Porsche 959 Unveiled

Porsche 959 Speedster

One of the rarest sightings in the automotive world is up for grabs at an RM Sotheby’s auction—a unique Porsche 959 Speedster. This particular 959 started its life as a 1987 Komfort model but was reborn into a Speedster following an accident on the Autobahn in 1988. The rebuild was no small feat, involving over 4,000 hours of meticulous work to transform a standard 959 coupe into what’s now a piece of automotive art.

Rebuild

The man responsible for this extraordinary transformation is Karl-Heinz Feustel, a Porsche racer with a flair for creativity. After acquiring the wrecked 959 from Jürgen Lässig, a famed racer in his own right, Feustel seized the opportunity to create something new. What began as a silver coupe metamorphosed into a white Speedster, complete with a removable hardtop and an electrically-operated soft top—features you don’t find on a standard 959. The transformation even includes a low-cut windshield housed in its own bespoke case.

Specs

The 1987 Porsche 959 was ahead of its time, sporting a 444 horsepower 2.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine. The odometer on this domain of speed reads only 5,160 miles, indicating the engine is still in its youth. This one-off Speedster isn’t just about aesthetics, though—it’s a high-performance masterpiece wrapped in Grand Prix white complemented by a pristine blue leather interior.

Driving Feel

Getting behind the wheel of this 959 Speedster feels like a trip back to a golden era of motoring. The agile handling and exhilarating power delivery set it apart from more conventional sports cars. Compared to modern-day supercars which often isolate the driver with loads of tech, the 959 offers a raw, connected driving experience that is truly unforgettable. It hugs the road with precision and its all-wheel-drive system allows for a degree of forgiveness that is rare in cars of its time.

Market Value

Back when it was unveiled, Karl-Heinz Feustel was asking a cool $1.2 million for his creation. Fast forward to today, RM Sotheby’s has estimated its value between $1.25 million and $1.71 million, a nod to its unique story and rarity. In comparison, standard 959 coupes might command a higher premium due to their untouched originality. However, for collectors who crave something truly singular, this Speedster is a tantalizing proposition.

In a world where replicas and restomods frequently overshadow authentic automotive rarities, this 959 Speedster stands tall as a unicorn. If there’s room in the garage and the heart for this automotive marvel, it promises to be more than just a showpiece—a true driveable museum piece.

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