Yesterday we attended Luftgekühlt and it was one of the best Porsche events we’ve ever been to. We’ll discuss more about the event later this week, and include a whole bunch of photos for your enjoyment. For now, we’re focusing on #LuftAuto and the RM Sotheby’s auction that took place during the event at high noon. [Editor’s Note: The auction of the car itself starts around 14:30 if you want to jump ahead]
Auctioned for charity, and with a pre-auction value of $100,000, the bidding began at just sixty grand. The bidding rapidly reached the 6-figure mark, and started creeping upward as it became clear that there were two bidders that really wanted this lovely custom off-road Porsche. Considering that the cost of the 911 was considered a charitable donation at anything over the pre-auction valuation, there was a nice tax write-off for the buyer to claim as well. Climbing up and up, the crowd of hundreds stood in shocked silence, then raucous applause as the bidding breached two-hundred thousand. When it finally settled, the car had sold to a new owner for $275,000, without any buyer’s premium.
This is a unique piece that will remain unmatched for the rest of time. Some great Porsche artisans worked to make this car a reality, and the craftsmanship was evident inside and out. The details of #LuftAuto were the best part, so take a look at a few of them here. That interior would be a lovely place to spend some quality off-road time. I hope we see this car out at future events. Why not put on a set of tarmac tires and enter it at Pikes Peak this year? It’s just a thought…