Rare Porsche 910 put up for auction for $1.3 million
By ForGeeks Auction Bring a Trailer is selling a racing Porsche 910, a 1967 model with a unique history. The car has participated in European competitions and is preserved in its original configuration. At the time of publication, the current bid is around $1.3 million.
History and features of the car
The example with chassis number 910001 was one of the first Porsche 910s produced. It made its debut in the Trento-Bondone race in July 1966 and later competed in races across Europe, including the Monza round. The car is powered by a 2.0-liter air-cooled six-cylinder engine with a magnesium crankcase. Rear-wheel drive and a five-speed manual transmission.
Engineering and design
The Porsche 910 was created as a lightweight and technologically advanced endurance racing car. Among the unconventional solutions for its time are:
- 13-inch magnesium wheels
- Fiberglass racing seats
- Titanium connecting rods
- Magnesium cooling fan
- Air ducts directed to the gearbox for additional cooling
All elements are aimed at reducing weight and increasing reliability on the course.
Condition and documentation
Today’s Porsche 910 is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. The car comes with a 207-page set of documents including race descriptions, upgrade phases and service history. The detailed documentation confirms the lot’s authenticity and provenance, which is critical when appraising collector cars.
The car’s authenticity and provenance are also critical when appraising collector cars.
Rarity and Price
Porsche only produced 28 examples of the 910. All the cars were different from each other – each with unique characteristics and racing destiny. That explains the high price: the current bid has reached $1.3 million, and it could rise by the end of the auction.
The story Rare Porsche 910 auctioned for $1.3 million was first published on ITZine.ru.
