On June 8th in 1948, Ferry Porsche turned his dream into a reality when the Porsche 356 ‘No.1’ Roadster received its general operating permit. Today marks Porsche’s 76th anniversary which we see as the perfect moment to look back at our all-out celebration of their 75th milestone last year.
We had the honor of showcasing nine race-ready machines spanning from 1976 to 2012 on Bring a Trailer. Each of these vehicles have been blessed by the hands of accomplished Porsche drivers and raced at venues like Le Mans, Daytona, and Sebring.
Each listing in the collection featured not only our WOB-famous studio shoot but also an onboard lap with Patrick Long, three-time American Le Mans Series driver’s champion, at the wheel.
Fabcar-Built Porsche 935/84 Race Car
This Porsche 935 was originally constructed for Bob Akin Motor Racing by Chuck Gaa of GAACO and participated in the 1982 IMSA GT Championship as a Porsche 935 L-1. The chassis was rebuilt after a broken axle during qualifying for the final event of the IMSA season led to a crash with Derek Bell at the wheel. It went on to finish in second-place in its debut at the Daytona Three Hour Finale in 1983.
The vehicle was refurbished in 2007 before it was driven by Patrick Long at Rennsport Reunion V in 2015.
The full auction listing can be seen here and see Pat Long go for a Lap of Streets of Willow here!
Le Mans-Class-Winning 1976 Porsche 934 Race Car
This 1976 Porsche 934 is said to be one of 31 examples built over a two-year production run. It was campaigned by Porsche-Kremer Racing in the 1976 German National Championship, where it achieved a fourth place finish in the European Grand Touring category.
It was entered into the 1977 24 Hours of Le Mans, securing a Group 4 GT class victory and a seventh-place overall finish, before again winning its class at the 6 Hours of Silverstone in 1978.
The car was brought stateside in 2008 and subsequently attended Rennsport Reunion events as well as the 2009 Monterey Historic Races.
The full auction listing can be seen here and watch this LEGENDARY Burton Porsche 911 LeMan winner doing a hot lap with Pat Long here.
RSR-Style 1972 Porsche 911T 2.7L
This 1972 Porsche 911T was modified as an RSR-style track car under previous ownership. It is powered by a replacement fuel-injected 2.7-liter air-cooled flat-six paired with a five-speed 915/02 manual transaxle. The car was said to have spent time in Italy before being imported to the US a year prior to this auction.
Equipment includes RSR-style Fuchs wheels, fender flares, and bumpers as well as a ducktail spoiler, pop-out rear windows, 917-style brake calipers, Bilstein dampers, electrical cut-off switches, Toorace racing seats, a Sparco fire-suppression system, a roll cage, and an OMP steering wheel and harnesses.
The full auction listing can be seen here and see the 1972 Porsche 911 Martini with Pat Long doing a fun lap at Willow here.
1979 Porsche 911SC Alméras Frères-Style Race Car
This 1979 Porsche 911SC is said to have been converted for competition use by EVO Motorsport of Italy in the style of the Alméras Frères rally car piloted by Björn Waldegård in the 1982 Rallye Monte Carlo.
Finished in white with red bumpers and replica # 6 Alméras Frères/Eminence livery, power comes from a replacement 3.0-liter flat-six mated to a five-speed manual transaxle and a limited-slip differential. Equipment includes 15″ ROIN Technology Gotti-style wheels, a 934-style front valance, Marchal auxiliary lights, 935-style side mirrors, bolt-on fender flares, a ducktail spoiler, OMP Racing seats, a roll cage, a fire-suppression system, a 10k-rpm VDO tachometer, and a quick-release Sparco steering wheel.
The full auction listing can be seen here and see this Porsche 911 Almeras and Pat Long go for a lap of the streets of Willow here!
2.0L Flat Six-Powered 1971 Porsche 914 Race Car
This 1971 Porsche 914 race car is powered by a modified 2.0-liter flat-six paired with a five-speed manual transaxle. The GT-style bodywork wears a #0 Arizona state flag livery. The car reportedly competed in club racing and Historic Sportscar Racing by Frank Leonesio, Wayne Baker, and Jim Edwards over the past two decades.
Equipment includes 15″ Fuchs wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, Bilstein adjustable coilovers, dual PMO carburetors, a roll cage, a Kirkey Racing seat, a fire suppression system, and a MOMO steering wheel.
The full auction listing can be seen here and watch this open air perfection with Pat Long driving at Willow Springs here.
1995 Porsche 911 GT2 Race Car
This 1995 Porsche 911 GT2 was ordered new by Jochen Rohr and is said to be the first example prepared for competition by Porsche’s racing department. Initially campaigned at the 1995 24 Hours of Daytona, it achieved a second-in-class and fourth overall finish driven by Rohr, David Murry, Bernd Mayländer, and Hurley Haywood. After it was raced at SCCA events at Phoenix, Mosport, Lime Rock, Road America, Trois-Rivières, and Sears Point it was retired following a crash at the 1996 24 Hours of Daytona.
The car was repaired in 1997 and is finished in yellow with #2 Exxon/Jochen Rohr livery over a stripped interior with a single Momo Corse racing seat trimmed in red cloth.
The full auction listing can be seen here and watch this Rohr Racing GT2 and Pat Long do a lap of Streets of Willow here!
2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR
This 2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR is said to be one of 41 examples produced for the model year. It was reportedly ordered by Jochen Rohr of Rohr Motorsports in special-order Signal Yellow via Porsche Cars North America (PCNA).
It was driven in three races by Bryan Sellers and Dominic Cicero as the Falken Tire #17 car and later used for tire development purposes by Falken. In 2018 the vehicle participated in Rennsport VI. Power is provided by a rebuilt 3.8-liter flat-six paired with a six-speed sequential gearbox. Additional equipment includes air jacks, Brembo brakes, 18” multi-piece wheels, a carbon-fiber rear wing and body panels, polycarbonate rear and side windows, a roll case, a fire-suppression system, a Recaro racing seat, an OMP multifunction steering wheel, and a MoTec data-logger.
The full auction listing can be seen here and watch Pat Long go for a Lap of Streets of Willow here!
2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR
This 2010 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR is said to be one of two examples built for the model year with a 4.0 liter M97/81 flat-six. It was delivered new to Team Falken Tire for competition in the American le Mans Series. It achieved first-in-class victories at Mid-Ohio and Baltimore during the 2011 ALMS season with Wolf Henzler and Bryan Sellers behind the wheel. It also secured a first-in-class finish in 2013’s ALM Petit Le Mans and participated in RennSport Reunion VI in 2018, driven by Kevin Estre for a second-place finish in the Flacht Cup.
The full auction listing can be seen here and watch it do a lap with Pat Long at Willow Springs here!
2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR
This 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 is said to be one of nine RSR models produced for the model year. It was delivered new to Team Falken Tire for competition in the 2012 American le Mans Series. Piloted by Wolf Henzler and Brian Sellers for the 2012 and 2013 seasons, it was involved in a crash at the Grand Prix of Baltimore in 2013. The car underwent refurbishment before participating in RennSport Reunion IV in 2018 where it won the Flacht Cup with Jorg Bermeister behind the wheel.
The full auction listing can be seen here.
