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2024 Porsche 911 S/T for sale

February 14, 2025 Francis Mitterrand

The Porsche 911 S/T is the lightest 911 of its generation, and only 1,963 units were produced. One of them is for sale, with all proceeds going to the American Red Cross to help with the California wildfire relief efforts.

This car is owned by Porsche Cars North America, part of the PCNA in-house fleet, and is the only one in the U.S. that still has no buyer. It is the 1,919th example produced with only 956 miles (1,500 km) on the odometer at the time of cataloguing.

The Porsche 911 S/T is equipped with the optional Heritage Design Package and personal start number 60, commemorating 60 years of the Porsche 911. It is painted in stunning Shore Blue Metallic, an exclusive color for this package, and it is decorated with wheels in the color Ceramica, classic style Porsche crest on the front, on the central caps of the wheels, the steering wheel, the headrests, and the car key, underscoring the historic roots of the 911 S/T. There are also a number of options that further enhance its enthusiast appeal and touring capability, such as the front axle lift system, which provides greater ground clearance at the touch of a button to navigate speed bumps or driveways, and an extended range 23.7-gallon fuel tank, auto-dimming mirrors with integrated rain sensor, rear Park Assist, and the BOSE Surround Sound audio system.

Inside, the bucket seats are covered in Classic Cognac leather with black pinstripes, while two-tone semi-aniline leather trim in Black/Classic Cognac covers the rest of the interior. The roof lining is in perforated Dinamica, and other elements from Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur round out the package.

The auction will be held on February 18-20, and the car comes with an owner’s manual pouch signed by Andreas Preuninger, Director of the GT model line at Porsche.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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A rare 1997 RUF CTR2 is for sale

February 12, 2025 Francis Mitterrand

Between 1995 and 1997, RUF produced just 16 units of the CTR2, the successor to the legendary RUF CTR Yellowbird. Only four examples remain in the United States, and one of them, a 1997 RUF CTR2, is for sale.

The German company RUF has been building and modifying Porsche cars since the mid-1970s, and became known to the public in 1987 when the RUF CTR Yellowbird defeated some of the legendary cars such as the Ferrari F40, Lamborghini Countach, and Porsche 959 in the Top Speed Shootout.

The RUF CTR2 is one of the most exclusive and influential supercars of the 1990s, and is based on the Porsche 993. This design choice reflected the vision of Alois Ruf Jr., RUF’s chairman, who favored the narrow body for improved aerodynamic efficiency.

The car is equipped with a reshaped front bumper made of composite materials, larger air intakes, re-engineered side sills, shaved rain gutters, and sleeker rearview mirrors. The widened rear featured a redesigned deck lid with an air intake inlet for the induction air box. A taller, bi-functional rear spoiler was installed, which included an integrated duct to channel airflow to twin intercoolers positioned behind the rear wheels, and the rear bumper was redesigned by adding two central exhaust pipes and an additional opening for engine cooling.

The interior of the car is equipped with leather-clad bucket seats, air-conditioning, electric windows, and a standard Integrated Roll Cage (IRC), making it ideal for road and track.

When it comes to the powertrain, the RUF CTR2 is powered by an air-cooled 3.6-liter 6-cylinder twin-turbo engine with 520 hp (387 kW) and 505 lb-ft (686 Nm) of torque. That’s enough power to push the car to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 3.6 seconds, with a top speed of 217 mph (349 km/h). Power is sent to all wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission with limited-slip differential.

This RUF CTR2 is finished in Adriatic Blue, has been meticulously maintained, and is in original condition. The odometer reads 60,194 km (37,403 miles) at the time of cataloguing. It comes with books, tools, jack, air compressor, delivery accessories, service invoices, RUF Zertifikat, and documentation.

The auction will take place March 6 – 7, 2025, and the estimated value of the car is $2,000,000 – $2,500,000.

Source: Gooding & Company

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Unique 2014 Pagani Huayra Oceano Pacifico is for sale

February 10, 2025 Francis Mitterrand

Between 2011 and 2018, Pagani produced 100 units of the Huayra sports car, and the fact that it was named Hypercar of the Year in 2012 speaks volumes about what kind of car it is. One example with US specifications, the 2014 Pagani Huayra Oceano Pacifico is for sale.

This car was specially built for a client in California, and is finished in a combination of Blu Francia Metallic and Bianco Fabriano. It features a carbon monocoque, gullwing doors, quad bi-xenon headlights with LED running lights, adjustable Öhlins coilover shock absorbers with a movable rod, and tan leather front and rear clamshell retaining straps. Exposed carbon fiber in Blu Tricolore is on the nose, roof and deck lid, while the leaf-shaped side mirrors have tricolor accents. Front and rear, a pair of control flaps combine with a hydropneumatic active front lift system and ECU and ABS data to optimize aerodynamic efficiency and stability. The car is also equipped with the Tempesta package, which includes a replacement front splitter and rear diffuser.

The interior is covered in Ocra leather with Blu Ossido Alcantara details. There are also carbon-fiber-backed bucket seats with height adjustment as well as a host of exposed carbon fiber details in Blu Tricolore. In front of the driver is a flat-bottomed carbon-fiber steering wheel trimmed in Ocra leather with paddle shifters as well as hub-mounted controls for the lighting and windshield wiper, while the digital odometer shows less than 2,000 miles. Additional equipment includes a black-finished shifter with exposed linkage, power windows, automatic climate control, a Sonus Faber sound system, a touchscreen infotainment system housed in a black-finished upper console panel, and quilted floor mats.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Huayra Oceano Pacifico is powered by a twin-turbocharged 6.0L Mercedes-AMG M158 V12 paired with an Xtrac transverse seven-speed automated manual transaxle with a single clutch that sends power to the rear wheels. The engine is equipped with a pair of twin-scroll turbochargers, air-to-liquid intercoolers, dry-sump lubrication, an oil/water heat exchanger, two spark plugs per cylinder, and a Bosch ECU. It also features a Tempesta-spec titanium exhaust system, finned intercooler covers, a two-stage fuel delivery system with dual pumps and an 85-liter tank, dual intercooler radiators flanking two canted engine radiators in the nose panel.

The car comes with a set of staggered-diameter gold-finished wheels, factory extras, and a clean Montana title. The auction ends on February 13th and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $2,000,000.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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