Six Porsches in Search of Racing Drivers

Published on 25 June 2023, by Philippe Dufour

Auction on 29 June 2023 - 20:00 (CEST) - ZA du Coutier - 789, rue du Coutier - 72400 Cherre

Like an echo of the hundredth anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, these German made sportscars, which were regularly on the podium, are preparing to race to new victories.

1 - Porsche 911 Carrera 2,8 l. RSR, year 1973, chassis number 9113601033n, engine... Six Porsches in Search of Racing Drivers

1 - Porsche 911 Carrera 2,8 l. RSR, year 1973, chassis number 9113601033n, engine 2,8 l, 300 ch.
Estimation: 1/2 M €

2 - Porsche 908 LH, year 1968, chassis number 908-004, flat-eight engine.
Estimation: 2/3 M €

3 - Porsche 911 RSR, year 1974, chassis number 9114609075, engine n° 6840070.
Estimation : 1/2 M €

4 - Porsche 907 K modified LH, année 1967, chassis number 907-007, engine n° 907 028.
Estimation: 1, 5/2,5 M€

5 - Porsche 911 ST Le Mans 2.3 l, year 1971, chassis number 9111301270, engine n° 911/21-6318011.
Estimation: 500 000/1 M€

6 - Porsche 906 K, year 1966, chassis number 906-017, engine n° E.
Estimation: 1/2 M€

With these racing models, the German car brand Porsche earned a solid reputation, winning prizes on every racetrack around the world, from the 50’s through today. So, it is not surprising that an international company chose them to constitute a fantastic stable, which are on display today, at the Agracs ( Agence de gestion et de recouvrement des avoirs saisis et confisqués/the French agency for the management and recovery of seized and confiscated assets)… due to the fraudulent manner this collection was amassed. Perfectly restored, all “drivable” (according to the terms), these six cars retell the legend of the German constructor, version competition– a commitment that dates back to 1951, with a first victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a 356/4 SI. But it is really during the following…

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