911 GT3 RS

Make
Porsche
Segment
Coupe

This year marks the 75th anniversary of Porsche and 75 years since the arrival of the legendary 356, which is why Broad Arrow Auctions has assembled a carefully curated selection of 75 highly collectible Porsches as part of its Porsche 75th Anniversary Auction. This auction will take place on June 10 at the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta, an amazing venue that recently opened a second track and a Carousel inspired by the Nurburgring. We already featured the 2004 Carrera GT in Speedster Blue that could sell for as much as $1.8 million, and although we can't cover the entire list of 75 special Porsches here, we've picked out some of the best ones that will form part of the auction.

1987 Porsche 944 (Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000)

For those on a tighter budget, this 944 has the lowest estimate of $20,000 to $30,000, offered at no reserve. Although later surpassed by the Boxster and 997 Carrera, the 944 was the most successful Porsche sports car for a time, after being introduced early in the 1980s. This example has covered only 21,490 miles and is finished in Nile Green Metallic over a Pearl White leather interior. Known for being quite reliable by sports car standards, that's not a lot of miles for the 944. It comes with a clean Carfax report and is a great way for fans to own an older, well-kept Porsche without breaking the bank.

1964 Porsche 904 Carrera GTS ($2,400,000 - $2,800,000)

At the opposite end of the price spectrum is this Porsche 904 with its fiberglass body, which also marked the six-cylinder Type 901's introduction to racing. This was the final example of 107 units produced and is a rare matching-numbers example with a Type 587/3 engine and Sebring race exhaust system. It has enjoyed a tenure of 53 years with its owner in Southern California, and it underwent a restoration by Emory Motorsports recently.

1980 Porsche 911 SC Safari Rally ($130,000 - $150,000)

Long before the Porsche 911 Dakar, Porsche showed off its rally expertise with the 911. This rally build is finished in Black Metallic and based on a 1980 911SC. It has a raised ride height, powder-coated Fuchs wheels with BF Goodrich KO2 tires, and mud flaps. The 3.0-liter air-cooled flat-six is modified, and it has a motorsport-inspired interior with Recaro seats and a Momo steering wheel. Bilstein shock absorbers contribute to this 911's rough-road capabilities.

1953 Porsche 356 “Pre-A” 1500 Coupe ($225,000 - $275,000)

One of the oldest models in the collection, this 356 has seen single-family ownership since the early 1960s. With a 1.5-liter engine, this blue example had the brand's largest engine at the time, even though it made just 55 horsepower. After a collision with a police car in the late 1960s, it was parked in the family garage for three decades. It underwent a recent restoration by Prueitt Automotive Restoration and comes with a matching-numbers engine. As a superb example of Porsche's early years, this one shouldn't be missed out on.

1989 Porsche 911 Speedster ($260,000 - $300,000)

One of several convertibles in the collection, this Guards Red example with a Cashmere Beige leather interior has covered little more than 10,000 miles since new and is a highly original example. Equipped with full power seats, cruise control, and air conditioning, it's more of a cruiser than some of the other racier Porsches on this list, perfect for taking on the Californian coastline in summer, appropriate since it's one of just 442 built to California specifications. The double-hump tonneau cover also imbues this Speedster with a more unique profile than the standard 911 Cabriolet.

2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 ($650,000 - $750,000)

Moving into the more modern era is this superb example of the 997-generation GT3 RS. This is the final GT3 RS 4.0 delivered of the 126 examples set aside for the USA as well as the last manual 911 GT3 RS of its generation. With 500 hp, it set a phenomenal Nurburgring lap time of 7:27. In addition to its light carbon body panels, this one also comes with the rare Lightweight Headlight option. The single owner only covered 3,000 miles in this RS, which comes in Carrara White with a black/red interior in leather and Alcantara. The estimate at up to $750k demonstrates just how valued this RS is.

2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS ($550,000 - $650,000)

One of four GT2s in the collection, this one is the most valuable of all. Number 472 of 500 produced, it has a twin-turbocharged 620-hp flat-six and represents the peak 911 of the period. It is finished in GT Silver Metallic over a black leather and Alcantara interior and has covered just 4,378 miles. The Sport Chrono Package Plus and numerous other options amounted to over $16,000 at the time of purchase. With its great power and low weight, it blasted around the Nurburgring in less time than the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 and Ferrari 488 GTB.

Best Of The Rest

The extensive collection also includes two Boxsters, a charming 1967 Porsche 911 S "Soft-Window" Targa, a 1966 Porsche 911 in Gulf Blue, and the unusual 1971 Porsche 914/6 "M471" with its boxy styling. To be honest, it's hard to find a single dud regardless of whether you have $25,000 or $2.5 million to spend. The complete Porsche 75th Anniversary Auction collection can be viewed here.