With the value of collectible Porsches continuing to soar, an owner of some of the most iconic models is set to part ways with an enormous stash of historic motors – but there’s one big catch potential buyers need to be aware of.
Almost the entire haul of vehicles is painted in brilliant shades of white, making this one of the most difficult collections to keep clean across the planet.
It’s also one of the most expensive, with the estimated total sale value of the 60 vehicles up for grabs ringing in at almost $36million or £30million
Auction house RM Sotheby’s will offer each Porsche from ‘The White Collection’ to the highest bidder at a US sale in December – and we have highlighted some of the most desirable examples below, all expected to sell for over $1million dollars a piece.
The White Collection: The owner of this incredible stash of pearly Porsches is set to part ways with a host of the cars in a single auction hosted at the start of December
The hoard of Porsches is set to go under the hammer on 1 to 2 December 2023.
Sotheby’s says it ‘represents over a decade of dedicated collecting by one perfection-focused owner’ – and one with a penchant for white paint, it appears.
If all the Porsches make their higher estimate sale prices, the total car collection will make the keeper a healthy $35,805,000 – which is almost £30million.
Like radio and TV star Chris Evan’s famous garage of Ferraris, this haul of Porsches is almost exclusively painted white – though the number of models dwarfs that of the British DJ’s collection.
In total, it boasts 63 motor vehicle lots, with 56 Porsche sports cars at the forefront.
Supplementing these are two classic Porsche tractors and other notable automotive gems.
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Auction house RM Sotheby’s, which will oversee the sale of the collection, said it ‘represents over a decade of dedicated collecting by one perfection-focused owner’
Like radio and TV star Chris Evan’s famous garage of Ferraris, this haul of Porsches is almost exclusively painted white – though the number of models dwarfs that of the British DJ’s collection
In total, The White Collection sale boasts 63 motor vehicle lots. Of these, 56 are Porsche sports cars – almost all of them painted white
The oldest examples date all the way back to 1955, making this one of the finest Porsche collections through generations
These are only some of the vehicles that have made up The White Collection through the years, all of which have been amassed by a single owner who even employs a dedicated caretaker to manage and maintain the fleet.
And the cars up for grabs are just a selection of the stockpile, which also includes an ultra-rate 959 (also in white) that is being retained rather than offered to the highest bidder.
The auction will take place in The White Collection’s ‘undisclosed venue’ in North America.
RM Sotheby’s says it can only be described as a ‘Porsche sanctuary’ that’s bright, expansive, and meticulously curated to be a ‘direct reflection of the pristine collection it holds’.
The White Collection has been amassed by a single owner who even employs a dedicated caretaker to manage and maintain the fleet
The auction will take place here, at The White Collection’s ‘undisclosed’ home in North America. RM Sotheby’s says it can only be described as a ‘Porsche sanctuary’ that’s bright, expansive, and meticulously curated to be a ‘direct reflection of the pristine collection it holds’
Classic car experts say the value of ultra-rare and super-desirable Porsches has skyrocketed in recent years – which is why this collection could make the owner millions
A glimpse around the stunning storage facility reveals every 911 Porsche through the decades, most of them limited-edition examples that will demand huge sale prices
Supplementing the stash of white sportscars being offered for sale are these two classic Porsche tractors in red
Also available alongside the cars is a selection of Porsche memorabilia, from branded luggage sets, to furniture and skis. There’s also a number of Porsche bicycles up for grabs and even sleds produced by the Stuttgart company.
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‘To truly comprehend this collection’s depth, one has to understand the secondary Porsche market,’ explains Gord Duff, the global head of auctions at RM Sotheby’s.
‘Paint-to-sample supercars and classic sports cars in original condition have seen their values skyrocket, a consistent pattern in our sales.
‘These vehicles, which show high originality and remarkably low mileage, are among the most sought-after Porsche sports cars in the current market.
‘With the global demand for Porsche and the unique chance to buy these cars, The White Collection promises to be another unparalleled event for RM Sotheby’s.’
Of the 56 white Porsche sportscars, the crown jewel is a breathtaking and entirely unique rendition of the German giant’s hybrid hypercar, the 918 Spyder.
It has a pre-sale estimate of $2.5m to $3m, which at today’s exchange rates works out at around £2.1m to £2.5m.
Delivered new to The White Collection via Porsche of North Houston in 2015, it indicates just 12 miles at time of cataloguing.
Finished in paint-to-sample Grand Prix White with colour-matched magnesium wheels, over ‘Yachting Blue’ leather and ‘Bianco Leda’ piping, it was custom-specified by the consignor with over $96,000 of bespoke tailoring from Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur, as well as the desirable Weissach performance package.
An extensive assortment of original 918 accessories accompanies the car, and it is the only 918 Spyder ever produced with this incredible specification.
Of the 56 white Porsche sportscars going under the hammer, the ‘crown jewel’ is this breathtaking and entirely unique rendition of the German giant’s hybrid hypercar – a 2015 918 Spyder
This 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.8 is one of the most unique versions of the limited-edition variants ever created. Expect it to sell for over £2million
A very special 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.8 is also up for grabs for between $2m and $2.5m (£1.7m and £2.1m).
It is described as ‘arguably the wildest 964 ever ordered by a Porsche VIP’.
Not only is it the last of 51 examples produced – and the second of just two ‘Strassenversion’ RSR models built by Porsche Motorsport with a fully appointed leather interior – it was first delivered new to the UK in March 1996 with a completely bespoke specification.
Having only been rediscovered and added to the collection in 2015, it currently shows just 43 miles on the clock from new, retains its original tires and numbers-matching engine and gearbox.
Other million-pound examples include a rare US-delivered 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight estimated to go for between $1.75m and $2m (£1.5m and £1.7m)
This 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo S X85 ‘Flat-Nose’ is one of just 39 every produced. It’s also believed to be one of only two painted Grand Prix White
Another example set to go for over a million pounds is this 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring that’s been in the collection for nearly 20 years
Other million-pound examples include a rare US-delivered 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Lightweight estimated to go for between $1.75m and $2m (£1.5m and £1.7m) and a one-of-39 1994 Porsche 911 Turbo S X85 ‘Flat-Nose’ believed to be one of only two painted Grand Prix White.
The latter should sell for $1.5m to $2m (£1.2m and £1.7m).
Another example set to go for a seven-figure sum is a 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring that’s been in the collection for nearly 20 years.
It is estimated to sell for between $900k to $1.2m (£745k to £1m).
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