Broad Arrow Auctions will return to Southern California on 26 April for its second dedicated Porsche auction in partnership with the Air|Water event. Taking place at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, the single-day sale is set to feature more than 50 lots, with a centrepiece consignment that’s already turning heads: a 1989 RUF CTR Yellowbird.
It’s not long since Gooding & Company sold a very similar Yellowbird for $6 million in Amelia Island, and this example is very similar in specification. One of just 29 W09-designated Group C Turbo cars built by RUF, chassis W09BT0348KPR06023 is the only known example fitted with a special lightweight interior and remains a fully matching-numbers car.
Powered by a twin-turbo 3.4-litre flat-six producing 469bhp and paired with RUF’s bespoke six-speed manual gearbox, the CTR was famously recorded at a top speed of 213mph – making it the fastest production car in the world at the time. Its Nürburgring heroics with test driver Stefan Roser only added to its legend. Factory-certified by RUF with a ‘Zertifikat’ issued in 2016, this car is estimated at $4.5m-5.5m.
‘The RUF CTR represents the pinnacle of rear-engined supercars,’ said Alexander Weaver, VP of Private Sales at Broad Arrow. ‘It is the ultimate expression of RUF’s engineering genius and stands today as a landmark collectible.’
1966 Porsche 906
Estimate: $1,600,000-1,900,000
One of the definitive prototype racers of the 1960s, this 906 (chassis 906-140) comes with documented period race history and retains its original gearbox and blue race livery from its Monte Shelton campaigns. Powered by a magnesium-case Type 910 flat-six, it offers entry to a golden era of Porsche endurance racing.
1990 Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer
Estimate: $1,050,000-1,250,000
Known as the ‘Central Florida’ commission, this 911 is finished in Singer Racing White and features a 4.0-litre Ed Pink flat-six, Öhlins suspension, carbon ceramic brakes, and extensive Special Wishes options. It has covered just 2300 miles since completion.
1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 X88
Estimate: $530,000-560,000
One of just 64 cars fitted with the factory X88 Works Performance Package, this rare 911 Turbo is finished in Paint-to-Sample Ferrari Yellow and features the exclusive X92 spoiler. Offered in excellent condition with 52,848km and recent mechanical servicing.
2012 RUF Rt 12 S
Estimate: $600,000-700,000
The final evolution of the Rt 12, this 2012 S model features a factory-installed R-spec engine producing 730bhp and a top speed in excess of 200mph. Built to order and recently serviced by R-Strada.
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