To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Abu Dhabi event, 30
November 2019.
Estimate:
$300,000 - $350,000
- Just 439 km from new
- Virtually as-new throughout
- Recently serviced
Truly one of the most iconic cars of its era, Porsche's 356
Speedster was the brainchild of New York-based dealer
extraordinaire Max Hoffman. Conceived to give Porsche more of a
foothold in the American market, the diminutive speedster offered
bare-bones performance that was both thrilling on the streets and
proved to be successful on the track. Advertised at $2,995, it was
a bargain compared to its British competitors and quickly proved to
be a huge hit with enthusiasts not only in the U.S., but
worldwide.
The speedster made comebacks for the G-Series 911 of 1989, the 964,
and even a handful of 993-generation 911s, where it was always
heralded as one of the most desirable models of the range and one
that kept Porsche firmly in touch with its roots. For the 997
generation of 911, the new speedster was introduced at the 2010
Paris Motor Show, and true to its roots, it was considered an
instant modern-day collectible.
Using the Carrera GTS as a base with the Powerkit-equipped
3.8-litre flat-six at its heart, the speedster came equipped with
virtually every available option, including the Sport Chrono
package, carbon-ceramic brakes, and the PASM suspension. Porsche's
Exclusive department seized the opportunity to use the speedster as
a showcase of its capabilities. In addition to these, the cars were
specially optioned with Fuchs-style wheels, a 70-millimetre-shorter
windshield, black seats with a checkered-flag pattern, a unique
aero kit, and contrasting stitching throughout, as well as a number
of contrasting trim panels and speedster-specific motifs.
Just two standard colour options were made available for the new
911 Speedster: Carrera White, and a colour unique to the speedster
model, Pure Blue. The only interior colour option was black, with
matching details in whatever colour was selected for the exterior.
This Pure Blue speedster is the 94th example of 356 produced and
was purchased by its current owner in 2016. Surely one of the
lowest-mileage examples in existence, it has travelled a paltry 439
km since leaving Porsche's facilities in Stuttgart. Presented in
virtually as-new condition throughout, the car has recently been
serviced by an official Porsche dealer in Bahrain and is ready for
whatever its next owner should have in store.
Please note the temporary import symbol incorrectly references the
EU. It should reference the UAE.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/ad19.