KeninBlaine

FWIW, there is a gorgeous 959 for sale at TruSpeed in Orange County. I believe it is in the $400k range.

http://www.truspeedmotorcars.com/vas..._stock_no=1724

cole328

As a newbie, what is the "fascination" with the 959, especially so that someone would pay $400K? I think that rear hump / cooler personally looks like an afterthought Gimme a slant nose anyday of the week if you want to talk old school

larrytrk

Beautiful white 959S in Needham, MA , about 400K+
The apex of early Porsches..Precursor of future refinements.

Minok

It was way ahead of its time, way back in the day. What we consider to be must have standards now, were on this car way back then.

That said, the $400k price tag is for collection value. No one would buy it and use it as a daily driver in all likelyhood. It will end up in someone's car collection.

333pg333

Slantnose's are ugly by comparison. IMHO.

Da Hapa

Thank you Ken. A good friend of mine from work just completed a year long search for a 87-89 911 Targa by finding his dream car at Truspeed. We're going to put a call in to see if the car is avaiable to see in person. I've never seen a real 959 in the flesh.

Rob in WA

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-...08#ht_2911wt_0

low miles

ELUSIVE

Ipod connectivity, Bluetooth, and 17 cupholders?

sws1

Seems like ALOT of miles for a car as important as that.

_Nathan

You forgot airbags, direct injection, computer engine management, variable valve timing, double clutch transmissions, stability control, etc, etc. Give me modern technology any day.

Da Hapa

It has a lot of of use but keep in mind that the car has 55,000 KM's not miles.

zedcat

Still an icon. Would love to drive one just to see what it's like. Would it be a disappointment compared to a current 997?

I recall some long story on importing to the US though. Seems they weren't "certified" and only a few came in for a limited time and then they had to be exported. I think porsche weren't willing to crash one for the US test requirements. Anyway I guess these were allowed in some how.

am722

I think once they are 20 years old everything is fair game.

othomasjr

I would rather have a CGT.

ltc

You're driving a 997 (a mass produced commodity version of the 911) and you question the legacy of the 959, and it's impact on modern 911's and its place in Porsche Motorsports history?