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RM Sotheby’s Gathers Zuffenhausen’s Greatest Hits of the Nineties for London Sale


1997 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR s/n WP0ZZZ99ZVS398062 Est. £825.000 - £1.000.000

1997 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR s/n WP0ZZZ99ZVS398062 Est. £825.000 - £1.000.000

 

LONDON, 10 August, 2017

Nearly a year after RM Sotheby’s famously broke four Porsche auction world records at its tenth anniversary London sale, the company returns to the capital with no less than ten hand-picked Porsche 911s, set to go under the hammer on 6 September.

Leading the pack, RM Sotheby’s is delighted to present one of the 161 original road-going GT2s for public sale. This 1996 Porsche 911 GT2 was delivered new to Germany, where it remained with its original private owner for nearly two decades, covering just over 18,000 km. Now residing in the UK, it is offered in London with a pre-sale estimate of £675.000 - £750.000, and in stealthy black over black.


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“In recent years, the best of Nineties air-cooled 911s have caught the eyes of enthusiasts and collectors worldwide, none more so than the 993-generation 911 GT2,” says Paul Darvill, Car Specialist, RM Sotheby’s. “The original 911 GT2 was built by Porsche to meet homologation requirements for GT2 racing regulations. Created as a rear-wheel-drive racing variant of the all-wheel-drive 993 911 Turbo, it used the Turbo’s 3.6-litre lump with an extra turbo bolted on for good measure. Thanks to low build numbers and motorsport heritage, the GT2 has become one of the most desirable modern Porsches in today’s collectible market and we’re thrilled to offer this low-mileage example at our London sale—an event sure to be witness to exceptional Porsche results once again this year.”

Racing to September’s sale is one of the most original examples of a 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR. Presented in its period livery, this race-only variant is based on the 993 RS and is one of just 30 examples built for 1997. Considering its pedigree, the RSR is astonishingly complete with its original engine, panels and gearbox still intact. The car’s notable U.S. period competition history includes some of motorsport’s most intense endurance races, including two outings at the 24 Hours of Daytona, two outings at the 12 Hours of Sebring, and Road Atlanta, all at the hands of Alex Job Racing. Eligible for numerous events, this car is ready to be used, while also being a welcome addition to any Porsche or racing collection (Est. £800.000 - £900.000).

 

  • the ideal autobahn cruiser, a regularly serviced, 23,000-mile 1998 Porsche 911 Turbo S, one of just 26 right-hand-drive 993 Turbo S models made for the UK market (Est. £260.000 - £300.000);
  • the first of two 964 RS examples set for the London sale, a standard ‘lightweight-spec’ 1992 Porsche 911 RS in Guards Red with less than 26,000km from new and offered in highly original condition (Est. £220.000 - £250.000);
  • a Maritime Blue 1992 Porsche 911 RS in excellent and usable condition. Delivered new to Germany and imported to the UK in 2000, this car has been well-enjoyed by its previous owners, and following a full engine rebuild, is ready to return to the road (Est. £170.000 - £190.000);
  • quite possibly one of the finest and most original RHD 993 Turbos, a 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo. With just two owners from new, the first of which was the Sultan of Brunei, the Arena Red Turbo was recently repatriated to the UK by its second and current owner. Heading to auction a mere 2,133 miles from new with its matching-numbers engine rebuilt, this is a unique opportunity to buy one of the last great 993 Turbos (Est. £165.000 - £195.000);
  • also originally owned by the Sultan, a 1993 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6. One of just 159 right-hand drive examples built, the car has covered only 1,700 miles and heads to the sale following extensive recommissioning. Its offering represents an opportunity unlikely to be repeated (Est.  £250.000 - £300.000); and,
  • a 1971 Porsche 911 E delivered new to racing driver John Fitzpatrick. Offered for sale for the first time since 1972, this desirable Conda Green right-hand-drive 911 E is presented in remarkable original condition (Est. £70.000 - £90.000).

Held at the stunning Battersea Evolution in central London, RM Sotheby’s London sale has been witness to the sale of some of the world’s finest automobiles since 2006—a tradition that is set to continue next month as more than 70 blue-chip motor cars cross the podium. Held in partnership with the Concours of Elegance, which, this year returns to the magnificent Hampton Court Palace, the action-packed week of events is set to draw thousands of local and international enthusiasts.

Of course, no Porsche 911 auction line-up would be complete without the 911 RS that started it all – the 1973 Porsche 911 2.7 RS Lightweight. One of 17 right-hand-drive Lightweight models produced, and the last ever imported to the UK, it has a remarkable racing history. Chassis no. 9113601501 is believed to be the most successful of any Porsche 2.7 RS ever made, being rallied extensively in period and landing as the highest placed RS in the 1973 RAC Rally. Heading to the London sale following one of the most extraordinary restorations ever performed on the model, this historically important 2.7 RS carries a pre-sale estimate of £825.000 - £1.000.000.

 


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Lot

Year Make Model

Chassis #

Estimate

Result
incl. Buyer’s
premium

101

1993 De Tomaso Guarà Prototype Model

 

£30,000 - £40,000

 

 

102

1962 Fiat 500 Giardiniera

120*321345

£23,000 - £28,000

 

 

103

1959 Jaguar XK 150 3.8 Fixed Head Coupé

S 836482 BW

£60,000 - £80,000

 

 

104

1960 Jaguar Mark 2 3.8

200680 BW

£35,000 - £45,000

 

 

105

1975 Porsche 911 Turbo

9305700233

£175,000 - £200,000

 

 

106

1981 Lamborghini Countach LP400 S Series II

 

£350,000 - £400,000

 

 

107

2003 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

WP0ZZZ99Z4S
691047

£130,000 - £160,000

 

 

108

2011 Morgan AeroMax

SA9AEROMAX48A
0043

£100,000 - £150,000

 

 

109

1993 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6

WP0ZZZ96ZPS
470630

£250,000 - £300,000

 

 

110

1970 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2

13399

£190,000 - £210,000

 

 

111

1996 Porsche 911 GT2

WP0ZZZ99ZTS
392062

£675.000 - £750.000

 

 

112

2003 Ferrari 575 Maranello

133227

£160,000 - £200,000

 

 

113

1999 De Tomaso Nuova Pantera Prototype Model

 

£70,000 - £90,000

 

 

114

1962 Maserati 3500 GTi

AM101 2312

£150,000 - £180,000

 

 


115

1957 Porsche 356 A Carrera 1500 GS Coupe

100707

£490,000 - £550,000

 

 

116

1964 Maserati Sebring 3500 GTi Series I

AM101 02113

£200,000 - £250,000

 

 

117

1988 Ferrari F40

80786

£775,000 - £975,000

 

 

118

1980 Ferrari 400i

30679

 £30,000 - £40,000

 

 

119

1971 Porsche 911 E

911200556

£70,000 - £90,000

 

 

120

1966 Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2

0595

£375,000 - £415,000

 

 

121

1952 Lancia Aurelia B20 GT Series II

B20 1833

£140,000 - £160,000

 

 

122

1991 Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione I

ZLA831AB
000558052

£40,000 - £60,000

 

 

123

1985 Mazda RX-7 Evo Group B Works

MTRE 019

£170,000 - £190,000

 

 

124

1998 Porsche 911 Turbo S

WP0ZZZ99ZWS
370667

£260,000 - £300,000

 

 

125

1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight

9113601501

£825.000 - £1.000.000

 

 

126

2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK DTM AMG Cabriolet

WDB2094421T
072899

£280,000 - £320,000

 

 

127

1983 Ferrari 512 BBi

44661

£190,000 - £230,000

 

 

128

1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS

WP0ZZZ96ZNS
491152

£220,000 - £250,000

 

 

129

1996 Porsche 911 Turbo

WP0ZZZ99ZTS
370511

£165,000 - £195,000

 

 

130

1967 Porsche 911 'Soft-Window' Targa

500434

£95,000 - £135,000

 

 

131

2013 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Black Series

WDDGJ7HB6DF
980028

£70,000 - £90,000

 

 

132

2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Roadster

WMX1974782A
009666

£190,000 - £230,000

 

 

133

1950 Talbot-Lago T26 Cabriolet

101001

£200,000 - £300,000

 

 

134

1993 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue LSE

SALLHBM33KA
638599

£25,000 - £35,000

 

 

135

1940 Alvis 12/70 Special

15884

£130,000 - £150,000

 

 

136

2012 Lexus LFA

JTHHX8BHX
08000211

£290,000 - £330,000

 

 

137

1974 Ferrari 365 GT4/BB

18259

£300,000 - £350,000

 

 

138

1939 Aston Martin Speed Model Type C

....

£575,000 - £725,000

 

 

139

1964 Aston Martin DB5 'Vantage Specification'

DB5/1401/R

£785,000 - £900,000

 

 

140

1971 Fiat 500 Minimaxi

2779791

£20,000 - £25,000

 

 

141

1956 Alfa Romeo 1900C Super Sprint Coupé

AR 1900C 10160

£135,000 - £165,000

 

 

142

2004 Ferrari Enzo

136085

£1,600,000 - £1,800,000

 

 

143

1953 Porsche 356 Coupé

50136

£200,000 - £250,000 

 

 

144

1955 Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback Sports

BC56D

£775,000 - £900,000

 

 

145

1961 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 3.8-Litre Roadster

876336

£170,000 - £200,000

 

 

146

1973 Land Rover Range Rover

355064242B

£30,000 - £40,000

 

 

147

2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster

SCFBB04B98GD
08760

£50,000 - £60,000

 

 

148

1964 Shelby 289 Cobra

CSX 2311

£775,000 - £900,000

 

 

149

1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS

WP0ZZZ962NS
491000

£170,000 - £190,000

 

 

150

1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II Drophead Coupé Adaptation

STB190

£170,000 - £200,000

 

 

151

1938 Delahaye 135 MS Special Cabriolet

60221

£190,000 - £260,000

 

 

152

1966 Lamborghini 350 GT

0355

£470,000 - £510,000

 

 

153

1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupé

111.026.12.
000388

£90,000 - £140,000

 

 

154

1972 Aston Martin V8 Coupé

V8/10534/RCA

£100,000 - £125,000

 

 

155

1935 Hispano-Suiza K6 Cabriolet by Brandone

.....

£1,600,000 - £1,800,000

 

 

156

1997 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR

WP0ZZZ99ZVS
398062

£800.000 - £900.000

 

 

157

1964 Bentley S3 Continental Drophead Coupé

BC142XC

£110,000 - £140,000

 

 

158

2014 Land Rover Defender SVX JB 24

SALLDHSP8FA
462391

£100,000 - £150,000

 

 

159

1986 Gemballa Avalanche

WP0ZZZ93ZGS
000145

£145,000 - £180,000

 

 

160

1963 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE Coupe

112.021.12.
004862

£10,000 - £15,000

 

 

161

1966 Shelby GT350

...........

£110,000 - £150,000

 

 

162

1953 Nash-Healey Roadster

2416

£100,000 - £130,000

 

 

163

1968 Ferrari 330 GTC

11089

£475,000 - £525,000

 

 

164

1955 Austin-Healey 100-4 Le Mans-Conversion

BN1-L/225762

£65,000 - £90,000

 

 

165

1986 Gemballa Cyrrus

...

£125,000 - £160,000

 

 

166

1980 Renault 5 Turbo

VF1822004D
0000020

£120,000 - £140,000

 

 

167

1979 Ford Capri Group 1

CC 13

£90,000 - £120,000

 

 

168

1966 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Series II

8319GT

£170,000 - £190,000

 

 

169

1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec

BNR34-001416

£40,000 - £60,000

 

 

171

1973 Jaguar E-Type Series III V-12 Roadster

7S 10842 LB

£10,000 - £15,000