Extremely Rare Porsche 911 SC RS to be Auctioned - Expected Selling Price of Approximately 500 Million Yen Draws Attention

PORSCHE 911 SC RS
Porsche 911

ポルシェ911 SC RS – 稀少なラリーレーシングモデル

An extremely rare model that will be coveted by Porsche collectors will be auctioned next month.
This time, the star of the show will be,Porsche 911 SC RSis. This model is,Only 21 units of this special edition rally race car were produced.So they say. This 911 is truly the ancestor of the latest 992 911 Dakar.

October 12, 2024, at the Chattanooga Motor Car Festival in Chattanooga, Tenn,Broad Arrow Auctions, Inc.The auction of rare collector's cars by The Porsche 911 SC RS is said to be the most sought-after of the lot.

911 SC RSの特徴 – 軽量化と高性能を追求

At first glance, the 911 SC RS (also known as the "Evolution Series") looks no different from a regular 911. However, inside, it is said to be packed with numerous racing specifications.

Specifically, it has the following characteristics

Lightweight aluminum body parts
Fiberglass bumpers
Thoroughly lightweight interior
Gross weight of only 980 kg
∙ 3.0-liter engine that delivers 250-270 hp
0-100km/h acceleration: 4.9 sec.

These features set the 911 SC RS apart from the regular 911High-performance rally machineThe result is a "new" product that is finished as a "new" product.

PORSCHE 911 SC RS

Photo by Broad Arrow Auctions

Biography of the 911 SC RS to be exhibited

The 911 SC RS being auctioned is said to be the last of 21 built. It was originally built for the South African market, but ended up being owned by the Tycho Christian van Dijk racing team.

The car participated in a rally event only once, in 1984, and finished 14th out of 158 cars. Since then, the car has been carefully stored and currently has only about 5,200 km on the odometer.

PORSCHE 911 SC RS

Photo by Broad Arrow Auctions

Highly rated by experts

Jürgen Barth, winner of the 1976 24 Hours of Le Mans and former director of Porsche's customer racing division, has some interesting comments to make about this 911 SC RS.

In a report prepared for the current owner, Barthes noted the car's good state of preservation. He appreciates that the matching engine and transmission numbers are a sign that this historic car has been treated with care over the years.

PORSCHE 911 SC RS

Photo by Broad Arrow Auctions

Because of this rarity and its well-preserved condition, the auction organizers are asking a minimum bid for the 911 SC RS.3.5 million U.S. dollars (about 500 million Japanese yen)He said that he expects this to be the case.

It is very rare for such a rare model to appear on the market, and it has become a major topic of conversation among Porsche collectors; the 911 SC RS holds a special place in Porsche history, and the auction results have attracted a lot of attention.

At what price will such a rare car, which embodies Porsche's racing heritage, be sold? And how will it be carefully preserved by its new owner? For Porsche fans, it is likely to be a development that they will not be able to take their eyes off of in the future.

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