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Ultra-Rare 2021 Ruf CTR Anniversary Heads to Auction

Another rare gem from the house of Ruf is heading to auction, and it’s expected to command a price tag north of $3 million. The car in question? A 2021 Ruf CTR Anniversary — a modern reinterpretation of the iconic Yellowbird, built to mark the 30th anniversary of Ruf’s legendary CTR lineage.

At first glance, it might be mistaken for a classic Porsche 911, but don’t be fooled. Underneath its retro shell lies a thoroughly modern supercar engineered by one of the most revered Porsche tuners in history. Ruf doesn’t merely modify Porsches — it builds its own vehicles from the ground up, registered under its own manufacturer status. And the CTR Anniversary is a shining example of this philosophy.

Debuting at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, the CTR Anniversary blends timeless design with cutting-edge materials and race-proven engineering. Just 50 units were produced, making it rarer than many exotic supercars. The example set to hit the auction block is chassis number 25 — finished in stunning Riviera Blue and showing fewer than 200 miles on the odometer.

Originally delivered to a discerning collector in Florida, this CTR Anniversary was optioned with nearly every carbon fiber component available. The exterior features lightweight carbon bodywork, carbon ceramic brakes with matching body-colored calipers, a front axle lift system, and featherweight carbon-fiber doors — all in the name of performance and precision.

Inside, the cabin is equally jaw-dropping. The Kevlar-carbon bucket seats are wrapped in supple leather with pepita (houndstooth) inserts and accented by Riviera Blue contrast stitching. Even the seatbelts match the exterior hue. A black Alcantara headliner adds to the bespoke feel, while titanium pedals round off the interior with a motorsport-inspired touch.

But this car isn’t just about aesthetics — it’s a powerhouse under the skin. The CTR Anniversary is powered by a 3.6-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six engine, developed in-house by Ruf, that delivers a staggering 720 horsepower and 890 Nm (656 lb-ft) of torque. With a six-speed manual gearbox and rear-wheel drive, this analog rocket catapults from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in under four seconds and boasts a top speed of 360 km/h (224 mph).

When new, the CTR Anniversary commanded an eye-watering €892,000 (around $1 million at the time). However, given the recent sale of an original 1987 Ruf CTR Yellowbird for $6.1 million — nearly 41 times its original price — expectations are high. Pre-auction estimates suggest the car could fetch between $2.8 and $3.4 million when it crosses the block later this month.

For collectors and driving purists alike, the CTR Anniversary represents a perfect blend of rarity, craftsmanship, and raw performance. While Singer may offer gorgeous 911-based restomods, the Ruf CTR Anniversary delivers heritage and homologation-grade engineering from a marque that’s been rewriting Porsche’s rulebook for decades.

This is more than just a car — it’s an artifact of performance history, destined for a place of honor in a world-class collection.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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1989 RUF CTR ‘Yellowbird’ sold for $6,055,000

Between 1987 and 1996, German automobile manufacturer Ruf Automobile built, from scratch, just 29 examples of the CTR Yellowbird, and one recently sold for $6,055,000 USD.

This CTR Yellowbird was produced in 1989 and is one of only nine CTRs originally finished in Definitive Blutengelb (Blossom Yellow). It is based on the narrow-bodied 911 Carrera 3.2 to keep aerodynamic drag and weight to a minimum. The original body parts were replaced by lightweight aluminum panels, which reduced the car’s weight by over 180 kg. Rain gutters have also been removed, the rear wheel arches have been widened to accommodate 17″ Speedline alloy wheels, aerodynamic side mirrors and special front and rear bumpers made of lightweight composite materials have been installed.

The car is in excellent condition, and during three decades the first owner kept it in a climate-controlled storage facility and maintained it regularly. It was registered for the first time in 2020 and sold to a new owner in the United States and has not driven a single kilometer since then. At the time of cataloguing, the odometer displayed just 1,673 km. It is equipped with an optional Leichtbau equipment package that includes aluminum front fenders, a leather-wrapped Matter aluminum roll cage, fire bottle, and Recaro racing bucket seats with shoulder harnesses.

When it comes to the powertrain, the CTR Yellowbird is powered by an air-cooled 3.4-L twin-turbo 6-cylinder engine with a Bosch motronic fuel injection, that delivers 463 hp at 5,950 rpm and 408 lb-ft of torque at 5,100 rpm. The engine is mated to an ultra-rare six-speed RUF manual gearbox.

Along with the car, the new owner received a tool kit, jack, tire inflator, roadside emergency equipment, and owner’s handbook folio, which contains the owner’s manual, warranty book, and literature relating to the Blaupunkt radio and Recaro seats, RUF Zertifikat, Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin, and a copy of the original sales invoice.

Source: Gooding & Company

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1989 RUF CTR 'Yellowbird' sold for $6,055,000
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1991 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe RUF RCT Evo sold for $661,500

For more than 47 years, the German company Ruf Automobile has been turning Porsche models into exceptional creations that fetch high prices at auctions. One example, a 1991 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe RUF RCT Evo, recently sold for $661,500.

This RUF RCT Evo was completed in 2024 in Linden Green color. It started life as a Carrera 2, but during construction the tuner used a Porsche 964 chassis. The car is equipped with a sunroof, headlight washers, fog lamps, RUF badging, blue-lens reverse lights, a rear wiper, fixed spoiler, strut brace, front and rear anti-roll bars, and adjustable Bilstein coilovers at each corner.

Inside, the front bucket seats are re-trimmed in tan leather that also covers the door panels and rear jump seats, while black leather covers the dashboard. Additional equipment includes a power-adjustable driver’s seat, power windows, a heated rear window, cruise control, automatic climate control, black carpets, and a Porsche Classic head unit with navigation. In front of the driver is a three-spoke RUF steering wheel and a six-digit odometer showing 34,218 miles.

When it comes to the powertrain, the RUF RCT Evo is powered by a turbocharged and intercooled 3.6-liter flat-six engine with 425 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via a RUF five-speed manual transmission. The car is mounted on a set of silver 18″ RUF five-spoke wheels wrapped in 225/40 front and 265/35 rear Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 tires, while anti-lock brakes with body-color Brembo calipers over cross-drilled and ventilated four-wheel discs are responsible for safe braking and stopping.

The Carfax report shows damage history prior to the completion of the build including “minor” damage to the right front in November 2016 as well as “minor to moderate” damage to the front and left rear in March 2019.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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1991 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe RUF RCT Evo sold for $661,500