It’s time again for the Auction action to start back up after a short winter hiatus. The major auction houses will converge on Scottsdale, Arizona to attempt to sell some of the most sought after collectible Porsches in the world. This auction consistently sets the stage for the year’s auction action. Check out the Porsche lots listed below.
BONHAMS –
Bonhams continues to be the leader in Porsche collectible sales. Transaxle cars and 914s are on their way up in the market, and Bonhams has a little bit of something for everyone there. In addition to the up and comers, Bonhams has a bunch of blue chip collectibles and some high dollar super classics. With a Fuhrmann four-cam engined Carrera Cabriolet and a 904/6, the vintage folks will sit up and pay attention to this auction.
Lot 30 – 1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS – Est. $1,400,000 – 1,600,000
The 904 Carrera GTS is arguably among the most beautiful sports racing prototypes of all time, and it must have looked like an absolute missile when it debuted in 1964. This car was originally equipped with a Type 587/3 four-cam four-cylinder engine, and finished in silver metallic. With chassis number 904/012, this was the second 904 delivered to a customer outside of the factory works effort. This example was purchased new by Steve Earle, a California racing driver who later founded the Monterey Historics.
Before he had an opportunity to race it, Earle found a deal on a Ferrari 250LM chassis and sold the 904 to one Mr. Steve Berg. The car raced in the 1964 and 1965 seasons all over the United States with Kurt Neumann at the wheel to a decent level of success. Berg offered the car for sale with an ad in Competition Press saying that the car was for sale because he’d ordered a 906 to replace it. The 904 was purchased from that ad by the one and only Robert Redford. Redford owned and drove this 904 for nearly a decade.
Since that time, the car has passed through a number of owners, and has had a flat six engine installed where the four-cam once was. The transaxle is original to the chassis, but the engine is said to be still in existence… somewhere. This is a superb candidate for restoration, or for vintage racing. It’s got decent American provenance, and a celebrity owner. If nothing else, this is an extremely interesting example of one of Porsche’s most interesting cars.
Lot 31 – 1989 Porsche 911 Turbo Slant Nose Cabriolet – Est. $175,000 – 250,000
Lot 8 – 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Speedster – Est. $200,000 – 250,000
Lot 10 – 1962 Porsche 356B 1600 Coupe – Est. $70,000 – 90,000
Lot 13 – 1991 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3L – Est. $150,000 – 200,000
Lot 27 – 1956 Porsche 356A Speedster – Est. $375,000 – 450,000
Lot 48 – 1973 Porsche 911S 2.4L Coupe – Est. $140,000 – 180,000
Lot 51 – 1994 Mercedes-Benz E500 – Est. $70,000 – 90,000
Lot 68 – 1967 Porsche 912 Coupe – Est. $70,000 – 90,000
Lot 71 – 1975 Porsche 914 1.8L – Est. $20,000 – 25,000
Lot 72 – 1958 Porsche 356A T2 1600 Speedster – Est. $250,000 – 300,000
Lot 78 – 1971 Porsche 911T 2.2L Targa – Est. $90,000 – 110,000
Lot 87 – 1993 Porsche 928 GTS Manual – Est. $100,000 – 125,000
Lot 88 – 1963 Porsche 356B Carrera 2 GS Cabriolet – Est. $1,100,000 – 1,300,000
Lot 102 – 1969 Porsche 912 Outlaw – Est. $65,000 – 85,000
Lot 104 – 1979 Porsche 928 – Est. $35,000 – 45,000
Lot 106 – 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet – Est. $35,000 – 45,000
Lot 112 – 1989 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet – Est. $140,000 – 180,000
Lot 114 – 1966 Porsche 912 Coupe – Est. $60,000 – 80,000
Lot 118 – 1994 Porsche 968 Coupe – Est. $55,000 – 75,000
GOODING & CO –
Gooding & Co’s Scottsdale auction doesn’t really have a single Porsche that stands out as a single headliner. There are a few good ones, but nothing spectacular. The Magnus Walker car that sold a few years ago at Monterey for huge money was posted in the auction’s preliminary listing, but has since been pulled for unknown reasons. For me, this is an opportunity to see what the collector market does with the following two lots. The first, a 911R, has the opportunity to set the market for all 911R sales in 2019. Will it be a blowout, or will it sell for less than expected? The second, a mid-year 911S, has the opportunity to prove either the Porsche market is still gaining steam, or people are starting to come to their senses and not pay big money for an underwhelming driving experience. Here goes 2019!
Lot 109 – 2016 Porsche 911R – Est. $300,000 – 375,000
Lot 059 – 1976 Porsche 911S 2.7L Coupe – Est. $90,000 – 120,000
Lot 004 – 1973 Porsche 914 2.0L – Est. $45,000 – 65,000
Lot 010 – 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera – Est. $125,000 – 175,000
Lot 020 – 1959 Porsche 356A Coupe – Est. $160,000 – 180,000
Lot 026 – 1965 Porsche 911 2.0L Coupe – Est. $200,000 – 250,000
Lot 033 – 1965 Porsche 356 SC Cabriolet – Est. $225,000 – 275,000
Lot 041 – 1973 Porsche 911T 2.4L Targa – Est. $130,000 – 160,000
Lot 045 – 1961 Porsche 356B Super 90 Cabriolet – Est. $190,000 – 220,000
Lot 053 – 1968 Porsche 911 2.0L Coupe – Est. $125,000 – 175,000
Lot 054 – 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS – Est. $425,000 – 475,000
Lot 058 – 1956 Porsche 356A Speedster – Est. $450,000 – 550,000
Lot 103 – 1972 Porsche 911 “STR II” by Magnus Walker – Lot Withdrawn
Lot 107 – 1958 Porsche 356A Speedster – Est. $350,000 – 425,000
Lot 120 – 1965 Porsche 356 SC Coupe – Est. $150,000 – 180,000
Lot 124 – 1969 Porsche 911T 2.0L Coupe – Est. $125,000 – 150,000
Lot 126 – 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Slant Nose Coupe – Est. $225,000 – 275,000
Lot 130 – 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 – Est. $70,000 – 90,000
Lot 132 – 1959 Porsche 356A Convertible D – Est. $220,000 – 260,000
Lot 134 – 1972 Porsche 911E 2.9L Coupe – Est. $125,000 – 175,000
Lot 137 – 2008 Porsche 911 GT2 – Est. $300,000 – 375,000
Lot 141 – 1973 Porsche 911S 2.4L Coupe – Est. $250,000 – 325,000
Lot 148 – 1966 Porsche 912 Coupe – Est. $55,000 – 75,000
Lot 160 – 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2L Coupe – Est. $90,000 – 120,000
RM SOTHEBY’S –
RM Sotheby’s seems to be skewing a little bit toward the modern collectible Porsche special editions and rarities. With a number of 997 and 991 lots in its auction, this isn’t a major surprise when they tend to sell for significantly over what they cost new. If you buy a rare example of a Porsche with limited deliveries, chances are you’ll make a mint at auction just a few years later (or in some cases months).
Lot 155 – 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7L Touring – Est. $400,000 – 500,000
This is an exceedingly rare example of one of Porsche’s most iconic cars. The ducktailed Carrera RS is highly sought after by collectors, and this late production example finished in gorgeous Bahia Red is spectacular. This example has been lightly restored and some of its bodywork has been replaced and repainted. Because it isn’t 100% original, and because it isn’t a series 1 example, this Carrera RS can be had at a fraction of the cost of the more “perfect” examples. Purchase this one, don’t feel bad about wailing on it, and have one of the best Porsche driving experiences available to humans.
Lot 107 – 1964 Porsche 356 SC GT “Outlaw” – Est. $200,000 – 275,000
Lot 112 – 1996 Porsche 911 Turbo – Est. $200,000 – 250,000
Lot 138 – 1957 Porsche 356A 1600 Speedster – Est. $300,000 – 350,000
Lot 150 – 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS – Est. $250,000 – 300,000
Lot 156 – 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S – Est. $300,000 – 350,000
Lot 172 – 2016 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Rennsport Reunion Edition – Est. $175,000 – 225,000
Lot 177 – 1965 Porsche 911 2.0L Coupe – Est. $150,000 – 180,000
Lot 183 – 1960 Porsche Diesel Junior 109 – Est. $30,000 – 40,000
Lot 206 – 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa “Outlaw” – Est. $40,000 – 50,000
Lot 207 – 1969 Porsche 911E Coupe – Est. $65,000 – 75,000
Lot 208 – 1974 Porsche 911 “Outlaw” – Est. $80,000 – 110,000
Lot 209 – 1973 Porsche 911S 2.4L Coupe – Est. $175,000 – 200,000
Lot 210 – 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe – Est. $75,000 – 100,000
Lot 211 – 1969 Porsche 911T 2.0L Coupe – Est. $90,000 – 120,000
Lot 212 – 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe – Est. $75,000 – 100,000
Lot 213 – 1970 Porsche 911E 2.2L Coupe – Est. $75,000 – 85,000
Lot 215 – 2010 Porsche 911 Sport Classic – Est. $400,000 – 500,000
Lot 234 – 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster – Est. $350,000 – 375,000
Lot 245 – 2018 Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series – Est. $375,000 – 450,000
Lot 249 – 1973 Porsche 911S 2.4L Targa – Est. $150,000 – 200,000
Lot 250 – 1958 Porsche 356 Speedster – Est. $300,000 – 400,000
Lot 271 – 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach Package – Est. $450,000 – 550,000
Lot 281 – 1971 Porsche 911T 2.2L Targa – Est. $100,000 – 125,000
RUSSO & STEELE –
Russo & Steele have never really focussed on getting the best and brightest Porsche offerings, but with a few late model aircooled models, a few modified cars, and a single blue-chip 356 lot, they’ve got a little bit of everything.
Lot 6228 – 1997 Porsche 911 Turbo Modified By ANDIAL – No Estimate Available
This 993 Turbo has a full kit of ANDIAL bits, including a number of parts from Porsche’s racing efforts in the late 1990s. With larger turbos and intercoolers, this aircooled monster now makes over 600 horsepower. The ANDIAL performance package was an additional $40,000 on top of the 993 Turbo purchase price. If you want a semi-vintage car that will hang with modern supercars, this is the one for you.
Lot 6302 – 1962 Porsche 356B T6 Super 90 Cabriolet – No Estimate Available
Lot 6237 – 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RS GMG Racing 4.0L Conversion – No Estimate Available
Lot 6100 – 1980 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe – No Estimate Available
Lot 6089 – 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Cabriolet – No Estimate Available
Lot 6313 – 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 40th Anniversary Edition – No Estimate Available
Lot 6215 – 1977 Porsche 911 2.7L Targa – No Estimate Available
Lot 6152 – 1958 Porsche Diesel 108K Junior – No Estimate Available
Lot 6120 – 1976 Porsche 914 2.0L – No Estimate Available
BARRETT-JACKSON –
Barrett-Jackson is trying very hard to break its image as an auction house exclusively for hot rods and muscle cars. With a serious selection of Porsches in the house, it just might work. While there are a few lots that aren’t really enthusiast-aimed, like the unusually large number of low-buck old Cayennes, this is still a place you should pay attention to if you’re looking for a Collector Porsche.
Lot 1575 – 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera VF Supercharged – No Estimate Available
This early 997 model has been fitted with a huge supercharger from VF Engineering. With dyno sheets backing up a claim of 672 horsepower, this car is a serious performance machine. With tons of internal modifications, the car still looks largely stock on the outside. Nobody suspects a 13 year old silver Porsche to have nearly 700 horses. Anything worth doing is worth doing to excess.
Lot 1414 – 2005 Porsche Carrera GT – No Estimate Available
This Carrera GT is almost like new with just 5,031 miles on the odometer. It’s never been used the way it should have been. It’s been in California its entire life, sitting in a climate controlled collection. Having passed through two owners, the most recent one giving the car a full service at Rusnak Porsche (likely at not insignificant expense), this car still remains as original. Thankfully, the car was recently fitted with a set of modern Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires, and it’s ready for a new owner that will actually drive it.
Lot 37 – 2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo – No Estimate Available
Lot 42 – 2002 Porsche Boxster 2.7L – No Estimate Available
Lot 79 – 2004 Porsche Cayenne Turbo – No Estimate Available
Lot 88 – 2008 Porsche Cayman Tiptronic – No Estimate Available
Lot 93 – 2006 Porsche Cayenne Titanium – No Estimate Available
Lot 121 – 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo – No Estimate Available
Lot 125 – 2001 Porsche Boxster S – No Estimate Available
Lot 139.1 – 1975 Porsche 914 2.0L – No Estimate Available
Lot 218 – 1976 Porsche 914 2.0L – No Estimate Available
Lot 223 – 1957 Porsche 356 Speedster Replica – No Estimate Available
Lot 481.1 – 1970 Porsche 911T – No Estimate Available
Lot 482 – 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo – No Estimate Available
Lot 483 – 1983 Porsche 911 SC Cabriolet – No Estimate Available
Lot 502 – 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet – No Estimate Available
Lot 505.1 – 1994 Porsche 928 GTS – No Estimate Available
Lot 547 – 1997 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet – No Estimate Available
Lot 784 – 1965 Porsche 356C Coupe – No Estimate Available
Lot 946.1 – 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo – No Estimate Available
Lot 987.1 – 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo – No Estimate Available
Lot 1018.2 – 1960 Porsche 356B Coupe – No Estimate Available
Lot 1018.3 – 1986 Porsche 911 Turbo Custom Coupe – No Estimate Available
Lot 1029 – 1979 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe – No Estimate Available
Lot 1227 – 1961 Porsche 356B Super Coupe – No Estimate Available
Lot 1281 – 1982 Porsche 911 Turbo – No Estimate Available
Lot 1302 – 1979 Porsche 911 Turbo Custom Coupe – No Estimate Available
Lot 1304 – 1979 Porsche 911 Turbo – No Estimate Available
Lot 1341 – 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS – No Estimate Available
Lot 1342 – 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo – No Estimate Available
Lot 1413 – 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS – No Estimate Available
Lot 1460 – 1993 Porsche 911 RS America – No Estimate Available
Lot 1476 – 1982 Porsche 911 Custom Slant Nose Cabriolet Conversion – No Estimate Available
Lot 1481 – 1986 Porsche 911 Turbo – No Estimate Available
Lot 1508 – 2008 Porsche Cayenne GTS – No Estimate Available
Lot 1509 – 2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo – No Estimate Available
Lot 1515 – 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet – No Estimate Available
Lot 1520 – 2003 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe – No Estimate Available
Lot 1537 – 1957 Porsche 356 Speedster Replica – No Estimate Available
Lot 1553.1 – 2004 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet – No Estimate Available
Lot 1600.1 – 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo – No Estimate Available
Lot 1693 – 2006 Porsche Cayenne – No Estimate Available