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There are rare Porsche models out there, make no mistake about it, but the 911 Spyder by Bertone is a one-of-a-kind example of the breed, created in 1966 and beautified with the coachwork of one of the most acclaimed coachbuilding companies from the 20th century. That’s right, ladies and gents; this 911 is dressed up in Bertone’s finest!
Heading to auction at Pebble Beach, the lineup on offer is as varied as it gets. From the 550 Spyder to the 718 RSK Spyder, 911 Spyder to the RS Spyder, there’s a whole lot of German sports cars to choose from, spanning 52 years of production.
The 911 Spyder by Bertone, however, is in a league of its own as far as specialness and attention to detail are concerned. The storied creation from the Italian design house came into this world as a preview for the convertible 911, but before the soft top was even a thing, Porsche went with the targa.
Debuted at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show and back on sale for the first time in 25 years, the car is estimated to fetch between $700,000 and $1,000,000 by our friends at Gooding & Company. The current owner acquired the vehicle in 1993, and as you can tell from the photo gallery, the 911 Spyder by Bertone is in immaculate condition inside and out.
It wasn’t always black paint over beige leather upholstery, however. The third owner, Mark J. Smith of Lynchburg, Virginia, refinished the car in black from its original Carmine Red over cream leather upholstery. The Campagnolo wheels were also changed with a set of 914/6 Mahle alloys.
Equipped from the factory with the 2.0-liter boxer producing 130 horsepower, the 911 Spyder by Bertone received the 901/02 S engine at some point during the car’s life. The six-cylinder engine from the 911 S was rated 160 horsepower out of the box, but heaven only knows what kind of power it develops so many years after the swap.
As the only collaboration between Porsche and Bertone, this fellow here doesn’t only look like a million bucks, but it also happens to be a seriously tantalizing collector’s piece. Given these circumstances, the estimate might be a little on the low side of things considering the rarity and provenance of the 911 Spyder by Bertone.
The 911 Spyder by Bertone, however, is in a league of its own as far as specialness and attention to detail are concerned. The storied creation from the Italian design house came into this world as a preview for the convertible 911, but before the soft top was even a thing, Porsche went with the targa.
Debuted at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show and back on sale for the first time in 25 years, the car is estimated to fetch between $700,000 and $1,000,000 by our friends at Gooding & Company. The current owner acquired the vehicle in 1993, and as you can tell from the photo gallery, the 911 Spyder by Bertone is in immaculate condition inside and out.
It wasn’t always black paint over beige leather upholstery, however. The third owner, Mark J. Smith of Lynchburg, Virginia, refinished the car in black from its original Carmine Red over cream leather upholstery. The Campagnolo wheels were also changed with a set of 914/6 Mahle alloys.
Equipped from the factory with the 2.0-liter boxer producing 130 horsepower, the 911 Spyder by Bertone received the 901/02 S engine at some point during the car’s life. The six-cylinder engine from the 911 S was rated 160 horsepower out of the box, but heaven only knows what kind of power it develops so many years after the swap.
As the only collaboration between Porsche and Bertone, this fellow here doesn’t only look like a million bucks, but it also happens to be a seriously tantalizing collector’s piece. Given these circumstances, the estimate might be a little on the low side of things considering the rarity and provenance of the 911 Spyder by Bertone.
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