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£3,251,315 (Est: £3,366,180 - £3,740,200)
1989 RUF CTR1 'Yellowbird' Lightweight
United States • 16 Aug 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1989 RUF CTR1 'Yellowbird' Lightweight, formerly owned by Alois Ruf, is one of only six Lightweights produced. With fewer than 11,745 miles and authenticated by RUF, this highly personalized build in paint-to-sample Bordeaux Red is expected to fetch a high price at the Monterey auction.
Condition
8
The car is described as being authenticated by RUF, retaining its numbers-matching engine, and currently indicates fewer than 18,900 km. While there's no explicit mention of damage, the overall impression is a very well-maintained vehicle with minimal cosmetic imperfections, which aligns with a rating of 'Excellent.'
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
W09BT0343KPR06009
Odometer:
11,745 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
“Redbird,” a highly personalized build and the only CTR finished in paint-to-sample Bordeaux Red One of only six Lightweights produced; previously used as Alois Ruf’s personal car Retains its numbers-matching 3.4-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine and accompanied by original rear decklid Authenticated by RUF certificate, build sheet, factory correspondence, German registration documents, manuals, and RUF invoices Currently indicates fewer than 18,900 km (~11,745 mi.) at cataloguing time
Points of note
£3,251,315
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,617,640
Median Price (Since 2020)
£4,813,725
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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