£1.16m
1987 Porsche 959 Komfort
RM Sotheby's • UK • 6 Nov 2021
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£1,158,125
1987 Porsche 959 Komfort
UK • 6 Nov 2021
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1987 Porsche 959 Komfort is a highly original, matching-numbers example with only 16,660 miles. It boasts 29 years of single-family ownership and extensive service history from Porsche Reading.
Finished in Grand Prix White over dark blue leather, it features heated seats, an alarm system, and documented provenance, making it a desirable collector car.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in highly original unrestored condition with modest driving use. The listing mentions that it still displays a high degree of authenticity with what looks to be the factory interior. It has been gently used and well-maintained, and would be an ideal participant at Porsche club gatherings and regional concours d’elegance.
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16,660 miles
LHD
United Kingdom
WP0ZZZ95ZHS900057
1987
Auction
£1.16m
1987 Porsche 959 Komfort
RM Sotheby's • UK • 6 Nov 2021
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
Technologically groundbreaking and remarkably powerful, the Porsche 959 began life as a project for the legendary Group B racing series.
It utilized the same 89.4-inch wheelbase chassis as the 911 Carrera.
As a competition model, however, the 959 was equipped with the 2.85 liter horizontally opposed 6-cylinder racing engine that began life in the 935 Moby Dick and Porsche’s Indy car project, being further developed for the superlative 956 and 962 racecars.
The type M95950 engine featured air-cooled cylinders but the 4-valve heads were water cooled, and the block was built with titanium connecting rods, alloy pistons, and Nickasil-lined bores.
A pair of sequential intercooled KKK turbochargers worked with Bosch fuel management to develop 444 hp at 6,500, outperforming much larger V-12s emanating from Maranello and Sant’Agata Bolognese.
Chief engineer Helmut Bott insisted on a high degree of electronic technology, starting with the 959’s all-wheel-drive system.
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Price Analysis vs Other 959 Komforts
£794,677
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£1,430,116
Median Price (Since 2020)
£2,125,830
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 23rd Feb 2022
Latest MOT mileage:
14,655 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 24th Feb 2021, 14,655 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed
On 29th Jan 2021, 14,652 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed
On 18th Oct 2019, 14,394 miles
Passed
On 11th Oct 2018, 14,086 miles
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