Coys Auction - The Nürburgring

Germany

Saturday 9th August 2008 Motor Cars at 17:00
Viewing: Friday 8th August from 10:00 to 19:00
Saturday from 10:00

Admission by catalogue only - admits two.

One of the all time great sports cars, the Porsche 911 has become a legend on both road and track during an illustrious career spanning over three decades, introduced in 1963, production continues to this day. Over the years the monocoque 911 with its independent torsion bar front and trailing arm rear suspension, and superb air-cooled flat-six cylinder engine, grew in engine capacity and power, and its derivatives remain a dominant force in competition.

It was back in 1981 that the first four wheel drive 911 was displayed as a concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The car’s experimental transmission system was destined for the forthcoming 959 supercar and it was decided to enter a trio of so-equipped works 911s in th