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Porsche Rarities Heading to Air | Water

Broad Arrow Auctions to offer exclusive Porsche samplings

Broad Arrow Auctions, a Hagerty company, is thrilled to announce an exclusive Porsche-only auction in partnership with the first-ever Air|Water standalone event.  Air|Water is the brainchild of Luftgekühlt founder Patrick Long, who is well-known and respected in the Porsche world and has organized world-class gatherings for the Porsche community to celebrate not only Porsches but the camaraderie of the Porsche enthusiast community.  Air|Water will take place on Saturday, April 27th, in Costa Mesa, California, featuring both air-cooled and water-cooled Porsches of all eras. Auction offerings will include the following:

2005 Porsche Carrera GT

Estimate: $1,400,000 – $1,600,000

Highlights

  • Single ownership from new by retired American racing driver John O’Steen
  • A well-preserved example showing just 3,601 miles at cataloging
  • Comprehensive annual service completed at Porsche of Melbourne, Florida in December 2023 exceeding $11,500
  • Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report documenting routine maintenance at authorized Porsche dealerships
  • Accompanied by a Dark Grey five-piece luggage set and factory car cover

2018 Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series Coupe

Estimate: $300,000 – $350,000

Highlights

  • One of 292 delivered to the U.S., number 447 of 500 worldwide
  • Offered with 1,836 miles at the time of cataloging
  • Finished in the official Communication Color of Golden Yellow Metallic and offered with its books, Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur car cover, and original window sticker
  • Optioned with Front axle lift and Burmester High-End Surround Sound, features full PPF
  • Twin-turbocharged, 607 horsepower, 3.8-liter flat-six, good for 205 mph top speed

1969 Porsche 908/02 Langheck “Flunder” Spyder

Estimate: $4,750,000 – $5,750,000

Highlights

  • First in class and third overall, completing a 1-2-3 Porsche podium sweep at the 1970 Le Mans 24 Hours
  • Winner of the coveted 1970 Le Mans 24 Hours Index of Performance
  • Factory Porsche System Engineering works entry, first raced at the 1969 Sebring 12 Hours
  • Later campaigned by Martini International Racing Team and raced by Gérard Larousse, Willi Kauhsen, Rudi Lins, and Helmut Marko
  • Veteran of the Monza, Nürburgring, Brands Hatch, and Spa 1000 Kms, and the 1970 Targa Florio
  • Featured in Steve McQueen’s 1971 epic Le Mans
  • Fully restored to its class-winning 1970 Le Mans 24 Hours longtail appearance
  • Previously owned by noted Porsche collectors Dr. Julio Palmaz and the Fica Frio Collection, displayed at the Porsche Museum in 2014

1964 Porsche 356 C Carrera 2 Cabriolet

Estimate: $750,000 – $900,000

Highlights

  • One of only 30 356 C Carrera 2 Cabriolets built
  • Delivered new to prominent American race team owner and collector Robert “Bob” Estes
  • Complete restoration in as-delivered Ruby Red under the ownership of noted Porsche collector Warren Eads
  • Engine rebuild conducted by Florida-based four-cam expert Willison Werkstatt
  • Equipped with a highly sought-after Reutter hardtop with a built-in electric sunroof

1988 Porsche 959 Komfort

Estimate: $2,100,000 – $2,400,000

Highlights

  • Canepa “Gen. 3” engine enhancements and “Canepa S” suspension among other upgrades
  • Over $17,000 in documented servicing at Canepa and Porsche Chandler
  • Offered with numerous spare take-off parts, a large history file, and multi-piece toolkit
  • One of only 266 production 959 Komforts
  • Finished in Guards Red over Dark Grey Metallic leather and Dark Grey carpeting, one of just 29 Komforts so specified
  • Original German-market C00 example optioned with sport seats and alarm

1976 Porsche 934 Turbo RSR

Air|Water | Estimate: $750,000 – $950,000

Highlights

  • One of 31 1976 Type 934 Turbo RSRs
  • The only Porsche 934 finished in Arrow Blue
  • Originally ordered by experienced Porsche racer Eugen Kiemele
  • A well-documented example with copies of Porsche order and order paperwork, its FIA Historical Technical Passport, and DMSB Wagenpass
  • Fully documented restoration by Kremer Racing between 2010-2012 with a known chain of owners
  • Thought to be the first Porsche 934 to enter and win a race
  • The subject of a seven-part restoration series chronicled in Classic Porsche magazine

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