Equipment
Sportomatic, Vredestein tires, manuals and tools, Kardex, Blaupunkt pushbutton radio, gold brightwork, tinted glass, 911 S instruments and oil tank.
Condition
Very rare Sportomatic. Represented as highly original but looks better than many restored cars. Spotless and maintained underneath. Excellent paint and brightwork. Only the front bumper has been repainted. Incredibly good original interior. It's something of a standout already with its semi-automatic transmission, but the level of preservation also really sets it apart and it has been an award winner at several events.
Market commentary
Sportomatics are a rare sight, in large part because they were never popular when Porsche built them. This car brought an extremely expensive $286,000 at RM Amelia Island in 2017, then hammered not sold at a $190,000 high bid at RM's Porsche 70th Anniversary sale back in October. It crossed the block here at no reserve and with a much more realistic presale estimate. The seller was surely hoping for more, but the car's notoriety has worn off with one too many auction appearances and the Scottsdale bidders were fair.