APPRECIATING
PORSCHE:
A Refined Collection of Limited-Edition
Examples Arrives Online
By Forest Casey
For many enthusiasts, the ultimate goal is to one day
own a Porsche. Only an air-cooled example will do
for some, while for the rest of us, any car bearing the
Stuttgart crest would be welcome. But for a growing
number of true connoisseurs of the brand, acquiring a
911 merely represents the rocket launch—achieving orbit
means opening up entirely new worlds of collecting, like
the following examples:
1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS
True Porschephiles seek out the brand’s limited-edition
variants. Instead of a base-model Carrera, they opt for the
Carrera RS, considered by collectors to be the purest form
of 911. With a potent 3.6-liter engine and original blackover-purple
color scheme, this 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera
RS embodies the brand’s unique blend of thoughtful
engineering and bold personalization options. The 993-era
RS traced its lineage back two decades, to factory-tuned
examples like this 1975 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 Coupé, of
which only 395 were produced for the American market.
1975 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 Coupé
While Porsche’s motorsport division is renowned for its engineering
acumen, they weren’t the only avenue for personalized performance.
This 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo ‘Group B’ benefited from an upgraded
935-type adjustable boost control with a larger intercooler, oil cooler,
and turbocharger—all installed to factory ‘Group B’-spec by Porsche’s
Swedish importer. Due to the extensive modifications required, this kit
could only be installed by the Porsche factory or VAG-owned importers,
making this example even more desirable than a typical Turbo.
1987 Porsche 911 Turbo ‘Group B’
But even an exceptionally rare 930 variant pales in comparison to a
factory prototype. This lucky 1969 Porsche 911 S 2.2 Coupé Prototype
was picked by Porsche’s testing division, pulled from production, and
factory-equipped with an early development 2.2-liter Type 911/02
engine—only the 12th built; a real piece of Porsche history.
For more information about Porsche Passion, 1960–2020, and to view
additional offerings and auction information, please visit rmsothebys.com.
1969 Porsche 911 S 2.2 Coupé Prototype