Monterey 2025

All the Porsche action from the Car Week auctions

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David K. Whitlock
August 17, 2025

That wild, wonderful week of auctions in Monterey has wrapped, and if you were hoping for fireworks, the numbers look awfully familiar. This year’s tally came in at 120 Porsches offered, a 68% sell-through rate, and $54,470,490 in total sales. Practically a carbon copy of 2024’s $54,489,500 and identical 68% STR, just achieved with 21 fewer cars on offer. Interestingly, 2023 was also an even 120 cars, but that year produced just $26.6m at a 61% sell-through rate. In that sense, the market has more than doubled in dollar volume over two years while holding firm on sell-through, a sign that stability has taken root at the top.

A couple of caveats: these figures are strictly at-the-gavel results, and auction houses will be working the phones hard in the days ahead to close additional deals, which always bumps the official totals. All winning bids noted here include buyer’s premiums. With that, let’s dive into the action.

TOP SALES

1989 RUF CTR Lightweight $4,295,000 RM Sotheby’s
1960 Porsche 718 RS 60 Spyder $3,525,000 RM Sotheby’s
2021 Porsche RUF CTR Anniversary $3,360,000 RM Sotheby’s
2021 Porsche RUF CTR Anniversary $3,140,000 Gooding Christie’s
2015 Porsche 918 Spyder $2,700,000 RM Sotheby’s

Our top five sales were dominated by my favorite three-letter word: R U F. Leading the way was a 1989 RUF CTR Lightweight, one of just six produced and the only example finished in Bordeaux Red. This car carried even more significance as Alois Ruf’s personal driver and showed just 11,745 miles from new. From the moment it crossed the block, there was no question it would sit at the top of the charts, and sure enough, nothing else over the course of the week came close to unseating this “Yellowbird.”

Joining it in the top five were a pair of 2021 RUF CTR Anniversary models, built to celebrate three decades since the original Yellowbird. Both examples were single-owner cars, both showed fewer than 500 miles, and both were specified in eye-catching combos. Each hammered just over $3m, essentially confirming the private-party valuations we’ve been hearing for some time.

PHOTO CREDIT: RM SOTHEBY’S

But the real surprise, and frankly a joy to see, was a proper 1960s Spyder finding a new home. The 1960 718 RS 60 Spyder was one of just six customer cars delivered new to US-based privateers and came with distinguished ownership from day one. Its racing career stretched from 1960 through 1964, and while it was upgraded to annular brakes in 1963, the car retains its original Wendler coachwork and numbers-matching competition engine. A prior restoration was carried out by Paul Russell & Company, with a complete engine rebuild by Fuhrmann expert Bill Doyle. Add in documentation from Jim Perrin and Jürgen Barth, and you had a very complete package. The car ultimately sold for $3,525,000, a strong result and a welcome sight after several years of sluggish interest in Porsche’s ‘50s and ‘60s race cars. ❤️

PHOTO CREDIT: RM SOTHEBY’S

A real head-turner in Monterey was the 1988 911 TAG Turbo by Lanzante. The UK-based motorsport specialist and longtime McLaren partner built just 11 of these cars, each fitted with a 1.5-liter twin-turbocharged TAG-Porsche V6 Formula One engine, the same “TTE P01” units that powered McLaren to championships in the 1980s. This particular example carried engine no. 051, codenamed “AP87,” which Alain Prost campaigned during the 1986 and 1987 seasons. Finished in Mintgrün over Black leather with Blue/Green Tartan inserts, and showing just 311 miles since completion, the car produced 510 hp and was capable of a 200-mph top speed. It sold for $1,930,000, an extraordinary sum, but a sum that to me, seems undervalued for the history and performance in this package.

Singers, on the other hand, showed some softness in Monterey. A 1990 911 Singer DLS, the “Mame Commission,” sold for $2,645,000, well below the $3m result we saw earlier this year. Joining it was a 1990 911 Classic Turbo Study, the “Cielo Mio” Commission, which sold for $1,490,000 against a low estimate of $1.5m, trailing the $1.68m result of a similar car. While Classic Studies have recently crept back above the $1m threshold online, these Monterey results suggest that even at the very top, Singer values are taking a step back.

PHOTO CREDIT: MECUM

It wasn’t all million-dollar fireworks in Monterey. There was a Porsche at nearly every price point. One that stood out was a 1970 914-6 that continued the strong return to form we have seen for little “sixers,” selling at a healthy $148,500. Fresh from a comprehensive five-year restoration with about $90,000 invested, this California-delivered car wore its original special-order Green Metallic finish and carried a rebuilt flat-six by Aase Motors paired with a side-shifter conversion. With its quality workmanship and unique touches, the price felt well-earned and underscored the renewed strength of the 914-6 market.

PHOTO CREDIT: GOODING CHRISTIE’S

Moving a little upmarket, but still under the million-dollar mark, I was especially curious to see how this 1971 911 ST Rally would fare. With buyers paying top dollar for the new 911 S/T, who wouldn’t want the original in their garage. This car was one of just five Works-built ST Rally cars prepared for the 1971 East African Safari Rally, restored by Porsche expert Gary Kempton, and documented by Hugh Hodges. It has been shown at both Rennsport Reunion and Amelia Island and remains road-registered and event-eligible. Presented in its original colors with period rally equipment, it failed to sell at a high bid of $550,000, but it is still available at $700,000. That is 2024 911 S/T money. Which would you rather have: the legend, or the tribute?

There are plenty more storylines from Monterey, and no doubt they will surface in the coming weeks as official results are finalized and the online chatter continues. For now, the Porsche market looks to be moving along its familiar path. Next-gen cars keep setting the pace, classics are facing some headwinds, yet we still see enough barrier-breaking results to keep optimism alive. All in all, Monterey delivered another great week of auctions.

AUCTIONS ENDED: MONTEREY CAR WEEK

2024 Porsche 911 S/T $676,500 Mecum
2024 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring $343,250 Broad Arrow
2024 Porsche 911 Turbo Cab. $247,500 Mecum
2022 Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS 50 YPD $246,400 Broad Arrow
2022 Porsche 911 GT2 RS CS 25 Manthey Racing $490,000 Gooding Christie’s
2021 RUF CTR Anniversary $3,360,000 RM Sotheby’s
2021 RUF CTR Anniversary $3,140,000 Gooding Christie’s
2019 Porsche 911 Speedster $610,000 Gooding Christie’s
2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS $583,000 Mecum
2019 Porsche 911 Speedster $478,000 Broad Arrow
2019 Porsche 911 Speedster $461,500 RM Sotheby’s
2019 Porsche 911 Speedster $445,500 Mecum
2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Weissach $260,400 Gooding Christie’s
2019 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cab. $142,500 Mecum
2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach $841,000 RM Sotheby’s
2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach $665,000 Bonhams Cars
2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Weissach $555,000 Broad Arrow
2018 Porsche Macan S $41,800 Mecum
2017 Porsche 911 RSR-17 $2,260,000 Gooding Christie’s
2015 Porsche 918 Spyder $2,700,000 RM Sotheby’s
2015 Porsche 918 Spyder $1,400,000 Mecum
2014 Porsche 911 GT America Pikes Peak $229,600 Broad Arrow
2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 $1,077,500 RM Sotheby’s
2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 $930,000 Mecum
2011 RUF RT Roadster $800,000 Broad Arrow
2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS $750,000 Mecum
2009 Porsche 911 GT2 $296,500 Bonhams Cars
2009 Porsche 911 Coupe $25,000 Mecum
2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS $418,000 Mecum
2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR $357,000 Gooding Christie’s
2008 Porsche 911 Targa 4S $52,800 Mecum
2008 Porsche Boxster RS 60 Spyder $38,500 Mecum
2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RS $341,000 Mecum
2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RS $280,000 Gooding Christie’s
2005 Porsche Carrera GT $1,655,000 Gooding Christie’s
2004 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe $66,000 Mecum
2004 Porsche 911 GT3 RS $270,000 Mecum
2001 Porsche 911 Cab. $25,300 Mecum
1998 Porsche 911 C4S $395,500 Gooding Christie’s
1998 RUF CTR2 Sport $2,800,000 Broad Arrow
1998 Porsche 911 C2S Coupe $130,000 Mecum
1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S $786,000 Broad Arrow
1997 Porsche 911 Turbo S $758,500 RM Sotheby’s
1997 Porsche 911 Cup RSR $224,000 Gooding Christie’s
1997 Porsche 911 Cup 3.8 RSR $370,000 RM Sotheby’s
1997 Porsche 911 Coupe $110,000 Mecum
1996 Porsche 911 Turbo $268,800 Broad Arrow
1996 Porsche 911 Turbo $236,500 Mecum
1996 Porsche 911 Turbo $235,200 Broad Arrow
1996 Porsche 911 C4S $126,500 Mecum
1996 Porsche 911 GT2 Clubsport $1,250,000 Gooding Christie’s
1994 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 $621,000 RM Sotheby’s
1994 Porsche 911 Strosek Mega Widebody Speedster $125,000 Mecum
1993 Porsche 911 RSR 3.8 $620,000 RM Sotheby’s
1992 Porsche 911 RS $362,500 Gooding Christie’s
1992 Porsche 911 RS $224,000 Broad Arrow
1991 Porsche 911 Singer DLS $2,645,000 Broad Arrow
1991 Porsche 911 Turbo $260,000 Broad Arrow
1990 Porsche 911 Turbo by Singer $1,490,000 Gooding Christie’s
1990 Porsche 911 Coupe Modified $700,000 Mecum
1990 Porsche 911 C4 Leichtbau $600,000 Gooding Christie’s
1989 RUF CTR Lightweight $4,295,000 RM Sotheby’s
1989 Porsche 911 Turbo S Targa $830,000 Gooding Christie’s
1989 Porsche 911 Speedster $335,000 Broad Arrow
1988 Porsche 911 TAG Turbo by Lanzante $1,930,000 RM Sotheby’s
1988 Porsche 911 Turbo Cab. M505 $184,800 Bonhams Cars
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo Cup $98,000 Broad Arrow
1987 Porsche 959 Komfort $2,040,000 RM Sotheby’s
1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe $257,600 Broad Arrow
1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Cab. $212,800 RM Sotheby’s
1987 Porsche 911 RUF 3.4 $750,000 Broad Arrow
1983 Porsche 935.84 $1,050,000 Bonhams Cars
1983 Porsche-Kremer CK5 Group C $740,000 Broad Arrow
1978 Porsche 911 Turbo $181,500 Mecum
1977 Porsche 911 Targa $103,600 Broad Arrow
1974 Porsche 911 2.7 MFI Targa $302,000 RM Sotheby’s
1974 Porsche 911 Coupe $92,400 Mecum
1974 Porsche 911 3.0 RSR $1,200,000 Gooding Christie’s
1974 Porsche 911 Coupe $85,000 Mecum
1973 Porsche 911 RS 2.7 Touring $1,077,500 Gooding Christie’s
1973 Porsche 911 RS 2.7 Lightweight $1,045,000 Mecum
1973 Porsche 911T Targa $117,600 Broad Arrow
1973 Porsche 911S Coupe $190,000 Mecum
1972 Porsche 911T 2.4 Coupe $97,440 Bonhams Cars
1971 Porsche 914 $64,400 Broad Arrow
1971 Porsche 911ST Rally $550,000 Gooding Christie’s
1970 Porsche 914-6 $148,500 Mecum
1970 Porsche 911T Coupe $123,200 Gooding Christie’s
1968 Porsche 911R $1,105,000 RM Sotheby’s
1968 Porsche 911S Coupe $235,200 Broad Arrow
1967 Porsche 911S Soft-Window Targa $302,000 Gooding Christie’s
1967 Porsche 911S Soft-Window Targa $235,200 Broad Arrow
1965 Porsche 356C Cab. $252,000 Gooding Christie’s
1965 Porsche 356C 1600 Cab. $168,000 RM Sotheby’s
1965 Porsche 356SC Cab. $230,000 Mecum
1964 Porsche 356C Cab. $313,500 Mecum
1964 Porsche 356C Emory Outlaw Cab. $470,000 Broad Arrow
1964 Porsche 356C Coupe $170,000 Mecum
1963 Porsche 356B Coupe $49,500 Mecum
1963 Porsche 356B Coupe $67,000 Mecum
1962 Porsche 356B Roadster $461,500 Broad Arrow
1962 Porsche 356B Roadster $300,000 RM Sotheby’s
1961 Porsche 356B Roadster $173,600 Gooding Christie’s
1960 Porsche 718 RS 60 Spyder $3,525,000 RM Sotheby’s
1959 Porsche 356A Emory Outlaw Sunroof Coupe $555,000 Gooding Christie’s
1959 Porsche 356A Coupe $134,400 Gooding Christie’s
1959 Porsche 718 RSK Spyder $3,300,000 Broad Arrow
1959 Porsche 718 RSK Center Seat Spyder $3,200,000 Mecum
1959 Porsche 356A 1600 Super GT Speedster $750,000 RM Sotheby’s
1958 Porsche 356A Speedster $340,000 Gooding Christie’s
1958 Porsche 356A 1600 Speedster $275,000 Broad Arrow
1958 Porsche 356A Coupe $75,000 Mecum
1957 Porsche 356A 1600 Speedster $423,000 RM Sotheby’s
1957 Porsche 356A Coupe $60,500 Mecum
1957 Porsche 356A Carrera GT/GT Lightweight Coupe $800,000 Broad Arrow
1957 Porsche 356A Speedster $300,000 Broad Arrow
1957 Porsche 356A Coupe $300,000 Mecum
1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster $418,000 Mecum
1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster $240,800 Gooding Christie’s
1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A 1500 Coupe $106,400 Broad Arrow

*Prices in Red denote a high bid and no sale. All sales prices are inclusive of buyer’s fees.

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