Bonhams is set to auction a truly unique piece of automotive history: a 1998 Porsche 911 Type 993 Turbo Coupé, affectionately dubbed “The Last Waltz.” This car holds a special place in Porsche's heritage as the last air-cooled 911 to roll out of the Zuffenhausen factory during the model's original production run.
Commissioned by German writer Clauss Vanderborg, this Porsche was carefully crafted to his specifications by Porsche's Sonderwunsch (Special Wishes) department. This car is finished in Ocean Blue, and has a boosted 443 hp engine, the same as the Turbo S, along with many custom features, including an interior painted entirely in Night Blue leather. Vanderborg, who was a friend of Ferry Porsche, dedicated the car to the company's founder, with a plaque engraved on the dashboard in his memory.
Finished on March 27, 1998, the very day Ferry Porsche passed away, “The Last Waltz” symbolized the end of an era for Porsche fans. Although it was finished before Jerry Seinfeld's Mexico Blue Carrera 4S, “The Last Waltz” remained at the factory for six months for further customization, making it the last customer car of the air-cooled 911 lineage.
With just over 11,000 kilometers on the odometer, this car has been carefully preserved, passing through the hands of collectors in Japan, Belgium, and the UK. Its historical significance, along with its pristine condition, make it one of the most collectible Porsches offered at auction. The car also comes with a letter from Porsche confirming its status as the last air-cooled 911 produced.
This significant auction will take place this year at the Goodwood Revival, which coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Porsche 911 Turbo. The sale starts on September 7 in Chichester, Goodwood, with an estimate of up to £800,000 GBP or around $1,050,000 USD.
