The legendary Porsche 911 race car was predicted to sell for millions.
, the car in question is a 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR, one of the most iconic 911 race cars. It was offered via private sale so the results of the transaction are unknown. Bonhams has confirmed that the car did sell.
Known as R7, it's believed to be one of just three factory-backed examples surviving today. The highlight of its racing career was fourth place at the 1973 24 Hours of Le Mans—the best finish for an RSR at the French endurance race. While still recognizably a 911, the RSR was heavily modified with widened fenders, a large rear spoiler nicknamed the Mary Stuart , and an uprated 3.0-liter flat-6 engine. The changes were extensive enough that the RSR was classified as a prototype for the 1973 Le Mans race, according to the auction listing, which meant it competed against dedicated sports racers rather than production-based cars, making its finish all the more impressive.
Balliva ended up sending R7 to France for a restoration around 2009 or 2010. He then sold the car to a U.S. collector. R7 then became the subject of a legal battle in U.S. courts over its identity, as another owner claimed a different car was the real R7. Porsche engineer and team manager Norbert Singer was brought in to identify the genuine article.
With its identity confirmed, Bonhams expected R7 to sell for between 3.7 million and 5.7 million British pounds—about $4.6 million to $7.1 million at current exchange rates. Even if it reached the higher estimate, it wouldn't be the most expensive Porsche sold in recent years. A 1970 917K prototype racer used in the Steve McQueen movie"Le Mans"
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