Modern Porsches shatter expectations and prove market vitality: One-of-one 2015 Porsche 918 ‘Weissach’ Spyder sets new benchmark by doubling previous world record with $3.9M sale
- The White Collection auction realizes $30,505,620 in total sales
- The auction saw nearly 1,000 bidders from over 35 countries around the globe, including strong participation from the Asian and Middle Eastern markets, with 55% being first-time bidders with RM Sotheby’s
- The 2015 Porsche 918 ‘Weissach’ Spyder was the top-selling lot of the auction as it smashed its previous record by nearly $2 million and sold for $3,937,500
- Other notable sales include the 2016 Porsche 911 R for a record-breaking $1,105,000 and the 2019 Porsche 911 GT2 RS ‘Weissach’ for $1,006,000, breaking the previous record of $753,000
- Memorabilia lots sold for over $1 million
- All results can be viewed here
BLENHEIM, ONTARIO, CANADA – December 6, 2023 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – The Porsche market maintained its robust momentum this past weekend with RM Sotheby’s sale of The White Collection, a hotly anticipated auction of the renowned collection of rare Porsche models mostly adorned in stunning shades of white. Bidders hailed from around the globe, with the final sales total numbering over $30 million.
Demonstrating that the market for pristine modern sports cars is far from slowing down, the specially specced late-model examples on offer captivated buyers. With nearly 1,000 registered bidders at the time of the sale, it was a strong indicator of the mass appeal of modern Porsches, especially those with significant originality, low mileage, and pedigree, which fetched record-breaking results. The sale featured everything from Porsche luggage, signs, and posters to the cars themselves, with each item commanding incredible prices across the board.
“The White Collection sale captured the world’s attention with its exclusive Porsches and memorabilia, curated with a level of detail and perfection we rarely see. We always knew these cars would do well, but the results were incredible, indicating market robustness. Late-model sports cars, especially Porsches, are in high demand, with record-breaking sales like the 918 Spyder, which doubled its previous record. The prices realized set benchmarks that will follow these cars and similar models for life. There will always be a place for live auctions in this industry, and I don’t think any other auction company, online or in person,…
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