To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Amelia Island event, 8 - 9
March 2019.
Estimate:
$225,000 - $275,000
- The second gProgramm 911 built, nicknamed "Mercy"
- Driven from New York to California for Luftgek�hlt 4 in
2017
- 320-hp, 3.4-liter twin-plug engine with Weber down draft
carburetors
- Equipped with a 915 five-speed gearbox
- Less than 7,000 miles since completion
gProgramm is a bespoke Porsche 911 builder based in Oyster Bay, New
York, on Long Island's Gold Coast. The outfit takes G-body 911s
(from 1974-1989) and improves upon every aspect of the original
car. These ultra-high-quality custom builds command a price tag of
more than $250,000 when new and have earned a cult following in the
Porsche Outlaw community.
This exquisite 1978 Porsche 911 has been given the full gProgramm
treatment and received the nickname "Mercy." The body was
media-blasted to bare metal, treated for rust prevention, and
painted a beautiful shade of Slate Grey. The fuel filler was
relocated to under the hood, with a center cap, similar to early
Porsche R/RSRs. A set of under bumper 'round factory' Porsche
fog/driving lights are featured up front. The car rides on a set of
reproduction 17-in. Fikse forged aluminum Fuchs-style wheels. The
brakes are upgraded to the 986 Boxster setup front and rear,
featuring four-piston calipers. The car was also fitted with the
optional Leistung Package, which includes adjustable coil-over
spring/damper units, with aluminum rear trailing arms, additionally
all bushings, drop-links, as well as upgraded front and rear sway
bars.
The interior was also extensively updated. It features a set of
bolstered leather racing seats with Tartan inserts and fitted with
a four-point Schroth Racing harnesses. Door cards are finished in
matching tartan, with pull strap handles and manual windows. A
classic 350-mm Momo Prototipo steering wheel has been fitted.
Behind the steering wheel is a gProgramm tachometer alongside the
standard Porsche VDO gauges. The 915-transmission base is elegantly
left exposed and polished with the shifter wearing an iconic
917-style wood shift knob. The car is radio-delete with hidden twin
USB outlets for phone or other electronic devices. The carpets are
completed in the classic German wool square weave. Lastly, a roll
bar has been fitted, adding rigidity and passenger protection.
The gProgramm 911 is powered by a 320-hp, 3.4-liter twin-plug
engine featuring Weber down draft carburetors. The engine was
completely disassembled and then meticulously blueprinted,
balanced, and hand-built prior to installation. It is truly a work
of art, with a twin center exhaust, stainless heat exchangers, and
hidden wires and lines. The engine is paired to a 915 five-speed
manual transmission.
This car was one of three gProgramm Porsches driven 3,500 miles
from New York to California in 2017 as a promotional trip which
ended at Luftgek�hlt 4. While in California this car was driven and
reviewed by Matt Farah for the popular Smoking Tire web series One
Take.
A wonderful bespoke creation, this gProgramm 911, the second
example built, is the best of both worlds with its retro-inspired
design and modern performance underpinnings. With less than 7,000
miles since the completion of the build, it has been fully sorted.
One would be hard-pressed to find such a Porsche Outlaw with
superior build quality at this price point.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/am19.