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£1,014,495

1986 Porsche 962C

United States • 14 Feb 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1986 Porsche 962C, chassis 962-127, boasts a rich racing history, originally campaigned by Trust Racing in Japan and later owned by Formula One executive Bernie Ecclestone and Olympic sailor Lorne Leibel. Recently overhauled in 2023, it features a twin-turbocharged 3.2L flat-six engine, a five-speed manual transaxle, and a striking white, red, and black livery, making it a highly desirable example for vintage racing enthusiasts and collectors alike.

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Condition 

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Based on the information provided, the car appears to be in excellent condition, with only minor cosmetic imperfections. The listing mentions that the car was refurbished and prepared for historic racing in 2005, and the engine was recently overhauled in 2023. The car has been actively used in vintage racing events, which suggests that it has been well-maintained and is in good mechanical condition. The listing also includes a collection of spare parts, photos from various stages of its racing career, and invoices from the recent engine work, which further supports the assessment that the car is in excellent condition.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

962127

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Originally Raced by Trust Racing in Japan Ex-Bernie Ecclestone/Bruce Canepa/Lorne Leibel 3.2-Liter Flat-Six Twin Turbochargers Liquid-Cooled Block & Air-Cooled Heads MoTeC Engine Management Five-Speed Manual Transaxle Salisbury Limited-Slip Differential White, Black, & Red Livery Racing Seat Upholstery in Black Cloth Staggered-Width Multipiece Wheels Disc Brakes w/ Dual Calipers Adjustable Coilover Suspension Collection of Removed & Spare Parts
This 1986 Porsche 962 is a Group C example that was constructed in late 1986 and sold new to Trust Racing in Japan, where it was piloted by Vern Schuppan and Keiichi Suzuki to second- and third-place finishes during the 1987 season.

Chassis 962-127 was then returned to the factory for a rebuild before being campaigned by Trust Racing in 1988 and 1989.

The car was then again returned to Porsche and rebuilt before being sold in 1989 to Formula One executive Bernie Ecclestone, who retained it for 16 years.

It was subsequently refurbished and pre...

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£338,669

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£775,934

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£1,173,747

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