1989 RUF CTR1 'Yellowbird' Lightweight

VIN: W09BT0343KPR06009Modified

$4,295,000

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1989 RUF CTR1 'Yellowbird' Lightweight

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Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    W09BT0343KPR06009

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    18891 k

  • Engine Type

    H6

  • Induction

    FI-2T

  • Interior Color

    Gray leather

  • Exterior Color

    Bordeaux Red

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

3.4L twin-turbo, 6-speed, RUF wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, cross-drilled brakes, power windows, Blaupunkt cassette.

Condition

#2 Excellent

Could win a regional car show. Drives like new.

About Hagerty’s condition ratingsClose

Known as the “Redbird” thanks to its paint-to-sample color. One of six Lightweight models built and used for a time as Alois Ruf’s personal car. Commissioned for a German doctor, and currently showing 18,891 km (11,738 miles). No major issues or wear or tear.

Market commentary

With just 29 built, RUF's breakout hit, the CTR Yellowbird is a rare sight on market or anywhere, but with two huge sales of $4.68M and a record $6.06M earlier this year, it makes sense that more would pop up for sale. This one's price also makes sense. Its condition and equipment make it desirable, but that $6.06M car from earlier this year had almost no miles and was finished in the more common but more famous shade of Blutengelb (Blossom Yellow).

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