Presented in ‘as new’ condition, the 2020 Porsche 935 ‘Martini’ is the German manufacturer’s modern
interpretation of the immortal 935 Group 5 racer. The second of only 77 examples produced over the last
year by Porsche, serial no. 02/77 has only delivery miles on its odometer, having been delivered new to a
Monaco-based collector, and presented in desirable Martini livery wrapping. Based on the 991.2-generation
911 GT2 RS Clubsport, the otherworldly car sought to combine modern, relentless performance with looks
inspired from an icon of Porsche’s rich motorsport heritage.
This remarkable feat of performance engineering by Porsche is capable of a maximum speed of 340km/h
and can launch to 100km/h from a standstill in less than 2.5 seconds – thanks to the liquid-cooled,
twin-turbocharged Type MA173 alloy-cased water-cooled six-cylinder boxer-type engine with a 3.8-litre
displacement. With power like this, it is understandable that Porsche stressed that this machine is for track
use only when the new 935 was formally unveiled in late 2019 at Laguna Seca Raceway in California, during
Rennsport VI to mark the brand’s 70th anniversary. While the car cannot be registered for road use, it would
still be the ultimate addition to any motorsport collection, with all other examples built quickly selling out
from new (Estimate: €1,275,000 to €1,375,000).
Joining the star Porsche in The European Sale are other newly consigned feature lots, including a 1997
RUF CTR2 Sport (Est. €640,000 to €720,000), a 1967 Aston Martin DB6 Volante (Est. €550,000 to
€650,000), and a 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Super Sport Cabriolet (Est. €450,000 to €500,000).
Cars already announced to go under the virtual hammer in the Online Only event include a 1939 Bugatti
Type 57 Cabriolet, a 1981 Lancia 037 Stradale, and a 2014 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In addition, also
originally billed for the sale is The Petitjean Collection, a diverse single-owner group of nearly 100
cars—offered entirely without reserve—including models from the 1950s through to the ‘90s, assembled by
ex-racing driver and enthusiastic collector, Monsieur Marcel Petitjean, in Strasbourg, France over the last
50 years. Highlights from the collection include a 1958 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster, a 1969
Lamborghini Miura P400, and a 1964 Porsche 904 GTS, while other marques represented include high
points from Lamborghini, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and more.
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