Highlights Professionally rebuilt as a 2.7 Carrera RS evocation Based upon an incredibly rare “Oil Flap” 911 E Over £70k spent with many supporting invoices Low mileage “streetable” race car with real racing provenance FIA-registered New interior and recently tuned engine and suspension Available for viewing on the PistonHeads Auctions stand at the Annual Service event at Bicester Overview The 911 line-up over the years is as compelling as it is impressive but there are still certain stand out tracks – particular iterations of Porsche's perennially popular powerhouse that stand just that little bit taller and shine just a tad brighter than the rest.

Of course, any such “top models” list will be subjective but it's generally accepted by the motoring press and public alike that cars like the original 911 F R, second-gen 911 G Turbo and 996 GT3 RS are among those highlights.

There's another, too.

A particular 911 that commands equal levels of respect and fascination thanks to its bona ...