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Iconic ex-Bob Akin, Coca-Cola Livery 1984 Porsche 962 Headlines Latest Consignments for the Broad Arrow 75th Anniversary Porsche Auction


 

03 May 2023 - Broad Arrow Auctions is pleased to announce another significant motor car now part of the upcoming Porsche 75th Anniversary Auction, being held on 10 June at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The ex-Bob Akin, 1984 Porsche 962, estimate: $1,000,000 - $1,300,000 is a storied example that is as well-known as its unique livery is all by itself.

Ray Shaffer, Car Specialist and Brand Ambassador for Broad Arrow comments, “The ex-Bob Akin 1984 Porsche 962 is a car I have known virtually my entire adult life. It represents a hugely significant piece of Porsche Motorsports history and its inclusion as one of the highlight lots in this 75th Anniversary auction is truly fitting and appropriate.”


The first of these customer 962s were delivered to the United States destined to race in IMSA GTP and chassis 962 102, the second customer 962 delivered, was no different. Once the new sports racing prototype from Porsche was announced, obtaining a new Porsche 962 became a top priority for 1983 IMSA Camel GT Champion Bob Akin. Even though Akin finished second in the 1983 Sebring 12 Hours with a bespoke Porsche 935, he quickly understood that a true GTP prototype like the new 962 would soon dominate. His racing team, Bob Akin Motor Racing, entered a lease agreement to obtain a 962 with former Cincinnati Microwave founder Mike Valentine. Valentine through his newly formed company Valentine Racing, Inc. would purchase the new 962, Bob Akin would prepare, enter, and race it, and once the car was retired from competition, it would return to Valentine Racing. Akin’s sponsors for 1984 were the stuff dreams are made of. Polo Ralph Lauren, Domino’s Pizza, and headline sponsor, Atlanta-based Coca-Cola all returned from 1983 to dress 962 102 in the most recognizable Porsche prototype livery on this side of the Atlantic. His driver lineup that year wasn’t too shabby either! Akin was joined by endurance racing stalwarts John O’Steen and Jim Mullen.

Unfortunately, the 1984 race season netted little success however 1985 proved more successful and not just because 102 appeared in a classic racing episode of Miami Vice shot during the 1985 Miami Grand Prix! Joining the driver lineup was none other than former Formula One and Porsche factory driver Hans[1]Joachim Stuck. Speed personified, Stuck contributed to 962 102’s Daytona 24 Hour debut, and with Akin and Mullen driving as well they netted a fine fourth place overall. Stuck shone once again at that year’s Sebring 12 Hours, putting 962 102 on pole, setting a new track record in the process — a stunning 3.3 seconds faster than the 2nd place 962 from Holbert Racing in their legendary Lowenbrau entry. Unfortunately, this huge turn of speed did not last, with their 962 completing just 66 laps in 53rd place and retiring early

962-102 History >>>


During the late 1980s, Penske began working with Miller Brewing providing show cars for their advertising activities. Identifying 962 102 as a potential show car, Penske acquired the car, and after making the necessary repairs, presented it as a show car in Miller High Life colors. Once this program ended, 102 returned to Penske’s stable and was placed into storage. In 2005, the Porsche was purchased from Penske and they embarked on the restoration process now with Gunnar Racing tapped to return it to its former Coca-Cola liveried, Sebring pole-winning days. In an interesting silver lining, with Akin’s modest budget limiting period development and 962 102 only contesting a season and a half, it was likely that chassis number 102 was one of the more original 962s at the time of restoration. Over the next two years, 962 102 gradually returned to its former glory days, specifically the racing specification it exhibited during its 1985 IMSA season.

Porsche 962 102 made its post-restoration debut at the 2009 Monterey Historics, its first time on track in nearly 25 years. At the wheel? Bobby Akin Jr., Bob Akin’s son,shared driving duties with the current owner over a glorious week in Monterey, California.



Since then, 962 102 has gone from strength to strength competing on track as a regular entrant at the prestigious Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion and at Rennsport Reunions IV, V, VI, and featuring at the 21st edition of the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance next to its former pilot (and 2016 concours honoree) Hans Stuck. Additionally, it earned top-class honors at Monticello Motor Club’s ‘Art in Motion’ Concours d’Elegance and was just one of six 956 and 962s chosen by the Petersen Museum for its Luftgekühlt ‘Prototype Giants’ exhibit. Furthermore, during much of its time in California, 102 has been supported by Canepa Motorsports and Seymour Enterprises for vintage events ensuring that it is fast on the track while looking the part on the lawn as well. No mere period sports racing prototype, the Porsche 956 and 962 held well over a decade of dominance at the highest levels of international competition, and with more than its fair share of outright speed, famous drivers, and good looks this Porsche 962, chassis number 102, played a starring role in that legendary tale.


Lot Gallery  ... Overview sorted by Estimate descending order






Lot List

 

Lot

Description

S/N

Estimate ($)

Price incl. Buyer’s Premium

201

1997 Porsche Boxster

WP0CA2986VS621866

$30,000 - 40,000 (NR)

 

202

1990 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet

WP0CB2942LN481806

$25,000 - 35,000 (NR)

 

203

2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet

WP0CB29985S675529

$100,000 - 125,000 (NR)

 

204

1963 Porsche 356 B 1600S Super

157576

$125,000 - 145,000

 

205

1966 Porsche 911

303982

$180,000 - 220,000 (NR)

 

206

1980 Porsche 911SC "Safari" Rally

91A0131461

$130,000 - 150,000

 

207

1979 Porsche 911 Turbo

9309801048

$140,000 - 160,000

 

208

2009 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe

WP0AD29949S766319

$125,000 - 150,000

 

209

1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet

WP0EB0915GS171353

$100,000 - 140,000 (NR)

 

210

1989 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe

WP0ZZZ93ZKS000309

$220,000 - 260,000

 

211

1965 Porsche 356 C 1600 "Outlaw"

219649

$120,000 - 140,000

 

212

1972 Porsche 911 S Targa

9112310012

$180,000 - 220,000

 

213

1997 Porsche 911 Turbo X50 Exclusive

WP0ZZZ99ZVS370508

$300,000 - 350,000

 

214

1974 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe

9114400413

$225,000 - 275,000

 

215

1979 Porsche 911 Turbo

9309800940

$100,000 - 120,000 (NR)

 

216

1971 Porsche 914/6 "M471&quot

9141430415

$525,000 - 600,000

 

217

1993 Porsche 911 RS America

WP0AB2960PS418140

$260,000 - 300,000

 

218

2004 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup

WP07779974S698046

$150,000 - 175,000 (NR)

 

219

2004 Porsche Carrera GT

WP0CA29864L001172

$1,500,000 - 1,800,000

 

220

2022 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

WP0AC2A98NS269962

$275,000 - 325,000

 

221

2008 Porsche 911 GT1

WP0AD29998S796091

$350,000 - 400,000 (NR)

 

222

1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GT

WP0ZZZ93ZBS710045

$375,000 - 450,000

 

223

1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 25th Anniv. Ed.

WP0AB0915KS120734

$100,000 - 125,000 (NR)

 

224

1991 Porsche 911 Turbo

WP0AA2961MS480239

$275,000 - 325,000

 

225

1979 Porsche 911 Turbo

9309800885

$300,000 - 375,000

 

226

2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS

WP0AE2A92BS778175

$550,000 - 650,000

 

227

1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS

904 044

$2,400,000 - 2,800,000

 

228

2016 Porsche 911 R

WP0AF2A92GS195285

$500,000 - 600,000 (NR)

 

229

1986 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe

WP0JB0935GS050967

$160,000 - 190,000

 

230

1958 Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster

84389

$500,000 - 600,000

 

231

1983 Porsche 911 Turbo WLS Slantnose

WP0ZZZ93ZDS000695

$300,000 - 350,000

 

232

1999 Porsche 911 Classic Club Coupe One-Off

WP0AA2997XS620387

 

233

2018 Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series Coupe

WP0AD2A99JS157002

$290,000 - 340,000

 

234

1993 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6

WP0ZZZ96ZPS470177

$375,000 - 425,000

 

235

1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Coupe Factory Car

WP0ZZZ96ZLS408165

$110,000 - 140,000 (NR)

 

236

1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GT

WP0ZZZ93ZBN700122

$100,000 - 130,000

 

237

2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport

WP0ZZZ99ZKS197145

$370,000 - 420,000

 

238

1964 Porsche 356 SC 1600 Cabriolet

159678

$225,000 - 250,000

 

239

1984 Porsche 962

962 102

$1,000,000 - 1,300,000

 

240

1993 Porsche 968 Club Sport

WP0ZZZ96ZPS815354

$80,000 - 100,000 (NR)

 

241

1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Lightweight

964-010

$850,000 - 1,050,000

 

242

1996 Porsche 911 Turbo

WP0AC2992TS375129

$275,000 - 300,000

 

243

1959 Porsche 356 A 1600 Cabriolet

152136

$180,000 - 230,000 (NR)

 

244

1989 Porsche 911 Speedster

WP0EB0911KS173495

$260,000 - 300,000

 

245

1969 Porsche 911 S Coupe

119300718

$150,000 - 180,000

 

246

2003 Porsche 911 Turbo

WP0AB29933S685339

$110,000 - 130,000 (NR)

 

247

2005 Porsche Carrera GT

WP0CA29865L001335

$1,000,000 - 1,300,000

 

248

1988 Porsche 944 Turbo

WP0AA0958JN165069

$150,000 - 175,000

 

249

1953 Porsche 356 "Pre-A" 1500 Coupe

51062

$225,000 - 275,000

 

250

1988 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe

WP0JB0936JS050192

$140,000 - 160,000

 

251

1967 Porsche 910

910 020

$2,800,000 - 3,400,000

 

252

2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

WP0AF2A9XBS785713

$650,000 - 750,000 (NR)

 

253

1997 Porsche 911 Targa Aerokit

WP0DA2990VS385387

$130,000 - 160,000

 

254

1969 Porsche 912 Coupe

129020475

$100,000 - 120,000 (NR)

 

255

1987 Porsche 944 GTR Fabcar

944.007

$175,000 - 225,000

 

256

2008 Porsche Boxster

WP0CB29818U731374

$35,000 - 45,000 (NR)

 

257

1967 Porsche 911 S "Soft-Window" Targa

500457S

$350,000 - 450,000

 

258

1992 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet

WP0CB2969NS460179

$75,000 - 90,000 (NR)

 

259

2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach Package

WP0AE2A99JS185153

$375,000 - 425,000

 

260

1987 Porsche 944

WP0AB0940HN472010

$20,000 - 30,000 (NR)

 

261

1996 Porsche 911 Turbo

WP0AC2991TS375669

$160,000 - 190,000

 

262

2019 Porsche 911 Speedster

WP0CF2A97KS172487

$375,000 - 425,000

 

263

2001 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup

WP0ZZZ99Z15698076

$65,000 - 75,000 (NR)

 

264

1976 Porsche 912 E

9126001246

$60,000 - 80,000 (NR)

 

265

2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet

WP0CA29901S654736

$45,000 - 55,000 (NR)

 




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