1987 PORSCHE 928 S4 by STROSEK - SILVERSTONE AUCTIONS Race Retro Sale Saturday 22nd February 2020 Warwickshire Exhibition Centre Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth CV8 2LG

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Warwickshire Exhibition Centre

Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth CV8 2LG

1987 PORSCHE 928 S4 by STROSEK

Estimate: £32,000 - £37,000

Chassis number:

WP0ZZZZ92ZHS841235

# of cylinders:

8

Transmission:

Automatic

Engine capacity:

5000

Body colour:

Purple

LHD/RHD:

Left-hand Drive

Registration number:

To be registered

Interior colour:

Purple

Odometer Reading:

170000

km

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• Built-in Stuttgart in 1987 and fitted with very rare upgrades by Strosek Auto Design
• The Strosek Version 1 featured 17″ OZ Futura wheels and a sports exhaust
• Delightfully finished in Cassis Red Metallic with a Magenta leather and cloth interior
• Previously registered in Monaco and the requisite NOVA application is in process (atoc)
• The odometer reading shows some 170,000km or 105,000 miles (atoc)
• Delightful 1980s design enhanced by stylish upgrades from a noted designer

The 928 was launched to a fanfare and surprised many by being named European Car of the Year. Porsche's intended replacement for the 911 had an all-alloy V8 which was attached to a rear-mounted gearbox, and the galvanised body had aluminium doors and bonnet, plus body-coloured plastic bumpers, all pretty radical for its time.

It was around 1984 when Vittorio Strosek unveiled his vision for Porsche 928. This modified 928 was Strosek’s first project for his own company, Strosek Auto Design although he had worked in this field before contributing design details for EVEX (Porsche) and Willy König from Koenig-Specials.

Vittorio’s choice of the Porsche 928 was due to the fact that most tuners focused on the Porsche 911/930 and left the 928 for what it was, which was odd because in the 1980s the 928 was actually Porsche’s top model. The initial Strosek program for the Porsche 928 consisted of a series of spoilers, bumpers and other cosmetics divided into three stages, Versions l, ll and lll. 'Version l' retained the normal width of the 928 but did have heavily modified bumpers, spoilers and a large rear wing.

This automatic example was built in 1987 and is fitted with a ‘Version l’ Strosek kit featuring 17″ OZ Futura wheels and a glorious sounding Strosek sports exhaust system. Latterly registered in Monaco, a NOVA application is in process, and the odometer shows some 170,000km (105,000 miles) at the time of cataloguing. Offered with a document folder including book pack, numerous invoices and related documents in both French and German. It's distinctively finished in Cassis Red Metallic (80D) with an immaculate Magenta leather and cloth interior and all that's missing is a pinstripe Armani suit and Soft Cell synth-pop on the stereo.

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1990 PORSCHE 928GT - COYS AUCTIONS TRUE GREATS SALE The Lindley Hall, Elverton St, London SW1P 2QW Wednesday 4th Dec 2019

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Wednesday 4th Dec 2019

1990 PORSCHE 928GT

Registration No: H783 BGH

Estimate: £17,000 - £20,000

Porsche’s intended replacement for the 911 may not have achieved that particular goal, but it wasn’t for a lack of performance or technological wizardry.  An alloy V8 was attached to a rear-mounted gearbox, and the galvanised body had aluminium doors and bonnet, plus body-coloured plastic bumpers. The 928 was launched to a fanfare and surprised many by being named European Car of the Year, an award that traditionally went to worthy, but dull, family hatchbacks. Critics immediately recognised the advances inherent in the 928 over the 911, and the car was universally praised as one of the greatest ‘GT’ cars of all time.  

It handled, it was quick, it looked fantastic and it was comfortable. With the 928, Porsche created a serious long-distance grand-touring car that could also tackle twisting B-roads with ease, thanks to super-direct steering, 50/50 weight distribution and a clever Weissach rear axle that kept the car firmly planted.  1989 saw further development with the launch of the GT model, featuring a more powerful 5.0-litre V8 capable of 326bhp, but more importantly, the introduction of a 5-speed manual gearbox for those who wanted a more sporty driving experience.

This model also featured twin exhausts, uprated camshafts, and sports suspension – the ultimate 928. The standard specification already included fully electric seats and mirrors, climate control and tyre pressure monitoring. Furthermore, this car particular benefits from factory-fitted options including an electric sunroof, heated seats, side protection strip, top-tinted windscreen and Blaupunkt Paris radio with 10 speaker system.

Originally supplied in Germany (August 1990) the current vendor bought the car in 2007 he took it back to the original dealer in Germany (Porsche Centre Osnabrück) to have any minor details on the car put back to its original condition, down to the replacement of the cigarette lighter! During his ownership the car has been regularly maintained by Paul Anderson and Jaz Porsche The car has always been taxed and the full record of MOT reports, tax discs and service invoices are available in the file along with original handbooks, service book and the toolkit is also present and correct. A superb Grand Tourer and an opportunity not to be missed.

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2006 PORSCHE CARRERA GT - COYS AUCTIONS TRUE GREATS SALE The Lindley Hall, Elverton St, London SW1P 2QW Wednesday 4th Dec 2019

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2006 PORSCHE CARRERA GT

Chassis No: WP0ZZZ98Z6L000076

Estimate: £400,000 - £450,000

The Carrera GT proved to enthusiasts in the early 21st century that Porsche had not lost its way and was still very much capable of producing a world-class winning hypercar. Utilizing the very best technologies available to develop the chassis and drivetrain, the Carrera GT stood up against the likes of the Ferrari Enzo and the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. Unlike Ferrari and Mercedes-Benz, Porsche chose to fit the CGT with a six-speed manual transaxle mated to a unique multi-plate carbon ceramic clutch, making it a true driver’s car.

As close as one can get to a race car for the road, the Carrera GT offers motorsport-inspired thrills for those brave enough to slide behind the wheel. Truly a thrill to drive in every aspect, this is a car best enjoyed on the open road and will certainly reward drivers talented enough to command and control the stunning performance that it provides.

The story of Porsche’s Carrera GT starts five years before the first production model left Porsche’s facilities in Leipzig, Germany. Porsche sought to develop a new Le Mans prototype to replace the venerable GT1, which was powered by a 5.5-litre V10 engine. However, a change in FIA rules quickly shelved their racing plans while the model was in development, but Porsche remained undeterred and continued forward with plans to make the platform suitable for road use. To attract attention to their stand at the Paris Motor Show in 2000, Porsche displayed a road-going concept of the car alongside their other production models.

Combined with the amount of attention that the concept received, along with additional revenue from the Cayenne, Porsche decided to go ahead and produce the car. The Carrera GT was first offered for sale in 2004, alongside the Ferrari Enzo, Ford GT, and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, and it more than held its own in what proved to be an incredible year for supercars.

The materials that went into the construction of the Carrera GT were simply that of an engineer’s dream. By utilising a carbon fibre monocoque and subframe, as well as carbon-ceramic brakes, Porsche’s engineers pushed the envelope of what was mechanically possible in order to offer a car that was as light as it was strong.

Porsche also designed a three-disc carbon fibre racing clutch for the car, which measured 7.5 inches in diameter and was about a third of the size of a normal clutch. Similar attention to detail was applied to nearly every facet of the car. The ultra-lightweight forged magnesium wheels had centre-locking bolts that were colour-coded for each side of the car, ensuring that wrong bolts were never put on the incorrect side of the car.

At the heart of the Carrera GT lies a monstrous 5.7-litre V10 engine, the first V10 produced for use in a Porsche. The performance was incredible, with 605 horsepower and 435 foot-pounds of torque. The Carrera GT could rocket from 0–60 mph in 3.6 seconds, towards a top speed of 205 mph. The Carrera GT truly showed its racing roots when one, piloted by Walter Rohrl, lapped the July 2004 Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7:28, a record for a Porsche, which was not broken until the release of the 911 GT2 RS in 2010.

Slip into the Carrera GT’s carbon fibre bucket seats and it is clear that Porsche’s engineers did not limit the car’s track-focused nature to just the exterior and mechanical components. Every surface within reach is either leather, aluminium, or carbon fibre, and nothing in the car, minus the requisite stereo with CD player and air conditioning, distracts the driver from the task at hand. Everything else in the cockpit is typically Porsche, from the instrument layout with the tachometer in the centre, to the left-hand placement of the ignition.

Porsche topped the gearstick, which was mated to a six-speed manual transmission, with a knob made of walnut, tying an organic link from past models into their technological tour de force, thereby showing that their most powerful creation to date indeed had a soul. By the time production ceased, 1,270 examples had been built.

Finished in Speed Yellow with an Ascot brown leather interior, this stunning example was specified new with GT Bucket Seats, Leather Steering Wheel, Beechwood Gear Lever, Seatbelts in Deviating Colour (Yellow), Interior Stitching in Deviating Colour (Yellow), Traction Control, Air conditioning, Porsche Online Pro CD Radio, and Electric Windows.

This CGT is very well presented throughout, having benefited from a recent major engine-out service at Porsche Reading at a cost of c. £10,000, in addition to further work with specialist Parr Motorsport. With 27,000 miles recorded, accompanied by the correct service records, two keys, book pack and bills for works completed, this is a great example of one of Porsche’s finest supercars of all time.

Note: Interested parties should note that this Lot is subject to VAT at the prevailing local rate

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