Monaco was an interesting auction for Porsche buyers (and sellers), as there were a few exceedingly rare lots that you’re unlikely to see ever again, and haven’t ever seen before. With a GT1 and a 924 GTR leading the way, there were a handful of other rarities and long-time auction stalwarts in the Principality over the weekend for sale. Pretty much everything sold for less than expected, but there were about as many no-sale lots as we’re used to, which never ceases to surprise. It would seem that the Porsche fervor has worn off slightly, but not enough to appreciably decrease the value on blue-chip collector-mobiles.
RM Sotheby’s
RM’s lot list was probably the most exciting of all those auction houses assembled. They had a GT1, an art car, a Ruf CTR, a 2.7 RS, a 959, and a Carrera GT. No matter what level of performance you were looking for, they had the era-appropriate supercar for you. Whoever was in charge of selecting their roster of available cars has done an amazing job, and their Porsche-centric knowledge is showing. As far as realized prices go, they got about what they expected out of each of them, however the ‘Art Car’ sold for far less than I’d thought it would, and the 356 1600S Roadster going unsold seems surprising as well.
Total Porsches Sold: 6
Total Porsche Dollar Value: $5,334,070
Lot 210 – 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster
Pre-Auction Estimate: $171,700 – 194,600
Realized: $145,705
Lot 213 – 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo ‘Ruf CTR’
Pre-Auction Estimate: $200,300 – 257,600
Realized: $253,400
Lot 215 – 1965 Porsche 911 ‘007 Art Car’ By Peter Klasen
Pre-Auction Estimate: $229,000 – 343,400
Realized: $95,025
Lot 237 – 1961 Porsche 356B 1600 Super Roadster
Pre-Auction Estimate: $274,728 – 297,600
Realized: No Sale
Lot 244 – 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring
Pre-Auction Estimate: $664,000 – 778,400
Realized: $690,515
Lot 253 – 1988 Porsche 959 Komfort ‘Stage II’
Pre-Auction Estimate: $1,030,200 – 1,430,900
Realized: $1,013,600
Lot 261 – 1997 Porsche 911 GT1 Evolution
Pre-Auction Estimate: $3,090,700 – 3,434,100
Realized: $3,135,825
Lot 267 – 2005 Porsche Carrera GT
Pre-Auction Estimate: $801,300 – 973,000
Realized: No Sale
Lot 269 – 1991 Porsche 911 (964) Carrera RS
Pre-Auction Estimate: $429,300 – 515,100
Realized: No Sale
Bonhams
Bonhams had a lineup that was packed with historically significant Porsches, but unfortunately for them, RM showed up with almost the same lineup, and then some. Some of these lots sold, but some of them were surprisingly low on the bids, most notably the 959 Komfort. The 959 had been professionally restored by Friesinger Motorsport, and part of that included a repaint, which probably accounts for the low selling price. I’d guess most of the Porsche fanatics were seated at RM’s event, and forgot to attend the Bonhams auction. Or at least, that’s what the results indicate.
Total Porsches Sold: 3
Total Porsche Dollar Value: $1,582,123
Lot 108 – 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3L Cabriolet
Pre-Auction Estimate: $170,000 – 230,000
Realized: No Sale
Lot 111 – 2006 Porsche Carrera GT
Pre-Auction Estimate: $740,000 – 860,000
Realized: $809,112
Lot 117 – 1972 Porsche 911S 2.4L Targa
Pre-Auction Estimate: $170,000 – 230,000
Realized: $211,853
Lot 123 – 1976 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.0L
Pre-Auction Estimate: $190,000 – 250,000
Realized: No Sale
Lot 133 – 1973 Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera RS Touring ‘Lightweight Conversion’
Pre-Auction Estimate: $540,000 – 650,000
Realized: No Sale
Lot 135 – 1988 Porsche 959 Komfort
Pre-Auction Estimate: $570,000 – 680,000
Realized: $561,158
Coys
COYS had a very 964 and 993 heavy lineup in Monaco this year, but their headliner was the very rare and very well cared for 924 Carrera GTR. Unfortunately, they have not yet given their final sales numbers, so we can’t exactly report those just yet. As soon as they are released, we’ll update this post with the realized prices.
Total Porsches Sold: TBD
Total Porsche Dollar Value: TBD
Lot 123 – 1991 Porsche 911 (964) Turbo 3.3 (Turbo S Lightweight Replica)
Pre-Auction Estimate: $96,101 – 113,060
Realized: TBD
Lot 134 – 1991 Porsche 911 (964) Carrera RS
Pre-Auction Estimate: $169,590 – 192,202
Realized: TBD
Lot 139 – 1997 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera 4S Coupe
Pre-Auction Estimate: $90,448 – 113,060
Realized: TBD
Lot 141A – 1972 Porsche 911S 2.4L Coupe
Pre-Auction Estimate: $169,590 – 192,202
Realized: TBD
Lot 145 – 1970 Porsche 911S 2.2L Targa
Pre-Auction Estimate: $169,590 – 192,202
Realized: TBD
Lot 154 – 1996 Porsche 911 (993) Turbo X50 Powerkit
Pre-Auction Estimate: $180,896 – 226,120
Realized: TBD
Lot 156A – 1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GTR
Pre-Auction Estimate: No Estimate Listed
Realized: TBD
Lot 159 – 1995 Porsche 911 (993) Carrera RS
Pre-Auction Estimate: $316,568 – 373,098
Realized: TBD
Lot 165 – 1994 Porsche 911 (964) Turbo 3.6L
Pre-Auction Estimate: $226,120 – 260,038
Realized: TBD
Lot 174 – 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe
Pre-Auction Estimate: $67,836 – 79,142
Realized: TBD
Lot 186 – 1961 Porsche 356B Super 90 Cabriolet
Pre-Auction Estimate: $169,590 – 203,508
Realized: TBD
[All photos provided by their respective auction houses]
