Prescott Kelly is a past National President of the Porsche Club of America. He is the only person ever to be awarded lifetime achievement awards in both PCA and the 356 Registry, where he writes the “MarketWatch” column.
He was a panelist at the 2023 Philadelphia Concours d’Elegance, and also for the Philadelphia Concours Porsche Discussion at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum that same year.
Check out interviews with Prescott at Pebble Beach, on Cars Yeah, and on the PCA YouTube channel here and here.
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1993 Porsche 968 Turbo RS – Built by Porsche’s Motorsport Department during a period when necessity sharpened intent at Weissach, this is the final example of just three 968 Turbo RS cars created, the only one finished in black, and the only front-engine Porsche RS model of any kind. Retaining its charming original period livery, competition specification and a well-documented history,… Read more 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera – This stunning Carrera 3.2 was ordered new by a Mr. Jacques Boudet, resident in Louveciennes, FRA, on June 18, 1988. Copies of the bill of sale and the original temporary registration document are on file. The Porsche then passed to a Mr. Guy Rocchi before being bought by Mr. Fornas in 2017 from Mr. Rocchi’s… Read more 2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic – This 2023 Porsche is #692 of 1,250 911 Sport Classic examples produced worldwide, all of which link a Turbo-specification twin-turbocharged 3.7L flat-6 with a 7-speed manual transaxle and rear-wheel drive. This example is finished in paint-to-sample Ruby Star over a Heritage Design Interior, which houses heated power-adjustable front seats trimmed in black leather with Pepita-style… Read more 1965 Porsche 912 – Although widely acclaimed, the Porsche 911 was necessarily expensive, a shortcoming its maker addressed by offering the 912, which, though outwardly identical, was powered by the outgoing 356’s 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine. The latter produced 90 horsepower, some 40 hp less than the 911’s six, but this deficit was offset by significantly reduced weight resulting in… Read more 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster – This exceptional 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster is one of just 823 examples produced for the U.S. market, finished in Paint-to-Sample non-metallic Light Yellow (L117) — a heritage color introduced in 1970 and famously popular on the Carrera 2.7 RS. The original Warranty & Maintenance booklet records delivery on August 14, 1989. According to the clean… Read more 1989 RUF CTR “Yellowbird” – The RUF CTR has become recognized the world over as the prime example of the pursuit for automotive excellence. The example presented here, chassis 026, is arguably the finest CTR and air-cooled RUF extant. As its chassis number suggests, this was the 26th CTR built at RUF’s workshop in Pfaffenhausen. One of just nine “Yellowbirds”… Read more 1992 Porsche 911 Turbo – Classically presented in Guards Red (code 80K) over beige leather upholstery, this 1992 964 Turbo is an exceptionally well-preserved example of the legendary Porsche supercar. The 17,600 miles shown at the time of cataloging is reported to be true, and the accompanying CARFAX report helps support the claim. The car has enjoyed a cherished existence… Read more 1984 Porsche 911 SC/RS – This particular example — the final SC/RS produced — was first earmarked for South African importers Lindsay Saker; however, it was diverted, eventually landing with Tycho Christian van Dijk, owner of the eponymous van Dijk Racing Team, in February 1984. Van Dijk prepared the car with subtle Dutch flag-inspired colors, a hood-mounted rally light pod,… Read more 1998 Porsche 911 Turbo – Claus Vanderborg took delivery of his unique Turbo — the last Type 993 to leave the factory in-period — on September 5, 1998, from Porsche Centre Altötting. Twenty years later, Porsche would make the “Project Gold” 993 Turbo from OEM parts, but that one-off was built for a charity auction and could not be road-registered,… Read more 1997 Porsche 911 GT1 – The 993-generation 911 GT1 marks an inflection point between cars that can be run by a knowledgeable privateer and the later mid-2000s LMP2-class RS Spyder that requires further resources and support. Offered for public sale for the first time, this exceptional 911 GT1 — never upgraded to 996-style Evo specification — is supplied with a… Read more The Wide World of Porsches – As you peruse Porsche classified listings, auction lots and SCM auction reports, you may have seen the term RoW, meaning “Rest of World.” Many buyers view RoW versions of Porsches (and other marques) to be pur sang — the way automakers chose to build them without intrusive North American safety and emissions regulations. Often, RoW… Read more 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS – This Italian-delivered, one-owner example GT2 RS was built to 2011-model-year specification and finished in Carrara White over a black leather and Alcantara-trimmed interior with Guards Red seat belts. The Porsche was attractively configured with the exterior carbon-fiber package, Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB), black instrument dials, carbon-fiber door-entry guards, aluminum doors, an Alcantara gear lever… Read more 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR – This car was first purchased by Flying Lizard Motorsports, securing three 2007 American Le Mans Series class wins in classic silver/red livery on the way to 2nd in the GT2 standings and 3rd for Jörg Bergmeister and Johannes Van Overbeek. For some, the RSR’s most memorable ALMS finish that year was a 2nd place at… Read more 1977 Porsche 911 Turbo – Offered here is a first-generation 3.0-liter (non-intercooled) model supplied new to the U.S. Imported in 2020, it remained unregistered until January 1, 2022. With the car is a Certificate of Authenticity confirming matching engine and transmission numbers. The 911 is finished in the original color scheme of Sand Beige with brown leather interior, its body… Read more 1998 RUF Turbo R – Introduced by RUF in 1998, the Turbo R filled the hole in the company’s lineup after it discontinued the CTR2 supercar. Like its predecessor, the Turbo R is based on the Turbo version of the 993-generation Porsche 911. Available between 1998 and 2002, these special hand-built automobiles are powered by an exclusive, RUF-developed variant of… Read more 1957 Porsche 356A Carrera GS Speedster – Thanks to the genius of Max Hoffman, Porsche’s leading U.S. importer, the Speedster model had been wildly successful in North America. Wishing to capitalize on their motorsport success in the region, Porsche launched the Carrera GS fitted with a road-adapted version of the Ernst Fuhrmann-designed four-cam engine, which had garnered so much success with the… Read more 1975 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI – Reported to have initially been used as a dealer demonstration vehicle, [this car] was first sold to Peter Leonhard Sandl of Ingolstadt on March 7, 1975. The car’s original German Fahrzeugbrief shows Sandl’s continued international registration into 1990. Upon moving to Canada, Sandl shipped the car to Vancouver via the Panama Canal aboard the ship… Read more 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Targa – The introduction of the 964-coded 911 in 1989 represented a product refresh by Porsche designers on almost every level. Coincidentally, the 964 represented the last generation that Porsche offered with a Targa roof until it was revived with the Type 991 in 2011. The example offered here was built to North American specification and delivered… Read more 1999 Porsche 911 Classic Club Coupe “Sonderwunsch” – Built as a factory one-off, the 911 Classic Club Coupe marks the first one-off within the Sonderwunsch (special wish) program that is a classic vehicle. Upon arrival, the Carrera was completely stripped of its component parts and treated to a chemical bath, removing all layers of paint. The underbody, placed on a frame-straightening bench, was… Read more 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS – This ultra-rare and ultra-low-mileage U.S.-specification Porsche 911 GT3 RS is believed to be one of only 26 delivered to the U.S. in the dazzling combination of Aqua Blue Metallic with contrasting Guards Red graphics and wheels. Delivered new to Porsche of Spokane, WA, this GT3 RS has been cherished its entire life, showing only 374… Read more 1955 Porsche 356 Continental – Purchased new on April 7, 1956, by a Canadian GI overseas (or at least shipped to Canada originally, as noted on the car’s Kardex from Porsche records), this car made its way to Houston and was owned by a submarine commander who broke down in Benson, AZ, while on his way from Houston to Los… Read more 1995 Porsche 928 GTS – This low-mileage, well-documented and highly specified 928 GTS is one of just 26 U.S.-market examples equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission for the 1995 model year, making it the quintessential rendition of Porsche’s front-engine experiment. It completed production in early December 1994 and was delivered new to a Porsche dealer in Pennsylvania. Finished in stealthy… Read more 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS – This 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS is a non-sunroof coupe that was sold new in Japan and was imported to the U.S. under previous ownership. The selling dealer acquired it in 2022, and it is finished in Rubystone Red over a black interior. Power comes from a 3.6-liter flat-6 mated to a 5-speed manual transaxle… Read more 1991 Porsche C4 “Reimagined by Singer” – This 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 coupe was modified by Singer Vehicle Design between August 2018 and August 2020 and was purchased by the seller through Singer after the commissioning customer was unable to take delivery. Finished in Fiona Metallic over a custom Blue Charcoal leather interior, the “Gratitude Commission” is powered by an air-cooled… Read more 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Club Sport – Porsche sporadically released special derivatives of its 911 flagship including the 1973 Carrera RS 2.7, 1974 Carrera RS 3.0, and 1984 911 SC/RS. Continuing this tradition, Porsche introduced a 911 Carrera 3.2 Club Sport model at the 1987 Frankfurt Motor Show. Built with a “less is more” ethos, the Club Sport was created to satisfy… Read more 1957 Porsche 356A Speedster – The Speedster was powered initially by the 1.5-liter version of Porsche’s horizontally opposed 4, gaining the new 1.6-liter, 60-horsepower engine with the introduction of the improved 356A for 1956. The Speedster was the lightest of the 356s, enjoying a commensurate performance boost that meant 100 mph was possible. Combined with its renowned handling characteristics, the… Read more 1989 Porsche 930 Turbo Slantnose Coupe – A total of 1,945 Porsche 930s were imported to the U.S. in 1989; only 147 of them were Slantnoses, of which just 34 were coupes. Well-documented and highly equipped Porsches are definitely getting harder to find, and this lovely 930 Turbo has all of the most desirable features in place. In the day, many believed the… Read more 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 – This 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo is one of approximately 1,500 Turbo 3.6 models produced for the 1993/1994 model year and was first registered in Ohio. It was subsequently registered in Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York, Oregon and Arizona, where it was acquired by the seller in 2022. The car is finished in Guards Red over tan… Read more 2016 Porsche 911 R – Already a collector’s item before it was launched, the Porsche 911 R was the marque’s gift to driving enthusiasts, an ultimate 911 with extraordinary performance that could be exploited on the road. It was an immediate hit, and the small number of examples to appear on the market saw their prices increase considerably, reflecting the… Read more 1955 Porsche Type 550 RS 1500 Spyder – Offered directly from 50 years of devoted custodianship by a renowned Porsche collector and enthusiast, this 550 Spyder, chassis no. 5500036, benefits from an exciting period racing career at major European outings, and fastidiously well-documented history and provenance. According to copies of the original factory build sheet and letters between Porsche in Stuttgart and the… Read more 2004 Porsche Carrera GT – This 2004 Porsche Carrera GT with 1,547 actual miles is one of 1,270 examples built, powered by a liquid-cooled mid-mounted 5.7-liter quad-cam V10 engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission with a limited-slip differential. The carbon-fiber body panels on this example are finished in GT Silver Metallic with matching removable roof panels. Aerodynamic elements include… Read more 1989 Porsche 944 Turbo – This 1989 Porsche 944 Turbo is one of 1,385 examples imported into the U.S. for the model year and was purchased new by the current owner’s late husband from Northland Porsche in Cincinnati, OH. The car is finished in Guards Red over black leather and is powered by a turbocharged and intercooled 2.5-liter inline 4… Read more 1987 Porsche 959 Komfort – Claiming highly original unrestored condition and a life of modest driving use, this preservation-quality 959 should strike the fancy of any Porsche enthusiast. According to a factory build record and the research of respected marque authority Jürgen Barth, the 959 was assembled in November 1987 and finished in Grand Prix White paint over an interior… Read more 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera RS – One of approximately 1,000 examples built in total, this 1995 RS came factory optioned with Clubsport spoilers, air conditioning, power windows, a radio, Sport Seats, and 18-inch Speedline wheels with Exclusive color-matched centers. It was imported to the United States from Europe in 2007 and is now being offered for auction by its seller out… Read more 1981 Porsche Ruf BTR – This Porsche began life as a 1981 930 Turbo coupe finished in paint-to-sample Metallic White with black anodized trim. It was factory equipped with an electric sunroof, black headliner, and a heated and tinted windshield. It was one of 698 930 Turbos built for 1981. In 1987, Dr. Wilfried Eckhardt, a well-respected physicist who split… Read more 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS – Starting with the 2.7 Carrera RS, “RS” variants of the 911 have become coveted for their track readiness, precision and power. Throughout the succeeding generations of 911s, the RS badge remained reserved for only the most hardcore, purpose-built road cars in Porsche’s portfolio and has become highly coveted. With a giant rear wing, large intakes,… Read more 1993 Porsche 968 Club Sport – The car presented here is a very special Club Sport and was first delivered new to Porsche in Stuttgart, Germany; chassis 96ZRS815311 was ordered in almost standard specification with the only exceptions to Club Sport puritanism being a sunroof and a Blaupunkt RCR42 radio cassette. Registered as one of the infamous factory “S-L” cars, S-LU… Read more 1955 Porsche 356 Speedster – Porsche presented here is a recently discovered garage-find example of the most iconic 356 model — the Speedster. According to the Porsche Kardex, this rare Pre-A Speedster was completed on July 29, 1955, finished in white and bound for the U.S., where it was retailed by official U.S. distributor Hoffman Motors in New York. Remarkably,… Read more 1991 Porsche 964 “Reimagined by Singer” – The first Singer-reimagined 911 offered at auction Completed in 2016 and known as the “Mountain View Car” Lightweight specification inspired by classic sports-purpose models Stunning Downton Blue and Singer Racing Orange livery Extraordinary attention to detail throughout Read more 1991 RUF CR4 “Black Devil” – Nicknamed the “Black Devil” One-off custom order by RUF’s Japanese importer Signed and inscribed “Diablo Negro” by Alois Ruf Jr. Features Porsche Classic in-dash navigation system and custom car cover Read more 1983 Porsche 911SC – Exceptional preserved example; less than 8,350 miles from new Well-equipped with desirable factory options. Has factory books and original sale paperwork Includes window sticker and service receipts from new Read more
1963 Porsche 356B Carrera 2 GS Cabriolet – Coachwork by Reutter 1,966-cc DOHC flat 4-cylinder engine Dual Solex 40PII-4 downdraft carburetors 130 bhp at 6,200 rpm 4-speed manual transaxle Four-wheel independent suspension Four-wheel Annular disc brakes Selling after 30 years of single ownership Exquisite, highly original example of the top-of-the-line 356 Carrera 2 Fully documented ownership history from new Read more
1998/2018 Porsche 993 Turbo S “Project Gold” – Porsche Classic has manufactured the last 911 Turbo with an air-cooled engine — 20 years after the last one left the assembly line! The result of years of meticulous work and attention to the very smallest of details by the expert craftsmen at Porsche Classic, this very special show car, the only one of its… Read more
1971 Porsche 911S 2.2-Liter Coupe – Owned by the vendor in 1978/1979 and from 2009 onwards Professionally restored by Prill Porsche Classics Circa 800 miles since completion in 2015 Restoration bills totaling about £75,000 ($97,400) available Beautiful condition Read more
1970 Porsche 914/6 – This 914/6 is a rare 2-liter, 6-cylinder Porsche version developing 110 hp. First registered on July 1, 1970, it is, like most 914s, of American origin. As confirmed by its Certificate of Authenticity, our 914/6 is in its original color configuration, with its very 1970s “Orange Signal” paint (1410) and black imitation-leather interior. It is… Read more
2018 RUF CTR3 Clubsport – Alois Ruf may have cut his teeth as Germany’s pre-eminent Porsche customizer, but the CTR3 is something altogether different. At first glance, its Porsche roots are obvious — there are the twin ovoid headlights and the curvy haunches. Yet the CTR3 is more Porsche-inspired than Porsche-based. Instead of the Porsche underpinnings that governed the design… Read more
1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight – Porsche purchased this car, chassis 1177, on behalf of Finnish racing legend Leo Kinnunen. Kinnunen was at that time racing a Porsche 917/10 Turbo in the Interserie, the European equivalent to the North American Can-Am Challenge series, a series that he would win three years in a row from 1971 to ’73. At Kinnunen’s request,… Read more
1986 Porsche 944 – A pristine example with just over 5,100 miles recorded Finished in Guards Red over black Highly original; museum kept for many years One of the finest remaining 944s, complete with books, manuals and original sales paperwork A worthy addition to any serious modern Porsche collection 2,479-cc inline 4-cylinder engine Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection 147 bhp… Read more
1951 Porsche 356 Pre-A 1300 Coupe – According to the Kardex build sheet, this car left the factory at the end of 1951. It was one of the first of its type (the model had been unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 1949), and still had the split windscreen and the integrated body bumpers. It was delivered new in Germany to… Read more
1973 Porsche 911T 2.4 Targa – Completed in July 1973, this 911 is a desirable, late-production 2.4 T Targa featuring Bosch K-Jetronic CIS fuel injection. In all, just 1,302 CIS Targas were built, and they are regarded as the best-performing of all Ts, delivering 140 bhp and a smooth, torque-optimized power band. Painted Kelly Green (code 225-9-2) with beige full leather… Read more 1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GT Coupe – Very rare homologation model With service logbook and regularly maintained Only 406 made No reserve This desirable and rare Porsche 924 Carrera GT is one of just 406 units produced, and is now one of the most sought-after models from the Porsche range. The car has hardly been used for the past few years and… Read more
1968 Porsche 912 – 1,582-cc OHV air-cooled opposed 4-cylinder engine Two Solex downdraft carburetors 102 horsepower at 5,800 rpm 5-speed manual transmission Independent front and rear suspension Four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes 89,194 miles on the odometer Well-documented service history An excellent candidate for restoration Read more
1996 Porsche 911 GT2 – One of just 161 road-going 993 GT2s Last of the great air-cooled turbocharged Porsche 911s Just 18,000 km (11,184 miles), with minimal recent use Extensive service records and magnificent in black over black Read more 1968 Porsche 911 Soft-Window Targa – For 1967, Porsche introduced an open-topped variant of the 911. Named for the company’s successive wins in the famous Sicilian road race, the Targa incorporated a stainless-steel roll bar, removable roof panel and fold-away plastic rear window for an open-air experience. Many buyers opted for the conventional glass rear window offered shortly thereafter, making the… Read more 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.8 – Only 10 kilometers on the odometer. This car is completely original and as-delivered Still covered with the factory-applied Cosmoline Special-order Polar Silver over Guards Red leather One of only 51 Carrera RSRs produced One of two with a fully trimmed interior Imagine that as a die-hard Porsche fanatic, you wish to have the fastest and… Read more 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Slantnose Coupe – 3.3-liter turbocharged SOHC flat 6-cylinder engine 4-speed manual transmission Reported to be number 11 of 25 Blackburn-Daly “Slantnose” conversions built in the 1980s Believed to be a three-owner car and repainted once Porsche CoA, owner’s manuals, service records and maintenance booklet (with service stamps) Original tools, air compressor and two replacement belts Blaupunkt radio Air… Read more
1998 Porsche 911/996 GT1 Strassenversion – The ultimate Porsche supercar; one of only 20 examples built Street version of the legendary Le Mans-winning 911 GT1 Highly original example in iconic Arctic Silver-over-black color scheme Recent service at DeMan Motorsport; approximately 7,900 km (4,908 miles) from new Offered with rare factory owner’s and workshop manuals, sales brochure, tools and accessories 3,164-cc DOHC… Read more 1964 Porsche 901 Cabriolet Prototype – 30-bhp, 1,991-cc SOHC air-cooled, horizontally opposed 6-cylinder engine with Solex carburetors 5-speed manual transmission Independent front suspension with torsion bars and McPherson struts; independent rear suspension with torsion bars, trailing arms and tubular shock absorbers Four-wheel disc brakes Wheelbase 2,200 mm The only known 901 cabriolet prototype The oldest unrestored Porsche 901 Largely original condition;… Read more 1994 Porsche 911 Speedster – 57,890 miles Matching-numbers 3.6L flat 6-cylinder engine 5-speed manual transmission Rear-wheel drive Grand Prix White with Black leather interior Velour floor mats White wheels with Porsche crests Limited-slip differential Headlight washers AM/FM four-speaker radio with cassette deck and remote CD player Sport seat with electric height adjustment Air conditioning with climate control On-board computer Original… Read more 2004 Porsche Carrera GT – 5.7-liter, 605 horsepower 10-cylinder engine 6-speed manual transmission Only 24 miles on the odometer Freshly serviced, factory-fresh, turn-key ready Believed to be the lowest-mileage privately owned Carrera GT on the planet One owner, delivered new to Ohio GT Silver Metallic paint over Terracotta leather Porsche Certificate of Authenticity Factory Terracotta luggage Factory car cover still… Read more 1956 Porsche Type 550/1500RS Spyder – In offering this original, unmolested and intricate “time machine” 550 RS Spyder, Bonhams is privileged to present what is considered to be the world’s best-preserved, never-restored example of this seminal Porsche model surviving today. There are inevitably some panel ripples, minor paint cracks, and scuffs and discoloration in places on chassis 0090, but these fall… Read more 1994 Porsche 964 Turbo 3.6S Flachbau – A true 911-based supercar, hand built in the Porsche Exclusive Department This car is one of 39 U.S.-spec examples, and just two were finished in Grand Prix White This Porsche is in time-capsule condition, with less than 40 miles from new. The original window sticker is still affixed two decades after delivery The car is… Read more 1996 Porsche 911 RS Clubsport Coupe – One of seven RHD examples Right-hand drive Full service history 23,667 miles from new The exciting car offered here is an example of one of the rarest of Porsche 911 Type 993 variants: the Carrera RS Clubsport with the 3.8-liter engine, which was built for homologation in FIA GT2 events. It is one of only… Read more 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo / RUF-Converted CTR – RUF’s ascension from little-known Porsche tuner to household name came after the publication of the July 1987 issue of Road & Track magazine. In an article titled, “The World’s Fastest Cars,” the Road & Track staff assembled a venerable “who’s who” of the world’s most incredible street-legal supercars, of which the Ferrari 288 GTO and… Read more 1994 Porsche 928 GTS Coupe – Unveiled at the Geneva Salon in 1977 and voted Car of the Year for 1978, the 928 was intended as an upmarket replacement for the long-running 911, but Porsche’s rear-engined classic would outlive its younger sibling. The front-engined 928’s stylish hatchback body featured aluminum doors, bonnet and front wings in the interest of weight saving,… Read more 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder – In the 21st century, more than ever, cutting-edge automotive technology has been playing a massive role in the design and development of supercars. While the century’s first batch of supercars — the Porsche Carrera GT, Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, and Ferrari Enzo — all sported large, naturally aspirated engines, the next 10 years would see sweeping… Read more 1968 Porsche 911 Coupe – First presented to the public at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1963, the Porsche 911 replaced the 356 and was styled by Ferdinand “Butzi” Porsche and Erwin Komenda, who was then head of the Porsche design department. The 911 retained the air-cooled, rear-engine layout and independent rear suspension and would not only see a continuous… Read more 1953 Porsche 356 Pre-A Reutter Cabriolet – Rare pre-A model; coachwork by Reutter One of 394 built in 1953 Matching numbers Comprehensive restoration Correct Ivory exterior and red leather interior Black convertible top Owner’s manual Kardex and Porsche Certificate of Authenticity Number 60266 is confirmed by the included Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and Kardex as a USA-spec, pre-A 1500. It has been… Read more 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 Targa – • Very rare Carrera 2.7-liter Targa model • All the original manuals • Recent engine rebuild • Just 630 examples built The series “G” of the 911 appeared in the autumn of 1973, the seventh generation of the 911 since it was first presented in 1963. The consistently high-performing Carrera, now minus the “RS” in… Read more 1962 Porsche 356B T-6 Super 90 Cabriolet – In September of 1959, Porsche revealed their fully updated 356 known as the 356B. This had a completely revised body that was more suitable for the American market. The 356B used the new T-5 body style, which raised the front and rear bumpers nearly four inches. Furthermore, the headlights were also repositioned higher to meet… Read more 1988 Porsche 959 Komfort Coupe – Following the 953’s decisive win at the grueling Paris-Dakar Rally in 1984, Porsche’s chief engineer Helmuth Bott declared his ambition to build a “Super Porsche” — a turbocharged 911 variant with all-wheel drive and variable ride height. Over the next three years, Porsche developed a groundbreaking sports car to comply with the FIA’s Group B… Read more 1983 Porsche 930 Turbo 935 Spec. Coupe – A prolific collector of fine automobiles, Mansour Ojjeh was ideally placed to secure for himself from Porsche a specially modified version of the German manufacturer’s ultimate road car: the fearsome 911 Turbo. Group 4 homologation rules, which required 400 road cars to be built, had spurred the development of Project 930 — the original 911… Read more 1980 Porsche 911SC – This is a gorgeous 1980 Porsche 911SC coupe that runs and drives beautifully. This car features a very desirable color combination of ivory with brown leather. Well-optioned, with a factory power sunroof, original chrome wheels, air conditioning, 5-speed transmission and AM/FM/CD player. This is a one-owner, rust-free California car, and it still retains its original… Read more 1956 Porsche 356 1500 Carrera Speedster – • A rare and desirable matching-numbers early 4-cam Speedster • Believed to be the eighth pre-A Carrera Speedster produced • Period SCCA competition history • Believed to have just 20,000 miles from new • Fantastically restored by some of the marque’s best • 4-cam engine prepared by Bill Doyle Read more 1970 Porsche 914/6 – • The ultimate, best-performing Porsche 914 model • Well known in PCA circles; 30 years of single ownership • Excellent older restoration; rare and powerful mid-engine Porsche • Complete with toolkit and owner’s manual Read more 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Supersport Cabriolet – Porsche revived the Carrera name — previously used for the competition-orientated versions of the preceding 356 — for its luxuriously equipped, top-of-the-range 911 in 1973. It applied the evocative title to all 911 models, coincidentally with the introduction of the 3.2-liter engine, from 1984. Not merely enlarged, the new engine was also extensively revised and… Read more One Auction, Two 911S Porsches – Every auction has surprising results, but the sales of these two Porsche 911S cars — on the same day, in the same tent and before many of the same bidders — provide some insight into the current state of Porsche 911S values. Let’s first take a close look at both cars. Read more 1955 Porsche 356 1500 Continental Cabriolet – One of only 299 Pre-A cabriolets built in 1955 A 1,488-cc OHV Type 546/2 flat 4-cylinder engine with dual Solex 32 PBI carburetors that makes 55 horsepower at 4,400 rpm Spectacular Terra Cotta-over-Ochre color scheme Delivered with rare factory options and accessories Faithfully executed, show-quality restoration. Documented matching-numbers engine A perfect entry for leading concours… Read more 2005 Porsche Carrera GT – When Porsche decided to attach the GT appellation to Carrera in 2004, it marked a return to its competition roots, the new flagship supercar’s looks recalling those of the original Type 550 of 50-plus years ago. Known as “Project Code 80,” the program to develop a front-ranking supercar had begun following Porsche’s Le Mans win… Read more 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Touring – This LHD example is the 38th 2.7 RS produced, and therefore, one of the first 500s built to “RSH” specification to meet FIA homologation requirements. After having been driven to Stuttgart for weighing, it was driven back to the factory for completion as a “Touring” (Porsche Code 472) version. It was highly equipped from new,… Read more 1968 Porsche 911S Targa “Big Tank” – This 1968 911S is a correct, matching-numbers car that has been given a complete restoration. This car was imported to the United States by Beverly Hills Porsche for a client in 1980. In 2002, the same client commissioned Beverly Hills Porsche to restore the car, and it has been driven sparingly since. The odometer currently… Read more One Terrific Baby Porsche – When the Porsche Boxster show car debuted at Detroit in 1993, it created a lot of excitement. The new, smallish, two-place convertible sent writers off to research the joys and frustrations of owning 356 Speedsters and roadsters. When the 1997 Type 986 Boxster finally arrived in showrooms three years later, pent-up customer demand assured their… Read more The Drendel Collection – At the March 9 Gooding & Company Auction on Amelia Island, FL, the Drendel Family Collection sold 16 Porsches — 12 of them historically significant cars. Matt Drendel, who was only 35 years old when he died in November 2010, created the collection. The sole child of a prominent Hickory, NC, family, Drendel spent a… Read more 1958 Porsche 356A Carrera GS Coupe – Why such a high price? Well, this Carrera was well turned out and underwent a top-notch restoration Chassis number: 102210 Engine number: 90914 – Legendary four-cam Carrera engine – RHD example delivered new to Stephen O’Flaherty in Dublin – Fully factory equipped from new with sunroof, Rudge wheels and more – Matching-numbers engine – Period… Read more 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RS – This car is a glorious driving experience — one that is being recognized at a time when depreciation pounds modern collectibles Chassis number: WP0AC29917S793226 From the auction catalog: 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2-door coupe, orange/black with a 4-cylinder, 3.6-liter engine and 6-speed manual transmission. A collector car with 1,009 actual miles. All original,… Read more 1957 Porsche 356A 1600S “Super” Speedster – By 1956, the Porsche 356 had been continually developed into one of the world’s most respected sports cars. This feat was quite remarkable considering that Porsche as a company was only celebrating its eighth anniversary. The evolution of the Porsche 356 was swift and further impelled not only by Porsche’s drive for technical improvement but… Read more 1987 Porsche 928 S4 – This is a stunning, classic Porsche 928 S4. Grand Prix White over mahogany leather with less than 49,900 miles. This Florida-owned Porsche is being sold with the original window sticker and owner’s packet.This car has lived a pampered life and everywhere you look that is evident. The car has a 5-liter V8 engine with 4-speed… Read more 1962 Porsche 356B 1600 Cabriolet – While the $85,880 price realized at Bonham seemed fair for a driver-quality 356B cabriolet, it was “all the money” for a non-original carOne of the all-time great sports cars, the 356 was the work of Ferry Porsche, who based it on the Volkswagen designed by his father. Like the immortal ‘Beetle,’ the 356 employed a… Read more