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For Sale: 1988 Porsche 959 in San Diego, California

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 information please contact the seller.

Vehicle Details

  • 1988 Porsche 959
  • Listing ID: CC-970400
  • Price: Contact Seller
  • Location:San Diego, California
  • Year:1988
  • Make:Porsche
  • Model:959
  • Exterior Color:Black
  • Interior Color:Black
  • Odometer:0
  • Stock Number:608
  • VIN:WP0ZZZ95ZJS900248
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