A Porsche 911 Turbo Carrera U.S. Prototype Is Up For Auction At RM

by Mike –

The Porsche 911 Turbo has become a very popular collector car in the past few years and as a result they have appreciated significantly. RM Sotheby’s has one of the original prototypes made for the US market up for auction in Monterey next week.

1976 Porsche 911 Turbo Carrera U.S. Prototype

Porsche 911 Turbo Carrera (photo supplied by RM)

Estimate is $300,000 – $400,000 – Without Reserve.

RM says,

234 bhp, 2,993 cc SOHC air-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine with a single turbocharger and Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection, four-speed manual transmission, independent front and rear suspension, and front and rear ventilated disc brakes. Wheelbase: 89.4 in.

Last of four U.S.-specification 930 prototypes
Featured in numerous publications, as well as in Porsche advertising
Restored in its original and rare color combination
Known ownership history from new
Includes a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity

RM also has a 1986 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe at the same auction in Monterey with an estimate of $180,000 – $220,000 – without reserve.

Porsche 930 Turbo For Auction (photo supplied by RM)

Here on the My Car Quest Auction Online we have a beautiful 1986 Porsche 930 Turbo up for auction. This one looks like a real bargain especially when all costs are considered (the hammer price plus the added commissions).

Porsche 930 Turbo For Auction On My Car Quest (photo supplied by the owner)

Classic Porsches are appreciating because they are terrific cars that are fun to drive without much trouble.

It is a good time to be a classic Porsche 911 owner.

Porsche 930 Turbo For Auction On My Car Quest (photo supplied by the owner)