Porsche to Auction the Very Last 991 911 for Charity
All proceeds from this very special auction go to United Way Worldwide’s COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund.
Auction With Purpose
With the 992 filling up dealer lots, the outgoing 991 911 is but a distant memory at this point. But that doesn't make it any less special. And together with RM Sotheby's, Porsche is using this swan song to do something very notable. The two are teaming up to host a very special charity auction, with the last-ever 991 911 produced as the main prize. Even better, all proceeds from the sale are being donated to United Way Worldwide’s COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund.
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Matching Pair
Of course, the 911 up for sale isn't just some average car. It's a Speedster model, in fact, one of just 1,948 examples created to mark 70 years of Porsche sports cars. On top of that, Porsche Design is throwing in a 911 Speedster Heritage Design Chronograph watch to sweeten the pot, which incorporates the vehicle's unique design features, including a strap made in the exact same cognac leather and a silver winding rotor that mirrors the car’s unique wheels.
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One of a Kind
The car will also be accompanied by a one-of-a-kind book illustrating the assembly and completion of the last 991, including photographs and an original sketch by the Speedster design team. The winning bidder and a guest will be invited to take a personal, behind-the-scenes tour of the Porsche AG Weissach development headquarters – including experiencing the test track – on a 1:1 basis with Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser and Andreas Preuninger, heads of the 911 and GT model lines.
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Fitting Sendoff
The GT Silver Metallic 911 Speedster features the Heritage Design package and includes a personalized numbered plaque mounted between the seats. Overall, it's a fitting sendoff for the series. "Not only does this mark the end of what, for me, was a special era but it’s especially rewarding that the last car to reach the end of the line should be the ultimate – the Speedster combined everything we learned and is the 991 in its purest form," Walliser said. "I hope this really unique car can make a big difference to those who need help right now – and that the fortunate buyer enjoys it and drives it as we always intended."
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Good Cause
"We’re proud to be able to support Porsche with this initiative, recognizing the urgent need to raise as much money as possible for those most affected by COVID-19," added Kenneth Ahn, President of RM Sotheby's. "This is a truly unique and unheard of offering for extraordinary times – not just the car itself as the last ever seventh-generation 911 ever to roll down the line, but all auction items including the exclusive Porsche Design 911 Speedster Heritage Design Chronograph as well as the chance to experience an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to the home of Porsche with the two engineers who lead the creation of modern era 911s. RM Sotheby's Online Only platform will allow Porsche enthusiasts and collectors to easily bid for a worthy cause from the comfort of their homes."
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Collector's Item
"Porsche Design is honored to contribute to this charitable auction in light of COVID-19 by including a unique timepiece," said Dr. Jan Becker, CEO of Porsche Design Group. "The engraved chassis number on the case back will make this flyback chronograph a true one-of-a-kind collector’s item."
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Going Soon
Bidding on the final 991 911 concludes on April 22, and we certainly look forward to seeing how much money it ultimately hammers for. You can find more information on this unique effort and car by vising RM Sotheby's auction page here.
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