t flush. Pitted front vents. Uneven gaps on the hood. Very good paint other than some tiny spots of surface rust poking through in the drip rails. Very good interior. Correct replacement crankcase. Full restoration finished in 2014, but it missed on a few details that stand out in a market with no shortage of very good 911S\u2019s. \u2013 A no reserve lot that amazingly fell flat when it crossed the block, this is a downright bargain in today\u2019s market, even for an imperfect car like this, and a transaction that\u2019s massively favorable to the buyer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 150 1994 Porsche 928 GTS Coupe; S\/N WP0AA2921SS820063; Silver Metallic\/Dove Grey leather; Estimate $75,000 \u2013 $100,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $120,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $132,000 \u2013 350hp, 5-speed, Michelin Pilot Sport tires, sunroof, rear spoiler, rear window wiper, power windows, air conditioning, console clock, factory radio, Carfax, original window sticker, books. \u2013 Small chip in the right front fender. Two more on the nose and another couple on the hood. Very good, shiny original paint otherwise. Very good, lightly worn interior. 24,000 miles. Not quite like new, but almost. A rare car and the last, most developed, and fastest of the long-lived series of front-engine water-cooled Porsches. \u2013 Bonhams had little luck with 911s in Scottsdale, so there were only two of them in Amelia. Right beside them during the preview, however, was this 928 GTS that was one of the biggest surprises of the auction. An $85,000 car when new, it far exceeded its presale high estimate. With all the attention that 90s 911s have gotten, it seems people are starting to appreciate the rare, pretty, fast and comfortable 90s GT that is the 928 GTS. This is a curve-busting result for a 928.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 171 1963 Porsche 356B S90 Cabriolet, Body by Reutter; S\/N 15771; Engine # 806510; Black\/Black; Black top; Estimate $140,000 \u2013 $160,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $136,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $149,600 \u2013 Michelin tires, black cloth boot cover, dual Solex carbs, woodrim steering wheel, Blaupunkt AM\/FM pushbutton, VDO dash clock. \u2013 Engine case replaced in the 1970s with a factory supplied and stamped replacement. Delivered new to Brumos and reportedly sold to Peter Gregg, who kept it briefly. Finished in original colors. Present owner for 25 years and restored about 20 years ago. Long, light scratch on the hood and another near the left front hood vent. Very good older paint otherwise. Very good interior. Clean, lightly used underneath. An older restoration that\u2019s held up quite well. \u2013 Only the restoration\u2019s age kept this beautiful S90 Cab from being worth another $15-25,000 more and it represents a very good value for the money in a car that should provide its next owner with a long term, satisfying ownership experience.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 191 2005 Porsche Carrera GT Targa; S\/N WP0CA29845L001107; Silver\/Black leather; Estimate $800,000 \u2013 $900,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; With Reserve; Not sold at Hammer bid of $680,000 \u2013 Yellow calipers, cross-drilled rotors, Michelin Pilot Sport tires, power windows, air conditioning, wood shift knob, all its original accessories, roof panel, manuals and original window sticker. \u2013 Freshly given a 150 item pre-purchase inspection with no deficiencies. No chips or scrapes. Very good interior. Like new, although that seems to be the norm among the 1,200 Carrera GTs produced. \u2013 The Carrera GT buyers must have been on a tour or something and not in the Bonhams marquee because the reported high bid is nowhere close to what GTs have been bringing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Gooding and Company Amelia Island 2016 – Auction Report<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lot # 09 1966 Porsche 912 Coupe; S\/N 353326; Gulf Blue\/Black vinyl; Estimate $60,000 \u2013 $80,000; Older restoration, 2 condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $60,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $66,000 \u2013 1582\/102hp, dual Solex carbs, 5-speed, steel wheels with hub caps, Vredestein tires, dual mirrors, Simpson lap belts, Blaupunkt AM\/FM pushbutton radio, Koni suspension, Cibie headlights. \u2013 Very clean, like new engine bay. Very good paint. Excellent interior. Fully restored in 1990, but looks to have been done much more recently and showing no flaw other than very light general age. \u2013 Sold by Gooding in Scottsdale last year for $82,500. That was a monumental price at the time for a 912, and while this result only a year later is still expensive, it\u2019s sign of Porsche-mania settling down. The Gooding bidders were probably keeping their powder dry in anticipation of the Jerry Seinfeld Porsches coming across the block an hour or so later. Sometimes it\u2019s good to be a buyer with the courage to stand up for your convictions and not wait for the star cars.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 27 1994 Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo 3.6 Coupe; S\/N WP0AC2964RS480348; Black\/Cashmere Beige leather; Estimate $275,000 \u2013 $325,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; With Reserve; Not sold at Hammer bid of $255,000 \u2013 3.6\/355hp Turbo, 5-speed, polished modular wheels, Toyo tires, whale tail, rear window wiper, cross-drilled rotors with Red Brembo calipers, sunroof, aluminum shift knob, Alpine stereo, power windows, air conditioning. \u2013 Four owners from new, showing 20,275 miles represented as being from new and looking like a car with much fewer. One of 288 964 Turbo 3.6s imported in 1994. Pampered from new. \u2013 While the reported high bid was under Gooding\u2019s low estimate, it was close and to be offered $255,000 for a car that had an MSRP of $150,000 a little over 20 years ago, even in the current market, should not have been refused. The Porsche buyers were still keeping their powder dry for the Seinfeld cars.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 31 1966 Porsche 911 Coupe; S\/N 304182; Engine # 907419; Sand\/Tan vinyl; Estimate $200,000 \u2013 $300,000; Detailed to restored, 2+ condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $250,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $275,000 \u2013 Blaupunkt radio, woodrim Porsche steering wheel, chrome wheels, hubcaps, Michelin XAS blackwalls, owner\u2019s manual, tool roll, jack. \u2013 Excellent original paint, chrome and interior, 18,679 miles from new. Underbody and matching numbers engine are like new. Obsessively detailed to beyond new condition. Jerry Seinfeld collection. \u2013 \u2018Detailed to restored\u2019 condition evaluations are rarely given, but this early short wheelbase 911 is a perfect example of the category. It has minimal miles, beyond meticulous preservation and detailed presentation that makes it a paragon of the model and of preservation in general. The first car in Gooding\u2019s Seinfeld collection, it blew away its low estimate, a tribute to its quality and preservation. On first viewing it looked like a careful restoration; closer up its quality and originality became apparent and among today\u2019s passion for early 911s it might even be considered a good value.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 34 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder, Body by Wendler; S\/N 5500060; Engine # 90063; Blue, White fender accents\/Tan cloth; Estimate $5,000,000 \u2013 $6,000,000; Competition restoration, 3 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $4,850,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $5,335,000 \u2013 Passenger\u2019s hard tonneau cover, white rim banjo spoke steering wheel, driver\u2019s windscreen. \u2013 No known early racing history. Sound repaint and good interior. Paint chipped in right front wheel well and cracked over the rear fender accents. Clean, orderly engine compartment. Many areas of paint peeling off the inside of the body. Driver\u2019s door front edge chipped and touched up. It looks something of a mess, but it is original except for the repaint, has its original engine and transaxle, 10,337 original miles on its odometer and three owners from new who have maintained it meticulously. Jerry Seinfeld collection. \u2013 It isn\u2019t a beauty, cosmetically, but its history is beautiful and the new owner should be proud to own it, even at this magnanimous price. One of the first of Porsche\u2019s little giant killers, its history and provenance make it worthy to stand beside 550 Spyder race\/class winners. The Porsche guys were gaga at this 550\u2019s originality.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 35 1957 Porsche 356A Speedster, Body by Reutter; S\/N 83124; Engine # 64919; Aquamarine Metallic\/Beige leatherette; Beige cloth top; Estimate $500,000 \u2013 $600,000; Recent restoration, 2 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $620,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $682,000 \u2013 Two-spoke Porsche steering wheel, silver painted wheels, hubcaps, Michelin XZX tires, bumper overriders, tool kit, jack, handbooks, Porsche CofA, Kardex copy. \u2013 Represented as the original engine. Excellent paint, chrome and interior. Underbody is like new with fresh, shiny undercoat. Crisp, highly magnetic body, even where 356s generally aren\u2019t. Restored in 2010 and still in concours condition. Jerry Seinfeld collection. \u2013 After a halting start the Seinfeld cars began to take off with this 60hp Speedster. It is perfect, but it also is expensive, even with having your picture taken with the car and Jerry Seinfeld as part of the package. That is one very expensive photograph.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 36 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 IROC RSR Coupe; S\/N 9114600016; Engine # 6840034; Yellow, Black graphics\/Black cloth; Estimate $1,200,000 \u2013 $1,500,000; Competition restoration, 2+ condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $2,100,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $2,310,000 \u2013 2994\/315hp FI engine, 5-speed, Fuchs wheels, two seats. \u2013 The first IROC Porsche built, engine from another IROC RSR. Driven by Peter Revson to 3rd in the first IROC at Riverside. Gordon Johncock got T-boned in the second IROC, then driven by George Follmer in the next year\u2019s opener at Daytona but dnf\u2019d. Sold to and raced for and by Grey Egerton, then sold to Vasek Polak and bought from his estate by Tom Linton in 1998 and restored to IROC configuration with the present engine. Pristine and immaculate. Jerry Seinfeld collection. \u2013 The Seinfeld cars built up to this IROC RSR which brought eye-opening money.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 38 1990 Porsche 962C Coupe; S\/N 962012; Engine # 402; White\/Black; Estimate $1,500,000 \u2013 $2,000,000; Competition restoration, 2- condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $1,500,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,650,000 \u2013 Raced by Joest with mid-field results, restored by them in the present late evolution double wing configuration with only limited demonstration use. Under the skin it shows a little age but barely any use. Jerry Seinfeld collection. \u2013 Pretty in pristine white, the value of this car comes if it were configured in its race liveries sponsored by Blaupunkt or Sachs. However the present high downforce biplane wing configuration means the driver can go fast without being Frank Jelinski or Bob Wollek. A superb track day tool with an impeccable two-owner history, it is a sound value at this price.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 39 1963 Porsche 356C Carrera 2000 GS\/GT Coupe, Body by Reutter; S\/N 122561; Engine # 98016; Silver\/Blue leatherette; Estimate $1,100,000 \u2013 $1,400,000; Competition restoration, 2- condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $750,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $825,000 \u2013 4-cam 1996\/180hp, 4-speed, braced rollbar, Nardi woodrim steering wheel, left front fender fuel cap, bucket seats, center exit \u2018Sebring\u2019 exhaust, long range fuel tank. \u2013 Engine replaced by Porsche in 1964, ex-904-003. Excellent recent repaint, good older interior. Chassis and underbody are older but orderly. Engine is spotless but where it sits is like the chassis. Jerry Seinfeld collection. \u2013 Sold by RM at from Richard Freshman\u2019s collection in Santa Monica in 2002 for $173,250, then by Bonhams at Monaco in May 2003 for $179,228. Updated along the way, it\u2019s a driver\u2019s Carrera and is bought somewhat expensively for its condition.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 40 2000 Porsche Carrera GT Coupe; S\/N 9R3M001; Silver\/Black Alcantara, Tan leather; Estimate $1,500,000 \u2013 $2,250,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; With Reserve; Not sold at Hammer bid of $1,000,000 \u2013 Like new. The Carrera GT Prototype driven by Walter Roehrl in Porsche introduction videos. Its original ECU did not meet regulations so it has been removed and the car is a static display. Restricted use required for subsequent purchasers. Jerry Seinfeld collection. \u2013 Garage art of a high (and expensive) order. Prototype status doesn\u2019t mean much when a new owner will be bound by contract not to retrofit or drive it. After the VW diesel debacle Porsche isn\u2019t likely to relent in its limitations, either. A meaningless result for a static display artifact. Still, most Carrera GTs don\u2019t get driven, so what\u2019s the difference?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 41 1997 Porsche 911 Cup 3.8 RSR Coupe; S\/N WP0ZZZ99ZVS98070; Engine # 62P85712; White\/Black cloth; Estimate $1,200,000 \u2013 $1,500,000; Competition car, original as-raced, 2 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $850,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $935,000 \u2013 Centerlock gold center BBS wheels, six-point belts, two seats, 75 liter fuel cell, roll cage, Recaro seats, Momo steering wheel, fire system, air jacks. \u2013 Showroom condition with 5,890 km from new. One of 45 built. Jerry Seinfeld collection. \u2013 Consider for a moment what $935,000 will buy, then wonder what makes this limited production but just 340 hp Porsche worth so much? Preserve or use on track days, but if it\u2019s caught on the freeway the DOT will crush it into a cube.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 43 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup Brumos Coupe; S\/N WP0ZZZ99ZCS798179; White, Red, Blue stripes\/Black cloth; Estimate $300,000 \u2013 $500,000; Competition restoration, 1 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $420,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $462,000 \u2013 No racing history, a commemorative edition track car emblazoned with Brumos and sponsor\u2019s logos, fire system, OMP steering wheel, sequential 6-speed, all the racing goodies. \u2013 Flawless, even by Brumos standards with an hour and a half track time from new. Jerry Seinfeld collection. \u2013 This car stands tall upon first look, then falls back into tribute territory upon considering its non-existent history. Good luck to the buyer who should cherish his (or her) after-sale photo with Jerry Seinfeld and the car. It\u2019s all the history this car has.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 44 1973 Porsche 917\/30 Can-Am Spyder; S\/N 917030004; Blue, Yellow, Sunoco\/Blue fiberglass; Estimate $5,000,000 \u2013 $7,000,000; Competition restoration, 1 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $2,800,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $3,080,000 \u2013 Sharp, clean, fresh in show car condition with no competition history. Bought from Porsche and retained for many years on display by the Australian Porsche importer, Alan Hamilton. Restored in its present livery by Porsche in the early 90\u2019s. Engine case from Vasek Polak\u2019s spares. Later owned by Matt Drendel. Jerry Seinfeld collection. \u2013 How great the gulf between appearance and reality? This is a real 917\/30. Real in the sense that was the way Porsche built it, but not real in the sense that it was never driven in competition when new, nor handled by legends of motorsport (other than some demonstration laps with Roger Penske at the wheel.) Sold for barely half Gooding\u2019s pre-sale estimate, that is the consequence of no history but it has immense potential, if you\u2019re Mark Donohue and able to manage its immense power.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 45 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe; S\/N WP0AC2968RS480403; Polar Silver\/Gray; Estimate $1,000,000 \u2013 $1,300,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $925,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,017,500 \u2013 3601\/385hp, 5-speed, sliding sunroof, CD stereo, Speedline modular wheels, red calipers, factory Flachbau slant-nose, power driver\u2019s seat, X85 U.S. market. \u2013 Like new with 12,581 miles. One of 76 built, 39 in this X85 configuration. It has \u2018Porsche-exclusive badging\u2019. Jerry Seinfeld collection. \u2013 The Porsche fans were out in force for Jerry Seinfeld\u2019s cars, nowhere better seen than in this result. How much is a slant nose and \u2018Porsche-exclusive badging\u2019 worth? Apparently this much, although reasonable minds might disagree.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 46 1958 Porsche 356A GS\/GT Carrera Speedster, Body by Reutter; S\/N 84908; Engine # 91015; Auratium Green\/Black leatherette; Black cloth top; Estimate $2,000,000 \u2013 $2,500,000; Recent restoration, 1 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $1,400,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,540,000 \u2013 1587\/132hp, 4-speed, Nardi woodrim steering wheel, braced rollbar, silver wheels, fog lights, Porsche Cof A, Kardex copy, tool roll, jack, handbook. \u2013 Engine from 84912 from new. Excellent paint, chrome and interior. Spotless, dry, sharp engine and compartment. Restored better than new. Jerry Seinfeld collection. \u2013 The prize of the Jerry Seinfeld cars, meticulously presented and faster than radar. No one in the marquee overlooked this car, from the novice to Porsche experts. It is superb in its presentation and specification. Expectations were high as evidenced by the estimate range but it brought a sober price that reflects the quality of its specification and restoration.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 48 1959 Porsche RSK Typ 718 Spyder, Body by Wendler; S\/N 718019; Engine # 90322; Silver\/Beige cloth; Estimate $3,800,000 \u2013 $4,200,000; Competition restoration, 2+ condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $2,600,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $2,860,000 \u2013 1.6 liter 4-cam engine from an RS61, full width windscreen, driver\u2019s rollbar. \u2013 Customer-spec RSK raced initially and successfully by Harry Blanchard, then Roger Penske and Lake Underwood. Penske\u2019s 1960 SCCA F\/Modified national championship ride. Severely burned in a 1970 fire while owned by John Beam, then bounced around as a project until it was restored for Tom Trabue with a new body and major parts from other racing Porsches. Still in better than new condition and immaculately turned out. Jerry Seinfeld collection. \u2013 This result is an interesting contrast with the 550 Spyder at the beginning of the Jerry Seinfeld segment. That car, with no racing history but original except for an old repaint, sold on a hammer bid near its low estimate and brought over $5 million with commission. This beautiful mid-engined RSK with a great U.S. racing history but restored from something approaching a cinder fell nearly a million dollars short of the low estimate even after adding on the buyer\u2019s premium. If nothing else the disparate results highlight the importance of an unblemished history and the severe burden imposed upon even the best restoration (or perhaps \u2018resurrection\u2019) from a jumble of parts. This RSK brought what it was worth and the new owner should be very pleased both with the car and with the price paid.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 53 1970 Porsche 911T Coupe; S\/N 9110101579; Tangerine\/Tan vinyl; Estimate $135,000 \u2013 $175,000; Unrestored original, 3- condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $150,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $165,000 \u2013 Steel wheels with hub caps, dual Zenith carbs, 5-speed with dog leg 1st gear, Blaupunkt AM\/FM push button radio. \u2013 Dull, dusty original paint, but a good detailing would bring it back to very good shape. Dry plastic and rubber. Dull brightwork. Dirty but complete engine bay. Even gaps. Dirty interior but, like the paint, it would clean up pretty well. This really isn\u2019t a rough, dirty barn find type of car. Time has been relatively kind to it, but it\u2019s hiding under a layer of dust that\u2019s kept on to convey the barn find mystique from its recent rediscovery after 33 years in storage. \u2013 This is a $50,000 car with $100,000 worth of dirt and grime. The appetite of collectors for such relics, and their willingness to pay eye-popping premiums, is a wonder.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 75 1968 Porsche 908 Coupe; S\/N 908011; White, Orange nose\/Red cloth; Estimate $3,000,000 \u2013 $3,300,000; Competition restoration, 3+ condition; With Reserve; Not sold at Hammer bid of $2,000,000 \u2013 RHD. Replacement engine case in magnesium, \u2013 Finished third overall in its first race for Porsche at the Spa 1000km in 1968 driven by Han Herrmann and Rolf Stommelen. Dnf at Watkins Glen driven by George Follmer and Joe Buzzetta, then disqualified in the Zeltweg 500km race. Damaged by the next owner, cannibalized, later repaired frame and body were sold to and restored by Dale Miller. Freshly rebuilt engine with dyno time only. Neat, orderly competition restoration with very good cosmetics. \u2013 Like Jerry Seinfeld\u2019s RSK, resurrection from nearly nothing weighs heavily on the collector value even of a competition car, which is expected to endure some vicissitudes, but maybe not quite being parted out to a (repaired) frame and body. Even taking that into account, though, at anything close to the reported high bid this 908 would be a wildly fun car at a reasonable price for historic racing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island 2016 – Auction Report<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lot # 106 1964 Porsche 356 SC Coupe, Body by Reutter; S\/N 128987; Engine # 811655; Champagne Yellow\/Black; Estimate $140,000 \u2013 $180,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $110,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $121,000 \u2013 Steel wheels with hub caps, Dunlop tires, sunroof, Nardi woodrim steering wheel, VDO dash clock, Blaupunkt AM\/FM pushbutton. \u2013 Passenger\u2019s side door isn\u2019t flush. Lightly cracked mirror gasket. Big gouge out of the left tailpipe. Very good, lightly worn interior. Very good paint. Beautiful car, and its few flaws are easy to overlook. Restored in 2003 and equipped with a rebuilt replacement gearbox. \u2013 This transaction is another sign of the Porsche market not being as hot as it was a year ago. In 2013, this car was sold at Mecum Houston for $93,625. Two years later, it was sold by RM in Arizona last year for $159,500. It was a no reserve lot and only the second car of the day to cross the block at the Ritz, but the difference between the last two sales is still significant in the Porsche 356 trend.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 126 1976 Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo Coupe; S\/N 9306800466; Engine # 6860475; Platinum Metallic\/Brown leather; Estimate $275,000 \u2013 $350,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $280,500 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $308,550 \u2013 2993\/234hp, single turbo, 4-speed, black spider Fuchs wheels, Pirelli P6000 tires, sunroof, whale tail, rear window wiper, Blaupunkt cassette stereo, VDO dash clock, fire extinguisher, power windows, air conditioning. \u2013 Dash top is slightly wavy. Fantastic original paint other than very light chips at the back of the driver\u2019s side door. Like new original interior. Showing a claimed original 20,093 miles, and it looks like all of them were careful. California car. It would be more remarkable if there weren\u2019t so many well kept early 930s popping up for sale, but it\u2019s still an admirable car. \u2013 According to the catalogue, the consignor bought this car in 2014, when it was worth approximately half of what it brought in Amelia two years later. It\u2019s an appropriate result for a very good all-original first year 930 with an appreciable originality premium. The seller rode the 911 wave with admirable success. It was a good time to get out.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 133 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe; S\/N WP0AC2995VS375774; Engine # 61V01882; Forest Green Metallic\/Cashmere Beige leather; Estimate $400,000 \u2013 $475,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $450,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $495,000 \u2013 3601\/424hp, twin turbos, 6-speed, all wheel drive, Yellow calipers, cross-drilled rotors, Pirelli P Zero tires, sunroof, spoiler, rear wiper, carbon fiber dash, factory CD stereo, cruise control, power seats, power windows, air conditioning, biplane wing. \u2013 Fantastic paint. Clean wheels. Light visible wear on the seats but otherwise like new interior. Fantastically kept example of one of the most sought after 993s with 13,379 miles from new, and in a rare and pretty color to boot. \u2013 The 993 Turbo S is one of the most developed, fastest and rarest air-cooled 911 road cars you can buy, but half a million dollars and over three times what it cost new might seem excessive for a 19-year old car. Gooding sold a very similar car here last year for $440,000, though, so this result is no fluke although with 375 built in all and 183 for North America how many others there may in comparable condition (many?) hangs over the market for them.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 153 2005 Porsche Carrera GT Coupe; S\/N WP0CA29895L001460; GT Silver Metallic\/Ascot Brown, Black leather; Estimate $750,000 \u2013 $850,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $650,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $715,000 \u2013 Yellow calipers, cross-drilled rotors, Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires, wood shift knob, factory stereo, power windows, air conditioning. \u2013 Number 949 of 1,270 built. One owner, like new and showing 1,184 miles. Fresh clutch and full service. \u2013 Carrera GTs show up frequently, usually like this one with barely more than delivery miles. With 650hp from its 5.7 liter V10 it has awesome performance that, as a recent celebrity death in one shows, needs to be approached with care not abandon. This is an appropriate result for this car although it is off by a hundred thousand dollars or more from the prices they were bringing a year ago as they come to market (five have been offered just since the beginning of this year) in response to big prices.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 156 1960 Porsche 356B Super Cabriolet, Body by Reutter; S\/N 152629; Engine # 84903; Light Ivory, Red hardtop\/Red leather; Black cloth top; Estimate $200,000 \u2013 $250,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $220,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $242,000 \u2013 1582\/75hp, 4-speed, steel wheels and hub caps, Michelin XZX tires, luggage rack and fitted luggage, gold brightwork, black cloth boot cover, woodrim steering wheel, Blaupunkt radio, California black plates, hardtop and soft top. \u2013 Perfect top. Like new paint and brightwork. Excellent interior. In storage from 1966 to 2011 with an unresolved engine problem. Then restored in 2012 and reportedly driven less than 50 miles since. Now having 56,255 miles from new, It is like new and has abolutely nothing to pick on. \u2013 Expensive but not excessive for a top-notch car. Collectors of high-end sports cars seek and are willing to pay for the best, as transactions like this show.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Motostalgia Amelia Island 2016 – Auction Report<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lot # 05 1971 Porsche 914\/4 Targa; S\/N 4712908012; Green\/Black vinyl; Estimate $25,000 \u2013 $35,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3- condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $9,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $9,900 \u2013 Bosch fuel injection, steel wheels with hub caps, Bridgestone Potenza tires, AM\/FM cassette stereo. \u2013 Long, jagged scratch on the engine cover. Lots of masking errors around the front bumper. Big chip on the right front fender. Overspray in the wheel wells and on the suspension. Paint flaking off of the frame of the roof panel, and small cracks in the vinyl at the edge of it as well. Good, lightly worn original interior. Pitted door handles. Clean underneath. This could have been an impressive, preserved car kept dry thanks to a clean and dry existence where it was sold in Utah, but the distinctions of originality were ruined by a crude, rushed respray done in 2012. \u2013 Just sold at Bonhams\u2019 Scottsdale sale, where it brought a generous $16,500. It seems a case of buyer\u2019s remorse struck, prompting this no reserve sale just weeks later or perhaps the 7 more miles on the odometer were discouraging. The $6,000-plus hit for the seller must be a tough pill to swallow, but at least the buyer this time around has quite a bit more room to give this car the attention it really deserves and the seller can move on.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 18 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe; S\/N WP0AC299TS375507; Black\/Black leather; Estimate $155,000 \u2013 $175,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $137,500 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $151,250 \u2013 Michelin tires, sunroof, spoiler, rear window wiper, Alpine CD stereo, power windows, air conditioning. \u2013 Small chip in the nose. Small scratch below right headlight. Very good original paint otherwise. Very good interior. Showing 51,826 miles. Recently serviced. Not the best, but still very good. \u2013 Not particularly expensive in the context of recent 993 prices, but still more than it cost new (not counting for inflation).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 48 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Speedster; S\/N WP0EB0914KS173247; Guards Red\/Black; Black cloth top; Estimate $190,000 \u2013 $240,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $185,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $203,500 \u2013 Black Fuchs wheels, Fuzion tires, snorkely brake light, power windows, climate control, Blaupunkt cassette stereo. \u2013 Clean, straight top. Very good original paint. Very good, barely worn original interior. Almost like new. \u2013 It used to seem like these cars, of which only about 800 were sold in the US, were rare. Given their explosion in value, though, many have been coming to market. The seller was reasonable to hold out when this car didn\u2019t sell at Mecum Monterey last year at a high bid of $175,000. It had better luck in Amelia and brought an appropriate price which was wisely accepted even though it\u2019s only $10,000 more on the hammer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Auctions America Fort Lauderdale 2016 – Auction Report<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lot # 208 1968 Porsche 911T Coupe; S\/N 11820357; Engine # 6196647; Tobacco\/Cream; Estimate $80,000 \u2013 $110,000; Cosmetic restoration, 3+ condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $76,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $83,600 \u2013 1,991cc\/110hp, two 3-barrel Zenith carbs, 5-speed, Italian delivery Euro version 911T. Pushbutton radio, silver steel wheels, hubcaps, Touring T\/A tires. \u2013 Good repaint, scuffed bright trim, pitted horn grilles. Good interior and gauges but smudged dashboard. Good new dashtop. Dry but not restored engine compartment and the underbody has been covered in new but erratically applied undercoat. Described as a \u2018complete restoration\u2019, it is in fact a superficial cosmetic restoration of indifferent quality. \u2013 911s continue to attract top dollar, even when as in this case their presentation isn\u2019t particularly high quality. This result is generous for the quality of the car.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 540 1966 Porsche Replica 906 VRC; S\/N VRC906001; Engine # 6133602; White, Red nose panel\/Red cloth; Estimate $250,000 \u2013 $300,000; Rebodied or re-created, 3+ condition; With Reserve; Not sold at Hammer bid of $200,000 \u2013 Built by Vintage Racing Cars in Buenos Aires, Argentina. 2.7 liter Porsche 911 engine, two 3-barrel Weber carbs, 5-speed Porsche Typ 915 transaxle, fire system, chrome wheels. \u2013 Lightly used and orderly. Hour meter shows 51 hours and the car looks like it\u2019s covered even less. Completed two years ago and has raced in vintage events in Florida. \u2013 This isn\u2019t a Porsche 906, although it looks the part and probably drives the part, too. A 906 in vintage race ready condition would have another zero on its price, but the application of this VRC 906 is all about finding an accepting sanctioning body that will let it be used.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 546 1970 Porsche 911T Coupe; S\/N 9110123962; Engine # 6109763; Irish Green\/Black vinyl; Estimate $70,000 \u2013 $80,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $58,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $63,800 Fuchs wheels (original steel wheels included), Yokohama tires, CD stereo, Porsche CofA. \u2013 Repainted assembled with abundant overspray on original dirt and undercoat in the wheelwells and only partially painted door jambs and sills. Dirt in the paint here and there. Sound original upholstery, aged door panels. Dull, scratched window moldings. Clean and orderly unrestored engine compartment. Known history from new, with the original owner and his daughter until the late 90\u2019s. Engine reportedly rebuilt in 2014 and represented as numbers matching. \u2013 It\u2019s unfortunate that the repaint wasn\u2019t done to higher standards because otherwise this is an impressively preserved and maintained highly original car. The bidders slammed its price with the result that it represents a very good value for the money.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 559 1964 Porsche 356 SC Coupe; S\/N 217063; Engine # P811237; Black\/Dark Red leather; Estimate $80,000 \u2013 $90,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $90,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $99,000 \u2013 Blaupunkt multiband radio, chrome wheels, hubcaps, Dunlop tires, woodrim Porsche steering wheel, K&N air filters, Solex carbs, folding rear seats. \u2013 Sound older repaint with rust repairs visible on the left front fender and overlooked finish sanded area under the right quarter window. Good interior aged and used to an attractive patina. Generally good chrome except for weak B-pillar trim on both sides. Clean, orderly engine compartment in driver condition. \u2013 The 356 SC has the look of a well maintained car that has gotten what it needed, when it needed it, and never been neglected. It brought a price appropriate to its condition and specifications.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 565 1972 Porsche 914\/6 Targa; S\/N 9142430061; Orange, Black roof panel\/Black vinyl; Estimate $70,000 \u2013 $80,000; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $64,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $70,400 \u2013 5-speed, Fuchs wheels, Yokohama tires, dual outside mirrors, heater. \u2013 Really well and freshly done with better than new paint, chrome, interior, gauges, instruments and aluminum bright trim. \u2013 This is a modest, but not unreasonably so, result for a freshly restored 5-speed 914\/6 that should bring its new owner much satisfaction in rarity and performance.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 568 1969 Porsche 911E Coupe; S\/N 119200845; Engine # 6298552; Orange\/Black vinyl; Estimate $90,000 \u2013 $100,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $85,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $93,500 \u2013 Sportomatic, Fuchs wheels, Michelin MXW tires, Alpine cassette stereo, headrest seats. \u2013 Given a decent repaint but otherwise original. Dirty wheels and engine compartment. \u2013 Did it bring more, or less, because of the Sportomatic? At this result it\u2019s pretty much impossible to say with any certainty but if there was any effect it was not significant.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 572 1971 Porsche 911T Targa; S\/N 9111113005; Engine # 6117567; Silver Metallic, Black leatherette roof panel\/Black vinyl; Estimate $75,000 \u2013 $90,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3+ condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $80,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $88,000 \u2013 Blaupunkt cassette, 5-speed, air conditioning, polished Fuchs wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport tires. \u2013 Engine number matches the Porsche CofA. Represented as three owners from new. Good clearcoat repaint and replaced interior. Beyond that, though, it is a clean, well maintained original example. \u2013 This Porsche showed good care and attention, suggesting it will be a competent, rewarding car for its new owner. The price is fairly generous, but not unreasonable.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2016 – Auction Report<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lot # 396 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe; S\/N WP0AC2996TS375277; Guards Red\/Black leather; Unrestored original, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $130,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $143,000. With Reserve. \u2013 Alloy wheels, Bridgestone tires, rear window wiper, spoiler, sunroof, tinted glass, VDO dash clock, factory cassette stereo, air conditioning, power windows. \u2013 Very good paint. Creasing on the seats but otherwise very good interior. The 37,924 miles are low enough that it\u2019s still lightly used, but high enough to know that it\u2019s broken in and sorted out, and that it\u2019s been cared for. \u2013 Not as expensive as other recent 993 Turbo sales that have come in at around $200,000, but still considerably more expensive than this car would have been just a few short years ago. This result, however, further shows that the upward trend in 911 values has slowed way down.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 398 1977 Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo Coupe; S\/N 9307800487; Guards Red, Black graphics\/Black; Unrestored original, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $170,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $187,000. With Reserve. \u2013 Black Fuchs wheels, Bridgestone Potenza tires, sunroof, whale tail, rear window wiper, Blaupunkt radio, air conditioning, power windows. \u2013 Bottom lip is a little wavy. Tiny touched up chips at the front of the hood. Small dent next to right headlight and another on the hood. Some paint flaking off the window frames. Small crack in the left brake light. Excellent, like new interior. Full mechanical service on an all original car. Showing 15,237 believable miles, finished in eye-catching colors and very good presentation other than a few flaws that are almost inevitable with age. \u2013 Given how quickly and how much 930 values have risen in recent years, results like this can still be a bit of a shock, but given this car\u2019s condition this is actually slightly cheap in today\u2019s market for a car in this condition. Just for reference, however, this buyer\u2019s check would buy the best Ferrari 512TR in the world with money left over.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 400 2005 Porsche Carrera GT Coupe; S\/N WP0CA29805L001525; Red\/Black leather; Unrestored original, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $590,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $649,000. With Reserve. \u2013 Cross-drilled rotors, yellow calipers, power windows, air conditioning, carbon shift knob. \u2013 In like new condition with just 2,724 miles. \u2013 This is the second appearance of this Carrera GT since the New Year. It was bid to $650,000 at Mecum\u2019s Kissimmee auction three months ago, has added 4 miles to its odometer since then, and it took this bid to find a balance between supply and demand. Carrera GTs need a rest, there are too many of them coming to into a market that is showing itself to be extremely thin.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 428 2004 Porsche Carrera GT Coupe; S\/N WP0CA298X4L001014; Silver\/Brown leather; Unrestored original, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $575,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $632,500. With Reserve. \u2013 Cross-drilled rotors, yellow calipers, power windows, air conditioning, wood shift knob. \u2013 In like new condition with just 4,252 miles on the odometer. \u2013 Carrera GT prices are trending in opposition to Ford GTs. The Ford, with a MSRP in the mid-$100,000s, now brings two to three times that. The Carrera GT, with a $450,000 MSRP and production of some 1,270 units of which 660 were sold in the U.S., had bubbled up to seven figures but now supply seems to have exceeded demand and they are rapidly settling back into mid-six figures close to their original selling prices, if buyers can be found at all. This is the second one offered here in Palm Beach, and the fifth one to be offered at auction in the U.S. since the beginning of the year. Carrera GT prices are trending in opposition to Ford GTs. The Ford, with a MSRP in the mid-$100,000s, now brings two to three times that. The Carrera GT, with a $450,000 MSRP and production of some 1,270 units of which 660 were sold in the U.S., had bubbled up to seven figures but now supply seems to have exceeded demand and they are rapidly settling back into mid-six figures close to their original selling prices, if buyers can be found at all. This is the second one offered here in Palm Beach, and the fifth one to be offered at auction in the U.S. since the beginning of the year. While $300-400,000 off their peak seems painful, to someone who bought a Carrera GT at their $300,000 or so transaction range three years ago the recent results are very profitable.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 444 1973 Porsche 911T Targa; S\/N 9113112125; Yellow\/Black vinyl; Unrestored original, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $65,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $71,500. No Reserve. \u2013 Sportomatic transmission, Fuchs wheels, BFG Comp T\/A tires, Cibie driving lights, Pioneer cassette stereo, VDO dash clock. \u2013 Dull roof vinyl with a small rip in the back. Lightly pitted headlight bezels. Dull brightwork. Original paint is a little faded but without major blemish. Lightly faded interior but very sound and complete. Door handles are loose. Clean and original underneath. Two-owner car, in storage for 22 years of its life. All original, and the best word to describe it would probably be \u201cweathered\u201d. \u2013 The West Palm bidders valued this car\u2019s almost complete originality and ignored its rare but less desirable 4-speed Sportomatic transmission to bid it to a result that would ordinarily buy a very good freshly restored example.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 637 1987 Porsche 924S Coupe; S\/N WP0AA0929HN451707; Red\/Black; Unrestored original, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $6,700 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $7,370. No Reserve. \u2013 Store brand tires, sunroof, air conditioning, power windows, Alpine CD stereo. \u2013 Lightly scratched wheels. A few small touch ups on the nose. Otherwise good original paint. Good exterior plastic. The center of the steering wheel is very loose, but the rest of the original interior is very good. Showing 43,272 miles. Most 924s are driven nearly to death and beyond help, mostly because it\u2019s been the cheapest thing with a Porsche badge for some time now. It\u2019s therefore surprising, almost refreshing to see one that isn\u2019t terrible. Even better, this one is actually pretty good. \u2013 The later S is the version of the 924 to have, since it features a proper Porsche engine (a detuned unit from the 944) instead of the anemic old Audi four. This is probably one of the better ones available, and it was bought fairly cheaply, leaving the buyer some room for service costs.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bonhams Greenwich 2016 – Auction Report<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lot # 51 1968 Porsche 911S Targa Soft window; S\/N 11850368; Engine # 4081247 ;, \/; Estimate $180,000 \u2013 $200,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $134,545 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $148,000 \u2013 Dual triple-throat Webers, MSD ignition, Fuchs wheels, Michelin XZX tires, soft plastic rear window, gold brightwork, woodrim steering wheel, radio delete. \u2013 Lightly scratched window glass. Paint coming off the roof panel frame. Dull front vent chrome and bumper plastic. Very clean, straight and clear rear window. Rear bumper rub strip is coming loose on the driver\u2019s side. Very good interior with original unrestored gauges. Very clean, lightly used engine bay. A solid older restoration, probably best used on vintage driving events and casual cruises. A European spec soft window Targa that was fully restored and is now starting to show its age. \u2013 Bid to $145,000 on the block, closed later with this all-in result. It was sold only five months ago at RM Sotheby\u2019s Arizona auction for $137,500 all-in when it was in essentially the same condition as it was presented here. This was a short term flip with little to show except liquidity and a chance to get out while the getting was good.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Barrett-Jackson Northeast 2016 – Auction Report<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lot # 324 1984 Porsche 928S Coupe; S\/N WP0JB0922ES863008; Chiffon White\/Beige leather; Unrestored original, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $27,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $29,700. No Reserve. \u2013 Mastercraft tires, sunroof, rear window wiper, tinted glass, power windows, Blaupunkt stereo, power seats, air conditioning, cruise control. \u2013 All original and showing 39,954 miles. Paint and exterior plastic have a little of the dulling that\u2019s inevitable with a car this old, but there are no major blemishes other than a big drop of what appears to be sap on the sunroof. Hood gaps are uneven. Very good interior with lightly worn upholstery. No representation of maintenance history, but it presents like a loved and cherished and lightly used 928. \u2013 Like its other front-engine water-cooled cousins, the 928 was a cheap way to get yourself a Porsche badge for a long time, so there are lots of rough and neglected examples out there. Finding a cherished example like this that\u2019s gotten the care usually reserved for a 911 is therefore unusual, and the bidders at Mohegan Sun responded with their bids to bring this car a very big but not quite excessive result appropriate to its originality and condition.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 374 1967 Porsche 912 Coupe; S\/N 458375; Red\/Black; Cosmetic restoration, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $68,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $74,800. No Reserve. \u2013 1582\/102hp, Weber carbs, 5-speed, Fuchs wheels, BFG Touring tires, 5-gauge dash with VDO clock, Nardi woodrim steering wheel, 8-track stereo. \u2013 Represented as 57,196 miles. Recently serviced. Light scratches on the aluminum dash. Light pitting on the vents in the nose. Light dents in the left headlight bezel. Clean interior. Good paint. Small chips and scratches around filler cap. Microblisters and runs in the paint on the nose. Original but tidy underneath. Rebuilt engine. New shocks. No show car, but an attractive and well cared for driver. \u2013 Sold at Branson back in April for $48,000. That result was expensive. This one is ridiculous, and almost 911 money in this condition and certainly enough to buy the best \u201967 912 in the world, not this mediocre example. Porsche mania may have slowed way down this year, but apparently it\u2019s not too late to catch the wave.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 686 1966 Porsche 911 Coupe; S\/N 304193; Engine # 907579; Irish Green\/Tan leather, Brown plaid; Recent restoration, 2+ condition; Hammered Sold at $167,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $183,700. No Reserve \u2013 4-speed, Blaupunkt multiband radio, chrome wheels, hubcaps, Michelin XZX tires. \u2013 Good paint, chrome and interior. Underbody has been freshly sprayed with shiny undercoat. Engine is spotless and fresh. Even, flush fitting panels. Restored better than new but not overdone. Engine number is appropriate for a \u201966 911. \u2013 This is one of the earliest 911s, only 3,957 into the 911\u2019s s\/n sequence, and they have been the hot collector car until recently but have seen their appreciation curve flatten out. This is a generous price in today\u2019s market but also reflects an unusually meticulous restoration.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 690 1975 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 Targa; S\/N 9115410127; Engine # 6581182; Gazelle Metallic, Black graphics\/Tan leatherette; Visually maintained, largely original, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $67,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $73,700. No Reserve. \u2013 Black Fuchs wheels, whale tail, Falken tires, 1978 911 SC engine, VDO dash clock, power windows, Blaupunkt cassette stereo. \u2013 Replacement engine from a later 911 SC. Good older repaint with a handful of chips on the nose and hood. Wavy roof vinyl. Used but tidy engine bay. Lightly cracked seat upholstery and lightly worn switchgear. Repainted at some point but largely original and lightly enjoyed. \u2013 Part of Bonhams\u2019 long line of 911s at Scottsdale this year, this car sold back in January for $55,000 and the year before at Mecum Monterey for $57,200. If the Scottsdale bidders paid little attention to this car\u2019s replacement engine, the Barrett-Jackson bidders ignored it completely and bid to a stratospheric number, far above what even the best, correct \u201975 Carrera would normally expect to bring. It\u2019s been hard to keep up with Porsche price increases, but even allowing for that this is a hugely expensive Carrera 2.7.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 693 1968 Porsche 911 L Targa Soft Window; S\/N 11860117; Signal Red\/Black leatherette; Recent restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $80,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $88,000. No Reserve. \u2013 Fuchs wheels, plastic rear window, VDO dash clock, Kenwood CD stereo with speakers cut into the doors. \u2013 Rare one year only, US market only 911L (L for Lux) and a soft window Targa to boot. Somewhat dull original gauges but otherwise excellent new interior. Very good paint. Newer rear window. Gold brightwork. Two small dents on the back of the roll bar. Restored to high, but not concours, standards. The 911L featured equipment from the 911S (which wasn\u2019t yet available in the United States) but retained the engine of the normal 911. \u2013 Hammered not sold at Motostalgia\u2019s Seabrook sale in 2014 at a high bid of $135,000, then hammered not sold again at Bonhams\u2019 Amelia Island last year at a high bid of $88,000. A fairly rare car, this 911 deserved more than what it got here, closer to the reported bid a couple of years ago. The buyer should be very pleased with the car and the price paid.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 696 1956 Porsche 356A Coupe, Body by Reutter; S\/N 57110; Lagos Green\/Tan vinyl; Older restoration, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $109,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $119,900. No Reserve \u2013 Blaupunkt multi-band radio, silver steel wheels, hubcaps, blackwall Michelin radials, Marchal fog light and driving light, folding rear seat, windshield washers. \u2013 Excellent movable panel fits, paint, chrome and interior. Underbody was done like new and shows a few miles but is still like a six-month old new car. \u2013 The rare metallic color breathed additional life into the bidding on this Porsche, life that its 44hp 1300 Normal engine doesn\u2019t provide. The result is entirely appropriate and the new owner got a beautiful, if slow, Porsche. 44hp is only eight more ponies than a \u201956 1100cc Volkswagen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 749 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet; S\/N WP0CA2999TS340442; Guards Red\/Black leather; Black cloth top; Unrestored original, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $31,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $34,100. No Reserve. \u2013 3.6\/282hp, 6-speed, cross-drilled rotors, power windows, air conditioning, factory cassette stereo. \u2013 Represented with recent service at a Porsche dealer. Numerous small stone chips on the nose and around the left headlight. Otherwise no better than average original paint. Lightly worn seats but otherwise well kept interior. Clean, used engine bay and underbody. Essentially a used car showing 78,873 miles represented as actual, encouraged to come to market by the 993 boom of last year. \u2013 A sound but unremarkable car, it brought an unremarkable price. The buyer might have expected another 10 grand and would not have been unreasonable to do so, but it\u2019s a no reserve auction and this is what the bidders decided it was worth after bidding it to $40,000 at Mecum Kissimmee five months ago.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 750 1985 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa; S\/N WP0EB091XFS160413; Dark Blue\/Dark Blue leather; Unrestored original, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $32,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $35,200. No Reserve. \u2013 3.2\/200hp, 5-speed, black spider Fuchs wheels, Pirelli Cinturato tires, tinted glass, Magnus Walker Edition Momo steering wheel, modern Blaupunkt CD stereo, air conditioning, power windows. \u2013 Several sizable rips in the roof vinyl. Decent, lightly swirled and scratched and slightly dull original paint. A few small chips on the nose. Very good original interior. Used but clean underneath. Showing 75,628 miles represented as all it\u2019s covered from new. Recently serviced at a Porsche dealer. Not a great car, but not a bad one. Just a driver. \u2013 The air-cooled 911 boom brought out and is apparently still bringing out 911s of all kinds, including some of the more ordinary cars. This car did well for the seller to bring a somewhat expensive but not excessive result, although he might have done better if he sold during the height of the frenzy last year or even at Kissimmee five months ago when it was reported bid to $37,000. So goes the 911 market.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

RM Sotheby’s Monterey 2016 – Auction Report<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lot # 105 1977 Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo Coupe; S\/N 9307800305; Engine # 6870327; Silver Metallic\/Black leather with Black Watch tartan cloth inserts; Estimate $250,000 \u2013 $325,000; Unrestored original, 2- condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $250,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $275,000 \u2013 Black Fuchs wheels, tinted glass, sunroof, whale tail, rear window wiper, power windows, air conditioning, power heated mirrors, Blaupunkt stereo. \u2013 Very clean original engine bay. A handful of very tiny chips above the rear stone guards are typical. There are two small chips on the roof. Otherwise, the car looks new inside and out and is represented to have a believable 16,665 miles since it was built, with a known ownership history from new. \u2013 Despite the cornucopia of 911s this year, which included plenty of 930s, this car was among the best and brought a big but not excessive price in today\u2019s market, demonstrating collectors\u2019 preference for careful preservation, low miles and full documentation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 143 1956 Porsche 356A Speedster, Body by Reutter; S\/N 82561; Engine # 62752; Ivory\/Red leatherette; Black cloth top; Estimate $400,000 \u2013 $450,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3- condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $380,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $418,000 \u2013 1582\/60hp, dual Solex carbs, hubcaps, Kumho tires, gold brightwork, transistor radio, dual wing mirrors, GE driving lights, 356A coupe seats added in period. \u2013 Sound 1970s repaint with several large bare chips on the front bumper and nose. Several more around the front edge of the hood with light surface rust poking through. Big scrape on the left front fender. Several more chips around the body, around the engine cover and a huge one in the center of the tail. Plating is flaking off the rear bumperettes. Very good newer top on sound original top frame. Significantly worn original interior with small rips and some discoloration in the seats. A few light spots of surface rust underneath but nothing serious. There aren\u2019t too many original 356 Speedsters out there anymore and this one is borderline enjoyable as-is, although nobody would blame the new owner for restoring it. While almost completely original, it has been mechanically sorted and maintained in a private Porsche collection since 2010, so someone has already endured the headaches that follow rolling an automotive artifact out of the barn. \u2013 This car offered all the preservation of a barn find but none of the hassle of cleaning layers of dust and animal droppings or the months of major mechanical work. The combination resonated with bidders and the car brought a huge price, above even what a freshly restored car could expect to bring.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 247 2004 Porsche Carrera GT Coupe; S\/N WP0CA29804L001183; Silver\/Black leather; Estimate $650,000 \u2013 $700,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $590,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $649,000 \u2013 Yellow calipers, cross-drilled carbon ceramic rotors, power windows, air conditioning. \u2013 A like-new U.S.-delivery car showing 3,537 miles. \u2013 These cars started at about $450,000 when they were new. A few big auction results for both Carrera GTs and other modern hypercars prompted quite a few of these cars to come to market, but they haven\u2019t all sold particularly well. This car was lucky to find an appreciative audience at the Portola and sell at an appropriate price.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bonhams Quail Lodge 2016 – Auction Report<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lot # 4 1973 Porsche 911S Coupe; S\/N 9113301166; Engine # 6331858; Tangerine\/Black leatherette; Estimate $180,000 \u2013 $220,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $120,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $132,000 \u2013 Bosch fuel injection, Fuchs wheels, Pirelli P6000 tires, dual mirrors, Blaupunkt AM\/FM stereo. \u2013 Paint coming off of the lug nuts. Engine bay is run but tidy. Two nicks in the front rubber rub strip. A few scratches in the front Porsche badge. Exterior plastic is a little dry. Very good paint. Newer upholstery and carpets. Dash and gauges are original but very good. Represented as matching numbers. Not a show car, but gorgeous and eye-catching enough to be proud of. Has received restoration work intermittently but has never been restored all at once. \u2013 This was the fourth car of the sale and first of 11 911s to cross the block at Bonhams this year, and there were dozens more 911s to choose from on the peninsula throughout the week. That may have diminished the appeal of this otherwise very good and usable car in desirable S specification. With Porsche 911 prices softening but still high, this can be considered something of a bargain, until the market turns.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 5 2005 Porsche Carrera GT Coupe; S\/N WP0CA29835L001566; Silver\/Terracotta leather; Estimate $600,000 \u2013 $750,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $580,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $638,000 \u2013 Carbon ceramic brakes with yellow calipers, wood shift knob, power windows, air conditioning, clear bra on the nose, tinted windows. \u2013 Like new inside, out and underneath. Just 2,200 miles and barely broken in. \u2013 This Carrera GT result is in line with other recent transactions for similarly low mileage all-but-showroom new examples, down from the nearly seven figures they brought in recent memory but still twice the price of just a few years ago.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 12 1964 Porsche 356C 1600 Coupe, Body by Karmann; S\/N 216729; Engine # 712046; Black\/Red leatherette; Estimate $70,000 \u2013 $90,000; Recent restoration, 2- condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $110,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $121,000 \u2013 1582\/75hp, steel wheels with hub caps, Cinturato tires, disc brakes, tool roll. \u2013 Lightly run, very clean engine bay. Lightly worn steering wheel. Otherwise excellent interior. Very good paint. Light rust on the screws for the headlight bezels. Represented as a matching numbers recent restoration finished earlier this year. Lightly used but nothing too big to pick on. \u2013 An honest Porsche driver\u2019s car restored to good standards but with some unnerving oversights that were overlooked by the bidders on the way to this generous price.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 18 1965 Porsche 911 Coupe; S\/N 302003; Engine # 302003; Red\/Black; Estimate $200,000 \u2013 $250,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 2- condition; With Reserve; Not sold at Hammer bid of $175,000 \u2013 1991\/130hp, 5-speed, steel wheels with hubcaps, Vredestein Sprint Classic tires, gold brightwork, woodrim steering wheel, radio delete. \u2013 Very good older repaint. Clean restored wheels. 911 badge on the tail doesn\u2019t quite fit flush with the body. The vent on the engine cover is dull and has red overspray on it. Very good, lightly worn upholstery. Most of the interior is original and very good. Very clean original engine bay and underbody. Showing 56,351 believable miles. Received cosmetic attention when necessary, but underneath the car is largely original. \u2013 This is a very early 911 and inherently collectible, but it\u2019s neither pristinely restored nor completely original. The reported high bid was a fair one in Porsche collectors\u2019 current passion for early short wheelbase 911s and it could have been sold without regret at the reported high bid.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 62 1991 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe; S\/N WP0AA2963MS480579; Engine # 61M02579; Black\/Black leather; Estimate $120,000 \u2013 $145,000; Unrestored original, 2- condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $102,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $112,200 \u2013 3.2\/320hp, 5-speed, modular wheels, Bridgestone Potenza tires, sunroof, rear window wiper, whale tail, cross-drilled rotors, tinted windows, power windows, air conditioning, modern stereo with face plate. \u2013 A handful of tiny chips on the nose mar the otherwise well kept but not immaculate original paint. Taillight lenses are faded. Very good, lightly worn interior. Condition corresponds to the age and the 27,587 miles it is represented to have covered since it was new. \u2013 Like most of the no-reserve 911s this Turbo was had for a price that would have been huge two or three years ago but appears to be cheap given recent history. 911 enthusiasm has already peaked and an abundant supply flooding the Monterey auctions trying to get noticed \u2013 there were 94 1965-2000 Porsche 911 derivatives among the five auctions, enough supply to have a serious effect upon prices.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 70 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo S Flachbau Coupe; S\/N WP0AC2967RS480425; Engine # 61R00952; Guards Red\/Cashmere leather; Estimate -; Unrestored original, 2 condition; With Reserve; Not sold at Hammer bid of $1,250,000 \u2013 3.6\/355hp, 5-speed, Speedline wheels, Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires, sunroof, rear window wiper, whale tail, carbon fiber dash, carbon\/aluminum shift knob, factory cassette stereo, power windows, air conditioning, carbon fiber door handles and parking brake handle, tools, books, CofA, correspondence. \u2013 One of 76 Flachbau (flat nose) cars worldwide and 39 for the US market. Very good original paint. Lightly worn upholstery. Condition corresponds to the 2,318 miles. Very rare edition, displayed at Porsche to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the \u2018Porsche Exclusive\u2019 program. In an inflated 911 market, special versions like this will be he ones that really hold value and continue to appreciate. \u2013 It can be difficult to set a price on such a rare special version of car, but Gooding sold a nearly identical car with even fewer miles on it for $1.1 million. In that context, this $1.25 million reported high bid could have been taken gladly.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 86 1989 Porsche 911 Turbo 930 Slantnose Cabriolet; S\/N WP0EB093XKS070402; White\/Dark Blue leather; Dark Blue cloth top; Estimate $175,000 \u2013 $200,000; Unrestored original, 3+ condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $120,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $132,000 \u2013 3.3 liter\/282hp, 5-speed, factory slantnose, white Fuchs wheels, Pirelli tires, snorkely brake light, whale tail, blue cloth boot cover, climate control, power windows, Modern Eclipse stereo. \u2013 Replacement engine, described as recently brought out of storage and recommissioned. Light scrape on the bottom front lip. Two touched up chips on the driver\u2019s side mirror. Otherwise fantastic original paint. Seats have more wear than the 34,011 miles would predict but it\u2019s not bad. Tidy underneath. A good car if you want a 930 cabriolet to actually use and enjoy. \u2013 Bonhams wasn\u2019t unreasonable to estimate $175,000 on the low end for this car, especially considering that factory slantnose cars can command a premium of up to 30 percent, but 911 buyers were either spoiled for choice or more careful with their bidding. The buyer paid what would be a bargain price for even a standard car, so he essentially got the slantnose option thrown in for free.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 114 1978 Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo Coupe; S\/N 9308800266; Silver, Black graphics\/Red leather; Estimate $140,000 \u2013 $180,000; Unrestored original, 3+ condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $75,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $82,500 \u2013 Black Fuchs, Toyo tires in back, Falken tires up front, sunroof, rear window wiper, whale tail, power windows, air conditioning, Alpine CD stereo. \u2013 Turbo graphics are starting to come off at the edges all over. The original paint, on the other hand, is very good and there are only a handful of stone chips on the nose and a long scratch behind the radio antenna and six long scratches from the tracks on the sunroof to pick on. Remarkably well kept original interior that\u2019s much better than the outside. California car from new and looks like it. Won\u2019t win any trophies, but it\u2019s good enough cosmetically at least to enjoy as-is, and with 66,260 miles from new, it can be driven regularly without remorse. \u2013 One of the last lots of the sale and sold at no reserve. The 911 buyers had either already had their pick by the time this car crossed the block or were looking for a car that wasn\u2019t quite so heavily used, so the buyer picked up a perfectly good 930 for a price that would have been more appropriate in 2014 before the recent runup in Porsche prices.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mecum Monterey 2016 – Auction Report<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lot #T87 1979 Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo Coupe; S\/N 9309800323; Copper Metallic\/Black leather; Visually maintained, largely original, 3+ condition; Hammered Sold at $80,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $88,000. With Reserve. \u2013 Power windows, air conditioning, modern Alpine stereo, dash clock, car phone, sunroof, chrome Fuchs wheels, cross-drilled rotors, rear window wiper, intercooler. \u2013 Paint has chips on several panels, but has been detailed recently and presents well. Two of the chrome Fuchs wheels have some slight polish through. Black trim and rubber parts are very slightly aged. Interior is aged appropriately for the 103,338 miles advertised. Left driver\u2019s seat bolster is worn through. Steering wheel, carpet and pedals all very worn. Engine compartment is dirty with road grime, but no leaks are evident. Painted 25 years ago. A well cared for Turbo, but it has lots of miles and the interior is tired. \u2013 The 930s that have brought the big money over the past few years have been stellar low-mileage preserved examples or, in some cases, quality restorations. This car is neither, so it failed to attract much attention. The owner had no misconceptions about this car, though, and let it go at a price favorable to the buyer. It was offered here again on Friday and died on the block at a $67,500 bid. Not a good sign.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot #S19 1978 Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo Coupe; S\/N 9308800410; Grand Prix White\/Brown leather; Estimate $250,000 \u2013 $300,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $140,000. With Reserve. \u2013 Air conditioning, intercooler, Fuchs wheels, cassette stereo, sunroof, power windows, air conditioning. \u2013 The trim has some cleaning scratches, and a scuff below the passenger\u2019s side door. The engine bay has oxidized surfaces, but appears correct and clean. Interior is very well cared for. Only the driver\u2019s seat shows any wear. Original paint is fantastic. Showing 5,080 miles and in corresponding condition. \u2013 Sold at Bonhams Scottsdale back in January for $132,000. This car still deserves more, and the seller is reasonable to expect it, but the market is crowded with 930s and it may take another trip or two across the block to find the right buyer, or it may just get shopworn and wear out the consignor\u2019s patience.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # S131.1 1979 Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo Coupe; S\/N 9309800983; Black\/Black leather; Estimate $450,000 \u2013 $550,000; Unrestored original, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $360,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $396,000. With Reserve. \u2013 Black Fuchs wheels, rear window wiper, sunroof, power windows, air conditioning. \u2013 Original paint presents almost like new other than very light scratches in the driver\u2019s side front fender. Interior presents as brand new but does have a very light musty smell to back up the claimed long-term storage. Engine bay is factory, clean, and does show some recent maintenance service done in July. Represented as 64 miles from new. \u2013 Another instance of top dollar going to a car that presents like it\u2019s factory fresh, but is destined to almost never be driven because of it. Even so, this is a surprisingly high result, especially given the softening of 930 prices recently. While it is reasonable to wonder how many others like this are out there this weekend in Monterey suggest they have only begun to show up in a healthy market for them, a situation that might be called \u2018buying too soon.\u2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Russo and Steele Monterey 2016 – Auction Report<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lot # F476 1992 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe; S\/N WP0AA2965NS480133; Black\/Gray leather; Unrestored original, 2- condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $135,000. With Reserve. \u2013 Whale tail, red calipers, power windows, air conditioning, sunroof. \u2013 Good paint with light scratches around the front bumper and headlights. Black trim looks dry and faded around the front bumper, but no other issues are evident. The seats and carpet show light wear that would be expected with use. A well kept but not perfect 964 Turbo. \u2013 While 964 prices have softened after an unsustainable surge last year, they remain high and this car deserved another handful of bids. The consignor may very well have better luck where there isn\u2019t a boatload of other 911s to choose from; they were everywhere at the Monterey auctions and that does not bode well for their prices.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # F481 2005 Porsche Carrera GT Coupe; S\/N WP0CA29885L001109; Guards Red\/Black leather; Unrestored original, 2 condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $545,000. With Reserve. \u2013 Carbon ceramic brakes, wood shift knob, power windows, air conditioning. \u2013 Excellent condition inside and out. Nothing to pick on. \u2013 Bid to even less than the silver Carrera GT in the sale (S676), and one of half a dozen Carrera GTs in Monterey. The market was saturated, and the cars at the higher profile sales got more attention. There was a time when a Carrera GT brought \u2018buy it now before the price goes up\u2019 reactions; today it\u2019s the sellers who might be feeling \u2018sell it now before the price goes down.\u2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # S638 1967 Porsche 911S Targa; S\/N 500714S; Bahama Yellow\/Black with Houndstooth cloth inserts; Older restoration, 2- condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $140,000. With Reserve. \u2013 1991\/180hp, 5-speed, Fuchs wheels, plastic rear window. \u2013 Paint is chipped around passenger\u2019s side headlight and a hairline crack extends from the bottom front passenger wheel well to the top. Rubber molding under the driver\u2019s side headlight is protruding out from the seam. The interior floor and seats show no wear. The dash is scratched under the gauges. Freshly restored Fuchs wheels look great. A well done restoration showing age. \u2013 The plastic rear window on the Targa was the only one available in 1967, and a glass one became available for \u201968. Soft Window Targas command a significant premium, but even if this car had a glass window, it would still deserve more than the reported high bid, which wasn\u2019t a whole lot more than project car money. It was offered at Auctions America\u2019s Ft. Lauderdale auction four months ago and brought a bid of $160,000.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # S640 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe; S\/N WP0AC2993TS375849; Speed Yellow\/Black leather; Unrestored original, 2 condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $140,000. With Reserve. \u2013 Air conditioning, Bridgestone S-02 tires, sunroof, Sony stereo, includes Car Fax and Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. \u2013 Service performed ive months prior. Very well maintained paint with only a few scrapes on the bottom of the nose, the engine compartment has been maintained well and detailed. The interior has been kept in excellent condition as well with only minor creasing to the driver\u2019s seat from use. Showing 40,645 believable miles, but like most of these cars it looks like it has covered fewer. \u2013 Hammered not sold at Mecum Houston this year at a high bid of $130,000. The bids are still quite a way off for this car, which is close enough to new condition but has enough miles on it that you can enjoy it without thinking about the value dropping with every tick of the odometer. Another 20 or 30 grand would have been more like it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # S676 2005 Porsche Carrera GT Coupe; S\/N WP0CA29845L001172; Silver\/Brown leather; Unrestored original, 2 condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $575,000. With Reserve. \u2013 Carbon ceramic brakes, wood shift knob, power windows, air conditioning. \u2013 2,486 miles and virtually new. No noticeable flaws inside or out. \u2013 Half a dozen Carrera GTs were up for grabs on the peninsula this year, and the buying audience for such cars is relatively small to begin with, so this car was simply overlooked in favor of the others.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # S680 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach Coupe; S\/N WP0CA2A1XFS800489; Viper Green\/Black; Unrestored original, 2 condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $1,550,000. With Reserve. \u2013 Special order Viper Green, includes Car Fax. \u2013 1,136 miles, and still in showroom condition. \u2013 Each of the current crop of hybrid hypercars is both rare and expensive, but the Porsche is the most common and the least valuable. The reported high bid here was on the low end of what 918s have brought at auction so far, but it could have been accepted without much regret. The consignor likely expected a premium for the special order paint, but maybe the color wasn\u2019t to everyone\u2019s taste.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Gooding and Company Pebble Beach 2016 – Auction Report<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lot # 10 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Club Sport Coupe; S\/N WP0AB0915KS120507; Irish Green\/Black leather with cloth inserts; Estimate $350,000 \u2013 $425,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $300,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $330,000. With Reserve. \u2013 Black Fuchs wheels, whale tail, roll-up windows, no back seats. \u2013 Two owners from new. One of only 28 sold in the US and reportedly the only one in its gorgeous Irish Green. Excellent original paint. Exterior plastic looks new. Clean underneath. Like-new presentation and showing 9,130 miles from new.. \u2013 In a Monterey auction week flooded with 911s (Porsche was the most prevalent make in Monterey this year for the first time), special models like this can stand out. The old Porsche formula of 911 minus lots of weight equals more money also rang true here, even if the result was a bit under the low estimate.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 19 1988 Porsche 959 Komfort Coupe; S\/N WP0ZZZ95ZHS900108; Silver Metallic\/Dark Grey leather; Estimate $1,300,000 \u2013 $1,500,000; Unrestored original, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $1,200,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,320,000. With Reserve. \u2013 Blaupunkt cassette stereo, power windows, air conditioning, factory alarm, sport seats, tools, books. \u2013 Crack in the right marker lens on the fender. Handful of tiny chips and small scratch on the right front fender. Handful of dings on the left rear wheel and a bubble in the left front. Lightly but visibly worn seats. Showing 8,174 km, and with that few digits it could be better cosmetically, but it has a full record of maintenance. \u2013 Last year, even the less desirable Komfort version of the 959 became a million-dollar car. The Pebble Beach bidders focused on this example\u2019s low mileage and bid it to a price that\u2019s slightly expensive but still a number that both buyer and seller can be satisfied with.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 28 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Coupe; S\/N WP0ZZZ99ZTS390791; Polar Silver\/Dark Gray leather; Estimate $400,000 \u2013 $500,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $330,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $363,000. With Reserve. \u2013 Speedline wheels, red calipers, cross-drilled rotors, whale tail, power windows, air conditioning, factory cassette stereo. \u2013 Titled as a 1996. Fantastic original paint other than a big unfortunate scratch in the middle of the roof, which apparently happened on the way to the auction and will be repaired at the transporter\u2019s expense. Very lightly worn interior. In prime, almost like new condition despite the 66,271 km on the odometer. \u2013 The most powerful naturally aspirated 993 and one of 1,015 built, this Carrera RS could have brought closer to Gooding\u2019s low estimate without being expensive and is a solid value at this price.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 42 1958 Porsche 550A Spyder; S\/N 550A0145; Engine # P90127; Silver\/Beige; Estimate $5,000,000 \u2013 $6,000,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3+ condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $4,200,000. With Reserve. \u2013 Carrera engine, dual Solex carbs, Dunlop Racing tires, Nardi woodrim steering wheel, comes with a 5-speed gearbox believed to be original to this car (period 4-speed installed.) \u2013 One of 40 improved 550As. Factory entry owned and driven by Carel de Beaufort that won its class at the N\u00fcrburgring 1000km in 1958, 2nd in class and fifth overall at Le Mans also in 1958. Driven since in the Mille Miglia numerous times. Two small dents, one with a crack, in the tip of the nose. Paint is mostly excellent. Upholstery and frame and most of the cockpit has its fair share of wear and tear from competition. Chips on the hinges of the engine cover. Long scratch on the tail. Engine rebuilt in 2012. Not completely original, but never fully restored. Certainly in good enough condition to keep racing, but most of the value here is in the historical significance. \u2013 It would be worth most if not all of the high bid here if it hadn\u2019t scored the 550A\u2019s best finish at Le Mans and it is surprising with Gooding\u2019s reputation for achieving record results with Porsche Spyders that it didn\u2019t find more interest.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 45 1994 Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo S Coupe; S\/N WP0AC2965RS480441; Engine # 61R01023; Grand Prix White\/Cashmere Beige leather; Estimate $1,400,000 \u2013 $1,800,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $1,000,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $1,100,000. With Reserve. \u2013 Flachbau, Speedline wheels, red calipers, cross-drilled rotors, Yokohama tires, sunroof, whale tail, tinted glass, power windows, factory cassette stereo, heated power seats, all books and documents from new. \u2013 38 miles and looks it. As close to a new car as you\u2019ll find. One of 76 built in 1993 and 1994. Sold new to the Blackhawk Collection. Fully serviced this year. \u2013 Essentially mothballed since new, this car is destined to be a collector piece and may never rack up more than 100 miles. A million dollars seems like a lot for a 964, but this is one of the most collectible late air-cooled 911s and it could have brought more without being unreasonable, especially considering the red example over at Bonhams had a lot more miles and was bid to $1.25 million.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 72 1976 Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo Coupe; S\/N 9306800054; Silver, , Black Turbo graphics\/Black leather; Estimate $200,000 \u2013 $250,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $235,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $258,500. No Reserve. \u2013 Black Fuchs, Pirelli tires, whale tail, rear wiper, sunroof, power windows, air conditioning, Blaupunkt cassette stereo. \u2013 33,744 miles. Cluster of touched up chips in the middle of the nose, a few more small ones underneath the headlights but very well kept original paint otherwise. Graphics are a little yellowed and has scratches in places. Window frames look repainted, although there a few tiny places where it paint came off. Excellent original interior. Used but tidy original engine bay. Only careful pampering can keep a car this good after so many years. Two owner Southern California car. Engine rebuild last year. Not a mothballed time capsule, but more usable as a result. \u2013 An appropriate result for a car with low but more than negligible mileage. The seller acquired the car in 2006, so he probably made out very well given the still very high 930 prices. With 234 factory horsepower this Porsche ended up costing $1,105 per rugged Teutonic pony.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 81 1956 Porsche 356A Speedster, Body by Reutter; S\/N 82623; Engine # 63057; Red\/Black piped in Red; Black top; Estimate $400,000 \u2013 $500,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3- condition; Hammered Sold at $425,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $467,500. With Reserve. \u2013 1582cc\/60hp, Solex carbs, silver steel wheels, hub caps, Michelin XZX tires, bumper overriders, headlight grilles, dual mirrors, gold brightwork, black vinyl boot cover, partial tool kit. \u2013 Represented as matching numbers engine and transmission. Lots of chips and blisters on the nose. Hood was repainted at some point as well as the doors; the rest of the paint is original. Big chip on the rear bumper. Chips and cracks around the engine cover. Blisters on the driver\u2019s side door. Sound original interior. A bit dirty and pitted and original underneath. A preservation class car that is good enough to enjoy as-is. \u2013 It is refreshing to find a Speedster that hasn\u2019t been upgraded [sic] to coupe seats to coddle sensitive American backsides. This is the fate of Max Hoffmann\u2019s \u2018inexpensive\u2019 Porsche, which now occupies the rarified air at the top of 356s with standard engines. It brought a price that reflects what a well-maintained, highly original 356A Speedster is worth, but is it \u2018worth\u2019 this much?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 107 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 Coupe; S\/N 9114600422; Engine # 664057; Grand Prix White, , Black Carrera\/Dark Gray leatherette; Estimate $225,000 \u2013 $275,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 2- condition; Hammered Sold at $185,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $203,500. No Reserve. \u2013 Black Fuchs, Bridgestone tires, Grundig stereo, power windows. \u2013 Matching numbers. Small chips in the mirror. Very good single repaint. Light curb rash on right rear wheel. Light wiper scratches. Excellent original interior. Showing 24,134 km but it\u2019s really 124,134. Very well kept. \u2013 Unlike here in the States, the European market actually got high-performance versions of the G-Series 911 in the mid-70s, and while these \u201974 cars aren\u2019t the icons that the \u201973 Carrera RSs are, they offer the same kind of experience for much less, as this appropriate result for a good but high-mileage example shows.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 116 1975 Porsche 911S Coupe; S\/N 9115200989; Engine # 6451011; Bitter Chocolate\/Cinnamon leatherette; Estimate $60,000 \u2013 $80,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $67,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $73,700. No Reserve. \u2013 Black rim Fuchs wheels, Dunlop SP Sport tires, air conditioning, pushbutton radio, luggage, tool kit, original owner\u2019s manual, jack. \u2013 Single owner until 2013, represented with 36,229 miles and matching numbers. A few small chips on the nose. Another on the hood and one more behind the passenger\u2019s side door. Otherwise very good original paint. Tidy underneath. Lightly scratched window frames. Upholstery on the top of the door panel on the driver\u2019s side is bubbling up. Seats look barely sat in and the interior is almost like new. Original car in great shape and has benefitted from extremely careful ownership, even by the anal standards of 911 owners. \u2013 While this isn\u2019t a particularly collectible model or era for the 911, this example was a real standout in terms of its preservation and there can\u2019t be many other cars like it. It was a huge result that brought 30 grand more than even a freshly restored \u201975 S could expect to bring but not unreasonable for its preservation and originality.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 139 1959 Porsche 356A Convertible D, Body by Drauz; S\/N 86090; Engine # 73346; Fjord Green\/Tan leather; Tan top; Estimate $325,000 \u2013 $375,000; Concours restoration, 1- condition; Hammered Sold at $295,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $324,500. With Reserve. \u2013 Centerlock Rudge wheels, Avon tires, gold brightwork, tan cloth boot cover, bumper overriders, Speedster body trim. \u2013 Originally Ivory. Rudge wheels with hammer. Even gaps. Some fine cracks in the headlight gaskets. Very lightly wrinkled seats. Otherwise excellent interior with perfect mats and carpets. Excellent paint. An exquisitely restored car proven with show wins and lightly enjoyed. A rare model with rare equipment and finished in gorgeous colors. It doesn\u2019t get much better. \u2013 Even with a premium for the gorgeous and rare Rudge wheels, this is an generous result that just about reaches Speedster money, but, then, isn\u2019t this a Speedster built by Drauz?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 141 1984 Porsche 911SC\/RS Coupe; S\/N WP0ZZZ91ZES110008; Engine # 63E09004; Blue, , White \u2018Rothmans\u2019\/Black; Estimate $1,400,000 \u2013 $1,800,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3 condition; Not sold at Hammer bid of $1,100,000. With Reserve. \u2013 White Fuchs wheels in front, BBS in rear, Toyo Proxes tires, whale tail, mud flaps, rally lights, Marchal driving lights, Sabelt harnesses, Momo suede-wrapped steering wheel, radio communications equipment, fiberglass doors and lids. \u2013 Paint coming off of the wheels. Lots of fine web cracks in the nose, chips on the rear fenders, wear inside. Cleaned up engine bay. Long scratch other right front fender. One of 20 built and one of six Rothmans cars. While it might live in the shadow of other more exotic Porsches that have raced in Rothmans livery, this car has some serious history with wins at the Ypres Rally, Madeira Rally with Toivonen, Jordan Rally (Juha Kankkunen), Qatar Rally and Kuwait Rally (with Saeed Al Hajiri). Recently serviced and in mostly original condition. Thoroughly documented, with its Ypres-winning engine. \u2013 An outstanding Porsche, but one with only marginal appeal in the States even in the cosmopolitan crowd at Pebble Beach. It is no 959, but without it the 959 would probably never have seen the piste.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 151 1992 Porsche 911 America Roadster; S\/N WP0CB2963NS460839; Black\/Black leather; Black top; Estimate $140,000 \u2013 $180,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; Hammered Sold at $112,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $123,200. No Reserve. \u2013 Cross-drilled rotors, alloy wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport tires, snorkely brake light, black cloth boot cover, power windows, air conditioning, factory cassette stereo. \u2013 A handful of small chips on the nose, otherwise fantastic original paint. Very lightly worn seats. Nearly spotless. Condition matches the 11,406 miles claimed and showing on the odometer. \u2013 The America Roadster was basically a Carrera 2 with Turbo wide body, suspension and brakes as well as Cup wheels, power top and no rear seat. 250 were made for 1992 and 1993, and they can be worth about four times what a normal 964 Carrera 2 Cabriolet is. This result was right on the money for such a well kept, low mileage example.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bonhams Simeone 2016 – Auction Report<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lot # 234 1978 Porsche 911SC 3.0 Targa; S\/N 9118311405; Engine # 632880; Ice Green Metallic\/Black leather; Estimate $30,000 \u2013 $40,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3 condition; Hammered Sold at $28,500 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $31,350. With Reserve. \u2013 Blaupunkt cassette, black center Fuchs wheels, Falken tires, halogen fog lights. \u2013 Euro-spec car with a \u2018paint to sample\u2019 original color. Sound clearcoat repaint matching that color but didn\u2019t bother with the door jambs. Newer upholstery but original interior trim and old body seals. Dirty original underbody with original undercoat. A usable, presentable car represented as two owners from new. \u2013 An attractive example of a fairly common car that brought a realistic price for its performance and production numbers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

RM Sotheby’s Hershey 2016 – Auction Report<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lot # 140 1957 Porsche 356A 1600 Speedster; S\/N 83643; Engine # P66516; Red, Black hardtop\/Black vinyl; Black vinyl top; Estimate $200,000 \u2013 $250,000; Unrestored original, 4 condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $310,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $341,000 \u2013 Coupe seats, hubcaps, two tops, Bendix Sapphire II AM-FM, oil filter, Solex carbs. \u2013 Dull, scraped old repaint, torn upholstery, rusty bumpers. Runs but doesn\u2019t stop. Door jambs and inside of the hood and engine cover still have the original white paint. Comes with all or most of the original trim. Chassis, engine and gearbox numbers match the Porsche Kardex. Gunky, grimy underbody. A dry solid Texas garage find with no serious rust and no holes. \u2013 Porsche Speedster barn find madness continues. This would be a generous price for a restored numbers-matching Speedster. It is a bonanza for this ratty (but solid) example that needs everything, not to mention some new seats. The estimate was ample; the price is beyond generous.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas 2016 – Auction Report<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lot # 025.1 1975 Porsche 914 1.8 Targa; S\/N 4752906918; Silver\/Black vinyl; Modified restoration, 3 condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $10,500 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $11,550 \u2013 Store brand tires, aftermarket aluminum shift knob, aftermarket Sony stereo, 2.1 big bore kit, aftermarket pistons and rings, dual Webers. \u2013 Rub through in the paint on the tops of both front fenders. Scratched window frames and rear Porsche brightwork. Big chip next to the engine cover. Long crack in the left taillight lens. Small dent behind the driver\u2019s side door. Good interior other than a fairly worn driver\u2019s seat. Paint cracks around front signal lenses. Reportedly less than 100 miles on rebuilt engine. A lightly modified 914 set up for fun. \u2013 A reasonable price for a car with flaws and mods that both parties can be happy with.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 343 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet; S\/N WP0CB2960LS470600; Guards Red\/Black leather; Black cloth top; Unrestored original, 3- condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $22,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $24,200 \u2013 3.6\/247hp, 5-speed, snorkely brake light, power windows, air conditioning, Pioneer CD stereo, VDO dash clock. \u2013 Fairly dirty engine bay. Several small chips and scratches on the nose and hood. Several scratches on the mirrors. Dull wheels. Two large scratches on the tail. Good, lightly worn interior. Good top other than some discoloration on the passenger\u2019s side. CARFAX shows the car hit a stationary object in 1994 and was involved in an accident with another vehicle in 1995. Porsche owners typically baby their cars and get almost as much enjoyment out of keeping their cars clean as they do out of driving them. This was never owned by a typical Porsche owner. It does have 92,404 miles, but even so should be way better than this. \u2013 This money should have bought a better car, and certainly one without a double accident history. The seller should be thrilled.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 358.1 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Coupe; S\/N WP0AA29993S623107; Silver\/Black leather; Unrestored original, 2- condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $29,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $31,900 \u2013 P Zero tires, cross-drilled rotors, red calipers, sunroof, tinted glass, power windows, air conditioning. \u2013 Slight yellowing in the headlight lenses. A handful of small chips on the hood. The interior looks new. Wheels are a little dinged up. A used car from the somewhat unloved 996 generation and you have to knock this car a bit for the Tiptronic, but the C4S got the wheels, tires, suspension and more attractive bodywork of the Turbo. \u2013 After taxes, this car would have cost over 90 grand to buy new, which further shows that 996s are the most depreciated 911s at the moment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 503 1983 Porsche 911SC 3.0 Targa; S\/N WP0EA0913DS161385; White\/Black leather; Unrestored original, 3 condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $19,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $20,900 \u2013 Black Fuchs, whale tail, Alpine CD stereo, power windows, air conditioning. \u2013 Targa roof has wavy vinyl and loose seams. Huge touched up scratch on the nose, touched up with gray paint rather than white. Three big chips right above the windshield and another chip on the engine cover. Otherwise good original paint. Wrinkled and lightly cracking seats. Engine bay and underbody are tidy but show a fair amount of wear. Showing 198,557 km and no word on history. The SC has long been one of the cheapest 911s, so many examples have had many owners and deferred maintenance. \u2013 Discounted significantly for its flaws, mileage and lack of history, but the seller should still be happy to get this much for it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 743 1979 Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo Coupe; S\/N 9309800543; Oak Green\/Cork leather; Unrestored original, 2- condition; Yes Reserve; Hammered Sold at $120,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $132,000 \u2013 Fuchs wheels, Yokohama tires, sunroof, whale tail, rear wiper, power windows, air conditioning, modern stereo. \u2013 Lots of small stone chips on the nose and hood. Otherwise very well kept and shiny original paint. Small track scratch on top of the sunroof. Very good, lightly worn interior. Showing 65,510 miles. Not perfect and not the best early 930 in the world, but more than good enough to enjoy and these are really gorgeous colors. \u2013 Hammered not sold at Mecum Indy this year at a high bid of $140,000, which was and still is less than the car really deserves. Although this car did have a reserve on it in Vegas, the owner seems to have bitten the bullet and taken a lower but still realistic number. This is not an environment to chase a soft market, something the seller realized.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 766 1989 Porsche 911 Turbo 930 Coupe; S\/N WP0JB0936KS050615; Grand Prix White\/Black leather; Unrestored original, 2- condition; No Reserve; Hammered Sold at $150,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $165,000 \u2013 White Fuchs wheels, P Zero tires, sunroof, whale tail, rear window wiper, white-face gauges, Momo suede-wrapped steering wheel, air conditioning, power windows, Alpine cassette stereo, wide rocker panels with factory air ducts. \u2013 Ordered new by Peter Thompson of Thompson-Reuters with wide rocker panels, factory air ducts in rear fenders and heated seats. It\u2019s essentially equipped like a factory slant nose car but with a standard front, and as a 1989 930 it has the desirable G50 5-speed. Small scratch on the hood and a touch up below the right headlight. Several fine scratches near the left headlight. Remarkably well kept original interior. Showing 36,888 believable miles. \u2013 Sold at Bonhams Greenwich last year for $104,500, then sold again at Worldwide Auburn last year for $110,000. Despite the calming of the 911 market since those sales, this proved to be a much more successful auction outing for the car, although given the history, equipment and condition it could have brought closer to 200 Large without being expensive.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Auctions America Hilton Head 2016 – Auction Report<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lot # 181 1979 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe; S\/N 9309800708; Silver\/Black leather; Estimate $75,000 \u2013 $95,000; Unrestored original, 3+ condition; With Reserve; Not sold at Hammer bid of $69,000 \u2013 CD stereo, sliding sunroof, black center Fuchs wheels, Michelin tires, underbumper fog lights. \u2013 Good original paint, interior and engine compartment. Clean, driven underbody. \u2013 Offered at Ft. Lauderdale in April with a reported high bid of $105,000, then at Auburn Fall two months ago where it was reported bid to $80,000, the consignor is running hard to keep up with a declining market although the bid here is no more than parsimonious. The results, though, do describe the Porsche Turbo market in the past year as numbers of cars come into commerce following a bubble in values.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 184 1957 Porsche 356A 1600 Speedster, Body by Reutter; S\/N 83119; Aquamarine Blue\/Beige vinyl; White vinyl top; Estimate $200,000 \u2013 $250,000; Unrestored original, 4+ condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $605,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $665,500 \u2013 Hubcaps, cast headlight guards, bumper overriders, coupe seats, Kardex documented. \u2013 Put away in 1975 with the top up, includes side curtains and the original upholstery. Original engine and gearbox, new carburetors. Dirty, dusty but probably recoverable original paint, sound, stiff, original upholstery. Rusty battery box and one bubble in the back of the right front fender. Clean, crisp gauges. Crusty engine compartment. A sound, complete barn find that runs but doesn\u2019t stop. \u2013 We thought 83643 sold by RM at Hershey last month for $341,000 was a staggering result but it turns out that only set the stage for this one, effectively twice as much. It will require less (but not much less) work to make this one shine but, as some sage noted at Hilton Head, \u2018when restored it\u2019ll be worth $400,000.\u2019 The logic of this result is thoroughly obscure.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 191 1967 Porsche 911S 2.0 Coupe; S\/N 308181; Engine # 961873; Ivory\/Parchment vinyl; Estimate $100,000 \u2013 $125,000; Visually maintained, largely original, 3+ condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $100,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $110,000 \u2013 Fuchs wheels, auto store tires, 5-speed, Kenwood CD stereo. \u2013 Chipguarded nose, dull Fuchs wheels, original undercoat in the wheel wells. Sound old repaint, good chrome and upholstery. Foggy gauge lenses, wrapped steering wheel rim. Sound body. Orderly engine compartment with loose sound deadening mat. The engine has been out, neatly rebuilt and put back in a lightly refreshed compartment. \u2013 A sound and largely original car but with enough done that it has lost most of the originality appeal, it was bid to $160,000 at Ft. Lauderdale in April and $130,000 at Auburn Fall two months ago. The seller has been chasing the market for this desirable 911S down and finally got realistic and took this adequate price. The new owner got a car with many obvious needs but they can be progressively dealt with while enjoying it, a result that is fair to both.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # 202 1979 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe; S\/N 9309800720; Red\/Black leather; Estimate $110,000 \u2013 $130,000; Cosmetic restoration, 2- condition; With Reserve; Not sold at Hammer bid of $85,000 \u2013 Black center Fuchs wheels, Pirelli P7000 tires, factory cassette stereo, air conditioning, power windows, power sunroof. \u2013 Very good new paint and original interior. Crisp freshly polished wheels, new tires and fresh, clean engine compartment. Impressively well kept and presented. \u2013 Offered here with an estimate range $10,000 less than it had when it was at Ft. Lauderdale in April, it brought a bid (appropriately) $10,000 less than it did then. This is a good car, but the owner is running downhill trying to catch the avalanche of Porsche Turbo values in the face of an improbably large supply of them (there were three here, all no-sales.) Good luck in Kissimmee, or wherever the next auction is.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mecum Dallas 2016 – Auction Report<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lot # S130 1996 Porsche 911 GT2 Evo Coupe; S\/N WP0ZZZ99ZTS394062; White\/Black; Estimate $1,250,000 \u2013 $1,750,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; With Reserve; Not sold at Hammer bid of $950,000 \u2013 3.6\/600hp, twin turbos, 6-speedBBS wheels, Michelin slicks, cross-drilled rotors, Recaro seat, Sabelt harness, full roll cage, fire system. \u2013 Two scuffs on the bottom lip. Otherwise very good paint and everything else. Looks like a new race car. One of 11 993 GT2 Evos built for GT1 racing, and just about the ultimate air-cooled 911 in terms of specification. \u2013 Not sold at Mecum Monterey this year at a high bid of $1,350,000. Given that RM just sold a 1995 GT2 for $2.4 million at their London sale, the owner of this car can\u2019t be blamed for wanting more, although Mecum bidders have spoken twice.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # S153 1953 Porsche 356 \u201cPre-A\u201d Coupe, Body by Reutter; S\/N 50451; Silver\/Blue vinyl with Gray cloth inserts; Estimate $130,000 \u2013 $160,000; Older restoration, 2- condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $100,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $110,000 \u2013 Hub caps, Telefunken radio. \u2013 Restored in the 1990s. Three big chips on the right side of the front bumper. Microblisters in front of the passenger\u2019s side door and two scratches behind it. Scratch on the passenger\u2019s side drip rail. Tidy used engine bay. Older restored underneath. Driver\u2019s door fits erratically. Good, mostly original interior. An attractive example and inherently cool as a Pre-A 356, but not a show car. \u2013 Gee, one that can actually be driven without sullying a six-figure restoration. What a concept. These early Porsches have a distinctive purity in their design as Porsche worked hard to make the best of bad times, a long way from today\u2019s technological triumphs. This is a sound and attractive car that brought a price fair to both the buyer and the seller.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # S171 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe; S\/N WP0AC2997TS376230; Midnight Blue Metallic\/Midnight Blue leather; Unrestored original, 2 condition; With Reserve; Not sold at Hammer bid of $130,000 \u2013 Bridgestone Potenza tires, cross-drilled rotors, red calipers, sunroof, rear window wiper, power heated seats, Porsche cell phone, factory CD and cassette stereo. \u2013 Very good paint. Very lightly worn seats. Showing 24,759 miles. Looks like a two year old car, although the optional dash-mounted Porsche cell phone screams that this car was made in the 1990s. \u2013 Not sold at Mecum Monterey this year at a high bid of $155,000. Both bids are light for a car in this condition, and even with the recent softening of 911 prices, the owner can still hope for better numbers than these although running the risk of chasing a softening market down and not catching up until values bottom out.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # S193 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo 930 Coupe; S\/N WP0JB093XJS50308; Nougatbraun Metallic\/Mahogany Brown leather; Estimate $150,000 \u2013 $175,000; Unrestored original, 2 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $100,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $110,000 \u2013 Black Fuchs wheels, whale tail, rear window wiper, power sunroof, power windows, air conditioning, Blaupunkt cassette stereo. \u2013 Excellent original paint and exterior plastic. Very lightly worn seats and otherwise like new interior. Beautiful, well kept late 930 showing 26,388 believable miles. \u2013 This is a downright bargain in the context of abundant recent high-dollar 930 sales, although this is about what the car could have expected to bring just two years ago. There\u2019s something to be said for getting out in front of a declining market but this is far in front. Maybe it\u2019s the color.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # S206 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 Coupe; S\/N 9114400260; Engine # 6341472; Bitter Chocolate, Gold Carrera graphics\/Brown; Visually maintained, largely original, 2- condition; With Reserve; Not sold at Hammer bid of $70,000 \u2013 Black Fuchs wheels, store brand tires, duck tail spoiler, air conditioning, Bosch fog lights, Koni shocks, oil cooler, air conditioning. \u2013 Found in California painted black, then painted original Bitter Chocolate. Showing 81,527 miles. Paint is recent and very good. Recent service on brakes and new clutch. Very good original interior. A sorted, very good car, but never fully restored because it never needed to be. \u2013 The colors may be rare but the car isn\u2019t and the reported high bid here is anticipating some staggering value in the future. The seller\u2019s expectations should be adjusted to somewhere under this bid.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lot # T150 1994 Porsche 968 Cabriolet; S\/N WP0CA2965RS840726; Red\/Black leather; Black cloth top; Unrestored original, 2 condition; With Reserve; Hammered Sold at $16,000 plus commission of 10.00%; Final Price $17,600 \u2013 Power windows, power top, air conditioning, aftermarket Kenwood CD stereo. \u2013 Lightly discolored top and cloudy plastic rear window, but otherwise very good exterior with no chips or scratches. Very light wrinkling to the seats but otherwise the interior looks new. It\u2019s a 968, but it has been taken care of like a 911 and looks like a car with much fewer miles than the 67,508 that it shows. \u2013 The 968 was an update of the 944, but so many of the parts were new that Porsche deemed it a separate model. Like most Porsches, these have jumped in value, but this excellent example was a bargain. It easily could have brought another five grand without being expensive. Unfortunately it is a car no one knows about, and fewer people care about. Market timers might call this \u2018the right time to buy a 968 before many people discover their appeal\u2019 others might argue that the 968 epiphany may never come.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

[Source: Rick Carey; lead photo: Mike Maez \/ Gooding and Company]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

2016 was a big year for the collector car world, and particularly the Porsche market. While many lots saw record-breaking sale figures, the greater majority of cars saw prices dip below estimates, indicating a possible cool-down in the Porsche world. The allure of the brand surely has not diminished, yet buyer and seller’s attitudes have clearly changed as the market become saturated and the overall quality of offered cars began to suffer. 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