9th Oct, 2024 13:00

Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire

 
Lot 151
 

1974 Porsche 911 Carrera Classic Celebration Ltd Edition 3.2
Bespoke Build by Renowned "Rindt Design "

Estimated at £200,000 - £240,000

Lot details

Registration No: T.B.A
Chassis No: 9114101606
MOT: March 2025

  • Unique 'Rindt Vehicle Design' build commissioned by the vendor for his wife
  • The subject of a six-page article in 'Classic Porsche' magazine (August 24)
  • Showcased at the exclusive "Salon Prive" event in 2024
  • Only 1,000 post-completion miles

Having celebrated its sixtieth anniversary in 2023, the Porsche 911 is, for many, the ultimate sportscar. The model has evolved significantly over the past six decades with the only real constants being a rear-mounted flat-six engine and its manufacturer’s unwavering commitment to motorsport. Porsche has long catered for those customers who want their 911 to stand out from the crowd via its ‘Sonderwunsch’ department and even created one-offs such as the 996-generation based Classic Club Coupe (which was bought by Jerry Seinfeld for $1.32 million in June 2023). However, the factory’s efforts do not go far enough for some to the extent that re-imagining the 911 has become an industry in, and of, itself. The likes of RUF Automotive have been imbuing the iconic 2+2-seater with supercar humbling performance for decades, while more recently Singer Vehicle Design, Rindt Design,Tuthill and Lanzante have all become synonymous with retro styling, cutting-edge engineering and (often) $1m plus price tags.

A 1 of 1 creation, this amazing Porsche 911 was commissioned by the vendor as a present for his wife from marque specialist, Rindt Vehicle Design Ltd. Renowned for their ‘restomods’, the Reading-based firm were given a very specific brief. Not only did their proposed creation have to date from 1974 (the same year as its intended recipient) it also had to blend an ‘old school’ feel with mod cons. The first four months of the three-year project were spent with the donor monocoque on a jig. Any and all corrosion was cut out and replaced with new metal and the whole bodyshell reworked to resemble a Carrera RS 2.7. Finished in Duck Egg Blue with asymmetric Orange and Black stripes the exterior thus pays homage to the Stuttgart manufacturer’s all-conquering 917 racer. Taken from a 964-series 911, the seats are trimmed in Linen leather with contrasting Blue and Orange stitching which extends to the gear lever gaiter and leather-topped dashboard too. The front seats and both windscreens are heated, while the cabin also boasts electric windows and air-conditioning not to mention a MOMO Prototipo Black Edition steering wheel, full-width tartan effect dashboard insert and ‘shock proof’ Smiths stopwatches. The Kenwood in-car entertainment system features Apple CarPlay and hosts the reversing camera display. Parking sensors are fitted front and rear with different tones used for each end. Power comes from a fully overhauled, air-cooled Porsche 3.2-litre flat-six engine running an upgraded ECU, fuel injection and Jenvey throttle bodies. In a car that bristles with bespoke touches one of the most unusual is the re-engineered Sportmatic semi-automatic transmission which makes what looks like a Le Mans 24-hours escapee surprisingly usable around town! Riding on replica Campagnolo Group 4 alloy wheels, the 2+2-seater has recently been the subject of a six-page article in Classic Porsche magazine (August 2024 issue). Justifiably proud of their craftsmanship, the Rindt script appears to the exterior, interior and even on one of the cooling fan’s blades. A real headturner which was displayed at Salon Prive a few months ago, the attention that this unique 911 generates wherever it goes is the reason for sale. However, the lady’s loss could be your gain especially as the car has covered a mere 1,000 post-completion miles and Rindt Vehicle Design Ltd have confirmed that they would charge considerably more than the guide price to build a similarly personalised machine.

For more information, please contact:
Baljit Atwal
baljit.atwal@handh.co.uk
07943 584762

 

Auction: Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire, 9th Oct, 2024

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