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£495,000

1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GTR

Silverstone Auctions • United Kingdom • 30 Jul 2016

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This is an exceptionally rare and original 1980 Porsche 924 GTR, one of only 17 built, and one of two delivered to Japan. It has been meticulously maintained, stored in climate control, and has only 109 kilometers from new. A true collector's item, it represents a unique investment opportunity due to its originality and condition.

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The car is described as being in a 'time warp' condition, completely original and untouched, with only 109 kilometers from new. It has been meticulously maintained by Porsche specialists and stored in a climate-controlled environment. The description emphasizes that it is presented exactly as it left the factory, making it a unique and exceptional example.

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A true collectors piece....

Porsche had ambitions to return to Le Mans in 1980 with the intention of running in Group 4 (Sports Cars) and decided to base the new competition car on their successful 924 mainstream model.

Naturally, in order to withstand the rigours of 24 hours around Le Sarthe, the full-race cars would have to be substantially different from their 'shopping' siblings.

Firstly, however, Porsche had to comply with the FIA Homologation Regulations dealing with the construction and quantities produced of a relevant road-car on which the 'racer' was to be based.

Earlier, in 1979, Porsche had produced a styling exercise exploring possible design elements for future road cars, and this was made public at the Frankfurt Motor Show that year.

One of these design submissions involved a much more masculine and aggressive look applied to the 924 and this was well received and later, became a major influence on the shape of the new 944.

However, in the meantime, it was decided ...