Porsche Rarities Heading to Air

Broad Arrow Auctions, a Hagerty company, is thrilled to announce an exclusive Porsche-only auction in partnership with the first-ever Air|Water standalone event. Air|Water is the brainchild of Luftgekühlt founder Patrick Long, who is well-known and respected in the Porsche world and has organized world-class gatherings for the Porsche community to celebrate not only Porsches but the camaraderie of the Porsche enthusiast community. Air|Water will take place on Saturday, April 27th, in Costa Mesa, California, featuring both air-cooled and water-cooled Porsches of all eras. Auction offerings will include the following:

2005 Porsche Carrera GT

Estimate: $1,400,000 – $1,600,000

Highlights

Single ownership from new by retired American racing driver John O’Steen
A well-preserved example showing just 3,601 miles at cataloging
Comprehensive annual service completed at Porsche of Melbourne, Florida in December 2023 exceeding $11,500
Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report documenting routine maintenance at authorized Porsche dealerships
Accompanied by a Dark Grey five-piece luggage set and factory car cover

2018 Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series Coupe

Estimate: $300,000 – $350,000

Highlights

One of 292 delivered to the U.S., number 447 of 500 worldwide
Offered with 1,836 miles at the time of cataloging
Finished in the official Communication Color of Golden Yellow Metallic and offered with its books, Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur car cover, and original window sticker
Optioned with Front axle lift and Burmester High-End Surround Sound, features full PPF
Twin-turbocharged, 607 horsepower, 3.8-liter flat-six, good for 205 mph top speed

1969 Porsche 908/02 Langheck “Flunder” Spyder

Estimate: $4,750,000 – $5,750,000

Highlights

First in class and third overall, completing a 1-2-3 Porsche podium sweep at the 1970 Le Mans 24 Hours
Winner of the coveted 1970 Le Mans 24 Hours Index of Performance
Factory Porsche System Engineering works entry, first raced at the 1969 Sebring 12 Hours
Later campaigned by Martini International Racing Team and raced by Gérard Larousse, Willi Kauhsen, Rudi Lins, and Helmut Marko
Veteran of the Monza, Nürburgring, Brands Hatch, and Spa 1000 Kms, and the 1970 Targa Florio
Featured in Steve McQueen’s 1971 epic Le Mans
Fully restored to its class-winning 1970 Le Mans 24 Hours longtail appearance
Previously owned by noted Porsche collectors Dr. Julio Palmaz and the Fica Frio Collection, displayed at the Porsche Museum in 2014

1964 Porsche 356 C Carrera 2 Cabriolet

Estimate: $750,000 – $900,000

Highlights

One of only 30 356 C Carrera 2 Cabriolets built
Delivered new to prominent American race team owner and collector Robert “Bob” Estes
Complete restoration in as-delivered Ruby Red under the ownership of noted Porsche collector Warren Eads
Engine rebuild conducted by Florida-based four-cam expert Willison Werkstatt
Equipped with a highly sought-after Reutter hardtop with a built-in electric sunroof

1988 Porsche 959 Komfort

Estimate: $2,100,000 – $2,400,000

1966 Porsche 906 Screams Around Spa-Francorchamps!

Highlights

Canepa “Gen. 3” engine enhancements and “Canepa S” suspension among other upgrades
Over $17,000 in documented servicing at Canepa and Porsche Chandler
Offered with numerous spare take-off parts, a large history file, and multi-piece toolkit
One of only 266 production 959 Komforts
Finished in Guards Red over Dark Grey Metallic leather and Dark Grey carpeting, one of just 29 Komforts so specified
Original German-market C00 example optioned with sport seats and alarm

1976 Porsche 934 Turbo RSR

Air|Water | Estimate: $750,000 – $950,000

Highlights

One of 31 1976 Type 934 Turbo RSRs
The only Porsche 934 finished in Arrow Blue
Originally ordered by experienced Porsche racer Eugen Kiemele
A well-documented example with copies of Porsche order and order paperwork, its FIA Historical Technical Passport, and DMSB Wagenpass
Fully documented restoration by Kremer Racing between 2010-2012 with a known chain of owners
Thought to be the first Porsche 934 to enter and win a race
The subject of a seven-part restoration series chronicled in Classic Porsche magazine

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