Ultra-rare red 1988 ‘Flat-Nose’ Porsche with vibrant interior & just 5k miles on the clock could be yours for £255k
YOU could be the new proud owner of an ultra-rare “Flat-Nose” Porsche with just 5,000 miles on the clock for £255,000.
The striking sports car is one of just 145 of its kind – but there’s a catch if you want to register it here.
The 1988 model comes equipped with a full ownership history and is described as a “true gem” by luxury auctioneers RM Sotheby’s.
With just 5,300 miles on the clock at the time it was catalogued, it has only covered an average of 147 miles a year.
It even comes with a pack of correspondence from Porsche confirming its “exclusive” history.
A 911 “Flat-Nose” Turbo, it was one of just 145 made for the American market in 1988.
The model was created based on the original 911 Turbo, heavily modified by the Sonderwunsch (or Special Wishes) Division of the German firm.
The entire car is hand-finished and boasts a number of modifications, including wider bumpers and a change to the positioning of the “iconic” headlights.
The exterior is painted in Guards Red, based on the uniforms of the UK’s royal guards, while the blended interior makes use of both black leather and a Can Can Red trim.
In 1988, the brand new Flat Nose was delivered to Pittsburgh, PA, and has had just three owners since, all in the same state.
A specialist workshop in Wexford, PA, undertook an “extensive service” to prepare the car for sale, including new tires and engine insulation.
The listing added: “Chassis 50664 is an extraordinary example of Porsche’s bespoke craftsmanship.
“Well-documented and stunningly specified, [it] stands as one of the most unique and pristine 911 Turbo Flat-Nose Coupes on American shores— a true gem.”
The car is set to sell in Sotheby’s upcoming Arizona auction, beginning on January 24.
The asking price is currently set at just over £219,000 ($275,000), but could reach as high as £257,000 ($325,000).
However, anyone looking to bring it to the UK will have a bit of paperwork to fill out first.
The car is registered with an American title, meaning it will classified as an import here.
This makes it harder to get the car registered on this side of the Atlantic and can also increase insurance costs.