Firma Rinspeed AG została założona przez Franka Rinderknechta w 1977 roku i od samego początku przyciągnęła uwagę tak szalonymi koncepcjami, jak turbodoładowany Volkswagen Golf z drzwiami a’la Gullwing i wnętrzem Porsche 928. Donald L. Weber był częstym gościem na Salonie Samochodowym w Genewie, a po wizycie w 1985 roku rozpoczął rozmowy z Rinspeed, który zaowocował zakupem dwóch szalenie stuningowanych Porsche 930. 969 wystawione na aukcji bazuje na 930 Turbo i otrzymało niestandardowe nadwozie podkreślone przez podnoszone reflektory i tylne światła z 944, a także masywne tylne odblaski i boczne pasy przypominające Ferrari Testarossa. Wnętrze tego samochodu jest przesadą z lat 80. w najlepszym wydaniu. Wyposażone w regulowane fotele Recaro oraz rozbudowany system stereo Pioneer sterowany z kierownicy naprawdę robi wow. W dokumentacji znajduje się rachunek zakupu, dokumenty serwisowe, oryginalne instrukcje i książka gwarancyjna. To niezwykłe Porsche, zbudowane w zaledwie 12 egzemplarzach, wycenione zostało na 125 – 150 tysięcy dolarów, a wylicytowane w Pebble Beach w Kalifornii za 235,2 tysiące dolarów.
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2021 | PEBBLE BEACH AUCTIONS
1984 PORSCHE 969 TURBO BY RINSPEED
SOLD $235,200
Estimate: $125,000 – $150,000| Without Reserve
Chassis: WP0ZZZ93ZES000380
Car Highlights:
– An Outrageous Porsche Turbo Customized by Rinspeed
– Based on Desirable Swiss-Market 930 Turbo
– Well-Preserved and Showing Less than 10,000 Miles at Time of Cataloguing
– Accompanied by Service History and Purchase Documentation
– One of as Few as 12 Built by Rinspeed; Offered from 36-Year Original Ownership
Technical Specs:
– 3,299 CC Flat 6-Cylinder Engine
– Bosch K-Jetronic Fuel Injection
– Single KKK Turbocharger
– 300 BHP at 5,500 RPM
– 4-Speed Manual Transaxle
– 4-Wheel Ventilated Disc Brakes
– Front and Rear Independent Suspension with Torsion Bars
Rinspeed AG was founded by Frank Rinderknecht in 1977, and from the onset the company garnered attention with concepts such as a turbocharged Volkswagen Golf with gullwing doors and a Porsche 928 interior. Since then, Rinspeed has grown into an international design and concept car firm responsible for countless innovative creations.
Donald L. Weber was a frequent visitor to the Geneva Motor Show and, after his visit in 1985, he started a dialogue with Rinspeed that resulted in the purchase of two of the company’s wildly tuned Porsche 930s; this 969 and later the R69, which he sold circa 1989. The 969 is based on a 930 Turbo and received custom bodywork highlighted by pop-up headlights and taillights from a 944, along with massive rear flares and side strakes reminiscent of the Ferrari Testarossa. The interior of this car is 1980s excess at its finest, and features adjustable Recaro seats and an extensive Pioneer stereo system with a remote set into the steering wheel.
Purchase documentation of both of Weber’s Rinspeed Porsches is included in the extensive history file, in addition to the 969’s maintenance records, original manuals, and warranty book that specify it as a Swiss-delivery 1984 model. A most Swiss creation, this remarkable Porsche is rare, with as few as 12 having been built. Showing just under 10,000 miles at the time of cataloguing, its new owner will enjoy the attention received at any Porsche gathering.
*Please note that this vehicle will not be sold for use or resale in California or to a non-dealer California resident.