Vehicle Description
-Ultra-rare, special order, special wish example
-Unique one of one configuration
-Three owners from new
-Matching numbers
-Complete records, receipts and documentation from new
-Complete original books, tools, safety equipment and spares
packaging
-Ultra low, 10,300 original kilometers from new (6,400 miles)
-Perfect mechanicals and cosmetics
-All services and safety checks current and up to date
Year 1988
Make Porsche
Model 959
Type KOMFORT
VIN No WPOZZZ95ZJS900248
Engine No 65H00310
Engine Type M959/50
Gearbox No 75H00318
Gearbox Type G59/01
BAUR Build/Job No 53900224
Production Sequence No 242
Exterior Color Special Order Black
Interior Color Special Order Black
Ordering Dealer Porsche Factory Direct Client Delivery
Completed December 1988
Sold December 28th, 1988
Mileage 10,130 Kilometers (6,294 Miles)
Options:
-Special Order Options Exclusive Client Request (Code 00011, 00311
& 00321)
-Color to Sample Exterior "0011 color to sample special wish A1
black"
-Color to Sample Interior "0031 interior to sample special wish /
leather black "
-Sport Seats Left and Right "0032 carpet to sample special wish /
black"
-Electrically Operated Seats Left and Right
-Special Bridgestone Tires
-Vehicle to Domestic German Road-Rule Specifications
-Factory Direct Delivery with Road Registration
Porsche 959 Background:
A stunning expression of Porsche's technical prowess and unwavering
commitment to victory, the 959 continues to electrify sports-car
enthusiasts even today, 30 years after production commenced.
Conceived following the 1980 installation of Peter Schutz, who as
Porsche company president favored intensive development of the 911,
the 959 was rooted in the all-wheel-drive 911 concept debuted at
the 1981 Frankfurt Motor Show. This was followed by the twin-turbo
Gruppe B of 1983, inspired by the short-lived FIA rally class.
Introduced to great anticipation at the 1985 Frankfurt Motor Show,
the 959 was built upon a highly modified galvanized body shell
derived from the 930, but radically updated. Lightweight composite
body panels included the first production use of DuPont Kevlar,
plus aluminum for the doors and front lid, and a polyurethane nose
cap. Almost relentless wind-tunnel testing yielded zero lift, high
downforce, and optimal cooling airflow. Underpinnings featured
three ride-height positions and shock-damping settings,
microprocessor-controlled ABS brakes with ventilated, cross-drilled
discs, and run-flat tires. The 2,849 cc flat-six featured
water-cooled cylinder heads, twin sequential turbochargers, and
intercooling to deliver 450bhp. Power was transmitted through
electronically controlled all-wheel drive. Top speed was just over
200mph, with acceleration from rest to 60 mph achieved in just 3.6
seconds. Exact production numbers are a bit elusive but Ian Kuah
published the following in Excellence Magazine based on direct
Factory production quotes:
1985 16 Preproduction prototypes
21 Preproduction models
1987 106 Komfort models
7 Sport models
1988 149 Komfort models
29 Komfort models partially converted to Sport models for the USA
market
1992 8 Komfort model poduction recommenced using spare parts
From the above tables, in all variations and forms it would appear
that a total of 336 examples were built. Porsche however further
confused the situation by stating repeatedly that a total of 339
examples were built. It is likely that some of the preproduction
prototypes and preproduction models were rebuilt as production
examples. Further confusing the situation, Porsche's states that
242 Komfort models were completed, for the official production
model years 1987 and 1988, it appears however that a total of 255
standard Komfort models were actually completed if the above
figures are to be believed.
Initial orders were processed with a purchase price of just over
$300,000. The actual selling price was meaningless to Porsche as it
was rumored at the time that actual build cost was probably double
that figure with sales sales being exclusively geared towards
highly favored and loyal clients as well as a variety of notable
celebrities and motor industry and motor sport key figures. More
recently after Porsche Client Services began a new program of
service, restoration and upgrades for 959 owners, they stated
privately, that actual build cost divided by the number of
completed examples translates to an individual build cost of each
959 at more than $750,000. Those fortunate enough to buy one new at
the original invoiced price likely had no idea of what a bargain
they were actually getting.
1988 Porsche 959 KOMFORT WPOZZZ95ZJS900248
Clearly any original 959 is to be considered a special machine and
treated as such. There are a few that stand out amongst those built
that are even more special and this particular 959 is one of them.
Under a special set of five digit, rather than the standard three
digit option codes, this Porsche was special ordered new by favored
Porsche client, Tobias Hagenmeyer who's family founded the world
famous GETRAG gearbox firm of which he was the president. Under
special wish option codes; 00011, 00311 and 00321, Hegenmeyer was
able to have assembled a true "piece-unique" 959. Only just
recently were specific details of how these three option codes
break down was provided to us by Porsche Client Services. The
Hagenmeyer was a complete "Special Order / Special Wish" example
and configured as follows:
-Special color to sample exterior in black
-Special color to sample interior in black
-Special carpeting to sample in black
-Sport Seats Left and Right in Solid Colors
-Electrically Operated Seats Left and Right
-Special Bridgestone Tires
-Vehicle to Domestic German Road-Rule Specifications
-Factory Direct Delivery with Road Registration
I maintain a fairly detailed data base on each of the seven
different 959 Porsches our company had bought and sold and also
share information and details with a variety of enthusiasts and
historians on the other 959s completed. To date, this is the sole
959 that we have encountered that was built without any of the
standard three digit production option codes. Interestingly the COA
provided by Porsche North America list no options of any kind other
than equipment for Germany and Bridgestone tires. It does not even
identify the vehicle's exterior or interior color. When I initially
asked my contact at Porsche for clarification, she stated formally
that; "The information was not recorded." but informally she stated
that the specific records for this 959 were not for public release
or disclosure. This is the first time, I have ever been denied
accessing the build details for a specific Porsche that we have
purchased. Despite not being able to initially obtain additional
details from Porsche, this 959 retains both the under front bonnet
assembly label and the original warranty book label and both list
all three of the special wish, special delivery five-digit option
codes noted above. A new Porsche client services representative was
able to provide confirmation and clarification and we know know
that all three of the codes reflect the special order / special
wish nature of this 959.
Porsche records that just four 959s were completed wi...for more
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