Equipment
Two liter, 320hp SOHC inline four cylinder, 5 speed, four wheel disc brakes, four wheel independent and adjustable suspension, center lock wheels, aluminum roll cage, one piece race seat with six point harness, acrylic side windows, passenger side exhaust. In excellent restored condition with clean and straight bodywork and immaculate cockpit and engine compartment. Driven by Al Holbert and Derek Bell at the 1980 24 Hours of Le Mans to 13th overall. Later raced in the US by Holbert and Bruce Leven (Bayside Disposal). Restored to Le Mans configuration in the late eighties and remains the only 924 GTP with Le Mans history in private hands. No Reserve. Drendel Family Collection.
Market commentary
While the estimate called for a much higher price, this ex Le Mans 924 GTP is still a 924 and lacks the cache of its 911 based stable mates. This is a fair price for both buyer and seller, and unlike many of the competition Drendel Porsches on offer, it doesnt require superhuman talent to drive at its limit. Porsche owns the other two ex Le Mans 924 GTPs leaving the field wide open for display and historic racing by the new owner.