Amelia Island sale later this week. Many sites have shown you the list of cars, but no other site out there is showing you the in-depth behind-the-scenes of each Porsche in the lot list. So here we go, a car-by-car dissection of the cars Jerry is selling this week. If you want one, you'd 1959 porsche rsk spyder warm up your bidding paddle hand now. Lot 031 - 1966 Porsche 911 Est. It's been through five owners, and each of them has taken better care of this time-capsule car than the last. Every inch of this car is preserved as it was in the middle-1960s, from the really important bits like the running gear and paint down to the less important, but no less impressive original interior components and window seals. This 911 was originally imported through Porsche Car Southwest in San Antonio, Texas, and sold through Vern Hagestad Motor Co. The original owner was James E. It is thanks to Mr. Pickens that the car remains in such good condition, as he owned the car until the early 1980s and took impressive care to keep the car as original as possible. When Pickens finally sold the car on in 1983, it was purchased by Porsche nut and high-level enthusiast, Mr. Tom Scott, a fellow Coloradan. Scott knew immediately that the car was highly original, and entered it in three consecutive Porsche Parade concours from 1984 to 1986, winning both 'Best in Class' and 'Best in Division' each time it was shown. Scott sold the car to Dr. Jackson, also hailing from Denver, and known for his exceptional taste in Porsches. At the height of his Porsche collection, Dr. Jackson had several examples telling Porsche's history, and this car was among them. For 8 years, this astoundingly original 1966 911 sat among 4-cam Spyders and Turbo Terrors and even a rare Gmünd Coupe. Jackson moved this gorgeous Sand Beige car into the ownership of Mr. Vernis is a collector of some repute, who is as enthusiastic as his tastes are eclectic. More importantly, he has been shepherd to many significant Porsches over the years, including the a number of 356 racing cars, and most recently the one-and-only 901 Cabriolet prototype. To this day, the 911 features fewer than 19,000 miles, and is a 'survivor' in the truest sense of the word. The 911 retains original paint, interior, glass, rubber trim, the correct numbered engine, and original May 1966 date-coded wheels. Also included with the sale is a proper jack, tool roll, and operator's manual. For a 911 this nice, the price honestly seems just a little on the low side. Lot 032 - 2011 Porsche 911 997 Speedster Est. My personal tastes aside, this is a rare and desirable car in the market these days, and have been trading for much more than the original purchase price pretty much since production ended. It was among the priciest 997 generation cars ever sold, and makes for a great addition to a collection, especially when sat next to a 356 Speedster, an 89 Carrera Speedster, and a 964 Speedster. This car has been a part of the Seinfeld collection since new, five years ago, and features 1959 porsche rsk spyder 4,844 miles on the odometer. This car looks just like it is brand new, and has a whole lot of interesting bits included. This is a unique piece with a unique story. Lot 034 - 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder Est. This is a truly unique opportunity to buy a completely correct iteration of one of Porsche's most iconic sports cars, and should be treated as such. This car is quite valuable, and the fact that it has never been used as a racing car makes it all the more unique. This 550 was produced in the summer of 1955, painted blue with white tail stripes, and trimmed in beige vinyl. The original owner isn't known, in fact not much of the car's history is known prior to 1963, but from then on, the car has only passed through three highly reputable hands. The 550 Spyder, however, was among the crown jewels of his collection. During his ownership, the 550 was repainted in its original colors, likely in the late 1960s. The second owner, Joel Horvitz of Massachusetts, was a longtime collector and founding member of the 356 Registry. Horvitz was among the many Porsche enthusiasts who admired and longed to own Mr. He had purchased his first four-cam powered car some 20 years earlier, and had spent nearly 20 years searching for a 550 to call his own when 550-0060 came into his collection. It was in 1998, after actively pursuing the car for many years, that Horvitz managed to convince Hilton to sell him his prized Spyder. He knew that he wanted a Spyder, but I tend to think that no other Spyder would have done. What it has is that palpable feeling of history. You stand next to it and you imagine yourself at the factory in 1955 watching the car being assembled. When the car arrived in Mr. Over the past nine years it has accrued less than 500 additional miles and benefited from attentive care and maintenance in the hands of two respected Porsche specialists — Joe Cavaglieri and Adrian Gang. During its time in the Seinfeld Collection, the Spyder has been exhibited on rare occasions. In 2009, it was featured in the Porsche Exhibition Hall at the Los Angeles Auto Show, and in 2012 it was loaned to Porsche for a special display in Pebble Beach during the Concours weekend. Today, the car remains in exceptionally original condition, wearing its decades-old blue paint and retaining its wonderful, well-preserved upholstery — a special ribbed vinyl material with a patina and character that would be impossible to duplicate. In the engine bay, the 1959 porsche rsk spyder engine and transaxle are present, as is the original chassis number stamping and rarely seen Karosserie Wendler Reutlingen body tag. In each and every area of the Spyder magnificent details abound, from the proper horsehair weather stripping to the cracked white paint of the tail stripes. It is extremely rare to find a 550 with this kind of originality. Many of these cars have had body damage, blown an engine, or suffered some other kind of racing-related damage. Aside from the ages old repaint, this car is essentially in as-used condition over all these years. This might be the only one left in this kind of shape, making it highly desirable among collectors and possibly even Porsche. The price is among the highest I've ever seen for a 550 Spyder, but would not be out of sorts for a car of this caliber. Lot 035 - 1957 Porsche 356A Speedster Est. The second owner acquired the car in nearly new condition as a used car in 1958, and used the car regularly for nearly two decades. After 20 years of hard use, the Speedster was put away until 2009 mothballed in storage. In 2009, the owner of the car called Tom Scott yes, the same Tom Scott to see if he would like to purchase the car. Scott worked a deal and the car became his. It didn't take long for Scott to start restoring the car to concours quality. Taking the car down to metal, and then repainting the car in original aquamarine blue was a great decision, as the car looks pristine these days. The car was recreated to original specs by a number of excellent shops, with Victor Miles handling the rechroming, North Hollywood Speedometer redoing the gauges, and Auto Weave handling the upholstery, top, side curtains, and carpets. The car was completed in time for the Porsche Parade Concours in 2010, where it received First In Class honors in the 356 class, and Best of Show in the 'Restoration' group. Beyond that, the car received 299. Seinfeld purchased the car from Tom Scott after the concours win later in 2010. A Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and a copy of the original factory Kardex also accompany the sale. Lot 036 - 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera 3. The car features a well documented history and a provenance unlike any other. The car is beautifully restored, consistently well maintained, and believe it or not, retains full road legal registration. After the car had served its life as a racer, Egerton sold it to famed SoCal dealer Vasek Polak. Polak fitted the car with an earlier 2. It wasn't until Vasek's death in 1997 that the car was resurrected from Polak's storage rooms by the next owner, Tom Linton. The fenders had been widened to regular 3. Seinfeld purchased the car and continued its use both on street and track. Over the years, the car has been maintained well by the incomparable Adrian Gang. This Grand Prix White beauty could be one of the best-preserved Carrera Speedsters remaining, and could be an excellent addition to any collection. Everything about it screams classic from the low cut windshield to the wide Turbo-look bodywork, making the Carrera Speedster a dearly held piece among Porsche fanatics. Jerry Seinfeld purchased the Speedster in 2013 with approximately 3,400 miles on the odometer and has enjoyed the 1959 porsche rsk spyder sparingly since. Believed to retain its original 1959 porsche rsk spyder and interior and presenting essentially as a new car, this Speedster is equipped with desirable options such as a limited-slip differential, electric sport seats, Blaupunkt Reno cassette player, and a luggage compartment in place of the rear seats. This particular Speedster is not equipped with the optional, and common, air-conditioning, which reduces weight and improves the aesthetics of the engine compartment. Factory documentation originally delivered with this Speedster remains with the car, including manuals and the original Speedster supplement, along with an accompanying letter to Speedster owners from Porsche Cars North America. Also included are the original tool kit, space-saver spare tire, and its corresponding air pump. Lot 039 - 1990 Porsche 962C Est. The rear bodywork is much different from what you normally expect to see on a 962, and instead of the integrated rear wing, this car features a much larger separate rear wing, which creates a lot more downforce than the earlier cars, which were optimized for streamlined top speeds. Other changes for 1990 included higher output engines, and improved radiator flow guides. Joest was the de facto factory-supported team after the factory 'officially' withdrew from competition following the 1988 season, making this one of the best prepared 962Cs in the world at the time. At the end of the season, Joest Racing placed 5th in the team championship standings, with 8. In 1991, 962-012 participated in the European Interserie Cup with Sachs sponsorship. Five years later, Jerry Seinfeld acquired 962-012 directly from Joest Racing. Over the past decade, the 962C has been carefully maintained by Joe Cavaglieri and has seen only occasional track use during private outings at Willow Springs Raceway. This is your chance to own what is likely one of the fastest and highly developed 962s in private hands. This would make an excellent vintage racer, and would make a good effort of cleaning up the class at a Monterey Historics event, especially if you were to hire a hotshoe factory racer to do the driving for you. The car was originally finished in late 1962 and sold through D'Ieteren Frères to a Belgian by the name of Politzer. Not just over a year later, and the car was returned to the factory for upgrade to the new style engine. Porsche removed an engine from one of their 904 prototypes 904-003 and installed it into the back of Mr. Clay sold this Carrera 2 to Robert Pass of St. Louis, and the car was then acquired by Richard Freshman of Los Angeles, California. In 2002, the car was sold, along with Freshman's other cars and rare parts at auction, and moved into the collection of a Swiss Porsche enthusiast. In 2008, the Carrera 2 was acquired by Cavallino Holdings, and over the next few years was serviced by Canepa in Scotts Valley, California. Since joining The Jerry Seinfeld Collection, the Carrera 2 has enjoyed regular exercise and care. According to an invoice on file, it was carefully detailed and mechanically sorted by Southern California 356 specialist Jim Rinker. The project died for a number of reasons, which you can read about more in-depth. It was only a few years later when Porsche realized it would be perfect for a production supercar While Dr. Porsche decided to build a top-line sports car, and its engineers were given no restrictions in its development as long as the vehicle demonstrated the design and engineering might that made Porsche such a fabled marque. The winning design had to express the extreme aerodynamic and technical requirements of the project while looking as much like a member of the Porsche family as possible. Walter Röhrl drove 1959 porsche rsk spyder down the Champs-Élysées at 6 am on September 28, 2000, on his way to the Paris Auto Show. The ultimate tribute to one of the greatest Porsches ever. Please note that the buyer of this car must, as a condition of purchase, agree to certain special undertakings and other terms and conditions which include, among others, that the car may not be driven and that any future sale by such buyer is subject to a right of first refusal in favor of Porsche. Each bidder on this car is strongly encouraged before bidding to review these special terms and conditions, which are available from any Gooding sales specialist prior to or at the auction, or at the Gooding office at the auction. Lot 041 - 1997 Porsche 911 993 Cup 3. As you can expect of such a low-mile car, this 3. This is an extremely rare iteration of an extremely desirable car that was never offered for use in the United States, making it even more rare still on these shores. Lot 042 - 1958 Porsche 597 Jagdwagen Est. Only 71 Jagdwagen were produced, and only about 15 of them are thought to still exist, making them quite rare beasts. Though unrelated to the Jagdwagen, Wendell flew 1959 porsche rsk spyder personal 1959 porsche rsk spyder the length of the Mexican road race in order to supply the factory race team with parts they needed during the event. In 1987, at the ripe old age of 92, Fletcher decided to sell his Jagdwagen, moving it on to Porsche authority Prescott Kelley. Seinfeld took ownership from Kelley. As it sits, the off-road machine has only traversed 24,000 kilometers from new, and remains absolutely original, still retaining its original vinyl seat covers, fabric top and side curtains. Quite possibly the most original and nicest kept Jagdwagen of the 15 still remaining on the planet. Changes included increasing the engine capacity to 4. All five cars were finished in the classic Brumos livery of white with blue and red stripes, along with details that mirrored the 2011 championship-winning car and special graphics denoting the commemorative model itself. Jerry Seinfeld purchased this car directly from Brumos Porsche as soon as he heard that the special-edition Cup car would be made available to private owners. The Porsche was recently serviced, is accompanied by its factory operations manual, and is ready for a new steward to enjoy its fantastic appearance and performance. With dreams of 1974 Can Am domination now dead, Porsche sold the chassis to Alan Hamilton, an Australian Porsche importer, who kept the car in his showroom in Melbourne. The car remained in Australia until 1991, occasionally being used for historic races for that period, until it was returned to Stuttgart when Porsche bought out all of the independent Australian dealerships. In Porsche's care, the previously all-white car was restored and given Penske's familiar 1973 Sunoco livery. Prior to the sale, Porsche used their last remaining 917 engine case to give the car a fresh engine rebuild. In 2001, Morse sold the car to Matt Drendel where it resided among a couple dozen other significant Porsche race and street cars, most of them turbocharged. His first order of business was to display the car at Rennsport Reunion I in July of 2001. Drendel sadly died in 2010, and his entire collection was auctioned off at Ameila Island just four short years ago. This car, at the time, set the record for most expensive Porsche ever sold at auction which has since been more than doubled. It is safe to say that when it sells this week, it should easily eclipse its 2012 value. Lot 045 - 1994 Porsche 911 964 Turbo 3. Add those facts with the statistic of only 76 such 964 1959 porsche rsk spyder 3. The X85 Flachbau presented here, chassis no. Completed on December 3, 1993, this Turbo S was sold new through Brumos Porsche and delivered to its first owner, Dr. Randall Riegler of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, in February 1994. It is believed that Dr. Riegler retained the Porsche for over two decades and drove it sparingly, finally selling the car in spring 2014. Jerry Seinfeld acquired the Flachbau from a discerning Southern California-based collection, and it has been an important part of the Seinfeld stable since. This Porsche Exclusive-built Turbo S presents in as-new condition, showing just 12,545 miles at the time of cataloguing. The engine originally installed in this car, no. Shortly after taking delivery of his Carrera Speedster, Mr. The type 692 is essentially identical to the earlier 547 engines, though updated to the V-drive type distributor to make timing a slightly less difficult affair. This is the only known Carrera Speedster to have been finished in Auratium Green, and one of only 13 Speedsters regardless of type to feature the color option. Clemence described the condition of 84908 when it arrived at his shop in California. The body was together, floors were weak and needed to be replaced and the battery box needed replacement as well. The usual dings and dents but the Speedster was mostly complete. 1959 porsche rsk spyder, no expense was spared in the restoration, and having seen the work they do with my own eyes, I believe that to be the case. Taken down to the metal and carefully prepared, the bodywork was then repainted in Kardex-proven Auratium Green and the interior trimmed in black vinyl. Judged in the highly competitive Full Concours category, 84908 achieved a remarkable 298. That August, the Carrera Speedster was displayed in Carmel Valley, California, at the Quail Motorsports Gathering, where it was selected as Best in Class from a field of 59 postwar sports cars. Though it has been regularly exercised and enjoyed on weekend drives, it remains in exquisite concours-quality condition in all respects, and has benefited from further attention by noted four-cam specialist Adrian 1959 porsche rsk spyder. A dry weight of 1168 pounds was responsible for much 1959 porsche rsk spyder the car's success, but the 140 horsepower Typ 547 engine sure didn't hurt. This particular car saw a lot of action here in the United States in the late 1950s and early 1960s, and was driven by the legendary Roger Penske in almost every race it ever competed, racking up an impressive list of victories along the way. By the end of June, supremely talented racer Roger Penske was placed in the car and had taken it to the June Sprints at Road Atlanta, already taking a podium. Penske, only 22 years old at the time, owned the car through the end of the 1960 season, and made quite a name for himself and the car. In January 1960, Harry Blanchard was killed in an accident at Buenos Aires, while driving another Porsche Spyder, and ownership of 718-019 transferred to Roger. During his ownership of 718-019, Underwood captured an overall win at Vineland in the modified race. At the time, the car was just another old race car, so Beam set about installing fiberglass fender flares, wide wheels, a full-width roll bar, and an 1,800 cc pushrod engine in place of the more complicated four-cam piece. Lots of ownership changes occurred, and it's somewhat difficult to follow sometimes. Again, even then the car was viewed as just another old race car that was well past its prime. Though the restoration was a challenge, necessitating the fabrication of new aluminum bodywork and extensive frame repairs, the process was aided by the use of factory blueprints and access to a very original 718 Spyder. Trabue campaigned 718-019 in vintage races, including the Monterey Historics. The car remained in Trabue's care until 2000, when he sold to famed Los Angeles collector Otis Chandler. 1959 porsche rsk spyder Chandler didn't hang on to 718-019 for very long, as it then joined the Jerry Seinfeld Collection in 2001. In the fall of 2003, Mr. In 2014, the Spyder was loaned to Porsche Cars North America for a media event held at Laguna Seca, and later 1959 porsche rsk spyder exhibited at the Concours on the Avenue in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Most recently, 718-019 was featured in an episode of Mr. Its impressive racing pedigree, outstanding restoration by Joe Cavaglieri, and eligibility for leading historic events around the world 1959 porsche rsk spyder this a Porsche that is worthy of any collector's attention. Will this car actually sell for 4 million dollars. I remain unconvinced, but only time will tell.
