A remarkably rare 1985 Porsche 959 ‘Vorserie’ prototype, renowned for its groundbreaking technology and storied history, is set to be auctioned by RM Sotheby’s. This particular model, one of only five surviving V-series prototypes, boasts some significant provenance, having been first registered to Ferdinand Piëch, a key figure in Porsche‘s history. The 959, upon its […]
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Car
Mar 13, 2024
Rare 1987 Porsche 959 Komfort Surfaces at Auction
In an era when the term “supercar” was redefined, the Porsche 959 stood out as a titan of technological innovation and sheer performance. RM Sotheby’s is now set to auction a piece of automotive history: a 1987 Porsche 959 Komfort, once owned by a visionary group of American enthusiasts who went to great lengths to […]
Car
Feb 20, 2024
1988 Porsche 959 SC Used by Nissan for R&D on Skyline GT-R Up For Auction
A significant auction for a significant car has just surfaced, namely the 1988 Porsche 959 SC, meticulously reimagined by Canepa, representing a pinnacle of innovation in performance and most notably a key component in the research and development that brought about the Nissan Skyline GT-R. Originally developed in the early ’80s, the Porsche 959 was […]